Rocket 65XS 3D - Drone XciteRC - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Features	Drone XciteRC Rocket 65XS 3D, compact dimensions, lightweight, 3D technology, built-in HD camera.
Usage	Ideal for beginners and experienced pilots, indoor and outdoor flight, acrobatic maneuvers.
Maintenance and Repair	Regular propeller checks, sensor cleaning, availability of spare parts.
Safety	Use in open areas, comply with local regulations, do not overload the battery.
General Information	Flight autonomy, control range, accessory compatibility, manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions - Rocket 65XS 3D XciteRC

How to calibrate the XciteRC Rocket 65XS 3D?

To calibrate your drone, turn it on and place it on a flat surface. Then access the calibration menu via the app or remote control and follow the displayed instructions.

What to do if the drone does not respond to commands?

First, check that the battery is charged. Also ensure that the drone is properly paired with the remote control. If the problem persists, try restarting both devices.

How to fix connection issues between the drone and the remote control?

Make sure the remote control is within range of the drone and both devices are fully charged. If the connection fails, reset the connection by following the manual instructions.

The drone does not take off, what to do?

Check that the propellers are correctly installed and secured. Also ensure the drone is properly calibrated and the battery is sufficiently charged.

How to update the firmware of the XciteRC Rocket 65XS 3D?

Download the latest firmware version from the official XciteRC website. Connect your drone to your computer via USB and follow the provided update instructions.

What to do if the drone does not take photos or videos?

Check that the memory card is properly inserted and has enough storage space. Also ensure the camera is activated via the remote control or app.

How to clean the drone's propellers?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the propellers. Avoid using chemicals or water to prevent damage to electronic components.

Why does the drone lose power during flight?

This may be due to a weak battery or damaged propellers. Check the battery condition and replace the propellers if necessary.

How to extend the battery life?

Avoid fully discharging the battery and recharge it after each use. Store the battery in a cool, dry place.

The drone crashes frequently, what are the causes?

Crashes can be caused by calibration issues, unfavorable weather conditions, or undetected obstacles. Make sure to fly in optimal conditions and properly calibrate your drone before each flight.

How to contact technical support for the XciteRC Rocket 65XS 3D?

You can contact technical support via the XciteRC website or by phone. Make sure to have your serial number and a description of the problem ready.

USER MANUAL Rocket 65XS 3D XciteRC

Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Quadrocopter Rocket 65XS from XciteRC. This manual contains important instructions for operating your new model. Therefore, please read all instructions in this manual tho- roughly before using the model, so that you can operate your model safely. All company and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Intended Usage The Rocket 65XS is an electrically driven ready to run quadrocopter including motor and speed controller. The control is wireless with the included 2.4 GHz remote control. The model may only be operated on a suitable and sufficiently large room without obstacles. An outdoor use is not recommended. The product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age, by children under 14 years the maintenance and operation of the model must be supervised by an adult. Read and observe all warnings and safety instructions in this manual and on the packaging before operating! This manual is part of this product. It contains important information for handling this product. Keep the manual for future reference and also it must be strictly kept and passed on the subsequent sale of the model to the buyer. Failure to follow the operating instructions and the safety instructions may invalidate the warranty. Scope of delivery RTF Quadrocopter Rocket 65XS, assembled Transmitter LiPo flight battery USB charging adapter Spare blades Manual with spare parts list Accessories required 4x AA Alkaline batteries for the transmitter Explanation of Symbols

WARNING: These instructions must be strictly observed by the operator! Failure to follow

these instructions may interfere with the safe function. These notes are also for your own safety and that of other people! ATTENTION: this information must be observed by the operator! Failure to follow these inst- ructions can damage whatsoever, warranties power loss, etc. have resulted. Information or advice, by which a smooth operation is ensured. Instructions for care and maintenance to ensure a long shelf life of the product. Warnings and safety notes The following safety instructions must be strictly observed. For property damage, personal injury or conse- quential damage caused by improper use or non-observance of the safety instructions the XciteRC Modell- bau GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability. In these cases, the warranty becomes void. Move your model always with the maximum caution and responsibility, otherwise it may cause damage to16 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

Safety notes other property or even physical injury. We therefore recommend to secure the operation with a third party liability insurance. If you already have a liability insurance policy, check before start-up the model, whether radio-controlled models are covered by a corresponding amount.

The product contains small parts that can cause injury if swallowed, and must therefore be kept away from children under 3 years.

• The product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years.

• The operation of radio-controlled models requires practice. In the beginning operate your new model therefore with extra caution and familiarize yourself with the response to your commands.

WARNING: The safe operation requires concentration and quick reaction. Do not operate your

model if you are tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol – risk of accident and injury!

WARNING: The control of this model is done via radio signals, which can be influenced by the envi-

ronment. This may cause a suddenly loss of control of your model. The model may only be operated on a suitable and sufficiently large room without obstacles. An outdoor use is not recommended.

• Operate your model therefore only with sufficient light within line of sight, away from cars, traffic and peo- ple – risk of accident and injury!

ATTENTION: due to the small size and weight, the model should not be exposed to drafts or a strong winds. Avoid flights near open windows or air-outlets of an air-conditioning system - crash hazard!

• Do not operate your model during a thunder storm or near radio towers or power lines.

• Radio remote controlled models may not be operated at any public space by implication (streets, roads, squares or lakes). Before operation please ask where the operation is allowed. This also applies to private property, here the consent of the owner is required.

WARNING: Keep your fingers or loose clothing or hair away from the rotating parts or the propeller

/ rotor unit - risk of injury!

• Always switch on the transmitter first, then the model. NOTE: during the operation of the transmitter must remain switched on!

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries, because this reduces the range of your model dramatically.

• If the drive battery is empty, the model first slow down until it no longer reacts properly to your commands. Stop the operation and change the drive battery or charge it again.

• Pay attention to the instructions and warnings for this and any other equipment used by you (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

WARNING: Keep packaging material, small parts, chemicals and electrical components away from

children – risk of accident and injury!

• The model and the transmitter may be neither get humid nor wet, especially the electronic components (receiver, speed controller, servo) and, if used, lithium batteries, are not waterproof! The model may not be used in the rain (or heavy fog), do not drive in wet grass or through puddles or snow.

Fire or explosion due to moisture in lithium batteries!

• Plastic parts (eg. fuselage or main blades) is less flexible and can break more easily at cold temperatures (below 10 ° C).

• The modification of the model is not permitted for safety and CE approval regulations, which applies in particular to the transmitter, receiver and speed controller. Maintenance or repairs using original replace- ment parts are excluded.

• After use, first turn off the model and then the transmitter.

WARNING: remove the drive battery from the model and transmitter after use. Store the model

never with built-in battery. Fire hazard!

• Store batteries separately on a non-combustible surface.

• The drive components (motor and speed controller) or the car battery may become hot during operation.17 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

WARNING: Risk of burns! Let these components cool down completely after the operation (and

also before each battery change)! Operation of the model is performed solely at the risk of the operator. Only a careful and deliberate operation protects against physical injury and damage to property. Handling precautions for batteries or rechargeable batteries:

• Keep batteries away from children! Never let batteries unattended, as they can be swallowed by children or pets!

• Use only the recommended or equivalent type of batteries / rechargeable batteries.

WARNING: Do not expose batteries / rechargeable batteries to heat or throw into fire – fire or

WARNING: Insert batteries / rechargeable batteries with the correct polarity, no short-circuiting –

fire or explosion hazard!

• If possible, always replace all batteries at the same time, never use new and used batteries and batteries with different charge levels simultaneously.

WARNING: Do not use defective or damaged batteries or rechargeable batteries – fire hazard!

Risk of chemical burns on contact with skin, use protective gloves!

• WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries in a charger – fire or explosion hazard!

• Remove the rechargeable batteries from the device before charging.

WARNING: Charging may take place only with a suitable charger for the type of battery on a fire-

proof surface and under constant adult supervision – fire hazard!

• Immediately remove used batteries from the devices.

NOTE: NiMH batteries must be checked at least every 3 months and, if necessary, recharged, other- wise because of the typic self-discharge they may get deep discharged and damaged! Therefore, better use so-called RTU batteries with a very low self-discharge.

NOTE: note the specified storage voltage for lithium batteries. Is a completely full or empty lithium battery time stored for a longer time, it can be damaged. The XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG cannot monitor the proper use of the battery or batteries you use, therefore, the warranty is excluded due to incorrect charging or discharging.18 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

The remote control system · Transmitter The remote control system Here you get an overview of the remote control system of your XciteRC Rocket 65XS and its various features and settings. Before the first flight, you should absolutely have read and understood all these functions and settings.

• Do make sure that the transmitter is turned off - POWER-LED off.

• Now open the battery compartment cover on the backside of the transmitter. Remove the srew and slide the cover down (1).

• Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment of the transmitter (2). Pay attention to the correct polarity! Battery cover 4x 1.5 V AA batteries

• Close the battery compartment cover.

• During flight the POWER LED must lit. ATTENTION: if the POWER LED flashes or does not light at all, the model may not started – crash hazard! Change transmitter batteries immediately.

WARNING: check the POWER LED also during operation. If the POWER LED starts to blink, stop

operation, switch the model off and replace the transmitter batteries – crash hazard!

ATTENTION: The maximum range of the remote control system is about 25 meters, do not fly farther away under any circumstances! If the XciteRC Rocket 65XS gets out of range, the fail-safe function is activated and turns off the motor. Transmitter ON/OFF switch POWER-LED 3D Flip Throttle lever Trim yaw Trim left/right Direction lever Speed Trim forward/ reverse Headless- Mode19 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

Battery charging · Getting started Battery charging

WARNING: Be sure to read all safety instructions regarding the use of rechargeable batteries. Charging

may take place only with the supplied charger on a fireproof surface and under constant adult supervision - fire or explosion hazard!

• Connect the USB cable to a PC or appropriate power supply. The red LED lits.

• Connect the Quadrocopter battery with the charger.

WARNING: The Quadrocopter battery is polarized. Check the side channels. Do not use force - fire

or explosion hazard!

• The red LED goes out to indicate charging. Charging time is about 40 minutes. If the battery is fully char- ged, the red LED lights up again.

• Unplug the battery and the USB cable. The flight time of the Quadrocopter is about 5-6 minutes. Getting started Before you begin please check:

WARNING: Only start with a sufficiently full transmitter batteries (rechargeable batteries) and fully

charged drive battery – crash hazard!

• Check all parts for damage and dirt. Replace any damaged parts and clean the model, because dirt increases the weight and therefore can degrade the flying qualities. Insert the battery in the tray Insert battery Connect battery

• Connect the battery to the Quadrocopter, the green LED‘s starts flashing.

WARNING: The battery connector is polarized. Check the side channels. Do not use force - fire or

• Switch on the transmitter. The POWER LED flashes.

• Place the Quadrocopter on a leveled surface in the starting position and move the left throttle lever all the way up and then back in the lowest position. This safety circuit prevents the rotor may start after turning ON the Quadrocopter20 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

• The model is ready to fly as soon as the „DI-DA-DO“ melody is heard. The POWER LED of the transmitter lights up solid, the green LED‘s of the model stops flashing and lights up solid.

• Check the motor and servo functions.

• If the flight battery runs low, the motor speed is reduced and the Quadrocopter sinks automatically. Find a suitable place to land safely. Charge the flight battery again. RC functions Tr im Up - down Move the throttle lever forward, the motor revs up and the Quadrocopter rises. Move the throttle lever backwards to sink again. Left - Right Move the direction lever to the left, the Qua- drocopter turns to the left. Move it to the right to turn the Quadrocopter to the right. Forward - reverse Move the direction lever towards you, the Quadrocopter will move forward. Move the throttle stick back to reverse. Trim forward - reverse When hoovering, the Quadrocopter must stand in place. If it moves forward, move the trim button down until it stops, or vice versa. Trim left - right When hoovering, the Quadrocopter must stand in place. If it moves to the right, move the trim button to the left until it stops, or vice versa. Left - Right Move the direction lever to the left, the Quad- rocopter turns to the left. Move it to the right to turn the Quadrocopter to the right.21 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

Speed and rolls · Headless Mode Speed and 360 degree flips and rolls Speed: press the right transmitter button during the flight and the Quadro- copter becomes faster. Press again to return to slower speed. For acoustic confirmation the transmitter beeps twice. Press again to return to slower flight - the transmitter beeps once. 360 degree flips and rolls Once you are familiar with the aforementioned maneuvers, you can venture to flips and rolls. Fly at least 1.5 m high, and then press the left transmitter button. A sound indicates that the mode is active. Now move the right control lever to the desired direction and the model rolls once around its own axis. Headless mode The Headless mode is ideal for beginners to fly the model safely. In headless mode, the Quadrocopter always flys from the pilot‘s view. No matter how the model is in the air, the front is always away from the pilot, left and right does not swap when the model is flying towards the pilot. The Headless mode is activated by pressing the headless mode button, the LED‘s in the arms starts flashing to indicate the function. As long as the LED‘s flash, the Headless mode is active. Press the control lever again to deactivate the headless mode. The function is deactivated automatically when the throttle stick is set to 0 for more than 5 seconds. Note: to make sure that the headless mode works correctly, the nose of the model must show away from the pilot at power on! forward backward Trim left - right When hoovering, the Quadrocopter must stand in place. If it moves to the right, move the trim button to the left until it stops, or vice versa. Headless-MODE22 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

• Carefully push the left throttle lever rearward. Try to land „smooth“ without damaging the Quadrocopter.

NOTE: if the flight battery runs empty, the Quadrocopter does not respond accurately to your com- mands, the flight is unstable. In this case land immediately.

• Switch of the Quadrocopter and then the transmitter.

WARNING: the motor of the XciteRC Rocket 65XS may get very hot during operation. Allow to cool

down minimum 20 minutes before the next start to avoid damage. Fire hazard! Model calibration If the quadcopter flies no longer stable, e.g. after a serious crash, it may be necessary to calibrate it again. Proceed as follows:

• Turn the model on as usual, then move throttle lever once all the way up and down to bind the model.

• Move and hold both control levers in the lower right corner. After a few seconds the models LED‘s will start flashing to indicate that the calibration has been successfully completed. Maintenance To have fun with your model over a long period, occasional service work is required to get your model in good condition and to minimize wear.

• Remove dirt or dust depending with compressed air or a soft brush after each use. For stubborn dirt, a harder brush or a toothbrush can be used.

• To clean the body/fuselage no chemical cleaners such as thinners may used, as this damage the plastic of the body/fuselage. Normally a piece of soft cloth is ok, stubborn dirt can be removed with washing-up liquid.

• Check the tightness of all screws and tighten if necessary.

• Also check all connections, cables and power battery / rechargeable battery for damage.

WARNING: Damaged batteries or rechargeable batteries must not be used again and must be

disposed of immediately – fire hazard! Please note the disposal notes at the end of this manual.

• Check the model for worn, broken or jammed parts and gears and repair if necessary.

WARNING: remove the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the transmitter and model when not in

Troubleshooting · Repairs · Environmental Protection Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Rotor don‘t move ON/OFF switch is OFF Weak Quadrocopter battery Transmitter - model not bound Switch ON Quadrocopter Re-charge battery Rebind: first switch on the model, then the transmitter Rotor stops sud- denly, Quadrocop- ter chrashes Weak Quadrocopter battery Weak transmitter battery Re-charge battery Change transmitter batteries The Quadrocopter does not react to the remote control. Loss of control. Gyro initialisation failure Another radio controlled device using the same channel Transmitter - model not bound Gyro initialisation neccessary Place the model on a flat surface when switching on Switch off another/own device or move to another spot Rebind: first switch on the model, then the transmitter Re-calibrate the model: see chapter mo- del calibration Repairs, Spare Parts Normal wear and defective parts that result from an accident, are excluded from the guarantee. These in- clude in particular: For car models: bald tires, worn parts and drive gears, or bent / broken suspension, chassis or bodywork For ship models: damaged or broken propellers, torn superstructure For airplanes: damage due to improper transportation or crash I If you find a part that is defective in material or workmanship right after opening the package, return - before you used it – to your dealer or directly to us and we will send you a replacement. For the Rocket 65XS some parts are available as spares. In case of problems or questions, please contact your dealer or: XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG - Service, Autenbachstrasse 12, D-73035 Göppingen, Phone +49 7161

Email: [e-mail] Spare parts for the XciteRC Rocket 65XS you may order in your local hobby shop or online at http://www. XciteRC.com/ Environmental Protection Notes The symbol of the crossed out dust bin on the product or packaging indicates that this product must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. In order to avoid harmful effects on the environment and human health in the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and the re-use or recycling are possible. You have the opportunity to submit electrical and electronic equipment free of charge at an appropriate collecting point in your area. Please check with your city or town across the available depot. You also have the option to return old electrical and electronic equipment which has been purchased from us. We will then perform a proper recycling or reuse. Possibly contained batteries must be removed from the product and disposed of at the appropriate collecting point.24 XciteRC Rocket 65XS

Environmental Protection Notes on battery law: According to the German Battery Act (BattG) the one who sells batteries (and accumulators etc.) or devices containing batteries, we are obliged to draw your attention to the following: Batteries and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of with household waste but you are legally obliged to return used batteries. Batteries can contain contaminants that could harm the environment or your health if improperly stored or disposed of. Batteries also contain important raw materials such as iron, zinc, manganese or nickel and can be recycled. You can send us back the batteries after use either sufficient postage: XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co.KG Autenbachstr. 12 D-73035 Göppingen returned free of charge or in close proximity (eg in trade or municipal collection). The levy is limited to points of sale to end-users for the disposal of such waste batteries and customary amounts, which the distributor as new batteries in his range or has done. Batteries containing pollutants are marked with a sign, a crossed-out rubbish bin, and the chemical symbol of the pollutant-heavy metal. This crossed-out bin means that you must not dispose of batteries with household waste. Among these characters, see also the following symbols have the following meanings: