Holy Stone SPYDI Drone User Manual

Product Introduction

Package Contents

The Holy Stone SPYDI drone package includes:

• 1 Drone
• 1 Drone Battery
• 2 Propellers (one marked, one unmarked)
• 1 Transmitter
• 1 Camera Cover
• 1 Connection Cable (Type-C)
• 1 Connection Cable (Micro-USB)
• 1 Connection Cable (Lightning)
• 1 USB Charging Cable
• 1 Screwdriver
• 1 Instructions For Use manual
• Joysticks (stored in transmitter)

Diagram of the Drone

The SPYDI drone features:

• Camera
• Propeller
• Motor
• Camera Cover
• Drone Status Indicator
• Optical Flow Module
• Drone Battery

Drone Battery On/Off: To turn the battery on/off, press the power switch for 3 seconds. Battery level indicators will display the current status when on, and turn off when powered off.

Diagram of the Transmitter

The transmitter includes:

• Front: Cellphone Holder, Left Joystick, Take Photo button, Connection Cable, Right Joystick, Zoom Dial, Cellphone Slot.
• Top: Takeoff/Landing button, Speed Switch, LCD Screen, Check Battery Level button, Return to Home button, Record Video button, Connection Port, Camera Adjustment Dial, Charging Port (Type-C), Storage Slots for Joysticks.

Transmitter Functions:

• Takeoff/Landing: Short press.
• Emergency Stop: Long press.
• Speed Switch: Short press.
• GPS Switch: On/off (long press).
• Check Battery Level: Short press.
• Power Switch: Short press, then hold.

LCD Screen Indicators

The LCD screen displays vital flight information:

• Transmitter WiFi Signal
• Transmitter Battery Level
• GPS Signal Strength
• Transmitter Signal Strength
• Photo/Record Indicator
• Flight Speed
• Drone Status
• Drone Battery Level
• Flight Distance
• Flight Height
• Ascend/Descend Speed

Joystick Mode

The drone supports two joystick modes:

• Mode 2 (Default): Left joystick controls throttle (Up/Down) and yaw (Rotate Left/Right). Right joystick controls pitch (Forward/Backward) and roll (Fly to Left/Right).
• Mode 1: Right joystick controls throttle (Up/Down) and yaw (Rotate Left/Right). Left joystick controls pitch (Forward/Backward) and roll (Fly to Left/Right). To switch to Mode 1, hold the photo button, short press the power button once, then hold the power button until the transmitter beeps 3 times. "R HAND MODE" will display on the LCD screen.

Operation Guidance

Charging

Drone Battery Charging

1. Insert the Type-C plug of the charging cable into the drone battery.
2. Plug the other end into a USB adapter (5V/2A) or power bank.
3. Battery level indicators will flash during charging and stay on when fully charged.
4. Full charge takes approximately 3 hours, providing about 20 minutes of flight time.

Transmitter Charging

1. Insert the Type-C plug into the transmitter's Type-C port.
2. Plug the other end into a USB adapter (5V/2A) or power bank.
3. Battery level bar cells will light up in turn, and the LCD screen will display "CHARGING." When complete, all 3 cells will light up, and the LCD screen will display "CHARGE DONE."
4. Full charge takes approximately 2 hours, providing about 2 hours of usage time.

Pre-Flight Preparations

Download & Installation (HS FLY App)

The drone supports a Live-Feed function via the "HS FLY" app. Scan the QR code (or search app store) for iOS (11.0 or above) or Android (5.1 or above) to download.

Camera Cover

Loosen the buckle on the camera cover, then gently pull it up and towards the front of the drone to remove. Ensure the camera cover is removed before turning on the drone.

Drone Battery Installation/Removal

• Installation: Push the battery into the fuselage until you hear a click, indicating it's firmly installed.
• Removal: Press down on the snap and pull the battery out.

Arms

The drone's arms are folded for packaging. First, unfold the front arms, then the rear arms.

Propeller Installation/Removal

• Installation: Install marked propellers to marked motor shafts and unmarked propellers to unmarked motor shafts. Use the screwdriver to tighten the two screws.
• Removal: Use the screwdriver to turn screws anti-clockwise, then pull propellers up.

TF Card

Insert a TF card (not included, max 128GB) into the TF card slot before turning on the drone.

Joysticks

Take the joysticks from their storage slots on the transmitter and mount them.

Flight Environment Requirements

Recommended Areas:

• Fly in open areas.
• Maintain line of sight with the drone.
• Fly below 394 ft (120 meters).

Areas to Avoid:

• Obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airports, bodies of water.
• Areas with magnetic or radio interference (power lines, mobile base stations, radar stations, broadcasting towers).
• Severe weather conditions: heavy wind, rain, snow, fog, hail, or lightning.

Pre-Flight Checklist

• Ensure transmitter, cellphone, and drone battery are fully charged.
• Ensure drone battery and propellers are installed securely.
• Ensure drone arms are fully expanded.
• Ensure nothing obstructs the motors.
• Ensure camera cover is removed.
• Use Holy Stone accessories.

Flight Pairing

1. Turning on the drone: Long press the power switch. Place the drone on a level surface with its head pointing forward. The drone status indicator will blink red, waiting for pairing.
2. Turning on the transmitter: Short press the power switch once, then hold it to turn on.
3. Auto-Pairing: Pairing takes about 40 seconds. The transmitter will beep continuously during pairing and long beep once when complete. The drone status indicator will turn solid.

App Connection

1. Cellphone connection: Pull out the cellphone holder on the transmitter and draw out the connection cable (Type-C is pre-installed; Micro-USB and Lightning cables are also provided). Connect the transmitter to the cellphone, ensuring the phone is secured in the holder.
2. Run the "HS FLY" app and open the live-feed interface.

Compass Calibration

1. Step 1: Push both joysticks towards the inner, upper corners simultaneously to start calibration.
2. Step 2: Rotate the drone horizontally (keeping it parallel to the floor) until the transmitter beeps once.
3. Step 3: Point the drone's head upward and rotate it until the transmitter beeps again. The drone indicator will turn solid blue, indicating calibration is complete.

Unlocking the Motors

Push both joysticks simultaneously towards the inner, lower corners. The motors will start to spin, and the drone is unlocked.

Takeoff/Landing

• Takeoff: Short press the Takeoff/Landing button. The drone will slowly take off. Control with joysticks.
• Landing: When in the air, short press the Takeoff/Landing button. The drone will slowly descend to the ground.

Product Functions

Camera Adjustment & Zoom

• Camera Adjustment: Adjust the camera angle by scrolling the camera adjustment dial (tilt range: -90° to 0°).
• Zoom: Scroll the zoom dial to the right for "ZOOM IN" and to the left for "ZOOM OUT."

Speed Switch & Photo/Video

• Speed Switch: Short press the Speed Switch button to cycle through speeds: Low (transmitter beeps once, "CAMERA MODE" on LCD), Middle (transmitter beeps twice, "NORMAL MODE" on LCD), High (transmitter beeps three times, "SPORT MODE" on LCD). Normal mode is default.
• Photo: Short press the Take Photo button. The photo indicator on the LCD screen flashes once.
• Video: Short press the Record Video button. The record indicator on the LCD screen starts to blink. Short press again to stop. The "Take Photo" function is disabled during recording.

GPS Return to Home (RTH)

RTH brings the drone back to its home point and only works in GPS mode. There are three types:

• Smart RTH: Short press the Return to Home button to activate. Drone flies back to the last recorded Home Point. Transmitter beeps during Smart RTH. Short press again to exit.
• Failsafe RTH: Automatically triggered if transmitter loses connection. Drone flies back to Home Point and attempts to re-establish connection. Pilot can manually end RTH by pressing the Return to Home button once connection is re-established.
• Low Voltage RTH: Triggered when battery is low. Transmitter beeps, LCD displays "GOING HOME." Drone generates a "safe zone" (flight distance ≤ 98 ft, flight altitude ≤ 66 ft) and can only fly within it.

Low Voltage RTH Procedures:

• Flight altitude > RA (Return Altitude): Drone descends to RA, flies back over Home Point, then descends to 66 ft and hovers.
• Flight altitude = RA: Drone maintains current altitude, flies back over Home Point, then descends to 66 ft and hovers.
• Flight altitude < RA: Drone ascends to RA, flies back over Home Point, then descends to 66 ft and hovers.
• Second Stage Low Voltage RTH: Transmitter produces long beeps, battery level bar flashes. Drone automatically flies back to Home Point and lands.

APP Functions

The HS FLY app provides various functions:

• Homepage: Return to main menu.
• System Status: Displays flight status and warnings.
• Interference Index of Compass: Shows electromagnetic interference level (0 = no interference, 1000 = max interference).
• Battery Levels: Real-time display of transmitter and drone battery levels.
• GPS Signal: Displays current GPS signal strength.
• Settings: Adjust flight height/distance, return altitude, etc.
• Takeoff/Landing: Follow on-screen instructions.
• Return to Home: Drone returns to last recorded Home Point.
• Multi-functions: Access various intelligent flight modes.
• Image Follow: Camera points towards a selected target, drone's position remains unchanged.
• GPS Follow: Drone tracks your movement by following your cellphone's GPS signal (within 164 ft).
• VR Screen-Split: Pair with VR glasses for 3D live feed.
• Point of Interest: Drone flies around a selected point (default radius: 16 ft).
• Catapult: Drone flies backward and ascends, camera locked on subject, records video.
• One-key Ascension: Drone ascends, camera locked on subject, records video.
• Gesture Selfie: Trigger camera shutter with a "V" sign (photo) or palm (video) near your face.
• TapFly: Draw a flight path on the screen; drone follows it.
• Camera Filter: Apply filters to camera view.
• Spiral Up: Drone ascends and spirals around the subject, records video.
• Portrait: Shooting mode changes from landscape to portrait.
• Adjustment: Zoom in/out and adjust camera angle.
• Shooting Mode: Select photo or video function.
• Record Video: Start/stop video recording.
• Time-lapse: Use for time-lapse shooting.
• Panorama: Use for panorama function.
• Shutter: Trigger photo.
• Album: Preview photos and videos taken by the drone.
• Voice Recording: Record sounds/voices with your mobile phone while shooting videos.
• Map: Switch between Camera View and Map View.
• Flight Parameters: Displays horizontal (Flight Distance) and vertical (Flight Altitude) distance from Home Point.

Beginner Mode

This is the default operating mode with limitations:

• Flight distance cannot exceed 98 ft.
• Flight altitude cannot exceed 98 ft.
• Return altitude during RTH is 66 ft.

To remove the distance limit and extend maximum flight distance to 9842 ft, deactivate beginner mode in "Settings." Be cautious when removing the limit, as the drone may not return to Home Point if battery is low and it's too far.

General Information

Specifications

Contact Us

For further support, Holy Stone can be contacted via:

• Phone: +1 (855) 888-6699
• Email: usa@holystone.com (USA), eu@holystone.com (EU), ca@holystone.com (CA)
• Website: www.holystone.com

For online support, scan the QR code provided in the original document to access Live Chat.

Safety Instructions

Disclaimer & Warning

Safety Guidelines

• This is a high-precision drone. Configure it carefully and correctly for safe, accident-free operation.
• Ensure drone and transmitter batteries are clean, undamaged, and fully charged before every use.
• Ensure all propellers are undamaged and installed correctly.
• Perform a thorough pre-flight check. If any problem is found, do not use the drone until resolved.
• Do not use this product to follow moving vehicles.
• Turn off motors only in case of emergency during flight.
• Return the drone when battery runs low.
• Do not use if unwell, tired, or under influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Be aware of drone noise; maintain distance to avoid ear damage.
• Stay away from rotating propellers and motors.
• Do not fly in prohibited spaces. Respect privacy by not flying close to others.
• Do not answer calls, texts, or be distracted by smart device during flight.

Battery Usage

• Always check battery condition before charging or using.
• Do not crush or squeeze batteries; this poses fire/explosion risk.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Remove batteries for extended storage to prevent leakage damage.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• If the battery emits odor, generates heat, discolors, deforms, or appears abnormal, remove it immediately and discontinue use.
• Do not immerse battery in water or get it wet.
• Do not solder battery terminals.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Failure to follow instructions may result in injury, damage, fire, smoke, or explosion.
• This toy should only be connected to equipment with Class II symbol.

Battery Storage

• Keep batteries out of reach of children or pets.
• Never expose LiPo battery to moisture, direct sunlight, or temperatures exceeding 60°C.
• Keep the packaging as it contains important information.

Battery Disposal

• Do not expose dead batteries to heat or fire; they may explode.
• Dispose of used batteries carefully. Bring them to specialized battery recyclers, participating retailers, or local household hazardous waste collection programs.

Li-Po Battery Disposal & Recycling: Waste Lithium-polymer batteries must not be placed with household trash. Contact local environmental or waste agencies or your model supplier for recycling centers.

Maintenance

• Clean the drone with a clean, soft cloth after each use.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and heat buildup on drone or batteries.
• The device is not waterproof. Do not allow it to get wet or submerged. Water damage will result in failure and permanent damage.
• Frequently check charging plug and accessories for damage. Avoid use or charging if damaged.

Recycle This Product

The symbol on the product or documentation indicates it must not be disposed of with household waste. Uncontrolled waste disposal harms the environment and human health. Separate your device from other waste types for responsible recycling to foster sustainable reuse of material resources. Contact your retailer or local town hall for recycling information.

Compliance Information

FCC Notice

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

The Supplier's Declaration of Conformity is available at: https://www.holystone.com/Download/US/HS360S_FCC_sDoC.pdf

This equipment has been tested and complies with Class B digital device limits, designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. If interference occurs, try reorienting/relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation, connecting equipment to a different circuit, or consulting a technician. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party could void user's authority to operate.

CAN NMB-003 (B)

RF Exposure: The device complies with RF exposure guidelines. Users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Minimum distance from body for device use is 20cm.

EU RF Power (EIRP)

<16 dBm (2452MHz ~ 2474MHz)

Caution

• Max operating temperature of the EUT is 45°C, and shouldn't be lower than -10°C.
• The device complies with RF specifications when used at 0mm from your body.

Declaration of Conformity: Xiamen Huoshiquan Import & Export CO., LTD declares that the essential requirements compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, and Safety Directive 2009/48/EC have been fully fulfilled on this product.

Manufacturer Information

Manufactured by: Xiamen Huoshiquan Import & Export CO.,LTD

Address: Unit 1, Room 501, Hongxiang Building, No.258 Hubin Nan Road, Siming District, Xiamen, China

Phone: +1 (855) 888-6699

This product can be used across EU member states.