DCH-261 - Drone DENVER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Drone
Brand	Denver
Model	DCH-261
Suitable Age	14 years and older
Camera Resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution	640 x 480 at 30fps
Max Recommended Flight Height	10 meters
Battery Type	LiPo rechargeable
Transmitter Battery	4 x AA 1.5V (not included)
Charging Method	USB via computer
Operating Frequency	2.4 GHz
Speed Modes	3 (Low, Medium, High)
Flip Function	360 degree flip
Trim Adjustment	Yes (left/right and forward/backward)
Calibration	Yes (via transmitter stick procedure)
Safety Features	Keep away from rotating blades; not a toy
Included Accessories	Drone, transmitter, rechargeable battery, USB cable, manual
Color	Black with orange and black blades
Recommended Flight Area	Open space, at least 5x5x3 meters

Frequently Asked Questions - DCH-261 DENVER

What age is the Denver DCH-261 drone suitable for?

The Denver DCH-261 drone is recommended for users aged 14 years and older, as it requires responsible operation and is not a toy.

How do I calibrate the drone before first flight?

To calibrate, power off the drone and transmitter. Turn on the transmitter, push the throttle stick to the utmost and back to lowest. Power on the drone on a level surface. Wait for two short beeps and red LED flash. When lights become solid, calibration is complete.

How can I perform a 360-degree flip?

Ensure the drone is at least 3 meters above ground. Press the Flip button on the transmitter (you will hear a beep), then flick the right stick in the desired direction. The drone will flip. After flipping, you may need to push up the throttle to maintain altitude.

What are the speed modes and how to switch them?

The drone has three speed modes: Low (single beep), Medium (two beeps), and High (three beeps). Press the speed mode button on the transmitter to cycle through them. Low is for beginners, Medium for intermediate, High for skilled pilots.

How do I take photos or videos with the drone?

Insert a Micro SD card into the camera slot. Power on the drone. Press the Take Photo button to capture a photo (red light flashes once), or press the Take Video button to start recording (red light stays on). Press again to stop. After flight, remove the SD card and connect to a computer.

What batteries does the transmitter require?

The transmitter uses 4x AA 1.5V batteries (not included). Open the battery compartment, insert batteries according to polarity, and close. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.

How do I reset the drone to factory settings?

To reset, push both control sticks to the positions shown in the manual (typically outward and down) and hold for a few seconds. The drone lights will flash. Then recalibrate before flying.

What is the maximum recommended flight height?

The recommended maximum flight height is 10 meters to maintain control and safety.

Can I charge the drone battery with any USB charger?

Only use the equipped USB charger specifically designed for the LiPo battery. Using other chargers may cause damage or fire. Always supervise charging and do not leave unattended.

What should I do if the drone does not hover steadily?

First, try trimming using the left/right and forward/backward trim buttons on the transmitter. If still unstable, perform the calibration procedure on a level surface. Ensure the drone is on a flat surface during start-up for gyro calibration.

USER MANUAL DCH-261 DENVER

Please read the user handbook carefully and then keep it in a safe place for future consultation and maintenance.

1.1 Important Notice

(1) This product is not a toy, it's a piece of complicated equipment which integrated with professional knowledge by mechanic, electric, air mechanics, high-frequency transmitter and so on, so it should be installed correctly and adjusted to avoid any accidents. The owner must always operate in a safe manner, if improper operation that caused human injured or property damage, then we DENVER ELECTRONICS A/S accept no liability for any safety duties from operation. As we have no control over the way they maintained, used and operated.
(2) This product is not suitable for users under 14 years of age.
(3) The use of the drone may be prohibited in some areas like train stations, airports, aircrafts, inhabited areas etc. You should check with the authorities whether the use of the drone is permitted in some public or private areas. Always use the drone bearing in mind not to breach people's privacy. We exclude liability for any wrong use of the drone.
(4) We DENVER accept no liability for any safety duties or fines arising from operation, usage or mis-control after the sale of products. Warranty does not cover if drone crashes and get damaged.

1.2 Safety Precautions

Keep away from crowd when flying, since drone flight is a high risk hobby. Mis-assembled or broken main frame or defective electronic equipment or unskilled operation may cause accidents of machine damaged or injured. Please pay special attention to safety operation.

(1) Keep away from people and obstacles
"The flying speed and status of the drone is uncertain, so it may cause potential danger." When choosing a flying site should stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded areas. Meanwhile avoid flying in rain, storms, thunder and lightening to protect machinery and parts out of damage.

(2) Keep away from humid environments

Inside of drone is made up of precise electronic components. Stay away from humidity or water vapor to protect machinery and parts.

(3) Safety operation

Please fly your drone according to your physical status and flight skill. Fatigue, listlessness and mis-operation will increase possibilities of accidental hazard.

(4) Keep away from rotating blades

Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the rotating blades. The spinning blades of a model of this type can cause serious injury.

(5) We recommend flying the drone below 10 meters of height.

(6) Keep away from heat

A drone is made up of metal, fiber, plastic, electronic components, etc. So keep it away from heat and sunshine to avoid distortion, and damage.

1.3 Check List Before First Flight

(1) Flying field should be in an open space and we suggest at least 5M length *5M wide *3M height.

(2) Make sure the receiver and transmitter is fully charged.
(3) Please strictly obey the order of tum-on, turn-off before operation. When starting your flight, first turn on the transmitter, and connect power cable of drone last; When finishing your flight, please disconnect the power cable of your drone first, tum off transmitter last. An upset in the order of connection may cause your drone loose control to threaten yourself and others safely. Please follow a correct habit of tum-on and tum-off.
(4) Make sure the connection is solid between battery or motor. The ongoing vibration may cause bad connection of power terminal and make the drone uncontrollable.

Name for parts:

1. DRONE

Body Cover Black blade

Camera Black blade

Orange blade Red LED

Orange blade Blue LED

2. Transmitter

Antenna

Speed Button

Flip Button

Left Stick(Up/Down and Turn Left/Right)

Take Photo

Take Video

Power Switch

Right Stick(Forward/Backward and Left/Right Side Flying)

Left/ Right Side Trimmer

Forward/Backward Trimmer

Transmitter battery installation

Open the battery compartment cover of transmitter, install the battery into box according to electrode instructions (Batteries not included).

Battery cover

4X AA 1.5V batteries (NOT INCL.)

Notice:

1. When install the battery, you must insert the batteries correct according to the diagram
2. Please don't mix new and old battery together.
3. Please don't use different kinds of batteries.

Charger notice:

1. Connect 1 or 2 batteries (only one battery incl.) connect USB to computer.

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Connect USB plug to computer

1. When charging, the red indicator gets a solid light and then fully charged, then light off.

Warning: Please only use equipped charger to charge for Lipo battery.

LiPo Battery Disposal & Recycling

Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries must not be placed in with household trash. Please contact your environmental or waste agency or the supplier of your model for local regulations and the location of your nearest LiPo battery recycling center.

Calibration instructions

When the drone takes off, hovering can't be adjusted by trim and causes difficult operation, then please adjust the drone according to below steps:

1. Pull out the power of drone, power off the transmitter;
2. Power on the transmitter, push the throttle stick to utmost and then back to lowest position, then the transmitter is ready to code pairing.

1. Power on the drone, and put it in the level surface, The transmitter will make two short "BEEP" sound and the red LED will flash, and it shows code pairing successful.
2. When transmitter and drone gets a solid light and no more flashing, it shows adjustment finished and drone is ready to fly.

Flying operation:

1. Power on transmitter, the LED indicator becomes flashing, You need to push the throttle stick to utmost and then back to lowest position, the indicator gets a solid light. It shows transmitter is ready to code pairing.

2. Install the battery to mounted box, power on the drone.

3. Put the drone on the flat ground, when light stops flashing and gets a solid light, then drone is ready to fly.

Important notice: When power on the drone, the receiver gyro will need to calibrate level, so it must make sure the surface is level. Then the drone will be ready for controlling.

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Battery installation and power connection for drone

WARNING

When installing the battery, you must obey the electrode instructions, loaded reverse is not allowed, it may cause short circuit.

Non-rechargeable batteries can't be charged, rechargeable battery can only be charged under adult supervision.

Different type pf battery can't be mixed, new and old batteries can't mix.

Please don't overcharge the battery, please don't leave battery charging alone.

Please don't throw the battery into fire or put in high temperature place, it may cause battery explosion.

The charger and battery is not a toy.

Check the product regularly to see if any damage to the components, if any please stop using until repaired ok.

Flying control:

1. When move throttle stick up or down, then the drone flying ascending or descending at the same time.
2. When move throttle stick to left or right, then the drone flying counterclockwise or clockwise at the same time.

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1. When move right stick up or down,, then the drone flying forward or backward at the same time.

2. When move right stick to left or right, then the drone flying left or right sideward at the same time.

1. Adjust left and right side trimmer

2. Adjust forward and backward trim

360 degree flip flying

1. Make sure the Drone is flying at least 3 meters above the floor, or 3 meters below the ceiling.
2. Press the Flip button on the transmitter, the transmitter will make a "Beep" sound, then flick the right stick in any direction, then the Drone will flip in that direction.
3. You may need to push up the throttle stick after the flip, if your battery is low on power, in order to keep the Drone high in the air after the flip.

Speed mode

This drone has 3 response modes: Low, Medium, High.

MODE 1(Low): Press the speed mode switch until you hear a single beep, suitable for beginner.

MODE 2(Medium): Press the speed mode switch until you hear two beep, suitable for practician.

MODE 3(High): Press the speed mode switch until you hear three beep, suitable for Skillful player.

How to take video & photo

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Step 1: Insert the Micro SD card into the camera(see pic), make sure the direction you selected is correct.

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Step 2: Turn on the Power Switch of the Drone as you would for any normal flight.

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Step3: A blue light will show on the camera whenever the Drone is in use. A Red light will flash on then off when you take a photo, and A Red light will remain on when taking a video.

When Aerial is over, please disconnect the drone and battery. Pull out the Micro SD, put the Micro SD into the cardreader, then connect the USB to computer.

Drone camera parameters as below:

Video resolution: 640*480P/30fps; Camera resolution: 640*480

Resetting the drone

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Push both control sticks to the positions shown in the picture, and hold them for a few seconds. The lights on the drone will start to flash. Now the drone is recovered to its original factory setting and ready to fly again.

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As the end user it is important that you submit your used batteries to the appropriate and designated facility. In this manner you make sure that the batteries are recycled in accordance with legislature and will not harm the environment.

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