Snaptain P40 Lite 3-Axis Gimbal 4K Camera Drone

Safety Information

For your safety, please follow all safety guidelines and regulations, whether you are a beginner or an experienced drone pilot.

FAA Regulations (USA): All drones must be registered, except those weighing 0.55 lbs (250g) or less, flown exclusively under the Recreational Flyer Exception. Register at faadronezone-access.faa.gov. Ensure compliance with local laws regarding takeoff weight. Snaptain is not responsible for losses, penalties, or injuries caused by illegal flights if registration is not completed on time.

Flight Restrictions: Do not fly drones within 6.21 miles (10 km) of any airport runway's centerline or within 12.43 miles (20 km) of either end of the runway. Do not fly drones in airline routes or in prohibited zones designated by your country's authorities. Unmanned quadcopters are not permitted in these areas.

Recommended App: Download the B4UFLY app from Google Play or the App Store for real-time airspace restrictions and flight requirements based on your GPS location.

Remote ID: As of September 16, 2023, all drone pilots required to register their UAS must operate in accordance with Remote ID regulations.

General Safety Precautions

• Fly the drone indoors or in an open area without wind. Maximum flight altitude is 400 ft (120 m), and maximum flight distance is 20,000 ft (6,000 m). Read the User Manual and Quick Start Guide before the first flight. Refer to the "Operation and Functions" section for detailed operations.
• Do not use the drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, strong winds, smoke, hail, lightning, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
• For property safety, keep the drone within your visual line of sight during flight.
• The drone is made of materials including metal, fiber, plastic, and electronic components. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and keep away from heat sources, as excessive heat can cause deformation and damage.
• The drone contains precision electronic and mechanical parts. Ensure that humidity and water do not enter the drone to prevent failures that could lead to accidents.
• Environmental factors like air density and temperature can affect drone and battery performance. Be cautious when flying at altitudes above 10,000 ft (3,000 m) above sea level, as battery and drone performance may be reduced.
• Do not use the drone near traffic accidents, fires, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, earthquakes, dust storms, or sandstorms.
• To avoid interference between the drone and other wireless devices, turn off other wireless devices while using the drone.
• Avoid flying in areas with potential magnetic or radio interference, such as near Wi-Fi hotspots, routers, Bluetooth devices, high-voltage power lines, high-voltage transmission stations, mobile phone base stations, or transmission towers. Interference can negatively affect flight direction, positioning accuracy, and video downlink.

Battery Safety

• RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
• DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
• BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
• Never allow the battery to come into contact with liquids. Avoid using the battery in rain or humid conditions, as it may ignite or explode unexpectedly.
• Only use batteries supplied by the manufacturer. Use the included USB charging cable to charge the batteries.
• Swollen, leaking, or damaged batteries are strictly prohibited.
• Use the battery within the range of 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C). Overheating can cause fire or explosion. Extremely low temperatures can negatively affect battery performance.
• Do not insert or puncture the battery with any sharp object.
• Battery fluid is highly corrosive. Keep away from it in case of leakage. If it comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children. Seek immediate medical attention if a child ingests any parts.
• Do not reuse the battery after a fall or impact.
• Place the battery away from heat sources, such as a car exposed to direct sunlight or a hot day, a fire, or a stove.
• To prevent a battery from entering a deep discharge state, avoid storing it for long periods after it has been fully discharged. Overcharging will damage the battery cell and it will not be rechargeable.

What's Included

• Drone x1
• Remote Control x1
• Battery x1
• USB Cable for Charging x1
• Screws
• Screwdriver x1
• Spare Propellers x 8 (4 clockwise, 4 counter-clockwise)
• Connection Cables x 3 (USB-C, Lightning & Micro-USB)
• User Manual x1
• Quick Guide x1

Product Description

1. Drone

• 1 Gimbal Cover (Remove before flight)
• 2 Gimbal Camera
• 3 3-Axis Stabilizer
• 4 Motor
• 5 Counter-clockwise Propeller
• 6 Clockwise Propeller
• 7 Front Arm
• 8 Rear Arm
• 9 ToF Sensor
• 10 Optical Flow Sensor
• 11 Status Indicator Light
• 12 Battery
• 13 Battery Indicator Lights
• 14 Power Button
• 15 Charging Port
• 16 Slot for Micro SD Card

How to Replace Propeller:

• Use a screwdriver to remove the propeller screw, then remove the propeller.
• Install a new propeller. Ensure the rotation direction mark (clockwise or counter-clockwise) on the propeller matches the mark on the arm.
• Firmly tighten the screw.

2. Remote Control

• 1 Antennas
• 2 System Status Light
• 3 Return to Home (RTH) Button
• 4 Left Control Stick
• 5 Power Button
• 6 Foldable Handle
• 7 Joystick Storage Slots
• 8 Battery Indicator Lights
• 9 Right Control Stick
• 10 USB-C Port (for connecting phone)
• 11 Speed Change Button
• 12 Secondary Control Stick
• 13 Photo Button
• 14 Gimbal Tilt Dial
• 15 Video Button
• 16 FN Button (Customizable in App)
• 17 USB-C Charging Port

Charging the Drone Battery and Remote Control

Drone Battery

The battery has a USB-C charging port. Install the battery in the drone before charging. Use the included USB-C charging cable and a PD 3.0 or QC 3.0 charger.

• Charging: Battery indicator lights flash green.
• Fully Charged: Battery indicator lights turn off.
• Low Battery: A single indicator light flashes green.

Notes:

• The battery may be hot after flight. Let it cool to ambient temperature before charging.
• Do not charge the battery using a computer's USB port.
• Flying in low-temperature environments may reduce flight time.

Remote Control

The remote control has a USB-C charging port. Use the included USB-C charging cable and a PD 3.0 or QC 3.0 charger.

• Charging: Battery indicator lights flash green.
• Fully Charged: Battery indicator lights turn off.

Downloading the App

To control your drone, download and install the official SNAPTAIN GO app from Google Play™ or the App Store™. You can also scan the QR codes below for quick access.

For Android 10.0 and later

For iOS 10.0 and later

Flight Preparation

1. Insert a Micro SD card (sold separately). Supports up to 256GB and FAT32/exFAT formats. Note: Photos/videos cannot be saved without a Micro SD card.
2. Remove the gimbal cover.
3. Install the drone battery.
4. Unfold the front arms, rear arms, and propellers.
5. Unfold the handles and antennas.
6. Remove the control joysticks from their storage slots and mount them on the remote control.
7. Extend the phone holder and insert your phone with the charging port facing right. Connect the phone to the USB-C port on the right side of the remote control using the appropriate connection cable (USB-C/Lightning/Micro-USB) from the package. Tip: The phone holder can accommodate phones up to 3.54 inches (90 mm) wide.
8. Turn on the remote control by pressing the power button once and holding it until all battery indicator lights turn on.
9. Turn on the drone by pressing the power button once and holding it until all battery indicator lights turn on.
10. Place the drone on a level surface. The drone will automatically pair with the remote control, indicated by the system status light changing from red to green.
11. Launch the app and wait for the connection status to update. Once "Disconnected" changes to "Connected" on the screen, press the START button to access the live control interface.
12. Upon powering on, the drone will automatically search for GPS satellite signals. Check the GPS signal status in the app's live control interface. When the number of satellites is greater than 10 ?️, the drone is ready to take off. If the icon appears red or yellow ⚠️, the GPS signal is weak, and takeoff is not advised.

Notes:

• For stronger GPS signals, fly the drone in open outdoor areas. Avoid enclosed or densely built-up areas where the signal may be weak.
• If the drone takes off with a weak GPS signal, it will automatically switch to Attitude Mode. In this mode, flight distance and altitude will be limited, stability may be reduced, and some app functions might not be available. Fly with caution under these conditions.

Operation and Functions

Takeoff

Option 1: Using the Remote Control

Unlock the drone by simultaneously pushing the Left Control Stick down and to the right at a 45° angle, and the Right Control Stick down and to the left at a 45° angle (or vice versa), until the propellers start spinning. Then, push the Left Control Stick forward.

Option 2: One-Key Takeoff

When "Prepare" appears in the upper-left corner of the app screen, press the one-key takeoff icon ▶️ on the left. Press and hold to confirm, and the drone will automatically take off, ascend to a height of 6.5 ft (2 m), and hover in place.

Option 3: Launch

1. In the app screen, tap "..." in the upper-right corner, select "Control", and scroll down to find "Launch". Tap to activate the function.
2. When the "Prepare" message appears in the upper-left corner of the app screen, hold the drone from the bottom and tilt it vertically downwards (head down) for 2-3 seconds. The drone will emit "ding-dong ding-dong" sounds, indicating it is ready to take off.
3. Launch the drone upwards or forwards, and it will automatically stabilize and hover in the air.

Notes:

• Perform the Launch function in an open area, maintaining a safe distance from people and objects.
• Grip the drone correctly when using the Launch function. Do not grip the drone from the top or hold the propellers, as this could cause injury or damage.
• Once the drone emits sounds, launch it within 10 seconds, or it will automatically exit Launch mode.
• Do not launch the drone downwards or hold it after launching. Launch it upwards or horizontally for correct takeoff.
• When not using the launch function, disable it in the app to prevent accidental activation during normal use.

Flight Directions

The remote control has 3 modes. Mode 1 is the default. You can change the remote mode in the app.

Mode 1

• Left Control Stick: Up (Ascend), Down (Descend), Left (Yaw Left), Right (Yaw Right)
• Right Control Stick: Forward (Forward), Backward (Backward), Left (Strafe Left), Right (Strafe Right)

Mode 2

• Left Control Stick: Forward (Forward), Backward (Backward), Left (Yaw Left), Right (Yaw Right)
• Right Control Stick: Up (Ascend), Down (Descend), Left (Strafe Left), Right (Strafe Right)

Mode 3

• Left Control Stick: Forward (Forward), Backward (Backward), Left (Yaw Left), Right (Yaw Right)
• Right Control Stick: Up (Ascend), Down (Descend), Left (Strafe Left), Right (Strafe Right)

Return to Home (RTH)

To activate RTH, press and hold the RTH button ↩️ on the remote control or tap the RTH/Land icon ? in the app and select RTH.

Tips:

• The drone will automatically activate RTH if the battery level becomes critically low or if it loses connection with the remote control.
• If the drone detects more than 10 GPS satellites at takeoff, it will record the takeoff position as the return point. If GPS signals are weak (< 10) at takeoff but improve (> 10) during flight, the current position will be updated as the return point.
• You can manually customize the return point on the app map and set the RTH altitude in the settings menu.
• You can cancel the return by pressing and holding the RTH button on the remote control or tapping the Cancel icon ❌ in the app.
• When the drone is within 5 m of its home point, the app will only allow landing at the current position (RTH deactivated).

Landing

Option 1: Using the Remote Control

Pull the left control stick completely backward to make the drone descend and land.

Option 2: Using the App

In the app, tap the RTH/Land icon ?, then select "Land". The drone will descend and land at its current position.

Taking Photos and Recording Videos

Using the Remote Control

• Take Photos: Press the photo button ? on the upper-left side of the remote control to take photos and save them to the Micro SD card.
• Record Videos: Press the video button ? on the upper-right side of the remote control to start recording a video. Press it again to stop recording and save it to the SD card.

Using the App

• Take Photos:
  Step 1: Tap the photo icon ? in the app to switch to photo mode.
  Step 2: Tap the 1.0x icon or pinch/spread the screen to adjust the zoom level.
  Step 3: Tap the capture button ? to take a photo.
• Record Videos:
  Step 1: Tap the video icon ? in the app to switch to video mode.
  Step 2: Tap the 1.0x icon or pinch/spread the screen to adjust the zoom level.
  Step 3: Tap the record button ? to start recording. Press it again to stop and save the video.

Gimbal Tilt

Adjust the gimbal angle by moving the gimbal tilt dial on the upper-left side of the remote control. Press the FN button on the upper-right side of the remote control to instantly switch the gimbal between 0° and -90°.

Note: Avoid shaking or hitting the drone to prevent gimbal malfunctions (abnormal rotation/jamming). Recalibrate if necessary by going to Settings > Camera > Gimbal Calibration in the app.

Intelligent Flight Modes

Orbit

This mode allows the drone to orbit the target while recording a video until the preset number of circles is completed.

• Step 1: During flight, tap the Flight Menu icon ?️ in the app and select "Orbit" ?.
• Step 2: Select the rotation direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise).
• Step 3: Adjust the number of circles.
• Step 4: Adjust the drone's position, orientation, and gimbal angle with the remote control.
• Step 5: Align the app's "+" marker with your target, or frame the target manually.
• Step 6: Tap "Start". To stop this mode, simply tap "Stop".

Ascent

This mode allows the drone to ascend vertically while recording a video, maintaining camera lock on the target until the preset altitude is reached.

• Step 1: During flight, tap the Flight Menu icon ?️ in the app and select "Ascent" ⬆️.
• Step 2: Select the rotation direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise).
• Step 3: Adjust the altitude.
• Step 4: Adjust the drone's position, orientation, and gimbal angle with the remote control.
• Step 5: Align the app's "+" marker with your target, or frame the target manually.
• Step 6: Tap "Start". To stop this mode, simply tap "Stop".

Gradual Retreat

This mode allows the drone to fly backward and upward while recording a video, maintaining camera lock on the target until the preset distance is reached.

• Step 1: During flight, tap the Flight Menu icon ?️ in the app and select "Gradual Retreat" ↩️.
• Step 2: Adjust the retreat distance.
• Step 3: Adjust the drone's position, orientation, and gimbal angle with the remote control.
• Step 4: Align the app's "+" marker with your target, or frame the target manually.
• Step 5: Tap "Start". To stop this mode, simply tap "Stop".

Drift

This mode allows the drone to fly towards a target, reach a position above it, then rotate 180° and fly backward.

• Step 1: During flight, tap the Flight Menu icon ?️ in the app and select "Drift" ↪️.
• Step 2: Adjust the drone's position, orientation, and gimbal angle with the remote control.
• Step 3: Align the app's "+" marker with your target, or frame the target manually.
• Step 4: Tap "Start". To stop this mode, simply tap "Stop".

Time Lapse

This mode allows the drone to automatically take a series of photos at set intervals within a specified duration and compile them into a time-lapse video. This function can be used when the drone is stationary or in flight.

• Step 1: Tap the Flight Menu icon ?️ in the app and select "Time Lapse" ⏱️.
• Step 2: Configure the interval and video duration.
• Step 3: Tap "Start". To stop this mode, simply tap "Stop".

Intelligent Tracking

• Tracking: The drone follows the target while maintaining a fixed distance, constant altitude, and always looking directly at the target.
• Parallel Tracking: The drone follows the target while moving along a parallel path. It maintains its original heading, distance, and altitude.

• Step 1: Tap the Flight Menu icon ?️ in the app and select "Intelligent Tracking" ?.
• Step 2: Choose a mode (Tracking or Parallel Tracking).
• Step 3: Adjust the drone's position, orientation, and gimbal angle (Flight altitude ≥ 5 m, gimbal angle ≤ -10°) with the remote control.
• Step 4: Align the app's "+" marker with your target, or frame the target manually.
• Step 5: Tap "Start". To stop this mode, simply tap "Stop".

Speed Change

Switch between three speed modes (Smooth, Normal, Sport) by pressing the Speed Change button on the remote control. You can view and adjust the exact speed for each mode in the app.

Cruise Control

Cruise Control is recommended for long-distance flights or specific camera movements. When activated, it locks and maintains the drone's current vertical, horizontal, or rotation speed for consistent flight performance, useful for capturing smooth, uninterrupted footage.

To activate, press the FN button on the upper-right side of the remote twice during flight. Adjust the cruise speed by pushing the secondary control stick up or down. To exit this mode, press the FN button twice or push the left control stick forward.

Magnetometer Calibration

Regular magnetometer calibration is essential for flight stability and accuracy. Calibrate when:

• The app displays a warning about severe magnetic interference.
• The drone exhibits circular movements during hovering.
• The drone deviates from its course during straight-line flight.

If any of these symptoms occur, land immediately and calibrate the drone by accessing "..." in the upper-right corner > Safety > Compass in the app.

Specifications

Drone

Camera

Gimbal

Remote Control

FCC Caution

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

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

For R/C QUADCOPTER: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

ISED Warning

This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada licence-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.

For R/C QUADCOPTER: 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.

For REMOTE: The device is compliance with RF exposure guidelines, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.

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