User’s Guide for Model DRW557 v1882-01
Warnings & Precautions Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Read and follow all instructions. Keep these instructions for future reference. Heed all Warnings.
Table of Contents NIGHT Hawk Drone – 5 Wi-Fi Flight – 17 Features Includes Connect Wi-Fi Settings Screen Flight Screen Using the Remote & Wi-Fi App Together Virtual Reality Mode Overview – 6 Craft Layout & Features Assembly – 7 Parts & Repair – 22 Landing Struts Rotor Guards Parts Replacement Rotor Replacement Remote Control – 8 Troubleshooting – 23 Functions Battery Installation Customer Support – 24 Contact Information International Support Warranty Charging the Battery – 10 Flying – 11 Craft
NIGHT Hawk Drone Features Includes • 360° flips & tricks • 6-axis gyroscope • 2.
Overview Craft Layout & Features Rotors/Rotor Guards Forward Navigation Light Landing Feet White LED indicates the front of the craft.
Assembly Landing Struts x4 Place each landing strut on the underside of the craft as shown, then tighten down with a screw and the included screwdriver. Rotor Guards x4 Attach each rotor guard as shown, then tighten down with a screw in the center location using the included screwdriver.
Remote Control Functions Headless Mode/ Reset Power/Status Indicator Press to turn Headless Mode ON or OFF. Flip Press to reset trim settings to default. Press once, then move Right Control Stick in any direction to perform a flip. Speed Press to change speed setting.
Battery Installation 4x AAA batteries 9
Charging the Battery Before charging, be sure the craft and remote control are powered OFF. Failure to do so may result in injury. REMINDER: Do not charge batteries overnight. Do not leave the batteries unattended while charging. Step 1 Open the battery compartment and disconnect the battery from the craft. Step 2 Attach the plug on the battery to the plug on the USB charging cable (included). Be sure to match the plugs correctly or damage may occur.
Flying Craft/Remote Link Before flying, the craft and the remote must be linked together and the gyroscopes on the craft must be allowed to calibrate. Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF. Step 1 Connect the battery and close the battery compartment, then power ON the craft. The LED navigation lights will blink as the craft searches for a signal from the remote. Step 2 Place the craft on a flat, level surface. This is necessary for the craft’s gyroscopes to properly align.
Flying Step 4 Push the Left Control Stick (throttle) fully forward, wait for a chime to sound, then pull the stick fully rearward, and wait for a second chime. When this last chime has sounded the craft is ready to fly. Step 5 Use the Left Control Stick to take off and control the throttle and Yaw (spin) movement of the craft. Use the Right Control Stick to control the Pitch (forward/backward) and Roll (left/ right) movement of the craft.
Trim Adjustment Setting Trim & Countering Drift Even after the craft is calibrated, it may show a tendency to drift while airborne. Adjusting the trim will help counter this effect and allow better control of the craft. To avoid potential damage, adjust the trim while attempting a stable hover. Try to avoid making any exaggerated movements with the flight controls and adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion. Remember, the white LED navigation light indicates the front of the craft.
Trim Adjustment Craft banks/rolls to the left or right. Adjust Roll Trim. Gyroscope Recalibration If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically, it’s gyroscopes may need to be recalibrated. Do not attempt to do this while flying, safely land the craft first and place it on a flat surface. The craft and the remote should already be linked together. Pull down and to the right on both controls sticks for 2-3 seconds.
Flying Tips & Features Tips for Safe Operation • It is recommended to only fly in large, open spaces that are free of obstacles like power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc. • When flying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft will be drawn towards them if closer than 2-3 feet. • Stand behind the craft when first taking off, so that you and the craft are facing the same “forward” direction. This will help with orientation when the craft is airborne.
Flying Tips & Features Flips Before attempting a flip, be sure that there is ample clear space around the craft, ideally 9-10 ft. in all directions. It is not recommended to attempt to flip around or through any obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage. Press the Flip button to activate Flip Mode, then move the Right Control Stick in any direction and the craft will perform a flip in the same direction. Press the Flip button again to deactivate without performing a flip.
Wi-Fi Flight The craft can be flown using a Wi-Fi linked smartphone and our free app. Scan the appropriate QR code to the right, or search for “Sky Rider Vox” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the app to your phone. NOTE: Wi-Fi control may be interrupted by interference from other nearby 2.4G Wi-Fi equipment. Apple Connect Wi-Fi Android If you are going to fly using only your phone, do not power ON or connect the remote control.
Wi-Fi Flight Settings Screen Auto Save Fine Tune Parameters Trim settings adjusted in the app will be saved for future flights. Reset Fine Tune Parameters Reset trim settings to default. Right Hand Mode Reverses the locations of the Left and Right flight controls on the screen. Altitude Hold/Hover Enables Altitude Hold/Hover controls for the app. Not all Sky Rider drones are equipped for Altitiude Hold, if your craft does not have this feature, do not enable this setting.
Flight Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 9 14 15 11 16 10 12 12 12 1. Start Screen 7. Flight Controls ON/OFF 12. Auto-Hover Controls 2. Photo 8. Additional Settings (see 13-16) 14. VR Mode 3. Video 13. Flip Camera View 4. Photo/Video Gallery 9. Flip 15. Headless Mode 5. Speed Setting 10. Voice Controls ON/OFF 16. Gyroscope Calibration 6. Intuitive Mode 11. Flight Controls and Trim Settings Intuitive Mode This mode uses the gyroscopes in your phone to control the craft.
Wi-Fi Flight Using the Remote & Wi-Fi App Together You can use your smartphone and the remote together by attaching the smartphone cradle (included) to the remote. This can be useful for taking photographs and video during your flight, or for flying the craft just by watching the screen. • First, connect the remote to the craft like normal. Connecting the remote first overrides any control signals from the app. • Next, use your phone to connect to the craft’s Wi-Fi and open the app.
Virtual Reality Mode VR Mode splits the phone’s screen for use in a VR headset. Press the VR button on the screen to turn this feature ON or OFF. Use VR Mode to give a friend a fully immersive, pointof-view flying adventure. NOTE: • We do not recommend flying the craft while wearing a headset. The craft’s camera has a limited forward view and the user’s peripheral vision and situational awareness will be entirely obscured by the headset. • On screen flight controls are locked out in VR Mode.
Parts & Repair REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use. Parts Replacement Standard parts such as extra batteries and remotes are available online for purchase when in stock. However, any non-standard parts such as cameras, screws, bodies, SD cards etc. can be ordered by placing an inquiry with our parts department at: partsinfo@dpiinc.com. Rotor Replacement The craft comes with replacement rotors if the originals are broken or badly damaged.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems using or flying the craft, consult this table. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Craft does not respond to controls. • No power to remote or craft. • Poor contact between power plugs. • Craft is out of range. • Check remote batteries, replace if needed. • Check craft battery, be sure it is fully charged. • Be sure the power plugs are firmly connected. • Be sure the remote has an unobstructed line of sight to the craft.
Customer Support Contact Information Warranty Website: www.gpx.com See included 30 Day Warranty for warranty information. Warranty and the most up-todate version of this User’s Guide can also be found at: www.gpx.com Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215 International Support To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.gpx.
