SWELLPRO SWIFT 2 User manual

SWIFT 2 Racing drone
User Manual
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Do not blink, because it’s fast!

INDEX
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1. Getting to know your aircraft..................................................... 3
2. Getting to know your remote controller ............................... 4
3. Specications .................................................................................. 6
4. Important – Before you y !........................................................ 8
5. Charging the battery..................................................................... 8
6. Preparing the drone ..................................................................... 9
7. Ready for ight ............................................................................. 11
8. Operating Instructions .............................................................. 13
9. At the end of the ight............................................................... 16
10. Additional Instructions ........................................................... 17
11. Balance Charger – Instructions for use.............................. 24
12.
Installation of Camera Mount .............................................. 27

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Introducing the SWIFT 2 Racing drone
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Superior modular and highly integrated design.
Championship level racing power system.
Compatible with dierent types of blades.
3S 2600 mAh LiPo battery (can be used with 4S batteries for overhaul greater performance)
120° wide angle FPV camera lens.
800TVL/F2.5 aperture.
Rugged contstruction, with anti drop ability
Professionally designed, oering maximum protection.
Easy to maintain and repair, suitable for the DIY enthusiast, or professional.
5.8G real time video transmitter.
5.8G clover antenna. – which is quick and easy to change.
Top Quality ESC’s , which enhances power and reduces maintenance.
A professional, compact and aggressive, ready to y, and yet elegant racing
drone.
Do not blink, because it’s fast!
The Drone:
User friendly Radio Controller, providing you with comprehensive information.
Built in Buzzer – which helps to locate the drone, quickly and easily.
Three ight modes, catering for the all pilots, from the least experienced to the most senior.
Comes with elegant and adjustable ight indicator lights, at the rear, which can be turned
ON/OFF on the radio controller.
On Screen Data (OSD) on the controller can be turned On or O . The Pilot information Display
parameters can easily be customized to suit individual requirements.
Lock/unlock the motor by switch. This is very convenient and protects the drone and prevents
accidents.
Compact package design.
The controller:

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1. Getting to know your Aircraft
1. Camera
2. Propeller(CW)
3. Propeller(CCW)
4. Clockwise motor
5. Counterclockwise motor
6. Li-Po Battery
7. Power connector
8. Mushroom antenna
9. Reciever antennas
10. Indicator lights – on the tail
11. Transmitter monitor
12. Transmitter control switch
13. USB Ports

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2. Getting to know your remote controller
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Light ON / Light OFF Stablize / Advanced / Intermediate
Wave wheel switch (No function) Wave wheel switch (No function)
OSD ON / OSD OFFLock Motor / Unlock Motor
Left Joystick Right Joystick
Power Power
Alarm
Battery cover
PS/2 (No function)
USB
Alarm
Touch screen
Please Note: The factory default setting of the remote controller is the left hand setting. The controller can be
congured in the right hand setting.
Please make a note of your requirements to enable customization of your controller.
User friendly Radio Controller, providing you with comprehensive information.
Built in Buzzer – which helps to locate the drone, quickly and easily.
Three ight modes, catering for the all pilots, from the least experienced to the most senior.
Comes with elegant and adjustable ight indicator lights, at the rear, which can be turned
ON/OFF on the radio controller.
On Screen Data (OSD) on the controller can be turned On or O . The Pilot information Display
parameters can easily be customized to suit individual requirements.
Lock/unlock the motor by switch. This is very convenient and protects the drone and prevents
accidents.
Compact package design.

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AdvancedStablize Intermediate
The Swift 2 system oers 3 useful ight modes,
STABILIZE Flight Mode
INTERMEDIATE Flight Mode
ADVANCED(RATE) Flight Mode
Flight modes are selected by SWC.(Please select the appropriate mode according to your
flight skills)
STABILIZE Flight mode: in this mode , the Swift’s operation is relatively stable, it can not roll, it is
recommended for beginners.
INTERMEDIATE flight mode: in this mode , the Swift’s operation is with partial stabilization
function, it’s operation is relatively exible, and it can roll.
ADVANCED Flight Mode: in this mode , the Swift’s operation is without stabilization function, it’s
operation is very exible, it can roll.
Please Note: The dierent ight modes are set using the main ight controller

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3. Specications
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Aircraft
Main carbon frame: 3.5mm 3K ultra strong carbon bre frame
Propeller: #5045 3 Blades
Axis Diameter:220mm
Overall Dimensions (L x W x H):183 x 216 x 85mm
Weight: 378g (Battery excluded)
Brushless Motor: #2205 2300KV
Brushless ESC: 25A
Battery: 3S 2600 mAh LiPo (Weight: 214g)
Transmitter: 5.8G 40CH, Digital Channel Selector
Flight Time: 12~15 mins ( 2600mAh)
Max Flight Speed: 150km/h
Max Flight Distance: 1000m
Operating Temperature: -10C°~ 40C°
Flight Controller: F3 enhanced version
OSD: Integrated

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Remote Controller
Net Weight：435g (Battery Excluded)
Frequency Channel：2405 ~ 2475MHz
Remote Control Distance：1.0 KM
Receiver Sensitivity（1%PER）：-105dbm
Working Current：120 mA
Battery Operating Voltage: 7.4V-11.1V
Channels：10
Camera
Horizontal Resolution: 800TVL
Video Options: PAL/NTSC
Power input: 5V
FOV: 120 Degree
Aperture: F2.5
Transmitter
Transmitter: 5.8G Wireless Image Transmission
Channels: 40CH
Power Output: 25mW, 200mW, 400mW

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4. Attention: before your intended ight…
5. Charge the battery
The Swift is recommended for pilots, 15 years or older, with some RC hobby experience.
Only y the Swift in dry weather, with low wind.
Please do not y in rain or heavy foggy conditions.
Always choose large open elds for ying.
Please Check local laws and regulations governing the use of drones and for legal ying areas.
Always keep at least 10 feet distance to the aircraft, to avoid injury from high-speed propellers on
the ground, or while ying.
Do not y close to high-voltage power lines, cellphone towers, or radio towers, as these may
disrupt your control signal.
NEVER y over crowds, concerts or sports stadiums.
Connect the power-cable to the wall-outlet, the E3 charger can connect to a supply voltage from 100v
to 240v .
When correctly powered, the charger LED will be ashing green.
Insert the LiPo battery balance plug into the E3 charger.
During charging the LED will be ashing green and display power.
When charging is completed, the charger will display a solid BLUE LED.
Attention:
1. When the 4 LED lights ashes at the same time, there maybe something wrong with charger or
battery, so please stop charging.
2. Please refer to Page 24 for details of the E3 Balance Charger.

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Airplane Head
Propeller
5045R
Propeller
5045
Propeller
5045
Propeller
5045R
6. Preparation of the drone for ight.
Installation of the propellers
Attention:
Fix the clockwise propeller onto the clockwise motor according to the direction of blue arrow.
Fix the counter clockwise propeller onto the counterclockwise motor according to the direction of
orange arrow.
Tighten the propellers manually making sure the propellers are installed in proper way, and securely
fastened.
Install prop by hand, tighten by with the included wrench, whilst holding the motor.
You can also use the wrench to help remove broken props in the event of damage, or in the event of a
crash.
First, install the mushroom antenna to the mounting brackets as shown.
Next, push the assembled mushroom antenna into the Video Transmitter.
Finally tighten the rotating collar with the supplied wrench.

Fit & fasten battery with velcro
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Airplane Head
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Battery installation
First insert the battery anti-slip mat into the battery compartment. Put the battery on top of the anti
slip mat.
Move the battery forward-backwards as required to establish perfect balance, then rmly secure the
battery with the velcro strap. Please read
Centre of Gravity adjustment
Hold the Swift by the COG line (center of gravity). See the illustration above for the COG
Re-position the battery forward-backwards, until the quad balances.

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7. Ready for ight
7.1 Binding the drone with the controller
Attention:
To bind the controller with the Swift, press the two power on buttons simultaneously to turn the
controller on.
Put the aircraft on a horizontal place and connect the aircraft power.
1.Place the aircraft in a wide open space, with the rear facing you.
2.Please ensure that video receiving equipment is setup and ready for use, displaying an image and
OSD information.
3.When all is setup, prepare for take o, and ight.
Please consider the points mentioned below:
Put the motor switch to the lock mode position, move the throttle to the lowest position.
When voltage reaches below 10.8 volts, the rear LED lights will ash quickly and the beeper will
sound an alarm.
Please prepare to land, without hesitation when you hear the alarm, or see the OSD indicating 10.8
volts or less.

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7.2 Motor unlock
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Place the throttle joystick at the lowest position.
Move switch SWA to it’s lowest position to unlock the motors.

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8. Operation instructions
（-the direction of the head）
up/down
(The rear toward operator)
Remote Controller Instructions
Throttle
forward/backward
(Indicator light instruction )
Pitch
left/right
(Indicator light instruction )
ROLL (lean)
Aircraft Reaction

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left/right
(Indicator light instruction )
YAW(turn)
The rear toward operator
The aircraft roll forward
The rear toward operator
The aircraft roll backward
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Make sure y in the Intermediate&Advanced ight mode.
（-the direction of the head）Remote Controller Instructions
Aircraft Reaction
Attention:
Always select large open spaces with soft
ground for ying.
Rolls and ips are best suited for experienced
pilots.
Match throttle power whilst in ight to
manage the altitude.
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The aircraft roll left
The aircraft roll right
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Attention:
Obstacle ying is more suitable for experienced pilots.
Recommended FPV range 300m (depending on the local environment).
Avoid ying over people, animals or high voltage lines.
Obstacle flying
Attention:
Always select large open spaces with soft
ground for ying.
Rolls and ips are best suited for experienced
pilots.
Match throttle power whilst in ight to
manage the altitude.
Make sure y in the Intermediate&Advanced ight mode.
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Please Note:
1. After 5 minutes without any operation, the indicator lights will ash and the motors will sound an
alarm, to remind you of the powering o the motors.
2. If the aircraft goes down in some areas that are not easy to nd, you can hold the alarm button,
resulting in the buzzer sounding on the drone, to assist you in nding it.
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9. Ending the ight
Land the aircraft
Lock the motors
First Power o the aircraft, then turn o the radio.
Finally, remove the battery from the aircraft.

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10. Additional Instructions
10.1 Remote controller settings
Boot screen(Main interface)
Display actuator
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Caution: Power o the throttle to avoid damage and personnel injuries before checking
the actuator.
Slide the acutators up and/or down to adjust, long press to check the position or status.
T1 \T2：Timer and setting menu
FLY MODE: Current ight mode and setting menu
TX/RX: Status and voltage settings menu
Attention: We strongly recommend that the default settings
of remote controller are not changed. These setting changes
are intended for senior pilots.

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Positive reversal
Sliding the screen to the right to check the channel status, Slide the screen to the left to check the
sensor list.
Click the wrench icon to enter the main menu.
Slide the screen down to view the settings menu.
Touch the function name to enter the function setting menu.
Slide the screen up and down to skim the function menu, and select a menu item in the list to
enter the settings menu.
Click the return icon to return to the previous menu.
Main interface display.
Making operation more easier and simple
Setup:
To change between normal and reverse touch the box to the right side of the desired channel.
Nor=Normal, Rev=Reverse.
Select the【Back】icon to save and return to the previous menu.
The reverse function changes a channels direction of movement in relation to its input.
For example: If the blades are spinning in the wrong direction, pushing the Swift towards the ground
instead of taking o, this function can be used to correct this.

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End points
Setting method:
The end points function changes the range of movement available to a channel. This can be used to
limit the tilt of the Swift, therefore it is easier to control. The left box is the low end point, the right box
is the high end point, marked below as low end point being blue and red being the high end point.
1.Touch the low or high end points box.
2.Touch the desired digit to be changed, then use the onscreen up and down arrows to change it’s
value.
3.Select [√] to conrm the value, or choose [X] to quit the edit menu.
4.Select [back] to save and back to the previous menu.