SAFETY OPERATION GUIDELINE &
DISCLAIMER AND WARNING
I.Safety operation guideline
A.Flight condition and environment
Flying a drone without due care can be extremely dangerous and poses a threat to property
and to individuals. Because of this, it’s important to always follow best practices and to
prepare in advance for any flight. To ensure safe operation, please ensure you are respecting
the following guidelines:
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Scope out the area where you want to fly:
You should be able to safely take off and
land while keeping a significant distance between your drone and other individuals
and/or vehicles and traffic. Additionally, according to FAA rules, you must be at
least 5 miles away from any airport, unless you have issued a formal notification.
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Watch out for obstacles:
You must keep your aircraft in your line of sight at all times
and fly no more than 400ft above the ground. This ensures that not only can you
see where it’s going, but you can also see other objects moving in the airspace – for
example a bird or a helicopter that might be on a collision course with your drone. You
should also always make way for other aircraft.
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Stay focused:
Never let the drone out of your sight; and always keep your hands on
the controls.
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Practice:
Practice makes perfect – make sure that you are comfortable with your
device and practice in a wide open setting before taking it into other environments.
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Checklist:
Carry a pre-flight checklist with you to run through equipment and safety
checks before takeoff – and remember to make sure that your batteries are fully
charged.
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Understand the regulations:
If your drone weighs over 0.55 lbs, then it must be
registered; and if you are flying on a commercial basis, then you must have a Remote
Pilot Airman Certificate.
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Purchase liability insurance:
For commercial operators, having insurance in place
can be extremely important, limiting the potential financial damage to you and your
business in a worst case scenario. As a professional or amateur pilot, you might also
consider insuring your device.
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Weather:
Do not operate in severe weather conditions such as wind speeds
exceeding 20mph, snow, rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornadoes or
hurricanes.
B.Pre-Flight Checklist
Before flying you should run through the following list, checking:
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Your flightpath (keeping it 5 miles away from airports and out of other exclusion zones)
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The weather forecast
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If flying commercially that the pilot has a FAA Remote Pilot Airman Certificate and has
passed TSA vetting
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Your equipment is in good working order and the software is updated
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The batteries for the device and controller are fully charged and firmly in place
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You’ve got spare batteries
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Your memory card has sufficient spare storage space (and is in the drone before takeoff)
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Your camera is working correctly and the lens cap is removed
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All propellers are secured correctly and no components appear to be broken or
damaged before powering up
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The all signals are strong enough
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That GPS data is correct
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That potential obstacles in the environment are noted
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The wind speed is below 20mph and visibility is good
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The takeoff site is clear
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Immediately following takeoff, you should hover for a short-time to ensure the device is
fully functional and operating as expected before climbing further.
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C.Operating guide
General
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Small parts, such as cables and straps, are dangerous if swallowed. Keep all parts out of
reach of children and animals.
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The aircraft doesn’t come with an obstacle avoidance system, you are solely responsible
for keeping the control of the aircraft at all time.
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Before flying make sure you set up the Return To Home altitude higher than the tallest
obstacle that could be on the aircraft’s path.
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If any obstacles are in the flight path of the drone on its way back while the Return To
Home function is activated, control should be regained. Please flick the switch once to
regain flight control.
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If the Drone has collided into a tree, or crashed onto a roof, or hit the ground
unexpectedly, please lock the motors immediately to protect the motors, the ESCs and
propellers from burning out or other further damages.
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DO NOT fly closely above reflective surfaces such as water or snow, as these terrain
may affect
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the performance of the Vision Positioning System.
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Make sure you always have installed the latest version of the firmware.
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We advise you to proceed to the calibration process every time you are changing
location.
Aircraft
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Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors.
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Ensure the propellers are securely mounted to prevent them from falling off the motors.
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Do not attempt to touch the motors, until the motors have stopped rotating.
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Don’t expose the drone & battery to direct sunlight for sustained periods of time, it
can raise the temperature inside the fuselage to well above the operating temperature
range. If it is the case that the drone & battery have been exposed to sunlight, and is
overheated, we recommended opening the hatch, and placing the drone in a sheltered
area, until it has completely cooled down.
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When using any of the smart mode features, be prepared to take control of the aircraft
or press the “STOP” button on the screen at all times, in case of an emergency.
Gimbal and Camera System
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Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged in a collision or impact, which may
cause the gimbal to function abnormally.
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DO NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the gimbal is powered on.
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DO NOT add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function
abnormally or even lead to motor damage.
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Always make sure the quick release gimbal mechanism is properly locked before flying
Batteries
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In the instance of a Low Battery Warning, land the aircraft at a safe location.
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After landing, first turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery, then turn off the remote
controller.
D.Maintenance
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Do not attempt to modify the structure of the aircraft or any of its components yourself.
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Please make sure to double check the propellers after flight, distorted/damaged props
should be replaced immediately.
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In the event of the Evolve not being used for a long time, please store the drone, and
the batteries in a dry, and ventilated environment, within a temperature range of 68
°F - 82.4 °F ( 20°C~28°C ).
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Refer to the Evolve Intelligent Battery Safety Guidelines for more information about the
safe use of the battery.
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In case of any issue with the drone, contact our customer service via www.xdynamics.
com/support or get in touch with your reseller.
II.Disclaimer and Warning
This product is not a toy, and should only be operated by persons over the age of 18. Please
keep it out of reach of children, and pay particular attention to the possible scenarios of
children’s unexpected appearance during flight operation. It is highly recommended that
any pilot using this product have a Small Unmanned Aircraft System- Remote Pilot Airman
Certificate.
