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Tables Of Contents
Before getting started
Flying
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Charging the battery
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Switching on the MiniDrone
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Compatibility
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Downloading the app
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Connecting a smartphone
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Description of the control screen
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Flat trim
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Take Off
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Controlling the MiniDrone in flight
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Pre-programmed aerobatics
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Adding blocks
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Landing
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Battery
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Photos
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Retrieving or deleting photos
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Videos
Settings
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Max Altitude
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Max Tilt
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Left-handed mode
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Control Settings
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Automatic Recording
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Max Vertical Speed
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Max Rotation Speed
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Short-Circuit
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Charge Settings
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Network Name
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Versions
Academy Drone
Updates
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General Information
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Precautions for use and maintenance
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Accessories and spare parts
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Battery
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Warranty
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Modifications
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Recycling this product
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Declaration of Conformity
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Registered tra demarks
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Notice regarding the right to privacy
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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.
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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
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
see it and connect to it via the FreeFlight3 app.
1. Activate the
2. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
3. Press to bring up the list of MiniDrones located near your smartphone.
Bluetooth® devices shown on your phone. You will only be able to
Bluetooth® function on your smartphone.
Bluetooth® Low Energy, it will not be displayed in the
> 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
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.
Bluetooth® connection between your
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Flying
1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
> The main screen will appear.
2. Press
Drone
you film your MiniDrone with your smartphone while you are flying it. For more
information on control modes, see the Controlling the MiniDrone in flight
section.
> The control screen will appear.
A pop-up will ask you to choose the control mode
for your MiniDrone:
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·
Free Flight
to control the MiniDrone in
the MiniDrone with hulls,
the MiniDrone without hulls.
to control the MiniDrone in
Controller
Normal
mode.
mode. Press
Controller
mode lets
Film My
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Flying