Asian Express 2930-T Controller of Atom 1 Micro Drone User Manual Print

Asian Express Holding Ltd Controller of Atom 1 Micro Drone Print

User Manual

Propel Atom-1.0 Mini DroneTrim size 4.5 x 6.875 in.Spread size 9 x 6.875 in.A BC1 C2 DArrow MarkFront Rotor Blades(Light Gray)Rear Rotar Blades (Black)Charging SocketCharging SocketOn/Off SwitchAtom 1.0™ QUADCOPTER DIAGRAMAtom 1.0™ REMOTE DIAGRAMLanding GearForward Trim Backward TrimThrottle Control Direction ControlPower Indicator LightPower On/Off Switch Left Trim Right TrimRECOGNIZING THE FRONT & BACK OF THE Atom 1.0™Even though the Atom 1.0™ has four rotors there is still a front or "forward" facing direction and "back" or backwards facing direction. The forward Front and forward facing direction of the Atom 1.0™ is the side with two gray propellers (see diagram E ). The rear and back of the Quadrocopter is the side with two black propellers (see diagram E). NOTE: The front of the Quadrocopter displays RED LED lights and the back of the Quadrocopter displays BLUE LED lights.EFGHIJKLFRONTREARMQNOPFRONTREARDiagram SSwitch OnPush DownMade in ChinaConforms to safety requirements of ASTM, CPSIA and FCC. ©2015 Rooftop Brands™ All rights reserved Tel: + (1) 949-566-9573 • www.propelrc.com FCC Part 15 B NoticeCAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.NOTE: 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 experienced radio/TV technician for help.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.CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.WARNING!1 23 45 67 8910WARNING: Never leave product charging unattended for extended periods of time. Always disconnect HD Sonic Drone from charger immediately after the HD Sonic Drone is fully charged. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions.INSTRUCTION BOOKLETColors and styles may slightly vary.PACKAGE CONTAINS:2.4G Wireless Controller Instruction ManualSpare Parts USB charging cordHD Sonic DroneAtom 1.0™ DRONE2.4GHz QuadrocopterTABLE OF CONTENTSProduct Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Remote Control Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Charging Your Atom 1.0™ Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Atom 1.0™ Quadcopter Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Remote Control Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Flight Preperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Synching Your Atom 1.0™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Flying Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Recognizing The Front & Back Of The Atom 1.0™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Channel Flight Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Understanding Trim Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Level Surface Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Low Battery Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Switching The Flight Lever To The Left Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Switching To High Speed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Performing A 360º Stunt Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Casting Off From Your Palm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Replacing The Propeller Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Battery Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Thank you for purchasing the Atom 1.0™ 2.4 Ghz Mini Quadrocopter. Please read this instruction booklet as it contains valuable information on how to properly fly and care for your Atom 1.0™ Drone.FEATURES• 4 channel flight controls allow for incredible maneuverability including360º arial stunts!• built-in 6axis gyro chip for extremely stable flight and maneuverability.• digital radio allows flight range up to 20 meters.REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION1. Unscrew the battery cover from the back of the controller as shown in diagram A.2. Install 2 “AAA” alkaline batteries into the controller as shown in diagram B.3. Replace the battery cover.4. Turn over the controller and turn the on/off switch to the on position the red LED will flash if batteries are installed correctly.CHARGING YOUR Atom 1.0™ BATTERY1. Switch the quadcopter off and connect the power cable to the unit making sure the arrow side of the connector is on top side facing the top of the Atom 1.0™ (see diagrams C1 and C2). CAUTION: improper connection will damage the Atom 1.0™.2. Connect the USB end of the cable to your computers USB port (see diagram D).3. Average charging time is 25 minutes, the USB indicator light will glow red while the unit is charging. Remove promptly after the red LED turns off, the charge is now complete. A full charge will allow for about 5 minutes of flight time depending on environment and user input.IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO UNPLUG YOUR CHARGING CORD WHEN NOT IN USE!FLIGHT PREPARATION• Verify that there are 2 “AAA” batteries inside the remote control unit and the Atom 1.0™ has been fully charged.• Make sure your Atom 1.0™ and controller are both turned on. • Make sure to be in a large space with an open radius of at least 50 feet. • Make sure the empty space has no obstacles and river. Set your Atom 1.0™ on a clean flat surface before take-off.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY YOUR Atom 1.0™ IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING OUTDOORS. IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND POSSIBLY EVEN CAUSE BODILY HARM.SYNCING YOUR Atom 1.0™Important! When syncing your ATOM1.0 quadrocopter with the controller always make sure that the quadrocopter is on a flat level surface and that your digital trim settings are in the center position. This insures that the 6 Axis gyro is properly programmed to mimic your trim settings. Your Atom 1.0™ utilizes an automatic 2.4G channel selection system that allows up to 8 people to fly side by side in the same wireless range with no interference.For One Person Play:1. Before starting, make sure that the power on both your controller and Atom 1.0™ are in the OFF position. Make sure that there are no other 2.4G devices in the area as well. 2. Turn ON the Atom 1.0™ and set it down on a flat surface. The LED indicator lights of the Atom 1.0™ should begin to flash.3. Turn ON the remote, you will hear long beep, the Atom 1.0™’s red LED lights should change to solid, push the throttle on the left all the way forward and then pull the throttle all the way back. Your controller and the helicopter should now be successfully synced , if not, repeat above steps again. For Multi Person Play: 4. Before starting, make sure that the power on all Atom 1.0™ Drones and Controllers are in the OFF position. Make sure that there are no other 2.4G devices in the area as well.5. Each person will have to sync their Atom 1.0™ individually at a different time to avoid interference. Follow steps 1 to 3 above making sure to keep away from other people while also making sure that no one else is syncing at the same time. 6. After syncing a player’s Atom 1.0™, it should be left ON until all players have synced their Atom 1.0™ Drone quadrocopters. 7. Should there be a mistake or interference, all players must turn off their controllers and Atom 1.0™ Drone Quadrocopters for 60 seconds and then begin the process again. FLYING TIPS• It is recommended that you operate the Atom 1.0™ in a wide space. The ideal space should have a 200 foot radius. • Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at all times.• If you are flying the Atom 1.0™ with others, make sure all spectators are behind you.• For best performance, it is recommended that you operate the Atom 1.0™ in zero wind conditions. Wind can greatly affect the performance of the aircraft.DO NOT FLY YOUR Atom 1.0™ IN FOUL WEATHER!WARNINGUNDERSTANDING TRIM ADJUSTMENTSForward/Backward Trim• If your Atom1.0 is drifting forwards or backwards, you may need to adjust the FORWARD/BACKWARD TRIM button (see diagram J). • If your Atom1.0 drifts forward, push and release the BACKWARD TRIM button back repeatedly until the motion stops and proper flight is maintained. • If your Atom 1.0™ drifts backwards, push and release the FORWARD TRIM button forward in the same manner until the problem is resolved.• From time to time you may have to adjust the FORWARD or BACKWARD TRIM buttons to ensure the Atom 1.0™ will hover in mid-air and respond accurately to your commands.Right/Left Trim• If your Atom1.0 is drifting leftt or right, you may need to adjust the LEFT/RIGHT TRIM button (see diagram K). • If your Atom1.0 drifts left, push and release the RIGHT TRIM button back repeatedly until the motion stops and proper flight is maintained. • If your Atom 1.0™ drifts right, push and release the LEFT TRIM button in the same manner until the problem is resolved.• From time to time you may have to adjust the LEFT or RIGHT TRIM buttons to ensure the Atom 1.0™ will hover in mid-air and respond accurately to your commands.LEVEL SURFACE CALIBRATIONIf the aircraft becomes unstable during the course of flying, you may need to restabilize the internal gyros.To do this place the Atom 1.0™ on a level surface and pull both of the control levers on the remote down and to the left (approximately 45º) at the same time. The LEDs on the Atom 1.0™ will flash quickly and then remain solid, this indicates your aircraft has been stabilized (see diagran L).LOW BATTERY WARNINGIf the power indicator LED on the remote lights up and emits an alert sound it means you are running at low voltage and need to land the aircraft slowly and safely and replace the batteries.If the LED lights on the Atom 1.0™ begin flashing it means you are running at low voltage and you need to land the aircraft slowly and safely and recharge the aircraft.WARNING: Do not attempt a 360º flip when you are given a low voltage warning4 CHANNEL FLIGHT CONTROLBelow is a list of basic flight functions for your long-range remote control Atom 1.0™™. While learning to fly your Atom 1.0™ it is best to start with a large space until you get used to the basic controls. As you master flying your Atom 1.0™ you can move to more advanced maneuvering techniques. Practice makes perfect! When you have these basic steps down you can move to the next level.Move the left Throttle stick up to increase the speed and the Atom 1.0™ will accelerate and ascend. Move the left Throttle stick down to decrease the speed and the Atom 1.0™ will decelerate and descend (see diagram F).Move the left Throttle stick left and the Atom 1.0™ will rotate left.Move the left Throttle stick right and the Atom 1.0™ will rotate right (see diagram G).Move the right Direction Stick up and the Atom 1.0™ will move forward.Move the right Direction Control down and the Atom 1.0™ will move backward (see diagram H).Move the right Direction Control left and the Atom 1.0™ will bank to the left.Move the right Direction Control right and the Atom 1.0™ will bank to the right (see diagram I).SWITCHING THE FLIGHT LEVER TO THE LEFT CONTROLTo change the controls to the opposite sides:1. Turn on the aircraft .2. Press the control lever on the left side straight down while switching on the remote (see digram M).3. To switch the controls back. switch tthe remote off and back on.PERFORMING A 360º STUNT ROLLOnce the Atom 1.0™ is airborne, 1. Press the right control lever straight down.2. Move the lever in the direction you wish to perform the 360º roll (see diagram Q).CASTING OFF FROM YOUR PALMPlace the Atom 1.0™ on your palm and gently toss it into the air as you engage the throttle. CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the blades to aviod injury. PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION 1. Power switched off 1. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON NO POWER 2. Polarity is reversed 2. Make sure all batteries are installed correctly (see diagram B) 3. Batteries may be dead 3. Replace batteries 1. Remote is switched off 1. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON Remote Not 2. Atom 1.0™ is switched off 2. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON Respnding 3. Too windy 3. Windy conditions severly impare the operation of the Atom 1.0 4. The Remote light is flashing 4. Replace batteries Aircraft Won’t 1. Rotor speed too slow 1. Push throttle lever forward lift off 2. Aircraft not fully charged 2. Recharge your Atom 1.0™ Aircraft Decsends 1. Moving the throttle too quickly 1. Control the throttle slower and Too Fast smoother Aircraft Not 1. Gyroscopes not functioning 1. Turn of the Atom 1.0™ and Responding Reset the Gyros (see diagram L) Loss of Atom 1.0™ 1. Aircraft is out of range of remote 1. Keep the aircraft within a 20 Control meter radius of the remoteSWITCHING TO HIGH SPEED MODETo change the throttle speed from the default low speed to high speed:1. Turn on the remote.2. Press the control lever on the left side straight down to switch modes (see digram P).3. To switch back to low speed press the left control lever down again.4. Speed mode returns to low speed once the remote is turned off. 4. Move the left throttle left/right to fly the aircraft left/right (see digram N).5. Move the right throttle left/right to rotate the aircraft left/right (see digram O).ATOM 1.0™ WARNING:The Atom™ is designed for INDOOR or OUTDOOR. Atom™ blades revolve at high speeds and can cause damage to the user, spectators and animals. Stand away from the Atom 1.0™ to reduce the risk of getting into the flight path. Warn spectators that you will be flying your Atom 1.0™ so that they are aware of its position. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain that the blades are securely fastened to the Atom 1.0™.WARNING!• Choking/Cutting Hazard. Small Parts/Sharp Rotor Blades.• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the propeller when the power switch is turned to the ON position.• Turn off the transmitter and Atom™ power switches when not in use.• The included charger is built specifically for the Atom™ Li-Poly battery. Do not use it to charge any other battery.• New alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum performance.• Parental supervision recommended when flying Atom™.BATTERY WARNINGSRECHARGEABLE BATTERY:This Atom™ uses a Li-Poly rechargeable battery. If battery no longer stays charged, dispose of battery properly according to local disposal requirements.CONTROLLER BATTERIES:Remote control requires 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Please read the important battery safety warning below.• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride).• Do not mix old and new batteries.• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the item before being charged (if removable).• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.• Exhausted batteries should be removed immediately and must be recycled or disposed of properly according to state or local government ordinances and regulations.• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity (see inside booklet for diagram).• Do not dispose batteries in a fire - batteries may leak or explode.CARE AND MAINTENANCE• Always remove the batteries from the wireless infrared remote control when it is not being used for an extended period of time.• To clean, gently wipe the remote control and Atom™ with a clean damp cloth.• Keep the toy away from direct heat or sunlight.• Do not submerge the toy into water. This can damage the unit beyond repair.• Parental guidance recommended when installing or replacing the batteries.REPLACING THE PROPELLER BLADESYour Atom 1.0™ propeller system is a precision instrument that may need repair or replacement from time to time for optimal flight function. Crash landing from high-speed aerial flights may cause damage to your Atom 1.0™ propellers.1. Atom 1.0™ have four blades, two gray propellers on the front, and two black propellers on theback Please note that the blades and the Atom 1.0™ are labeled with an embossed L or R (see the diagram S).2. When replacing the propeller blades, gently remove the blade from the rotor shaft. Make sure to match both the color of the blade and the indication letter on the blade with the letter on the aircraft. 3. Replace the damaged blade with the correct blade as shown in diagram Q.Gray Blade Front Left = LGray Blade Front Right = RBlack Blade Back Left = LBlack Blade Back Right = RTROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ATOM1.0™

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