Swann Sky Eye User Manual

© Swann Communications 2011

Helpdesk / Technical Support Details

Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions

Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period
of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase
for warranty validation. Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without
charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all
freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is responsible for all
shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin.

The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of
or the inability to use this product. Any costs associated with the  tting or removal of this product by a
tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any third
party. Unauthorized end user or third party modi cations to any component or evidence of misuse or
abuse of the device will render all warranties void.

By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty. Where applicable by
local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.

Swann Technical Support

All Countries E-mail: [e-mail]

Telephone Helpdesk

USA toll free

1-800-627-2799

(Su, 2pm-10pm US PT)

(M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT)

(F 6am-2pm US PT)

USA Exchange & Repairs

1-800-627-2799 (Option 1)

(M-F, 9am-5pm US PT)

AUSTRALIA toll free

1300 138 324

(M 9am-5pm AUS ET)

(Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET)

(Sa 1am-9am AUS ET)

NEW ZEALAND toll free

0800 479 266

UK

0203 027 0979

See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on time zones and the

current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time.

FCC Veri cation

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
WARNING: Modi cations not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

Sky Eye

MSKYEYE010811E

SWTOY-SKYEYE-US

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The Helicopter

The Remote Control

Upper Rotors

Lower Rotors

Charging port

Camera

Blue Recording LED
(inside cockpit canopy)

USB port

Reset button

Power ON/OFF

Flight stick

Trim knob

Tail Rotor Speed Control

Antenna mountThrottle indicator light

Video triggerPhoto trigger

Throttle stick

Power switch

Tail rotor

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Troubleshooting

Cannot control the chopper

• Ensure the controller is switched ON.

• Ensure the helicopter is switched ON.

• Try pairing the remote and the helicopter again.

• Check the batteries in the remote and if needed,
replace with new batteries.

• Ensure the antenna is securely attached to the
remote.

• Ensure the helicopter is fully charged.

• Do not  y the helicopter in high winds as this may
make it hard to control.

• Center the trim control and if needed, adjust the
trim again.

Helicopter will not ascend.

• The charge in the helicopter may be too low. You
will need to recharge the helicopter.

• Check that you are providing enough throttle to
lift the chopper.

Helicopter lands too fast

• You are reducing the throttle too fast. Reduce the
throttle gently to get a gradual descent to the
ground and a softer landing.

Main rotor diameter

300mm

Length

375mm

Machine height

160mm

Charging time

Approx. 70-80 minutes

Flying time

Approx. 5-8 minutes

Control distance

Approx. 20-30m / 65ft-98ft

Frequency

27MHz

Battery (helicopter)

DC 3.7V output (800mAh)

Battery (remote control)

AA 1.5V x 6 (not included)

Speci cations