Idea-fly MARS User manual
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The Mars is Idea-Fly’s next-generation easy-to-use GPS-equipped 350mm quadcopter. The Mars features an
all-new high-power motor system with quick disconnect self-locking propellers. The battery compartment is large
and fits 3S LiPo batteries up to 6400mAh capacity (sold separately) for long flight times. Available in both Standard
and FPV (First Person View) versions, both versions include an MC6 2.4GHz 6-channel DSS transmitter and a 2-axis
brushless camera gimbal. In addition, the FPV version includes a 5.8GHz video transmitter and a color 4.3” LCD FPV
monitor with receiver and antenna. Just add an Idea-Fly WiFi Sports Cam 1080P, a GoPro HERO 3, a Boscam HD19
or other similar action camera, and you’re ready to shoot smooth high-quality video or enjoy First Person View flying
fun! After familiarizing yourself with the basics of your new Mars series quadcopter, you’ll be ready to use the Mars’
high-tech functions, like the GPS Flight Mode and the Return to Home function, in addition to programming your
quadcopter to ensure the best flight performance for the current flight conditions.
It’s very important that you read through all of the information included with your quadcopter and fully
understand not only how to operate your quadcopter, but also to fully understand the responsibility you have
for its proper use - both for your safety and the safety of others.
If you have any questions about setting up or flying your quadcopter after you’ve read this Operator’s Manual and
viewed the included How-To videos, please contact the Authorized Hobby People/Affiliates service department
using the information in the Service and Support section on page 3 before trying to fly your new quadcopter.
*Camera Not Included
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Liability and Warranty Information ............................................3
Service and Support ........................................................................3
Version Information ..................................................................3
Flight Controller Firmware Updates .................................3
How-To Videos ...........................................................................3
Replacement Parts ...................................................................3
Tips and Suggestions ......................................................................4
Features and Specifications ........................................................5
Features .........................................................................................5
Specifications ..............................................................................5
Kit Contents...........................................................................................5
Items Required ....................................................................................6
Warnings and Safety Notes .........................................................6
Safe and Legal Use of Your Quadcopter .......................6
Propeller Safety ..........................................................................6
LiPo Battery Safety ....................................................................7
General Warnings .....................................................................8
Radio Control System Warnings........................................8
Transmitter Overview ......................................................................8
Audible Low Voltage Alarm ..................................................8
Functions Overview ..................................................................9
Switch Setup ................................................................................9
Audible Trim Switch Tones...................................................9
Quadcopter Overview ..................................................................10
LED Condition Indicator ......................................................10
Preparing for Flight ........................................................................11
Charging Your LiPo Battery ...............................................11
Installing the Transmitter Batteries ................................ 11
Installing the Propellers .......................................................11
Using the GPS Flight Mode .......................................................19
GPS Flight Modes...................................................................19
GPS Flight Mode Warnings ............................................... 20
GPS Flight Mode Flying Tips ............................................. 20
Flying Using the GPS Flight Mode ................................. 21
Using the Return to Home Function .....................................22
Return to Home Function Warnings ............................. 22
Using the Return to Home Function ............................. 22
Resetting the Return to Home Function ..................... 22
Autopilot Configuration Programming ................................. 23
Installing the Autopilot Configuration Program ....... 23
Connecting Your Quadcopter .......................................... 23
Changing Programming Values ..................................... 23
Saving Programming Values ........................................... 24
Programming Value Definitions ...................................... 24
Failsafe Function .............................................................................26
Checking the Failsafe Function ....................................... 26
Maximum Altitude and Distance Limits ...................... 27
Using the Brushless Camera Gimbal ................................... 27
Installing the Camera Gimbal .......................................... 27
Controlling the Camera Gimbal ...................................... 28
Using the FPV System .................................................................. 28
FPV System Overview .......................................................... 29
Charging the FPV Monitor..................................................29
Mounting the FPV Monitor ................................................. 30
Connecting the Video Cable ............................................. 30
Using the FPV System .......................................................... 30
Maintenance .....................................................................................31
Routine Maintenance ........................................................... 31
Replacing the Propellers.....................................................31
Binding the Transmitter and Receiver ......................... 31
Updating Flight Controller Firmware ............................ 32
Flight Controller and Receiver Pinout Diagram ...... 33
GPS Dome Orientation ........................................................ 33
Calibrating the Control Sticks ........................................... 34
Calibrating the Brushless Camera Gimbal ................ 35
Replacement Parts ........................................................................ 36
Glossary of Terms...........................................................................36
Notes .....................................................................................................38
Calibrating the Compass ....................................................12
Flying Your Mars Series Quadcopter ....................................14
Arming the Motors .................................................................14
Propeller Safety .......................................................................15
Flight Controls ..........................................................................15
Manual Flight Mode Flying Tips ......................................16
Manual Flight Mode Flying Basics .................................16
Flight Trimming the Quadcopter ....................................17
Installing Your LiPo Battery and Initializing
the Gyros and Flight Controller ........................................12
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Idea-Fly/Hobby People guarantees this product to be free from manufacturer defects in both material and
workmanship at the time of purchase. Idea-Fly/Hobby People will repair or replace at our discretion, equipment
determined to be defective, otherwise, the user is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the
equipment in question. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, nor does it cover damage caused by
misuse, modification, negligence, abuse, improper connections, acts of God or damage caused by alterations by
unauthorized persons. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and requires proof of purchase to redeem.
Idea-Fly/Hobby People shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the use of this product. As Idea-Fly/Hobby
People has no control over the use, setup, modification or misuse of this product, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of using this product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you have any questions or need technical support, or if a problem is found that you feel should be under warranty,
please contact the authorized Hobby People/Affiliates service department using the information below. Warranty
repair requires proof of purchase. A copy of your original purchase receipt will be required. Once used, we do offer
repair services as well as replacement parts for those customers who purchased a Mars series quadcopter through
Hobby People, Global Hobby Distributors or one of its affiliate authorized dealers.
Periodically, updates to the flight controller firmware may be released that provide enhancements and fixes that
improve flight performance and user functions. For information about updating the flight controller firmware using
the Autopilot Configuration program, see the Updating Flight Controller Firmware section on pages 32 and 33.
Global Services
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
U.S.A.
Phone: (714) 963-0329
Fax: (714) 964-6236
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hobbypeople.net
Shenzhen Idea-Fly Technology Co., Ltd.
6th Floor, A3 Building,
China Rich Crown Industrial Park,
Longhua New District, Shenzhen, China.
Phone: 008-755-61267080
Fax: 008-755-61267081
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.idea-fly.com
This Operator’s Manual covers both the Standard and FPV versions of the Mars series quadcopter. Depending on
which version you have, some information may not be pertinent. This mostly affects the FPV system in the FPV
version, otherwise, setup, calibration and flying are the same for both versions.
We stock a complete assortment of common replacement parts, such as motors, ESCs, propellers and more for your
Mars series quadcopter. For more information, see the Replacement Parts section on page 36.
An assortment of various How-To videos are provided on the included CD. We strongly recommend watching these
videos to help you visually understand the most important aspects of setting up and flying your new quadcopter.
Crash damage and damage caused by improper use, misuse or other mishandling of your quadcopter is your
sole responsibility and will not be covered under warranty. Propeller damage caused by improper use, misuse or
other mishandling (e.g. rough landings, contacting objects, etc.) is your sole responsibility and will not be covered
under warranty.
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This section includes a number of important tips and suggestions that we recommend you familiarize yourself with
before flying your new quadcopter.
Please read these tips and suggestions before flying. They’re important! All of these tips and suggestions are
explained in greater detail throughout this Operator’s Manual.
• A 3S LiPo battery up to 6400mAh can be used to power the quadcopter. The battery dimensions should not
exceed 5-1/4 (L) x 1-5/8 (W) x 1-1/2 (H) (133 x 41 x 38mm). The battery should feature a female XT60 plug.
• When you plug your LiPo battery into the quadcopter, it’s important that the quadcopter be sitting on a flat, level
surface and that you wait to move the quadcopter for 10 seconds after plugging your LiPo battery in to allow the
gyros and the flight controller to initialize.
• The quadcopter’s propellers are thin and very sharp. Although they are somewhat flexible to prevent damage
during minor mishaps, they can still be very dangerous. Be careful! Do not allow your fingers, hands or other body
parts to come into contact with the spinning propeller blades or serious injury will result!
• The compass must be calibrated prior to the first flight of your new quadcopter. After this initial calibration
process, the calibration process must be repeated under any of the conditions listed in the Calibrating the
Compass section on pages 12 through 14.
• The quadcopter features three Flight Modes - Manual Mode, GPS Mode and Return to Home. We strongly suggest
learning to setup and fly the quadcopter in the Manual Flight Mode first, then learn about using the GPS Flight
Mode and the Return to Home function.
• The SHAKE-COMPENS value in the Autopilot Configuration program should be adjusted before the first flight of
each day to fine-tune the quadcopter to the current flight conditions. This will improve flight performance. In
addition, you are able to verify the Autopilot Configuration settings and transmitter control stick calibration. For
more information, see the Autopilot Configuration Programming section on pages 23 through 26.
• In the default configuration, the quadcopter has a maximum altitude range of 328 feet (100 meters) and 985 feet
(300 meters) radius distance from the transmitter. If the quadcopter exceeds these maximum distances for any
reason during flight, the quadcopter’s Failsafe function will activate. For more information, see the Failsafe section
on pages 26 and 27.
• If you don’t push the throttle control stick forward within 5 seconds of arming the motors, or if you’re flying and pull
the throttle control stick all the way back to turn the motors OFF after landing, you will need to re-arm the motors
if you don’t push the throttle forward again within 5 seconds. This is a safety feature to help prevent accidentally
turning the motors ON, which could result in injury.
• While in the GPS Flight Mode, you should never pull the throttle control stick below the 10% throttle position or
the quadcopter can flip over and crash.
• If the quadcopter loses its GPS lock while flying in the GPS Flight Mode, it may start to drift, it may or it may even
begin to lose power and altitude. In extreme cases, the motors may shut off. Pay attention to the quadcopter at
all times! If at any time the quadcopter seems to be flying unusually or you feel there is a problem, switch to the
Manual Flight Mode and take over the flight controls.
• Once you switch to the Return to Home function, you cannot switch to the GPS Flight Mode. You can only switch
to the Manual Mode. If you switch to the Manual Mode during the Return to Home maneuver, you cannot switch
back to the Return to Home function. You must continue the landing manually.
• There are some instances that the Failsafe function may not work all the time and the quadcopter could crash.
For example, if the quadcopter does not have a GPS lock when the failsafe activates, if there is a problem with the
on-board electronics or if your LiPo battery fails. The Failsafe function is not guaranteed to save your quadcopter,
so it should not be relied upon as such.
• Prior to updating the flight controller firmware or calibrating the control sticks, you must remove the propellers
from the quadcopter! Updating the firmware and calibrating the control sticks can cause the motors to turn on
unexpectedly, causing extreme damage.
• If the camera gimbal is not level in the roll axis when the quadcopter is sitting on a flat level surface, use the
Camera Gimbal Configuration program to calibrate the camera gimbal. For more information, see the Calibrating
the Brushless Camera Gimbal section on page 35.
• Prior to flying using the GPS Flight Mode and using the Return to Home function, please read and understand
the warnings associated with each. For more information, see the GPS Flight Mode Warnings section on page 20
and the Return to Home Function Warnings section on page 22.
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• Easy to Operate and Fun to Fly Next-Generation Design
• Durable Factory-Assembled Frame with Bright LEDs Ensure Good Visibility
• Large Battery Compartment Fits 3S LiPo Batteries Up to 6000mAh for Long Flight Times
• MC6 2.4GHz 6-Channel Digital Transmitter and Receiver
• C6W Digital Programmable Flight Control System with Fail-Safe and Low-Voltage Protection
• Precise Hovering and Self-Leveling with GPS with Return to Home GPS Function
• 2-Axis Self-Leveling Brushless Camera Gimbal with Remote Pitch Control
• 5.8GHz FPV (First Person View) System with 4.3” Color Monitor (FPV Version Only)
• Low Noise, High-Power Brushless Motors with Quick Disconnect Self-Locking Propellers
• Custom Programming and Updateable Flight Controller Firmware*
If you find a part missing or damaged, please contact the Authorized Hobby People/Affiliates service department
using the information in the Service and Support section on page 3.
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*Requires Mini USB cable.
Factory-Assembled Mars Series Quadcopter
MC6 2.4GHz 6-Channel Digital Transmitter
2-Axis Brushless Camera Gimbal with M3 x 6mm Mounting Screws (QTY. 4)
Propellers - Clockwise Rotation ‘Black Hub’ (QTY. 2) and Counter-Clockwise Rotation ‘Silver Hub’ (QTY. 2)
4.3” Color LCD FPV Monitor, Sunshade, Receiving Antenna and Aluminum Mounting Arm Assembly*
Micro USB FPV Monitor Charge Cable*
CD w/Operator’s Manual PDF, Flight Controller Software and How-To Videos
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G*Included only in FPV version.
• Length: ...................................................................... 11.25 Inches
• Width: ........................................................................ 11.25 Inches
• Diagonal Span: ........................................................15.5 Inches
• Flying Weight: ........................... Approximately 2.6 Pounds
• Propeller Size and Type: ....................................9450 Plastic
• Flying Time: ......................... Varies Depending on Battery
• Operating Temp: ...............14°F to 122ºF (-10ºC to 50ºC)
• Power Consumption: ....................................................... 3.12W
• GPS Hovering Precision: ..........................+/- 0.8M Vertical
+/- 2.5M Horizontal
• Maximum Yaw Angular Velocity: ...................300deg/sec
• Maximum Tilt Angle: .............................................45 Degrees
• Maximum Ascent/Descent Speed: .......................+/- 4ms
• Motors/ESCs: ...........................................2212 980kv/20 Amp
Foam Rubber Battery Spacer
Bind Plug (Attached to Transmitter Handle)
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The following items are required to fly your new Mars series quadcopter. Items required can be purchased through
your local Hobby People retail store or online from www.hobbypeople.net.
These warnings and safety notes are important and must be followed closely. Please abide by this information and
follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual to ensure maximum safety. It’s important that you fully understand
not only how to operate your quadcopter, but also to fully understand the responsibility you have for its proper use - both
for your safety and the safety of others.
Your quadcopter is not intended for commercial use. It must be used
in a safe and legal manner only. By operating your quadcopter, the
user accepts full responsibility for its safe and legal use. Follow all
privacy laws and property laws when operating your quadcopter, and especially when using a still or video camera.
The camera gimbal included with the quadcopter is to be used for hobbyists and/or amateur video or photography
only. For Safe Operation Guidelines, please visit the Know Before You Fly website at www.knowbeforeyoufly.org.
Your Mars series quadcopter’s propellers are thin and very sharp. Although they are somewhat flexible to prevent
damage during minor mishaps, they can still be very dangerous.
• Hobby People 3S 6400mAh LiPo Battery w/Female XT60 Power Connector (P/N 118412) or similar 3S 3000 to
6400mAh 20C or Greater LiPo Battery. See Maximum Battery Dimensions Above.
• Hobby People Ultra 100 Multi-Chemistry Balance Charger (P/N 118561)
• Idea-Fly WiFi Sports Cam 1080P (P/N 116380) - Optional for Standard Version, Required for FPV Version
• Hobby People Micro USB FPV Video Cable (P/N 163452) - Included with 116380, Required for Others (FPV Version Only)
• Hobby People XT60 Battery Adapter for Charger - 4mm Bullet to XT60 Female (P/N 118542)
• Ultra-Last 8 ‘AA’ Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter (P/N 849440)
• Hobby People LiPo Battery Low Voltage Alarm* (P/N 118531)
• Hobby People Mini USB Cable (P/N 163452) for Programming and Firmware Updates**
(P/N 849839)
(P/N 118561)
(P/N 163452)
(P/N 118542)
* When your LiPo battery voltage drops to the low voltage cutoff value during flight, the LED Condition Indicator will
flash red rapidly to indicate you must land immediately. For extra precaution, we suggest using a programmable
LiPo Battery Voltage Alarm that can be mounted with your LiPo battery inside the quadcopter. You are able to
program the alarm to sound at a higher cutoff voltage value to give you more time to safely land before the
battery voltage drops too low and results in a crash.
**Not required for basic flying, but programming is required for best performance.
The propellers must be removed from the motors whenever you calibrate the transmitter control sticks or when
you update the flight controller firmware, or whenever there’s any question about safely operating the quadcopter.
• Do not attempt to fly the quadcopter if one or more of the propellers are damaged. Flying with damaged propellers
is not safe and can make the quadcopter fly uncontrollably. Check the propellers prior to each flight. If a propeller
appears damaged in any way, it should be replaced.
(P/N 118531)
(P/N 116380)
Battery dimensions should not exceed 5-1/4 (L) x 1-5/8 (W) x 1-1/2 (H) (133 x 41 x 38mm)
(P/N 118412)
(P/N 163452)
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To ensure your safety, please read and carefully follow the guidelines in this section and any safety information
included with your LiPo battery. It’s important that you follow these warnings closely. LiPo batteries are significantly
more volatile than Alkaline or NiCd and NiMH batteries.
The LiPo battery must be charged with a LiPo balancing charger or fire will result. Do not use or charge your LiPo
battery unattended.
All energy storage devices are dangerous. They contain stored (potential) energy, which if mishandled, will cause
failure, and in some cases that failure can be very dangerous. Avoid all conditions that cause battery failure. These
conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Anything over 160ºF can limit the battery’s life. If heated to extremes (with fire, a soldering iron, etc.),
the battery may fail and/or explode!
- Examples of severe damage would be: breaking the battery or putting a hole in the battery.
- The charger is either the wrong type or it simply fails and puts more energy at a higher voltage than
the battery is designed to handle. LiPo batteries must never be charged above 4.2v per cell.
- This usually comes from an improper ESC that allows the voltage to go well under 3.0v per cell.
Also, this term is sometimes used to mean exceeding “C” discharge rating. If the battery is rated for 64 amps
continuous discharge, do not discharge it at a continuous rate of 70 amps! This will destroy the battery.
If you cause or observe any of the conditions listed above, you can experience battery failure, so if any of these things
do happen, be prepared that the battery could fail.
- Swelling is caused by internal pressure that goes beyond the normal amount of pressure
in every battery. This pressure makes the cell swell up like a balloon. Do not use a swelled battery! A swelled battery
is a battery that has failed and needs to be discarded before explosion or fire results. Here is what to do with a
battery that is on the verge of exploding or is starting to show signs of exploding:
- The material spitting out (if it comes to that) is spitting out at as much as 2000ºF.
- We recommend always charging your LiPo battery using a LiPo safety bag (available
separately). If you don’t use a LiPo safety bag, we recommend a fire-proof container with a lid be kept near the
proximity of any battery being used or charged. Fill the bottom with sand. Have this ready to use at a moment’s
notice. If the battery looks suspicious, put it in the container and drop another large amount of sand on top, then
drop the lid. Let it burn out. It will smoke and fume, but the sand will contain the sparks and reduce the transfer
of heat. A fire extinguisher will help, but it will not stop the chemical reaction. The only thing that can be done is
to contain the fire until the fire goes out.
While there are precautions that must be taken and dangers that must be considered, LiPo batteries today are very
safe and very easy to use. Here is a list of practical advice for using this type of battery.
- Do not solder directly to the battery!
- Always use a LiPo balance charger. Always make sure the settings on the charger match the battery
(voltage and amperage) and that the polarity is correct! Never charge if the battery is hot (over ambient temperature
or 105ºF). Let it cool first!
- We suggest a fireproof container for storing any rechargeable batteries. LiPo batteries in storage for an
extended period of time should be stored at 60 percent of their capacity. If storing for only a short time, then leaving
them with a full charge is fine. Never store them in a discharged state! Do not store the battery in high-heat
conditions. 60º to 72ºF is acceptable.
- Damaged battery’s must be discarded immediately. We suggest removing the insulation from
around the battery, then submerging the battery in a bowl of saltwater for 24 to 36 hours. This will completely
discharge the battery. Cut off the wires, place the battery in a sealed bag, then discard it in the trash.
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• The radio system operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band. The 2.4GHz connection is determined by the transmitter
and receiver pair. Unlike ordinary crystal-based systems, the quadcopter can be flown without frequency control.
• Always turn the transmitter ON before plugging your LiPo battery into the quadcopter and always unplug your
LiPo battery from the quadcopter before turning the transmitter OFF.
• Because the quadcopter is operated by radio control, it’s important to make sure you are always using fresh
transmitter batteries. Never allow the transmitter batteries to run low or you might experience loss of control.
• Do not expose the transmitter to moisture or excessive heat and never attempt to disassemble or modify any of
the radio control system components.
• Do not cover the transmitter antenna in any way during use! Doing so can block the RF signal, resulting in loss
of control of your quadcopter.
• During use, hold the transmitter so that its orientated as close to vertical as possible at all times. This provides the
best RF signal between the transmitter and the receiver inside the quadcopter. Try not to ‘follow’ the quadcopter
with the transmitter, as this can result in a weakened RF signal.
• The quadcopter should never be flown in rain, sand, mud, snow or dirt. The quadcopter is manufactured with
delicate components that must be kept dry and free of debris to ensure the best flight performance. Exposure to
moisture or excessive heat can result in damage that will not be covered under warranty.
• Just because the quadcopter is powered by electric motors doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t exercise caution
when flying and operating it. The quadcopter can be very dangerous and cause bodily injury if you do not fly it in
a safe manner or do not pay close attention while flying it. You alone are responsible for its actions during flight.
• We strongly suggest that when you first begin flying the quadcopter that you perform only basic maneuvers, until
you are more familiar with its flight characteristics. Do not attempt to use the GPS Flight Mode or the Return to
Home function without first reading about and understanding how to use these features. In addition, we don’t
recommend installing the camera gimbal or using the FPV system until after you’ve flown the quadcopter a
couple of times. This will allow you to learn the steps required for flight and allow you to become familiar with the
quadcopter’s flight characteristics before using these features.
• We suggest using an audible low voltage alarm or a flight timer to help ensure that you don’t accidentally run
your LiPo battery down too far, which could result in a crash.
• Always unplug your LiPo battery from the quadcopter after use.
• Always fly the quadcopter in a suitably large area free of obstructions. The quadcopter can be flown in a large
indoor area or outdoors. Make sure any spectators are behind you.
• Even though the quadcopter is equipped with a GPS that can hold the quadcopter in a stable hover and perform
automatic landings using the Return to Home function, the quadcopter is not an autonomous drone. You must
pay careful attention and fly it at all times.
• When using the GPS Flight Mode and/or the Return to Home function, if at any time the quadcopter seems to be
flying unusually or you feel there is a problem, switch to Manual Flight Mode and take over the flight controls.
• The GPS must be locked for the GPS Flight Mode and the Return to Home function to work. Once the GPS is locked
and the motors are armed, the flight controller will record the current Home Point. The Home Point determines
the location the quadcopter will fly back to when you switch to the Return to Home function.
• While in the GPS Flight Mode, you should never pull the throttle control stick below the 10% throttle position or
the quadcopter can flip over and crash.
The transmitter features a Low Voltage Alarm. When the transmitter battery voltage drops below a safe value, the
Power/Bind LED will flash and an audible alarm will sound. When this occurs, land as soon as is safely possible and
replace the transmitter batteries with new fresh batteries.
The transmitter comes paired and programmed from the factory to work with your Mars series quadcopter. Read this
section to familiarize yourself with the transmitter’s functions.
Before flying your quadcopter, please ensure that the transmitter is set up exactly as described in this section!
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- Transmits the RF signal from the transmitter to the receiver inside the quadcopter.
- Controls the Pitch axis of the camera gimbal during flight.
- Used to change Flight Modes. Choose from Manual Mode (1), GPS Mode (2) and Return to
Home (3). Also used in the Compass Calibration process. The Flight Mode Switch should be left in the Manual Mode (1)
position for the majority of flight.
- Allows you to change the transmitter’s electronic mixes and change the
direction of control travel. See the Switch Setup section below for more information.
- Turns the transmitter ON and OFF.
- Controls the quadcopter’s Forward/Backward (Pitch) and Right/Left (Roll) flight axes.
- Used to make fine-tuned adjustments to the pitch axis to level the quadcopter during flight.
- Indicates the current status of the transmitter.
- Used to make fine-tuned adjustments to the roll axis to level the quadcopter during flight.
- Controls the quadcopter’s Throttle (Power Up/Down) and Yaw (Spin Right/Left) flight axes.
- Used to make fine-tuned adjustments to the throttle axis to keep the motors from turning ON
when the throttle control stick is pulled all the way back.
- Used to make fine-tuned adjustments to the yaw axis to keep the quadcopter from spinning right
or left during flight.
If it’s ever necessary to pair the transmitter and receiver again, see the Binding the Transmitter and Receiver
section on pages 31 and 32.
Pitch/Roll Control Stick
Throttle/Yaw Control Stick
On/Off Switch
Yaw Trim Switch
Throttle Trim Switch Pitch Trim Switch
Camera Gimbal Pitch Control Dial
Antenna
Power/Bind LED
Roll Trim Switch
Flight Mode Switch
Manual Mode (1)
GPS Mode (2)
Return to Home (3)
Mixing and Servo
Reversing Switches
*Disregard any Flight Mode numbers printed on the
transmitter. All references to Flight Mode numbers refer
to the numbers described in this section.
*
Before flying your quadcopter, verify that the Flight Mode Switch, Trim Switches and the Mixing and Servo Reversing
Switches are in the positions described in the table below and shown in the photo above.
The Flight Mode Switch should be left
in the Manual Mode (1) position for
programming, takeoff, normal landings
and for the majority of flight. All four trim
switches should be centered.
Flight Mode Switch
Trim Switches
Mixing Switches
Servo Reversing Switches
MANUAL MODE (1)
CENTERED
ELEVON / A-NOR
AIL (REV) / ELE (REV) / THR (NOR) / RUD (NOR)
When the transmitter is turned ON and you press a trim switch, a short audible tone is heard. When a Trim Switch
is centered, a longer audible tone will sound.
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Use the information in this section to familiarize yourself with the basic layout of your Mars series quadcopter, including
motor direction, front, back, left and right orientation, control connections and the LED Condition Indicator.
Do not pick up or carry the quadcopter by the GPS dome or it could be damaged or even broken off. Always
pick up and carry the quadcopter by one of the outrigger arms, the landing gear or the main body.
No GPS Signal (Manual Mode)
No GPS Signal (GPS Mode)
6 or More GPS Satellites (Manual Mode)
Manual Set Altitude
GPS Set Altitude (Head-Lock)
GPS Set Altitude (Head-Free)
Return to Home
Low LiPo Battery Voltage Caution
Low LiPo Battery Voltage Warning
GPS Connection Wire Unplugged
When the quadcopter is sitting
on the ground, place a piece
of white paper, white cardboard or
a CD turned upside down below the
quadcopter. The LED will reflect off
this surface, making it easier for you
to see the color and flashing pattern.
Clockwise Rotation
‘Black Hub’
Counter-Clockwise Rotation
‘Silver Hub’
Clockwise Rotation
‘Black Hub’
Counter-Clockwise Rotation
‘Silver Hub’
The LED Condition Indicator will flash red and/or green to indicate the current status of the quadcopter. Use the table
below to determine the current status based on LED condition.
•
Green Flash
•
Red Flash
Red Solid
Yellow Solid
GPS Dome
Power Connector
USB Connector
Flight Controller
Connector**
LED Condition
Indicator
Battery Door
*FPV Video Connector used with FPV version only.
**Only used when required by Customer Service.
Camera Gimbal
Control Connectors
12V Gimbal
Power Connector
FPV Video Connector*
Pitch Control
Connector
Red
Black
Red
White White
Green
Black
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The transmitter features a Low Voltage Alarm. When the transmitter
battery voltage drops below a safe value, the Power/Bind LED will flash and an audible alarm will sound.
When this occurs, land as soon as is safely possible and replace the transmitter batteries with new fresh batteries.
If when you turn the transmitter ON after installing new batteries, the Power LED does not illuminate, first twist
the batteries in the battery holder. If that doesn’t fix it, double-check the polarity of each battery.
Follow the information in this section to install the transmitter batteries, install the propellers, install your fully charged
LiPo flight battery, initialize the gyros and flight controller, and calibrate the compass to prepare your Mars series
quadcopter for flight.
Aside from installing the transmitter batteries, each of these steps must be completed in the order described
in this section, unless otherwise noted. Failure to follow these steps correctly and in the order written may result
in your quadcopter not flying as designed or not flying at all.
Do not attempt to fly your quadcopter yet using any other Flight Mode (GPS or Return to Home). In addition,
do not install the camera gimbal or the FPV system (FPV version only) yet. It’s important that you first learn
to setup and fly your new quadcopter using the Manual Flight Mode without worrying about using these more
advanced features.
1) Remove the battery cover and pull out the battery holder.
2) Install 8 new ‘AA’ alkaline batteries into the battery holder, double-checking
to make sure that the polarity is correct, then reinstall the battery holder
and the battery cover.
Do not mix old and new batteries and do not mix battery types. The transmitter is designed to use Alkaline batteries
only. Using NiCd, NiMH or Lithium batteries will result in an error due to incorrect voltage and the transmitter will
not function properly.
1) Being careful not to cross-thread them, carefully thread the propellers onto
the motor shafts and finger tighten them. The two black hub propellers are
reverse thread (turn counter-clockwise to tighten) and the two silver hub
propellers are standard thread (turn clockwise to tighten).
Use the top view photo on the previous page to determine what
motor to install each propeller on, either clockwise rotation or
counter-clockwise rotation.
1) Fully charge your LiPo battery using a LiPo balance charger.
Your Mars series quadcopter features a male XT60 power connector. If your LiPo battery does not feature a
female XT60 power connector, one is available separately (P/N 118539) to solder onto your LiPo battery. In
addition, an XT60 Battery Adapter for Charger (P/N 118542) is available separately to charge your LiPo battery.
Your Mars series quadcopter features self-locking propellers that only need to be finger-tightened when
installed. When you power up the quadcopter, the propellers will fully tighten and lock in place on their own.
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3) Pull the throttle control stick all the way back, verify that the Flight Mode
Switch is in the Manual Mode (1) position, then turn the transmitter ON.
It’s important that when you plug your LiPo battery into the quadcopter
in the next step, that the quadcopter be sitting on a flat, level surface
and that you
4) Place the quadcopter right-side up on a flat, level surface, then plug your LiPo battery into the power connector.
Three quick audible tones will sound, followed by a single audible tone.
5) Carefully push any excess wiring and connectors into the back of the body, then close the battery door, making
sure it latches securely closed.
Please follow the tips below when calibrating the compass. Completing the compass calibration process correctly
is important to ensure the quadcopter will fly properly.
• When calibrating the compass, do not do so in an area that may cause magnetic interference, such as a parking
garage, near an area with steel reinforcement, near metal fencing, etc. In addition, remove keys, cell phones and
any other metal objects from your pockets that could interfere with the calibration process.
• You should perform the compass calibration process in the location that you will be flying the quadcopter at.
• The LED Condition Indicator should illuminate solid Green while you’re rotating the quadcopter. If the LED goes
out, stop rotating the quadcopter and hold it level (either horizontal or vertical, depending on the calibration axis),
wait for the LED to illuminate solid Green again, then continue rotating the quadcopter.
• When calibrating the vertical axis, rotate the quadcopter by spinning it with your fingertips around its vertical axis.
Do not simply hold the quadcopter out and spin your whole body around. This will not work.
• If you fly in a location that is greater than 20 miles (32 kilometers) away from the location you last calibrated the
compass at.
• If you fly in a location with an altitude difference that is greater than 500 feet (152 meters) from the location
you last calibrated the compass at.
• If the temperature is 20ºF (7ºC)higher or lower than when you last calibrated the compass.
• If the quadcopter drifts noticeably and it’s not caused by wind interference (cross-wind, etc).
1) Open the battery door, then turn the quadcopter upside down and install
your fully charged LiPo flight battery into the battery tray, making sure to
push your LiPo battery as far forward as possible into the body.
We find it easier to install and remove your LiPo battery with the
quadcopter upside down.
2) A foam rubber spacer is included to keep your LiPo battery from moving around during flight. Use a pair of scissors
or a modeling knife to cut the foam rubber to the required size, then push the foam rubber spacer between
your LiPo battery and the quadcopter’s body to hold your LiPo battery firmly in place.
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2) Carefully rotate the quadcopter
for three complete 360º rotations, while watching the
LED Condition Indicator throughout the entire process. Lift the
quadcopter only enough to rotate it and
If the quadcopter does not stay level while you’re rotating
it, the LED Condition Indicator will go out. If this occurs,
stop and level the quadcopter until the LED Condition Indicator
turns solid Green again, then continue rotating it until you finish
three complete 360º rotations.
Rotate
360º x 3
The quadcopter should be sitting on a flat, level surface with the front of the quadcopter pointing away from you and
you should have completed steps 1 through 5 in the Installing Your LiPo Battery and Initializing the Gyros and Flight
Controller section on the previous page.
1) Cycle the Flight Mode Switch from the Manual Mode (1) position to the Return to Home (3)
position and back to the Manual Mode position (1) three times quickly in a row. The
LED Condition Indicator on the bottom of the quadcopter will turn solid Green.
x 3
3) After rotating the quadcopter three complete 360º rotations, set the quadcopter down
in the same position you started in, then cycle the Flight Mode Switch from the Manual
Mode (1) position to the Return to Home (3) position and back to the Manual Mode (1)
position three times quickly in a row. The LED Condition Indicator will go out.
x 3
The quadcopter should be sitting on a flat level surface with the front of the quadcopter pointing away from you
when you finished the horizontal calibration process. The LED Condition Indicator should be out. Now continue with
the vertical calibration process.
1) Grasp the vertical rudder on the back of the quadcopter and lift the tail of the quadcopter up so that the quadcopter
is in a vertical position with the bottom of the quadcopter facing toward you. The LED Condition Indicator will turn
solid Green.
2) Carefully rotate the quadcopter
for three complete 360º rotations, while watching the LED
Condition Indicator throughout the entire process.
If the quadcopter does not stay vertical while you’re rotating
it, the LED Condition Indicator will go out. If this occurs,
stop and jiggle the quadcopter in the vertical position until the
LED Condition Indicator turns solid Green again, then continue
rotating it until you finish three complete 360º rotations.
Rotate
360º x 3
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3) Carefully pivot the quadcopter down and set it in the same position you started in and wait for the calibration
settings to be saved.
The LED Condition Indicator will continue to illuminate solid Green. When the calibration settings are saved, the
LED Condition Indicator will go out, then flash Red and Green (No GPS lock) or flash Green (GPS lock), indicating
the quadcopter is ready for flight.
The LED Condition Indicator should illuminate solid Green when you set the quadcopter back down,
indicating the calibration settings are being saved. If the LED Condition Indicator goes out when you lower the
quadcopter back down, this indicates the quadcopter is still in calibration mode. If this happens, repeat the vertical
calibration process starting at step 1.
If the calibration process should fail for any reason, for example, if the LED Condition Indicator is constantly
flashing, unplug your LiPo battery, turn the transmitter OFF, then repeat the calibration steps from the beginning.
2) While still holding the quadcopter in this position, use your other hand to cycle the
Flight Mode Switch from the Manual Mode (1) position to the Return to Home (3)
position and back to the Manual Mode (1) position three times quickly in a row. The
LED Condition Indicator will continue to illuminate solid Green.
1) After rotating the quadcopter for three complete 360º rotations, you should be holding the quadcopter vertical and
the bottom of the quadcopter should be facing toward you like when you started.
After calibrating the compass, your quadcopter is now ready for flight. Follow the steps in this section to arm the
motors and fly your quadcopter in the Manual Flight Mode.
We strongly recommend flying your quadcopter in the Manual Flight Mode for at least the first few flights before
attempting to use any other Flight Mode or function. This will allow you to become familiar with the quadcopter’s
flight characteristics, since the majority of flying is done in the Manual Flight Mode.
Before the throttle will operate, the motors must be armed. Before arming the motors and flying your quadcopter,
make sure that you’ve completed the following steps:
• Fully charge and install your LiPo battery, turn the transmitter ON and make sure the Flight Mode Switch is in
the Manual Mode (1) position.
• Set the quadcopter on a flat level surface, plug in your LiPo battery and
allow the gyros and the flight controller to initialize for 10 seconds.
• Complete the compass calibration process in the location you will be
flying. The LED Condition Indicator should be flashing Red and Green
(No GPS lock) or flashing Green (GPS lock).
1) Pull the left control stick and the right control stick to the lower left and
lower right corners as shown in the photo, then release the control sticks.
The motors are now armed.
2) Within 5 seconds, push the throttle control stick forward to turn the motors ON.
If you don’t push the throttle control stick forward within 5 seconds, or if you’re flying and pull the throttle
control stick all the way back to turn the motors OFF after landing, you will need to re-arm the motors again
if you don’t push the throttle forward again within 5 seconds.
x 3
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The quadcopter’s propellers are thin and very sharp. Although they are somewhat flexible to prevent damage
during minor mishaps, they can still be very dangerous.
• Do not attempt to fly the quadcopter if one or more of the propellers are damaged. Flying with damaged propellers
is not safe and can make the quadcopter fly uncontrollably. Check the propellers prior to each flight. If a propeller
appears damaged in any way, it should be replaced.
This section details how to control your quadcopter. Each diagram displays what the quadcopter will do when a
control stick is moved either up or down, or right or left.
Move the
left control stick left and right
to spin the quadcopter left and
right.
Spin Right
Spin Left
Move the
left control stick forward and
backward to move the
quadcopter up and down
(increase and decrease
throttle).
Move
the right control stick forward
and backward to move the
quadcopter forward and
backward.
Move the
right control stick left and right
to move the quadcopter left
and right.
Move Left Move Right
Move Forward Move Backward
Move Down
Move Up
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Your Mars series quadcopter is a powerful, high-performance quad-rotor heli and you must use caution at all
times when flying it. In this section we’ve provided some basic flying tips to help you get started.
• If at any time during flight you begin to lose control of the quadcopter and are unable regain control before
crashing into something or someone, pull the left control stick (throttle) all the way back to shut the quadcopter
down and allow it to crash land on its own.
• Always fly the quadcopter in a suitably large area free of obstructions. Flying in strong or gusty winds can make
the quadcopter more difficult to control and should not be attempted until you are a very proficient flier.
• When moving the control sticks, use only small, smooth control inputs. Using large, abrupt control inputs can
cause you to over-control, making the quadcopter more difficult to fly and possibly result in a crash.
• Quadcopters in general do not need to be re-corrected as helicopters do, so control inputs should be given and
the control sticks returned to center before the next control input.
• When the front of the quadcopter is facing toward you, the right and left roll and yaw controls will seem reversed.
Imagining yourself sitting in the “cockpit” will help you get used to this.
When learning to fly, we suggest always trying to keep the quadcopter about 3 feet off the ground and in a relatively
small flying area. To be successful when learning, make small control inputs. Over-controlling is a mistake all new
pilots make. Never move the control sticks more than halfway except the throttle, and only when necessary.
You should have completed the following steps prior to flight:
• Fully charge and install your LiPo battery.
• Pull the left control stick all the back and turn the transmitter ON. Verify that the transmitter Trim Switches are
centered and that the Flight Mode Switch is in the Manual Mode (1) position.
• Plug your LiPo battery in and initialize the gyros and flight controller.
• Calibrate the compass. (This only needs to be done before your first flight or under any of the circumstances
described in the Calibrating the Compass section on pages 12 through 14).
• Verify the LED Condition Indicator is flashing Red and Green (no GPS lock) or Green (GPS lock), then arm the motors.
1) With the front of the quadcopter facing away from you, slowly push the throttle forward until the propellers begin
to spin. Continue to push the throttle forward to increase the speed of the motors and take off.
2) Gently move the right control stick as required in small increments to keep the quadcopter hovering in the same
general area about 3 feet off the ground. At the same time you will need to increase or decrease the throttle to
keep the quadcopter hovering a consistent distance off the ground.
As you take off, it’s normal for the quadcopter to drift backward until you climb higher out of the ground effect.
To counter-act this, gently push the right control stick forward.
3) While making small adjustments to the throttle to keep the quadcopter hovering in the same general area about 3
feet off the ground, gently move the right control stick to the right and left and see how the quadcopter banks and
moves to the right and left, then slowly move the right control stick forward and backward and see how the
quadcopter banks and moves forward and backward. Remember, make gentle, small control inputs. Now gently
move the left control stick to the right and left and see how the quadcopter spins around its vertical axis right and left.
4) Repeat moving the right and left control sticks slowly to the left and right, and forward and backward to get used
to how the quadcopter moves, all while at the same time making small adjustments to the throttle to keep the
quadcopter hovering about 3 feet off the ground.
5) Now try placing the quadcopter in a stable hover and release the control sticks. The quadcopter should stay in
the same general position on its own. If the quadcopter is continually moving one direction or the other when
the control sticks are centered, and it’s not caused by a constant cross-wind, the quadcopter may require flight
trimming. For more information, see the Flight Trimming the Quadcopter section on the next page.
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First, practice hovering in a small space, using small control inputs to keep the quadcopter in one place (Fig. 1). Next,
practice flying a square or rectangular pattern (Fig. 2), then practice flying in a figure-8 pattern (Fig. 3). After getting
better at flying these patterns, practice flying different patterns, spinning the quadcopter 360º and changing the
position at which you stand relative to the front of the quadcopter (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1
Once you become comfortable with the basics, start practicing the different patterns described below to help you
increase your skills and confidence flying the quadcopter.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
The quadcopter is stable and easy to fly, and in general should require very little to no flight trimming. Follow the tips
below if and when flight trimming your quadcopter.
If you feel the quadcopter requires flight trimming that is not caused by a continuous cross-wind, do the following first:
a) Ensure all four Trim Switches are centered. When you move a Trim Switch, a short audible tone is heard. When
a Trim Switch is centered, a longer audible tone will sound. Re-arm the motors and continue flying.
b) Land and let the quadcopter’s center points reset on their own automatically by landing on a flat, level surface
and holding there without any movement for at least 10 seconds. Re-arm the motors and continue flying.
c) It’s possible that the compass is out of calibration or was not calibrated correctly. Perform the compass calibration
process, re-arm the motors and continue flying. If you still feel that the quadcopter requires flight trimming go
ahead and adjust the Trim Switches as described in the diagrams below and on the next page.
We suggest flight trimming the quadcopter while hovering no less than 3 feet off the ground. Flying any lower
will make it more difficult to trim the quadcopter due to the ground effect caused by the spinning propellers.
We also suggest flight trimming in a calm environment (little to no wind).
1) Push the throttle forward to take off and place the quadcopter in a stable hover, about 3 feet off the ground. Release
both control sticks and watch how the quadcopter reacts, then trim the quadcopter as described in the diagrams
below and on the next page.
If the quadcopter spins left, push the Yaw Trim Switch
RIGHT several times until the quadcopter stops
spinning left.
Push Right
If the quadcopter spins right, push the Yaw Trim Switch
LEFT several times until the quadcopter stops
spinning right.
Spins Right
Spins Left
Push Left
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Moves Forward
Moves Backward
If the quadcopter moves left, push the Roll Trim Switch
RIGHT several times until the quadcopter stops
moving left.
If the quadcopter moves right, push the Roll Trim
Switch LEFT several times until the quadcopter stops
moving right.
Push Left
Push Forward
Push Backward
If the quadcopter moves backward, push the Pitch Trim
Switch FORWARD several times until the quadcopter
stops moving backward.
If the quadcopter moves forward, push the Pitch Trim
Switch BACKWARD several times until the quadcopter
stops moving forward.
The Throttle Trim Switch should be left centered at all times. In addition, if for any reason the motors will not
arm after you’ve adjusted the Trim Switches, center the Trim Switches on the transmitter. In some cases, if
too much trim is used, it can cause the quadcopter’s safety features to not allow the motors to be armed.
Moves Left
Moves Right
Push Right
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Your Mars series quadcopter features a GPS Flight Mode that provides Auto-Hover, Auto-Hover with Head Lock
Position Hold and Auto-Hover with Head Free Position Hold. You are able to manually fly the quadcopter to the desired
altitude and position, then use the GPS Flight Mode to hold that altitude and position, allowing you to control the
camera gimbal to shoot amazing, stable aerial video.
Three GPS Flight Modes can be programmed to the Flight Mode Switch GPS Mode (2) position as listed below:
• Manual Set Altitude
•
• GPS Set Altitude (Head Free)
In the default configuration, GPS Set Altitude (Head Lock) is programmed, and this is the
mode we recommend you use. For more information about these different Flight Modes,
see the GPS Flight Modes section below.
To change which GPS Flight Mode the Flight Mode Switch will control when moved to the GPS Mode (2)
position, see the Autopilot Configuration Programming section on pages 23 through 26.
Provides Altitude Hold, but not Position Hold. With the throttle control stick at 50% (half throttle), the quadcopter will
hover at the current altitude, but won’t hold its current position. You can use the control sticks to place the quadcopter
in the desired position and at the desired altitude, then reduce the throttle to half throttle and the quadcopter will hold
the current altitude; however, the quadcopter will drift because this mode does not feature a Position Hold function.
• Throttle at 50% = Altitude Hold (Auto-Hover)
• Throttle Greater Than 50% = Climb
• Throttle Less Than 50% = Descend
• Right and Left Control Sticks Control Pitch, Roll and Yaw (Limited Control)
Provides both Altitude Hold and Position Hold with Head Lock. With the throttle
control stick at 50% (half throttle), the quadcopter will hover at the current
altitude and hold its current position. You can use the control sticks to place
the quadcopter in the desired position and at the desired altitude, then reduce
the throttle to half throttle and the quadcopter will hold the current altitude and
position. In this mode, the forward flight direction is locked to the nose of the
quadcopter. For example, if you spin the quadcopter right or left, then fly forward,
the quadcopter will fly forward in the direction the nose is pointing. See diagram
at right.
• Throttle at 50% = Altitude Hold (Auto-Hover)
• Both Control Sticks Centered = Position Hold
• Throttle Greater Than 50% = Climb
• Throttle Less Than 50% = Descend
• Right and Left Control Sticks Control Pitch, Roll and Yaw (Limited Control)
Provides both Altitude Hold and Position Hold with Head Free. This Flight Mode
functions the same as the GPS Set Altitude (Head Lock) Flight Mode, except
the forward flight direction is not locked to the nose of the quadcopter (e.g.,
the forward flight direction is a defined direction other than the nose of the
quadcopter). For example, if you spin the quadcopter right or left, then fly forward,
the quadcopter will fly forward in the defined direction, not in the direction the
nose is pointing. See diagram at right.
We don’t recommend using this mode because it can be difficult to keep the
quadcopter oriented during flight, particularly if the quadcopter is far away.
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Please read and understand the warnings in this section prior to flying your quadcopter using the GPS Flight Mode.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in erratic performance or worse, a crash.
• When your LiPo battery is plugged in and the gyros and flight controller have been initialized, the quadcopter will
automatically attempt to acquire a GPS lock. Please observe the following:
• The quadcopter should have a clear view to the sky. There should be no trees, buildings or other obstructions
nearby that could affect the ability to receive a GPS signal.
• Cloud cover can affect the GPS signal. The GPS works best when the sky is clear.
• The quadcopter may need to be placed in a hover about 10 feet off the ground to help acquire a GPS lock.
• In some cases it can take up to two minutes or more to acquire a GPS lock.
• The GPS must be locked (LED Condition Indicator flashing all Green) for the GPS Flight Mode to function. The
GPS will not function if there is no GPS lock (LED Condition Indicator flashing Red and Green).
• The quadcopter is not an autonomous drone. You must pay careful attention and fly it at all times.
• When in the GPS Flight Mode, if at any time the quadcopter seems to be flying unusually or you feel there is a
problem, switch to the Manual Flight Mode and take over the flight controls.
• Do not use the GPS Flight Mode until you’ve manually flown the quadcopter to the desired altitude and position
and stabilized it in that spot. Only then should you switch to the GPS Flight Mode.
• When flying in the GPS Flight Mode, never pull the throttle control stick below the 10% throttle position or the
quadcopter can flip over and crash. For more information, see the notations in the GPS Flight Mode Flying Tips
section below and in the Flying Using the GPS Flight Mode section on the next page.
• Before switching to the GPS Flight Mode, you must manually fly the quadcopter (using the Manual Flight Mode)
to the desired altitude and position and place it in a stable hover. Only after the quadcopter is stable should you
switch to the GPS Flight Mode.
• When flying in the GPS Flight Mode, the throttle control stick must be at the 50% (half throttle) position to activate
the Altitude Hold function (Auto-Hover) and the right control stick must be centered to activate the Position Hold
function.
Remember, there will be no Position Hold if you’ve programmed Manual Set Altitude to the Flight Mode
Switch GPS Mode (2) Position. For more information, see the Autopilot Configuration Programming section
on pages 23 through 26.
• The GPS Flight Mode is designed to keep the quadcopter in the
same general position, but you can use the control sticks to move
the quadcopter to a different altitude or to a different position, even
with the Altitude Hold and Position Hold functions active.
• When in the GPS Flight Mode, control stick sensitivity will be
reduce by about half, ensuring smooth operation while taking
photos and video.
• If you want to move the quadcopter to a different location that is
far away, we recommend you switch to the Manual Flight Mode,
then switch back to the GPS Flight Mode once you position the
quadcopter in the new location.
100%
50%
10%
Climb
Auto-Hover
Descend
Warning - Crash!
If the quadcopter loses its GPS lock while flying in the GPS Mode, it may start to drift, it may or it may even begin
to lose power and altitude. In extreme cases, the motors may shut off. Pay attention to the quadcopter at all
times! If at any time the quadcopter seems to be flying unusually or you feel there is a problem, switch to the
Manual Flight Mode and take over the flight controls.
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