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Replacing Rotor Blades

To replace a rotor blade, follow the steps below:

 

1

 Put the Screwdriver onto the screw in the top of the rotor blade. Gently  

   turn the Screw Driver counter clockwise.

 2

 Remove the Rotor Blade from the drone.

 

3

 Press the new rotor blade onto the motor axis and fasten it using the

      screwdriver.

Each rotor blade is marked with a “A” or “B”. Be sure to note the marking and 

the tilt angle of the rotor blades. When replacing the rotor blades, please install 

the right type of blade on the correct position on the drone.

Front left: marking “A”

Front right: marking “B”

Rear left: marking “B”

Rear right: marking “A”

FAQ

Problem: Controller does 

not work.

Cause: The batteries have 

been incorrectly inserted.

Solution: Check if the 

batteries have been correctly 

inserted.

Cause: The batteries do not 

have enough power.

Solution: Insert new 

batteries.

Problem: The drone cannot 

be controlled with the 

controller.

Cause: The controller is 

possibly not correctly paired 

with the drone.

Solution: Carry out the 

pairing procedure as 

described in “Pairing” 

(page 10).

Problem: The Drone does 

not lift.

Cause: The battery power is 

not sufficient.

Solution: Charge the battery 

as described in “Charging 

FADER” (page 8).

Problem: During flight, the 

Drone loses speed and height 

without any obvious reason.

Cause: The battery is too 

weak.

Solution: Charge the battery 

as described in “Charging 

FADER” (page 8).

Problem: The drone only flies 

in a circle or flips over before 

taking off.

Cause: Rotor blades 

incorrectly mounted or 

damaged.

Solution: Fit rotor blades/ 

replace rotor blades as 

described in  “Replacing 

Rotor Blades” (page 27).

Problem: Unable to find 

photos and videos in App 

Gallery.

Solution: Photos and videos 

taken with the App are stored 

on the mobile device and on 

the SD card of the drone. 

Photos and videos taken with 

the controller are stored on 

the SD card of the drone 

only.

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Summary of Contents for FADER

Page 1: ...1 FADER USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... products are design focused electronics engineered to combine ultimate performance and aesthetics Learn how to fly TRNDlabs Drone Academy is a video platform where you can get your drone up and running in minutes www trndlabs academy www trndlabs com ...

Page 3: ...ditional Safety Precautions App Installation Direction Trim Replacing Rotor Blades Rotation Trim FAQ Calibration Rotor Protector Installation Controller Functions Recording a Video SD Card Saving Deleting Photos Videos Playing Back Videos Viewing Photos Back to Home Flight Controls Controller Battery Installation Battery Safety Instructions Connecting Mobile Phone Holder Preparation FCC Compliance...

Page 4: ...or Power Switch Mode Switch Not in Use Unlock Land Emergency Stop ULES Button Direction Forward Backward Sideways Sideways Trim Mobile Phone Holder Power Light Camera Light Throttle Rotate Take Photo Record Video FADER Rotor Protectors 4x Replacement Rotor Blades 4x Controller USB Charging Cable Screwdriver Forward Backward Trim Rotation Trim ...

Page 5: ...ed battery Slide the battery out of the drone by pulling it gently Make sure you only charge the rechargeable battery with the supplied USB Charging Cable If you try to charge the rechargeable battery with a different battery charger this might cause serious damage WARNING Slide the Mobile Phone Holder from closed position to open position You can now place a mobile phone Mobile Phone Holder Prepa...

Page 6: ...ights on the drone turn solid 4 The drone is ready to fly Piloting 1 Pushing the ULES Button will cause the rotors of the drone to spin without taking off 2 To take off the drone push the Throttle Rotate button The drone will hover at approximately 1 5 meter When flying push the ULES Button again to land the drone In case of an emergency press and hold the ULES Button for 3 seconds This will stop ...

Page 7: ...the Direction stick cautiously forward or backward To fly the drone to the left or the right push the Direction stick cautiously to the left or the right Rotation Control To make the drone circle to the left or the right push the Throttle Rotate stick cautiously to the left or right ...

Page 8: ... Android search TRNDlabs FADER in Google Play Connecting App Functions 1 Pair the drone and controller see chapter Pairing page 10 2 Enter the settings of your mobile phone and turn on the WiFi 3 Select FADER XXXX in the list of networks 4 Go back and select the FADER App 5 Tap on the FLY button to enter the Live Video interface 4 FADER 5 1 Back to Home 2 Take a Photo 3 Record a Video 4 View Photo...

Page 9: ...ill flash yellow momentarily to notify a picture is taken You can also take a picture with the Photo Button on the controller Press the Photo Button once to take a photo Tap the video icon to record a video The icon will turn yellow when it s recording Tap the icon again to stop recording the icon will turn grey again You can also record a video by pressing the Video Button on the controller for 3...

Page 10: ...oll The SD card is mounted at the bottom of FADER You can remove the SD card and connect it to your computer via the microSD Card USB Reader You will find the video and photo files on the SD card Make sure the drone is turned off before extracting the SD card from the drone When reinstalling the SD card make sure the drone is turned off and the metal contacts on the SD card are facing in the right...

Page 11: ... The button will turn yellow and the live feed from the drone will be visible as split screen Press the button again to switch back to normal view VR Preview Mode Tips Tricks Sensitivity Control Controller Sensitivity Control The drone has three sensitivity settings Low Medium and High A higher sensitivity makes the drone faster and more responsive Press the Throttle Rotate stick to change the sen...

Page 12: ... in the respective direction Do not attempt these stunts until you are able to fly confidently Choose an area that will provide a soft landing carpet or grass and maintain an altitude of at least 10 feet 3 meter to allow room to recover control as you practice flipping the drone WARNING Left Side 360 Flip Press the Direction stick and push it to the left Right Side 360 Flip Press the Direction sti...

Page 13: ...re the pilot to differentiate the front head position of the drone but simply use the Direction Stick for the drone to respond correctly to the given input relative to the position of the controller To enter Headless Mode press button 1 The controller will emit a beeping sound to confirm the drone is now in headless mode Press button 1 again to exit Headless Mode The controller emits a beep tone a...

Page 14: ...s to the left or right without you moving the Throttle Rotate stick proceed as follows 5 If the drone rotates on its own to the left tap the right Rotate Trim arrow in steps 6 If the drone rotates on its own to the right tap the left Rotate Trim arrow in steps Rotation Trim Calibration The drone needs to be calibrated if it flies unstable Place the drone on a flat and level surface Now at the same...

Page 15: ...sert new batteries Problem The drone cannot be controlled with the controller Cause The controller is possibly not correctly paired with the drone Solution Carry out the pairing procedure as described in Pairing page 10 Problem The Drone does not lift Cause The battery power is not sufficient Solution Charge the battery as described in Charging FADER page 8 Problem During flight the Drone loses sp...

Page 16: ...Do not fly in rain snow fog storm wind or in unclear weather conditions at night Do not approach or film people without their consent Be mindful of privacy Avoid ceiling fans hanging light fixtures heating or air conditioning This drone has small parts that may pose a choking hazard Keep all small parts and electrical devices out of the reach of children and animals Pets can become excited by radi...

Page 17: ...ccasionally suggested at least once every 2 3 months When transporting or temporarily storing the rechargeable battery the temperature should be between 5 50 C Do not store the battery or the drone in a car and do not expose it to direct sunlight In case the battery is overheated it can be damaged or catch fire Do not submerge the drone or the controller in water This will damage the electronic co...

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