Protocol STEALTH ONE User manual

STEALTH ONE
RC PLANE WITH HD CAMERA

Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Stealth One RC
Plane with HD Camera. 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 Plane Set Up
07 Charging the Plane
08 Adjusting the Plane
09 Start-Up Procedure
10 Take-Off
11 Trim Adjustment
12 Flying the Plane
13 Shooting Video
14 Troubleshooting
15 Flying Outdoors
16 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
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 plane weighs over .55lbs and requires registration.
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.
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PARTS
PLANE
1. Propeller
2. Main Wing
3. Vertical Tail Wing
4. Horizontal Tail Wing
5. Fuselage
6. Landing Gear
7. Camera
8. Battery Compartment
Not pictured: Screw set
SMALLER PARTS
Hinge Control (A)
Servo Arm (B)
Push Rod (C)
Clevis (D)
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A B C D

PARTS
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REMOTE
1. Power On/Off
2. Throttle
3. Direction Stick
4. Gyro Speed +/-
5. Video
6. Trimmer
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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 4 x ‘AA’ batteries according to
indicated polarities. Replace and screw back in battery cover.
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REMOTE BATTERY INSTALLATION PLANE SET UP
3. Install hinge controls into the
slots on vertical and horizontal
tails using 4 screws.
5. Secure the clevis to hinge control
by opening up the clevis and snap-
ping it into the 2nd hole. The clevis
is screwed on to the push rod and
can be adjusted to fit.
4. Install the servo arm into the
servo on each side. Secure with
a screw on each side. Install the
push rod into the third slot on the
servo arm.
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1A
32A 2B
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1B
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1. Slide the back landing gear (single wheel) up and through the hole on the
back tab of the fuselage (Fig. A & B).
2. Install the vertical tail into the
horizontal tail. Make sure the
landing gear wire slides into the
track on the vertical tail (Fig. A).
Connect both pieces to the fuselage
using 2 tail screws.* (Fig. B)
*Tail screws are the 2 larger screws
packed with the servo arms.

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PLANE SET UP
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7. Connect the cord on each main
wing to the cord on the fuselage
making sure the colors of the wires
match up. Push the main wings into
the fuselage until they click into place.
9. Slide the landing gear into the
bottom of the fuselage until you
hear a click.
8. Install the hinge controls onto the
main wings and secure with 4 screws.
Next, install the push rods following
the instructions in steps 4-5.
10. Attach the propeller by following the above image.
Adapter Nut Washer (0.5mm
thickness)
Nut
Propeller Washer
(2.5mm thickness)
Motor Shaft
Adapter
*Optional Clevis Keepers: For additional security, clevis
keepers are provided to keep the clevis from opening while in
flight. Before attaching the clevis to the hinge control, slide
the keeper over the clevis and onto the push rod. Attached
the clevis to the hinge control and slide the keeper onto the
clevis to keep it secure.
6. Slide the wing connector rod into
the hole on one of the main wings.
Slide the bar through the fuselage
and into the hole on the other
main wing.
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CHARGING THE PLANE BATTERY
1. Plug the battery into the power pack and connect the power pack to the
charging cord.
2. Plug the cord into an outlet. The red light on the pack will turn on while
charging and turn off once charged.
3. Remove the battery from the pack once charged.
Charging time: 150 minutes --- Flying time: approximately 12 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, 11.1V, 2200mAh
If you purchased extra batteries, allow the engines to cool between flights
in order to prolong engine life.
*Low Battery Signal:
The plane will start
to slow down.
PLANE SET UP
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ADJUSTING THE PLANE
1. The rudder, elevators, and flaps must be flush and even with the wings
prior to take off.
2. To adjust, remove the clevis from the hinge control and either screw in
or out based on the angle of piece you’re adjusting. Snap the clevis back
into place.
3. See below for reference:
a. Rudder properly centered
b. Rudder NOT centered
c. Elevator properly centered
d. Elevator NOT properly centered
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A
C
B
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START-UP PROCEDURE
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Before flying, the remote control and plane must be turned on in sequence.
1. Turn on the remote control – MAKE SURE THE THROTTLE IS AT ITS
LOWEST POSITION.*
2. Plug the battery into the plane to turn it on, place the cover over the
compartment, and place the plane on flat ground (Fig. 1)
3. Calibrate the plane by moving the sticks to the outer lower corners at the
same time and hold until the remote beeps (Fig. 2).
4. Unlock the throttle by moving it up until you hear a beep and then down
until you hear another beep. The throttle is now unlocked.
*VERY IMPORTANT – Even though the throttle is locked, for additional safety
make sure the throttle is at its lowest position when connecting the battery to
the plane. Make sure to keep body parts away from the propeller when con-
necting the battery.
CHECK:
Before each flight, double check the plane’s response to the controller. Very
gently, push up on the throttle to check the propeller without taking off. Move
the direction stick around to make sure the plane responds accordingly.
GYRO SPEED:
The Stealth One features multiple gyro speed modes. Choose the gyro level
based on flight experience and level of comfort. The gyro auto-stabilizes
the Stealth One and is good for beginners. For safety take time to develop
advanced skills by practicing at full gyro. Switch the Gyro button to change
gyro speed level.
Pull switch all the way forward towards you: Max Gyro – Best for beginners!
Push switch to center: Light Gyro
Push switch all the way back away from you: No Gyro – Advanced users only!
FIG. 1 FIG. 2

TAKE-OFF
TAKE–OFF FROM GROUND:
1. Make sure the plane is on flat ground (no long grass) and facing into
the wind.
2. Push up on the throttle to start the plane rolling. Make small inputs to the
direction stick to keep it rolling straight.
3. Gently increase the throttle. After approximately 10 feet, the tail will start
to rise. Gradually pull the direction stick back to take off.
TAKE-OFF FROM HAND:
*For most pilots, this will require a co-pilot to help launch.
1. Have the co-pilot hold the plane by the bottom of the fuselage and arms
extended into the air above their head.
2. Once they are ready, push the throttle to full power. Have the co-pilot run
a few steps forward and launch the plane with a controlled, level toss.
3. Gently pull back on the direction stick to gain altitude.
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NOTE:
- Emergency Shut Off: When in flight,
pull down on the throttle. The engine
will shut off.

TRIM ADJUSTMENT
SIDEWAYS TRIM
When the plane tilts/rolls to the left or right side unintentionally, you can correct it
by pressing the trim button in the opposite direction until it evens out.
UP/DOWN
When the plane drifts up/down unintentionally, you can correct it by pressing the
trim button in the opposite direction until it evens out.
*NOTE: Trim adjustments are designed to counter drifts not caused by wind.
LEFT/RIGHT TURN TRIM
When the plane turns left/right unintentionally, you can correct it by pressing the
trim button in the opposite direction until it evens out.
LEFT SPIN RIGHT SPIN
RIGHT MOVEMENTLEFT MOVEMENT
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Once you are airborne, make sure to adjust the trimmers so the plane flies
straight without any input from the controller.
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UP
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OPERATION: FLYING THE PLANE
FIRST TIME FLYERS!!! TAKE YOUR TIME! GO SLOW!
Practice until you are comfortable with flight before attempting any other
maneuvers. If you start to lose control, don’t panic. Just pull down the throttle.
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LANDING:
Pull down on the direction stick and the plane will start to land. Once the plane
has landed, pull down on the throttle to shut off the engine.
Plane banks to the right.
Plane will ascend.
Plane will turn left.
Plane banks to the left.
Plane will descend.
Plane will turn right.

SHOOTING VIDEO
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If the memory card is not pre-installed, insert it into the slot on the plane until you
hear a click.*
*If everything is turned on and you see a red flashing light, it means that the card
is not installed.
SHOOTING VIDEO:
1. Turn on the plane.
2. Push the camera switch on the remote all the way back and the camera
will begin to record. The red light will turn on while recording. Pull the
camera button forward and the camera will stop recording.
3. Press the memory card to unlock and remove. Plug it into a USB card
reader. Then plug the card reader into the USB port of your computer.
If you are using Windows, the USB will come up on the removable drive.
If you are using OS, then the USB will come up as “Untitled”.
4. Open the drive and then open the Video folder to access the .AVI files.
5. .AVI movies can be played in several different formats including Quicktime,
Windows Media Player, and RealPlayer.
WARNING: Never remove the card from the video camera while the plane
is turned on.

TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSESYMPTOM POTENTIAL SOLUTION
Stealth One
does not
respond
1. Battery power depleted on
aircraft, controller or both.
1. 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.
Stealth One
will not fly or
strafe correctly
1. Trim settings are incorrect. 1. 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.
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FLYING OUTDOORS
HOW TO PREVENT FLY AWAYS
To prevent “fly-away” situations (where planes seem to fly away out of control) it
is important to first test and practice within close range before letting the plane
fly too far away.
Each plane is designed to land if the radio signal is lost. (But, this should not
be considered a landing procedure or normal flight practice.) It is important
to know and test the range of your plane before flying. We recommend turning
on and syncing the plane 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 plane. 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 plane.
IF YOU CAN’T SEE YOUR PLANE, THEN YOU CAN’T CONTROL
YOUR PLANE.
* Fly-aways are not covered by warranty as they are overwhelmingly caused
by pilot error.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Stealth One RC Plane with HD Camera.
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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