RUKO F11 GIM User manual

In order to make sure that it meets the requirement of the electromagnetic environment of the
aviation radio station, ying within the scope of 10 kilometers on each side by taking the airport
runway center line as the middle line is HIGHLY FORBIDDEN or ying within the scope of 20
kilometers by taking both ends of the runway as the center is HIGHLY FORBIDDEN. Flying on
the route of the airline is also PROHIBITED. Stop using all kinds of ying models or unmanned
Quad-rotors in the AREA that prohibited by related authority or department of our country.
ULTRAPORTABLE AND FOLDABLE
GIM
F/2.5108° FOV
FUIIHD Wi-Fi Cam

CONTENTS
PREFACE  1—2
WARNING  3—4
FLIGHT SAFETY  5
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS  6
DRONE DIAGRAM 7
1. ASSEMBLE THE ROTOR  7
2. INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY  7
3. CHARGING THE BATTERY  8
4. LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS 8
CONTROLLER OPERATING METHOD  9
FLIGHT  9—11
COMPASS CALIBRATION 10
WAYPOINT FLIGHT12
POINT OF INTEREST 12
PRODUCT FUNCTIONS PROFILE 13
1. EMERGENCY STOP 13
2. GPS FOLLOW ME 13
3. HAND GESTURE 14
4. RETURN TO HOME 14
5. TRIM UNDER NO GPS MODE 15
DOWNLOAD THE "RUKO DRONE" APP 15
APP FUNCTIONS 15---18
CAMERA FUNCTIONS 19
SPECIFICATIONS  20—21
PARTS LIST 22
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS  22

Thank you for purchasing the Ruko-Series GPS aircraft. Please read all instructions
and warnings carefully before operating. Please also keep this instruction
manual for future reference and maintenance.
IMPORTANT:
1. This product shoud be operated by the people who are over 14 years old. It is
a precision device; integrating machinery and electronics with air mechanics
and high frequency transmission. It requires correct assembly and debugging
to avoid any accident. The user should operate and control this product in a
safe manner. In case of incorrect operation, it may cause serious injury or
damage property. It can also be lost due to incorrect operation.
2. This product is suitable for experienced UAV pilots no less than 14 years of
age.
3. In the event of a problem during using, operating, or maintenance, please
contact the local sales agent or retailer or keep in touch with the responsible
sta of our company.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
This R/C aircraft can be dangerous when in use, please make sure you keep it
far away from any persons or spectators when ying. In-correct installation,
poor conditions, or users not familiar with operation may cause damage to the
aircraft or injure people or may cause an unexpected accident. Please pay close
attention to ying safety and learn to recognize more dangerous conditions
which may cause an accident due to your own negligence.
1. Keep it far away from any structures or crowds.
This R/C aircraft may vary slightly in speed or sensitivity while ying and can
cause potential danger. Therefore, please keep it far away from crowds,
buildings, trees, structures, high-voltage wire, etc. Please also avoid ying in
adverse weather conditions such as rain, electrical storms, and high winds
to ensure safety of the user, any spectators, and surrounding property.
2. Keep it away from any moist environment.
The inside of the aircraft is composed of many precision electronic and
mechanical parts. Therefore, please try to avoid any moisture or water content
from entering the main body of the aircraft as it may cause a breakdown of
the mechanical and electronic parts and thus cause an accident.
3. Only operate with included parts for intended use.
Please use the original parts made by Ruko-Series for any re-equipping
or maintenance to ensure ying safety. Please operate and use only under
the scope of the product function permitted. Using un-approved parts will
void warranty.
DO NOT use for any illegal purpose or use beyond the scope of which your local
laws and regulations have stipulated.
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PREFACE

4. Avoid controlling it independently.
New users may have certain diculties during the early stages of learning
to operate this aircraft. Please try to avoid operating the aircraft alone.
When available, always operate this aircraft under the guidance of a more
experienced user.
5. Do not operate under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
Please operate this R/C aircraft according to your own state and ying skill.
Any fatigue, bad mental state, or incorrect operation may increase the
probability of accidental risk.
6. Please keep a safe range from aircraft when using top speed.
When the operator is ying in high speed, please keep the aircraft far from
the pilot and any surrounding persons or objects so as not to cause danger
or damage.
7. Store it in a cool, dry place.
The R/C aircraft is composed of material such as metal, ber, plastic,
electronics, etc. Therefore, please keep it away from any heat source and
avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Excessive heat exposure can
cause distortion and damage.
• NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
• However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Please note that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the use’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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WARNING
1. There is important information contained in this package and instruction
manual, please keep it for future reference.
2. You have the responsibility to make sure that this model of aircraft won’t
cause injury to others’ body or cause any damage to property.
3. Please operate strictly as shown on the instruction manual when debugging
or assembling this aircraft. During the process of ying or landing, please
pay more attention to keep 1-2 meters between the user and the aircraft to
avoid colliding to the head or face or body, which may cause injury.
4. Our company and distributors won’t be responsible for any incorrect operation,
which may cause loss or damage or injury to the body.
5. Children ages 14 and up should use this product under the guidance of an
adult. This product is FORBIDDEN to be used by children under 14 years old.
6. Please correctly assemble and use this product as shown on the instruction
manual or packing instruction. Some parts should be assembled by an adult.
7. Small parts are included with this product. Please place it beyond the reach
of the children to avoid a CHOKING HAZARD or parts being mistakenly
swallowed.
8. Playing on the road or near high traffic areas is strictly FORBIDDEN so as not
to cause an accident.
9. Please dispose of the packing material timely so as not to cause injury to
children.
10. Please DO NOT disassemble or re-equip the aircraft as it may cause a
breakdown of the aircraft during ying.
11. Batteries in the battery compartment of the charger should be inserted into
the designated power source which has the same logo as the product.
12. Built-in rechargeable 3.7V lithium polymer battery included in the transmitter.
13. Only the original charger made from our factory can be used.
14. Charger is not a toy.
15. When charging the battery, please conduct it under the surveillance of an adult.
Please also keep it far away from any combustible object when charging.
Please keep this aircraft within eyesight when charging.
16. Please DO NOT make it short-circuited or squeeze the battery so as not to
cause an explosion.
17. DO NOT mix the Li-ion battery with a dierent type of battery.
18. Intelligent lithium battery is loaded in the Quad-rotor. Both built-in or external
can be used for charging.
19. Please DO NOT make the battery short-circuited or decompose the battery
or throw the battery into the fire; DO NOT place the batteries near the high
temperature or heated area (such as near the fire or near the electric heating
device).
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WARNING: CHARGING OF THE AIRCRAFT BATTERY MUST BE SUPERVISED AT
ALL TIMES BY AN ADULT. UNPLUG THE BATTERY WHEN FULLY CHARGED.
DO NOT OVER-CHARGE THE BATTERY.
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20. The aircraft should be kept far away from any other electric compliance or
equipment as far as possible or kept far away from the place where having
the magnetic object nearby as they may cause interference with each other.
21. Please keep the safe distance from the high-speed rotating rotor so as not
to cause twisted or danger of being wounded or being cut.
22. Engine will heat up. Please DO NOT touch it to avoid being burned or injured.
23. Please DO NOT close this product to your ear as it may cause injury to your
hearing.
24. Mini USB 5V wall charger recommended for charging. DO NOT use any charger
stronger than 5V.
25. To comply with the command of the magnetic environment requirement
formulated by the Aviation Radio Bureau and the related authority, during the
regulated period in certain areas, please stop using the transmitter of this
model when such regulation command is issued.
26. Keep your UAS within sight.
27. Never y over groups of people.
28. Never y over stadiums or sports events.
29. Understand airspace restrictions and requirements.
WARNING: Product should only be used by adults and children 14 years and
older. Adult supervision required for children under 14 years of age.

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Maintain Line
of Sight
Strong GPS
Signal
FLY SAFETY
Fly in Open
Areas
Avoid ying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees,
airport or bodies of water.
DO NOT y near strong electromagnetic sources such as power lines and
base stations as it may aect the onboard compass.
DO NOT use the drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow,
fog and wind speeds exceeding 8 m/s or 18 mph.
Maximum ight
altitude height is
about 120 meters.
Stay away from the rotating
propellers and motors.
No Fly Zone
It’s important to understand basic ight guidelines, for the safety of both you
and those around you. Don’t forget to read the Safety Guidelines before ight.
8m/s

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CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
Tip: When the controller is in low power, the power indicator light on
the transmitter will keep ashing, now you need to charge the controller.
7 8
9
10
1
3 4 5 6
2
Repeater Signal
Indicator
GPS mode and
attitude mode
switch
Charging indicatorLeft/Right Stick switch
Shooting Recording RTH Low battery indicator
Zoom in and out Controls the camera's tilt
High
Speed
Medium
Speed
Low
Speed
1. Throttle stick
2. Direction stick
3. Click once speed switch
4. Click once then keep pressing for 3
seconds to emergency stop
5. Click once power on; Click once then
keep pressing for 3 seconds power o
6. Click once to RTH mode; Hold the button
for 5 seconds to turn o GPS mode and
turn on attitude mode
7.Camera zoom in and out
8.Gimbal Dial: adjust the angle of
the camera
9.Shooting
10.Recording

F/2.5108° FOV
FUIIHD Wi-Fi Cam
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1. 2-Axis stable Gimbal
4K Wi camera
2. Propeller
3. Motor
4. LED indicator
5. Intelligent battery
Low Electricity High
1. Battery switch
2. Battery power indicator
3. USB charging port
2. INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY
DRONE DIAGRAM
1. ASSEMBLE THE PROPELLER
Please note that the letter “A” or “B” is printed on each propeller, and
make sure all the propellers are attached in the correct motor position.
— Hold the switch button for 3 sec. power on; then press the button for 3 sec.
power o.
— When the battery in low voltage, blue indicators will be blinking, now please
charge the battery.
Note: Please do not install the battery with the power already switched on.
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3
1
23
4
5
F/2.5108°FOV
FUIIHDWi-Fi Cam
A
B
B
A

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Phone adapter:
5V 3A
(Not included)
4. LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Either power on or power o, the drone can be charged. Connect the USB
charger to an DC power supply(4.5V-5.5V,2A-3A), and then connect with
the charging port of the drone, when in charging, the indicator on the
drone will become Blue blinking; when fully charged, the indicator on the
drone will turn to solid blue.
2. Quad-copter can be charged by the mobile power or car-loaded power.
3. Charging time takes about 4.5 hours; operating time takes about 28 min.
4. Controller is built-in 3.7V 300 mAh lithium polymer battery, charging
time takes about 25min. (Battery indicators turn RED during charging;
Indicators turn to SOLID BLUE when fully charged.)
(When in charging, the indicator on the controller becomes red when fully
charged, the indicator on the controller will turn to solid green
Note: If you don’t use the battery for a long time, it should be charged to 50%~80%
power, remove it and store it in a dry and cool environment, and charge the battery
every 3 months to avoid battery failure due to low power caused by self-discharge a
for long time.
3. CHARGE THE BATTERY
Press the latch and remove
the battery from the aircraft.
Charging time:
About 4.5 hours
(Depending on
(charging adapter)
Controller
charging method

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CONTROLLER OPERATION
Throttle Joystick
T
u
r
n
L
e
f
t
UP
DOWN
T
u
r
n
R
i
g
h
t
FLIGHT
Direction Joystick
F
o
r
w
a
r
d
Left
Right
B
a
c
k
w
a
r
d
F/2.5108°FOV
FUIIHDWi-Fi Cam
controller
Pairing successful.
controller
blinking
( The drone starts with GPS mode enabled, when you turn on the controller.)
app
RUKO-GIM-******* Note: Please connect the phone after pairing
the controller with the drone to avoid connection
error
Connect your smart phone to the Wi-Fi of drone and
check the drone's status on the app “RUKO DRONE”.
Before take off, please remove the cover
gently to avoid causing damaging the camera
1. Open the gimbal cover buckle.
2. Pull up the cover to unlock it, and
then take it off gently.
Replace the cover after flying, to
protect the camera when not in use.
1
bottom bottom
2

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F/2.5108°FOV
FUIIHDWi-Fi Cam
"Compass
calibration."
Gyroscope okay.
NOTE: Please start the motor before take off.
Motors are starting automatically, push the left
joystick up to take off, or you can press button
on the app to take off.
okay."
with camera facing

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UP
DOWN
T
u
r
n
L
e
f
t
T
u
r
n
R
i
g
h
t
F
o
r
w
a
r
d
Left
Right
B
a
c
k
w
a
r
d
Left Stick Right Stick
NOTICE: The LED indicators on the front arms
(white) and rear arms (blue) keep ashing if the
GPS signal is weak; press and hold for 5
seconds on the controller to turn o GPS mode,
drone can be take o.But it may increase the risk
of losing your drone by not enabling GPS to assist
inlocating.
LED
indicator
Dual Controller Mode
—Keep pressing the , clicking the
simultaneously, the controller beeps twice
indicating the right joystick changed, to the throttle
stick, the LED indicator OFF.
Turn o the controller, then keep pressing
the ,clicking the simultaneously, the controller
beeps twice indicating the left joystick changed to
the throttle stick, the LED indicator OFF.
—Power o the controller.
Motors
running
running
more than
takeoff point
lands
pushing
Press
land
app,
Always keep the head
of drone facing forward

E
E
E
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1. Hover the drone around the center point.
2. Press “ + ”on the controller at the same time.
3. Move and set the drone surround radius range (within 2 meters-100
meters) by the Direction Joystick.
4. Press “ + ” on the controller at the same time again, then the
drone starts to y arround according to the radius range you set in STEP 2
(Note: If the surround radius range less than 2 meters, the drone will y
to 2 meters automatically) . Move the Direction Joystick to cancel the
Point of Interest mode.
NOTE: Press “ + ” on the controller at the same time, Point of
Interest Function” can be activated if the drone and controller
sucessfully paired and the drone ies up .
WAYPOINT FLIGHT
— Make sure the mobile internet is connected, select in the APP, catch the
map data of the area when you intend to y in your mobile device, then
connect your mobile device with your drone, you can view the map from
in the APP.
— Successfully connect to the drone WIFI with your smart phone, click on
the App, then you can nd a RED CIRCLE (LIMITTED FLIGHT RANGE)/TAKE-
OFF POSITION/AIRCRAFT CURRENT POSITION on the map, mark the points
(16 points at most) you plan to y within the RED CIRCLE range on the map.
If you would like to reset the points or ight route, click or .
Click ,conrm to start Waypoint Flight. Push the Right Joystick
to cancel the Waypoint Flight Function.
Delete single
Send
Delete all
POINT OF INTEREST
F/2.5108°FOV
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1. TAKEOFF/LANDING/EMERGENCY STOP
PRODUCT FUNCTION PROFILE
2. FOLLOW ME
Press and hold the for 3 seconds to enter into Emergency Stop
mode. It is activated for aircraft drone up to 3 meters; othterwise, it
is not activated.
Only stop motors mid-ight in emergency when doing so can reduce the
risk of damage or injury.
Common lssues:
GPS Follow Me function will be aected by the tall structures, trees and the
living areas with WIFI signal inteference.
GPS Follow Me function is not activated if the GPS signal weak or GPS
positioning OFF in the mobile device.
* Use in open area and be mindful of your surroundings. Drone is NOT equipped
with obstacle avoidance.
When the Follow Me function activated, the drone will use the GPS in your
smart phone to follow you wherever you go.
(Make sure the smart phone connects with the drone successfully, turn on
APP on your smart phone.)
1. Make sure the ight scope is within 10-100 meters.
2. Click on the APP interface.
3. Waiting for APP drone Status to display “Follow Me ready” ---Now the
aircraft is moving along with the positioning coordinates on the APP.
4. Click the on the APP interface again to exit the Follow Me mode.
About 5 feet

②. Low -Battery Return To Home
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③. Fail Connection Return To Home ( RTH )
①. Smart Return To Home
4. RETURN-TO-HOME (RTH)
3. HAND GESTURE
Click on the APP, count down 3 seconds to 0 with the
hand motion to take photos or record video.Please follow
the tips.
The Return to Home ( RTH ) function brings the drone back to the Takeo Point.
This function only can be achieved under GPS mode. There are 3 types of RTH:
Smart RTH, Low-battery RTH, and Fail connection RTH.
This function is available if GPS signal is available [3 or more
satellite reception] and the home point was recorded previously.
Press the RTH button and the drone will automatically ascend or
descend to the return altitude and return to the takeo point in a
straight line. Press the button again to stop the RTH procedure.
Pull the throttle down to land the drone in a safe area.
Low-Battery RTH is triggered when the Flight Battery level is low. When
low battery RTH activated, drone ascends or descends automatically to
an altitude of 30 meters. Then you can control the drone with the left and
right joysticks to land it in a safe area. Drone returns to the takeo point
if the current battery level can only support the drone long enough to
descend from the current altitude.
Drone will enter Return to Home mode if the signal from the controller is lost.
The drone will return to the takeo point. The drone may link the controller
control automatically during RTH activation. If link is successful, you can resume
operating the drone.
1. This drone is NOT equipped with obstacle avoidance.
2. Pay attention to the drone's status on the "RUKO DRONE" app.
3. The drone can not return to home point without a good GPS signal.
WARNING:
RTH Button The app´s RTH Button
within

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5. TRIM UNDER NO GPS MODE
-Connect the power of this model, and then access into "SETTING" in the
smart phone, open the "WIFI" and nd the "RUKO-GIM-XXXX".
When the link is successfully connected, please exit the "Setting" option.
-Open "RUKO DRONE" software in the smart phone to access into the
control interface.
QR code of "RUKO DRONE"
software for Apple IOS system.
(Please scan this QR code to
install this software.)
QR code of "RUKO DRONE"
software for Android system.
(Please scan this QR code to
install this software.)
DOWNLOAD THE RUKO DRONE APP
APP FUNCTIONS
1. APP INTRODUCTION
Wait until the drone Status says “Ready to Fly” before initiating ight.
This will ensure that your GPS is synced and your drone is ready to y.
When ying the drone under NO GPS Mode, you can trim the drone to obtain
more balanced ight. Keep pressing the button until the controller beeps
once, to enter Trim Mode. Push the direction joystick to the opposite side that the
aircraft drifts, to rebalance the drone. For example, if the drone drifts to the left,
push the direction joystick to the right to balance the drone. Release the , and
exit Trim Mode.

Speed (meters/sec)
More Functions
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Back to Main Menu
Auto Takeo
GPS Return Home
Distance (meters)
Altitude(meters)
SD Card Status
Photo/Video Switching
Shutter
Remote Battery Aircraft Battery
Setting
GPS Signal
Media Gallery
(One key to share)
Sound
Recording
Gestural Route rulesGes record ZoomFilter
Image follow GPS follow Music VR Lens angle

1. Open the app, click , enter into the le (Pic 1.)
2. Click once or press to choose the photos which will be shared, click ,
choose the platforms that need to be shared (Pic 3).
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照片 视频 NO
AirDrop. Tap to turn on WLAN and Bluetooth to
share with AirDrop.
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Photo Video NO
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Photo Video NO
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2. APP ONE KEY SHARE FUNCTION
Reminder: You can share as many as 9 pictures at the same time. But only 1 video can
be shared each time.
Pic. 3
Pic. 2
Pic. 1
Check all Share Save to the
phone album
Delete

①. click to open the map surface for search
the drone.
TrackParameter Image
Flight time Flight distance Flights
Visiting Trace
Visit 0 trace
Max Distance 0.0 m
Max Altitude 0.0 m
Max Speed 0.0 m/s
0.0 min 0.0 m 0
All flight records
Find aircraft
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3. HOW TO SEARCH FOR LOST DRONE
②.The last position of lost drone will be showed on the map.
Current position of the mobile phone
4. FLIGHT SETTING and BEGINNER MODE
The Default GPS Mode is BEGINNER MODE:
1. Flight Distance is between 0 and 30 m.
2. Flight Altitude is between 0 and 30 m.
3. RTH Altitude is under 20 m.
You can turn o the BEGINNER MODE
to set the parameters in the app from
the smart phone.
Flight System
Setting
Beginner Mode Default open for novice mode close for custom mode
Flight distance default30m,(20-1200m)
default30m,(10-120m)
default20m,(10-120m)
30m
30m
20m
Flight altitude
Return altitude
Note: return altitude shall not exceed flight altitude
TrackParameter Image