FOLDABLE DRONE
User Manual and Operation Guide
Important Safety Information
Warning: This product is not a toy but a sophisticated piece of equipment requiring proper assembly and commissioning. Improper operation may cause serious personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents due to uncontrolled assembly, use, or operation.
Age Restriction: Suitable for individuals 14 years and older with operating model experience.
Flight Site: Operation must be in a legally designated drone flight area.
Liability: The manufacturer is not liable for any accidents arising from operation, use, or control after the product is sold.
Support: For questions regarding use, operation, or measurement, contact local distributors who provide technical support and after-sales service.
Safety Precautions
The drone is a high-risk item. Always fly away from crowds, high-rise buildings, and high-voltage wires. Avoid flying in adverse weather conditions like wind, rain, or thunderstorms to ensure the safety of pilots, people, and property.
Keep the drone away from damp environments as its internal components are sensitive to moisture.
Operate the drone according to your physical and mental state. Fatigue or poor condition can increase accident risk.
When propellers are spinning at high speed, keep the drone and yourself away from them to prevent danger and damage.
Keep the drone away from heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent deformation caused by high temperatures.
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery Warning: LiPo batteries are sensitive and can cause explosions if mishandled. Do not charge the battery inside the drone. Use only the original professional charger. Avoid charging on carpets to prevent fire. Maintain battery voltage for storage longer than three months.
Battery Charging and Installation
Drone Battery Installation:
The drone requires 3 AA batteries (not included).
Charging the Drone Battery: Use the included USB charging cable. The indicator light on the cable stays on during charging and turns off when fully charged.
Connecting the Battery: Place the charged battery into the battery holder and connect it to the drone.
Remote Control Battery Installation:
The remote control requires batteries (details not specified in this section, but typically AA or rechargeable).
Drone Assembly and Preparation
Folding and Expanding Procedure:
The drone arms fold for portability. To expand, unfold the front arms first, then the back arms. To fold, fold the back arms first, then the front arms.
Propeller Installation:
Install propellers by matching them to the correct motor arms. Blades labeled 'A' go on the front left and rear right arms. Blades labeled 'B' go on the front right and rear left arms. Ensure they are securely attached.
Propeller Protection Shields:
Optional propeller protection shields can be clipped onto each side of the propeller arms without requiring tools.
Remote Control Functions
Mobile Phone Holder:
A holder is located at the bottom of the remote. Pull it out and mount your mobile phone (up to 5.5 inches) securely.
Drone Synchronization:
1. Place the drone on a flat surface.
2. Power on the drone first, then the remote control.
3. The drone's indicator light will flash, indicating it's ready to sync.
4. Push the throttle stick (left stick) up and down rapidly to complete synchronization.
5. The drone's indicator light will turn solid when successfully synced with the remote.
Auto Take-off and Landing:
One Key Take-off: Press the dedicated button to automatically lift the drone to approximately 5 feet.
One Key Landing: Press the dedicated button for automatic vertical landing.
Remote Control Layout:
The remote control features:
- One Key Take-off Button: Initiates automatic take-off.
- One Key Landing Button: Initiates automatic landing.
- Speed Switch: Cycles through low, medium, and high speeds.
- Trim Tabs: Adjustments for forward/backward and left/right drift (e.g., Right Trim Tab, Forward Trim Tab, Backward Trim Tab, Left Trim Tab).
- Emergency Stop (Long Press): Immediately shuts down the drone in emergencies.
- 3D Flip Mode (Short Press): Activates flip mode.
- One Key Return (Long Press): Returns the drone to the remote control's vicinity.
- Headless Mode (Short Press): Disables the drone's orientation, making controls relative to the pilot.
Flight Control
The drone is controlled using two joysticks on the remote:
- Throttle (Left Stick): Push up to ascend, push down to descend.
- Forward/Backward (Right Stick): Push forward to move forward, pull backward to move backward (assuming the camera is at the front).
- Flying Sideways (Left Stick): Push left to move left, push right to move right.
- Turning (Right Stick): Push left to turn left, push right to turn right.
Trim Tabs for Fine Tuning:
If the drone drifts, use the trim tabs to correct its flight path:
- Forward & Backward Fine Tuning: If the drone drifts forward, press the backward trim tab. If it drifts backward, press the forward trim tab.
- Left & Right Fine Tuning: If the drone drifts left, press the right trim tab. If it drifts right, press the left trim tab.
Advanced Flight Modes
One Key Return:
Press the One Key Return button to bring the drone back towards the remote control, effective within approximately 10 feet.
Headless Mode:
When Headless Mode is activated (indicated by continuous beeps from the remote), the drone's controls are relative to the pilot's position, not the drone's orientation. Press the button again to exit.
Speed Selection:
The drone offers three speed settings: low, medium, and high. Press the speed switch button to cycle through these modes.
Reset Setting:
The drone can be reset to its original factory settings if it experiences unusual or unbalanced flight, potentially due to motor issues.
3D Flip:
To perform a 3D flip, raise the drone to at least 2 meters, press the 3D Flip mode button, then quickly push the right control stick in the desired direction (forward, backward, left, or right) and release. The drone will perform a roll in that direction. Press the button again to exit flip mode.
Emergency Stop:
In any emergency situation, press and hold the emergency stop button to immediately shut down the drone's motors, protecting the drone and its surroundings.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Possible Cause | Troubleshooting Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Lights of the drone keep flashing, unable to sync | Low power, propeller damage, motor damage, incorrect propeller installation | Re-synchronize by following the synchronization procedure. Recharge or replace the battery. Recharge battery, replace propellers, or motors if needed. Replace damaged propellers. |
| Indicator lights of the drone are off, not responding after even battery is connected | Low power for buffering | 1. Ensure the battery is connected properly. 2. Ensure the battery is fully charged. 3. Check for any damage to the battery or plugs. |
| Propellers are spinning but unable to take off | Low power, propeller damage, motor damage, incorrect propeller installation | Recharge or replace battery. Recharge battery, replace propellers or motors if needed. Replace damaged propeller. |
| Drone drifts, offset, or runs away after successful synchronization | Excessive buffering | Synchronize the drone successfully, but the remote cannot control the drone, the drone is drift, offset and runaway. Check the WIFI transmitter of the drone. Go to phone settings, set WLAN is available with EACHINE FPV app. Reset the drone and re-synchronize. |
| Phone did not search the WiFi of the drone | N/A | Check the WIFI transmitter of the drone. Go to phone settings, set WLAN is available with EACHINE FPV app. |
Replacement Parts
The following parts are available for replacement:
| Number | Name | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Motors | 4 |
| 02 | Propellers | 4 |
| 03 | Front left arm with motor & propeller | 1 |
| 04 | Front right arm with motor & propeller | 1 |
| 05 | Rear left arm with motor & propeller | 1 |
| 06 | Rear right arm with motor & propeller | 1 |
| 07 | USB charger | 1 |
| 08 | Camera board | 1 |
| 09 | Gears | 4 |
| 10 | Battery | 1 |
| 11 | PCB board | 1 |
Note: Part numbers and images are illustrative.
Operation by Mobile Device (FPV)
The "Eachine FPV" app allows for First Person View (FPV) real-time flying.
- Turn on the drone and place it on a flat surface.
- Turn on the WiFi on your mobile device.
- Connect your mobile device's WiFi to the drone's network, typically named "Eachine FPV" followed by a unique identifier (e.g., WiFi-720P-56EE6E).
- Open the "Eachine FPV" app after connecting to the WiFi.
- Press the 'Play' button in the app. The camera feed will display on your mobile device.
- Press the on/off button within the app display to synchronize the drone with the mobile device. The drone's indicator light will turn solid upon successful synchronization.
- Press other buttons in the app to access various functions.
- Enjoy FPV flying using your mobile device.
App Function Keys:
The app interface provides numerous controls:
- 1. Throttle: Controls ascent/descent.
- 2/3. Turning Left/Right: Controls yaw.
- 4/5. Flying Left/Right Sideways: Controls strafing.
- 6/7. Forward/Backward: Controls pitch.
- 8/9. Forward/Backward Trim: Fine-tunes forward/backward movement.
- 10/11. Trim for Left/Right Turning: Fine-tunes turning.
- 12/13. Trim for Left/Right Sideways: Fine-tunes sideways movement.
- 14. Take Photo: Captures still images.
- 15. Video Recording: Starts/stops video recording.
- 16. Media Storage: Accesses recorded media.
- 17. Speed Selection: Switches between 30%, 60%, 100% speed.
- 18. Motion Operation: Control the drone by tilting your mobile device.
- 19. Function Key Display: Shows/hides function keys.
- 20. Show/hide virtual joystick: Toggles virtual joysticks on screen.
- 21. Show/hide settings: Accesses app settings.
- 22. Reversing the lens: Flips the camera feed orientation.
- 23. 3D display: Enables 3D viewing mode (requires compatible display).
- 24. Headless mode: Activates headless flight mode.
- 25. Reset setting: Resets drone calibration.
- 26. Flying your desired route: Draw a flight path on the screen for the drone to follow.
- 27. 360° rolling: Performs a barrel roll.
- 28. Emergency stop: Immediately halts drone operation.
- 29. One Key Take off: Initiates automatic take-off.
- 30. One Key Landing: Initiates automatic landing.
- 31. One Key to unlock: Unlocks the motors.
QR Codes: The document includes QR codes for downloading the "Eachine FPV" app for both Apple iOS and Android systems.
Trim Tab Adjustments for Drift
If the drone drifts slightly in one direction:
- Drifting Left: Press the right trim tab until the drone balances.
- Drifting Right: Press the left trim tab until the drone balances.
- Drifting Forward: Press the backward trim tab until the drone balances.
- Drifting Backward: Press the forward trim tab until the drone balances.
