Triplefine TF-15EX Drone Instruction Manual

Key Features

• Relay long-distance version
• 360° laser obstacle avoidance ?
• 3-axis stabilization self-stabilizing gimbal ?
• 4K HD shooting ?
• Time-lapse photography, vertical screen recording
• Ultra-long-distance high-definition image transmission (11000ft)
• One-click spiral ?
• One-click skyrocketing ?
• One click fades away
• GPS positioning ?
• Multi-point flight
• Smart Track
• Circled flight
• One key return ↩️
• Air pressure is set high
• Optical flow fixed point

Disclaimer & Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT: This product should be operated by people who are over 14 years old. The aircraft consists of many precise electronic elements and requires correct assembly and debugging to avoid accidents. Incorrect operation may cause serious injury or damage to property.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• Keep the R/C aircraft far away from any persons or spectators when flying.
• Keep it far away from any structures or crowds, buildings, trees, high-voltage wires, etc. Avoid flying in adverse weather conditions such as rain, electrical storms, and high winds.
• Keep it away from any damp and hot environment. Moisture and high-temperature exposure must be avoided.
• Only operate with included parts for the intended use. Use original parts made by TF DRONE. It is prohibited to charge with other chargers.
• If the product will not be used for a long period, remove the battery to avoid leakage and fault.
• DO NOT use for any illegal purpose or beyond local laws and regulations.
• Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep a safe range from the aircraft when using top speed.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Warning

• TF Drone and its distributors are not responsible for loss, damage, or injury.
• Ensure the aircraft does not cause injury to others or damage property.
• Operate strictly as shown in the manual during debugging or assembly. Pay attention to keep 1-2 meters between the user and the aircraft during flying or landing to avoid collision.
• Children ages 14 and up should use this product under adult guidance. This product is FORBIDDEN for children under 14 years old.
• Small parts are included; keep beyond the reach of children to avoid a CHOKING HAZARD ⚠️ [Small Parts].
• Keep your UAS within sight.
• Never fly over groups of people, stadiums, or sports events.
• Playing on the road or near high traffic areas is strictly FORBIDDEN.
• Dispose of packing material timely.
• DO NOT disassemble or re-equip the aircraft.
• Batteries in the battery compartment of the charger should be inserted into the designated power source.
• Use only the original charger. Conduct charging under adult surveillance. Keep away from combustible objects and within eyesight.
• DO NOT short-circuit or squeeze the battery to avoid explosion.
• DO NOT mix Li-ion batteries with different types.
• Intelligent lithium batteries are used.
• DO NOT decompose the battery or throw it into fire; DO NOT place batteries near high temperature or heated areas.
• Keep the aircraft far from other electric compliance or equipment, especially where magnetic objects are nearby, to avoid interference.
• Keep a safe distance from the high-speed rotating rotor to avoid injury.
• The engine will heat up; DO NOT touch it.
• DO NOT close the product to your ear to avoid hearing injury.
• Understand airspace restrictions and requirements.

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 AIRCRAFT BATTERY MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BY AN ADULT. UNPLUG THE BATTERY WHEN FULLY CHARGED. DO NOT OVER-CHARGE THE BATTERY.

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

Attention: Remote Identification (Remote ID)

Remote ID is the ability of a drone to provide identification and location information. Beginning September 16, 2023, all Drone pilots required to register their UAS must operate in accordance with the rule on Remote ID. Safety and Security are top priorities for the FAA.

For more information, visit: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started

ATTENTION: Click this icon to display the UAS ID, FAA registration and other information, long press to copy the serial number!

After receiving the certificate of registration, mark your unique FAA registration number on the Drone (e.g., permanent marker, label, engraving). This number must be readily accessible and readable.

Warning: Do not fly drone near airports or any other un-authorized areas (within 5 miles from airports). Follow all rules for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation summary for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS).

Read: Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Know Before You Fly important information brochure.

If the RID Invalid, a red pop-up window will appear on the app.

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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

The frequency stability of all transmission frequencies of U-NII-1 meets the 47 CFR FCC Part15.407(g) requirements.

FCC RF Exposure Warning Statements: (Only for the aircraft) This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment shall be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & body.

RF Exposure Information: (Only for the remote control) FCC RF Exposure requirements: The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use next to the Limb with the minimum separation distance of 0mm. This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This product is compliance to FCC RF Exposure requirements and refers to FCC website https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm search for FCC ID: 2BCO8-DRONE.

Exemption

TF DRONE shall not be responsible for direct or indirect damages caused by the following reasons:

• Poor operation, re-equipment, or replacement of accessories/parts not produced by TF.
• User's condition (drinking, drug taking, anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, poor physical or mental conditions).
• Personal injury, property loss, or legal liability caused by user's subjective intention or wrong judgment.
• Compensation for any related spiritual damage.
• Flying in flight areas prohibited by laws and regulations (e.g., nature reserves).
• Quadrotor falling down after low-pressure alarm.
• Damage caused by forced flight when the Quadrotor is in an abnormal state (water, oil, soil, sand, incomplete assembly, obvious faults, defects, or missing accessories).
• Flying in magnetic interference area, radio interference area (near high-voltage power lines, large power equipment, radio/TV towers, mobile phone base stations), no-fly zones, or when user's vision is obstructed.
• Flying in bad weather (rain or wind > level 4, snow, hail).
• Encounters with collision, overturn, fire, explosion, lightning strike, storm, tornado, flood, tsunami, ground subsidence, ice subsidence, cliff collapse, avalanche, hail, debris flow, landslide, earthquake.
• Infringement of any data, audio, or video data obtained by the user.
• Indirect losses or legal liabilities caused by equipment or accessories (e.g., unsaved images/videos).
• Battery damage due to improper matching of protection circuit, battery pack, and charger.
• Reckless unsafe flight without sufficient flight training.

Users promise to use the product only for legitimate purposes and agree to abide by these terms and relevant policies or guidelines. Document details may change with software upgrades.

Fly Safety

WIFI transmission area requirements:

• Do not fly against the wind.
• Make sure the remote control antenna is correctly opened.
• Make sure to fly in an open area without any interference and obstacle.

Safe Flying Practices:

• Fly in Open Areas ?️
• Strong GPS Signal ?️
• Maintain Line of Sight ?️

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 the drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain ?️, snow ?️, fog ?️, and wind speeds exceeding 7 m/s or 16 mph ?.

Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors ⚙️.

It's important to understand basic flight guidelines for the safety of both you and those around you. Read the Safety Guidelines before flight.

TF Drone App

DOWNLOAD THE TF DRONE APP

Scan the QR code to download the "TF DRONE" software for your smartphone.

Instructions:

1. Prepare before take off: Insert one end of the Type-C cable into the remote control, and the other end into the charging port of the mobile phone.
2. Wait 1 to 3 seconds after the remote control is connected. Do not choose any input mode if prompted; keep the default mode. The phone may ask to open the TF DRONE app; click OK.
3. After entering the APP home page, wait for the remote control to connect with the UAV (approx. 40-50 seconds). A green light on the remote control and a steady LED light on the aircraft indicate a successful connection. The APP home page will refresh the version number, allowing you to enter the picture transfer interface and start flying.

Drone Structure

The drone features a central body with four arms, each holding a propeller. Key components include:

• Front: Front Camera, Obstacle avoidance camera, Front Folding Arms, Switch, Battery Indicator.
• Arms: A and B Propeller Blades on each arm, Front Folding Arm, Rear Folding Arm.
• Body: Rechargeable Battery, Micro SD card Slot, Optical Flow Positioning.
• LEDs: Front LED (GREEN), Rear LED (Red).

Product Configuration

The package includes:

• TF-15EX Drone X1
• Rechargeable Transmitter X1
• Blade A x2, Blade B x2
• USB charging cable X2
• Screwdriver X1
• Blade Screw X12
• Instruction Manual x1
• Batteries x2
• Gimbal Protective Cover*1
• USB Type-C *1
• Micro-USB *1
• Lightning *1
• Accessory Package X1

Transmitter

Introduction of Transmitter: A short press displays the remaining power of the remote control; a long press turns it on/off.

• Controls: Power Indicator, Camera Angle (+/-), Speed Switch, Ascend/Descend/Turn Left/Right (Left Joystick), One Key Take Off/Landing/Emergency Stop, One Key Return, Camera Steering Angle (+/-), Short press take photo/Long press take video, Forward/Backward/Left/Right sideward fly (Right Joystick).
• Indicators: Charging Indicator, Pairing indicator (White light flashes for frequency matching, green light steady for successful connection, red light flashes for lost connection).

Remote Controller's Battery Charging: To charge the controller, plug the USB cable into the remote control's charging port and the other end into a computer's USB port or other 5V USB port.

Preparation Before Flight

SELECT THE FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor flight: Please choose an open space free from obstacles, crowds, and pets.
• Outdoor flight: Please fly in sunny and windless days or breeze days.

Please maintain the drone within the range of visibility and keep it away from obstacles, high-voltage lines, trees, crowds, and similar hazards during flight.

Please do not fly under extremely bad environments such as supercooling, superheating, strong wind, and rainstorm ⛈️.

Accessories Installation

EXTENDED REMOTE CONTROL:

• Push the smartphone holder up from the bottom of the controller and pull it to the top.
• Adjust the holder to a suitable position for the mobile phone.
• Pull the left and right antenna stand (Antenna Rotatable).
• Open handles (Handle Rotatable).

OPEN BLADES:

• Extend the arms of the quadcopter from top to bottom, rotate, and clamp the arms to the position as shown.
• Please open the rear arms before opening the front arms.
• To stow the arms, rotate the arm back and push it back into the locker on the quadcopter.

Charging of Lithium Battery

The battery pack may need charging before flying.

How to charge the battery pack: Release the battery cover by pressing down the button lock; connect the charging cable with the battery and charger (USB). The 5 LED lights will flash during charging and stay lit when fully charged. It may take 420-500 minutes to charge fully, enabling approximately 30 minutes of flying.

Battery Maintenance: If the product will not be used for a long period, maintain approximately 50% electric quantity to lengthen the service life of the battery. This requires charging for half the time of a full charge.

Operational Guidelines

STARTUP PROGRAM:

1. Plug the battery into the aircraft ?.
2. Long press the aircraft power switch for 2 seconds. LED lights under the four motor seats will flash. Place the aircraft on a flat plane. When the drone indicator light flashes slowly, open the remote control for frequency matching.
3. Turn on the power of the remote control. The white indicator light flashes, and the remote control and drone enter automatic frequency alignment. Wait for 40-50 seconds after the remote control beeps; frequency matching is successful. The remote control indicator turns green and stays lit, and the aircraft fuselage LED light is always on (except for the slow flashing GPS indicator).

Calibration:

• Before flying, calibrate the aircraft on a horizontal plane for stable flying after take-off.
• The aircraft searches for GPS signal if the LED light at the bottom right corner flashes slowly. A normally lit GPS signal light indicates normal signal for aerial photos.
• The aircraft will automatically turn off if no operation occurs within 5 minutes.
• Gyroscope calibration: Calibrate the aircraft by pulling the left stick to the lower left corner and the right stick to the upper left corner simultaneously. The aircraft indicator light flashes during calibration and stays lit upon completion. (Calibration is also available on the APP Calibration page).
• Geomagnetic calibration: After gyroscope calibration, push the left stick to the upper left corner and the right stick to the upper right corner. The aircraft tail light flashes, and the aircraft rotates horizontally for 3 turns. The remote control prompts, and the aircraft rotates vertically. (Calibration is also available on the APP Calibration page).

If the aircraft is unstable after impact or collision, place it on a flat surface, calibrate it, and the 4 LED lights will flash and become solid to indicate successful calibration.

If the drone enters emergency mode or loses control: The APP will prompt "WIFI has been disconnected", and the drone will automatically return home. Keep the remote control powered on during return-to-home to prevent disconnection and ensure accurate return position.

Operation and Control

SPEED THRESHOLD SWITCHING METHOD:

Adjust control speed using the key on the top left corner of the remote control:

• One "tick" sound: Slow-gear speed control (under 30% speed).
• Two "tick" sounds: Mid-gear speed control (under 60% speed).
• Three "tick" sounds: Quick-gear speed control (under 100% speed).

BASIC ACTION OPERATING METHOD:

• Ascend/Descend: Push the left operating lever (accelerator) upward or downward.
• Turn Left/Right: Push the left operating lever (accelerator) toward the left or right direction.
• Forward/Retreat: Push the right operating lever (direction) upward or downward.
• Fly on the Left/Right Side: Push the right operating lever (direction) toward the left or right direction.

One-Key Return

Press the "One-key return" button on the remote control. After the aircraft nose turns to the take-off direction, it begins to return automatically. Operate the right operating lever to unlock the aircraft for return, or press "One-key return" again.

• The aircraft will return automatically in case of low voltage ?.
• The aircraft will return automatically in case of signal losing ?❌.
• The aircraft will return automatically in case of outage of the remote control.

Smart Obstacle Avoidance

When the drone is flying, the effective scanning range of the obstacle avoider is 20 meters in front of the drone. The scanning path covers about 90° between the two arms in the flight direction.

• Front obstacle avoidance: Scans a 90° area up to 20 meters.
• Left/Right/Backward obstacle avoidance: Scans a 90° area up to 20 meters on the respective sides.

The position where the drone stops flying is determined by the flight speed. When the drone is flying at full speed, it stops 20 meters from an obstacle. At lower speeds, it stops closer to the obstacle.

PTZ Camera Control

By turning the PTZ button on the remote control, you can adjust the shooting angle of the PTZ camera up to 110° for better aerial photography.

• When the left button is pressed, the camera is adjusted in direction B.
• When the right button is pressed, the camera is adjusted in direction A.

Flight Environment

Avoid flight in hazardous environments such as areas with power lines ⚡, storms ⛈️, high winds ?, or crowds ?, to avoid unintentional injuries or damage to the aircraft.

Replacement of Fan Blade

In case of bruise or deformation, the user may take out the fan blades for replacement.

• The fan blades must be installed at the required position. The letters on the blade (A or B) must be consistent with the letters on the motor cover (A to A, B to B). Otherwise, the aircraft cannot take off normally.
• Steps:
1. Disassemble the anchor screws of the fan blade and the lower lampshade, and take out the damaged fan blade.
2. Take out the new fan blade, align it with the screw hole, and lock the fan blade fixing screw tightly.

Troubleshooting

List of Spare Parts

The following spare parts are available:

• 1. Top body
• 2. Bottom body
• 3. Blades
• 4. Transmitter
• 5. Rear arm
• 6. Pressure module
• 7. Camera
• 8. Front arm
• 9. Rechargeable battery ?
• 10. Brushless motor ⚙️
• 11. Receiver board ?️
• 12. GPS module ?

WARNING: Please read the Instruction Manual carefully before using. Keep it for further reference. TF Drone and its distributors are not responsible for any loss and human injury caused by improper use or operation of this product.

Thank you for purchasing this product and have a great time!