AIR PIX USER MANUAL
Congratulations! 1 Welcome to a new era in personal photography. Congratulations on choosing a better way to take selfie photos and video with your new AIR PIX from AirSelfie. This manual will help you get the most out of your AirSelfie experience. We recommend that you read through it in its entirety before taking your AIR PIX on its first flight. This English manual is available for download on our website SUPPORT section at: www.airselfiecamera/airpixum.
Index 4 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 20 Component Overview App Download Charging Powering Up Pairing AIR PIX & Smartphone Calibration App User Interface Flying Your AIR PIX Flight Modes Manual Flight Mode Auto-Fly Mode 2
Index 23 24 26 32 33 35 38 40 44 47 48 3 360˚ Auto-Fly Mode App-Free Auto-Fly Mode App-Free Gesture Control Mode Auto-Safe Landing Gallery In-App Image Editing Social Media Sharing General Information General Information: Helpful Hints & Warranty Disposal FCC Compliance
Component Overview 4 FRONT VIEW Camera Charging Indicator Light Function Indicator Light Micro SD Card Visual Sensor
Component Overview Micro SD Card REAR VIEW USB Port Power 5
AirSelfie App Download 6 The universal AirSelfie App features “One-Touch” intuitive simplicity and works with all AirSelfie aerial cameras except for AirSelfie2. iOS users can find it on The App Store and Android users can download it from Google Play for free. Compatible with iOS 10 to iOS 13 Compatible with Android 5 through 9 AIR PIX owners should download the AirSelfie app with the solid white icon as shown here, not the AirSelfie2 app with the gray icon.
AirSelfie App 7 Instant Sharing Image Editing Suite Control-Camera Screen
Charging & Data Transfer 8 Your AIR PIX comes with a partial charge, so you are good to fly right out of the box. The average flight time of a full charge is 6+ minutes. It’s easy to recharge the aerial camera’s battery when necessary using the USB-C cable that came with your AIR PIX. If you purchased the AIR PIX Power Bank Docking Sleeve simply slide your AIR PIX into it until you see the red Battery Indicator Light turn on. When the light turns off your AIR PIX has a full charge.
Powering Up To turn your AIR PIX on press and hold the Power Button on the side of the device next to the USB port down for a second or two. The blue Function Indicator Light will flash rapidly when your AIR PIX is powered up.
Pairing AIR PIX & Smartphone 10 Your AIR PIX connects to your smartphone through a 2.4GHz wi-fi connection.
Pairing AIR PIX & Smartphone 5 In the Settings app select Wi-Fi 6 Select Airpix-XXXX Each AIR PIX has its own ID 11 7 Check wi-fi has been connected When completed return to the AirSelfie app. The rapidly flashing blue Function Indicator Light will now be glowing solid. iPhone iOS screens shown. Android will appear differently.
Firmware Update 12 On some devices you will need to Calibrate during the initial connection.
Calibration 13 On some devices you will need to Calibrate during the initial connection. 1 Press CALIBRATE 2 With the device horizontal press CALIBRATE 3 When calibration is confirmed press DONE Note: On occasion it may be necessary to recalibrate your AIR PIX to ensure the most stable flight possible.
App User Interface 14 The AirSelfie app has 3 main areas that can be accessed by pressing the icons on the bottom of the screen on the Home and Gallery pages or the Back Arrow in the upper left corner of the Control-Camera screen.
Flying Your AIR PIX 15 Indoor Flight Recommendations: • It is highly recommended that you take your first AIR PIX flight indoors. • Your AIR PIX uses visual positioning technology for optimal-optical hovering performance. For maximum stability, it is advised to fly the device over flat and multi-colored surfaces.
Flight Modes There are 4 ways to fly your AIR PIX. In the AirSelfie app go to the Camera screen and scroll left or right along the bottom to line up the mode you would like to fly in with the gold arrow. Manual Mode: Pilot using the gyroscope in your phone and simple swipes of the app joystick. Auto-Fly Mode: At the touch of a button AIR PIX launches, flies a few feet away, finds you, takes a selfie or video and comes back to you all on its own.
Manu 17 me s& r and door gger mat le e The Manual flight mode’s main screen is called the Control-Camera Screen because this where you can control the flight movements and take pictures or video with your AIR PIX.
Manual Flight Mode LAUNCHING IN MANUAL MODE 1 Hold AIR PIX in your outstretched arm flat on your palm with the logo up and the camera facing you. Hold your phone horizontally flat in your other han This is important because your phone’s gyroscope controls flight direction. 2 Select either the Indoor or Outdoor setting. Note that this screen is currently indicating that the device is in Outdoor mode.
Manual Flight Mode 19 PILOTING IN MANUAL MODE DIRECTION: AIR PIX uses the gyroscope in your phone for flight direction.
Manual Flight Mode 20 ELEVATION: Slowly move your thumb on the Joystick either up or down to make AIR PIX fly either up or down. ROTATION: Slowly move your thumb on the Joystick to the right to direct AIR PIX to rotate clock-wise move your thumb left to make it rotate counter-clockwise. Tip: To stabilize a seemingly out of control flight take your finger or thumb completely off the Joystick. AIR PIX will go back to a steady hover.
Auto-Fly Mode 21 Your AIR PIX can take photos and videos of you while you stay completely immersed in your activitie in the Auto-Fly mode. Just follow these simple steps: 1 Ready to fly Scroll and select the “AUTO-FLY” mode 2 Select either the Indoor or Outdoor setting. 3 Choose whether you would like to take continuous video or photos. 2 3 4 If you select photos you can choose how many selfies you want to take by pressing the Shot Count button. You will get the choice of shooting 2, 3 or 5 shots.
Auto-Fly Mode 22 5 With the power on, place the AIR PIX on your open palm keeping it flat and parallel to the ground with the logo up and the camera pointing at your face. 6 AIR PIX is ready to fly when the “Pause” symbol in the gold circle in the middle of the screen changes to a “Play” arrow. 7 Press the “Play” arrow and the propellers will start to softly spin. 8 7 Gently toss the device in front of you as shown, the propellers will fully engage and it will take flight.
Auto-Fly Mode 23 Your AIR PIX will fly a few feet in front of you taking either continuous video or the number of selfie photos you selected. In Video Mode the blue Function Indicator Light will turn off while the video is being shot and turn on when shooting is completed. In Photo Mode the blue Function Indicator Light will flash rapidly and pause before blinking while each photo is being shot.
App-Free Auto-Fly Mode 24 Launch, fly and take HD selfies without even being connected to your smartphone. Taking great selfies has never been easier - here’s how: 1 Turn on AIR PIX by pressing the power button. 2 When the blue light begins to blink rapidly triple click the power button. 3 Just like in the Auto-Fly mode, place the AIR PIX on your open palm keeping it flat and parallel to the ground with the logo up and the camera pointing at your face.
App- Mode 25 Your AIR nt of you, a selfie photo. and auto The blue ll flash rapidly and then pause before blinking once indicating that a photo has been taken. After taking the selfie AIR PIX will fly back towards you to land. Tip: AIR PIX will download images taken in Auto-Fly modes to your phone the next time you pair with it. Tip: For best Capture Me facial recognition results position yourself with light on your face - avoid being backlit in order for AIR PIX to best capture your face.
App-Free Gesture Control Mode In App-Free Gesture Control Mode you can launch, fly and take photos or video with your AIR PIX using a few simple gestures a without being connected to your smartphone. It’s easy, give it a 1 Turn on AIR PIX by pressing the power button. 2 When the blue light begins to blink rapidly double click the power button.
App-Free Gesture Control Mode 27 AIR PIX will fly a few feet away and hover. In Gesture Mode AIR PIX uses Capture Me facial recognition to always maintain a consistent height and distance away from you. As you move closer it will move away. As you move away it will move with you. Tip: If the device loses its target it will hover in one place until it recovers facial recognition. If it cannot recover in 10 seconds it will automatically land safely.
App-Free Gesture Control Mode 28 Fly to the Right or Left Position your hands near your shoulders with palms facing AIR PIX. The device will fly in the direction of your lowest hand. To fly to the right lower your right hand to fly to the left lower your left hand.
App-Free Gesture Control Mode 29 Zoom In & Land Position your hands near your shoulders with palms facing AIR PIX. The device will fly back when you lower both hands at the same time.
App-Free Gesture Control Mode 30 Take a Photo Shoot a Video Simply raise your right arm palm facing the device and make a fist. AIR PIX will take a photo. Simply raise your left arm palm facing the device and make a fist. AIR PIX will start to shoot a video. Open your fist to stop shooting. The blue Function Indicator Light will flash rapidly, pause a moment and blink once indicating a photo has been taken The blue Function Indicator Light will glow solid and then turn off when the video starts.
Auto-Safe Landing 31 Auto-Safe Landing function automatically lands AIR PIX gently and safely if device is low on battery or in case of loss of control. EMERGENCY STOP To manually and instantly turn AIR PIX off in mid-flight simply grab the device with your hand (be careful to avoid the propellers) and flip it upside down. AIR PIX will automatically shut off and the propellers will immediately stop rotating.
Gallery 32 The AirSelfie app stores all of the photos and video selfies you take in an easy to manage Gallery. You can get to the Gallery by pressing the Gallery button in the lower right corner of the Home Screen or by pressing the Last Shot Preview image in the lower right corner of the Control-Camera Screen. Tip: Your aerial camera stores data on the onboard memory card and the AirSelfie app downloads the data periodically while connected.
Gallery 33 In the Gallery you can move your best photos and video into a FAVORITES folder for easier access. 1 Click the Select/Select all button in the upper right of the screen. 2 Select the image you would like to make a favorite by clicking the white circle in the upper right of the image - it turns gold. 3 2 Click the “Add to fav” heart icon in the lower left of the screen to add the image to your FAVORITES folder. The image will reside in both folders.
In-App Image Editing 34 Gallery The AirSelfie app includes a complete image editing suite with multiple editing functions that you can use to customize your images. To get to the editing suite either click the Last Shot Preview Image on the Control-Capture Screen or click the image you want to edit in either the ALL or the FAVORITES galleries.
In-App Image Editing 35 The In-App Image Editing Suite offers endless creativity through 11 different editing functions. Let your imagination go wild: 1 Scroll left or right and click the icon of the editing function you wish to use. 2 Revert or Repeat the function. 3 Save the image to the folder it came from. 4 Quit the EDITOR functions and go back to the Gallery.
In-App Image Editing 36 Each editing function is filled with actions that will alter your image in many different ways using very intuitive tools. The FILTER function shown here is a good example. 1 Scroll left or right and click the preview image of the effect you would like to apply. 2 Adjust the intensity of the effect with the Intensity Slider. 3 Save the image and go back to select another editing function you would like to apply to this image.
Social Media Sharing Once your image is exactly the way you want it you can easily and instantly share it to your favorite social media platform. Simply select the image you want to share from the Gallery Screen or Image Selection Screen and click the Share icon.
Social Media Sharing 38 Today’s Date and Time Clicking the Share icon automatically pulls up your phone’s Sharing Screen. Simply select which social media platform you want to share to or if you want to send the image as a Message or Mail. Add text to your post or message then click Next and your image or video will be instantly shared.
General Information 39 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE This product is designed for recreational and leisure purposes. The pilot must always maintain direct visual contact with the product and monitor its trajectory. This product must be used in accordance with the civil aviation regulations in your country. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Small parts. Choking hazard. Do not fly near your face to avoid injuries. Risk of eye injuries.
General Information 40 Starting and flying the AIR PIX is strictly forbidden near high voltage poles, railway tracks, roads, swimming pools or open water. Only operate under good visibility and calm weather conditions. Irreversable damage may be caused if sand or dust gets into the product. Should this occur, your product may not function as intended.
General Information 41 All elements in the box must be removed by a competent adult. To be used under the direct supervision of an adult. Do not use in other areas than private grounds. Do NOT open or modify the product or change any components. BATTERIES This product includes a rechargeable 550 mAh battery. The product must not be connected at a power rating higher than that advised for total of 550 mAh.
General Information 42 Prolonged charging will not improve the battery output and could eventually damage the battery (pack). Do not disassemble the battery pack. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Battery charger must be operated by adults only.
General Information 43 HELPFUL HINTS Clean the product with a slightly damp sponge - do not submerge the product into water. Protect from rain, snow and damp. Keep away from fire.
General Information 44 AirSelfie’s warranty does not cover: Defects due to damage caused by an accidental collision or fall; defects due to abnormal use of the product or if spare parts have been installed without following the recommendations and instructions provided by AirSelfie; if the AirSelfie has been customized by the end-user the warranty is not applicable; defects caused by repairs carried out be the enduser or an unauthorized third party; defects due to the use of spare parts not provided by Ai
General Information 45 Privacy Recording and circulating an image or the voice of a person without their consent could constitute an infringement of their image and privacy rights and incur your liability. Ask for consent before filming people and recording their voices, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or share them on the internet. Do not share any degrading images or sounds that could undermine the reputation or dignity of an individual.
General Information 46 CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replace by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions Do not dispose of used batteries with household waste. They must be brought to an electric and electronic waste collection point for recycling and disposal. By ensuring the appropriate disposal of this product you also help in preventing potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health.
SAR & FCC Compliance Statement 47 To comply with RF exposure requirement, a minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the device. 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 may cause undesired operation.
FCC Compliance Statement 48 If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
ICC Compliance Statement 49 This device contains licence-exempt transmitters that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
ICC Compliance Statement Antenna Description Items Description Antenna Type Internal Antenna Antenna Gain 1dBi Max. Average Power at Antenna Connector IEEE 802.11b : 15dBm IEEE 802.11g : 10dBm IEEE 802.
If you have any questions about the information in this user manual please email an AirSelfie customer experience professional at: support@airselfiecamera.
