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Operating Instructions

Electrical quadrocopter

“Pocket Drone FPV” RtF

Item No. 1642774

Summary of Contents for Pocket Drone FPV

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Electrical quadrocopter Pocket Drone FPV RtF Item No 1642774 ...

Page 2: ...on 9 a General information 9 b Additional information about lithium rechargeable batteries 10 8 Preparations for flying 12 a Inserting batteries into the remote control 12 b Charging the quadcopter battery 12 c Final assembly 13 9 Remote control buttons 14 10 Safety features 15 a Remote control 15 b Model 15 11 Before first use 16 a Hovering the quadcopter 16 b Yaw function 17 c Pitch function 17 ...

Page 3: ... 26 e In app controls 29 14 Controlling the quadcopter with your smartphone 30 a Recording viewing images or videos 30 b Controlling the quadcopter with the app icons 31 c Other in app controls 32 d Controlling the quadcopter with your smartphone s position sensors 33 15 Maintenance servicing and repairs 34 a Regular cleaning 34 b Replacing the rotors 34 16 Disposal 35 a Product 35 b Batteries 35 ...

Page 4: ... third party without the operating instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for future reference All company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners All rights reserved If there are any technical questions please contact International www conrad com contact United Kingdom www conrad electronic co uk contact 2 Explanation of symbols The symbol with an excla...

Page 5: ... inwards to make the quadcopter easy to transport The Pocket Drone FPV quadcopter features the latest microprocessor driven electronics with altitude control and accelerometers which stabilize its position and altitude It also features a built in camera for live transmission which enables you to fly the quadcopter in FPV mode first person view You can also control the quadcopter with your smartpho...

Page 6: ...attery charger Two spare rotors front Two spare rotors rear Accessories tools for changing the propellers Operating instructions Up to date operating instructions To download the latest operating instructions visit www conrad com downloads or scan the QR code on this page Follow the instructions on the website ...

Page 7: ... check with your insurance company that use of this model is covered by the policy Important In some EU countries you are required to have insurance when using a model aircraft Familiarize yourself with the local statutory regulations for using model aircraft In Germany for ex ample the regulations for model aircraft are stipulated in the German Air Traffic Act Any breaches of the statutory regula...

Page 8: ...on to fly the quadcopter Familiarize yourself with the local regulations for using model aircraft Only fly the model when you are fully alert and able to respond Fatigue alcohol and medication can affect your ability to respond Do not fly the model towards spectators or towards yourself The motors electronics and battery may heat up during use Leave the quadcopter to cool down for 5 10 minutes bef...

Page 9: ...e empty Only recharge compatible rechargeable batteries and ensure that you use a suitable battery charger If you do not plan to use the model for an extended period e g during storage remove the batteries from the remote control to prevent them from leaking and causing damage The quadcopter battery is built into the quadcopter store the quadcopter with the built in battery in a cool dry place out...

Page 10: ...der the batteries useless LiPo Li ion batteries usually retain their charge for several months However if the batteries overdischarge this will result in permanent damage and render them useless b Additional information about lithium rechargeable batteries Modern lithium rechargeable batteries have a significantly higher capacity than NiMH and NiCd bat teries and are more lightweight This makes Li...

Page 11: ...max charging current 1000 mA 1 A The discharge current must not exceed the value stated on the battery For example if 20C is printed on the LiPo Li ion battery the maximum discharge current is 20 times the battery s capacity e g battery capacity 1000 mAh max discharge current 20C 20 x 1000 mA 20 A Exceeding the maximum current may cause the battery to overheat or become deformed which can lead to ...

Page 12: ... electricity therefore disposable batteries will last for significantly longer We recommend us ing high quality alkaline batteries b Charging the quadcopter battery Use a USB power adapter USB cigarette lighter comput er USB port or a USB hub with its own power adapter not included to power the USB charger This must be able to deliver an output current of at least 500 mA Switch off the quadcopter ...

Page 13: ...ct design and to make the quadcopter easier to transport The rotors must be folded outwards before take off To fold out the rotors press the two unlock buttons see figure 3 position A until the rotors click into place B The rotors can be folded back into their initial position for transport or storage Figure 3 ...

Page 14: ...ise fall and yaw 5 Automatic take off automatic landing button 6 Flight mode button 7 Calibration button 8 Forwards pitch button 9 Backwards pitch button 10 Right hand control lever roll and pitch 11 Headless mode button 12 Return button 13 Left roll trim button 14 Right roll trim button 1 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 15: ...he battery is full all LEDs in the chassis will turn on If the battery voltage drops below a critical level for a certain duration the LEDs will start to flash If the battery voltage stays below the critical level the quadcopter will initiate an emergency landing and the motors will switch off When the undervoltage LEDs start to flash this indicates that the battery only has enough charge to power...

Page 16: ...ic take off automatic landing button figure 4 position 5 slide the left land control pad figure 4 5 position 4 forwards to increase the motor speed and make the quadcopter move upwards Pull the control pad backwards to make the quadcopter fall When the control pad is in the neutral position the quadcopter uses the built in sensors to maintain the current altitude Figure 5 The quadcopter may be aff...

Page 17: ...figure 4 6 position 4 to the left to rotate the quadcopter to the left or move the lever to the right to rotate the quadcopter to the right Figure 6 c Pitch function Pitch refers to the movement of the quadcopter about the horizontal axis comparable to a nodding head This makes the quadcopter accelerate brake forwards or backwards Move the right hand lever figure 4 7 position 10 forwards to make t...

Page 18: ...earn how to fly the quadcopter This mode is recommended for pilots with no or very little experience of quadcopters Beginner mode is enabled by default each time you switch on the remote control Advanced mode is recommended for pilots with experience of flying other quadcopter models In this mode the quadcopter is significantly more agile than in beginner mode To enable advanced mode press the fli...

Page 19: ...5 m Avoid sudden and excessive movements Observe whether the quadcopter drifts and if so in which direc tion it drifts If the quadcopter drifts sideways roll or forwards backwards pitch move the right hand control pad in the opposite direction To land the quadcopter slowly pull the left hand control pad backwards when the quadcopter is in the desired landing position and wait until the quadcopter ...

Page 20: ... quadcopter stops drifting forwards If the model drifts backwards use the forwards trim but ton figure 4 9 position 8 Figure 9 If the quadcopter drifts to the left roll press the right hand roll trim button figure 4 10 position 14 numerous times until the quadcopter stops drifting to the left If the model drifts to the right use the left hand trim button figure 4 10 position 13 Figure 10 c Calibra...

Page 21: ...landing site see instructions above and ensure that the quadcopter is hovering in a stable position at a height of max 1 5 m Press the Automatic take off Automatic landing button figure 4 position 5 on the remote control The model will start to drop vertically and the rotors will switch off automatically after landing During the landing phase you can use the remote control to correct the direction...

Page 22: ...The flip function should only be used when the quadcopter is flown in a large hall room or outdoors and hovering at a height of at least 3 m at a distance of at least 5 m from people and obstacles before the flip button is pressed If this is not the case the quadcopter may be damaged or may cause injury or damage to property in the event of a crash or contact For safety reasons the flip function i...

Page 23: ...d you move the lever to the left the quadcopter moves to the right In head less mode you do not need to consider the orientation This makes the quadcopter easier to control for beginners However if you wish to learn how to fly a quadcopter in the standard configuration you should avoid using headless mode and learn how to fly the quadcopter in the standard mode To enable headless mode pair the rem...

Page 24: ...hand control pad pitch forwards Important The return function should only be used when the quadcopter is hovering at a height of at least 2 m at a distance of at least 5 m from people and obstacles If this is not the case the quadcopter may be damaged or may cause injury or damage to property in the event of a crash or contact The return function uses relatively simple technology without a compass...

Page 25: ...nimals buildings and streets To prevent interference when the camera is transmitting video signals ensure that there are no other remote controls within range of the quadcopter that operate on the 2 4 GHz frequency Ensure that Blue tooth is disabled on your smartphone FPV mode is only available when the quadcopter is controlled via a smartphone However the area of the camera image is significantly...

Page 26: ...ilable Wi Fi networks This network is generated by the quadcopter and must be connected to your smartphone When you have connected the quadcopter to your smartphone exit your smartphone settings and open the app d Basic app functions Figure 13 shows the app s home screen There are two options A question mark Help B CONNECT Start the app Figure 13 If you do not have access to the instruction manual...

Page 27: ... Altitude control the quadcopter attempts to maintain the current altitude only available when the control icons are displayed 7 Gravity sensor mode Controls the pitch and roll functions with the position sensors on your smartphone only available when the control icons are shown 8 OFF ON Display or hide the control icons for starting rotors landing rotor emergency stop control icons for the rotor ...

Page 28: ...e following additional icons are displayed Figure 15 20 REV Rotates the camera image by 180 21 VR Displays a live 3D image requires a VR headset 22 Headless mode see section 12 23 Calibration calibrates the sensors in the quadcopter see section 12 20 21 22 23 9 ...

Page 29: ...s 12 Rise fall and yaw control icon 13 Pitch and roll control icon 14 Yaw trim icon 15 Roll trim icon 16 Pitch trim icon 17 Emergency rotor stop e g after a crash 18 Flip icon enables the flip function see section 12 f 19 Flight route the quadcopter automatically flies in the shape e g circle or route indicated on the display Important When using automatic flight mode the quadcopter must not be su...

Page 30: ...artphone instead of the remote control There are two possibilities that are displayed in sequence To prevent interference with the transmission of flight commands and video signals ensure that there are no other remote controls within range of the quadcopter that operate on the 2 4 GHz frequency Ensure that Bluetooth is disabled on your smartphone Compared with the remote control the quadcopter re...

Page 31: ... xxxx network On your smartphone launch the REELY app for the Pocket Drone Select CONNECT The in app control icons will be displayed see figure 14 together with the video image from the built in camera Place the quadcopter in a suitable take off position Refer to the instructions in sections 11 and 12 Select the icon in position 6 figure 14 and then select the icon in position 6 figure 14 The cont...

Page 32: ...ute function The left hand control icon will stay on the screen and can be used to control the altitude and yaw The right hand control element will not be displayed Use this space to draw a flight path see figure 17 e g a circle The quadcopter will automatically follow the designated route Bring the quadcopter into a stable position and enable flight route mode touch icon 19 Draw a route on the di...

Page 33: ...l stay constant when calibration is complete d Controlling the quadcopter with your smartphone s position sensors Smartphones contain position sensors which are used to detect the orientation of the device and rotate the display These sensors can also be used to control the quadcopter s pitch forwards and backwards and roll functions left and right To control the quadcopter with your smartphone s ...

Page 34: ...ed of rotation components on damaged rotors may become loose and damage the surroundings To change a rotor figure 18 carefully remove the rotor from the motor shaft using the lever provided Attach the new rotor ensuring that the rotor rotates in the same direction as the motor see markings on the bottom of the rotor and outrigger arm A Proceed with caution and do not apply excessive force Importan...

Page 35: ...eries are Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead indicated on the battery e g below the waste bin icon on the left Used batteries can be returned to local collection points our stores or battery retailers You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment 17 Declaration of Conformity DOC Conrad Electronic SE Klaus Conrad Straße 1 D 92240 Hirschau hereby declares ...

Page 36: ...ime Approx 4 5 minutes Length folded 110 mm Width folded 63 mm Height folded 12 3 mm Length unfolded 99 mm Width unfolded 63 mm Height unfolded 29 3 mm Rotor diameter Approx 37 mm Take off weight Approx 36 2 g c Wi Fi Transmission frequency 2 412 2 472 GHz Transmission power 9 dBm Range Approx 25 30 m obstructions d Camera Camera resolution 0 9 MP Resolution Image and video 1280 x 720 pixels Frame...

Page 37: ... f USB battery charger Operating voltage 5 V DC via USB Required input current min 500 mA End of charge voltage 4 2 V LiPo 1S Charging time Approx 45 60 minutes g General information Permissible usage locations In buildings and outdoors in calm weather Temperature range 0 C to 40 C Humidity Max 75 relative humidity non condensing App Android 4 4 iOS 7 0 or later ...

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Page 40: ...ved Reproduction by any method e g photocopy microfilming or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor Reprinting also in part is prohibited This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing Copyright 2018 by Conrad Electronic SE 1642774_V1_0518_02_VTP_m_en ...

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