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FALCON 2 PRO
Quadcopter Drone with Video Camera
User’s Guide for Model DRC377 v1871-01
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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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Table of Contents
Falcon 2 Pro Quadcopter Drone – 5
Features
Includes
Overview – 6
Craft Layout & Features
Assembly – 7
Landing Struts
Rotor Guards
Remote Control – 8
Functions
Battery Installation
Charging the Battery – 10
Flying – 12
Craft/Remote Link
When You’re Done Flying
Trim Adjustment – 14
Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Gyroscope Recalibration
Remote Trim Reset
Flying Tips & Features – 16
Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Headless Mode
Flips
Camera & Memory Card – 18
Photos
Video
SD Card Install & Removal
Camera Angle Adjustment
View Photos/Video on a Computer
Parts & Repair – 20
Parts Replacement
Rotor Replacement
Troubleshooting – 21
Customer Support – 22
Contact Information
International Support
Warranty
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Features
• 360° flips & tricks
• 3 speed settings
• 6-axis gyroscope
• .3 MP Camera (photo & video) with SD
card slot
• 480 x 640 resolution
• Control distance: up to 150 feet
• Headless Mode
• LED navigation lights
• Operating time: 6-8 minutes
• Charge time: 40-50 minutes
Includes
• 2.4 GHz remote control: requires 4 AAA
batteries (not included)
• Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer
battery
• USB cable for battery recharge
• 4GB SD card
• Screwdriver
• 4 replacement rotors
• User’s guide & warranty
Falcon 2 Pro Quadcopter Drone
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Overview
Craft Layout & Features
Battery Compartment/Camera
Rotors
White rotors indicate
front of craft.
Power Switch
LED Lights
White LEDs
indicate the front
of the craft.
Rotor Guards
Landing Skids
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Landing Struts
Rotor Guards
Assembly
x4 Standard Screws
Insert pegs into the holes on the
underside of the body as shown.
Insert two wide head screws
per strut and tighten with the
included screwdriver.
Do not over tighten or damage
may occur.
Insert rotor guards into the
holes under the rotors as shown.
Insert one standard screw in
the center position and tighten
with the included screwdriver.
Do not over tighten or damage
may occur.
x4 Wide-head Screws
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Remote Control
Functions
Headless Mode/
Reset
Press to turn Headless
Mode ON or OFF.
Press to reset trim
settings to default.
Photo/Video
Press to take a
picture.
Press and hold
to take video.
Left Control
Stick/Speed
Increase Throttle:
push forward
Decrease Throttle:
push backward
Yaw/Spin:
push left or right
Change Speed:
push down
Right Control
Stick
Pitch:
push forward/
backward
Roll/Bank:
push left/right
Flip
Press once,
then move Right
Control Stick in
any direction to
perform a flip.
Trim Adjustment
Power Switch
Power Indicator
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Battery Installation
Insert 4 x AAA Batteries
(not included).
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Charging the Battery
Before charging, be sure the craft and remote control are powered OFF. Failure to do so may
result in injury.
REMINDER: Do not charge batteries overnight. Do not leave the batteries unattended
while charging.
Step 1
Make sure the craft is powered OFF, then
remove the battery cover.
Step 3
Attach the plug on the battery to the plug on
the charging cable.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly or
damage may occur.
Step 2
Disconnect the power plug connecting the
battery to the craft.
It is strongly recommended to remove the
battery when charging. This will reduce the
chance of damage or injury.
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Step 5
When charging is complete, reinstall the
battery in its compartment, reconnect the
power plug from the battery to the craft,
and close the battery cover.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly
and securely close the battery cover or
damage may occur.
Step 4
Plug the USB charging cable in to the USB
port of a powered ON computer or USB
power adapter (not included).
While charging, the cable will display a
red light.
When charging is complete, the light will
turn OFF.
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Flying
Craft/Remote Link
Before flying, the craft and the remote must be linked together and the gyroscopes on the
craft must be allowed to calibrate.
Begin with the battery installed and the craft and remote powered OFF.
POWER SWITCH
Step 2
Power the craft ON. The LED formation
lights will blink in unison as the craft
searches for a signal from the remote.
Step 1
Place the craft on a flat, level surface. This
is necessary for the craft’s gyroscopes to
properly align.
Step 3
Power ON the remote. The light on the
remote will blink as it searches for the
signal from the craft. An audible chime will
sound when the remote and the craft have
linked with each other.
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Step 4
Push the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully
forward, wait for a chime to sound, then
pull the stick fully rearward, and wait for a
second chime. When this last chime has
sounded the craft is ready to fly.
Step 5
Use the Left Control Stick to take off
and control the throttle and Yaw (spin)
movement of the craft.
Use the Right Control Stick to control the
Pitch (forward/backward) and Roll (left/
right) movement of the craft.
When You’re Done Flying
After landing, pull the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully rearward to power down and wait
for the rotors to stop spinning. Power OFF the remote BEFORE powering OFF the craft.
This will ensure that no signals are accidentally sent by the remote, reducing the chance of
injury. After this is done, it is safe to pick up and power OFF the craft.
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Trim Adjustment
Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Even after the craft is calibrated, it may show a tendency to drift while airborne. Adjusting
the trim will help counter this effect and allow for better control the craft.
• To avoid potential damage, adjust the trim while attempting a stable hover.
• Try to avoid making any exaggerated movements with the flight controls.
• Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion.
Remember, the white rotors and LED lights indicate the front of the craft.
Adjusting the trim will help with drift but it will not entirely eliminate it. Turbulence and
other factors may still influence the craft’s flight characteristics.
Craft yaws/spins in place. Adjust Yaw Trim.
Craft banks/rolls left or right. Adjust Roll Trim.
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Craft pitches/angles
forward or backward.
Adjust Pitch Trim.
Gyroscope Recalibration
If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically, it’s gyroscopes may
need to be recalibrated. Do not attempt to do this while flying, safely land the craft first and
place it on a flat surface. The craft and the remote should already be linked together.
Pull down and to the right on both controls sticks for 2-3 seconds. When the LED lights have
stopped blinking and turn solid the recalibration is complete and the craft is ready to fly.
Remote Trim Reset
If you are still having difficulty flying, it may help to reset the trim controls on the remote.
Do not attempt to do this while flying, safely land the craft first.
Press the Reset button on the remote. The remote will chime once to indicate that the trim
has been reset to default.
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Flying Tips & Features
Tips for Safe Operation
• It is recommended to only fly in large, open spaces that are free of obstacles like
power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc.
• When flying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft will be drawn towards them
if closer than 2-3 feet.
• Stand behind the craft when first taking off, so that you and the craft are facing the
same “forward” direction. This will help with orientation when the craft is airborne.
• Remember: the white rotors and LED navigation lights indicate the front of the craft.
• Novice pilots should move the controls slowly and deliberately to get used to the
craft’s flying characteristics. Try using one control at a time.
• Practice basic flight operations like take off, hovering, and landing.
• If you crash, power down the engines IMMEDIATELY to reduce the chance of damage
or injury.
• If anything obstructs the propellers for any reason, throttle down IMMEDIATELY and
safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before flying again.
Speed Setting
Press down on the Left Control Stick once to set the craft’s speed.
• Low: Provides smooth and predictable control of the craft. The remote will chime once
to indicate the low speed setting.
• Medium: The craft will move and respond faster to all control inputs. The remote will
chime twice to indicate the medium speed setting.
• High: Highest setting for maximum performance. The remote will chime three times to
indicate the high speed setting.
Headless Mode
While Headless Mode is active the craft will fly in whatever direction the Right Control
Stick is pushed, regardless of where the front of the craft is pointing. For example, if the
front of the craft was pointed straight ahead but is now pointed right 90°, when you push
forward on the stick the craft will fly forwards as if it was still pointed straight ahead. This
can be useful if you become disoriented while flying and cannot visually determine which
direction the craft is facing.
To activate Headless Mode, press the Headless button on the remote control. The LED
lights will slowly flash while Headless Mode is ON. Press the button again to deactivate
Headless Mode.
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Flips
Before attempting a flip, be sure that there is ample clear space around the craft, ideally
9-10 ft. in all directions. It is not recommended to attempt to flip around or through any
obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage.
Press the Flip button to activate Flip Mode, then move the Right Control Stick in any
direction and the craft will perform a flip in the same direction. Press the Flip button again
to deactivate without performing a flip.
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Camera & Memory Card
Photo/Video
Press to take a photo.
Press and hold to take video.
Make sure the remote and the craft have been successfully paired and the Micro SD card is
installed in the camera before attempting to use.
Note: The indicator light on the remote will not change for photo/video operations. The
forward white LED lights serve as status indicators for these functions.
Photos
To take a single image, press the Photo/Video button once. The forward white LEDs will
flash once as the image is captured.
Video
To record video, press and hold the Photo/Video button. The forward white LED lights will
flash while the camera is recording.
Press and hold the Photo/Video button again to stop recording video, the forward white
LEDs will stop flashing.
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Remove Micro SD card from camera and
connect to included USB adapter. Be sure
to insert correctly or damage may occur.
Gently push against the Micro SD card
until it clicks into or out of the card slot.
Be sure to insert correctly or damage
may occur.
Connect to a USB port
of a computer. Use the
computer’s file browser to
access photos and videos.
SD Card Install & Removal
View Photos/Video on a Computer
Camera Angle Adjustment
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Parts & Repair
REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use.
Parts Replacement
Standard parts such as extra batteries and remotes are available online for purchase when
in stock. However, any non-standard parts such as cameras, screws, bodies, SD cards etc.
can be ordered by placing an inquiry with our parts department at: partsinfo@dpiinc.com.
Rotor Replacement
The craft comes with replacement rotors if the originals are broken or badly damaged. Use
the included screwdriver to loosen and tighten the screw connecting the rotor to the motor
shaft. It is extremely important to use the correct rotor (A or B) for replacement. The
marking can be seen on the underside of the rotor. Using the incorrect rotor will make the
craft impossible to control.
Rotor A
Matching rotors should be diagonally opposed.
Rotor A
Rotor B
Rotor B
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If you are experiencing problems using or flying the craft, consult this table.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
Craft does not
respond to controls.
• No power to remote
or craft.
• Poor contact between
power plugs.
• Craft is out of range.
• Check remote batteries,
replace if needed.
• Check craft battery, be
sure it is fully charged.
• Be sure the power plugs
are firmly connected.
• Be sure the remote has
an unobstructed line of
sight to the craft.
• Remain within the
remote’s 300 ft. range.
Craft is difficult
to control or flies
erratically.
• Gyroscopes may
be misaligned.
• Recalibrate gyroscopes
(see pg. 15).
• Power OFF remote and
craft and reconnect
(see pg. 12).
Craft drifts
while in flight.
• Trim not set or needs
adjustment.
• Adjust trim settings
(see pg. 14).
• Reset trim settings
(see pg. 15).
Craft suffers from
mechanical trouble.
• Damage to body,
rotors or other major
components.
• Repair or replace parts
as needed.
LED lights ON but
craft does not
respond to controls.
• Low battery power. • Recharge the battery.
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International Support
To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to
frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.gpx.com
Para descargar este Manual del Usuario en inglés, español y francés, o para obtener
respuestas a preguntas frecuentes, visite la sección de apoyo en: www.gpx.com
Pour télécharger ce guide de l’utilisateur en anglais, espagnol ou français, ou pour obtenir
des réponses à des questions fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique d’assistance sur:
www.gpx.com
Contact Information
Website: www.gpx.com
Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com
Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com
Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215
Warranty
See included 30 Day Warranty for warranty
information. Warranty and the most up-todate version of this User’s Guide can also be
found at: www.gpx.com
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