Dromida Verso DIDE19 Instruction Manual

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Verso Quadcopter
Spare
Blades (2 color, 2 black)
BEFORE FLYING, PLEASE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
and go to www.knowbeforeyoufly.org
AA Batteries (4)
USB Charger
Controller
Thumb Pads
Flight Battery
Radio Controlled
Quadcopter
NOTICE: TO
PREVENT MOTOR
DAMAGE ALWAYS
BE SURE THE THROTTLE IS
OFF WHEN THE
BLADES ARE
OBSTRUCTED OR
CONTROL IS LOST.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of super cial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction
manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for
14+
children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING: This product includes a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery. Improper handling may result in FIRE! You are responsible for following all safety precautions as outlined in this instruction manual.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
Always operate your model in open spaces away from obstacles, full-size vehicles, traf c, pets and people.
Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
When and if repairs are necessary you must correctly install
all components so that the model operates properly on the ground and in the air. Please check the operation of the model before every  ight to ensure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check the propellers before each  ight. Replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue.
LITHIUM BATTERY WARNINGS
WARNING: This product includes a lithium polymer
(LiPo) battery. Improper handling could result in FIRE! A lithium battery  re has the potential to ignite surrounding areas and may cause property damage or cause personal injury.
For safe LiPo handling, follow all of these guidelines. If you are unable to follow these guidelines, return this product to the place of purchase.
● Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speci cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
● Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
● Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
Always use fully charged batteries.
Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is
powered.
Always remove batteries before disassembly.
Always keep moving parts clean.
Always keep parts dry.
Always let parts cool after use before touching.
Always remove batteries after use.
Always ensure failsafe is properly set before  ying.
Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
Never touch moving parts.
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precau­tions may result in injury to yourself and others.
Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from
the rotating plane of the propellers whenever the battery is connected. Keep loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets away from the propellers. The spinning propellers of a model quadcopter can cause serious injury.
MOST IMPORTANT! NEVER leave the charger and LiPo battery unattended while charging.
Keep out of reach of children!
NEVER charge a LiPo battery on a  ammable surface or
near combustible materials.
NEVER charge inside a vehicle or at a location that could be damaged in the event of a LiPo  re.
Do not charge or use a battery that is deformed, bent, crushed or has any type of visible damage.
Only use the included factory approved charger with this LiPo battery.
ALWAYS keep a supply of sand accessible when charging. Dumping sand on the battery will assist in extinguishing a LiPo chemical  re.
It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch. However, disconnect the battery and unplug the charger im- mediately if either becomes hot, begins to swell, or smoke!
Disconnect the battery and unplug the charger if the charge time exceeds 3 hours.
ALWAYS disconnect the battery and unplug the charger after the charge is complete.
ALWAYS disconnect and remove the battery from your model immediately following operation.
ALWAYS store/transport LiPo batteries in a  reproof container away from combustible materials.
NEVER put a LiPo battery in the pocket of any clothing.
Keep LiPo batteries out of reach of animals. A punctured
battery may cause a  re.
Do not use the included charger for any other battery other than the one included with this model.
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In the event of a crash, place the battery into a  reproof container immediately. Examine the battery for damage
before further use.
Only operate and store batteries between 40-110° F (4­43° C).
NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 140° F [60° C] during operation.
NEVER disassemble or modify a battery, its wiring, or puncture cells, as this may result in  re.
Do not allow the battery to short circuit by touching ex­posed wires together.
Stop the operation of your model immediately when the battery power is low. A battery failure can occur when attempting to recharge an over-discharged battery.
LiPo batteries must always be recycled or disposed of properly.
LINKING
1. Turn on the controller with the left stick at its lowest position. The LED on the controller will  ash, indicating it is waiting for the arming sequence.
2. Slide the  ight battery into the slot on the underside of the Verso quad. Connect the  ight battery to the quad and place it upright on a level surface. The LEDs on the quad will  ash rapidly while it is linking to the controller.
Then they will blink slowly
while it waits for the arming routine.
CHARGING
Plug the charger into any USB port on a computer or to a USB to AC adapter. The LED on the charger will illuminate solid red while the battery is charging. The red LED will go out when charging is complete.
NEVER leave the battery unattended while charging.
DO NOT
charger is connected to the battery.
ALWAYS unplug the charger from the USB port and the
battery when charging is complete.
NEVER charge a puffed or damaged battery.
allow the USB port to power down while the
CONTROLLER SETUP
Remove the battery cover to insert the included (4) AA batteries. Reinstall the battery cover.
3. In order to arm the Verso quad you must move the throttle stick to full throttle and then back down to the lowest position. The LEDs on the quad will go solid. The quad is now armed and ready to  y.
CONTROL RATES
The responsiveness of the quad to the control sticks is
adjustable using the rate buttons on the controller. Beginner pilots will want the quad less responsive and should choose the 20% rate button. As your piloting skills improve, the higher rates can be used for more aggressive  ying. Be sure to have more  ying space when using the 60% and
100% control rates.
When the control rate is changed, you will see the selected control rate momentarily displayed on the controller LCD screen.
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FLYING BASICS
If this is your  rst time piloting a multi-rotor craft, you will  nd that the controls are intuitive and you will have a feel for basic  ight by the end of your  rst battery. Mastering  ying, however, takes some practice and patience. We recommend that you always  y in control and within your piloting ability.
INVERTED FLIGHT
Unlike your typical multi-rotor craft, the Verso quad is capable of taking off upside-down or  ipping itself inverted during  ight with the press of a button and then continuing to  y normally. Sensors on the quad automatically detect which side of the quad is facing up and will adjust the rotation of the motors accordingly. Because of this feature, there is some functionality that is unique to the Verso quad:
When the Verso quad is  ipped 180º using the  ip button in the direction of front-to-back, the forward and reverse controls are automatically swapped so your perception of what is forward has not changed. This means that if the colored props were considered the front of the quad before you  ipped front-to-back, they will now be the rear of the quad.
1. Place the quad on the ground at least 6 feet away with the tail facing you. Make sure the control rate is set to 20%.
2. Take off by “slowly” advancing the left stick until the quad takes off. Change the altitude using small movements.
3. Use the right stick to make the quad move left, right, forward or backward. Keep in mind that when the nose is facing you, the right stick controls will appear to be operating in opposite directions, i.e., moving the right stick to the right will now move the quad left from the pilot’s perspective.
4. Moving the left stick to the left or right will rotate the nose of the quad left or right.
5. Always use small stick movements to control the quad until you are familiar with the how the model responds to the controls.
6. Always unplug the battery and turn off the controller when
you’re done  ying.
When the quad is  ipped 180º left-to-right, the controls do not change.
Whenever the throttle is moved to the lowest position,
the direction control always defaults to the colored props being the front of the quad. It does not matter which side of the quad is facing up.
The default setting for the  ip
function is 180º. To change the  ip function to 360º, press and hold the  ip button for at least two seconds. The transmitter beeps once for
180º mode and beeps twice
for 360º mode.
LOW BATTERY INDICATORS
Total  ight time with a fully charged battery will be approximately 7 minutes if the Verso quad is  own until the automatic cutoff
shuts down the motors. When the battery voltage approaches the cutoff voltage, the LEDs on the quad will  ash. At this point the  ip function will be disabled. We recommend you land the quad and charge the  ight battery.
When the controller batteries become depleted, the battery symbol on the controller LCD screen will  ash and you will hear an audible warning.
To prevent motor damage always be sure
the throttle is off when the blades are obstructed or control is lost.
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ROTOR BLADE REPLACEMENT
If a rotor blade needs replacement, use the prop removal tool or a thin,  at bladed screwdriver to pry off the damaged rotor blade. The new blade can be pressed onto the motor shaft with just  nger pressure. Take care not to bend the replacement rotor blade when installing.
The replacement blades are
labeled A and B. Use this diagram to ensure you are installing the blade in the correct location. Colored blades always go in the front.
CONTROLLER THUMB PADS
Optional thumb pads are included with the quad to be installed onto the controller stick ends. The pads may reduce the chance of your thumbs slipping from the ends of the controller sticks.
Their use is a matter of
preference and they can be easily removed again if you decide you would rather  y without them. Twist and pull off the controller stick tips and press on the thumb pads. You can also install them onto the ends of the stick tips.
LED LIGHTS
The LED lights which can be seen at the base of each arm can
be toggled off and on using the light button on the controller. When the LEDs are turned off you will see a lightbulb icon appear on the controller LCD screen.
Tip: There are other buttons
on the controller which do not have any function with the Verso quad. These are shown in the picture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: The quad will not respond to the controller. SOLUTION: (1) Turn off the controller and disconnect the
battery for the quad. Re-link the quad and the
controller. (2) Ensure that you are arming the quad. (3) Charge or change the battery on the quad.
PROBLEM: Unable to  ip. SOLUTION: Battery voltage is too low.
PROBLEM: Quad is shaking. SOLUTION: Check the props for damage.
PROBLEM: The props spin but the quad will not take off. SOLUTION: (1) Rotor blades are incorrectly installed. See the
Rotor Blade Replacement section. (2) Recharge the  ight battery.
LIMITED WARRANTY
What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defec ts in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered – This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, com­mercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modi cation of or to any part o f th e Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations OTHER THAN
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUD­ING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT­NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED
THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy – Horizon’s sole obligation and pur­chaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a war­ranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability – HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COM­MERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,
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NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup,  nal assembly, modi cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law – These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to con ict of law principals). This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services – Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty sup­port or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Sup­po r t Inquir y, or call the to ll f ree telephone numbe r refere nced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.
Inspection or Services – If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http:// www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render­service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for ser­vice. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief sum­mary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.
Warranty Requirements – For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service – Should your service not be cov­ered by warranty, service will be completed and payment will be required without noti cation or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to pay­ment of the service without noti cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service esti­mates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s
Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.hori-
zonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-service-center.
ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product com­pliant in the country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non­compliant Product for a period of 60 days from noti cation, after which it will be discarded.
10/2015
FCC REQUIREMENT
FCC ID No: IYFQ205
This devi ce compl ies with Pa r t 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance
with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this controller must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co­located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or controller. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and controller operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support of ce.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
DIDE1520 Canopy Green DIDE1521 Canopy Red DIDE1522 Canopy Blue DIDE1523 Canopy Yellow DIDE1530 Prop Set Green DIDE1531 Prop Set Red DIDE1532 Prop Set Blue DIDE1533 Prop Set Yellow DIDE1534 Belly Pan Green DIDE1535 Belly Pan Red
DIDE1536 Belly Pan Blue DIDE1537 Belly Pan Yellow DIDE1540 Main Frame DIDE1541 Motor CW L/F R/R DIDE1542 Motor CCW R/F L/R DIDE1543 E-Board DIDE1539 USB 1S LiPo Charger DIDE1545 Prop Removal Tool DIDE1547 LiPo 1S 3.7V 350mAh Batt
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