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- Page 1 Hydrofoil Drone NEWZ ORAK User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Before getting started ...............................4 Assembling the Hydrofoil ...........................................4 Charging the battery ...........................................5 Setting up the MiniDrone on the Hydrofoil ...........................................6 Switching on the MiniDrone ...........................................6 Compatibility ...........................................6 Downloading the app ...........................................7 Connecting a smartphone ...........................................7 Flying ...............................8 Controlling the MiniDrone with the Hydrofoil ...........................................9 FLying the MiniDrone... - Page 3 Declaration of Conformity ...........................................26 Registered trademarks ...........................................26 Notice regarding the right to privacy ...........................................27...
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Page 4: Before Getting Started
Before getting started Assembling the Hydrofoil A T10 screwdriver (supplied) is needed to assemble the Hydrofoil. Do not over- tighten the screws. 1. Remove the elastic band from the hull. 2. Screw the arm onto the hull with 2 screws (diagram A). 3. -
Page 5: Charging The Battery
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. -
Page 6: Setting Up The Minidrone On The Hydrofoil
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. -
Page 7: Downloading The App
Downloading the app Log into the App Store or Google Play and download the free FreeFlight3 app. Connecting a smartphone Bluetooth ® Since the MiniDrone uses Low Energy, it will not be displayed in the Bluetooth ® normal list of devices shown on your phone. -
Page 8: Flying
Flying 1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app. > The main screen will appear. Free Flight Normal Film My 2. Press to control the MiniDrone in mode. Press Drone Controller Controller to control the MiniDrone in mode. mode lets 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. -
Page 9: Controlling The Minidrone With The Hydrofoil
Controlling the MiniDrone with the Hydrofoil Description of the control screen No. Description No. Description Return to previous screen Left joystick (accelerometer) Settings Right joystick Emergency stop Take Off / Landing Photo Battery level Start-up 1. Place the MiniDrone on the water. Take Off 2. - Page 10 Navigation Controller avigation depends on the settings for the selected control mode: Normal Expert Normal mode is selected by default. To change the control mode, see the Control Settingssection. Normal Left joystick (accelerometer) Right joystick · · This joystick will only appear once Drag joystick left...
- Page 11 Controller Left joystick Right joystick · · Drag cursor down Drag the cursor left or right to pivot increase decrease motor the MiniDrone to the left or right. speed of the MiniDrone. Controller mode lets film MiniDrone with camera your smartphone while you are driving it.
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Page 12: Flying The Minidrone
FLying the MiniDrone Description of the control screen N° Description N° Description Return to previous screen Photo Settings Left joystick Flat trim Right joystick (accelerometer) Emergency stop Take off / Landing Launched take off Battery level 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 Flying... -
Page 13: Take Off
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. - Page 14 Expert Left joystick Right joystick · · Drag your finger from the middle of Press to pivot the the joystick to the to make MiniDrone to the left or right. a quarter turn to the left or right. · Press or to make the ·...
- Page 15 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 o trick 2. Press the desired trick. >...
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Page 16: Battery
Battery 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 battery level low. -
Page 17: Videos
Videos You can film your MiniDrone using your smartphone while you are flying it. To do Controller this, the 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. -
Page 18: Settings
Settings Press to access the settings menu for your MiniDrone. Press at any time to revert to factory settings. Max Altitude 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. -
Page 19: Automatic Recording
Automatic Recording Auto Rec Controller option available mode only. used Take Off automatically trigger video recording as soon as you press . For more information on video recording, see the ideo section. Max Vertical Speed Max Vertical Speed option allows you to set the maximum upward and downward speed of the MiniDrone when you press the buttons. -
Page 20: Network Name
Network Name Bluetooth Network Name ® option allows you to edit the 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. -
Page 21: Academy Drone
Academy Drone An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy. To launch the Drone Academy: FreeFlight3 Launch the application. Drone Academy. Press A profile is necessary to access the Drone Academy. To create a profile: Sign up Press now. - Page 22 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. My drones.
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Page 23: Updates
Updates Updates Press to check if any software updates are available for the MiniDrone. There are two ways to update your MiniDrone: · ia 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. -
Page 24: General Information
Wait until propellers have completely stopped before handling the MiniDrone. Do not leave the MiniDrone in direct sunlight. Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts are available from your Parrot retailer or from our website store.parrot.com General Information... -
Page 25: Battery
The utmost care has been taken when writing this guide,as part of the aim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the guide, nor for any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein. -
Page 26: Recycling This Product
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot SA is under license. All other trademarks mentioned in this guide are protected and are the property of their respective owners. General Information... - Page 27 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 want keep your recordings and/or share them online.