ZERO-X Spectre ZXSPT User manual
USER MANUAL
PRODUCT CODE: ZXSPT
www.zero-x.com.au
www.zero-x.co.nz
••• SPECTRE DRONE •••
Thanks for purchasing a Zero-X Spectre Drone, get ready to have
the time of your life! We’re sure your Zero-X Spectre drone 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 drone battery to the
included USB charger and insert the
USB charger into a powered USB port
(USB wall charger not supplied). Please
ensure when using a USB Wall Charger
it is C-Tick certified with a fixed maximum of DC 5V/2.1A Output. Never use a
selectable/adjustable USB charger.
While the battery is charging, the LED on the charger 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
Spectre drone.
General Safety
Please familiarise yourself with your local legislation regarding drone usage before
you begin using your Zero-X Spectre drone.
Included in the package contents of your Zero-X Spectre drone are the Australian
CASA guidelines, please carefully read and understand this information as operating
a drone outside of these guidelines may result in legal issues. The manufacturer takes
no responsibility for operation of this product outside of what is legally permissible
in your local area.
or buildings, and check to make sure you are no closer than 5.5 kilometres
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 Spectre drone or any of its components in any
or impair your view of the Spectre drone including rain, wind, snow, fog
or low light.
• Avoid getting your Spectre drone wet, dusty, or sandy. These elements will
damage the components of your Spectre drone.
cont. page 2
1
2
General Safety cont.
• Please pay attention to the indication of low battery to avoid damage to your
Spectre drone, or your surroundings.
• Please do not attempt to touch the Spectre drone when the Remote Control
is powered on, or if the rotor blades are turning.
Battery Safety
When handled incorrectly, Lithium polymer batteries can be dangerous and can
potentially harm and do damage to persons or property. The manufacturer does not
accept any liability of 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 Spectre compatible chargers
and batteries.
• 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.
• After each flight & or crash, please check battery for any damage or swelling.
• Do not cover the batteries when charging. Do not leave batteries in direct
sunlight.
• 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.
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
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.
3
Package Contents
2
78
1. Spectre Drone 2. Remote Control
3. Spare Rotor Blades 4. Drone Battery
5. Drone Charger 6. Rotor Guards
7. Manual 8. Screwdriver
1
4 5
3
6
4
Spectre Drone Diagram
85
3
6
6
7 7
6
6
4
3. Battery 4. Camera
5. Micro SD Card Slot*6. LED Lights
7. Feet 8. Power Switch
* Micro SD Card not included
Under Side
View
1 1
2 2
1. Front Rotor Blades 2. Rear Rotor Blades
Top View
5
1. Power Switch 2. Left Thumbstick (Acceleration / Yaw)
3. Right Thumbstick (Pitch / Roll) 4. Yaw Trim Controller
5. Roll Trim Controller 6. Pitch Trim Controller
7. Video Button 8. Photo Button
9. Speed Button 10. Flip Button
11. Stunt Mode 12. LED Lights Control
13. Power Indicator 14. LCD Screen
Remote Control Diagram
1
45
6
7
14
12
13
8
9
10
11
23
6
Remote Control LCD Screen Diagram
1. Connection Strength 2. Yaw Trim Balance
3. Roll Trim Balance 4. Pitch Trim Balance
5. Acceleration 6. Light Indicator
7. Speed Mode 8. Battery
2 3
1 7 86
4
5
117
Set Up
Charging the Battery
Unwind & plug the included USB charger into a powered USB port. You can connect
cable included with the Spectre drone. When connected to a charging source the
LED light in the charger will glow green. Connect the drone battery to the charger
and the light will glow red indicating charging is in process. The LED on the USB
charger will begin to glow green again once charging is complete. To keep the
battery life as long as possible avoid removing the battery from the charger before
charging is complete.
• If the battery is being charged by computer, make sure to pull out the USB
cable if you want to shut down the computer.
• When connecting the USB cable with the battery, make sure to follow the
correct polar indicator.
When using a Wall charger, please ensure
that only an Australian Standards, C-Tick
or overcharging of battery could lead to
Installing the Battery
•Ensure that the Spectre drone’s power switch (8) is in the OFF position.
•Connect the battery cable to the Spectre drone’s power cable ensure that the
plug is inserted in the correct orientation.
•Tuck the cable into the battery opening.
•Insert the fully charged battery with the charging wires facing outwards.
•Close the battery hatch making sure the battery drawer clicks into place.
Camera
The camera on the Spectre drone should already be connected. It is advised that
this camera is not removed and reconnected as this can potentially damage the
camera connection.
If it is necessary to plug these cables in make sure that the plugs are facing the
correct way as plugging these in incorrectly could permanently damage the
connection pins on the Spectre drone.
8
Set Up
Installing a Micro SD Card
•With the Spectre drone upside down and 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 facing up.
•Gently press the card in until you hear the lock click into place.
Rotor Guards
•
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 Spectre drone so that the screw in the Rotor Guard matches up
with the screw hole in the Spectre drone.
•Firmly press the Rotor guard into position inserting one peg at a time.
•Insert the included screws into the screw holes and use the included
screwdriver tighten the screws making sure not to over tighten.
Micro SD Card Slot
9
Set Up
Remote Control
•
(down) position.
•With the included screwdriver unscrew the battery cover on the rear of the
Remote Control.
•Remove the battery cover.
•Insert 4 x AA batteries (AA Batteries not included) making sure that they
•
Flight Safety
there are no obstacles or dangers in the area, including overhead power lines and
consider an alternative location.
10
Launching your Spectre drone
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 (8) on the Spectre drone
to the ON position.
2.
facing away from you and move back three metres.
3.
power on the remote control. The remote control should beep once to indicate
power up has been successful.
4. To activate the connection between the remote control and the Spectre drone,
to the highest (up) position hold for one second and then return the Left
another 2 seconds. The remote should beep three times, the lights on the
arms of the Spectre drone should shine solid and the power indicator light
on the Remote Control will shine solid indicating that the connection has
been successful.
Turn on the
power switch on
the bottom.
11
Launching your Spectre drone
5.
calibrating. Keep holding the Thumbstick in the bottom right position until
calibration is complete.
To recalibrate the Spectre drone turn the Remote Control and Spectre drone
Do not approach the drone again until the remote has been
If for any reason the Spectre drone does not work after following the launching
steps, please check the following.
a) The Spectre drone battery is fully charged, correctly connected and not
damaged.
b)
amount of charge and have enough charge to power the remote control
Remote Control).
c) The connection between the Remote Control and the Spectre drone may not
have been completed correctly. Ensure that when activating the connection,
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 Spectre drone and the
12
Controlling your Spectre Drone
Basic Controls
Lift / Descent
Yaw Left / Right
Roll Left / Right
Pitch Forward / Back
Push up the Throttle Rudder Stick
the Throttle Rudder Stick and the
Push the Left Rudder Stick to the left
or to the right, the drone will rotate in
the corresponding direction.
Push the Right Stick to the left or
corresponding direction.
Push the Right Stick forward or
corresponding direction.
13
Controlling your Spectre Drone
Speed Modes
The Spectre drone has 2 speed modes that control the acceleration and
manoeuvrability of the drone.
To cycle through the Speed Modes, use the Speed Button (9) to the right of the
LCD screen on the Remote Controller.
LOW SPEED MODE:
When the Spectre drone is powered up it will start in LOW SPEED MODE.
use this mode to learn the basics before moving onto the higher mode.
HIGH SPEED MODE:
Push the Speed Button (9) once and the Remote Control will beep once and
the LCD screen will show MODE 2 indicating that the Spectre drone is now in
HIGH SPEED MODE.
In this mode the sensitivity of both the acceleration, and directional control of the
It is advised that this mode is only used in a very open space once the pilot has
14
Controlling your Spectre Drone
Trimming
Trimming Pitch
Trimming Roll
Trimming Yaw
To trim the Spectre drones’ 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
Spectre drone.
To trim the Spectre drones’ 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 Spectre drone.
To trim the Spectre drones’ 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 Spectre drone.
115
Controlling your Spectre Drone
Flipping and Stunt Mode
either the Flip button or activating Stunt Mode.
the LCD screen on the Remote Control. This will launch the Spectre drone forward
Please ensure that you have a 2 metre clearance below and in all directions around
Flips will be deactivated when the Spectre drone has low power, and will be
reactivated once the battery is charged.
One Button Flip
Flip Button
16
Controlling your Spectre Drone
Camera
buttons on the remote control to the left of the LCD screen.
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 Spectre drone.
The light on the camera will shine green 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, try re-inserting the SD Micro Card
and restarting the Spectre drone.
Shooting Video:
shining green. Ensure you have stopped recording before removing the Micro SD
Shooting Photos:
To take a photo with your Spectre drone press the Photo Button (8) on the remote
17
Maintenance
Cleaning:
Avoid exposing your Spectre drone and it’s accessories to dust, sand and moisture
as these can damage the Spectre drone. If the Spectre drone 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 base of the Rotor Blade.
2. Gently remove the Rotor Blade.
3. Ensure that you are replacing the Rotor Blade with the correct blade as there
If the incorrect blade is used in the incorrect placement the Spectre drone
WILL NOT WORK.
4. Gently push the replacement Rotor Blade onto the rod ensuring that the screw
hole on the Rotor hole lines up with the hole on the rod.
Replace the screw, being careful not to over
remove the screw and make sure that the
holes on both the Rotor Blade and the rod
are aligned.
AB
18
Parts and Accessories
To purchase parts and accessories for your Zero-X Spectre drone, please visit your
nearest Zero-X retailer or visit us online at www.zero-x.com.au or www.zero-x.co.nz
ZXRBSRBW Rotor Blades for Spectre and Rapture drones – Black and White
ZXRBSRBO Rotor Blades for Spectre and Rapture drones – Black and Orange
ZXRBSRBR Rotor Blades for Spectre and Rapture drones – Black and Red
ZXRBSRVP Rotor Blades for Spectre and Rapture drones Value Pack
ZXBATSR1K
ZXCHSRDR Battery charger for Spectre and Rapture drones
Frequency 2.4Ghz
Camera Resolution 720P
Photo Resolution 2MP
Video Format AVI
Photo Format JPG
Memory Micro SD Card
Class 4 and above
up to 32 GB
(not included)
Dimensions 48cm x 48cm x12cm
Weight 320g
Channels 4
Battery 1000mAh
Motors 4
Transmitter
battery
4 AA Batteries
(not included)
Screen LCD
Table of contents
Other ZERO-X Drone manuals
ZERO-X
ZERO-X polaris User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X Pro Evolved 4K User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X Raven+ User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X ZXRVN User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X sirius User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X Rapture ZXRAP User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X Force User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X Hydra ZX-HRA User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X Titan User manual
ZERO-X
ZERO-X swift+ User manual
