Reely Nanocam RtF User manual

Operating instructions
Electro-Quadrocopter "Nanocam" RtF
Item No. 1413269
Version 03/16

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Table of Contents
Page
1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................4
2. Explanation of Symbols .......................................................................................................................................4
3. Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................................5
4. Scope of Delivery.................................................................................................................................................5
5. Product Description .............................................................................................................................................6
6. Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................................7
a) General..........................................................................................................................................................7
b) Before Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................8
c) During Operation ...........................................................................................................................................8
7. Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes ............................................................................................................9
8. Operating Elements of the Transmitter..............................................................................................................10
9. Setting up the Transmitter.................................................................................................................................. 11
a) Inserting the Batteries.................................................................................................................................. 11
b) Switching on the Transmitter .......................................................................................................................12
10. Commissioning of the Quadrocopter .................................................................................................................13
a) Charging the Flight Battery..........................................................................................................................13
b) Checking the Drive ......................................................................................................................................14
c) Switching on the Quadrocopter ...................................................................................................................15
d) Basic Information Relevant to the Control of Quadrocopters ......................................................................17
e) Practical Flight Advice for the First Start......................................................................................................20
f) Trimming the Quadrocopter.........................................................................................................................21
11. Dual Rate Switching ..........................................................................................................................................23
12. Flip Function ......................................................................................................................................................24
13. Flying in the Headless Mode .............................................................................................................................25
14. Return Function .................................................................................................................................................26
15. Commissioning of the Installed Camera............................................................................................................27
a) Inserting/Removing the Memory Card.........................................................................................................27
b) Recording Videos ........................................................................................................................................28
c) Recording Photographs...............................................................................................................................28
d) Read Videos and Photographs....................................................................................................................29
16. Calibration of the Position Sensors....................................................................................................................30

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17. Maintenance and Care ......................................................................................................................................31
a) General........................................................................................................................................................31
b) Replacing the Propellers .............................................................................................................................31
18. Disposal.............................................................................................................................................................32
a) General........................................................................................................................................................32
b) Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries.........................................................................................................32
19. Declaration of Conformity (DOC).......................................................................................................................32
20. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................33
21. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................34
a) Transmitter...................................................................................................................................................34
b) Quadrocopter...............................................................................................................................................34

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1. Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions!
These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and
handling. Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party.
Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference!
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
If there are any technical questions, please contact:
International: www.conrad.com/contact
United Kingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact
2. Explanation of Symbols
The symbol with the exclamation mark points out particular dangers associated with handling, function or
operation.
The arrow symbol indicates special advice and operating information.

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3. Intended Use
This product is an electrically powered helicopter-like model with wireless radio control via the remote control system
included in the delivery. The quadrocopter is solely designed for private use in the eld of model construction and the
operating times associated with it.
The model is designed for operation indoor but may also be used outdoors at totally calm conditions.
This system is not suitable for other types of use. Any use other than that described above can damage the product
and involves additional risks such as short circuit, re, electric shock, etc.
The product must not get damp or wet.
The product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Observe all safety information in these operating instructions. They contain important information on han-
dling of the product.
You are solely responsible for safe operation of the model!
4. Scope of Delivery
• Quadrocopter ready to y
• Radio remote control transmitter
• USB charging cable
• Memory card (microSDHC, 4GByte)
• Memory card adapter
• Propeller disassembly tool
• Spare propellers (4)
• CD with operating instruction in PDF format
Current operating instructions:
1. Open www.conrad.com/downloads in a browser or scan the QR-code shown
on the right.
2. Select the document type and language, and then enter the corresponding
order number in the search eld. After searching starts, you can download the
documents found.

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5. Product Description
The ready-to-y quadrocopter has 4 separate motors that drive one propeller each. Concurrent acceleration of all
propellers permits the quadrocopter to lift off of the ground and hover stably in the air at the corresponding propeller
speeds.
For stabilisation in ight, the quadrocopter has elaborate gyro electronics able to recognise uncontrolled movements
of the model and balance them out without delay. For the ight in a specic direction, the electronics in the model
recognise the control impulses of the transmitter and change the speeds of the individual motors accordingly. The
quadrocopter then tilts in the desired direction and the lift thus acts as drive as well. The quadrocopter ies in the
respective direction.
Two propellers on the model turn clockwise and two turn counter-clockwise. By targeted speed change of the two
propeller groups against each other (right-ward rotating propellers turn a little faster and left-ward rotating propellers
turn a little slower or vice versa), it is possible that the quadrocopter can turn (yaw) while maintaining ight height
and position.
To better recognise alignment of the model in ight, the two front propellers are made of white plastic, and the two rear
propellers of black plastic. Additionally, the two front motors have red LEDs and the two rear ones have green LEDs.
A central electronics PCB in the middle of the quadrocopter contains all components that are required for stabilising
and steering of the quadrocopter. The 2.4 GHz remote control system included in the delivery allows sensitive steer-
ing of the model.
Beginners have the option of operating the transmitter in Beginner mode. The control reactions of the model are then
clearly reduced (dual rate function). The quadrocopter reacts much more agilely in Sport and in Expert mode. On
demand, the quadrocopter can even y ips.
The quadrocopter has an integrated camera that can record pictures or videos on a microSD/microSDHC memory
card in ight at the push of a button.
For operation of the transmitter, 3 AAA/micro batteries (e.g. Conrad item no. 652278, order 3x) are required.

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6. Safety Notes
In case of damage caused by non-compliance with these operating instructions, the warranty/guar-
antee will expire. We do not assume any liability for consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for property damage or personal injury caused by improper use or
non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.
Normal wear and tear during operation (e.g. worn-out motor-shaft bearings) are excluded from the guaran-
tee and warrantee, the same is the case for accidental damage (e.g. broken booms or propellers).
Dear customer, these safety instructions are not only for the protection of the product but also for your own
safety and that of other people. Therefore, read this chapter very carefully before taking the product into
operation!
a) General
Caution, important note!
Operating the model may cause damage to property and/or individuals. Therefore, make sure that you are
sufciently insured when using the model, e.g. by taking out private liability insurance.
If you already have private liability insurance, verify whether or not operation of the model is covered by your
insurance before commissioning your model.
Observe: In some countries you are required to have insurance for all model aircraft!
• For safety and licensing (CE) reasons, unauthorised conversion and/or modications to the product are not permit-
ted.
• This product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
• The product must not become damp or wet.
• If you do not have sufcient knowledge as to how to deal with remote-controlled models, please seek the advice of
an experienced model maker or a model making club.
• Do not leave the packaging material lying around carelessly as it can become a dangerous toy for children.
• Should any questions arise that are not answered with the help of these operating instructions, contact our Technical
Advisory Service (for contact information see chapter 1) or another expert.
The operation and handling of remote controlled quadrocopters must be learned! If you have never steered
such a model, start especially carefully and get used to the reactions of the model to the remote control
commands rst. Be patient!

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b) Before Commissioning
• Switch on the transmitter and then the quadrocopter. This is the only way for an attunement function to take place
between transmitter and receiver, so that your model will react reliably to the control commands of your transmitter.
• Check the functional reliability of your model and of the remote control system. Watch out for any visible damage
such as defective plug connections or damaged cables. All moving parts on the model must run smoothly but must
not have any tolerance in the bearing.
• The ight battery required for operation must be charged before operation. Ensure that the batteries in the trans-
mitter have a sufcient remaining capacity (see transmitter LED). If the batteries are empty, always replace the
complete set, never individual cells only.
c) During Operation
• Do not take any risks when operating the product! Your own safety and that of your environment depends completely
on your responsible use of the model.
• Improper operation may cause serious injury and property damage! Therefore make sure to keep a sufciently safe
distance from persons, animals or objects during operation. Never try to grab the ying model with your hand!
• Fly your model only if your ability to respond is unrestricted. The inuence of tiredness, alcohol or medication can
cause incorrect responses.
• Motors, motor regulator and ight battery can heat during operation. For this reason, take a break of 5 to 10 minutes
before recharging the ight battery.
• Never switch off the remote control (transmitter) while the model is in use. After landing, always switch off the quad-
rocopter before the remote control.
• Never switch off the remote control while the quadrocopter is still in operation.
• Never expose your model or the remote control to direct sunlight or excessive heat for an extended period of time.

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7. Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes
Although use of batteries and rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are
many dangers and problems.
Ensure that you observe the following general information and safety information when handling batteries
and rechargeable batteries.
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave any batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly. There is a risk of batteries being swallowed
by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into re. There is a danger
of explosion!
• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin. Wear suitable protective
gloves when handling them.
• Do not recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of re and explosion! Only charge rechargeable batteries (1.2 V)
intended for this purpose. Use suitable battery chargers. Batteries (1.5 V) are intended for one-time use only and
must be disposed of properly when discharged.
• Always observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries or connecting the charger (observe plus/+ and minus/-).
Incorrect polarity will damage not only the transmitter but also the plane model and the batteries. There is a danger
of re and explosion.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries. Do not mix full batteries with half-full ones. Always use batteries/recharge-
able batteries of the same type and manufacturer.
• Never mix batteries and rechargeable batteries! Therefore, only use batteries for the remote control transmitter.
• If the device is not used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), remove the inserted batteries from the remote
control to avoid damage from leaking batteries.
Attention!
Switch off the quadrocopter after ight. Do not leave the quadrocopter switched on when you are not using
the model (e.g. during transport or storage). Otherwise, the ight battery may be fully discharged and is thus
destroyed/unusable!
• Never charge the enclosed ight battery immediately after use. Always let the ight battery to cool down until it has
reached room or ambient temperature again.
• Only charge intact and undamaged ight batteries. If the outer isolation of the rechargeable battery is damaged or
the battery is deformed or bloated, it must not be charged. There is acute danger of re or explosion!
• Never damage the ight battery covering, do not cut the foil cover, do not probe the rechargeable battery with sharp
objects. There is a risk of re and explosion!
• Never recharge the ight battery unattended.
• Disconnect the quadrocopter from the charging cable when it is charged completely.

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8. Operating Elements of the Transmitter
View from the front:
Figure 1
1 LED display
2 Trim buttons for nod function
3 Pushbutton for photo function
4 Control lever for nod and roll functions
5 Trim buttons for roll function
6 On/off switch
7 Pushbutton for return function
8 Pushbutton for headless mode
9 Control lever for the pitch and yaw functions
10 Pushbutton for video function

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9. Setting up the Transmitter
In the further course of these instructions, gures in the text always refer to the adjacent gure or the gures
within the section. References to other gures are indicated with the corresponding gure number.
a) Inserting the Batteries
The power supply of the transmitter requires 3 AAA/micro batteries (e.g. Conrad Item No.: 652278, please order 3x).
Important:
Use batteries only (1.5 V/cell) instead of rechargeable batteries (1.2 V/cell) for transmitter power supply.
Proceed as follows to insert the batteries:
Loosen the attachment screw (1) of the battery compart-
ment lid (2) at the back of the transmitter with a suitable
screwdriver.
Push the latching lever (3) of the battery compartment lid
down slightly and fold open the battery compartment lid.
Insert three type AAA/micro batteries into the battery com-
partment according to the indications at the bottom (4) in
the correct polarity. The spiral-shaped spring contact (5)
always must be connected to the minus pole of the battery.
Replace the battery compartment lid in the transmitter
housing and let the latching lever latch.
Then tighten the attachment screw again.
Figure 2

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b) Switching on the Transmitter
Move the control lever for the pitch and yaw functions
(also see gure 1, item 9) to the bottom position right at
your body.
Slide the on/off switch (also see gure 1, item 6) from the
left position "OFF" to the right position "ON".
The transmitter emits a brief signal sound and the LED
display (also see gure 1, item 1) starts to ash.
Slide the control lever for the pitch and yaw functions all
the way up and then all the way down again. The transmit-
ter emits a high signal sound and the LED display is now
lit permanently.
Then switch off the transmitter again with the on-off switch.
If the power supply is no longer sufcient for proper opera-
tion of the transmitter, the LED ashes (see gure 3, item
1) every 3 seconds and the remote control emits an alarm
sound at regular intervals (approx. every 8 seconds).
In this case, terminate ight operation of the quadrocopter immediately and insert a new set of batteries in the trans-
mitter.
Figure 3

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10. Commissioning of the Quadrocopter
a) Charging the Flight Battery
Caution, important!
The ight battery is rmly integrated in the quadrocopter and cannot be removed for charging. Therefore,
place the quadrocopter on a re-proof underground when charging and do not charge the ight battery
unsupervised.
The ight battery is charged with the enclosed USB charging cable. For this, the charging cable at the quadrocopter is
connected to a USB socket of a computer/notebook or to a conventional USB plug-in charger.
Before rst use, the cable retainer should be opened and the charging cable unwound completely.
Charging:
Connect the plug-in charger of the USB charging cable (1)
to the charging connection at the right side of the quadro-
copter (2) according to the adjacent gure.
Important:
The guide groove of the plug connector (3) must
point down at connection so that it can interlock
with the cut-out at the quadrocopter housing (4).
When connecting the plug, proceed with the re-
quired care and do not apply any unnecessary
force.
Once the USB plug of the charger (5) is connected to a
USB socket of a computer/notebook or a USB plug-in
charger, charging commences automatically.
The red charging control LED (6) in the USB plug is lit and
thus signals charging to you. When charging is completed
and the ight battery is fully charged, the red LED in the
USB plug goes out.
Disconnect the quadrocopter from the charging cable at
once after charging and pull the USB plug of the charging
cable from the computer/notebook or plug-in charger.
Attention!
Do not connect the USB cable to a USB hub
without a separate mains adapter (e.g. a key-
board USB port, etc.), because these will not
provide sufcient current for charging.
Figure 4

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The operating system does not recognize any new hardware after connection, because the USB port is only used
for power supply. Please observe that the USB ports of your computer/notebook are usually only active when the
computer/notebook is switched on.
Therefore, we recommend to only connect the charging cable to a computer/notebook that is switched on.
Important!
Only charge the ight battery in the quadrocopter via the enclosed charging cable. Never try to charge the
rechargeable battery in the quadrocopter with any other or unsuitable charging aids!
b) Checking the Drive
Before commissioning your quadrocopter, you need to
check the drive. Only when all four propellers run smoothly
and perfectly round can the model y with the lowest en-
ergy consumption. For this reason, you should check the
drive propeller function briey before each ight.
For this, turn every single propeller carefully with your n-
ger and check concentricity and smooth operation.
Observe the rotating directions of the different propellers.
Two propellers turn clockwise (B) and two propellers turn
counter-clockwise (A) when viewed from above.
Figure 5

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c) Switching on the Quadrocopter
For the receiver in the quadrocopter to react to the transmitter signals, the receiver and transmitter must have the
same digital encoding (binding). For this reason, it is important that you perform the activation process according to
the following description.
Move the control lever for the pitch and yaw functions
(also see gure 1, item 9) to the bottom position = motor
off position (step 1).
Turn on the transmitter with the on/off switch (also see g-
ure 1, item 6) (step 2). The transmitter emits a brief signal
sound and the LED display in the transmitter (also see
gure 1, item 1) starts to ash.
Turn on the quadrocopter with the on/off switch on its right
side (also see gure 5, item 11). For this, push the switch
from the (viewed in ight direction) rear position "OFF" to
the front switch position "ON" (step 3).
The LEDs in the landing struts ash quickly continually.
Put the quadrocopter onto a horizontal and smooth sur-
face (table top, etc.).
Then move the control lever for the pitch and yaw func-
tions to the top-most position (step 4). The LEDs in the
quadrocopter ash a little more slowly. Move the control
lever back to the bottom-most position right after this (step
5).
The transmitter emits a high signal sound and the LED
display in the transmitter as well as the LEDs in the land-
ing struts are now lit permanently.
Now your quadrocopter is ready to start.
If the LEDs at the landing struts do not remain lit
after activation but continue to ash, activation
has failed and must be repeated entirely.
Figure 6

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Attention!
The quadrocopter has two more LED displays at
the top.
If no memory card is inserted in the quadrocop-
ter, the red LED at the front left motor arm (1) will
ash. When a memory card is inserted and has
been recognised, the red LED will remain dark
after activation.
A blue LED (2) is integrated at the right rear mo-
tor arm, indicating the activation condition of the
quadrocopter.
Figure 7

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d) Basic Information Relevant to the Control of Quadrocopters
Before you y your model, you should rst familiarise yourself with the control possibilities open to you and thereby
be able to y safely.
The symmetrical setup of the model makes it very difcult to assign the alignment (front/rear). Therefore, the two front
propellers are of white plastic and the two rear propellers of black plastic. Red and green LEDs are installed on the
motors in addition to this.
The quadrocopter is controlled via the two control levers at the remote control transmitter. The following functions
are available:
Pitch Function
With the pitch function you can control the ight altitude of the quadrocopter (see gure 8). The left control lever (also
see gure 1, item 9) is used for control. To that effect, the control lever can be moved forward and backward. Unlike
the other control functions, the lever does not keep springing back to the centre position.
Depending on the control lever position, the speeds of the four propellers change. If the control lever has been pulled
all the way to the body, the motors are switched off.
If you push the control lever from the bottom position forward, the propellers start up and increase the speed according
to the position of the lever. Once the control lever is in the centre position, the propeller speeds should be high enough
for the quadrocopter to hover. If the control lever is pushed forward further, the quadrocopter will rise. If the control
lever is pulled back, the quadrocopter drops.
Figure 8

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Yaw Function
The two right-ward turning and the two left-ward turning propellers balance out the torques acting on the model. The
quadrocopter hovers stably.
If the control lever for the yaw function (also see gure 1, item 9) is moved to the left, the electronics in the model will
increase the speed of the propeller turning to the right (clockwise) viewed from above and at the same time reduce
the speed of the propellers turning to the left (counter-clockwise). This way, the entire lift force remains the same,
but only one torque acts on the model, which turns the quadrocopter around its vertical axis to the left when viewed
from above.
If the control lever is moved to the right, the speed changes of the propellers are precisely the other way around and
the model turns to the right.
Figure 9
Roll function
The roll function allows you to move your quadrocopter sideways to the right and to the left (see gure 10). Use the
right control lever for control (also see gure 1, item 4).
If the lever is slightly moved to the left, the electronics in the quadrocopter change the propeller speeds so that the
model will turn to the left slightly and thus also y to the left.
If you move the transmitter to the right, the speed changes of the propellers are precisely inverted and the model will
y sideways to the right.
Figure 10

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Nod Function
The nod function allows you to move your quadrocopter forward and backward (see gure 11). This is also controlled
with the right control lever (also see gure 1, item 4).
If the lever is slightly pushed to the front, the electronics in the quadrocopter change the propeller speeds so that the
model will turn to the front slightly and thus also y forward.
If you move the transmitter to the rear, the speed changes of the propellers are precisely inverted and the model will
y to the rear.
Figure 11

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e) Practical Flight Advice for the First Start
• Even if the model can y in the narrowest spaces, for the rst test ights, we recommend using a free space of about
3 x 3 m.
• The support should be at (tiles, parquet ooring, or similar) to allow you to determine even before take-off if the
model tends to drift off in a particular direction.
• If you perform the rst ight outdoors, you should do so on a perfectly wind-still day.
• Place yourself exactly behind your quadrocopter. As long as the two booms with the black propellers point towards
you and you thus see your model from behind, it will react to the control commands: right, left, forward, backward
exactly as you see it. Whereas, if the white propellers of the model points towards you, it reacts exactly the opposite
way from your steering commands at the transmitter from your view.
Important!
Do not pull the control lever for the pitch function down suddenly. This would cause the drive to switch off
and the quadrocopter to drop to the ground, which may cause damage. Pull the control lever back slowly
and thus reduce the ight height carefully.
If the propellers hit any objects and are blocked, slide the pitch lever into the bottom-most position at once so that the
affected drive motors are no longer supplied with power.
Caution, important!
Never try grabbing the ying quadrocopter with your hand. There is an increased danger of injury!
When the red and green LEDs at the quadrocopter start to ash, the ight battery has reached its lower voltage limit.
In this case, end your ight without delay and charge the ight battery again to avoid harmful deep discharge of the
ight battery.
If you are using the quadrocopter outdoors, observe the ight distance. The farther the quadrocopter moves away
from you, the more difcult it is to recognise the ight position. In this context, also observe the limited range of the
remote control transmitter.
Never switch off the remote control while the quadrocopter is still ying. In this case, the quadrocopter would drop to
the ground without power, which may damage it.