World Tech Toys 3304924W Venom Pro GPS Streaming Drone User Manual VENOM PRO DRONE MANUAL v7

World Tech Toys, Inc Venom Pro GPS Streaming Drone VENOM PRO DRONE MANUAL v7

User Manual

ITEM NO. 33049GPS STREAMING HD CAMERA2.4GHz 4.5CH RC QUADCOPTER
2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONSAFETY & PRECAUTIONSDRONE DIAGRAMTRANSMITTER DIAGRAM/PHONE CRADLE INSTALLATIONINSTALLING THE ROTOR GUARDSINSTALLING THE LANDING SKIDSINSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERYCHARGING THE DRONE BATTERYINSTALLING THE DRONE BATTERYRECALIBRATING THE DRONEROTOR UNLOCK/LOCK - AUTO-TAKE OFF/LANDTRANSMITTER LCD INTERFACEAUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE FUNCTIONSFLIGHT CONTROLSLIVE FEED APP AND CAMERA OPERATIONSPECIAL FUNCTIONSSPECIAL FUNCTIONS CONTINUEDPOST FLIGHTREPLACING THE ROTORS33445567689SYNCING THE DRONE TO THE TRANSMITTER 8991011121314TROUBLESHOOTING 15FCC WARNINGS 1614NOTES: 15
3INTRODUCTIONSAFETY & PRECAUTIONSThank you for purchasing this amazing World Tech Toys product. This drone is suitable for indoor and outdoor flight. Please carefully read the entire manual before operating this drone and keep it for reference in the future.1. Important Instructions2. Safety Instructions3. Flight Environment4. Attention Before Flying1) This product is not a toy. It is a precision piece of equipment with integrated mechanical technologies, electronics, aerodynamics and radio frequencies. To avoid accidents, the operator must read these instructions carefully prior to operation. If operated incorrectly, serious physical injury and/or property loss may occur.2) This product is suitable for operators with previous hobby flying experience, age 14 and up. 3) Only fly in a safe environment that is legal for remote control flying.4) We are not responsible for the operation and control of this device and related safety responsibilities. 1) The minimum recommended flying area is 25ft x 25ft x 15ft.2) Be sure that the transmitter and drone batteries are fully charged.3) Be sure that the throttle is at its lowest position to avoid premature flight.4) Always turn on the drone first, then turn on the transmitter. Incorrect operation may result in failure and the possible influencing of other devices in the area.5) Ensure that all plugs and wires are secure and in place as they may loosen over time. The inside of this drone is integrated with precision electronic and mechanical parts. Avoid contact with water and wet environments as it may result in parts breakdowns and accidents may occur. 1) Always operate far away from obstacles and crowds. This drone has uncertain flying speeds and conditions which present potential danger. Fly away from people, animals, high buildings, high voltage wiring, etc. To ensure a safe and fun flying environment avoid bad weather conditions like wind, rain, and thunder. 2) Avoid high temperatures. This drone is made of metal, plastic, electronic components and other materials. Keep away from any heat source and avoid using in high temperatures to prevent transformation and broken parts resulting from the heat.
4DRONE DIAGRAMTRANSMITTER DIAGRAM/PHONE CRADLE INSTALLATION*Speed Control Modes:• Low Speed: Transmitter beeps once.• High Speed: Transmitter beeps twice.Landing SkidsHD Picture/Video Camera720pBOTTOM OF DRONERotorRotor GuardSlotHeadlightLEDSmartphone CradleEasy ModeSpeed Control*Power IndicatorAscend/DescendTurn Left/RightAuto-LandAuto-Take OffPower SwitchAuto-ReturnForward/BackwardMove Left/RightLCD ScreenPull up on cradle top andslowly release to securephone. Smart Phone Cradle 12HD Picture/VideoCameraPowerSwitchBatteryCompartmentLanding SkidsLED Lights
5INSTALLING THE ROTOR GUARDSThe drone comes with 4 rotor guards. It is recommended that you install the rotor guards to protect the rotor blades from getting damaged or harming others. If you need to install or remove a rotor guard, just follow these easy steps. NOTE: The rotor guards are all identical and can be installed on any arm of the drone.INSTALLING THE LANDING SKIDSThe drone comes with 4 landing skids. It is recommended that you install the landing skids before you fly for more gentle landings and to protect the camera from impact. Install each landing skid as shown securing each with a single screw. Always replace a damaged landing skid before flying again.NOTE: The landing skids are all identical and can be installed on any part of the drone’s slots.Push the rotor guard into the rotor arms slot as shown. Push until it is flush in the arm and you feel the rotor guard secure itself.To fully secure use two screws on the top of the rotor arm as shown, do not over tighten.
6Battery Cover4 AA Batteries(NOT INCLUDED)First, remove the screw on the battery cover and then remove the battery cover itself. Next, install 4 AA batteries with the correct polarity. Finally, replace the battery cover and screw it in place.Make sure the drone power switch is in the OFF position. Pull the battery compartment door away from the drone and swing it open.Close the battery compartment and switch on the drone power switch when ready to fly.Put the battery pack into the battery compartment and arrange the connectors so everything fits inside.CAUTION: 1. Make sure the batteries are installed with the correct polarity. 2. Do not mix old and new batteries. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries. INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERYINSTALLING THE DRONE BATTERYConnect the battery pack to the battery compartments red plug.
7BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONSCAUTION WHILE CHARGING:Do not charge with batteries still installed. Do not charge battery unsupervised. Do not immediately charge after use. Do not overcharge battery. Ideal charge time is 210-240 minutes. Overcharging can cause a catastrophic failure. Always charge on dry and ventilated areas away from any heat source or flammable materials. Always use the original USB charging cable provided. Promptly change and replace old or defective batteries.Li-Po Battery 7.4V 700mAh Flight Duration 6.5 - 7.5 minutes Charging Time 210 -240 minutesCHARGING THE DRONE BATTERYUSB CHARGER LED LIGHT INDICATORPlease Note: The USB chargers red light will turn on when plugged in to indicate there is power running through the USB. Once the battery is connected the green light will turn on and blink. The green light will turn solid when charging is complete.Make sure the drone power switch is in the OFF position. Pull the battery compartment door away from the drone and swing it open.Disconnect the battery pack from the battery compartments plug.Gently pull the battery pack and connector cables out from the drone battery compartment.Connect the battery packs white connector to the included USB charger then plug the USB to any powered USB port.Green LightChargingRed LightUsage DurationBattery SpecificationBattery Type Charge TimeUSB charger is connected to a powered USB port.
8SYNCING THE DRONE TO THE TRANSMITTERSwitch ON the drone and place it on a flat surface. The drone’s LED lights will start flashing rapidly as it searches for GPS signals and the transmitter. Switch ON the transmitter and it will emit a short beep. Once connected to the drone it will emit another short beep. The LCD screen display will change and the drone’s LED lights will slowly flash once connected. The transmitter has now successfully paired with the drone and control information will update on the LCD screen.If the drone does not pair with the transmitter automatically, turn off the transmitter and turn it back on while the drone is on. If that fails you will need to push up on the left joystick then all the way down to manually pair. The transmitter will beep when paired. The Drone’s LED lights will continue to flash for about a minute until it has found enough GPS signals to function properly, LEDs will remain on when ready to fly (If still flashing move to a more open area).12RECALIBRATING THE DRONEWhen the drone moves without transmitter input or moves in unexpected ways you should recalibrate the drone as outlined below. Start by pairing the drone to the transmitter and following one or both of the calibrations below. Perform Compass Calibration when having GPS or direction related issues. Perform Gyro Calibration when the drone is having issues staying stable during hover or flight. COMPASS CALIBRATIONPlace the drone on a flat level surface. To start the compass calibration process push the left joystick to the bottom left corner and the right joystick to the top right corner. After the Drone LED lights will begin to flash quickly. Let go of the joysticks. Hold the drone a few inches off the ground while keeping it level with the floor. Rotate the drone clockwise 3-5 times (Pic 1). Next, stand the drone on its rear with the front of the drone facing up. Rotate the drone counter-clockwise 3-5 times (Pic 2). The LED lights on the drone will begin to slowly flash if recalibration is successful. If the LED lights on the drone never change, turn off the drone and start the process again.Turn Clockwise(Top Down View)GYRO CALIBRATIONPlace the drone on a flat level surface. To start the gyro calibration process push the left joystick to the top left corner and the right joystick to the bottom right corner. Hold for 5 seconds and the drone LEDs will begin to slowly flash if calibration is successful. Turn Counter Clockwise(Top Down View)Recalibration may increase drone GPS accuracy when flying in new areas.
9TRANSMITTER LCD INTERFACEDrone SignalStrengthTransmitter Battery LevelDrone Battery LevelActive FunctionsSpeed ModeDrone SpeedReturnModeGPSSignalsDrone DistanceDrone AltitudeROTOR UNLOCK/LOCK - AUTO-TAKE OFF/LANDUNLOCK/LOCK - AUTO-TAKE OFFAUTO-LANDOnce you’ve synced the drone and transmitter, you must unlock the drone’s rotors. To unlock or lock the rotors you must pull both transmitter joysticks down and outward as shown for a few seconds. The rotors will begin to spin when unlocked. Repeat the steps to lock the rotors. You can now slowly press up on the Ascend/Descend stick (left joystick) and the drone will take off. To use the Auto-Take Off press the AUTO-TAKE OFF button and the drone will begin to ascend and hover in place.Press the AUTO-LAND button when you are ready to land. The drone will slowly descend and land in its current position and the rotors will eventually stop spinning after no input. To promptly stop the rotors perform the rotor Unlock/Lock function above.Before flying your drone for the first time please read all the instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand how to control it. You will not be able to control your drone until you unlock the rotors at the start of each flight.Note* When using touch controls in app, Auto-Take Off and Auto-Land must be used in app.Auto-Take OffAuto-LandRotor Unlock/LockAUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE FUNCTIONSFor safety precautions, the drone will automatically shut down when the following situations occur:1. When the drone’s battery is running low.2. When one or more of the drone’s propellers has resistance due to impact or any form of entanglement.
10FLIGHT CONTROLSTurn Left/RightTurn LeftTurn RightMove RightMove LeftFRONTBACKAscend/DescendMove Forward/BackwardMove Left/RightFRONTBACKFRONTBACK
11VENOM FPVApp Available on Apple & Android Devices 1. Search your phone’s application store for “VENOM FPV” and download the free app. This application allows you to see a live feed of your drone’s camera, take photos/videos that can be kept in the app or saved to your phone as well as other special actions.2. Turn on the drone, go into the Wi-Fi settings of your phone and select the network “VenomFPV-XXXXXX” (X’s are the unique ID of your drone) to establish a connection. This must be done every time the drone is first turned on and you want to use the app based functions.3. Open the VENOM FPV app and select “START” to go to the live feed screen shown below. Start flying with the transmitter and use the app to take photos or start and stop recording. If you want to use touch controls instead, turn off the transmitter and press the “Rotor Lock/Unlock” button in the app to start the rotors. Press the “Auto-Take Off” button to start flying or use the app's special functions. Select View Media to view/delete photos and videos in the app. Copies can be saved to your phones media viewer and are stored in the app.LIVE FEED APP AND CAMERA OPERATIONDrone FunctionsDrone BatteryTouchControlsHome(Back)Touch Controls(On/Off)Auto-ReturnAuto-Take Off/LandTurn transmitter off touse these functions.Rotor Unlock/LockCamera Live Feed ViewChange View(Map/Live Feed)Control JoysticksSettingsFollow MeWaypoint Nav.(Flight Trace)OrbitModeFPV VR Goggles ModeTake PhotoView MediaStart/Stop RecordingMap ViewYour LocationDrone LocationDrone Stats Signal StrengthSee pages 12-13 for details on Follow Me, Waypoint Navigation, Flight Trace and Orbit Mode.
12EASY MODE - THIS MODE ONLY WORKS WHEN THE PHONE APP IS NOT BEING USED. THE PHONE APP WILL INTERFERE WITH THIS FUNCTION. Simplify the drone controls by limiting command directions based on pilot direction. Use Easy Mode when you are having difficulty telling which direction the drone is facing and controlling the drone has become difficult. Follow the instructions below to use Easy Mode. For Easy Mode to work properly you must launch the drone with the front of the drone facing away from the pilot as shown in the illustration to the left.Easy Mode will not work if the button is pressed while the drone is to the side or behind the pilot. The drone must remain in front of the pilot, as shown in the illustration to the right (flight area).To activate Easy Mode, press the button once while the drone is in flight. Once Easy Mode is activated, the drone control will be relative to the direction of the pilot, not the direction of the drone. The drone will fly toward the pilot when pressing down on the Forward/Backward stick (right joystick) and away when pressing up. Press the Easy Mode button again to deactivate it.PILOT FRONTBACKPILOTFLIGHT AREASPECIAL FUNCTIONSORBIT MODEActivate Orbit Mode via the Venom FPV app drone functions after the transmitter has been turned off. The drone will hover at a set altitude and fly in a circle around a set waypoint in this mode. Activate this mode and you will see a menu tab pop up in the app. Click the “ ” icon and then tap on the map to set a waypoint. Hard press the waypoint for a second to edit the hovering altitude and the radius the drone will hover around. Delete waypoints by pressing the “ ” icon and then tapping on the waypoint.Once you have set the waypoint for your drone press the “ ” icon to start Orbit Mode. Press the icon again to stop Orbit Mode.Make sure there are no wires or obstacles within a 25 foot radius of the waypoint set radius. The orbit distance you set is approximate and will work best with a strong GPS signal. The default altitude of the drone in this mode is 32 feet (Min-Max = 9-164). The default orbit radius is 9 feet (Min-Max = 9-68).WAYPOINT NAVIGATION Activate Waypoint Navigation via the Venom FPV app after the transmitter has been turned off. This mode is under the Waypoint Mode. Select the “ ” icon to set waypoints on the touch screen that the drone will follow using GPS telemetry. Press the “ ” Icon to start the flight. You can delete single waypoints on the path created by clicking the “ ” icon. Use the “ ” icon to delete all the waypoints on the current path to make a new path.Only perform this action in an open area where there are no potential obstacles within a 25 foot radius. Hard press any way point for over a second to edit a waypoints height. The drone will attempt to reach the specified height when at that way point. The default height for all waypoints is 98 feet.
13SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CONTINUEDAUTO-RETURN (GPS)Utilizing an internal Global Positioning System (GPS), the drone will remember the approximate location it took off from and return to that spot and land. Press the Auto-Return button or in app icon when you want the drone to return. The transmitter will beep twice and the drone will fly in a straight line towards its take off point and land. If the drone is at an altitude lower than 50 feet it will ascend up to 50 feet and then start its return. If the drone is higher than 50 feet it will immediately return.If there are any potential obstacles in the drone’s flight path and you are not connected to the app, activate Easy Mode before pressing the Auto-Return button so that you can easily pilot the drone and avoid any hazards.The drone’s GPS signal is approximate. When using this feature it is recommended to take off in an open area with at least a 25 foot radius to ensure a safe landing area.Only use this function when there is enough battery power to finish the trip. If the power level is too low, press the Auto-Land button and land the drone in its current position.FLIGHT AREALANDING AREATAKE OFFPOINT25ft.FLIGHT TRACEActivate Flight Trace via the Venom FPV app after the transmitter has been turned off. This mode is under the Waypoint Mode. Select the “ ” icon to draw a path on the touch screen that the drone will follow using GPS telemetry. Way points will automatically drop along the path you make. Press the “ ” Icon to start the flight. You can delete single waypoints on the path created by clicking the “ ” icon. Use the “ ” icon to delete all the waypoints on the current path to make a new path.Only perform this action in an open area where there are no potential obstacles within a 25 foot radius. Start with simple routes and experiment to see what your drone can copy in the sky. Hard press any waypoint for over a second to edit the height. The drone will attempt to reach the specified height when at that waypoint. The default height for all waypoints is 98 feet. Press the “ ” Icon to stop the flight and resume normal function.FOLLOW MEActivate Flight Trace via the Venom FPV app drone functions after the transmitter has been turned off. The drone will autonomously hover near the smart phone with the Venom FPV app active and follow it if moving. Always use this mode in an open area with no overhead wires or obstacles. The drone will follow your approximate location based on the app's GPS location. If the GPS signal is weak the function may not work as expected. Activate the mode by pressing the “ ” icon. Press the icon again to stop and resume normal function.INAPPICON
14REPLACING THE ROTORSThe rotors can be damaged during a collision. The drone comes with 4 spare rotors. Please replace damaged rotors immediately.The drone comes with 2 A rotors and 2 B rotors. The A and B rotors must be installed on specific locations on the drone for it to fly properly. Check each rotor to see if it’s labeled either A or B. Use the illustration above to install them in the correct location.FRONTBACKA BB APOST FLIGHTAfter you are done flying the drone make sure the battery pack is disconnected and the transmitter power is turned off. If you are not going to use the drone for an extended period of time, please remove the AA batteries from the transmitter to prevent them from draining or leaking.Use the included screwdriver to unscrew and remove the screw on the rotor.Remove the damaged rotor by lifting upward. Be sure not to misplace the screw.Place the correct A or B rotor on top of the peg. Replace the screw on the rotor. Repeat the process for any other damaged rotors.
15TROUBLESHOOTINGNOTES:PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONDrone is unresponsive. The transmitter light keeps flashing.Drone is unresponsive.Both drone and transmitter are ON. Drone is unresponsive.Drone’s rotors spin but it doesn’t take off.Drone is shaking when flying.Drone still moves forward after recalibrating.Drone moves while hovering without transmitter input. Drone needs recalibration. Recalibrate the drone (Page 8).Gyroscope midpoint is off. Turn off both transmitter and drone. Go through power on process and make sure you place the drone on a flat surface before taking off.Transmitter batteries are installed incorrectly.Transmitter and or drone is not powered ON.Turn both transmitter and drone ON.Transmitter batteries are drained.Drone’s battery pack is drained.Drone is locked.Rotors are damaged. Replace the damaged rotors.Rotors are damaged. Replace the damaged rotors.Drone is not on a flat surface. Place the drone on a flat surface before attempting to take off.Charge the drone’s battery pack.Unlock the drone (page 9), the rotors will start spinning. You will now be able to take off.Drone’s battery pack is drained. Charge the drone’s battery pack.Install fresh batteries in the transmitter.Install the batteries with the correct polarity.Transmitter is not syncing with drone.Repeat the power up process.
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