The Tactic Droneview Camera is powered by an included
1S 3.7V 350mAh lithium-polymer battery (LiPo).
IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to fully charge the
battery with the included USB charge cable before
use! Follow all safety precautions below before
proceeding. Failure to do so may cause the camera
to lose power prematurely, resulting in a loss of data.
●
NEVER LEAVE BATTERY UNATTENDED WHILE CHARGING.
●
Never allow battery temperature to exceed 140°F (60°C).
●
Never place the battery on combustible materials while
charging.
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Never attempt to disassemble or modify the battery.
●
Never attempt to charge or to use the battery if it’s
swollen, punctured, or deformed in any way.
●
Never attempt to charge the battery with an
incompatible battery charger.
● Follow appropriate disposal instructions when the
battery has reached the end of its useful life.
CHARGE THE CAMERA BATTERY
1. Connect the included USB charge cable to a computer’s
USB Port or to an AC to USB adapter.
2. Connect the LiPo battery to the jack on the opposite
end of the charger.
3. The Battery Charge Meter LEDs will start ashing to
indicate that the charge cycle has started.
4. When the battery is charged, the Battery Charge Meter
LEDs will stop ashing and remain on.
5 The battery will recharge in about 50 minutes if the
camera is turned off and will operate the camera
for about the same time. The USB charge cable can
be used while the camera is operating to extend the
camera’s run time.
QUICK START
When the camera is turned on, it needs 30 seconds to
setup before it can be used.
LED will ash when camera is in use.
Must be steady for 30 seconds before
the camera is turned off.
Insert or remove the
memory card only when
the camera is off.
Tap to turn the
camera on or off.
Tap to take a picture. Hold
for 2 seconds to start video.
Tap to stop video.
Turn the camera
off when just one
LED has been on
for 10 minutes.
If the camera loses Wi-Fi connection and there is
another network that the device can connect to, iOS
users must go into the Wi-Fi settings and select the
Droneview network. Android devices will usually reconnect automatically and the user should wait about
a minute before going to the Wi-Fi settings page.
If the battery dies while recording a video or the
camera is turned off before the le is saved to the
memory card, the current le may be lost or corrupted.
Always wait 30 seconds before turning the camera
off after recording a video or taking a picture.
Always use a class 10 card in the Droneview camera.
Always insert and remove the memory card when the
camera is turned off.
BATTERY MODULE
The battery module can be easily removed from the
camera and replaced. The module can be charged
without being attached to the camera. To remove the
battery module:
Slide both lock tabs towards the front of the camera.
Carefully pull up on the tab at the back of the camera.
Slowly raise the back of the camera until the tabs are
clear of the battery module.
Push the camera forward and up from the module to
release the front catches.
SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution: 720p
Run time: Approx. 45 minutes with fully charged battery.
Weight: 1oz (27.5g)
Width: 1.34" (34mm)
Length: 3.1" (80mm)
Height: 0.9" (24mm)
Sensor size: 1 megapixel
KIT CONTENTS
CAMERA CONTROLS
Picture/Video
Button
Memory
Card Slot
Battery
Module Lock
On/Off
Button
Status LED
Battery
Charge Meter
Receiver
Cable Port
Micro USB
Charge Port
Battery Module
Lock
Power Switch: Tapping the ON/OFF button turns
the camera on and off. When the camera turns on,
the Status LED will be steady (Standby Mode) and the
Battery Charge Meter will be lit. The camera will need
30 seconds to complete initialization of the card and the
Wi-Fi connection before it can be used.
Tap the ON/OFF button to turn off the camera. Before
the camera is turned off, make sure that the camera has
been in standby mode for at least 30 seconds so it can
save any new les that were created.
Picture Mode: A photo will be taken when the P/V button
is tapped. The Status LED will ash rapidly for 3 seconds
while image is captured and stored. The camera cannot
capture another picture until the Status LED stops ashing.
Video Mode: Holding the P/V button for 2 seconds will
start a video recording. The Status LED will ash slowly
while the video is being captured. To stop the video, tap
the P/V button.
NOTE:
The DroneView camera’s maximum video
length is 5 minutes. If video runs longer than 5 minutes
the DroneView camera will automatically close the
video le, save it to the memory card, and start a new
le. There may be a short loss of video footage during
this switch to a new le. The DroneView will continue
to create new video les every 5 minutes of continuous
recording until the memory card is full or the battery
voltage is too low for the camera to operate. Corrupt or
missing video les may result if the camera is stopped
for these reasons. When the camera has been on for
more than 40 minutes or the Battery Charge Meter has
had only one LED on for at least 10 minutes, the video
should be stopped so the le can be saved.
Receiver Cable: A receiver with an open channel that
uses a three position switch, a knob or a stick can be used
to make videos or take a photo. Connect the Receiver
Cable to the Receiver Cable port on the camera and to
the desired channel on the receiver. Insert a memory
card in the camera and turn it on. After the camera has
completed the initialization procedure, use the Status
LED to identify which camera mode is controlled by the
different switch/knob positions.
Video
Standby/Stop Video
Picture
Flashing Slowly
Steady
Flashing Rapidly
(3 seconds)
100%
0%
–100%
The camera control must return to the standby position
to stop a video or after a picture is taken. After taking
a picture, please wait 5 seconds before taking another
photo or starting a video. The camera must be in standby
mode at least 30 seconds to save any les recorded
before it is turned off.
USING THE DRONEVIEW APP
The DroneView app is software for your Wi-Fi-capable
Apple or Android device that allows you to connect to
the DroneView camera. Your device can then use the FPV
(First Person View) function to monitor what the camera is
viewing and take videos or pictures from the app. These
les can then be viewed and stored directly to your device.
1. Install the “DroneView” app from Google Play (Android)
or the App Store (Apple).
2. Insert the memory card into the camera and turn on the
camera. Wait 30 seconds for the camera to complete the
initialization process.
3.
iOS Only: Go to the Wi-Fi
setting options in your device
and select the DroneView
network. The actual name of
the DroneView network will
vary from the photo shown
here. It may take several
seconds for the DroneView
network to appear in the
available network list on
your device. No password
is needed to connect to the
DroneView network.
Open the DroneView
app. It may take several
seconds for the app to
locate and connect
to the DroneView WiFi network. Android
devices will usually
connect automatically to the DroneView Wi-Fi network when
the DroneView app is opened. If your Android device is not
connected within 30-60 seconds, open the Wi-Fi settings and
manually connect to the Droneview network.
4.
Once connected, you
will see the image seen
by the camera (referred
to in this manual as
the FPV feed). Press
anywhere on the
screen to pull up the
main menu buttons.
The Wi-Fi range will typically be around 100 meters in
an open area and will be reduced when the camera is
operated indoors or where there is electronic interference.
NOTE: The FPV feed is for the purposes of displaying
what the camera is recording to improve the quality
and accuracy of videos and pictures with respect
to the operator’s intended eld of view. We do not
recommend attempting to operate a R/C vehicle
using just the FPV feed. Delays in the FPV feed can
cause the image shown in the app to not represent
the exact current position of the vehicle. Any
interruption of the FPV feed will not be present in
the video les saved to the memory card.
PICTURE
Press this button to take a still image. The screen will
ash while the photo is captured. If the sound on the
mobile device is turned on, the app will also make a
sound like a mechanical camera shutter while the photo
is taken.
VIDEO
Press this button to start a video recording. A red stop
button and timer will appear on the right side of the screen
while the camera is recording. If the app loses the Wi-Fi
connection to the camera, the video will continue and the on
screen timer will update when the connection is restored.
The other control buttons on the app cannot be accessed
while the app is in video record mode. The red button on
the app or the P/V button on the camera can be used to
stop the video. If the receiver cable is being used, moving
the camera control back to center will also stop the video.
FILE GALLERY
Opening the le gallery displays the contents of the
memory card in the camera.
Each thumbnail represents a picture or video. Video
thumbnails have a video camera icon and the length of
the videos at the bottom. Picture thumbnails do not have
any other information and can be viewed by tapping on the
image. In order to view videos, you must rst export them.
Press Select and tap anywhere on the thumbnail for each
photo or video that you wish to export to your device. Press
Export to upload the selected les. A progress window will
appear on each video to indicate the export status.
When
Export
is completed, the icon and the numbers at
the bottom of the video thumbnail will turn white. After the
video has been exported, tap on the thumbnail to view it.
You can open your device’s camera roll (gallery) to view or
edit the exported les.
Any le in the File Gallery can be deleted from the
camera’s memory card. Press Select and tap the
thumbnail for each le that is to be deleted. Press Delete
to remove the les. Any les that have been exported will
remain on your device until they have been deleted in the
gallery or camera roll app.
NOTE: We do not recommend exporting videos that
exceed 1 minute in length because of the amount
of time it will take to export the les. For longer
videos or a larger quantity of videos, we recommend
removing the memory card from the camera and
transferring the contents directly to a PC using a
card reader. If you do plan to export longer videos,
we suggest that the USB charge cable be used to
power the camera to ensure that the export process
is not interrupted due to low battery voltage.
SETTINGS
The settings menu allows you to change the Wi-Fi name,
adjust the brightness and contrast, rotate camera view
and toggle the date code off and on.
The Wi-Fi Name will change how the Droneview Camera
is identi ed in the Wi-Fi network list. Do not use spaces
in the new name.
The Brightness and Contrast will adjust the FPV feed
display qualities. The Video and picture les will have
the same display qualities as the FPV. You may wish to
experiment with these settings depending on lighting
conditions and personal preferences. Press reset to return
the brightness and contrast settings to the default values.
The Rotate Camera View will ip the FPV feed, recorded
videos and pictures 180°. The default setting is used
when the camera is mounted with battery module above
the camera. The Rotate Camera view should be turned on
when the DroneView camera is mounted with the battery
module below the camera.
The Date Code will display the date in the upper right
corner when the Date Code is turned ON. The camera
must connect to the app to update the date each time it
is turned on. If the camera is turned on and used before
it has connected to your mobile device, the camera will
display a default date of 1/1/1970. After the camera has
received the current date from your mobile device, it will
store that date until it is turned off.
Pressing the Reset button at the bottom of the menu will
restore the default settings to the app and to the camera.
If any changes in the settings menu were made, you will
be prompted to save them before returning to the main
menu. If NO is selected, the changes will be discarded.
iOS Only: If the Wi-Fi name is changed, you will need
to exit the DroneView app and select the newly named
network in the Wi-Fi setting options for your device.
Android devices will usually reconnect automatically.
Multiple Wi-Fi Connections: The DroneView camera
can be connected to two devices simultaneously. Both
devices will have the ability to share the FPV feed from
the camera and control pictures/video.
NOTE: Exporting can only be done with one device at
a time. Attempting to export les from a DroneView
camera to two devices simultaneously may cause
the transfer to freeze.
MOUNTING
We have found that the camera works best when mounted
rmly to a rigid part of your R/C vehicle. Mounting the
camera to a part that moves, like a car body, will add
distortion to the video. Some experimentation may be
required to nd the best material to use and the ideal
location to mount t he camera.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TACZ1001 Droneview Replacement Camera
TACZ1002 Droneview Battery Module
TACZ1003 Droneview Charge Cord
TACZ1004 Foam Mounting Pads
TACZ1005 Droneview Receiver Cable
TACZ1010 4G Memory Card
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: There are missing or corrupt les on the
memory card.
SOLUTION: 1) Refer to Camera Controls section for
information regarding camera initialization and closing of
les. 2) The battery voltage may be getting too low for
the camera to operate properly. Stop recording when the
camera has been running for more than 40 minutes. 3)
Allow 5 seconds between taking pictures.
PROBLEM: The Wi-Fi connection is lost while recording.
SOLUTION: 1) There may be interference in the area. Try
operating in a different location. 2) The camera may be
too close to the mobile device. Try to keep it at least 12
inches from the camera. 3) You are exceeding the Wi-Fi
range of the DroneView camera. If possible, maintain a
closer proximity to your device.
PROBLEM: The app does not re-establish connection
after the connection has been lost.
SOLUTION: 1) Open the Wi-Fi settings and manually
connect to the Droneview network. 2) Close the
DroneView app and remove it from the background tasks.
Restart the DroneView app.
PROBLEM: Exporting les was interrupted and the export
function cannot be restarted.
SOLUTION: Close the DroneView app and remove it from
the background tasks. Restart the DroneView app and run
the export function again.
PROBLEM: You recorded videos/pictures but there are no
les on the memory card.
SOLUTION: The memory card was incorrectly inserted into
camera. Refer to Camera Controls section for instructions
on the proper installation of the memory card.
PROBLEM: Horizontal scrolling lines appear in video or
pictures.
SOLUTION: Avoid aiming the camera directly into the sun
or re ected sunlight.
PROBLEM: The video player on your device cannot play
the audio portion of the video.
SOLUTION: Download another media player app like the
VLC Media Player from videolan.org
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE
STORE. Tactic will repair or replace factory defects for 90
days from the date of purchase.
This warranty speci cally does not cover crash damage,
misuse or abuse.
If you believe you have an item which warrants a
warranty claim and you are in the U.S., please refer to
our Repair Services page at hobbyservices.com for
the shipping address and instructions. If you have any
questions regarding warranty coverage, please do not
hesitate to contact our warranty center, Hobby Services,
at productsupport@hobbyservices.com, or 217-398-
0007 (M-F 9-5 Central Time) or fax at 217-398-7721.
If requested, please send the defective product to:
Hobby Services
3002 N Apollo Dr., Suite #1
Champaign, IL 61822
Please include a note about the problem, your contact
information, and a copy of the receipt.
This warranty applies only if the product is operated in
compliance with the instructions and warnings provided
with each model. Tactic assumes no liability except for the
exclusive remedy or repair of parts as speci ed above. Tactic
shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential or
incidental damages so the above exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
FCC REQUIREMENT
CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO
OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT
BY PRIVATE USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION:
This symbol on the product or its packaging
indicates this product must not be disposed of
with other household waste. Instead, it is the
user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling
of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in
a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
city of ce, your household waste disposal service or
location where you purchased the product.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Product: Tactic DroneView FPV Wi-Fi Mini Camera
FCC ID: IYFZ1000
Item number: TACZ1000 Tactic Droneview Wi-Fi Camera
Equipment class: 1
Tactic Droneview Camera: The objects of the declaration
described here are in conformity with the requirements of
the speci cations listed below, following the provisions of
the European 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive:
EN 60950-1:2006 Safety
The objects of the declaration described here are in
conformity with the requirements of the speci cations
listed below, following the provisions of the European
R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC:
EN300 328 V1.8.1.
Technical requirements for radio equipment
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1, 301 489-1 V1.9.2 General
EMC requirements for radio equipment
Hobbico, Inc.
2904 Research Road
Champaign, IL USA 61826
Distributed in Europe by Revell GmbH
D-32257 Bünde Germany
The associated regulatory agencies of the following
countries recognize the noted certi cations to this
product as authorized for sale and use.
© 2015 Tactic, a Hobbico® company
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