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Frequently Asked Questions - RCQC2 VELLEMAN

USER MANUAL RCQC2 VELLEMAN

To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules. If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities. Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

Keep this device away from children under age 14 and unauthorized users.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children under age 14 shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.

DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no user- serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.

Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they

may explode. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from children.RCQC2

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty. Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty. Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems. Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product. Due to constant product improvements, the actual product appearance might differ from the shown images. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. DO NOT use this product to violate privacy laws or perform other illegal activities. Always make sure to comply with local rules and regulations when using this device. Only use this product in an area legal for remote control flying and free of interfering radio signals. Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature. Keep this manual for future reference.RCQC2

gyro quadcopter for indoor and outdoor use supports various movements: up-down, left-right, forward-backward, hover, 4 ways flips and loops, 360° roll headless flight mode stable, easy to control

2.4 GHz technology reduces interference when flying multiple

quadcopters at once rechargeable high-performance lithium-polymer battery (charges via included USB cable) suitable age: 14+ included: o quadcopter o 4-channel transmitter o 3.7 V, 150 mAh lithium-polymer battery (for quadcopter) o USB charging cable o multilingual user guide with mounting and flying instructions

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the back of the remote

control. Open the battery cover.

2. Install four AAA-type batteries (not included) according to the

3. Close the battery cover and tighten the screw.

Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as

they may explode. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from children.RCQC2

battery power indication

fine-tuning forward/backward flight

fine-tuning lateral flight

fine-tuning turn around

left throttle stick Remark: The throttle stick can be subdivided into 3 power levels: 25 %, 50 % and 100 %. Choose the power level according to your flying skills as the quadcopter will react more swiftly at 100 % than at 25 %. Select the power level with the speed-change switch. The battery power indication indicates which power level is selected: red for 25 %, green for 50 % and yellow for 100 %. Power level by default is 25 %.

7. Preparing your Flight

7.1 Charging the Battery

1. Make sure your quadcopter is switched off (on-off switch on the

quadcopter to the right).

2. Connect the quadcopter to the included USB cable and connect to a

switched-on USB output. The LED on the USB plug will not light during charging; it will switch on as soon as the battery is fully charged. Charging time is about 45 minutes.

3. Disconnect the battery from the USB output.

Remark The LEDs on the quadcopter will flash when the battery is low.RCQC2

1. Operate in a spacious indoor room or outdoors without rain, snow or

wind. Make sure to limit the number of people, animals and obstacles in your flight area.

2. Make sure both the remote control and quadcopter are correctly and

sufficiently powered.

3. Switch on the quadcopter: it should flash slowly and constantly. Place

it on a flat surface and step away a few metres.

4. Pull the throttle stick to its lowest position and switch on the remote.

The quadcopter will flash rapidly and beep, meaning it is linked to the remote.

5. Your quadcopter is now ready for take-off.

Ascending/descending flight

Move the left throttle stick up and down to fly the quadcopter upward and downward.

Move the left throttle stick to the left and right to turn the quadcopter left and right.RCQC2

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Forward/backward flight

Move the right cyclic stick up and down to move the quadcopter forwards and backwards.

Move the right cyclic stick to the left or right to incline the quadcopter to the left or to the right.

Fine-tuning – turning flight

While the quadcopter is hovering, press the turning fine- tune switch until the quadcopter keeps balance.RCQC2

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Fine-tuning – lateral flight

While the quadcopter is hovering, press the lateral flight fine-tune switch until the quadcopter keeps balance.

Fine-tuning – forward/backward flight

While the quadcopter is hovering, press the forward/backward fine-tune switch until the quadcopter keeps balance.

Slowly push the throttle stick until the quadcopter takes off and hovers in the air. Then, slowly pull the throttle stick until the quadcopter descends and lands. Practice repeatedly until you fully control the quadcopter.

2. Forward and Backward Flying

When the quadcopter hovers in the air, slowly push the cyclic stick in the desired direction to make the quadcopter hover in the chosen direction.

When the quadcopter hovers in the air, slowly push the throttle stick to the left or right, until the quadcopter turns in the chosen direction. Make sure to keep the same amount of throttle!RCQC2

After having fully mastered the basic manoeuvres and clocked up enough flying hours, you can now do some spectacular aerobatics! One of those stunts is the 3D flight or roll. To do so:

1. Keep your quadcopter hovering at a steady height of minimum 3 m.

2. Press the 3D flight button. Move the cyclic stick to the left, the right,

forward or backward.

3. You will now have completed a perfect 360° roll, left, right, forward or

backward according to your cyclic stick movement!

Only use the 3D flight with fully-charged quadcopter and remote control batteries, and in an open-space area without obstacles.

8.4 Resetting the Quadcopter

1. Switch on the quadcopter: it should flash slowly and constantly. Place

it on a flat surface and step away a few metres.

2. Pull the throttle stick to its lowest position and switch on the remote.

The quadcopter will flash rapidly and beep, meaning it is linked to the remote.

3. Push the throttle and cyclic sticks to the bottom-right corner until you

hear a double beep. Release the sticks.

No response from the quadcopter. The battery of the quadcopter is insufficiently charged. Charge the battery. The batteries of the remote control are insufficiently charged. Charge or replace the batteries. The bandwidths of the remote control and the quadcopter do not correspond. Choose the same bandwidth for both the remote control and the quadcopter by resetting and synchronizing the remote control and the quadcopter. The blades spin but the quadcopter does not take off. The battery of the quadcopter is insufficiently charged. Charge the battery. The blades are distorted. Replace the blades.RCQC2

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The quadcopter is flying erratically. The blades are distorted. Replace the blades. The blades spin while the throttle stick is at its lowest. The throttle stick is incorrectly fine-tuned. Fine-tune the throttle stick correctly. The quadcopter is flying erratically despite fine-tuning. The blades are distorted. Replace the blades. The motor(s) do(es) not work properly. Replace the motor(s). The quadcopter is flying erratically after crashing. The six-axis sensor is out of balance. Reset the quadcopter or leave it to rest on the ground for 15 seconds.

10. Cleaning and Maintenance

The quadcopter does not need any particular maintenance. However, occasionally wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

options and spare parts spare battery for quadcopter ............................. RCQC2/SP1 4 blades ......................................................... RCQC2/SP2 4 propeller protectors ....................................... RCQC2/SP3 USB charging cable .......................................... RCQC2/SP4 L+R spare motors ............................................ RCQC2/SP5 Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. R&TTE Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Velleman NV declares that the radio equipment type [RCQC2] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.velleman.eu. © COPYRIGHT NOTICE The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.RCQC2

6.1 Colocar as pilhas

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• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

• Not covered by warranty: - all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits; - consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list); - flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…; - flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions; - damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally); - damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article; - all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non- defective article can also involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties. The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).