Falcon DRC376 v1648-02 User Manual

User’s Guide for Model DRC376 v1648-02

QUADCOPTER DRONE WITH VIDEO CAMERA

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Warnings & Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

• Read and follow all instructions.

• Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Heed all Warnings.

• Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult
supervision is required.

• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.

• Before ying, always check the body, rotors, and

battery for any damage or obstructions.

• Battery should be free from cracks or swelling.

• Keep the rotors clear of any obstructions and body
parts to avoid potential damage and injury.

• Manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for
accidental damages from improper use or installation

of parts, or from damage incurred from worn or
broken parts.

• Pilots are responsible for their actions and any
damage caused from improper use.

• Pilots should keep the craft in sight at all times

during ight. If you lose sight of the craft at any time,
power down and cease ight immediately.

• Only y in large, open areas that are free from
obstacles or potential hazards, such as trees, power
lines, ceiling fans, and the like.

• Flying over bodies of water is not recommended.

• Flying at night is not recommended.

• Never try to retrieve the craft from areas you cannot

safely reach, such as rooftops or trees.

• Never launch the craft from your hand.

• Never leave the craft unattended while it is powered

on or while the battery is charging.

FCC Warnings

Warning: Changes or modications to this unit 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 an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Additional Warnings & Precautions

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping, or splashing.

• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specied

may result in personal injury.

• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit

not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

• Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are

recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of

according to state and local guidelines. They should

never be disposed of in normal household waste,
and they should never be incinerated, as they might

explode. Contact your local government for disposal
or recycling practices in your area.

• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, re, or the like.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely, stop
using the product and keep it away from children.

• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate

medical attention.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or

rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per
state and local guidelines.

• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals

known to the State of California to cause birth
defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop

65). Wash hands after handling.

• This product meets and complies with all Federal
regulations.

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Table of Contents

Sky Rider Falcon Pro – 4

Features
Includes

Orientation – 5

Overview

Remote – 6

Remote Functions
Remote Battery Installation

Charging the Battery – 8

Battery Charging Procedure

Pre-Flight Calibration – 10

Craft/Remote Link
When You’re Done Flying...

Trim Adjustment – 12

Setting Trim & Countering Drift

Flying Tips & Features – 14

Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Flips & Tricks
Headless Mode
Auto-Reverse

Camera & Memory Card – 16

Video
Photos
SD Card Install & Removal
View Photos/Video on a Computer

Troubleshooting – 18

Gyroscope Recalibration
Restore Factory Settings

Repair – 20

Rotor Replacement

Parts – 21

Parts Replacement
Parts List

Company Information – 23

Contact Information
International Support
Warranty

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Features

• 360° ips & tricks

• 2 speed settings

• 6-axis gyroscope

• .3 MP Camera (photo & video) with SD card slot

• Control distance: up to 150 feet

• Headless Mode

• Auto-Reverse

• LED navigation lights

• Operating time: 6-8 minutes

• Charge time: 60-80 minutes

Includes

• 2.4 GHz remote control: requires 4 AAA batteries (not included)

• Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery

• USB cable for battery recharge

• 4GB SD card

• Screwdriver

• 4 replacement rotors

• User’s guide & warranty

Sky Rider Falcon Pro

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Orientation

Rotor Guard

Landing Skids

LED Lights

(underside)

Red LEDs indicate

front of craft

Battery Bay/

Camera Mount

(underside)

Overview

Rotors

Red rotors indicate

front of craft.

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Left Control Stick

Increase Throttle:

push forward

Decrease Throttle:

pull backward

Yaw/Spin:

push left/right

Speed Setting:

press down to change speed

Right Control Stick

Pitch:

push forward/backward

Roll/Bank:

push left/right

Photo/Video

Press to take a photo.

Press and hold to

take video.

Headless Mode/

Auto Reverse

Press to enter

headless mode.

Press and hold to

make the craft y

in reverse.

Roll Trim

Correct left/right drift.

Yaw Trim

Correct left/right

rotational drift.

Pitch Trim

Correct forward/

backward drift.

Power Switch

Power/Status Indicator

Remote Functions

Remote

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Remote Battery Installation

Insert 4 x AAA Batteries

(not included).

Use screwdriver (included)

and remove battery cover.

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Charging the Battery

Battery Charging Procedure

The craft’s lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery must be charged before the unit can be
own. Before charging, be sure the craft and remote control are powered off. This will
reduce the chance of damage or injury.

Step 1

Make sure the craft is powered OFF, then
remove the battery cover.

Step 3

Attach the plug on the battery to the
plug on the charging cable.

Be sure to match the plugs correctly or
damage may occur.

Step 2

Disconnect the power plug connecting
the battery to the craft.

It is strongly recommended to remove
the battery when charging. This will

reduce the chance of damage or injury.

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Step 5

When charging is complete, reinstall the
battery in its bay, reconnect the power
plug from the battery to the craft, and
close the battery cover.

Be sure to match the plugs correctly
and securely close the battery cover or
damage may occur.

Reminder:

Do not charge batteries overnight.

Do not leave batteries unattended while charging.

Step 4

Plug the charging cable into the USB port
of a powered ON computer or USB power
adapter (not included). The battery will
now charge.

LIGHT STATUS

Red Light ON Charging

Red Light OFF Ready

AC/DC Charger Status

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Pre-Flight Calibration

PHOTO/
VIDEO

PITCH

HEADLESS/
AUTO REV

POWER

Craft/Remote Link

Before ying, the craft and the remote must be linked together, and the gyroscopes
on the craft must be allowed to calibrate to ensure smooth and level ight.

Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF.

Step 3

Power the remote control ON. The light
on the remote will blink as it searches
for the signal from the craft. An audible
chime will sound when the remote and
the craft have successfully linked with
each other.

Step 1

Place the craft on a at and level surface.

Step 2

Power the craft ON. The LED lights will
blink in unison as the craft searches for a
signal from the remote.

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PHOTO/
VIDEO

PITCH

HEADLESS/
AUTO REV

POWER

Step 4

Push the Left Control Stick directly
forward, wait for a chime to sound, then
pull the stick directly backward, and wait
for a second chime.

When this last chime has sounded,
the craft is calibrated and ready to y.

Step 5

Attempt a stable hover, low to the
surface you started on. If you notice
a tendency to drift, you may need to
adjust the trim controls to ne tune the
handling (see Trim Adjustment, pg. 12).

When You’re Done Flying...

After safely landing, keep the throttle in the lowest position (OFF) and wait for the
rotors to stop spinning. Power OFF the remote rst. This will ensure that no signals
are accidentally sent to the craft, reducing the chance of injury. After this is done, it is
safe to pick up and power OFF the craft.

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Setting Trim & Countering Drift

Even after the craft is calibrated, it may show a tendency to drift while airborne.
Adjusting the trim will help counter this effect and allow you to better control the
craft. To avoid potential damage, adjust the trim while in a stable hover, and do not
make any sudden movements with the ight controls. Adjust one trim setting at a
time to avoid confusion.

Remember, the red LEDs /red rotors indicate the front of the craft.

While adjusting the trim will help with drift, it is not guaranteed to eliminate it
entirely. Physical, mechanical, and environmental factors (ex: a gust of wind) may
still inuence the craft’s direction and ight..

Drift Type Solution

Trim Adjustment

Craft pitches/angles

forward or backward.

Adjust Pitch Trim.

Front

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Craft yaws/spins in place. Adjust Yaw Trim.

Adjust Roll Trim.Craft banks/rolls left or right.

Front

Front

Front

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Tips for Safe Operation

• Only y in large, open spaces, such as a eld or a very large indoor area, free of
obstacles like power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc.

• When ying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft will be drawn towards
them if closer than 2 to 3 feet.

• Stand behind the craft when rst taking off, so that it and you are facing the
same “forward” direction. This will make it easier to determine which direction
it is ying. Also, remember that the red LED lights/red rotors indicate the front
of the craft.

• Practice basic ight operations like take off, hovering, and landing.

• Flying inside, at low speed and low to the ground will reduce the chance of
turbulence that can negatively affect the stable ight of the craft.

• Novice pilots should move the controls slowly and deliberately, using one
control at a time, to get used to the craft’s ying characteristics. Next, try
combining the pitch and roll controls (forward/backward and left/right on the
Right Control Stick) to y the craft similar to the way an airplane ies. After
mastering this, try the yaw controls (left/right on the left thumbstick) to spin the
craft in place and perform more complex maneuvers.

• If anything obstructs the rotors for any reason, throttle down IMMEDIATELY and
safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before ying again.

Flying Tips & Features

Speed Setting

The craft has two speed settings for the responsiveness of the ight controls. The
default setting is slower and intended for novice pilots. The higher setting allows for
faster, more precise control and is intended more experienced pilots.

Change the speed setting by pressing down (into the remote) on the Left Control
Stick. A chime will sound once for the slower setting and twice for the faster setting.

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Craft will perform ip in

the desired direction.

Press the Right Control Stick down

(into the remote) then move the

Right Control Stick in any direction.

Headless Mode

Headless Mode changes the default orientation of the craft, where the red LEDs/red
rotors indicate the front of the craft. Instead, the craft will reorient its “front” based
on the rst Right Control Stick input from the user. This can be useful if you become
disoriented while ying, or cannot visually determine which direction is “true front”.

To activate Headless Mode, press the Headless button once. Press again to deactivate
Headless Mode. The craft’s LED lights will blink and a chime will sound to indicate
that Headless Mode is active.

Flips & Tricks

Before attempting any stunts, be sure that there is ample clear space around the
craft, ideally 9 to 10 ft. in every direction. It is not recommended to attempt to ip
around or through any obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage.

To perform a ip, follow the diagram below.

Auto-Reverse

Press and hold the Headless/Auto-Rev button to make the craft y in reverse.

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Make sure the remote and the craft have been successfully paired and the Micro-SD
card is installed in the camera before attempting to use.

Video

To record video, press and hold the Photo/Video button. The green light in camera
will blink red for as long as video is recording. Press the Photo/Video button again to
stop recording video, the light in the camera will turn back to green.

Photos

To take a single image, press the Photo/Video button once. The green light in camera
will blink red once, then turn back to green after the photo has been taken.

Camera & Memory Card

Photo/Video

Press to take a photo.

Press and hold to

take video.

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Remove Micro-SD card from camera
and connect to included USB adapter.
Be sure to insert correctly or damage
may occur.

Gently push against the Micro-SD
card until it clicks into or out of the
card slot. Be sure to insert correctly or
damage may occur.

Connect to a USB port
of a computer. Use the
computer’s le browser to
access photos and videos.

SD Card Install & Removal

View Photos/Video on a Computer

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Restore Factory Settings

If the craft is still experiencing difculty
ying or is behaving erratically, the craft
and remote may need to have the factory
default settings restored. Do not attempt

to do this while ying. Safely land the
craft before attempting this procedure.

Pull both control sticks to the lowest left
position for 2-3 seconds. When the LED

lights start blinking, release the controls
sticks. When the LED lights have turned
solid, the factory reset is complete and
the craft is ready to y.

Gyroscope Recalibration

If the craft is experiencing difculty
ying or is behaving erratically, the
gyroscopes may need to be recalibrated.

Do not attempt to do this while ying.
Safely land the craft before attempting
this procedure.

Pull both control sticks to the lowest
right position for 2-3 seconds. When

the LED lights start blinking, release
the controls sticks. When the LED lights
have turned solid, the gyroscopes are
recalibrated and the craft is ready to y.

PHOTO/
VIDEO

PITCH

HEADLESS/
AUTO REV

POWER

Gyroscope

Recalibration

PHOTO/
VIDEO

PITCH

HEADLESS/
AUTO REV

POWER

Factory Reset

Troubleshooting

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Consult this table for further troubleshooting assistance.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION

Craft is
unresponsive

• No power to remote
or craft

• Poor contact between
power plugs

• Craft is out of range

• Check remote batteries,
replace if needed

• Check craft’s battery, be
sure it is fully charged

• Be sure the power plugs
are rmly connected

• Be sure the remote has
an unobstructed line of
sight to the craft

• Remain within the
remote’s 150 ft. range

Craft ies
erratically

• Gyroscopes may
be misaligned

• Perform Pre-Flight
Calibration again
(see pg. 10)

• Recalibrate gyroscopes
(see pg. 18)

• Perform factory reset
(see pg. 18)

Craft drifts
while in ight

• Trim needs adjustment • Adjust trim settings
(see pg. 12)

Craft suffers from
mechanical
difculty or
vibrates
excessively

• Damage to body,

rotors, or other major
components

• Check to make sure
the craft has not taken
signicant damage

• Replacement parts may
be needed (see pg. 21)

LED lights blinking,
craft unresponsive

• Low battery power • Recharge the battery

Auto-Reverse ies
in wrong direction

• Gyroscopes may
be misaligned

• Recalibrate gyroscopes
(see pg. 18)

• Perform factory reset
(see pg. 18)

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Repair

Rotor Replacement

The craft comes with 4 replacement rotors, to be used if the originals are broken or
badly damaged.

To replace a rotor, use a small Phillips head screwdriver (included) and remove the
screw connecting the rotor to the electric motor shaft. Remove the damaged rotor
and replace it with a new one, then screw it back into place on the motor shaft,
taking special care not to bend or break the shaft.

REMINDER: It is extremely important to use the correct rotor (red or white) for
replacement. Mismatching the rotor will cause the craft’s ight to be erratic and
difcult to control.

REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use.

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Parts Replacement

If any major components of the craft are damaged beyond repair, use the contact
information on the next page to order replacements.

The following parts are available for order.

Parts

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Parts List

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Warranty

See included 30 Day Warranty for
warranty information. Warranty and
the most up-to-date version of this
User’s Guide can also be found at:

http://gpx.com/drc376r.html

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