De Agostini Sky Rider Drone User manual

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CONTENTS
Another ve detailed, easy-to-follow stages
in building your Sky Rider Drone.
Stage 14: Straps for the battery case
Stage 15: Assembling the body
Stage 16: The first electronic speed control
Stage 17: Back left arm cover
Stage 18: Checklist
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Items may vary from those shown.
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Responsibility
De Agostini advises that the use of Sky Rider Drone is subject to all the relevant regulations
currently in force. Such regulations require the prudent and responsible use of Sky Rider Drone
at all times, stating the responsibility of the user in the event that the same causes any damage
or injury to persons or property on the ground or to other users of the airspace in proximity of
which Sky Rider Drone ies. De Agostini also points out that it is not permitted to use Sky Rider
Drone for unauthorised or unlawful purposes; if Sky Rider Drone is used for unauthorised or
unlawful purposes, the user will be fully responsible for any loss or damage arising from such
unauthorised use. In particular, the user must comply with all provisions of law and refrain from
using Sky Rider Drone in any manner that could interfere with third-party privacy rights.
De Agostini declines any liability for any damage arising from the use of Sky Rider Drone.
Privacy rights
De Agostini recommends that the use of the built-in camera aboard Sky Rider Drone is in
accordance with the relevant provisions of law.The recording and disclosure of the image of a
person without their prior consent may in fact constitute infringement of law and involve the
responsibility of the author of such actions.De Agostini therefore recommends photographing
people only with their prior consent and not to use in any way these recordings (for example, by
storing and/or disseminating them by any means of communication) without rst obtaining such
consent. De Agostini recommends that images likely to harm the reputation or dignity of a person
are not disclosed. The use of Sky Rider Drone for purposes of monitoring or spying is strictly
prohibited and may be punishable by law.
Disclaimer
The explanations and specications set out in the relevant sections of Sky Rider Drone are
only for information purposes and are to be considered correct at the time of publication. They
have been prepared with the utmost attention in order to provide users with accurate and
reliable information. However, De Agostini cannot be held responsible for any consequences
arising from omissions and/or errors in these instructions, nor for any damage caused directly
or indirectly from the use of the information herein contained. Since the commitment of De
Agostini is designed to ensure continual updates and improvements, the product you have
purchased may slightly differ from the model described in the instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not suitable for children under the age of 14. This product is not a toy and is not designed or intended for use in play.
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Assembly Guide

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Straps for the battery case
Fixing the two straps for the battery case.
The second belt
As in the previous step, put the second belt into the
corresponding slots in the chassis. When complete, the
chassis should look like the photograph above.
The first belt
For this stage, you
will need the two
battery holder straps
from Stage 11, and
the chassis from this
stage, as seen in the
photo. Slide the first
belt into the slots as
shown. The strap is
fitted with the Velcro
side facing down.
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Your parts
1. Chassis
2. 8 M3 nuts
3. Allen key 2.5mm
4. 3 screws M2 x 6mm
5. 3 screws M2 x 12mm
6. 2 screws M3 x 20mm
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2
4 5 6
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Stage 14
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Assembling the body
Fixing the undercarriage and the chassis together.
You will need
For this stage’s assembly, you will need the
undercarriage bar (from Stage 4), the chassis (to
which you attached the straps in Stage 14), four
M3 x 12mm screws (from Stage 4) and four M3 nuts
(Stage 14). Arrange the pieces on your work table.
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Your parts
1. Propeller 10 x 4.5 inches
CCW (counter-clockwise)
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Stage 15
Assembly Guide

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Orientating the nuts
The four M3 nuts are
put in place on the left
side of the chassis.
Ensure that the nuts
are the right way up
to receive the screws.
The circular side of the
nut should be facing
upwards and the
hexagonal side facing
downwards inside the
housing.
The chassis
Now attach the
chassis to the
left side of the
undercarriage, as
shown here. The
undercarriage should
fit onto the lugs on
the chassis and the
screw holes should
align perfectly.
The nuts in position
In this photograph,
you can see all four M3
nuts in place on the left
side of the chassis. It is
important to position
the nuts beforehand, so
that you can then insert
the M3 x 12mm screws
without difficulty.
The first two nuts
In this photo, you can
see the first two M3
nuts placed in their
sockets on the left side
of the chassis.
Insert the screws
While holding the
undercarriage and the
chassis together, insert
the M3 x 12mm screws.
These screws are large
enough that they
can be put in place
directly with your
fingers, as shown in
the photograph.
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5
4
3
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The finished piece
Here is the finished
assembly. Your Sky
Rider Drone is taking
shape! Check your
results with this
picture to make sure
everything is in its
correct place. Store the
pieces safely, wrapping
them in a cloth to
prevent them getting
scratched.
Useful comparison
This is a view from the
inside of the chassis.
You can see an M3 x
12mm screw already
fixed on the left. The
screw to its right has
not been tightened,
so the nut is still
protruding.
Tighten the screws
Tighten the M3 x 12mm
screws using the 2.5mm
Allen key from Stage
14. Tighten the screws
clockwise. Do this for all
four M3 x 12mm screws
on the left side.
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7
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Temporary fitting
Attach the ESC to the
chassis in the position
shown in the photo. The
tape will be removed in
future, when the ESC
is fixed permanently
into the drone’s
internal circuitry.
The chassis
To start this stage’s assembly, you will need the chassis
(to which you fixed the left undercarriage). Place it on
a work surface.
Adhesive tape
The ESC is provided
with this stage. Fix
it temporarily to the
chassis using a piece
of double-sided tape.
Alternatively, use a
loop of masking tape,
as shown.
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1 2
Your parts
1. Electronic speed control
The first electronic speed control
The first ESC – electronic speed control – is fixed
temporarily to the chassis with tape.
Stage 16
Assembly Guide

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5
Your parts
1. Top rotor arm cover
2. Bottom rotor arm cover
3. Snap ring
4. Ring
5. Grub screw M3 x 3mm
(spare)
6. 4 screws M3 x 10mm
7. 3 screws M2 x 6mm
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Finished piece
The finished arm, with
the cover fitted, should
look like this. Keep
the arm in a safe place,
ready for the next
stage of assembly.
Back left arm
You fitted LED lights
to the back left arm
in Stage 12. Now take
the back left arm and
place it on your work
surface. Take the red
cover supplied with
this stage and fix it
into the socket of the
arm, as shown in the
pictures. Take care
not to squeeze or
bend the wires of
the LEDs.
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1
Stage 17
Back left arm cover
In this stage, we fix the bottom red cover to the back left arm.
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Stage 18
Checklist
Assembly Guide
Your parts
1. Blue LED light
for the front arm
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1
2
4
3
Rotor, motor and arm
The rear left rotor, rear left rotor arm and rear left motor
will be assembled in an upcoming issue.
Front left rotor
arm and rotor
guard
These two
components –
the front left
rotor arm and the
rotor guard –will
be put together
after installing
the motor.
Here’s a useful summary of your progress in constructing your drone,
showing the components assembled so far, and those awaiting assembly.
Chassis
The body
of your Sky
Rider Drone is
taking shape!
You’ve already
added the left
side of the
undercarriage,
and fitted the
orientation ball.
Right side of the body
With its Pininfarina design, the Sky Rider Drone has an unmistakable elegance
and its lightweight PVC body is robust and flexible. The right side of the drone
body displays the prestigious Pininfarina logo.
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Assembly Guide
From Stage 1
Screw M5 x 16mm
and M5 nut, which
attaches the arm
to the chassis.
Red cover for the
front left arm.
Four M2 x 6mm
screws.
From Stage 17
Four M3 x 10mm
screws for the motor
and the front left
rotor guard support.
Back left rotor
arm cover.
Ring, snap ring and
spare grub screw for
the front left motor.
Three M2 x 6mm
screws.
From Stage 3
Eight M2 x 12mm
screws (two groups
of 4) to secure the
arm hinges to the
body.
From Stage 14
Three M2 x 6mm screws
Three M2 x 12mm screws
Two M3 x 12mm screws
Four M3 nuts for
the chassis.
From Stage 7
M5 x 16mm screw.
M5 nut to secure the arm
to the chassis.
From Stage 11
Four M3 x 10mm screws
for the motor and rear
rotor guard.
From Stage 10
Propeller 10 x 4.5 inches
CW (clockwise) for the
front left motor.
From Stage 15
Propeller 10 x 4.5 inches
CCW (counter-clockwise)
for the front right motor.
From Stage 18
Blue LED Light for
the front right arm.
For future assembly