Airborne Night Drone MACLANE BLAZE SWAT User Guide
Table Of Contents Before getting started .......................................................................................................................................................4 Charging the battery Downloading the app Switching on the MiniDrone Connecting a smartphone ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 ..................
Precautions for use and maintenance Accessories and spare parts Battery Warranty Modifications Recycling this product Declaration of Conformity Registered trademarks Notice regarding the right to privacy ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18 .....................................................................................................
Before getting started Charging the battery 1. Insert the battery into the compartment provided (photos A and B). The small triangle on the battery indicates which side should be on top. The direction the triangle is pointing in shows which way the battery should be inserted. 2. Plug in the MiniDrone (photos C and D): · When using a charger with a minimum power rating of 2.4 A, charging time is approximately 25 minutes.
Switching on the MiniDrone Insert the battery into the slot or press the On/Off button underneath the MiniDrone. [The on/off button is located under the MiniDrone, below and to the right of the vertical camera.] Then place your MiniDrone on a flat surface so it can complete its initialisation phase. The eyes of the MiniDrone will turn red, amber, and then green. Connecting a smartphone You need a smartphone or tablet which supports Bluetooth ® 4.0 to use the MiniDrone.
Flying 1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app. > The main screen will appear. 2. Press Free Flight to control the MiniDrone in Normal mode. Controller mode lets you film your MiniDrone with your smartphone while you are flying it. To activate filming mode go to SETTINGS>PILOTING MODE and once JOYPAD mode has been selected tap on the CAMERA button. For more information on control modes, see the Controlling the MiniDrone in flight section. > The control screen will appear.
Description of the control screen No. Description No. Description 1 Return to previous screen 7 Photo 2 Settings 8 Left joystick 3 Flat trim 9 Right joystick (accelerometer) 4 Emergency stop 10 Lighting effects 5 Launched take off 11 Take off / Landing 6 Pre-programmed aerobatics 12 Battery level Flat trim Before each take off (especially after an impact or fall), check that the MiniDrone is placed on a flat surface and press .
Take Off Place the MiniDrone on a dry, flat surface, ensuring there are no obstacles in the Take Off. way, and press > The MiniDrone will take off and stabilise at approximately 1 meter in height. You can also also have the MiniDrone take off from your hand. To do this: 1. Press . > The MiniDrone LED eyes will blink red and green rapidly. 2. Throw the MiniDrone in front of you, up, or simply take away your hand to let it fall.
Expert Left joystick · Press or Right joystick · to pivot the the joystick to the MiniDrone to the left or right. · or to make a quarter turn to the left or right. Press on or to make the · MiniDrone climb or descend. · Drag your finger from the middle of the joystick to the H old down the middle button and tilt your smartphone to Drag your finger from the middle of move or to make a half turn to the left or right. the MiniDrone.
To stop recording, press again. Pre-programmed aerobatics 1. Press the Loop icon to bring up the list of pre-programmed aerobatics. By default, no trick is selected. Back loop Front loop Left loop Right loop No trick 2. Press the desired trick. > The icon is displayed in place of . 3. Tap your smartphone screen twice to perform the selected trick. 4. Press on the aerobatic icon again to edit it. Light effects Press to display the list of light effects for the MiniDrone headlights.
immediately cut out and the MiniDrone will fall from whatever height it is currently at. Battery The icon shows the battery level for your MiniDrone. A fully charged battery lasts for around 7 minutes when the hulls are attached to the MiniDrone and around 9 minutes if the hulls aren't used. The indicator turns red when the battery level is low. When the battery level is too low bring the MiniDrone back towards you or land it. Photos Press the button to take a photo using the MiniDrone vertical camera.
Videos You can film your MiniDrone using your smartphone while you are flying it. To do this, the Controller control mode must be activated. For more information, go to the Control Settings section. To start record a video press . The icon will flash during recording. Frame your MiniDrone with your smartphone. To stop recording press The videos will be . The icon will change to automatically saved phone's memory. To open the gallery: 1. Open the FreeFlight3 home screen. 2.
Settings Press to access the settings menu for your MiniDrone. Press at any time to revert to factory settings. Max Altitude The Max Altitude option allows you to limit the maximum height your MiniDrone can go. When the MiniDrone reaches the set limit it will not go any higher. Max Tilt The Max Tilt option allows you to choose the maximum tilt angle the MiniDrone can make while it is moving. The higher this value is the larger the pitch of the MiniDrone.
Max Rotation Speed The Max Rotation Speed option allows you to set the maximum rotation speed for the MiniDrone when you press the or buttons. Short-Circuit The Short-Circuit option allows you to cut the motors in the event of prolonged impact to the propellers on your MiniDrone. This option is deactivated by default, but is useful if you are a beginner pilot. Charge Settings The Charge Settings screen shows you the last type of charging used and the battery level of your MiniDrone.
Academy Drone An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy. To launch the Drone Academy: FreeFlight3 Drone Academy. 1. Launch the 2. Press application. A profile is necessary to access the Drone Academy. To create a profile: Sign up Register your profile 1. Press now. 2. Type a user name, a password and an e-mail address. 3. Press .
5 6 Modifying and disconnecting your profile Sending a Drone Academy invitation To modify or delete your profile: 1. Press the Profile tab. 2. Press 3. Press Logout or Edit. 4. If you edit your profile slide the screens towards left to complete your profile. To register a MiniDrone press My drones. The first time you connect the MiniDrone to your smartphone a pop-up ask you to register your MiniDrone in the Drone Academy. To consult the shared flights: 1. Press 2. Press Map.
Updates Press updates to check if any software updates are available for the MiniDrone. There are two ways to update your MiniDrone: · Via USB by downloading the update file from our website. This method requires a computer. Check that the MiniDrone battery is installed and fully charged before carrying out updates via USB link. · Via the FreeFlight3 app by pressing updates.
General Information Precautions for use and maintenance The MiniDrone is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The MiniDrone is a model aircraft designed for recreational and leisure purposes. The pilot must always maintain direct visual contact with the MiniDrone and control its trajectory. The MiniDrone must be used in accordance with the civil aviation rules in your country.
Battery Failure to comply with instructions may cause permanent damage to the battery or its surroundings, and may cause injury. Always use a LiPo battery charger. Never charge via a discharge lead. Never trickle charge or charge below 2.5 V. Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 60°C (140°F). Never disassemble or modify the wiring in the battery pack, or puncture the battery cell. Never place the battery on top of flammable materials or leave it unattended while charging.
Recycling this product The symbol on this product and on its literature shows that at the end of its life, it is not to be disposed of with household waste. The uncontrolled disposal of waste is harmful to the environment: please separate this from other types of waste and dispose of responsibly. Private individuals are invited to contact the retailer who sold them the product or to ask advice from their local authority to find out how and where it can be recycled.