NewBeeDrone RTF Quadcopter User Manual and Flight Guide
This document provides essential information for operating your NewBeeDrone RTF Quadcopter, including safety guidelines, setup procedures, flight controls, and technical specifications.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
- Always keep a safe distance between your model and surrounding objects to avoid collisions or injury.
- Always operate your model in open spaces away from vehicles, traffic, and people.
- Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any other equipment (chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.).
- Always keep rechargeable batteries, the drone, and small pieces out of reach of small children.
- Always avoid water exposure to any component of the RTF Kit. Water exposure can damage electronics and batteries.
- Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause injury or even death.
- Never operate your model with low transmitter or goggle batteries.
- Always keep your model within your line of sight and under control.
- Always disarm upon colliding your model with an object or when you lose control.
- Always use fully charged drone batteries.
- Always keep the transmitter powered on while your model is on.
- Always remove the battery from the drone before disassembly or cleaning.
- Always keep moving parts like motors and propellers clean.
- Always keep RTF Kit components dry.
- Always let parts cool after use and before touching.
- Always remove batteries after use.
- Never operate the drone with damaged wiring or components.
- Never touch moving parts.
WARNING: Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV (first person view) equipment. In some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited. You are responsible for operating this product in a legal and responsible manner.
If operating this product in North America, an Amateur Radio (HAM) license is required. Visit www.arrl.org for more information.
First Flight Preparations
- Inspect the drone, transmitter, goggles, and batteries for damage.
- Fully charge the transmitter, goggles, and drone batteries.
- Find a large and open space for flying. For beginners, a large room is recommended.
- Familiarize yourself with the transmitter buttons and sticks.
- Insert a battery into the drone.
Pre-Flight Operations
- Turn on the transmitter.
- Connect the goggle antenna to the goggles and power them on.
- Plug the battery into the drone.
- Place the drone on a flat surface clear of overhead obstacles.
- Check the video signal and ensure the goggles are set to the same channel as the drone.
- Take off and enjoy your flight!
Upon landing, immediately unplug the battery from the drone. Turn off the goggles and then the transmitter.
Charging the Batteries
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
- NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
- NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
- Never use damaged batteries. If a battery swells during charging or use, stop using it immediately and place it in a safe, fire-safe location. Dispose of the battery at a local Li-Po disposal or recycling center as soon as possible.
- Always use the included charger and battery.
- Disconnect batteries after use.
- Never charge, transport, or store batteries in extreme temperatures.
- Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area away from flammable materials.
Charging Flight Batteries:
- Connect the batteries to the charging ports.
- The [red-led] will turn red, indicating charging is in progress.
- Once the [green-led] turns green, the batteries are fully charged.
- Remove the batteries once charging is complete.
Charging the Transmitter:
Connect the provided [usb-cable] to the charging port. A [red-led] will illuminate, indicating the transmitter is charging. When charging is complete, the [red-led] will turn [green-led].
Flight Controls and Transmitter Operations
Transmitter Overview
The transmitter features several controls and indicators:
- [Lanyard Hook]: For attaching a lanyard.
- Power LED: Indicates power status.
- Button B (AUX3): Auxiliary function button.
- Button A (AUX4): Auxiliary function button.
- Speaker: Provides audio feedback.
- Power Button: Used to turn the transmitter on/off.
- 2-Way Switch (AUX1): Auxiliary function switch.
- Left Stick: Controls throttle and rudder.
- Right Stick: Controls elevator and aileron.
- 3-Way Switch (AUX2): Auxiliary function switch.
Understanding Primary Flight Controls
The left and right sticks control the drone's movement:
- Throttle (Left Stick - Up/Down): Controls the drone's altitude. Pushing up increases throttle (climb), pushing down decreases throttle (descend).
- Rudder (Left Stick - Left/Right): Controls the drone's yaw. Moving the stick left causes the nose to yaw left; moving it right causes the nose to yaw right.
- Elevator (Right Stick - Up/Down): Controls the drone's pitch. Pushing the stick up pitches the drone forward; pushing it down pitches the drone backward.
- Aileron (Right Stick - Left/Right): Controls the drone's roll. Moving the stick left rolls the drone to the left; moving it right rolls the drone to the right.
Transmitter Powering ON and OFF
Sequence: ALWAYS turn the transmitter on first and turn it off last.
- To turn on: Hold the power button until the [green-led] turns on. The transmitter will beep, and a [green-led] will light up.
- To turn off: Hold the power button until the transmitter beeps. Releasing the power button will turn off the [green-led].
Drone Powering ON/OFF: The aircraft powers on by connecting the battery lead to the battery. Unplug the battery to power it down. There is no separate power switch for the drone.
Binding Mode
When the transmitter (BeeMote) is not connected, the center [led] blinks slowly in green (except for Bayang version). When a connection is established, the center [led] turns solid green.
- To bind: Turn on the BeeMote. Press and hold the Power Button and Button B simultaneously for 2 seconds. You will hear a tone, and the center [led] will start blinking. Bind the BeeMote to your drone; the process takes a few seconds. Press Button B to cancel binding.
Simulator Mode
While the BeeMote is powered on, connect it to your personal computer using a [usb-c-cable]. It will be automatically detected as a joystick device.
Stick Calibration
To calibrate the sticks:
- Ensure both sticks are in the neutral position (pointing straight up).
- Hold and press Buttons A and B simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds until you hear a tone. The center [led] will turn [cyan-led].
- Move the left stick in a "+" pattern: left to right, then up to down.
- Repeat the same process for the right stick simultaneously.
- When finished, return both sticks to the neutral position. Calibration will complete automatically.
Battery Level Indicator
Check the battery level by pushing the Power Button once. The indicator blinks the following colors:
- Blue: 100%
- Green: >70%
- Orange: >30%
- Red: >10% (low battery warning begins)
Inactivity and Self-Discharging
- After 6 minutes of inactivity, vibration warnings will begin.
- After 30 minutes of inactivity, the BeeMote will automatically shut down.
- After 7 days of no usage, the BeeMote will discharge its battery to a safe storage voltage to protect the battery.
Flying the Aircraft
- Take off: Put the throttle at the minimum position, then activate the arm switch. The propellers will start spinning. Raise the throttle to fly. Tip: Fly at least 0.5 meters above the ground to avoid ground effect, which can cause unstable flight.
- Hovering: Practice throttle control and fine adjustments for roll, pitch, and yaw by attempting to hover the drone in place.
Additional Support
For any additional questions or support issues, please send an email to [email-icon] support@newbeedrone.com.
FCC Compliance Information
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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.