Velleman Rcqc1 User manual

RCQC1

RC QUADCOPTER WITH 2.0 MP HD CAMERA

QUADCOPTER MET HD-CAMERA (2 MP)

QUADRICOPTÈRE AVEC CAMÉRA HD (2 MP)

CUADRICÓPTERO CON CÁMARA HD (2 MP)

QUADROKOPTER MIT HD-KAMERA (2 MP)

QUADCOPTER Z KAMERĄ HD 2 MP

QUADRICÓPTERO COM CÂMARA 2 MP HD

USER MANUAL 3

GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 11

MODE D'EMPLOI 19

MANUAL DEL USUARIO 28

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 37

INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI 46

MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR 55

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USER MANUAL

1. Introduction

To all residents of the European Union

Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle

could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal

waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned

to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into

service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

Keep this device away from children under age 14 and unauthorized users.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for

their safety. Children under age 14 shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.

DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device.

Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.

Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode. Do not attempt

to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in accordance with local

regulations. Keep batteries away from children.

3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.

All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications

to the device is not covered by the warranty.

Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the

warranty.

Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and

the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or

indirect) –of any nature (financial, physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this

product.

Due to constant product improvements, the actual product appearance might differ from the shown

images. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.

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DO NOT use this product to violate privacy laws or perform other illegal activities.

Only use this product in an area legal for remote control flying and free of interfering radio signals.

Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature.

Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.

Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Features

gyro quadcopter for indoor and outdoor use

supports various movements: up-down, left-right, forward-backward, hover, 4 ways flips and loops,

360° roll

headless flight mode

stable, easy to control

remotely takes pictures or shoots video thanks to the 2 MP camera

2.4 GHz technology reduces interference when flying multiple quadcopters at once

rechargeable high-performance lithium-polymer battery (charges via included USB cable)

suitable age: 14+

included:

oquadcopter

o4-channel digital proportional transmitter

o2 MP camera with built-in card reader (max. card capacity: 32 GB)

o4 GB memory card

o3.7 V, 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery (for quadcopter)

oUSB charging cable

omultilingual user guide with mounting and flying instructions

5. Remote Control Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

antenna

picture/video switch

indicator

fine-tune switch forward-backward

high/low speed switch

headless mode switch

3D flight switch

fine-tune switch accelerator-rotation

left throttle stick (accelerator-rotation)

on-off switch

right cyclic stick

(left-right-forward-backward)

display

6. Remote Control

6.1 Installing the Batteries

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on

the back of the remote control. Open the

battery cover.

2. Install four AA-type batteries (not included)

according to the indicated polarity.

3. Close the battery cover and tighten the

screw.

Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode. Do not

attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in

accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from children.

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6.2 Explaining the Remote Control’s Display

fine-tuning lateral flight right/left (mode 1) or rotation right/left (mode 2)

—> centred at power-on

fine-tuning forward/backward flight

—> centred at power-on

fine-tuning rotation right/left (mode 1) or lateral flight right/left (mode 2)

—> centred at power-on

throttle left/right indication

—> minimum value at power-on

forward indication

—> centred at power-on

backward indication

—> centred at power-on

lateral left indication

—> centred at power-on

lateral right indication

—> centred at power-on

rotation left indication

—> minimum value at power-on; the higher the value, the faster your quadcopter will rotate

rotation right indication

—> minimum value at power-on; the higher the value, the faster your quadcopter will rotate

speed indication

—> press button A to toggle between high-speed mode (H) and low-speed mode (L)

battery power indication

default mode indication

radio signal indication

7. Preparing Your Flight

7.1 Charging the Battery

1. Make sure your quadcopter is switched off. Slide the battery cover to open the battery

compartment.

2. Disconnect the battery wire and remove the battery from the quadcopter.

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3. Connect the battery to the included USB cable and connect to a switched-on USB output. The LED

will switch on as soon as the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the battery from the USB output,

slide battery into the quadcopter, connect to the power input and close the battery compartment.

7.2 Installing the Landing Skids and Blade Protectors

1. Place the landing skids on the bottom of the quadcopter and fix with the screws.

2. Place one blade protector onto each arm and fix with the screw.

7.3 Synchronizing the Remote Control and Quadcopter

If you have not done so, install the charged

battery into your quadcopter. Also, install the

batteries in the remote control.

Switch on your quadcopter by sliding the on-

off switch to the on position. Place the

quadcopter on a flat surface.

Push and hold the throttle stick completely

downwards.

Switch on your remote control by sliding the

on-off switch to the on position. Synchronizing

has been completed when the remote control

beeps twice and the quadcopter’s orientation

LEDs burn steadily.

If synchronizing has failed –if the orientation LEDs are still blinking –or if the quadcopter is

beyond control, switch off both the quadcopter and the remote control, and start the

synchronizing procedure again.

If the orientation LEDs blink slowly, please recharge the quadcopter’s battery.

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8. Flying Your Quadcopter

Basic Manoeuvres

Hovering up and down

Flying forward and backward

Push the throttle stick up or down to fly the

quadcopter upward or downward.

Push the cyclic stick up or down to fly the

quadcopter forward or backward.

Turning left and right

Lateral flight

Push the throttle stick left or right to fly the

quadcopter left or right.

Push the cyclic stick left or right to incline the

quadcopter to the left or to the right.

8.2 Headless Mode

The headless mode means that, regardless of the orientation of the quadcopter, it will follow your stick

movements. This is a handy function should you not be able to see which way the quadcopter is pointing.

However, it could impair your ability to learn 3D flying.

Push the headless/RTL mode switch to the left to activate the function.

8.3 Flight Training

Your quadcopter is a fast-reacting aircraft which requires only slight stick movements to manoeuvre. It is

recommended to master the quadcopter in the low-speed mode first and switch to the high-speed mode

only if feeling enough skilful. Remember that crashing your quadcopter can cause injury, and damage the

aircraft and surrounding objects beyond repair.

It is therefore very important to first practice and clock up enough “flying hours” to gradually increase

your flying skills. Slowly lift the quadcopter and try to hover 50 to 60 cm above the ground. Land the

quadcopter carefully.

The next step is to try and move your quadcopter left/right and forward/backward.

Repeat these exercises until you have mastered them.

8.4 Catapulting Your Quadcopter into the Air

Thanks to the internal gyroscope, you can throw the quadcopter about 3 m in the air and immediately

push and keep the throttle stick upward. The quadcopter will automatically stabilize in the air and hover.

8.5 3D Flight

After having fully mastered the basic manoeuvres and clocked up enough flying hours, you can now do

some spectacular aerobatics!

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One of those stunts is the 3D flight or roll. To do so:

1. Keep your quadcopter hovering at a steady height of minimum 3 m.

2. Press the 3D flight button. Move the cyclic stick to the left, the right, forward or backward.

3. You will now have completed a perfect 360° roll, left, right, forward or backward according to your

cyclic stick movement!

Only use the 3D flight with fully-charged quadcopter and remote control batteries, and in an

open-space area without obstacles.

9. The Camera Function

9.1 Preparing the Camera

1. Make sure the camera is connected to the quadcopter.

2. Switch on the quadcopter. If the LED inside the camera blinks red and turns green, the camera is

ready to be used. If the LED burns red and switches off, check if the camera has an SD card or if the

inserted SD card is faulty.

9.2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video

Taking a Picture

The camera will take a picture every time you push the picture/video switch upward.

Recording Video

Push the picture/video switch downward to record. Push the button downward again to stop video

recording. Only then will the video be saved onto the SD card.

10. Other Functions

Low-Power Protection

The blades automatically stop when the battery power is insufficient.

Over-Current Protection

When the quadcopter’s blades jam, the system automatically cuts the power supply to the blades. A

power cut-off due to over-current will need a re-synchronization of the remote control and the

quadcopter.

Reset Function

Switch on your quadcopter. Wait for the

orientation LEDs to blink slowly.

Push and hold the throttle stick completely

downwards.

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Switch on your remote control. The LEDs

should burn steadily.

Place the quadcopter on a flat surface. Push

the throttle and cyclic sticks to the bottom-

right corner until the LEDs blink rapidly.

Release the sticks. Resetting has been

completed when the LEDs burn steadily. Re-

synchronize the remote control and

quadcopter as described above.

Fine-Tuning the Rotors

You can fine-tune the rotors in the unlikely case they should not turn at the same speed. To do so:

Push the fine-tune switch for the forward-

backward movement.

Push the fine-tune switch for the accelerator-

rotation movement.

Switch off both the drone and the remote control and switch them on again. The rotors should be

synchronized. Please repeat if it is not the case.

11. Troubleshooting

No response from the quadcopter.

The battery of the quadcopter is insufficiently charged. Charge the battery.

The batteries of the remote control are insufficiently charged. Charge or replace the batteries.

The bandwidths of the remote control and the quadcopter do not correspond. Choose the

same bandwidth for both the remote control and the quadcopter by resetting and

synchronizing the remote control and the quadcopter.

The quadcopter is slow to respond or difficult to manoeuvre.

The battery of the quadcopter is insufficiently charged. Charge the battery.

The batteries of the remote control are insufficiently charged. Charge or replace the batteries.

The quadcopter is out of remote control’s range. Do not fly the quadcopter too far from the

remote control. The range depends on the environment and surrounding objects.

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12. Cleaning and Maintenance

The quadcopter does not need any particular maintenance. However, occasionally wipe it with a damp

cloth to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

13. Technical Specifications

transmitter channels

control signal

2.4 GHz

material

plastic and electronic parts

power supply

quadcopter

rechargeable 3.7 V, 500 mAh lithium-polymer (incl., spare battery:

RCQC1/SP1)

transmitter

4 x 1.5 V AA/LR6C (not incl.)

charging time

60-90 min

flying time

7-8 min

control range

50 m (approx.)

charging mode

via USB cable (incl.)

quadcopter dimensions

32 x 32 x 8 cm

options & spare parts

spare battery for quadcopter

RCQC1/SP1

4 blades

RCQC1/SP2

4 blade protectors

RCQC1/SP3

USB charging cable

RCQC1/SP4

4 spare motors (2x L + 2x R)

RCQC1/SP5

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the

event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info

concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website

www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

R&TTE Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Velleman NV declares that the radio equipment type [RCQC1] is in compliance with Directive

1999/5/EC.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

www.velleman.eu.

The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part

of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise

without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

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GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING

1. Inleiding

Aan alle burgers van de Europese Unie

Belangrijke milieu-informatie betreffende dit product

Dit symbool op het toestel of de verpakking geeft aan dat, als het na zijn levenscyclus wordt

weggeworpen, dit toestel schade kan toebrengen aan het milieu. Gooi dit toestel (en eventuele

batterijen) niet bij het gewone huishoudelijke afval; het moet bij een gespecialiseerd bedrijf

terechtkomen voor recyclage. U moet dit toestel naar uw dealer of naar een lokaal recyclagepunt

brengen. Respecteer de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.

Hebt u vragen, contacteer dan de plaatselijke autoriteiten betreffende de verwijdering.

Dank u voor uw aankoop! Lees deze handleiding grondig voor u het toestel in gebruik neemt. Werd het

toestel beschadigd tijdens het transport, installeer het dan niet en raadpleeg uw dealer.

2. Veiligheidsinstructies

Houd dit toestel buiten het bereik van kinderen jonger dan 14 jaar en onbevoegden.

Dit toestel is niet geschikt voor gebruik door personen (kinderen inbegrepen) met verminderde

fysieke, zintuiglijke of geestelijke capaciteiten of gebrek aan ervaring en kennis, tenzij zij onder

toezicht staan of instructie hebben gekregen over het gebruik van het toestel van een persoon

die verantwoordelijk is voor hun veiligheid. Houd toezicht op kinderen jonger dan 14 jaar, om te

voorkomen dat ze met het toestel spelen.

Bescherm dit toestel tegen regen, vochtigheid en opspattende vloeistoffen.

Demonteer of open dit toestel NOOIT. Er zijn geen door de gebruiker vervangbare

onderdelen in dit toestel. Voor onderhoud of reserveonderdelen, contacteer uw dealer.

Waarschuwing: U mag batterijen nooit doorboren of in het vuur gooien (explosiegevaar).

Herlaad geen alkalinebatterijen. Gooi batterijen weg volgens de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.

Houd batterijen buiten het bereik van kinderen.

3. Algemene richtlijnen

Raadpleeg de Velleman® service- en kwaliteitsgarantie achteraan deze handleiding.

Bescherm het toestel tegen stof en extreme temperaturen.

Bescherm tegen schokken. Vermijd brute kracht tijdens de bediening van het toestel.

Leer eerst de functies van het toestel kennen voor u het gaat gebruiken.

Om veiligheidsredenen mag u geen wijzigingen aanbrengen. Schade door wijzigingen die de

gebruiker heeft aangebracht aan het toestel valt niet onder de garantie.

Gebruik het toestel enkel waarvoor het gemaakt is. De garantie vervalt automatisch bij ongeoorloofd

gebruik.

De garantie geldt niet voor schade door het negeren van bepaalde richtlijnen in deze handleiding en

uw dealer zal de verantwoordelijkheid afwijzen voor defecten of problemen die hier rechtstreeks

verband mee houden.

Noch Velleman nv noch zijn verdelers kunnen aansprakelijk gesteld worden voor schade

(buitengewoon, incidenteel of indirect) –van welke aard dan ook (financieel, fysisch…) voortvloeiend

uit het bezit, gebruik of falen van dit product.

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We streven voortdurend naar verbetering van onze producten. Daarom kan dit product uiterlijk

verschillen van de afbeeldingen. De afbeeldingen van het product zijn enkel ter illustratie.

Installeer en gebruik dit toestel NIET voor illegale praktijken en respecteer ieders privacy.

Gebruik dit toestel enkel op een wettelijk toegelaten terrein voor radiogestuurd vliegen en zonder

interferentie van radiosignalen.

Schakel het toestel niet onmiddellijk in nadat het werd blootgesteld aan temperatuurschommelingen.

Om beschadiging te vermijden, moet u wachten tot het toestel de kamertemperatuur heeft bereikt.

Bewaar deze handleiding voor verdere raadpleging.

4. Eigenschappen

quadcopter geschikt voor gebruik binnen- en buitenshuis

verschillende vliegbewegingen: omhoog-omlaag, links-rechts, vooruit-achteruit, zweven, zijwaarts,

360° rollen

intelligente besturing

stabiel, gemakkelijk te besturen

maak foto's of video's met de 2 MP HD-camera

dankzij de 2.4 GHz-technologie kunnen meerdere quadcopters tegelijk vliegen zonder storing

Lipo-accu (oplaadbaar via meegeleverde USB-kabel)

aanbevolen leeftijd 14+

meegeleverd:

oquadcopter

o4-kanaalszender

o2 MP-camera met ingebouwde kaartlezer (max. capaciteit: 32 GB)

ogeheugenkaart (4 GB)

o3.7 V 500 mAh Lipo-accu (voor quadcopter)

oUSB-laadkabel

omeertalige handleiding met montage- en vlieginstructies

5. Functies van de afstandsbediening

Raadpleeg de afbeeldingen op pagina 2 van deze handleiding.

antenne

camera/video-schakelaar

indicator

trimhendel (vooruit –achteruit)

hoge/lage snelheidsmodus

schakelaar intelligente besturing

3D-schakelaar

trimhendel (versnellen –roteren)

gashendel (versnellen - roteren)

on/off-schakelaar

stuurhendel (links - rechts - vooruit -

achteruit)

display

6. Afstandsbediening

6.1 Batterijen plaatsen

1. Gebruik een schroevendraaier om de

schroef aan de achterkant van de

afstandsbediening te verwijderen. Open de

batterijklep.

2. Plaats 4 AA-batterijen (niet meegeleverd)

volgens de polariteitsaanduidingen.

3. Sluit de batterijklep en draai de schroef

vast.

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Waarschuwing: U mag batterijen nooit doorboren of in het vuur gooien (explosiegevaar).

Herlaad geen alkalinebatterijen. Gooi batterijen weg volgens de plaatselijke

milieuwetgeving. Houd batterijen buiten het bereik van kinderen.

6.2 Display van de afstandsbediening

afstellen zijwaarts vliegen naar rechts/links (modus 1) of roteren naar rechts/links (modus 2)