Protocol OCEANA User manual

OCEANA
AMPHIBIOUS RC DRONE

Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Oceana Amphibious
RC Drone. You are about to experience the best of what remote
control flight has to offer. We strongly recommend that you take
the time to read this manual thoroughly. It contains many tips
and instructions on how to get the most out of this aircraft and
maintain it for a long life.
As with any aircraft, this is a precision flying machine.Treat it
well and enjoy all the fun it has to offer, flight after flight.
THANK YOU.

01 Safety & Precautions
02 Parts
04 Remote Battery Installation
05 Charging the Drone
06 Start-Up Procedure
08 Operation
10 Drive & Boat Mode, Speed Modes
11 Trim Adjustment
12 Troubleshooting
13 Flying Outdoors
14 Replacement Parts & Limited Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS
•Read and follow instructions on how to synchronize electronics
before each flight.
•To prevent damage to people or property, always avoid contact with
other objects while in flight.
•Inspect aircraft prior to each flight and do not fly if damaged.
•Never expose product or any of its electronic parts to moisture, water,
or heat sources.
•To prevent overheating, allow battery a cool-down period
before recharging.
•To prolong engine life, allow a cool-down period between flights.
•Use only the charger and/or charging cable that is suplied with
this item.
•Do not strike, cut, or pierce the internal battery or subject it to
hard impacts.
•Do not mix old and new batteries or mix different types of batteries.
•Never attempte to modify function of vehicle or controller or attempt
repairs using parts other then those supplied by Protocol. Spare parts
are available at www.ProtocolNY.com
HAVE FUN, BUT SAFETY FIRST!
THIS DEVICE USES COMPONETS THAT OPERATE AT HIGH SPEEDS.
AS WITH ANY SUCH DEVICE, USE CAUTION TO OPERATE SAFELY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THESE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN BODILY
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL OR PUBLIC PROPERTY.
FAA FLIGHT REGULATIONS
• Observe local FAA rules and regulations for flight.
• Do not fly in unpermitted locations.
• Go to www.faa.gov/uas to learn more about FAA drone regulations.
• This drone weighs over .55lbs and requires registration.
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REMOTE
1. Power Switch
2. Modes – Preset to Flight
3. Forward/Backward
4. Bank Left/Right
5. Throttle
6. Turn Left/Right
7. Compass Mode
8. Trimmer
9. Speed:
a. Speed 1: 40%
b. Speed 2: 60%
c. Speed 3: 80%
d. Speed 4: 100%
10.Lights On/Off
LCD SCREEN
1. Remote Battery Level
2. Mode Indicator -Does not change.
3. Throttle Trim
4. Forward/Backward Trim
5. Bank Left/Right Trim
6. Spin L/R Trim
SPARE PARTS INCLUDED
- Replacement Blades
PARTS PARTS
DRONE
1. Canopy
2. Blade
3. Charging jack
(pull up waterproof cover to expose)
4. On/Off Switch
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REMOTE BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Install batteries carefully.
2. Do not mix old and new batteries.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries.
Remove battery cover from controller. Insert 6 x ‘AA’ batteries according to
indicated polarities. Replace and screw back in battery cover.
CHARGING THE DRONE BATTERY
1. Pull up the rubber, waterproof cover to the charging jack.
2. Plug the connecting wire into the jack and connect to the charging pack.
The connecting wire may be pre-connected.
3. Plug the charging pack into an outlet. The red light on the pack will turn on
while charging and turn off once charged.
4. Remove the wire and pack from the drone and replace the waterproof cover
making sure it is secure.
Charging time: 120 minutes --- Flying time: approximately 7 minutes
CAUTION WHEN CHARGING
1. When charging, place product on a dry, well-ventilated surface and keep
away from heat sources.
2. Always use adult supervision while charging.
3. In order to increase battery longevity, avoid repeat charging and excessive
discharging.
4. As battery temperature is high immediately after flight, charge after cooling
down for higher efficiency.
5. Do not strike or subject battery to hard impacts or sharp surfaces.
6. Do not use any other charger than that which is supplied with this item.
7. Do not use or leave battery near a heat source such as fire or space heater;
exposure to heat may result in reduced performance or in some cases
dangerous conditions.
8. If battery is left in charging state for an extended period of time after being
fully charged, the battery may automatically discharge.
9. Never leave the battery unattended during charging.
10. Do not disassemble battery.
11. Do not submerge battery in water.
DO NOT CHARGE OVERNIGHT OR BEYOND THE CHARGING TIME STATED.
DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY UNATTENDED.
*Battery: Li-Po, 7.4V, 1200mAh
If you purchased extra batteries, allow the engines to cool between flights
in order to prolong engine life.
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*Low Battery Signal: The
lights on the drone will begin
to flash and the controller
will beep during flight to
indicate low battery.

START-UP PROCEDURE
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds, it has not recognized the drone, turn off the controller
and repeat Start-Up procedure.
Before flying, the drone and transmitter must be turned on in sequence
and synchronized.
1. Place the drone on flat ground.
2. Press the power button for 2 seconds.
3. The green lights on the drone are at the front and the red are at the back.
4. Turn on the remote control.
5. The indicators on the drone will flash while they are syncing.
6. Push the throttle up and then down to sync. The lights will go steady to
indicate the drone has synced.
COMPASS MODE
Users have the option to exit the default orientation (green lights at the front,
red lights at the back). In Compass Mode, users can operate the drone without
orientation. Regardless of where the drone is pointing, it will turn left or right
according to the remote’s command.
Compass Mode is good for beginners and is useful for drones that fly too far away
for the user to be able to tell the orientation.
Follow the below instructions to change to Compass Mode:
1. It is easiest to set up Compass Mode before flight. Turn on and sync the
drone and remote.
2. Make sure your drone is aligned with the remote as indicated in the picture.
3. Press down on the Compass Mode button for 2 seconds. The drone’s left
and right LEDs will start to flash. This indicates that the drone is now in
Compass Mode.
4. Press the Compass Mode button again for 2 seconds to leave
Compass Mode.
Front
Rear
Left Right
Front
Rear
Left Right
COMPASS MODE
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OPERATION: FLYING THE DRONE
Pull the throttle left or right,
the drone turns to the left or right.
Push the direction lever up or down,
the drone flies forward or backward.
Pull the direction lever to the left or right,
the drone banks to the left or right.
FIRST TIME FLYERS!!! TAKE YOUR TIME! GO SLOW!
Practice hovering until you are comfortable with flight before attempting any
other maneuvers. Make small movements letting the stick return to the center.
If you start to lose control, don’t panic. Just pull down the throttle.
LEFT ROTATION RIGHT ROTATION
FORWARD
BACKWARD
RIGHT MOVEMENTLEFT MOVEMENT
OPERATION: FLYING THE DRONE
TAKE–OFF:
Gently advance the throttle up to a desired height and hold.
LANDING:
Push down on the throttle until the drone is on the ground.
UP
DOWN
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TRIM ADJUSTMENT
SIDEWAYS TRIM
When the drone drifts to the left or right side unintentionally, you can correct it by
pressing the trim button in the opposite direction until it evens out.
FORWARD/BACKWARD TRIM
When the drone drifts forward/backward unintentionally, you can correct it by
pressing the trim button in the opposite direction until it evens out.
RIGHT MOVEMENTLEFT MOVEMENT
FORWARD
BACKWARD
*NOTE: Trim adjustments are designed to counter drifts not caused by wind.
LEFT/RIGHT SPIN TRIM
When the drone spins left/right unintentionally, you can correct it by pressing the
trim button in the opposite direction until it evens out.
THROTTLE TRIM
You can adjust the power level of the throttle by pressing the throttle trim button
up or down.
LEFT SPIN RIGHT SPIN
DRIVE & BOAT MODE
SPEED MODES
Oceana is pre-set to flight mode and will take off after syncing. To use
Oceana on land or water, press the Mode button once. The rear propellers
will tilt forward.
Push the throttle up to give Oceana power and move the throttle to the left
or right to make turns.*
To return to flight mode, press the Mode button again.
*Oceana does not drive or boat backwards.
The Oceana features four speed modes. Choose the speed based on flight
experience and level of comfort. At high speed the drone will pitch more
than at low speed. Oceana is quite fast at its high speed and requires more
piloting skills to fly competently. For safety take time to develop advanced
skills by practicing at low speed first. The drone is preset to low speed. Press
the Speed button to change the speed mode.
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SPEED BUTTON

TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSESYMPTOM POTENTIAL SOLUTION
Oceana
does not
respond
1. Communication between
controller and aircraft was not
synchronized during set up
2. Battery power depleted on
aircraft, controller or both.
1. To synchronize, turn on aircraft
first, place it on level ground, and
then turn on controller.
2. Charge aircraft and/or replace
batteries in controller.
Response to
control inputs
intermittent or
erratic
1. Controller battery power
nearly depleted.
1. Replace batteries in controller.
Oceana will
not hover
or strafe
correctly
1. The aircraft was not
on level ground during
synchronization.
2. Trim settings are incorrect.
1. Re-synchronize aircraft and
controller.
2. Re-trim flight controls.
*Allow 15 minutes to pass between full flights as this will give the motors a chance
to cool down. Failure to do so could wear out and shorten the life of the motors.
HOW TO CHANGE THE BLADES
- Twist off the blade cap and pull
off the blade.
- Align the arrows on the blades to
match the diagram.
- Slide the new blades on and
screw on the blade caps.
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FLYING OUTDOORS
HOW TO PREVENT FLY AWAYS
To prevent “fly-away” situations (where drones seem to fly away out of
control) it is important to first test and practice within close range before
letting the drone fly too far away.
Each drone is designed to turn off the engines if the radio signal is lost.
It is important to know and test the range of your drone before flying. We
recommend turning on and syncing the drone and walking away while
testing the engines. Keep walking and testing until it is obvious when you
reach the point where the signal is not controlling the drone. This will be
the control limit for the conditions in which you are flying. Distance does
vary somewhat based on environmental and weather conditions, so testing
the limit is advised. Fly in a range that is good for easy visual operation of
the drone.
IF YOU CAN’T SEE YOUR DRONE, THEN YOU CAN’T CONTROL
YOUR DRONE.
* Fly-aways are not covered by warranty as they are overwhelmingly caused
by pilot error.
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BLADE CAP

REPLACEMENT PARTS
Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Oceana Amphibious RC Drone. We
know that accidents can sometimes happen and that is why we offer spare parts
kits on our website: ProtocolNY.com.
At Protocol, we’re dedicated to bringing you innovative and well-designed
products that make living fun and easy. We stand behind all of our products
and warrant this to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 30
days from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover transportation
damage, misuse, accident, or similar events. Specific legal rights pertaining
to this warranty may vary by state.
For service claims or questions please consult our website
www.ProtocolNY.com.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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