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Manual
FLIGHT INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the ClOUD DSS™ 2.4 G Wireless Outdoor Helicopter. Please read this instruction
booklet as it contains valuable information on how to properly fly and care for your helicopter.
Colors and styles may slightly vary
WARNING: Never leave product charging unattended for extended periods of time. Always disconnect helicopter
from charger immediately after the helicopter is fully charged. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions.
WARNING:
This product may contain small parts which
may pose a choking hazard to children.
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Merrimack, New Hampshire USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • www.Brookstone.com
CONTENTS:
(1) Propeller blade x 2 (5) 2*8mm screws x 4
(2) Tail propeller blade x 1 (6) 2.3*5mm screws x 1
(3) Direction connecting rods x 2 (7) traning head x 1
(4) Connecting rods x 2
Cloud DSS PROPELLER SYSTEM
Your ClOUD DSS propeller system is a precision instrument that may need repair or replacement from time to time for optimal
flight function. Crash landing from high-speed aerial flights may cause damage to your ClOUD DSS propeller or propeller
connecting rods.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
If your ClOUD DSS loses its ability to fly correctly, please inspect the propeller system carefully for the following common
issues:
1. Replacing Connecting Rod and Direction Connecting Rod: The connecting rod is a small “handcuff” style device that
stabilizes the propellers. There are two connecting rods and two direction connecting rods on the propeller. Please see
Diagram 1.
If a connecting rod or direction rod is broken or missing simply replace it by “peeling” off the existing broken unit and
replacing it with a new one. You may have to use slight pressure when reattaching both ends of the new connecting rod.
Make sure that the new connecting rod is secured and locked in place. See Diagram 2. For changing connecting rod, make
sure there is no damage to the actual blade or arm that holds the connecting rod in place. If there is you must replace the
entire blade system.
2. Replacing Propeller: The propeller is subject to damage as you learn to properly fly and control your ClOUD DSS. If after a
crash your helicopter has loss of control or flies erratically you should carefully inspect your entire propeller system for any
sign of damage. Most common are: cracked or chipped blade, broken “connecting rod”, frozen balance bar (this is when the
balancing bar and blade are jammed and can not move freely up and down). To replace the propeller blades follow
diagrams 3 through 4.
3. Replacing Tail Propeller Blade: If after a crash your helicopter tail propeller blade is damaged, please replace it follow
diagrams 5 through 6.
4. Interchanging the Head: Your ClOUD DSS package includes a Training head. It is highly recommended for users who are
beginners to outdoor helicopters to practice initially with the Training head. It has been engineered using a more durable
material and is more likely to withstand crashes. Please changing the head follow diagrams 7 throught 10.
PART REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Replacing Connecting Rod and Direction Connecting Rod
Replacing Damaged Propeller
Replacing Damaged Tail Propeller
Interchanging Training head
Broken connecting rodThere are two propeller connecting
rods on the propeller and two direction
connecting rods.
Diagram 3 Diagram 4
Diagram 5 Diagram 6
Broken connecting rod
Proper connectionReplacing connecting rod
Using a Phillips screwdriver turn
counter clockwise to remove the
propeller screw.
Remove the broken blade and
carefully replace with a new one,
and then screw on.
Using a Phillips screwdriver turn
counter clockwise to remove the tail
propeller screw.
Remove the broken tail blade
and carefully replace with a new
one, and then screw on.
Using a Phillips screwdriver turn
counter clockwise to remove the head
bottom screw.
Carefully snap off each side of the
head from the bar.
Disconnect the head light power cord
inside and slide off the head. Connect the head light power cord on
the new head and secure it by
reversing the previous steps.
(diagram 9-7)
Diagram 7 Diagram 8
Diagram 9 Diagram 10
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Charging socket is located on the underside of the
helicopter. Wall charging cord connects as indicated.
Red indicator light on charger stays on until charging is
completed. When fully charged the indicator light on
charger illuminates in green.
FEATURES
• 2.4G long range wireless control
• Hobby grade fully interchangeable replacement parts
• Built-in gyroscopic chip for extreme stability and control
• High performance single blade rotor system for outdoor control
• 7.4v 650 mAh interchangeable battery
• Fly up, down,left, right, forward, backward and hover
• 1W Search light and multicolored LEDs can be turned ON/OFF from controller
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Pull the battery cover off of the remote control.
2. Install 8 “AA” alkaline batteries into the battery pack and
then install the pack in the controller as shown in the diagram.
3. Replace the battery cover.
CHARGING THE HELICOPTER
1.
Make sure the helicopter power switch is set to the OFF (left) position.
All lights and propeller movement should be off.
2. Connect the charging socket on the wall charging adaptor to the charging
connector on the underside of the helicopter. DO NOT FORCE THE
CHARGING CONNECTOR(see diagram A)
3. Connect the adapter to the wall. The indicator light will
illuminate in Red color to indicate charging in progress.
4. Length of charging time will vary depending on percentage of
battery already charged. Average charging time is
approximately 50-60 minutes. The helicopter operates
for approximately 8-10 minutes per charge.
5. The charging indicator light will illuminate in Green color when the
helicopter has been completely charged.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS DISCONNECT CHARGER CORD AFTER
CHARGING. NEVER LEAVE
CHARGER CONNECTED TO HELICOPTER
OVERNIGHT OR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
Battery Compartment
(8 “AA” batteries)
Battery Cover
correct incorrect
A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features................................................................................................ 2
Remote Control Battery Installation.................................................................... 2
Charging the Helicopter................................................................................ 2
Helicopter diagram, Remote diagram.................................................................. 3
Preparing for Flight.................................................................................... 4
Syncing Your Helicopter................................................................................ 4
Flying Tips.............................................................................................. 4
Flight and Controls..................................................................................... 5
Understanding Trim Adjustments.................................................................... 5
Servo Adjustments.....................................................................................6
Search Light and Body Light............................................................................ 6
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 6
Advanced Flight Controls............................................................................... 7
Helicopter Warning.................................................................................... 8
Battery Warnings, Care and Maintenance............................................................ 8
FCC Part 15 B Notice.................................................................................... 8
Part Replacement Instructions........................................................................ 9
Contents............................................................................................... 9
Cloud Dss Propeller System........................................................................... 9
Replacing connecting Rod and Direction Connecting Rod.............................................9
Replacing Damaged Propeller Blade.................................................................. 10
Replacing Damaged Tail Propeller.................................................................... 10
Interchanging Training Head......................................................................... 10
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POWER
ON
FORWARD
TRIM
SEARCH
LIGHT
BODY
LIGHT
LEFT
TRIM
RIGHT
TRIM
REVERSE
TRIM
HELICOPTER DIAGRAM
Below is a basic list of features and parts on the helicopter.
REMOTE DIAGRAM
Below is a basic list of features on the wireless remote control.
Stabilizer
Servo
Landing Gear
Charging Socket
Search Light
Tail Rotor
Body Light
Power Switch
LED Indicator Light
Main Rotor Blade
Power ON/OFF
Search Light
Body Light
Power Indicator
antenna
Throttle Control Direction Control
Trim Controls
DO NOT FLY YOUR CLOUD DSS IN FOUL WEATHER!
WARNING
• Verify that there are 8 “AA” batteries inside the remote control unit and the helicopter has been fully charged.
• Make sure your helicopter and controller are turned on.
• Make sure to be in a large space with an open radius of at least 50 feet.
• Make sure the empty space has no obstacles and river. Set your helicopter on a clean flat surface before take-off.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY YOUR ClOUD DSS IF THERE IS RAIN, SNOW, HEAVY WINDS, THUNDER OR LIGHTNING
OUTDOORS. IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND POSSIBLY EVEN CAUSE BODILY HARM.
FLYING TIPS
• It is recommended that you operate the helicopter in a wide space. The ideal space should have a 200 foot radius.
The helicopter is designed for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at all times.
• If you are flying the helicopter with others, make sure all spectators are behind you.
• For best performance, it is recommended that you operate the helicopter in zero wind conditions. Wind can greatly affect
the performance of the helicopter.
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
SEARCH
LIGHT
BODY
LIGHT
Your ClOUD DSS™ utilizes an automatic 2.4G channel selection system that allows up to 8 people to fly side by side
in the same wireless range.
For One Person Play:
1. Before starting, make sure that the power on both your controller and helicopter are in the OFF position. Make sure that
there are no other 2.4G devices in the area as well.
2. Turn ON the helicopter and set it down on a flat surface. The 2 LED indicators on each side of the body should blink in Red.
3. Turn ON your controller. The 2 LED indicators on each side of the body should now blink in a Red and Blue alternating
fashion. This indicates that your product has been successfully synced. Should this not happen, repeat all steps again.
For Multi Person Play:
4. Before starting, make sure that the power on all Helicopters and Controllers are in the OFF position. Make sure that there
are no other 2.4G devices in the area as well.
5. Each person will have to sync their helicopter individually at a different time to avoid interference. Follow steps 1 to 3
above making sure to keep away from other people while also making sure that no one else is syncing at the same time.
6. After syncing a players helicopter, it should be left ON until all players have synced their helicopters.
7. Should there be a mistake/interference, all players must turn off their controllers and helicopters and start the process all
over again.
Before Syncing, your Throttle should always be set to ZERO (All the way down). However, to prevent damage and injury, your
helicopter has been fitted with a Safety Mechanism. After syncing your helicopter, a RED indicator light will flash on your
controller in a slow pattern. Push the Throttle all the way up and the RED indicator light flashes faster. Pull back the Throttle
all the way down and the RED indicator light with turn to a Solid Red. This indicates that you are ready to fly.
SYNCING YOUR HELICOPTER
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FLIGHT AND CONTROLS
Below is a list of basic flight functions on your wireless remote control and how they will affect your helicopter. While
learning to fly your helicopter, it is best to start with a large space until you get used to the basic controls. As you master
flying the helicopter you can move to more advanced maneuvering through the sky.
NOTE: The use of the Trim buttons are accompanied with a Beep tone. A single long Beep indicates the product is center
trimmed. Continuous long Beeps indicate the product is trimmed to the maximum or minimum on a particular side.
Move the Throttle up to increase the speed
of the main rotor and the helicopter will rise up.
Move the Throttle down to decrease the speed of the main
rotor and the helicopter will descend.
Move the Direction Control left and the helicopter will
turn left.
Move the Direction Control right and the helicopter will
turn right.
Move the Direction Control up and the helicopter will
move forward.
Move the Direction Control down and the helicopter will
move backward.
UNDERSTANDING TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
If your helicopter nose rotates to the left or right uncontrollably, you may need to utilize the TRIM buttons. If your
helicopter over rotates CLOCKWISE (to the right), push and release the LEFT TRIM button repeatedly until the turning
stops and proper flight is maintained. If your helicopter over rotates COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (to the left), push and release
the RIGHT TRIM button repeatedly until the problem is resolved. From time to time you may have to adjust the left and
right trim to ensure the helicopter will fly straight and respond accurately to control commands.
SERVO ADJUSTMENTS
If your helicopter is tilting or moving backwards while hovering or flying, push and release the FORWARD TRIM button
repeatedly until the helicopter balances itself and stops leaning in a backward direction.
If your helicopter is tilting or moving forward while hovering or flying, push and release the REVERSE TRIM button
repeatedly until the helicopter balances itself and stops leaning in a forward direction.
POWER
ON
FORWARD
TRIM
LEFT
TRIM
RIGHT
TRIM
REVERSE
TRIM
Trim Controls
POWER
ON
FORWARD
TRIM
SEARCH
LIGHT
BODY
LIGHT
LEFT
TRIM
RIGHT
TRIM
REVERSE
TRIM
Trim Controls
POWER
ON
FORWARD
TRIM
SEARCH
LIGHT
BODY
LIGHT
LEFT
TRIM
RIGHT
TRIM
REVERSE
TRIM
Trim Controls
LEFT
TRIM
RIGHT
TRIM
LEFT
TRIM
RIGHT
TRIM
Push left trim.
FORWARD
TRIM
REVERSE
TRIM
Push forward trim.
FORWARD
TRIM
REVERSE
TRIM
Push reverse trim.
Push right trim.
SEARCH LIGHT AND BODY LIGHT BUTTONS
Press the SEARCH LIGHT button on the face of the controller (see CONTROLLER DIAGRAM ) and your ClOUD DSS helicopter will
light up the 1 W search light, Press the SEARCH LIGHT button a second time for a strobing effect.
Press the BODY LIGHT button on the face of the controller (see CONTROLLER DIAGRAM ) to remotely switch the helicopter body
lights OFF/ ON.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before sending your helicopter in for repair, please check for a solution below.
Problem
Controller not responding
Helicopter does not respond
properly to the controller
Helicopter looses connection
with controller
Helicopter does not fly well
Possible Cause(s)
Weak Batteries; No Batteries
Either Helicopter or Controller are switched OFF
Low Battery power in Helicopter or Controller
Helicopter and Controller not properly synced
Helicopter Out of Range
Low Battery power in Helicopter or Controller
Helicopter not Trimmed
Blade, Tail Rotor or other parts may be damaged
Flying in Inclement Weather
Solution
Install new batteries in controller
Switch ON both Controller and Helicopter
Ensure Helicopter battery is fully charged
and replace controller batteries
Refer to the SYNCING YOUR HELICOPTER section
Fly Helicopter closer and within
maximum range
Ensure Helicopter battery is fully charged
and replace controller batteries
Refer to Understanding Trim Adjustments
and Servo Adjustments section
Check and repair/replace damaged parts
Stop flying and wait until the weather
improves
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HELICOPTER WARNING
:
The helicopter blades revolve at high speeds and can cause damage to the user, spectators and animals. Stand away from the
helicopter to reduce the risk of getting into the flight path. Warn spectators that you will be flying your helicopter so that they are
aware of its position. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain that the blades are securely fastened to the helicopter.
WARNING!
• Choking/Cutting Hazard. Small Parts/Sharp Rotor Blades.
• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the propeller when the power switch is turned to the ON position.
• Turn off the transmitter and helicopter power switches when not in use.
• The remote control charger is built specifically for the helicopters Li-Poly battery. Do not use it to charge any other battery.
• New alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum performance.
• Parental supervision recommended when flying helicopter.
BATTERY WARNINGS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY:
This helicopter uses an internal Li-Poly rechargeable battery. If battery no longer stays charged, dispose of battery properly
according to local disposal requirements.
CONTROLLER BATTERIES:
Remote control requires 8 “AA” batteries (not included). Please read the important battery safety warning below.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the item before being charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Exhausted batteries should be removed immediately and must be recycled or disposed of properly according to state or local
government ordinances and regulations.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity (see inside booklet for diagram).
• Do not dispose batteries in a fire - batteries may leak or explode.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Always remove the batteries from the wireless infrared remote control when it is not being used for an extended period of time.
• To clean, gently wipe the remote control and helicopter with a clean damp cloth.
• Keep the toy away from direct heat or sunlight.
• Do not submerge the toy into water. This can damage the unit beyond repair.
• Parental guidance recommended when installing or replacing the batteries.
FCC Part 15 B Notice
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 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 into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
ADVANCED FLIGHT CONTROLS
Once you have mastered the basic flight controls of your ClOUD DSS
TM
Helicopter it is time to try your hand at some more
advanced flying techniques like forward and reverse sweeping turns.
1. To make a forward sweeping turn, first push the Direction Control stick all-the-way forward until the
control stick touches the upper edge of the controller. (see Diagrams A and B, step 1 below). You should be
moving straight forward at this point.
2. Secondly begin to slowly roll the Directional Control stick along the outer edge towards One O’Clock to sweep
right or Counter-Clockwise along the outer edge towards Ten O’Clock to sweep left (see Advance Flight Maneuvers
diagrams A and B below steps 1 and 2).
3. To do reverse sweeps simply reverse the Control Stick by moving first directly to the lower or backwards edge of the
controller, then begin to roll the control stick slowly along the outer edge in the direction that you want the
helicopter to sweep in reverse. Remember you must first have reverse momentum before attempting a sweep or you
will simply turn in place.
4. Once you get familiar with flying your ClOUD DSS
TM
helicopter you can begin to fly higher and faster, making
quicker turns and practicing new tricks.
control stick
straight forward
roll control stick
clockwise along
the top right edge
right sweep maneuver
clockwise
sweep
roll control stick
counter-clockwise
along the top
left edge
left sweep maneuver
counter-
clockwise
sweep
ADVANCED FLIGHT MANEUVERS
AB
STEP 1
control stick
straight forward
STEP 1
STEP 2 STEP 2
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