Hummingbird DR118 User manual

User’s Guide for Model DR118 v2163-01

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 specied 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 modications 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
Warnings & Precautions

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 specied
may result in personal injury.
• WARNING: Changes or modications 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.
• Only use the included power supply/power charger or
a UL/ETL certied power supply of the same power
output specications.
Warnings & Precautions

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Table of Contents
Mini Glow Quadcopter Drone
Features–6
Includes–6
Overview
Features & Layout–7
Remote Control
Functions–8
Battery Installation–10
Charging the Battery
Battery Charging Procedure–12
Flying
Remote Link & Gyro Calibration–14
Setting Trim & Countering Drift–16
Gyroscope Recalibration & Trim Reset–19
Tips for Safe Operation–20
Speed Setting–21
Headless Mode–22
Flips–23
Parts & Repair
Rotor Replacement–24
Parts Replacement –26
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide–27
Customer Support
Contact Information–30
International Support–30
Warranty–30

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Features
• 360° flips & tricks
• 6-axis gyroscope
• 3 speed settings
• Control distance: up to 98 ft.
• Headless Mode
• LED navigation lights
• Built-in, rechargeable lithium-polymer
battery power
• Operating time: 5-6 minutes
• Charge time: 30 minutes
Includes
• 2.4 GHz remote control: requires 2 AAA
batteries (not included)
• USB cable for battery recharge
• 4 x replacement rotors
• Screwdriver
• User’s guide
Mini Glow Quadcopter Drone

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Features & Layout
Overview
Rotors
Power Switch/
Charging Port
LED Lights
Blue LEDs indicate the
front of the craft.
Protective Frame

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Remote Control
1
6
8
7
3
54
2
9

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Functions
1. Power Indicator Light
2. Left Stick Functions
Increase/Decrease Power: move forward/backward
Yaw (Spin): move left/right
Press to change speed setting (low/med/high)
3. Pitch Trim Adjustment
4. N/A
5. Power Switch
6. Headless Mode
7. Trim Reset
8. Right Stick Functions
Pitch: move forward/backward
Roll: move left/right
Press and move stick in any direction to flip.
9. Roll Trim Adjustment

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Battery Installation
Remote Control
Screwdriver
not included.

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Insert 2 x AAA batteries
(not included).

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Charging the Battery
Battery Charging Procedure
The craft’s battery must be charged before it can be flown. Before charging, be sure the
craft and remote control are powered OFF to avoid risk of injury or damage.
Connect the charging cable (included) to the USB port of a powered ON computer or USB
power adapter (not included), then connect the charging plug to the unit. Be sure to
correctly match the plug to the charging port or damage may occur. Charge fully before
use for maximum performance and flight time. Charging time is approximately 40-50 min.
While charging, the cable will display a red light.
When charging is complete, the light will turn OFF.

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REMINDER: Do not charge overnight. Do not leave unattended while charging.

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Flying
Remote Link & Gyro Calibration
Before flying, the craft and the remote must be linked together and the gyroscopes on the
craft must be allowed to calibrate.
Tips before getting started:
• Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF.
• Be sure the craft and you are facing the same forward direction.
• Rotate the protective frame to find the position in which the craft is most level.
• If necessary, gently squeeze the axle from the outside of
the protective frame and reposition the craft.
• Once the craft is flying, refer to the Setting Trim section
(pg. 16) to fine-tune flight calibration.
Step 1
Power ON the craft and place it on a flat surface. This is necessary for the craft’s gyroscopes to
properly align. The lights on the craft will blink as it searches for a signal from the remote.
Step 2
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 and all lights will turn solid when the remote and the craft
have linked.

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Step 3
Push the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully forward and backward, and wait for a second chime.
When this last chime has sounded the craft is ready to fly.
Left Stick controls Altitude
(power) and Yaw (spin).
Altitude
Altitude
Right Stick controls Pitch (forward/
backward) and Roll (left/right).
Pitch
Pitch
Roll
Roll
Yaw
Yaw

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Flying
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.
Remember, the blue 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 factors may still influence the craft’s flight characteristics.

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Craft drifts right or left. Adjust Roll Trim.

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Flying
Craft drifts forward or backward. Adjust Pitch Trim.

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Gyroscope Recalibration & Trim Reset
If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically, the gyroscopes may
need to be recalibrated. It may also help to reset the trim settings for the remote. 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.
To reset the gyroscopes on the drone, pull down and to the right on both control sticks
for 2-3 seconds. The LED lights on the drone will blink during the recalibration. When the
LED lights have stopped blinking and return to solid the recalibration is complete and the
craft is ready to fly.
To reset the trim adjustments on the remote, press the Right Control Stick and hold it for
3 seconds. The remote will chime once when the reset is complete.

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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 may 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.
• If you get into trouble or if anything obstructs the rotors, cut power immediately and
safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before flying again.
Flying