Brookstone FLIGHTFORCE User manual

FLIGHTFORCE™
MICRO VIDEO DRONE
For ages 14+

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings and Cautions.................................2
FCC Information ......................................12
Location of Parts and Controls.........................14
Controller Battery Installation ..........................16
Charging the Micro Video Drone Battery ...............17
Syncing the Micro Video Drone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preparing for Flight ...................................21
Flying Tips............................................22
Recognizing the Front and Rear of the Micro Video Drone . .23
Flight Controls ........................................24
Speed Selection ......................................28
Understanding Trim Adjustments ......................29
Performing a 360º Stunt Roll ..........................32
Level Surface Gyro Calibration.........................33
Low Battery Warning..................................34
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Using the On-Board Camera and Video Recorder.......35
Replacing The Propeller Blades........................39
Troubleshooting .......................................40
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Micro Video Drone Specifications ......................43
Warranty .............................................44

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CAUTION
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER.
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All of the safety and operating instructions should be read,
adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MICRO VIDEO DRONE WARNINGS:
1. The Micro Video Drone is designed for INDOOR or
OUTDOOR flight.
2. The Micro Video Drone’s blades revolve at high speeds
and can cause damage to the user, spectators and animals.
Stand away from the Micro Video Drone to reduce the
risk of getting into the flight path and always maintain
visual contact with the Micro Video Drone while flying.
3. Warn spectators that you will be flying your Micro Video
Drone so that they are aware of its position.
4. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain
that the blades are securely fastened to the Micro Video
Drone.
5. Before flying, check your local laws and regulations
pertaining to drone usage.
6. It is recommended to operate the Micro Video Drone in a
wide open space. The ideal space should have a 200-foot
radius.
7. Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at
all times.
8. If you are flying the Micro Video Drone with others, make
sure all spectators are behind you.
9. For best performance, it is recommended that you
operate the Micro Video Drone in zero wind conditions,
as wind can greatly affect the performance of the aircraft.
10. Record responsibly. Respect the privacy of individuals
when recording video or taking photos with the Micro
Video Drone.
11. Obtain permission from individuals before circulating
videos or photos taken with the Micro Video Drone.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY THE MICRO
VIDEO DRONE IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY
WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING OUTDOORS.
IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE BODILY HARM.
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DO NOT FLY THE DRONE IN FOUL WEATHER!
WARNING

WARNING!
• Choking/Cutting Hazard. Small Parts/Sharp Rotor Blades.
• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the propel-
ler when the power switch is turned to the ON position.
• Turn off the controller and Micro Video Drone power
switches when not in use.
• Not suitable for children under 14 years old. Parental
supervision recommended when flying the Micro Video
Drone.
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BATTERY WARNINGS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (Micro Video Drone):
This device contains a non-removable Lithium-Polymer battery.
The included charger is built specifically for the Micro Video
Drone Li-Poly battery. Do not use it to charge any other
battery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Contact your local waste management office for information
on battery recycling or disposal.
CONTROLLER BATTERIES:
• New alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum
performance.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and recharge-
able batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

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• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the item
before being charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Exhausted batteries should be removed immediately and
must be recycled or disposed of properly according to
state or local government ordinances and regulations.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Do not dispose batteries in a fire - batteries may leak or
explode.
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DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or
other liquid.
4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.
5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and
liquids are not spilled onto the unit.

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WARNING
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product
is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals.
2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in
this manual.
3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.
5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles and
the point where it exits the unit.
6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely
around the unit when storing.
7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight
or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat
registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that
produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment
that radiates heat.
8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such
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as clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft
surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings
may be blocked.
9. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power
source as indicated.
10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord
as a handle.
11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. If the unit’s power supply
cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.
12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or
attempt to repair the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of
electric shock or injury to persons when the unit is used.
13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
14. Never remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the
power cord.

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FCC INFORMATION
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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 distance between the equipment and receiver.
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• Connect the equipment to 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.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. This equipment must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the
user’s authority to operate this device.

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
1. Front Rotor Blades (2)
2. Front LED Indicator (2)
3. Camera
4. Rear LED Indicator (2)
5. Rear Rotor Blades (2)
6. microSD Card Slot
7. On/Off Switch
8. USB Charging Port
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9. Speed Button
10. Throttle Control Stick
11. Rotate Left Trim Button
12. Rotate Right Trim Button
13. Forward Trim Button
14. Backward Trim Button
15. On/Off Switch
16. Left Trim Button
17. Right Trim Button
18. Direction Control Stick
19. Camera Button
20. Power LED Indicator
LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
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CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Unscrew the battery cover from the back of the
controller as shown in figure A.
2. Install 2 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) into the
controller as shown in figure B.
3. Replace the battery cover.
4. Turn over the controller and turn the ON/OFF SWITCH
to the ON position. The POWER LED INDICATOR will
flash red to indicate the batteries are installed correctly.
Fig. A Fig. B
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CHARGING THE MICRO VIDEO DRONE BATTERY
1. Switch the Micro Video Drone OFF. Insert the included
USB cable into the USB CHARGING PORT as shown in
figure C.
Note: The USB plug fits into the USB CHARGING
PORT in one way only. Do not force it. Improper
connection will damage the Micro Video Drone.
Fig. C

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2. Connect the USB end of the cable to your computer’s
USB port as shown in figure D.
3. The red LED on the USB plug turns on when charging is
complete. Average charging time is 40 minutes.
Note: The red LED on the USB plug turns on when
connected to a power source. When the USB plug is
connected to the Micro Video Drone, the red LED will
turn off. When the Micro Video Drone is fully charged
the red LED will turn on. A full charge will allow for about
5-6 minutes of flight time. Unplug the charging cord
when not in use.
Fig. D
ONOFF
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SYNCING THE MICRO VIDEO DRONE
Important! When syncing the Micro Video Drone with the
controller, always make sure that the Micro Video Drone is
on a flat level surface and that your digital trim settings are
in the center position. This ensures that the 6-axis gyro is
properly programmed to mimic your trim settings.
The Micro Video Drone utilizes an automatic 2.4Ghz channel
selection system that allows up to 8 people to fly side by side in
the same wireless range with no interference.
FOR ONE-PERSON PLAY
1. Before starting, make sure that the power switches on
both the controller and the Micro Video Drone are in the
OFF position. Make sure that there are no other 2.4Ghz
devices in the area.
2. Turn the Micro Video Drone ON and set it down on a flat
surface. The FRONT AND REAR LED INDICATORS will
begin to flash rapidly.
3. Turn the controller ON, one beep will sound. The
FRONT AND REAR LED INDICATORS will flash slowly.

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4. Push the THROTTLE CONTROL STICK all the way
forward (one beep will sound) and then pull the
THROTTLE CONTROL STICK all the way back. A
second beep will sound and the FRONT AND REAR
LED INDICATORS will be solid, indicating the controller
and the Micro Video Drone are successfully synced. If not,
repeat above steps.
FOR MULTI-PERSON PLAY
5. Before starting, make sure that the power switches on
both the controller and the Micro Video Drone are in the OFF
position. Make sure that there are no other 2.4G devices
in the area.
6. Each person needs to sync their Micro Video Drone at a
different time to avoid interference. Follow steps 1 to 4
above ensuring that no one else is syncing at the same time.
7. After syncing, each player’s Micro Video Drone should be left
ON until all players have synced their Micro Video Drones.
8. Should there be interference, all players must turn off their
controllers and Micro Video Drone for up to 60 seconds and
then begin the syncing process again.
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PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
1. Verify that there are 2 AAA batteries inside the remote
control unit and the Micro Video Drone has been fully
charged.
2. Confirm your Micro Video Drone and controller are both
turned on.
3. Make sure to be in a large space with an open radius of
at least 50 feet.
4. Make sure the empty space has no obstacles or water
close by.
5. Place the Micro Video Drone on a clean, flat surface
before takeoff.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY THE MICRO
VIDEO DRONE IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY
WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING OUTDOORS. IT
COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
BODILY HARM.

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FLYING TIPS
• It is recommended to operate the Micro Video Drone in a
wide open space. The ideal space should have a 200-foot
radius.
• Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at all
times.
• If you are flying the Micro Video Drone with others, make
sure all spectators are behind you.
• For best performance, it is recommended that you operate
the Micro Video Drone in zero wind conditions, as wind can
greatly affect the performance of the aircraft.
RECOGNIZING THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE
MICRO VIDEO DRONE
The Micro Video Drone has a “front” and a “rear.”
The front and forward-facing direction of the Micro Video Drone
is the side with the CAMERA as shown in figure E. The LED
indicators on the front of the Micro Video Drone are white.
The rear and backward-facing direction of the Micro Video Drone
is the side with USB CHARGING PORT as shown in figure E.
The LED indicators on the rear of the Micro Video Drone are red.
Rear
Fig. E
Front
Camera
USB Charging Port

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FLIGHT CONTROLS
Below is a list of basic flight functions. While learning to fly
the Micro Video Drone, it is best to start in a large space
until you get used to the basic controls. As you master flying
your Micro Video Drone, you can move to more advanced
maneuvering techniques.
1. Move the THROTTLE CONTROL STICK upward to
increase the speed of the propellers and the Micro Video
Drone will accelerate upward and ascend.
Move the THROTTLE CONTROL STICK down to
decrease the speed and the Micro Video Done will
decelerate and descend (see figure F).
Fig. F
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2. While in the air, move the THROTTLE CONTROL STICK
left and the Micro Video Drone will rotate left.
Move the THROTTLE CONTROL STICK right and
the Micro Video Drone will rotate right (see figure G).
Fig. G

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3. While in the air, move the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK
up and the Micro Video Drone will move forward.
Move the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK down and the
Micro Video Drone will move backward (see figure H).
Fig. H
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4. While in the air, move the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK
left and the Micro Video Drone will bank to the left.
Move the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK right and the
Micro Video Drone will bank to the right (see figure I).
Fig. I

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SPEED SELECTION
The Micro Video Drone has 3 speed settings: Low, Medium and
High. Low speed is the default setting.
1. Press the SPEED BUTTON to change to Medium Speed.
Two beeps will sound.
2. Press the SPEED BUTTON to change to High Speed.
Three beeps will sound.
3. Press the SPEED BUTTON to change to Low Speed.
One beep will sound.
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UNDERSTANDING TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
FORWARD/BACKWARD TRIM
• If the Micro Video Drone is drifting forward or backward,
the FORWARD/BACKWARD TRIM may need to be
adjusted.
• If the Micro Video Drone drifts forward, push and release
the BACKWARD TRIM BUTTON repeatedly until the
motion stops and proper flight is maintained.
• If the Micro Video Drone drifts backward, push and release
the FORWARD TRIM BUTTON repeatedly until the motion
stops and proper flight is maintained.
• The FORWARD or BACKWARD TRIM may need to be
adjusted during use to ensure the Micro Video Drone will
hover in mid-air and respond accurately to commands.

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RIGHT/LEFT TRIM
• If the Micro Video Drone is drifting left or right, the LEFT/
RIGHT TRIM may need to be adjusted.
• If the Micro Video Drone drifts left, push and release the
RIGHT TRIM BUTTON repeatedly until the motion stops
and proper flight is maintained.
• If the Micro Video Drone drifts right, push and release the
LEFT TRIM BUTTON repeatedly until the motion stops
and proper flight is maintained.
• The LEFT or RIGHT TRIM may need to be adjusted during
use to ensure the Micro Video Drone will hover in mid-air
and respond accurately to commands.
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ROTATE RIGHT/LEFT TRIM
• If the rotation of the Micro Video Drone is drifting left or
right, the ROTATE LEFT/ROTATE RIGHT TRIM may need
to be adjusted.
• If the rotation of Micro Video Drone drifts left, push and
release the ROTATE RIGHT TRIM BUTTON repeatedly
until the motion stops and proper flight is maintained.
• If the rotation of Micro Video Drone drifts right, push
and release the ROTATE LEFT TRIM BUTTON repeatedly
until the motion stops and proper flight is maintained.
• The ROTATE LEFT or ROTATE RIGHT TRIM may need to
be adjusted during use to ensure the Micro Video Drone
will hover in mid-air and respond accurately to commands.

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PERFORMING A 360º STUNT ROLL
1. Once the Micro Video Drone is airborne, press the
DIRECTION CONTROL STICK straight down.
2. Move the lever in the direction you wish to perform the
360º roll as shown in figure J.
Fig. J
Bottom of Controller
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LEVEL SURFACE GYRO CALIBRATION
If the Micro Video Drone becomes unstable during the course
of flying, or after a crash, the onboard gyro chip may need to be
recalibrated.
1. Place the Micro Video Drone on a flat level surface.
2. Sync the controller and the Micro Video Drone (see page
19 for syncing instructions).
3. Pull the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK all the way down
and to the right (approximately 45º) and hold for a couple
of seconds. The FRONT AND REAR LED INDICATORS on
the Micro Video Drone will flash quickly.
4. Release the control stick and the FRONT AND REAR
LED INDICATORS on the Micro Video Drone will turn solid
to indicate the Micro Video Drone has been stabilized.

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LOW BATTERY WARNING
CONTROLLER
When the controller batteries are low, the POWER LED
INDICATOR will turn on. Land the Micro Video Drone slowly and
replace the batteries.
DRONE
When the Micro Video Drone”s battery is low, the FRONT AND
REAR LED INDICATORS will flash. Land the Micro Video
Drone slowly and recharge.
WARNING: Do not attempt a 360º flip when the Micro Video
Drone”s battery is low.
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USING THE ON-BOARD CAMERA AND VIDEO
RECORDER
FORMATTING YOUR microSD CARD
The included microSD card must be formatted before videos
or photos can be saved.
To format the microSD card, insert the microSD CARD into
the included microSD USB card reader and plug it into your
computer’s USB port as shown in figure K. An icon will
appear on your computer’s desktop. Right-click on the icon
and follow instructions to format your microSD card.
Fig. K

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INSTALLING THE microSD CARD IN THE MICRO
VIDEO DRONE
1. Place the formatted microSD card into the microSD
CARD SLOT and push gently until a “click” is heard as
shown in figure L.
2. Ensure the Micro Video Drone is synced to the controller
(see page 19 for syncing instructions).
3. The REAR LED INDICATORS will be solid when the
microSD card is successfully installed.
NOTE: The REAR LED INDICATORS will rapidly flash
to indicate the microSD card is not installed correctly or
there is a problem with the card.
Fig. L
microSD card facing up
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TAKING PHOTOS
Press the CAMERA BUTTON to take a photo. A beep will
sound and the REAR LED INDICATORS will flash to
confirm the photo has been taken. When the REAR LED
INDICATORS return to solid, another photo can be taken.
RECORDING VIDEOS
Press and hold the CAMERA BUTTON for 3 seconds to start
recording a video. The REAR LED INDICATORS will flash
constantly to indicate that a video is recording.
Press the CAMERA BUTTON to stop recording. When the
REAR LED INDICATORS return to solid, another video can
be recorded.
Note: When the microSD card is full, the REAR LED
INDICATORS will not flash when the CAMERA BUTTON
is pressed to indicate there is no memory space on the
card.