Horizon Hobby MR210, DIDH1100C User Manual

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Press and release to start

motors. Press again to Auto

Takeoff or Auto Land.

F LY!

Turn on the controller. Set on a ﬂat surface.

Move the left stick up

then down to arm the motors.

Connect charged battery.

Close the door.

QUICK START FLYING GUIDE

BEFORE FLYING!

Screwdriver

™

Sync 251 Drone

4 AAA

900 mAh Flight

Battery

USB Charger

Batteries

Controller

Spare Blades (2 black, 2 white)

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.

AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under

14+

14 years. This is not a toy.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

• 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 Sync 251 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.

LOCATION PRECAUTIONS

The Sync™ 251 drone uses optical flow 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.

CHARGING WARNINGS

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.

Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury and/or

property damage.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C).

• Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.

• Always charge batteries away from flammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fi re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F or (5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

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.

CONTROLLER

Rudder

Trim

ON/OFF Aileron

Trim

Aileron/ Elevator

Stick

Elevator

Trim

Picture Button

Flip

Phone Holder

HOW to FLY

Motor Start

Auto

Takeoff/Land

Video

Button

Throttle/

Rudder

Stick

Headless

On/Off

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.

Optics On/Off

Rudder

Trim

CHARGING the FLIGHT BATTERY

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

Phone Holder

ON/OFF Aileron

Elevator

Trim

Battery

Compartment

Screw

Flip

Picture Button

Aileron/ Elevator

Stick

B B

C C

C CB B

Basic Flight After initially connecting the battery, move the left stick up then down

to arm the motors. Press the Motors Start button until the motors start to spin. Press again and the drone will auto-take off and hover about 3 feet (1 meter) above the floor. OPTION: After the motors are spinning, the throttle stick can also be used to manually take off. Slowly advance the throttle and release it when you reach the desired height.

The control sensitivity should be in the low setting if flying indoors. Small movements of the pitch, roll and yaw control sticks should be used to move. Raise or lower the throttle stick to change the altitude. When the drone is at the desired height, release the throttle stick so the Altitude Hold sensor can maintain and hold height. If you get into trouble and see that the drone is going to crash, press and HOLD the MOTOR START/STOP button to stop the motors as soon as possible.

Sensitivity Adjustment Push down on the right stick to change the sensitivity

of the controls.

Sensitivity Beep Flight Mode LED

Low 1 Blue High 2 Purple

GET READY TO FLY

1. Turn on the controller.

2. Connect the ﬂight battery and set on a level surface.

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

4. Move the throttle stick down to its lowest position and listen for a beep. The ﬂashing LEDs on the Sync 251 Drone’s arms will become steady.

5. For your ﬁrst ﬂight, we recommend calibrating the sensors (page 4).

The motors are now armed and can be started with the motor start button.

Flip

E E

Flips Tap the flip button. Move the right stick in the direction desired and

release it when it starts to flip. IMPORTANT: Flips cannot be done when the LEDs indicate the battery voltage

is low.

Low Voltage Alarm The LEDs on the arms will flash when the battery

voltage is getting low. Land the drone as soon as possible and charge the battery. The battery must be charged before it is stored. ALWAYS disconnect

the battery when it’s not in use!

Headless Mode

the drone movements will be relative to the controller no matter which way the drone is pointing. When you push forward on the controller for example, the drone moves away from you even if the camera is pointing to the side or at you. When the Headless Mode is active, the LEDs will flash slowly. For Headless Mode to work:

1. The tail of the drone MUST face the pilot when the drone is ﬁrst plugged in

and set down.

2. The pilot must not change position or direction after the controller and drone are linked.

When you active this mode,

Optics On/Off The optics work great for

holding the drone in position. However, if you want more freedom, you can turn them off by pushing the top button. The Red LED’s will flash fast and the Blue/Purple LED on the transmitter (for Low/High sensitivity) will turn to (faint orange and bright orange).

APP CONTROLS

Camera Button – Tap to capture a photo. Video Button – Tap to start/stop a video. While the video is being recorded, a

timer will be visible. Gallery Button – Tap to view photos and videos stored by the app. Open the SD

card or local tabs to view the image/video.

SENSOR CALIBRATION

It is normal to require minor corrections while hovering, however if the quad has a strong tendency to drift in one direction, the sensors may need calibration.

1. Power up the controller and the drone.

2. Place the quad on a level surface.

3. Center all the trims.

4. Hold both sticks in the lower right corners. When the LEDs on the arms start to ﬂash rapidly, release the sticks. Do NOT move until the LEDs are steady again.

APP

The drone will link to an app on your iOS/Android based mobile device so it can be flown in the FPV mode.

To download the app, open the App Store on your device and enter “Sync FPV” as a search term.

LINKING to the APP

With the drone turned on, open the Wi-Fi settings on your device and select the “SYNC-…..” network. The password is “12345678”.

To share or delete an image/video

• Tap the Select button.

• Tap on the image.

• Tap the Share or Delete icon.

Split Screen Button – This button changes the display to a split screen view so your device can be used with a VR Headset (DIDZ1558 FPV Goggles, sold separately).

FPV CAMERA CONTROLS

Video Button Picture Button

Press the picture button to capture a photo.

Press the video button to start a video.

The video button must be pressed again to stop and save the video. The images will be stored in the Gallery in the app and also in your mobile device

Photo Gallery. The camera angle can be adjusted from straight ahead to about 90° down. Tip: For best video quality, use a class 10 memory card.

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

FLYING FPV

Your phone can be mounted in the holder on the controller or inserted in the VR headset (DIDZ1558) for a more immersive feel.

The range of the 5G Wi-Fi FPV camera is about 200 feet outdoors and 50 feet indoors, but may be less if the location has a lot of electromagnetic interference or metal objects in the walls.

If you are new to FPV, start by flying line of sight until you can maneuver the drone without having to think about which control to use. Practice by keeping both sticks centered and making only small movements.

When you are ready to start FPV, we recommend that a spotter be available to tell what the drone is doing. Master each of the following steps before moving to the next one.

Step 1

• Take off.

• Hover at about 3 feet.

• Move a few inches to the right in any direction and return to the hover point. Repeat moving left, forward, and backward.

• Slowly land.

The goal is to get used to the view from the camera, the sensitivity of the controls, and judging your height.

Step 2

• Take off.

• Fly slowly (about 10 feet away.)

• Turn around and return to the launch point.

• Slowly land.

The goal is to maintain your height until you are ready to land.

Step 3

• Set up a course.

Keep it simple at first. When you can fly while maintaining your altitude, set up a course with gates or obstacles at different heights.

The goals are to fly the entire course while maintaining the altitude and increase your speed around the course.

Motor Replacement

1. Remove the two screws from the foot.

2. Carefully remove the foot. The motor will unplug and come out with the foot.

3. Plug in the new motor and place it into the frame so the wires line up together.

4. Replace the foot carefully, so the wires get routed without getting pinched.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Flying Problems

PROBLEM: The drone will not respond to the controller. SOLUTION: (1) Charge or change the battery.

(2) Turn off the controller and disconnect the battery. Turn it back on

and connect the battery. Move the throttle stick Up/Down to arm the motors.

PROBLEM: Red controller LED light flashes after linking. SOLUTION: Replace with new AA batteries.

PROBLEM: Unable to flip. SOLUTION: Battery voltage too low.

PROBLEM: Stabilization not working properly. SOLUTION: (1) Battery voltage low.

(2) Calibrate the sensors.

(3) Check the rotor blades and motors for damage. A common

problem is lint wrapped around the motor shaft or bent blades.

PROBLEM: Will not take off. SOLUTION: (1) Rotor blades incorrectly installed. See Blade Replacement section.

(2) Battery is not fully charged. (3) Check the rotor blades and motors for damage.

PROBLEM: Shaking. SOLUTION: Check the canopy, frame, motors and rotor blades for damage.

PROBLEM: Does not maintain altitude when the throttle stick is in the center

position.

SOLUTION: Calibrate the sensors.

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Blade Replacment

Each arm and rotor blade is marked with the letter “A” or “B”. The blade must be installed on an arm with the same letter or the quadcopter will not be able to fly.

Carefully remove the blade. Black blades are on the front motors. White blades are on the rear.

Video Problems

PROBLEM: The Wi-Fi connection is lost during flight. SOLUTION: (1) There may be interference in the area. Try flying in a different

location.

(2) You are exceeding the Wi-Fi range of the camera. Maintain a

closer proximity to your device during flight.

PROBLEM: Video skips during playback. SOLUTION: Use a high quality class 10 memory card formatted to FAT32.

PROBLEM: The app does not re-establish connection after the connection has

been lost.

SOLUTION: Close the app and remove it from the background tasks. Restart the

app.

PROBLEM: Horizontal scrolling lines appear in video or pictures. SOLUTION: Avoid aiming the camera directly into the sun or reflected sunlight.

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