Parrot PATPF723400AA Instruction manual

Hydrofoil Drone
NEWZ ORAK
User Guide
Table Of Contents
Before getting started
Flying
Settings
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.......................................................................................................................................................4Assembling the Hydrofoil
.......................................................................................................................................................5Charging the battery
.......................................................................................................................................................6Switching on the MiniDrone
.......................................................................................................................................................6Compatibility
.......................................................................................................................................................7Downloading the app
.......................................................................................................................................................7Connecting a smartphone
.......................................................................................................................................................8
.......................................................................................................................................................9Controlling the MiniDrone with the Hydrofoil
.......................................................................................................................................................12FLying the MiniDrone
.......................................................................................................................................................16Battery
.......................................................................................................................................................16Photos
.......................................................................................................................................................16Retrieving or deleting photos
.......................................................................................................................................................17Videos
.......................................................................................................................................................18
.......................................................................................................................................................18Max Altitude
.......................................................................................................................................................18Max Tilt
.......................................................................................................................................................18Left-handed mode
.......................................................................................................................................................18Control Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................19Automatic Recording
.......................................................................................................................................................19Max Vertical Speed
.......................................................................................................................................................19Max Rotation Speed
.......................................................................................................................................................19Accessory
.......................................................................................................................................................19Short-Circuit
.......................................................................................................................................................20Charge Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................20Network Name
.......................................................................................................................................................20Versions
Academy Drone Updates General Information
.......................................................................................................................................................21
.......................................................................................................................................................23
.......................................................................................................................................................24
.......................................................................................................................................................24Precautions for use and maintenance
.......................................................................................................................................................25Accessories and spare parts
.......................................................................................................................................................25Battery
.......................................................................................................................................................25Warranty
.......................................................................................................................................................25Modifications
.......................................................................................................................................................26Recycling this product
.......................................................................................................................................................26Declaration of Conformity
.......................................................................................................................................................26Registered trademarks
.......................................................................................................................................................27Notice regarding the right to privacy

Before getting started

Assembling the Hydrofoil

A T10 screwdriver (supplied) is needed to assemble the Hydrofoil. Do not over- tighten the screws.
1. Remove the elastic band from the hull.
2. Screw the arm onto the hull with 2 screws (diagram A).
3. Insert the MiniDrone support into the slot on the central spindle (diagram B).
4. Screw the central spindle onto the hull with 4 screws (diagram C).
5. Insert the two lateral floats into the ends of the arm.
6. Insert then screw the two lateral fins into the floats with 2 screws (diagram D).
7. Insert then screw the tail fin into the slot located at the rear of the hull with 1 screw (diagram E).
In order to avoid any risk of the Hydrofoil losing its shape, keep it on its original support.
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Before getting started

Charging the battery

1. Insert the battery into the compartment provided (photos A and B). The small triangle on the battery indicates which side should be on top. The direction the triangle is pointing in shows which way the battery should be inserted.
2. Plug in the MiniDrone (photos C and D):
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When using a charger with a minimum power rating of 2.4 A, charging time is approximately 25 minutes.
·
When charging through a computer using the USB cable, charging time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
To remove the battery, lift the flap located underneath the battery and slide it to the rear.
Before getting started
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Setting up the MiniDrone on the Hydrofoil

Before setting up the MiniDrone, assemble the Hydrofoil and check the battery has been installed correctly.
1. Insert the front of the MiniDrone in its support, the head facing the front of the Hydrofoil. Ensure that the two front lugs on the support are inserted into the front arms of the MiniDrone (photo A).
2. Fasten the clip on the rear of the MiniDrone (photo B).

Switching on the MiniDrone

Insert the battery into the slot or press the On/Off button underneath the MiniDrone. Then place your MiniDrone on a flat surface so it can complete its initialisation phase. The eyes of the MiniDrone will turn red, amber, and then green.

Compatibility

You need a smartphone or tablet that supports MiniDrone. For more information, go to the Compatibility page on our website.
Bluetooth® 4.0 to use the
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Before getting started

Downloading the app

Log into the App StoreTM or Google Play
TM
and download the free FreeFlight3 app.

Connecting a smartphone

Since the MiniDrone uses normal list of
Bluetooth® devices shown on your phone. You will only be able to
see it and connect to it via the FreeFlight3 app.
1. Activate the
Bluetooth® function on your smartphone.
2. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
3. Press to bring up the list of MiniDrones located near your smartphone.
> The MiniDrone will connect to your smartphone automatically. A pop-up window saying "Sending status" and then "Connected" will appear. > The icon shows which MiniDrone is currently connected.
> The icon indicates the status of the Bluetooth® connection between your
Bluetooth® Low Energy, it will not be displayed in the
smartphone and the MiniDrone. The number of bars displayed indicates the quality of the connection. If your phone doesn't automatically connect to the MiniDrone, select the name of your MiniDrone from the list.
Before getting started
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Flying

1. FreeFlight3
2. MiniDrone
MiniDrone
MiniDrone
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MiniDrone
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MiniDrone
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MiniDrone
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Flying

Controlling the MiniDrone with the Hydrofoil

No.
Description
No.
Description
1
Return to previous screen
5
Left joystick
(accelerometer)
2
Settings
6
Right joystick
3
Emergency stop
7
Take Off / Landing
4
Photo
8
Battery level

Description of the control screen

Start-up

1. Place the MiniDrone on the water.
2. Press > The MiniDrone motors will start up. The MiniDrone will lift itself 90° on its
support and start to move.
Take Off
.
Flying
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