JJRC HERON User manual

HERON
AGE 14+
GPS BRUSHLESS DRONE WITH 2.7K HD CAMERA
*Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it properly for
future reference.
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1.IMPORTANT STATEMENTS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Important Statement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Flight Safety Guidelines ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-2
2.PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION
Flight Environment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Pre-flight Inspection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
3.INTRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY OF DRONE
Know Your HERON ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Unfolding the Crankshafts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Propeller Installation, Replacement ------------------------------------------------------------------------5
4.CHARGING FOR DRONE
Battery Charging for Drone -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Battery Assembly for Remote Control ----------------------------------------------------------------------6
Battery Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
5.KNOW YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
Operation Board of Remote Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Button Function for Transmitter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
①Turn on Default Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
②GPS Switching -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
③Emergency Stop -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
④Throttle&Direction Control of Transmitter ---------------------------------------------------------------10
⑤Hovering ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
⑥Headless Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
⑦Return to Home ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
6.OUTDOOR FLIGHT OF THE DRONE
Pairing Remote Control with Drone ------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Manually Calibrate the Geomagnetism -------------------------------------------------------------------13
Calibrate the Gyroscope --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
GPS Satellite Search ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Unlock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Takeoff and Landing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
CONTENT

7.DRONE INDOOR FLIGHT MODE
Pairing Remote Control with Drone --------------------------------------------------------------------15
Unlock ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Takeoff and Landing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Calibrate the Gyroscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
8.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ----------------------------------------------------------------16
9.FAQ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
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Important Statement
Flight Safety Guidelines
Important Statement and Safety Guidelines
Thank you for purchasing product. Please read this manual carefully before use and retain it for
future reference.
Package should be retained for future reference.
● This drone is not a toy, but hobby grade model. It should be assembled and operated properly.
Pilot must operate this drone in safe way. Improper operation may cause injury or property
damage.
● This drone is applicable for pilots aged 14+ who are with skilled flying experience.
● Users are in full charge of proper operating this drone. Manufacturer and dealers disclaim any
responsibity for damages caused by misuse.
● Keep the small accessories away from kids to avoid accident.
● Stay away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees or waters
● Keep the drone in dry environment
Hobby grade radio control drone is somewhat considered to be the highest danger potential article.
Users should firmly uphold the principle of “safety comes first”. Never fly the drone near airports,
above crowds or in zones storing dangerous goods. Understand the responsibility of the accident
caused by improper operations.
Always choose a wide open area for every flight, well away from people and property. Never fly
directly over people or animals. Please don’t fly in such bad weather conditions as high temperature,
snow, strong wind (≥level 5), rain or fog. Maintain a 7ft (2m) distance from the drone when taking
off and landing.
● Practice flying together with skillful pilot
Beginners are suggested to practice flying together with skillful pilot’s guidance. Do not fly alone.
The drone is composed by sophisticated electronic components and mechanical parts. To avoid
damages on the mechanical and electronic components, please keep the drone in dry environment
and use clean cloth to wipe the surface and keep it clean.
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● Bear proper operation and safe flight guidelines in mind
Please take a careful look at the manuals before flights for important information of product
functions and operation tips, and learn how to use the accessory. Safe flight always comes first.
Stay informed of and abide strictly by relevant local laws and regulations. Keep away from any
non-flight zones and respect other people’s privacy.
● Safe flying
● Keep distance from a flying drone
Please make sure you are in good shape mentally before every flight. Fly the drone as per your
flying experience. Never fly under influence of alcohol or drugs. Keep the remote controller at least
20cm away from your body when flying the drone.
Never use your hands to touch a flying drone under any circumstance. Don’t approach or touch a
landed drone before its propellers are completely locked.
● Keep away from heat source
The drone is made of metal, fiber, plastic, electronic component and other materials. Please keep it
away from the heat source to avoid deformation or even damage caused by sun exposure and high
temperature.
● Environmental protection requirements
To protect our blue planet, please recycle the drone as per local laws and regulations.
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AVOID LOSING YOUR DRONE, RETURN TO HOME FUNCTIONS WORKS ONLY
WHEN THE DRONE IS IN GPS MODE AND SEARCHED AT LEAST 8 SATELLITES.
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PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION
1.Flight Environment
When taking off in indoor optical flow mode, the GPS switch needs to be turned off. The optical flow
fixed point distance of the drone is 5-6 meters. It is recommended to select correct mode in different
places.
Notes:
2.Pre-flight Inspection
Please keep the drone in sight during the flight and keep it away from barriers,
high-tension cables, trees and people.
Do not fly in extreme environment, such as hotness, coldness, strong wind or heavy rain.
Indoor: Spacious spaces away from barriers, crowds or pets are preferred.
Outdoor: Sunny, windless and breezy weathers are preferred.
Before you fly the drone, please check:
①If the drone and the remote controller are fully charged.
②If the propellers have been correctly installed and in good condition.
③If the propellers work well after startup.
④If the surrounding conditions are ideal for a safe flight.
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Please check the number of accessories carefully (as shown above). If there are any missing parts,
please contact the store and provide proof of purchase, to receive replacement.
Notes:
2.Accessories
INTRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY OF DRONE
1.Know Your HERON
The drone uses 2.4GHz frequency, which allows multiple players to fly same models at the same
time without interference to each other. The drone is equipped with a 5GHz-wifi FHD 120°
wide-angle camera.
This drone has main functions below: fly forward/backward, fly leftward/rightward, turn left/right,
altitude hold, optical flow, headless mode, one-key calibration of compass (geomagnetic), GPS
return to home, photo/video recording, emergency stop, gesture control, beginner mode, GPS
mode, indoor mode, etc. Also there are some functions can be triggered from mobile APP like
customs flight path, circling flight, follow me, GPS return and other functions.
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Propeller(B)
Propeller(A)
Front Indicator
Rear Indicator
CW Motor(A)
CCW Motor(B)
Camera
Crankshaft
Upper Casing
Optical Flow Lens
Battery
Lower Casing
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Phillips
Screwdriver x1
HERON x1
(Battery Included) Remote Control x1
USB Charging
Cable x1
Backup
Propeller A/B x4
User Manual x1 APP Manual x1
Screw x8
HERON
AGE 14+
NEW GENERATION OF GPS BRUSHLESS FHD
DRONE
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future reference.
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Notes:
4.Propeller Installation, Replacement
Please replace with new propellers if there’s propeller damaged due to crashes or collisions. Each
propeller is marked with A or B. Please match the marks with A and A and B and B while installing,
otherwise the drone may not takeoff, or get flip/crash on takeoff.
1.Battery Charging for Drone
3.Unfolding the Crankshafts
CHARGING FOR DRONE
Notes:
1.The drone should be charged in advance before in first fly. When the battery is not full, the red
light flashes and the green light glows constantly；When the battery is full, the red light stops
flashing and turns to solid.Charging time for each battery is 200 minutes, a fully charged battery
will last for roughly 25 minutes.
2.The power source of the charger shall meet the charging requirements. See the notes for battery
charging on page 7 for details.
Unfold the crankshafts in the following order:
①Unfold the rear crankshafts.
②Then unfold the front crankshafts (near the camera). And follow steps in reverse order to fold the
crankshafts.
①Unscrew the propellers
which need to be replaced.
②Install propeller A/B to
corresponding arms with mark
A/B, and tighten the screws.
B
B
Camera Unfolded Crankshafts
A.Take the battery out from the
bottom of the drone.
B.Connect one end of the USB charging
cable to the battery, connect the other
end to the USB charging port or
electric adapter for charging.
A
AB
B
A corresponds to A
B corresponds to B
Front
When installing or dismantling the propeller, please do not exert force on the propeller to avoid
distortion.
Propellers vary from one to another！
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② ②
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2.Battery Assembly for Remote Control
Notes:
②Assemble the Battery
①Open the Remote Control Battery Cover
Open the cover of battery compartment, insert three AA batteries (not included).
Open the battery compartment cover with a philips screwdriver.
AA batteries *3
1.5V “AA”
1.5V “AA”
1.5V “AA”
1. Ensure the polarity symbols on the batteries match the symbols inside the battery compartment.
2. Do not mix new and old batteries.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries.
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Battery lnstructions
There is a certain risk when using battery. It may cause fire, body injury or property loss. Users
must be aware of the risks and take full responsibility of using battery improperly.
If battery leakage occurs, please avoid contacting your eyes or skin with electrolyte. Once it
happens, please wash your eyes with clean water and seek medical care immediately.
Please remove the plug immediately if you sense any peculiar smell, noise or smog.
Do not store the battery in the environment of below 0°or above 40℃.
Do not expose the battery to sunlight or high temperature.
Batteries should be removed from the drone if not used for a long time.
Battery Charging
Please use a standard 5V output USB adapter for charging. It is strictly forbidden to use an old
damaged or other output specification adapter.
Do not charge dilatant or outworn battery.
Do not over charge battery. Please unplug the charger once fully charged.
Do not charge the battery next to inflammables, such as carpet, timber floor or wood furniture or
on the surface of electro-conductive objects. Please always keep an eye on the battery when
charging.
Do not charge battery which not cool down yet.
The charging temperature should be between 0℃to 40℃.
Adapter
Please use the right adapter for charging:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.2A
Output: 5.0V 500mA 0.5-1.5A
Battery Recycling
Do not dispose the battery as daily rubbish. Please familiarize yourself with the local garbage
disposal method and dispose it according to the special requirement.
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1.Operation Board of Remote Control
KNOW YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
Notes:
Turn the left Joystick to the lower left corner and the right Joystick to the lower right corner for
unlocking motors
Motors can be unlocked only when calibration is finished.
Antenna
Speed Switch
Short Press to Take Photos/
Long Press to Record
Headless Mode
Throttle Joystick
Short Press to Go Home/
Long Press 5 Seconds to
Remove the Electronic Fence
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Power Switch
Redo the Geomagnetism Calibration
Rudder Joystick
Flight Mode Switching
Phone Stand
Function of Transmitter indicator light
Light 1: Headless mode is on;
Light 2: Return to home is on;
Light 3: Lights on when there are more than 8 satellites
searched.
Light 4: Lights on after being paired.
Function of Transmitter Display
Light 1 Light 2 Light 3 Light 4
Level Height
Flight Mode Signal
Fast Speed
Speed
GPS Signal
Horizontal Distance
Slow Speed
TX Battery Power
RX Battery Power
Headless Mode
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2.Button Function for Transmitter
③Emergency Stop
Emergency stop can only be activated when the drone is flying lower than 5 meters.
①Turn on Default Mode
The default mode is beginner mode(height: 30m, distance: 30m), long press the turn
back button for 5 seconds to remove the fence limit. (height: 120 meters, distance: 500
meters)
②GPS Switching
The default mode is GPS mode. If there is no GPS signal or you are flying indoors, press the GPS
key for 1.5 seconds to switch to indoor mode with optical flow function enabled, (when switching
GPS mode indoor mode，the drone must be landed and propellers stopped spinning) the optical
flow mode is only enabled in indoor mode. When the GPS mode is turned on, the drone will turn off
the optical flow function.
Long Press for 5 Seconds to Switch
to Master Mode
Long Press 5 Seconds
for Emergency Stop
GPS Switch/Optical
Flow Switch
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④Throttle&Direction Control of Transmitter
Push the left joystick up/down to ascend/descend.
Push the left joystick left/right to rotate counter-clockwise/clockwise.
Push the right joystick up/down to fly forward/backward.
Push the right joystick left/right to fly left/right.
Forward
Backward
Ascend
Descend
Turn Left
Turn Right
Left Sideward
Right Sideward
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Operate the left joystick to make the drone ascend and then release the joystick. The drone will
hover at the height you release the joystick.
Put the drone directly in front of the remote control, with the drone facing forward, calibrate it
horizontally after pairing, and short press the headless mode button (as shown in Figure 1). When
the drone enters headless mode, the remote control emits a drop sound, the lamp 1 of the remote
control is always on (as shown in Figure 2), and the LCD of the remote control displays the icon of
headless mode. To exit headless mode, press the headless mode button again to exit. The lamp 4
of the remote control goes off. The headless mode icon of the LCD of the remote control disappears.
Make sure the operator is facing in the same direction from start to finish, the same direction as
when the drone takes off.
At this point, no matter which direction the drone is facing, the operator will move the Joystick in the
direction and move back, and the drone will move back towards the operator.
⑤Hovering
⑥Headless Mode
Figure 1 Figure 2
Headless mode
Remote control light 1
is always on
Light1Light2Light3Light4
Forward Backward
Forward
Backward
Backward
Forward
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When the drone is returning, please pay attention to the nearby obstacles. The drone’s return route
will be a straight line and the descend point would have roughly 2 meters error from the home point.
Notes:
①Out of distance return/losing signal return
The drone has maximum effective flight range (maximum range 500 meters, altitude 120 meters).
When the distance or height reaches the limitation, the remote control will start beeping, and the
drone will not exceed the distance and height. When the remote can not pick up signal, the drone
will automatically return to your original departure point.
②Low battery return
The drone is set to automatically return with low power. And when the drone reaches a range of 20
meters from the home point, it will keep hovering and player needs to maneuver the drone to land
safely. When the power is low, front indicator lights will flash quickly; And when the power is
extremely low, all indicator lights will flash quickly and the drone will automatically descend, player
should maneuver the drone to avoid obstacles.
When the drone reaches a certain distance and player want to call back the drone without
maneuvering the drone, player can simply press the Return To Home button to trigger return to
home function. When the function is triggered, the remote controller beeps and the second
indicator light on it lights on, they drone will start returning to the home point where it took off.
Player can cancel this action by tapping the rudder joystick or pressing the button again.
This product USES 5G frequency WIFI and works on 40 or 149 channels. The factory defaults to 40
channels. Channels in corresponding areas will be automatically identified and switched. The
available channels for the corresponding areas are as follows:
Channel Frequency
（MHZ ）USA Europ Japan Singapor China Taiwan South Korea
40 5200 Available Available Available Available Available Available Available
149 5745 Available Disable Disable Available Available Available Available
⑦Return to Home
Light1Light2Light3Light4
Return to Home
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OUTDOOR FLIGHT OF THE DRONE
1.Pairing Remote Control with Drone
2.Manually Calibrate the Geomagnetism (for example, in flight,
off-course/fixed point erratic spinning)
①Long press the power button of the drone (as shown in Figure 1), the drone starts up, and front
indicator lights flash quickly. At this time, drone is testing the gyroscope. After waiting for 3-4
seconds, the lights of the drone flash alternately (as shown in Figure 2).
②Turn on the switch of the remote control (as shown in Figure 3). After a beep sound from the
remote control, the frequency will be adjusted. The fourth indicator light of the remote control will
glow constantly (as shown in Figure 4).
③After pairing, the front blue light is glowing constantly and the rear red light is slowly flashing (as
shown in Figure 5), and then the drone will start satellite searching. (If the magnetic field
interference is too large after frequency adjustment, the drone light display will flash three times
and pause once(As shown in Figure 6), it is necessary to calibrate geomagnetism. Please refer to
page 13 “Manually Calibrate Geomagnetism” for calibration.)
Calibration of geomagnetic (compass): short press the “one-key calibration compass” button (as
shown in Figure 1) for about 3 seconds indicator lights,of the drone starts flashing rapidly (as
shown in Figure 2), with three quick flashes and one pause, indicating that the drone is ready to be
calibrated. Then pick the drone and rotate Rotate horizontally clockwise 3 times (as shown in
Figure 3). Red lights becomes constant and blue lights are still flashing.(as shown in Figure 4), at
the same time the remote control beeps indicates that player needs to rotate the drone vertically in
clockwise for 3 times. (as shown in Figure 5), When the blue lights turn to constant, red lights flash
again (see Figure 6) and there are beep sounds from the remote controller, it means the
geomagnetism calibration is completed and player just need to wait for satellite signal now. GPS
signal light on the remote controller glows constantly when satellites searched is over 8.
Figure 2Figure 1 Figure 3
Figure 5Figure 4 Figure 6
Power Switch
Light1 Light2 Light3 Light4
One-key Calibrate
the compass
Figure 2Figure 1 Figure 3
Figure 5Figure 4 Figure 6
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4.GPS Satellite Search
After the above steps are completed, place the drone on a wide flat outdoor ground (as shown in
Figure 1) and spread out all the blades In a horizontal line (as shown in Figure. 2), wait for the
back indicator light on the drone to change from slow flashing to constant flashing. The remote
controller will beep at the same time. (as shown in Figure 3). If the GPS signal light is on, that
means satellite search is successful. (The first satellite search will take about 2 minutes. If the time
interval between the last flight is less than 1 hour, the second satellite search time will be reduced to
about 50 seconds)
3.Calibrate the Gyroscope
All of the above steps must be completed before unlocking the drone.
Notes:
Gyroscope calibration: pull the left and right Joystick of the remote control at the same time (as
shown in Figure 1), and the drone will have 4 lights quick flashing after about 3 seconds(as shown
in Figure 2), It represents in calibrating. Release the Joystick and return to the flashing
state before the calibration. To ensure accurate data, the drone must be at a horizontal level, and
the gyroscope must be calibrated before each flight. (Do not do any operation during the drone is
calibrating)
Motors need to be unlocked before each flight.
Notes:
Figure 2Figure 1
5.Unlock
Pull Joysticks down-out as picture shows to
unlock the motors
6.Takeoff and Landing
Takeoff: slowly push up throttle joystick(left) to take off after motors are unlocked.
Landing:
Pull the throttle Joystick
down until the drone lands,
keep it in the lowest position
for 3-5 seconds, the motors will stop.
Figure 2Figure 1 Figure 3
Remote control light 3
is on
Light1 Light2 Light3 Light4
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4.Calibrate the Gyroscope
Gyroscope calibration: pull the left and right Joystick of the remote control at the same time (as
shown in Figure 1), and the drone will have 4 lights quick flashing after about 3 seconds, It
represents in calibrating (as shown in Figure 2). Release the Joystick and return to the flashing
state before the calibration. To ensure accurate data, the drone must be at a horizontal level, and
the gyroscope must be calibrated before each flight. (Do not do any operation during drone in
calibrating)
DRONE INDOOR FLIGHT MODE
1.Pairing Remote Control with Drone
①Long press the power button of the drone (as shown in Figure 1), the drone starts up, indicator
lights flash quickly. At this time, drone is testing the gyroscope. After waiting for 3-4 seconds, the
lights of the drone flash alternately (as shown in Figure 2).
②Turn on the switch of the remote control (as shown in Figure 3). After the a beep sound from the
remote control, the frequency will be adjusted. Long press the Flight Mode Switching button to
change to Indoor Mode. Geomagnetism calibration still needs to be done.
Figure 2Figure 1
Figure 2Figure 1 Figure 3
Power Switch
2.Unlock
Pull Joysticks down-out as picture shows to
unlock the motors
3.Takeoff and Landing
Takeoff: slowly push up throttle joystick(left) to take off after motors are unlocked.
Landing:
Pull the throttle Joystick
down until the drone lands,
keep it in the lowest position
for 3-5 seconds, the motors will stop.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
There is a chance that accessory is broken. If so, please contact local retailer and purchase new
accessory items from them.
01 Upper Casing 02 Lower Casing 03 Propeller A
07 Battery 08 USB Charging Cable
04 Propeller B
06 Brushless Motor
09 Remote Control 10 Phillips Screwdriver 11 Screw
05 Motor Arm
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FAQ
The remote control
makes a ”DiDi” sound
Beyond to the drone
control range.
The voltage of the remote
control is lower than 3.8V
and it is in low power state.
Replace the battery of transmitter.
Transmitter out
of control
Make sure the drone is within 500
meters and flying at an altitude of
120 meters.
The remote control is
damaged by water or
fall down.
Buy the remote control again or
send it to the factory for repair.
The drone is in beginner
mode or within the electronic
fence.
Remove the electronic fence on
the APP or on transmitter.
The drone
falls quickly
Propeller install wrong. Check if propeller is normal or not.
The drone crashed
and veered Motor damage of drone.
Contact the seller to buy a
replacement motor or send the
product for repair.
Can not find
the drone WiFi
Users use mobile phones
without 5Gwifi function.
Please replace the mobile phone
with 5Gwifi signal.
The area where the drone
is located does not support
40,149 5G wifi channels.
Please fly the drones in the areas
that support 40,145Gwifi signals.
Wifi signal interference is
too high.
Please fly the drone in the less
interference environment.
The lights flicker
quickly after the
drone starts up
Need to be calibrate the
geomagnetism.
Recalibrate the geomagnetism as
described on 13 pages.
When starting up, the drone
is not in a horizontal position,
so the six-axis gyroscope
cannot be calibrated.
Please keep the drone in the
horizontal place, and the drone
will not shake under the influence
of the wind.
Drones cannot
be raised
Drone motor damage. Purchase the motor for repair or
send the product for repair.
The drone’s battery is low. Please fully charge of the drone
battery.
PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS
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