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Warnings & Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

•  Read and follow all instructions.

•  Keep these instructions for future reference.

•  Heed all Warnings.

•  Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult 

supervision is required.

•  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer. 

•  Before flying, always check the body, rotors, and 

battery for any damage or obstructions.

•  Battery should be free from cracks or swelling. 

•  Keep the rotors clear of any obstructions and body 

parts to avoid potential damage and injury.

•  Manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for 

accidental damages from improper use or installation 

of parts, or from damage incurred from worn or 

broken parts.

•  Pilots are responsible for their actions and any 

damage caused from improper use.

•  Pilots should keep the craft in sight at all times 

during flight. If you lose sight of the craft at any time, 

power down and cease flight immediately.

•  Only fly in large, open areas that are free from 

obstacles or potential hazards, such as trees, power 

lines, ceiling fans, and the like.

•  Flying over bodies of water is not recommended.

•  Flying at night is not recommended.

•  Never try to retrieve the craft from areas you cannot 

safely reach, such as rooftops or trees.

•  Never launch the craft from your hand.

•  Never leave the craft unattended while it is powered 

on or while the battery is charging.

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 found to 

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference in a residential installation. This equipment 

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 

communications. However, there is no guarantee that 

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 

or television reception, which can be determined by 

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and 

receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 

technician for help.

Additional Warnings & Precautions

•  WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric 

shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, 

dripping, or splashing.

• 

CAUTION

: Use of controls or adjustments or 

performance of procedures other than those specified 

may result in personal injury.

•  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.

•  CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is 

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or 

equivalent type.

•  Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are 

recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of 

according to state and local guidelines. They should 

never be disposed of in normal household waste, 

and they should never be incinerated, as they might 

explode. Contact your local government for disposal 

or recycling practices in your area.

•  WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.

•  Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire, or the like. 

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.

•  If you think batteries might have been swallowed or 

placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate 

medical attention.

•  Do not mix old and new batteries. 

•  Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.

•  Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or 

rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

•  Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per 

state and local guidelines.

•  WARNING: This product may contain chemicals 

known to the State of California to cause birth 

defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop 

65). Wash hands after handling.

•  This product meets and complies with all Federal 

regulations.

Summary of Contents for FALCON 2 PRO

Page 1: ...User s Guide for Model DRC377 v1742 01 ...

Page 2: ...uipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from t...

Page 3: ...raft Remote Link Trim Adjustment 14 Setting Trim Countering Drift Flying Tips Features 16 Tips for Safe Operation Speed Setting Flips Tricks Headless Mode Camera Memory Card 18 Video Photos SD Card Install Removal View Photos Video on a Computer Camera Angle Adjustment Troubleshooting 20 Gyroscope Recalibration Remote Reset Repair 22 Parts Replacement Rotor Replacement Customer Support 23 Contact ...

Page 4: ...stance up to 150 feet Headless Mode LED navigation lights Operating time 6 8 minutes Charge time 40 50 minutes Includes 2 4 GHz remote control requires 6 AA batteries not included Built in rechargeable lithium polymer battery USB cable for battery recharge 4GB SD card Screwdriver 4 replacement rotors User s guide warranty Falcon 2 Pro ...

Page 5: ...erview Craft Layout Features FRONT FRONT Battery Compartment Camera Rotors White rotors indicate front of craft Power Switch LED Lights White LEDs indicate the front of the craft Rotor Guards Landing Skids ...

Page 6: ...own using the included screwdriver and wide head screws 1 2 Insert pegs into the holes on the underside of the body as shown Landing Skids Small Phillips head Screwdriver x4 Wide head Screws Assembly Instructions ...

Page 7: ...ards Tighten down using the included screwdriver and the standard screws Small Phillips head Screwdriver x4 Standard Screws 2 Insert the two pegs on the underside of the rotor guard into the upper body as shown 1 ...

Page 8: ... right Headless Mode press down Reset Speed Press to change craft speed setting Press and hold to reset craft to factory settings Photo Press to take a photo Video Press to take video Flip Press and move the Right Thumbstick to perform a flip Roll Trim Correct left right drift Yaw Trim Correct left right rotational drift Pitch Trim Correct forward backward drift Power Switch Indicator Remote Contr...

Page 9: ...9 Insert 6 x AA Batteries not included Use screwdriver included and remove battery cover Remote Battery Installation ...

Page 10: ...ft is powered OFF then remove the battery cover Step 3 Attach the plug on the battery to the plug on the charging cable Be sure to match the plugs correctly or damage may occur Step 2 Disconnect the power plug connecting the battery to the craft It is strongly recommended to remove the battery when charging This will reduce the chance of damage or injury ...

Page 11: ... battery in its bay reconnect the power plug from the battery to the craft and close the battery cover Be sure to match the plugs correctly and securely close the battery cover or damage may occur Step 4 Plug the charging cable into the USB port of a powered ON computer or USB power adapter not included The battery will now charge ...

Page 12: ...raft ON The LED formation lights will blink in unison as the craft searches for a signal from the remote Step 1 Place the craft on a flat level surface This is necessary for the craft s gyroscopes to properly align Step 3 Power the remote control ON The light on the remote will blink as it searches for the signal from the craft An audible chime will sound when the remote and the craft have linked ...

Page 13: ... the craft If you notice a tendency to drift you may need to adjust the trim controls to fine tune the handling see next section When You re Done Flying After safely landing keep the Left Control Stick throttle in the lowest position OFF and power OFF the remote first This will ensure that no signals are accidentally sent to the craft reducing the chance of injury After this is done it is safe to ...

Page 14: ...while attempting a stable hover Try to avoid making any exaggerated movements with the flight controls Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion Remember the white rotors and LED lights indicate the front of the craft Adjusting the trim will help with drift but it will not entirely eliminate it Turbulence and other environmental conditions may influence the craft s flight characteristic...

Page 15: ...15 Craft pitches angles forward or backward Adjust Pitch Trim Craft banks rolls left or right Adjust Roll Trim ...

Page 16: ...move the controls slowly and deliberately to get used to the craft s flying characteristics Try using one control at a time Practice basic flight operations like take off hovering and landing If you crash throttle down the engines IMMEDIATELY to reduce the chance of damage or injury If anything obstructs the propellers for any reason throttle down IMMEDIATELY and safely clear the obstruction Check...

Page 17: ...ny direction Headless Mode Headless Mode changes the default orientation of the craft where the red LEDs red rotors indicate the front of the craft Instead the craft will reorient its front based on the first Right Control Stick input from the user This can be useful if you become disoriented while flying or cannot visually determine which direction is true front To activate Headless Mode press th...

Page 18: ... the remote The indicator light will turn green for as long as the camera is recording Press the video button again to stop recording video the light will turn back to red Photos To take a single image press the Photo button once The indicator light will turn from red to green then back to red Press and hold the Photo button to take a 3 photo burst The indicator light will flicker green 3 times th...

Page 19: ...y occur Gently push against the Micro SD card until it clicks into or out of the card slot Be sure to insert correctly or damage may occur Connect to a USB port of a computer Use the computer s file browser to access photos and videos SD Card Install Removal View Photos Video on a Computer Camera Angle Adjustment ...

Page 20: ...hen they have stopped blinking and turn solid again the recalibration is complete and the craft is ready to fly Remote Reset If you are still having difficulty flying it may help to reset the remote This will clear the trim settings and reset them to default Do not attempt to do this while flying Safely land the craft before attempting this procedure Press and hold the Reset button for 3 4 seconds...

Page 21: ...cted Be sure the remote has an unobstructed line of sight to the craft Remain within the remote s 150 ft range Craft drifts while in flight Trim not set or needs adjustment Adjust trim settings see pg 12 Craft is difficult to control or flies erratically Gyroscopes misaligned Trim settings too far out of adjustment Damage to body rotors or other major components Recalibrate gyroscopes see previous...

Page 22: ...lacement Use a small Phillips head screwdriver included to remove and replace the center screw connecting the rotor to the motor shaft It is extremely important to use the correct rotor A or B for replacement Using the incorrect rotor will make the craft impossible to control The marking can be seen on the underside of the rotor near the shaft REMINDER Pilots are responsible for any damage caused ...

Page 23: ... 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 http gpx com drc377 html Protect for ...

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