Asian Express PL1430 User Manual

FCC Part 15 B Notice

CAUTION: 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.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE: CANADA ONLY.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following 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.

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 dout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

WARNING!

CHOKING HAZARD
Not suitable for children under 3 years.

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Small parts.

TM

Cloud Rider

2.4GHz High Performance "Stunt" Drone

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

WARNING: Never leave product charging unattended for extended periods of

time. Always disconnect Cloud Rider

TM

Rider

is fully charged. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions.

PACKAGE CONTAINS:

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from charger immediately after the Cloud

Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM, CPSIA and FCC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Remote Control Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Charging Your Cloud Rider™ Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cloud Rider™ Quadrocopter Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote Control Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote LCD Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Flight Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Syncing Your Cloud Rider™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Flying Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Recognizing The Front & Back Of The Cloud Rider™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4 Channel Flight Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adjusting Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Level Surface Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Flight Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Flight Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Performing A 360º Stunt Flip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Attaching Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating The Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Replacing The Propeller Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Activating Headless Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Battery Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FEATURES

• 4 axis high-speed aircraft for incredible maneuvers including 360º aerial flips

• Built-in 6-axis gyro chip for extremely stable flight and maneuverability

• 2.4 Ghz remote allows flight range up to 300 feet

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the controller as shown in diagram A.

2. Install 6 “AA” fresh alkaline batteries into the controller as shown in diagram B. Make sure to install
batteries to their correct polarity. Do not mix old and new batteries or battery types.

3. Replace the battery cover.

A B

6 1.5 volt “AA” Alkaline Batteries

CHARGING YOUR CLOUD RIDER™ Li-POLY BATTERY

1. Connect the battery to the female connector end of the charger cable. The indicator light will glow
green indicating a proper connection. Plug the charger into a standard outlet (see diagram C).
CAUTION: improper connection may damage the Cloud Rider™.

2. Average charging time is around 100 minutes to fully charged.

3. The indicator light will glow red while the unit is charging. Remove promptly after the red LED turns
green, indicating the battery has a complete charge.

A full charge will allow for about 6-7 minutes of flight time depending on environment and user input.

C

AC Charger

LED Indicator

Charger Cable

Li-Poly Battery

Thank you for purchasing the Cloud Rider™ 2.4 Ghz Quadrocopter. Please read this instruction booklet as it
contains valuable information on how to properly fly and care for your Cloud Rider™ Drone.

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IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO UNPLUG YOUR CHARGING CORD WHEN NOT IN USE!