Rocket Drones Stage 1 Kit Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Rocket Drones Rocket Drones St age 1 Kit St age 1 Kit Instruc�on Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Product Overview 2. Package Includes 3. Quadcopter OSD Menu Operation 3.1 Device Introduction 3.2 Device Features 3.3 Device Overview 3.4 Device Description 4. Launch Controller 4.1 Device Introduction 4.2 Device Features 4.3 Device Overview 4.4 Device Description 5.
Page 3: Product Overview
1. Product Overview: Stage 1 Drone Accessories Goggles Launch Controller Stage 1 Drone Kit Instruction Manual...
Page 4: Package Includes
2. Package include: • 1 x Rocket Drone • 1 x Launch Controller • 1 x Fat Shark Scout Goggles Box Contents: • 10 x BT2.0 450 mAh 1S Lipo Battery • 1 x BT2.0 Battery Charger and Voltage Tester •...
Page 5: Device Features
3.2 Device Features: • Self-protection • Emergency Landing Function • Turtle Mode • 3 Flight modes • Compatible with FPV Beginners • Altitude hold Function • Training-friendly 3.3 Device Overview: Camera Propellers Stage 1 Drone Kit Instruction Manual...
Page 6: Device Description
3.4 Device Description: 1. Quadcopter OSD Menu Operation: The OSD menu is a set of operation interfaces designed to modify the conﬁguration of the quadcopter. • Turn on/off sensor. • Add/Remove information from the ﬂight OSD. 2. Operation Instructions: Setting OSD Menu: The position of joysticks to access the OSD setting menu is as shown below.
Page 7 The OSD menu cursor can be controlled by the right joystick to operate the OSD interface: • Up: move the cursor up • Down: move the cursor down • Right: conﬁrm/modify selection Customizing OSD Flight information: The information displayed in the OSD ﬂight interface can be customized. This information includes receiver protocol, ﬂight mode, battery voltage, and speed threshold.
Page 8: Launch Controller
4. Launch Controller: 4.1 Device Introduction: The launch controller is a rcontroller designed primarily for RC models, including multi-copters and airplanes. It gives you more than you have ever thought possible from an entry-level 8-channel radio. 4.2 Device Features: • 8 channels in total. •...
Page 9: Device Overview
4.3 Device Overview: Front View: Power Button LED Ring Throttle Joystick Direction Joystick Upper View: Switch C Switch B Switch D Switch A Back View: NANO Bay SETUP BIND CRSF .port V C C Audio Port Type -C Port Stage 1 Drone Kit Instruction Manual...
Page 10: Device Description
4.4 Device Description: 4.4.1 Button Functions: There are three buttons on the Launch controller. • Power Button: Turn the Launch controller on/off. • BIND Button: Enter binding mode after the Launch controller is powered on. • SETUP Button: Enter joystick calibration mode after the Launch controller is powered on.
Page 11 2. LED Indicator and Buzzer: The LED ring indicates the working status of the Launch controller. The buzzer will alarm three times, which indicates a low battery and needs to be recharged. 3. Binding the Receiver: There are the steps to make the launch controller enter binding status; i.
Page 12 Frsky Version LED Status Protocol Version Red Flash once Internal Frsky D16 FCC (ACCST 1.X Version) Red Flash twice Internal Frsky D16 LBT (ACCST 1. X Version) Red Flash Three Times Internal Frsky D8 Red Flash Four Times Internal Futaba S-FHSS Purple Flash Three Times Quickly Internal TX Module O and Run External TX Module To change protocols and TX module, here are the steps:...
Page 13 5. Charging: The launch controller has a built-in 2000mAh battery. It indicates a low battery and needs to be re-charged if blue light ashes slowly the buzzer beeps continuously. Below charging method for reference: • Turn off the Launch controller. •...
Page 14 Operation steps below: • Turn on the Launch controller. • Connect the Launch controller to the computer via a USB data cable. Wait for the LED ring breathes in red or green. • Install driver from PC automatically, prompt box pops up after successful installation.
Page 15: Fat Shark Goggles
5. Goggles: 5.1 Device Introduction: The Scout is a goggle packed with the latest technology including a built-in diversity receiver, a 60 FPS DVR, and everything necessary for amazing ﬂights. It has been designed and tested to work with a wide variety of currently available NTSC and PAL analog Launch controllers as well as display video directly from an audiovisual or auxiliary source.
Page 16: Device Overview
5.3 Device Overview: Top View: Left View: Right View: 5.4 Device Description: 5.4.1 Button Functions: There are several user inputs on the device, the power button, the band and channel buttons, and the rocker switch. Stage 1 Drone Kit Instruction Manual...
Page 17 1. Power Button: It has two functions; • The Short Press (less than 0.5 seconds), causes the LED to indicate the current battery life when the headset is turned off. • The Long Press (hold for 2 seconds or more), causes the device to turn on when the unit is powered off and turn off when the unit is powered on.
Page 18 Functions in the DVR playback: • The Long press of the center joystick will exit the ﬁle list interface or player interface. • The short press of the enter key will play back the recorded video by the unit. • The Up/Down on the joystick will select any ﬁle in turn. •...
Page 19 We have set up a special set of “BAND L” that you can turn on in the menu if you want for experimental purposes. CH1:5362 CH2:5399 CH3:5436 CH4:5473 CH5:5510 CH6:5474 CH7:5584 CH8:5621 Channel: The current channel the headset is on (both the number and the actual radio frequency).
Page 20 RX Channel LED Status LED Color Race Band CH1 Always On Always On Race Band CH2 Orange Race Band CH3 Yellow Always On Race Band CH4 Green Always On Race Band CH5 Light Blue (Cyan) Always On Race Band CH6 Dark Blue Always On Race Band CH7...
Page 21 • As well as seeing the brightness or contrast change, the OSD will display the updated brightness (or contrast) level in the center of the image for 3 seconds. 4. Using an AV or AUX input: The Scout supports both AV and AUX inputs. •...
Page 22 Default mode of the DVR: The default mode of the DVR is to manually start and stop recording with a short press of the center of the “5-way” button. When you press the button to start recording, you should see a recording symbol in the upper right corner of the display as well as the duration of the recording on the OSD, support record DVR audio.
Page 23 Supported Formats: The Scout DVR supports both NTSC and PAL and is designed to support the *.MOV video formats. Playback: The DVR playback is accessed by selecting the “Playback” option from the DVR in the options menu. i. Once playback mode is selected, the DVR playback submenu is opened. This submenu contains a list of all video ﬁles currently on the device.
Page 24: Led Light/ Beep Status Codes
viii. Long press on the “Center” button will return to ﬁle selection, long press on the “Center” button again will return the user to RX mode. 6. LED Light /Beep St a tus Codes: 6.1 Quadcopter LED Light: There are two RGB status LEDs on the bottom of the quadcopter. Stage 1 Drone Kit Instruction Manual...
Page 25 Status Status State Description Solution Color The power on the Replace the battery quadcopter is and power on again abnormal or off Quadcopter battery Flashing slowly Replace the battery is low Place the quadcopter The quadcopter is connected with the on a horizontal Blue Solid...
Page 26: Launch Controller Led Light Status And Beep Codes
6.2 Launch Controller LED Light Status and Beep Codes: There is a blue & red LED indicator light around the power button which indicates the status of the launch controller. Indicator Status State Description Solution LED color The throttle joystick is Move throttle joystick Solid not at the lowest...
Page 27: Advanced Setting
7. Adv anced Settings: Additional advanced settings are available in case of special operations. 7.1 Re-Bind for Quadcopter: In case of failure of connection between quadcopter and launch controller, the pilot may need to re-bind. To re-bind for Quadcopter follow the steps as follows; i.
Page 28: Quadcopter Level Calibration
7.2 Quadcopter Level Calibration: After the quadcopter has taken off and landed several times, the quadcopter gyroscope may become offset. This will cause the quadcopter to always tilt in the same direction during a ﬂight. To ﬁx up the recalibration, follow the steps as follows: i.
Page 29: Launch Controller Calibration
7.3 Launch Controller Calibration: If the launch controller is subjected to physical impact, the joysticks may no longer read correctly and require recalibration. To re-calibrate the device, follow the instructions below; i. Power on the device, and press the “SETUP” button on the back of the launch controller which will beep twice, and LED will ﬂash red twice quickly which shows the device has entered the calibration mode.
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Page 31: Supplement
8. Supplement: 8.1 Warning & Security: • Move the throttle joystick as gently as possible to avoid the quadcopter ascending and descending too suddenly. • Push switch SA down on the remote control Launch controller immediately if the quadcopter collides with any object. •...
Page 32: After-Sale Service
• If the battery has a peculiar smell, temperature, deformation, discoloration, or any other abnormal phenomenon, stop using the battery. Recycle and replace the battery. • If the battery connector gets dirty, please wipe it with a dry cloth before use. Avoid getting battery contacts dirty, which can cause energy loss or failure to charge.
Page 33 deformed by overexertion. Secondly, the distance between the replaced propeller and the motor is kept at about 2mm. There is no need to press down forcefully. Pressing down forcefully will cause damage to the motor or the blades to rub against the frame when working. 4 spare propellers are included: two each clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW).
Page 34 If the quadcopter needs to ﬂy in an unsatisfactory environment, the optical ﬂow positioning function can be turned off and the quadcopter will lose the auxiliary function of horizontal ﬂight. This requires the pilot's better skills. Similarly, when the laser altitude determination function is turned on, try to avoid the following unsatisfactory environments: For the steps to turn off/on the positioning function or laser altitude determination function, please refer to the chapter of "Advanced Functions".
Page 35 To connect your radio: • Turn on the launch controller and wait for the blue light to show. • Connect the launch controller with the PC by USB cable. • The correct driver will install automatically. A box pops up to conﬁrm successful installation.
Page 36: Fcc Satement
10. FCC ST A TEMENT : 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 37 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information: This LAUNCH CONTROLLER meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age or health.