Hobbico Q106 Dromida 2.4 GHz Transmitter Kodo Quadcopter User Manual DIDE0006 Kodo HD indd
Hobbico Inc Dromida 2.4 GHz Transmitter Kodo Quadcopter DIDE0006 Kodo HD indd
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Users Manual
CHARGING the FLIGHT BATTERY
Plug charger into USB port or AC adapter (DIDP1125 not included)
as shown and connect the battery. The red LED will flash slowly
while the battery is charging. The LED will be steady when the
battery is fully charged.
• NEVER leave the battery unattended while charging.
• DO NOT allow the USB port to power down while the charger
is connected to the battery.
• ALWAYS unplug the charger from the USB port and the
battery when charging is complete.
• The battery connector will only fit in one way.
LINKING
Your KODO comes with a Power-On failsafe. This is designed to
ensure that the motors will not start until the KODO has detected
the controller.
1. Turn on the controller with the throttle
at its lowest position.
2. Connect the battery to the Kodo HD
and place it on a level surface. Listen
for two beeps. The red LED at the
back of the quadcopter will start
ashing slowly.
3. Move the throttle to its highest position. Listen for a beep
4. Move the throttle back to its lowest position. Listen for three
beeps.
The Kodo’s motors are now armed and the quad is ready to y. The
red LED on the Kodo HD will become steady.
READ THESE
READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
BEFORE
FLYING !
FLYING !
• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not mix alkaline, standard, or
rechargeable batteries.
CONTROLLER SETUP
Push down on the left stick to
change the sensitivity
of the controls.
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
Lowest (Default)
Moderate
Maximum
x2
x3
Remove the screw on
the battery compartment
cover. Take the cover off
and insert 2 AAA batteries.
Replace cover securing
with the screw.
NOTE: For Mode 1 operation, slide the mode switch to the MD1 position
and flip the controller so the throttle is on the right side.
Mode 1/ Mode 2
Switch
LED
Video
Button Aileron
Trim
Throttle/Rudder
Stick Throttle
Trim ON/OFF Elevator
Trim Aileron/Elevator
Stick
Rudder
Trim Photo
Button
™
KODO™ Drone Controller
2G Memory Card
USB Card
Reader
USB
Charger
Spare Blades
(2 black, 2 yellow)
Blade Guards
AAA Batteries
BC
HOW to FLY
Basic Flight Advance the throttle slowly until your Kodo HD rises into the air.
The controls are very sensitive and small stick movements should be used to the
control the quadcopter. If you get into trouble and see that the Kodo HD is going to
crash, move the throttle to its lowest position immediately.
The LED on the Kodo HD will flash slowly when the battery voltage is getting
low. Land as soon as possible and unplug the battery. Always recharge the
battery or batteries before storing the Kodo HD.
Flips Push down on the right stick. Move the right stick in any direction and
release when the flip is completed. The controller will beep until the right stick
is released.
The red LED on the Kodo HD will flash when the battery voltage is getting low. Land
as soon as possible and charge the battery. The battery must be charged before
it is stored. The battery must not be connected to the Kodo HD or the charger
when stored.
A
A
CC
D
D
BB
E
CORRECTING DRIFT
It is normal for the KODO to drift slightly. However, if it drifts in any direction
consistently, press the trim button that is opposite the movement as many times
as needed to eliminate the drift.
CAMERA OPERATION
Press the photo button to capture a
photo.
Press the video button to start a video.
The video button must be pressed again to stop and save the video on the card.
The photo button will not operate while the camera is recording a video.
Only insert and remove the memory card when the battery is not connected to the
Kodo HD. When the memory card is installed, there will be a steady blue LED just
above the card slot.
The camera lens angle can be adjusted from straight ahead to 70 degrees down.
To view the photos or videos, remove the memory card and install it in the card
reader. Install the card reader in a USB port on your computer
BLADE GUARD REPLACEMENT
1. Carefully pry off the blade using a flat
head screwdriver. NOTE: Do one corner
at a time so you don’t accidentally mix
up the blades.
2. Pull blade guard up
and off the motor
housing. Install
the new guard
and replace the
rotor blade.
Photo Button Video Button
Use Left Trim
BLADE REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Rotor blades must be installed as shown.
• Carefully pry off the
blade using a at head
screwdriver.
• Rotor blades are marked
with an A or B.
• Yellow rotor blades are
front and black are rear.
• Match the A and B
blades to this drawing
to insure that the
replacement blades are
in the correct locations.
SENSOR CALIBRATION
It is normal for the Kodo HD to require
minor corrections while hovering. If
the quad has a strong tendency to
drift in one direction, the sensors
may need calibration.
1. Power up and link the controller
and the Kodo HD.
2. Place the quad on a level surface.
3. Hold both sticks in the lower right corners. When the LED on the quad starts to ash
rapidly, release the sticks but do not move the Kodo HD until the LED is steady again.
MOTOR REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the rotor blade from the motor.
2. Remove the blade guard from the motor housing.
3. While holding the motor locking tab open, place the motor shaft on a solid surface
and push down on the arm to force the motor up and out of the motor housing.
4. Remove the wires from the brackets on the arms and unplug the assembly from
the control board.
5. Before installing the new motor, make sure that the wires are the same color and
are installed in the same positions in the connector.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: KODO will not stay level or drifts while hovering.
SOLUTION: (1) Calibrate the sensors – see the Sensor Calibration section.
(2) Check the rotor blades and motors for damage. A common
problem is lint wrapped around the motor shaft.
PROBLEM: Red controller LED light flashing after linking.
SOLUTION: Replace with new AAA batteries.
PROBLEM: The Kodo HD will not respond to the controller.
SOLUTION: (1) Relink the controller and the Kodo HD.
(2) Make sure the flight battery is fully charged.
PROBLEM: Unable to flip but the KODO is flying.
SOLUTION: Battery voltage is low and needs to be charged.
PROBLEM: Will not take off.
SOLUTION: (1) Check the rotor blades for proper installation.
(2) Battery is not fully charged.
(3) Check motors and props for damage.
PROBLEM: Drone is shaking.
SOLUTION: Check the canopy, chassis, motors and rotor blades for damage.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these safety precautions when operating this or any model drone.
• Adult supervision required.
• Do not touch the spinning blades or fly over another person’s head.
• Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the rotors
whenever the battery is connected.
• Stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded
areas. DO NOT fly close to people, children or pets.
• Maintain a safe pilot-to-drone distance while flying.
• Your KODO drone should not be considered a toy, but rather a small, working
model. If not operated correctly, the model could possibly cause injury to you
or spectators and damage to property.
• Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an unsafe or
unflyable model.
• You must check the operation of the model before every flight to insure that
the model has remained structurally sound.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The KODO is equipped with a rechargeable 3.7V LiPo battery. Please pay
attention to the following cautions for safe use:
• Parental guidance is recommended when installing batteries.
• Only use the included charger with the flight battery.
• Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs.
• Do not attempt to use a damaged battery.
• This product contains a LiPo battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly.
•
Do not leave the charger unattended while charging. Disconnect the battery
and unplug the charger immediately if either becomes hot! However, it is
normal for the charger to get warm
.
• Disconnect the battery from the charger and carefully move the battery to a
fireproof location if the battery begins to swell or smoke!
• Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 140° F [60° C].
• Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen or hot.
• Do not place the charger or any battery on a flammable surface or near
combustible materials while in use.
• Always disconnect the battery and remove the charger from the USB port
when not in use.
• Land your model immediately when the LEDs flash to indicate that the battery
power is low. Recharge the battery before attempting another flight. A dangerous
situation can occur when attempting to recharge an over-discharged battery!
• Never disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or puncture cells.
• ALWAYS keep a supply of sand accessible when charging. Dumping sand on
the battery will extinguish a LiPo chemical fire.
• Never charge inside a vehicle.
• ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• Do not dispose of battery into fire or heat.
• Do not use or leave battery near a heat source, such as
fire or a heater.
• Do not strike, pierce or throw against a hard surface.
• Do not disassemble or alter battery.
• Turn off power switch and disconnect the battery after use.
FCC STATEMENT AND INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. 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.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Remark: This device is in accordance with the digital device grade B limitation and
the 15th regulation of FCC. This limitation requires reasonable anti-interference
protection around the residence. The device can transmit radio waves during
use and can interrupt the mobile communication without proper installment.
Interruption will occur for special device. If the device does interrupt the radio or
television, please turn the device off and then turn it on to adjust. Below are some
resolutions for your reference:
• Move the receiving antenna
• Enlarge the distance between the device and receiver
• Try to not connect the device and the receiver on the same circuit
• Ask for professional help from experts
3. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of
Industry Canada.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR
TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. Dromida will repair
or replace factory defects for 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty
specifically does not cover crash damage, misuse or abuse. To make a warranty
claim, please contact our product support team at 1-217-398-8970 ext #5 or
e-mail us at helihotline@greatplanes.com.
If requested by Product Support, please send defective product to:
Hobby Services
3002 N Apollo Dr., Suite #1
Champaign, IL 61822
Please include a note about the problem, your contact information, and a copy of
the receipt.
This warranty applies only if the product is operated in compliance with the
instructions and warnings provided with each model. Dromida assumes no liability
except for the exclusive remedy or repair of parts as specified above. Dromida
shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
1
2
7
6
5
9
8
2
1
4
3
5
6
DIDE1552 1 Rotor Blade Set
Black & Yellow (4)
DIDE1553 2 Blade Guard Set (4)
DIDE1554 3 Upper Body
3 Lens Housing top
3 Lens Housing bottom
3 Lens frame
DIDE1555 4 Frame
DIDE1556 5 Motor CCW R/F L/R (2)
DIDE1557 6 Motor CW L/F R/R (2)
DIDM1558 7 Control board
7 Dampers
DIDZ1559 8 Camera board
DIDZ1559 8 Lens
DIDE1550 9 Battery
DIDE1551 Transmitter
DIDE1511 USB Charger
DIDZ1501 Card reader
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