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Brookstone flightforce User Manual

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FLIGHT FORCE
™
for ages
14
+
EXPEDITION DRONE

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  • Page 1 FLIGHT FORCE ™ for ages EXPEDITION DRONE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings and Cautions ........1 FCC Information .

  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    CAUTION • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4 DRONE WARNINGS: 1. The Drone is designed for INDOOR or OUTDOOR flight. 2. The Drone’s blades revolve at high speeds and can cause damage to the user, spectators and animals. Stand away from the Drone to reduce the risk of getting into the flight path and always maintain visual contact with the Drone while flying.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY THE DRONE IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING OUTDOORS. IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE BODILY HARM. WARNING DO NOT FLY THE DRONE IN FOUL WEATHER! WARNING! • Choking/Cutting Hazard. Small Parts/Sharp Rotor Blades. •...
  • Page 6 BATTERY WARNINGS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (DRONE): This device contains a removable Lithium-Polymer battery. The included charger is built specifically for the Expedition Drone Li-Poly battery. Do not use it to charge any other battery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local waste management office for information on battery recycling or disposal.
  • Page 7 WARNING 1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals. 2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual. 3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 8 9. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power source as indicated. 10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle. 11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

  • Page 9: Fcc Information

    FCC INFORMATION Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 10 • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 11: Location Of Parts And Controls

    LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS Propeller Carbon Ballast Landing Skid Foam Propeller Gear Battery HD Camera...
  • Page 12 LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS...

  • Page 13: Operation

    MOBILE WI-FI CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Go to the iTunes App Store (for Apple devices) or Google ® Play (for Android devices) and download the Expedition App. 2. Turn on the drone. The indicator light will be flashing, which means that the drone is waiting for a connection signal from your mobile phone.
  • Page 14 5. Touch “CONTROLS,” push the engine (on the left side) up and down to make the connection with mobile device.
  • Page 15 CHARGING DRONE BATTERIES USE THE WALL CHARGER TO CHARGE THE DRONE BATTERY 3.7V 500mAh Li-po Battery Please use the included charger to charge the battery. Connect the battery plug into the charger. CAUTION LED Indicator LED Idle and Charge Charging Completion Charger Specifications Input...
  • Page 16 BATTERY AND CHARGER SPECIFICATION Battery usage and charge duration reference Battery Type Lithium-Polymer Battery Battery Specification 3.7V 500mAh Drone Flight Time Approx. 8-10 Minutes Charge Time Approx. 35 Minutes (Charging current approx. 0.5A) GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF Li-Polymer Battery Flat Surface 3.7V 500mAh Step 1...
  • Page 17 Step 2 Open the App and switch the button to ON. The drone is ready to fly. Important: Make sure the drone is placed on a flat surface. After connecting, the gyroscope will need to be calibrated before take off. CALIBRATION INSTRUCTION Steps: 1.
  • Page 18 BASIC MANUEVERS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES PLEASE PRACTICE AND LEARN CONTROLS BEFORE ACTUAL FLYING Please be familiar with the unit before you fly it. Read the instructions carefully, get familiar with all controls, and keep repeating until you are confident with these controls. 1.
  • Page 19 Direction Turn right Turn left Fly forward Elevator Fly backward Throttle Ascent Descent Rudder Move left Move right...
  • Page 20 THROTTLE CONTROL PRACTICE 1. Move the throttle (on the left side of the screen) to the middle to lift the drone a few feet off the ground. Lower the throttle to slowly land the drone again. Repeat until you are comfortable with this action.
  • Page 21 DIRECTION CONTROL PRACTICE • Practice flying forward and back using the directional control panel (on the right side of the screen). Keep a low height and practice moving a few feet in each direction. If the drone flies away, please lower the throttle stick (on left) to land the drone.
  • Page 22 RUDDER CONTROL PRACTICE 1. Slowly raise the throttle stick. 2. Move the nose of the drone right or left. Then slowly move the rudder stick in the opposite direction to fly back to the original position. PRECISION CONTROL PRACTICE Once you are familiar with all actions from the above exercises, practice within a circle to improve your accuracy.
  • Page 23 CORRECTING FLIGHT USING PRE-PROGRAMMED MOVEMENTS Slowly raise the throttle stick as the drone lifts off the ground. You can use the pre-programmed movements to correct the actions. These controls are the slider bars next to the throttle and directional control pads. 1.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Propeller Blades

    REPLACING THE PROPELLER BLADES The Expedition Drone’s propeller system is a precision instrument that may need repair or replacement for optimal flight function. Crash landing from high-speed aerial flights may cause damage to your Expedition Drone’s propellers. 1. Before making any repairs, turn off the power and disconnect the battery.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution After connecting the Unable to pair to App Pair the App and drone to the battery, drone (refer to P.11) the LED indicators keep flashing, but there is no response when operating No response after 1. Check if the power of 1.
  • Page 26 Problem Cause Solution Main rotor spins but is 1. Deformed propellers 1. Replace main propellers unable to take off 2. Drone battery depleted 2. Charge or replace with a fully charged battery Strong vibration of Deformed propellers Replace main propellers drone The drone still keeps 1.

  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Always disconnect the battery from the drone when it will not be used for an extended period of time. • To clean, gently wipe the drone with a clean damp cloth. • Parental guidance recommended when installing or replacing the batteries.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace...
  • Page 29 Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.” This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes;...
  • Page 30 Find thousands more great ideas online 317881 Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • Brookstone.com...

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