Falcon DRC376 v1648-02 User manual
User’s Guide for Model DRC376 v1648-02
QUADCOPTER DRONE WITH VIDEO CAMERA
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Warnings & Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
• Read and follow all instructions.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult
supervision is required.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Before ying, always check the body, rotors, and
battery for any damage or obstructions.
• Battery should be free from cracks or swelling.
• Keep the rotors clear of any obstructions and body
parts to avoid potential damage and injury.
• Manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for
accidental damages from improper use or installation
of parts, or from damage incurred from worn or
broken parts.
• Pilots are responsible for their actions and any
damage caused from improper use.
• Pilots should keep the craft in sight at all times
during ight. If you lose sight of the craft at any time,
power down and cease ight immediately.
• Only y in large, open areas that are free from
obstacles or potential hazards, such as trees, power
lines, 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 modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Additional Warnings & Precautions
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping, or splashing.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specied
may result in personal injury.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 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 Open.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re, or the like.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely, stop
using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per
state and local guidelines.
• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth
defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop
65). Wash hands after handling.
• This product meets and complies with all Federal
regulations.
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Table of Contents
Sky Rider Falcon Pro – 4
Features
Includes
Orientation – 5
Overview
Remote – 6
Remote Functions
Remote Battery Installation
Charging the Battery – 8
Battery Charging Procedure
Pre-Flight Calibration – 10
Craft/Remote Link
When You’re Done Flying...
Trim Adjustment – 12
Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Flying Tips & Features – 14
Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Flips & Tricks
Headless Mode
Auto-Reverse
Camera & Memory Card – 16
Video
Photos
SD Card Install & Removal
View Photos/Video on a Computer
Troubleshooting – 18
Gyroscope Recalibration
Restore Factory Settings
Repair – 20
Rotor Replacement
Parts – 21
Parts Replacement
Parts List
Company Information – 23
Contact Information
International Support
Warranty
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Features
• 360° ips & tricks
• 2 speed settings
• 6-axis gyroscope
• .3 MP Camera (photo & video) with SD card slot
• Control distance: up to 150 feet
• Headless Mode
• Auto-Reverse
• LED navigation lights
• Operating time: 6-8 minutes
• Charge time: 60-80 minutes
Includes
• 2.4 GHz remote control: requires 4 AAA batteries (not included)
• Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery
• USB cable for battery recharge
• 4GB SD card
• Screwdriver
• 4 replacement rotors
• User’s guide & warranty
Sky Rider Falcon Pro
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Orientation
Rotor Guard
Landing Skids
LED Lights
(underside)
Red LEDs indicate
front of craft
Battery Bay/
Camera Mount
(underside)
Overview
Rotors
Red rotors indicate
front of craft.
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Left Control Stick
Increase Throttle:
push forward
Decrease Throttle:
pull backward
Yaw/Spin:
push left/right
Speed Setting:
press down to change speed
Right Control Stick
Pitch:
push forward/backward
Roll/Bank:
push left/right
Photo/Video
Press to take a photo.
Press and hold to
take video.
Headless Mode/
Auto Reverse
Press to enter
headless mode.
Press and hold to
make the craft y
in reverse.
Roll Trim
Correct left/right drift.
Yaw Trim
Correct left/right
rotational drift.
Pitch Trim
Correct forward/
backward drift.
Power Switch
Power/Status Indicator
Remote Functions
Remote
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Remote Battery Installation
Insert 4 x AAA Batteries
(not included).
Use screwdriver (included)
and remove battery cover.
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Charging the Battery
Battery Charging Procedure
The craft’s lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery must be charged before the unit can be
own. Before charging, be sure the craft and remote control are powered off. This will
reduce the chance of damage or injury.
Step 1
Make sure the craft is powered OFF, then
remove the battery cover.
Step 3
Attach the plug on the battery to the
plug on the charging cable.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly or
damage may occur.
Step 2
Disconnect the power plug connecting
the battery to the craft.
It is strongly recommended to remove
the battery when charging. This will
reduce the chance of damage or injury.
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Step 5
When charging is complete, reinstall the
battery in its bay, reconnect the power
plug from the battery to the craft, and
close the battery cover.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly
and securely close the battery cover or
damage may occur.
Reminder:
Do not charge batteries overnight.
Do not leave batteries unattended while charging.
Step 4
Plug the charging cable into the USB port
of a powered ON computer or USB power
adapter (not included). The battery will
now charge.
LIGHT STATUS
Red Light ON Charging
Red Light OFF Ready
AC/DC Charger Status
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Pre-Flight Calibration
PHOTO/
VIDEO
PITCH
HEADLESS/
AUTO REV
POWER
Craft/Remote Link
Before ying, the craft and the remote must be linked together, and the gyroscopes
on the craft must be allowed to calibrate to ensure smooth and level ight.
Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF.
Step 3
Power the remote control ON. The light
on the remote will blink as it searches
for the signal from the craft. An audible
chime will sound when the remote and
the craft have successfully linked with
each other.
Step 1
Place the craft on a at and level surface.
Step 2
Power the craft ON. The LED lights will
blink in unison as the craft searches for a
signal from the remote.
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