Table of Contents Introduction ...................... 4 Box Contents ........................ 4 Diagram of HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT ................ 5 Before you Begin ..................... 6 Charging & Installing the Battery .................. 6 Downloading the Hover App .................. 8 Pre‐Flight Check ...................... 8 Flying for the First Time .................. 9 Environment Requirements for Flight ................ 9 Status lights ......................... 10 Powering On/Off ...................... 10 Standby Mode ...................... 10 Connecting to HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT from Your Mobile Device ...... 11 Release and Hover...................... 12 ...
View a complete list of topics in the table of contents. Click on a topic to navigate to the section. Printing this Document This document supports high-resolution printing. Caution: If you are under the age of 18, only fly HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT under adult supervision. Read the following documents before using Hover Camera Passport (HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT): 1. Box Contents List 2. User Manual 3. Quick Start Guide ...
Introduction Hover Camera Passport is a safe, foldable, and portable drone able to take 13MP photos and record 4K videos. It is suitable for ages 14 years and above. HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT is less than 250 grams (8.8 ounces) and thus does not require registration with the FAA to own and operate. Box Contents BoxContents Quantity Hover Camera Passport 1 Product Protective Case 1 Battery 2 Easy‐Carry Bag 1 Propeller 4 Screw Driver Kit (Includes: One screw driver; 12 screws: T3*6, T4*6) 1 USB 3.0 Cable 1 Charger 1 Charger Cable 1 Quick Guide 1 Warranty Policy 1 Battery Safety Instructions 1 Disclaimer Safety Instructions 1 Box Contents List 1 ...
Operate HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in a well‐lit, spacious environment free of any obstacles to ensure optimal flight performance. DO NOT fly HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in crowded areas to avoid causing injury. DO NOT fly HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in areas or near buildings with no‐flying signs. DO NOT fly HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in rain, fog, snow, lightning, hail, storm, winds over 6 miles per hour, or any other extreme weather environments. DO NOT fly HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in areas with strong magnetic fields. HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT relies on an optical flow sensor and sonar to gauge its height and position. The following types of environments may negatively affect the performance of HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT: Extremely dark or extremely bright Flickering or rapidly changing light conditions Avoid surfaces with one or more of the following characteristics: ...
Status lights The following chart shows what the various light indicator status' indicate. Indicator Color and LED Status HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT Status Light 1. Ready to fly Solid White 2. Flying Power Button Self‐checking when HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT is Blinks White quickly turned on Blinks White slowly Firmware upgrade Solid Green Connected to a USB port Blinks Green Twice When HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT is turned on 1. Fail to initialize after self‐checking. Solid Yellow LED Indicator 2. The environment is inappropriate for flying. Light Blinks Yellow Low Battery Blinks Red once Taking a single photo Blinks Red constantly Recording a video (Pictures may be needed here) Powering On/Off ...
Note: *Users can change the password and Wi‐Fi name from "Settings" in the Hover app. *Only one user can connect at a time. For another user to gain control when HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT is already being controlled, the user connected to HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT will need to disconnect first. *HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT supports 2.4 GHz (default) and 5 GHz Wi‐Fi connections. Before switching to 5 GHz, ensure your mobile device supports 5 GHz Wi‐Fi connections. The 2.4 GHz Wi‐Fi band enables longer flight distance but is generally more congested than 5 GHz ...
Manual Controls Once HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT is connected to your mobile device and is in flight, tap Let’s Hover from the main screen of the Hover app. In the next screen, tap the console icon on the right to select manual control mode. There are three manual control modes for HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT. When using default settings, flight controls will make HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT fly relative to where its camera is facing. The following controls apply when the camera is facing the user. When using Mirror Mode, the flight controls are reversed. Classic Mode Control HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT using virtual control pads: Arrow buttons on the left adjust altitude Right control pad adjusts flying direction: Up arrow makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT fly away from the user. Down arrow makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT fly toward the user. Left arrow makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT strafe to the user's left. Right arrow makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT strafe to the user's right. Swipe your finger on any part of the screen to rotate HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in the direction of the swipe. Pictures needed here Joystick Mode Use virtual joysticks to control HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT. Left joystick controls altitude and the camera angle. Right joystick controls flight direction: ...
Pushing joystick down makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT fly toward the user. Pushing joystick left makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT strafe to the user's left. Pushing joystick right makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT strafe to the user's right. Swipe your finger on any part of the screen to rotate HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in the direction of the swipe. Pictures needed here Motion Mode Use the virtual joystick on the right and arrow buttons on the left to control HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT as shown in the following figure. Tap and hold the button on the right, and tilt your connected mobile device at different angles to control the movement of HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT. Left arrow buttons controls altitude. Right joystick controls flight direction: Holding the button and tilting the phone away from you makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT fly away from the user. Holding the button and tilting the phone towards you makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT fly toward the user. Holding the button and tilting the phone left makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT strafe to the user's left. Holding the button and tilting the phone right makes HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT strafe to the user's right. Swipe your finger on any part of the screen to rotate HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in the direction of the swipe. Pictures needed here Retrieving HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT from Flight To retrieve HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT from flight, grab it as illustrated and quick‐press the power button to enter Standby mode. Note: *Do not cover the optical flow and sonar sensors at the bottom when retrieving HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT. ...
Photos and Videos Taking Photos To take photos, focus the HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT camera onto a target object and tap the shutter‐release button. Photos are saved to HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT and the connected mobile device. Gimbal profile (Diagram of the camera tilt range) (pictures of how to control gimbal tilting up and down on mobile device) By sliding your finger upwards or downwards on the screen of your connected mobile device, you can tilt the camera up or down, respectively. HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT supports single‐photo and burst‐photo modes: Single mode Tap the shutter‐release button to take a single 13MP photo. Burst mode Tap and hold the shutter‐release button to take 10 8MP photos per second held. Press the icons on the right to use the following features: 1. 5‐second‐delayed photo 2. Toggle on/off/auto flash 3. Mirror image – reverses the image horizontally. mode ( 4. Manual control refer to Manually Controlling HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT above) 5. Auto‐land ...
Warning: Keep a safe distance from HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT when using intelligent flight modes. Ensure that there are no people, pets, fine objects, transparent objects, or any other obstacles along or in the flight path. Pay attention to any possible obstacles along the flight path and control HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT to avoid possible crashes. Intelligent flight modes are not recommended in the following circumstances to avoid unexpected accidents: 1. Extremely dark or bright environments. 2. During bad weather conditions, including rain, fog, snow, wind, lightning, hail, winds over 6 miles per hour, and other extreme weather conditions. 3. The tracked subject has a similar color or pattern to the surrounding environment. 4. The tracked subject changes shape drastically while moving. 5. When HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT is flying above uneven or inclined surfaces. Users should follow local privacy laws and regulations when using auto‐follow modes. For more information about flying environment and flight safety, please refer to Disclaimer and Safety Instructions. Auto‐Follow HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT can automatically follow you while recording video. You can perform mild activities such as jogging while being filmed and watch a real‐time preview from your connected mobile device. Auto‐Follow can be configured to track and follow faces or bodies: Face‐Tracking Mode 1. Tap the video recording icon to enter Video Recording mode. 2. Tap the pullout arrow on the upper right of the screen to reveal the right side bar. ...
3. Tap the body‐tracking icon in the right sidebar to enter Body‐Tracking mode. Detected bodies will have a yellow frame around them. 4. Double‐tab on a detected body and HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT will onto the body and attempt to follow it. The yellow frame around the body will turn green. The entire body must be on screen to be properly detected by the Hover app (stand between 13 – 26 feet away from the HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT camera). Deactivate Body‐Tracking mode by double tapping the screen. If HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT loses its target during auto‐following, Body‐Tracking mode is automatically deactivated. ...
tapping the screen. If HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT loses its target during orbiting, Orbiting mode is automatically deactivated. Pictures Other Hover App Functions General About Shows the current version of HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT's firmware, terms of service, privacy policy, and end user license agreement. Firmware Update Checks and updates HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT's firmware. Memory Management Displays the available storage space remaining and allows users to manage photos and videos. Tap the “Select” button on the upper right corner to delete or transfer multiple photos and videos onto the connected mobile device. Settings Wi‐Fi Change HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT's Wi‐Fi name and password. Factory Reset Reset HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT to factory settings. ...
To screw on the new plate, screw on the screws based on the order shown in the following diagram. Start by tightening any screw and then tighten the screw in the opposite diagonal corner. When all four corners screws are tightened, tighten the inner four screws, and then tighten the outer two. (Pictures here) Note: * Carefully unscrew the screws to avoid damaging the threading Replacing Propellers HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT has four propellers comprised of two sets that rotate in opposite directions. Each set is diagonal from each other. Place propellers onto the corresponding rotors. Propellers do not fit on non‐corresponding rotors by design. DO NOT attempt to force the propeller onto the rotor. To replace the propellers: 1. Turn over HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT such that the carbon fiber plate is on top. 2. Remove the screws around the carbon fiber plate and remove it. 3. Unscrew the old propellers and remove them by pinching and pulling on the propeller hub (the part conjoined with the rotor). 4. Attach the new propellers by pressing down on the propeller hub onto place and screwing it in. Only CW propellers will fit onto CW rotors and only CCW propellers will fit into CCW rotors. 5. Screw the carbon fiber plate back on (refer to the above section Replacing the Bottom Carbon Fiber Plate for details). Note: * Carefully unscrew the screws to avoid damaging the threading * Do not press on the propeller blades when removing the screws or they may be damaged. * Handle the propellers gently when removing or placing them. * Do not tighten the propeller screws too loosely or too tightly. * The two (2) screws in the middle do not need to be unscrewed. ...
Appendix Specifications HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT Weight: 236 grams (8.3 ounces) Dimensions: 7.2*5.2*1.28 inches Flying Speed: 15.5mph (22.7ft/s) Flying Time: Up to 8 minutes Operating Temperature: 41℉‐95℉ Operating Environment: Indoor environment or outdoor with wind speeds under 6 mph. For better photo and video quality, use HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT in a windless, well‐lit environment with a clearly textured ground. The HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT App will send out notifications to help you determine if the environment is suitable for flight. Front Camera: 1300M Pixels Downward Viewing Camera: 300K Pixels Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz Quad‐Core Processor Storage: 32GB Charger Input: 11‐18V/3A MAX Output: 8.4V/2.2A MAX Power Adapter Input: 100‐240V~50/60Hz, 1.0A Output: 12.0V/3.0A Battery Volume: 1100mAh Voltage: 7.4V Battery type: Lithium Polymer Battery Power: 8.14Wh Electric Current: 2.2A MAX ...
Note: * Wi‐Fi signal strength varies depending on the environment, thus the operating range may change depending on your location * If HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT loses connection with your mobile device, it will stay in place and automatically land within 30 seconds. Content Video Quality: 720P 30fps, 1080P 30fps, &4K 30fps Video Preview Quality: 720P Photo Quality: 1300M Pixels Photo Dimensions: 4208 X 3120 pixels Note: * 720P & 1080P recording modes support Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and wireless transfer to your connected mobile device. * 4K video can only be transferred to your computer through a USB cable. Flight Controls HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT Motions: ascend, descend, move forward, move backwards, strafe left, strafe right, yaw, and pitch. Gimbal: 30~‐90 Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement 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 my cause undesired operation. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B ...
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