sky rider DRW876, Condor Pro User Manual
QUADCOPTER DRONE WITH WIFI CAMERA
DRW876B
User’s Guide for Model DRW876 v1562-02
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Warnings & Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
• Read and follow all instructions.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult
supervision is required.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Before ying, always check the body, rotors, and
battery for any damage or obstructions.
• Battery should be free from cracks or swelling.
• Keep the rotors clear of any obstructions and body
parts to avoid potential damage and injury.
• Manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for
accidental damages from improper use or installation
of parts, or from damage incurred from worn or
broken parts.
• Pilots are responsible for their actions and any
damage caused from improper use.
• Pilots should keep the craft in sight at all times
during ight. If you lose sight of the craft at any time,
power down and cease ight immediately.
• Only y in large, open areas that are free from
obstacles or potential hazards, such as trees, power
lines, ceiling fans, and the like.
• Flying over bodies of water is not recommended.
• Flying at night is not recommended.
• Never try to retrieve the craft from areas you cannot
safely reach, such as rooftops or trees.
• Never launch the craft from your hand.
• Never leave the craft unattended while it is powered
on or while the battery is charging.
FCC Warnings
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Additional Warnings & Precautions
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping, or splashing.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specied
may result in personal injury.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
• Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are
recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of
according to state and local guidelines. They should
never be disposed of in normal household waste,
and they should never be incinerated, as they might
explode. Contact your local government for disposal
or recycling practices in your area.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re, or the like.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely, stop
using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per
state and local guidelines.
• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth
defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop
65). Wash hands after handling.
• This product meets and complies with all Federal
regulations.
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FAA Registration–4
Which UAS Must Be Registered?
Who Can Register?
What Do You Need to Register?
Additional Info
Rotors & Auto-Hover–5
Safety Notice
Emergency Stop
Orientation–6
Included
Overview
Remote Control
Assembly–8
Attach Landing Skids (x4)
Attach Camera
Attach Smartphone Cradle
Batteries & Charging–10
Battery Information
Remote Control Battery Installation
Battery Charging Procedure
Pre-Flight Calibration –13
Craft/Remote Link
Trim Adjustment–15
Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Gyroscope Recalibration
Factory Default Settings
Flying Tips & Features–18
Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Auto-Reverse
Headless Mode
Altitude Hold/Hover
Flips & Tricks
Sky Rider Drones App–20
Sky Rider Drones App
Wi-Fi Flight Instructions
Start Screen
Auto-Land/Start Up
Flight Screen
Intuitive Mode
Virtual Reality (VR) Mode for VR Headsets
Camera–25
Using the App to Fly and Capture Images/
Video
Using the Remote and App to Capture
Images/Video
Repair–28
Parts Replacement
Troubleshooting–29
Company Information–30
Contact Information
International Support
Warranty
Table of Contents
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FAA Registration
As of December 21, 2015, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated
that all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) of a certain weight must be registered with
the FAA before flying outdoors. This includes aircraft commonly referred to as drones,
quadcopters, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), and the like.
The Online Registration fee is $5, but will be credited back to your account if the
registration is completed within the first 30 days of ownership. Once completed, the
registration is valid for 3 years.
Which UAS Must Be Registered?
The Online Registration requirement applies to all UAS that weigh between 0.55 lbs
(250g) and 55 lbs (25kg).
The Sky Rider Condor Pro meets this requirement, and must be registered, with
the Registration Number permanently affixed to the craft.
Who Can Register?
• Anyone 13 years of age or older. A person who does not meet this age
requirement must have their UAS registered by someone 13 years of age
or older.
• A US citizen or legal permanent resident.
What Do You Need to Register?
When registering online, you will need:
• A valid email address
• A Credit or Debit Card
• A physical and mailing address (if different from physical address).
Additional Info
For the latest information on the FAA and the registration process, visit the web links
listed below.
• FAA Home Page - http://www.faa.gov/
• UAS Registration Page - http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/
• UAS Registration FAQs - http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/
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Rotors & Auto-Hover
Safety Notice
There is a delay of approximately 4-7 seconds between pulling the throttle to the OFF
position and the motors actually powering OFF. PULLING DOWN ON THE THROTTLE
DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE ROTORS FROM SPINNING, you must hold the
throttle in the lowest position and wait for the rotors to stop.
This is normal for the operation of the craft and is necessary for the Auto-Hover feature
to operate, but extra care needs to be taken to reduce the risk of injury or damage.
DO NOT POWER OFF THE REMOTE WHILE THE CRAFT IS ON AND THE ROTORS
ARE SPINNING. This will not immediately stop the rotors from spinning and you
will be unable to otherwise control the craft.
Emergency Stop
To stop the rotors immediately, pull both
thumbsticks in the manner shown.
It is not recommended to perform this
action while the craft is in flight, only
while it is on the ground.
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Orientation
Overview
Rotor Guard
Landing Skids
Battery/Camera
(under side)
Rotors Body
LED Formation Lights
(under side)
Green LEDs indicate the
front of the craft.
Included
• Remote control: requires 4 AA
batteries (not included)
• 1 rechargeable lithium polymer
battery
• AC/DC power charger for battery
recharge
• 4 replacement rotors
• Screwdriver
• Detachable smartphone cradle
• 4 Landing skids
• Detachable gimbal mounted camera
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Remote Control
Left Control
Stick
Increase Throttle:
push forward
Decrease Throttle:
push backward
Yaw/Spin:
push left or right
Factory Reset
Press to reset the
craft and remote
to factory default
settings.
Right Control
Stick
Pitch:
push forward/
backward
Roll/Bank:
push left/right
Flip
Press and hold,
then push
Right Control Stick
in any direction to
perform a ip.
Camera Controls
Left dial:
up/down tracking
Right dial:
left/right tacking
Lights/Flight
Control Sensitivity
Push forward to turn
lights ON or OFF.
Push downward to
adjusts the control speed
and sensitivity.
Trim Adjustment
Adjusts trim settings for smooth and level ight.
Power Switch
Antenna
Power/Status Indicator
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Assembly
Attach Landing Skids (x4)
Attach Camera
Use included screwdriver and
screws (4) to rmly secure
the skids to the body.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Attach landing skids (4) to
the underside of the
quadcopter, making sure
to align the pegs in the slots
on the body.
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2
Step 1
Align tabs on the
camera to the slots on
the underside of the
body and push forward.
Step 2
Connect power and data
cables on the camera to
the corresponding ports
on craft.
Be sure to align plugs
correctly or damage
may occur.
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Attach Smartphone Cradle
You can use your smartphone and the remote control together by attaching
the included smartphone cradle to the top of the remote. This can be useful for
photography and video, or for flying the craft just by watching the screen.
Step 1
Slide the cradle into
position on the remote
antenna and handle.
Step 2
Gently press on the
cradle until it locks
into place.
Step 3
Pull upwards on the
top of the cradle so
that it will t your
smartphone.
Step 4
Place your phone in the cradle and
release the top portion. Your phone
should sit rmly in place.
Removal
Gently pull the cradle o of the remote
in a twisting motion, as shown above.
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