DPI SkyRider FALCON 2PRO User manual
User’s Guide for Model DRC377 v1742-01
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Warnings & Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
• Readandfollowallinstructions.
• Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.
• HeedallWarnings.
• Intendedforchildrenages14andhigher.Adult
supervisionisrequired.
• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythe
manufacturer.
• Beforeying,alwayscheckthebody,rotors,and
batteryforanydamageorobstructions.
• Batteryshouldbefreefromcracksorswelling.
• Keeptherotorsclearofanyobstructionsandbody
partstoavoidpotentialdamageandinjury.
• Manufactureranddealerassumenoliabilityfor
accidentaldamagesfromimproperuseorinstallation
ofparts,orfromdamageincurredfromwornor
brokenparts.
• Pilotsareresponsiblefortheiractionsandany
damagecausedfromimproperuse.
• Pilotsshouldkeepthecraftinsightatalltimes
duringight.Ifyoulosesightofthecraftatanytime,
powerdownandceaseightimmediately.
• Onlyyinlarge,openareasthatarefreefrom
obstaclesorpotentialhazards,suchastrees,power
lines,ceilingfans,andthelike.
• Flyingoverbodiesofwaterisnotrecommended.
• Flyingatnightisnotrecommended.
• Nevertrytoretrievethecraftfromareasyoucannot
safelyreach,suchasrooftopsortrees.
• Neverlaunchthecraftfromyourhand.
• Neverleavethecraftunattendedwhileitispowered
onorwhilethebatteryischarging.
FCC Warnings
Warning:Changesormodicationstothisunitnot
expresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor
compliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperate
theequipment.
NOTE:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto
complywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare
designedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipment
generates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergy
and,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethat
interferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.If
thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
ortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouraged
totrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe
followingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand
receiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuit
differentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TV
technicianforhelp.
Additional Warnings & Precautions
• WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreorelectric
shock,donotexposethisapparatustorain,moisture,
dripping,orsplashing.
• CAUTION:Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsor
performanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecied
mayresultinpersonalinjury.
• WARNING:Changesormodicationstothisunit
notexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor
compliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperate
theequipment.
• CAUTION:Dangerofexplosionifbatteryis
incorrectlyreplaced.Replaceonlywiththesameor
equivalenttype.
• Lithiumbatteries,likeallrechargeablebatteries,are
recyclableandshouldberecycledordisposedof
accordingtostateandlocalguidelines.Theyshould
neverbedisposedofinnormalhouseholdwaste,
andtheyshouldneverbeincinerated,astheymight
explode.Contactyourlocalgovernmentfordisposal
orrecyclingpracticesinyourarea.
• WARNING:Shockhazard-DoNotOpen.
• Batteryshallnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchas
sunshine,re,orthelike.
Keepnewandusedbatteriesawayfromchildren.If
thebatterycompartmentdoesnotclosesecurely,stop
usingtheproductandkeepitawayfromchildren.
• Ifyouthinkbatteriesmighthavebeenswallowedor
placedinsideanypartofthebody,seekimmediate
medicalattention.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
• Completelyreplacealloldbatterieswithnewones.
• Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc),or
rechargeable(ni-cad,ni-mh,etc)batteries.
• Batteriesshouldberecycledordisposedofasper
stateandlocalguidelines.
• WARNING:Thisproductmaycontainchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausebirth
defects,orotherreproductiveharm(CaliforniaProp
65).Washhandsafterhandling.
• ThisproductmeetsandcomplieswithallFederal
regulations.
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Table of Contents
Falcon 2 Pro – 4
Features
Includes
Overview – 5
Craft Layout & Features
Remote Control – 6
Button Layout & Functions
Remote Battery Installation
Charging the Battery – 8
Flying – 10
Craft/Remote Link
Trim Adjustment – 12
Setting Trim & Countering Drift
Flying Tips & Features – 14
Tips for Safe Operation
Speed Setting
Flips & Tricks
Headless Mode
Camera & Memory Card – 16
Video
Photos
SD Card Install & Removal
View Photos/Video on a Computer
Camera Angle Adjustment
Troubleshooting – 18
Restore Factory Settings
Repair – 20
Rotor Replacement
Parts – 21
Customer Support – 22
Contact Information
International Support
Warranty
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Features
• 360° ips & tricks
• 2 speed settings
• 6-axis gyroscope
• .3 MP Camera (photo & video) with
SD card slot
• 480 x 640 resolution
• Control distance: up to 150 feet
• Headless Mode
• LED navigation lights
• Operating time: 6-8 minutes
• Charge time: 40-50 minutes
Includes
• 2.4 GHz remote control: requires 6
AA batteries (not included)
• Built-in rechargeable lithium
polymer battery
• USB cable for battery recharge
• 4GB SD card
• Screwdriver
• 4 replacement rotors
• User’s guide & warranty
Falcon 2 Pro
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Overview
Craft Layout & Features
FRONT
FRONT
Battery Compartment/Camera
Rotors
White rotors indicate
front of craft.
Power Switch
LED Lights
White LEDs indicate
the front of the craft.
Rotor Guards
Landing Skids
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Button Layout & Functions
Left Control Stick
Increase Throttle:
push forward
Decrease Throttle:
pull backward
Yaw/Spin:
push left/right
Right Control Stick
Pitch:
push forward/
backward
Roll/Bank:
push left/right
Headless Mode:
press down
Reset/Speed
Press to change craft
speed setting.
Press and hold to reset
craft to factory settings.
Photo
Press to take a photo.
Video
Press to take video.
Flip
Press and move the
Right Thumbstick to
perform a ip.
Roll Trim
Correct left/
right drift.
Yaw Trim
Correct
left/right
rotational
drift.
Pitch Trim
Correct
forward/
backward
drift.
Power Switch
& Indicator
Remote Control
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6 x AA
Batteries
Insert 6 x AA Batteries
(not included).
Use screwdriver (included) and
remove battery cover.
Remote Battery Installation
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Charging the Battery
Before charging, be sure the craft and remote control are powered OFF. Failure to do
so may result in injury.
Step 1
Make sure the craft is powered OFF, then
remove the battery cover.
Step 3
Attach the plug on the battery to the
plug on the charging cable.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly or
damage may occur.
Step 2
Disconnect the power plug connecting
the battery to the craft.
It is strongly recommended to remove
the battery when charging. This will
reduce the chance of damage or injury.
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CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT
Unit is charging Red Light ON
Charging complete OFF
Step 5
When charging is complete, reinstall the
battery in its bay, reconnect the power
plug from the battery to the craft, and
close the battery cover.
Be sure to match the plugs correctly
and securely close the battery cover or
damage may occur.
Step 4
Plug the charging cable into the USB port
of a powered ON computer or USB power
adapter (not included). The battery will
now charge.
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Flying
Craft/Remote Link
Before ying, the craft and the remote must be linked together and the gyroscopes on
the craft must be allowed to calibrate.
Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF.
Step 2
Power the craft ON. The LED formation
lights will blink in unison as the craft
searches for a signal from the remote.
Step 1
Place the craft on a at, level surface.
This is necessary for the craft’s
gyroscopes to properly align.
Step 3
Power the remote control ON. 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 4
Push the Left Control Stick directly
forward, then backward.
A chime will sound when the craft is
calibrated and ready to y.
Step 5
Push the Left Control Stick (throttle)
forward to take off. Use both
thumbsticks to control the craft.
If you notice a tendency to drift, you may
need to adjust the trim controls to ne
tune the handling (see next section).
When You’re Done Flying...
After safely landing, keep the Left Control Stick (throttle) in the lowest position (OFF)
and power OFF the remote rst. This will ensure that no signals are accidentally sent
to the craft, reducing the chance of injury. After this is done, it is safe to pick up and
power OFF the craft.
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Trim Adjustment
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 ight controls.
• Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion.
Remember, the white rotors and LED lights indicate the front of the craft.
Adjusting the trim will help with drift but it will not entirely eliminate it.Turbulence
and other environmental conditions may inuence the craft’s ight characteristics.
Drift Type Solution
Craft yaws/spins in place. Adjust Yaw Trim.
Front
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Craft pitches/angles
forward or backward.
Adjust Pitch Trim.
Craft banks/rolls left or right. Adjust Roll Trim.
Front
Front
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Flying Tips & Features
Tips for Safe Operation
• It is recommended to only y in large, open spaces that are free of obstacles like
power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc.
• When ying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft will be drawn towards
them if closer than 2 to 3 feet.
• Stand behind the craft when rst taking off, so that you and the craft are facing
the same “forward” direction. This will make it easier to know which direction
the unit is ying.
• Remember that the white propellers and white LED navigation lights indicate
the front of the craft.
• Novice pilots should move the controls slowly and deliberately to get used to the
craft’s ying characteristics.Try using one control at a time.
• Practice basic ight operations like take off, hovering, and landing.
• If you crash, throttle down the engines IMMEDIATELY to reduce the chance of
damage or injury.
• If anything obstructs the propellers for any reason, throttle down IMMEDIATELY
and safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before ying again.
Speed Setting
The craft has two settings for the responsiveness of the ight controls. Press the
Speed Setting button once to set the desired speed.
• Low: Gives smooth and predictable control. The remote will chime once to
indicate the speed.
• High: Higher setting for faster performance. The remote will chime twice to
indicate the speed.
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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 stunt
around or through any obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage.
Craft will perform ip in the
desired direction.
Press the Flip button, then move the
Right Control Stick in any direction.
Headless Mode
Headless Mode changes the default orientation of the craft, where the red LEDs/red
rotors indicate the front of the craft. Instead, the craft will reorient its “front” based
on the rst Right Control Stick input from the user.This can be useful if you become
disoriented while ying, or cannot visually determine which direction is “true front”.
To activate Headless Mode, press the Right Control Stick once.Press again to
deactivate Headless Mode. The craft’s LED lights will blink and a chime will sound to
indicate that Headless Mode is active.
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Camera & Memory Card
Make sure the remote and the craft have been successfully paired (indicated by a
red light on the remote) and the Micro-SD card is installed in the camera before
attempting to use.
Video
To record video, press the Video button on the remote. The indicator light will turn
green for as long as the camera is recording. Press the video button again to stop
recording video, the light will turn back to red.
Photos
To take a single image, press the Photo button once.The indicator light will turn from
red to green, then back to red.
Press and hold the Photo button to take a 3 photo burst. The indicator light will
icker green 3 times, then switch back to red.
Photo
Video Indicator Light
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Remove Micro-SD card from camera
and connect to included USB adapter.
Be sure to insert correctly or damage
may occur.
Gently push against the Micro-SD
card until it clicks into or out of the
card slot. Be sure to insert correctly
or damage may occur.
Connect to a USB port
of a computer. Use the
computer’s le browser to
access photos and videos.
SD Card Install & Removal
View Photos/Video on a Computer
Camera Angle Adjustment
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Restore Factory Settings
If the craft is experiencing difculty ying or is behaving erratically, the craft and
remote may need to have the factory default settings restored. Do not attempt to do
this while ying. Safely land the craft before attempting this procedure.
Press and hold the Reset button for 2-3 seconds. The LED lights will begin blinking.
When they have stopped blinking and have turned solid again the factory reset is
complete and the craft is ready to y.
Factory Reset Button
Troubleshooting
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If you are experiencing problems using or ying the craft, consult this table.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
Craft does not
respond to controls.
• No power to remote
or craft.
• Poor contact between
power plugs.
• Craft is out of range.
• Check remote batteries,
replace if needed.
• Check craft battery, be
sure it is fully charged.
• Be sure the power
plugs are rmly
connected.
• Be sure the remote has
an unobstructed line of
sight to the craft.
• Remain within the
remote’s 150 ft. range.
Craft is difcult
to control or ies
erratically.
• Gyroscopes may
be misaligned.
• Power OFF, recalibrate
remote and craft
(see pg. 10).
Craft drifts
while in ight.
• Trim not set or needs
adjustment.
• Adjust trim settings
(see pg. 12).
Craft suffers from
mechanical trouble.
• Damage to body,
rotors or other major
components.
• Repair or replace parts
as needed.
LED lights ON
but craft does not
respond to controls.
• Low battery power. • Recharge the battery.
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Repair
Rotor Replacement
Use a small Phillips head screwdriver (included) to remove and replace the center
screw connecting the rotor to the motor shaft.
It is extremely important to use the correct rotor, A or B, for replacement.
The marking can be seen on the underside of the rotor near the shaft. Using the
incorrect rotor will make the craft impossible to control.
REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use.
Rotor A
Matching rotors should be
diagonally opposed.
Rotor A
Rotor B
Rotor B
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