Hydrofoil Drone NEWZ ORAK User Guide
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Before getting started Assembling the Hydrofoil A T10 screwdriver (supplied) is needed to assemble the Hydrofoil. Do not overtighten the screws. 1. Remove the elastic band from the hull. 2. Screw the arm onto the hull with 2 screws (diagram A). 3. Insert the MiniDrone support into the slot on the central spindle (diagram B). 4. Screw the central spindle onto the hull with 4 screws (diagram C). 5. Insert the two lateral floats into the ends of the arm. 6.
Charging the battery 1. Insert the battery into the compartment provided (photos A and B). The small triangle on the battery indicates which side should be on top. The direction the triangle is pointing in shows which way the battery should be inserted. 2. Plug in the MiniDrone (photos C and D): · When using a charger with a minimum power rating of 2.4 A, charging time is approximately 25 minutes.
Setting up the MiniDrone on the Hydrofoil Before setting up the MiniDrone, assemble the Hydrofoil and check the battery has been installed correctly. 1. Insert the front of the MiniDrone in its support, the head facing the front of the Hydrofoil. Ensure that the two front lugs on the support are inserted into the front arms of the MiniDrone (photo A). 2. Fasten the clip on the rear of the MiniDrone (photo B).
Downloading the app Log into the App StoreTM or Google PlayTM and download the free FreeFlight3 app. Connecting a smartphone Since the MiniDrone uses normal list of Bluetooth ® Bluetooth ® Low Energy, it will not be displayed in the devices shown on your phone. You will only be able to see it and connect to it via the FreeFlight3 app. 1. Activate the Bluetooth® function on your smartphone. 2. Launch the FreeFlight3 app. 3. Press to bring up the list of MiniDrones located near your smartphone.
Flying 1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app. > The main screen will appear. Free Flight to control the MiniDrone in Normal mode. Press Film My Drone to control the MiniDrone in Controller mode. Controller mode lets 2. Press you film your MiniDrone with your smartphone while you are flying it. For more information on control modes, see the Controlling the MiniDrone in flight section. > The control screen will appear.
Controlling the MiniDrone with the Hydrofoil Description of the control screen No. Description 1 Return to previous screen No. Description 5 Left joystick (accelerometer) 2 Settings 6 Right joystick 3 Emergency stop 7 Take Off / Landing 4 Photo 8 Battery level Start-up 1. Place the MiniDrone on the water. 2. Press Take Off. > The MiniDrone motors will start up. The MiniDrone will lift itself 90° on its support and start to move.
Navigation Navigation depends on the settings for the selected control mode: Normal Expert. Normal or Controller, mode is selected by default. To change the control mode, see the Control Settingssection. Normal Left joystick (accelerometer) · This joystick will only appear once Take Off has been pressed. · Press the joystick and tilt your Right joystick · Drag the joystick left pivot the MiniDrone to or right to the left or right.
Controller Left joystick · Drag the increase cursor or up Right joystick or decrease down to the motor you film · Drag the cursor left or right to pivot the MiniDrone to the left or right. speed of the MiniDrone. The Controller mode lets the MiniDrone with the camera on your smartphone while you are driving it. To do this, press . Videos are automatically saved to the gallery in the FreeFlight 3 app. To stop recording, press again.
FLying the MiniDrone Description of the control screen N° Description N° Description 1 Return to previous screen 7 Photo 2 Settings 8 Left joystick 3 Flat trim 9 Right joystick (accelerometer) 4 Emergency stop 10 Take off / Landing 5 Launched take off 11 Battery level 6 Pre-programmed aerobatics Flat trim Before each take off (especially after an impact or fall), check that the MiniDrone is placed on a flat surface and press 12 Flying .
Take Off Place the MiniDrone on a dry, flat surface, ensuring there are no obstacles in the Take Off. way, and press > The MiniDrone will take off and stabilise 1 metre above the ground. You can also also have the MiniDrone take off from your hand. To do this: 1. Press . > The MiniDrone LEDs will blink red and green rapidly. 2. Throw the MiniDrone in front of you, up, or simply take away your hand to let it fall.
Expert Left joystick · Press or Right joystick · to pivot the the joystick to the MiniDrone to the left or right. · or to make a quarter turn to the left or right. Press on or to make the · MiniDrone climb or descend. · Drag your finger from the middle of the joystick to the Hold down the middle button and tilt your smartphone to Drag your finger from the middle of move or to make a half turn to the left or right. the MiniDrone.
To stop recording, press again. Pre-programmed aerobatics 1. Press the Loop icon to bring up the list of pre-programmed aerobatics. By default, no trick is selected. Back loop Front loop Left loop Right loop No trick 2. Press the desired trick. > The icon is displayed in place of . 3. Tap your smartphone screen twice to perform the selected trick. 4. Press on the aerobatic icon again to edit it.
Battery The icon shows the battery level for your MiniDrone. A fully charged battery lasts for around 7 minutes when the hulls are attached to the MiniDrone, and around 9 minutes if the hulls aren't used. The indicator turns red when the battery level is low. When the battery level is too low, bring the MiniDrone back towards you or land it. Photos Press the button to take a photo using the MiniDrone vertical camera. The photo will be saved in the MiniDrone memory.
Videos You can film your MiniDrone using your smartphone while you are flying it. To do this, the Controller control mode must be activated. For more information, go to the Control Settingssection. To record a video, press . The icon will flash during recording. Frame your MiniDrone with your smartphone. To stop recording, press The videos will be . The icon will change to automatically saved in the . FreeFlight3 gallery and in your phone's memory. To open the gallery: 1.
Settings Press Press to access the settings menu for your MiniDrone. at any time to revert to factory settings. Max Altitude The Max Altitude option allows you to limit the maximum height your MiniDrone can go. When the MiniDrone is about to go past this limit, it will automatically go back down to the selected height. Max Tilt The Max Tilt option allows you to choose the maximum tilt angle the MiniDrone can make while it is moving. The higher this value is, the larger the pitch of the MiniDrone.
Automatic Recording The Auto Rec option is available in Controller mode automatically trigger video recording as soon as you press information on video recording, see the Video only. It is Take Off. used to For more section. Max Vertical Speed The Max Vertical Speed option allows you to set the maximum downward speed of the MiniDrone when you press the or upward and buttons.
Network Name The Network Name option allows you to edit the Bluetooth® name of how the MiniDrone will be seen by your smartphone in the FreeFlight3 app. The name change will take effect once the MiniDrone has been restarted. The MiniDrone network name can only contain numbers, letters and underscores. It must not be longer than 32 characters. Versions The · General Information shows you: The version number of the FreeFlight3 app currently installed smartphone.
Academy Drone An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy. To launch the Drone Academy: FreeFlight3 Drone Academy. 1. Launch the 2. Press application. A profile is necessary to access the Drone Academy. To create a profile: Sign up Register your profile 1. Press now. 2. Type a user name, a password and an e-mail address. 3. Press .
5 6 Modifying and disconnecting your profile Sending a Drone Academy invitation To modify or delete your profile: 1. Press the Profile tab. 2. Press 3. Press Logout or Edit. 4. If you edit your profile slide the screens towards left to complete your profile. To register a MiniDrone press My drones. The first time you connect the MiniDrone to your smartphone, a pop-up ask you to register your MiniDrone in the Drone Academy. To consult the shared flights: 1. Press 2. Press Map.
Updates Press Updates to check if any software updates are available for the MiniDrone. There are two ways to update your MiniDrone: · Via USB by downloading the update file from our website. This method requires a computer. Check that the MiniDrone battery is installed and fully charged before carrying out updates via USB link. · Via the FreeFlight3 app by pressing Updates.
General Information Precautions for use and maintenance The MiniDrone is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The MiniDrone is a model aircraft designed for recreational and leisure purposes. The pilot must always maintain direct visual contact with the MiniDrone and control its trajectory. The MiniDrone should only be used in suitable spaces so you are always able to ensure the safety of nearby people, animals and property.
Battery Failure to comply with instructions may cause permanent damage to the battery or its surroundings, and may cause injury. Always use a LiPo battery charger. charge via a discharge lead. Never trickle charge or charge below 2.5 the battery temperature to exceed 60°C (140°F). Never wiring in the battery pack, or puncture the battery cell. Never V. Never allow disassemble or modify the Never place the battery on top of flammable materials or leave it unattended while charging.
at www.parrot.com. Recycling this product The symbol on this product and on its literature shows that at the end of its life, it is not to be disposed of with household waste. The uncontrolled disposal of waste is harmful to the environment: please separate this from other types of waste and dispose of responsibly. Private individuals are invited to contact the retailer who sold them the product or to ask advice from their local authority to find out how and where it can be recycled.
Notice regarding the right to privacy Recording and distributing images of an individual without their consent could constitute a violation of their privacy, for which you may be held liable. Ask for permission before filming individuals, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or share them online. Do not distribute any degrading images or those that could undermine an individual's reputation or dignity.
