L106-1 PRO GPS Drone User Manual

1. Introduction

Welcome to the L106-1 PRO GPS Drone User Manual. This aircraft features good controllability and stability. In addition to supporting normal flights, it also has a practical outdoor GPS fixed-point device, real-time image transmission, information feedback, mobile phone control, photo and video, gesture recognition, orbital flight, trajectory, follow flight, one-click return home, headless flight mode, and other functions. It is equipped with protection against stuck fan blades, a low battery alarm, and automatic low battery return. Safety measures include navigation, altitude, and flight zone restrictions.

1.1. Safety Guidelines

• Please keep aircraft equipment out of reach of children.
• This aircraft is very powerful on its first flight. To prevent the aircraft from rising too quickly and causing unnecessary collisions and injuries, make sure to push the left joystick slowly.
• When you finish flying, please turn off the remote control's power switch first, then the aircraft's power switch.
• Do not place the aircraft battery in a high-temperature environment or near flammable and explosive materials.
• To ensure safety and prevent injuries, please maintain a distance of 4.5 meters between the aircraft and people and animals.
• This aircraft is suitable for people aged 14 and above and ensures safe flight within the operator's (teacher's) line of sight.
• If the remote control uses a non-rechargeable battery, do not attempt to charge it. The aircraft must use the factory-supplied battery.
• If you do not use the aircraft for a long time, please remove the batteries from the aircraft and the remote control.
• Do not cause a short circuit during charging.
• If the aircraft is not used for more than 10 days, please discharge the aircraft battery to 40-50% (fly with a full charge for half the flight time). This will significantly extend the battery life.
• To prevent injuries, please maintain a safe distance from the rotating propeller.
• To comply with national aviation radio transmitter regulations, it is forbidden to operate within a 5000-meter radius of an airport runway. All operators using remote-controlled radio equipment must also comply with relevant certificates and radio regulations.
• Please assemble the drone under adult supervision.
• The operator is responsible for safe flight and safe distance. Please do not fly over crowds (more than 12 people).

1.2. Protection Features

Signal Loss Protection

After losing the remote control signal, the aircraft successfully searches for satellites and localizes them before takeoff. With the GPS system on, it automatically returns to the starting point.

Possible situations in which signal loss protection mode is activated:

• The remote control suddenly loses power or switches off.
• Disconnecting the hotspot under mobile phone control, exiting the software, shutting down, etc.
• The signal of the remote control or mobile phone is disturbed by other radio waves.
• Due to wind or inertia, the flight distance exceeds the control range of the remote control or the mobile phone's WLAN signal.
• There are obstacles between the aircraft and the remote control or mobile phone that interfere with signal transmission.

Low Battery Protection

The aircraft has an intelligent battery calculation system that calculates the remaining battery capacity based on flight speed and distance. If the battery level falls below the protection value, the aircraft automatically returns to a safe range. If the battery is almost exhausted, the aircraft automatically returns to the safe area and forces a landing.

1.3. Statement of Compliance

⚠️For recreation use only. Illegal modification of drones/planes is prohibited. Please also pay attention to the relevant laws and regulations on the use of drones/planes in your country/area to ensure legal use.

2. Setup

2.1. Get to Know Your Drone

The drone uses the 2.4G frequency band and can be operated by multiple people simultaneously without interfering with each other. UAV flight or remote control via mobile APP over WIFI can realize flight and other functions.

Drone Components Overview

• Camera
• Motor
• Propellers
• Upper Casing
• Lower Casing
• Battery

2.2. Propeller Installation and Replacement

The propellers used in this product are divided into A and B types. If they are damaged, please use the spare propellers from the accessory bag to replace them.

1. Carefully distinguish the propeller model during initial installation.
2. Use the supplied screwdriver to loosen the screws of the propellers that need to be replaced, remove the original propellers. Install the new propellers and tighten the screws again.
3. Check that the propeller model on the aircraft matches the diagram. Install the propellers in the correct position. Otherwise, the aircraft may not fly normally.

2.3. Battery Charging

Please fully charge the battery before first use. The lithium battery used in this product is a 7.4V battery with charge and discharge management. The battery must be supplied with the factory configuration.

Drone Battery Charging

1. Press the buckle button to remove the battery.
2. Connect the special charging cable to the battery.
3. Connect the USB charger to a power source (Method 1: USB charger to electrical interface; Method 2: Plug into a socket).
4. The charging indicator lights up red and goes out when the battery is fully charged. The charging time is approximately 150 minutes.

Remote Control Charging

When the remote control battery is charging, the charging indicator light on the remote control lights up, and goes out when fully charged.

3. Remote Control and APP

3.1. Remote Control Overview

The remote control features various buttons and indicators for controlling the drone.

Remote Control Indicator Functions

• Light 1 (Power Indicator): Always on when power is on and frequency binding is successful.
• Light 2 (Headless Mode Indicator): On when headless mode is activated.
• Light 3 (GPS Mode Indicator): On by default when GPS mode is active. Goes out when switching to indoor mode.
• Light 4 (Charging Indicator): Lights up when charging, goes out when fully charged.

Button Functions

• (Scroll wheel) Speed switch: Adjusts flight speed.
• (Roll) Pitch/Yaw adjustment: Controls drone's attitude.
• Take Photos/Videos: Captures images or starts/stops video recording.
• One-click return: Initiates automatic return to home.
• GPS switch: Toggles GPS positioning on/off.
• Gyroscope/Geomagnetic Calibration: Short press for gyroscope calibration, long press for geomagnetic calibration.
• Up/Down/Left/Right: Controls drone movement.
• Unlock: Starts the drone motors.
• Headless Mode/Light Control: Short press for headless mode, long press for light control.

3.2. APP Interface

The HFDrone APP allows for advanced control and features. Scan the QR codes below to download and install the APP for Android or iOS.

More detailed function descriptions can be found in the user manual within the APP. Click on the 'User Manual' in the APP to start reading and browsing.

4. Operation

4.1. Pre-Flight Inspection

Please first undergo flight training or instruction (under professional guidance, etc.). Please choose a suitable flight environment when flying.

Before flight, please check the following:

• Whether the aircraft and remote control batteries have sufficient power.
• Whether the propellers are correctly installed and undamaged.
• Whether the propellers can start normally after takeoff.
• Whether the aircraft has successfully completed gyroscope and geomagnetic correction.
• Whether the aircraft successfully connects to the mobile phone software and transmits images and information.
• Whether the aircraft has completed satellite search and positioning and met the takeoff conditions.
• Whether the environment meets the flight requirements.

Note: Check that the folding arms of the aircraft are fully extended.

4.2. Flight Environment Requirements

• Indoor flight: Choose an open space free of obstacles, people, and pets.
• Outdoor flight: Please choose a clear and calm day.
• When flying, please keep the aircraft in sight and away from obstacles, power lines, trees, people, etc.
• Never fly in extremely harsh environments such as excessive cold, overheating, strong wind, heavy rain, etc.

4.3. GPS and Indoor Mode

Since the GPS signal cannot be received indoors, drone operation is required for takeoff. Switch to indoor mode via the remote control (i.e., turn off GPS positioning).

Notes:

• If the GPS system is switched off indoors, the aircraft can take off, but it is susceptible to interference from radio signals indoors, which can lead to loss of control and collisions with people and objects indoors. Please do not activate this function at will.
• It is not recommended to turn on altitude hold mode when the wind is strong outdoors. This will reduce the aircraft's wind resistance and cause it to be blown away by the wind.
• Do not activate fixed altitude mode to reach a fixed point for star search in the air. If you want to fly outdoors in altitude hold mode and switch back to GPS positioning mode, please pull the aircraft back. And place it on the ground, restart the GPS system first (press the indoor and outdoor switch mode button again) and restart the motor.

4.4. Quick Start Procedure

Each time you use this product, perform a geomagnetic calibration after completing the frequency binding step. Start power supply, pair frequency, calibrate gyroscope, wait for GPS lock, unlock motor, and push throttle up.

1. Power On and Frequency Binding: Place the aircraft on level ground and turn it on. After switching on, the aircraft first performs a self-test of the sensors. After all aircraft lights flash slowly and steadily, the self-test is complete. Turn on the remote control switch and the frequency binding indicator light. It flashes quickly. After successful binding, the remote control's connection indicator is always on, and the light on the front of the aircraft body is always on (blue light).
2. Geomagnetic Calibration: Press the 'Geomagnetic Calibration' button. The aircraft lights and the geomagnetic indicator lights on the remote control flash quickly. Rotate the device 3-5 times horizontally until the remote control emits a 'beep' and horizontal calibration is complete. The geomagnetic indicator light changes to slow flashing, and the aircraft's headlight changes from fast flashing to slow flashing. Then place the aircraft upright and connect it to the ground. The surface is vertical and rotates 3-5 times horizontally until the remote control emits a 'beep' and vertical calibration is complete. The geomagnetic indicator light on the aircraft goes out, and the aircraft's taillight changes from fast flashing to slow flashing.
3. GPS Signal Search: After geomagnetic calibration, the GPS signal is automatically searched for 1-3 minutes. The remote control emits a 'beep' and GPS signal search is successful, the remote control's GPS signal indicator goes out, and the aircraft lights are always on. If it is not picked up for a long time, to detect the GPS signal, it must be brought to an open environment for use. (GPS signals cannot be received if the environment is heavily obscured. If you need to fly, you must hold down the 'GPS switch' button to turn off GPS mode before it can be used. If you turn off GPS mode, the aircraft cannot achieve positioning and return to the starting position. Proceed with caution during this operation!)
4. Unlock Motors: Press the 'Unlock' button and the flight motor starts to rotate at low speed.
5. Takeoff: Push the 'Throttle' stick up to accelerate the aircraft upwards. (For safety reasons, it is recommended to increase the altitude to at least 5 meters.)

4.5. Basic Flight Operations

• Ascend/Descend: Push the left joystick up to ascend vertically; pull it down to descend vertically.
• Rotation: Move the left joystick to the right for clockwise rotation; move it to the left for counter-clockwise rotation.
• Forward/Backward: Push the right joystick up to fly forward; pull it down to fly backward.
• Left/Right Horizontal Movement: Move the right joystick to the right to fly horizontally to the right; move it to the left to fly horizontally to the left.

4.6. Special Flight Modes and Features

One-Click Takeoff and Landing

Achieve takeoff and landing with a single button press, making flight easy to unlock.

Speed Switching (Gear Change)

Press the speed switch button on the remote control to switch the aircraft's flight speed. When switching to low speed, the remote control emits a single beep; when switching to high speed, the remote control beeps twice. Each time you turn off and then restart the remote control and aircraft, the aircraft's speed setting changes. It automatically restores to low speed.

Headless Mode

Place the drone directly in front of you, launch it after pairing, and press the 'Headless Mode' button. At this point, the drone's light starts to flash slowly. When the device beeps, it enters Headless Mode. To exit Headless Mode, press the 'Headless Mode' button again.

Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance

Configuring the obstacle avoidance system head to automatically detect obstacles can effectively avoid collisions, allowing the drone to travel freely.

Optical Flow Positioning

The drone utilizes optical flow for stable positioning, especially useful in environments where GPS might be limited.

GPS Precise Positioning System & One-Click Automatic Return

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intelligently records its flight position and enables multi-functional return. Always ensure flight safety and avoid flight loss.

Each time you start the aircraft motor and take off, the aircraft's GPS positioning system automatically saves the starting point. Press the one-key return button on the remote control. The remote control beeps continuously. The aircraft automatically returns to the starting point after receiving this command. When the aircraft returns home, press this button again, and the aircraft stops returning and hovers.

Note: Pay attention to whether there are obstacles on the return path. If you encounter obstacles, press the return button again to cancel the return. If the aircraft battery is low, the drone automatically returns to a safe flight distance and altitude. This prevents the aircraft from not being able to return to the starting point when the battery is too low. If the aircraft continues to fly with a low battery, it may cause the aircraft to automatically return home and land if the power supply is interrupted.

Trajectory Flight

Draw the flight destination you want on the APP. All can achieve custom routes.

Camera Adjustment

The drone camera is adjustable. Press the 'Camera Up Fine-tuning' button to move the drone's camera up. Press the 'Camera Down' button. Press the 'Fine-tuning' button and the drone camera points down.

8K HD Video Recording & 50x Zoom

The drone supports 8K HD video recording with a 90° electric adjustment and 110° wide-angle shooting. It also features 50x zoom for capturing details easily.

Image-Level Noise Reduction Processing

High dynamic resolution capability, automatically handling photo noise. Make the details of the scenery more abundant and delicate.

Nighttime Brightening Shooting

Lens light sensitivity adjustment allows you to take clear and stunning photos easily at night.

5. Specifications

5.1. Product Parameters

5.2. Dimensions and Package Contents

6. Maintenance

6.1. Battery Care

• If the aircraft is not used for more than 10 days, please discharge the aircraft battery to 40-50% (fly with a full charge for half the flight time). This will significantly extend the battery life.
• If you do not use the aircraft for a long time, please remove the batteries from the aircraft and the remote control.
• Do not place the aircraft battery in a high-temperature environment or near flammable and explosive materials.

7. Warranty and Support

For detailed information regarding product warranty, troubleshooting, and customer support, please refer to the official PDF user manual. You can find the PDF manual at: Official User Manual (PDF).