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Operating Instructions
Electrical quadrocopter
"R5-Foldable FPV Drone" RtF
Item No. 1714585

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Electrical quadrocopter “R5-Foldable FPV Drone” RtF Item No. 1714585...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Page Introduction ................................4 Explanation of symbols ............................4 Intended use ................................5 Delivery content ..............................5 Product description ..............................6 Safety instructions ...............................7 a) General information ............................7 b) Before first use ..............................8 c) During use ..............................8 Battery information ...............................9 Remote control buttons ............................10 Using the remote control ............................
  • Page 3 Page 16. Installing the smartphone app ..........................30 a) Opening the app ............................30 b) Help function ..............................31 c) Setting Options ............................31 d) Operation ..............................32 17. Recording photos and videos ..........................34 18. The smartphone as a remote control .........................36 19. Maintenance and cleaning ..........................37 20.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. This product complies with statutory national and European regulations. To ensure that the product remains in this state and to guarantee safe operation, always follow the instructions in this manual. These operating instructions are part of this product.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    3. Intended use The "R5-Foldable FPV Drone RtF" electric quadrocopter is an electrically driven helicopter-like model that is wirelessly controlled using the included wireless remote control or a suitable smartphone (not included). The quadrocopter is designed solely for private use within the domain of model construction with the associated operating times.

  • Page 6: Product Description

    5. Product description The ready-to-fly "R5-Foldable FPV Drone RtF" quadrocopter features 4 separately controlled motors, each of which drives its own propeller. Using the simultaneous acceleration of all propellers, the quadrocopter can lift off from the ground and, at appropriate propeller speeds, hover steadily in the air. For stabilisation in flight, the quadrocopter has sophisticated electronics with position and acceleration sensors al- lowing you to detect uncontrolled movements of the model and compensate them immediately. The quadrocopter is equipped with a barometric air pressure sensor allowing the quadrocopter to stabilise its flight altitude itself.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    6. Safety instructions Damage caused due to failure to observe these instructions will void the warranty. We shall not be liable for any consequential damage. We shall not be liable for damage to property or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or failure to observe the safety information! Such cases will void the warranty/guarantee.

  • Page 8: B) Before First Use

    b) Before first use • Select a suitable location to fly the helicopter. • When switching the quadrocopter on, always follow the procedure outlined in a separate section of these instructions. This ensures that the remote control and receiver connect properly and that the model responds reliably to remote control commands. • Ensure that there are no other models operating on the same frequency (2.4 GHz) within range of the remote control. Always check whether there are any other 2.4 GHz remote control systems that may interfere with the model.

  • Page 9: Battery Information

    7. Battery information Batteries present numerous safety hazards. Always observe the following general information and safety information when handling batteries. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. • Do not leave batteries lying around, as they present a choking hazard for children and pets. Seek im- mediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed. • Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, taken apart or thrown into fire. Danger of explosion! • When handling leaking or damaged batteries, always use suitable protective gloves to avoid burning your skin.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Buttons

    8. Remote control buttons Figure 1 1 Socket for smartphone holder 2 Push button for the flip function 3 Trim button for the bob function (forwards) 4 Joystick for the bob and roll function 5 Trim button for the bob function (backwards) 6 Trim button for the roll function (right) 7 Trim button for the roll function (left) 8 On/off switch 9 Push button for the start and land function...

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    9. Using the remote control The numbers used in these instructions refer to the illustration alongside the text or the illustrations within the respective section. Cross references to other figures are indicated with the corresponding number. The illustrations of the remote control and the model in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The label, design and colour scheme of the products supplied in series may differ completely from the illustrations in this manual.

  • Page 12: B) Switching On The Remote Control

    b) Switching on the remote control Slide the on/off switch (see also Figure 1, no. 8) from the left position (OFF) to the right position (ON). The transmitter emits a short beep and the LED indicator (see also Figure 1, no. 15) starts to flash. Then the transmitter emits another short beep with a high- er frequency and the LED glows steadily.

  • Page 13: Operating The Quadrocopter

    10. Operating the quadrocopter a) Charging the flight battery The flight battery can be charged using the USB cable provided. The charging cable in Figure 4 is wound up. Before first use, remove the cable tie and fully unwind the charging cable. Charging: Connect the reverse polarity protected plug connector (1) of the charging cable to the charging socket of the flight battery (2). As soon as the USB plug on the charging cable (3) is con- nected to a USB port on a computer/notebook or to a USB charger plug, charging begins automatically.

  • Page 14: B) Folding The Rotor Arms In And Out

    b) Folding the rotor arms in and out Four propeller arms can be folded in for space-saving transport (see Figure 5 A). When unfolding, the two front propeller arms must first be folded out as viewed in flight direction (see Figure 5 B). The arms will automatically lock into place in the end position. Then the two rear propeller arms can be folded out as viewed in flight direction (see Figure 5 C). Figure 5 First the two rear propeller arms and then the two front propeller arms are folded in for transport. c) Attaching the propeller guard The quadrocopter comes with two plastic guards (1) that ensure protection against rotating propellers.

  • Page 15: D) Checking The Drive

    d) Checking the drive Before starting the quadrocopter, you must test the drive. Only when all four propellers run smoothly and in a perfect circle can the model be flown with the minimum energy consumption. For this reason, you should check the func- tion of the drive propellers before each flight.

  • Page 16: F) Switching The Quadrocopter On

    f) Switching the quadrocopter on So that the receiver in the quadrocopter can react to the signal transmitted, the receiver and the transmitter must have the same digital coding (pairing). For this reason, it is important that you switch the quadrocopter on as de- scribed below.

  • Page 17: G) Basic Information On Steering Quadrocopters

    g) Basic information on steering quadrocopters Before starting your model for the first time, you should first familiarise yourself with the control features available to you to be able to control the model in a safe manner. The quadrocopter is controlled via the two joysticks on the remote control transmitter. The following functions are available: Altitude function With the pitch function you can control the flying height of the helicopter (see Figure 10). Steering is carried out with the left joystick (see also Figure 1, no.
  • Page 18 Yaw function The torques that act on the model are balanced by the two right-turning and the two left-turning propellers, and the quadrocopter hovers steadily in the air. When the joystick is moved to the left for the yaw function (see also Figure 1, no. 12), the model electronics speed up the propeller rotating to the right (clockwise) as viewed from above and simultaneously slow down the propeller rotating to the left (counter-clockwise).
  • Page 19 Pitch function The bob function allows you to move your model helicopter forward and backward (see Figure 13). This steering is carried out with the right joystick (see also Figure 1, no. 4). When the joystick is pushed slightly forward, the quadrocopter electronics change the propeller speeds so that the model tilts slightly forward and thus also flies forward (see arrows in Figure 13).

  • Page 20: H) Practical Flight Tips For Beginners

    h) Practical flight tips for beginners Although the model can be flown in small rooms, we recommend using a unobstructed space of 3 x 3 m for the first few flight attempts. When flying the quadrocopter outdoors for the first time, there should be absolutely no wind. Place yourself directly behind your quadrocopter. For as long as you see your model from behind, it will respond from your perspective to the right, left, forward and backward control commands just as you steer the transmitter. However, if you face the camera of your model, the model will respond from your perspective exactly the opposite as you steer the transmitter.

  • Page 21: I) Starting The Quadcopter

    i) Starting the quadcopter Start up the quadrocopter and then the remote control transmitter as described above. The LEDs on the quadrocopter and the transmitter must glow steadily. You can use three different methods to start up the propellers on the quadrocopter. Method 1: Briefly push the left joystick (see also Figure 1, no. 12) completely forward and then pull it back to the middle posi-...

  • Page 22: J) Landing The Quadrocopter

    j) Landing the quadrocopter There are two ways to land the quadrocopter: Method 1: When the quadrocopter is hovering, carefully reduce the flight altitude with the left joystick (see also Figure 1, no. 12) until the quadrocopter stands safely on its landing legs. Once the quadrocopter has landed, move the left joystick to the lowest position and hold it in this position until the propellers have come to a standstill.

  • Page 23: K) Trimming The Quadcopter

    k) Trimming the quadcopter If you find that the quadrocopter always wants to fly in a certain direction while hovering, even without a control com- mand from the transmitter and without external influence such as wind or draught, adjust the flight behaviour using the trim. Every time a trim button is pushed, the trim is adjusted by one step and the adjustment confirmed by a short beep. When the button is pressed and held, the transmitter emits a quick sequence of beeps, and thus indicates the step-by-step adjustment of the trim. Once the trim's end position is reached, no more beeps are emitted by the transmitter.
  • Page 24 Bob trimming: If the quadrocopter drifts forward, reduce the speed until the quadrocopter once more stands safely on its landing feet. Press the lower trim button for the bob function (see also Figure 1, no. 5) several times. Then, carefully push the pitch joystick forwards again and check whether the adjustment was sufficient. Repeat the procedure until the model does not show any tendency to drift forwards. If the quadrocopter wants to drift backwards, press the upper trim button for the bob function (see also Figure 1, no.

  • Page 25: Calibration Of Position Sensors

    11. Calibration of position sensors If the quadrocopter does not hover steadily in one spot but is always flying in one direction, the trim may need correct- ing. However, if the trim needs to be adjusted significantly, it may be necessary to re-calibrate the position sensors in the model. Proceed as follows: First switch on the quadrocopter and then the transmitter. The trims must all be set to the middle position. Place the quadrocopter on a flat, horizontal surface. Then move the two joysticks of the transmitter (see also Figure 1, no.

  • Page 26: Beginner/Sport/Expert Mode Switching

    12. Beginner/sport/expert mode switching With beginner/sport/expert mode switching, the remote control allows you to individually adjust the control sensitivity of the quadrocopter (Dual Rate Function). The following modes are available: Beginner mode Beginner mode is automatically activated when the remote control transmitter is switched on. In this flight mode, the quadrocopter reacts less sensitively to the steering commands from the transmitter and can therefore be controlled very delicately. This mode is ideal for beginners flying the quadrocopter for the first time.

  • Page 27: Flip Function

    13. Flip function The quadrocopter is also designed to fly roll-overs (flips) if desired. You should fly the first flips outside when there is absolutely no wind. To do this, let the quadrocopter climb to a safe altitude of approx. 2 - 3 m and then hover in position. To switch the transmitter to flip mode, press the push but- ton for the flip mode (see also Figure 1, no. 2). To indicate that the transmitter has switched to flip mode, it emits short beeps continuously. Now quickly move the joystick for the bob and roll function (see also Figure 1, no.

  • Page 28: Flying In Headless Mode

    14. Flying in headless mode The quadrocopter's direction of movement is always dependent on the direction in which the model is oriented with respect to the pilot or the side from which the pilot is looking at the quadrocopter. Therefore, you will quickly find it very difficult if you are not looking at the model from behind, and are instead looking at it from the side or the front. For this reason, the quadrocopter has been equipped with headless mode. However, the quadrocopter should necessarily be oriented in the desired forward direction before switching on (see white arrow in Figure 20 A) in order to effectively use the headless mode.

  • Page 29: Return Home Function

    15. Return home function The quadrocopter has a return home function which causes it to fly backwards automatically. Thus exactly in the opposite direction, which has been set as the forward direction when switching on (see white arrow in Figure 22 A). As with headless mode, it does not matter in which direction the front of the quadrocopter is currently oriented (see Figure 22 B).

  • Page 30: Installing The Smartphone App

    16. Installing the smartphone app The quadrocopter has a Wi-Fi function and can thus be connected to a smartphone. For this purpose, you first need to install a special app on your smartphone. The only costs incurred will be the normal costs incurred through down- loading. The app itself is free. Scan the QR code for your operating system (iOS or Android). After scanning the QR code, you will be automatically re-directed to the download page for the current version of the app.

  • Page 31: B) Help Function

    b) Help function You can call up the current help function using the question mark icon (see Figure 23, no. 1). This function is useful if the current version of the app differs from the one de- scribed in this manual. You can turn pages to the right and left using the swipe function.

  • Page 32: D) Operation

    11 Switch voice control on or off. The quadrocopter can be controlled with the following commands: "take-off", "landing", "forward", "backward", "rightward", and "leftward". * 12 Fisheye mode (only in iOS app). It cannot be used in conjunction with the "R5-Foldable FPV Drone RtF" quad- rocopter.
  • Page 33 In tracking mode, the right joystick is hidden. As an alter- native, a flight path (1) can be drawn on the smartphone with your finger. As soon as your finger no longer touches the display, the quadrocopter will fly according to the drawn flight path. Touching the display again clears the flight path and a new flight path can be drawn. Figure 27 * Please note, important information! First test the voice control without starting the quadrocopter motors. With the responses of the virtual joysticks, you can easily recognise if the voice commands are performed correctly and how slowly the controller responds.

  • Page 34: Recording Photos And Videos

    17. Recording photos and videos The quadrocopter has a built-in HD camera that is oriented diagonally downwards in flight direction. You can use this camera to record videos or photos on a smartphone (not included) during the flight. To use the smartphone as a camera monitor, the smartphone holder must first be mounted on the transmitter. Proceed as follows: To do this, slide the clamping device of the smartphone holder (1) as far as it will go into the socket on the remote control (2). The upper holding forceps (3) can be pulled further up- wards out of the holder by hand.
  • Page 35 Now insert the smartphone into the camera holder on the transmitter. The angle of inclination of the camera (1) can be manually adjusted to the desired value, if necessary. The quadrocopter is ready for the camera flight. To capture images or videos, just tap the respective but- tons (see Figure 26, no.

  • Page 36: The Smartphone As A Remote Control

    18. The smartphone as a remote control Caution, safety hazard! The quadrocopter's steering is significantly more sluggish when it is controlled by smartphone compared to when the supplied remote control transmitter is used. Therefore it requires some practice until you get used to the steering. Therefore, carry out the first test flights on a sufficiently large area so as to avoid flying the quadrocopter close to people, animals or objects. Practical tips You should set the control sensitivity to 60% or 100% using the Dual Rate Switching button (see Figure 26, no. 5) in order for the quadrocopter to better respond to virtual joystick movements.

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Cleaning

    19. Maintenance and cleaning Clean the exterior of the model and the remote control with a soft, dry cloth or brush. Never use abrasive cleaning agents or chemical solutions, as these may damage the surface of the housing. The propellers must move smoothly and motor shafts should not be bent or have any play in the bearing. Propellers that are cracked or bent or from which small pieces have broken off must always be replaced.

  • Page 38: Disposal

    20. Disposal a) Product Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations. Remove any inserted (rechargeable) batteries and dispose of them separately from the product. b) (Rechargeable) batteries You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    22. Troubleshooting This model and the remote control were built using the latest technology. However, faults and malfunction may still occur. We would, therefore, like to show you how to correct potential faults. Problem Solution The transmitter does not respond, the LED • Check the batteries in the remote control.

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    23. Technical data a) Remote control Frequency range ..........2.401 - 2.480 GHz Transmission power..........<20 dBm Control channels ..........4 Transmitter range ..........approx. 30 m Operating voltage ..........4.5 V/DC via 3x AAA/micro batteries Dimensions (W x H x D) ........114 x 95 x 50 mm (without smartphone holder) Smartphone holder range .........max.
  • Page 44 This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.

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