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MARS
QUADCOPTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Use the information in this section to familiarize yourself with the basic layout of your Mars series quadcopter, including
motor direction, front, back, left and right orientation, control connections and the LED Condition Indicator.
QUADCOPTER OvERviEw
Do not pick up or carry the quadcopter by the GPS dome or it could be damaged or even broken off. Always
pick up and carry the quadcopter by one of the outrigger arms, the landing gear or the main body.
No GPS Signal (Manual Mode)
No GPS Signal (GPS Mode)
6 or More GPS Satellites (Manual Mode)
Manual Set Altitude
GPS Set Altitude (Head-Lock)
GPS Set Altitude (Head-Free)
Return to Home
Low LiPo Battery Voltage Caution
Low LiPo Battery Voltage Warning
GPS Connection Wire Unplugged
STATUS
LED CONDITION
When the quadcopter is sitting
on the ground, place a piece
of white paper, white cardboard or
a CD turned upside down below the
quadcopter. The LED will reflect off
this surface, making it easier for you
to see the color and flashing pattern.
Make sure to remove before flight.
Front
Back
Right
Left
Clockwise Rotation
‘Black Hub’
Counter-Clockwise Rotation
‘Silver Hub’
Clockwise Rotation
‘Black Hub’
Counter-Clockwise Rotation
‘Silver Hub’
LED CONDiTiON iNDiCATOR
The LED Condition Indicator will flash red and/or green to indicate the current status of the quadcopter. Use the table
below to determine the current status based on LED condition.
•
Green Flash
•
Red Flash
Red Solid
Yellow Solid
GPS Dome
Power Connector
USB Connector
Flight Controller
Connector**
LED Condition
Indicator
Battery Door
*FPV Video Connector used with FPV version only.
**Only used when required by Customer Service.
Camera Gimbal
Control Connectors
12V Gimbal
Power Connector
FPV Video Connector*
Pitch Control
Connector
Red
Black
Red
White
White
Green
Black