Hobbico 120 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS

BEFOREBEFORE FLYING ! FLYING !

Ocular Drone

USB Charger

™

Controller

Flight Battery

Spare Blades
(2 black, 2 green)

4 AAA Batteries

Screwdriver

WARNING! 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.

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 a 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these safety precautions when operating this or any model drone.

• Adult supervision required.

• Do not touch the spinning blades or fly over people or animals.

• Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the rotors whenever
the battery is connected.

• Stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded
areas. DO NOT fly close to people, children or pets.

• Maintain a safe pilot-to-drone distance while flying.

• Your Ocular drone should not be considered a toy, but rather a small, working
model. If not operated correctly, the model could possibly cause injury to you or
spectators and damage to property.

• Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable
model.

• You must check the operation of the model before every flight to ensure that the
model has remained structurally sound.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

LOCATION PRECAUTIONS

The Ocular uses optical technology to hold it in place. This works by taking repeated
pictures of the ground and comparing the pixels from one picture to the next very
fast. If it senses a change, the sensor will command the drone to adjust its position.
While this technology is incredible, there are some things to watch for that can
confuse the sensor:

• Floors that are shiny and reflective may cause drifting as it tries to follow light reflections.

• Surfaces that are very consistent, like black asphalt, snow, or uniform tile floors,
can also confuse the sensor and cause drifting.

• Flying over water or anything that can move will cause the drone to drift.

• When it is windy outside and the grass or flowers are moving, the drone may drift.
If you find it is drifting where you are at, simply move to an area where the sensor
can see stationary objects.

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LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING

WARNING: This product includes a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.

Improper handling could result in FIRE! A lithium battery fire 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:

• ALWAYS keep out of reach of children!

• NEVER charge a LiPo battery on a flammable surface or near combustible materials.

• NEVER charge inside a vehicle or at a location that could be damaged in the

event of a LiPo fire.

• NEVER charge or use a battery that is deformed, bent, crushed or has any
type of visible damage.

• ALWAYS 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 fire.

• MOST IMPORTANT! NEVER leave the charger and LiPo battery unattended
while charging.

• It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch. However,
disconnect the battery and unplug the charger immediately if either
becomes hot, begins to swell, or smoke!

• ALWAYS 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 fireproof 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 fire.

• NEVER use the included charger for any other battery other than the one

included with this model.

• In the event of a crash, ALWAYS place the battery into a fireproof container
immediately. Examine the battery for damage before further use.

• ALWAYS operate and store batteries between 40-110° F (4-43° 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 fire.

• NEVER allow the battery to short circuit by touching exposed wires together.

• ALWAYS 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.
If you are unable to follow these guidelines, return this product to the place of purchase.

CONTROLLER

Picture

Trim

Button

Aileron/Elevator

Stick

Rudder

Trim

Phone Holder

ON/OFF Aileron

Headless Mode

Video

On/Off Switch

Button

Throttle/Rudder

Stick

Remove the screw on the battery compartment cover. Take the cover off and insert
(4) AAA batteries. Replace cover, securing with the screw.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used battery according to the instructions.

Elevator

Trim

CHARGING the FLIGHT BATTERY

Plug the charger into a USB port or AC adapter
(DIDP1125, not included) and connect the battery.
The red LED will flash slowly while the battery is
charging. The LED will be steady when the battery
is fully charged.

• NEVER leave the battery unattended while charging.

• DO NOT allow the USB port to power down while
the charger is connected to the battery.

• ALWAYS unplug the charger from the USB
port and the battery when charging is
complete.

• The battery connector will only fit in one way.

GET READY TO FLY

1. Charge the  ight battery.

2. Turn on the controller.

3. Connect the  ight battery to the Ocular and set it on a
level surface. The controller will beep and the LEDs on
the drone’s arm will  ash rapidly

4. For your  rst  ight, we recommend calibrating
the sensors (page 3).

5. Move the throttle stick to its highest position
and listen for a beep.

6. Move the throttle stick down to its lowest
position and listen for a beep. The  ashing LEDs
on the Ocular’s arms will become steady.

The Ocular’s motors are now armed and can be started with the start/stop button.

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