Dromida Voyager User Manual

READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE

FLYING!

Controller

READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE

FLYING!

ITEMS INCLUDED

(4) AA Batteries

3.7 V-150 mAh
LiPo Battery

Voyager

WARNINGS

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE
WARNINGS.

Radio control models are not toys.
Serious injury to people or damage to property
can result if they are not used in a responsible
manner.

Read all instructions carefully prior to
assembling and before flying this model. Seek
advice should any information be unclear. You
assume all risk and responsibility when using
this model.

GENERAL WARNINGS

● Never fly your aircraft from the street or at night.

Always fly in an open area free of obstructions.

● When flying, make sure any spectators are

behind you.

● Always be conscious of the spinning propeller.

Be careful not to allow loose clothing to be drawn
into the propeller.

● Because your aircraft is operated by radio control,

it is important to make sure you are always using
fresh and/or fully charged batteries. Never allow
the batteries to run low, or you could lose control
of the aircraft.

● Do not allow any of the electrical components to
get wet, or electrical damage may occur.

● You should complete a successful range check

of your radio equipment prior to each new day of
flying, or prior to the first flight of a repaired aircraft.

● Do not use any solvents to clean your model.

Solvents will damage the foam and plastic.
Use a dry cloth to clean any dirt from outside
of the aircraft.

● This product includes small and sharp-edged
parts. Always assemble and keep this product
out of children’s reach.

● Do not fly your airplane on days with strong
winds or side winds.

● When not using the model, always take the battery
out of the plane and switch off the transmitter.
Also, remove the batteries from the transmitter as
batteries may overheat or leak, causing damage.

● Do not store this model in a high-temperature/
humidity area or in direct sunlight.

RADIO CONTROL
SYSTEM WARNINGS

● Always turn on your transmitter before
turning on the aircraft and always
remove the battery from the aircraft
before turning off your transmitter.

● Always unplug the flight battery when not flying
the aircraft.

● Never shorten the receiver antenna, or you could
lose control of the aircraft during flight.

● Never attempt to disassemble or modify any of
the radio control system components.

LIPO BATTERY WARNINGS

YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE

CHARGING THE BATTERY

● All instructions, warnings, and cautions must be
followed at all times. Failure to do so can lead to
serious injury or fire. Do NOT use this product
before reading and understanding all directions
and warnings.

● Do NOT use or charge the battery if it is hot
or swollen.

● Do NOT overcharge the LiPo flight battery. Maximum voltage
for each battery must be followed.

● Do NOT short-circuit the battery. Check polarity before
connecting the battery to the charger.

● Remove the battery when it’s not in use.

● Do NOT operate or charge unattended.

● Do NOT use the battery if you do not understand the

warnings and proper use of the battery.

● Always let the battery cool and “rest” between uses and
charging. Do NOT charge inside your car.

● Inspect the battery before each use for swelling or other
malformation. If the battery has swelled, it MUST be discarded.

● Do NOT poke, bend or damage the battery. The outer casing
is soft and can be damaged.

● The battery must never exceed 160° F (70° C) for any reason.

CHARGE THE FLIGHT BATTERY

INSTALL

TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

NOTE: The transmitter does not have
to be turned on to charge the battery.

1

2

3

4

Remove the charger
cover on the back of the
transmitter.

Plug the battery into the
charger as shown. The red
LED on the front of the
transmitter will come on.

Once the battery is fully
charged, the red LED will
turn off.

Unplug the battery from the
transmitter and replace the
charger cover.

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+

2

TRANSMITTER FUNCTION

Elevator

Rudder

33

Throttle

PLUG IN THE FLIGHT BATTERY

2

Turn on the

1.

transmitter.

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Move the throttle

2.

to 0%.

INSTALLING THE WING

Ta b

Connect the matching plugs and install the battery

3.

in the recess, in the bottom of the plane.

Set the plane next to the transmitter (within 3ft. [1m ]).

4.

The plane will link to the transmitter automatically.

Insert the tab on the front of
the wing into the slot at the
front of the wing saddle.
Press the back of the wing
onto the magnet.

4

CHOOSING A FLYING FIELD

The Voyager can be flown indoors in an area the size of a

basketball court or outdoors at a park. There should not
be any vehicles, buildings, power lines, trees, large rocks,
people or anything else that your model can crash into.

TAKEOFF

No

YES

150 ft

150 ft

150 ft

150 ft

Control may be lost
if the airplane is

more than 300 feet
[90 meters] from the
transmitter.

Apply full throttle while facing into the wind. Hold the

1.

plane horizontally and launch straight and level with a
gentle pushing motion, or take off from a hard surface.

No

CHOOSING A GOOD DAY TO FLY

After launching, reduce power to 50–75%, and use

2.

gentle rudder movements to turn left or right. Use small

Very
Light
Wind

Calm weather with either no wind or wind speed of 3– 5 mph
[5–8 kph] is suitable for flying.

Strong

Wind

movements of the elevator and throttle to adjust the climb
and altitude. (If the battery is not charged properly, the
plane will not climb).

Move the throttle stick down to 0% when crashing
to avoid damage.

TURNING

Once you reach 25 to 50 feet [8 –15m] in altitude, you will be able to make a safe turn. Practice making turns both left and
right, adding a small amount of up elevator as the turn begins.

Continue...

4

Use small movements of

3

rudder and elevator to control
the turn radius and altitude.

Once the turn starts,

2

add in a small amount
of up elevator to
maintain altitude and
help turn the plane.

To complete the turn,

5

slowly release the elevater
and apply a small amount
of rudder in the opposite
direction of the turn.

Enter the turn by

1

slowly moving the
rudder about halfway
in the direction you
wish to turn.

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LANDING

When your plane feels like it is beginning to lose power, it is time to land.

AFTER LANDING

Always unplug and remove the plane’s battery first.

1.

Turn off the transmitter.

2.

Allow the motor time to cool before flying again.

3.

Allow the flight battery to cool before recharging.

4.

MAKING REPAIRS

For light weight and durability, the Voyager is made of foam.
If it does break, repairs can be made using foam safe CA
(cyanoacrylate) glue or white school glue (available at your
local hobby shop). Once the glued parts are fitted together,
use clear tape to hold them in place as they dry. Small cracks
can be fixed with the clear tape without the glue. When doing
repairs, use as little glue as possible to keep the weight down
and be sure to keep the tail and wings as straight as possible.

PROPELLER REPLACEMENT

Use a needle nosed pliers to hold the propeller shaft behind
the propeller. Pull the propeller off, and press the new propeller
onto the propeller shaft.

6

REPLACEMENT PARTS

DIDA3065 Wing
DIDA3066 Fuselage
DIDA3067 Tail Surfaces
DIDA3068 Landing Gear
DIDA3069 Spinner (2 Pcs.)
DIDA3070 Gearbox
DIDA3071 Propeller (2 Pcs.)
DIDA3072 Radio Board
DIDA3073 Hardware Set
DIDA3074 Motor
DIDA3075 Motor/Gearbox Assembly
DIDA3076 Gear Shaft (2)
DIDJ2050 Transmitter
FLZA6464 Flyzone LiPo 1S 3.7 V 150mAh

PLANE SPECIFICATIONS

6.7 in. [172 mm]

Height

19.5 in.

[ 495 mm]

WeightWingspan

[ 381 mm]

15.0 in.

Length

1.8 o z
[57 g]

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: Transmitter LED does not illuminate when

tuned on.

Solution: Transmitter batteries are installed incorrectly.

Remove batteries and check polarity markings.

Solution: Transmitter batteries are low. Replace the

batteries.

PROBLEM: The model does not respond to the transmitter.

Solution: The battery needs to be charged. Charge the

flight battery.

Solution: The battery is not plugged into the plane. Plug it in.
Solution: The control linkages are not connected to the

control surfaces. Inspect and reattach or replace
the parts as needed.

Solution: The plane is not linked to the transmitter; review

and follow the linking procedure.

Solution: The transmitter batteries are low. Replace the

AA batteries.

PROBLEM: Flight time is short.

Solution: The flight battery was not fully charged. Let the

battery cool and charge again.

Solution: The flying conditions are too cold (below 60°F

or 15°C).

Solution: The battery is old or damaged. Replace the

battery.

PROBLEM: The plane has excess vibration.

Solution: The prop is damaged. Replace the prop.
Solution: The motor shaft is bent. Replace the motor.
Solution: The propeller shaft shaft is bent. Replace the

propeller shaft.

SERVICE

If your Dromida product requires repairs or replacement,
contact:

Hobby Services 9am-5pm Central Mon.-Fri.
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 [phone]
Champaign, Il, 61822, U.S.A.

[e-mail]

BATTERY RECYCLING

ATTENTION: The Voyager is powered by a
rechargeable LiPo battery. At the end of the

battery’s useful life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of the battery
into the municipal waste system. Check with your
local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling

options or proper disposal. We encourage contacting your

local recycling center for more information.

PROBLEM: The model does not fly straight or level.

Solution: The transmitter trims are not set properly. Adjust

the trims until the plane flies straight and level.
Adjust the bends if not enough trim is available.

Solution: Check the control linkages for damage. Repair

or replace parts as needed.

PROBLEM: The motor stops in flight.

Solution: When the flight battery voltage drops too low the

battery power to the motor is stopped. Control
surfaces will still operate for a controlled landing.
Land immediately and recharge the battery.

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PROBLEM: The charge LED does not illuminate when

the battery is plugged in.

Solution: The battery is not making connection. Unplug

it and plug it in again.

Solution: The battery is already fully charged.
Solution: The battery is defective. Replace the battery.
Solution: Transmitter batteries are low. Replace the

batteries.

FCC STATEMENT

FCC ID#: XJ6MT-1805
Brand: Dromida

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper-

ation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a

minimum distance of 8 inches [20cm] between the radiator
(transmitter) and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

KNOW BEFORE YOU FLY

As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS),
you are responsible for the operation of this vehicle and
the safety of those around you. Please contact your local
authorities to find out the latest rules and regulations.

In the United States, please visit:

knowbeforeyoufly.org faa.gov/uas

www.hobbico.com/ama-lipo-warning.html

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