NX PANTERA4K User manual

USER MANUAL
PANTERA4K
NX-PANTERA4K

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NX TECH IS A PROUD SAFETY ADVOCATE
Test your knowledge at knowyourDrone.gov.au
Be aware of local legislations and read the insturctions carefully before using
your Drone. Keep yourself and other safe when flying your Drone. Always fly
your Drone within visual line-of-sight and only fly one Drone at a time. DO NOT
allow your view of the Drone to be impaired e.g: in rain, wind, snow, fog or low
light. When flying your Drone, please keep in mind the safety and privacy of
others.
DO NOT get your Drone wet, dusty or sandy. DO NOT touch your Drone while
it is powered on and when the rotor blades are turning.
For replacement parts, batteries and accessories please visit your nearest NX
retailer or visit www.nx-tech.com.au or www.nx-tech.co.nz

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CONTENTS
1.0 WELCOME............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 BEFORE YOU GET UP IN THE AIR ................................................................................4
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY..............................................................................................................4
2.0 PRODUCT CONTENTS......................................................................................... 5
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...................................................................................................... 6
2.2 CONTROLLER OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 6
3.0 BATTERY SAFETY ................................................................................................ 7
4.0 SETTING UP YOUR PANTERA 4K DRONE ........................................................ 9
4.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................................................................................ 9
4.2 INSTALLING A MICRO SD CARD .................................................................................. 9
4.3 REMOVING A MICRO SD CARD.................................................................................... 9
4.4 FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE DRONE .........................................................................10
4.5 REMOTE CONTROL .........................................................................................................10
5.0 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...................................................................... 11
5.1 SWITCHING BETWEEN FLIGHT MODES.................................................................... 11
5.2 LCD SCREEN DISPLAY..................................................................................................... 11
5.3 PAIRING YOUR DRONE AND REMOTE CONTROL................................................. 11
5.4 PHOTO/VIDEO CONTROLS ..........................................................................................12
5.5 ONEKEY TAKE OFF & LANDING ................................................................................ 12
5.6 ONEKEY RETURN TO HOME BUTTON.................................................................... 12
5.7 DRONE LOW BATTERY WARNING.............................................................................. 13
5.8 REMOTE CONTROL LOW BATTERY WARNING ..................................................... 13
5.9 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ................................................................................. 14
5.10 LOCK / UNLOCK THE DRONE...................................................................................... 14
6.0 THROTTLE CONTROL STICK MODE..................................................................15
6.1 THROTTLE MODE SWITCH...........................................................................................15
6.2 HOW TO CHANGE THROTTLE MODE ......................................................................15
7.0 SETTING UP THE MOBILE PHONE HOLDER ....................................................16
8.0 DOWNLOADING THE APP TO YOUR MOBILE PHONE ....................................16
8.1 WHERE TO DOWNLOAD................................................................................................ 16
8.2 NX TECH APP ....................................................................................................................16
8.3 CONNECTING YOUR SMARTPHONE TO THE DRONE'S WIFI......................... 17
8.4 SAVING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS .................................................................................. 17
9.0 PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST ....................................................................................17

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10.0 STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS..............................................................................18
11.0 FLIGHT SAFETY...................................................................................................19
12.0 UNDERSTANDING KEY CONTROLS..................................................................19
12.1 AUTO RETRUN HOME .................................................................................................... 19
12.2 RETURN HOME GPS MODE ENABLED................................................................... 19
12.2.1 SMART RETURN TO HOME ...........................................................................20
12.2.2 LOW BATTERY RETURN TO HOME.............................................................20
12.2.3 FAILSAFE  OUT OF CONNECTION RETURN TO HOME......................21
12.3 CAMERA ANGLE ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................21
12.4 OPTICAL FLOW ................................................................................................................22
13.0 START FLYING YOUR DRONE ........................................................................... 22
13.1 GYROSCOPE CALIBRATION........................................................................................22
13.2 GEOMAGNETIC CALIBRATING YOUR DRONE......................................................23
13.3 OPTIMAL TRANSMISSION ZONE............................................................................... 24
13.4 UNLOCKING THE DRONE.............................................................................................24
13.5 LOCKING THE DRONE...................................................................................................24
13.6 SETTING A HOME POINT .............................................................................................25
13.7 BASIC FLIGHT CONTROLS ..........................................................................................25
14.0 BEGINNER MODE............................................................................................... 26
15.0 SPEED MODE...................................................................................................... 27
16.0 HEADLESS MODE .............................................................................................. 27
17.0 FLY AROUNDME MODE.................................................................................... 27
18.0 FOLLOW ME MODE GPS MODE ENABLED....................................................28
19.0 WAY POINT FLIGHT GPS MODE ENABLED................................................... 28
19.1 VISION POSITIONING SYSTEM...................................................................................30
19.2 PHOTO MODE ..................................................................................................................30
19.3 VIDEO MODE ....................................................................................................................30
19.4 VIEWING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ...............................................................................30
20.0 ACTIVATING SEARCH FUNCTION FOR A LOST DRONE.................................31
21.0 DRONE MAINTENANCE......................................................................................31
22.0 REPLACING ROTOR BLADES............................................................................ 32
23.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................................... 33
24.0 WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS................................................................ 34
25.0 NOTES ................................................................................................................. 37

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1.0 WELCOME
Thank You for a purchasing a NX Tech Drone. The NX Tech range has been
specifically designed to provide the intermediate to advanced user with a great
flight experience. Please take the time to read the following safety warnings and
operating instructions carefully. In this document, the NX PANTERA 4K Drone will
be referred to as the "Drone".
1.1 BEFORE YOU GET UP IN THE AIR
Before you familiarise yourself with your Drone, we ask that you read
"Battery Safety" on page 7 before you start charging your Drone’s
battery.
WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT MOVE THE CAMERA MANUALLY AS IT CAN
DAMAGE THE GIMBAL AND CAMERA.
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY
Please familiarise yourself with your local legislation regarding your Drone
usage before you begin using your Drone. Included in the package contents
of your Drone are the Australian CASA guidelines. Please familiarise yourself
with your local Drone legislation and make sure you are using your Drone
within the parameters of these laws. NX Tech takes no responsibility for the
operation of this product.
DO NOT fly your Drone any closer than 30 metres from people, animals
or buildings. Check to make sure you are no closer than 5.5 kilometres
from any airfields or airports. For more information on CASA’s Australian
legislation visit: http://www.casa.gov.au/
• You must not fly your Drone higher than 120 metres (400 ft) above the
ground.
• You must only fly during the day and keep your Drone within visual
line-of sight.
• For information outside Australia please visit the website of your local
aviation authority.
• DO NOT attempt to modify the Drone or any of its components in any
way, doing so will void your warranty and may aect the operation of
the Drone.
• DO NOT use the Drone in any conditions that could aect, damage
or impair your view including wet, dusty or sandy conditions. These
elements will damage the components of your Drone.
• Please DO NOT attempt to touch the Drone when the Remote Control
is powered on, or if the rotor blades are turning.
• When flying your Drone, please keep in mind the privacy of others.

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2.0 PRODUCT CONTENTS
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1. Pantera 4K Drone
2. Remote Control
3. Rotor Blades x 4
4. USB AC Wall Charger
5. USB Charging Cable
6. User Manual
7. Small Screw Driver
8. Screws
9. Quickstart Guide
10. Carry Case
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2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.2 CONTROLLER OVERVIEW
1. Brushless Motor
2. Landing Gear
3. Blades
4. Camera
5. Optical Flow System
6. Status Indicator Light
7. Power Switch
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1. Photo/Video
2. Left Thumb Stick
(Yaw left/Right)
3. Lock/Unlock Button
4. Mobile Phone Holder
5. Return to Home
Button
6. Right Thumb Stick
(Forward/Backward,
Left/Right)
7. Power On/O
8. LCD Screen
9. Take O/Landing
Button
10. Camera Up/Down
11. High/Low Speed
(Long Press)
12. GPS Switch
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION  PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
3.0 BATTERY SAFETY
When handled incorrectly, Lithium polymer batteries can be dangerous
and can potentially harm and do damage to persons or property. NX Tech
does not accept any liability for damage to persons or property if the
battery is not correctly charged, stored or protected.
• Always unwind all cables before charging.
• DO NOT over charge the battery. Once the charging process is completed,
remove the battery from the charger as soon as possible.
• Only use the included or replacement Pantera 4K Drone chargers and
batteries.
• You must charge the Lithium polymer battery in a safe area away from
flammable materials.
• The battery is only to be charged under adult supervision, do not leave
charging batteries unattended. You should always remain in constant
observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any
potential problems that may occur.
• DO NOT charge the battery in temperatures hotter than 40°C or colder
than 0°C.
• DO NOT cover the batteries when charging or leave them in direct sunlight.
• After each flight & or crash, please check battery for any damage or swelling.
• If the battery is damaged, leaking, making noise, punctured or malformed
in any way DO NOT attempt to use it. Please dispose of the battery
immediately and safely in the correct manner.
• DO NOT bend, puncture, crush or scratch the Drone’s battery. DO NOT
store batteries in your pockets, on your person or in extreme temperatures.
• After flying/discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/
room temperature before recharging.
• If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to
balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly
and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away
from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. Continuing
to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can
result in a fire. A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount
must be removed from service completely.
• Never plug in a battery and leave it to charge unattended overnight.
• Non-compliance with the above warnings may result in the failure of the
battery.

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PLEASE NOTE: YOUR NX Tech Drone COMES WITH A CERTIFIED NX
Tech USB AC CHARGING ADAPTER AND CABLE FOR 240V CHARGING
OF YOUR Drone BATTERY. USE OF A NON NX Tech CERTIFIED USB AC
CHARGING ADAPTER AND CABLE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND
MAY DAMAGE BOTH YOUR BATTERY AND Drone.
• Press the buckle and pull out the battery from the your Drone. Connect the
Drone battery to the charging cable. The light on the battery will blink green
during charging.
• The light on the battery will turn solid blue once charging is complete. Once
the battery is in a low power state, the blue power indicator will start flashing.
At this time, please fly the Drone back immediately and charge the battery to
avoid unnecessarily losing your Drone.
• To keep the battery life as long as possible avoid removing the battery from
the charging cable before charging is complete. If you have just finished flying
your Drone, please allow the battery to cool down for at least 30 minutes
before recharging.
• The Drone battery may take up to 5 hours to charge. If the battery has been
on charge for any longer than 6 hours and the indicator on the charging cable
is not showing that the battery is charged, please remove the battery from the
charger.
• When the Drone battery has finished charging it is advised that the battery is
removed from the charger as soon as possible. Overcharging will damage the
battery and aect the flight time.
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1. Battery On/O Button
2. Battery power indicator
3. USB charging port
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