Guide to DIY drone
Important-This product is only to be used under the supervision of an adult , if the kid is below 16 years old.
For safety rules ,please refer to https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems.
To check whether the area is safe for flight - www.flywhere.sg
A) How to build the drone?
Contents
Transmitter X 1
Transmitter joystick cover X2
Frame X 1
Battery charging cable X 1
battery X 1
Battery holder X 1
Propellers X 8
Flight controller X 1
CCW motors ( red blue wire) X2
CW motors ( blue white) X 2
mini wifi camera X1 ( only for sets with wifi FPV camera)
camera cover X1 ( ( only for sets with wifi FPV camera) )
Step 1 : Put the flight controller on the frame.
Step 2 : twist the wires of the motors.
Step 3: Insert the motors into the flight controller , matching the colors. redblue motors should match red connector. bluewhite motor should match white connector.
Step 4: Insert the motor wire into the connector.
Step 5: Put the camera into the camera holder
Step 6: Put on the battery holder, until u hear a click sound.
Step 7 :Insert the propellers according to the alphabet.A side of the frame should match A propeller and vice versa for B propellers.
Step 8: Put the camera holder beneath the frame and secure with a rubber band.
* Step 9 to 10 only for DIY kit with camera
Step9 : Insert the wifi camera at the bottom.Secure it with a rubber band.
Step10 : Insert the battery and test whether it lights up.
When trying out, the drone propellers are not obstructed by the battery and camera wires. Before attempting to fly, pls double check that all 4 propellers are able to spin freely.
Watch below video on how to fly the drone.
B) How to charge the batteries?
Before you attempt to fly the drone, please charge the battery
NEVER leave the batteries unattended when you charge.
a) Put 2 AA batteries in your remote controller
b) Charge the drone battery( pic as per below)
The drone battery is charged by inserting the charging cable ( charging cable pic as per below) and to a power supply, just like how you will charge your mobile phone.
When the battery is charging, there is NO LIGHT on the charging cable.
When the battery is fully charged , RED LIGHT will appear on the charging cable. Please disengage the power immediately once the battery is fully charged. Battery will be spoilt if it is overcharged. Sign of an over charged battery- a bloated battery.
C) How to fly the drone?
NOTE : This is a tactical product.It takes practice to get used to the throttle control. This product is used to train students for drone competitions such as https://safmc.com.sg/categories/
Remember: Practice makes per perfect.
When you attempt to fly, make sure there is ample space for you to try out.Indoor flight is recomended due to the size of the drone. For safety rules ,please refer to https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems for the rules and regulations.
To check whether the area is safe for flight - www.flywhere.sg
Step1: connect the battery wire of the drone. Make sure the battery is fully charged. See ( B) to see how to charge your battery
The drone should be blinking
The drone should be blinking
Step 2: place the drone on the flat ground. The back of the drone should be the side with the battery wire.
Step 3 : Switch on the transmitter ( remote controller)
Step 4: Pair the drone by moving the left joystick up and down.
The drone lights should turn solid color.
The drone lights should turn solid color.
Step 5: move both the left and right joysticks to the inner corner. The drone should blink.
Move both the left and right joysticks to the outer corner
The propellers of the drone should start spinning
Step 6: Move the left joystick slowly up. The drone will move up.
Step 7: Move both the left and right joysticks to the direction that you want the drone to fly
Step 8: To stop, move the left joystick down.
How to connect the WIFI FPV camera ( ( only for sets with wifi FPV camera)
Please download the app- XA UFO
Step 1- Insert the camera wire into the connector
Step 2- Insert the battery wire into the battery connector
Step 3- go to settings of mobile device.click wifi
Step 5- select wificamera XXXXX .It should read connected
Step 6- Click the XA UFO app
Step 7- You should be able to see what the drone see from the mobile device. You can either use your mobile device to fly the drone or use the transmitter to fly the drone and the mobile device to view/ record pictures and videos. If you are using the mobile device to view/record pictures and videos and the transmitter to fly, the second icon from the right on your mobile device should read " off".Vice Versa if you are using your mobile device to fly and take video/pic, the second icon from the right on your mobile device should read "on"
Step 1- Insert the camera wire into the connector
Step 2- Insert the battery wire into the battery connector
Step 3- go to settings of mobile device.click wifi
Step 5- select wificamera XXXXX .It should read connected
Step 6- Click the XA UFO app
Step 7- You should be able to see what the drone see from the mobile device. You can either use your mobile device to fly the drone or use the transmitter to fly the drone and the mobile device to view/ record pictures and videos. If you are using the mobile device to view/record pictures and videos and the transmitter to fly, the second icon from the right on your mobile device should read " off".Vice Versa if you are using your mobile device to fly and take video/pic, the second icon from the right on your mobile device should read "on"
