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Drone
Specifications
| Drone size | 90x80x32mm | Flight time The main | 5~6 mins |
| Weight of drone | 25.8g | The main motor | 0615x4 |
| Propeller diameter | Ø32mm | Remote control mode | 2.4Ghz |
| Drone battery | 3.7Vx180mAh | Flying distance | 10~15 m |
| Charging time of drone battery | 40 mins | ||
Overview Chart
| NO. | Name | NO. | Name |
| 1 | Drone cover | 7 | Counterclockwise Motor |
| 2 | Receiver Board | 8 | LED light |
| 3 | Propeller A | 9 | Light shade |
| 4 | Propeller B | 10 | Battery cover |
| 5 | Forward motor | 11 | Drone bottom |
| 6 | Rehearsal motor | 12 | Drone battery |
Remote Control
Introduction to Button Functions
| Left Joystick | Move the joystick forward / backward / left / right to make the drone fly upward / downward / left / right |
| Right Joystick | Move the joystick forward / backward / left / right to make the drone fly forward / backward / left / right. |
| Power Switch | Toggle the power switch button to the right to turn on the remote control and turn off the power when returning. |
| Headless Mode | Press the button to enter the headless mode; Press again to exit. |
| High / Medium / Low Speed Button | Press the button to switch to High / Medium / Low Speed. |
| Take Off / Landing / Emergency Stop Button | After frequency pairing, press once and the drone will take off automatically. Press it once again and the drone will land automatically. Press and hold the button for more than 1 second for an emergency landing. The drone's propellers will stop and land immediately. |
| Fine-tuning Button | Press this button to move the right joystick to the wanted fine-tuning direction, then it will adjust the direction accordingly. Release the joystick to end fine-tuning mode. |
Remote Control Battery Installation
Open the battery cover of the remote control, insert 3 AAA batteries according to the instructions (as shown below, batteries are not included), and then close the battery cover.
Notice:
- Make sure the electrodes are correct.
- Do not mix new and old batteries.
- Do not mix different types of batteries.
- Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Parts Installation
Charging Instruction for Drone Battery
- Connect the drone battery with USB cable first and then select a charger as shown in the picture below, and connect it with the USB plug.
- During charging, the red USB indicator is always on, and the indicator turns green when charging is complete.
* For faster charging, it is recommended to use an adapter with an output current of 5V 2A ( not included ) to charge the battery.
Assemble / Disassemble the Propellers
To disassemble, gently lift the propeller upward. ( Picture 1 )
To install the propeller, align and snap the propeller blades onto the motor. ( Picture 2 )
Battery Loading and Unloading Diagram
Buckle down the battery cover, put the battery into the drone, and then buckle up the battery cover ( Picture 3 / 4).
Pre-flight Precautions
- Make sure the remote control and the battery of the drone are fully charged.
- Before starting, please confirm that the left joystick of the remote control is in the middle position.
- Please turn on the drone first before flying, and then turn on the remote control. After the flight, turn off the drone and then turn off the remote control. Incorrect turning on / off may result in loss of control of the drone.
- Make sure to correctly install the battery, motor, etc.
- Improper operation may cause the drone to crash, which may result in a defective motor that renders the drone unable to fly, and other issues. Please visit your local retailer to purchase new parts for replacement to restore the drone to optimal condition.
Flight Steps
Frequency Pairing
When the drone is turned on, the light on the fuselage will flash rapidly. When the light flashes slowly, it indicates that frequency pairing is entered.
Turn on the remote control, the power indicator lights up and flashes rapidly.
Pull the left joystick down to the lowest position and then release it. The power indicator on the remote control will turn to solid color and the remote control will beep, indicating successful frequency pairing.
Take Off
After a successful calibration, press this button and the drone will automatically take off and remain at an altitude of approximately 1.2 meters.
Landing
Press this button to land the drone automatically. (When pressing this button, do not touch the left joystick, otherwise it may not work).
Emergency Landing
If the drone is about to hit a person or an obstacle, press and hold the takeoff / landing / emergency stop button for more than 1s. The propellers will stop and the drone will fall down immediately.
Tip: Do not activate this function unless in emergency situation. Because the drone will fall when the motors stop working.
Calibration
(This function is used in case of flight abnormalities)
Push the right joystick as picture shown after successful frequency pairing (Do not push the left joystick until then). Please release it when the drone front body indicator light flash 3 times and turn to solid color, indicating that calibration is completed.
Tip: A crash may cause a failed connection, making the drone difficult to control. If this happens, try to repair and recalibrate. The drone must be placed on a horizontal surface.
Unlocking / Locking the Motor
Unlock the motor:
Move the left joystick and right joystick inward 45 degrees at the same time.
Lock the motor:
This function can be used to stop the motor in an emergency (move the left joystick and right joystick inward 45 degrees at the same time).
Flight Control
Stunt Flying
Rotation Mode:
Short press the rotation button to start / quit the rotation mode, the remote control will beep at this time.
Circle Fly Mode:
Short press the circle button to start / quit circle fly mode, then the remote control will beep.
In this mode, the drone will start hovering along a circular track.
Tips:
- In this mode, you are only able to control the ascent and descent of the drone.
- When you move the steering joystick, the drone will immediately exit this flight mode.
3D Flip
- Short press the left joystick to start the flip mode, at this time the remote control emits a continuous "beep" sound.
![3D Flip - Step 1]( "Potensic - A20 - 3D Flip - Step 1")
- Push the right joystick forward and the drone will immediately flip forward 360°.
![3D Flip - Step 2]( "Potensic - A20 - 3D Flip - Step 2")
Tips:
If you want to flip in another direction, push the right joystick to another direction.
Functions Mode
Altitude Hold Mode
Intelligent flight control system calculates the hovering position, makes it easier for beginners to control.
Note: If there's propeller or motor is damaged, the constant height function will not work. The altitude hold function will also not work due to unstable atmospheric pressure or unsuitable weather.
High / Medium / Low Speed Mode Switch
- Low Speed Mode ( Mode 1 ) This is for beginners to operate in calm, breeze-free weather.
- Medium speed Mode ( Mode 2 ) It is suitable for those who practice operating ( hobbyists ) with or without a breeze.
- High Speed Mode ( Mode 3 ) It's suitable for the professionals in most outdoor wind conditions.
![High / Medium / Low Speed Mode Switch]( "Potensic - A20 - High / Medium / Low Speed Mode Switch")
Note: The default setting is Medium Speed.
Headless Mode
The default setting is Non-headless Mode
Under headless mode, the users can operate the drone without worrying about the orientation (left is left and right is right all the time, regardless of where your drone is pointing at). Headless Mode is designed for beginners, users who fly the drone in daylight or at far distances, or those with difficulty identifying the drone orientation.
You can activate the headless mode function before taking off or in flight. Flying under headless mode, the direction of your drone should be aligned with you. DO NOT change the direction of your remote control, keep it flying in front of you all the time. ( The picture below ).
Before entering this mode, the drone must be in front of your remote control, otherwise the drone may lose control or fly away.
* Press headless mode button to activate the function, then the LED light at the rear of the drone will keep flashing 3 times and stop for 1 second. To exit the Headless Mode, press the button again, at this time the LED light on the rear of drone will turn to solid color.
Low Battery Alarm
When the battery of the remote control is low, it will beep to remind the users to land the drone and replace the battery as soon as possible. Otherwise, the drone may lose control. When the drone's battery is low, the LED light at the rear of the drone will keep flashing once and then stop for 1 second.
Out of Range Alarm
When the drone is out of range or close to the maximum remote control distance, the LED light on the rear of drone will keep flashing twice and stop for 1 second. Please fly the drone back to the proper range as soon as possible, otherwise it may lose control.
Spare Parts
(Sold separately)
For your convenience, spare parts are listed for your selection. They can be purchased from your local vendor.
Important Notice
Our products are always being improved and designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. All information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy, and we reserve the right of final interpretation in the event of any typographical errors.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Problem Cause | Solution |
Indicator light of the remote control is off |
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Fail to pair the drone with remote control |
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The drone is underpowered or can not fly |
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| The drone could not hover and tilts to one side |
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Indicator light of the drone is off |
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| Model: | A20 |
| Operation Frequency: | 2.4G |
| Rating: | 3.7V 180mAh(Li-Po Battery) |
| Battery charging time: | About 40 mins |
| Remote transmitter frequency: | 2.4G |
| Input: | 5V 2A |
| Manufacturer: | Shenzhen Deepsea Excellence Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Address: | 5th Floor, Building 7, Hongfa High-tech Park, Keji 4th Road, Shiyan Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen |
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Safety
This toy is recommended for children 14 years of age and older. To ensure that the child's play is both safe and fun, please read the operating instruction and the general safety rules with your child.
Keep eyes, face, fingers and hair away from the rotor blade, tail blade and gear, as they will rotate at very high speed while the aircraft is flying.
Adult supervision is recommended when the aircraft is being operated.
The product should only be used by adults and children over 14 years. Adult supervision is required for children under 14 years.
Only suitable for age 14+
Rotating parts may cause injury.
Documents / Resources
References
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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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