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Quick Guide INST ALLING THE ST ARLINK APP Search for ‘Starlink’ on the App Store or Google Play and install the app for X-Star/X-Star Premium on your mobile device. Launch the app on your mobile device. Make sure all the devices are fully charged before use.
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide AIRCRAFT FRONT VIEW 1. Propeller 2. Motor 3. Front LED Indicator Light 4. Micro-USB Port 5. 3-axis Camera Gimbal 6. Micro-SD Card Slot 7. Camera 8. Front Sticker 9. Rear LED Indicator Light 10. Aircraft Battery 11.
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide REMOTE CONTROLLER VIEW 1. Antenna 12. Power Port 2. Mobile Device Holder 13. Gimbal Pitch Dial 3. Flight Information Panel 14. Flight Mode Switch 4. Left Command Stick 15. Playback Button 5. Right Command Stick 16.
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide CHARGING The aircraft battery and the remote controller can be charged simultaneously with the same charger that includes two connectors. Open the cap on the wide square connector Flip over the protector on the Power Port Plug the charger into a power outlet.
| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds to power up the remote controller. Make sure the Flight Mode Switch on the left side of the remote controller is in the GPS position. Clamp the mobile device into the mobile device holder and adjust the holder angle for an optimum view.
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide POWERING UP Remove the gimbal holder from the gimbal before powering on. Remove the aircraft wrapping from the four arms. Press and hold the aircraft’s Power Button for 3 seconds to turn on the aircraft.
| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide CONNECTING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE Connect your mobile device to the aircraft based on your aircraft model. For X-Star Premium: For X-Star: Connect your mobile device to the remote Turn on the WiFi connection on your mobile device, controller through a USB cable.
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide F AMILIARIZING WITH THE LED INDICA TIONS Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the LED indications. The LED indicator lights will light up when the aircraft is turned on. Front LEDs: The front LED indicators will illuminate solid red light during flight to help you identify the direction of the aircraft’s nose.
| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide CALIBRA TING THE COMPASS Make sure to calibrate the compass every time you fly in a new location. Begin calibration with your app: Settings ( ) > Flight Control Settings( ) > Compass Calibration, and follow the on-screen instruc- tions that help you monitor the calibration status.
| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide INST ALLING THE PROPELLERS Match the two propellers with red nuts to the corresponding motors with red paint, and the other two with silver/black nuts to the unpainted motors. Fasten the propellers in the direction indicated by the Lock Icon NOTE: Ensure every propeller is stably mounted and in good condition.
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide MOTOR ST ART-UP AND T AKE-OFF Start the motors in one of the following ways: Motor Starter: Both Command Sticks: Hold for 2s Hold toe-in or toe-out for 2s When the motors start spinning, use one of the following methods to take off the aircraft: Take off/Landing Button: Left Command Stick (Mode 2): Hold for 2s...
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide UNDERST ANDING COMMAND STICK CONTROLS Left Command Stick Right Command Stick Left Side Veiw Left Side Veiw Rear View Nose Rear Upward Ascend Rotate Left Forward Forward Move Left Left Nose Rotates Left Left Side Veiw Left Side Veiw Rear View Descend...
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| With XI-5S Gimbal Quick Guide LANDING AND MOTOR SHUT-DOWN Land the aircraft in one of the following ways: Take off/Landing Button: Hold for 2s Left Command Stick (Mode 2) : (Auto mototor shut-down) Push downwards gently When the aircraft reaches the ground, use one of the following methods to shut down the motors: Left Command Stick (Mode 2) : Both Command Sticks: Push to the bottom and hold for 2s...
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Less than 1 month: -10°C~45°C (14°F~113°F) FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 1~6 months: -10°C~35°C (14°F~95°F) HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60/240 Communication Distance (Open Area) X-Star - CE: 500 m; FCC: 1000 m SUPERVIEW: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 X-Star Premium - FCC: 2000 m Max. Field of View 108°...
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