Sharper Image Halo Drone User Manual

Package Contents

• 1 Halo Drone
• 1 Remote Control
• 1 USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable
• 4 Replacement Propellers

Product Overview

Drone Components:

Charging Port: Located on the rear side of the drone.

Power Button: Located on the rear side of the drone.

Status Light: Indicates drone status.

Remote Control Components:

• Left Stick: Controls drone height (up/down) and rotation (left/right).
• Right Stick: Controls drone forward/backward and left/right movement.
• Auto Orientation Button: Activates/deactivates auto orientation mode.
• Land/Takeoff Button: Initiates automatic landing or takeoff.
• Trimming Buttons: Used to adjust drone drift (forward, backward, left, right).
• Light Mode Button: Cycles through or turns off halo light modes.
• Rotate Button: Starts/stops halo rotation.
• Vertical/Horizontal Button: Switches halo position between vertical and horizontal.
• On/Off Button: Powers the remote control on/off.

Charging Instructions

Drone Charging:

1. Ensure the drone power is off.
2. Connect the USB-C end of the charging cable to the drone's charging port.
3. Connect the USB-A end to a powered USB-A port or adapter (not included).
4. The drone's indicator light will glow while charging and turn off when fully charged.
5. Unplug the cable once charging is complete.

Remote Control Battery Installation:

1. Use a tool to press and hold the battery cover release on the back of the remote.
2. Slide the battery cover down and remove it.
3. Insert 3 AAA 1.5V batteries (not included), observing the correct polarity as shown in the diagram.
4. Slide the battery cover back into place securely.

Pairing the Drone and Remote Control

1. Place the drone on a level, solid surface for stable takeoff.
2. Power on the remote control. Its indicator light will slowly fade on and off, indicating pairing mode.
3. Power on the drone. Its indicator light will fade on and off, indicating pairing mode.
4. Push the left stick forward and then quickly backward on the remote control to pair.
5. Successful pairing is confirmed by a notification sound from the remote and solid indicator lights on both the remote and drone.
6. If pairing fails within 1 minute, power both devices off and on again to restart the process.

Note: The devices use a 2.4GHz wireless connection. If a connection is lost, either device will automatically re-enter pairing mode.

Stabilization and Gyroscope Reset

If the drone experiences stability issues after an impact:

1. Reset the gyroscope by simultaneously pointing the left stick to the bottom left and the right stick to the bottom right. The drone's lights will flash upon successful recalibration.
2. If the issue persists, power cycle the drone and remote control and re-pair them.

Note: This recalibration can also clear previous trim settings.

Flight Controls

Takeoff:

• Auto Takeoff: Press the Land/Takeoff button. The drone will ascend to approximately 1.5-2 meters (4.9-6.5 feet) and hover.
• Manual Takeoff: Push the left stick upwards. Release to hover.

Landing:

• Auto Landing: Press the Land/Takeoff button. The drone will land automatically.
• Manual Landing: Use the left stick to guide the drone to a level, solid surface.

Emergency Stop:

In an emergency, press and hold the forward/backward button and the vertical/horizontal button simultaneously for 2 seconds. All propellers will stop immediately, causing the drone to fall. Use this only when necessary, as unnecessary falls can damage the drone.

Left Stick Controls:

• Push up: Ascend
• Push down: Descend
• Push left: Rotate counterclockwise
• Push right: Rotate clockwise

Right Stick Controls:

• Push up: Move forward
• Push down: Move backward
• Push left: Move left
• Push right: Move right

Auto Orientation Mode

Press the Auto Orientation button to activate or deactivate this mode.

• When active, the drone moves relative to the remote control's position, regardless of the drone's own orientation.
• Pushing the right stick up makes the drone fly away from the remote; pushing it down makes it fly towards the remote.
• The remote control will beep every 6 seconds when auto orientation is active.

Stunt Controls

• Halo Rotation: Press the Rotate button to start or stop the halo rotation.
• Halo Position: Press the Vertical/Horizontal button to switch the halo between vertical and horizontal positions.
• Manual Halo Adjustment: Press and hold the forward/backward button, then repeatedly press the right stick up or down to adjust the halo's position.

Light Controls

Repeatedly press the Light Mode button to cycle through different halo light modes. Press and hold the Light Mode button to turn off the halo lights.

Trim Adjustment

Use the trim buttons to correct unwanted drone drift:

• If the drone drifts backward: Press the forward trim button (E).
• If the drone drifts forward: Press the backward trim button (F).
• If the drone drifts right: Press the left trim button (G).
• If the drone drifts left: Press the right trim button (H).

Propeller Replacement

Propellers must be replaced by an adult.

1. Pull damaged propellers directly upwards until they release from the drone.
2. Verify the correct propeller letter (A or B) against the diagram. Propellers are labeled on their underside.
3. Install the replacement propeller by aligning it and pressing it securely into place.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the drone's propellers. Two propellers are labeled 'A' and two are labeled 'B'. The diagram indicates that propellers A should be installed on specific motor mounts, and propellers B on others, to ensure correct rotation and flight.

Safety Precautions

• Adult supervision is required.
• Do not touch spinning propellers.
• Use this item only for its intended purpose.
• Do not pilot the drone towards people, animals, or fragile objects, as this may cause injury or property damage.
• Do not expose the drone to extreme temperatures or moisture.
• Thoroughly inspect the product before each use. Discontinue use if any part appears worn, frayed, cracked, or broken.
• For indoor use only.
• Use caution and be aware of your surroundings while operating the drone.
• Keep loose clothing, hair, and any items that could get tangled away from the spinning propellers to prevent injury or damage.
• Always turn the drone off when not in use.

Battery Warnings

Rechargeable Battery Warnings (Non-Replaceable Battery):

• This product contains non-replaceable batteries.
• Risk of fire and personal injury if the battery is punctured, damaged, or misused.
• Do not dismantle, crush, incinerate, or short-circuit the battery.
• Never expose the battery to extreme temperatures or moisture.
• Keep away from flammable materials and direct sunlight.
• Only charge using the provided charger, cable, and/or adapters.
• The rechargeable battery should only be charged by an adult.
• Adult supervision is required while charging.
• Allow the battery to cool to room temperature before charging.
• Charge on a non-flammable surface, away from flammable products.
• Discontinue charging if the battery becomes hot, swells, smokes, or emits a strong odor.
• Regularly examine battery chargers for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts. Do not use damaged chargers until repaired.
• Recycle or dispose of the battery according to federal, state, and local laws.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.

Alkaline Battery Warnings (for Remote Control):

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
• Alkaline batteries are recommended. Use only the specified voltage.
• Insert batteries with correct polarity. Always use, replace, and recharge (if applicable) batteries under adult supervision.
• Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not short-circuit the battery supply terminals.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire; they may explode or leak.
• Remove batteries before storing.
• Recycle or dispose of batteries according to federal, state, and local laws.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.

FCC Statements

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.

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

Important Safety Warnings

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.