User guide

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Inspect All Parts
• Before each  ight, check for damaged parts and verify all parts are operating
normally with all functions in order. Do not  y if blades are damaged.
Verify that there are no abnormalities that would adversely a ect the
ight of the helicopter.
Verify battery on board helicopter and your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad to
ensure that they have su cient level of charge.
Verify there is no introduction or exposure to water or moisture in any form.
During operation of helicopter
• Always be aware of your surroundings. DO NOT ALLOW Children to operate
the Smart iCopter without Adult Supervision.
• Maintain safe distances from aircraft and rotating main/tail rotor blades.
Recommended safe distance is 10 feet (3 meter).
• Always be conscious of your actions.
Wear appropriate clothing that does not interfere with your iPod touch,
iPhone or iPad or Smart iCopter.
• Never leave your model unattended. Carefully follow all
directions and warnings.
• Maintain eye contact with your Smart iCopter during all aspects of operation.
Safety Guidelines Troubleshooting
General Issues
When I press the Ignition button, there is only a vibration but I can’t  y
my Smart iCopter.
• Press and hold Ignition button for 2-3 seconds and a sound will indicate
there is Ignition.
There is Ignition but I still can’t  y my Smart iCopter.
• Please ensure that the power button is turned on at your Smart iCopter.
Please refer to page 10 to locate power On/ O button.
• Please ensure that the Bluetooth icon is lighted up to indicate that your iPod
touch, iPhone or iPad is paired with your Smart iCopter.
The Smart iCopter unit is trying to lift o but seems erratic and is having
trouble lifting o .
• Please ensure that you are  ying from a  at and hard surface as the sensors
may have trouble detecting height and will cause your Smart iCopter to
perform erratically.
Unable to connect Bluetooth.
• Please ensure that only ONE of your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad is connected
to your Smart iCopter.
• Un-pair & delete pro le on your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad Bluetooth
connection in Settings > General > Bluetooth > Tap blue arrow icon > tap
“Forget this Device” and re-pair.
The Smart iCopter seems to be drifting a lot or rotates without being
controlled.
• Please re-calibrate your Smart iCopter by using the Trim function on the App.
Dial the Trim button to the opposite side of the drift or rotation.
If you are  ying 2 or more Smart iCopter in the same airspace, please
pair one at a time.
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