ProFlight PFBD303 User manual
USER MANUAL
FOLDING DRONE WITH HD CAMERA AND
APP CONTROL
PFBD303
Thank you for choosing ProFlight.
Please read this user manual before using this drone and keep it
safe for future reference.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
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WHAT IS SUPPLIED
5
REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE DRONE
6
CHARGING THE BATTERY
6
REFITTING THE BATTERY
7
CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION
7
DRONE DIAGRAM
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CONTROLLER DIAGRAM
9
HOW TO CONTROL YOUR DRONE
10
USING THE CONTROLLER
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INSERTING A MEMORY CARD
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PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
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AFTER FLIGHT
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REPLACEMENT OF PROPELLERS
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INSTALLING THE APP
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CONNECTING TO THE APP
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CONTROLLING THE DRONE VIA THE APP
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SUPPORT
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
•Read the entire instruction manual and familiarise yourself with the product and all
its features before operating.
•Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product,
surroundings or even serious injury.
•This product is not a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense. It
requires some basic mechanical knowledge.
•This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
•This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is
essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual prior to
assembly, setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious
injury.
•The drone is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age. This is not a toy.
•Always operate your drone in open spaces away from vehicles, buildings, traffic and
people.
•Always keep out of reach of children.
•Avoid exposure to water as moisture can cause damage to the electronics.
•Never operate your drone when the controller or drone batteries are low.
•Mishandling of batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and /or property damage.
•By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks
associated with lithium batteries.
•If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If
charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or
discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire.
•Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
•Do not store the battery or drone in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot
environment, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
•Never use any other type of battery charger other than the one supplied with the
drone. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire
resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
•Only use the battery supplied with the drone, or replacement batteries from the
manufacturer which are guaranteed to be compatible. The use of other non-approved
batteries may cause a fire or malfunction within the drone.
•Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
•When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3.7V, the battery may be damaged and may
no longer accept a charge. The drone will automatically land and become inactive
when the battery approaches this level, this is to protect the battery.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Only fly in an
open space
Ensure good
GPS signal
Keep within
line of sight
Fly at a height
below 80m
When flying ensure that the drone is kept away from other people,
trees, electric wires, buildings, airports or signal transmitting tower etc.
Ensure that the weather conditions are suitable for flying. Do not fly the
drone during snow, rain, fog, thunder or in windy conditions.
DO NOT touch the rotating propeller blades during operation. They can
cause injury or damage to property
No-fly zones must be observed. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure
that the drone is operated legally and safely.
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WHAT IS SUPPLIED
Drone
Hard Case
Strap for
Hard Case
Controller
User
Manual
Propeller
Replacement
Kit
Battery (x1)
USB Battery
Charger
Note: The hard case has space for 2 x batteries, spare batteries are
available from the retailer.
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REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE DRONE
With the rear of the drone on a flat surface, slide
the two tabs on the side of the drown
downwards at the same time.
While both the tabs are pressed down, twist the
top of the battery (By the power button) out of
the drone. Please note this may take some force.
Once the top of the battery is free from the drone, it can then
be slid out of the drone following the direction of the arrow
to the left.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Use only the supplied USB Li-Po charger to charge your battery. To charge the
battery it must first be removed from the drone, following the instructions above.
Plug the charger into a USB socket, the LED on the charge will light up Red. Attach
the charger to the battery, the LED on the charger will start to slowly flash. When
the battery is fully charged the LED on the charger will turn off. Charging should
take around 4-5 hours. DO NOT leave the battery unattended whilst charging.
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Power Button
2
Battery level indicator
3
Charging port
Notch
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REFITTING THE BATTERY
Slide the rear of the battery into
the battery compartment on
the base of the drone at an
angle of around 30 –45
degrees.
Ensure the notch on the rear of
the battery slides under the
ledge at the rear of the battery
(See the diagram on the
previous page for location of
the notch).
While continuing to ensure the battery is
pushed up to the rear of the drone, with
the notch under the ledge, push down on
the front of the battery, so that it twists
into the compartment.
Ensure that the battery ‘clicks’ into place
and is locked in position before flight.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES IN THE CONTROLLER
Remove the retaining screw from the top of the battery cover on the rear of the
controller. Unclip the battery cover and insert 4 x AAA batteries (Not Supplied),
making sure that the correct polarity is followed. Once the batteries are correctly
installed, the battery cover must be re-fitted.
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DRONE DIAGRAM
Lights
Propellers
Brushless Motors
Camera
(MicroSD slot in rear)
Battery
(On Underside)
Front Indicators
Rear Indicators
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CONTROLLER DIAGRAM
DISPLAY
1. CONTROLLER SIGNAL LEVEL
2. NUMBER OF GPS SATELLITES
3. DRONE BATTERY LEVEL
4. CONTROLLER BATTERY LEVEL
5. VIDEO INDICATOR
6. PICTURE INDICATOR
7. GPS ON
8. GPS OFF
9. HIGH SPEED
10. LOW SPEED
11. FLIGHT ALTITUDE
12. FLIGHT DISTANCE
13. HEADLESS MODE
14. ONE BUTTON RETURN
Speed Dial
Photo/Video Button
Gyroscopic
Button
GPS
Button
Power
Button
Left
Joystick
Display
Phone Holder
Antenna
Camera Angle Dial
One Button
Return
Compass
Correction
Right
Joystick
Headless
Mode
One Button
Take Off/Land
GPS
Indicator
Headless Mode
Indicator
Connection
Indicator
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HOW TO CONTROL YOUR DRONE
UP
DOWN
ROTATE
RIGHT
ROTATE
LEFT
BACK
FORWARDS
FLY
LEFT
FLY
RIGHT
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