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DRIFT Ghost XL User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Drift Ghost XL
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Check our official website for firmware updates, customer
support, and info on all our products.
https://driftinnovation.com/
If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns; please
contact our customer support team at:
support@driftinnovation.com
WARRANTY
Warranty does not apply if the product is damaged due to
physical abuse, mishandling, accident, fire, frostbite, water
damage, negligence or failure to follow the supplied operating
instructions. For more information on warranty, see:
https://driftinnovation.com/warranty

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Lewis Whitten
February 4, 2025

The camera will not turn off after trying to program it

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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025

The DRIFT Ghost XL camera may not turn off after programming if it is connected to an external power source, such as a car or motorcycle. In Dash Cam Mode, the camera automatically powers on when it detects power and stays on as long as the power supply is active. It turns off only when the power is cut off. If the camera remains on, check if it is still receiving power from an external source.

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Keith Ponting
January 16, 2025

It’s asking me for a password to join WiFi?

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Mr. Anderson
February 3, 2025

The default WiFi password for the DRIFT Ghost XL is 1234567890.

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Khi
May 30, 2025

Why is the drift customer service so utterly crap

Alan Horton
May 4, 2025

My Drift Ghost XL has locked static red light. The remote does nothing now just goes red on any clicks. How do I unlock them? PC wont recognize camera.

Barry Crane
April 21, 2025

Camera says no sd card, but there is one in.

Summary of Contents for DRIFT Ghost XL

  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Drift Ghost XL CUSTOMER SUPPORT Check our official website for firmware updates, customer support, and info on all our products. https://driftinnovation.com/ If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns; please contact our customer support team at: support@driftinnovation.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 3-4 PACKAGE CONTENTS | ABOUT YOUR CAMERA 5-6 INITIAL SETUP | GETTING STARTED 7-10 MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS 11 MOUNTING THE CAMERA 12-17 FEATURE OVERVIEW 18-19 ACCESSORY GUIDE 20 Wi-Fi & FIRMWARE 21 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA 22-23 SPECIFICATIONS 24-26 DISCLOSURES...
  • Page 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS A  Ghost XL Universal Clip Curved Adhesive Mount Flat Adhesive Mount TRS-Audio Adaptor Cable TRS-Power Cable USB Cable...
  • Page 4 ABOUT YOUR CAMERA Rear Button Middle Button Front Button Status LED Rear Screen Microphone GHOST XL 5 PIN Micro USB Port Micro SD Card Slot External Mic/Power Connector External Mic/Power Cover Rotating Lens Memory Card and USB Door...
  • Page 5 INITIAL SETUP 1.Open the Memory Card and USB door. 2.Insert a Class 10 or higher microSD/HC/XC card (up to 128GB). Format before first usage! 3.Connect the camera via a micro USB cable to a powered USB port, and charge the battery for 5 hours before first use. 4.Close the Memory card and USB door, and ensure that the latch is secured.
  • Page 6 GETTING STARTED POWER ON/OFF 1.Press and hold the button to power on. 2.The Rear Screen will power on, showing the welcome display. 3.The camera is now ready to record video or take photos. 4.Current camera mode is indicated by the colour of the Status LED and Rear Screen, along with the icon in the top left of the Rear Screen.
  • Page 7: Mode Selection & Settings

    MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS MODE SETTINGS PHOTO MODE To change the settings of (Yellow LED) The camera will the current mode press the capture still images when the button, this will move the button is pressed, and the highlight block from the mode status LED and LCD screen will icon onto each setting in turn.
  • Page 8 MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS TIMELAPSE SETTINGS ● Resolution ● Timelapse Interval PHOTOBURST MODE (Cyan LED) The camera will capture a burst of still images for an allotted duration and at a specified rate, when the button is pressed. For best results, use a memory card with the highest possible data rate.
  • Page 9 MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS ● Dash Cam ON/OFF ● Dash Cam Interval 10s/30s/1min/2mins/5mins ● Event Detection ON/OFF ● Video Tagging ON/OFF ● Tagging Interval 10s/30s/1min/2mins/5mins/10mins ● Wi-Fi ON/OFF ● RC Paired/Unpaired ● FOV 140/115/90 ● Exposure +2/+1/0/-1/-2 ● Self Timer OFF/3s/5s/10s ●...
  • Page 10 MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS ● Camera Off Never/2mins/5mins/10mins/20mins ● THM Files ON/OFF ● Time and Date ● Date Stamp ON/OFF ● Instant On ON/OFF ● Clone Mode ON/OFF ● Clone Group 0/1/2/3/4/5 ● Video-Lapse ON/OFF ● Video-Lapse Interval 0.5s/1s/2s/5s/10s/30s ● Language EN/DE/FR/IT/ES/CN ●...
  • Page 11: Mounting The Camera

    MOUNTING THE CAMERA 1.Attach the Universal Clip to the camera in any orientation as needed – first position the clip in the desired orientation, then secure by rotating the screw base by hand. 2.Slide the Universal Clip into your chosen mount, ensuring that it ‘clicks’...
  • Page 12: Feature Overview

    The interval setting is the duration of the loops that the Ghost XL will record. For example, if you select a 2m interval and record for 20 minutes, you’ll find 10 videos saved on your memory card, each two minutes long.
  • Page 13 Event Detection can be toggled On/Off in the settings menu if you prefer to protect your videos manually. WATERPROOF POWER CONNECTION The Ghost XL can be connected to a car or motorcycle power supply for hands-free operation in Dash Cam Mode via the included 3.5mm Power cable.
  • Page 14 FEATURE OVERVIEW Video-Lapse Mode Captures a fast-motion video of your trip, allowing you to share a condensed record of your journey. When enabled, video lapse mode will automatically stitch together a timelapse video and save it to your memory card, with no editing required. Simply turn on Video-Lapse mode in the settings menu, select a Video- Lapse Interval, and navigate to Video mode.
  • Page 15 VIDEO TAGGING ‘Video tagging mode can be enabled in the Ghost XL settings menu. When activated, this feature allows the camera to continuously record video, but only save to the memory card when important footage is “Tagged”.
  • Page 16 Dash Cam Mode. CLONE MODE Link two or more Ghost XL, Ghost X or Ghost 4K cameras into a single network wirelessly controlled by one master camera. To set up clone mode: -Navigate to the ‘Clone Mode’...
  • Page 17 FEATURE OVERVIEW INSTANT ON MODE Enabling Instant On Mode allows the camera to turn on, and immediately start recording with a single press of the button. BIT RATE Users can choose to keep the normal compression used by the H.264 codec, or if they prefer, allow a higher flow of data for preserving more of the original recording.
  • Page 18: Accessory Guide

    ACCESSORY GUIDE SUCTION CUP MOUNT The perfect accessory for mounting your Ghost XL to any non-porous flat surface. Ideal for use on car windshields or bodywork, the Suction Cup makes it simple to turn, tilt, and rotate your camera 360°.
  • Page 19 ACCESSORY GUIDE PIVOT MOUNT Mountable anywhere at nearly any angle, the Drift Pivot Mount is your tool to capture the moment from any point of view you can imagine. Includes flat and curved adhesives, and can be used together with any other Drift mount.
  • Page 20: Wi-Fi & Firmware

    Wi-Fi & FIRMWARE To turn on your Ghost XL Wi-Fi, simply press and hold the button. The LCD screen will show a Wi-Fi icon when the Wi-Fi is enabled. Wi-Fi can also be turned on via the cameras settings menu, where you’ll also find an option to permanently switch the Wi-Fi...
  • Page 21: Connecting Your Camera

    CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA CONNECTING TO A PC 1.Connect the camera using the USB cable (provided); the camera screen will show a USB icon. 2.The camera’s folder may open automatically; if not, open using My Computer. 3.The camera should be recognised as a removable disk; double-click to open.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 1080P (1920 X 1080 16:9) @ 25, 30FPS, HDR Mode 960P (1280 X 960 4:3) @ 25, 30FPS 720P (1280 X 720 16:9) @ 25, 30, 48, 50, 60FPS WVGA (848 X 480 16:9) @ 25, 30,50, 60FPS File Format: .MP4 (H.264 Codec) Sensor Type: CMOS...
  • Page 23 SPECIFICATIONS Connectivity: USB Plug And Play, Micro USB 5 pin Compatibility: Windows XP and up / Mac OS 10.2 and up Power: 3000 mAH internal battery. Dimensions: 47(W)* 92(L)*35(D) mm Weight: 127g...
  • Page 24: Disclosures

    DISCLOSURES FCC STATEMENT : This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 25 DISCLOSURES Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to IC Rules.
  • Page 26 DISCLOSURES...
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