Contixo F24/F24 Pro Drone Instruction Manual

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Contixo F24 RC Drone. This quadcopter is built for drone application developers to quickly get their applications airborne. The development platform is intended for modification by developers according to their professional judgment. Contixo has not established operation limitations for the kit or tested configurations beyond the factory default. Developers are responsible for testing and ensuring the safety of their own configurations.

The F24 Drone is designed and engineered by Contixo, Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.

IMPORTANT:

Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the drone and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the drone without fully understanding the instructions.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

Safety: The F24 drone was designed and manufactured with safety in mind. Your safety also depends on proper training and thoughtful operation. Do not set up, operate, maintain, or repair the drone without reading and understanding this manual and the labels on the unit.

Owner Responsibility: To maintain your drone properly and ensure operator safety, it is the responsibility of the drone owner to read and follow these instructions:

• Follow all setup, operation, and maintenance instructions.
• Read and follow all safety instructions. Keep them readily available for operators.
• Make sure all operators are properly trained, know how to safely operate, and are properly supervised.
• Do not operate the drone until you are certain that all parts are in place and operating correctly.
• Carefully inspect the drone on a regular basis and perform all maintenance as required.
• Service and maintain the drone only with approved replacement parts.
• Keep all instructions permanently with the product.
• Only use this product if it can be used safely!

General Safety Notes

FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Interference Correction: If your equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, try correcting it by:

• Adjusting or relocating the receiving antenna.
• Increasing the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consulting a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING: PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY ADULTS AND CHILDREN 14 YEARS AND OLDER. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE.

WARNING: CHARGING OF THE DRONE BATTERY MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BY AN ADULT. UNPLUG THE BATTERY WHEN FULLY CHARGED. DO NOT OVER-CHARGE THE BATTERY.

Flight Safety

• Fly in Open Areas ?
• Ensure Strong GPS Signal ?️
• Maintain Line of Sight ?️
• Fly Below 400 feet (120 m) ⬆️

Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airports, or water.

DO NOT fly near strong electromagnetic sources such as power lines and base stations, as it may affect the onboard compass.

DO NOT use the drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s or 22 mph ??️?.

Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors ⚠️.

Observe No Fly Zones ?✈️.

Remote Control Functions

It's important to understand basic flight guidelines for safety.

Remote Controller Diagram:

The remote control features several buttons and joysticks:

1. Throttle Stick: Controls ascent/descent and forward/backward movement.
2. Direction Stick: Controls left/right movement and yaw (turning).
3. 1-Key Return-To-Home: Initiates an automatic return to the takeoff point.
4. Power Button: Press once to turn ON (white light). Press once and hold for 2 seconds to turn OFF (white light turns off). The remote controller powers off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.
5. 1-Key Headless Mode: Hold for 3 seconds to enter/exit Headless mode.
6. 1-Key Takeoff/Landing: Hold for 3 seconds for Emergency Stop. Press for takeoff with auto-hover or landing.
7. 1-Key Photo Capture: Hold for 3 seconds to enter Trim Mode (not needed under GPS mode).
8. 1-Key Video Recording: Click to start recording, click again to stop.
9. Speed Adjustment: Scroll Right for + Speed, Scroll Left for - Speed.
10. Camera Angle Adjustment: Scroll Right for Camera Down, Scroll Left for Camera Up.

Indicator Lights:

• Full Charge: Green Light
• Charging: Red Light
• Power On: White Light
• Indicates Returning To Home: Specific light pattern (refer to manual for details).
• Speed: Indicates current flight speed mode.
• Photo/Video: Indicates camera status.
• Headless Mode/Trim: Indicates status of these modes.

Antenna: There is a snap lock on the antenna; follow the diagram to open it.

Drone Diagram

The drone consists of the following main parts:

• 1. HD Camera: Captures photos and videos.
• 2. Propeller: Generates lift for flight.
• 3. Propeller Motor: Drives the propellers.
• 4. LED Indicator: Provides status information.
• 5. Intelligent Battery: Powers the drone.

Drone Unfold: Unfold the front arms first, then unfold the back arms.

Drone Fold: Fold the back arms first, then fold the front arms.

Install the Propellers: Propellers and motors are marked with 'A' and 'B'. Ensure propeller A is attached to motor A, and propeller B to motor B.

Intelligent Flight Battery

Battery Components:

• 1. Power Button: Hold for 3 seconds to power ON/OFF.
• 2. Battery Power Indicator: Shows remaining battery level (Low: flashing blue; High: solid blue).
• 3. USB Charging Port: For connecting the charging cable.

When the battery is at low power, the blue indicator will flash. Return the drone immediately and charge the battery.

Charging the Battery: Push the two side buttons in to release the battery from the drone.

Charging Methods:

• Phone Adapter: Use a 5V/3A adapter (not included).
• Charging Time: Approximately 5 hours for the drone battery.
• Remote Control Charging: Approximately 60 minutes.

Lithium Battery Charging Instructions:

• Balanced Charging: Turn the battery OFF before charging. Connect the USB cable to the charger and battery. The drone indicator blinks blue while charging and turns solid blue when fully charged.
• The drone can be charged using a travel or car charger.
• Drone Battery Flight Time: Approximately 26-30 minutes on a full charge, depending on usage.
• Remote Control Battery Life: Approximately 10 hours.
• Remote Control Charging: Approximately 60 minutes. The indicator is Red while charging and turns solid Green when fully charged.

Dual-Setting Remote Controller

To switch the Right Joystick to function as the throttle stick, press the camera ? and power ⏻ buttons simultaneously. A beeping sound confirms the switch. The remote resets to the Left Joystick as the throttle stick upon restart.

Note: In weak GPS signal areas (e.g., indoors), holding the compass ? button for 3 seconds turns off GPS mode, allowing operation in normal mode with GPS functions disabled.

Remote Control Operating Method

Throttle Joystick: Controls vertical movement (UP/DOWN) and forward/backward movement.

Direction Joystick: Controls horizontal movement (LEFT/RIGHT) and yaw (turning left/right).

Install the Contixo F22 App

Download the Contixo F22 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to control your drone. Scan the provided QR codes to install the software.

The app provides flight control capabilities.

Flight Operations

Step 1: Prepare for Flight

Turn on the drone and place it on a level surface. The drone will auto-trim to this surface. All lights will blink red.

Throttle Joystick: Used for flight control.

Step 2: Pair Remote Control with Drone

Power on the remote control. Push the left joystick up, then down, to pair with the drone. Successful pairing is indicated by rear lights flashing blue and front lights flashing white.

Note: You can connect to the drone's WiFi signal to view the drone's status in the Contixo F22 app or wait until GPS is calibrated.

Step 3: Connect App

Connect your smartphone to the drone's WiFi. Open the Contixo F22 application on your smartphone to access the control interface and check the drone's status.

Select the drone model (F24 or F24 Pro) and click the "CONTROLS" button to enter the app interface.

App Introduction

Wait for the Drone Status on the app to read "Ready to Fly" before initiating flight. This ensures your GPS is synced and the drone is ready.

Step 4: Compass Calibration

Part 1: Move and position the left joystick to 1 o'clock and the right joystick to 11 o'clock. Rear lights will rapidly blink Blue/Red and White/Red. App status: "Compass Calibration".

Part 2: Keeping the drone level and parallel to the ground, pick it up from the back and rotate your body in a full 360° circle. Back lights will turn solid blue. The app may provide on-screen guidance.

Part 3: Hold the drone vertically from the bottom with the camera facing the ground. Rotate your body in a full 360° circle. Front lights will turn solid white. App status: "Compass Calibration Okay". If calibration is slow, restart the process via the app.

Step 5: Reset to Factory Setting / Calibrate Gyroscope

Push both joysticks to the 11 o'clock (left) and 1 o'clock (right) positions. Lights will rapidly blink Blue (rear) and White (front). App status: "Gyroscope is Being Calibrated" then "Gyroscope okay".

Step 6: GPS Searching (DO NOT use GPS Mode Indoors)

Place the drone back on a level surface. Lights will return to rapid-blinking Blue (rear) and White (front), indicating it is searching for a GPS signal. This may take a few minutes. App status: "Waiting for GPS Signal".

Note: Wait for rear lights to be solid blue and front lights white before initiating takeoff.

Starting/Stopping Motors

Starting Motors: Push joysticks to 5 o'clock (left) and 7 o'clock (right). Motors will start. Push the left joystick up for takeoff or press the 1-Key Take off button. Start motors before takeoff.

Stopping Motors: Push joysticks back to 5 o'clock (left) and 7 o'clock (right). Motors will shut off. Motors go idle if not operated for 20 seconds.

Once lights are solid (Blue rear, White front), the drone is ready to fly. App status: "Ready to fly".

Take off/Landing/Emergency Stop

• 1-Key Take Off: Press the button; propellers spin, and the drone lifts to about 5 feet. Keep the drone facing forward.
• 1-Key Landing: Press the button; the drone lowers slowly and lands automatically. Keep hands on the remote control.
• Emergency Stop: Hold the button for 3 seconds; the drone shuts off and stops flying, dropping from the sky.

Warning: Using the emergency stop feature during flight may cause damage if the drone crashes or injure people below.

Follow Me Mode

When activated, the drone follows your smartphone's GPS. Ensure your smartphone is connected to the drone and using the Contixo F22 App.

1. Keep the drone about 9 feet away and 90 feet high.
2. Click the running person icon ? on the app interface.
3. Wait for the app status to display "Follow Me Ready". The drone will then follow your phone's GPS coordinates.
4. Click the running person icon ? again to exit Follow Me mode.

Common Issues: Follow Me mode may fail if your phone's GPS signal is weak due to signal loss from buildings, trees, or network congestion.

The F24 drone does not have obstacle avoidance capability when returning to an assigned area. Always fly in open and clean areas.

Follow Object

Click the running person icon ?, then click the box around person or object icon ?️. Tap the object/person to track, then tap again to confirm. Ensure the frame size matches the object/person.

Selfie Mode

Click the hand with two fingers icon ✌️ on the app. Follow the "Warm Tip" on the screen. Hold up 2 fingers to take a photo ?. Wave your hand to begin recording video ?. There is a 3-second countdown.

Note: Hand gestures are based on your right hand. This function requires adequate light; low light may prevent detection.

Return-to-Home (RTH)

The RTH function brings the drone back to the takeoff point. It can only be achieved under GPS mode.

There are 3 types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low-battery RTH, and Fail connection RTH.

RTH GPS Feature Description

When RTH is active, the drone first ascends to the set return altitude (should clear obstacles like buildings/trees). It then flies to the home position and lands.

1. Smart Return To Home: Activated via RTH button on remote or in app.
2. Low-Battery Return-to-Home: Triggered when flight battery is critically low. The drone returns to about 100 feet from the last known home location.
3. Fail connection Return-to-Home (RTH): Activated if the signal to the remote control is lost. Re-sync the remote if the drone returns into view. Pull the throttle down to land safely.

Headless Mode

The drone defaults to Normal Mode upon successful pairing. Click the compass icon ? to enter Headless mode, and click again to exit.

Normal Mode: Before takeoff, white lights indicate the forward-facing direction.

Headless Mode: Before takeoff, white lights indicate forward direction. When the drone rotates, the flight direction remains unchanged relative to the pilot's initial orientation.

Control Direction: In Headless Mode, the forward direction is the direction the pilot faces when pairing. Pushing the joystick forward flies forward, backward flies towards the pilot. Left/right stick movements are relative to the pilot. It is crucial not to change your position or facing direction during flight to avoid misdirection.

Adjusting Trim in No GPS Mode

If the drone drifts in No GPS Mode, you can trim it for balanced flight. Press and hold the camera button ? for 3 seconds to enter trim mode. While holding, push the direction joystick to the opposite side of the drift to rebalance. Release the camera button ? to exit trim mode.

Waypoint Flight

To start a Waypoint Flight:

1. Download and save your local map in your smartphone. Connect to WiFi or 4G LTE, open the F22 App, and enable Waypoint mode. Zoom the map to the maximum.
2. Connect the drone's WiFi to your smartphone. In the app, click the 2 rectangles icon. Find the Red Circle (LIMITED FLIGHT RANGE), TAKEOFF POSITION, and DRONE CURRENT POSITION on the map.
3. Mark up to 16 points for the flight path within the Red Circle.
4. To reset points or the path, click "Delete single" or "Delete all". Click "Send" to confirm and start Waypoint Flight.
5. Push the right joystick at any time to cancel the Waypoint Flight function.

Orbit Mode

1. Hover the drone around a center point.
2. Press the camera ? and video camera ? buttons simultaneously on the remote control.
3. Set the drone within a preferred radius range (6 feet – 30 feet) using the direction joystick.
4. Press the camera ? and video camera ? buttons simultaneously again. The drone will fly according to the set radius.

Note: If the radius is less than 6 feet, the drone will fly to 6 feet automatically. Move the direction joystick to cancel Point of Interest mode.

The Point of Interest function can be activated if the drone and remote control are paired and the drone is flying.

Flight Parameters (Beginner Mode)

The default GPS Mode is Beginner Mode, with the following limitations:

• Flight Distance: 0 – 90 feet.
• Flight Altitude: 0 – 90 feet.
• Return-To-Home Altitude: Below 75 feet.

You can turn off Beginner Mode in the app to modify these parameters.

Camera Functions

App Icons:

• Take Photo ?
• Take Video ?

Press the camera button ? on the remote or tap the camera icon on the app to take a photo. The red light on the remote will flash once.

Press the video camera button ? on the remote or tap the video camera icon on the app to record video. The red indicator will continuously blink.

Press the video camera button ? again to save the video. Do not take photos while recording video.

Note: Photos and videos captured using the Contixo F22 App are compressed and saved to your smartphone.

Media Sharing

One-Button Media Sharing

Figure 1: Shows the media sharing interface in the app.

Figure 2: Control Buttons for managing photos and videos.

• Check all: Select all items.
• Share: Initiate sharing.
• Save to the phone album: Save media locally.
• Delete: Remove selected media.

Figure 3: Viewing photos.

Figure 4: AirDrop Photo Sharing interface.

1. Open the App and click the gallery icon ?️ to access picture and video files.
2. Select photos to share.
3. Click the box with arrow icon ➡️ to choose sharing platforms.

Reminder: You can share up to 9 pictures at a time, but only one video.

How To Find a Lost Drone

1. Click the satellite icon ?️ three times to open the map and search for the drone.
2. The last known position of the drone will appear on the map (with an approximate 30 feet error). If you reach the location and still cannot find the drone, try toggling the drone's WiFi connection off/on. Reconnecting establishes a live feed and provides clues. The drone's WiFi broadcasts as long as the battery has power.

Note: The APP must remain open. If the APP is closed, the last position will disappear from the map.

Micro SD Card

Original images and videos are saved on the Micro SD card (sold separately). Insert the card into a card reader and connect to a computer's USB outlet to retrieve files. Images can also be viewed in the app.

You can use up to a 32GB memory card with your drone.

Wi-Fi Recording Restrictions: Best quality via Wi-Fi is 720p. Signal loss can cause video jumps or delays. Using a micro SD card is recommended for uninterrupted video.

SD Card Recommendations: A high-quality, brand-name micro SD card is recommended for optimal performance. If the card is larger than 32GB, format it to 32GB FAT32 or NTFS. Ensure the card is readable in your laptop or device before first use; format it if necessary.

Specifications

Parts List (Included)

• Blade x 4
• USB cable (Only for charging)
• Instructions x 1
• Hexagon Allen wrench x 1
• Screw x 12

Common Problems and Solutions

How to fix Android Not Connecting to Wi-Fi Problem

• Tip 1: Restart Phone.
• Tip 2: Toggle WiFi Off and on.
• Tip 3: Turn Airplane Mode Off.
• Tip 4: Turn Bluetooth off while troubleshooting.
• Tip 5: Turn Power Saving Mode off.
• Tip 6: Turn off Smart Network Switch.
• Tip 7: Adjust Auto-Reconnect settings.
• Tip 8: Use a WiFi Connection Manager app if necessary.
• Tip 9: Ensure your phone supports 2.4 GHz WiFi (5 GHz for Pro edition).

Technical Support

For questions, visit www.youtube.com and search "Contixo Drone F24" for setup, operation, and troubleshooting videos.

Email: support@contixo.com

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PST

Important Regulations: Flying within 7 miles on either side of an airport runway center line, or within 13 miles of runway ends, or on airline routes is HIGHLY FORBIDDEN. Do not use drones in areas forbidden or prohibited by local laws and regulations.

Website: www.contixo.com

Contact Information

Email: support@contixo.com

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