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  • Page 1 SHIFT RED User Manual Ver. 3.0...
  • Page 2 Please charge the batteries of drone and controller before first use. After Charging the battery, disconnect and store it from the aircraft. For comfortable use of SHIFT RED, check out the tutorial videos on the this is engineering website(www.thisiseng.com/support/videotutorials). this is engineering Inc.
  • Page 3 SHIFT RED User Manual Read this User Manual carefully before using the SHIFT RED. this is engineering Inc. shall not be included in any legal action or held liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the product. All information in this User Manual may be updated on the this is engineering website(www.thisiseng.com) without prior notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    · Aircraft Powering On / Pairing with the Controller · Aircraft Powering Off · Controller Powering On / Pairing with the Aircraft · Controller Powering Off · Taking Off · Flight Control · Flight Mode · Landing · Emergency Measures ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 · Aircraft Status Indication HANDLING THE CONTROLLER · Charging · Preference Settings · Controller Status Indication FIRMWARE UPDATES · Firmware Updates to Aircraft · Firmware Updates to Controller DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW About SHIFT RED SHIFT RED is a package consisting of the SHIFT drone and its controller. This drone product is a portable and compact quadcopter equipped with software gimbal, vision recognition, and hyper-sensor fusion technology. Anti-shake FHD video shooting and real-time video transmission functionality offer you a stable yet, dynamic drone flight.

  • Page 7: Product Components

    Adapter Controller with control Ring Quick start guide Aircraft with propellers Spare propellers (CW type, CCW type) Protectors Removal wrench Battery Micro SD card USB Type-C cable Control ring fit-band (including adapter) ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 Spare Propellers CCW / CW 2 pcs Removal Wrench 1 pc Micro SD Card 1 pc Fit-Band 1 pc USB Type-C Cable 1 pc 1 pc Quick Start Guide 1 pc 1 pc ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Aircraft Parts And Specifications

    Aircraft Parts Protectors Propellers (CCW) Propellers (CW) Motors Motor housings Arms Vision camera Front LED Integrated 3D sensing system Micro SD slot (inside) Battery USB port (Type-C) Power button (LED) Landing gears ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 The maximum flight time has been measured based on takeoff under windless conditions, and this may vary with flight conditions and operations. The maximum flight time should be used only as a reference. The streaming range may vary with capabilities of your smartphone and surrounding signals. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 11: Controller Parts And Specifications

    SHIFT RED User Manual Controller Parts < Back > < Bottom > Control ring LED indicators Control pad Jog button Power/setting USB port (Type-C) Control stick Reset hole ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 60 min The maximum control range (maximum flight distance) can vary with surrounding signals. Exercise caution not to let the drone out of your sight; an uncontrolled drone may disappear or cause accidents. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Precautions

    SHIFT RED User Manual PRECAUTIONS Precautions Please observe the following when using the SHIFT RED to prevent accidents and situations of potential legal liability. Age Recommendation · The SHIFT RED is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Children below 14 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult guardian when flying the drone.

  • Page 14: Pre-Flight Inspection

    · Check that the intended flight path is free of obstacles such as people, animals, trees, and buildings (This product lacks functions such as return-to-home, and collision avoidance or speed control based on obstacle detection). ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Precautions During Flight

    Do not use the aircraft in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and wind. Precautions During Flight · Only use the genuine SHIFT RED propellers. Do not use together with propellers of other brands. · Do not attempt to grab or touch propellers that are in operation. Doing so may result in serious injury.

  • Page 16: Rules On Managing Drone And Controller Batteries

    Precautions on Managing Drone and Controller Batteries · Always use genuine SHIFT RED Li-Po batteries. · Inspect batteries before charging or use. · If a battery has been shocked, or if you notice abnormal smell, heat, discoloration, deformation, or signs of leakage from it, never charge or use the defective battery.
  • Page 17 · Inserting the drone battery in the wrong direction may damage both the battery and drone. · Exercise caution when handling the battery immediately after flight as it is heated up from operation. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Unauthorized Disassembly Prohibited

    Prior permission must be obtained if using the SHIFT RED to take photos or videos of other persons, and saving or distributing such content. · Unauthorized recording or distribution of footage containing private property falls under trespassing, and violators must assume legal responsibility.

  • Page 19: Controlling The Drone

    (For how to turn on the controller, see ‘Controlling the Drone’ > ‘Controller Powering On / Pairing with the Aircraft(21p)’) ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Aircraft Powering Off

    Data loss may occur if the battery is removed without turning off the aircraft. Turn off the aircraft using the power button, not by removing the battery. When the aircraft is powered on for more than 10 minutes without taking off, it is automatically powered off to prevent battery discharge. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 21: Controller Powering On / Pairing With The Aircraft

    Controller and place the control ring at least 30 cm (1.0 ft) away from the Controller. If the distance between the Controller and the Control Ring is too close, the Controller will not turn on or cause a severe malfunction. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 LED indicator turns solid white (For how to turn on the aircraft, see ‘Controlling the Drone’ > ‘Aircraft powering On / Pairing with the Controller(19p)’) Light On Light On ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Controller Powering Off

    If the controller does not turn off properly, use the reset hole on the bottom. Force the controller to shut down by pressing the reset hole with a pin of appropriate thickness. Hold the pin vertically when pressing the reset hole to prevent damage to the controller. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 24: Taking Off

    2. Wear the control ring on your thumb, and wrap your hand gently around the controller. For details on wearing the control ring and using the controller, read the ‘Flight Control(27p)’ subsection. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 3. Touch the center of the control pad with the control ring. 4. Maintain the contact with the pad for over one second, and the drone will take off while playing a takeoff melody. After takeoff, lift the control ring off the pad. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26 Takeoff Restrictions Warning Place the camera lens facing forward and prepare for takeoff. When the correct takeoff conditions are not met SHIFT RED will indicate by making the following propeller movements. · If one of propeller ①, ②, ③ spins briefly : Pace the aircraft on a firm, steady and horizontal surface.

  • Page 27: Flight Control

    A control ring fit-band is provided to allow a better fit if your thumb is smaller or thinner than the control ring. Attach the fit-band on the top side of the control ring. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 1 cm (0.4 in) around and above the center of the controller pad. If the control ring is out of the range, the controller gives off a warning and fails in switching to flight mode. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 29 3. The drone flies by mirroring the movement of the control ring. Move your control ring-wearing thumb in the desired direction of flight, and the drone will fly in the same direction. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 The degree of acceleration or deceleration can be set proportionately to the distance moved by the control ring. Read the ‘Preference Settings(51p)’ subsection under the ‘Handling the controller’ section. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 31 5. If you press the jog button during flight, the controller vibrates once and the drone switches to hovering. The automatic mode switching function is disabled when in the hovering state after pressing the jog button. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32 If the drone has automatically switched to hovering because the control ring is out of range, you can use the automatic mode switching function to quickly return to flight mode. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 33: Flight Mode

    When switched to stable shooting mode, the drone maintains the previous flight altitude, which may be adjusted by moving the control ring up or down. Note that there is no vibration feedback for control range in stable shooting mode. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Landing

    2. Once the drone comes to a complete stop, the controller vibrates and the motors stop automatically. Make sure the drone is within 10 m (33 ft) around you during takeoff or landing. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 35: Emergency Measures

    LED and power LED are blinking three times repeatedly, until it lands automatically in five seconds. Meanwhile, the controller vibrates (3 times/second) and gives off a warning sound. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 36 When the signaling between the controller and drone is lost, the controller vibrates (3 times/second) to declare an emergency. The drone then switches to hovering, and lands automatically in five seconds. The signal strength between the controller and drone depends on your surroundings. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 37: Using The Mobile Application

    Wi-Fi settings, and run the application. The initial password to connect to SHIFT- DRONE-XXXXXXXX is 1234567890. Each SHIFT RED unit has a unique Wi-Fi network name in the form of SHIFT-DRONE-last 8 digits of the serial number. Please reset the Wi-Fi password for security, and remember it for future use.
  • Page 38 Change video/photo mode Video quality/frame settings Notice The screenshots of the application interface provided in this User Manual are for illustration purposes only, and may not be an exact representation of the application. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: Using Free Flight Modes

    Exercise caution against collisions when in a flight mode. Maintain a distance of at least 2 m (6.6 ft) away from the drone during operations. Visit the this is engineering website (www.thisiseng.com) for detailed instructions on using the ‘SHIFT Drone’ application.
  • Page 40 Horizontal Tracking: The drone tracks the target while in horizontal flight. Yaw Tracking: The drone performs a yaw rotation toward the target while flying in position. Hero: The drone flies while tracking the target, and orbits once when the target stops. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 41 SHIFT RED User Manual 3. Long-press the screen to begin free flight in the selected mode. While flying in the selected mode, you can take photos or videos. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 42 5. To stop the selected Lezero Pilot mode, long-press the screen, or short the controller’s jog button. If the Lezero Pilot mode is stopped, the drone switches to hovering. To switch to flight mode, press the jog button of the controller. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 43: Recording Preference Settings

    Setting menu Select Frame Rate (15 fps / 30 fps) Select Video Quality Select Exposure Value (7 level) (Low / Mid / High) Select Anti-Flicker (50 Hz / 60 Hz / Auto) ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 44: Sensor Calibration

    Sensor Calibration The SHIFT RED achieves greater flight accuracy through sensor calibration. 1. Before using the ‘SHIFT Drone’ application, place the drone on a flat surface with the protectors removed. 2. Turn on the drone, but do not run the motors.

  • Page 45: Handling The Aircraft

    For safer use, always check that the propellers are firmly installed before every flight. Do not attempt to grab or touch propellers that are in operation. Read the ‘Precautions(13p)’ section before operating the propellers. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 46: Attaching The Protectors

    Attaching the Protectors The SHIFT RED comes with two protectors, to be attached on each side during flight. Attaching the drone with the protectors is recommended to protect the aircraft and propellers. Read the instructions on attaching/removing protectors before flight.

  • Page 47: Mounting The Micro Sd Card

    Video and photo recording may not function properly if using micro SD cards other than dedicated micro SD cards and micro SD cards of video speed class 10 or UHS class 1 or higher with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 48: Charging

    LED blinks the front LED remains solid The aircraft cannot fly while charged (unpaired from controller and mobile application). After charging the battery, disconnect and store it from the aircraft. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 49: Aircraft Status Indication

    Power button LED and front LED stay solid Power button LED and front LED blink twice, Landing complete then turn solid Power button LED and front LED blink Emergency three times repeatedly ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 50: Handling The Controller

    · Charging complete: All LED indicators turn solid white. The controller may be charged while using it. In this case, the LED indicator does not display the battery level. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 51: Preference Settings

    Control Vibration Volume sensitivity ↔ ↔ intensity All LEDs blink twice Vibrates twice Beeps twice at the current intensity at the current volume ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 52 4. Place your thumb with the control ring slightly above the control pad, and move in the direction of the desired level (as shown in the figure above). The LED representing the selected direction will turn on. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 53 When vibration and volume are turned off under preferences, be extra cautious during takeoff and landing (Note that LEDs indicating power on/off, warnings and emergency alarms remain active regardless of vibration and volume settings). ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 54: Controller Status Indication

    Charging complete While powered off, all LED indicators turn solid Powered on Welcome ceremony, then current charging status displayed Powered off Farewell ceremony ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 55 Controller Status Pattern Controller pairing in progress All LED indicators blink in clockwise direction Controller pairing complete All LED indicators stay solid Takeoff begins LED indicators turn solid sequentially in upward direction ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 56 Vibrates at different levels as the control ring approaches maximum control range (active only in free flight mode) Flight mode switching (stable shooting mode ↔ free flight mode) Vibrates and beeps once ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 57 Weak signal warning: Two beeps every two seconds One beep every two seconds One beep every 1.5 seconds Emergency alert (Self-stopping mode; communications Emergency warning : disconnected) Three beeps every a second ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 58: Firmware Updates

    5. Upon the completion of the firmware update, the aircraft is automatically powered off, and the firmware file in the micro SD card is deleted. 6. For the best flight experience, this is engineering recommends users to update to the latest firmware versions.

  • Page 59: Firmware Updates To Controller

    5. Once the update is finished, the controller will automatically switch to charging mode. 6. For the best flight experience, this is engineering recommends users to update to the latest firmware versions. Before starting the firmware update, make sure that the battery is charged more than a half. The battery condition can be checked in the 'SHIFT Drone' application.

  • Page 60: Declarations Of Conformity

    DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY CE Information DECLARATION of Conformity We, “this is engineering Inc.” declare that the radio equipment complies with all essential requirements in accordance with Directive 2014/53/EU. Product Model name : SHIFT Drone1 Description : Shift RED Drone Hardware version : v1.0...
  • Page 61 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 62 · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. · For Shift RED Controller : This appliance and its antenna must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. · For Shift RED Drone : This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 63 Class 1 laser safety limits under all reasonably foreseeable conditions including single faults in compliance with IEC 60825-1 Safety Standards. The laser output will remain within Class 1 limits as long as this is engineering Inc. recommended device settings are used and the operating conditions specified are respected.
  • Page 64 For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the produce. J-MIC Information Drone Controller ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 65: Warranty And Service Information

    100 times The warranty policy of this is engineering Inc. may vary by the country or region of purchase. Details are available on the this is engineering website (www.thisiseng.com/support/warranty/). ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 66 Multilingual Manual The SHIFT RED User Manual is available in various languages to help global users learn how to use the product. Download the User Manual in your language from the this is engineering website, and read the instructions before use.
  • Page 67 SHIFT RED User Manual ⓒ this is engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 68 SHIFT RED User Manual The batteries may be discharged after purchase. Please charge the batteries of drone and controller before first use. www.thisiseng.com this is engineering Inc.

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