SYMA X440 User manual

User manual V1.0
Remote Control Drone
X440
8

Contents
1-24
EN ENGLISHINTRODUCTION

Contents
1.0 Important Safety Information
2.0 Product Description
2.1 Specifications
2.2 Drone Diagram
2.3 Remote Control Diagram
3.1 Propeller Installation
3.2 Propeller Guard Installation
3.3 Drone Arm Installation
3.4 Drone Battery Charging
3.5 Remote Control Use
4.1 Flight Preparation
4.2 Flight Control
4.3 Flight Mode
4.4 Smart Flight Feature
4.5 Product Feature
3.0 Product Assembly
4.0 Flight Guide
5.0 Troubleshooting
7.0 Product Accessories
2
4
9
18
19
4
5
5
6.0 Contact Us 19
9.0 Warranty 22
8.0 Exploded View 20
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
11
12
13
17
1
EN

1. To protect the legitimate rights and interests of users, please be sure to read the contents of this
manual carefully before using this product.
2. When using this product, please be sure to strictly observe and perform the requirements, including
but not limited to the instructions and safety guidelines. For any personal injury, accident,
property loss, legal dispute, or any other adverse event causing a conflict of interest resulting from the
use of the product or any irresistible factors that violate the safety instructions, the user shall bear the
related responsibilities and losses. Syma will not take any responsibility.
3. Once you start using the product. You are deemed to have read, understood, recommended, and
accepted the terms and contents of the instructions (including disclaimers, safety instructions,
warning instructions, etc) included with this product.
4. In case you are having challenges with any aspect of the product, may it be operation or
maintenance, please get in touch with our customer service directly.
1.0 Important Safety Information
Safety Guidelines
Thank you for purchasing this SYMA product. To ensure that you operate the drone correctly and
conveniently, please read these instructions carefully before first use and store them safely for future
reference.
1. Please store the smaller-sized drone accessories in places that are out of reach of children.
2. For all first-time flights, the left joystick must be slowly pushed up in order to prevent the drone from
ascending too fast to avoid unnecessary collision and possible damage and injury.
3. When the flight is ended, first turn off the power of the remote control. Then turn off the power of the
drone.
4. Avoid placing the batteries in places with high temperatures and exposure to heat.
5. Take extra precautions to ensure that the drone is at a minimum distance of 15 feet from the pilot,
other people, and animals in order to prevent bodily injury during flight operations. A minimum
separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the user's body and the device under
normal use conditions.
6. Children under the age of 8 must be instructed in the correct and safe operation of the drone by an
adult.
7. Children must be under adult supervision when using this drone.
8. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged; Batteries are to be inserted with the correct
polarity; Different types of batteries or new and used batteries must not be mixed.
9. The supply terminals can not be short-circuited.
10. Discharge the battery to 40%-50% (On a full charge, fly for half of the total flight time) if it is not used
for 10 days or more, this can greatly extend the battery life.
2
EN

Repair and maintenance
1. Use a dry and soft cloth to clean the product.
2. Do not expose the product to extreme heat or direct sunlight.
3. Do not immerse the product in water as this may damage the electrical components.
4. Please check the blades, motors, and batteries regularly. In case of any damage is found, please stop
using it unless it is repaired or replaced.
11. Please keep a safe distance from the spinning propellers to avoid injury.
12. To ensure the electromagnetic environment requirement of the aviation radio (station), using
remote controls in the zone, which is in a radius of about 5000m zones from the circle center of the
airport runway, is forbidden. All users also should abide by the radio regulation set forth by the
government and regulatory agencies including the duration and area.
13. Only uses the recommended transformer for the model, and the transformer is not a toy. Check the
cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts of the transformer regularly. If any damages have been
discovered, please immediately stop using it, until it is completely repaired.
14. Never look steadily at the laser beam since the laser radiation.
15. NOTE: Assemble the drone under adult supervision.
16. The pilot is responsible for the safe operation and safe distance from uninvolved persons and
property on the ground and from other airspace users and shall never fly the drone above crowds (> 12
persons).
17. The packing has to be kept since it contains important information.
18. It is strongly recommended to fly in areas without airflow. Do not fly in areas with an air
conditioner/electric fan or table lamp, or other electrical equipment that may be easily damaged.
19. Use only the supplied charging cable.
20. Chargers used with the drone should be examined regularly, such as the cord, plug, enclosures,
and other parts. In case of any damages are found, please stop using it unless it is repaired or replaced.
21. Do not touch the rotating rotor, avoid loose clothing or hair that could be caught in the rotor, and
do not fly near the face.
3
EN

2.0 Product Description
2.1 Specifications
Drone weight about 77g
Drone size 275x275x52mm
Motor ø7
Range 30m
Battery capacity 3.7V 400mAh
Charging time about 60 minutes
Flight time about 8 minutes
Remote control
Operating frequency 2.4 GHz
Remote control battery 4 X1.5V"AAA"(Not included)
Package contents
Drone 1
Remote control 1
USB charging cable 1
Clockwise/counterclockwise propellers
Screwdriver
Instructions
2 (A/B)
Propeller guard 4
1
1
Drone
Brand Name
Model/ITEM NO. X440
SYMA
4
EN

5
EN
2.3 Remote Control Diagram
① Propeller guard
② Propeller
③ Power switch
④ Arm
①
②
③
④
2.2 Drone Diagram
Power switch
Left joystick(short press
to change the light
effects; press and hold
for trimming adjustment
and release when
finished; to clear
trimming settings, press
and hold simultaneously
with the power button)
Right joystick(short
press to switch between
high and low speed
mode)
Rotate button
Spin button
Flip button
One key take-off/
landing

6
EN
1. Please make sure that the forward and reverse propellers are installed in the correct position. If the
installation is incorrect, the drone will not be able to fly normally.
2. Since the propeller is thin, please be careful when installing them to prevent accidental scratches.
3. Please use the propellers provided by our manufacturer.
4. The propellers are consumables, if necessary, please purchase additional accessories.
Note:
!
3.1 Propeller Installation
3.2 Propeller Guard Installation
3.0 Product Assembly
Detaching the propellers Installing the propellers
Remove the propeller caps and screws in the
direction of the arrow, and then detach the
propellers.
Refer to the figure, install the label "A" propeller and label "B" propeller in the
corresponding positions, and use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Insert the guard into the arm in the direction of the arrow.
Place the propellers on the arm in the
direction of the arrow, tighten the screws
then place the propeller caps.

3.3 Drone Arm Installation
Arm A1, A2, B1, B2 must correspond to A1, A2, B1, B2 on the aircraft.
Note:
!
7
EN
Removing the arm: Press the lock on the bottom of the aircraft and take out the arm in the
direction of the arrow.
Installing the arm: Insert the arm into the aircraft in the direction of the arrow, and install it
in place when you hear a click.

3.4 Drone Battery Charging
* Charge the drone with the USB charging cable that came with the product.
* The battery will take longer to charge when you use an adapter with a smaller rated current.
Note:
!
8
EN
Push to open
the buckle
Remove the battery
Unscrew the battery lock
When charging: the red light is on
When fully charged: the red light is off
Battery USB charging cable 5V/2A adapter（Not included)
1. Rechargeable batteries should only be charged under adult supervision.
2. Caution: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with incorrect ones. Please dispose of the
batteries according to the instructions.
3. Don't use or place batteries near heat sources such as fires or heaters.
4. After flying, do not charge the battery at once to avoid the battery overheating to cause a fire, make
sure it cools down before charging.
5. Don't hit or drop the battery when charging to avoid an internal short circuit.
6. Only use the supplied charging cable for charging. If the battery is aging, please replace it with a new
battery in time.
7. After fully charged, please remove the adapter in time, otherwise the battery will be discharged and
recharged, which will shorten the battery life.
8. The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the symbol:
Important: Battery Charging Information

3.5 Remote Control Use
Remote control battery installation: Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control, and
install 4*AAA batteries correctly according to the electrode instructions of the battery box(battery
needs to be purchased separately)
1. When installing the battery, please make sure that the polarity of the battery matches the polarity of
the battery box. Batteries must not be installed with reversed polarity.
2. Please do not use new and old batteries together.
3. Please do not use different types of batteries together.
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
4x1.5V"AAA"batteries Battery cover
Note:
!
9
EN
4.0 Flight Guide
4.1 Flight Preparation
1. Turn on the power switch of
the remote control.
2. Press and hold the power
switch on the drone for 2
seconds to switch on the drone.
3. Push the left joystick (throttle)
fully up and down. The indicators
on the drone and remote will
change from flashing to solid to
indicate that the drone is in
flight-standby mode.
Pairing the drone with the remote control

Place the drone on a flat surface and move the left
and right joysticks to the lower right corner for
approximately 3 seconds. The indicator will flash
rapidly and then turn solid to indicate that the
calibration process is complete.
The drone cannot be calibrated if the angle of
inclination is greater than 10 degrees.
1. The drone will switch off automatically if its angle of inclination exceeds 90 degrees.
2. If the drone is flown out of range from the remote control, the drone indicator light will start to
flash and the drone will land slowly.
3. If the remote control suddenly turns off or runs out of power during flight, the drone will
automatically land and come to a stop. If the remote control is turned back on during this process,
you will be able to control the aircraft again.
Note:
!
10
EN
Push the left joystick fully up
and return to the center. The
propeller will begin to rotate
slowly.
Push the left and right joysticks
downward in a V shape for 2
seconds. The propeller will
begin to rotate slowly.
Press the one key take-off/landing
button. The propeller will begin to
rotate slowly then the drone will
automatically take off and hover
at a fixed height.
Turning the drone on
Level calibration
Method one Method two Method three
Push the left joystick downward
for 2-3 seconds to switch the
drone off.
Push the left and right joysticks
downward in a V shape for 2
seconds to switch the drone off.
Press the one key take-off/landing
button. The drone will slowly
descend to the ground and switch
off automatically.
Turning the drone off
Method one Method two Method three

11
EN
4.2 Flight Control
Ascend
Descend
Forward
Backward
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Rotate rightRotate left
Fly left Fly right

12
EN
4.3 Flight Mode
Trimming
Trimming forward and backward
When the drone is hovering in the air, when it
drifts forward or backward automatically, you
can press and hold the trim button and push the
right joystick in the backward or forward
direction to adjust until the drone is stable and
then release it.
Trimming left and right
When the drone is hovering in the air, when it
automatically drifts to the left or right, you can
press and hold the trim button and push the
right joystick to the right or left direction to
adjust, until the drone is stable, you can release
the trim button.
Trimming left and right rotation
When the drone hovers in the air, it can
automatically rotate to the left or right. When
flying, you can press and hold the trim button and
push the left joystick to the right or left direction
for adjustment. Until the drone is stable, you can
release the trim button.

13
EN
4.4 Smart Flight Feature
High/low speed modes
Flip function
Short press the right joystick to switch between high speed mode and low speed mode.
1. The default is low speed mode when the power is on.
2. The remote control emits two beeps for high speed mode and one beep for low speed
mode.
Press the flip
button
Push the right
joystick up
Flip forwards
Flip backwards
Flip left
Flip right
Push the right
joystick down
Push the right joystick
to the left
Push the right joystick
to the right

For best results, fully charge the battery before performing stunt flip manoeuvres.
Note:
!
14
EN
Corner flip function
Rotate function
Press the flip
button twice
Push the right joystick to
the upper-left corner
Push the right joystick to
the lower-left corner
Push the right joystick to
the upper-right corner
Push the right joystick to
the lower-right corner
Flip towards
upper-left
corner
Flip towards
lower-left
corner
Flip towards
upper-right
corner
Flip towards
lower-right
corner
Press the rotate
button
Push the right joystick
to the left
Push the right joystick
to the right
Rotate left
Rotate right

15
EN
Rotate and return to position function
Spin function
Rotate and spin function
Press the rotate
button twice
Press the spin
button twice
Press the spin
button
Push the right joystick
to the left Rotate left and return to position
Rotate right and return to position
Push the right joystick
to the right
Push the right joystick
to the left
Push the right joystick
to the right
Push the right joystick
to the left Rotate and spin left
Rotate and spin right
Push the right joystick
to the right
Spin left
Spin right

The start-up colourful lights default to a gradual change. Press the left joystick or right joystick to left
and right during standby mode to change the colourful lights into seven cycles. Press the left joystick
during flight to change the colourful lights. Seven times for a cycle.
1. When the drone is in standby mode, press the one key takeoff/landing button, the drone will
automatically take off and hover at a height of 1.5 meters.
2. When the drone is in flight, press the one key takeoff/landing button and the drone will automati-
cally land on the ground.
When releasing the left joystick (throttle) after controlling the drone to ascend/descend, the drone
will continue to hover at the current height.
16
EN
Light controls
One key take-off/landing
Altitude hold

17
EN
When the two indicators on the rear of the drone start to flash, it means that the power of the drone
is low. At this time, please control the drone to return.
If the drone's blades collide with another object or become stuck, the drone's circuit will engage the
overcurrent protection mechanism.
4.5 Product Feature
Undervoltage protection
Overcurrent protection