Brookstone 324464, Flight Force Zoom Bee Drone Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

Flight Force
ZOOM BEE™ DRONE
for ages
14
+
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings and Cautions ..............................................................1
FCC Information ....................................................................5
Li-Po Battery Warning .............................................................. 6
Controller..........................................................................6
Controller Button Functions ..........................................................7
Drone Parts........................................................................ 8
Charging the Drone's Battery ........................................................9
Inserting the Controller Batteries .....................................................9
Pre-Flight Checklist ...............................................................10
Frequency Pairing .................................................................10
Beginning Your Flight.............................................................. 11
Using the Trimmer Buttons.........................................................12
Re-Calibrating the Drone ..........................................................13
Flying Control .....................................................................14
One-Button Take Off and Landing ..................................................16
Emergency Landing ...............................................................16
Altitude Hold Mode ................................................................17
Speed Mode Switch ...............................................................17
Headless Mode ...................................................................18
Low Battery Alarm ................................................................19
Out of Range Alarm ...............................................................19
Installing Spare Propellers .........................................................20
Using the Zoom Bee™ App ........................................................ 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................28
Care and Maintenance.............................................................29
Specifications .....................................................................29
Warranty..........................................................................32
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.
4. Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit.
WARNING
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals.
2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.
5. Protect the charging cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit.
6. Do not allow charging cable to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the unit when storing.
7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat.
8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing, plastic bags or
papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may
be blocked.
9. Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle.
10. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cable, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the unit’s charging cable or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.
11. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when unit is used.
12. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
DRONE WARNINGS
1. The Drone’s blades revolve at high speeds and can cause damage to the user, spectators
and animals. Stand away from the Drone to reduce the risk of getting into the flight path and always maintain visual contact with the Drone while flying.
2. Warn spectators that you will be flying your Drone so that they are aware of its position.
3. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain that the blades are securely fastened to the Drone.
4. Before flying check your local laws and regulations pertaining to drone usage, particularly around airports.
5. Operating the Drone in a wide-open space is recommended. The ideal space should have a 200-foot radius, without buildings, crowds, or electrical power lines.
6. Do not fly near tall buildings, high voltage cables, or other places that produce signal interference. Signal interruptions may result in accidents.
7. Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at all times.
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8. If you are flying the Drone with others, make sure all spectators are behind you.
9. For best performance, it is recommended that you operate the 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 Drone.
11. Obtain permission from individuals before circulating videos or photos taken with the Drone.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY THE DRONE IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING OUTDOORS. IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE BODILY HARM.
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.
• Not suitable for children under 14 years old. Parental supervision recommended when flying the Drone.
FCC INFORMATION
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: To comply with FCC's RF radiation exposure limits for general population/ uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC ID: #ZKWWIFI1702221
DO NOT FLY THE DRONE IN FOUL WEATHER!
WARNING
WARNING!
CHOKIN G HAZARD - Small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
CONTROLLER
Trimmer mode button ( Press Down)
Left Stick
(Throttle / Rudder)
Right Stick (Forward / Backward / Left / Right)
High / Medium / Low Speed Mode
Take Off /
Landing /
Emergency Stop
Button
Power Switch
Power Indicator Light
Headless Mode
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LI-PO BATTERY WARNING
This device contains a Lithium-Polymer battery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of
properly. Contact your local waste management office for information on battery recycling or disposal.
Use only the supplied cable to recharge the battery. Improper charging may damage the battery and the device.
Do not attempt to open the rechargeable battery or battery pack. There are no serviceable parts inside.
Keep the battery out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode. The battery may also explode if
damaged.
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CONTROLLER BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Left Stick Move the stick forward/backward/left/right to fly the drone
up/down/turn left/turn right.
Right Stick Move the stick forward/backward/left/right to fly the drone
forward/backward/left/right.
Power Switch Slide to the ON position to turn on the controller. Slide to the
OFF position to turn off.
Headless Mode Button Press to enter headless mode. Press again to exit headless
mode.
Speed Button Press to switch to High/Medium/Low speed.
Take Off/Landing/
Emergency Stop Button
Press once and the drone will take off. Press again and the drone will land. Press and hold the button for more than 1 second for an emergency landing. The drone propellers will stop and it will land immediately.
Trimmer Button Press this button and move the right stick to the required
trimmer direction. The drone will adjust its direction accordingly. Release the stick to end trimmer mode. Refer to Page 12 for information on using the Trimmer function.
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CHARGING THE DRONE'S BATTERY
The Zoom Bee™ Drone includes a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery. Charge the
battery before first use.
To charge the drone's battery:
1. Ensure that the drone's power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Insert the charging cable's connector into the port on the rear of the drone.
3. Insert the charging cable's USB connector into a USB port on an active device, such as a computer, USB adapter, or power bank. For fastest charging, us a device with 5V 2A output current (not included).
4. The USB indicator is red while charging, and turns green when the drone is fully charged.
INSERTING THE CONTROLLER BATTERIES
The controller uses 3 AAA batteries (included) which must
be inserted before first use.
To insert the controller's batteries:
1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the controller.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries, following the polarity indicators.
3X1.5V
Alkaline Bat
Battery Cover
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Propeller Guard
Propeller Guard
Propeller Guard
Propeller Guard
Switch
Rear
RightLeft
Camera
Front
Drone Cover
Housing
B Propeller
A Propeller
Drone Bottom Housing
A Propeller
B Propeller
Rear LED (Red)
Front LED (Green)
DRONE PARTS
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