TRACER
User Manual
Model: PFBD97
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
Fitting the Controller Batteries……………………………………………5
Transmitter Diagram…………………………………………………………..5
Fitting Propeller Guards………………………………………………………6
Propeller Installation…………………………………………………………..6
Preparing for First Flight……………………………………………………..7
Binding of Radio Transmitter and Receiver…………………………7
Flight Instructions.………………………………………………………………8
Flight Adjustment.………………………………………………………………9
Aircraft Functions & Features…………………………………………….10
Camera………………………………………………………………………………11
App…………………………………………………………………………………….11
Troubleshooting Guide………………………………………………………13
Support………………………………………………………………………………14
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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.
Battery Charging
Remove the battery from the
battery compartment at the rear of
the aircraft, by opening the flap,
easing the wire and connector out
of the space above the battery.
Unplug the connector by pulling it
apart, and slide the battery out of
the drone.
Plug the charger into the USB
socket before connecting the
battery. Use only the enclosed USB Li-Po charger to charge your battery.
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When the charger is plugged into the USB slot (with the battery attached), and
the battery is charging, the LED will illuminate RED. When the battery is fully
charged the light will go out. Charging should take around 90 minutes. DO
NOT leave the battery unattended whilst charging.
Fitting the Controller Batteries
To install the batteries in the controller slide open the battery cover and insert
4 x 1.5V AAA batteries (Not Included), ensuring that they are inserted with the
correct polarity. Do not mix different types or old and now batteries.
Transmitter Diagram
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Fitting Propeller Guards
It is recommended that until you are fully comfortable with the controls and
handling of the aircraft that you install the propeller guards. These will protect
the propellers and aircraft in the event of a crash or hard landing.
Place the propeller guard over the outside of
the propeller and attach by locating the 2
pins on the guard into the holes in the arm
next to the propeller and pressing together.
Propeller Installation
To replace a propeller untighten
the screw and remove propeller.
Insert the new propeller over the
motor spindle and tighten the
screw on the side of the propeller.
It is important for the correct blade
to be placed on the correct motor
or the aircraft will not fly correctly.
Each blade is marked with an A or B
to indicate which motor it
corresponds to.
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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 stick is centred before turning on the transmitter.
Binding of Radio Transmitter & Receiver
1. Place the aircraft on a flat surface and
insert the battery into the aircraft, and
connect it to the lead from the drone. Tuck
the wire into the space above the battery, and
close the flap.
2. Pull the left throttle
lever down and turn on the
controller
3. Turn on the drone by pressing the button on
the underside. Then place it on a level surface
4. Push the throttle lever up, and then down. The
controller will bleep, and the lights on the drone
will stop flashing, and will be lit.
5. The aircraft is now ready to fly.
The aircraft can be flown using either the radio
control supplied or by using the App on a smart device. For details on flying
with the App, see page 14.
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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
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.
The aircraft can only take off and land by pressing the take off / land button
(click once to take off and once to land). Once the aircraft is airborne it will
hold a steady hover, you are now in control of the aircraft and can use the left
and right sticks to control it.
Note: Should the aircraft be left for a while with no control inputs it will go to
sleep, simply press and hold the take off/land button to reactivate the aircraft.
The left hard button can be used to arm
the drone for take off, pressing it will
also land the drone. If this button is
held for 3 seconds the unit will perform
an emergency stop.
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Flight Adjustment
When you lift the Drone into the air, If the aircraft drifts or turns in a particular
direction you can trim the controls using the trim buttons. Press the
corresponding button as below to adjust the trim . Trimming is always needed
before your first flight.
Auto Trim
To recover the drone back to the original factory
settings for trim. Press and hold the two levers in the
direction shown on the diagram for around 10 seconds.
The lights on the drone will start to flash and when the
light remains on, the process has completed.
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Aircraft Functions and Features
One Key Return
The aircraft can be made to return in a fixed
direction by pressing and the return button.
When the aircraft is turned on it will
remember the direction it is oriented and
upon activation of the One Key Return
feature it will fly back in that direction.
NOTE: Be careful to orientate the aircraft
with the rear tail facing towards you if you
want the aircraft to fly back towards you
using the smart return mode. You can
retake full control of the aircraft at any time by moving the right control sticks.
The aircraft will not return to where it started, it will simply move in the
direction it was orientated when turned on.
Headless Flight
The aircraft can be made to fly in
Headless Flight by pressing the headless
flight button. This will make the aircraft
fly without a front or rear. It will fly in
the orientation of the pilot. If you move
the right joystick right, the aircraft will fly
right. Move the joystick left and it will fly
left. Move the joystick forwards and the
aircraft will fly away from you and pull it
back to make it fly towards you. It does not matter which direction the drone
is facing in headless mode. To calibrate the aircraft for headless flight, place it
on a flat surface with the front facing away from the operator. Then press the
Headless function button as labelled on the diagram above.
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Camera
Insert a micro SD card (Not Supplied) into the
slot which is located below the battery.
The camera will record video while flying onto
the smart device and SD card (optional).
When the flight is complete, the SD card can
be removed and the video reviewed on a
suitable media player.
APP
The camera App can be downloaded by scanning the below
QR code, or searching for Helicute 720P FPV in your app
store:
Android iOS
To connect the aircraft to your mobile device: turn on the aircraft and go to
settings on your mobile device. Open the WiFi settings and search for a device
starting with Helicute 720P. Select it and wait for it to connect. Open the
Helicute App and click “Play”. This will lead you to the control screen and show
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the view of the camera. You can either use the on screen controls or the
controller to control all aspects of the aircraft.
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1.
Exit
10.
Not Used
2.
Take photo
11.
Left Control Stick
3.
Start / Stop Recording Video
12.
Right control stick
4.
Video / Photo Playback
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Pitch Trim
5.
Speed Settings
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Yaw Trim
6.
Use phones gyroscope for
control
15.
Roll Trim
7.
Maintain altitude, and control
using left lever
9.
Settings
Note: The supplied remote control is still required for take off and landing.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
1
The lights on the aircraft are
flashing but it does not
respond to the control
1. The aircraft and transmitter
are not connected.
2. Insufficient battery power.
1. Repeat the connection
procedure.
2. Recharge the battery.
2
The aircraft blades turn but it
will not take off
1. Insufficient battery power.
2. The blades are distorted.
3. Take off button not pressed.
1. Recharge the battery.
2. Replace the blades.
3. Press the take off
button.
3
The aircraft shakes in flight
The blades are
damaged/distorted
Replace the blades.
4
The aircraft won’t fly using the
App.
1. Aircraft not connected to
App.
2. Connection not done in
correct order.
3. Main controller is turned on.
1. Reconnect using the
instructions on page 15
2. Reconnect using the
instructions on page 15
3. Aircraft can not fly on
App when main
controller is turned on.
Turn off controller,
reset aircraft, app and
WiFi to reconnect to
App
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Camera not working in App
1. Aircraft not connected to
App.
2. Camera module has come
loose.
1. Reconnect using the
instructions on page 15
2. Check camera module
is firmly installed in
body of aircraft.
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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UK Support
http://www.proflightuk.co.uk/support/
If you have been through the troubleshooting, and the unit is failing to
operate, our service line can be contacted on: 0871 971 3141
Office hours: 9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
www.prolightuk.co.uk
Unit 2, The Nursery
Berristow Lane
South Normanton
Derbyshire, DE55 2FX
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