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Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • Brookstone.com

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FLIGHTFORCE

MICRO VIDEO DRONE

For ages 14+

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings and Cautions.................................2

FCC Information ......................................12

Location of Parts and Controls.........................14

Controller Battery Installation ..........................16

Charging the Micro Video Drone Battery ...............17

Syncing the Micro Video Drone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Preparing for Flight ...................................21

Flying Tips............................................22

Recognizing the Front and Rear of the Micro Video Drone . .23

Flight Controls ........................................24

Speed Selection ......................................28

Understanding Trim Adjustments ......................29

Performing a 360º Stunt Roll ..........................32

Level Surface Gyro Calibration.........................33

Low Battery Warning..................................34

This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;
d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part
that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,
without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without
limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is
used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITN ESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN
TO TH E EXTENT PERMITTE D BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL B E
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or

3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service
at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service
and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and
replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and
response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of
the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our
instructions.

Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the
United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories
of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies
only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the
“Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The
Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,
but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”

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Using the On-Board Camera and Video Recorder.......35

Replacing The Propeller Blades........................39

Troubleshooting .......................................40

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Micro Video Drone Specifications......................43

Warranty .............................................44

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CAUTION

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER.

THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

MICRO VIDEO DRONE SPECIFICATIONS

Li-Poly Rechargeable Battery................. 3.7V, 140 mAh

Battery Life.................................. Approx. 5-6 min

Charging Time ............................... Approx. 40 min

Range ............................................. 250 feet

Radio Frequency.................................... 2.4 Ghz

Weight ...................................... 3.8 oz (107.7g)

Dimensions..................... 2.3 x 2.3 in (58.4 x 58.4 mm)

microSD a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
© Brookstone 2017

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CARE AND MAI NTENANCE

• Always remove the batteries from the controller when it will
not be used for an extended period of time.

• To clean, gently wipe the Micro Video Drone and controller
with a clean damp cloth.

• Parental guidance recommended when installing or replacing
the batteries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS

All of the safety and operating instructions should be read,

adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MICRO VIDEO DRONE WARNINGS:

1. The Micro Video Drone is designed for INDOOR or
OUTDOOR flight.

2. The Micro Video Drone’s blades revolve at high speeds
and can cause damage to the user, spectators and animals.
Stand away from the Micro Video Drone to reduce the
risk of getting into the flight path and always maintain
visual contact with the Micro Video Drone while flying.

3. Warn spectators that you will be flying your Micro Video
Drone so that they are aware of its position.

4. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain
that the blades are securely fastened to the Micro Video
Drone.

5. Before flying, check your local laws and regulations
pertaining to drone usage.

6. It is recommended to operate the Micro Video Drone in a
wide open space. The ideal space should have a 200-foot
radius.

7. Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at
all times.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

ISSUE SOLUTION

Micro Video Drone
won’t lift off

Micro Video Drone
descends too fast

Loss of Micro Video
Drone control

Push THROTTLE CONTROL STICK

forward.

Recharge the Micro Video Drone.

Control the THROTTLE CONTROL

STICK slower and smoother.

Recharge the Micro Video Drone.

Keep the Micro Video Drone within
250 feet of the controller.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE SOLUTION

No power
(controller)

No power

(Micro Video Drone)

Controller not

responding

Micro Video Drone
not responding

Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON.

Make sure all batteries are installed
correctly (see diagram B on page 16).

Replace batteries.

Recharge the Micro Video Drone.

Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON on
the controller.

Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON on
the Micro Video Drone.

Conditions are too windy.

Replace batteries.

Calibrate gyro (see instructions on page

33).

8. If you are flying the Micro Video Drone with others, make
sure all spectators are behind you.

9. For best performance, it is recommended that you
operate the Micro Video Drone in zero wind conditions,
as wind can greatly affect the performance of the aircraft.

10. Record responsibly. Respect the privacy of individuals
when recording video or taking photos with the Micro
Video Drone.

11. Obtain permission from individuals before circulating
videos or photos taken with the Micro Video Drone.

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY THE MICRO

VIDEO DRONE IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY

WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING OUTDOORS.
IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND MAY

CAUSE BODILY HARM.

WARNING

DO NOT FLY THE DRONE IN FOUL WEATHER!

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WARNI NG!

• Choking/Cutting Hazard. Small Parts/Sharp Rotor Blades.

• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the propel-

ler when the power switch is turned to the ON position.

• Turn off the controller and Micro Video Drone power
switches when not in use.

• Not suitable for children under 14 years old. Parental
supervision recommended when flying the Micro Video
Drone.

REPLACING THE PROPE LLER BLADES

The Micro Video Drone’s propeller system is a precision

instrument that may need repair or replacement for optimal
flight function. Crash landing from high-speed aerial flights
may cause damage to your Micro Video Drone’s propellers.

1. The Micro Video Drone has four blades that are
labeled with an embossed A or B as shown in figure M.

2. When replacing the propeller blades (included), gently

remove the blade from the rotor shaft.

3. Replace the damaged blade with the new blade. Make
sure to place the A or B propellers in the correct
positions as shown figure M.

A

Front Left=A
Front Right=B

Rear Left=B
Rear Right=A

B

Front

Rear

B

Fig. M

A

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