SOTAONE S350 Camera Drone User Manual

1.0 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

• Do not look directly into the drone light.
• Do not treat the product as household waste.
• Do not fly above or near obstacles, crowds, open water, public roads, high voltage power lines, or trees.
• Do not use the drone in severe weather conditions, including wind, snow, rain, smog, hail, lightning, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
• Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors to avoid entanglement (e.g., hair).
• This drone does not come with a GPS module. Please fly the drone within the control range.
• Be sure to observe all local regulations, obtain appropriate authorizations, and understand risks. Compliance with all flight regulations is solely your responsibility.

SOTAONE accepts no liability for damage, injury, or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices, including those set forth in these Safety Guidelines. SOTAONE reserves the right to update this user manual.

2.0 Maintenance and Care

• Thoroughly check the drone after a crash or violent impact.
• Do not charge the battery before it cools down.
• Remove the batteries if the product will not be in use for a long time.
• Do not overcharge the battery. Unplug the charger once it's fully charged.
• Store the drone and remote in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Do not charge the battery near inflammables (e.g., carpet, timber floor) or on the surface of electro-conductive objects. Always keep an eye on the battery while charging.
• Please use the original battery provided. Use of an incorrect type of battery may lead to fire hazards.
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire or a hot oven, or cut or mechanically crush the battery, as this may cause explosions.
• Do not leave the battery in an extremely high-temperature environment, as this may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Do not expose the battery to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

3.0 Safety Guidelines

3.1 Check Before Use

• This product is a high-precision drone integrating various electronic stability and control mechanisms. Please configure this drone carefully and correctly to ensure safe, accident-free operation.
• Ensure that the batteries of the drone and transmitter are clean, undamaged, and fully charged before every use.
• Ensure that all propellers are undamaged and installed in the correct orientation.
• Ensure a thorough check of the product before each use. Inspect the integrity of the parts, any signs of cracks and wear of the propeller, battery power, and effectiveness of the indicator. If any problem is found after a complete check, please refrain from using it until the problem has been resolved.

3.2 Flight Environment

• Fly in Open Areas
• Maintain Line of Sight
• Fly Below 98 feet (30m)

Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airports, or bodies of 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 this drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and wind.

4.0 Product Overview

4.1 Transmitter

The transmitter controls the drone's functions. Key controls include:

• Left Joystick: Controls ascent/descend and rotation (left/right).
• Right Joystick: Controls forward/backward flight and leftward/rightward flight.
• Trim Buttons: Used to adjust for drone drift.
• Photo Button: Takes photos.
• Video Button: Starts/stops video recording.
• Speed Button: Switches between low, medium, and high speeds.
• Flips Button: Activates 360° flip function.
• Headless Button: Toggles Headless Mode on/off.
• Take-off/Landing Button: Initiates automatic take-off or landing.
• OFF/ON Switch: Powers the transmitter on/off.
• STOP Button: Long press for 3 seconds for Emergency Stop.

4.2 Propellers

The drone uses four propellers, marked 'A' and 'B'.

• Connect each propeller to its corresponding motor shaft (position 'A/B').
• Lock the propeller to the motor shaft with a screw.
• ⚠️ Important: Pay attention to the 'A' or 'B' marking on each propeller. The drone will not fly unless the correct propeller is installed on the correct motor shaft.

5.0 Flight Preparation

1. Install Remote Batteries: Insert 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries (not included) into the transmitter.
2. Charge Drone Battery: Connect the drone battery to a USB power source (USB adapter, computer, or power bank) using the provided USB charging cable. The charging input is 5V/0.5-2A. The charging indicator LED is Red when charging and turns off when fully charged.
3. Install Drone Battery: Once fully charged, install the battery into the drone.

Tips:

• For safety, use the original battery and USB cable.
• Fast charging may increase electric current and potentially melt the rubber part of the cable.
• Plug the USB charging cable into a compatible USB port (computer, power bank, or USB adapter rated 5V/0.5-2A).
• Keep the battery away from sharp objects that could puncture it, to avoid risks of explosions and fire.
• A continuous beeping sound from the remote indicates the remote battery is low.
• The LED on the drone flashes quickly when the drone battery is low. The drone will land automatically in approximately 30 seconds.
• To extend the battery's lifespan, recharge it at least once every three months if not using it for long periods.

6.0 Flight Operation Guide

6.1 Pairing

1. Long press the power switch to turn on the drone. The indicator light will flash.
2. Place the drone on a flat and level surface with the head facing forward and the tail facing towards the pilot.
3. Turn on the transmitter. You will hear a 'Di' sound, and the indicator lights will keep flashing.
4. Push the throttle joystick up, then down, to pair the drone with the transmitter. The indicator light on the drone will turn solid when pairing is successful.

6.2 Calibrate the Gyro

Push both control sticks down to 45° as shown in the diagram. The indicator light on the drone will blink and then turn solid, indicating calibration is completed.

⚠️ Important: To ensure a stable flight, it is suggested that the pilot calibrates the gyro every time after pairing the drone and after a crash.

6.3 Unlocking / Locking the Motors

• Unlocking the motors: Move the Left Control Stick to the lower left at 45° and the Right Control Stick to the lower right at 45° simultaneously until the four rotor blades start rotating.
• Locking the motors: Repeat this operation; the motors will stop immediately.

6.4 One Key Take-off / Landing

1. After pairing/calibration, press the One Key Take-Off button. The drone will take off automatically and hover at 5 feet altitude.
2. When the drone is flying, press the One Key Landing button again. The drone will land on the ground automatically.

6.5 Emergency Stop

⚠️ Warning: The Emergency Stop function should only be used in case of emergency during flight to avoid any damage or injury.

Long press the [STOP button] for 3 seconds. The drone will fall rapidly.

Attention: Be aware that you risk breakage of the drone if it falls a large distance or hits anything at a high rate of speed.

6.6 Instructions of the Remote

6.6.1 Left Control Stick

• Ascend / Descend: Push the Left Control Stick forward (↑) and the drone will ascend; pull it backward (↓) and the drone will descend.
• Rotate Left / Rotate Right: Push the Left Control Stick leftward (←) and the drone will rotate to the left; pull it rightward (→) and the drone will rotate to the right.

6.6.2 Right Control Stick

• Forward / Backward: Push the Right Control Stick forward (↑) and the drone will fly forward; pull it backward (↓) and the drone will fly backward.
• Leftward / Rightward: Push the Right Control Stick leftward (←) and the drone will fly leftward; pull it rightward (→) and the drone will fly rightward.

6.6.3 Flight Trimming

• If the drone drifts forward or backward when hovering, press the Backward Trim button or the Forward Trim button to adjust.
• If the drone drifts leftward or rightward when hovering, press the Rightward Trim button or the Leftward Trim button to adjust.

6.7 Altitude Hold / Hover

This is one of the default settings. When you release the Left Control Stick after an ascending/descending action, the drone will hover at the current flight height. For a stable flight, press the trim buttons to adjust accordingly.

6.8 Headless Mode

Press the Headless button to activate this function. In this mode, the drone will fly following the direction of the Right Control Stick, regardless of the drone's head or tail orientation. The LED on the drone will flash, and there will be a beeping sound from the remote. Press the same button again to exit this mode.

Standard Mode vs. Headless Mode: In Standard Mode, the drone's front is the designated 'head'. In Headless Mode, the drone's direction of movement is relative to the pilot's perspective, not the drone's orientation.

6.9 360° Flip

After flying the drone to a height over 2 meters, press down the right joystick to activate the 360° flip function. Then move the Right Control Stick forward/backward/leftward/rightward to flip the drone accordingly.

⚠️ Important: This function cannot be activated when the battery of the drone is low. This function can only be achieved in the first 6 minutes of a full charge.

6.10 Speed Switch

The drone is set to low speed by default. Press the Speed button:

• Once for medium speed (two beeps from the remote).
• Again for high speed (three beeps from the remote).
• A third press returns to low speed (one beep from the remote).

⚠️ Important: When you fly in high wind, please use the high speed to control your drone.

6.11 High-Speed Rotation

Short press the [button] to make the drone rotate at high speed. Press the button again to exit this mode.

6.12 Circle Fly

Ensure that there are no obstacles within a radius of 5 meters around the drone. Long press the [button], and the drone will fly in circles. Long press the button again to exit this mode.

6.13 App Operation Guide

1. Download and install the Sotaone FPV application into your mobile device from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Turn on the drone first. Go to your mobile device's Wi-Fi settings and connect to the Wi-Fi network named "SOTAONE_S350_***".
3. Open the Sotaone FPV App. Tap "Start" for the video viewing surface.

The app interface provides controls for 360 Flip, Ascend, Descend, Forward/Backward Trimmer, Rotate Left/Right, Fly to Left/Right, Screen Flip, VR mode, Rotate, Headless Mode, Calibration, and Voice Control. It also includes buttons for Take off, Emergency Stop, Left/Right Trimmer, and Landing.

NOTE:

• If you want to fly the drone with the controller, turn on the drone and controller for pairing together first.
• To fly the drone with the App, pair the drone with the app first, then you can use the smartphone to control the drone flying.

SPECIFICATIONS

FCC Caution

This device complies with Part 15 of 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.

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

NOTE: 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 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 Customer Service or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARRANTY

SOTAONE Drone makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to damage due to directly or indirectly misuse, abuse, negligence, or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, abnormal wear and tear, or lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN THE LIE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, please read and follow the below rules:

1. Our drone has a 30-day warranty for the whole unit of quality-related issues and 90-day for accessory-related issues.
2. After receiving the item, please register your warranty information via email within 14 days to make sure the purchase is 100% covered.
3. If there's an issue that comes up with the product, please contact us via Amazon email, support email, or the official website. We will either assist to repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price due to different defective problems.
4. If the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further support:

usa@sotaone.com (US) | eu@sotaone.com (EU)

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.