ProFlight PFBD303 User Manual

Contents

• Safety - Page 3
• Preparing for First Flight - Page 5
• Battery Information - Page 5
• Controller Battery Installation - Page 6
• Drone Diagram - Page 6
• Controller Diagram - Page 7
• Controller Functions - Page 8
• Folding the Arms - Page 9
• Propeller Replacement - Page 9
• Preparing for Flight - Page 10
• How to Control Your Drone - Page 11
• App Connection - Page 12
• Controlling the Drone Via the App - Page 13
• Troubleshooting - Page 15
• Support - Page 16
• Technical Specification - Page 16

Safety Warnings

• Read the entire instruction manual and familiarise yourself with the product and all its features before operating.
• Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, surroundings or even serious injury.
• This product is not a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense. It requires some basic mechanical knowledge.
• This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
• This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual prior to assembly, setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
• The drone is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age. This is not a toy.
• Always operate your drone in open spaces away from vehicles, buildings, traffic and people.
• Always keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid exposure to water as moisture can cause damage to the electronics.
• Never operate your drone when the controller or drone batteries are low.
• The battery charger included with the drone has been designed to safely charge the battery. Do not use other chargers.
• Mishandling of batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and /or property damage.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
• Do not store the battery or drone in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot environment, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
• Never use any other type of battery charger other than the one supplied with the drone. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
• When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3.7V, the battery may be damaged and may no longer accept a charge. The drone will automatically land and become inactive when the battery approaches this level, this is to protect the battery.

Safety Precautions

General Flight Rules:

• ✔️ Only fly in an open space.
• ?️ Ensure good GPS signal.
• ?️ Keep within line of sight.
• ? Fly at a height below 80m.

When flying ensure that the drone is kept away from other people ?, trees ?, electric wires, buildings ?, airports or signal transmitting towers ? etc.

Ensure that the weather conditions are suitable for flying. Do not fly the drone during snow ?☁️, rain ??, fog ??️, thunder ?⚡ or in windy conditions ??.

DO NOT touch the rotating blades ?? during operation. They can cause injury or damage to property.

No-fly zones must be observed. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the drone is operated legally and safely.

Preparing for First Flight

1. Fully read and understand the safety warnings, and precautions.
2. Make sure both the controller and aircraft batteries are sufficiently charged.
3. Find a suitable place to fly the aircraft, away from people, buildings and vehicles.
4. Make sure the throttle is centred before turning on the controller.

Battery Charging

Use only the supplied USB Li-Po charger to charge your battery.

Remove the battery from the battery compartment on the rear of the aircraft. Press down the release buttons on both sides of the battery and slide the battery out.

Plug the charger into a USB socket before attaching the battery. When the battery is charging the LED on the charger will slowly flash red. When the battery is fully charged the LED will turn off. Charging should take around 270-300 minutes. DO NOT leave the battery unattended whilst charging.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows a drone battery and a USB charging cable. Another illustration shows the battery being inserted into the drone, with indicators for 'low' and 'high' charge levels.

Warnings:

• DO NOT use other USB cables. They may lead to incorrect charging, and could cause damage or present a safety risk.
• When reinserting the battery, ensure that the triangle is on the top and make sure it is secure and fully clicks into place.

Controller Battery Installation

Unclip the battery cover from the rear of the controller and insert 4x AA batteries, making sure the correct polarity is followed. Once the batteries are correctly installed, the battery cover must be re-fitted. AA batteries are not supplied.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the rear of the controller with the battery cover removed, illustrating the insertion of 4x AA batteries with correct polarity indicated by arrows.

Drone Diagram

Diagram Description: A top-down view of the drone shows labeled components: (1) Lights, (2) Brushless Motor, (3) Blades, (4) Camera. A side view shows: (6) Battery, (7) Front Indicator, (8) Rear Indicator.

Controller Diagram

Controller Buttons:

1. SPEED MODE
2. PHOTO/VIDEO
3. GYROSCOPIC CORRECTION
4. GPS
5. POWER
6. HEADLESS MODE
7. ONE BUTTON TAKE OFF /ONE BUTTON LAND
8. LENS ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
9. ONE BUTTON RETURN
10. COMPASS CORRECTION

Controller Screen Display:

1. REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL
2. NUMBER OF GPS SATELLITES
3. DRONE BATTERY LEVEL
4. REMOTE BATTERY LEVEL
5. VIDEO
6. PICTURE
7. GPS ON
8. GPS OFF
9. HIGH SPEED
10. LOW SPEED
11. FLIGHT ALTITUDE
12. FLIGHT DISTANCE
13. HEADLESS MODE
14. ONE BUTTON RETURN

Controller Functions

SPEED

Use the rocker to change the flight mode from low speed (Beginner) to high speed (Advanced).

PHOTO

Press once to take a photo, press and hold to start recording a video.

COMPASS CORRECTION

Press the compass correction button and the drone LED will flash quickly. Pick up the drone and hold it around 1 meter from the ground with the base facing the ground. Turn the drone clockwise 3 times, the controller will emit a sound. Then hold the drone vertically with the camera facing the ground and turn 3 times clockwise again, the controller will emit a long sound indicating compass correction has been successful.

GYROSCOPIC CORRECTION

Place the drone on a flat surface. Press the gyroscopic calibration button and the drone will flash quickly. This indicates that calibration has been successful. You can now search for GPS signals by pressing the GPS button.

GPS SIGNAL

Indicates the current flight mode and the number of satellites; When flashing indicates that the GPS signal is insufficient and that the no return, follow, surround and pointing flight functions are disabled. When the light is steady it indicates that the current mode is GPS.

POWER

Turn the controller ON/OFF.

HEADLESS MODE

The drone can be made to fly in Headless mode by pressing the headless flight button. This will make the aircraft fly without a front or rear. It will fly in the orientation of the pilot. It does not matter which direction the drone is facing in headless mode.

ONE BUTTON TAKE OFF/ONE BUTTON LAND

Press once and the aircraft will take off from the ground. Press and hold and the aircraft will begin descending.

LENS ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

Use the rocker to adjust the angle of the camera lens up or down.

ONE BUTTON RETURN

Press the return button and the controller will emit a sound. The aircraft will return home regardless of the current direction. Press again to cancel the function.

Folding the Arms

1. Fold the front arms backwards until they sit close to the body of the drone.
2. Fold the rear arm down until it is parallel to the body. DO NOT FORCE THE ARMS AWAY FROM THE BODY AS THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE.

Replacement of the Propellers

Should one of the fitted propellers become damaged, it can be replaced by removing the two screws from the top of the propeller then sliding the propeller off the motor shaft. Refitting is the reversal of removal.

It is important for the correct blade to be placed on the correct motor or the aircraft will not fly correctly. Each blade is marked with an A1 or B1 on the top to indicate which motor it corresponds to.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the drone from above with propellers attached. Arrows indicate the removal of screws from the propeller and sliding it off the motor shaft. Propellers are marked with 'A' or 'B' to match motor types.

Preparing for Flight

Pair the Controller

Press the power button on the drone once and then hold the battery power switch; the LED on the drone will flash. Then press the power button on the controller and the flashing light on the drone will become slower, indicating that pairing is complete.

Diagram Description: Two images show the controller power button and battery switch being pressed, indicating the pairing process.

Calibrate the GPS

After pairing, place the drone on a flat surface. Press the gyro calibration button and the drone will flash quickly. This indicates that calibration has been successful. You can now search for GPS signals by pressing the GPS button. If you don't require GPS signals you can go directly to the next step.

Diagram Description: An image shows the controller, with an arrow pointing to the GPS calibration button.

Drone Unlock

To unlock the drone for flight, push the throttle lever (Left) and the direction lever (Right) in the direction of the arrows shown to initiate flight and start the drone's propellers. You can now start flying by using the throttle or the one button take off.

Diagram Description: An image shows the controller with arrows indicating the direction to push the throttle and direction levers to unlock the drone.

How to Control Your Drone

Basic Flight Controls:

• Up: Push the left joystick upwards ↑.
• Down: Pull the left joystick downwards ↓.
• Forward: Push the right joystick forwards ⬆️.
• Back: Pull the right joystick backwards ⬇️.
• Turn Right: Push the right joystick clockwise ↪️.
• Turn Left: Push the right joystick counter-clockwise ↩️.
• Fly Right: Push the right joystick to the right ➡️.
• Fly Left: Push the right joystick to the left ⬅️.

App Connection

Install the RC GPS app on your device by scanning the relevant QR code below.

Diagram Description: QR codes are provided for downloading the RC GPS app for Android and iOS devices.

1. Turn on the aircraft.
2. The drone will automatically create a WiFi hotspot.
3. Within the WiFi settings on your phone find the drone's hotspot.
4. Select the hotspot and connect; no password is required.
5. Exit the WiFi settings menu and open the app. Your phone will now be connected to the drone and is ready to control through the app.

Controlling the Drone Via the App

First press the unlock button ? to unlock the drone for flight.

App Interface Icons and Functions:

App Menu Functions:

MV Interface Functions:

Additional App Information:

• Joystick On/Off: Tap to switch between phone control or remote control.
• Reverse the lens: Press to rotate the lens and change the view point.
• 3D Stereo VR: Press to enter VR mode. (Only applicable to phones connected to a V.R headset).
• Media Library: Press to enter the media library to see your saved pictures and videos and for one-click sharing.
• Flight Record: Press to view flight record.
• Multi-point flight: In GPS mode, the aircraft will fly according to the location selected on the map.
• Point-surrounded flight: In GPS mode, the aircraft nose will fly around clockwise or counter clockwise with the current position of the aircraft as the centre. You can control the rise, fall, forward, and reverse to adjust.
• Video Focus: When taking a video, the camera will focus on the video object (can be people or an object) and the drone will continually move back and rise at same time till 50 meters high then stop this function.
• GPS signal: Indicates the current flight mode and the number of satellites; the flashing indicates that the current flow mode is fixed, and there is no return, follow, surround and pointing flight functions. Steady light indicates that the current mode is GPS.
• Battery: Shows the current battery level of the drone. (1) 2-4 bars indicate normal power, and the return, follow, surround and pointing flight functions can be normally operated. (2) 1 bar indicates that the vehicle is currently low on battery, and the aircraft will perform the automatic return function; there is no following, surround and pointing flight function while the battery is low.

WARNING:

• Always calibrate the drone before controlling using the APP.
• Ensure you understand the operating instructions provided before attempting to fly.
• Android device operating system must be 5.0 or higher.
• If you experience problems with the image, the drone is either too far away or there is too much interference in the area. Try moving to a place with less interference.
• Ensure all safety warnings in the front of the manual are adhered to.

Troubleshooting

Disposal

Diagram Description: An icon shows a trash bin with a recycling symbol.

Disposal: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste must be handled separately as special treatment is necessary.

Recycling facilities are now available for all customers at which you can deposit your old electrical products. Customers will be able to take any old electrical equipment to participating civic amenity sites run by their local councils.

Please remember that this equipment will be further handled during the recycling process, so please be considerate when depositing your equipment. Please contact the local council for details of your local household waste recycling centres.

UK Support

If you have been through the troubleshooting, and the unit is failing to operate, our service line can be contacted on: 0330 390 3062

Office hours: 9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday

Website: http://www.proflightuk.co.uk/support/

General Website: www.proflightuk.co.uk

Address: Unit J6, Lowfields Business Park, Lowfields Way, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9DA

Technical Specification