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USING YOUR ON-BOARD CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER
Your Spyder XL™ comes equipped with an onboard digital camera(1280x720 pixel, 30 frames per second) that
takes both video and still photographs. Now you can have hours of fun creating aerial photography and videos for
family and friends.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED USING YOUR CAMERA
1. One Micro SD card (included)
2. One Micro SD card reader (included)
3. A Computer with a USB port and Windows Media Player or other Media player that can play AVI files(not included).
FORMATTING YOUR MICRO SD CARD
Before you can begin to take videos or digital photographs you must first format your Micro SD card. To
format your Micro SD card simply place the Micro SD card into the included USB SD card reader and plug it
into your computers USB port (See diagram U1 and U2 below). After a few moments an icon will appear on
your Desktop. Right click on the Icon and follow instructions to format your Micro SD card.
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD CARD IN YOUR SPYDER XL™
• Place the formatted Micro SD card into the back of the Spyder XL™ digital camera port (see diagram U3
below). Push gently until you hear and feel the micro SD card "click" into the digital camera slot.
• Turn the Spyder XL™ on and make sure that it is both fully charged and properly synced to the
Controller (see HOW TO SYNC YOUR QUADROCOPTER on page 4 ).
• When you have successfully installed your Micro SD card and your Spyder XL™'s battery, you will see
a solid red LED light on the camera unit underside (see camera indicator light diagram U4 below).
NOTE: If you see a red LED light flashing this indicates you have not installed your Micro SD card correctly
or there is a problem with your SD card. If this happens please reformat and try again. If you continue to
encounter problems call our customers service line at (949) 566-9573 Ext 1 for assistance.
TAKING DIGITAL PHOTOS
To take photographs quickly press and release the CAMERA button on the top right side of the controller
(refer to CONTROLLER DIAGRAM on pg. 3), when you push the button you will hear a "beep" and the green
led light on the camera will flash 3 times indicating that a picture has been taken.
RECORDING VIDEOS
To begin recording a video depress and hold down CAMERA button for 2 seconds. You will hear two
"beeps" and the green LED light on the camera start flashing to indicate that you are in video mode and
the camera is recording. To stop the video recording, press and hold the CAMERA button a second time,
you will hear two "beeps" to indicating that the video recording has stopped and the Camera is in ready
mode again.
micro SD card
goes in back slot
Diagram U1
Diagram U2
IMPORTANT NOTICE : You can not take photos and videos at the same time. When you are in video mode
your camera/ photo button is disabled. If you want to take photos you must first turn off video mode.
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Microphone
Camera LED Light
micro SD card facing down
Diagram U3
Diagram U4
TESTING /TROUBLE SHOOTING THE CAMERA BEFORE FLIGHT
It's a good idea to test that your camera is working before beginning flight.
Start by making sure that you Spyder XL™ is properly synced to the controller (see How to Sync pg 4).
Note: there is no need to start the rotors as the camera function is a separate system. You only need to be
synced.
1. Turn the drone upside down (it is recommended to just hold in your hand) and insert a micro SD card.
The micro SD card can only fit in one way so do not force it. When the SD card is installed all the way you
will hear a "Click" sound and a flashing Red LED light should stay solid on the belly of the camera (see
Camera Diagram W4). The solid red light indicates that you have properly installed the Micro SD card and
are ready for taking pictures and videos. If you don't see the solid red LED indicator light then start again.
Remember to make sure that the drone and controller are properly synced and that the Micro SD card is
inserted until you hear a "click"
2. Testing the Still Photo Feature: Keeping the drone upside down, quickly depress and release the
CAMERA button on the top right hand side of the controller. A green LED should appear and flash 3x.
Congratulations you just took a picture and tested your camera. If you did not see 3 green lights flash then
you must start again from the beginning.
3. Testing the Video Recording Feature: Keeping the drone upside down, depress and hold down the
CAMERA button for 2 seconds. A green LED light on the camera belly will appear and begin to flash
continuously. This means that you are recording video. To stop recording video simply press and release
the Camera button one more time and the Green LED light should off, indicating that the camera is once
again in ready mode.
REMOVING YOUR MICRO SD CARD
To remove your Micro SD Card push in gently on the back of the SD card with your thumb or forefinger until
you hear and feel a "clicking sound". The Micro SD card will "pop-out" slightly and is ready for removal.
Simply grab and pull gently away from the Spyder XL™'s camera port to remove the card. Always store your
Micro SD card in a clean, safe and cool environment.
DOWNLOADING AND CLEARING SPACE ON YOUR MICRO SD CARD
Plug your Micro SD card into the Micro SD card reader and connect to your computer. It is best to always
download all your videos and pictures on to your computer and not store this data on your Micro SD card.
After downloading your photos and videos , follow your computers instructions to "delete" files on your
Micro SD card.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: When your Micro SD card is full the indicator light on the bottom of your
helicopter will not flash when you press the photo or video record buttons. This indicates that its time
to put a new SD card in your Spyder XL™ or download files and clear space for future photos and
videos.
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