Asian Express PL1480 User Manual

FCC Part 15 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.

TM

SPYDER X

Palm Sized High Performance "Stunt" Drone

WARNING!

CHOKING HAZARD
Not suitable for children under 3 years.

Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM, CPSIA and FCC.

©2015 Rooftop Brands™ All rights reserved

Tel: + (1) 949-566-9573 • www.propelrc.com

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Small parts.

Made in China

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

WARNING: Never leave product charging unattended for extended periods of

time. Always disconnect Spyder XTM from charger immediately after the Spyder XTM

Spyder X

is fully charged. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions.

PACKAGE CONTAINS:

TM

2.4G Wireless Controller Instruction ManualSpare Parts USB charging cord

Colors and styles may slightly vary.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Charging Your Spyder X™ Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Spyder X™ Quadrocopter Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Syncing Your Spyder X™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Recognizing The Front & Back Of The Spyder X™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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

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

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

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

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

FEATURES

• 6 axis gyro high-speed aircraft for incredible maneuvers including 360º aerial stunts!

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

• 2.4 Ghz, remote allows flight range up to 300 feet and multiple player use.

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

1.5VAA

1.5VAA

1.5VAA

1.5VAA

1.5VAA

1.5VAA

CHARGING YOUR SPYDER X™ BATTERY

1. Turn the Spyder X™ over and carefully remove the battery (see diagram C).

2. Connect the battery to the female connector end of the USB cable. Connect the universal end
of the USB cable. to your computer’s USB port (see diagram D).
CAUTION: improper connection may damage the Spyder X™.

3. Average charging time is 70 minutes, RED LED indicator goes off when charging and will turn RED
when battery is fully charged.

A full charge will allow for about 5-6 minutes of flight time depending on environment and user input.

C

D

Universal USB Charging Cable

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

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