HYTOBP S189 MAX Drone User Manual

1. Safe Flight Guide

It is recommended to fly under the following conditions:

• Strong GPS signal ?️
• Within visual range ?️
• Flight control height below 120m ?

It is recommended to avoid flying over or near people ?, trees ?, high-voltage power lines ⚡, buildings ?, airports, or water. Also avoid areas with high-intensity electrical stations or base stations, as these could affect the aircraft's compass.

Do not use this product in extreme weather conditions such as rain ?️, snow ?️, fog ?️, or wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s (22 mph) ?.

Keep away from rotating propellers ⚙️ and motors ⚙️.

It is very important to understand the safety instructions for safe flight. Please read them carefully before flying.

Forbidden Zones: ?

2. Remote Control Introduction

Gyroscope Calibration: ⚙️

The remote control features joysticks and buttons for drone operation. Here is a breakdown of the controls:

1. Left Joystick: Up/Down (Ascend/Descend), Left/Right (Yaw Left/Right)
2. Right Joystick: Forward/Backward (Forward/Backward), Left/Right (Strafe Left/Right)
3. Button 3: One-Key Return (Short Press) / Headless Mode (Long Press)
4. Button 4: Power Switch ?
5. Button 5: Geomagnetic Calibration (Short Press) / GPS Switch (Long Press)
6. Button 6: Unlock / One-Key Takeoff/Landing / Emergency Stop (Long Press)
7. Button 7: Take Photo (Short Press) / Record Video (Long Press) ? ▶️
8. Button 8: Fine-tune Camera Angle Down ⬇️
9. Button 9: Speed Mode Switch ?️
10. Button 10: Fine-tune Camera Angle Up ⬆️

Remote Control Screen Display:

• GPS Star Icon: Indicates GPS satellite lock status ⭐
• 18 PCS: Number of satellites connected
• TX/RX: Transmitter/Receiver status
• Signal Strength: ? (Indicates remote control signal)
• GPS Mode: ON/OFF ?️
• Mode: (e.g., Normal, Headless, Return-to-Home) ⚙️
• Battery Status (Remote): ?
• Battery Status (Drone): ?
• Video Recording Indicator: ▶️
• Return Mode Indicator: ↩️
• Speed Indicator: ?️
• Height Display: HEIGH: -888 m ?
• Distance Display: DIS: -1888 m ?

Special Note: ?

1. Power Switch: Long press to turn on, long press again to turn off.
2. Indoor/GPS Mode Switch: GPS mode is active by default. For indoor flight, switch to indoor mode for normal takeoff. Outdoor flight does not require changing this setting.

3. Drone Introduction

The drone (S189 MAX) has the following main components:

• 1. HD Camera ?
• 2. Battery ?
• 3. Propeller ⚙️
• 4. LED Indicator ?
• 5. Power Switch ?
• 6. Obstacle Avoidance Head ?️

3.1 Precautions for Installing and Using Obstacle Avoidance Equipment

If installation or removal is necessary, follow this procedure:

Remove the installation cover of the obstacle avoidance device (Illustration 1) and insert the device as shown in the image (Illustration 2).

• Illustration 1: Shows the cover being removed.
• Illustration 2: Shows the obstacle avoidance device being inserted into its slot.

Attention: ⚠️

1. The obstacle avoidance equipment must be installed before powering on the drone, otherwise it will be damaged and its normal use will be affected.
2. When powering on this drone, do not touch the obstacle avoidance equipment. Unauthorized contact while it is powered on will prevent it from functioning correctly and will likely cause damage.
3. When disassembling the obstacle avoidance equipment, first cut off the drone's power supply before removing it, otherwise the equipment will be damaged and its normal use will be affected.
4. The protective film on the obstacle avoidance equipment must be peeled off! ?️

3.2 Propeller Installation

Unscrew the screws to open the propeller and connection pieces as shown in the figure below. Remove and replace the propellers. Ensure all propellers are installed in the correct location according to the corresponding markings (A and B). If they are installed incorrectly, the drone will not fly normally.

• Illustration: Shows the drone arms labeled A and B, and propellers being attached with screws. Ensure correct propeller (A or B) is matched to the corresponding arm.

4. Drone Lithium Battery Charging Instructions

1. Press the battery module at the rear of the drone and remove the lithium battery from the drone's battery compartment (Illustration 3).

2. Connect the USB charging cable to the USB power port, then connect the other end to the lithium battery's charging port. During charging:

• Battery power is less than 30%: Red light is on, blue light is flashing.
• Battery power is between 30%-80%: Red and blue lights are on, white light is flashing.
• Battery power is above 80%: Red, blue, and white lights are on, green light is flashing.
• Once fully charged, all four lights will be on. (Illustration 4)

3. Once charging is complete, install the lithium battery into the battery compartment (Illustration 5).

Reminder: Please fully charge the battery before flying.

Low Battery Warning Reminder: When the drone enters low battery alarm, the drone's indicator light will flash slowly, indicating that the drone's power is depleted and it must return immediately.

• Illustration 3: Shows removing the battery from the drone.
• Illustration 4: Shows the USB charging cable connected to the battery, with LED indicators.
• Illustration 5: Shows installing the charged battery back into the drone.

5. Remote Control Battery Installation

1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control (Illustration A).

2. Install three 1.5V "AA" batteries correctly according to the polarity instructions in the battery compartment (Image B). Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.

3. Close the battery cover.

• Illustration A: Shows opening the remote control battery cover.
• Image B: Shows the battery compartment and indicates the need for three 1.5V "AA" batteries (not included).
• Illustration B: Shows the correct orientation for installing AA batteries.

6. Drone Flight Operation

Precautions:

• Do not place a charged battery in environments exposed to high temperatures, such as near open flames or electric heaters, as it could be damaged or explode.
• Never strike or hit the battery against a hard surface.
• Never disassemble the battery.
• Never immerse the battery in water; store it in a dry place.
• Please do not fly while charging.

6.1 Pairing

Press and hold the drone's power switch for approximately 5 seconds to turn on the drone. Turn on the remote control. With the front of the drone (the side with the camera) facing forward, place the drone on a horizontal surface. At this moment, the remote control will emit a "beep" ?, and the drone's body light will flash rapidly, automatically entering the pairing state. The body light will become solid, indicating successful pairing. ?

6.2 Gyroscope Calibration:

Once the drone is successfully connected to the remote control, you can calibrate the drone by simultaneously moving the left (throttle) and right (direction) joysticks to the bottom right corner. At this time, the drone's indicator light will flash rapidly. When the light remains solid, release the joysticks. All lights on the remote control will turn on, and calibration is complete. ?

Remark: Calibration must be performed on a horizontal surface. ?️

6.3 Geomagnetic Calibration:

Briefly press the "Geomagnetic Calibration" function until the controller emits a "beep" ?. The front and rear lights of the drone will turn off, and it will enter geomagnetic calibration mode.

1. Rotate the aircraft horizontally. The front lights of the drone will illuminate (the controller will emit a "beep" ?), and horizontal calibration is successful.
2. Once horizontal calibration is successful, hold the drone vertically and rotate it until the rear light of the drone illuminates (the remote control emits two beeps ??). Calibration is successful.

6.4 GPS Satellite Signal Search (GPS Mode):

If you are taking off indoors, skip this step and long-press the GPS button to turn off GPS. (As shown on the right)

If taking off outdoors: Once gyroscope and geomagnetic calibration are successful, the indicator lights will flash at a constant speed. At this moment, place the drone on an open horizontal surface until the lights illuminate (this process takes a few minutes). The drone can only take off normally after acquiring at least 8 satellites. (As shown on the right)

• Illustration: Shows the remote control screen with GPS status and satellite count.

6.5 Drone Unlock:

When the drone is controlled by the remote control, it must be unlocked to start. Press the unlock button on the remote control. Alternatively, push the left joystick of the remote control to the bottom left corner and the right joystick to the bottom right corner, then release them. At this moment, all four propellers will rotate at the same speed simultaneously, indicating that unlocking is successful. Once unlocked, the drone can be used and piloted normally.

6.6 One-Key Takeoff and Landing:

Once unlocking is complete, lightly press the "One-Key Takeoff/Landing" function button on the controller. The drone will automatically ascend to a height of approximately 2 meters and maintain a stable flight at this altitude. When you lightly press this button again, the drone will land slowly and automatically.

6.7 Automatic Obstacle Avoidance:

During flight, if the drone approaches a wall or another obstacle in front of it, the drone will stop moving in that direction. ?

Attention: ⚠️ Under sunlight or strong light, near transparent and reflective objects like glass, or near black objects, the obstacle avoidance effect will be diminished or lost.

Before taking off the drone, please follow the steps in order:

1. Pairing (see 6.1)
2. Gyroscope Calibration (see 6.2)
3. Geomagnetic Calibration (see 6.3)
4. Unlock (see 6.5)
5. One-Key Takeoff and Landing (see 6.6)
6. Automatic Obstacle Avoidance (see 6.7)

7. Remote Control Method

Ascend/Descend: When the left joystick (throttle) is pushed upwards, the main propeller speed increases, and the drone ascends. When pushed downwards, the main propeller speed decreases, and the drone descends.

Yaw Left/Right: When the left joystick (direction) is pushed to the left, the drone's head turns left. When pushed to the right, the drone's head turns right.

Forward/Backward: When the right joystick (direction) is pushed upwards, the drone moves forward. When pushed downwards, the drone moves backward.

Strafe Left/Right: When the right joystick (direction) is pushed to the right, the drone's body will strafe to the right. When pushed to the left, the drone's body will strafe to the left.

Ground Effect: When the drone is less than 100 cm from the ground, it will be affected by the vortex of its own propellers and become unstable. This is known as the "ground effect reaction." The lower the drone's altitude, the greater the impact of the ground effect reaction.

8. Common Troubleshooting Guide