Ruko F11PRO GPS Folding Drone User Manual

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Ruko-Series GPS aircraft. Please read all instructions and warnings carefully before operating. Please also keep this instruction manual for future reference and maintenance.

IMPORTANT:

1. This product should be operated by people 14 years or older. It is a precision device integrating machinery, electronics, air mechanics, and high-frequency transmission, requiring correct assembly and debugging to avoid accidents. Users must operate and control this product safely; incorrect operation may cause serious injury or property damage, or loss of the drone.
2. This product is suitable for experienced UAV pilots no less than 14 years of age.
3. For any problems during use, operation, or maintenance, please contact the local sales agent, retailer, or the company's responsible staff.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

This R/C aircraft can be dangerous. Keep it far from persons and spectators during flight. Incorrect installation, poor conditions, or unfamiliar users may damage the aircraft, injure people, or cause accidents. Pay close attention to flight safety and recognize dangerous conditions due to negligence.

1. Keep away from structures and crowds: This R/C aircraft may vary in speed and sensitivity, posing a danger. Keep it away from crowds, buildings, trees, structures, and high-voltage wires. Avoid flying in adverse weather like rain, electrical storms, and high winds to ensure safety for users, spectators, and property.
2. Keep away from moist environments: The aircraft's interior contains precision electronic and mechanical parts. Prevent moisture or water from entering the main body to avoid breakdowns and accidents.
3. Operate only with included parts: Use original Ruko-Series parts for reassembly or maintenance to ensure flying safety. Operate only within the product's permitted functions. Using unapproved parts voids the warranty.

DO NOT use for illegal purposes or beyond local laws and regulations.

4. Avoid independent control: New users may face difficulties. Avoid operating alone; seek guidance from experienced users when possible.
5. Do not operate under the influence: Operate according to your physical and flying condition. Fatigue, poor mental state, or incorrect operation increases accidental risk.
6. Maintain safe distance at high speed: Keep the aircraft far from the pilot and surrounding persons/objects to prevent danger or damage.
7. Store in a cool, dry place: Keep the aircraft away from heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent distortion and damage.

NOTE: This equipment complies with FCC Rules Part 15 for Class B digital devices, providing reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. It generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, which may cause interference if not installed and used per instructions.

However, interference may still occur. If interference to radio or television reception occurs, try correcting it by:

• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
• Increasing separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connecting equipment to a different circuit than the receiver.
• Consulting a dealer or experienced radio/TV technician.

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

Warning

Keep this manual for future reference. Users are responsible for ensuring the aircraft does not cause injury or property damage. Operate strictly per the manual during assembly and flight. Maintain a 1-2 meter distance from the aircraft during flight/landing to avoid collisions. The company is not responsible for incorrect operations causing loss or damage. Children aged 14+ should use under adult guidance; it is forbidden for children under 14. Adult assembly may be required for some parts. Small parts are included; keep them away from children to avoid choking hazards. Playing on roads or near high traffic areas is forbidden. Dispose of packing material promptly. Do not disassemble or re-equip the aircraft. Insert batteries into the charger's designated power source. The transmitter has a built-in 3.7V lithium polymer battery. Use only the original charger. The charger is not a toy. Charge batteries under adult supervision, away from combustible objects, and within eyesight. Do not short-circuit or squeeze batteries to prevent explosions. Do not mix battery types. Intelligent lithium batteries are used. Do not short-circuit, decompose, or throw batteries into fire; keep them away from high temperatures. Keep the aircraft away from other electrical equipment or magnetic objects that may cause interference. Maintain a safe distance from rotating rotors to avoid injury. The engine may heat up; do not touch. Do not place the product near your ear. Use a mini USB 5V wall charger; do not use chargers stronger than 5V. Comply with aviation radio bureau magnetic environment requirements; stop using the transmitter when regulation commands are issued. Keep your UAS within sight. Never fly over groups of people, stadiums, or sports events. Understand airspace restrictions.

WARNING: Product for adults and children 14+. Adult supervision required for under 14. WARNING: Aircraft battery charging must be supervised by an adult. Unplug when fully charged. Do not over-charge.

Multilingual Warnings:

• Arabic: تحذير: غير ملائم للأطفال تحت ثلاثة (3) سنوات بسبب القطع الصغيرة. (Warning: Not suitable for children under three (3) years due to small parts.)
• Persian: هشدار برای کودکان زیر ۳ سال مناسب نیست، دارای قطعات کوچک است. (Warning for children under 3 years is not suitable, it has small parts.)

Fly Safety

General Guidelines:

• Fly in Open Areas.
• Ensure a Strong GPS Signal.
• Maintain Line of Sight.
• Fly below 400 feet (120m).

Avoidance:

• Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airports, or bodies of water.
• DO NOT fly near strong electromagnetic sources like power lines and base stations, as they can affect the onboard compass.

Weather Conditions:

• DO NOT use the drone in adverse weather such as rain, snow, fog, or wind speeds exceeding 8 m/s (18 mph).

Propellers and Motors:

• Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors.

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

Transmitter Functions

The transmitter controls the drone's flight. Key functions are operated via joysticks and buttons.

Button Functions:

1. Throttle Stick: Controls ascent/descent.
2. Direction Stick: Controls forward/backward and left/right movement.
3. Return Home Button: Initiates Return to Home (RTH) function.
4. Power Button: Press once for power on (DI sound). Press and hold for 2 seconds for power off (DI sound).
5. Function Button: Press once to enter/exit Headless mode. Hold for 3 seconds to turn off GPS mode.
6. Take Off/Landing/Emergency Stop Button: One button take off with auto hover. One button landing. Hold for 3 seconds for Emergency Stop.
7. Photo Button: Press to take a photo. Press again to enter trim mode.
8. Video Button: Press to take video.
9. Speed Buttons: +/- to adjust flight speed.
10. Camera Angle Adjustment: Spin button down to move camera down; spin button up to move camera up.

Indicator Light Meanings:

• Green Light: Full charging.
• Red Light: Charging.
• White Light: Power light.
• GPS: Indicates GPS signal status.
• Speed: Indicates flight speed mode.
• Photo/Video: Indicates photo or video recording status.
• Headless mode/Trim: Indicates Headless mode or Trim mode status.

Antenna: There is a buckle on the antenna; follow the diagram (PIC.1) to open it.

Aircraft Diagram

The Ruko F11PRO drone consists of the following main components:

• 1. HD Camera: Captures photos and videos.
• 2. Propeller: Provides lift and thrust.
• 3. Motor: Powers the propellers.
• 4. LED Indicator: Displays status information.
• 5. Intelligent Battery: Powers the drone.

1. Assemble the Propeller:

Note the letter "A" or "B" printed on each propeller. Ensure all propellers are attached to the correct motor position. Incorrect attachment will prevent the drone from taking off.

2. Intelligent Flight Battery:

The battery features:

• 1. Battery switch: For powering the battery on/off.
• 2. Battery power indicator: Shows remaining battery level.
• 3. USB charging port: For charging the battery.

Battery Operation: Hold the switch button for 3 seconds to power on; press for 3 seconds to power off. When the battery is low, the blue power indicator will flash. Fly the drone back immediately and charge the battery to avoid losses. Do not install the battery on the drone while it is powered on.

3. Charge the Battery

Drone Battery Charging:

• Press the buckle to pull the battery out of the drone.
• Use a 5V/3A phone adapter (not included) for charging.
• Charging time is approximately 5 hours, depending on charging power.
• The remote control can also be charged using a specific method.

Tip: If the transmitter's power indicator flashes, charge the transmitter. Ensure the battery is firmly installed to prevent crashes due to power loss. Do not use chargers above 5V.

4. Lithium Battery Charging Instructions:

1. Balanced Charging: Charge the battery only when it is turned off. Connect it to the drone's charging port. The indicator on the aircraft will blink blue while charging and turn solid blue when fully charged.
2. The quadcopter can be charged using mobile power or car power.
3. Full charging takes about 5 hours, providing approximately 30 minutes of flight time.
4. The remote control, with its 3.7V 300mAh lithium battery, charges in about 50 minutes. The transmitter indicator turns red while charging and solid green when fully charged.

Remote Control Operating Method

Joystick Controls:

• Throttle Joystick: Controls up/down movement.
• Direction Joystick: Controls forward/backward and left/right movement.

Flight

1. Flight Preparation:

• Before flying, ensure GPS mode is turned on to prevent the drone from getting lost (GPS mode is default when the controller turns on).
• Place the drone in a wide open space with its head facing forward.

Step 1: Turn on the drone and set down on a level surface.

The drone will auto-trim to this level surface. All lights will blink red.

Step 2: Turn on the remote control.

• Power on the remote control. Push the left joystick up then down to pair with the drone.
• Lights will flash white (front) and blue (back). Pairing is successful.
• NOTE: Connect to the Wi-Fi at this time to view the current drone on the RUKO PRO App, or wait until after GPS is calibrated.

Step 3: Connect APP.

• Connect your smartphone to the drone's Wi-Fi and check the drone's status on the "RUKO PRO" APP.

Step 4: Compass Calibration.

1. Compass Calibration Part 1: Push joysticks to the 1 & 11 o'clock positions. Lights will rapidly blink white (front) and pink (back). App drone status: "Compass calibration". Always pay attention to the APP's tips.
2. Compass Calibration Part 2: Keeping the drone level, pick up the drone and rotate it in one full circle (360°). Back lights will turn solid pink.
3. Compass Calibration Part 3: Hold the drone vertically with the camera facing the ground, rotating it in one full circle (360°). Lights return to rapid blinking white (front) and blue (back), indicating GPS signal search. After a while, front lights turn solid white and back lights solid blue. App drone status: "Compass calibration okay".

Step 5: Calibrate Gyroscope/Reset to factory Setting.

• Push joysticks into the 11 & 1 o'clock positions. Lights rapidly blink white (front) and blue (back). App Drone Status: "Gyroscope is being calibrated" "Gyroscope okay". After a while, front lights turn solid white and back lights solid blue. App Drone Status: "fly".
• Once lights are solid, you are ready to fly.

Step 6: Starting/Stopping motors.

• Push joysticks into 5 & 7 o'clock positions. Motors start automatically. Push the left joystick up to take off, or short press to take off.
• NOTE: Please start the motor before the drone takes off.

Stopping the Motor:

Push joysticks into 5 & 7 o'clock positions again; motors stop working. Motors will stop if not operated after 20 seconds.

Step 7: 3 Ways to land the drone.

1. Press the RTH home button [home-icon] (will return to the take-off point).
2. Click the button on the front right of the controller; the drone will land directly. Note: Press for 3 seconds for Emergency Stop.
3. Keep pushing the left joystick down until the drone lands and the motor stops.

Set the connection in the right order to avoid signal connection errors.

2. Dual Remote Controller Mode:

Power off the remote control. First, press the power button, then press it again. "DI" "DI" sounds indicate the Right Joystick now controls the throttle. Turn off and on the transmitter again; the Left Joystick will be the throttle stick.

Note: When the aircraft is indoors with weak GPS signal, lights will rapidly blink blue (back) + white (front). Press the button to turn off GPS mode; the aircraft can be operated in attitude mode, canceling all GPS functions.

Way Point Flight

First, download and save the local map on your smartphone to start Way Point flight. Successfully connect the aircraft Wi-Fi with your smartphone, click [on-icon] on the App to find the RED CIRCLE (Limited Flight Range)/Take-Off Position/Aircraft Current Position on the map. Mark points (up to 16) for your planned flight path within the RED CIRCLE. To reset points or flight path, click [delete-single-icon] or [delete-all-icon]. Click [send-icon] to confirm and start Way Point Flight. Push the Right Joystick to cancel Way Point Flight.

[Diagram showing a map interface with points marked and a drone icon]

Point of Interest

1. Hover the aircraft around the center point.

2. Press "+" [plus-icon] on the transmitter simultaneously.

3. Move and set the aircraft's surround radius (within 2-100 meters) using the Direction Joystick.

4. Press "+" [plus-icon] on the transmitter again. The aircraft will fly around the set radius. (Note: If the radius is less than 2 meters, it will automatically fly to 2 meters). Move the Direction Joystick to cancel Point of Interest mode.

NOTE: Press "+" [plus-icon] on the transmitter simultaneously to activate Point of Interest. This function works if the aircraft and transmitter are paired and the aircraft is flying.

Product Function Profile

1. Take-Off/Landing/Emergency Stop

[Diagram showing drone and controller for take-off/landing]

Take-off: Press the up arrow [up-arrow-icon]. Propellers will spin, and the drone will take off at approximately 5 feet. Keep the drone's head facing forward.

Landing: Press the down arrow [down-arrow-icon]. The drone will land automatically. Keep hands on the transmitter while motors are spinning.

Emergency Stop: Hold for 3 seconds [hold-3sec-icon]. This function is for emergencies only to prevent damage or injury.

Safety Note: Rotating propellers are dangerous. Do not start motors when people are nearby.

2. Follow Me

When Follow Me is activated, the drone uses your smartphone's GPS to follow you. Ensure your smartphone is connected to the drone and the RUKO PRO app is running.

1. Make sure the flight scope is within 10-100 meters.
2. Click the follow icon [follow-icon] on the app interface.
3. Wait for the app drone status to display "Follow Me ready". The aircraft will move along with your positioning coordinates.
4. Click the follow icon [follow-icon] again on the app interface to exit Follow Me mode.

Common Issues: Follow Me works best with a strong GPS signal. Avoid areas with tall structures, trees, or Wi-Fi interference. Use in open areas and be mindful of surroundings; the drone is not equipped with obstacle avoidance.

3. Hand Gesture

Click the gesture icon [gesture-icon] on the app, follow the TIP on the app (PIC.1). NOTE: Hand gesture should use the RIGHT HAND to start.

[Diagram showing hand gestures for photo/video]

4. Return-to-Home (RTH)

The RTH function brings the drone back to the Take Off Point. This function requires GPS mode.

There are 3 types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low-battery RTH, and Fail connection RTH.

1. Smart Return To Home: If GPS signal is available (3 or more satellites) and the home point is recorded, press the RTH home button [RTH-button-icon] on the transmitter. The drone will fly back to the home point. Press the button again to stop RTH. Pull the throttle down to land in a safe area.
2. Low-Battery return to home: Triggered when flight battery is low. The drone flies back to about 100 feet away, and you can still control it. Pull the throttle down to land. If drone power is less than 20%, it returns to the set Take Off point.
3. Fail connection RETURN-TO-HOME (RTH): Drone enters RTH mode if transmitter signal is lost. Rebind the transmitter if the drone reappears. Pull the throttle down to land safely.

Important Notes for RTH:

• During return, the drone cannot avoid obstacles.
• Drones cannot return home if GPS signal is weak or unavailable.
• Pay attention to the drone's status on the "RUKO PRO" APP.

5. Headless Mode

The drone defaults to Normal Mode when paired. Click the headless mode icon [headless-icon] to enter Headless mode; click again to exit. (GPS is on by default in both modes).

• Normal mode: Direction is based on the camera's orientation in flight.
• Headless mode: Direction is based on the direction when taking off.

[Diagram showing correct and incorrect directional control in Headless Mode]

Under Headless Mode, forward direction is based on where the pilot faces when pairing. Pushing the direction joystick forward makes the drone fly forward. Pushing backward makes it fly towards the pilot. Moving the stick left or right moves the drone left or right relative to the pilot. It is crucial not to change your position or facing direction to avoid confusion.

6. Trim Under No GPS Mode

When flying without GPS, you can trim the drone for balanced flight. Keep pressing the trim button [trim-icon] until the controller beeps once to enter Trim Mode. Push the direction joystick to the opposite side of the drift to rebalance. For example, if the drone drifts left, push the joystick right. Release the joystick to exit Trim Mode.

Download the "RUKO PRO" App

Scan the QR code to download the "RUKO PRO" app for Apple iOS and Android systems.

[QR code image placeholder]

Connect the drone's power, go to "SETTING" on your smartphone, open "WIFI", and find "RUKO-PRO-XXXX". Once connected, exit "Setting" and open the "RUKO PRO" software to access the control interface.

App Functions

1. App Introduction:

Wait until the drone status says "Ready to Fly" before initiating flight. This ensures your GPS is synced and the drone is ready.

[Screenshot of the Ruko Pro app interface]

App Interface Overview

The app provides various controls and information:

• Back to Main Menu: Returns to the main screen.
• Remote Battery: Shows remote controller battery level.
• GPS Signal: Indicates GPS signal strength.
• Aircraft Battery: Shows drone battery level.
• Setting: Accesses app settings.
• Auto Takeoff: Initiates automatic takeoff.
• SD Card Status: Shows SD card status.
• GPS Return Home: Activates the RTH function.
• Photo/Video Switching: Switches between photo and video modes.
• More Functions: Accesses additional features.
• Shutter: Takes a photo or starts/stops video recording.
• Media Gallery: View and share photos/videos.
• Altitude (meters): Displays current altitude.
• Distance (meters): Displays flight distance.
• Speed (meters/sec): Displays current speed.
• Sound Recording: Records audio.

App Features:

• GPS follow: Enables follow-me mode.
• Music: Plays music.
• VR: Enables Virtual Reality mode.
• Zoom: Zooms the camera view.
• Ges photo: Gesture photo capture.
• Ges record: Gesture video recording.
• Route rules: Sets flight paths.
• Filter: Applies camera filters.

2. App One Key Share Function

After taking photos or videos:

1. Open the app, click the media icon [play-icon] to enter the file manager (Pic. 1).
2. Click or press to select photos/videos to share. Click the share icon [share-icon] to choose sharing platforms (Pic. 3).

Reminder: You can share up to 9 pictures or 1 video at a time.

[Diagrams showing app interface for selecting and sharing media]

3. How to Search for Lost Drone

1. Click Find drone [find-drone-icon] to open the map surface for searching.
2. The last known position of the lost drone will be shown on the map.

[Diagram showing a map interface with drone location]

4. Flight Setting and Beginner Mode

The default GPS Mode is BEGINNER MODE:

• Flight Distance: 0 to 30 m.
• Flight Altitude: 0 to 30 m.
• RTH Altitude: Under 20 m.

You can turn off BEGINNER MODE and set parameters in the app via your smartphone.

[Image of flight system settings]

5. How to Change App Units

1. Click the settings icon [...] to enter SETTINGS.
2. Click on SETTING to switch units (e.g., Metric/m/ft).
3. Click to enter formatting SD card settings.

[Screenshots of app settings for units and SD card formatting]

Camera Functions

Taking Photos and Videos:

• Press the button on the transmitter or tap the camera icon [camera-icon] on the app. The red indicator will flash once, meaning the camera takes one photo.
• Press the video icon [video-icon] on the transmitter or tap it on the app. The red indicator will keep flashing, meaning the camera is taking video.
• Press again to save the video.

DO NOT take photos while recording video. If the camera is stuck, turn off the drone and adjust it by hand, or restart the drone without obstructions below. When using the "RUKO PRO" app, original photos and videos will be compressed and saved to the smartphone.

Saving Photos and Videos to Mobile App Album:

• Turn on the drone, connect the phone to the drone's Wi-Fi, open the app, and click the media library icon [media-library-icon] (Pic. 1).
• App album: Choose photos and videos and save them in the mobile album by clicking the save icon [save-icon].
• SD card: Click the SD card icon [sd-card-icon], choose photos and videos, and save them to your mobile.

NOTE: After shooting, photos and videos are saved in the app album and SD card. The resolution in the app album may differ from the SD card, which provides clearer images.

[Diagrams showing TF card slot and saving process]

Specifications

Drone:

• MODEL: F11PRO
• Weight (Including Battery): 520g/18.3 oz
• Flight Time: About 30 minutes
• WIFI Distance: 500m/800m (Outdoor and unobstructed)
• Motor Model: 1806
• Hovering: Enabled
• Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
• Satellite Systems: GPS / GLONASS
• Dimensions: Open 445mm x 405mm x 80mm; Fold 176mm x 105mm x 80mm

Camera:

• Lens: FOV 120°/2.0
• Still Photography Modes: Single shot
• Video Recording Modes: UHD
• Photo Format: JPG
• Video Format: MP4 / AVI / MOV
• Supported SD Cards: Up to 32GB (Not included)
• Operating Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

APP / Live View:

• Mobile App: RUKO PRO
• Live View Working Frequency: 5 GHz ISM
• Live View Quality: Depends on product configuration

Technical Specifications Table:

Compatibility: Supports Dual-Band WIFI (2.4G & 5G).

Latency: Low Latency Video (depends on conditions and mobile device).

Required Operating Systems: iOS 9.0 or later; Android 5.0 or later.

Transmitter Specifications

• Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Capacity: 300mAh/800mAh (Depends on product configuration)
• Operating Voltage: 3.7V
• Max transmission distance: Up to 1614FT (Outdoor and Unobstructed)
• Max Charging Time: 300mAh lithium battery - 50min; 800mAh lithium battery - 2 hours (Depending on Charging Power)
• Remote Controller Time: About 10 Hours
• Mobile Device Holder: 4.7" to 6.5" Smart Phones (diagonal length); 2.0" to 3.0" Smart Phones (width)
• Operating Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Flight Battery Specifications

• Capacity: 2500mAh
• Voltage: 11.1V
• Battery Type: Lipo
• Energy: 27.75Wh
• Net Weight: 195g/6.8oz
• Max Charging Power: 15W
• Max Charging Time: About 5 hours (Depending on Charging Power)
• Charging Temperature Range: 14° to 164°F (-10° to 40°C)

USB Cable Specifications

• Voltage: 5V=3A
• Rated Power: <15W

Parts List (Included)

• Blade: X4
• USB cable: X1 (Only for charging)
• Instructions: X1
• Screw driver: X1
• Screw: X12

[Diagram showing included parts: blades, USB cable, screwdriver, screws, manual]

Common Problems & Solutions

Scan the QR code and watch the video guide.

If problems persist or items are missing, contact Rukodrone@gmail.com for assistance.

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[Warning symbols and text in English, Arabic, Persian, and Chinese]

Warnings: Read instructions carefully. Use original USB cable. Use recommended battery types only. Do not mix new and old batteries. Dispose of batteries correctly. Keep batteries away from fire/high temperatures. Check accessories regularly. No warranty against damage from accidents or collisions.

Safety Notes: Use in open areas, mindful of surroundings; drone has no obstacle avoidance. Drone battery must be charged with provided USB cable and a 5V wall charger.

If you have any questions, please contact Ruko at Rukodrone@gmail.com. Ruko is a trademark of Ruko. Copyright © 2021 Ruko All Rights Reserved. www.rukotoy.com