sky rider HAWK DR176 User Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents – 4

SkyRider Hawk – 5

Features
Includes

Orientation – 6

Overview
Remote Control

Batteries & Charging – 8

Battery Charging Procedure
Remote Control Battery Installation

Pre-Flight Calibration – 10

Craft/Remote Link
When You’re Done Flying...
Factory Reset

Trim Adjustment – 12

Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Drift Type
Solution

Flying Tips & Features – 14

Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Flips & Tricks
Headless Mode

Repair – 16

Parts Replacement
Rotor Replacement

Troubleshooting – 17

Company Information – 18

Contact Information
International Support
Warranty

Summary of Contents for HAWK DR176

Page 1: ...User s Guide for Model DR176 v1571 02 ...

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Page 3: ...ipment 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 th...

Page 4: ...tallation Pre Flight Calibration 10 Craft Remote Link When You re Done Flying Factory Reset Trim Adjustment 12 Setting Trim Countering Drift Drift Type Solution Flying Tips Features 14 Tips for Safe Operation Speed Setting Flips Tricks Headless Mode Repair 16 Parts Replacement Rotor Replacement Troubleshooting 17 Company Information 18 Contact Information International Support Warranty ...

Page 5: ... to 65 feet LED navigation lights Operating time 6 8 minutes Charge time 40 50 minutes Includes 2 4 GHz remote control requires 2 AAA batteries not included Built in rechargeable lithium polymer battery USB cable for battery recharge 4 replacement rotors User s guide warranty SkyRider Hawk ...

Page 6: ...6 Orientation Rotor Guard Formation Lights between motor and landing feet Blue LEDs indicate front of craft Power Switch Charging Port Overview Rotors White rotors indicate front of craft ...

Page 7: ...ght Control Stick Pitch push forward backward Roll Bank push left right Flip Press and move Right Control Stick to perform a flip Flight Control Speed Press to adjust the control speed and sensitivity Roll Adjustment Correct left right drift Pitch Adjustment Correct forward backward drift Power Switch Power Status Indicator Remote Control ...

Page 8: ...d remote control are powered off Failure to do so may result in injury Using the included charging cable connect to the USB port of a powered on computer or USB power adaptor not included to charge the unit Charge fully before use for maximum performance and flight time Charging time is approximately 45 minutes CHARGING LIGHT STATUS OFF Charging ON Ready ...

Page 9: ...9 Insert 2 x AAA Batteries not included Use screwdriver not included and remove battery cover Remote Control Battery Installation ...

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

Page 11: ...er 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 pick up and power OFF the craft Factory Reset If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically and there is no physical damage and recalibrating did not solve the problem the craft and remote may need to be reset to fact...

Page 12: ... adjust the trim while in a stable hover and do not make any sudden movements with the flight controls Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion Remember the blue LEDs and white rotors indicate the front of the craft While adjusting the trim will help with drift it is not guaranteed to eliminate it entirely The small size of this craft makes it especially susceptible to physical mechani...

Page 13: ...13 Drift Type Solution Craft pitches angles forward or backward Adjust Pitch Trim Craft banks rolls to the left or right Adjust Roll Trim ...

Page 14: ...time to get used to the craft s flying characteristics Next try combining the pitch and roll controls forward backward and left right on the Right Control Stick to fly the craft similar to the way an airplane flies After mastering this try the yaw controls left right on the left thumbstick to spin the craft in place and perform more complex maneuvers If anything obstructs the rotors for any reason...

Page 15: ...me disoriented while flying or cannot visually determine which direction is true front To activate Headless Mode press down into the body of the remote control on the Left Control Stick Press again to deactivate Headless Mode A chime will sound both times to indicate when Headless Mode is active or inactive Flips Tricks Before attempting any stunts be sure that there is ample clear space around th...

Page 16: ...o be used if the originals are broken or badly damaged To replace a rotor gently pull it upwards and off of the rotor and replace it with a new one It is recommended to use small pliers or tweezers to remove the rotor from the motor shaft Take special care not to bend or break the motor shaft REMINDER It is extremely important to use the correct rotor A or B when replacing Using the incorrect roto...

Page 17: ...ucted line of sight to the craft Remain within the remote s 65 ft range Craft flies erratically Gyroscopes may be misaligned Perform Pre Flight Calibration again see pg 11 Perform factory reset see pg 11 Craft drifts while in flight Trim not set or needs adjustment Adjust trim settings see pg 12 Craft suffers from mechanical difficulty or vibrates excessively Damage to body rotors or other major c...

Page 18: ...tenir 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 http gpx com ...

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