sky rider HAWK 2 DR187 User Manual

User’s Guide for Model DR187 v1881 -01

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 specied 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 modications 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 specied

may result in personal injury.

• WARNING: Changes or modications 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

Hawk 2 Quadcopter Drone – 5

Features
Includes

Overview – 6

Craft Layout & Features

Remote Control – 7

Functions
Battery Installation

Charging the Battery – 9

Flying – 10

Craft/Remote Link
When You’re Done Flying

Trim Adjustment – 12

Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Gyroscope Recalibration
Remote Trim Reset

Flying Tips & Features – 14

Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Headless Mode
Flips

Parts & Repair – 16

Parts Replacement
Rotor Replacement

Troubleshooting – 17

Customer Support – 18

Contact Information
International Support
Warranty

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Hawk 2 Quadcopter Drone

Features

• 360° flips & tricks

• 6-axis gyroscope

• 3 speeds: low, medium, high

• LED lights

• Control distance: up to 164 ft.

• Operating time: 6-8 minutes

• Charge time: 50-60 minutes

Includes

• Remote control: requires 4 AAA

batteries (not included)

• Rechargeable battery

• USB battery charging cable

• 4 replacement rotors

• Screwdriver

• User’s guide & warranty

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Overview

Craft Layout & Features

Battery

Compartment

Protective Guard

Landing Feet

Rotors

7

Remote Control

Functions

ROLLYAW

PITCHRESET

HEADLESS

FLIP

SPEED

Headless Mode/Reset

Press to turn Headless

Mode ON or OFF.

Press to reset remote trim

settings to default.

Left Control

Stick

Increase Throttle:

push forward

Decrease Throttle:

push backward

Yaw/Spin:

push left or right

Speed

Press to change

speed setting.

Right Control

Stick

Pitch:

push forward/

backward

Roll/Bank:

push left/right

Flip

Press once,

then push Right

Control Stick in

any direction to

perform a flip.

Trim Adjustment

Power Switch &

Status Indicator

8

Battery Installation

Insert 4 x AA batteries

(not included).

Use included screwdriver

to remove battery cover.

Remote Control

9

Charging the Battery

The craft’s battery must be charged before it can be flown. Before charging, be sure
the craft and remote control are powered OFF to avoid risk of injury or damage. It is

recommended to remove the battery from the craft when charging. Charging time is
approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Charge fully before use for maximum performance and
flight time.

Connect the USB charging cable (included) to the USB port of a powered ON computer or
USB power adapter (not included), then connect the charging plug to the battery plug.

While charging, the cable will display a red light.

When charging is complete, the light will turn OFF.

Be sure to correctly match the plug to the charging

port or damage may occur.

REMINDER: Do not charge overnight. Do not leave

unattended while charging.

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Flying

Step 1

To power ON, insert the battery and connect
it to the power cable on the craft. The LED
lights will blink as the craft searches for a
signal from the remote.

Step 2

Place the craft on a flat surface. This is
necessary for the craft’s gyroscopes to
properly align.

Step 3

Power ON the remote control. The light on

the remote will blink as it searches for the
signal from the craft. A chime will sound and
the lights on the craft and the remote will
blink in unison when they have linked with
each other.

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 craft and remote powered OFF.

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Step 4

Push the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully
forward then rearward and wait for a chime.

When this last chime has sounded the
craft is ready to fly.

Use the Right Control Stick to control the

Pitch (forward/backward) and Roll (left/
right) movement of the craft.

Use the Left Control Stick to take off
and control the throttle and Yaw (spin)
movement of the craft.

When You’re Done Flying

After landing, pull the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully rearward 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 the
remote is powered OFF, it is safe to pick up the craft and remove the battery.

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ROLLYAW

PITCHRESET

HEADLESS

FLIP

SPEED

ROLLYAW

PITCHRESET

HEADLESS

FLIP

SPEED

Trim Adjustment

Craft spins/yaws left or right. Adjust Yaw Trim.

Craft pitches/angles forward or backward. Adjust Pitch Trim.

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 red 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.

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ROLLYAW

PITCHRESET

HEADLESS

FLIP

SPEED

ROLLYAW

PITCHRESET

HEADLESS

FLIP

SPEED

ROLLYAW

PITCHRESET

HEADLESS

FLIP

SPEED

Craft banks/rolls left or right. Adjust Roll 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. The remote will chime

once and the LEDs on the craft will blink
rapidly. When the LEDs have stopped blinking
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, 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.

• 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 get into trouble or if anything obstructs the rotors, cut power immediately and
safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before flying again.

Speed Setting

Press the Speed button on the remote to change the craft’s speed setting.

• 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
5-10 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 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.

ROLLYAW

PITCHRESET

HEADLESS

FLIP

SPEED

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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: [e-mail].

Rotor Replacement

Use the included screwdriver to remove the rotor from the motor shaft, then place the
new rotor on the shaft and tighten it down. Each craft comes with 4 replacement rotors, 2
A-type and 2 B-type. It is extremely important to use the correct rotor for replacement.
Using the incorrect rotor will make the craft impossible to control.

Parts & Repair

Rotor A

FRONT

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.

• Craft is out of range.

• Check remote batteries,
replace if needed.

• Check craft battery, be
sure it is fully charged.

• Be sure the remote has
an unobstructed line of
sight to the craft.

• Remain within the
remote’s 164 ft. range.

Craft is difficult
to control or flies
erratically.

• Gyroscopes may
be misaligned.

• Trim may be too far out
of spec.

• Reset craft and remote
(see pg. 13).

• Power OFF remote and
craft and reconnect
(see pg. 10).

Craft drifts
while in flight.

• Trim not set or needs
adjustment.

• Adjust trim settings
(see pg. 12).

Craft suffers from
mechanical trouble.

• Damage to body, rotors
or other parts.

• Repair or replace parts
as needed.

LED lights ON and
blinking 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: [e-mail]

Email Parts: [e-mail]

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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