Hydrofoil Drone NEWZ ORAK User Guide
Table Of Contents Before getting started .......................................................................................................................................................4 Assembling ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 the Hydrofoil Charging ...............................................................................
Accessories ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24 and spare parts Battery ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24 Warranty .......................................................
Before getting started Assembling the Hydrofoil A T10 screwdriver (supplied) is needed to assemble the Hydrofoil. Do not overtighten the screws. 1. Remove the elastic band from the hull. 2. Screw the arm onto the hull with 2 screws (diagram A). 3. Insert the MiniDrone support into the slot on the central spindle (diagram B). 4. Screw the central spindle onto the hull with 4 screws (diagram C). 5. Insert the two lateral floats into the ends of the arm. 6.
7. Insert then screw the tail fin into the slot located at the rear of the hull with 1 screw (diagram E). In order to avoid any risk of the Hydrofoil losing its shape, keep it on its original support. 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.
To remove the battery, lift the flap located underneath the battery and slide it to the rear. Setting up the MiniDrone on the Hydrofoil Before setting up the MiniDrone, assemble the Hydrofoil and check the battery has been installed correctly. 1. Insert the front of the MiniDrone in its support, the head facing the front of the Hydrofoil. Ensure that the two front lugs on the support are inserted into the front arms of the MiniDrone (photo A). 2. Fasten the clip on the rear of the MiniDrone (photo B).
Downloading the app Log into the App StoreTM or Google PlayTM and download the free FreeFlight3 app. Connecting a smartphone Since the MiniDrone uses Bluetooth® Low Energy, it will not be displayed in the normal list of Bluetooth® devices shown on your phone. You will only be able to see it and connect to it via the FreeFlight3 app. 1. Activate the Bluetooth® function on your smartphone. 2. Launch the FreeFlight3 app. 3. Press to bring up the list of MiniDrones located near your smartphone.
Flying Controlling the MiniDrone with the Hydrofoil Description of the control screen No. 1 Description Return to previous screen No.
Start-up 1. Place the MiniDrone on the water. 2. Press Take Off. > The MiniDrone motors will start up. The MiniDrone will lift itself 90° on its support and start to move. Navigation Navigation depends on the settings for the selected control mode: Controller, Normal or Expert. Normal mode is selected by default. To change the control mode, see the Control Settingssection. Normal Left joystick (accelerometer) This joystick will only appear once Take Off has been pressed.
Expert Left joystick (accelerometer) Press the joystick and tilt your smartphone up or down to increase or decrease the motor speed of the MiniDrone. Tilt your smartphone left or right to move the MiniDrone to the left or right. Controller Left joystick Right joystick Drag the cursor up or down to increase or decrease the motor speed of the MiniDrone. Drag the cursor left or right to pivot the MiniDrone to the left or right.
FLying the MiniDrone Description of the control screen N° Description N° 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 .
Take Off Place the MiniDrone on a dry, flat surface, ensuring there are no obstacles in the way, and press Take Off. > The MiniDrone will take off and stabilise 1 metre above the ground. 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.
Expert Left joystick Press or Right joystick Drag your finger from the middle of the joystick to the or to make a quarter turn to the left or right. to pivot the MiniDrone to the left or right. Press on or to make the MiniDrone climb or descend. Hold down the middle button and tilt your smartphone to move Drag your finger from the middle of the joystick to the 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.
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.
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 Settingssection. 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.
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 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.
Automatic Recording The Auto Rec option is available in Controller mode only. It is used to automatically trigger video recording as soon as you press Take Off. For more information on video recording, see the Videosection. Max Vertical Speed The Max Vertical Speed option allows you to set the maximum upward and downward speed of the MiniDrone when you press the or buttons.
Charge Settings The Charge Settings screen shows you the last type of charging used and the battery level of your MiniDrone. Network Name The Network Name option allows you to edit the Bluetooth® name of how the MiniDrone will be seen by your smartphone in the FreeFlight3 app. The name change will take effect once the MiniDrone has been restarted. The MiniDrone network name can only contain numbers, letters and underscores ("_"). It must not be longer than 32 characters.
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 should only be used in suitable spaces so you are always able to ensure the safety of nearby people, animals and property.
Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts are available from your Parrot retailer or from our website store.parrot.com 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).
Declaration of Conformity Parrot SA, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declares under their sole responsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with EN 301489-17, EN300328, EN71-1, EN71-2, EN62115 technical standards following the provision of the Radio Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment directive (1999/5/EC R&TTE), and of the General Safety directive (2001/95/EC). The Declaration of Conformity is available on our website: www.parrot.
