FeiyuTech SCORP Mini 3 Smartphone Version User Manual

Tutorial

Tutorial videos can be watched at the FeiyuTech official website or by scanning the QR code:

https://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/

Download the App

Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for "Feiyu ON" or "Feiyu SCORP" in the App Store or Google Play.

Feiyu ON: iOS ≥ V12.0, Android ≥ V8.0

Feiyu SCORP: OS ≥ V13.0, Android ≥ V10.0

Mounting smartphone on gimbal for shooting

Feiyu ON

Mount mirrorless camera, pocket camera or action camera on gimbal for shooting*

Feiyu SCORP

iOS | Android

iOS | Android

*Optional Feiyu Scorp Mini3 camera accessories.

1. Overview

Camera/Smartphone not included.

Key Components:

*Supports charging for shooting devices compatible with the USB power supply protocol.

2. Getting started

2.1 Charging

Please fully charge the battery before powering on the gimbal for the first time. Charging with a USB-C cable supports quick charge with a power ≤ 18W.

2.2 Adjust the gimbal to gimbal balancing position

The gimbal is folded by default. Please unlock all three axes and adjust the gimbal to the gimbal balancing position, then lock the three axes.

Gimbal folded position

Gimbal balancing position

3. Mounting the shooting equipment

Before mounting, please ensure that the mounted shooting equipment and accessories are within the load requirements. For camera setup steps, please refer to the relevant compatibility list.

Visit https://www.feiyu-tech.com/feiyu-scorp-mini-3/down.html to check the latest relevant compatibility and controllable device list.

3.1 Mounting a smartphone

Before mounting your phone, it is recommended to remove the phone case.

Note: Before switching between horizontal or vertical mounting, the gimbal must be powered off or in sleep mode.

3.1.1 Mounting smartphone holder

  1. Unlock the slide arm lock.
  2. Slide the smartphone holder into the slot.
  3. Lock the slide arm lock.

3.1.2 Horizontal mounting for smartphone

After attaching the smartphone holder, rotate it to the horizontal position, then open the holder and place your phone in the center.

3.1.3 Vertical mounting for smartphone

After attaching the smartphone holder, rotate it to the vertical position, then open the holder and place your phone in the center.

3.2 Mounting a Camera (Optional camera accessories)

3.2.1 Attach the quick release plate

Attach the quick release plate to the camera by tightening the screw. If the camera does not have a 1/4-20 inch screw hole, please use a mount adapter with a 1/4-20 inch screw hole, and then follow the steps above to mount it.

Users can mount a smartphone into the optional smartphone holder and follow the steps above to install it on the gimbal.

3.2.2 Horizontal mounting for camera

  1. Unlock the slide arm lock
  2. Slide the slide arm into the slot
  3. Lock the slide arm lock
  4. Unlock the slider lock
  5. Slide the slider into the slot
  6. Lock the slider lock
  7. Unlock the quick release plate lock
  8. Slide the camera (mounted on the quick release plate) into the slot
  9. Lock the quick release plate lock

3.2.3 Vertical mounting for camera

  1. Unlock the slide arm lock
  2. Slide the slider into the slot
  3. Lock the slide arm lock
  4. Unlock the quick release plate lock
  5. Slide the camera (mounted on the quick release plate) into the slot
  6. Lock the quick release plate lock

3.3 Mounting an action camera (Optional camera accessories)

3.3.1 Attach the quick release plate

Attach the quick release plate to the 1/4-inch screw hole on the bottom. Tighten the camera fixed screw.

3.3.2 Horizontal mounting for action camera

  1. Unlock the slide arm lock
  2. Slide the slide arm into the slot
  3. Lock the slide arm lock
  4. Unlock the slider lock
  5. Slide the slider into the slot
  6. Lock the slider lock
  7. Unlock the quick release plate lock
  8. Slide the action camera (mounted on the quick release plate) into the slot
  9. Lock the quick release plate lock

3.3.3 Vertical mounting for action camera

  1. Unlock the slide arm lock
  2. Slide the slider into the slot
  3. Lock the slide arm lock
  4. Unlock the quick release plate lock
  5. Slide the action camera (mounted on the quick release plate) into the slot
  6. Lock the quick release plate lock

4. Gimbal balancing

Please balance the gimbal before shooting.

Place the smartphone in a roughly balanced position.

4.1 Balancing the tilt axis

4.1.1 Balancing the vertical tilt

  1. Unlock motor lock A and secure motor locks B and C.
  2. Position the camera lens vertically upward.
  3. Unlock ①, move ② in the opposite direction of the lens tilt until the lens remains vertically upward.
  4. Lock ①, supporting the camera upward to ensure proper fixation.

4.1.2 Adjust depth for the tilt axis

  1. Place the camera lens pointing horizontally forward.
  2. Unlock ①, move ② in the opposite direction of the lens tilt until the lens remains horizontally forward.
  3. Lock ①, supporting the camera to ensure proper fixation.

If the camera remains stationary at a tilt angle of about ±45°, it indicates that the tilt axis has been balanced.

4.2 Balancing the roll axis

  1. Unlock motor lock B and secure motor locks A and C. Observe the camera's tilt direction.
  2. Unlock ①, move ② in the opposite direction of the lens tilt until the cross arm remains level, indicating it is balanced.
  3. Lock ①.

If the camera remains stationary at a horizontal angle, it indicates that the roll axis has been balanced.

4.3 Balancing the pan axis

  1. Unlock motor lock C and secure motor locks A and B. Hold the handle and tilt the device to observe the camera's tilt direction.
  2. Unlock ① and move ② in the opposite direction of the lens tilt until the vertical arm stays still, indicating it is properly balanced.
  3. Lock ①.

If the camera remains stationary at a horizontal angle, it indicates that the yaw axis has been balanced.

5. Power ON/ OFF & Wake up

5.1 Power ON/OFF

Before powering on the gimbal, ensure that the gimbal is balanced and all three axes are unlocked. If not all 3 axes are unlocked, the gimbal will enter sleep mode for protection. Please single tap the power button to wake up the gimbal after unlocking all 3 axes.

Long press the power button and release it when you hear the beep sound to power on/off.

5.2 Lock/Unlock screen

Lock screen: Single tap the F2 button to lock the screen.

Unlock screen: Single tap the F2 button again to unlock the screen.

5.3 Sleep/Wake up

Sleep: Double tap the power button to enter sleep mode.

Wake up: Single tap the power button or tap the ? icon on the screen in sleep mode to wake up the gimbal.

6. Function/Modes introduction

6.1 Follow modes introduction

  1. PF (Default mode): Pan follow, only the pan axis follows the movement of user's hand.
  2. PTF: Pan and tilt follow, where both the pan and tilt axes follow the movement of user's hand, but the roll axis does not.
  3. FPV: Pan, tilt and roll follow, where all 3 axes follow the movement of user's hand.
  4. Lock: All 3 axes do not follow the movement of user's hand; the gimbal keeps the direction of the camera fixed.
  5. FFW: Flash follow, where all 3 axes follow the movement of user's hand in high follow speed.

6.2 Other function introduction

7. App Connecting

Download the App

Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for "Feiyu ON" or "Feiyu SCORP" in the App Store or Google Play.

Feiyu ON: iOS ≥ V12.0, Android ≥ V8.0

Feiyu SCORP: OS ≥ V13.0, Android ≥ V10.0

Mounting smartphone on gimbal for shooting

Feiyu ON

Mount mirrorless camera, pocket camera or action camera on gimbal for shooting*

Feiyu SCORP

iOS | Android

iOS | Android

*Optional Feiyu Scorp Mini3 camera accessories.

7.1 Connect App

When mounting a mirrorless camera, pocket camera, or action camera on the gimbal for shooting, please use the "Feiyu SCORP" App. When mounting a smartphone on the gimbal for shooting, please use the "Feiyu ON" App.

Follow the prompts to register for the first time.

7.1.1 Connect with Feiyu SCORP App

  1. Turn on the gimbal.
  2. Turn on the smartphone Bluetooth, run the Feiyu SCORP App, and tap the top of the home page to connect the gimbal.

After the connection is successful, you can easily control the gimbal via the App, including controlling the pan and tilt axis angles with the virtual joystick, switching modes, setting motor power/camera parameters/follow speed, and other functions, parameters, and firmware updates.

7.1.2 Connect with Feiyu ON App

  1. Turn on the smartphone Bluetooth, run the Feiyu ON App, and the App will search for the gimbal automatically. Follow the prompts to connect the gimbal.

After the connection is successful, you can easily control the gimbal via the App, including controlling the pan and tilt axis angles with the virtual joystick, switching modes, setting motor power/camera parameters/follow speed, and other functions, parameters, and firmware updates.

7.2 Function introduction of Feiyu ON App

Shooting Interface

Control Interface

7.3 Function introduction of Feiyu SCORP App

8. Operation

8.1 Button operation

8.2 Touch screen operation

Multifunction knob

Turn:

  1. Control the movement of the roll, tilt, and pan axes.
  2. Control electronic focus/zoom (The smartphone requires the use of the Feiyu ON App).
  3. Control focus motor.
  4. Adjust the parameter on the touch screen.

Set the current control option as option (1), (2), or (3) by long-pressing the knob function switching button or swiping up on the home page.

Knob function switching button

Single tap:

  1. Switch the control object while controlling the movement of the 3 axes (Tilt/Pan/Roll).
  2. When in electronic focus/zoom control state, single tap to switch between electronic focus and electronic zoom ⭐️.

Long press: Switch the control options of the Multifunction knob in turn (The movement of the 3 axes, electronic focus/zoom).

Key Combinations:

Note:

Touch screen operation

Home page

Swipe from right to left: Joystick, gimbal and more settings

Swipe from left to right: Shooting parameters settings

Swipe up: Multifunction knob settings

Return to previous menu: Swipe to right.

Swipe from right to left

Swipe from left to right

Swipe up

8.3 Function operation

8.3.1 Motor power settings

Please set motor power first after powering on the gimbal for the first time or after changing a new camera/lens.

Auto tune: Gimbal auto-tunes the motor power according to the load.

Adjust motor power manually: Adjust the motor power for each axis manually according to the load.

Tips: If the gimbal is vibrating in high frequency, it means the motor power is too strong. If the gimbal is shaking in low frequency and large amplitude, it means the motor power is too weak.

Auto tune the motor power (Recommended)

Adjust motor power for each axis manually

8.3.2 Follow speed settings

Tap "Follow speed" on the home page and select different preset gimbal follow speed profiles: Slow/Med/Fast, or custom follow speed and dead zone.

8.3.3 Follow mode settings

Tap the lower-left icon on the home page to select follow modes.

Follow mode

8.3.4 Timelapse

Select "Scenario" on the home page, then select "Timelapse". Select motionlapse/static timelapse/hyperlapse according to your needs, and follow the tips to set the parameters to start shooting.

Motionlapse: Shoot timelapse photography according to the waypoints that have been set.

Static timelapse: Shoot timelapse photography with a fixed shooting angle.

Hyperlapse: Shoot timelapse photography while moving.

8.3.5 Auto rotation

Can be used to achieve the image rotating scene frequently used in movie Inception. Select "Scenario" on the home page, then select "Auto rotation". The tilt axis will rotate 90° counterclockwise to make the camera pointing upward. The gimbal starts to rotate after setting the rotation speed, direction, and rotational number.

Exit: Swipe from left to right to return to the previous menu to exit auto rotation mode.

8.3.6 Panorama

Select "Scenario" on the home page, then select "Panorama". Choose a panorama mode to start shooting a series of interconnecting still images. Users can then generate a panorama using image processing software.

8.3.7 Portrait mode

Select "Scenario" on the home page, then select "Portrait mode". The tilt and pan axes will rotate 90° counterclockwise to make the camera pointing upward.

Hold the handle to make the lens horizontal to the ground to shoot in portrait mode.

Exit: Tap the icon at the bottom of the screen to exit.

8.3.8 Selfie mode

Select "Scenario" on the home page, then select "Selfie mode". The gimbal turns 180° horizontally so that the camera faces you.

Exit: Tap the icon at the bottom of the screen to exit.

Disable selfie: Swipe from left to right on the home page, then select "Gimbal settings" to enable the disable selfie switch. The selfie mode will not be entered if the trigger button is tapped three times.

8.3.9 Track video

Select "Scenario" on the home page, then select "Track video" to capture video with up to 10 waypoints.

Use the joystick or manually move the camera to the desired position, tap the "+" icon to confirm the waypoint, and repeat to add another waypoint. Track video is designed to capture video with up to 10 waypoints.

Select a waypoint number to quickly check the position for this waypoint, and tap the ?️ icon to delete it.

After setting up the smoothness, tap "Start shooting" to start shooting.

The shooting progress will show on the screen. If you need to stop it midway, tap "Stop shooting" to stop it.

After the shooting is complete, tap "Confirm and return" to exit.

8.3.10 Joystick settings

Swipe from right to left on the home page and select 'Joystick Settings'.

Joystick Speed: Set the joystick speed for controlling pan/tilt axis.

Joystick Direction: Enable/disable inverted control of pan/tilt axis.

8.3.11 Gimbal settings

Swipe from right to left on the home page and select 'Gimbal settings'.

8.3.12 Bluetooth settings

Connect the smartphone

Swipe from right to left on the home page and select "Bluetooth Settings" to view the gimbal's Bluetooth name. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth, locate the gimbal's Bluetooth name for connecting. Once the connection is successful, a ? icon will appear at the top of the main page.

Connect/Disconnect camera Bluetooth

8.3.13 Backlight settings

Swipe from right to left on the home page and select "Backlight Settings" to adjust the screen's backlight brightness.

8.3.14 AI Tracking

Triple tap the F1 button to turn AI power on or off. Alternatively, swipe from right to left on the home page of the screen, select "More Settings" to toggle the "AI Power" switch on or off.

After turning on the AI power, the tracking module indicator light will remain solid red.

AI power is now on

AI tracking is active

Under AI Power-On State, the following controls are available:

AI Gesture Control

Button control

8.4 Control ports

There is a camera control port and an extension port on the fixed plate to control the camera and other extension devices, such as a focus motor, etc.

① Camera control port

② Extension port (connect focus motor and etc.)

Connect camera with shutter cable

8.5 Indicator

9. Specifications

Product name Feiyu SCORP Mini 3 Smartphone Version
Product model FYSm3m
Rotatable Range Tilt: +168° ~ -145° (±3°)
Roll: +70° ~ -245° (±3°)
Pan: 360°
Controllable Range Tilt: +137° ~ -60°
Roll: +40° ~ -40°
Pan: 360°
Size (Mainbody) About 228.6×240.8×55.2mm (Folded)
Weight (Mainbody) About 940g (Not including tripod)
Payload Capability About 2000g (Well-balanced)
Battery life 14 Hours (Motion State)
Battery 4500mAh
Operating Voltage 6.8V-8.4V
Compatible Cameras Compatible with smartphones (Width: 52mm~88mm, thickness: < 9.5mm);
With optional camera accessories, compatible with camera and pocket camera (Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, etc. For specific camera and lens compatibility, please refer to the official website's compatibility list.), action camera like GoPro.
Bluetooth name: FY_SCORP_Mini3_XX

List

Notice

Storage and Maintenance

IC warning

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with the limits of exposure to IC radiation defined for an uncontrolled environment.

FCC regulatory conformance

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.

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:

NOTE

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Warning: Please read the user manual carefully before use. Improper use of this product may cause damage and pose a risk to your safety.

This document is subject to change without notice.

Tutorial Videos

Feiyu Gimbal Privacy Policy

Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company (hereinafter referred to as "Feiyu", "we", or "us") understands the importance of your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") applies to the gimbals we provide.

If under the laws of your jurisdiction you are considered a minor or do not have full legal capacity (hereinafter “Minor”), please carefully read and fully understand this Policy together with your legal guardian. You may use Feiyu products and services only after obtaining your guardian's consent.

Please read this Policy carefully to ensure you understand how we handle your personal information. We will process your personal information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, based on lawful and legitimate purposes and in accordance with the principle of good faith. If you have any questions about this Policy, you can contact us using the information provided on our website.

I. How we collect and use your personal information

Personal information is information recorded electronically or otherwise that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person, and does not include information that has been fully anonymized. Please note that definitions of “personal information” (also referred to as “personal data”) may vary in different countries or regions; for specifics, please refer to the personal information protection laws and regulations applicable in your location.

We adhere to the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and necessity when collecting and using your personal information for the purposes described below. We collect the personal information you voluntarily provide during your use of our products and services, or that is generated as a result of such use. If we need to use your personal information for any purposes not stated in this Policy, or to use information collected for one purpose for another purpose, we will notify you in a reasonable manner and obtain your consent again before such use.

(A) Collection of Personal Information

When you use our products/services, we will collect and use the following personal information:

  1. To provide you with the “Gesture Control” service, when you enable the “Gesture Control” feature and make a gesture, the gimbal captures images of your head and hands. On-device AI analyzes your hand structure in real time to recognize the gesture command and activate the specified function. This processing is one-time only and is necessary to provide the service. Rest assured, we do not store any images of your head or data about your hand structure. You can turn off the AI camera at any time under More Settings > AI Power.
  2. To provide you with the “AI Tracking” service, when you enable the “AI Tracking” feature during use, the gimbal captures images of your head and body. On-device AI analyzes your head and body structure in real time to track movement. This processing occurs only during each recognition session and is necessary to provide the service. We do not store or retain any of your head or body structure data.
  3. In addition to the information described above, in order to provide you with customer support services, we may collect the content you submit to our support team.
  4. The content of this Policy will be updated periodically. Specific updates will be detailed in the manual on our official website at https://www.feiyu-tech.com.

Please be informed and rest assured that we deeply respect and prioritize the protection of your personal privacy. We will not store any video or audio content or recordings generated during your communications using our device.

Manufactured by: Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company
Website: www.feiyu-tech.com
E-mail: support@feiyu-tech.com
Tel: +86 773-2320865

Models: B0F6LQBNVB Mini 3 Gimbal Stabilizer Smartphone, B0F6LQBNVB, Mini 3 Gimbal Stabilizer Smartphone, Gimbal Stabilizer Smartphone, Stabilizer Smartphone, Smartphone

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