Condor DRW876 User manual
User’s Guide for Model DRW876 v1562-04
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Warnings & Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
• Read and follow all instructions.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult
supervision is required.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Before ying, always check the body, rotors, and
battery for any damage or obstructions.
• Battery should be free from cracks or swelling.
• Keep the rotors clear of any obstructions and body
parts to avoid potential damage and injury.
• Manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for
accidental damages from improper use or installation
of parts, or from damage incurred from worn or
broken parts.
• Pilots are responsible for their actions and any
damage caused from improper use.
• Pilots should keep the craft in sight at all times
during ight. If you lose sight of the craft at any time,
power down and cease ight immediately.
• Only y in large, open areas that are free from
obstacles or potential hazards, such as trees, power
lines, ceiling fans, and the like.
• Flying over bodies of water is not recommended.
• Flying at night is not recommended.
• Never try to retrieve the craft from areas you cannot
safely reach, such as rooftops or trees.
• Never launch the craft from your hand.
• Never leave the craft unattended while it is powered
on or while the battery is charging.
FCC Warnings
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE: 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 separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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.
Additional Warnings & Precautions
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping, or splashing.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specied
may result in personal injury.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
• Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are
recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of
according to state and local guidelines. They should
never be disposed of in normal household waste,
and they should never be incinerated, as they might
explode. Contact your local government for disposal
or recycling practices in your area.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re, or the like.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely, stop
using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per
state and local guidelines.
• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth
defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop
65). Wash hands after handling.
• This product meets and complies with all Federal
regulations.
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Table of Contents
FAA Registration – 4
Rotors & Auto-Hover – 5
Emergency Stop
Condor Pro Quadcopter Drone – 6
Features
Includes
Overview
Assembly – 8
Attach Landing Skids (x4)
Attach Camera
Remote Control – 9
Layout & Functions
Battery Install
Battery Charging Procedure – 11
Flying – 13
Craft/Remote Link
Landing & Powering Down
Trim Adjustment – 15
Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Gyroscope Recalibration
Remote Trim Reset
Flying Tips & Features – 18
Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Altitude Hold/Hover
Auto-Reverse
Headless Mode
Flips & Tricks
Wi-Fi Flight – 20
Sky Rider Drones App
Connect Wi-Fi
Start Screen
Settings Screen
Flight Screen
Attach Smartphone Cradle
Using the Remote & Wi-Fi App Together
Virtual Reality Mode
Parts & Repair – 26
Parts Replacement
Rotor Replacement
Troubleshooting – 27
Customer Support – 28
Contact Information
International Support
Warranty
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FAA Registration
As of December 21, 2015, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that
all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) of a certain weight must be registered with the FAA
before flying outdoors. This includes aircraft commonly referred to as drones, quadcopters,
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), and the like.
Which UAS Must Be Registered?
The Online Registration requirement applies to all UAS that weigh between 0.55 lbs. (250g)
and 55 lbs. (25kg).
The Sky Rider Condor Pro meets this requirement, and must be registered, with the
Registration Number permanently affixed to the craft.
Who Can Register?
• Anyone 13 years of age or older. A person who does not meet this age requirement
must have their UAS registered by someone 13 years of age
or older.
• A US citizen or legal permanent resident.
What Do You Need to Register?
When registering online, you will need:
• A valid email address
• A Credit or Debit Card
• A physical and mailing address (if different from physical address).
Additional Info
For the latest information on the FAA and the registration process, visit:
• FAA Home Page - http://www.faa.gov/
• UAS Registration Page - http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/
• UAS Registration FAQs - http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/
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Rotors & Auto-Hover
CAUTION
There is a delay between pulling the throttle to the OFF position and the motors actually
powering down, you must hold the throttle in the lowest position and wait for the rotors
to stop. This is normal for the operation of the craft and the Auto-Hover feature but extra
care needs to be taken to reduce the risk of injury or damage.
DO NOT POWER OFF THE REMOTE WHILE THE CRAFT IS ON AND THE ROTORS ARE
SPINNING. This will not immediately stop the rotors from spinning and you will be
unable to otherwise control the craft.
Emergency Stop
To quickly stop the motors, pull and hold both thumbsticks down and outwards as shown.
This is an emergency measure and is not recommended as the primary method for landing
or stopping the craft.
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Features
• 360° flips & tricks
• 6-axis gyroscope
• 3 speed settings
• Control distance: up to 300 ft.
• LED navigation lights
• Free app for Wi-Fi flight
• Wi-Fi camera
• Operating time: 6-8 min.
• Charge time: approximately 150 min.
Includes
• Remote control: requires 4 AA batteries
(not included)
• 1 rechargeable lithium polymer battery
• AC/DC power charger for battery
recharge
• 4 replacement rotors
• Screwdriver
• Detachable smartphone cradle
• 4 Landing skids
• Detachable motorized camera
Condor Pro Quadcopter Drone
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Overview
Rotor Guard
Landing Feet
Battery Compartment
& Camera (under side)
Rotors
LED Lights
(under side)
Green LEDs indicate the
front of the craft.
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Assembly
Attach Landing Skids (x4)
Attach Camera
Align tabs on the
camera to the slots
on the underside of
the body and push
forward.
Connect power
and data cables
on the camera to
the corresponding
plugs on the craft.
Be sure to align
plugs correctly or
damage may occur.
Place each landing strut on the
underside of the craft as shown,
then tighten down with a screw
and the included screwdriver.
x4
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Layout & Functions
Left Control
Stick
Increase
Throttle:
push forward
Decrease
Throttle:
push backward
Yaw/Spin:
push left or right
Factory Reset
Press to reset remote
trim settings.
Right
Control
Stick
Pitch:
push forward/
backward
Roll/Bank:
push left/right
Flip
Press and hold,
then push
Right Control
Stick in any
direction to
perform a flip.
Camera Controls
Left dial:
up/down tracking
Right dial:
left/right tacking
Lights/Speed
Push forward to turn
lights ON or OFF.
Push downward to
adjusts speed setting. Trim Adjustment
Adjusts trim settings for
smooth and level flight.
Power
Switch
Antenna
Power/Status Indicator
Remote Control
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Battery Install
Remote Control
4x AAA batteries
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Li-Po
Battery
The craft’s battery must be charged before it can be flown. Before charging, be sure the
craft and remote control are powered OFF. Failure to do so may result in injury.
REMINDER: Do not charge overnight. Do not leave unattended while charging.
Step 1
Make sure the craft is powered OFF, then
remove the battery cover.
Step 3
Plug the power adapter in to a standard
wall outlet and connect it to the included
battery charger.
Step 2
Disconnect the power plugs connecting
the battery to the craft. It is strongly
recommended to remove the battery from
its compartment when charging. This will
reduce the chance of damage or injury.
Battery Charging Procedure
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Step 5
When charging is complete, reinstall the
battery in its bay, reconnect the power
plugs from the battery to the craft, and
close the battery cover.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly or
damage may occur.
Step 4
Attach the charging plug on the battery to
battery charger. The battery will now charge.
While charging, the charger will display a
red light.
When charging is complete, the red light
will turn OFF.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly or
damage may occur.
Li-Po
Battery
Battery Charging Procedure
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Flying
Craft/Remote Link
Before flying, the craft and the remote must be linked together and the gyroscopes on the
craft must be allowed to calibrate.
Step 2
Power the craft ON. The LED lights will
blink in unison as the craft searches for a
signal from the remote.
Step 1
Begin with the craft and remote powered
OFF and place the craft on a flat, level
surface. This is necessary for the craft’s
gyroscopes to properly align.
Step 3
Power ON the remote. The light on the
remote will blink as it searches for the
signal from the craft. An audible chime will
sound when the remote and the craft have
linked with each other.
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Step 5
Use the Left Control Stick to take off and
control the throttle and Yaw (spin) movement
of the craft. When you release the stick, it will
return to the neutral, middle position and the
craft should maintain its current altitude.
Use the Right Control Stick to control the
Pitch (forward/backward) and Roll (left/
right) movement of the craft.
Landing & Powering Down
To land and power OFF, pull down and hold the Left Control Stick until the rotors have
stopped spinning.
When the rotors have stopped spinning, power OFF the remote BEFORE powering OFF
the craft. This will ensure that no signals are accidentally sent by the remote, reducing the
chance of injury. After this is done, it is safe to pick up and power OFF the craft.
REMINDER:
Pulling down on the throttle does not immediately stop the rotors from spinning, you
must hold the throttle in the lowest position and wait for the rotors to stop.
To quickly stop the rotors, pull both thumbsticks down and outwards. This is regarded as
an emergency procedure and it is not recommended to perform this action while the
craft is in flight.
Step 4
Push the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully
forward, wait for a chime, then pull the stick
fully rearward and wait for a second chime.
When this last chime has sounded the
craft is ready to fly and the rotors should
automatically begin spinning.
Flying
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Trim Adjustment
DRIFT TYPE SOLUTION
Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Even after the craft is calibrated, it may show a tendency to drift while airborne. Adjusting
the trim will help counter this effect and allow for better control the craft.
• To avoid potential damage, adjust the trim while attempting a stable hover.
• Try to avoid making any exaggerated movements with the flight controls.
• Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion.
Adjusting the trim will help with drift but it will not entirely eliminate it. Turbulence and
other factors may still influence the craft’s flight characteristics.
Craft yaws/spins in place. Adjust Yaw Trim.
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Craft pitches/angles
forward or backward.
Craft rolls/banks left or right.
Adjust Pitch Trim.
Adjust Roll Trim.
Trim Adjustment
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Remote Trim Reset
Craft Gyro
Recalibration
Gyroscope Recalibration
If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically, it’s gyroscopes may
need to be recalibrated. Do not attempt to do this while flying, safely land the craft first and
place it on a flat surface. The craft and the remote should already be linked together.
Pull both control sticks to the lowest left position for 2-3 seconds. When the LED lights
on the craft start blinking, release the controls sticks. When the lights have stopped
blinking and are solid again, the gyroscopes are re-aligned and the craft is ready to fly.
Remote Trim Reset
If you are still having difficulty flying, it may help to reset the trim settings on the remote.
Do not attempt to do this while flying, safely land the craft first.
Press the Reset button on the remote control to restore the factory default settings to both
the craft and remote. Do not attempt to do this while flying. Safely land and power down
the rotors before reset.
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Flying Tips & Features
Tips for Safe Operation
• It is recommended to only fly in large, open spaces that are free of obstacles like
power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc.
• When flying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft will be drawn towards them
if closer than 2-3 feet.
• Stand behind the craft when first taking off, so that you and the craft are facing the
same “forward” direction. This will help with orientation when the craft is airborne.
• Novice pilots should move the controls slowly and deliberately to get used to the
craft’s flying characteristics. Try using one control at a time.
• Practice basic flight operations like take off, hovering, and landing.
• Remember: To quickly stop the motors, pull both thumbsticks down and outwards.
• If you crash, power down IMMEDIATELY to reduce the chance of damage or injury.
• If anything obstructs the propellers for any reason, power down IMMEDIATELY and
safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before flying again.
Speed Setting
Press the Speed button on the remote control once to set the craft’s speed. The remote will
chime to indicate the speed setting.
• Low: Provides smooth and predictable control of the craft.
• Medium: The craft will move and respond faster to all control inputs.
• High: Highest setting for maximum performance.
Altitude Hold/Hover
The Condor Pro automatically holds its altitude by maintaining a “half-way” position for
the Left Control Stick (throttle). This can be useful for flying and operating the camera
controls at the same time.
Note: The craft will may shift in altitude within a range of approximately 8-12 inches.
Bear this in mind while flying and performing precise maneuvers.
Auto-Reverse
To enable Auto-Reverse, press down (into the body of the remote) on the Right Control
Stick. The remote will emit a chime and the craft will begin flying in the reverse of the
direction it was originally flying. Note that the throttle control functions normally and any
directional change from the Right Control Stick will disable Auto-Reverse.
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Headless Mode
While Headless Mode is active the craft will fly in whatever direction the Right Control
Stick is pushed, regardless of where the front of the craft is pointing. For example, if the
front of the craft was pointed straight ahead but is now pointed right 90°, when you push
forward on the stick the craft will fly forwards as if it was still pointed straight ahead. This
can be useful if you become disoriented while flying and cannot visually determine which
direction the craft is facing.
To activate Headless Mode, press down (into the body of the remote control) on the Left
Control Stick. Press again to deactivate Headless Mode. A chime will sound both times to
indicate when Headless Mode is active or inactive.
Flips & Tricks
Before attempting any stunts, be sure that there is ample clear space around the craft,
ideally 9 to 10 ft. in every direction. It is not recommended to attempt to flip around or
through any obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage.
Craft will perform flip
in the desired direction.
Press and hold the Flip button, then move
the Right Control Stick in any direction.
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Sky Rider Drones App
The craft can be flown using a Wi-Fi linked smartphone
and our free app. Scan the appropriate QR code to the right,
or search for “Sky Rider Drones” in the Apple App Store or
Google Play Store to download the app to your phone.
NOTE: Wi-Fi control may be interrupted by interference from
other nearby 2.4G Wi-Fi equipment.
Connect Wi-Fi
If you are going to fly using only your phone, do not power ON or connect the remote
control. Before beginning, make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi is enabled.
• Power ON the craft and place it on a flat level surface.
• Access the Wi-Fi settings menu on your phone, then search for and select Sky Rider to
connect to the craft.
• Once connected, open the app and click on the Play icon to begin flying.
Start Screen
Play
Press to begin using the
app and fly the craft.
Settings
Customize control
settings for the app.
Help
Press for more detailed
information on the app.
Wi-Fi Flight
Android
Apple
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