ZERO-X Atlas ZX-ATL User manual

PRODUCT CODE: ZX-ATL v1
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High-Performance Drone + Full-HD Camera
DRONE USER MANUAL

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1 WELCOME ........................................................................................................ 4
BEFORE YOU GET UP IN THE AIR..................................................................... 4
GENERAL SAFETY............................................................................................. 4
BATTERY SAFETY.............................................................................................. 5
2 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 6
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................. 6
2.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................. 7
ATLAS DIAGRAM ......................................................................................... 7
REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................... 8
3 SETTING UP YOUR ATLAS......................................................................... 9
3.1.0 CHARGING THE BATTERY .................................................................... 9
3.1.1 INSTALLING THE FEET .......................................................................... 9
3.1.2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY ................................................................... 9
3.1.3 CAMERA CONNECTION GUIDE........................................................... 10
3.1.4 INSTALLING A MICRO SD CARD (MICRO SD CARD NOT INCLUDED) ............ 10
3.1.5 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY (AA BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED) ................... 11
3.1.6 FLIGHT SAFETY................................................................................... 11
3.1.7 WIFI CONNECTION AND APP SET UP................................................. 11
3.1.8 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SMART PHONE HOLDER................ 12
3.1.9 INSTALLING THE ROTOR GUARDS..................................................... 12
4 FLYING YOUR ATLAS.......................................................................... 12-14
4.1.0 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................14
4.1.1 ONE BUTTON TAKE OFF/LANDING.......................................................15
4.1.2 ALTITUDE HOLD ........................................................................................15
4.1.3 SPEED MODES...........................................................................................15
4.1.4 DIRECTIONAL LOCK .................................................................................16
4.4.5 OUT OF RANGE ALARM...........................................................................16
4.1.6 LOW BATTERY ALARM..............................................................................16
4.1.7 MOTOR LOCK DOWN ..............................................................................17
4.1.8 TRIMMING..................................................................................................17
5 APP NAVIGATION ................................................................................... 17
5.1.0 APP CONTROL SCREEN ..................................................................... 18
5.1.1 APP ICONS..................................................................................... 18-20
6 VIEWING AND TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS........................ 21
7 MAINTENANCE....................................................................................... 21
7.1.0 REPLACING ROTOR BLADES ............................................................. 22
7.1.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................................................................... 22
8 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 22
9 WARRANTY ............................................................................................. 23

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1. WELCOME
Thanks for purchasing a Zero-X Atlas, get ready to have the time of your life!
We’re sure your Zero-X Atlas will bring you a world of great experiences in
the air.
Please take the time to read the following safety warnings and operating
instructions carefully.
BEFORE YOU GET UP IN THE AIR
Connect the Atlas battery to the included USB charging cable and insert the
USB charging cable into the supplied USB wall charger. While the battery
is charging the LED on the charging cable will glow red. Once charging is
complete the light will glow green. While the battery is charging please take
the time to read the instructions and familiarise yourself with the controls of
your Zero-X Atlas.
GENERAL SAFETY
Please familiarise yourself with your local legislation regarding drone usage
before you begin using your Zero-X Atlas.
Included in the package contents of your Zero-X Atlas are the Australian
CASA guidelines, please read carefully and understand this information as
operating a drone outside of these guidelines may result in legal issues.
Zero-X takes no responsibility for operation of this product outside of what is
legally permissible in your local area.
• Do not fly your Atlas any closer than 30 metres from people, animals or
buildings. Check to make sure you are no closer than 5.5 kilometres from
any airfields or airports.
For more information on CASA’s Australian legislation visit:
http://www.casa.gov.au/ For information outside Australia please visit the
website of your local aviation authority.
• Do not attempt to modify the Atlas or any of its components in any way,
doing so will void your warranty and may affect the operation of the drone.
• Do not use the Atlas in any conditions that could affect, damage or impair
your view of the Atlas including rain, wind, snow, fog or low light. Avoid
getting your Atlas wet, dusty or sandy. These elements will damage the
components of your Atlas.
• Please do not attempt to touch the Atlas when the Remote Control is
powered on, or if the rotor blades are turning.
• When flying your Atlas, please keep in mind the privacy of others.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
BATTERY SAFETY
When handled incorrectly, Lithium polymer batteries can be dangerous
and can potentially harm and do damage to persons or property. Zero-X
does not accept any liability for damage to persons or property if the
battery is not correctly charged, stored or protected.
• Always unwind all cables before charging.
• Do not over charge the battery. Once the charging process is completed,
remove the battery from the charger as soon as possible.
• Only use the included or replacement Zero-X Atlas chargers and
batteries.
• You must charge the Lithium polymer battery in a safe area away from
flammable materials.
• The battery is only to be charged under adult supervision, do not leave
charging batteries unattended. You should always remain in constant
observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to
any potential problems that may occur.
• Do not charge the battery in temperatures hotter than 40°C or colder
than 0°C.
• Do not cover the batteries when charging. Do not leave batteries in
direct sunlight.
• After each flight & or crash, please check battery for any damage or
swelling.
• If the battery is damaged, leaking, making noise, punctured or malformed
in any way DO NOT attempt to use it. Please dispose of the battery
immediately and safely in the correct manner.
• Do not bend, puncture, crush or scratch the drone’s battery. Do not store
batteries in your pockets, on your person or in extreme temperatures.
• After flying/discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/
room temperature before recharging.
• If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins
to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately.
Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open
area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes.
Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon
or swell can result in a fire. A battery that has ballooned or swollen even
a small amount must be removed from service completely.
• Never plug in a battery and leave it to charge unattended overnight.
• Non-compliance with the above warnings may result in the failure of the
battery.

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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS
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1. Atlas Drone
2. Remote Control
3. USB Charger
4. Battery
5. Drone Feet
6. AC wall charger
7. Rotor Blades
8. Rotor Guards
9. Screwdriver
10. User Guide

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2.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
ATLAS DIAGRAM

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REMOTE CONTROL DIAGRAM
3. SETTING UP YOUR ZER0-X ATLAS
3.1.0 CHARGING THE BATTERY
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR ZERO-X DRONE COMES WITH A CERTIFIED ZERO-X
USB AC CHARGING ADAPTER FOR 240v CHARGING OF YOUR DRONE
BATTERY. USE OF A NON ZERO-X CERTIFIED USB AC CHARGING ADAPTER
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY DAMAGE BOTH YOUR BATTERY
AND DRONE.
Fully unwind the included USB charging cable and plug the USB end
into the included Zero-X Certified USB AC charging adapter.
When connected to a charging source the LED light in the charger will
glow red. Connect the drone battery to the charging cable and the
light will turn off indicating charging is in process.
The LED on the USB charging cable will begin to glow red again once
charging is complete.

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To keep the battery life as long as possible avoid removing the battery
from the charging cable before charging is complete. If you have just
finished flying your Atlas drone, please allow the battery to cool down
for at least 30 minutes before recharging.
• When the Atlas battery has finished charging it is advised that the
battery is removed from the charger as soon as possible. Overcharging
will damage the battery and effect the flight time.
• The Atlas battery can take up to 90 minutes to fully charge. If the battery
has been on charge for any longer than 2 hours and the indicator on
the charging cable is not showing that the battery is charged, please
remove the battery from the charger.
• When connecting the USB cable with the battery, make sure to follow
the guides on the battery connector as these are designed to only
be inserted in one direction. Forcing the connection in the incorrect
direction, may cause damage to the battery and charging cable.
• When flying the Atlas, low battery will be indicated when the remote
control starts beeping and the lights on the Atlas start flashing.
3.1.1 INSTALLING THE FEET
Place the feet on the underside of the
Atlas in the position shown below. With
the feet in position use the included
screws to secure the feet in position.
3.1.2 INSTALLING THE ATLAS BATTERY
1. Slide the fully charged battery into the battery slot on the rear of
the Atlas Drone with the battery sticker facing upward.
2. Make sure the battery clicks into place and is secure.
3. Hold the power button for two seconds to power up the Atlas
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3.1.3 CAMERA
The camera for the Atlas will need to be connected. Once installed,
it is advised that this camera is not removed and reconnected as this
can potentially damage the camera connection.
1. To attach the camera align the notches on the top of the camera
with the slots on the under side of the Atlas drone and slide the
camera back into position ensuring that the camera is secure.
2. Connect the drone cable to the Atlas making sure that the camera
is in the correct orientation.
3. To connect the Micro USB connection, connect the right angle end
of the supplied cable to the camera while supporting the camera
with your other hand. Then connect the other end of the micro USB
cable to the Atlas drone.
3.1.4 INSTALLING A MICRO SD CARD
1. With the Atlas facing away from you, insert the Micro SD Card
(Micro SD Card not included) into the side of the camera ensuring
that the text side of the Micro
SD Card is also facing away
from you.
2. While supporting the camera,
gently press the card in until
you hear the lock click into
place.

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3.1.5 REMOTE CONTROL
1. Ensure that the Remote
Control power switch is in
the OFF (down) position.
2. Remove the battery cover
on the rear of the Remote
Control by sliding it
downward.
3. Insert 4 x AA batteries (AA
Batteries not included)
making sure that they are in the orientation specified.
4. Do not mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.
3.1.6 FLIGHT SAFETY
Before flying your Atlas make sure that you are in a safe setting. CASA
restrictions regarding flying drones require the drone be no closer
than5.5kms from any airport or airfield whilst flying. Drones should
also not be flown over populated areas or any closer than 30 metres
from vehicles people or animals.
It is also required that you check your surroundings before taking off
making sure there are no obstacles or dangers in the area, including
overhead power lines and bodies of water. If there are hazards present
in your intended area of flight, please consider an alternative location.
3.1.7 WIFI CONNECTION AND APP SET UP
To use your Apple or Android smart-phone as a FPV screen you will
need to wirelessly connect your smart phone to your Atlas over WiFi.
This is done during the set up and launching of the Atlas and requires
you to have the Zero-X Atlas App installed.
1. To find the Zero-X Atlas App search ‘Zero-X Atlas’ on the Apple
App store if you are using an iPhone, or on the Google Play store if
you are using an Android phone.
2. Download the Zero-X Atlas App.
3. Once the App is downloaded and installed on your Smart phone,
switch on your Atlas by holding the power button for two seconds
and move your Smart-phone to be within two metres of the drone.
4. When the Atlas is switched on (without the remote controller
switched on) The lights on the arms of the Atlas will flash. While
these lights are flashing the WiFi signal will start up be available for
connection.
5. In your Smart-phone’s WiFi settings find the and select the ZX
ATLAS WiFi connection.
6. Open the Zero-X Atlas App.
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3.1.8 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SMART PHONE HOLDER
1. Extend the Phone cradle from the top of the drone
2. Flip down the bottom grip of the phone cradle
3. Lift the top grip and place your smart phone horizontally between the
two grips.
4. Release the top grip making sure that your smart phone is securely in
position.
3.1.9 INSTALLING THE ROTOR GUARDS
To install the rotor guards, follow the instructions below.
1. Slip the rotor guard into position making sure that the pegs are In
position.
2. Secure the rotor guards with the included screws.
4. FLYING YOUR ATLAS
GETTING STARTED, POWERING UP, PAIRING, CALIBRATING AND
UNLOCKING THE MOTORS
1. After installing a fully charged battery and installing 4 x AA batteries (AA
batteries not included) into the remote control and conducting a complete
check of your surroundings, hold the power button on the Atlas for two
seconds.
2. Once on, the LED lights on the arms of the Atlas should flash signalling no
connection to the Remote Control.
3. On your Android or Apple Smart-phone, open your WiFi settings and
connect to the ZX Atlas WiFi connection. Once connection is made, open
the Zero-X Atlas app on your Smart-phone.

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4. Position your phone in the remotes smart phone
holder.
5. Switch the remote controls power switch to the
up On position. The remote control should beep
once to indicate power up has been successful.
6. To activate the connection between the remote
control and the Atlas, move the Left Thumb stick
(Acceleration/Yaw) on the Remote Control to the
lowest (down) position hold for one second and
then return the Left Thumb stick to the middle
resting position. The remote should beep three
times, the lights on the arms of the Atlas should shine solid and the power
indicator light on the Remote Control will shine solid indicating that the
connection has been successful.
7. Calibrate the Atlas by holding the Right Thumb
stick (Pitch/Roll) in the bottom right position.
This ensures that the Atlas stays level and flies
straight. The Lights on the Atlas will flash fast
while calibrating. Keep holding the Thumb stick
in the bottom right position until calibration is
complete.
If the Atlas starts to fly abnormally, it may need to be re-calibrated. To
recalibrate the Atlas turn the Remote Control and Atlas off and then restart the
Flying Your Atlas process.
When calibrating the Atlas, please ensure that the Atlas is on a level surface.
8. Once the remote is paired and the Atlas is
calibrated, the motors will need to be unlocked
before you fly. To unlock the motors move the
left thumb stick to the right and downward
position while also moving the right thumb stick
to the left and downward position as shown in
the diagram below.
When done correctly the rotor blades will spin waiting for take off
PLEASE NOTE: For a quick take off that will skip the step of unlocking the
motors, press the auto take off button on the remote control after
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Once the remote has been paired with the Atlas drone, do not approach the
drone until the remote has been powered off.
4.1.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Do not approach the drone again until the remote has been powered
off. If for any reason the Atlas does not work after following the
launching steps, please check the following.
a) The Atlas battery is fully charged, correctly connected and not
damaged.
b) The batteries in the Remote Control are of the same brand, have
an equal amount of charge and have enough charge to power
the remote control correctly (Using an assortment of batteries will
affect the performance of the Remote Control).
c) The connection between the Remote Control and the Atlas may
not have been completed correctly. Ensure that when activating
the connection, the Left Thumb stick (Acceleration/Yaw) is moved
all the way to the bottom and then returned to the middle. If this is
not completed the connection will not activate.
Once these points have been checked turn both the Atlas and the
Remote Control off and start the launching process again.

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4.1.1 ONE BUTTON TAKE OFF/LANDING
The one button take off and landing button allows you to easily get
your drone off the ground and land.
TO TAKE OFF:
Follow the powering up and pairing instructions in this manual. Once
the drone is paired to the controller press the one button take off/
land button, and the drone will take off and hover at about shoulder
height.
TO LAND:
While flying to bring the drone down, quickly press the one button
take off/land button. The drone will then descend and land
EMERGENCY LANDING:
If you need to bring the drone down in an
emergency, while flying, hold the one button take
off/land button. The motors will stop completely
and the Atlas will fall to the ground.
PLEASE NOTE: When using any land function,
make sure that there are no obstacles, people or
animals under the drone.
Do not use the emergency stop function unless
it is an emergency situation as this will cause the
motors to lock, and the drone to free fall.
4.1.2 ALTITUDE HOLD
Altitude hold allows the drone to hover and maintain a constant
height making aerial photography easy.
To use altitude hold, allow the left thumb stick to fall back to its default
middle position.
4.1.3 SPEED MODES
The Atlas drone has three speed modes.
To cycle through the speed modes, use the speed button on the rear
of the controller. Each mode will be identifiable by a series of beeps.
Low Speed Mode: One beep
Medium Speed Mode: Two beep
High Speed Mode: Three Beeps

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4.1.4 DIRECTIONAL LOCK
Directional lock allows you to lock the controllable forward direction
so that no matter which way the drone is facing, pressing forward on
the right thumb stick will always send the drone in the direction you
have assigned as forward. To set directional lock follow the instructions
below.
1. After powering up the Atlas and pairing the controller, place the
Atlas facing the direction that you want to assign as forward.
2. Move directly behind the Atlas, facing the same direction as the
drone.
3. Press the Directional Lock button to set your forward direction.
Directional Lock will now be set and your preferred orientation will be
set
PLEASE NOTE: Do not attempt to set Directional Lock when you are
already flying.
Be sure to remember your set orientation when you are flying in
Directional Lock mode
4.1.5 OUT OF RANGE ALARM
The remote will give a warning when the Atlas is leaving the
controllable range of the Remote Control.
This warning will be issued in a series of double beeps “beep beep…
beep beep…”.
When this alert is active, please direct the drone back towards the
controller.
4.1.6 LOW BATTERY ALARM
When the Remote Control battery is low the Remote Control will
issue a slow series of beeps, signalling that the batteries need to be
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When the Atlas battery is running low, the remote will issue a fast
series of beeps, signalling that the battery needs to be recharged.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not ignore low power warnings as this may result
in unplanned landings.
4.1.7 MOTOR LOCK DOWN
When the rotor-blades are stopped by an obstacle the motors will go
into protective lock down.
To unlock the motors make sure the
rotor-blades are clear from debris
and put the Atlas back on the
ground. Once you are ready to fly
again pull the left thumb stick back
and the motors will release.
4.1.8 TRIMMING
Trimming is used to balance out
your drone if it is drifting when
flying.
To adjust the trimming please follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the Remote Control and Atlas are switched on and
correctly paired.
2. Hold the Trimmer button on the rear of the Remote Control.
3. While still holding the Trimmer button use the right thumb stick to
counter the direction that your Atlas is drifting.
4. As you are adjusting the trimming the beep tone will go lower the
more that you trim in any directing.
PLEASE NOTE: If Trimming is not fixing the drones drifting, you
may need to re calibrate your drone by turning off the drone and
the controller and restarting the instructions in the Getting Started
section of this manual.
5. APP NAVIGATION
Once you have connected your Smart-phone to the Atlas via WiFi and
launched the Zero-X Atlas App, you will be able to access the App’s Control
screen. This screen has all of the control options and settings, as well as
access to the on screen control system.
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the ‘App Control’ setting and press the button to show the on screen
controls.
To use the App to assist the controls on the remote control, use the ‘Control
Assist’ setting and press the button to show the on screen controls. In this
mode the controller must be used for take-off.
5.1.0 APP CONTROL SCREEN
5.1.1 APP ICONS
HOME PAGE
When selected, this will take you back to the home page
FPV
This will split the screen into two so that it can be used in a smart
phone compatible VR headset (Headset not included).
This mode should be used with the controller.
Please obey your local aviation laws when using FPV mode.
FLIGHT PATH TRACING
This allows you to trace a flight path for the drone to follow.
Please make sure you have enough space where you are flying for
the drone to follow your drawn path.
EMERGENCY STOP
Pressing this will cause the Atlas’s motors to stop and the drone will
fall to the ground.
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Only use this in the case of an emergency.
MICRO SD CARD
This will show is a micro SD card is inserted in the Atlas’s on board
camera.
When there is no Micro SD Card detected the icon will be displayed.
When a Micro SD Card is detected the icon will be displayed.
REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL
Displays the Atlas’s WiFi signal strength.
SETTINGS
Settings will allow you to set your transmission resolution and trimming.
ON SCREEN CONTROLS
This will give the option of Stick Controls or Tilt Controls
STICK CONTROLS
Allows you to control the Atlas with two on screen virtual thumb sticks.
TILT CONTROLS
Allows you to control with a virtual left thumb stick and the right thumb
stick can be controlled by tilting your smart phone
VIDEO
Selecting this will start a video recording.
PHOTO
Selecting this will capture a photo.
DIRECTIONAL LOCK
Selecting this will engage Directional Lock mode.
Please read the Directional Lock section of this manual before activating
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MEDIA
This will take you to all recorded files both on your phone and saved
to the Micro SD Card installed in your Atlas drone (Micro SD Card not
included).
SPEED MODE
Select your required speed mode.
ONE BUTTON TAKE OFF
This button will launch the drone.
When selected, the drone will take off and hover at about shoulder
height.
ONE BUTTON LANDING
This button will initiate the automatic landing sequence.
Please be sure there is no obstructions, people or animals under the
drone when this is selected.
ALTITUDE HOLD
Shows the drones current altitude.
DRONE BATTERY INDICATOR
This displays the drone’s battery level.