Reely Shadow 2.0 User manual

Operating Instructions
Quadrocopter „Shadow 2.0“ RTF
Item no. 1400004
Version 10/16

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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 Information................................................................................................................................................7
a) General Information.......................................................................................................................................7
b) Mains Unit......................................................................................................................................................8
c) Before Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................8
d) During Operation ...........................................................................................................................................8
7. Notes on Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries................................................................................................10
8. Preparation of the Quadrocopter ....................................................................................................................... 11
a) Assemblies, Displays and Attachments....................................................................................................... 11
b) Mounting the Propellers...............................................................................................................................12
c) Stabilised Camera Holder (2 D-Gimbal)......................................................................................................13
d) Charging the Flight Battery..........................................................................................................................14
e) Testing the Rechargeable Battery Charge Condition ..................................................................................15
9. Transmitter Controls ..........................................................................................................................................16
10. Setting up the Transmitter..................................................................................................................................18
a) Inserting the Batteries..................................................................................................................................18
b) Switching on the Transmitter .......................................................................................................................18
c) Setting the Control Stick Length..................................................................................................................21
11. Commissioning of the Quadrocopter .................................................................................................................22
a) Checking Activation/Deactivation function of the Flight Battery...................................................................22
b) Inserting the Flight Battery into the Quadrocopter.......................................................................................23
c) Calibration of the Compass .........................................................................................................................24
d) Basic Information Relevant for Controlling of Quadrocopters .....................................................................25
e) Setting the Toggle Switches ........................................................................................................................29
f) Starting the Quadrocopter ...........................................................................................................................30
g) Trimming the Quadrocopter.........................................................................................................................31
h) Overview of the Flashing Displays of the Status LEDs ...............................................................................32

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12. Overview of the Flight Modes ............................................................................................................................33
a) „Manual Mode“ ............................................................................................................................................33
b) „GPS Mode“.................................................................................................................................................33
c) „IOC“ Function (Smart Flight Orientation)....................................................................................................33
d) „CL Mode“....................................................................................................................................................34
e) „HL Mode“....................................................................................................................................................35
f) „POI Mode“..................................................................................................................................................35
13. Activating the Flight Modes................................................................................................................................36
14. „Go-Home“ Function..........................................................................................................................................37
15. „Following“ Function ..........................................................................................................................................39
16. Undervoltage Warning .......................................................................................................................................40
17. Failsafe Function ...............................................................................................................................................40
18. Flight Space Limitation and Flight Prohibition Zones.........................................................................................41
19. Gimbal Control...................................................................................................................................................42
20. Binding Function................................................................................................................................................43
21. Programming the Remote Control.....................................................................................................................44
22. The System Setting Menu „System Setup“........................................................................................................45
a) Control stick Assignment „Sticks mode“ ......................................................................................................45
b) Display Brightness „LCD brightness“...........................................................................................................47
c) Transmitter Software Version „Firmware ver.“ .............................................................................................48
d) Transmitter Software Update „Firmware update“ ........................................................................................49
e) Reset to Factory Settings „Factory reset“....................................................................................................50
23. The Function Setting Menu „Functions setup“...................................................................................................51
a) Control Encoder Test „Display“....................................................................................................................52
b) Basic Trim „Subtrim“....................................................................................................................................53
24. Maintenance and Care ......................................................................................................................................54
25. Disposal.............................................................................................................................................................54
a) General Information.....................................................................................................................................54
b) Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries.........................................................................................................54
26. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................55
27. Declaration of Conformity (DOC).......................................................................................................................56
28. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................56

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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 a lightning bolt in a triangle is used where there is a health hazard, e.g. from electric
shock.
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 outdoors but may also be used in sufciently sized rooms (e.g. gyms) if requi-
red.
The enclosed LiPo ight battery can be charged with an enclosed charter.
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 hand-
ling of the product.
You are solely responsible for the safe operation of your remote control and your model!
4. Scope of Delivery
• Quadrocopter with 2D-gimbal, assembled ready to y
• Radio remote control transmitter with GPS aerial
• Flight battery with integrated electronics
• Mains unit with charge adapter
• Mains connection cable
• USB cable
• Exchange blades screwdriver
• Binding plug
• Operating instructions
Latest operating instructions:
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code on the right.
2. Select the type of document and the language and then enter the corresponding
order number into the search box. Start searching and 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.
The enclosed remote control permits controlling the quadrocopter specically to the desired ight altitude and direc-
tion.
The installed GPS receiver enables the quadrocopter to orient itself in the open eld to independently perform com-
plex ight manoeuvres. Another GPS receiver that is connected to the remote control transmitter enables the quadro-
copter to automatically follow the moving transmitter.
To better recognise the alignment of the model in ight, the two arms pointing forward are lit white from below, the ones
pointing back are lit red. The current operating condition of the quadrocopter is displayed with status LEDs.
The enclosed 2.4 GHz radio remote control system may be switched from „Mode 2“ to „Mode 1“ without any great
effort and permits detailed control of the model.
Below the quadrocopter, a camera holder (2D gimbal) that is stabilised around two axes is installed. It may hold action
cams of the GoPro type or corresponding cameras with the same dimensions, and permits a perfectly calm video in
ight.
Legal note:
Observe the legal basics of your country regarding photographs and videos of persons, objects and fa-
cilities, as well as their publication. You alone are taking full responsibility if use of the quadrocopter as a
camera carrier violates any rights, laws or regulations.
Commercial use of the quadrocopter requires a ight permission in Germany.
Also observe applicable provisions under ight law, such as the max. permissible ight altitude or ight
prohibitions for models in direct proximity of airelds or military facilities. Find out in how far these or other
provisions and regulations must be observed and complied with at the planned site of use.
Even though the quadrocopter can y autonomously, you alone are responsible for use of the ight unit.
For operation of the transmitter, 4 AA/mignon batteries (e.g. Conrad item no.: 652506, order 4x) are required.

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6. Safety Information
In case of damage caused by non-compliance with these operating instructions, the warranty/gua-
rantee will expire. We do not assume any liability for consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for property damage and 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 warranty, the same is the case for accidental damage (e.g. broken housing parts 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 Information
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.
Note: In some countries you are required to have insurance for all model aircraft!
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modication of the product is prohibited for safety and approval reasons.
• This product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
• The product must not get damp or wet.
• As delicate control electronics are used in the quadrocopter which are also sensitive to temperature uctuations
and are optimised for a particular temperature range, operation below +10 °C is to be avoided. The product was
developed for operation at an ambient temperature between +10 °C and +40 °C and a humidity that is normal for
dry weather in Central Europe. Operation under different conditions can lead to changed (material) properties and
damage to the product as a result.
• If you do not have sufcient knowledge regarding handling of remote-controlled models, contact an experienced
model sportsman or model construction club.
• Do not leave packaging material unattended. It may become a dangerous toy for children.
• Should questions arise that are not answered by these operating instructions, contact us (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) Mains Unit
• The mains unit is constructed pursuant to protection class II.
• Use only a proper mains socket of the public mains for voltage/power supply of the mains unit. Use the enclosed
mains cable for connection.
• The socket to which the mains unit‘s connection cable is connected must be easily accessible.
• Do not pull the plug of the mains cable from the mains socket by pulling the cable. Always take the plug and pull it
straight from the mains socket.
• Protect the mains unit/mains cable from moisture and wetness as well as from damage.
If the mains unit/mains cable has gotten moist or wet or damaged, do not touch it. Danger to life from electric
shock!
First deactivate all sides of the mains socket to which the mains unit/mains cable is connected (e.g. switch
off the respective fuse or turn out the fuse. Then deactivate the FI protection switch).
Only then pull the mains plug of the mains cable from the mains socket; no longer use the mains unit/mains
cable, but dispose of it environmentally compatibly.
c) Before Commissioning
• Always rst switch on the transmitter and then connect the ight battery to 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 safety of the model and 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 transmitter have a sufcient remaining capacity (transmitter indication). If the batte-
ries are empty, always replace the complete set, never individual cells only.
• Give the quadrocopter enough time to receive the required GPS satellites so that the quadrocopter can perform
autonomous ight manoeuvres. Observe the ashing displays of the status-LEDs.
d) 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 can cause serious damage to people and property! 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!
• When you operate the model, always make sure that no parts of your body, other people or objects come within the
dangerous range of the propellers.
• Only y your model if your ability to react is unlimited. 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, wait for 10 to 15 minutes before
recharging or replacing the ight battery or taking off again with a second, already-charged ight battery.

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• Never switch off the remote control (transmitter) while the model is in use. After landing, always switch off the ight
battery before the remote control. Then remove the ight battery from the quadrocopter.
• Never switch off the remote control while the quadrocopter is still in operation.
• Never expose your model and the remote control system to direct solar irradiation or great heat for an extended
period.

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7. Notes on Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries
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 on contact; therefore, use
suitable protective gloves.
• 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/rechar-
geable 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!
After ying, switch off the ight battery and remove the ight battery from the quadrocopter. Do not leave
the ight battery in the quadrocopter 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 ight battery right 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 outer shell of the ight battery, do not cut the foil cover, do not puncture the ight battery with
pointed objects. There is a risk of re and explosion!
• Never recharge the ight rechargeable battery unattended.
• Disconnect the ight battery from the charger when it is charged completely.

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8. Preparation of the Quadrocopter
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) Assemblies, Displays and Attachments
Illustration A in gure 1 shows the quadrocopter from the front. Illustration B in gure 1 shows the quadrocopter from
the rear.
Figure 1
1 Propeller
2 Propeller nut
3 Status LEDs
4 Propeller arm lighting front
5 Landing frame
6 2D-gimbal
7 Brushless motor
8 USB interface
9 Propeller arm lighting rear
10 Battery box with LED-display

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b) Assembly of the Propellers
The quadrocopter comes with 1 pair of left-turning propellers (1) and 1 pair of right-turning propellers (2) each.
Important:
Observe the rotating direction of the propellers at in-
stallation. The propellers at the front left and the rear
right turn clockwise when viewed from above; the
propellers on the front right and rear left turn counter-
clockwise (see rotating direction arrows in gure 2).
In addition to the motors, circular arrows are placed on the top of
the housing to indicate the rotating direction precisely.
The arrow in the upper half of the picture shows the ight direc-
tion of the model forwards.
Attention!
The propellers have glued-in attachment nuts (see gure 2, item 3), which tighten when the quadrocopter is
in operation.
To attach the propellers, place the respective propellers on the threads of the motor shafts and manually turn
the propellers contrary to the regular operating rotating direction. Hold the bell of the brushless motor with
the other hand.
Wear protective gloves when installing the propellers to avoid injury from the thin and sharp-edged propel-
lers.
Do not over-tighten the propellers and do not use any threadlocker varnish or glue to secure the propel-
lers.
If a propeller is damaged (cracks or small pieces broken out), replace the defective propeller without delay.
Do not continue to use defective propellers.
Stay away from turning propellers to avoid accidental injury.
If the propellers must be replaced, use only the spare propellers provided by the manufacturer.
Figure 2

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c) Stabilised Camera Holder (2 D-Gimbal)
The quadrocopter has a camera holder stabilised around two
axes (gimbal) installed already. Once the ight battery at the
quadrocopter is switched on, the holder will automatically align
and compensate any nod and roll movements of the quadro-
copter in ight.
To install a camera of type GoPro or other corresponding came-
ras (1), the holding bracket (2) must be removed and attached
again with the two M2 x 5 screws after inserting the camera. The
required screwdriver is enclosed with the quadrocopter.
Caution, important!
The two transparent plastic covers (3) that are pushed
onto the camera holder from the rear and from the side
only serve to protect the gimbal when transporting the
quadrocopter. The covers must be removed before in-
serting the ight battery or the camera. Otherwise, the
gimbal cannot perform the required movements and is
thus destroyed!
Never operate the camera holder without a camera
inserted. The missing weight of the camera will cause
the holder to be unbalanced, which will put too much
of a strain on the controlling electronics, which may be
damaged.
If the camera holder must be removed from the quadrocopter, disconnect the 12-pin plug connector from the corres-
ponding connection in the quadrocopter. The camera holder itself is attached to the quadrocopter with four screws.
The two-pin plug with the red/black cable is used to supply power to an optional video signal transmitter
(red = +12 V/DC, black = GND). Hook-and-loop tape for attaching the video transmitter is enclosed with the
quadrocopter.
Figure 4
Figure 3
GND
+12 V/DC

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d) Charging the Flight Battery
The 3-cell ight battery is charged using the enclosed mains unit
(1) supplied. For this, open the cover of the charge adapter (2),
so that the two large charging contacts (3) are visible.
Connect the ight battery (4) to the charge adapter according to
the two middle illustrations in gure 5.
After connecting the enclosed mains cable to the mains unit,
connect the mains plug (5) to a proper mains socket of the public
mains.
The indicator lamp at the mains unit lights up red to signal that
charging is in progress. At the same time, the four LEDs at the
ight battery (7) indicate the current charge condition.
When the ight battery is discharged, only LED 1 is lit. With
increasing battery charge, LED 2 rst starts to ash and then
remains lit. This display will also be repeated in LED 3 and LED
4 as charging continues. Before charging is complete, all 4 LEDs
will be permanently lit.
When the ight battery is fully charged, the four LEDs at the
ight battery (7) will go out and the control indicator at the mains
unit (6) will light up green.
Once charging is completed, disconnect the ight battery from
the charge adapter and pull the mains plug from the mains so-
cket.
The connection cable of the charge adapter is shown
coiled for better illustration in the drawings in gure 5.
Before the rst charging process, however, you need
to remove the cable tie and use the charge adapter
cable in the uncoiled condition.
Attention!
During the charging procedure, place the LiPo battery on a re-proof support or in an appropriate clay
vessel.
Never charge the battery unobserved.
The mains unit/mains cable is to be used in dry indoor locations only. It must never get damp or wet. Never
touch them with wet or damp hands. There is the risk of a potentially fatal electric shock!
Figure 5

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e) Testing the Rechargeable Battery Charge Condition
The current charge condition of the ight battery can be tested
easily at any time.
For this, briey push the on/off button (1) at the ight battery. For
approx. two seconds, the four LEDs show the current charge
condition.
When the ight battery is discharged, only LED 1 will be lit; if it
is fully charged, all four LEDs will be lit. At a partially discharged
ight battery, e.g., LED 1 and LED 2 would be permanently lit
and LED 3 may ash.
The display of the rechargeable battery voltage above
the four LEDs only serves as a general indication. The
precise battery voltage can be read in operation of the
quadrocopter at the transmitter display if necessary.
Figure 6

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9. Transmitter Controls
Figure 7

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Front (gure 7):
1 Transmitter aerial
2 Carry handle with integrated second transmitter aerial
3 Rotary encoder „VRB“
4 Toggle switch „GPS“
5 Trim button for nod function
6 Control stick for nod and roll functions
7 Trim button for roll function
8 „OK“ button
9 Button „CANCEL“
10 On/off switch
11 LC display
12 „BIND/AUTO FOLLOW“ button
13 „DOWN“ button
14 „UP“ button
15 Trim button for yaw function
16 Control stick for the yaw and pitch functions
17 Trim button for pitch function
18 Toggle switch „IOC“
19 Toggle switch „GO-HOME“
20 Eyelet for shoulder belt
21 Rotary encoder „VRA“
Rear (gure 8):
22 GPS receiver connection socket
23 Battery compartment lid
Figure 8

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10. Setting up the Transmitter
a) Inserting the Batteries
For the power supply of the transmitter you will need 4 alkaline batteries (e.g. Conrad item no. 652507, pack of 4,
order 1) of the size AA/mignon.
Proceed as follows to insert the batteries:
The battery compartment lid (1) is located on the back of the
transmitter. Press the corrugated area (2) and push off the lid
downwards.
Ensure that the polarity is correct when inserting the 4 batteries.
A corresponding note (3) is located on the bottom of the battery
compartment.
Then slide the lid of the battery compartment back on from the
bottom until the locking mechanism engages.
b) Switching on the Transmitter
After you have inserted four new batteries, check the position at the toggle switches. All switches must be in the front/
top position. The two control sticks are held in the middle position by spring power. Now switch on the transmitter using
the on/off switch (see g. 7, item 10).
First, three signals sound in increasing altitude and the backlit display shows the operating display. The backlighting
is deactivated automatically about 20 seconds after activation or the last button operation.
If no operating element is operated within 60 seconds with the transmitter on, the transmitter will emit short signal
sounds as a warning.
Figure 9

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The operating display consists of the following elements:
1 Model name
2 Model type gure
3 Battery symbol for transmitter voltage supply
4 Battery symbol for receiver voltage supply
5 Nod trimming display
6 Roll trimming display
7 Information area for status messages
8 Yaw trimming display
9 Distance display in „Following-Mode“
10 Pitch trimming display
11 Display for GPS reception of the transmitter*
* The display only appears when the GPS receiver has been connected to the transmitter.
If one of the three toggle switches (see gure 7, item 4,
18 and 19) is not in the front position, warning sounds
will be emitted when activating and the corresponding
note is displayed (see gure 11).
In this case, the affected switches must be put in the
required position. The display then switches to the
operating display and the warning sounds go out.
Figure 10
Figure 11

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The operating display shown in gure 10 will only appear com-
pletely if the receiver system or quadrocopter is in operation as
well.
Pushing the button „UP“ or „DOWN“ calls two more display win-
dows alternatingly.
The rst window shows the following information:
• Flight altitude „Altitud“
• Flight battery voltage „Voltage“
• Number of received satellites „Satelli“
• Flight speed „Speed“
The second windows shows the following information:
• Geographic longitude „Lon“
• Geographic latitude „Lat“
• Flight mode
• „GPS Mode“
Example in gure 12:
The two upper gures show the displays without GPS reception
of the quadrocopter. The two lower ones represent a display with
GPS reception.
If the power supply is not sufcient for correct transmitter operation anymore, the battery icon will ash at a
voltage of less than 4.2 V and the transmitter emits acoustic warning sounds at regular intervals. The model
should then no longer be operated.
When the voltage drops below 4.0 V, the transmitter emits alarm sounds without interruption. In this case,
operation of the model must be ceased as quickly as possible. Insert new batteries for further operation of
the transmitter.
Figure 12