RUKO F11MINI User manual

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User Manual
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Contents
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1 Using This Manual
2 Product Profile
1.1 Legend
1.2 Read Before the First Flight
1.3 Download the Ruko Mini APP
1.4 Video Tutorials
2.1 Product list
2.2 Product Overview
2.3 Product Features Overview
2.4 Preparing the Aircraft
2.5 Aircraft Diagram
2.6 Transmitter Diagram
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3 Aircraft
3.1 Two Gears Speed of the Aircaft
3.2 Calibration and Aircraft Status Indicator
3.3 Return to Home
3.4 Intelligent Flight Mode
3.5 Propellers
3.6 Intelligent Flight Battery
3.7 Camera Overview
4 Transmitter
4.1 Transmitter Profile
4.2 Using the Transmitter
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4.3 Communication Range of Transmitter
4.4 Linking the Transmitter
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5 Ruko Mini App
5.1 Home
5.2 Camera View
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6 Flight
6.1 Flight Environment Requirements
6.2 Pre-Flight Checklist
6.3 Pairing Transmitter with Aircraft
6.4 WiFi Connection
6.5 Compass Calibration Before Flight
6.6 Calibrate the Gyroscope/Level
6.7 Starting/Stopping the Motors
6.8 Automatic Take-off / Automatic Landing
6.9 How to take off the Ruko F11MINI Drone
6.10 Aerial Photography Tips & Tricks
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7 Appendix
7.1 Specifications
7.2 Accessories Support
7.3 Common Problems and Solutions
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Read the following documents before using the Ruko F11MINI aircraft.
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
It is recommended to watch all tutorial videos on the official website and read the Disclaimer
and Safety Guidelines before using for the first time. Prepare for the first flight before
reviewing the Quick Start Guide and refer to this User Manual for more information.
1.1 Legend
1.2 Read Before the First Flight
Recommend Warning Hints & Tips Reference
1 Using This Manual
Ruko Mini APP supports Android 6.0 or higher, iOS 10.0.2 or higher, dual-band WiFi
(2.4GHz) and 5.8GHz phones.
Scan the QR code to watch the tutorial videos to ensure correct
and safe use of the product.
1.3 Download the Ruko Mini APP
1.4 Video Tutorials
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( For Android ) ( For iOS )
Make sure to use Ruko Mini APP during flight. Scan the following QR code to download
the latest version of the app.
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2 Product Profile
Drone Transmitter
Fixed Cover
USB Charging CableScrewdriver Screw
Drone Battery
Spare PropellerCamera Cover
2.1 Product list
User Manual Safety and Disclaimer Guidelines Quick Start Guide
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2.2 Product Overview
Ruko F11MINI aircraft can hover and fly stably outdoors and has the function of returning
home automatically. The camera uses an upgraded 5GHz Wi-Fi FPV real-time transmission
function, equipped with a 120°FOV lens and a 90° adjustable camera, which can stably
shoot 2.7K video and 4K ultra-clear images, providing you with a broad field of vision for
unforgettable moments.
2.3 Product Features Overview
The F11MINI aircraft adopt a folding design, the body is ultra-light & small, weighing only
245 g. It's easy to carry. The user can use the aircraft to shoot videos and photos.
With a leading flight control system, the F11MINI aircraft can fly stably, agilely and safely.
The auto-returnfunction enables the aircraft to fly back to the position where it takes off and
land automatically when the transmitter signal is lost or the battery is low.
2.4 Preparing the Aircraft
All aircraft arms are folded before the aircraft is packaged. Follow the steps below to unfold
the aircraft arms.
Unfold the front arms.
Unfold the rear arms and then unfold all the propellers.
Unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms.
Before powering on the aircraft, ensure that the front and rear arms are extended and
the aircraft is placed on the horizontal ground.
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2.5 Aircraft Diagram
2.6 Transmitter Diagram
Motor
Propellers
Intelligent Battery
Camera
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Power Button
LED Indicator Light
Optical Flow Lens
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Left Control Stick
(American control sticks) Use a control stick to control aircraft movements.
The left control stick is the throttle lever, which can adjust the aircraft's altitude and nose
direction. (Up/Down, Left Rotation/Right Rotation). The Japanese hand's control stick functions
is different from the American control sticks.
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Shutter Button
Press once to take a picture.
Record Button
Press once to start recording, and press again to stop recording.
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Smart RTH Button
Press the button to let the Aircraft automatically return to the take-off
position (Due to GPS signal problems (commercial class), the landing position may be slightly
different from the take-off position. The deviation range is about in 10 feet (3 meter)
(diameter); Press the RTH button once again to cancel the intelligent return during the
return flight.
Mobile Phone Holder
Flip up to open the holder for placing mobile devices. The width of the phone holder is
adjustable. The maximum adjustable width is up to 3.1 inches.
Adjust the camera angle up.
Adjust the camera angle down.
Right Control Stick/ Speed Adjustment
The right control sticks is a directional stick that controls the aircraft's flight direction
(forward/back/ left/right). The Japanese hand's control stick functions in reverse to the
American control sticks.
Press the stick to adjust the speed of the aircraft (total of 2 speeds). The default speed is
slow speed. Press it once to switch to fast speed, press it again to switch to slow speed.
Mobile Device Clamps
Push outwards to open the two mobile device clamps of transmitter for easy manipulation of
the control stick of transmitter.
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Power Button
Press once to start, press again to turn off the transmitter.
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Compass Calibration
A. Short press to enter the calibration compass
B. GPS mode/attitude mode;
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn off the GPS (GPS is turned on by default
when it is turned on, do not turn it off when flying outdoors to avoid losing the aircraft);
Press and hold the button for another 3 seconds to turn on GPS.
C.The aircraft can't take off unless GPS is turned off when flying indoors, GPS can't be
turned off when flying outdoors.
One-button Automatic Hover / One-button Landing
One-click takeoff: After unlocking the motor, press one button to automatically take off up
to a height of about 4.92 feet(1.5 meters).
One-click landing: Press one button to land the aircraft in flight and the aircraft will descend
to the ground at the existing coordinates.
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The F11MINI aircraft's status indicator is located under the rear arm of aircraft to indicate the
current status of the flight control system. Please refer to the following table for the status
of the flight control system represented by different blinking modes.
3.2 Calibration and Aircraft Status Indicator
The F11MINI has two speed ranges: 11.48 ft/s and 22.96 ft/s. The default speed is slow speed.
Press the right joystick of the transmitter to switch to fast speed. Press it again to switch to
slow speed, which provides diverse flight experience and meets various needs with speed.
3.1 Two Gears Speed of the Aircraft
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F11MINI aircraft is mainly composed of a flight controller, communication system, video
downlink system, propulsion system and an intelligent flight battery.
When wind speed is high, high speed flight should be maintained to improve wind
resistance effect.
When flying with fast gear, the pilot should reserve at least 3 meters braking distance
to ensure flight safety when flying in windy conditions.
When using the fast gear for flight, the power of the aircraft will be greatly improved,
and the operation of the remote lever on the transmitter will lead to the large flight
action of the Aircraft. During the actual flight, the pilot reserves enough flying space
to ensure the safety of the flight.
The rear light is green and doesn't flash GPS mode
The rear light flashes twice continuously and then
stops for 1.5S Shooting video
The rear light flashes fast
The rear light is red and flashes
The rear light is red and doesn't flash
Aircraft low battery warning
Non-optical flow fixed-point mode
The rear light is yellow and flashes
slowly Compass calibration is required
Compass or gyroscope calibration is
required
Optical flow mode
The rear light is yellow and doesn't flash
Blinking status of the indicator Conditions
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The F11MINI aircraft has an automatic return-to-home function in GPS mode, making the aircraft
return to the take-off point.
The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded home point.
There are three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Signal Disconnection RTH.
If you activate the RTH function under the condition that the aircraft successfully recorded
the home point and GPS signal is good, the aircraft will automatically return to the home point
and land.
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3.3 Return to Home
Home Point
When flying outdoors, the GPS signal icon is displayed with 3
bars or more for the first time, and the take-off location will
record the aircraft's current position as the Home Point.
During the flight, if the aircraft lands at a new location, the point
from which you retook off will become the latest home point, and
the aircraft will return to the latest home point.
Using 5 bars of signal
GPS Description
When the pilot needs the aircraft to return home automatically, he can click the smart RTH
button on transmitter or tap the return home icon on the Ruko mini APP to activate RTH.
During the return home, short press the smart return button on the transmitter or click the
return icon on the F11MINI interface again to exit the return home..
In GPS mode ( stays on), long press to activate，the automatic return function. During
the return process,the user can operate the aircraft to ascend, descend,forward, backward,
fly to the left or right to avoid obstacles, or long press the return button or push up the throttle
stick to cancel return.
Smart RTH
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Low Battery RTH
When the intelligent flight battery is too low or there is not enough power to return home,
the user should land the aircraft as soon as possible to avoid damage to the aircraft or other
dangers.
In order to prevent unnecessary dangers due to insufficient battery power, when the aircraft
battery power is low, the intelligent low battery return home function will be automatically
triggered. According to the remaining power after returning, there are 2 situations after
returning:
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If the flight altitude is between 65ft to 164ft (20m to 50m) , the aircraft will return from
the current altitude to the take-off point.( Pay attention to maintaining the flying height
to avoid hitting people or obstacles.
If the flight altitude is between 164ft (50m) to 393ft (120m),the aircraft will directly fly
to the default altitude of 164ft (50m), then return to the Home Point.
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If the flight altitude is below 65ft (20m), the aircraft will automatically ascend to the
default return altitude of 65 feet(20 meters) before returning home.
The drone is not equipped with an obstacle avoidance function. During the flight, please
judge the flight situation reasonably, avoid obstacles in time, and set the corresponding
flight and return height according to the flight environment.
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First-level low battery: the aircraft returns to the point 65 feet(20 meters) above the take
off point and hover. After hovering, you can continue flying the aircraft at a height of 65 feet
(20 meters)and within a radius of 65 feet(20 meters).
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Must pay attention to the flight altitude when the battery is low. Avoid hitting obstacles
due to the low flying altitude when returning home with the second-level low battery.
The remaining power after returning is related to the return distance, wind speed, and
wind direction.
When the aircraft is more than 65 feet (20 meters) away from the return point, the return
cannot be canceled. You can control the joysticks on the remote control to avoid obstacles.
When the aircraft is less than 65 feet (20 meters ) away from the return point,the return
can be canceled.
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Second-level low battery: the aircraft will fly directly from the current altitude to the point
above the Home Point and then descend to the ground.
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When the transmitter has low battery or is turned off or loses signal for 10 seconds, the
aircraft will enter the auto-return mode and return to the take-off point. If the signal is
recovered during the return home process, the aircraft will stop returning and rebind
with the transmitter signal, and the remote control can control the aircraft again at this
time.
Automatic Return to Home process when signal is lost:
Aircraft stores its position when taking off after the GPS signal is successfully received,
and records it as the home point.
Trigger RTH (triggered by low battery of transmitter, signal loss, etc.).
After triggering the Return-to-Home function, the aircraft adjusts the nose direction and
starts to return home.
The aircraft automatically flies to the top of the home point, then starts to land, and
completes the home return.
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When out of control, the aircraft cannot avoid obstacles.
When the GPS signal is weak, the aircraft cannot return to home automatically.
Signal interruption
Lost Signal RTH
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Make sure you have downloaded Ruko Mini APP on your phone.
Connect your smart phone to the aircraft's WiFi.
After the aircraft takes off, in GPS mode, tap on the app.
You can find a red circle on the map (limited flight range). Mark the points (up to 10) which
you plan to fly the aircraft along within the circle;
If you want to reset the marked point or flight path, you can tap "Delete Single Point" or
"Delete All".
Confirm that the marked points are correct and tap . The aircraft will startwaypoint
flight.
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Route Planning
F11MINI has three intelligent flight modes: Route planning, follow mode and surround mode.
According to the user's shooting needs, the operation can be completed by one click, which is
simple and fast.
Route Planning: Aircraft flies along the path marked on the app.
Surround Mode: Aircraft orbits around the point already set on the app at a certain
distance.
Follow Mode: Aircraft will lock onto the user and can track user's movement as he
moves
3.4 Intelligent Flight Mode
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Ensure that the Ruko Mini APP has been downloaded and installed on the smartphone.
Turn on the GPS positioning of the smartphone to connect to the aircraft WiFi.
After the aircraft takes off in an open environment with good GPS signal, ensure that the
flight range is within 32-164 feet(10-50 meters) for the best effect.
Tap the icon on the APP interface, and then click the "GPS Follow" icon to enter the
follow mode.
"Follow me mode is ready" will be displayed on the APP interface and the aircraft turns
on the “follow mode”. The aircraft tracks your movement as you move.
Tap the icon on the APP interface again to exit the "Follow Me" mode.
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The GPS follow-me function only works when the GPS signal is strong. Please avoid high
buildings, trees, and areas where WiFi signal might be interfered.
Aircraft is not equipped with obstacle avoidance function. Please use it in open areas
free of obstacles.
Click the delete or route planning function icon to exit the route planning function.
Follow Mode
The GPS follow-me function only works when the GPS signal is strong. Please avoid high
buildings, trees, and areas where WIFI signal might be interfered.
Aircraft is not equipped with obstacle avoidance function. Please use it in open areas
free of obstacles.
The follow function can only work within a radius and height of 164 feet (50 meters), and
it will not be available beyond the specified range.
To use this function, the positioning function of the mobile phone must be turned on,
otherwise the follow mode can’t be realized.
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The default surround mode radius is 16 feet (5m), and the maximum radius is 65 feet (20m).
The flying speed of the surround mode radius depends on the surround mode radius, the
larger radius, the faster the flying speed.
Make sure that the Ruko Mini APP has been downloaded and installed on the smartphone.
Connect your smartphone to aircraft WiFi.
After the aircraft takes off, in GPS mode, it will hover around the target center point.
Tap the icon on the APP to activate surround mode.
Move the direction joystick to make the aircraft fly forward and backward to set the flight
radius of the aircraft (within the range of 16-65 feet ( 5-20m).
Move the direction joystick to left or right to change the flight direction of the aircraft.
Tap the on the APP to cancel the surround mode.
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3.5 Propellers
The propellers on the adjacent motors of the F11MINI are forward and reverse propellers. The
two propellers on the same motor are the same, and the propellers are marked with A and B
respectively. The rotation directions of the propellers with the same mark are same.
Installation location Installed to the motor with A
mark on the arm
Installed to the motor with B
mark on the arm
Mark A Propellers Mark B
B
B
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Surround Mode
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Attaching the Propellers
Taking the camera direction as the front, the left front arm and right rear arm must be
equipped with propellers marked with A; the right front arm and left rear arm must be
equipped with propellers marked with B. Use a screwdriver to install and make sure the
screws are tightened.
Detaching the Propellers
Use the screwdriver to detach the propellers from the motors.
3.6 Intelligent Flight Battery
Battery Features
Balance Protection: Automatically balance the internal battery cell voltage to protect
the battery.
Overcharge Protection: Overcharge will seriously damage the battery. When the battery
is full, remove the charger device in time.
Over-discharge Protection: Over-discharge will seriously damage the battery. When the
battery is not used for flight, the battery will automatically discharge to protect the
battery life.
Short Circuit Protection: When the battery detects a short circuit, the output will be cut
off to protect the battery.
Easy Charging: No need for a dedicated power adapter, just Android charger and USB
charging head.
The F11MINI intelligent flight battery has a capacity of 2100mAh, a rated voltage of 7.6 V, and
with charge and discharge management functions. This battery uses high-energy and large
-capacity batteries to increase the flight time of the aircraft.
Please use the propellers provided by Ruko, and do not mix propellers of different types.
Please check whether the propeller is installed correctly and tightly before each flight.
Before each flight, please check to make sure that the propellers are in good condition.
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Using the Battery
Install the intelligent flight battery into the battery compartment and push it down until
you hear a "click" from the battery buckle, indicating that it pops up and locks. Make
sure the battery is in place.
Checking Battery Level
Press and hold the power button, after the indicator light turns on to the fourth, release the power
button to check the current battery level.
To remove the battery, press the buckles on both sides of the battery and pull it out of
the battery compartment.
Do not install the battery into the aircraft or remove the battery from the aircraft when
the battery power is turned on. Otherwise, the poor contact of the battery interface
during the operation may cause the battery to short-circuit and burn the aircraft. The
battery must be installed or removed with the battery power turned off.
Please read carefully and strictly abide by Ruko's Requirements in this Manual,
Disclaimer and Safety Summary, and stickers on the battery surface before using the
battery. The user shall bear the consequences caused by failure to use it as required.
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Powering Off
Short press the power button and then long press the power button until the lights are all off, then
release the power button. After turning off, the indicator lights are all off.
Low Temperature Notice
When using the battery in a low temperature environment, make sure that the battery is fully
charged. The discharge capacity of the battery will be reduced when working in a low
temperature environment.
In a low temperature environment, due to the battery output power limitation, the aircraft's wind
resistance and flight performance will be reduced. Please be careful.
You need to be extra cautious when flying in low-temperature and high-altitude environments.
Charging the Battery
Before using the intelligent flight battery, be sure to fully charge it.
Please use a 5V 2A or 5V 3A USB charging plug.
In the charging state, the battery power indicator will flash and indicate the current charge level;
when the fourth indicator light is always on, it indicates that the charging is complete.
After charging is complete, please remove the charger in time.
5V=2A-3A
USB
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Powering On
Short press the power button and then long press until the indicator light turns on to the fourth,
then release the power button. When turned on, the power indicator shows the current battery
power.
Daily Preservation Advice
It is recommended to charge and discharge it once a month, do not store with a full charge, keep
50%-60% of the power, the storage temperature is 10-40°C, and the best storage temperature
is 19-21°C.
If water enters the battery and the battery protection board fails,the battery cannot be used
normally. Do not use the battery in rain or in a humid environment, as this may cause the battery
to self-ignite or even explode.
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