Gadgetree MINI DRONE User manual
Thank you for purchasing the Gadgetree Mini Drone.
INCLUDED
•Mini drone
•Transmitter remote control (requires 4 AA batteries, not included)
•USB charging cable
•Instruction manual
•4 extra blades
•Blade protective frame
•Replacement thumb sticks
•1 hand line
•3 landing skids
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the
screw on the side of the transmitter
then open the battery cover.
2. Install 4 AA batteries (not included)
and replace the battery cover.
We recommend InniCell batteries
for maximum perfromance.
3. Re-install the screw.
CHARGING
1. Connect the charging cable in the transmitter to the Mini Drone or
charge by connecting the included USB charging cable to a PC or AC
USB adapter. The green LED on the transmitter or the red LED on the
USB charging cable will turn ON and will turn OFF when changing is
complete. It will take approximately 30-60 minutes to completely charge
the Mini Drone.
CAUTIONS WHILE CHARGING
•Charge only in a dry, well ventilated area away from heat or explosive
products
•DO NOT charge the battery if the mini drone is still warm from ying.
Doing so may cause the battery to swell or catch on re
•A battery when not in use for a long time will lose its charge automati-
cally. Charging or discharging for a long time may reduce the life of the
battery
INSTALLING LANDING SKIDS AND BLADE PROTECTIVE FRAME
1. Install landing skids to the bottom of the Mini Drone.
2. Install the blade protecting frame to the Mini Drone.
MODES
The transmitter has two built in modes. Mode 2
is the default mode, To switch to Mode 1, simply
press and hold the middle button on the throttle
then turn ON the transmitter.
FLYING YOUR MINI DRONE
1. Turn ON the Mini Drone.
2. Turn ON the transmitter. The LED will ash
quickly.
3. Once the LED stops ashing, push the throttle lever up
then back down quickly. You will hear a beep indicating that
the Mini Drone has entered into the pre-y state.
NOTE: Ensure that the Mini Drone is on a level surface
when syncing to ensure a stable ight.
MINI DRONE
Operating Instructions
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Battery cover
4 AA batteries
(not included) Backward trimmer One key automatic
return
MODE 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FINE TUNING
Forward trimmer Headless mode
Up/Down/Left/Right
sideways/High/Low
speed switch
Right sideways
y trimmer
Left sideways y trimmer
Hover up and down
Turn left and right
Forward/backward Sideways Turning
Push the throttle lever up or down
Push the left lever left or right
Use the backward/forward
trimmer to correct the Mini
Drone if it keeps ying
forwards or backwards
Use the left/right sideways
y trimmer to correct the
Mini Drone if it keeps ying
left or right
Use the right/left trimmer to
correct the Mini Drone if it
keeps rotating
Forward and backward
Left and right sideways
Push the direction lever up or down
Push the right lever left or right
Power/Charge
LED indicator
Right trimmerLeft trimmer
Forward/Backward/
Left/Right/3D
Eversion
CAUTION
• If the LED on the transmitter is ashing slowly, syncing was unsuccess-
ful. Please turn OFF both the Mini Drone and transmitter then repeat
steps 1-3
•If the drone is pulling to one side or spinning while hovering, please
turn OFF both the Mini Drone and transmitter then repeat steps 1-3
•When the LED on the Mini Drone blinks slowly the battery is low
•Please charge the battery with the USB cable provided
Red light is on the left. Green light is on the right.
Headless mode
One key automatic return
MODE 2 (DEFAULT MODE)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FINE TUNING
Forward trimmer
Backward trimmer
Forward/Backward/
Left/Right sideways/3D
Eversions
Right sideways y
trimmer
Left sideways y
trimmer
Hover up and down
Turn left and right
Forward/backward Sideways Turning
Push the throttle lever up or down
Push the left lever left or right
Use the backward/forward
trimmer to correct the Mini
Drone if it keeps ying
forwards or backwards
Use the left/right sideways
y trimmer to correct the
Mini Drone if it keeps ying
left or right
Use the right/left trimmer to
correct the Mini Drone if it
keeps rotating
Forward and backward
Left and right sideways
Push the direction lever up or down
Push the right lever left or right
Power/Charge
LED indicator
Left trimmer
Right trimmer
Up/Down/Left/
Right/High/Low/
Speed lever
4. Place the Mini Drone on a level surface, then push the transmitter
levers to the down and right for 2-3 seconds. LED indicator will ash
quickly for 2-3 seconds then stop ashing and remain ON. The mini
drone has been successfully reset.
THROWING FLIGHT
Gently throw the Mini Drone up in the air, then push the throttle up the
Mini Drone will level out and hover automatically.
3D EVERSION
Once you are familiar with the Mini Drone’s basic operation you can do
exciting tricks and stunts.
• Fly the Mini Drone to a height of at least 3 metres.
• Press the 3D eversion switch (right thumb stick mode 2) then push the
right rudder in any direction to perform a 360 degree ip.
TIP: 3D eversion requires full battery power to function properly
HEADLESS MODE
When syncing, the antenna of the transmitter must be aligned with the
back of the mini drone. When you press the headless mode button dur-
ing ight you will hear 3 beeps and the LED indicator will turn ON. While
in headless mode the transmitter must remain in front of the Mini Drone.
The Mini Drone will y in the direction that the lever is pushed. To exit
headless mode, simply press the headless mode button again. You will
hear a beep indicating the headless mode has been turned OFF.
CAUTION
After xing the Mini Drone must be reset
•Place the Mini Drone on a level surface, then
push the transmitter levers to the down and left
for 2-3 seconds. LED indicator will ash quickly
for 2-3 seconds then stop ashing and remain ON. The Mini Drone
has been successfully reset
ONE BUTTON AUTOMATIC RETURN
If the Mini Drone ies too far, simply call it back using the one button
automatic return function.
•The antenna of the transmitter must be aimed at the end of the Mini
Drone
•Press the one button automatic return button. You will hear a beep
and the Mini Drone will return to you. To cancel the automatic return,
simply press the direction lever
CAUTION: Automatic return can only be used if the transmitter is in the
same location it was when the Mini Drone took ight.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Reason Solution
No response from the
mini drone
Low battery–
Mini Drone
Charge the Mini
Drone
Low battery–
transmitter Replace batteries
Incorrect frequency
Ensure Mini Drone
and transmitter are on
the same frequency
Slow to respond or
difcult to manoeuver
Low battery–
transmitter Replace batteries
Interference from
another R/C vehicle
nearby
Repair to pre-ight
state
LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION
If the Mini Drone battery is low, the rotors will stop automatically in order to
protect the battery.
RESET FUNCTION
If the Mini Drone is ying erratically or not as expected simply restore
factory default settings as follows:
1. Turn the Mini Drone ON.
2. Turn the transmitter ON.
3. When the mini drone’s LED stops ashing quickly and begins to ash
slowly push the throttle level up as far as it will go. LED will turn ON.
Red light is on the right. Green light is on the left.
The Source warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase.
Within this period, simply take the product and your proof of purchase
to any The Source store or participating dealer and the product will be
replaced (where available) without charge. Any product which has been
subject to misuse or accidental damage is excluded from this warranty.
This warranty is only applicable to a product purchased through The Source
company-owned stores or participating dealers in Canada where the war-
ranty is included with the product. While this warranty does not confer any
legal rights other than those set out above, you may have additional statu-
tory rights which will vary under the laws of the various countries, states,
provinces and other governmental entities in which The Source operates.
This warranty is subject to all statutory rights you may have in Canada.
THE SOURCE – WARRANTY
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All rights reserved.
Imported by:
The Source,
Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 4W5
Manufactured in China
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WARNING
•This product is not a toy. It requires correct assembly and careful adher-
ance to this manual to avoid accidental damage. Care must be taken to
control it in a safe way. Opperator assumes all responisbility
•When ying, DO NOT allow the Mini Drone out of your sight
•Adult supervision is required
•Keep away from obstacles or crowds
•Keep away from moisture and heat sources
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE RSS210
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regula-
tions of Industry Canada.
