Parrot HYDROFOIL Quick Start Guide

HOW TO USE

This Hydrofoil guide gives you the main instructions. You will find full documentation on our Website:
www.parrot.com/uk/support/hydrofoil-drone

Assembling tHe Hydrofoil

You will need the T10 screwdriver provided to assemble the Hydrofoil. Do not over-tighten the screws.

1. Remove the elastic band from the hull.
2. Screw the arm onto the hull with 2 screws (diagram 1).
3. Insert the MiniDrone support into the slot on the central spindle (diagram 2).
4. Screw the central spindle onto the hull with 4 screws (diagram 3).
5. Insert the two lateral floats into the ends of the arm.
6. Insert then screw the two lateral foils into the floats with 2 screws (diagram 4).
7. Insert then screw the tail fin into the slot located at the rear of the hull with 1 screw (diagram 5).

In order to avoid any risk of the Hydrofoil losing its shape, keep it on its original support.

Charging the battery

1. Insert the battery into the compartment provided (photos A and B).
2. Plug the MiniDrone (photos C and D):

• Into a charger with minimum power rating of 2.4 A. The charging time is approximately 25 minutes.
• Into a computer using the USB cable. The charging time for the battery is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

To remove the battery, lift up the flap located underneath the battery and slide it to the rear.

Downloading the app

Connect to the App Store^SM or Google Play^TM and download the FreeFlight3 app free of charge.

Setting up the Minidrone on the Hydrofoil

1. Insert the front of the MiniDrone into the support. The head of the MiniDrone towards the front of the Hydrofoil. Ensure that the two front lugs on the support are inserted into the front arms of the MiniDrone (photo E).
2. Fasten the clip on the rear of the MiniDrone (photo F).

Switching on the Minidrone

The On/Off button is located underneath the MiniDrone (photo G).

Connecting a smartphone

You need a smartphone or tablet which supports Bluetooth^® 4.0 to use the MiniDrone. Check whether your smartphone is compatible on www.parrot.com/uk/compatibility

1. Activate the Bluetooth^® function on your smartphone.
2. Run the FreeFlight3 app. The MiniDrone will connect to your smartphone automatically.
3. Choose the piloting mode corresponding to the Hydrofoil.

Piloting

Press Take Off to start the Hydrofoil.
Press the left-hand joystick and slide your finger upwards to increase the speed of your Hydrofoil.
On the right of screen, slide the joystick left or right to steer the Hydrofoil to the left or right.
Watch the video tutorials on how to fly on our Website:www.parrot.com/uk/support/hydrofoil-drone

Taking a photo

Press on to take a photo.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Accessories and spare parts

Accessories and spare parts are available from your Parrot retailer or from our website store.parrot.com.

Precautions for use and Maintenance

The Hydrofoil is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

The Hydrofoil is an model aircraft designed for recreational and leisure purposes. The pilot must always maintain direct visual contact with the Hydrofoil and control its flight path. The Hydrofoil should only be used in areas suitable for it so you are always able to ensure the safety of person, animals and property. There are some public places (stations, airports etc.) and roads where you may not be permitted to use your Hydrofoil.

Where you are using the MiniDrone alone, please ensure you do so in accordance with the civil aviation rules in your country. Keep the MiniDrone away from high voltage power lines, buildings or any other potentially dangerous areas.

Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. The Hydrofoil and all its components are fragile and should be handled with care.
Only use the Hydrofoil on fresh water. If sand, sea salt, seaweed or any other environmental matter gets into the Hydrofoil, irreversible damage may be caused and it will not be able to operate properly. Do not use the Hydrofoil in adverse meteorological conditions (rain, strong wind, snow) or in poor visibility conditions (at night).
Ensure you keep the Hydrofoil within a reasonable distance to maintain the Bluetooth^® connection to your smartphone. Ensure you anticipate how long you can use your Hydrofoil and how far it can go according to the battery life, so you can recover it safely.

While operating, the propellers of the Hydrofoil can cause injury to people and property. Don't touch the Hydrofoil when you start it up. Wait until the propellers have completely stopped before handling the MiniDrone.
Do not leave the Hydrofoil in direct sunlight.

Warranty

For the warranty conditions please refer to the retailer's General Conditions of Sale where you purchased your MiniDrone.

Recycling this product

The symbol on this product and on its literature shows that at the end of its life, it is not to be disposed of with household waste. The uncontrolled disposal of waste is harmful to the environment: please separate this from other types of waste and dispose of responsibly. Private individuals are invited to contact the retailer who sold them the product or to ask advice from their local authority to find out how and where it can be recycled.

Declaration of Conformity
Parrot SA, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under their sole responsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with technical standards EN 301489-17, EN300328, EN71-1, EN71-2, EN62115 following the provision of the Radio Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment directive (1999/5/EC R&TTE), and of the General Safety directive (2001/95/EC). The Declaration of Conformity is available on our website:
www.parrot.com/fr/ce/?hydrofoil-drone

Registered trademarks
Parrot, Parrot MiniDrones and the Parrot logo are trademarks of PARROT SA. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot SA is under license. All other trademarks mentioned in this guide are protected and are the property of their respective owners.

Notice regarding the right to privacy
Recording and circulating the image of a person without their authorisation could constitute an infringement of their image and privacy rights and incur your liability. Ask for authorisation before filming individuals, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or circulate them on the Internet. Do not circulate any degrading images or which could undermine the reputation or dignity of an individual.

FCC and iC Compliance statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules / with Industry Canada Licence-exempt RSS standard(s). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / with Industry Canada Licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This equipment may not cause harmful interference. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this device.

Exposure to radio frequency radiation

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
The user is required to apply for Localised Radiocomm Station Licence in Singapore. Applicants can apply online for the Localised Radio-communication Station Licence through http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca.

Battery

Failure to comply with instructions may cause permanent damage to the battery, its environment and may cause injury. Always use a LiPo battery charger. Never charge via a discharge lead. Never trickle charge or below 2.5 V. Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 60°C (140°F). Never disassemble or modify the wiring in the battery pack or puncture the battery cell. Never place the battery on top of combustible materials or leave it unattended during charging. Always charge in a fireproof location. Always make sure that the charger output voltage corresponds to the battery voltage. Always keep out of the reach of children. Incorrect use of the battery can cause fires, explosions or other damage.

The battery terminals should not be allowed to short-circuit. The product should be connected only to class II appliances which display the symbol.