Table Of Contents
Before getting started
Control
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...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4Charging the battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Downloading the application
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Turning the Jumping Night Drone on/off
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Connecting a smartphone to the MiniDrone
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...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7Description of the control screen
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Wheel position
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8MiniDrone positions
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Driving
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Jumping
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9Hit
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9Pre-programmed acrobatics
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Light effects
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Talking through your MiniDrone
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Photos
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Videos
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Retrieving photos and videos
Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Media settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Control Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Speed Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Charge Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14Network settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15Information
Roadmap
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Create a roadmap
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18Managing roadmaps
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Academy Drone
Updates
General information
.......................................................................................................................................................19
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...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22Safety precautions and maintenance
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22Warning regarding the invasion of privacy
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22Battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Warranty
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Modifications
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Recycling this product
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Declaration of Conformity
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24Registered trademarks
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24Notice regarding the right to privacy
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 2.4A, charging time is
approximately 25 minutes.
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When charging through a computer using the USB cable, charging time is
approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
> The LED next to the On/Off button lights up red to indicate the MiniDrone is
charging. Once fully charged, the LED will turn green.
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To remove the battery:
1. Gently lift up the plastic component surrounding the battery.
Before getting started
2. Pull the battery out using the hooks on its back.
In order to keep the battery for the MiniDrone in optimum condition, never leave it
half-inserted in its compartment.
Downloading the application
Connect to the App StoreSM or Google PlayTM and download the free FreeFlight3
application.
Turning the Jumping Night Drone on/off
Insert the battery into the slot or press the On/Off
button to turn the MiniDrone on. The On/Off button
can be found on the head of the MiniDrone, next to the
LED.
Press the On/Off button to turn the MiniDrone off. The
light-up eyes will switch off.
Connecting a smartphone to the MiniDrone
1. Search for available Wi-Fi® networks on your smartphone:
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If you're using an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
·
If you're using an AndroidTM smartphone, go to
Networks > Wi-Fi
2. Select the MiniDrone network.
3. Wait for your smartphone to establish a connection to the MiniDrone Wi-Fi
network. The Wi-Fi symbol will usually appear on your smartphone when
connection is complete.
4. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
> The MiniDrone will connect to your smartphone automatically. A pop-up
window saying "Sending status" and then "Connected" will appear. The
MiniDrone will turn back on itself and emit a series of beeps.
If your phone doesn't automatically connect to the MiniDrone, press and then
select the name of your MiniDrone from the list.
Refer to the Settings > Wi-Fi section for more information.
.
Settings > Wireless and
Before getting started
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Control
1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
> The main screen will appear.
2. Press
MiniDrone in
through your MiniDronesection.
Press < at any time to return to the main menu.
Free Drive
> The control screen will appear.
to drive your MiniDrone. Press
Walkie-Talkie
mode. For more information, go to the Talking
Voice Transmission
to drive the
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Control
Description of the control screen
Return to previous screen
Walkie-Talkie
(
Voice Transmission
mode
only)
Pre-programmed acrobatics
Headset connected or
disconnected
Control
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Wheel position
Before starting, choose the control mode for your MiniDrone:
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By bringing the wheels closer together, you are opting for responsive controls
and a smoother driving experience.
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Moving the wheels further apart provides greater stability.
MiniDrone positions
Press the button to switch between the Jumper and Kicker positions. Hold the
button down for 2 seconds to switch to Auto-Balance position.
Press once to return to normal mode.
The Jumper position lets you perform high and long jumps.
To switch to Kicker mode, press
The Kicker position is used to push objects out of your way while driving. The Auto-
Balance position allows you to overcome certain obstacles more easily.
To prevent excessive wear to the rubber pad, the Auto-Balance position should be
used when you are driving over rough surfaces.
once.
Driving
Use the left joystick to move the MiniDrone forwards or backwards.
Hold down the left joystick and tilt your smartphone left or right to
move the MiniDrone to the left or right.
On the screen, drag your finger from the
middle of the joystick to the or to
make a quarter turn to the left or right.
Drag your finger from the middle of the
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Jumping
Control
joystick to the to make a half turn to the right.
Drag your finger from the middle to the top to perform the selected pre-
programmed trick. For more information, go to the Pre-programmed acrobatics
section.
Set your MiniDrone to the Jumper position to perform jumps, then:
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Press to perform a high jump.