Deerc D40 Manual

MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the drone after each use with a clean, soft cloth.
2. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and avoid heat buildup on the drone or batteries.
3. This device is not waterproof and must not be submerged or subjected to water under any circumstance. Failure to keep the device completely dry will result in failure and permanent damage to the unit. Be aware that although it might be dry where you are, droplets of rain or mist from a river or waterfall could damage your drone where It is flying.
4. Frequently check the charging plug and other accessories for signs of damage. If any part of the device or cables is damaged. avoid use or charging until the damaged parts are replaced.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PRODUCT DETAILS

TRANSMITTER DETAILS

Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter, insert the three AAA batteries (Not included) into the battery compartment, and close the battery cover to complete the installation.

When installing the batteries, please pay attention to the positive and negative polarity of the battery to ensure the correct installation of the batteries.

JOYSTICK MODE

MODE 2

(Default Setting)

MODE 1

To enter Mode 1, long press the Trimmer button while turning on the transmitter. (Please do not release the Trimmer button until the transmitter is powered on.)

INSTALLATION

Unit Battery

Installation: Push the battery correctly into the drone battery compartment. Make sure the battery is in place to ensure that the battery is jammed in the battery compartment.

Attention: The battery should be installed firmly. Failure to do so may affect the flight safety of your drone. The drone may crash due to a power cut during the flight.

Removal: As shown above, press the lock button on the battery and pull it back to remove the battery from the fuselage.

Propellers

Connect each propeller to its corresponding motor shaft either position "A/B," and lock the propeller to the motor shaft with a screw,

Attention: Pay attention to the "A" or "B" printed on each propeller. The drone will not fly unless the correct propeller is installed on the correct motor shaft.

Propeller Guard

As shown above, install the propeller guard to the motor base. Ensure that the propeller guard is clamped to the motor base to avoid unnecessary loss and damage during flight.

Phone Holder

As shown above, open the phone holder completely (Pic. 1). Adjust the phone holder upward and downward according to the size of your phone (Pic.2).

CHARGING

1. When the drone battery runs law, the indicator lights on the drone will blink continuously.
2. Connect the battery with the USB charging cable
3. Plug the USB charging cable into a USB charging port on the computer, power bank, or USB adapter (5V/1A).
   
4. When the battery is charging, the indicator light on the USB charging cable is red. When the battery is charged, the indicator light on the USB charging cable turns green.
5. The charging time is about 90 minutes.

Before charging, please read the introduction of the "Use of Battery" section of the "Safety Guidelines" carefully!

USING THE APP

Download APP

iOS

Android APP on Google play

Scan the OR code, connect to the App Store or Google Play and download the "Deerc GO" application for free.
Required Operating Systems: iOS 9.0 or later/Android 5.0 or later.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Turn on the drone, connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network created by the drone. To check the drone's status on the "Deerc GO" App.

1. Open your phone's Wi-Fi settings and click Wi-Fi to search for the Wi-Fi of the drone.
2. Select the Wi-Fi network: DeercFPV-******.
3. Wait far a couple of seconds for your phone to connect to the drone's Wi-Fi.
4. Open the "Deerc GO" application.
   > The connection between your phone and the drone is established automatically.

OPERATION GUIDE

All of the following operations on this manual uses MODE 2.

Pairing

1. Long press the Power Switch to turn on the drone. The Indicator lights of the drone will keep flashing
   
2. Place the drone on a flat and level surface with the head forward and the tail facing towards the pilot
   
3. Long press the Power Switch to turn on the transmitter, and you will hear the "DiDi" sound. then the indicator lights keep flashing.
   
4. Push the left joystick up then down to pair the drone with the transmitter. The indicator lights on the drone will turn solid if the drone is paired successfully
   

Calibrating the Gyro

Simultaneously push the left joystick and the right joystick to the bottom right corner to calibrate the gyro. The indicator lights on the drone will blink and turn solid, and the transmitter will send out a long "Di" sound, which indicates the calibration is completed

Tip: To ensure a stable flight, we suggest that the pilot calibrate the gyro after pairing the drone or after a crash.

Unlocking/Locking the Motors

Unlocking the Motors: As shown above, push the left joystick to the bottom right corner and the right joystick to the bottom left corner at the same time to unlock the motors, the motors will start to spin.
Locking the Motors: Repeat this operation. The motors will stop immediately.

Auto Takeoff

There are two methods to take off the drone.

Method 1:
After pairing/calibration, unlock the motors, short press the One Key Takeoff/Landing button, the drone will take off automatically and hover at 4 feet altitude.

Method 2:
After pairing, Pick up the drone and lay it flat on your palm. Gently toss the drone into the air, and it will hover in place

One Key Landing

Short press the One Key Takeoff/Landing button during the flight, the drone will automatically land on the ground.

FUNCTIONS DETAILS

Emergency Stop

The Emergency Stop function should only be used in an emergency during the flight to avoid any damage or injury.

As shown above, long press the One Key Takeoff/Landing button for 2 seconds, the motors will stop immediately

Attention: Be aware that you risk breakage of the drone if it falls a considerable distance or hits anything at a high rate of speed.

Trimmer

F/B Sideways Drift Trim: If the drone tends to drift forward, hold down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the right Joystick down to re-balance the drone. If the drone tends to drift backward, hold down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the right joystick up to re-balance the drone

L/R Sideways Drift Trim: If the drone tends to drift left hold down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the right joystick right to re-balance the drone. If the drone tends to drift right, hold down the Trimmer button and do not release while pushing the right joystick left to re-balance the drone

Speed Switch

This drone comes with 2 speed modes (Low/High). As shown above, push the Speed Switch button to the left, the transmitter sends out a "Di" sound, indicating Low Speed. Push the Speed Switch button to the right, the transmitter sends our a "DiDi" sound, indicating High Speed

Altitude-hold Function

The drone designed with an altitude-hold function to maintain its altitude after releasing the left joystick. (The left joystick will automatically spring back to the middle)

Take Photo/Record Video

Take Photo: Short press the Take Photo/Record Video button, the transmitter sends out a "Di" sound, indicating that the camera has taken one photo successfully.

Record Video: Long press the Take Photo/Record Video button, the transmitter sends out a "DiDi" sound, indicating that the camera is recording video. Long press the button again to exit the Record Video.

Camera Angle Adjustment

By rotating the drone's camera manually, the camera's shooting angle will be adjusted. Please adjust the angle according ro the using situation, (The camera has a 70° tilt range,)

High-Speed Rotation

During the flight, short press the High-Speed Rotation button, the transmitter will make a "Di" sound, which indicates that the drone enters the High-Speed Rotation function. The drone will exit the High-Speed Rotation function automatically 10 seconds after, and you can also push the right joystick in any direction to stop the rotation.

Circle Fly

During the flight, long press the Circle Fly button, the transmitter will make a long "Di" sound, which indicates that the drone enters the Circle Fly. This drone will exit the Circle Fly function automatically 10 seconds after, and you can also push the right joystick in any direction to exit the Circle Fly.

Headless Mode

A Please familiarize yourself with the Headless Mode function first before using this mode. Otherwise, it is easy to lose the drone and cause unnecessary loss.

1. After pairing/calibration, short press the Headless Mode button on the transmitter. In Headless Mode, the indicator lights of the drone will flash continuously, and the transmitter sends out beeps continuously.
2. Press the Headless Mode button again, and you will hear a beep from the transmitter, indicating the drone exits the Headless Mode.

Please make the pilot stays facing the same direction that the drone head faces at takeoff.

While in Headless Mode, pushing the right joystick forward will make it fly in the direction that the head of the drone faces when it takes off. To make sure the pilot can tell the drone's direction during the flight, we recommend that plot stays facing the same direction that the drone head faces at take-off. Doing so ensures that when the pilot pushes the right joystick forward/backward, the drone will fly forward/backward toward them. If the pilot moves the right joystick left/right, the drone will move left/right relative to them.

360 Flip

When you get familiar with all the drone's functions, you can try this fantastic flip mode, When you fly the drone at least 10 feet, press in the Right Joystick on the transmitter, then push the right joystick Forward/Backward or Left/Right, and the drone will do a flip towards the corresponding direction.

Tip: This function will perform better when the battery is fully charged. If you do not operate after entering the 360°Flip, short press the right joystick again to exit the 360°Flip.

SPECIFICATIONS

• DRONE
  Model: D40
  Weight: 70g/2.47oz
  Max Flight Time 10 minutes (per battery)
  Motor Model: 716
  Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
  Size: 188*115*41mm (Unfolded)
  93*63*41mm (Folded)
• DRONE BATTERY
  Capacity: 500mAh
  Voltage: 3.7V
  Battery Type: Lithium-ion Polymer Battery
  Charging Temperature Range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
  Charging Time: 90minutes (Depends on charging power and remaining battery power)
• TRANSMITTER
  Operating Frequency: 2452-2414 MHz
  Max Flight Distance: 131feet/40m (Outdoors and unobstructed)
  Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
  Battery Type: 3*1.5V AAA Battery (Not included)
• CAMERA
  Operating Frequency: 2417MHz
  Lens Angle: 67°
  Manual Adjustable Range: -70°~0°
  Photo Resolution: HD 1920 x 1080P
  Video Resolution: HD 1920 x 1080P
  Max Transmission Distance: 98feet/30m (Outdoors and unobstructed)
  Live View Quality: 20fps
  Photo Formats JPEG
  Video Formats: MP4/AVI
  Operating Temperature Range 32° to 104°F{0° to 40°C)
• USB CHARGING CABLE
  Input. 5V/1A
  Rated Power: ≤ 5W

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Check Before Use

1. This product is a high-precision drone that integrates various electronic stability and control mechanisms. Please be sure to configure this drone carefully and correctly to ensure safe, accident-free operation.
2. Ensure that the batteries of the drone and transmitter are clean, undamaged, and fully charged before every use.
3. Ensure that all the propellers are Intact and are Installed in the correct orientation.
4. Please perform a thorough check of the product before each use. Inspect the integrity of the parts, any signs of cracks and wear off on the propellers, battery power and effectiveness or the indicator, etc. If there is any problem found after checking the drone. please refrain from using it until the problem is resolved.

Flight Environment

Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airports, or bodies of water.
DO NOT fly near strong electromagnetic sources such as power lines and base stations, affecting the onboard compass

DO NOT use this drone in adverse weather conditions like rain, snow, fog, and wad.

Operation Requirements

1. DO NOT use this product to follow any moving vehicles.
2. During the flight turn off the motors only in an emergency.
3. When the battery run slow, return the drone to your starting point.
4. DO NOT use this product if you feel tired, take medicine or feel unwell and drink alcohol
5. Be aware of the volume of noise that the drone produces. Please ensure to keep your distance to avoid ear damage.
6. Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors.
   
7. DO NOT fly in any spaces where drones are prohibited. Please respect people's right to privacy by not flying your drone close to others.
   

Use of Battery

1. Please ensure batteries are fitted in the correct orientation as shown in the instruction manual.
2. Avoid short circuits by fitting the batteries correctly and do not crush or squeeze the batteries as this could cause the risk of a fire or explosion.
3. DO NOT mix new and old batteries as this can lead to poor performance of the product.
4. Please dispose of used batteries carefully, do not litter, and recycle where ever possible
5. DO NOT expose dead batteries to heat. or fire or they may explode.
6. If the device is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please remove batteries to prevent potential damage to the drone from battery leakage.
7. Only use the USB charging cable that comes with the drone to charge the battery
8. DO NOT connect the battery directly to wall outlets or car cigarette-lighter sockets will damage your battery since they have different voltages
9. DO NOT attempt to disassemble or modify the battery in any way
10. DO NOT use the battery if it gives off an odor, generates heat. becomes discolored, deformed, or appears abnormal in any way. If any of these situations occur while the battery is in use or being charged, remove it from the deuce or charger immediately and discontinue use
11. DO NOT pierce the battery casing with a nail or any other sharp object. Break it open with a hammer, or step on it! Dispose or recycle this battery as it may cause personal injury or damage to your drone.
12. Always charge the batteries on a fireproof surface and away from combustible materials. DO NOT charge on surfaces that can catch fire, including wood, cloth, and carpet.
13. DO NOT immerse the battery in water or get jt wet.
14. DO NOT solder battery terminal in any way
15. Keep batteries out of reach of children or pets.
16. DO NOT short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or other metal object to the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals.

CONTACT US

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further support.
4:00 PM 7:00 AM (PST)
usa@deerc.com (USA)
jp@deerc.com (JP)
eu@deerc.com (EU)
+1(855)777-8866

For online support, please scan this code with Live Chat.

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Manufactured by
Xiamen Huashiquan Import Export CO, LTD
Address: Cinit 1, Room 501, Hongxiang Building, No.258 Hubin Nan
Road, Siming District, Xiamen, China
+1(855)777-8866

Documents / Resources

References

• Google Play
• ‎Deerc GO on the App Store

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