Holy Stone HS100 GPS Drone User Manual

Preface

Please read this Disclaimer & Warning and Safety Guidelines carefully before using the Holy Stone HS100 GPS drone. This product is not recommended for people under the age of 16. By using this product, users agree to the disclaimer and acknowledge responsibility for their conduct and any damage caused. The product must be used only for proper purposes and in accordance with local regulations and Holy Stone policies. Holy Stone is not responsible for personal injury, property damage, legal disputes, or adverse events caused by violating safety instructions or other factors.

Safety Guidelines

Check Before Use:

1. This product is a high-precision drone integrating electronic stability and control mechanisms. Ensure careful and correct setup for safe, accident-free operation.
2. Ensure drone and transmitter batteries are clean, undamaged, and fully charged.
3. Ensure all propellers are undamaged and installed in the correct orientation.
4. Perform a thorough check before each use, including firmness of parts, signs of cracks/wear on propellers, battery power, and indicator effectiveness. If issues are found, refrain from using until resolved.

Flight Environment:

Fly in open areas, maintaining line of sight, and flying below 400 feet (120 meters). Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airports, or bodies of water. Do not fly near strong electromagnetic sources (e.g., power lines, base stations) as this may affect the onboard compass. Do not use in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, or strong wind. Stay away from rotating propellers and motors. Do not fly in No-Fly Zones.

Operations Requirements:

1. Do not use this product to follow any moving vehicles.
2. During flight, only turn off the motor in case of an emergency.
3. Fly the drone back as soon as possible when the battery is running low.
4. Do not use this product while under the influence of alcohol, fatigued, taking medicine, or feeling any physical discomfort.
5. Be aware of the noise volume the drone produces; keep distance to avoid ear damage.

Use of Battery:

1. Ensure batteries are fitted in the correct orientation as shown in the instruction manual.
2. Avoid short circuits by fitting batteries incorrectly; do not crush or squeeze them, as this carries an explosion risk.
3. Do not mix new and old batteries, as this can lead to poor product performance.
4. Dispose of used batteries carefully; do not litter.
5. Keep dead batteries away from heat and fire.
6. If the device will not be used for an extended period, remove batteries to prevent potential damage from battery leakage.
7. It is recommended to only use the USB charging cable that comes with the drone to charge the battery.
8. Do not connect the battery directly to wall outlets or car cigarette-lighter sockets.
9. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery in any way.
10. Do not use the battery if it emits odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears abnormal. If in use or charging, remove it immediately and discontinue use.
11. Do not pierce the battery casing with a nail or other sharp object, break it open with a hammer, or step on it.
12. Always charge batteries in a fireproof container and away from combustible material (wood, cloth, carpet, or the application's device).
13. Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
14. Do not solder battery terminals directly.
15. Keep battery out of reach of children or pets.
16. Do not short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or other metal objects to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

Li-Po Battery Disposal & Recycling:

Waste Lithium-polymer batteries must not be placed with household trash. Contact local environmental or waste agencies or the supplier for proper recycling.

Maintenance:

1. Clean the product after each use with a clean, soft cloth.
2. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and heat buildup on the drone.
3. This device is not waterproof and must not be submerged in water under any circumstance. Failure to keep the device completely dry will result in unit failure.
4. Frequently check the charging plug and other accessories for signs of damage. If any part is damaged, refrain from flying until maintenance is carried out.

1.0 Package Contents

The Holy Stone HS100 GPS drone package includes:

• 1 Drone
• 1 Transmitter
• 1 Battery
• 8 Propellers
• 2 Landing Gear
• 6 Propeller Guards
• 1 USB Charging Cable
• 2 Screwdrivers
• 8 Caps
• 20 Screws
• 1 8G TF Card + Card Reader
• 8 Fixed Rings
• 8 Spacer Rings
• 1 Instructions For Use Manual

2.0 Drone's Detail

The drone features Propellers A (Clockwise) and B (Counter Clockwise), a Body Frame, a Cap, an HD Camera, and Landing Gear.

3.0 Battery of Drone

The drone battery has power indicators (High, Electricity, Low), a Micro USB Charging Port, and a Power Switch. Press the Power Switch briefly to turn on; hold for 2 seconds to turn off.

4.0 Transmitter Functions

Mode 2 (Default Setting - Left Hand Throttle):

• Left Joystick: Ascend/Descend; Turn Left/Right.
• Right Joystick: Fly to Left/Right/Forward/Backward.
• Return to Home Button: Initiates Smart RTH.
• One Button Take-off/Landing Button: Initiates automatic takeoff or landing.
• Power Button: Turns the transmitter on/off.
• USB Charging Port: For charging the transmitter.
• Speed Switch: Dial to the right to accelerate, left to decelerate. Status light off = low speed; on = medium speed (default); blinking = high speed.
• Follow Me Button: Click to enter/cancel Follow-me mode. Hold for 3 seconds to enter/cancel Trim mode. (Note: No need to trim under GPS Mode).
• Headless Mode Button: Click to switch headless/normal mode. Hold for 3 seconds to exit GPS MODE.
• Gimbal Dial: Adjusts camera tilt up/down.
• Take Photo Button: Captures a photo.
• Take Video Button: Starts/stops video recording. (Do not take photos while taking video).
• Phone Holder: Fits phones up to 7.5 cm wide.

Mode 1:

Turn on the transmitter while holding the “Follow Me” button to enter Mode 1. (Do not release the “Follow Me" button until the transmitter is powered on.)

• Left Joystick: Turn Left/Right; Forward/Backward.
• Right Joystick: Ascend/Descend; Fly to Left/Right.
• Other buttons function similarly to Mode 2.

The transmitter also has Status LED, Speed Status, Photo/Video indicator, RTH indicator, Charging Indicator Light, Headless Mode indicator, Follow-me indicator, and Trim LED.

5.0 Preparation

5.1 Download the APP

Scan the QR codes provided (one for iOS, one for Google Play) or search for "HS GPS PRO" on the App Store™ or Google Play™ to download the application for free.

5.2 Check the Battery Level

Press the "Power Switch" button on the battery to turn it on and check the battery level indicators (High, Electricity, Low).

5.3 Charging the Battery and Transmitter

Charging the Drone Battery:

Pull out the battery from the drone. Connect the USB Charging Cable to the battery, then connect the USB Charging Cable to a computer or a USB adapter (5V-1A/2A, not included). Charging time is approximately 3-6 hours, depending on charging power.

Charging the Transmitter:

Connect the USB Charging Cable to the Transmitter, then connect the USB Charging Cable to a computer or a USB adapter (5V-1A/2A, not included). Charging time is approximately 1 hour.

5.4 Assemble the Propeller

Attach propellers with the ring mark to the motor cover with ring marks. Propellers are marked "A" or "B". Ensure correct motor position. Steps:

1. Remove Propeller Cap.
2. Unscrew the small screw.
3. Pull out the Fixed Ring and Spacer Ring, then pull out the propeller.
4. Attach the correct propeller.

5.5 Assemble the Propeller Guard

To prevent accidents or injuries, it is suggested to install the propeller guards. Steps:

1. Take out the Dust Cover from the motor cover.
2. Attach the Propeller Guard to the motor cover.
3. Tighten the screws under the motor cover.

5.6 Assemble the Camera

1. Plug the camera wires into the connection ports on the bottom of the drone. The smaller wire connects to the smaller port, and the bigger wire connects to the bigger port. The wire connector has two sides (A/B); side A of the smaller interface faces the drone's Head, and side A of the bigger interface faces the drone's Tail direction.
2. Push the camera into the camera installation track on the bottom of the drone.
3. To remove, press the camera lock on the bottom of the drone and push the camera out to disconnect the wire from the port.

Fly Safety

1. Fly in Open Areas: Always fly in locations clear of buildings, trees, power lines, and other obstacles. Do not fly above or near people or animals.
2. Maintain Control at All Times: Even with autopilot functions (Auto-Takeoff, Auto-Landing, Return to Home), always keep hands on the Transmitter and maintain control.
3. Maintain Line of Sight: Keep the drone in sight at all times; avoid flying behind obstacles that block your view.
4. Monitor Your Altitude: For safety of full-sized aircraft and air traffic, always fly at altitudes less than 400 feet (120 meters) above ground level, or in line with local laws and regulations.

6.0 Flight

All operations are described using Mode 2 as an example.

6.1 Pair the Drone

1. Power on the transmitter.
2. Plug the battery into the drone and power on the drone.
3. Place the drone on a flat, dry, unobstructed, and well-lit surface.
4. Push the left joystick up then down to pair with the drone.
5. LED indicators on the drone will blink purple (Back) and pink (Front) when successfully paired.

6.2 Compass Calibration

1. Compass Calibration Part 1: Push Joysticks at 1 & 11 o'clock positions. Lights rapidly alternate between Purple (Back) and Pink (Front). App Drone Status: "Compass calibration".
2. Compass Calibration Part 2: Hold the drone horizontally; turn your body 360 degrees. The back lights will turn solid Purple.
3. Compass Calibration Part 3: Hold the drone vertically and spin your body 360 degrees. The front Pink lights and the rear Purple light will turn solid. Compass only needs calibration when first flying the drone in a new area.

6.3 GPS Searching (DO NOT use GPS Mode indoor)

Place the drone on a flat, dry, unobstructed, and lit area. LED Flight Indicators will blink Blue (Back) and White (Front), indicating GPS signal search. This may take a few minutes. App Drone Status: “Waiting for GPS signal". Once lights turn solid (Blue back, White front), GPS Mode is Ready (drone can only take off when connected to GPS successfully). App Drone Status: "Ready to fly".

6.4 Recalibrate Gyroscope

Push Joysticks at 11 & 1 o'clock positions. Lights will blink rapidly in both Blue (Back) and White (Front). App Drone Status: "Gyroscope is being calibrated" then "Gyroscope okay”. You can also calibrate if the drone does not stay on course correctly.

6.5 Using the Application

Connect your smartphone to the drone's Wi-Fi and check status on the "HS GPS PRO" App.

1. Power on the Drone.
2. On your smartphone, search for available Wi-Fi networks (Settings > Wi-Fi for iPhone/iPad; Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi for Android).
3. Select the Wi-Fi network: HolyStoneFPV_xxxxx.
4. Wait for your smartphone to connect to the drone's Wi-Fi network (Wi-Fi logo appears).
5. Enter the HS GPS PRO application. The connection between your smartphone and the drone is established automatically.

7.0 APP Functions

The HS GPS PRO app provides various functions including:

• Waiting for GPS Signal indicator
• Drone Status display (Height, Distance)
• Back to Main Menu
• VR Split Screen
• Controls ON/OFF
• Media Gallery
• Flip Screen
• Flight Record
• GPS Signal indicator
• Flight Setting
• Transmitter Battery level
• Drone Battery level
• Follow Me mode
• Take Photo function
• Return Home function
• Auto Land function
• Take Video function

8.0 One Key Takeoff/Landing

Press the One Button Take-off/Landing button: propellers will spin and the drone will take off to about 5 feet altitude (always keep the drone's head facing forward). Press the button again: the drone will land automatically. Keep hands on the transmitter as long as motors are spinning.

9.0 Emergency Stop

Long press the One Button Take-off/Landing button for 2 seconds: motors will stop immediately, and the drone will fall directly.

10.0 Follow Me

When activated, the drone follows the GPS signal of your smartphone.

Follow Me Mode:

1. Set drone at least 32.8 feet high and 32.8 feet distance.
2. Click the Follow Me button on the transmitter or app.
3. Wait for "Follow Me ready" status on HS GPS PRO app; drone will follow phone's coordinates.
4. To exit, click the Follow Me button again on transmitter or app.

Common Issues:

Follow Me mode may be hard to activate if phone's GPS signal is weak due to signal loss from buildings, trees, or mobile phone congestion. Use in an open area and be mindful of surroundings. The drone is NOT equipped with obstacle avoidance.

Trim under NO GPS Mode

If the drone flies under NO GPS Mode, trim it for balanced flight. Press the Trim button for 3 seconds to enter trim mode. Push the direction stick opposite to the drone's drift to rebalance. Press the Trim button again to exit.

11.0 Return-to-Home (RTH)

The RTH function brings the drone back to the last recorded Take-Off Point. This function only works in GPS mode. There are three types: Smart RTH, Low-Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH.

11.1 Smart Return To Home

Press the Return to Home Button on your Transmitter or tap on the App. The transmitter will beep. The drone will return to the TAKE OFF Point. Press the button again to stop RTH. Push the throttle joystick down to land the drone safely.

11.2 Low-Battery RTH

Triggered when Flight Battery level is low. Drone flies back from about 100 feet, and you can still control it. Push throttle down to land safely. If power is completely empty, drone returns to the TAKE OFF point.

11.3 Failsafe RTH

Drone enters Return to Home Mode if signal between drone and transmitter is lost. Drone flies back from about 100 feet and rebinds to transmitter. When drone is back in view, you can control it again.

12.0 Headless Mode

Hold the Headless Mode button on the transmitter for 3 seconds to exit GPS MODE. Press the button to enter Headless Mode. Press again to exit Headless Mode.

Under Headless Mode, the forward direction is the direction the drone's head faces when it takes off. To ensure pilot can tell drone's direction, it is recommended to stay in the same orientation as the drone's head when it takes off. If so, pushing the direction joystick forward makes the drone fly forward; backward makes it fly towards the pilot; left/right moves it left/right relative to the pilot. Maintaining the same orientation as the drone's head at takeoff is crucial.

13.0 Camera Functions

The drone's camera supports taking photos and videos.

• Take Photo: Press the Take Photo button on the Transmitter or tap the camera icon on the APP. The red indicator on the camera will flash once.
• Take Video: Press the Take Video button on the Transmitter or tap the video icon on the APP. The red indicator will keep flashing. Press again to save the video.

When using the HS-GPS PRO app, original photos and videos are compressed and saved to the smartphone. Original images and videos are also saved in the TF card. To access them, press the TF card slightly to take it out, then insert it into the card reader and into a computer's USB outlet. Images can also be viewed in the App.

14.0 Replace the Landing Gear

Steps to replace landing gear:

1. The landing gear shells are marked "L" for left and "R" for right.
2. There are two locks on the bottom. Press and hold down the lock, and pull the lock-side landing gear out.
3. Rotate landing gears outward at an angle of about 90 degrees to take them out.

15.0 Specifications

16.0 Trouble Shooting

17.0 Contact Us

For further technical support, contact Holy Stone via Email or Hot Line Phone Call.

18.0 General Information

FCC Notice:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used according to instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception (determinable by turning equipment off/on), the user is encouraged to correct interference by: reorienting/relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment/receiver, connecting equipment to an outlet on a different circuit, or consulting the dealer/experienced radio/TV technician.

RF Exposure:

The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

IC Notice (Canada Industry Licence-Exempt RSS Standard):

This device complies with Canada Industry licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3 (B) / Avis d'Industrie Canada: This digital apparatus complies with CAN ICES-3 (B). Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et 2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RF Exposure / Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

How to Recycle This Product:

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product or documentation indicates it must not be disposed of with household waste. Uncontrolled waste disposal may harm the environment or human health. Separate your device from other waste types for responsible recycling to foster sustainable re-use of material resources. Contact your retailer or local town hall for recycling information.

Battery Warning:

1. Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury, irreparable damage to battery, fire, smoke, or explosion.
2. Always check battery's condition before charging or using.
3. Replace battery if dropped, or in case of odor, overheating, discoloration, deformation, or leakage.
4. Never use anything other than the approved LiPo charger. Always use a balancing charger for LiPo cells or a LiPo cell balancer. It is recommended to use only the charger provided with the product.
5. Battery temperature must never exceed 60°C (140°F) to avoid damage or ignition.
6. Never charge on a flammable surface, near flammable products, or inside a vehicle (preferably place battery in a non-flammable and non-conductive container).
7. Never leave battery unattended during charging. Never disassemble or modify housing/wiring, or puncture cells. Ensure charger output voltage corresponds to battery voltage. Do not short circuit batteries.
8. Never expose LiPo battery to moisture or direct sunlight, or store where temperatures exceed 60°C (e.g., car in sun).
9. Always keep out of reach of children.
10. Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or other hazard.
11. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
12. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
13. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
14. Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
15. Regular examination of transformer or battery charger for damage to cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts. Do not use until damage is repaired.
16. Keep packaging as it contains important information.
17. The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the symbol.

FAA Registration:

Follow all federal, state, and local FAA laws. You may be required to register yourself and your drone with the FAA. More info can be found at: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/

After receiving the certificate of registration, mark your unique FAA registration number on the Drone by any means (permanent marker, label, engraving). This number must be readily accessible, readable, and legible upon close visual inspection.

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