Potensic A20 Operations Guide

Catalogue

• Overview of drone and transmitter
• Parts loading and unloading
• Precautions before flying
• Flying procedures
• Function Introductions
• Assembly Parts list
• Troubleshooting

Overview of Drone and Transmitter

Drone

The drone features four propellers (Propeller A and Propeller B), a drone cover, LED lights, motor holders, and a power switch.

Front View: Shows Propeller A and Propeller B.

Rear View: Shows Propeller B and Propeller A.

Top View: Shows LED light, motor holders, and power switch.

Transmitter

The transmitter includes a non-function button, Left Stick, One button Take Off / Landing / Emergency Stop Button, Power indicator, Headless mode button, High/Medium/Low Speed button, Right Stick, and Power Switch.

Main Parameter

Exploded View

Transmitter Operation

Transmitter Battery Installation

Open the battery cover of the transmitter and insert 3 AAA batteries, observing the polarity indicators. Then close the cover.

Notice:

• Ensure electrodes are correct.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Do not mix different kinds of batteries.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Charging Instruction for Drone Battery

1. Connect the drone battery with the USB cable and then connect to a charger (e.g., Phone Charger, Power Bank, Computer Charging, Car Charger).
2. The red USB indicator light remains bright during charging and turns green when fully charged.

Note: For faster charging, use an adapter with 5V 2A output current (not included).

Li-Po Battery Disposal & Recycling

Wasted Lithium-Polymer batteries must not be placed with household trash. Please contact a local environmental or waste agency or the supplier of your model or your nearest Li-Po battery recycling center.

Assemble/Disassemble the Propellers

To disassemble, gently lift the propeller upward. To install, align and snap the propeller blade onto the motor.

Diagram of battery loading and unloading

Buckle down the battery cover, put the battery into the drone, and then buckle up the battery cover.

Precautions before flying

1. Ensure the transmitter and drone battery are fully charged.
2. Before starting, confirm the left stick of the transmitter is in the middle position.
3. Follow the correct steps to turn on the drone/transmitter: Turn on the transmitter first, then the drone. After flight, turn off the drone, then the transmitter. Incorrect ON/OFF sequence may cause loss of control.
4. Ensure the battery, motor, etc., are installed correctly.
5. Improper operation may cause drone crash, motor defects, or prevent flying. Purchase new parts from a local distributor for replacement if needed.

Flight steps

Syncing Frequencies

1. Turn on the drone. The drone body lights will flash rapidly, then slowly when entering frequency pairing. The drone must be placed on a surface.
2. Turn on the transmitter; the power indicator light will flash rapidly.
3. Pull the left stick to the lowest position and release. The power indicator on the transmitter will turn solid, and the transmitter will beep, indicating successful frequency pairing.

Take Off

After successful calibration, press the button to make the drone fly up and hover at an altitude of approximately 1.2 meters.

Landing

Press the button to land the drone automatically. Do not touch the left stick in this mode, as it might not work.

Emergency Landing

In an emergency, press and hold the Take Off/Landing/Emergency Stop Button for more than 1 second. The propellers will stop immediately, and the drone will fall. Tip: Activate only in emergencies, as the drone will fall when motors stop.

Calibration

This action is used for flight abnormality. Push the right stick as shown in the picture after successful frequency pairing (do not push the left stick first). Release when the drone's front body light flashes 3 times and turns solid, indicating calibration is complete.

Tips: Crashing may cause connection failure and difficulty in control. Try repairing and calibration. The drone must be placed on a surface.

Unlocking/locking the motor

• Unlock the motor: Move the left and right sticks inward at a 45-degree angle simultaneously.
• Lock the motor: When the motor is working, move the left and right sticks inward at a 45-degree angle simultaneously to stop the motor urgently.

Flight Control

Left Stick Control

• Push the stick up: Drone flies up.
• Pull the stick down: Drone goes down.
• Move stick left: Drone rotates counterclockwise.
• Move stick right: Drone rotates clockwise.

Right Stick Control

• Push the stick forward: Drone flies forward.
• Pull the stick backward: Drone goes backward.
• Move stick left: Drone moves left.
• Move stick right: Drone moves right.

Trimmer Functions

Forward and backward trimmer

If the drone tilts forward during flight, press the trimmer button and push the right stick backward. Otherwise, push forward.

Left/Right Rotates Trimmer

If the drone head rotates left, press the trimmer button and push the left stick to the right. Otherwise, push to the left.

Left/Right Tilts Trimmer

If the drone tilts left, press the trimmer button and push the right stick to the right. Otherwise, push to the left.

Functions Mode

Altitude Hold Mode

An intelligent flight control system calculates the hovering position, making it easier for beginners to control. Releasing the stick allows the drone to hover, capturing clear aerial photos and videos. Note: This function may not work if the propeller or motor is damaged, or due to atmospheric pressure instability or unsuitable weather.

High/Medium/Low Speed Mode Switch

• 1. Low Speed Mode (Mode 1): Suitable for beginners in calm weather with no breeze.
• 2. Medium Speed Mode (Mode 2): Suitable for practicing hobbyists, with or without breeze.
• 3. High Speed Mode (Mode 3): Suitable for professionals in most outdoor wind conditions.

Note: The default setting is Medium Speed.

Headless Mode

The default setting is NOT Headless Mode. Under headless mode, users can operate the drone without worrying about orientation (left is always left, right is always right). This mode is designed for beginners, flying in daylight, at far distances, or for those who have difficulty identifying drone orientation. Activate before takeoff or in flight. Ensure the drone direction is aligned with you and keep the transmitter in front of you at all times.

WARNING: The drone should be in front of your transmitter before entering this model, or the drone might lose control or fly away.

Activating Headless Mode: Press the headless mode button. The LED light on the rear of the drone will flash three times and stop for 1 second. To exit, press the button again; the LED light will turn solid.

Low Battery Alarm

When the transmitter has a low battery, it will beep to remind the user to land the drone and replace batteries. When the drone has a low battery, the LED light on the rear will flash once and stop for 1 second. Land the drone as soon as possible and replace the battery.

Out of Range Alarm

When the drone is out of range or near the maximum remote control distance, the LED light on the rear will flash twice and stop for 1 second. Fly the drone back to a suitable range or it may be out of control.

Spare Parts (Sold separately)

For convenience, spare parts can be purchased from your local seller.

• A20-01 Drone Cover
• A20-02 Drone Bottom
• A20-03 Propeller A
• A20-04 Propeller B
• A20-05 Lampshade
• A20-06 Pressure Parts
• A20-07 Receiver Board
• A20-08 LED Light
• A20-09 Drone Battery
• A20-10 USB Cable
• A20-11 Clockwise Motor (Red and Blue wire)
• A20-12 Counterclockwise Motor (Black and White wire)
• A20-13 Transmitter

Important Notice

Potensic's products are continuously improving. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy. In case of printing errors, Potensic reserves the final interpretation right.

Troubleshooting Guide

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and radiates 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 causes 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.

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 may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes unless modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user's authority to operate this device.

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.

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