PCT Brands ZeroGravity Talon HD User manual
User Guide
Ages: 14+
Congratulations on your purchase of the ZeroGravity Talon HD drone. This sleek,
high-flying drone lets you dominate the skies with razor-sharp precision and reliable performance for
adventures in aviation. Before lighting up the skies with your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone, please read
this manual thoroughly so you can be sure to get the maximum amount of soaring excitement from every
charge! For online tutorials and our Video Flight School, please visit www.myzerogravity.com
Specications
Length: 15.75”
Width: 12.79”
Height: 3.15”
Blades: 5.39”
Weight: 4.58 oz.
Flight Range: 300 ft. Flight Range
Includes:
Important Information
• The ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone is designed for users age 14 and up.
• Do not touch the blades when they are in motion.
• Do not touch the motors during or immediately after ight, as they can be hot.
• Do not overcharge your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone, and never charge unattended.
• Only y your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone in an open, obstacle-free environment. Keep the Zero-
Gravity Talon HD Drone a minimum of nine feet from yourself and others.
• Do not y the drone outdoors in rainy conditions or when the temperature is excessively hot or cold.
• Avoid ying in windy conditions, as this will make it difcult to control your drone.
• Avoid hard crashes or landings as your drone may become damaged.
• If your drone becomes damaged, replace the broken parts immediately. Flying your drone when
it is damaged can result in poor performance or even injury.
• If you nd that your drone is difcult to control or slow to respond, it may indicate that you need
to recharge the drone’s battery or replace the batteries in your Controller.
• Flying your drone at a height of approximately 12 inches may cause it to experience “ground
effect.” This is common with drones and is caused by the propellers creating a vortex due to
the close proximity to the ground, resulting in instability. This is easily remedied by flying higher
than the ground effect zone of approximately 12 inches.
ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone
Lithium-Polymer
Battery (3)
Screwdriver 4GB
Memory Card
& USB Adapter
Charging
Cable
Cell Phone Clamp Replacement
Blades
2.4GHz Controller User Guide
Charging Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone
Battery Warning
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone uses a standard Lithium Polymer battery. These batteries can
expand, burst, or catch re if used incorrectly. It is important to follow the charging instructions
below exactly as indicated, including observing all safety precautions noted.
• Do not recharge battery immediately after using your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone, you must wait
30 minutes before charging to allow the battery to cool down to room temperature.
• Do not leave unattended when charging.
• Use only the Charging Cable included with your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone.
• Charge only on a non-ammable, heat-resistant surface.
• Immediately disconnect the Charging Cable once the Charging Indicator turns red.
• Lithium Polymer batteries have a nite lifespan. If you nd that your battery no longer holds a
charge – or if it has become damaged in a crash – replace it immediately with a new battery.
• To prolong the life of your battery, we recommend that you do not completely drain the battery
before recharging.
To Charge
Please note that the average time to fully recharge the battery is 90 minutes.
1. For easy access to the battery compartment, rst remove the camera.
2. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated and open (note that the battery cover is
afxed to the body of your drone and will open wide enough to allow free access without
removing).
3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
4. Plug the USB end of the Charging Cable into an available USB port on your PC or USB charging
device; a red LED light will appear on the Charging Cable. Plug the charging end into the
Battery Cable, making sure that they are correctly oriented for a proper t; the red LED light on
the Charging Cable will turn off, indicating that the battery is charging (see below).
5. Plug the other end of the Charging Cable into your
battery. The LED charging light will turn off,
indicating the battery is charging. If the LED light
does not turn off, your battery is fully charged.
6. When the red LED light on the Charging Cable
illuminates, charging is nished. Unplug the
Charging Cable from both the battery and your
PC’s USB port. Do not leave the battery connected
to the charger once it is fully charged.
Turning Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone On/Off
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone does not
require an On/Off switch; to turn your drone on
or off, simply plug in/unplug the battery cable.
1. Remove the camera to provide easy access
to the Battery Compartment.
2. Open the Battery Compartment.
3. Plug the battery cable into the Power Socket,
making sure they are correctly oriented fora proper t
4. Unplug the battery cable to turn off your drone.
Installing/Replacing Blades
Two complete sets of blades are included with your
ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone. Before attempting to operate,
please install the blades using the instructions below.
Should the blades ever become damaged please replace
immediately – do not continue to fly your drone with
damaged blades. When replacing the blades, please note
that you must place black blades on the front and color
blades on the back. Please note the diagonal position of
the A and B blades.
To install/replace the blades:
1. Using the included mini-screwdriver, remove the
screw on the blade post and lift the blade (Note for rst
use locate the mounting screws in the packaging).
2. Slide the replacement blade on the axle, making
sure that the pre-drilled holes on the blade line up
with the pre-drilled holes on the axle.
3. Reinsert the screw and tighten.
Important Blade Guard Information: Following repeated crashes, the blade guards may become
twisted or misshapen and interfere with blade performance. Should this occur, please reshape
the blade guards so they do not impede the blades from moving freely. Do not attempt to fly your
drone if the blades are catching on the blade guard, as you will not be able to properly control it.
Controller
Installing the Controller Batteries (Not Included)
NOTE: For optimal performance, never mix old and new batteries, and do not mix different types
of batteries, such as alkaline batteries with rechargeable batteries.
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the controller and insert four AA batteries, making
sure that they are correctly aligned (+ to + and - to -).
2. Replace the battery cover.
When the batteries in the Controller are low on power, the Controller will emit a series of beeps and
the battery icon on the Controller’s LCD display will blink. Replace the batteries in your Controller
when this occurs.
Battery Cover
1.5V AA Batteries
Charging Cable Battery Cable
Flight
This covers the basics of manual flying. Please see the next section for details on the easy-to-use
One-Key Functions available for your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone. Note: You’ll enjoy up to 7-8
minutes of flying time on a full charge per battery.
Turning on the Blades
To turn the blades on, simultaneously pull the left joystick to 7 o’clock
and the right joystick to 5 o’clock. Repeat this step to turn the blades off.
Auto-Hover
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone features auto-hover technology. This innovative function helps your
drone maintain its hovering altitude –even automatically returning to its hovering position should it lose
altitude. This feature is always active and will keep your drone at whatever altitude you make it hover.
Basics of Flying
The left joystick controls the directions of your drone, raising and lowering it and turning left and
right, while the right joystick moves your drone forward, backward, and side-to-side. Become
familiar with these controls, start slowly, and have fun as you become comfortable with the basics
of flying your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone.
Flying Your Drone
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone is designed with innovative gyroscopic technology that delivers
reliable performance with every flight. Please read all of the instructions below to get the most out
of all of your drone’s many fantastic features.
Note: For maximum flying enjoyment, please make sure you familiarize yourself with the controls
and functions of your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone. Start slowly until you’re comfortable with the
basics.
You can turn your drone’s lights on or off by pressing the Light Button on the Controller.
1. With the battery connected, place the drone on level ground. The drone’s lights will slowly flash.
2. Slide the Controller’s On/Off Switch to the On position. The Controller will beep several times,
indicating that it’s searching for the correct frequency.
3. To calibrate the gyroscope, simultaneously pull the Controller’s two joysticks down and
diagonally inward; the lights on your drone will flash momentarily and then remain lit. Release
the joysticks.
Forward/Backward Trim
Video/Photo (Function replaced
by SmartPhone)
One-Key Take Off (up)
One-Key Landing (down)
One-Key Return
Headless Mode
LCD Interface
2.4GHz Antenna
3D Flip Button
Left/Right Turn Trim
Left/Right Movement Trim
Power Light
Speed Button
(20%, 40%, 60%, 100%)
Move Forward/Backward/
Left/Right
Light Control On/Off*
Controller On/Off Switch
Raise/Lower/
Turn Left/Turn Right
*Note: One click of the Light Control Button turns the drone’s lights on/off.
Press and hold to turn the contyroller’s lights on/off.
Channel Display
Left/Right Turn
Trim Indicator
The icon instructions of LCD interface
2
Controller Battery Level
Signal Strength
Ordinary Flight
Trim Displays
Drone Light Indicator
Left/Right Trim Indicator
Headless Mode Indicator
Note: You will enjoy approximately 7-8 minutes flight time from a full charge. Your ZeroGravity
Talon HD Drone includes three batteries that, used consecutively, deliver an approximate total
flying time of 21 minutes.
To ascend, slowly
push the left joystick
forward.
To lower the drone,
slowly pull back on
the left joystick
To turn the drone left,
move the left joystick
to the left.
To turn to the right,
move the left joystick
to the right.
To fly forward,
slowly move the right
joystick forward.
To fly backward,
slowly move pull
back on the right
joystick.
To fly sideways left,
slowly move the right
joystick to the left.
To fly sideways right,
slowly move the right
joystick to the right.
Sideways Sideways
Stunt Flying
Once you’re comfortable with the basic control of your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone, it’s time to try
some awesome ips! It’s as easy as pushing a button and moving the joystick, see the instructions
below on how to perform this amazing stunt flying technique.
While your drone is a minimum of nine feet off the ground, press the Flip Button on the left shoulder
of the Controller. When the Controller beeps, move the right joystick in the desired direction of the
flip – forward for a forward flip, back for a backward flip, right for a right flip, and left for a left flip.
Practice Flying Try these exercises to become a drone master.
Flight Speed
You can adjust the flight speed by pressing the Speed Button on the right shoulder of the Controller.
Repeatedly pressing the Speed Button will cycle through the available speeds. Your drone will start
at 20% of full speed, press the Speed Button to increase to 40% (indicated by two beeps). Pressing
again, will increase speed to 60% (indicated by three beeps), and pressing again will increase
speed to 100% (indicated by four beeps).
One-Key Functions
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone offers several simple functions that make flying even easier with
just the push of a button.
One-Key Take-Off
Press the One-Key Take-Off/Landing Switch forward to the Up position to make the drone automatically
ascend. Note that you can use the right joystick to move your drone forward, backward, and left
and right while using the One-Key Take-Off feature.
One-Key Landing
While hovering, press the One-Key Take-Off/Landing Switch to the Down position and the drone
will automatically land. Note: Allow drone to finish landing and for the blades to come to a complete
stop before re-starting or using One-Key Take-Off.
One-Key Return
This feature marks your drone’s forward position when you calibrated your drone preflight. Pressing
the Return Button will make your drone fly backward in relation to this starting position. Note that
your drone will not stop, but will continue to fly in this direction until you resume control by pressing
the Return Button again.
Headless Mode
Headless Mode makes it even easier to fly your drone and is a great way for beginners to be-
come comfortable with flying. Under ordinary flight mode, flight control is based on the
drone’s position (for example, if you move the joystick to the left, the drone will move to its left,
so if the drone is facing you, it will actually move to your right – this can be a bit confusing
for beginners). With Headless Mode, your drone is synced with your perspective, so moving
the joystick left, for example, will always move the drone to your left, even if it’s facing you.
To enable Headless Mode:
1. Place the ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone on a level surface with the front of the drone facing directly
away from you and press the Headless Mode Button on your Controller.
2. While enabled, your drone will be synced to your perspective; no matter which direction the
drone is facing, it will always move to your orientation – move the joystick left and the drone will
move to your left, move the joystick forward and the drone will move away from you, push the
joystick down and the drone will move towards you.
3. To disable, press the Headless Mode Button again.
Note: When flying in Headless Mode, any objects your drone may strike may make the drone fly askew. Left and right sideways ight
right
Taking a Picture/Video
Note: You can use your smartphone to stream live camera images while flying; if you choose, you
can also control your drone using a smartphone.
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone features an adjustable camera that lets you wirelessly stream
video of your flight in real time right on your smartphone. You can also save photos and videos
directly to your smartphone in addition to saving them on the included 4GB Memory Card.
Inserting MicroSD Card into the Camera
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD includes a 4GB Memory Card and Memory Card Adapter.
Insert the 4GB Memory Card into the drone’s camera slot, making sure it is correctly oriented.
Using with Your Smartphone
1. Using a QR reader app on your smartphone, scan the QR codes below to download the free Talon
HD app (available for Android and iOS). Note: Your app store offers a variety of free QR Reader
apps. Alternatively, you can search “Talon HD” in your app store.
2. Afx the Smartphone Mount to the Controller and insert your smartphone.
3. Turn on your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone and plug the camera into the camera power port.
When the red light on the bottom of the camera slowly flashes, it indicates that it is awaiting a
smartphone connection.
4. On your smartphone, enter Settings, turn on Wi-Fi, and select “Talon HD.” This will allow the
camera’s Wi-Fi to stream to your smartphone.
5. Exit settings on your smartphone and opent the Talon HD smartphone app.
6. To take a photo or video, press the respective button in the app. This will save the photo/video
to your smartphone and the Memory Card in the camera.
7. The resolution of saved videos is 640 x 480 on your smartphone and 1080p x 720p on the
Memory Card.
Viewing/Playing Photos/Videos on Your Smartphone
To view a photo or video on your smartphone, select the Photo/Video Playback button on the app
and choose either the photo or video album, and select to view/play back. You can also delete any
photos/videos by tapping select in the album menu, tapping the photo/video you want to delete,
and then tapping the delete button.
Transferring Photos and Videos to Your PC
Follow these simple steps to transfer your photos/videos to your PC:
1. With the camera unplugged from the camera power port, remove the Memory Card from the camera.
2. Insert the Memory Card into the included USB Adapter and insert into the USB port of your PC.
3. Open the Memory Card on your PC and drag your photos/videos to the PC folder you choose.
Trim
Your ZeroGravity Talon HD Drone is designed to hover in place. If you notice that it is rotating or moving
when hovering, a quick and easy Trim adjustment will correct any stabilization issues you may encounter.
Note: Flying your drone at a height of approximately 12 inches may cause it to experience “ground
effect.” This is common with drones and is caused by the propellers creating a vortex due to the close
proximity to the ground, resulting in instability. This is easily remedied by flying higher than the ground
effect zone of approximately 12 inches.
If your drone spins counter-clockwise while hovering, press the Left/Right Turn
Trim Switch to the right until the drone stops turning.
If your drone spins clockwise while hovering, press the Left/Right Turn Trim
Switch to the left until the drone stops spinning.
If your drone ies backward while hovering, press the Forward/Back Trim
Switch forward until the drone stops moving.
If your drone ies forward while hovering, press the Forward/Back Trim Switch
down until the drone stops moving.
If your drone ies to the left while hovering, press the Left/Right Movement Trim
Switch to the right until the drone stops moving.
If your drone ies to the right while hovering, press the Left/Right Movement
Trim Switch to the left until the drone stops spinning.
How to Adjust Trim for Stabilization
Android iOS
App Guide For iOS® and Android™
1. Return to the previous screen.
2. Press to take still photo.
3. Press to begin video recording. Press again to turn off.
4. Press to open photo/video playback options.
5. Speed control, 30%, 60%, and 100% full speed.
6. Select this button to open up additional options, including One-Key Take-Off/Landing,
Emergency Stop, and Flips (see numbers 13 – 15 below).
7. Gravity Sensor Mode allows you to control your drone by tilting your smartphone.
8. Show/Hide Control Interface.
9. Show/Hide Set-Up Menu. Select this button to open the Headless Mode, Calibration, and
Camera Inversion Options (numbers 10 – 12).
10. Enter Headless Mode. Press again to exit Headless Mode.
11. Calibration key. This allows you to calibrate your controls (performing the same function
as pulling down diagonally inward on your Controller).
12. Camera inversion reverses the image.
13. One-Key Take-Off.
14. One-Key Landing.
15. Emergency Stop – tap this icon to immediately stop your drone. This emergency option lets
you avoid damage to people or property should your drone begin flying out of control.
16. Flip function – select this icon and move the right joystick forward, backward, left, or right
to choose the direction of the flip.
17/18 Turn Left/Right
19/20 Ascend/Descend
21/22 Move Left/Right
23/24 Move Forward/Backward
25/26 Left/Right Turn Trim
27/28 Left/Right Move Trim
29/30 Forward/Backward Trim
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Controller not working.
Solution
Verify that the Controller On/Off Switch is in the On position.
Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly regarding the + and - polarity.
The batteries may be drained; replace them with new batteries.
Problem
Drone does not fly.
Solution
Make sure the battery is fully charged, that the controller or phone is synced, or that you re-
set for launch by returning the joysticks to the 7 o’clock and 5 o’clock positions.
Problem
Hard or abrupt landings.
Solution
Pull down slowly on the left joystick for a smooth and gentle landing, or use the One-Key
Landing feature.
Problem
Drone is out of control.
Solution
The drone has exceeded the effective control distance of approximately 300 feet, or you need
to recalibrate the drone by pulling both joysticks all the way down diagonally inward to reset
the frequency after landing on a flat surface.
Problem
Drone shakes or moves erratically when hovering or flying and is not corrected by adjusting trim.
Solution
The blade may have become damaged; replace the blade.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures: a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b) Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver c) Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver
is connected d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note 2: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
90-Day Limited Warranty
PCT Brands, LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty covers the original
purchaser only, and is not transferable to anyone who subsequently buys, leases, or otherwise obtains from you. Your 90-Day
Limited Warranty begins on the date of purchase. Your original purchase invoice or sales receipt, showing date of purchase, is
your proof of warranty period. The duration of this warranty does not extend beyond the initial period of coverage should any
repairs or replacements be made or performed.
This warranty does not extend to any product not purchased from PCT Brands, LLC, or an authorized PCT Brands, LLC reseller. This
warranty does not extend to product that has been damaged or rendered defective as a result of use for which the product is not
intended, is contrary to instructions provided in the user manual, as a result of the use of parts not manufactured or sold by PCT
Brands, LLC, or due to any misuse, abuse, negligence, modification, or improper packing when returning product to PCT Brands, LLC.
EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN, PCT BRANDS, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE
TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL PCT BRANDS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, DATA OR USE, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN
CONTRACT OR TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF
THE PRODUCT. YOU AGREE THAT REPAIR, AND (UPON AVAILABILITY) REPLACEMENT, AS APPLICABLE, UNDER THE WARRANTY
SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE PCT BRANDS,
LLC LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
How Do I Obtain Warranty Service?
which time PCT Brands, LLC technicians will attempt to solve any issues. If unable to resolve your issue, you will be issued an
RMA to authorize the return of the item for repair/replacement. All charges incurred while returning product, including postage,
duties, export taxes, and customs duties, are the responsibility of purchaser, and purchaser assumes all risk of loss during
shipment. For more information visit www.pctbrands.com
PCT Brands, LLC, 3720 Lapeer Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Made in China
PCT Brands, the PCT Brands logo, ZeroGravity, the ZeroGravity logo, Talon HD, and the Talon HD logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
PCT Brands, LLC. © 2016 PCT Brands, LLC. Android is a trademark of Google. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and
other countries and is used under license. All rights reserved. ZeroGravity Talon HD_MAN_04/16
How to Properly Dispose of Batteries
This product contains a Lithium Polymer battery. To properly dispose of expired batteries, view your city’s website or
newsletter to find what guidelines, if any, should be followed and to make note of their hazardous waste collection days.
Battery Warning
Lithium Polymer batteries can expand, burst, or catch fire if used incorrectly, causing both property damage
and or personal injury. It is essential that you follow all the included instructions and safety warnings in full.
The manufacturer, distributors, and retailers will assume no liability for the failure to comply with these safety
instructions and warnings.
Notes
For online tutorials and our Video Flight School, please visit
www.myzerogravity.com
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