Quick Guide Charging and Assembly

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1 Quick Guide Charging and Assembly Copyright Amimon LTD, All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise without prior written permission of Amimon LTD.

2 Drone LiPo Battery Safety Risk of serious injury - DO NOT insert the drone battery into the drone before thoroughly reading this Quick Guide. There is a danger of serious damage or injury if the LiPo (lithium polymer) battery is not used correctly: Charge in a fire safe environment. Do not leave the charger unattended during charging and disconnect the battery as soon as charging is complete. Do not charge a damaged LiPo battery. Do not drain the battery below 14.0v by ignoring low battery warning or by leaving the battery inside the drone for an extended period of time. This will permanently damage the battery. To store the battery for an extended period of time, operate the drone until the low battery indicator appears and then charge the battery for 15 minutes. Please read the complete safety instructions in the Falcore Drone Operation Manual. Charging the Drone Battery The drone LiPo battery is partially charged out of the box. You must charge the battery before flying for the first time. A fully charged battery provides 7 8 minutes of flight time. To charge the drone LiPo battery: 1 Connect the battery charger to the power source and connect the battery plug to the charger. 2 Charge until all the charger LEDs are lit (approx. 1 hour). Charging the Remote Control 3 Connect the power supply cable to the remote control and to the power source. 4 Charge the remote control for approximately 6 hours. Turn the remote control power switch to STBY and make sure that all remote control LEDs are lit. 2 3

3 Assembly 5 Attach the HD receiver antennas. 6 Connect the short power cable from the HD receiver to the remote control. 8 Remove the tie from the transmitter antenna and click the antenna base into the drone. Be careful not to cut or rip the antenna wires Connect the HDMI cable from the receiver to goggles. 9 Set the camera angle. Point the camera down about 20 degrees for early flights. Tilt the camera upwards as you gain confidence and increase your flying speed. Goggles and HDMI cable might not be included in the package. 4 5 For detailed information about video link operation, click the Suppor t tab at w w w.connexhd.com. HDMI Cable

4 Propeller Guards Assembly The optional propeller guards might not be included in the package. Propeller guards are recommended for early flights. They help protect your drone when it collides with an obstacle. Quick Guide Flight Instructions Propeller guards do not prevent injury from a drone collision. Always fly away from people and animals. Propeller guards shor ten the bat ter y flight time, slow down the drone and af fect the way the drone turns. To assemble the propeller guards: Snap the propeller guards onto the motor brackets as shown below. Video Antenna Snap the caps onto the guards. Yo u r T x MHz HDMI 02m45s 15.8v 11 6 The drone is ready to fly! Remote Control Antennas

5 Flight Safety Warning: Risk of serious injury DO NOT insert the drone battery into the drone before thoroughly reading this Quick Guide. Please read all safety information in the Falcore Drone Operation Manual. When flying FPV, always ask someone to be a spotter. The spotter watches the drone and flight area to alert you to potential danger to you or others. Do not permit anyone to approach or touch the drone while the power switch is in the ARM position. Avoid very fast or long distance flights until you have gained sufficient flight experience and confidence. When the low battery indication appears, land the drone as soon as possible and remove the battery. Where to Fly Falcore is fast and powerful, so it is important to choose a suitable flight area. Never fly indoors or in a space that is too small to fly freely. Find a flat, wide open space that is:»» a safe distance from all obstacles including people, animals, cars, buildings and power lines.»» a safe distance from highways.»» at least 5 miles from the nearest airport. It is highly recommended to perform early flights over short grass. Do not fly in a drone restricted area. Check local legisation for addtional information about where to fly. 8 9

6 Controls Overview Throttle stick Flight mode switch: SHIELD Horizon (middle position) ACRO! Horizon and Acro are for experienced pilots only. Auxiliary channels (not currently in use) STOP & LAND: initiates automatic landing. Pitch/roll stick Introduction to Flying The following sections provide general instructions for flying in SHIELD mode. The best way to learn is to put on the goggles, pick up the controls and fly. Have a reliable spotter with you at all times to prevent damage to the drone and/or injury to people in the area. Take it slow at first and work your way up to more speed and maneuvering. Falcore SHIELD Mode Falcore SHIELD mode includes the following features that enable the beginner pilot to fly freely with minimal practice: Angle control the Pitch/Roll stick position corresponds to the attitude of the drone - centering the stick, levels the drone; moving the stick off center tilts the drone in the selected direction. One stick turning in forward flight, moving the Pitch/Roll stick sideways makes the drone turn; appropriate yaw is automatically added to the roll command. Height stabilization the Throttle stick position corresponds to an altitude ranging from slightly off the ground to a maximum height of 40 (1 meter) when pushed fully forward. Some terrains, such as dry snow and tall grass may interfere with correct functioning of the Shield mode height stabilization feature. See the Falcore Drone Operation Manual for information about Horizon and ACRO modes. Until you become an experienced pilot, always fly in SHIELD mode.! Power switch: OFF remote control and video receiver power are off STBY remote control and video power are on, but drone motors cannot start ARM drone motors armed, pushing the Throttle stick forward starts the propellers. Warning: Risk of severe injury never approach the drone when switch is in ARM position. Mode 2 RC shown above

7 Emergency Landing If at any time you feel you are losing control of the drone, there are two options for quickly landing the drone: Press and hold the Stop & Land button on the right side of the remote control. The system automatically slows the drone to a safe landing speed and lands the drone. Release the Stop & Land button after the propellers stop spinning. Pressing Stop & Land after the drone has landed, but before the motors have stopped spinning may cause the drone to take off. Stop & Land is for emergency stopping only and is not recommended for landing during normal operation. Stop & Land does not stop momentum created by wind. Stop & Land functions in all flight modes. On Screen Display (OSD) The following information is displayed on the goggles screen: 1 transmitter name* 2 alert message (only appears there is a message to display) 3 flight mode 4 video transmitting frequency 5 video capture mode* 6 video link strength 7 altitude: each bar shows 4 of altitude (only appears at low altitudes) 8 flight duration (timer starts when power switches to ARM) 9 drone battery voltage level 10 Shield mode hover indicator auto yaw output limited *see Connex ProSight System Installation and Operation Manual Your T x 5190 MHz Pull the Throttle stick all the way back. The propellers stop and the drone falls to the ground. 02m45s 15.8v Pulling the Throttle stick all the way back stops the motors. Stop & Land will NOT function

8 Flight Preparations 1 Set the remote control to the preflight configuration. (Follow the order of the letters.) a Flight mode: Make sure you are in SHIELD mode. 2 Make sure that the area is clear and safe for flight. 3 Look around you with the flight area surroundings. Notice landmarks in each direction or a trail that you can follow. 4 Stand at the edge of the flight area with your spotter standing next to you. 5 Place the drone on the ground at least 10 yards (10 meters) away from where you and the spotter will be standing. Avoid pointing the nose toward yourself. 6 Do not fly in winds higher than 5 m/s. Avoid placing the drone where the wind will blow it toward you. c Power switch: Turn to STBY. Flying Area Throttle stick: Pull all the way back. b < 5m/s Wind Nose 10 meters 14 15

9 7 Insert the drone battery until the tabs on the sides of the battery click into 12 the slots on the sides of the drone. Turn the remote control power switch to ARM. 8 Put the drone on the ground immediately after the battery is in place. Takeoff You are ready to fly! Gradually push the Throttle stick to the center position. The drone takes off and holds an altitude of 10 (25 cm) above the ground. Pushing the Throttle stick forward increases the altitude to a maximum of 40 (1 meter). Pulling back decreases the altitude. If the drone reaches an altitude of more than one meter, maintain the current Throt tle stick position, reduce the drone forward speed and wait: drone will descend momentarily. 9 Go to your selected piloting position. 10 Put on the goggles. Check that the video is clear and uninterrupted, Yo u r T x MHz When the bat ter y is inser ted into the drone, drone power is on. Make sure that the remote control is in STBY mode. Inser t the bat ter y just before flying, and remove immediately af ter you are finished flying. 02m45s that you see the ground and sky and that the battery indicator shows over 14.0v Confirm with your spotter that the area is clear v

10 Turning 1 While flying forward, move the Pitch/Roll stick slightly to either side. The Flying Forward drone turns toward the selected side. Never at tempt to fly backwards or sideways in FPV. Always maintain some forward movement. 2 Fly the drone around the flight area, keeping the drone at a safe distance from you. Try: Left and right turns Long slow turns Fast 180 degree turns Take off and slightly push the Pitch/Roll stick forward. The drone tilts forward and starts to fly forward. Pushing the stick forward, increases the drone speed. Yo u r T x MHz Increase speed as you gain confidence. Yo u r T x MHz 02m45s 15.8v Braking 02m45s 15.8v While flying forward, pull the Pitch/Roll stick backward. The drone nose tilts upward and the drone speed is reduced. Yo u r T x MHz v 02m45s

11 Landing Going Home Gradually pull the Throttle stick back. The drone descends. When the drone touches the ground, pull the Throttle stick fully back. When you are finished flying the drone: 1 Land the drone and turn the remote control power switch to OFF. The drone lands. Yo u r T x MHz 2 Press the tab on each side of the drone and remove the battery from the 02m45s drone. 15.8v Flying Tips When hovering, try to maintain a slow forward movement. Always keep the drone at a safe distance from you and your spotter. In general, avoid accidentally moving the Throttle stick to the left or right. As you gain experience you can move the Throttle stick to the left or right to correct yaw during flight. Do not take steep inclines at high speed. The drone might occasionally jump to an altitude higher than 40 (1 meter). It should correct itself and return to 40 (1 meter) altitude within moments Recharge the drone battery for the next time you want to fly.

12 Drone Indicators The drone provides information through: LED lights notice the color of the light and whether the LED is blinking or constant. LEDs are located in the front, middle and back of the drone. Beeps listen for the pattern and length of the beeps. In general, a green light means that it is safe to approach the drone. Table of warning indications: State LED Color* Beep Pattern RC transmitter is off or signal is lost (failsafe) Low battery Critically low battery Malfunction detected Armed, but no command received. Goes to STBY in 30 sec. Table of normal operation indications: Crash Checklist After a crash or hard landing, visually inspect the drone for damage, paying special attention to the following: 1 Booms dislocated rotate and push booms until they snap into place 2 Camera angle changed/dislocated reposition the camera 3 Antenna damage make sure that the video and remote control antennas are intact 4 Propeller damage replace bent or cracked propellers 5 Propeller spin make sure that the propellers spin freely 6 Sonar make sure the sonar holes are clear State LED Color* Beep Pattern Calibration in progress Calibration successful, Ready to arm Armed Shield flight mode 2 6 Armed Horizon flight mode Armed Acro flight mode 1 Armed Stop & Land in progress Disarming Arming Flight mode change *All LEDs are the same color except when the drone is armed. Then the front lights are always white. To help locate the drone, turn the remote control power switch to OFF. The drone will beep

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