ZERO-X Raven+ User manual
PRODUCT CODE: ZX-RVP
Lightweight Drone with Full-HD Camera
DRONE USER MANUAL
v3.0
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1 Welcome ........................................................................................................... 5
Before You Get Up In The Air.............................................................................. 5
General Safety.................................................................................................... 5
Battery Safety..................................................................................................... 6
2 Introduction....................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Package Contents........................................................................................ 7
Fig 2.1.1................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Product Overview ......................................................................................... 8
Raven+.......................................................................................................... 8
Fig 2.2.1................................................................................................. 8
Remote Control ............................................................................................ 8
Fig 2.2.2................................................................................................. 8
Remote Control LCD .................................................................................... 9
Fig 2.2.3................................................................................................. 9
3 Setting up your Raven+..................................................................................... 9
3.1 Charging The Battery.................................................................................... 9
3.2 Installing The Battery .................................................................................. 10
3.3 Camera Connection Guide ......................................................................... 10
Fig 3.1.1............................................................................................... 10
Fig 3.1.2............................................................................................... 10
Fig 3.1.3............................................................................................... 11
3.4 Installing a Micro Sd Card (Micro SD Card not included) ....................................... 11
3.5 Installing/Removing Rotor Guards............................................................... 11
3.6 Feet Installation........................................................................................... 12
3.7 Remote Control .......................................................................................... 12
Fig 3.1.4............................................................................................... 12
4 Flight Safety .................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Flying Your Raven+............................................................................................13
Remote Control Thumbstick Operation .........................................................13
Fig 4.1.1.......................................................................................................13
Fig 4.1.2.......................................................................................................13
4.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................14
4.3 Controlling Your Raven+....................................................................................14
Basic Controls ...................................................................................................14
Fig 4.3.1.......................................................................................................14
4.4 Speed Modes ....................................................................................................15
Low ..................................................................................................................15
Mid ..................................................................................................................15
High ..................................................................................................................15
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4.5 Trimming ............................................................................................................15
Fig 4.5.1.......................................................................................................15
4.6 Flipping & Stunts...............................................................................................16
Fig 4.6.1.......................................................................................................16
4.7 Using Your Camera ...........................................................................................16
4.8 Shooting Video..................................................................................................16
4.9 Shooting Photos................................................................................................16
4.10 Tilt The Camera...............................................................................................16
4.11 Using Your Directional Lock ...........................................................................17
To Activate Directional Lock ............................................................................17
Adjusting Directional Lock...............................................................................17
Fig 4.11.1.....................................................................................................17
4.12 Using Assisted Return Mode..........................................................................18
To Use Assusted Return Mode ........................................................................18
Fig 4.12.1.....................................................................................................18
5 Maintenance.................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 19
Rotor Blade Replacement........................................................................... 19
Fig 5.1.1............................................................................................... 19
6 Parts And Accessoriees .................................................................................. 19
7 Specifications .................................................................................................. 20
8 Warranty.......................................................................................................... 20
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1. WELCOME
Thanks for purchasing a Zero-X Raven+, get ready to have the time of your
life! We’re sure your Zero-X Raven+will bring you a world of great experiences
in the air.
Please take the time to read the following safety warnings and operating
instructions carefully.
BEFORE YOU GET UP IN THE AIR
Connect the Raven+battery to the included USB charging cable and insert
the USB charging cable into the supplied USB wall charger. While the battery
is charging the LED on the charging cable will turn off. Once charging is
complete the light will glow red. While the battery is charging please take the
time to read the instructions and familiarise yourself with the controls of your
Zero-X Raven+.
GENERAL SAFETY
Please familiarise yourself with your local legislation regarding drone usage
before you begin using your Zero-X Raven+.
Included in the package contents of your Zero-X Raven+are the Australian
CASA guidelines, please read carefully and understand this information as
operating a drone outside of these guidelines may result in legal issues.
Zero-X takes no responsibility for operation of this product outside of what is
legally permissible in your local area.
• Do not fly your Raven+any closer than 30 metres from people, animals or
buildings. Check to make sure you are no closer than 5.5 kilometres from
any airfields or airports.
For more information on CASA’s Australian legislation visit:
http://www.casa.gov.au/ For information outside Australia please visit the
website of your local aviation authority.
• Do not attempt to modify the Raven+or any of its components in any way,
doing so will void your warranty and may affect the operation of the drone.
• Do not use the Raven+in any conditions that could affect, damage or impair
your view of the Raven+including rain, wind, snow, fog or low light. Avoid
getting your Raven+wet, dusty or sandy. These elements will damage the
components of your Raven+.
• Please do not attempt to touch the Raven+when the Remote Control is
powered on, or if the rotor blades are turning.
• When flying your Raven+, please keep in mind the privacy of others.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
BATTERY SAFETY
When handled incorrectly, Lithium polymer batteries can be dangerous
and can potentially harm and do damage to persons or property. Zero-X
does not accept any liability for damage to persons or property if the
battery is not correctly charged, stored or protected.
• Always unwind all cables before charging.
• Do not over charge the battery. Once the charging process is completed,
remove the battery from the charger as soon as possible.
• Only use the included or replacement Zero-X Raven+chargers and
batteries.
• You must charge the Lithium polymer battery in a safe area away from
flammable materials.
• The battery is only to be charged under adult supervision, do not leave
charging batteries unattended. You should always remain in constant
observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to
any potential problems that may occur.
• Do not charge the battery in temperatures hotter than 40°C or colder
than 0°C.
• Do not cover the batteries when charging. Do not leave batteries in
direct sunlight.
• After each flight & or crash, please check battery for any damage or
swelling.
• If the battery is damaged, leaking, making noise, punctured or malformed
in any way DO NOT attempt to use it. Please dispose of the battery
immediately and safely in the correct manner.
• Do not bend, puncture, crush or scratch the drone’s battery. Do not store
batteries in your pockets, on your person or in extreme temperatures.
• After flying/discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/
room temperature before recharging.
• If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins
to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately.
Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open
area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes.
Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon
or swell can result in a fire. A battery that has ballooned or swollen even
a small amount must be removed from service completely.
• Never plug in a battery and leave it to charge unattended overnight.
• Non-compliance with the above warnings may result in the failure of the
battery.
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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS
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B
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*Fig 2.1.1
1. Raven+
2. Remote Control
3. Drone Battery
4. Drone Battery Charger
5. Drone Feet
6. Rotor Guards
7. Spare Rotor Blades
8. Screwdriver
9. Manual
10. USB Wall Charger
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2.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
RAVEN+DIAGRAM
1. LED Lights
2. Camera
3. Power Switch
4. Micro SD Card Slot*
5. Feet
6. Battery Hatch
7. Rotor Blades
8. Rotor Guards
* Micro SD Card not included
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Under Side View
1. Power Switch
2. Left Thumbstick (Acceleration / Yaw)
3. Right Thumbstick (Pitch / Roll)
4. LCD Screen
5. Photo Button
6. Video Button
7. Light Button
8. Directional Lock Button
9. Assisted Return Button
10. Speed Button
11. Flip Button
12. Yaw Trim Controller
13. Roll Trim Controller
14. Pitch Trim Controller
15. Camera Tilt Controller
16. Indicator LED
REMOTE CONTROL DIAGRAM
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*Fig 2.2.1
*Fig 2.2.2
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1. Signal Strength
2. Acceleration
3. Yaw Trimming
4. Roll Trimming
5. Control Diagram
6. Drone Diagram
7. Speed Mode
8. Battery Level
9. Accelerartion
10. Pitch Trimming
*Fig 2.2.3
REMOTE CONTROL LCD DIAGRAM
3. SETTING UP YOUR ZER0-X RAVEN+
3.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR ZERO-X DRONE COMES WITH A CERTIFIED ZERO-X USB
AC CHARGING ADAPTER FOR 240v CHARGING OF YOUR DRONE BATTERY.
USE OF A NON ZERO-X CERTIFIED USB AC CHARGING ADAPTER WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY DAMAGE BOTH YOUR BATTERY AND DRONE.
Fully unwind the included USB charging cable and plug the USB end into
the included Zero-X Certified USB AC charging adapter.
When connected to a charging source the LED light in the charger will
glow red. Connect the drone battery to the charging cable and the
light will turn off indicating charging is in process. The LED on the USB
charging cable will begin to glow red again once charging is complete.
To keep the battery life as long as possible avoid removing the battery
from the charging cable before charging is complete. If you have just
finished flying your Raven+ drone, please allow the battery to cool down
for at least 30 minutes before recharging.
• When the Raven+battery has finished charging it is advised that the
battery is removed from the charger as soon as possible. Overcharging
will damage the battery and effect the flight time.
• The Raven+battery can take up to 90 minutes to fully charge. If the
battery has been on charge for any longer than 2 hours and the indicator
on the charging cable is not showing that the battery is charged please
remove the battery from the charger.
• When connecting the USB cable with the battery, make sure to follow
the guides on the battery connector as these are designed to only
be inserted in one direction. Forcing the connection in the incorrect
direction, may cause damage to the battery and charging cable.
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*Fig 3.1.1
*Fig 3.1.2
3.2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Ensure that the Raven+’s power switch is in
the OFF position. (Refer to Fig 2.2.1 on page
8 - number 3)
Close the battery hatch making sure the door
clicks into place.
Release the battery hatch lock by gently
squeezing the sides of the door at the front of
the Raven+.
Connect the battery cable to the Raven+’s
power cable & tuck the cable into the battery
opening.
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3.3 CAMERA CONNECTION GUIDE
A. Connect the small Camera Tilt
cable to the socket marked 1
Avoid pulling or twisting the cable
and ensure that the plug is in the
correct orientation. (Refer to Fig 3.1.1)
Twisting the cable or inserting the
plug in the incorrect orientation
may damage the camera connection
on your Raven+.
B. Connect the small Camera Power
cable to the socket marked 2
Avoid pulling or twisting the cable
and ensure that the plug is in the
correct orientation. (Refer to Fig 3.1.2)
Twisting the cable, or inserting the
plug in the incorrect orientation may
damage the camera connection on
your Raven+.
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C. Align the clips on the camera with
the slots on the underside of the
drone making sure the camera
is facing the front of the drone
(indicated by the battery hatch).
(Refer to Fig 3.1.3)
D. Slide the clips into place ensuring
that the clips lock into place.
Once connected, please avoid disconnecting or detaching the camera.
3.4 INSTALLING A MICRO SD CARD
With the Raven+upside down and facing away from you insert the Micro
SD card into the rear of the camera ensuring that the text side of the
Micro SD Card is face down and the notched side of the card is on the
left side.
Gently press the card in until you hear the lock click into place.
(*Micro SD Card not included)
3.5 INSTALLING/REMOVING ROTOR GUARDS
Rotor Guards are an optional fitting on the Raven+, however for safety
reasons we strongly advise you to attach them. Whether Rotor Guards
are attached or not, please be very careful when handling the drone. To
avoid injury, do not touch the drone while the blades are turning or the
remote control is powered on.
• Line up the guide pegs on the Rotor Guards with the holes on the arms
of the Raven+so that the screw in the Rotor Guard matches up
with the screw hole in the Raven+.
*Fig 3.1.3
Firmly press the Rotor guard
into position.
Using the included screwdriver tighten the
screws making sure not to
over tighten.
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