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APOLLO A1

QUADCOPTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL

iNSTALLiNg THE TRANSMiTTER bATTERiES

1) Remove the battery holder, then install 8 new ‘AA’ alkaline batteries into the 

battery holder, double-checking to make sure that the polarity is correct. 

Reinstall the battery holder and the battery cover.

Do not mix old and new batteries and do not mix battery types. 

The 

transmitter is designed to use Alkaline batteries only. Using NiCd, 

NiMH or Lithium batteries will result in an error due to incorrect voltage 

and the transmitter will not function properly.

If when you turn the transmitter ON after installing new batteries, the Power LED does not illuminate, first twist the 

batteries in the battery holder. If that doesn’t fix it, double-check the polarity of each battery.

Follow the information in this section to install the transmitter batteries, install the LiPo battery, initialize the gyros and 

flight controller, calibrate the compass to prepare the Apollo A1 quadcopter for flight.

It’s important that you follow the steps in this section very carefully. Failure to follow these steps correctly and 

in the order written may result in your quadcopter not flying as designed or not flying at all.

This section lists the steps that are required to prepare your new quadcopter for flight in the Manual Flight Mode. 

Do not attempt to fly your quadcopter yet using any other Flight Mode (GPS or Return to Home). It’s important that 

you first learn to setup and fly your new quadcopter using the Manual Flight Mode.

Aside from installing the transmitter batteries, each of these steps must be completed in the order described in this 

section, unless otherwise noted.

PREPARiNg fOR fLigHT

iNiTiALiziNg THE gyROS AND fLigHT CONTROLLER

1) Install the LiPo battery into the quadcopter, making sure to push the LiPo 

battery as far forward as possible into the body. 

Do not plug the LiPo battery 

into the power connector yet.

We suggest installing and removing the LiPo battery with the quadcopter 

upside down. This will allow the USB and auxiliary connectors to lay 

in the notched area in the top of the quadcopter, preventing them from 

unplugging or getting damaged when you install or remove the battery.

2) Pull throttle control stick all the way back, verify that the Flight Mode Switch 

is in the Manual Mode (1) position, then turn the transmitter ON.

It’s important that when you plug the LiPo battery into the quadcopter 

in the next step, that the quadcopter be sitting on a flat, level surface 

and that you wait to move the quadcopter for 10 seconds after plugging 

the LiPo battery in to allow the gyros and flight controller to initialize.

3) Place the quadcopter right-side up on a flat, level surface, then plug the LiPo battery into the matching power 

connector. Three single audible tones will sound, followed by a short audible chime.

Do not move the quadcopter for 10 seconds after plugging the LiPo battery in to allow the gyros and 

flight controller to initialize (about 5 seconds after the audible chime sounds).

4) Carefully push power connector wires and USB connector into the back of the body.

The LiPo battery should fit snug. If the  fit seems loose, a thin piece of foam rubber (not included) can be affixed to 

the top or bottom of the battery to help hold it more securely in place.

Содержание apollo A1

Страница 1: ...Pro Boscam or similar sized action video camera not included The Apollo A1 puts you in control too While flying in auto hover mode you ll not only have stabilization of the camera you ll have tilt con...

Страница 2: ...ing the Apollo A1 Quadcopter 13 Propeller Safety 13 Arming the Motors 14 Flight Controls 14 Manual Flight Mode Flying Tips 15 Manual Flight Mode Flying Basics 15 Flight Trimming the Quadcopter 16 Usin...

Страница 3: ...ormation included and fully understand not only how to operate your quadcopter but also to fully understand the responsibility you have for its proper use both for your safety and the safety of others...

Страница 4: ...u don t push the throttle control stick forward within 5 seconds or if you re flying and pull the throttle control stick all the way back to turn the motors OFF after landing you will need to re arm t...

Страница 5: ...Good Visibility Custom Programming and Updateable Firmware Replacement Parts and Option Parts Available Mini USB cable required for PC or laptop connection The following items are required to fly you...

Страница 6: ...ht performance Exposure to moisture or excessive heat can result in damage that will not be covered under warranty Just because the quadcopter is powered by electric motors doesn t mean that you shoul...

Страница 7: ...y that is on the verge of exploding or is starting to show signs of exploding Do Not Handle Directly The material spitting out if it comes to that is spitting out at as much as 2000 F Try to Contain t...

Страница 8: ...ll away from the operating area during use Never charge the LiPo battery if it appears swollen or damaged in any way Never leave the LiPo battery unattended during the charging process If any malfunct...

Страница 9: ...transmitter to the integrated receiver in the quadcopter Camera Gimbal Control Dial Controls the Pitch axis of the camera gimbal during flight Flight Mode Switch Used to change Flight Modes Choose fro...

Страница 10: ...en using the camera gimbal we strongly suggest balancing the quadcopter before flight by moving the LiPo battery forward or backward This will improve flight performance increase flight times and incr...

Страница 11: ...tter batteries each of these steps must be completed in the order described in this section unless otherwise noted PREPARiNg fOR fLigHT iNiTiALiziNg THE gyROS AND fLigHT CONTROLLER 1 Install the LiPo...

Страница 12: ...could interfere with the calibration process You should perform the compass calibration process in the location that you will be flying the quadcopter at The LED Condition Indicator should illuminate...

Страница 13: ...itter during this time When the calibration settings are saved the LED Condition Indicator will go out then flash Red and Green No GPS lock or flash Green GPS lock indicating the quadcopter is ready f...

Страница 14: ...wn in the photo then release the control sticks The motors are now armed 2 Within 5 seconds push the throttle control stick forward to turn the motors ON Left Control Stick Move the left control stick...

Страница 15: ...e gyros and flight controller Make sure to wait 10 seconds before moving the quadcopter Calibrate the compass This only needs to be done before your first flight or under any of the circumstances desc...

Страница 16: ...ch is centered a longer audible tone will sound Re arm the motors and continue flying Land and let the quadcopter s center points reset on their own automatically by landing on a flat level surface an...

Страница 17: ...If the quadcopter moves forward push the Pitch Trim Switch BACKWARD several times until the quadcopter stops moving forward USiNg THE gPS fLigHT MODE The Apollo A1 quadcopter features a GPS Flight Mod...

Страница 18: ...the forward direction is a defined direction other than the nose of the quadcopter For example if you spin the quadcopter right or left then fly forward the quadcopter will fly forward in the defined...

Страница 19: ...d Manual Set Altitude to the Flight Mode Switch GPS Mode 2 Position For more information see the Autopilot Configuration Programming section on pages XX through XX The GPS Flight Mode is designed to k...

Страница 20: ...ion to close to you or spectators or if there are any objects such as trees buildings etc between the Home Point and the quadcopter When you switch to the Return to Home function the quadcopter will s...

Страница 21: ...figuration this is Return Land We don t suggest using the Land or AutoHover options In the default configuration the quadcopter has a maximum range of 328 feet 100 meters altitude and 300 feet 985 met...

Страница 22: ...nnect the quadcopter to your PC or laptop Windows will automatically install a USB Input Device This is normal Do not cancel this process 2 Place the quadcopter right side up on a flat level surface t...

Страница 23: ...make the quadcopter more sensitive and may result in it being more difficult to control Using a lower value will make the quadcopter feel more stable but less reactive to pitch control input SHAKE COM...

Страница 24: ...is at an altitude of less than 65 feet 20 meters When Rise is selected the quacopter will first rise above 65 feet 20 meters then execute the Return to Home maneuver If No Rise is selected the quadco...

Страница 25: ...fly apollo a1 gen 2 rtf quad copter w carbon props drone html 1 With the quadcopter connected to your PC or laptop open the Autopilot Configuration program 2 Press the Open USB button The Update Firm...

Страница 26: ...ll input ports on the quadcopter making sure the polarity is correct The negative wires brown should face up as indicated by the sticker on the side of the connection port cover 1 Carefully push each...

Страница 27: ...ormance increase flight times and increase motor and ESC life 1 Using a C G Machine or one finger placed on either side of the quadcopter at the C G location essentially between the E and A in the Ide...

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