ZERO-X Scout User manual

PRODUCT CODE: ZX-SCT
Compact Drone with 3 Speed Modes
DRONE USER MANUAL
v1.0
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1 Welcome ........................................................................................................... 5
Before You Get Up In The Air.............................................................................. 5
General Safety.................................................................................................... 5
Battery Safety..................................................................................................... 6
2 Introduction................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Package Contents........................................................................................ 7
Fig 2.1.1................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Product Overview ......................................................................................... 8
Scout ........................................................................................................... 8
Remote Control ............................................................................................ 8
3 Setting up your Scout ................................................................................ 9
3.1 Charging The Battery.................................................................................... 9
3.2 Installing The Battery .................................................................................... 9
3.3 Camera Connection Guide ......................................................................... 10
3.4 Installing a Micro Sd Card (Micro SD Card not included) ....................................... 10
3.5 Installing/Removing Rotor Guards............................................................... 10
3.6 Feet Installation........................................................................................... 11
3.7 Remote Control .......................................................................................... 11
4 Flight Safety............................................................................................. 11
4.1 Flying Your Scout ..............................................................................................12
4.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................12
4.3 Controlling Your Scout......................................................................................13
Basic Controls ...................................................................................................13
4.4 Speed Modes ....................................................................................................14
Low ..................................................................................................................14
Mid ..................................................................................................................14
High ..................................................................................................................14
4.5 Trimming ............................................................................................................14
4.6 Flipping & Stunts...............................................................................................15
4.7 Using Your Camera ...........................................................................................15
4.8 Shooting Video..................................................................................................15
4.9 Shooting Photos................................................................................................15
4.10 Using Your Directional Lock ...........................................................................16
4.11 To Activate Directional Lock...........................................................................16
5 Maintenance............................................................................................. 16
5.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 16
Rotor Blade Replacement........................................................................... 16
6 Parts And Accessoriees ............................................................................ 17
7 Specifications ........................................................................................... 17
8 Warranty .................................................................................................. 18

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1. WELCOME
Thanks for purchasing a Zero-X Scout, get ready to have the time of your life!
We’re sure your Zero-X Scout 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 Scout 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 turn off. Once charging is
complete the light will glow red. While the battery is charging please take the
time to read the instructions and familiarise yourself with the controls of your
Zero-X Scout.
GENERAL SAFETY
Please familiarise yourself with your local legislation regarding drone usage
before you begin using your Zero-X Scout.
Included in the package contents of your Zero-X Scout 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 Scout 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 Scout 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 Scout in any conditions that could affect, damage or impair
your view of the Scout including rain, wind, snow, fog or low light. Avoid
getting your Scout wet, dusty or sandy. These elements will damage the
components of your Scout.
• Please do not attempt to touch the Scout when the Remote Control is
powered on, or if the rotor blades are turning.
• When flying your Scout, 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 Scout 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 2
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1. Scout
2. Remote Control
3. Rotor Blades
4. USB Charging Cable
5. Battery
6. Screwdriver
7. AC Wall Charger
8. Camera
9. Feet
10. Rotor Guards
11. User Guide

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2.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
SCOUT DIAGRAM
1. Rotor blades
2. Feet
3. Power Switch
4. Rotor Guards
5. Battery Hatch/Flap
6. Camera
* Micro SD Card not included
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1. Antenna
2. Directional Lock
3. Left Thumb Stick
4. Throttle Trimming
5. YawTrimming
6. Flip Button
7. Power Switch
8. Right Thumb Stick
9. Back / Forward Pitch Trimming
10. Left/Right Roll Trimming
11. Speed Mode Button
12. Light On/Off
13. Video Button
14. Photo Button
REMOTE CONTROL DIAGRAM
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3. SETTING UP YOUR ZER0-X SCOUT
3.1 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 turn off.
Connect the drone battery to the charging cable and the light will glow
red indicating charging is in process. The LED on the USB charging cable
will turn off again once charging is complete. 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 Scout
drone, please allow the battery to cool down for at least 30 minutes
before recharging.
• When the Scout 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 Scout 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.
3.2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Open the battery flap on the underside of the Scout by sliding it
toward the rear of the drone being careful of the attached camera.
2. Insert the batery into the tray.
3. Connect the battery to the power cable and close the battery flap
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3.3 CAMERA CONNECTION GUIDE
1. Connect the camera connection wire to the socket on the under side
of the Scout. Be sure to connect the cable in the correct orientation,
connecting the cable the wrong way can cause damage to the
connection.
Avoid pulling or twisting the
cable and ensure that the plug
is in the correct orientation.
Twisting the cable or inserting
the plug in the incorrect
orientation may damage the
camera connection on your
Scout.
2. Hook the connection pegs
on the camera on to the
loops on the battery flap on
the scout drone and slide
the camera forward until the
camera clips into position.
3.4 INSTALLING A MICRO SD CARD
With the Scout upside down and facing away from you insert the Micro
SD card into the rear of the camera ensuring that the text side of the
Micro SD Card is face down and the notched side of the card is on the
left side.
Gently press the card in until you hear the lock click into place.
(*Micro SD Card not included)
3.5 INSTALLING/REMOVING ROTOR GUARDS
Rotor Guards are an optional fitting on the Scout, however for safety
reasons we strongly advise you to attach them. Whether Rotor Guards
are attached or not, please be very careful when handling the drone. To
avoid injury, do not touch the drone while
the blades are turning or the remote
control is powered on.
• Line up the guide pegs on the Rotor
Guards with the holes on the arms
of the Scout so that the screw in the
Rotor Guard matches up with the screw
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3.6 FEET INSTALLATION
Line up the guide pegs on the feet with the holes on the underside of
the Scout’s body so that the screws in the feet match up with the screw
holes on the underside of the Scout.
3.7 REMOTE CONTROL
1. Ensure that the Remote Control power switch is in the OFF (down)
position.
2. Open the battery cover by unscrewing the securing screw and sliding
down the open tab.
3. Insert 4 x AA batteries (AA batteries not included) making sure that
they are in the orientation specified.
4. FLIGHT SAFETY
Before flying your Scout make sure that you are in a safe setting. CASA
restrictions regarding flying drones require the drone to be no closer than
5.5kms 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.

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4.1 FLYING YOUR SCOUT
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, turn the
Power Switch on the Scout to the
ON position.
2. Once on, the LED lights on the arms
of the Scout should flash signalling a
connection to the Remote Control.
Place the Scout on the ground
facing away from you and move back three metres.
3. With the Left Thumbstick
(Acceleration/Yaw) in the lowest
(down) position power on the
remote control. The remote should
beep once to indicate power up has
been successful.
4. To activate the connection between
the remote and the Scout, move
the Left Thumbstick (Acceleration/
Yaw) on the Remote Control to the
highest (up) position. Hold for one
second and then return the Left
Thumbstick (Acceleration/Yaw) to
the lowest (down) position.
4.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Do not approach the drone again until the remote has been powered
off. If for any reason the Scout does not work after following the
above steps please check the following.
a) The Scout battery is fully charged, correctly connected and not
damaged.
b) The batteries in the Remote Control are 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 Scout
drone may not have been completed correctly. Ensure that when
activating the connection, the Left Thumbstick is moved all the
way to the top and then all the way to the bottom. If this is not
completed the connection will not activate.
Once these elements have been checked, turn both the Scout and
the Remote Control off and start the launching process again.

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4.3 CONTROLLING YOUR SCOUT
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4.4 SPEED MODES
The Scout has 3 speed modes that control the acceleration and
manoeuvrability of the drone. To cycle through the Speed Modes,
use the Speed Button marked with two arrows on the bottom right of
the controller.
LOW
When the Scout is powered up it will start in LOW speed mode. In this
mode, the Scout will control and fly slowly. It is advised that beginners
use this mode to learn the basics before moving onto the two higher
modes.
MID
Push the Speed Button once and the Remote Control will beep twice
indicating that the Scout is now in the medium Speed Mode. In this
mode, the sensitivity of both the acceleration, and directional control
of the Scout will be increased, making the Scout more nimble and
quick.
HIGH
Push the Speed Button a second time and the Remote Control will
beep three times indicating that the Scout is now in its highest Speed
Mode. In this mode, the sensitivity of both the acceleration and
directional control will be increased again. It is advised that this mode
is only used in a very open space once the pilot has gained significant
drone flight experience.
4.5 TRIMMING
Trimming is used to balance the Scout when flight is off centred.
Please check before attempting to use trimming that the Scout’s flight
is not being affected by outside forces such as wind.
To trim the Scout’s
pitch, use the Pitch
Trim Controller which
is the small switch on
the Remote Control
to the left of the Right
Thumbstick. This will
balance the forward and
back movement of the
Scout.
To trim the Scout’s
roll, use the Roll Trim
Controller which is the
small switch on the
Remote Control below
the Right Thumbstick.
This will balance the left
and right movement of the Scout.

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To trim the Scout’s
yaw, use the Yaw
Trim Controller which
is the small switch
on the Remote
Control below the
left Thumbstick. This
will balance the left
and right spin of the
Scout.
4.6 FLIPPING AND STUNTS
The Scout can perform 360 flips in any direction by pushing the Flip
Button, and then pushing the Right Thumbstick (Pitch / Roll) in the
direction you want to flip the drone. Please ensure that you have a 2
metre clearance below, and in all directions around the drone before
attempting to flip as this manoeuvre requires considerable space.
4.7 USING YOUR CAMERA
The camera on the Scout is controlled via the Video and Photo buttons
on the bottom right of the remote control. When you are intending to
use the camera, please ensure that you have inserted a Micro SD card
(not included) into the Micro SD card slot in the Scout.
The light on the camera will shine solid blue when a Micro SD Card
is detected, and it is ready to record video or take still photos. If the
light on the camera does not activate or flashes red, try re-inserting
the Micro SD Card and restarting the Scout.
4.8 SHOOTING VIDEO
To start recording video, push the Video Button on the remote control.
The light on the camera will shine red indicating that recording is in
progress. To stop recording push the Video Button again and the light
on the camera will return to shining blue. Ensure you have stopped
recording before removing the Micro SD Card, or turning the power
off on your Scout.
4.9 SHOOTING PHOTOS
To take a photo with your Scout press the Photo Button on the remote
control. The light on the camera will flash red once and then return to
blue.
4.10 USING YOUR DIRECTIONAL LOCK
Directional Lock mode is a mode that makes it easy for beginners to
fly. In this mode the direction you and the Scout are facing when the
Scout is launched will always be forward on the controls, no matter
which way the Scout is facing. This means that even if you can’t see
which way the Scout is facing you will be able to bring the drone back
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4.11 TO ACTIVATE DIRECTIONAL LOCK
1. After powering up the Scout and pairing with the controller (see
section ‘Flying your Scout’) ensure that you and the Scout are
facing the same direction.
2. Press the Directional Lock Button on the top left of the Remote and
the lights on the Scout will flash indicating that the drone is now
in Directional Lock mode. It is important that you do not change
the orientation position you are standing in when you activate
Directional Lock as this will affect the control of the drone.
3. You will now be able to fly the Scout in Directional Lock mode.
4. To exit Directional Lock mode, push the Directional Lock again and
the Scout lights will shine solid again.
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 CLEANING:
Avoid exposing your Scout and its accessories to dust, sand and
moisture as these can damage the Scout. If the Scout is exposed to dust
or sand, use a soft brush to remove any visible particles.
ROTOR BLADE REPLACEMENT:
1. Use the included screwdriver to remove the screw on the top of the
Rotor Blade.
2. Gently remove the Rotor Blade.
3. Ensurethatyouarereplacingthe RotorBladewiththecorrectblade as
there are two different orientations of blades which are labeled A
and B on the underside of the blade.
IF THE INCORRECT BLADE IS USED IN THE INCORRECT PLACEMENT
THE SCOUT WILL NOT WORK.
Different colour Rotor Blades are used front and back on your Scout
so it is easy to identify the front and rear of the Scout when flying. To
ensure that it is easy to fly the Scout make sure that the front and rear
blades are different colours.
4. Gently push the replacement Rotor Blade into place. Replace the
screw being careful not to over tighten. If the screw will not fit in
place, remove the screw and make sure that the holes on both the
Rotor Blade and the rod are aligned.

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6. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
We understand that it’s not always easy learning how to fly a drone, and
sometimes a close call can turn into a crash landing. To thank you for your
support of Zero-X and your drone purchase, we would like to help you build
you confidence in learning how to fly your drone. We would like to offer you
50% off your first two orders of any spare parts, by using the codes in the
coupons below.
There you will be able to find and buy the spare parts listed below.
•
Battery • Clockwise Motor
• Counter Clockwise Motor • Rotor blades
• Rotor guards • Feet
Visit www.zero-x.com.au to make your purchase.
7. SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 27.5cm x 27.5cm x 9cm
Weight 250g
Resolution 720P
Channels 4
Battery 550mAh
Motors 4
Transmitter Battery 4 x AA Batteries (not included)
Frequency 2.4gHz
Memory Micro SD Card Class 6 and above, up to 32GB (not
included
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8. WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
and New Zealand Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure.
This warranty is provided in addition to your rights under the Australian
& New Zealand Consumer Law.
Zero-X warrants that this product is free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or for the
period stated on the packaging. This warranty is only valid where you have
used the product in accordance with any recommendations or instructions
provided by Zero-X.
This warranty excludes defects resulting from alterations of the product,
accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
In order to claim the warranty, you must return the product to the retailer from
whichitwaspurchasedorifthatretailerispartofaNationalnetwork,astorewithin
that chain, along with satisfactory proof of purchase. The retailer will then return
the goods to Zero-X. Zero-X will repair, replace or refurbish the product at its
discretion. The retailer will contact you when the product is ready for collection.
All costs involved in claiming this warranty, including the cost of the retailer
sending the product to Zero-X, will be borne by you.
Zero-X Address:
33 Quinn Drive, Keilor Park
Victoria 3042 Australia
Ph: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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