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Zerotech DOBBY User Manual

Portable and easy-to-use drone for selfie
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User Manual V1.4
2016.8

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  • Page 1 User Manual V1.4 2016.8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    App ................................14 App Profile ............................14 App Main Interface ..........................14 App Settings ............................18 Media Library ............................20 Photos ............................20 Video ............................22 Flying/Shooting ............................23 Flight Environment Requirements ...................... 23 ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 Target Tracking (Only under Outdoor GPS Positioning) ............. 35 Return to Home (Only under Outdoor GPS Positioning) ............36 Somersault ........................... 37 Orbit ............................. 37 Face Tracking ..........................37 Voice Control ............................37 Appendix Specifications ......................... 39 ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 4: Legend

    DOBBY Quick Start Guide DOBBY User Manual To learn how to use DOBBY, we suggest you read the provided manuals in this order: In the Box, Battery Safety Instructions, Disclaimer and then DOBBY Quick Start Guide. If you want to learn more, please read DOBBY User Manual.

  • Page 5: Product Profile

    In order to give you a quick and safe selfie experience, DOBBY is equipped with a variety of great features: Accompanying App The app is specifically developed for DOBBY and is really simple to use. It can be used as a remote controller for flight control and photo & video shooting. Indoor Flight DOBBY uses the optic flow and ultrasonic positioning system to support indoor flight.

  • Page 6: Aircraft Diagram

    DOBBY can take off from and land safely in the palm of your hand. Voice Control You can give voice commands through the app to control DOBBY’s flight and photo & video shooting. One-Key Sharing Share your photos & Videos directly with your friends on WeChat, Weibo, Facebook and other social media websites.
  • Page 7 5. Reset Key 6. Micro-USB Port 7. Battery 8. Battery Level Switch 9. Battery Level Indicators 10. Optic Flow and Ultrasonic Positioning Module 11. Aircraft Status Indicator ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 8: Aircraft

    Hold the On/Off Switch for 3 seconds. Wait until the Power Indicator starts flashing blue, then remove your finger and DOBBY will switch on. After a few seconds, DOBBY will make a noise alerting you that the ESC has turned on.

  • Page 9: Gps Positioning

    During outdoor flight, DOBBY uses GPS positioning when the number of searched-out GPS satellites≥8. Optic Flow and Ultrasonic Positioning DOBBY will use the optic flow and ultrasonic positioning during indoor flight. If the GPS signal is weak (the number of searched-out GPS satellites<8) during outdoor flight, the aircraft will automatically use optic flow and ultrasonic positioning for supplement.

  • Page 10: Flight Data

    Flight Data DOBBY will begin to record flight data from the moment you turn it on. It will stop recording the data once the power source is turned off. The name of the file will be the time when the data was recorded.
  • Page 11 Please ensure that the propeller is tightly screwed in, to prevent against the screws coming loose and the propellers blades coming off during flight. It will need to be retightened after every 10 hours of flight. ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Battery The battery is designed specifically for use with DOBBY. It has a rated capacity of 970mAh and a nominal voltage of 7.6V. The battery’s major characteristics are as follows:  Battery level display: The battery comes with a Battery Level Indicator, which shows the current battery level;...

  • Page 13: Checking The Battery Level

    Type-C Port USB Port Adapter Charger Plug the battery down into the charger. Use the USB cable to connect the charger to the adapter. Plug the adapter into a power socket to begin charging. ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 14 Not Charging Red Flashing Failure  We suggest you use the provided ZEROTECH’s DOBBY battery charging devices to charge the battery. Any issues that occur due to use of other charging equipment shall be the responsibility of the user. ...

  • Page 15: Camera

    Camera’s Maximum Depression -90° Camera’s Maximum Elevation 22.5° Micro-USB Port While DOBBY is turned on, use the provided USB cable and adapter to connect DOBBY to your computer. You can then copy your photos and videos onto your computer. ...
  • Page 16 “XXXXXX” are the last 6 alphanumeric digits of the Wi-Fi’s MAC address. Password: zerotech. 2. The Wi-Fi frequency, which will reset to 2.4GHz. ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 17: App

    This section will cover the main parts of the Do.Fun app and the settings. App Profile The Do.Fun app is specifically developed to be used with DOBBY. Users can use Do.Fun as a remote controller for flight control and photo & video shooting. You can also directly share your photos and videos to social networks.
  • Page 18 Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi disconnected If the Wi-Fi connection is lost during flight，DOBBY will return and land if the GPS positioning is being used, or initiate landing if the optic flow and ultrasonic positioning is being used. 3. Current Flight Distance The current flight distance will be displayed after the icon.
  • Page 19 Optic flow and ultrasonic positioning status normal Optic flow and ultrasonic positioning status abnormal If the positioning status gets abnormal during flight, DOBBY will start to hover until the positioning status returns to normal or user lands it. 7. Status Bar The status bar will display the current status information.
  • Page 20 12. More Features Tap to pop up more features: Short Video: DOBBY will automatically fly in the direction of the set lens angle, and record video. Orbit: DOBBY will automatically fly around the chosen target, and record video. Target Tracking: DOBBY will automatically follow the chosen target, and record video.

  • Page 21: App Settings

    We suggest you set it to “Selfie” when taking selfies. The Camera’s perspective is opposite to the user’s perspective. DOBBY’s flight direction will follow the user’s perspective. The flight direction will be the same as the operating direction for the user. Please refer to “Motion Sensing Method” on page 27, “Free Sticks Method”...
  • Page 22 For specifics on operation, please refer to “Swipe Screen Method” on page 29. Just like the remote controller, the free sticks method allows you to control DOBBY’s flight by holding the virtual sticks and toggling up/down/left/right. For specifics on operation, please refer to “Free Sticks Method”...

  • Page 23: Media Library

    Photos When you are connected to DOBBY’s Wi-Fi, after you take photos the thumbnails will automatically be sent to your mobile device. The photo gallery displays thumbnails in date order. Swipe up to load more thumbnails and swipe down to load new thumbnails.
  • Page 24 When you are connected to DOBBY’s Wi-Fi, it will delete the files from both DOBBY and your mobile device. When the Wi-Fi is not connected, it will not delete the files from DOBBY. The browsing page also has a “Delete” button, so you can delete photos directly.

  • Page 25: Video

    You can share your videos directly with your friends on WeChat, Weibo and Facebook. iOS mobile device users, please allow access to tour gallery in system settings, otherwise you will only be able to download videos into a new folder and not into your gallery. ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 26: Flying/Shooting

    Before flying please read Disclaimer and Battery Safety Instructions to understand the safety precautions. This section will cover what you need to know and how you need to prepare before flying DOBBY, as well as details on flight and photo & video shooting operations.

  • Page 27: Flight Restrictions

    According to regulations, the surrounding areas of airports are strictly no fly zones. In no-fly zones, DOBBY will not be able to fly while using the GPS positioning. The Aircraft Status Indicator will be slow yellow flashing. The app will prompt the no-fly zone warning Preflight Checklist Please check the following items before flying.

  • Page 28: Flight Protection

     midway.  Will take effective immediately (no need to restart the aircraft). Flight Protection In order to ensure safe use and to avoid damage, ZEROTECH has fitted DOBBY with multiple flight protection measures: ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Aircraft To Do.fun

    But if the battery level gets too low while hovering, DOBBY will initiate landing.  If the Wi-Fi connection is lost or the app drops out, DOBBY will return and land if the GPS positioning is being used, or initiate landing if the optic flow and ultrasonic positioning is being used.

  • Page 30: Takeoff/Landing

    If you choose “Ground Takeoff”, DOBBY will directly take off. If you want to try palm takeoff, please first place DOBBY on your palm/tray, and then choose “Palm Takeoff”. The propellers will start to rotate. Wait until they fully rotate, remove your palm/tray or slightly toss “Landing”.
  • Page 31 Swipe the left hand half (swipe zone) of your screen left/right. Swipe and hold to continue the movement. App is set to “Selfie” by default. You can switch it to “Find a View” in “App Settings” -  ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 32: Swipe Screen Method

     methods, you can switch it back to “Motion Sensing in “App Settings” - “Control Method”. Swipe Screen Method Looking through the Camera’s perspective, you can control DOBBY’s flight by swiping the screen in the viewfinder frame. Ascent/descent, fly left/right: Swipe the screen up/down, left/right.

  • Page 33: Free Sticks Method

    All the directions means the own directions of the aircraft. Free Sticks Method Just like the remote controller, the free sticks method allows you to control DOBBY’s flight by holding the virtual sticks and toggling up/down/left/right. Take the American Operator mode as an example: it’s left-hand throttle and the left stick controls ascent/descent and direction;...
  • Page 34 Hold down on the left stick (the dot at the center of the left circle) and toggle left and right. Toggle and hold to continue the movement. Fly forward/backward/left/right: Hold down on the right stick (the dot at the center of the right circle) and toggle up/down/left/right. Toggle and hold to continue the movement. ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 35: Safe Sticks Method

    Safe Sticks Method Just like the remote controller too, the safe sticks method allows you to control DOBBY’s flight by tapping on the arrows on the four directions in the virtual sticks.

  • Page 36: Eis

    The conventional video recording interface is as follows: During the conventional video recording, you can use the motion sensing method, the swipe screen method, the free sticks method or the safe sticks method to control the flight. ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 37: More Features

    “Record” button on the right hand side of the interface to record a video. Meanwhile, Then hold the DOBBY will fly in the direction of the selected lens angle. Releasing your finger off the button (or the duration reaching 10 seconds) will stop recording, and DOBBY will automatically return. You can also during DOBBY’s return flight.

  • Page 38: Target Tracking (Only Under Outdoor Gps Positioning)

    To use the target tracking feature, you need to adjust the Camera’s pitch angle to - 45°prior to the flight. How to use it: “More Features” button on the Fly DOBBY to over 5 meters above the ground. Then tap the “Target Tracking” in the popup features bottom left hand corner of the main interface, and select list.

  • Page 39: Return To Home (Only Under Outdoor Gps Positioning)

    Tap the “Start Tracking” button in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. The red frame will turn green, indicating the target tracking is started. When the target moves, DOBBY will follow it. Tap the “Start EIS” button to start to record during target tracking. Tapping the “Stop EIS” button will stop recording.

  • Page 40: Somersault

    You can tap the Somersault “More First, fly DOBBY to 2 meters (1.5 meters for indoors) above the ground. Then tap the “Somersault” in the Features” button on the bottom left hand corner of the main interface, and select popup features list.
  • Page 41 DOBBY Back Enabling Palm Landing ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 42: Appendix Specifications

    Pitch range -90° ~22.5° Photo size 4208×3120 Photo shooting modes Single shot; Burst shot (2-15 photos) Timed shot White balance Auto; Incandescent; Fluorescent; Daylight; Cloudy; EV range -12; -8; -4; 0; 4; 8; 12 ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 43 8.7V --- 1.5A App name Do.Fun Real-time image transmission 1280×720@30fps; 640×480@30fps; 320×240@30fps Delay 160ms (depending on actual environment and mobile device) Supported mobile device OS Android 4.3 and higher versions iOS 8.0 and higher versions ZEROTECH (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

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