SWAGTRON SWAGDRONE 210-UP User manual

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Thank you for your purchase of the SwagDrone™ 210-UP by SWAGTRON™!
If you want real swag, you’re in the right place. The SwagDrone 210-UP boasts plenty of
features and all new ways to take your swag to new heights.
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read and be sure to follow all
instructions and safety recommendations in this User Manual prior to and when flying your
SwagDrone.
If you have any questions regarding the SwagDrone™, contact us at 1-844-299-0625 for
further assistance.
Happy Flying!
-The SWAGTRON™ Team

Table of Contents
1.0 SwagDrone Parts ........................................................................4
2.0 Remote Control ..........................................................................5
3.0 Specifications ...........................................................................6
4.0 Pre-Flight Check ........................................................................7
5.0 Battery Charging .......................................................................7
6.0 Preparing the SwagDrone 210-UP ....................................................7
7.0 Pre-Flight Setup .........................................................................9
7.1 Binding Your SwagDrone ...............................................................9
7.2 Locking & Unlocking the Motor ......................................................10
8.0 Flight Control ............................................................................11
9.0 Landing ....................................................................................13
10.0 Additional Instructions ...............................................................13
10.1 Remote Control Settings..............................................................13
10.3 OSD Overview ...........................................................................15
10.4 Video Transmitter Channel Selection..............................................16
10.5 Power Board Overview ................................................................16
10.6 OSD Information........................................................................17
10.7 Receiver Introduction .................................................................17
10.8 Introduction for Main Flight Controller............................................18
10.9 Connection Diagram of Brushless ESC & Brushless Motor ....................18
11.0 GA009 Balance Charger...............................................................18
12.0 Warnings & Information ..............................................................19
12.1 Safety Warnings........................................................................20
12.2 Disposal at End-of-Life ...............................................................20
12.3 FCC Information........................................................................20
13.0 Warranty Information .................................................................21

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1.0 SwagDrone Parts
+The SwagDrone 210-UP body is created using CFP for outstanding crash survivability.
+Modern industrial and modular design helps improve product performance.
+Advanced 5.8ghz live video and OSD for an unforgettable, first-person visual (FPV)
experience.
+Modern flight control system for acrobatic flight routines such as rolls, flips, and race
course moves.
1. Camera
2. Headlight
3. Propeller (CW)
4. Propeller (CCW)
5. Clockwise Motor
(Levogyrate thread is counterclockwise)
6. Counterclockwise Motor
(Dextrogyrate thread is clockwise)
7. Li-Po Battery
8. Brushless ESC (CW)
9. Brushless ESC (CCW)
10. Power Port (XT60)
11. Mushroom Antenna
12. Main Flight Controller
13. Left Red LED Light
14. Right Red LED Light
15. LEFT Turn Indicator Light
16. RIGHT Turn Indicator Light
17. Receiver Antennas

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2.0 Remote Control
The included SwagDrone Remote Controller works with the SwagDrone 210-UP and can
we switched so that it's easier to operate according to the user. Select the flight mode that
corresponds to your skill level.
* For your first flight, start with the first mode listed below.
+Primary Flight: The flight control system uses automatic stabilization to achieve stability
without rolling over. This mode is suitable for beginners.
+Mid-level Flight: The flight control system uses a partial stabilization to achieve a relatively
flexible operation and allows rollover.
+High-Level Flight: the flight control system uses stabilizes flexibility for advanced operation
and rollover.
1. HOLD TRN Switch
2. GEAR Switch
3. AUX2 Knob
4. Left Stick
5. Left Trim
6. RUDD Trim
MODE 2
(Throttle stick
on the left)
MODE 1
(Throttle stick
on the right)
Left Stick
THRO/AILE Stick
Right Stick
THRO/RUDD Stick
ELEV/AILE Stick
ELEV/RUDD StickLeft Stick
Right Stick
Left Trim
Right Trim
THRO Trim
THRO Trim
Left Trim
Right Trim
ELEV Trim
ELEV Trim
Toggle the MIX
Switch to 1
Toggle the MIX
Switch to 0
Toggle the MIX
Switch to 2
Primary
Flight Mode
Mid-level
Flight Mode
High-level
Flight Mode
7. UP+ Key
8. DN- Key
9. EXT Key
10. FMOD Key
11. MIX Switch
12. ELE/AILE/RUDD D/R Switch
13. Right Stick
14. Right Trim
15. Power Switch
16. AILE Trim
17. R+ Key
18. L- Key
19. ENT Key

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3.0 Specifications
* Read this guide in its entirety before attempting to use the SwagDrone 210-UP
SwagDrone 210-UP
Main Rotor Diameter:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Battery:
Flight Time:
Working Temperature:
128mm
182 (L) x 182 (W) x 103 (H) mm
370g (Battery excluded)
14.8V 1300mAh 40C 4S LiPo
8~9mins
14°F ~ 104°F
TX5825 (FCC) / TX5824 (CE) Transmitter
Camera (700TVL)
5.8G Wireless Image Transmission
TX5825(FCC) Bind B Section: 4 Channels
TX5824(CE) B Section: 8 Channels
TX5825(FCC) Output Power ≤200mW
TX5824(CE) Output Power ≤25mW
Horizontal Resolution:
System Committee:
Video Out:
Power Input:
700TVL
PAL/NTSC
1.0Vp-p/75Ω
DC 12V
182mm
182mm
128mm
103mm

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4.0 Pre-Flight Check
1. The SwagDrone 210-UP is recommended for pilots 14 and up who have piloted drones
before.
2. Only fly the SwagDrone 210-UP in dry weather with low wind conditions. Please do not
fly in rain, snow, or heavy fog.
3. Always choose large open fields for flying. Check local laws and ordinances for legal
flying areas.
4. To avoid injury from high-speed propellers, always keep a distance of 10 feet from the
drone when the motor is unlocked. Always lock the motor before handling the drone.
5. Do not fly close to high-voltage power lines, cellphone, or radio towers as these may
disrupt your control signal.
6. Always check local laws before flying. Never fly over crowds, near animals or children,
or within sports stadiums.
5.0 Battery Charging
STEP1. Connect the power-cable to the
wall-outlet. The GA009 charger
accepts voltage from 100V to 240V.
When the LED charger has been
connected, it will turn green.
STEP2. Insert the LiPo battery plug into the
GA009 charger.
STEP3. During the charging process,
the LED will display solid red.
When done, the LED will begin
flashing a pattern of RED-GREEN.
This indicates that the charger is
balancing the battery.
STEP4. When the yellow light flashes, there
may be a problem with the charger
or battery. Immediately stop
charging if you see a yellow light.
* Refer to Section 11 for details for the GA009 Balance
Charger.
6.0 Preparing the SwagDrone 210-UP
Mushroom Antenna Installation
Install the mushroom onto the mounting brackets as shown. Next,
GA009 Balance Charger
14.8V LiPo
Battery

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lock in the video transmitter, and tighten in the rotating collar with the included wrench.
Propeller Installation
Fix the CW Propellers onto the clockwise
motor according to the direction of blue
arrow, and fix the CCW Propellers onto
the counterclockwise motor according to
the direction of orange arrow. Tighten the
propellers manually and make sure that all
propellers have been properly fastened.
* Install the propellers by hand and tighten the motor with the included wrench.
* You can use the wrench to help remove broken props in the event of a crash.
Battery installation
* PROCEED WITH CAUTION. The drone
will immediately receive power to all
parts including the propellers once
the battery is connected. Do not allow
loose clothing, hair, fingers or any
other part of your body to come in
contact with or near the propellers
during battery installation.
Place the anti-slip mat into the battery
compartment. Place the battery on top and
position it so that it is evenly balanced.
Gravity Center Adjustment
Grab the drone by the COG (center of gravity) line and move the battery forwards and
backwards until the quad balances.
* Always extend the Receiver Antennas before flying. Do not fly without properly unfolding
the antennas.
Wrench
Front
CW propeller
CW propeller
CCW propeller
CCW propeller
Anti-Slip Mat
Battery
COG Line
Front 90°

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7.0 Pre-Flight Setup
* Place the drone in a wide openspace with the rear facing you. This position is known as
"Tail In".
* Put the function switches to the 0 position, and place the trims and dials to the middle
position. Move the throttle to the lowest position, and turn on the Remote Control.
* Video receiving equipment is needed to display image and OSD information. Refer to
Sections 10.3 to 10.7.
* The 210-UP uses a low voltage alarm beeper.
* The OSD provides a visual reference for the remaining battery power.
* When the voltage reaches below 14 volts, the right LED will flash quickly and the beeper
alarm will sound.
* The 210-UP is designed for FPV racing, as there is no automatic landing mode.
* Please land as soon as possible once you hear the the alarm or the OSD shows 14 volts.
7.1 Binding Your SwagDrone
* Do not move the drone during binding.
STEP1. Turn on the remote control. Make sure all the
function switches and that all the trims/knobs
and throttle sticks are at the lowest position.
STEP2. Place the drone on a horizontal plane and
connect the drone's power, so that the LEFT
red LED light will turn on. Make sure the
positive and negative ports are correctly
connected.

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STEP3. When the right red LED flashes slowly before turning off, this indicates that the
drone has been successfully bound.
7.2 Locking & Unlocking the Motor
Motor Unlock
STEP1. After binding the remote control
to the SwagDrone 210-UP,
check that all the trims are
neutral, and the throttle stick is
all the way down with a display
indicating 0% throttle. Check
that ALL the switches are in the
UP position.
STEP2. Gently push the THRO Stick down, move the RUDD Stick to the left side, and hold
on for more than two seconds. On Mode 2, the THRO (throttle) and RUDD (rudder) is
on the same stick.
STEP3. When the motor unlocks, the RIGHT red LED light will turn on, and the buzzer will
issue a sound, indicating that the motors are unlocked. Be very careful at this point,
as pushing the throttle up will start the motors.
* You can test this by pushing the stick up a little; the motors should start.
Motor Lock
* After successfully binding, the motor is locked by default.
STEP1. Gently move the RUDD Stick to
the right side, push the THRO
Stick down, and hold on for more
than two seconds. On Mode 2,
the THRO (throttle) and RUDD
(rudder) is on the same stick.
STEP2. When the motor locks, the RIGHT red LED light will turn on, and the buzzer will
issue a sound, indicating that the motors are locked.
Left LED light Right LED light
Back View
ELEV/RUDD THRO/RUDDTHRO/AILE ELEV/AILE
MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left)
ELEV/RUDD THRO/RUDDTHRO/AILE ELEV/AILE
MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left)