Airborne Cargo Drone TRAVIS MARS User Guide
Table Of Contents Before getting started .......................................................................................................................................................4 Charging ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 the battery Switching ..................................................................................
General .......................................................................................................................................................18 Information Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18 for use and maintenance Accessories ....................................................................................
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. 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. Compatibility You need a smartphone or tablet that supports Bluetooth® 4.0 to use the MiniDrone. For more information, go to the Compatibility page on our website.
Flying 1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app. > The main screen will appear. 2. Press Free Flight to control the MiniDrone in Normal mode. Press Film My Drone to control the MiniDrone in Controller mode. Controller mode lets you film your MiniDrone with your smartphone while you are flying it. 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 Take off / Landing 5 Launched take off 11 Battery level 6 Pre-programmed aerobatics Flat trim Before each take off (especially after an impact or fall), check that the MiniDrone is placed on a flat surface and press .
You can also also have the MiniDrone take off from your hand. To do this: 1. Press . > The MiniDrone LEDs 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. > The motors for the MiniDrone propellers will start automatically and the MiniDrone will stabilise itself. Controlling the MiniDrone in flight Flights depend on the settings for the selected control mode: Controller, Normal or Expert. Normal mode is selected by default.
Expert Left joystick · Press or Right joystick · Drag your finger from the middle of to pivot the the joystick to the or to make a quarter turn to the left or right. MiniDrone to the left or right. · Press on or to make the · Drag your finger from the middle of MiniDrone climb or descend. · Hold down the middle button and tilt your smartphone to move the joystick to the or to make a half turn to the left or right. the MiniDrone.
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. Adding blocks The MiniDrone can carry loads of up to 14 g.
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. The photo will be saved in the MiniDrone memory.
To record a video, press . The icon will flash during recording. Frame your MiniDrone with your smartphone. To stop recording, press . The icon will change to . The videos will be automatically saved in the FreeFlight3 gallery and in your phone's memory. To open the gallery: 1. Open the FreeFlight3 home screen. 2. Press 12 Flying then Gallery.
Settings Press Press to access the settings menu for your MiniDrone. 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 is about to go past this limit, it will automatically go back down to the selected height. 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: 1. 2. Launch the FreeFlight3 application. Press Drone Academy. A profile is necessary to access the Drone Academy. To create a profile: 1. Press Sign up now. 2. Type a user name, a password and an e-mail address. 3. Press Register your profile.
5 Modifying and disconnecting your profile 6 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 Map. 2.
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.
Registered trademarks Parrot, Parrot MiniDrones and the Parrot logo are trade-marks of PARROT SA. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot SA is under license. All other trademarks mentioned in this guide are protected and are the property of their respective owners.
