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Mariner
Manual V1.0
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please visit the FPVfactory website, Technical Support section to confirm
if the printed manual is the latest one according to the manual version. If not, please download and refer to the
latest manual.
Please read the entire manual strictly and follow these steps to use you product. The manual will get you ready
to fly by doing simple operations. Because Mariner use DJI NAZA-M Lite autopilot system, You can read it's
manual from DJI website to learn more about NAZA-M Lite fly control system, for example, configuring
parameters by connecting to assistant software.
Make sure to use the NAZA-M Lite assistant software of 1.0 version to carry out firmware upgrade and
parameter configuration.
Note: The built-in autopilot system is NAZA-M Lite; you can obtain the current NAZA-M Lite Firmware Version
according to the Assistant Software. If you ever upgrade your NAZA-M Lite Firmware, please carefully read the
corresponding NAZA-M Lite release note and NAZA-M Lite quick start guide.
Disclamer & Warning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Caution for Product Use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Battery Usage & Charging Cautions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Aircraft & Transmitter Basic Operation -----------------------------------------------------------------------6
Before Flying ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
GPS & Compass Calibration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Fly Test -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
The flowchart of failsafe and how to regain control -----------------------------------------------------10
LED Indication ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) -----------------------------------------------------------------12,13,14
Stick Mode Select -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Fixed ID/Cancel Fixed ID -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Main Specification ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Please read the entire manual strictly and follow these steps to use you product. The manual will get you ready to fly by doing simple operations. Because Mariner use DJI NAZA-M Lite autopilot system, You can read it’s manual from DJI website to learn more about NAZA-M Lite fly control system, for example, configuring parameters by connecting to assistant software. -
Page 2: Disclamer & Warning
AGE OF 18. Mariner is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience, only if it is powered normally and in a good working condition. Despite the Mariner having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. -
Page 3: Caution For Product Use
13. The built-in ESCs of Mariner ONLY support up to 4S (14.8V) power supply. 14. ONLY use the FPVfactory original motor and 12-inch propeller. 15. If you want to put the Mariner in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass module may be magnetized. -
Page 4: Battery Usage & Charging Cautions
21. DO NOT drain the battery of Mariner or leave the battery plugged into the Mariner when unused. When there is low voltage alert please landing timely to avoid damages to the battery or others. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Mariner is an all-in-one media-size waterproof Quad Copter designed for multi-rotor enthusiasts. Before shipping from the factory, it has been configured and fully tested, which means you have no configuration to do. 1> Built-in > NAZA-M Lite Autopilot System (Refer to NAZA-M Lite manual for details) >... -
Page 6: Aircraft & Transmitter Basic Operation
200°/s. Left stick command gives counter clock-wise rotation of the aircraft, & vice versa. Roll stick is for Mariner left/right control and Pitch stick is for front/back control. Command stick controls the angle of the Mariner. Stick neutral position is for 0 roll and pitch sticks return to the central position when released. -
Page 7: Before Flying
ON. 2. If the LED blinks Red, Yellow and Green continually, that means the IMU data is abnormal. The Mariner will not work, please connect to the NAZA M Lite Assistant Software and follow the tips to do operation. -
Page 8: Gps & Compass Calibration
GPS & Compass Calibration The GPS module has a built-in magnetic field sensor for measuring the geomagnetic field, which is not the same in different areas. The GPS module will not work unless the Compass Module has been connected. Make sure the Compass Module connections are correct. -
Page 9: Fly Test
• If the battery voltage is too low for flying, the 4 indication LEDs on the arms will start flashing. From alarming to none power, it has around 50seconds for flying back. • If you want to put the Mariner in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass module may be magnetized. -
Page 10: The Flowchart Of Failsafe And How To Regain Control
1. Please make sure to record the home-point during flight, and clearly know where it is. 2. During go-home the nose direction of the Mariner is facing toward the home-point, and the Mariner is flying directly from the current position to the home-point. -
Page 11: Led Indication
When you turn off the transmitter, use the following method to regain control: (1) Switch the transmitter FMD switch to GPS Atti. position. (2) and then put the throttle stick to lowest position, you can now turn the transmitter back on (greater than 5secs after switching off, important), then put throttle stick to the center position immediately. -
Page 12: Intelligent Orientation Control (Ioc)
In course lock flying, the forward direction is the same as a recorded nose direction. See the following figures (Mode 2): In home lock flying, the forward direction is the same as the direction from home point to Mariner. See the following... - Page 13 Manually: When 6 or more GPS satellites are found ( blinks once or no blinking), you can toggle the MIX switch between Course Lock( ) and Home Lock(2) quickly 3 to 5 times to record the current position of the Mariner as the new home point.
- Page 14 Home Lock Notices: 1. Before you do the home lock flight, you have to fly the Mariner out of the 10m range around the home point; you have to flip the MIX switch to Home Lock position to fly in home lock when all the requirements are met. If you have...
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Page 15: Stick Mode Select
Stick Mode Select There are total four stick modes from MODE 1 to MODE 4. The left-hand throttle includes MODE2 and MODE 4, and the right-hand throttle includes MODE1 and MODE3. Each MODE’s configuration diagram is as below MODE 2 and MODE 4 are configured for left-hand throttle MODE 1 and MODE 3 are configured for right-hand throttle Press ENT enter to “SYSTEM”... -
Page 16: Fixed Id/Cancel Fixed
EXT to exit. Important Note: The Mariner controller is Fixed ID in factory. It will greatly enhance the fly with the fast binding. We strongly recommend not to cancel the Fixed ID before you 100% ensure you completely master everything of Mariner. -
Page 17: Main Specification
Main specification • Inovative humanized waterproof design with super strong material, • Size: 500mm diameter, 120mm height, 12” Propeller (#1238), 230mm height with landing gear, • Weight: Approximately 1150 grams, Max take-off weight: >2000g, • Motor: 4215/650kv, ESC: 40A, (Recommend to use up to 4S battery) •...
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