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2.4 G MINI DRONE User’s Guide for Model DR157 v2137-01

Warnings & Precautions Important Safety Instructions • Flying over bodies of water is not recommended. • Read and follow all instructions. • Flying at night is not recommended. • Keep these instructions for future reference. • Never try to retrieve the craft from areas you cannot • Heed all Warnings. safely reach, such as rooftops or trees. • Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult • Never launch the craft from your hand. supervision is required. • Never leave the craft unattended while it is powered • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the on or while the battery is charging. manufacturer. • Before flying, always check the body, rotors, and FCC Warnings battery for any damage or obstructions. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the • Battery should be free from cracks or swelling. party responsible for compliance could void the user’s • Keep the rotors clear of any obstructions and body authority to operate the equipment. parts to avoid potential damage and injury. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. • Manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) accidental damages from improper use or installation this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) of parts, or from damage incurred from worn or this device must accept any interference received, broken parts. including interference that may cause undesired • Pilots are responsible for their actions and any operation. damage caused from improper use. This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure • Pilots should keep the craft in sight at all times limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This during flight. If you lose sight of the craft at any time, transmitter must not be co-located or operating in power down and cease flight immediately. conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. • Only fly in large, open areas that are free from This equipment has been tested and found to comply with obstacles or potential hazards, such as trees, power the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of lines, ceiling fans, and the like. 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 • Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of more of the following measures: according to state and local guidelines. They should -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. never be disposed of in normal household waste, -- Increase the separation between the equipment and and they should never be incinerated, as they might receiver. explode. Contact your local government for disposal -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit or recycling practices in your area. different from that to which the receiver is connected. • WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV • Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as technician for help. sunshine, fire, or the like. • Keep new and used batteries away from children. If Additional Warnings & Precautions the battery compartment does not close securely, stop • WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric using the product and keep it away from children. shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, • If you think batteries might have been swallowed or dripping, or splashing. placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate • CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or medical attention. performance of procedures other than those specified • Do not mix old and new batteries. may result in personal injury. • Completely replace all old batteries with new ones. • WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or not expressly approved by the party responsible for rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries. compliance could void the user’s authority to operate • Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per the equipment. state and local guidelines. • CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is • Only use the included power supply/power charger or incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or a UL/ETL certified power supply of the same power equivalent type. output specifications.

Table of Contents Mini Glow Quadcopter Drone Tips for Safe Operation–20 Features–6 Speed Setting–21 Includes–6 Headless Mode–22 Flips–23 Overview Features & Layout–7 Parts & Repair Rotor Replacement–24 Remote Control Functions –9 Parts & Repair Battery Installation–10 Parts Replacement –26 Charging the Battery Troubleshooting Battery Charging Procedure –12 Troublshooting Guide–27 Flying Customer Support Remote Link & Gyro Calibration–14 Contact Information –30 Setting Trim & Countering Drift–16 International Support –30 Gyroscope Recalibration & Trim Reset–19 Warranty –30 5

Mini Glow Quadcopter Drone Features Includes • 360° flips & tricks • 2.4 GHz remote control: requires 2 AAA • 6-axis gyroscope batteries (not included) • 3 speed settings • USB cable for battery recharge • Control distance: up to 164 ft. • Screwdriver • Headless Mode • 4 replacement rotors • LED navigation lights • User’s guide • Glow-in-the-dark rotors • Built-in, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery power • Operating time: 5-6 minutes • Charge time: 40-50 minutes 6

Overview Features & Layout Power Switch/ Charging Port Rotors LED Lights Red LEDs indicate the front of the craft. Protective Guard 7

Remote Control 1 2 5 3 6 4 8

Functions 1. Power Indicator Light 2. Left Stick Increase/Decrease Power: move forward/backward Yaw (Spin): move left/right Press to change speed setting (low/med/high) Press and hold for Headless Mode 3. Pitch Trim Adjustment 4. Power Switch 5. Right Stick Pitch: move forward/backward Roll: move left/right Press and move stick in any direction to flip. 6. Roll Trim Adjustment 9

Remote Control Battery Installation Screwdriver not included. 10

Insert 2 x AAA batteries (not included). 11

Charging the Battery Battery Charging Procedure The craft’s battery must be charged before it can be flown. Before charging, be sure the craft and remote control are powered OFF to avoid risk of injury or damage. Connect the charging cable (included) to the USB port of a powered ON computer or USB power adapter (not included), then connect the charging plug to the unit. Be sure to correctly match the plug to the charging port or damage may occur. Charge fully before use for maximum performance and flight time. Charging time is approximately 40-50 min. While charging, the cable will display a red light. When charging is complete, the light will turn OFF. 12

REMINDER: Do not charge overnight. Do not leave unattended while charging. 13

Flying Remote Link & Gyro Calibration Before flying, the craft and the remote must be linked together and the gyroscopes on the craft must be allowed to calibrate. Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF. Step 1 Power ON the craft and place it on a flat surface. This is necessary for the craft’s gyroscopes to properly align. The lights on the craft will blink as it searches for a signal from the remote. Be sure the craft and yourself are facing the same forward direction, this will help with orientation while flying. Step 2 Power ON the remote. The light on the remote will blink as it searches for the signal from the craft. An audible chime will sound and all lights will turn solid when the remote and the craft have linked. 14

Step 3 Push the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully forward and backward, and wait for a second chime. When this last chime has sounded, pull both control sticks down and inwards to calibrate the gyroscopes in the drone. While calibrating, the LEDs on the drone will blink rapidly, when this is finished the craft is ready to fly. Pitch Altitude Yaw Roll Yaw Roll Altitude Pitch Left Stick controls Altitude Right Stick controls Pitch (forward/ (power) and Yaw (spin). backward) and Roll (left/right). 15

Flying Setting Trim & Countering Drift Even after the craft is calibrated, it may show a tendency to drift while airborne. Adjusting the trim will help counter this effect and allow for better control the craft. • To avoid potential damage, adjust the trim while attempting a stable hover. • Try to avoid making any exaggerated movements with the flight controls. • Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion. Remember, the blue LED lights indicate the front of the craft. Adjusting the trim will help with drift but it will not entirely eliminate it. Turbulence and other factors may still influence the craft’s flight characteristics. 16

Craft drifts right or left. Adjust Roll Trim. 17

Flying Craft drifts forward or backward. Adjust Pitch Trim. 18

Gyroscope Recalibration & Trim Reset If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically, the gyroscopes may need to be recalibrated. It may also help to reset the trim settings for the remote. Do not attempt to do this while flying, safely land the craft first and place it on a flat surface. The craft and the remote should already be linked together. To reset the gyroscopes on the drone, pull down and to the inwards on both control sticks for 2-3 seconds. The LED lights on the drone will blink during the recalibration. When the LED lights have stopped blinking and return to solid the recalibration is complete and the craft is ready to fly. To reset the trim adjustments on the remote, pull down and outwards on both control sticks for 2-3 seconds. The remote will chime once when the reset is complete. 19

Flying Tips for Safe Operation • It is recommended to only fly in large, open spaces that are free of obstacles like power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc. • When flying indoors avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft may be drawn towards them if closer than 2-3 feet. • Stand behind the craft when first taking off, so that you and the craft are facing the same “forward” direction. This will help with orientation when the craft is airborne. • Novice pilots should move the controls slowly and deliberately to get used to the craft’s flying characteristics. Try using one control at a time. • Practice basic flight operations like take off, hovering, and landing. • If you get into trouble or if anything obstructs the rotors, cut power immediately and safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before flying again. 20

Speed Setting Press the Left Control Stick on the remote to change the craft’s speed setting. • Low: Provides smooth and predictable control of the craft. The remote will chime once to indicate the low speed setting. • Medium: The craft will move and respond faster to all control inputs. The remote will chime twice to indicate the medium speed setting. • High: Highest setting for maximum performance. The remote will chime three times to indicate the high speed setting. 21

Flying Headless Mode Before using Headless Mode be sure you and the craft are facing the same “forward” direction, otherwise the craft will not fly correctly. To activate Headless Mode, press and hold the Left Control Stick on the remote control. The LED lights will slowly flash while Headless Mode is ON. Press the button again to deactivate Headless Mode. While Headless Mode is active the craft will fly in whatever direction the Right Control Stick is moved, regardless of where the front of the craft is pointing. For example, if the front of the craft was pointed straight ahead but is now pointed right 90°, when you push forward on the stick the craft will fly forwards as if it was still pointed straight ahead. This can be useful if you become disoriented while flying and cannot visually determine which direction the craft is facing. 22

Flips Before attempting a flip, be sure that there is ample clear space around the craft, ideally 9-10 ft.. in all directions. It is not recommended to attempt to flip around or through any obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage. Press the Right Control Stick, then move it in any direction and the craft will perform a flip in the same direction. 23

Parts & Repair Rotor Replacement The craft comes with replacement rotors if Rotor Rotor the originals are broken or badly damaged. B or C A or D To replace a rotor, gently pull it upwards and off of the motor shaft, then place the new rotor on the shaft and gently push down. Take special care not to bend or break the motor shaft. If the rotors are difficult to Matching rotors should remove by hand, try a small set of tweezers be diagonally opposed. or pliers. It is extremely important to use the correct rotor for replacement. The marking can be seen on the underside of the rotor. Using the incorrect rotor will make the craft impossible to control. Rotor Rotor A or D B or C 24

Removal Replacement 25

Parts & Repair REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use. Parts Replacement Standard parts such as extra batteries and remotes are available online for purchase when in stock. However, any non-standard parts such as screws, bodies, or certain electrical componenets, etc. can be ordered by placing an inquiry with our parts department at: partsinfo@dpiinc.com. 26

Troubleshooting Troublshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Craft does not •• No power to remote •• Check remote batteries, respond to controls. or craft. replace if needed. •• Poor contact between •• Check craft battery, be power plugs. sure it is fully charged. •• Craft is out of range. •• Be sure the power plugs are firmly connected. •• Be sure the remote has an unobstructed line of sight to the craft. •• Remain within the remote’s 164 ft. range. 27

Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Craft is difficult •• Gyroscopes may •• Recalibrate gyroscopes to control or flies be misaligned. (see pg. 19). erratically. •• Power OFF remote and craft and reconnect (see pg. 14). Craft drifts •• Trim not set or needs •• Adjust trim settings while in flight. adjustment. (see pg. 16). •• Reset trim settings (see pg. 13). Craft suffers from •• Damage to body, •• Repair or replace parts mechanical trouble. rotors or other major as needed. components. 28

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION LED lights ON but •• Low battery power. •• Recharge the battery. craft does not respond to controls. 29

Customer Support Contact Information Warranty Website: www.gpx.com See included 30 Day Warranty for warranty information. Warranty and the most up-to- Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com date version of this User’s Guide can also be Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com found at: www.gpx.com Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215 International Support To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.gpx.com Para descargar este Manual del Usuario en inglés, español y francés, o para obtener respuestas a preguntas frecuentes, visite la sección de apoyo en: www.gpx.com Pour télécharger ce guide de l’utilisateur en anglais, espagnol ou français, ou pour obtenir des réponses à des questions fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique d’assistance sur: www.gpx.com 30

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