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MARS
QUADCOPTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
• The radio system operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band. The 2.4GHz connection is determined by the transmitter
and receiver pair. Unlike ordinary crystal-based systems, the quadcopter can be flown without frequency control.
• Always turn the transmitter ON before plugging your LiPo battery into the quadcopter and always unplug your
LiPo battery from the quadcopter before turning the transmitter OFF.
• Because the quadcopter is operated by radio control, it’s important to make sure you are always using fresh
transmitter batteries. Never allow the transmitter batteries to run low or you might experience loss of control.
• Do not expose the transmitter to moisture or excessive heat and never attempt to disassemble or modify any of
the radio control system components.
• Do not cover the transmitter antenna in any way during use! Doing so can block the RF signal, resulting in loss
of control of your quadcopter.
• During use, hold the transmitter so that its orientated as close to vertical as possible at all times. This provides the
best RF signal between the transmitter and the receiver inside the quadcopter. Try not to ‘follow’ the quadcopter
with the transmitter, as this can result in a weakened RF signal.
RADiO CONTROL SySTEM wARNiNGS
wARNiNGS AND SAfETy NOTES
• The quadcopter should never be flown in rain, sand, mud, snow or dirt. The quadcopter is manufactured with
delicate components that must be kept dry and free of debris to ensure the best flight 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 shouldn’t exercise caution
when flying and operating it. The quadcopter can be very dangerous and cause bodily injury if you do not fly it in
a safe manner or do not pay close attention while flying it. You alone are responsible for its actions during flight.
• We strongly suggest that when you first begin flying the quadcopter that you perform only basic maneuvers, until
you are more familiar with its flight characteristics. Do not attempt to use the GPS Flight Mode or the Return to
Home function without first reading about and understanding how to use these features. In addition, we don’t
recommend installing the camera gimbal or using the FPV system until after you’ve flown the quadcopter a
couple of times. This will allow you to learn the steps required for flight and allow you to become familiar with the
quadcopter’s flight characteristics before using these features.
• We suggest using an audible low voltage alarm or a flight timer to help ensure that you don’t accidentally run
your LiPo battery down too far, which could result in a crash.
• Always unplug your LiPo battery from the quadcopter after use.
• Always fly the quadcopter in a suitably large area free of obstructions. The quadcopter can be flown in a large
indoor area or outdoors. Make sure any spectators are behind you.
• Even though the quadcopter is equipped with a GPS that can hold the quadcopter in a stable hover and perform
automatic landings using the Return to Home function, the quadcopter is not an autonomous drone. You must
pay careful attention and fly it at all times.
• When using the GPS Flight Mode and/or the Return to Home function, if at any time the quadcopter seems to be
flying unusually or you feel there is a problem, switch to Manual Flight Mode and take over the flight controls.
• The GPS must be locked for the GPS Flight Mode and the Return to Home function to work. Once the GPS is locked
and the motors are armed, the flight controller will record the current Home Point. The Home Point determines
the location the quadcopter will fly back to when you switch to the Return to Home function.
• While in the GPS Flight Mode, you should never pull the throttle control stick below the 10% throttle position or
the quadcopter can flip over and crash.
GENERAL wARNiNGS
AUDibLE LOw vOLTAGE ALARM
The transmitter features a Low Voltage Alarm. When the transmitter battery voltage drops below a safe value, the
Power/Bind LED will flash and an audible alarm will sound. When this occurs, land as soon as is safely possible and
replace the transmitter batteries with new fresh batteries.
The transmitter comes paired and programmed from the factory to work with your Mars series quadcopter. Read this
section to familiarize yourself with the transmitter’s functions.
TRANSMiTTER OvERviEw
Before flying your quadcopter, please ensure that the transmitter is set up exactly as described in this section!
