GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRONE
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE. KEEP THIS DOCUMENT AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRONE.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Streaming 2.4 GHz Video Drone. Get ready to soar to new heights. Master the art of drone flying with remote control maneuverability. This lightweight drone will provide hours of fun.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Drone Battery: 650 mAh Li-po
- Remote Controller Battery: 6 x 1.5V AA
- Charging Time: Approximately 100 minutes
- Maximum Recommended Altitude: 120 ft.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- General Warnings - Page 1
- Contents and Remote Battery Installation - Page 2
- Charging Battery and Replacing Propellers - Page 3
- Remote Overview - Page 4
- Operating Drone - Page 5
- Modes - Page 6
- Tips and FCC Warning - Page 7
CUSTOMER SERVICE
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? PLEASE GIVE US A CALL ... WE’RE HERE TO HELP
(800) 374-2744
Before calling please locate the 10-digit code printed on the back of your remote.
SAFETY WARNINGS
⚠️ CHOKING HAZARD – SMALL PARTS NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS. ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.
- Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. As with all electrical products, precaution should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
- Adult supervision is required at all times.
- Before each use, an adult should review the product and battery to determine that no damage or hazards exist.
- DO NOT TOUCH SPINNING PROPELLERS.
- Do not allow anything to intentionally make contact in any way with spinning propellers.
- Prevent contact with spinning blades by turning off remote prior to handling drone.
- Use caution and pay attention to your surroundings while operating drone.
- Do not fly drone into animals, people, or inanimate objects.
- Keep drone away from power lines, buildings, trees, public areas, and any other potentially hazardous areas.
- Do not operate in rain, heavy wind, and or any type of severe weather.
- Do not land drone on wet surfaces.
- Never touch or allow others to touch drone while it is flying.
- Always turn drone off when it is not in use.
- Always fly drone in large open areas.
- Never fly drones above or near people; sudden changes in wind or other conditions could lead to unexpected crashes.
- Always use caution when flying drone vehicles, obey relevant laws, respect the privacy and property rights of others.
- The drone shall never be modified or used for anything except its intended purpose.
- Note: Wind above a surface is higher than at ground level.
RECYCLING INFORMATION
PLEASE RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF ELECTRONICS PROPERLY. RECYCLING INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.MERCHSOURCE.COM
INVASION OF PRIVACY WARNING
Always be mindful of others privacy and do not record video or take images of others without their consent. Check and comply with your federal, state and local laws regarding privacy.
CONTENTS
Included items:
- Video Drone
- Drone Controller
- Charge Cable (55cm / 21.6inch length)
- Replacement Propellers
- Smart Phone Mount
REMOTE BATTERY INFORMATION
Diagram: Shows how to install 6 "AA" batteries into the remote controller compartment.
- Slide open battery compartment.
- Install 6 "AA" batteries as shown in diagram.
- Replace and close battery compartment.
LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY WARNING
There is a risk of fire and personal injury if Li-Po battery is punctured, damaged or misused.
- Never expose battery to extreme temperatures or moisture.
- Do not subject battery to strong impacts.
- Always keep battery away from flammable materials.
- Only use manufacturer specified batter(ies), charger(s), and/or adapters, if applicable.
- Battery is not serviceable.
- Let battery cool to room temperature before charging.
- While charging, never leave battery unattended.
- Recycle or dispose of battery according to federal, state and local laws.
BATTERY WARNING
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
- Insert batteries using the correct polarity. Do not short-circuit the supply terminal.
- Only use manufacturer specified batter(ies), charger(s), and/or adapters, if applicable.
- Always use, replace, and recharge (if applicable) batteries under adult supervision.
KEEP THE PACKAGE FOR REFERENCE AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE.
CHARGING BATTERY
Diagram: Shows connection of the USB charge cable to the drone and a power source.
- Turn off the drone before charging.
- Connect the Battery Charge Cable to the charging port on the Drone.
- Connect connector to power source.
- Note: The Battery Charge Cable will light up when charging and turn off when fully charged. Charge time is approximately 100 minutes.
REPLACING PROPELLERS
Diagram: Illustrates propeller replacement steps.
- Follow diagram.
- Remove screw from top of Propeller.
- Remove broken Propeller and replace with new Propeller.
- Ensure correct blade is installed (match numbers on blades to corresponding numbers on drone).
- Insert screw into top of Propeller.
DRONE APP
Download the "360 Mach Flight" application from your smart phone's app store.
- Pairing Drone - First Time:
- Press the connect to Wi-Fi ? button.
- Follow on-screen instructions.
- After Connecting Drone:
- Press the Stream Button ▶️ to begin streaming.
- Press the Album Button ? to review pictures and videos.
- App functions include: VR Viewer, Take Photos ?, Flip Camera View, Record Video ▶️, View Album ?, Live Streaming Options.
REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW
Diagram: Shows the remote controller with labeled parts.
- Throttle Joystick: Increases/decreases drone elevation; spins drone.
- Right Joystick: Controls flight direction (forward/backward/side-to-side).
- Direction Trim: Used to eliminate drift.
- Auto Orientation Button: Toggles Auto Orientation mode.
- Take Off/Land Button: Initiates automatic takeoff and landing.
- Sprint Trim Button: Adjusts flight speed or trim.
- On/Off remote switch: Powers the remote on or off.
- Forward/Backwards Adjustment (Trim): Slides up to adjust forward, down to adjust backward.
- Side to Side Adjustment (Trim): Slides left to adjust left, right to adjust right.
- A light indicates the remote is on.
- Emergency Stop: Hold the STOP button down until the drone lands completely for an emergency stop.
INSTALLING PHONE HOLDER
Diagram: Shows installation of the phone holder onto the remote controller.
- Insert antenna through hole at the base of the Smart Phone Mount.
- Align hole on Mount with hole in antenna. Insert screw to secure Mount to remote.
- Carefully slide phone into Mount by pulling up on top of Mount. Adjust angle accordingly.
OPERATING DRONE
Step 1 – Pre Flight Checklist
- Read all warnings and instructions.
- Install remote batteries (page 2).
- Ensure drone and remote are powered off.
- Install drone holder.
- Charge batteries (page 3).
Step 2 – Choosing a location
- Drone is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
- Ensure enough space to fly.
- Follow warnings (page 1).
Step 3 – Starting Drone
- Turn drone switch to ON (remote off). Drone lights will flicker.
- Place drone on a flat, level surface with clearance (Fig. 1).
- Turn remote ON. Ensure left stick (throttle) is neutral.
- Push stick up, then down.
- A single tone indicates pairing. Drone lights flicker rapidly, then turn on permanently.
- Repeat steps 3-4 if pairing is unsuccessful.
Step 4 – Lift Off
Press the TAKE OFF/LAND button. Drone elevates and hovers. Compensate for drift using Multi Directional Button or Step 5.
Step 5 – Drone Begins to Drift
Follow this step if your drone begins to drift:
- Drone drifts backwards: Press the forward Direction Trim Button.
- Drone drifts forwards: Press the Backwards Direction Trim Button.
- Drone drifts left: Press the Right Direction Trim Button.
- Drone drifts right: Press the Left Direction Trim Button.
- Drone spins clockwise: Press the Left Spin Trim Button.
- Drone spins counter-clockwise: Press the Right Spin Trim Button.
Step 6 – Operating Drone in Flight
- Range: approximately 250 feet or 120 feet altitude.
- Maintain elevation with Throttle.
- Push Throttle joystick left/right to spin drone.
- Use right joystick for forward/backward/side-to-side movement.
- Review Step 5 if drone drifts.
- Drone lights blink when paired and battery is low.
Step 7 – Landing Drone
- Slowly press left stick (FLIGHT AND ROTATE) down until drone lands.
- Press TAKE OFF/LAND button for auto landing.
General Advice
- Practice indoors before first outdoor flight.
- Reset drone after hard landing.
- Always turn off remote before retrieving drone to avoid accidental propeller activation.
MODES
Auto Orientation Button
- Default setting is OFF. Press button to enter mode (remote beeps twice).
- In this mode, drone orients to the user (remote), regardless of drone's facing direction. Pushing right stick up sends drone away from user, right moves drone right, etc.
- Remote beeps every 6 seconds to indicate Auto Orientation mode.
- To exit, press Auto Orientation button (1 long beep).
- Note: Auto Orientation is oriented to the user at pairing. If remote moves after pairing, follow directions to reset.
Camera
- Taking pictures: Press camera icon ? on app once.
- Creating videos: Press video icon ▶️ on app once to start, press again to stop recording.
TIPS
- Do not crash drone into sand or dirt (gears may clog).
- Practice lifting off and hovering when learning.
- Stay several feet from walls and buildings.
- Always press throttle all the way down after crashing or if something gets stuck in propellers.
- (Repeated warnings about flying near people, obeying laws, not modifying drone).
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Remote switch ON, light does not illuminate: 1) Check battery installation OR 2) Replace batteries.
- During drone flight, remote LED is flashing: 1) Remote batteries are low; replace.
- Drone and remote pair, but drone won't lift-off: 1) Drone battery needs charging.
- After trimming, drone flight is unstable: 1) One or more blades likely damaged; 2) Turn off drone/remote; 3) Replace blades.
- After impact, drone is unstable: 1) Put left remote control lever to bottom-left and right remote control lever to bottom-right simultaneously to reset gyroscope (Fig. 1). 2) If issue persists, reboot drone/controller and pair again.
- Remote Controller and Drone cannot be paired: 1) Check Point: Remote Controller must be close to Drone (not exceed 12 feet). Note: If pairing 2 sets of drones within 12 feet, pair one successfully before the second.
FCC INFORMATION
NOTE: Equipment tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits per Part 15 of FCC Rules. Designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. Generates, uses, and can radiate RF energy. If not installed/used per instructions, may cause harmful interference. No guarantee interference won't occur.
Interference Correction: Reorient/relocate antenna, increase separation, connect to different outlet, consult dealer/technician.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution: To maintain compliance, place drone at least 20cm from nearby persons.
Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation subject to two conditions: (1) no harmful interference, (2) must accept received interference.
LEGAL AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
- Sharper Image® name and logo are registered trademarks.
- Distributed by and © 2017 MerchSource, LLC. Irvine, CA 92618. All rights reserved.
- Artwork/design protected by US copyright law; no reproduction without permission.
- China Patent No. ZL201730677298.4
- US Patent No. D846,445
- Printed in China.