WowWee Group 4031 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER User Manual USERS MANUAL
WowWee Group Limited REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER USERS MANUAL
USERS MANUAL
Item No. 4031 | Ages 8+
User Manual
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must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE
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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
and 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
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Thank you for purchasing the FlyTech Dragonfly from WowWee!
Introduction
FlyTech™ Dragonfly is the world’s first radio-controlled flying insect. An ultra-light,
dual-wing design and “high-flex”, crash-resistant structure make Dragonfly safe to
fly indoors or outdoors. Dragonfly is an easy-to-fly aeronautical marvel that looks
and sounds like a genetic hybrid of the real thing!
You can use FlyTech Dragonfly both indoors and outdoors. Its wings flap like real
dragonfly wings and it is quick to recharge with a long play duration.
Take a few moments to look through this user manual to get your FlyTech
Dragonfly up and soaring!
Note: When using the FlyTech Dragonfly, some adult supervision is required.
Do we need this here? Is QC requiring it?)
Package contents
This package contains:
1 x FlyTech Dragonfly 1 x Controller 1 x Detachable antenna
2 x Sets of spare wings 1 x Spare propeller
Quick overview
Batteries
Note that adult supervision is required to install the batteries.
The FlyTech Dragonfly controller requires six “AA” alkaline batteries (not included).
Install the batteries as follows:
1. Open the battery compartment on the controller using a Philips
screwdriver (not included) to remove the screw on the battery compartment
door. (picture)
2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram. Ensure that the positive and
negative polarities match the inside illustrations in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment door and replace the screw using the
screwdriver. Do not overtighten.
Antenna
You will need to attach the antenna to the controller before you can begin using
the dragonfly. To do so:
Screw the antenna clockwise into the top of the controller ( as illustrated in the
diagram) until it stops turning. Do not overtighten.
For optimal performance, fully extend the antenna on the controller when flying
the dragonfly.
Charging FlyTech Dragony
Before flying the FlyTech Dragonfly for the first time (or if you have depleted
a charge on the dragonfly), you will need to recharge it. A typical charge takes
between 15 and 20 minutes and allows up to 10 minutes of flying time, depending
upon the battery life.
NOTE: If the charge time begins to exceed 25 minutes, you should replace all the
batteries in the controller with fresh alkaline batteries.
Attention: Important Battery Information
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
[standard (Carbon-Zinc), Alkaline or rechargeable] or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before recharging them
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
• Please respect the correct polarity, (+) and (-)
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries
• Do not throw batteries into the re
• Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at the same time
• The supply terminals are not be short-circuited
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy
• Batteries should be replaced by adults
• Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be played with
for some time
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
Wings
Eye LED
Tailrotor
Power switch
Recharge Socket
Metal Cap or Stand
LED Indicator
Power Toggle
Magnetic Perch
Direction Toggle
Beginner and
Experlt Mode
Power Switch
ON OFF
Trim Dial
Antenna
FlyTech Dragonfly Controller
FCC Note:
The unique antenna provided has been authorised for use with this equipment. Installation of any other
antenna is not authorised under FCC regulations.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorised modification
of the product.
5.When the FlyTech Dragonfly is fully charged, its eyes will stop pulsing,
and turn off.
Note that the eyes
will blink rapidly if there is no signal from the controller. When charging the
dragonfly, make sure the cord from the controller is properly connected to the
socket on the dragonfly.
6. Carefully unplug the charging cord from the dragonfly,
then replace the cord back in the compartment of the
controller and then close the compartment door. Now you
are ready to fly!
NOTE: When the dragonfly’s is running low,
you will notice his eyes will begin to dim and
the sound of the motor on the dragonfly
begin to splutter or become less responsive.
Flying
When the dragonfly is fully charged and ready to fly, you can take your FlyTech
Dragonfly to the skies!
Location
You can operate FlyTech Dragonfly both indoors
and outdoors. The maximum recommended range
for the controller is 45 meters (150 feet).
Flight modes
You can operate FlyTech Dragonfly in one of two modes: Beginner or Expert. To
familiarize yourself with the controls, start with Beginner mode. Beginner mode
allows for more gentle turns, and Expert mode allows for sharper and faster turns. .
Once you are comfortable with the controls , you can switch to Expert mode.
To charge the dragonfly:
1. On the controller, push down on the magnetic perch. The cord compartment
door will open.
2. Pull the end of the cord from the compartment as shown.
3. Hold the dragonfly firmly by its body, and then insert the cord into the socket as
shown. Pay close attention to the orien tation of the socket and the connector
on the cord.
NOTE: Make sure that the dragonfly is turned off before you recharge it.
IMPORTANT: Do not force the cord into the
socket – this can damage the socket. The
exposed silver contact points on the side of
the controller plug should line up with the
cut-away side of the socket.
NOTE: The controller is equipped with a sleep feature, that is, the LED indicator
will turn off if the controller is idle for more than 1 minute. Therefore, when
charging FlyTech Dragonfly, the LED indicator light might turn off, however, the
controller will continue to charge the dragonfly. To turn the LED indicator light
back on, press the power button on the controller until the LED indicator lights
up again.
4 . Press the power button on the controller to turn it on.
If the connector on the cord is properly connected to the socket, the eyes on the
dragonfly will pulse slowly to indicate that it is charging.
NOTE: You can rest the
dragonfly on the controller
while it is charging by placing
the metal perch point (on the
dragonfly) on the magnetic
perch (on the controller).
Expert modeBeginner mode
To y the dragony
NOTE: Before you fly the dragonfly, make sure the rear rotor is not spinning before
you launch it (otherwise it might not fly in the desired direction). If the rotor is
spinning, adjust the trim dial on the controller until it stops. The trim dial is the
circular dial around the power button on the controller.
To operate the FlyTech Dragonfly:
1. Turn the controller on by pressing the power switch. The LED indicator light will
light up.
2. Extend the antenna on the controller.
3. Turn the FlyTech Dragonfly on by setting the switch on the dragonfly to ON.
Note that if the controller is off when you turn on the dragonfly, the dragonfly’s
eyes will blink.
4. On the controller, push the left stick upwards to increase speed of the wing-
flapping. The left stick (throttle) controls how high and fast your FlyTech
Dragonfly will fly.
5. Launch FlyTech Dragonfly from your hand with a gentle horizontal motion.
The dragonfly will flutter away from you.
NOTE: Do not throw the dragonfly when launching.
6. On the controller, push the right stick (directional) to the left to turn left, or push
the stick to the right to turn right. Use smaller movements on the controller to
make the dragonfly To make the dragonfly turn more quickly, push the stick
farther in the desired direction.
7. Use the trim dial to adjust the straight line flight of the dragonfly. If the
dragonfly naturally steers to the left, slowly turn the trim dial in a clockwise
direction to adjust the steer. If the dragonfly steers to the right, slowly turn trim
dial in a counter-clockwise direction. Avoid using the right (directional) stick
while adjusting the trim as your trim settings will be inaccurate.
You can also use the trim dial to make the dragonfly fly in constant circles.
Turn the trim dial clockwise to fly the dragonfly in a counter-clockwise circle,
and vice versa.
NOTE: Adjusting the trim can make the dragonfly’s tail rotor spin even when
not flying.
Replacing the wings
Note that adult supervision is suggested when replacing the wings.
You can replace the original wings on your dragonfly if they become damaged.
A spare set of wings is included in the FlyTech Dragonfly package. To replace the
damaged wings, do the following:
1. Make sure the controller and the dragonfly are turned off.
2. Remove the old pair of wings. There are two sets of wings on the dragonfly. Pull
the first pair of wings off the hook at the end of the thorax area.
Then, gently pull the wing rods out from the sockets. Repeat for the second pair
of wings.
Be careful not to touch any broken edges.
Note: If one of the rods breaks off where it meets the rod socket, and a piece of
the rod becomes stuck inside, you can push a sewing needle through the socket
from the other end to dislodge the piece of broken rod.
Install the new pair as illustrated, by reversing the instructions for removing the
damaged wings. Slide the first pair of wing rods into their sockets, and then hook
the rear part of the wings onto the hook at the end of the thorax. Repeat for the
second pair of wings.
Replacing the propeller
Note that adult supervision is recommended when replacing the propeller.
You can replace the original rotor propeller on your dragonfly if the original one
becomes damaged. A spare propeller is included in the FlyTech Dragonfly package.
To replace the damaged rotor propeller:
1. Make sure the controller and the dragonfly are turned off before removing the
propeller.
2. Using a pair of pliers, grasp the damaged rotor propeller and pull it off the axle
as indicated in the diagram.
3. Insert the new rotor propeller into the axle carefully, making sure it is
secure.
4. Turn the propeller manually to make sure it does not snag on the tail
of the dragony.
FAQ
The following is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the FlyTech
Dragonfly.
Q: My dragonfly won’t fly straight when I am flying it indoors! …
A: Your problem might be due to indoor sources of air currents keeping the
dragonfly from flying straight… Try turning off fans and closing air conditioning
vents. If there are open windows, try closing them to avoid creating drafts.
Q: My dragonfly won’t fly straight when I am flying it outdoors! …
A: You might be flying the dragonfly in conditions that are too windy…Try to find
a location that is sheltered from the wind, such as between buildings or in a
walled-off courtyard. For optimal operation, avoid flying the dragonfly in wind
speeds higher than 1.75 km/h (4mph).
Q: The tail rotor on my dragonfly keeps spinning, and I can’t stop it! …
A: You have probably turned the trim dial. The trim dial controls the rotor speed.
Adjust the trim by slowly turning the trim dial on the controller until the rotor
stops spinning.
Q: My Dragonfly stops working when it gets farther away. …
A: Your dragonfly is most likely out of range for the controller. The recommended
range for controlling your dragonfly is or less from the controller. To fully take
advantage of the flight control, make sure the antenna on the controller is fully
extended.
Q: My Dragonfly won’t stay up, even after charging …
A: The batteries in the controller might be getting weak, in which case, you will
need to change the batteries in the controller. The batteries will usually last
about ten flight-recharge cycles. You should always turn the controller and the
dragonfly off when not in use. Note that as you use the dragonfly, the battery
strength in the dragonfly will get and the play time will shorten over time.
If you have questions that are not answered in this manual, refer to the WowWee
support site: www.wowwee.com