Challenger
User Manual
Model: PFBD92
Thank you for choosing ProFlight.
Please read this user manual before using this drone and
keep it safe for future reference.
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CONTENTS
Safety…………………………………………………………………………………3
Battery Charging…………………………………………………………………4
Transmitter Diagram…………………………………………………………..5
Binding of Radio Transmitter and Receiver…………………………6
Propeller Installation…………………………………………………………..6
Preparing for First Flight……………………………………………………..7
Binding of Radio Transmitter and Receiver…………………………6
Sensitivity…..………………………………………………………………………7
Flight Instructions………………………………………………………………7
Aircraft Functions & Features…………………………………………….9
Camera………………………………………………………………………………9
App…………………………………………………………………………………….10
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SAFETY
Read the entire instruction manual and familiarise yourself with the product
and all its features before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly
can result in damage to the product, surroundings or even serious injury. This
product is not a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense. It
requires some basic mechanical knowledge. This product is not intended for
use by children without direct adult supervision. This manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and
follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual prior to assembly, setup
or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Not intended for use by children under 14 years of age. This is not a toy.
Always operate your drone in open spaces away from vehicles, buildings,
traffic and people.
Always keep out of reach of children.
Avoid exposure to water as moisture can cause damage to the
electronics.
Never operate your drone with low transmitter batteries.
The battery charger included with the drone has been designed to safely
charge the Li-Po battery.
Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and
/or property damage.
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.
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Do not store battery or drone in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a
hot environment, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
Never use any other type of battery charger other than the one supplied
with the drone. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger
may cause fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3.7V, the battery may be
damaged and may no longer accept a charge. The drone will
automatically land and become inactive when the battery reaches this
level, this is to protect the battery.
Do no try and recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Battery Charging
Use only the enclosed USB Li-Po charger to charge your battery.
Remove the battery from the battery compartment on the rear of the aircraft.
Use only the supplied charger to charge the 3.5V/450mAh battery.
Attach the battery to the USB charger and the LED will turn red. Once charging
is complete the LED will turn off.
Charging time will depend on the outlet power (in Amps) of the USB port.
Assuming a 1A output, the battery should charge in around 30 minutes.
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Transmitter Diagram
1. Speed selector
2. Smartphone holder
3. Camera button
4. Power LED
5. Left control stick
6. Manual Trim A
7. Manual Trim B
8. Camera LED
9. Right control stick / Flip
& Roll Button
10. Manual Trim C
11. Manual Trim D
The transmitter requires 4 x 1.5V “AAA” batteries (not included)
Signal type: 2.4 GHz.
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Binding the Transmitter to the Aircraft
1. Connect the battery to the aircraft, the lights on the aircraft will
illuminate.
2. Set the left control stick all the way down and then turn on the
controller, it will beep and the lights will illuminate.
3. Slowly move the left control stick up, the controller will beep and
the camera LED will go out. Return the left control stick to the
bottom.
4. The controller is now connected
Propeller Installation
Should you need to replace the propellers you must make sure that you
replace them in the correct orientation or the aircraft will not fly. Use the
above diagram to assist when replacing propellers.
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Preparing for First Flight
1. Make sure both the transmitter and aircraft batteries are sufficiently
charged.
2. Find a suitable place to fly the aircraft, away from people, buildings and
vehicles.
3. Make sure the throttle (left) stick is fully down before turning on the
transmitter.
Sensitivity
The aircraft has 4 speed settings. The aircraft must be turned on and
connected to the controller to change modes.
Press the speed selector button to change the speed setting. The number of
beeps it makes represents the speed mode. When it makes a continuous
beeping, it is in fast/acrobatic speed mode.
Flight Instructions
Before your first flight make sure you are familiar with the controls of the
aircraft.
Left Joystick – Throttle & Rudder
Right Joystick – Elevator & Aileron
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If the aircraft drifts in a particular direction you can trim the controls using the
trim buttons. Select the trim key opposite the direction of drift.
Should you need to reset the drone after an impact for example, set the
aircraft on a level surface and with the transmitter and aircraft turned on and
connected, move both control sticks to the bottom left and hold for 10
seconds. The lights on the aircraft will flash until the reset is complete. This
will return the trim settings back to default.
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Aircraft Functions and Features
360o Flips
To perform a flip or roll, click the right control stick and then move the right
control stick in the direction you want to perform the flip or roll.
If the aircraft is in fast/acrobatic speed setting, you do not need to click the
right control stick. Simply move the right control stick quickly in the direction
you wish to perform the flip or roll.
NOTE: 360o Flips require a large amount of space. Do not attempt them inside
or in areas with obstacles nearby.
Return to Home
To activate return to home function, press and hold the Trim B button and the
aircraft will fly backwards. To stop a return to home simply add an input to the
right control stick.
NOTE: The home point is not designated by GPS and the aircraft will only
return move backwards, irrespective of orientation to where it too off from.
Camera
The camera App can be downloaded by scanning the below QR code:
Android iOS
Or found in the app store by searching “TOY LAB FPV HD”.
Follow the in app instructions to connect to your aircraft.
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A Micro SD card can be inserted into the underside of the aircraft (near the
antenna).
To take a still image, click the camera button. The camera LED will flash.
To start recording video, press and hold the camera button for 3 seconds. The
camera LED will start to blink continuously as long as the camera is recording.
To stop recording video, press and hold the camera button for 3 seconds. The
camera LED will stop flashing.
Still images will be saved as JPEG files, videos as AVI files.
APP
1. Turn on/off the on screen controls (controller must be switched off to
use on screen controls.
2. Flight speed mode
3. Video camera
4. Stills camera
5. Access photos and videos previously taken
6. Control right stick using the phone’s gyroscope (tilt to control direction)
7. Invert the camera image
8. Split screen for use with goggles.
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NOTE: The Wifi module on the aircraft can be turned on/off using the small
switch on the left hand side of the body of the aircraft. With the switch
forwards the Wifi will be turned off (and will not connect to the app), with it
switch backwards it will be turned on (and visible to your mobile device).
Disposal: Do not dispose this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Collection of such waste must be
handled separately as special treatment is necessary
Recycling facilities are now available for all customers at which you
can deposit your old electrical products. Customers will be able to
take any old electrical equipment to participating civic amenity sites
run by their local councils. Please remember that this equipment will
be further handled during the recycling process, so please be
considerate when depositing your equipment. Please contact the
local council for details of your local household waste recycling
centres.
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