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iFly Micro Lightning
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SWTOY-IFLYML-GL
MIFLYML010811E

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  • Page 1 Micro Lightning Helicopter SWTOY-IFLYML-GL MIFLYML010811E...
  • Page 2 Now you can add one more cool thing to the list. With this iFly chopper from Swann, you can take to the skies using the remote control or by using your iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) as the control panel with the included iFly IR transmitter. Your chopper is probably already on the helipad waiting to take fl ight so let’s get to it.
  • Page 3 Download and install the app. At the time of writing, the app is free to download but you will need an iTunes account. Tap the Swann iFly icon to run the app. Tap “Go” to start the app. Turn on the helicopter.

  • Page 4: Charging The Transmitter

    Quick Start Guide - Remote Control To use the remote control as the controller, you will fi rst need to install batteries. Replacing Batteries in the Controller : The battery compartment is located on the rear of the controller. Undo the screw with a precision screwdriver and open the battery compartment.

  • Page 5: Charging The Helicopter

    Charging the helicopter Charging the helicopter using the USB cable Before you can take fl ight, you need to charge the battery in the helicopter using the supplied USB charging cable. NOTE: The helicopter uses a diff erent charging cable to the transmitter. •...

  • Page 6: Pairing The Remote Control

    Pairing the remote control IR Transmitter LEDs IR Band Selector Throttle Power Indicator LED Flight Control Power Switch Rotational Trim Control Pairing the Remote Before you can fly, you need to ‘pair’ the helicopter and remote together. To do this: •...

  • Page 7: Using The Controller

    Using the Controller Up/Down (Ascending/Descending) The height of the helicopter is controlled by the throttle which varies the speed of the spinning rotors. Ascend Descend : Slide the throttle up to increase : Slide the throttle DOWN to the spinning speed of the rotors and make reduce the speed of the spinning rotors the helicopter ascend.
  • Page 8 Using the Controller Forward, Backwards The fl ight control on the controller aff ects the helicopter’s direction. Forwards Backwards : Sliding the fl ight control up will : Sliding the fl ight control down pitch the nose of the helicopter down and will pitch the nose of the helicopter up and move the helicopter forward.
  • Page 9 Using the Controller Turning/Rotating left/right Rotate/Turn Left Rotate/Turn Right : To make the helicopter : To make the helicopter turn to the left, slide the fl ight control to the turn to the right, slide the fl ight control to the left.
  • Page 10 Trim (Rotation) What is trim (rotation)? If you fi nd that the helicopter is turning slowly left or right when you’re not using the fl ight control, then you’ll need to adjust the trim. The trim control is located in the centre of the controller, between and just below the primary controls.

  • Page 11: Motion Control

    Motion Control What is motion control? Turning on ‘Motion Tilt Control’ in the top right corner of the iOS Motion Tilt control pad switches directional control of the helicopter to the Control = Off accelerometer in your mobile device. You can now control the direction of the helicopter through movements of the actual device, rather than using the fl ight control pad.

  • Page 12: Flight Tips

    Flight Tips Wind : Basically, these are (approximately) 1/40th scale helicopters. Full sized helicopters can’t fl y in high winds – and neither can these models. If a full sized helicopter has diffi culty overcoming 50mph winds, then the model will have the same diffi culty with 1~2 mph winds (i.e.

  • Page 13: Battery Warnings

    Warnings Battery Warnings: • Requires 6 x 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries (not included) • Batteries are small objects. • Replacing batteries must be undertaken by a competent adult. • Follow the polarity diagram ( + / - ) in the battery compartment. •...
  • Page 14 Helicopter Battery Warnings: The helicopter has a built in Lithium Polymer battery. This battery is light and powerful, as its chemistry is based on lithium, a light and extremely volatile metal. • Never completely exhaust the battery. When the helicopter starts to lose power, turn it off and charge it as soon as practicable.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Ensure you are using the correct USB charging The helicopter does not charge cable for the helicopter (twin socket). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice. For the latest version of this manual, please visit: www.swann.com...

  • Page 16: Helpdesk / Technical Support Details

    Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin.

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