User Manual-revised

FCC ID: VLEPL1390-R

Users Manual

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 Trim size 4.5 x 6.875 in.
 Spread size 9 x 6.875 in.




FCC Part 15 C Notice
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
                                                                                                                                            ATOM 1.0™ MICRO DRONE
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,                                      INDOOR / OUTDOOR WIRELESS QUADROCOPTER
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 experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE: CANADA ONLY.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter dout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
                                                                                                                                                                  INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
                                                                                                                                              WARNING: Never leave product charging unattended for extended periods of
                                                                                                                                               time. Always disconnect the Atom 1.0™ from charger immediately after it is
                                                                                                                                                        fully charged. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions.

                                                                                                                                                                         PACKAGE CONTAINS:
             WARNING!
 CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
 Not suitable for children under 3 years.


Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM, CPSIA and FCC.                                                                                    Atom 1.0™      2.4G Wireless Controller      Spare Parts     USB charging cord   Instruction Manual
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                         FEATURES
                                                                                                                                              • Built-in 6axis gyro chip for extremely stable flight.
    Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2        • 2.4 Ghz digital technology allows for flight range up to 100 feet.
    Remote Control Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2                      • 4 channel flight controls allow for incredible maneuverability including 360º aerial stunts!
    Charging Your Atom 1.0™ Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2                       • Unique Switch-Blade technology allows you to operate in either 3ch or 4ch modes for beginner to
                                                                                                                                                advanced pilots
    Atom 1.0™ Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
    Remote Control Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3                REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION
                                                                                                                                              1.   Unscrew the battery cover from the back of the controller as shown in diagram A.
    Synching Your Atom 1.0™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4                  2.   Install 2 “AAA” alkaline batteries into the controller as shown in diagram B.
                                                                                                                                              3.   Replace the battery cover.
    Flight Preperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
                                                                                                                                              4.   Turn over the controller and turn the on/off switch to the on position the red LED will flash if batteries
    Flying Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4        are installed correctly.
    Recognizing The Front & Back Of The Atom 1.0™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    3/4 Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    4 Channel Flight Controls (Advanced Flying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5                                   A                                                         B

    3 Channel Flight Controls (Beginner Flying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    Switching To Medium & High Speed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    Understanding Trim Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
    Level Surface Gyro Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
    Low Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
                                                                                                                                              CHARGING YOUR ATOM 1.0™ BATTERY
    Performing A 360º Stunt Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8                  1. Switch the quadrocopter Off. Connect the power cable to the unit making sure the arrow side of the
                                                                                                                                                 connector is on top side facing the top of the Atom 1.0™ (see diagrams C1 and C2).
    Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9             CAUTION: The USB plug fits the charging socket only in one way. Do not force it. Improper
    Replacing The Propeller Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9                      connection will damage the Atom 1.0™.
                                                                                                                                              2. Connect the USB end of the cable to your computers USB port (see diagram D).
    Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10   3. The red LED on the USB plug lights up when charging is complete. Average charging time is 30 minutes.
    Battery Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10            Note: If the red LED lights up, either the charging is complete or the USB plug is not properly
                                                                                                                                                  connected.
    Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10                A full charge will allow for about 5 minutes of flight time depending on environment and user input.
    FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
                                                                                                                                                        C1                    C2                                        D




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    Thank you for purchasing the Atom 1.0™ 2.4 Ghz Mini Quadrocopter. Please read this instruction booklet
    as it contains valuable information on how to properly fly and care for your Atom 1.0™ Drone.                                             IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO UNPLUG YOUR CHARGING CORD WHEN NOT IN USE!
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    ATOM 1.0™ DIAGRAM
                                                                                                                                                    WARNING
                                           Rear Rotor Blades
                                                                                                                   DO NOT FLY YOUR ATOM 1.0™ IN FOUL WEATHER!

                                                         Charging Socket




                                                                                                            SYNCING YOUR ATOM 1.0™
                                                                                                            Important! When syncing your Atom 1.0™ quadrocopter with the controller always make sure that
                                                                                                            the quadrocopter is on a flat level surface and that your digital trim settings are in the center
                                                                     Landing Gear                           position. This ensures that the 6 Axis gyro is properly programmed to mimic your trim settings.
                                                                                                            Your Atom 1.0™ utilizes an automatic 2.4G channel selection system that allows up to 8 people to fly side
       Front Rotor Blades                                                     Charging Socket               by side in the same wireless range with no interference.
                                                                                                            For One-Person Play:
                                                                                                            1. Before starting, make sure that the power on both your controller and Atom 1.0™ are in the OFF
                                                                                                               position. Make sure that there are no other 2.4G devices in the area as well.
                                                                                                            2. Turn ON the Atom 1.0™ and set it down on a flat surface. The LED indicator lights of the Atom 1.0™
                                                                                                               should begin to flash rapidly.
                                                                                                            3. Turn ON the remote, you will hear two short beeps. The Atom 1.0™’s LED lights should now flash slowly.
                                                                                                               Push the throttle on the left all the way forward(1 beep) and then pull the throttle all the way back.
                                                                              On/Off Switch                    A 2nd beep will sound and the lights should turn to solid. This indicates your controller and the
                                                                                                               quadrocopter are successfully synced. If not, repeat above steps.
                                                                                                            For Multi Person Play:
                                                                                                            4. Before starting, make sure that the power on all Atom 1.0™ drones and Controllers are in the OFF
    ATOM 1.0™ REMOTE DIAGRAM                                                                                   position. Make sure that there are no other 2.4G devices in the area.
                                                                                                            5. Each person will have to sync their Atom 1.0™ individually at a different time to avoid interference.
                            Forward Trim                 Backward Trim                                         Follow steps 1 to 3 above making sure that no one else is syncing at the same time.
                                                                                                            6. After syncing a player’s Atom 1.0™, it should be left ON until all players have synced their Atom 1.0™
                                                                                                               quadrocopters.
                                                                                                            7. Should there be a mistake or interference, all players must turn off their controllers and Atom 1.0™
    Throttle Control                                                                    Direction Control      quadrocopters for up to 60 seconds and then begin the process again.

                                                                                                            PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
                                                                                                            • Verify that there are 2 “AAA” batteries inside the remote control unit and the Atom 1.0™ has been
                                                                                                              fully charged.
                                                                                                            • Make sure your Atom 1.0™ and controller are both turned on.
    Power                                                                                                   • Make sure to be in a large space with an open radius of at least 50 feet.
    Indicator                                                                                               • Make sure the empty space has no obstacles and water close by. Set your Atom 1.0™ on a clean flat
    Light                                                                                                     surface before take-off.
                                                                                                            DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY YOUR ATOM 1.0™ IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING
                                                                                                            OUTDOORS. IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND POSSIBLY EVEN CAUSE BODILY HARM.

                                                                                                            FLYING TIPS
                                                                                                            • It is recommended that you operate the Atom 1.0™ in a wide open space. The ideal space should have a
                                                                                                              200 foot radius.
    Power On/Off Switch                                  Left Trim         Right Trim                       • Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at all times.
                                                                                                            • If you are flying the Atom 1.0™ with others, make sure all spectators are behind you.
                                                                                                            • For best performance, it is recommended that you operate the Atom 1.0™ in zero wind conditions,
                                                                                                              as wind can greatly affect the performance of the aircraft.
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    RECOGNIZING THE FRONT & BACK OF THE ATOM 1.0™                                                                   3 CHANNEL FLIGHT CONTROLS (BEGINNER FLYING)
    Even though the Atom 1.0™ has four rotors, there is still a “front” or forward facing direction and "back" or   Below is a list of basic flight functions for your long-range remote control Atom 1.0™. While learning to
    backwards facing direction. The front and forward facing direction of the Atom 1.0™ is the side with two        fly your Atom 1.0™ it is best to start in a large space until you get used to the basic controls. As you
    gray propellers (see diagram E ). The rear and backwards facing of the Quadrocopter is the side with two        master flying your Atom 1.0™ you can move to more advanced maneuvering techniques. Practice makes
    black propellers (see diagram E).                                                                               perfect! When you have these basic steps down you can move to the next level.
    NOTE: The front of the Quadrocopter displays WHITE LED lights and the back of the Quadrocopter displays                                                                                          K
    RED LED lights.              FRONT
                                                                                                                    Move the left Throttle stick upwards to increase the
                                                                                             Push Down and          speed of the propellers and the Atom 1.0™ will
                       E                                        F                                                   accelerate upwards and ascend.
                                                                                             hold for 3 seconds
                                                                                                                    Move the left Throttle stick down to decrease the
                                                                                                                    speed and the Atom 1.0™ will decelerate and
                                                                                                                    descend (see diagram K).
                                                                                                                                                                                                     L
                                   REAR
                                                                                                                    While in the air, move the right Throttle stick left
    3/4 CHANNEL SELECT                                                                                              and the Atom 1.0™ will rotate left.
    Atom™ 1.0 allows you to control your micro drone in 3 channel mode (beginner) or 4 channel mode                 Move the left Throttle stick right and the
    (advanced flying). The Atom™ 1.0 default setting is 4 Channel mode.                                             Atom 1.0™ will rotate right (see diagram L).
    To change to 3 Channel mode:
    After syncing your quadrocopter, depress and hold the control stick on the right side straight down for 3
    seconds, you will hear a long beep indicating the Atom™ 1.0 is now set to 3CH mode. (see digram F).                                                                                              M
    To change back to 4 Channel mode:                                                                               While in the air, move the right Direction Stick up
    Depress and hold the control stick on the right side straight down for 3 seconds again, you will hear a long    and the Atom 1.0™ will move forward.
    beep indicating the Atom™ 1.0 is now set to 4CH mode. (see digram F).                                           Move the right Direction Stick down and the Atom
                                                                                                                    1.0™ will move backward (see diagram M).
    4 CHANNEL FLIGHT CONTROLS (ADVANCED FLYING)
    Below is a list of basic flight functions for your long-range remote control Atom 1.0™. While learning to
    fly your Atom 1.0™ it is best to start in a large space until you get used to the basic controls. As you
    master flying your Atom 1.0™ you can move to more advanced maneuvering techniques. Practice makes               SWITCHING TO MEDIUM & HIGH SPEED MODE
    perfect! When you have these basic steps down you can move to the next level.                                   To change the Atom 1.0’s flight speed from the default (low speed) to medium and high speed flight mode:
                                                                                        G
     Move the left Throttle stick upwards to increase the                                                           1. Turn on the remote.
     speed of the propellers and the Atom 1.0™ will                                                                 2. Depress the control lever on the left side straight down as if pressing a button to switch modes (see digram N).
     accelerate upwards and ascend.
     Move the left Throttle stick down to decrease the                                                              3. You will hear two beeps indicating that your drone speed changed to medium speed.
     speed and the Atom 1.0™ will decelerate and                                                                    4. To change to high speed mode repeat step 2.
     descend (see diagram G).                                                                                       5. Three beeps indicates a speed changed to high speed mode.
                                                                                     H
                                                                                                                    6. To switch back to low speed repeat step 2 again, you will hear one beep indicating low speed mode.
    While in the air, move the left Throttle stick left and                                                         7. Speed mode returns to low speed once the remote is turned off.
    the Atom 1.0™ will rotate left.
    Move the left Throttle stick right and the
    Atom 1.0™ will rotate right (see diagram H).
                                                                                                                                                           N
                                                                                     I
    While in the air, move the right Direction Stick up
    and the Atom 1.0™ will move forward.
    Move the right Direction Stick down and the Atom
    1.0™ will move backward (see diagram I).


                                                                                     J
    While in the air, move the right Direction Stick left
    and the Atom 1.0™ will bank to the left.
    Move the right Direction Stick right and the Atom 1.0
    ™ will bank to the right (see diagram J).
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     UNDERSTANDING TRIM ADJUSTMENTS                                                                             PERFORMING A 360º STUNT ROLL
     Forward/Backward Trim                                                                                      Once the Atom 1.0™ is airborne,
     • If your Atom 1.0™ is drifting forwards or backwards, you may need to adjust the FORWARD/BACKWARD         1. Press the right control lever straight down.
       TRIM (see diagram O).
     • If your Atom 1.0™ drifts forward, push and release the BACKWARD TRIM button back repeatedly              2. Move the lever in the direction you wish to perform the 360º roll (see diagram R).
       until the motion stops and proper flight is maintained.
     • If your Atom 1.0™ drifts backwards, push and release the FORWARD TRIM button forward in the
       same manner until the problem is resolved.                                                                         R
     • From time to time you may have to adjust the FORWARD or BACKWARD TRIM buttons to ensure the
       Atom 1.0™ will hover in mid-air and respond accurately to your commands.


                               O




     Right/Left Trim
     • If your Atom 1.0™ is drifting left or right, you may need to adjust the LEFT/RIGHT TRIM button
       (see diagram P).
     • If your Atom 1.0™ drifts left, push and release the RIGHT TRIM button repeatedly until the motion
       stops and proper flight is maintained.
     • If your Atom 1.0™ drifts right, push and release the LEFT TRIM button in the same manner until the
       problem is resolved.
     • From time to time you may have to adjust the LEFT or RIGHT TRIM buttons to ensure the
       Atom 1.0™ will hover in mid-air and respond accurately to your commands.

                           P




    LEVEL SURFACE GYRO CALIBRATION
    If the aircraft becomes unstable during the course of flying, or after a
                                                                               Q
    crash, you may need to recalibrate the onboard gyro chip.
    To do so, place the Atom 1.0™ on a flat level surface. Start by syncing
    the controller with the quadrocopter. Next, pull the right control stick
    on the remote all the way down and to the right (approximately 45º)
    and hold for a couple of seconds. The LEDs on the Atom 1.0™ will
    flash quickly and then turn solid when released. This indicates your
    drone has been stabilized (see diagram Q).

    LOW BATTERY WARNING
    If the power indicator LED on the remote lights up it means you are running at low voltage and need to
    land the aircraft slowly and replace the batteries in the controller.
    If the LED lights on the quadrocopter begin flashing it means you are running at low voltage and you need
    to land the aircraft slowly and recharge the quadrocopter unit.
    WARNING: Do not attempt a 360º flip when you are given a low voltage warning

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    TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ATOM 1.0™                                                                                     ATOM 1.0™ WARNING:
                                                                                                                       The Atom 1.0™ is designed for INDOOR or OUTDOOR flight. Atom 1.0™ ‘s blades revolve at high speeds
        PROBLEM            POSSIBLE REASON                                  SOLUTION                                   and can cause damage to the user, spectators and animals. Stand away from the Atom 1.0™ to reduce the
                                                                                                                       risk of getting into the flight path. Warn spectators that you will be flying your Atom 1.0™ so that they are
                           1. Power switched off                            1. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON          aware of its position. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain that the blades are securely
        NO POWER           2. Polarity is reversed                          2. Make sure all batteries are installed   fastened to the Atom 1.0™.
                                                                              correctly (see diagram B)
                           3. Batteries may be dead                         3. Replace batteries                       WARNING!
                                                                                                                       • Choking/Cutting Hazard. Small Parts/Sharp Rotor Blades.
                                                                                                                       • Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the propeller when the power switch is turned to the
                           1. Remote is switched off                        1. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON            ON position.
        Remote Not         2. Atom 1.0™ is switched off                     2. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON          • Turn off the transmitter and Atom 1.0™ power switches when not in use.
        Responding         3. Too windy                                     3. Windy conditions severly affect the     • The included charger is built specifically for the Atom 1.0™ Li-Poly battery. Do not use it to charge any
                                                                               operation of the Atom 1.0™                other battery.
                           4. The Remote light is flashing                  4. Replace batteries                       • New alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum performance.
                                                                                                                       • Parental supervision recommended when flying Atom 1.0™
        Drone Won’t        1. Rotor speed too slow                          1. Push throttle lever forward
        lift off           2. Drone not fully charged                       2. Recharge your Atom 1.0™                 BATTERY WARNINGS
                                                                                                                       RECHARGEABLE BATTERY:
                                                                                                                       This Atom 1.0™ uses a Li-Poly rechargeable battery. If battery no longer stays charged, dispose of battery
        Drone                                                                                                          properly according to local disposal requirements.
        Decsends           1. Moving the throttle too quickly               1. Control the throttle slower and
        Too Fast                                                               smoother                                CONTROLLER BATTERIES:
                                                                                                                       Remote control requires 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Please read the important battery safety
                                                                                                                       warning below.
        Drone Not          1. Gyroscopes not functioning                    1. Turn on the Atom 1.0™ and               • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride).
        Responding                                                            Reset the Gyros (see diagram L)          • Do not mix old and new batteries.
                                                                                                                       • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
                                                                                                                       • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the item before being charged (if removable).
        Loss of                                                                                                        • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
        Atom 1.0™          1. Drone is out of range of remote               1. Keep the drone within a 20              • Exhausted batteries should be removed immediately and must be recycled or disposed of properly
        Control                                                               meter radius of the remote                according to state or local government ordinances and regulations.
                                                                                                                       • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
                                                                                                                       • Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
                                                                                                                       • Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity (see inside booklet for diagram).
                                                                                                                       • Do not dispose batteries in a fire - batteries may leak or explode.
    REPLACING THE PROPELLER BLADES
    Your Atom 1.0™ propeller system is a precision instrument that may need repair or replacement from time            CARE AND MAINTENANCE
    to time for optimal flight function. Crash landing from high-speed aerial flights may cause damage to your
    Atom 1.0™’s propellers.                                                                                            • Always remove the batteries from the wireless 2.4G remote control when it is not being used for an
                                                                                                                         extended period of time.
    1. Atom 1.0™ have four blades, two gray propellers on the front, and two black propellers on the back              • To clean, gently wipe the remote control and Atom 1.0™ with a clean damp cloth.
       Please note that the blades and the Atom 1.0™ are labeled with an embossed A or B (see the diagram S).          • Keep the toy away from direct heat or sunlight.
    2. When replacing the propeller blades, gently remove the blade from the rotor shaft. Make sure to match           • Do not submerge the toy into water. This can damage the unit beyond repair.
       both the color of the blade and the indication letter on the blade with the letter on the aircraft.             • Parental guidance recommended when installing or replacing the batteries.
    3. Replace the damaged blade with the correct blade.
                                                                    A       FRONT         B
                                                        Diagram S
                                                                        A            B
                             Gray Blade Front Left = A
                             Gray Blade Front Right = B
                             Black Blade Back Left = B                  B            A
                             Black Blade Back Right = A

                                                                    B        REAR         A


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