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MINI 

GLOW

Quadcopter Drone

User’s Guide for Model DR157 v2137-01

Summary of Contents for MINI GLOW DR157

Page 1: ...MINI GLOW Quadcopter Drone User s Guide for Model DR157 v2137 01 ...

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Page 3: ...nes 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 expre...

Page 4: ...ith 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 ...

Page 5: ...ging Procedure 12 Flying Remote Link Gyro Calibration 14 Setting Trim Countering Drift 16 Gyroscope Recalibration Trim Reset 19 Tips for Safe Operation 20 Speed Setting 21 Headless Mode 22 Flips 23 Parts Repair Rotor Replacement 24 Parts Repair Parts Replacement 26 Troubleshooting Troublshooting Guide 27 Customer Support Contact Information 30 International Support 30 Warranty 30 ...

Page 6: ...gation lights Glow in the dark rotors Built in rechargeable lithium polymer battery power Operating time 5 6 minutes Charge time 40 50 minutes Includes 2 4 GHz remote control requires 4 AAA batteries not included USB cable for battery recharge Screwdriver 4 replacement rotors User s guide Mini Glow Quadcopter Drone ...

Page 7: ...7 Features Layout Overview Rotors Power Switch Charging Port LED Lights Blue LEDs indicate the front of the craft Protective Guard ...

Page 8: ...8 Remote Control 1 5 3 4 2 6 ...

Page 9: ...ard backward Yaw Spin move left right Press to change speed setting low med high Press and hold for Headless Mode 3 Pitch Trim Adjustment 4 Power Switch 5 Right Stick Pitch move forward backward Roll move left right Press and move stick in any direction to flip 6 Roll Trim Adjustment ...

Page 10: ...10 Battery Installation Remote Control ...

Page 11: ...11 Insert 2 x AAA batteries not included ...

Page 12: ...e charging cable included to the USB port of a powered ON computer or USB power adapter not included then connect the charging plug to the unit Be sure to correctly match the plug to the charging port or damage may occur Charge fully before use for maximum performance and flight time Charging time is approximately 40 50 min While charging the cable will display a red light When charging is complet...

Page 13: ...13 REMINDER Do not charge overnight Do not leave unattended while charging ...

Page 14: ... This is necessary for the craft s gyroscopes to properly align The lights on the craft will blink as it searches for a signal from the remote Be sure the craft and yourself are facing the same forward direction this will help with orientation while flying Step 2 Power ON the remote The light on the remote will blink as it searches for the signal from the craft An audible chime will sound and all ...

Page 15: ...d and backward and wait for a second chime When this last chime has sounded the craft is ready to fly Left Stick controls Altitude power and Yaw spin Altitude Altitude Yaw Yaw Right Stick controls Pitch forward backward and Roll left right Pitch Pitch Roll Roll ...

Page 16: ...tential damage adjust the trim 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 blue 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 factors may still influence the craft s flight charac...

Page 17: ...17 Craft drifts right or left Adjust Roll Trim ...

Page 18: ...18 Craft drifts forward or backward Adjust Pitch Trim Flying ...

Page 19: ...e The craft and the remote should already be linked together To reset the gyroscopes on the drone pull down and to the inwards on both control sticks for 2 3 seconds The LED lights on the drone will blink during the recalibration When the LED lights have stopped blinking and return to solid the recalibration is complete and the craft is ready to fly To reset the trim adjustments on the remote pull...

Page 20: ... that you and the craft are facing the same forward direction This will help with orientation when the craft is airborne Novice pilots should 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 get into trouble or if anything obstructs the rotors cut po...

Page 21: ...le control of the craft The remote will chime once to indicate the low speed setting Medium The craft will move and respond faster to all control inputs The remote will chime twice to indicate the medium speed setting High Highest setting for maximum performance The remote will chime three times to indicate the high speed setting ...

Page 22: ...in to deactivate Headless Mode While Headless Mode is active the craft will fly in whatever direction the Right Control Stick is moved regardless of where the front of the craft is pointing For example if the front of the craft was pointed straight ahead but is now pointed right 90 when you push forward on the stick the craft will fly forwards as if it was still pointed straight ahead This can be ...

Page 23: ...ound the craft ideally 9 10 ft in all directions It is not recommended to attempt to flip around or through any obstacles as this may result in unintended damage Press the Right Control Stick then move it in any direction and the craft will perform a flip in the same direction ...

Page 24: ... and gently push down Take special care not to bend or break the motor shaft If the rotors are difficult to remove by hand try a small set of tweezers or pliers It is extremely important to use the correct rotor for replacement The marking can be seen on the underside of the rotor Using the incorrect rotor will make the craft impossible to control Rotor B Rotor B Rotor A Rotor A Matching rotors sh...

Page 25: ...25 Removal Replacement ...

Page 26: ... use Parts Replacement Standard parts such as extra batteries and remotes are available online for purchase when in stock However any non standard parts such as cameras screws bodies SD cards etc can be ordered by placing an inquiry with our parts department at partsinfo dpiinc com ...

Page 27: ... Poor contact between power plugs Craft is out of range Check remote batteries replace if needed Check craft battery be sure it is fully charged Be sure the power plugs are firmly connected Be sure the remote has an unobstructed line of sight to the craft Remain within the remote s 164 ft range Troublshooting Guide ...

Page 28: ...gyroscopes see pg 19 Power OFF remote and craft and reconnect see pg 14 Craft drifts while in flight Trim not set or needs adjustment Adjust trim settings see pg 16 Reset trim settings see pg 13 Craft suffers from mechanical trouble Damage to body rotors or other major components Repair or replace parts as needed Troubleshooting ...

Page 29: ...29 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION LED lights ON but craft does not respond to controls Low battery power Recharge the battery ...

Page 30: ...o en www gpx com Pour télécharger ce guide de l utilisateur en anglais espagnol ou français ou pour obtenir 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 inform...

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