Force1 F200C SPECTER User manual

USER MANUAL
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FLIGHT INSTRUCTION
VIDEO BEFORE
FLYING YOUR DRONE.
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CONTENTS
Welcome & General Safety Precautions·······················3
LI-PO Battery Care ·······················································4
Drone Battery Charging ···············································5
Contents & Drone Overview ········································6
Transmitter Overview····················································7
Transmitter Battery Installation·····································8
Throttle Mode Selection ··············································9
Drone Assembly ·························································10
Calibration··································································12
Preflight Checklist·······················································13
Basic Flight Controls···················································14
Functions ····································································15
Indicator Lights Overview ·········································· 18
Spare Parts ·································································20
Troubleshooting ························································21

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WELCOME!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Welcome to the Force 1 RC Team, and thank you for your Force1 drone purchase. Please read this manual
carefully before drone operation.
(1) This drone is not a toy! It’s a pro-level drone suitable for experienced RC drone users aged 14 years and
older. You accept all liability for operation.
(2) This drone does not require FAA registration or permitting, but FAA rules still apply. Please download
the B4UFLY mobile app for the most up-to-date zoning info, and heed all local government ordinances.
(3) The ying eld must be legally approved by your local government.
Any questions? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected] any time and we’ll
be happy to help.
*Please use only original Force1 parts and accessories.
*Please keep the packaging and this user manual for future reference.
This drone is suitable for experienced RC drone operators aged 14 years and older. It contains small
parts, and should be kept out of reach of small children.
Please follow these safety procedures:
(1) Flight Zone
This drone does not require FAA registration or permitting, but FAA rules still apply. Please download
the B4UFLY mobile app for the most up-to-date zoning info, and heed all local government
ordinances.
(2) Avoid Moisture
Humidity and water can damage your drone, which in turn may cause accidents.
(3) Fly Safely
Please operate your drone as your skill level allows. User fatigue, impairment and improper operation
can cause accidents.
(4) Avoid Moving Parts & Hot Motors
Do not touch propellers, motors or other moving parts while your drone is on.
(5) Avoid Heat
Keep your drone away from heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to avoid damage.

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LI-PO BATTERY CARE
Avoid Overheating
Your batteries will sometimes be warm/hot to the touch after use. This is normal, but beware that battery
components will fail it not allowed to cool down between uses. Also, do not leave batteries exposed to
direct sunlight.
Store Properly
Store batteries at room temperature, between 5C°/40°F and 27°C/80°F.
Use Carefully: Follow these tips when charging your battery
• Leave time between charging and using the battery
• To extend the lifetime of the battery time your ights to leave about 20% power remaining in the
batteries (rather than completely draining them)
• If the battery is pushed beyond its limits, the battery could get hot and the performance will drop
• When using the battery for a long time, the battery will increase in temperature. If it is sealed, the air
inside will inate rapidly causing further heating
Charging:
• DO NOT overcharge the battery; never charge batteries unattended, and stop charging as soon as your
batteries indicate they are charged
• DO NOT attempt to charge batteries that appear damaged in any way (cracking, swelling, discoloration, etc.)
• If you feel a battery isn’t charging properly, try using another charger if possible. If you nd your battery
or charger is defective, please visit force1rc.com for a replacement, or email us at [e-mail]
• To inspect a battery, remove it from the device and examine the battery, battery pins and contacts. If
you notice damage, please visit force1rc.com for a replacement, or email us at [e-mail]
• Check your battery and connections after every crash
• Please use genuine factory parts and replacements from force1rc.com
WARNING:
DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY
CHARGING UNSUPERVISED

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DRONE BATTERY CHARGING
LI-PO BATTERY DISPOSAL & RECYCLING
Do not put lithium-polymer batteries in household trash. Please contact your
local waste management agency or LI-PO battery recycling center for more info.

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DRONE OVERVIEW
BOX CONTENTS
FRONT
DRONE WITH CAMERA TRANSMITTER 7.4V 1800MAH LIPO BATTERY (2)
PROPELLERS (4) BALANCE CHARGER
DRONE TOOLS
B PROPELLER
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
A PROPELLER
CLOCKWISE
A PROPELLER
CLOCKWISE
B PROPELLER
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
REAR
RIGHTLEFT

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TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW
LCD SCREEN
PHOTO (SHORT-PRESS)/
VIDEO (LONG-PRESS)
(APPLICABLE WHEN
TF CARD IS CONNECTED)
ONE-KEY RETURN/
ONE-KEY LANDING
ENTER/EXIT RETURN TO HOME
POWER SWITCH POWER INDICATOR
THROTTLE/RUDDER STICK (DEFAULT)
UNLOCK (SHORT-PRESS)
LOCK (LONG-PRESS)
DIRECTION CONTROL STICK (DEFAULT)
HEADLESS MODE SWITCHGESTURE/GPS MODE SWITCH
SATELLITE
NUMBER
GPS MODE
(7+ SATELLITES)
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
ALTITUDE FROM
HOME POINT
1-KEY RETURN
VIDEO
PHOTOHEADLESS
MODE
DISTANCE FROM
HOME POINT
DRONE
BATTERY LEVEL
TRANSMITTER
BATTERY LEVEL
TRANSMITTER
THROTTLE MODE

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TRANSMITTER SIGNAL CONNECTION
Keep the transmitter steady during this process, or it may result in signal connection failure.
CAUTION:
TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION
Open the battery cover and insert 4 AA batteries as shown below.
Press and hold the top-left red button and then power on the transmitter (Fig. 1). It will beep twice, and the
indicator light will flash as the transmitter establishes a GPS satellite signal. Flashing will stop when a signal
is found.
• The transmitter needs 4 AA batteries to work
• Insert batteries in correct polarity (+) and (-)
• Don’t mix old and new batteries
• Don’t mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries
• Remove rechargeable batteries before charging
• Only charge batteries under adult supervision
• Remove spent batteries from the transmitter
• Regularly inspect the charging cable, cord, plug, enclose and other parts; if you notice damage, please
visit Force1rc.com for a replacement, or email us at [e-mail]
CAUTION:
FIGURE 1

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THROTTLE MODE SELECTION
4 MODES
Your transmitter allows for left or right-hand throttle in a total of 4
different modes, depending on your preference.
To change the throttle mode press and hold the top-right button for 3
seconds (Fig. 2). The mode number is shown on the LCD screen (Fig. 3).
Keep pressing to cycle through modes, but note: Mode 2 is the default.
NOTE
Mode selection must occur when your transmitter is in signal connection
and the transmitter light is blinking.
ROTATE
LEFT/RIGHT
LEFTWARD/
RIGHTWARD
ROTATE
LEFT/RIGHT
LEFTWARD/
RIGHTWARD
FORWARD THROTTLE
THROTTLE FOREWARD
LEFTWARD/
RIGHTWARD
ROTATE
LEFT/RIGHT
LEFTWARD/
RIGHTWARD
THROTTLE
MODE DISPLAY
ROTATE
LEFT/RIGHT
BACKWARDS BACKWARDS
MODE 1
MODE 3
MODE 2
MODE 4
THROTTLE FOREWARD
BACKWARDS
FORWARD THROTTLE
BACKWARDS
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3

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BATTERY REMOVAL
Turn the lock button counterclockwise 90° to the “unlock position.” Use your thumb to press down
the tab and remove the battery. NOTE: Battery removal is the ONLY WAY to power off the drone.
DRONE ASSEMBLY
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Insert the battery into the battery compartment until you hear a click. Turn the lock button on the
bottom 90° to the “lock position.”
DRONE OVERVIEW
SLIDE BATTERY IN COMPARTMENT LOCK COMPARTMENT
[1] BRUSHLESS MOTOR
[2] PROPELLER
[3] CAMERA
[4] TF CARD SLOT
[5] LOCK/UNLOCK
[6] FRONT INDICATOR LIGHT
[7] BATTERY
[8] REAR INDICATOR LIGHT
[1] [2]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[4]
[5]
[3]
Install the battery rmly; failure to do so may affect ight safety.
CAUTION:

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DRONE ASSEMBLY CONT.
PROPELLER INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
PROPELLER A INSTALLATION
Place propeller A on the corresponding motor shaft (Fig. 4). The side marked A should be facing
upwards. Fix the rotor propellers by rotating them as per the “lock direction shown on the propellers.”
Place the rubber ring into the center bore of the propeller, then tighten the screws counterclockwise.
Propeller A screws have a dot on top.
PROPELLER B INSTALLATION
Place propeller B on the corresponding motor shaft (Fig. 4). The side marked B should be facing
upwards. Fix the rotor propellers by rotating them as per the “lock direction shown on the propellers.”
Place the rubber ring into the center bore of the propeller, then tighten the screws clockwise. Propeller
B screws do not contain a dot on the top.
REMOVAL
Hold the brushless motor and unscrew the A screws clockwise and the B screws counterclockwise. Then
rotate and remove the propellers as per the “unlock” direction shown on the propellers.
• Please be sure to install the correct propellers (matching A and B)
• Be careful with propellers, as they can be sharp
• Purchase extra propellers at force1rc.com
CAUTION:
SCREW WITH DOT
PROPELLER A REMOVAL PROPELLER B REMOVAL
RUBBER RING
PROPELLER A (CLOCKWISE) PROPELLER B (COUNTERCLOCKWISE)
CLOCKWISE ROTATING
MOTOR IS MARKED
WITH A WHITE DOT.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
ROTATING MOTOR IS MARKED
WITH A BLACK DOT.
RUBBER RING
SCREW WITHOUT DOT
FRONT
REAR
A B
AA B
B
B
A
FIGURE 4

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CALIBRATION
TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION
1. Turn on the transmitter.
2. Push the Calibration button and hold for 3 seconds.
3. Transmitter will beep 3 times, and the indicator light will start flashing slowely.
4. Rotate control sticks in any direction for 2 full rotations.
5. Push the Calibration button and hold again for 3 seconds.
6. Transmitter will beep 3 times, and the indicator light will start flashing faster indicating
calibration completion.
NOTE
Your transmitter is calibrated when manufactured, but may be required after a crash or notice of
improper operation.
PAIRING WITH DRONE
When the transmitter is in signal connection status, power on the drone by inserting the battery. The
transmitter will emit a single beep sound, and the signal icon will appear on the LCD screen. This
means that the drone has successfully linked to the transmitter.
GYROSCOPE CALIBRATION
Set the drone on a horizontal surface. Push down both of the control sticks to the lower left corner (Fig.
7). When the front and rear lights are both green and ashing rapidly, it means that the gyroscope is
under calibration. When the lights turn solid, the calibration is successful.
NOTE
• All drone gyroscopes have been calibrated when manufactured
• Gyroscope calibration is required if pilots nd the drone cannot exit the
aircraft initialization detection procedure
• Do not power on the drone when calibrating the transmitter
DRONE INITIATION
After signal connection, the drone enters Initialization Detection Mode, and
the front and rear lights flash red, light green and green. Make sure the drone
is on a flat, still surface for this; it takes about 8 seconds. Once the front and
rear lights glow light green and flash, initialization detection is done and the
drone enters compass calibration.
FIGURE 6FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7

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2 WAYS TO LOCK/UNLOCK YOUR DRONE
UNLOCK
1. Press the red button; the motors rotate and the drone is unlocked (Fig. 5).
2. Push the left stick to the lower-right corner and the right stick to the lower-left
corner at the same time (Fig. 10).
LOCK
3. Pull the throttle control stick to the bottom position, then press and hold
the red button (Fig. 5) for 3 seconds. The motor will stop immediately and the
drone will lock.
4. After the drone lands on the ground, pull down the throttle control stick to the
bottom position and hold for 3 seconds. The motor will stop immediately and
the drone will lock.
DRONE COMPASS CALIBRATION
Drone compass calibration should be done before every flight, after every battery change and after
every successful initialization detection.
FIGURE 10
HORIZONTAL CALIBRATION
When the drone’s front and rear lights ash light green, hold the drone upright and rotate it 360° 3 times
along the central axis (Fig. 8). The ashing lights will change from light green to green.
VERTICAL CALIBRATION
Hold the drone with its camera facing down and rotate it 360° along its central axis 3 times until the front
light and rear light of the aircraft stop ashing and stay on (Fig. 9).
Now compass calibration is successful.
NOTE
• To fly in GPS mode, choose an open flight area and make sure the satellite number is 7+
• Don’t calibrate the compass in strong magnetic areas like parking lots or construction areas
• Don’t carry magnetic materials with you like key fobs and cellphones
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
1. Fly in an open area and abide by all local and federal guidelines. Check the FAA’s B4UFLY mobile app
for up-to-date drone flight info.
2. Make sure your drone and transmitter batteries are fully charged.
3. Put the left stick of the transmitter in the middle position.
4. Follow power off/on instructions closely. Always turn ON your transmitter first before flying, and turn
OFF the drone first when you’re finished.
5. Make sure the connection is solid between your battery and motor; vibration may cause loosening.
6. Make sure the propellers are installed correctly and the motors are working normally after unlocking.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9

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BASIC FLIGHT CONTROLS
HOVER UP AND DOWN
Push the THROTTLE/RUDDER STICK up to y
the drone up, and pull the THROTTLE/RUDDER
STICK down to y the drone down.
FLY FORWARD OR BACKWARD
Push the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK up to
y the drone forward, and pull the DIRECTION
CONTROL STICK down to y the drone
backward.
FLY LEFT OR RIGHT
Move the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK to
the left to y the drone to the left, and move
the DIRECTION CONTROL STICK to the
right to y the drone to the right.
ROTATE LEFT OR RIGHT
Move the THROTTLE/RUDDER STICK to the
left to rotate the drone to the left, and move
the THROTTLE/RUDDER STICK to the right to
rotate the drone to the right.

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FUNCTIONS
ONE-KEY TAKEOFF / LANDING
GESTURE MODE
GPS MODE
HEADLESS MODE
• After the drone is unlocked, press the one-key button (Fig.
11). The drone will automatically take off and hover at an
altitude of around 5 feet
• When the drone is ying, press the one-key button; drone
will automatically land
To activate Gesture Mode, slide the Gesture/GPS button to
position A (Fig. 12). In Gesture Mode, the drone uses its barometer
to maintain altitude rather than GPS. It cannot y with precise
positioning and hovering. Gesture Mode requires a skilled pilot.
In GPS mode, the drone can precisely position and hover using the GPS module. To activate GPS mode,
slide the Gesture/GPS button to position B (Fig. 12).
FRONT
REAR
RIGHTLEFT
Headless Mode allows you to fly your drone without knowing its orientation. Slide the Headless Mode
button to position B. When the drone is in Headless Mode, push the right stick forward/backward/left/
right and the drone will fly accordingly.
Prerequisite: Position the drone in such a way that its front is your front (Fig. 13).
FRONT
REAR
RIGHTLEFT
✔ ✖
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
TIP: Do not change the orientation of the transmitter (Fig. 14) after entering Headless Mode.

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FUNCTIONS CONT.
RETURN TO HOME (RTH)
The Return-to-Home function brings your
drone back to the last recorded home point.
A GPS signal of 7+ must be available for
the drone to record its home point (Fig. 15).
There are three RTH functions: Smart RTH,
Failsafe RTH and Low-Battery RTH.
SMART RTH
If you have a 7+ GPS signal and your home point
is recorded, press the RTH button (Fig. 16) and the
drone will return to the previously recorded home
point. During Smart RTH, you can use the transmitter
to guide the drone around obstacles. Press the
button again to exit RTH and regain drone control.
FAILSAFE RTH
If you have a 7+ GPS signal and your home point is recorded, Failsafe RTH is triggered when the
transmitter signal is lost for more than 6 seconds. The drone will automatically return to the previously
recorded home point. Press the button again to exit RTH and regain drone control if you regain the signal.
NOTE
• Your drone will not avoid obstacles during Failsafe RTH
• The drone cannot return if the GPS signal is weak (less than 7+ GPS signal)
• Your drone will land slowly if there is no GPS signal and the transmitter signal is lost for more than 6
seconds
NOTE
You can’t regain control of your drone in Low-Battery RTH Mode.
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
LOW-BATTERY RTH
Your drone will return automatically if it detects a low battery while flying at an altitude of 100+ meters
or at a distance of 300+ meters when you see this battery icon: . Your drone’s lights will also slowly
flash red.
Similarly, your drone will return automatically if it detects a low battery while flying at an altitude of 15+
meters or at a distance of 15+ meters when you see this battery icon: . Your drone’s lights will also
slowly flash red.
GPS SIGNAL
STRENGTH

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• Press the photo/video button on the top right of the
transmitter to take a photo (Fig. 17). The camera icon
on the LCD screen will flash once indicating that a photo
has been taken
• Press and hold the photo/video button to start recording
video. The video icon on the LCD screen will flash slowly,
indicating that a video is being recorded. Press the
button again to stop recording
FUNCTIONS CONT.
PHOTO / VIDEO
NOTE
Photos/video can’t be taken when the drone camera
has no memory card inserted.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
• The battery is nearing low voltage when the battery icon in Figure 18 appears on the LCD screen and
the rear lights of the drone flash slowly (the front lights remain the same)
• Low voltage is indicated by the battery icon in Figure 19, and the rear lights of the drone flash rapidly
(the front lights remain the same)
FRONT INDICATOR LIGHTS
BACK INDICATOR LIGHTS
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19

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DRONE INDICATOR LIGHT
The front and rear lights of the
drone flash light green rapidly.
The transmitter is not linked to the aircraft, and it
requires completing the signal connection steps.
The drone is in initialization detection mode.
No GPS signal, the drone is in gesture mode.
Good GPS signal, drone is preparing for GPS mode.
The drone is nearly low voltage, 1/4 of the battery is left.
The drone is in low voltage, only 1/6 of the battery is
remaining.
Something is wrong with the gyroscope.
Something is wrong with the barometer.
Something is wrong with the compass.
Something is wrong with the GPS module.
The drone is in gyroscope calibration mode.
The drone is in horizontal compass calibration.
The drone is in vertical compass calibration.
The front and rear lights of the
drone alternate flashing green,
red and light green.
The front lights glow solid red, the
rear lights glow solid green.
The front lights glow solid red, the
rear lights flash red slowly.
The front lights glow solid red, the
rear lights flash red rapidly.
The front and rear lights flash
once, then stop for 1.5 seconds.
The front and rear lights flash
twice, then stop for 1.5 seconds.
The front and rear lights flash three
times, then stop for 1.5 seconds.
The front and rear lights flash four
times, then stop for 1.5 seconds.
Front and rear lights flash green
rapidly.
The front and rear lights alternate
flashing light green.
The front and rear lights alternate
flashing green.
The front lights glow solid red, the
rear lights glow solid light green.
STATUS DESCRIPTIONNO.
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Battery icon on LCD display is shown,
with a steady beeping sound.
TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
TRANSMITTER STATUS
Indicator lights ash rapidly.
Indicator lights ash slowly with a steady
beep and the battery icon on display is
ashing.
Battery icon on LCD display is shown,
with a long beeping sound.
Signal legend on LCD display is less than
two grids or not displaying, with a steady
beeping sound.
1) The distance between the drone and
transmitter is so far that the signal is weak.
2) The battery was removed after the drone
connected to the transmitter.
Battery is running out. The aircraft will return
when drone is at an altitude is over 100m or
a distance of over 300m.
Battery is low. The drone will return when
the alititude is over 15m or the distance is
over 15m.
The transmitter is under signal connection
status.
The transmitter has low voltage.
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OPERATION