Protocol VIDEODRONE FX Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VIDEODRONE fX

DRONE with camera

TM

Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s VideoDrone FX
With Camera. You are about to experience the best of what

remote control ight has to oer. We strongly recommend that
you take the time to read this manual thoroughly. It contains
many tips and instructions on how to get the most out of this
aircraft and maintain it for a long life.

As with any aircraft, this is a precision ying machine. Treat it
well and enjoy all the fun it has to oer, ight after ight.

THANK YOU.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 Safety & Precautions

02 Parts

04 Remote Battery Installation

05 Installing the Blade Guard

06 Charging the Drone

07 Turning On & Syncing the Drone

08 Operation

10 Tips on 3D Stunt & Tumbling

12 High, Medium, & Low Speed Modes

13 Trim Adjustment

14 Troubleshooting

15 Flying Outdoors

16 Shooting Photo/Video

17 Replacement Parts & Limited Warranty

1

PARTSPARTS

DRONE

1. Canopy

2. Blade Guard

3. Blade

4. Battery Compartment

5. Camera

2

3

REMOTE

1. 2.4G Antenna

2. Power Switch

3. Trim Forward/Backward

4. Flip 360°

5. Forward/Backward

6. Bank Left/Right

7. Video

8. Photo

9. Trim Bank Left/Right

10. Indicator Light

11. Trim Turn Left/Right. The button on this unit is disabled
as it was upgraded to auto trim for left/right turns.

12. Throttle

13. Turn Left/Right

14. Hi/Med/Lo Speed Mode Selector

If not already installed, install the included blade guards to every corner by
snapping them in and tighten the screws at the base.

NOTE: If the drone crashes, double check to make sure the blade guard is
not loose. If it is, re-tighten before ying.

INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARDREMOTE BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Install batteries carefully.

2. Do not mix old and new batteries.

3. Do not mix dierent types of batteries.

Unscrew and remove battery cover from controller. Insert 4 x ‘AA’ batteries
according to indicated polarities. Replace and screw back in battery cover.

4

5

Battery cover

1. Make sure the drone is turned o.

2. Open the battery cover and remove the battery.

3. Connect the USB charging cable to the battery.

4. Plug the charger into a USB port. The USB light will turn o while
charging and will turn on once fully charged.

5. Plug the battery back into the drone and close the battery cover.

CHARGING THE DRONE BATTERY

CAUTION WHEN CHARGING

1. When charging, place product on a dry, well-ventilated surface and
keep away from heat sources.

2. Always use adult supervision while charging.

3. In order to increase battery longevity, avoid repeat charging and
excessive discharging.

4. As battery temperature is high immediately after ight, charge after
cooling down for higher eciency.

5. Do not strike or subject battery to hard impacts or sharp surfaces.

6. Do not use any other charger than that which is supplied with
this item.

7. Do not use or leave battery near a heat source such as re or space
heater; exposure to heat may result in reduced performance or in
some cases dangerous conditions.

8. If battery is left in charging state for an extended period of time after
being fully charged, the battery may automatically discharge.

9. Never leave the battery unattended during charging.

10. Do not disassemble battery.

11. Do not submerge battery in water.

Charging time: 60 minutes --- Flying time: approximately 7 minutes
*Battery: Li-Po, 3.7V, 380mAh

TURNING ON & SYNCING THE DRONE

NOTE

1. If the VideoDrone FX and the remote do not sync after following the
checklist, reverse steps 1 and 2 of the process. Turn the remote and
the drone o. Then, turn on the remote rst and then the drone.

2. Turn on the controller; if, after 30 seconds, it has not recognized the
drone, turn o the controller to retry synchronization.

3. If the VideoDrone FX is unsteady in ight, it may not have been
able to calibrate horizontally. Power down both drone and remote
and restart pre-ight procedure.

1. Turn on the drone and place it on an even surface.

2. Turn on the remote control.

3. Both indicators on the drone and the remote will ash while they
are syncing.

4. Push the throttle up and then down to sync. You will hear two beeps and
the lights will go steady.

Tip: When syncing your drone keep it in a horizontal position for
stable ight.

6

7

OPERATION: FLYING THE DRONE

Pull the throttle left or right,

the drone turns to the left or right.

FIRST TIME FLYERS!!!

Do not push the throttle up all the way. Before taking o, gently push the
throttle up to the point where the blades are spinning but the drone is not in
ight. Practice moving the direction stick so you get a feel for how it works.
Then gently push the throttle up to hover at a comfortable level before at­tempting any other maneuvers.

Push the direction lever up or down,
the drone ies forward or backward.

Pull the direction lever to the left or right,

the drone banks to the left or right.

8

9

Backward

Forward

Push the throttle up or down,

the drone ies upward or downward.

OPERATION: FLYING THE DRONE

TIPS ON 3D STUNT & TUMBLING

Once you are familiar with the basics of drone ight, you can try some
advanced maneuvers! At a height of at least 10 feet, press the Flip 360°
button and move the direction lever in any desired direction to execute
the ip. The remote will beep quickly when you are in stunt mode and will
stop beeping once you have executed the ip.

LEFT FLIP

Push the direction stick to the left and the drone will perform a 360° ip in
that direction.

RIGHT FLIP

Push the direction stick to the right and the drone will perform a 360° ip
in that direction.

FORWARD FLIP

Push the direction stick forward and the drone will perform a 360° ip in
that direction.

BACKWARD FLIP

Push the direction stick backward and the drone will perform a 360° ip
in that direction.

TIPS ON 3D STUNT & TUMBLING

Stunt Button

10

11

HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW SPEED MODES

The VideoDrone FX features 3 speed modes. Low speed is at 40%,
Medium is at 70%, and High is at 100%. Choose the speed based on
ight experience and level of comfort.

Press the Speed +/- button to change the speed mode. The remote control
indicator will beep once for low speed, twice for medium, and three times
for high.

TRIM ADJUSTMENT

SIDEWAYS TRIM

When the drone veers to the left or right side unintentionally, you can
correct it by pressing the trim button in the opposite direction until it
evens out.

FORWARD/BACKWARD TRIM

When the drone veers forward/backward unintentionally, you can correct
it by pressing the trim button in the opposite direction until it evens out.

*NOTE: Trim adjustments are designed to counter drifts not caused
by wind.

Speed Button

12

13

Backward

Forward

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSESYMPTOM POTENTIAL SOLUTION

VideoDrone
FX does not
respond

1. Communication between
controller and aircraft was
not synchronized during

set up

2. Battery power depleted

on aircraft, controller or

both.

1. To synchronize, turn on

controller, then turn on aircraft

and place it on level ground.

2. Charge aircraft and/or replace
batteries in controller.

Response to
control inputs
intermittent or
erratic

1. Controller battery power
nearly depleted.

1. Replace batteries in controller.

VideoDrone
FX will not
hover or

strafe
correctly

1. The aircraft was not
on level ground during
synchronization.

2. Trim settings are incorrect.

1. Re-synchronize aircraft and
controller.

2. Reset the trim buttons on
the controller and re-trim ight
controls.

*Allow 15 minutes to pass between full ights as this will give the motors a
chance to cool down. Failure to do so could wear out and shorten the life
of the motors.

FLYING OUTDOORS

HOW TO PREVENT FLY AWAYS

To prevent “y-away” situations (where drones seem to y away out of
control) it is important to rst test and practice within close range before
letting the drone y too far away.

Each drone is designed to turn o the engines if the radio signal is lost.
It is important to know and test the range of your drone before ying. We
recommend turning on and syncing the drone and walking away while
testing the engines. Keep walking and testing until it is obvious when
you reach the point where the signal is not controlling the drone. This will
be the control limit for the conditions in which you are ying. Distance
does vary somewhat based on environmental and weather conditions,
so testing the limit is advised. Fly in a range that is good for easy visual
operation of the drone.

IF YOU CAN’T SEE YOUR DRONE, THEN YOU CAN’T CONTROL
YOUR DRONE.

* Fly-aways are not covered by warranty as they are overwhelmingly
caused by pilot error.

14

15

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s VideoDrone FX with Camera.

We know that accidents can sometimes happen and that is why we oer
spare parts kits on our website: ProtocolNY.com.

At Protocol, we’re dedicated to bringing you innovative and well-designed
products that make living fun and easy. We stand behind all of our products
and warrant this to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 30
days from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover transportation
damage, misuse, accident, or similar events. Specic legal rights pertaining
to this warranty may vary by state.

For service claims or questions please consult our website ProtocolNY.com.

LIMITED WARRANTY

SHOOTING PHOTO/VIDEO

1. The memory card comes pre-inserted into the camera.

SHOOTING PHOTOS AND VIDEO

1. Turn on the drone and sync.

2. Photo: Push the Photo button and the camera will take a photo. The lights
on the drone will ash once as it’s taking the picture.

3. Video: Push the Video and the camera will begin to record. The lights on
the camera will ash continuously while recording. Push the Video button
again and the camera will stop recording.

4. Connect the USB transfer cable to the drone and plug it into the USB port
of your computer. If you are using Windows, the USB will come up on the
removable drive. If you are using OS, then the USB will come up as
“Untitled”.

5. Open the drive and then open the Video or Photo folders to access the .AVI
or JPEG les.

6. .AVI movies can be played in several dierent formats including Quicktime,
Windows Media Player, and RealPlayer

WARNING: Never remove the card from the video camera while the drone is
turned on.

16

17