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Holy Stone HS440 Drone Instructions For Use
Model: HS440 | Version: V4.0 | Age Recommendation: 14+
1. Please read this Disclaimer & Warning and Safety Guidelines carefully before using the product. This product is not recommended for people under the age of 14. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it fully. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any damage caused while using this product, and any consequence. You agree to only use this product for its designed purposes and in accordance with the local laws, regulations and all applicable policies and guidelines that HolyStone may provide.
2. When using this product, please be sure to strictly abide by the specification requirements and safety guidelines stated in this document. Any personal injury, property damage, legal disputes and all other adverse events caused by the violation of any of the safety instructions or due to any other factor, WILL NOT be HolyStone's responsibility.
2.0 Safety Guidelines
2.1 Check Before Use
This product is a high precision drone that integrates various electronic stability and control mechanisms. Please be sure to 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 the propellers are undamaged and are installed in the correct orientation.
Please perform a thorough check of the product before each use. Inspect the integrity of the parts, any signs of cracks and wear off on the propellers, battery power and effectiveness of the indicator, etc. If any problem is found after checking the drone, please refrain from using it until the problem is resolved.
2.2 Flight Environment
Flight Conditions:
Fly in Open Areas
Keep in Sight
Fly Below 98 feet (30 m)
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.
2.3 Operation Requirements
DO NOT use this product to follow any moving vehicles.
During the flight, turn off the motors only in case of an emergency.
When the battery runs low, return the drone back to your starting point.
DO NOT use this product if you feel tired, take medicine or feel unwell and drink alcohol.
Be aware of the volume of noise that the drone produces. Please ensure to keep your distance to avoid ear damage.
Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors.
DO NOT fly in any spaces where drones are prohibited. Please respect people's right to privacy by not flying your drone close to others.
2.4 Use of Battery
Please ensure batteries are fitted in the correct orientation as shown in the instruction manual.
Avoid short circuits by fitting the batteries correctly, and do not crush or squeeze the batteries as this could cause the risk of a fire or explosion.
DO NOT mix new and old batteries as this can lead to poor performance of the product.
Please dispose of used batteries carefully, do not litter and recycle wherever possible.
DO NOT expose dead batteries to heat or fire or they may explode.
If the device is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please remove batteries to prevent potential damage to the drone from battery leakage.
Only use the USB charging cable that comes with the drone to charge the battery.
DO NOT connect the battery directly to wall outlets or car cigarette-lighter sockets as this will damage your battery since they have different voltages.
DO NOT attempt to disassemble or modify the battery in any way.
DO NOT use the battery if it gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored, deformed or appears abnormal in any way. If any of these situations occur while the battery is in use or being charged, remove it from the device or charger immediately and discontinue use.
DO NOT pierce the battery casing with a nail or any other sharp object, break it open with a hammer, or step on it! Dispose or recycle this battery as it may cause personal injury or damage to your drone.
Always charge the batteries on a fireproof surface and away from combustible materials. DO NOT charge on surfaces that can catch fire, which includes: wood, cloth, carpet.
DO NOT immerse the battery in water or get it wet.
DO NOT solder battery terminal in any way.
Keep batteries out of reach of children or pets.
DO NOT short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or any other metal object to the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals.
Li-Po Battery Disposal & Recycling: Waste Lithium-polymer batteries must not be placed with household trash. Please contact local environmental or waste agency or the supplier of your model or your nearest Li-Po battery recycling center. ♻
3.0 Maintenance
Clean the drone after each use with a clean, soft cloth.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and avoid buildup of heat on the drone or batteries.
This device is not waterproof and must not be submerged or subjected to water under any circumstance. Failure to keep the device completely dry will result in failure and permanent damage to the unit. Be aware that although it might be dry where you are, droplets of rain or mist from a river or waterfall could damage your drone where it is flying.
Frequently check the charging plug and other accessories for signs of damage. If any part of the device or cables are damaged, avoid use or charging until the damaged parts are replaced.
4.0 Package Contents
Drone: A compact, foldable quadcopter with four propellers.
Transmitter: A remote control unit with joysticks and buttons for drone operation.
Drone Battery: A rechargeable battery for the drone.
USB Charging Cable: For charging the drone battery.
Propeller: Spare propeller blades.
Screwdriver: For propeller installation and other minor adjustments.
Instructions For Use: This manual.
5.0 Drone Details
The Holy Stone HS440 drone features four propellers, labeled A and B, which are installed on corresponding motor shafts. It includes a camera for photo and video capture, an indicator light/power switch (long press to operate), and a TF card slot for storage. The drone is powered by an internal drone battery.
6.0 Transmitter Details
The transmitter includes a phone holder at the top. Key controls and indicators are:
Left Joystick: Controls ascend/descend and left/right rotation.
Right Joystick: Controls forward/backward and left/right flight.
Power Switch: Turns the transmitter on/off.
Speed Switch: Adjusts drone speed (Low/High).
Camera Angle Adjustment Wheel: Adjusts the camera tilt.
Take Photo/Record Video Button (Long Press): Captures photos or starts/stops video recording.
High-Speed Rotation/Circle Fly Button (Long Press): Initiates high-speed rotation or circle fly function.
One Key Takeoff & Landing/Emergency Stop Button (Long Press): For automatic takeoff/landing or emergency motor stop.
The transmitter is powered by three AAA batteries (not included). To install, open the battery cover on the back, insert batteries observing positive and negative polarity, and close the cover.
Important:
When installing batteries, pay attention to positive and negative polarity.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
When the transmitter's batteries run low, the transmitter will beep and its indicator light will blink.
7.0 Joystick Mode
7.1 MODE 2 (Left hand throttle - Default setting)
Left Joystick Controls:
Push Up: Ascend
Push Down: Descend
Push Left: Rotate Left
Push Right: Rotate Right
Right Joystick Controls:
Push Up: Forward
Push Down: Backward
Push Left: Fly to Left
Push Right: Fly to Right
7.2 MODE 1
To enter Mode 1, long press the Trimmer button while turning on the transmitter. Do not release the Trimmer button until the transmitter is powered on.
Left Joystick Controls:
Push Up: Forward
Push Down: Backward
Push Left: Rotate Left
Push Right: Rotate Right
Right Joystick Controls:
Push Up: Ascend
Push Down: Descend
Push Left: Fly to Left
Push Right: Fly to Right
8.0 Installation
8.1 Drone Battery Installation
Installation: Push the battery correctly into the drone battery compartment until you hear a click sound, indicating it is firmly installed.
Attention: The battery should be installed firmly. Otherwise, the flight safety of your drone may be affected. The drone may crash due to a power-cut during the flight.
Removal: Press the battery lock down and do not release it, then pull the battery out from the fuselage.
8.2 Propellers Installation
The propeller and the motor shaft marked with the same letter (A or B) should be connected together. Install the propeller to the motor shaft with a screw.
Warning:
Install the propellers carefully to prevent accidental scratches.
Please check that the propellers are properly installed and tightened before each flight.
8.3 Phone Holder Installation
Open the phone holder completely. Adjust the phone holder upward and downward according to the size of your phone.
9.0 Charging
1. When the drone battery runs low, the indicator light on the drone will blink continuously.
2. Connect the battery with the USB charging cable.
3. Plug the USB charging cable into a USB charging port on a power bank or a USB adapter (5V/1A).
4. When the battery is charging, the indicator light on the USB charging cable is red. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator light on the USB charging cable turns green.
5. The charging time is about 180 minutes.
Warning:
Before charging, please read the instructions in the "Use of Battery" section of the "Safety Guidelines" carefully!
DO NOT charge a battery immediately after a flight as the temperature may be too high. Please wait until it cools down to room temperature before charging again.
10.0 Using the APP
10.1 Download APP
Scan the QR code (for iOS or Android) to download the HolyStone-FPV application for free from the App Store™ or Google™ Play. Required Operating Systems: iOS 9.0 or later/Android 5.0 or later.
10.2 Connect to Wi-Fi
Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network created by the drone. You can check the drone's status on the HolyStone-FPV App.
Make sure to turn off Bluetooth, Mobile Data, and VPN. Enter your phone's Wi-Fi settings and click Wi-Fi to search for the Wi-Fi of the drone. (Make sure to turn on the drone before going to the Wi-Fi settings on your phone)
Select the Wi-Fi network: HolyStoneFPV-******.
Wait for a couple of seconds for your phone to connect to the drone's Wi-Fi.
Enter the HolyStone-FPV application. The connection between your phone and the drone is established automatically.
Attention: The Wi-Fi network created by the drone does not access the Internet.
11.0 Operation Guide
All of the following operations in this manual use MODE 2.
11.1 Pairing
Long press the Power Switch to turn on the drone; the indicator light of the drone will keep flashing.
Place the drone on a flat and level surface with the head forward and the tail facing towards the pilot.
Long press the Power Switch to turn on the transmitter; you will hear a “DiDi” sound, then the indicator lights will keep flashing.
Push the left joystick up then down to pair the drone with the transmitter. The indicator light on the drone will turn solid if the drone is paired successfully.
11.2 Calibrating the Gyro
Simultaneously push the left joystick and the right joystick to the bottom right corner to calibrate the gyro. The transmitter will send out a long beep, and the indicator light on the drone will blink, then turn solid, which indicates that the calibration is completed.
Tip: To ensure a stable flight, Holy Stone suggests that the pilot calibrates the gyro every time after pairing the drone and after a crash.
11.3 Unlocking/Locking the Motors
Unlocking the Motors: Push the left joystick to the bottom right corner and the right joystick to the bottom left corner at the same time to unlock the motors. The motors will rotate.
Locking the Motors: Repeat this operation; the motors will stop rotating immediately and the drone locks.
11.4 One Key Takeoff/Landing
Please unlock the motors before takeoff.
Short press the One Key Takeoff/Landing button; the drone will take off automatically and hover at 5 feet.
When the drone is flying, short press the One Key Takeoff/Landing button; the drone will land on the ground automatically.
12.0 Functions Details
12.1 Speed Switch
This drone comes with 2 speed modes (Low/High). Push the Speed Switch button to the left, the transmitter sends out a “Di” sound, indicating Low Speed. Push the Speed Switch button to the right, the transmitter sends out a “DiDi” sound, indicating High Speed.
12.2 Trimmer
F/B Sideways Drift Trim: If the drone tends to drift forward, press down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the right joystick down to re-balance the drone. If the drone tends to drift backward, press down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the right joystick up to re-balance the drone.
L/R Sideways Drift Trim: If the drone tends to drift left, press down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the right joystick right to re-balance the drone. If the drone tends to drift right, press down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the right joystick left to re-balance the drone.
12.3 Camera Angle Adjustment
During the flight, you can dial the wheel left/right on the transmitter to adjust the camera tilt up/down. The camera has a 90° tilt range.
12.4 Take Photo/Record Video
Take Photo: Short press the Take Photo/Record Video button; the transmitter sends out a “Di” sound, which indicates that the camera has taken one photo successfully.
Record Video: Long press the Take Photo/Record Video button; the transmitter sends out a “DiDi” sound, which indicates that the camera is recording video. Long press the button again to exit the Record Video.
12.5 High-Speed Rotation
During the flight, short press the High Speed-Rotation button; the transmitter will make a “Di” sound, which indicates that the drone enters the High-Speed Rotation function. The drone will exit the High-Speed Rotation function automatically after 10 seconds, or the pilot can also push the right joystick in any direction to stop the rotation.
12.6 Circle Fly
During the flight, long press the Circle Fly button; the transmitter will make a long “Di” sound, which indicates that the drone enters the Circle Fly. This drone will exit the Circle Fly function automatically after 10 seconds, or the pilot can also push the right joystick in any direction to exit the Circle Fly.
12.7 Headless Mode
⚠ Please familiarize yourself with the Headless Mode function first before using this mode. Otherwise, it is easy to lose the drone and cause unnecessary loss.
In Headless Mode, the drone's orientation is relative to the pilot, not the drone's front (head) or back (tail).
After pairing/calibration, short press the Headless Mode button on the transmitter. In Headless Mode, the indicator light of the drone will keep on flashing, and the transmitter will constantly beep.
Short press the Headless Mode button again; the indicator light on the drone will turn solid, which indicates that the drone has exited the Headless Mode.
Important: Please make sure the pilot stays facing the same direction that the drone head faces at takeoff.
While in Headless Mode, pushing the right joystick forward will make it fly in the direction that the head of the drone faces when it takes off. To make sure the pilot can tell the drone's direction during the flight, Holy Stone recommends that the pilot stays facing the same direction that the drone head faces at takeoff. By doing so, it is ensured that when the pilot pushes the right joystick forward/backward, the drone will fly forward/backward toward the pilot. If the pilot pushes the right joystick left/right, the drone will move left/right relative to the pilot.
12.8 Emergency Stop
⚠ The Emergency Stop function should only be used in an emergency during the flight to avoid any damage or injury.
Long press the One Key Takeoff/Landing button for 2 seconds; the motors will stop immediately.
Attention: Be aware that there is a risk of breakage of the drone if it falls from a large distance or hits anything at a high rate of speed.
12.9 Altitude-hold Function
The drone is designed with an altitude-hold function so the drone can maintain its altitude after the pilot releases the left joystick. (The left joystick will automatically spring back to the middle)
13.0 Specifications
Drone
Model: HS440
Weight: 166g/5.9oz
Max Flight Time: 20 minutes (per battery)
Motor Model: 8620
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Size (Unfolded): 289*195*59mm
Size (Folded): 125*81*59mm
Drone Battery
Capacity: 1900mAh
Voltage: 3.8 V
Battery Type: Lithium-ion Polymer Battery
Energy: 7.22Wh
Charging Temperature Range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Charging Time: 180 minutes (Depends on charging power and remaining battery power)
Transmitter
Operating Frequency: 2452-2474MHz
Max Flight Distance: 330 feet/100m (Outdoors and unobstructed)
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Battery Type: 3 x 1.5V AAA Battery (Not included)
Camera
Operating Frequency: 2417MHz
Lens: FOV112°
Controllable Range: -90°~0°
Photo Resolution (Stored in TF card): HD1920 x 1080P
Photo Resolution (Stored on mobile phone): HD1280 x 720P
Video Resolution (Stored in TF card): HD1920 x 1080P@25fps
Video Resolution (Stored on mobile phone): HD1280 x 720P@20fps
Max Transmission Distance: 330 feet/100 m (Outdoors and unobstructed)
Photo Formats: JPEG
Video Formats: MP4/AVI
Supported TF Cards: Supports a TF Card (Class 10 above) with capacity of up to 32 GB (Not included)
File System: FAT32
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
USB Charging Cable
Input: 5 V/1A
Rated Power: ≤5W
14.0 Contact Us
Please do not hesitate to contact Holy Stone if you need further support.
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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This part belongs to the drone.
RF warning for Portable device: The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. This part belongs to the transmitter.
IC Notice:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-003 (B)
Avis d'Industrie Canada
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN NMB-003 (B)
RF Exposure
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The device is compliance with RF exposure guidelines, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. The minimum distance from body to use the device is 20cm.
Le présent appareil est conforme
Après examen de ce matériel aux conformité ou aux limites d'intensité de champ RF, les utilisateurs peuvent sur l'exposition aux radiofréquences et compliance d'acquérir les informations correspondantes. La distance minimale du corps à utiliser le dispositif est de 20cm.
How to Recycle This Product
This symbol ♻ on the product or its documentation indicates that it must not be disposed of together with household waste. Uncontrolled waste disposal may harm the environment or human health. Please separate your device from other types of waste to recycle it responsibly. This will help to foster the sustainable re-use of material resources.
Holy Stone invites users to contact their retailer or inquire at their local town hall to find out where and how the drone can be recycled.
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