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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING METAFLY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To read imperatively before first use.
14 + years old. THIS IS NOT A TOY!
Scan this QR code to access our "how to?" videos and
visualize the instructions below. Et aussi - und auch:
MANUEL FRANCAIS - HANDBUCH IN DEUTSCH
- Ultra light weight less than 10 g
- Custom developed micro coreless motor 1.6 Watt /
MetaFly in a few specs:
1/20
v2 03-13-2020

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  • Page 1 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING METAFLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL To read imperatively before first use. 14 + years old. THIS IS NOT A TOY! Scan this QR code to access our “how to?” videos and visualize the instructions below. Et aussi - und auch:...
  • Page 2 (6) months from the date of purchase (Keep your purchase receipt). For any questions regarding this product, please contact our customer service by email at: contact@bionicbird.com. XTIM SAS: 77, Rue de Lyon 13015 Marseille FRANCE email: contact @mybionicbird.com www.bionicbird.com...

  • Page 3: Parts Included

    PARTS INCLUDED 1/ METAFLY STANDARD 1 complete MetaFly kit and its transmitter: 3/20 v2 03-13-2020...
  • Page 4 2/ METAFLY UPGRADED KIT additional parts: MetaFly upgrade kit includes the standard kit + these add-ons (extra wings special edition, USB charger, nomad charger): BATTERIES: MetaFly (onboard): 3.7 Volt 1 cell 58 mAh Li-Po included. Transmitter: 4AA, 1.5 volts - NOT INCLUDED Nomad charger (upgrade kit only): 3.7-volt 1 cell Li-Po...
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLING YOUR METAFLY Legs, wings, tail and rudder must be assembled to MetaFly’s body. It is very simple if you follow strictly the instructions below but might be tricky if you don’t. Please proceed with care as all parts are tiny, and make sure you wear your reading eyeglasses (if needed).
  • Page 6 1 - Snap the tail end into its hole by pushing following the arrow direction until you feel a “click”. Mind your fingers position as shown on the picture. (hold the tail always close to the base, which is robust). 2 –...
  • Page 7 You should feel a click, meaning that the wing is correctly inserted. NB: Always hold the wings by the base, which is robust. WARNING: To put or remove wings, hold MetaFly by its motor as indicated by the arrows. Not by its body! 7/20...

  • Page 8: Instructions Of Use

    4/ RUDDER Insert the rudder end by pressing it up on the tube at the end of the steering system, while holding the upper side of this tube with the other hand’s forefinger to balance the force. Spread the spring ends if necessary, they must stay outside of the rudder end.

  • Page 9: Transmitter Functions

    If the power button starts flashing fast, you should replace the batteries. The charging will be stopped and MetaFly will not be fully charged. It is then impossible to recharge MetaFly again without replacing the batteries. Note: Most of the time, the transmitter batteries become low during the charging process.
  • Page 10 III – BINDING METAFLY Before your first use, you need to bind your MetaFly with its transmitter. Step1- Push the direction Stick to the far right and keep it while pushing the power button Step2- Release the direction stick. The power button should be flashing.
  • Page 11 When the CHARGE indicator stops flashing MetaFly is fully charged. V - CHARGING METAFLY ON THE USB CHARGE DEVICE (UPGRADE KIT ONLY) The process is the same, and you’ll use the USB cable to connect either our nomad charger (upgrade kit only), an USB port or a mobile phone USB wall charger to the charge device.
  • Page 12 B - Adjusting the tail - MetaFly flying speed The tail angle is adjustable (5 notches), making possible to adjust the flying speed of MetaFly. To change the notch, just push or pull the base of the tail. * For indoor flights, in a confined space, or for slow...
  • Page 13 In some cases, increasing the throttle gradually is necessary. To take off from a table you need to put MetaFly at least 60 cm away from the edge, or it will fall down.
  • Page 14 WARNING: do not keep the direction stick at maximum on one side for a long time, even when the MetaFly is not flying because it could cause the steering micro- motor to overheat. End of flight: When the MetaFly flight becomes less powerful (wings flapping speed has decreased noticeably) it is time to recharge it (see above).

  • Page 15: Parts Replacement

    NB: Flying with tail set in a high (5) or low (1) position may require a different wing adjustment. In order to fly the MetaFly with tail in high position in a confined space and keep a precise control, it is recommended to do a very precise wing adjustment with the tail in that position.
  • Page 16 They can’t supply enough power to fully charge the MetaFly. It is advised to charge the MetaFly indoor (warm), then to go out for flying. The motor and clockworks inside the METAFLY are very efficient, with very tight tolerance.

  • Page 17: Product Specifications

    purchased separately, as spare parts. NEVER TRY TO MOVE THE WINGS MANUALLY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 19 cm Wingspan: 29 cm Weight: < 10g Radio: 2 channels Battery not included: 4 AA batteries Rechargeable battery pack: Li-poly 58 mAh Charge: Included in controller Flight Duration: 8 min (Single charge) Charge time:...
  • Page 18 WARNING: This product complies with the following standard and complies with FCC part 15 (2008) R&TTE2008 (EN300440-2. EN301489-1. EN301489-3) DEEE(WEEE) directive 2002/96/EC. FDD ID: 2ADQDMETA1 FCC ID: 2ADQDMETA2UPG This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1: This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2: This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
  • Page 19 Keep away from water. Never fly or follow MetaFly in the streets. Keep MetaFly away from face and eye. Never put your fingers close to MetaFly when it moves. Always use the transmitter charger included in this equipment. Always place the transmitter on the "OFF" position when not flying.
  • Page 20 Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at the same time. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Remove exhausted batteries from your MetaFly. Batteries are only to be replaced by an adult. Only use the battery charger provided with the box to charge the Li-poly battery in MetaFly.

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