Shaper Image 204990 User manual

Item No. 204990
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO DRONE
Quick Start Guide
NOTE: The Professional Video Drone is a sophisticated piece of equipment. it is recommended for
those users who have prior experience flying RC drones and quadcopters. This Quick Start Guide
will give you an idea of what is involved to get started with your drone. If you are new to this model,
we strongly recommend you start by reading the full User’s Guide included in this package. Your
safety and satisfaction is our prime concern.
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• Connect the battery to the balance charger
and the wall charger. The two LED lights will
turn RED when charging and GREEN when
fully charged. The charging time is about
180 minutes.
STEP 1: CHARGE AND INSTALL THE DRONE BATTERY.
• Place the battery into the battery
compartment and connect the battery
plug with the correct polarity. When the
drone is powered on, the blue LEDs will
blink in a rotating pattern.

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STEP 2: PREPARE THE CAMERA.
• Insert a Micro SD card (not included) into the camera. This camera supports Class 4
to Class 6 cards, from 4GB to 32GB capacity.
• Insert the rechargeable battery into the camera.
• Charge the camera by connecting the charging cable and plugging it into a USB port.
• Attach the camera onto the gimbal. Power on the camera. You can press the buttons on
the camera to shoot pictures and videos. Users can also use the transmitter to to control
the camera and play back videos.
STEP 3: ATTACH THE GIMBAL TO THE DRONE.
• Carefully position the gimbal at the bottom
slot with shock resistance equipment slot
and slip it into the bottom of the frame.
• Insert the gimbal signal wire into the
slot on the gimbal.
• Insert the camera image transmission
wire into the left slot.
• Connect the power plug.
STEP 4. CALIBRATE THE GIMBAL.
• Keep the drone on a level surface and do not move it.
• The gimbal will enter calibration mode automatically and finish calibrating in 60 seconds.
STEP 5. INSTALL THE PROPELLERS.
• Take out the four propellers and install
them on the corresponding motor shafts.
• There are 2 types of propellers, “A” and “B.”
Be sure each propeller is on the
correct shaft.
• Lock rotors in place by twisting them
gently in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: These propellers are sharp. Please
wear gloves to perform this step.

STEP 6. INSTALL THE ANTENNA.
• Align the antenna with the Professional
Video Drone.
• Turn clockwise to fasten it.
• Make sure antenna is straight and in
line with the undercarriage.
STEP 7. INSTALL TRANSMITTER BATTERIES.
STEP 8. CALIBRATE THE TRANSMITTER.
• Open the transmitter battery cover
and take out the battery holder.
• Insert 8 AA batteries (not included)
according to the correct polarity
• Insert the plug into the power jack.
Fasten the cover with a screw.
• Push the left joystick to the TOP LEFT and the right joystick to the TOP RIGHT. Hold them
in this position and turn on the transmitter. The LCD screen will show “Calibrate Stick.”
Move the joysticks in a circling motion about three times. Then release and press any
trim button to save stick calibration.
STEP 9. CALIBRATE THE DRONE COMPASS.
• After the drone powers on, the blue LEDs of the drone will blink in a rotating pattern.
• Put the drone on a level surface and do not move it.
• The transmitter display will show “Check Compass” indicating that the drone is checking
the compass.
• Keep the drone on a level surface and slowly rotate it until the “Check Compass” disappears.
NOTE: Do not calibrate this drone near a strong magnetic field. Do not calibrate this drone while
you are carrying keys, magnets or mobile phones on your person.
STEP 10. PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF!
• Make sure the transmitter and drone have full battery power.
• Make sure the propellers are tight, not damaged and installed correctly.
• Check the gimbal installation.
• Make sure all motors are working before takeoff.
• If you have never flown this model before, please refer Section 9 (Page 23) of your
User’s Guide for basic flight instructions.
Consult the full User’s Guide for information about formatting the memory card, recording video
and other advanced features.
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The Sharper Image® name and logo are registered trademarks. Manufactured and marketed by Camelot SI, LLC under license.
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WARNING: The Professional Video Drone is not a toy. Improper use of this product will result in
serious injury. Be sure to fly this drone in a wide open space, away from people, roads, motor vehicle
traffic, airports, air traffic, trees, buildings and power lines. This will promote the safety of yourself
and others, and protect your drone from becoming lost or damaged. Be sure to read the complete
User’s Guide in this package. It is your responsibility to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to
remote controlled and unmanned aerial vehicle flight regulations.
Sharper Image branded drones and RC quadcopters purchased from SharperImage.com
include a 90-day limited replacement warranty. If you have any questions, please call
Customer Service at 1 [phone].
CUSTOMER SERVICE / WARRANTY
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