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Attaching the Smartphone Cradle

You can use your smartphone and the remote control together by attaching 
the included smartphone cradle to the top of the remote. This can be useful for 
photography and video, or for flying the hexacopter just by watching the screen. 

Step 1

Slide the cradle into  

position on the remote 

antenna and handle.

Step 2

Gently press on the 

cradle until it locks  

into place.

Step 3

Pull upwards on the 

top of the cradle so 

that it will fit your 

smartphone.

Step 4

Place your phone in the cradle and 

release the top portion. Your phone 

should sit firmly in place.

Removal

Gently pull the cradle off of the remote 

in a twisting motion, as shown above.

Summary of Contents for eagle pro series

Page 1: ...User s Guide for Model DRW676 v1523 01 ...

Page 2: ... rooftops or trees Always launch the hexacopter from a flat level surface Never launch the hexacopter from your hand Never leave the hexacopter unattended while it is powered on FCC Warnings Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and fou...

Page 3: ... sunshine fire or the like Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur tel qu à la lumière du soleil au feu ou autres choses de semblable Keep new and used batteries away from children If the battery compartment does not close securely stop using the product and keep it away from children Gardez les piles neuves et d occasion à partir des enfants Si le compartiment de la batterie ne ...

Page 4: ... Flying Tips Features 14 Tips for Safe Operation Speed Setting Auto Return Headless Mode Flips Tricks WiFi Mode 16 Sky Rider Drones App WiFi Flight Start Screen Flight Screen Intuitive Mode Attaching the Smartphone Cradle Factory Reset 20 Reset Procedure Troubleshooting 22 Repair 23 Rotor Replacement Parts 24 Parts Replacement Parts Diagram Parts List Company Information 26 Contact Information Int...

Page 5: ...cable for battery recharge 6 replacement rotors Screwdriver Detachable smartphone cradle Orientation Rotor Guard Landing Skids Battery Camera under side Overview Rotors White rotors indicate front of hexacopter Hexacopter Chassis LED Formation Lights under side White LEDs indicate the front of the hexacopter ...

Page 6: ...forward backward Roll Bank push left right Flip Press and push Right Control Stick to perform a flip Lights Flight Control Sensitivity Push forward to turn lights ON or OFF Push downward to adjusts the control speed and sensitivity Trim Adjustment Adjusts trim settings for smooth and level flight Power Switch Antenna Power Status Indicator Remote Control ...

Page 7: ...s Remote Control Battery Installation Battery Info BATTERY TYPE SPECIFICATION DURATION CHARGE TIME Hexacopter Li Po Battery 3 7V 750mAH 6 to 8 minutes flight time Approx 120 minutes Remote AA Batteries 1 5V Approx 18 hours Non rechargeable Batteries Charging ...

Page 8: ...o may result in injury Step 1 Make sure the hexacopter is powered OFF then open the battery cover by gently pulling towards the rear of the craft Step 2 Disconnect the battery and hexacopter power plugs Slide the battery out of its bay for easier access or replacement Step 3 Attach the plug on the battery to the corresponding plug on the USB charging cable included Be sure to match the plugs corre...

Page 9: ...te reconnect the power plugs and close the battery cover Be sure to match the plugs correctly or damage may occur LIGHT STATUS Red Light ON Charging Red Light OFF Ready While charging the red light in the USB charging cable will be ON When charging is complete the red light in the USB charging cable will be OFF ...

Page 10: ...pter and remote powered off Step 3 Power the hexacopter ON The LED formation lights will blink in unison as the hexacopter searches for a signal from the remote An audible chime will sound when the remote and the hexacopter have linked with each other Step 1 Place the hexacopter on a flat level surface before you begin Step 2 Power the remote control ON The light on the remote will blink as it sea...

Page 11: ...y backward and wait for a second chime When this last chime has sounded the hexacopter is calibrated and ready to fly Step 5 Attempt a stable hover low to the ground or surface you started on If you notice a tendency to drift you may need to adjust the trim controls to fine tune the handling see next section ...

Page 12: ...ke any sudden movements with the flight controls Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion Remember the white propeller blades LEDs indicate the front of the hexacopter Note that while adjusting the trim will help with drift it will not eliminate it entirely Turbulence and other environmental factors may still act on the hexacopter to influence its direction and flight Hexacopter yaws s...

Page 13: ...13 Front Front Hexacopter rolls banks left or right Use RollTrim buttons under the Right Control Stick Hexacopter pitches angles forward or backward Use PitchTrim buttons left of the Right Control Stick ...

Page 14: ...ch and roll controls forward backward and left right on the Right Control Stick to fly the hexacopter similar to the way an airplane flies After mastering this try the yaw controls left right on the left thumbstick to spin the hexacopter in place and perform more complex maneuvers When you crash throttle down the engines IMMEDIATELY to reduce the chance of permanent damage to the hexacopter and ot...

Page 15: ... activate Headless Mode press down into the body of the remote control on the Left Control Stick Press again to deactivate Headless Mode Hexacopter will perform flip in the desired direction Press and hold the Flip button then move the Right Control Stick in any direction Auto Return This feature will put the craft into an autonomous flight mode that immediately returns the hexacopter to a set poi...

Page 16: ...e or Google Play Store by searching for Sky Rider Drones Step 1 Place the hexacopter on a flat level surface before you begin Step 2 Power the hexacopter ON The LED formation lights will blink in unison as it awaits a signal from your smartphone IOS iPhone Apple Google Play Android 360 Android WiFi Flight Note that WiFi control may be disabled if the flying area is experiencing interference from n...

Page 17: ...ed open the app and click on the Play or Start icons to begin flying When WiFi mode is active you can save video and images directly to your smartphone Start Screen 720P Current video resolution setting Start Play Press to begin using the app and fly the hexacopter Settings Customize settings for the app Help Press to access Help Screen ...

Page 18: ... Photo Take a photo Video Take a video Hexacopter Speed 30 60 100 Gallery Access pictures and video Intuitive Mode See description below Screen Controls Enable disable flight controls Rev Flips camera image Intuitive Mode This mode uses the G Sensor in a connected smartphone for directional control during flight Tilt the phone forward back left right to change direction Throttle and yaw control ar...

Page 19: ...opter just by watching the screen Step 1 Slide the cradle into position on the remote antenna and handle Step 2 Gently press on the cradle until it locks into place Step 3 Pull upwards on the top of the cradle so that it will fit your smartphone Step 4 Place your phone in the cradle and release the top portion Your phone should sit firmly in place Removal Gently pull the cradle off of the remote i...

Page 20: ...y need to be reset to the factory default settings Step 1 Power ON the remote control Step 2 Power on the hexacopter Step 3 When the LED lights on the hexacopter shift from flashing quickly to flashing slowly push the throttle all the way forward wait for a chime to sound then pull the throttle all way rearward and wait for the chime The lights on the hexacopter will stop flashing and change to so...

Page 21: ...ontal surface then push both control sticks on the remote all the way down and left and hold for 2 3 seconds The lights will begin quickly flashing again When the lights stop flashing and are solid again the craft has been reset and is ready to fly ...

Page 22: ...orm Pre Flight Calibration again see pg 10 Perform factory reset see pg 20 Hexacopter drifts while in flight Trim not set Adjust trim settings see pg 11 Hexacopter suffers from mechanical difficulty or vibrates excessively Damage to body rotors or other major components Check to make sure the hexacopter has not taken significant damage Replacement parts may be needed see pg 21 Formation lights ON ...

Page 23: ...to the electric motor shaft Remove the damaged rotor and replace it with a new one then screw it back into place on the motor shaft and replace the rotor cap REMINDER It is extremely important to use the correct rotor A or B for replacement Using the incorrect rotor will cause the hexacopter s flight to be erratic and impossible to control The marking can be seen on the bottom of the rotor near th...

Page 24: ...eyond repair you can order new parts by contacting the customer support number or by following the web address below to the product page and clicking on the Parts and Accessories tab Product web address http bit ly 1kLshcF Parts 01 04 05 02 03 06 07 08 09 10 12 11 Parts Diagram ...

Page 25: ...25 PART NAME QUANTITY 1 Rotor A 3 2 Rotor B 3 3 Motor A 3 4 Motor B 3 5 Lower Frame 1 6 Rotor Cap 6 7 Upper Frame 1 8 PCB 1 9 Battery 2 10 Battery Cover 1 11 LED Cover 6 12 Landing Skid 2 Parts List ...

Page 26: ...our obtenir des réponses à des questions fréquemment posées consultez la rubrique d assistance sur www gpx com Contact Information Website www gpx com Email Support prodinfo dpiinc com Email Parts partsinfo dpiinc com Phone Support 1 888 999 4215 Warranty See included 30 Day Warranty for warranty information Warranty and the most up to date version of this User s Guide can also be found at www gpx...

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