bionicbird MetaFly User manual
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING METAFLY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To read imperatively before first use.
14 + years old. THIS IS NOT A TOY!
Scan this QR code to access our “how to?”videos and
visualize the instructions below. Et aussi - und auch:
MANUEL FRANCAIS - HANDBUCH IN DEUTSCH
MetaFly in a few specs:
- Ultra light weight less than 10 g
- Custom developed micro coreless motor 1.6 Watt /
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aluminum heat sink
- Extremely precise power control (128 steps)
- Sharp & immediate directional control for aerial stunts
- Electronic protection against battery damage
- Flies up to 1 mile in a single flight
- Ultra long life LiPo battery included
- Transmitter auto power-off (battery saving)
- Adjustable tail angle for fast or slow flights
- Up to 8 min flight, on a single charge
- Charging time: 13 min
- Remote control by 2.4 GHz radio
- Frequency hopping technology to code frequency
(allows numerous users in the same place)
- Range up to 150 meters
WARRANTY: This product is warranted against failures
in material and workmanship under normal (except
impacts and crashes) for six (6) months from the date of
purchase (Keep your purchase receipt).
For any questions regarding this product, please contact
our customer service by email at:
XTIM SAS: 77, Rue de Lyon 13015 Marseille FRANCE
email: contact @mybionicbird.com
website: www.bionicbird.com
PATENTS:
Patented by Edwin Van Ruymbeke - France 0855430
date 08/05/08 and 0901629 date 3/04/09 PCT
FR2009/051560
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PARTS INCLUDED
1/ METAFLY STANDARD
1 complete MetaFly kit and its transmitter:
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2/ METAFLY UPGRADED KIT additional parts:
MetaFly upgrade kit includes the standard kit + these
add-ons (extra wings special edition, USB charger,
nomad charger):
BATTERIES:
MetaFly (onboard): 3.7 Volt 1 cell 58 mAh Li-Po
included.
Transmitter: 4AA, 1.5 volts - NOT INCLUDED
Nomad charger (upgrade kit only): 3.7-volt 1 cell Li-Po
800 mAh. Allows up to 15 recharges outdoor.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR METAFLY
Legs, wings, tail and rudder must be assembled to
MetaFly’s body. It is very simple if you follow strictly
the instructions below but might be tricky if you don’t.
Please proceed with care as all parts are tiny, and make
sure you wear your reading eyeglasses (if needed).
1/ LEGS
1 - Slide the “hook”at the end of the leg below the screw
head (the screws come already assembled on the
frame).
2 –When it’s in the right position, fix it by tightening the
screw (use the supplied screwdriver).
2/ TAIL
This require more attention, please follow strictly this 3
steps process:
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1 - Snap the tail end into its hole by pushing following
the arrow direction until you feel a “click”. Mind your
fingers position as shown on the picture. (hold the tail
always close to the base, which is robust).
2 –Once in position, rotate the tail up to a vertical
position, then 3 –slide your forefinger down at
maximum to press it backward into the final position.
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3/ WINGS
Select the right wing for the right side and the left wing
for the left side (the upper side of the wing is the one
printed).
1 –At rear, snap the back of the wing on the round knob
of the steering mechanism.
2 - Align the wing bone with the shoulder and insert it in
the slot. You should feel a click, meaning that the wing is
correctly inserted. NB: Always hold the wings by the
base, which is robust.
WARNING: To put or remove wings, hold MetaFly by its
motor as indicated by the arrows. Not by its body!
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4/ RUDDER
Insert the rudder end by pressing it up on the tube at the
end of the steering system, while holding the upper side
of this tube with the other hand’s forefinger to balance
the force. Spread the spring ends if necessary, they
must stay outside of the rudder end.
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE
MANUFACTURER NOTES:
* Never try to move the wings up/down manually!
* This product was tested for a lifespan of hundreds of
cycles in flight; however, it remains a high technology
product that should be handled with care when not
flying. Avoid seizing it by the wings or tail, place it
carefully and gently on the charging slot, proceed gently
also when replacing wings.
I - INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE
TRANSMITTER
Please install 4 AA/LR6 1,5V batteries at the back of the
transmitter (open the battery cap by unscrewing it).
Warning: ensure that the + and - polarities match the
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illustrations inside the battery compartment.
II –TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS
Left stick - Throttle control: this stick controls the power
of the flapping of the wings and therefore the speed at
which MetaFly gains altitude.
Right stick - Direction stick: push briefly left or right.
Avoid oversteering.
Automatic power-off function:
If not in use for l0 min, the transmitter will turn itself off.
Transmitter low batteries warning:
If the power button starts flashing fast, you should
replace the batteries. The charging will be stopped
and MetaFly will not be fully charged. It is then
impossible to recharge MetaFly again without replacing
the batteries. Note: Most of the time, the transmitter
batteries become low during the charging process.
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III –BINDING METAFLY
Before your first use, you need to bind your MetaFly with
its transmitter.
Step1- Push the direction
Stick to the far right and
keep it while pushing the
power button
Step2- Release the
direction stick. The power
button should be flashing.
Step3- Switch MetaFly on
Both of the leds stopped
flashing. Your MetaFly and the controller are now bound.
IV - CHARGING METAFLY ON THE
TRANSMITTER
Turn on the power of the transmitter by pushing on the
power button. Then Insert MetaFly’s connectors into the
charging slot of the transmitter.
The CHARGE indicator (green LED) is flashing and the
power button LED turns off: MetaFly is charging
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