INSTRUCTION & REFERENCE MANUAL Model no. ODY-1720NX FOR AGES 14 + We hope you enjoy your purchase of the StarBlade and that this user manual helps you get your drone off the ground and light up the sky! WHAT S IN THE BOX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 StarBlade Drone Unit Radio Control Transmitter USB Charging Cable 7.4V Rechargeable Lithium Battery 4x Replacement Propellers Quick Start Guide* Instruction Manual* POWER LED FORWARDS /BACKWARDS TRIM THROTTLE STICK DIRECTION CONTROL STICK DIRECTION TRIM SIDE TRIM POWER SWITCH SPEED (3 SETTINGS) 360º FLIP (see page 4) 5 * Not Shown
AA 1.5V SETUP OVERVIEW RADIO CONTOL TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. On the back of the controller, unscrew the screw holding the battery lid in place. 2. Pull the clip down to remove the battery s lid. 3. Insert the 4 AA batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarities shown. NOTICE Please use 4 AA batteries. Use the polarity markings to install in the correct orientation. Do not mix batteries of different types. 4. Replace the lid and firmly tighten the screw to secure the lid. CAUTION AA 1.5V If the Radio Control Transmitter will not be used for extended periods of time, please remove the batteries. WARNING Please check the AA batteries routinely. If the AA batteries are left within the Radio Control Transmitter, potential leakage and/or corrosion may occur, which can damage the transmitter and create a fire hazard. Unscrew the screw holding the battery lid to the body. Then lightly pull the clip down to pull the lid away from the transmitter body. CHARGING THE STARBLADE DRONE BATTERY & ATTACHING THE BATTERY TO THE DRONE 1. 2. 3. 4. Locate the battery compartment on the top of the drone. Unscrew the plastic screw, by hand, and remove the lid. Carefully disconnect the battery from the drone. Do not pull the batteries by the wires as the batteries may break and it will be unusable. Insert the white connector of the battery, into the black part of the USB charger. Connect the USB charger to a USB port, like on a computer. Please note: Not all USB ports provide high power. Typically, only ports mounted on a computer and not through a peripheral (such as a keyboard) will provide enough power for charging. The USB ports on a computer are typically the best source of power. 5. A solid red light will appear on the USB port indicating charging has begun. The light will turn off when the charging process is complete. This typically takes 60 minutes. If the light is flashing when you attach the battery, then the battery is charged. 6. Reattach the battery to the StarBlade drone by inserting the red connector to the drone connector. Secure the hook-latch fabric fastener around the battery to keep it in place. 7. Reattach the battery lid to the drone by screwing the plastic screw into the body.
PAIR THE UNITS & START TO FLY Please Note: Before every flight, the drone will have to be paired to the Radio Control Transmitter. Ensure that the rechargeable battery is fully charged and in place before each flight. 1. Place your StarBlade on a flat, leveled surface. On the top of the drone body is the power switch, switch it to ON. The drone s LEDs will begin to blink*. 2. In the center of the Radio Control Transmitter is the power switch, switch it to ON. The Radio Control s LEDs will turn on. 3. Move the left stick on the controller (the throttle stick) UP and then DOWN. The controller will beep and the LEDs on the drone will stop blinking ensuring the drone and the controller are paired. *If the lights do not stop blinking repeat steps 1-3. In the case where the lights do not turn on on the drone or on the remote, the batteries are dead and need to be charged/replaced. NOTICE Be sure to place the quadcopter on a level surface to ensure a proper and neutral alignment of the gyro. SPEED ADJUSTMENTS & TRIMMING THE DRONE Note: There are three different speed levels on the StarBlade which can be determined by pushing the Speed Button. To Change the Speed Push the Speed button before flight or mid-flight to change the speed level. 1 Beep - Speed level one 2 Beeps - Speed level two 3 Beeps - Speed level three TRIMMING: If the StarBlade is flying erratically, without your control, than an adjustment to the trim needs to be made. The adjustment can be made on the radio control transmitter. The following are the four adjustments that you can make to the flight characteristics: Please Note: The Yaw and Ascending/Descending rarely need to be adjusted. Ascending/Descending: If the StarBlade ascends or descends click the throttle trim button, to the right of the throttle stick, until centered. Yaw: If the StarBlade is spinning in circles or drifting in a rotation, press the yaw trim button, beneath the throttle stick, until centered. Pitch: If the StarBlade drifts backward or forward, press the pitch trim button located to the left of the right directional stick. Roll: If the StarBlade drifts left or right, press the roll trim button located below the directional stick until centered. Automatic Trim Command: Holding both the throttle and the directional sticks, move them to the 7:00 o clock position. The lights on the StarBlade will blink twice then become solid. This indicates the trim has been reset to normal.
GOING TO FLIGHT SCHOOL CONTROLLING THE GALAXY SEEKER II UNIT ASCEND, DESCEND Ease the left throttle stick upwards to make the StarBlade go higher in altitude. Ease the left throttle stick downwards to lower the StarBlade. LANDING Gently ease the left throttle stick downward until landing on the ground. You do not want to do this too quickly as to avoid breaking the drone. FLYING, DIRECTIONS, & TURNING Ease the right throttle stick (Directional Stick) up and down to make the StarBlade go forward and backward. Push the right directional stick left or right to turn the StarBlade in a specific direction. BARREL ROLLS (360 Degree Flips) 2. push left or right The StarBlade can barrel roll to the left or the right. Please note that if the StarBlade does not barrel roll mid-flight, the battery needs to be charged. 1. Push 4
PROPELLER ADJUSTMENTS Note: There are two types of propellers, clockwise and counterclockwise. In the rare case that a propeller needs to be replaced or exchanged for a new one, unscrew the screw from the side of the propeller gently to remove that propeller. Replace with a new identical propeller by placing it on the motor and tightening the screw. Each propeller is attached to the motor assembly via a screw in the center. Take note of the propeller you are replacing and use the exact match as the replacement. Rotor Set 1 Rotor Set 2 Rotor Set 2 Rotor Set 1
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Transmitter won t power on POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Check to make sure the power switch is in the ON position. If set to OFF, move to the ON position. Check to make sure the batteries are installed correctly. Check to make sure they match the polarity markings. If the batteries are installed correctly, they may be exhausted. Replace with new and fresh batteries. If your Drone can't be controlled accurately: Lack of control Failure to gain altitude Avoid crash landings! Make sure the radio control transmitter is set to the ON position Make sure the battery on the vehicle is installed correctly The vehicle may fly erratically if wind conditions are too strong. Fly the vehicle under calm conditions. Make sure the radio control transmitter has paired correctly with the vehicle. If not, power down the vehicle and the radio control and start over. If the unit fails to go up in altitude or goes up too slowly, try the following: The rotor speed may be too slow to lift the quadcopter sufficiently. Make sure the throttle is being raised sufficiently. If the unit still does not go up or goes up too slowly, the battery of the quadcopter might be too discharged for safe or satisfactory operation. Charge the battery before continuing to fly the unit. Landing the unit takes skill and practice. If your Drone comes down too fast, it could be damaged. Ease the Drone down by slowly lowering the throttle (left) stick until the unit is safely on the ground. CARE & MAINTENANCE Do not submerge the unit in any liquids. Keep the unit dry. Disconnect the unit and monitor from USB power sources when not in use. Do not place the unit near powerful, un-shielded magnets. Do not expose the unit to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Do not hit, drop, or smash the unit. Do not disassemble the unit for any reason. NOT FOLLOWING THESE PRECAUTIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
FLYING SAFE BE AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT and SURROUNDINGS Always fly with as little wind as possible. Flying in extreme heat or cold can also adversely affect your flying control and response of the vehicle. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS Suitable for ages 14 and up. Adult supervision is always recommended. This product contains small parts which are a choking hazard. Keep away from small children. Keep Quadcopter at least 10 feet away during use. Accurately assemble the quadcopter and fly it under the guidelines of this manual. Small parts should be installed by an adult. Manufacturers and dealers disclaim all responsibility for damage caused by misuse. Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from rotors when powered on to to prevent damage to the vehicle or serious injury to oneself or others. The quadcopter should never be flown in high winds in excess of 5 MPH or near a pool. Never leave the device unattended when being charged. TECHNICAL SPECFICATIONS & PARAMETERS Charging Time : Approximately 60 minutes (dependent on usage) Flying Time : Approximately 5-6 minutes (dependent on flying conditions) Controlling Distance: Approximately 50 meters Product size: 24.41 l x 18.11 w x 5.51 h (62 cm l x 46 cm w x 14 cm h) Radio Control Transmitter Frequency: 2.4 GHz Battery for Quadcopter: 7.4v 350mAh Li-Poly Battery for Controller: 4 x AA NOTICES 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 7
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