Summary of Contents for sky rider RAVEN DRWG538 v2139-01
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RAVEN Quadcopter Drone with GPS and Wi-Fi Camera User’s Guide for Model DRWG538 v2139-01...
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Warnings & Precautions Important Safety Instructions • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and • Read and follow all instructions. receiver. • Keep these instructions for future reference. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit •...
Raven GPS Drone FAA Information: Flying Your Drone Under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft To fly under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft you must: • Fly for hobby or recreation ONLY • Register your model aircraft • Fly within visual line-of-sight •...
Diagram & Specifications • Unfolded Dimensions (LWH): 350 x 75 x 285mm / 6.7 x 5.3 x .87 in. • Weight: 217g / 7.65oz / 0.48lb • Control Distance: max 328 ft. (app) / 650 ft. (remote) Battery Compartment Power On/Off (rear) Foldable Motor Arm Rotor Guard...
Remote Control Functions Speed Camera Angle Return Press to adjust Press to adjust Press for one key the speed setting. the camera angle. return. Gyroscope Geomagnetic Press to calibrate Press to begin the gyroscopes. GPS calibration. Power Switch Left Control Stick Right Control Stick Increase Throttle: Pitch:...
Charging the Battery Information & Procedure The craft’s battery must be charged before it can be flown. To avoid risk of injury or damage, be sure the craft and remote control are both powered OFF and remove the battery from the craft when charging. Charging time is approximately 120 minutes. Charge fully before use for best performance.
Sky Rider GPS App The Sky Rider GPS app will allow you to fly the drone with a GPS compatible smartphone and display the image from the craft’s camera on your smartphone’s screen, allowing you to capture images and video of your flights.
Flight Screen 1. Home Screen 7. 3D View (VR Mode) 13. Wi-Fi Signal Strength 2. Control Mode 8. Take Photo 14. Settings 3. Flight Controls ON/OFF 9. Take Video 15. Map 4. Auto-Return 10. View Gallery 16. Throttle and Yaw Control 5.
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Sky Rider GPS App Flying Modes Standard Flight Mode - Uses the flight control sticks for drone flight. Waypoint Mode - Uses the map to set waypoints for the drone to follow. Follow Me Mode - Press to activate, the icon will turn yellow and the drone will automatically maintain a set distance from the remote control.
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Waypoint Mode 1. Draw a Flight Path - Use your finger to trace a flight path on the map. 2. Set Waypoints - Use your finger to set individual waypoints on the map. 3. Delete All Waypoints - Delete the entire flight path. 4.
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Sky Rider GPS App Orbit Mode 1. Use your finger to place the orbit point on the map. 2. Press that point to set the altitude and radius parameters. 3. Press the icon to send the drone. It will take off and fly out to the distance set...
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Sky Rider GPS App Control Settings Joystick Mode - Reverses the joystick control locations. Gravity Mode - Uses the G-Sensor in your phone to control the craft. Tilt the phone forward, back, left and right to control the pitch and roll of the craft. Throttle and yaw are still manually controlled from the Left Directional Control.
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Sky Rider GPS App Parameter Settings Set various parameters for the drone’s flying speed, altitude, and other settings.
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Map Settings Aircraft Display Map Center - Sets the drone as the center of the map view. Map Coordinates Auto Calibrate - Only applies in China, disregard. Map Type - Switch between Standard, Satellite, or Hybrid view.
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Sky Rider GPS App Other Settings Transmission Quality - Change the display settings of the Wi-Fi camera transmission. Camera Inverse - Flips the camera image on the screen.
Flying with the App Step 1 - Pre-Flight Condition Check Before flying, it is important to note the environment in which you are about to fly. Do not fly in rain or snow, and be sure the area is free of trees, power lines, buildings, airports or air traffic.
Flying with the App Step 4 - Calibrate the Drone’s Accelerometer Next, the drone’s accelerometer and gyroscopes need to be calibrated. Place the drone on a flat surface and perform the following actions in the app: Flight Screen > Settings > Calibrate Accelerometer The lights on the drone will begin flashing very quickly, indicating it is in calibration mode.
Flying with the Remote Step 1 - Pre-Flight Condition Check Before flying, it is important to note the environment you are about to fly in. Do not fly in rain or snow, and be sure the area is free of trees, power lines, buildings, airports or air traffic.
Flying with the Remote Step 4 - Unlock the Drone The drone must be “unlocked” before you begin to fly. Press the Unlock button on the remote, the rotors will start spinning (but the craft will not lift off). Step 5 - Take Off/Landing To take off, press the Landing button on the remote, the drone will climb to a fixed height and hover in place.
Smartphone Holder Use the smartphone holder to get the most out of the drone’s camera and video features. It is recommended to connect the remote to the drone first and connect the app to the drone second. It is not recommended to use the app’s flying or GPS controls while using the remote, there is a chance that signals from the two controllers will get mixed and cause a loss of control or unpredictable flight.
Flying Tips for Safe Operation • It is recommended to only fly in large, open spaces that are free of obstacles like power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc. • When flying indoors avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft may be drawn towards them if closer than 2-3 feet.
Virtual Reality Mode VR Mode splits the phone’s screen for use in a VR headset (not included). Use VR Mode to give a friend a fully immersive, point-of-view flying adventure. Press the 3D Mode (VR) button on the screen to turn this feature ON or OFF.
Parts & Repair REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use. Parts Replacement Standard parts such as extra batteries and remotes are available online for purchase when in stock. However, any non-standard parts such as cameras, screws, bodies, etc. can be ordered by placing an inquiry with our parts department at: partsinfo@dpiinc.com.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Craft does not • No power to remote • Check remote batteries, or craft. replace if needed. respond to controls. • Poor contact between • Check craft battery, be power plugs. sure it is fully charged. •...
Customer Support Contact Information Warranty Website: www.gpx.com See included 30 Day Warranty for warranty information. Warranty and the most up-to- Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com date version of this User’s Guide can also be found at: www.gpx.com Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215 International Support To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.gpx.com...
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