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Instruction Manual
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We hope you enjoy your purchase of the
Build-A-Drone and that this user manual helps
build your drone and fly it around your neighborhood.
Included Contents
1. (2.4G) Remote Controller
2. Rechargeable 600mAh Li-Po Battery
3. USB Charging Cable
4. Instruction Manual
5. Quickstart Guide
6. Construction Guide
7. (4x) Replacement Propellers
8. Screwdriver
9. (44x) Toy Construction Blocks
10. Large Velcro strap and 4 Small Velcro straps
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Controls
Replace the blade according to the corresponding location of
the propeller AB in the figure.
Front
Back
Rightward
trimmer
Not in use
Not in use
Directional stick
Trim reset
Headlight
control
4 speed
settings
Throttle stick
SmartFly tech
Left turn
trimmer
Leftward trimmer
One key
return
Right turn trimmer
Power switch
360° Flip
Forward
trimmer
Backward
trimmer
Indicator
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Specifications
Charging Time: About 40-60 minutes
Flying Time: About 5-6 minutes
Controlling Distance: About 30-50 meters
Battery for Quadcopter:
3.7V 600mAh 20c Li-Poly
Battery for Transmitter:
3 AA batteries (not included)
Flight Preparation
Drone Assembly
Part of the fun of the Build-A-Drone is building the
body of the drone! Build it before you fly it, so
please reference the assembly instructions (included in this kit) to see the three different ways you
can build your drone.
Propeller
Installation
A
B
A
B
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Please Note: The propellers are lightly labeled
with the motor arms they should be paired with. For
example, propeller A1 will be attached to the front
arm. Please see Step 1 in the Construction Guide
as a guideline when attaching the propellers.
Please ensure proper installation of the propellers
to fly the drone.
Step 1 Match your propellers to each motor arm by
the corresponding letter: A, B.
Step 2 Place each propeller on the small pin on
the corresponding motor arm.
Charging & Installing the Build-A-Drone
Batteries
Please Note: The Build-A-Drone comes with a
partially charged battery and does not include
batteries for the remote controller.
Warning: Please check the batteries regularly as
potential leakage and/or corrosion of old batteries
can damage the drone and/or create a fire hazard.
Caution:
• Remove the batteries immediately if you sense
any smell or smoke.
• Do not charge the batteries if they are hot, wait
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until they cool down.
• Do not charge the batteries next to flammable
sources or on a conductive surface.
• Do not overcharge the battery, once the charging
light turns off disconnect the battery.
• It is recommended that you use Odyssey batteries and battery chargers only. If you need additional batteries or chargers, they are available in our
Parts Shop on www.odysseytoys.com.
• For safety and best practice, unplug the battery
connection from the power source inside the drone
when not in operation.
Please Note: The Build-A-Drone’s Remote Control
does not come with batteries. Please use 3 AA
batteries.
Remote Control Battery Installation
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