Zoopa Q420 Cruiser - Drone SNAKEBYTE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Drone
Brand	Snakebyte
Model	Zoopa Q420 Cruiser
Dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 30 x 10 cm
Weight	120 g
Power Supply	Rechargeable Li-Po battery 3.7 V 500 mAh
Flight Time	8 to 10 minutes
Range	Up to 100 meters
Transmission Frequency	2.4 GHz
Gyroscope	6-axis
Main Functions	Altitude hold, hovering, automatic return, headless mode, 3D flips, automatic takeoff/landing
Charger	USB cable included
Material	ABS plastic
Safety	Propeller guards included
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Spare Parts and Repairability	Spare propellers available, easy replacement
Ease of Use	Beginner
Recommended Age	14 years and up
Compliance	CE, RoHS

Frequently Asked Questions - Zoopa Q420 Cruiser SNAKEBYTE

How to pair the remote control with the drone?

First turn on the drone, then the remote control. The remote control flashes and synchronizes automatically. If it does not connect, turn both off and try again.

What to do if the drone does not take off?

Check that the battery is charged and properly inserted. Make sure the propellers spin freely and the drone is on a flat surface. Reset the drone by turning it off and on again.

What is the battery life?

The battery life is approximately 8 to 10 minutes of flight depending on conditions. It is recommended to purchase additional batteries to extend flight time.

How to recharge the battery?

Use the provided USB cable. Plug it into a USB charger (5V/1A). Charging time is about 60 minutes. Never leave the battery unattended while charging.

Can the drone fly outdoors in strong wind?

No, this drone is designed for indoor use or very light wind. Strong wind can disrupt flight and cause accidents.

How to perform an automatic return?

Press the 'Return to Home' button on the remote control. The drone will return to its takeoff point. Make sure the drone is within range and that GPS (if present) is enabled.

What to do in case of signal loss?

The drone should automatically activate return to home. Otherwise, reduce the distance and reorient the remote control. Check the remote control batteries.

How to replace a propeller?

Turn off the drone. Unscrew the broken propeller counterclockwise. Replace with a new propeller by screwing clockwise. Make sure the A and B propellers are correctly positioned.

Is the drone suitable for beginners?

Yes, this drone is ideal for beginners thanks to its altitude hold and automatic takeoff/landing functions. It is stable and easy to fly.

How to clean the drone?

Use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt. Never use chemicals or water, as they could damage the electronic components.

USER MANUAL Zoopa Q420 Cruiser SNAKEBYTE

Black and red quadcopter drone with propellers, no visible text or symbols on body

Anleitung

Manual

33129 Delbrück Germany

Tel: [phone]

Black and red quadcopter drone with orange propellers, no visible text or symbols

1x zoopa Q420 cruiser Quadrocopter

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1x USB-Ladekabel

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1x LiPo Akku 600mAh 3,7V

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1x USB-Card Reader

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4x Propeller Schutz

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4x Ersatz Propeller

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2x Kufe

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Power indication light Power Anzeige Mode button Modus-Taste Accelerator Gashebel ACME 30 - 360° FUP-MODE 360° Flip function 350° Überschlag Direction lever Steuerhebel ACME TIME SWITCH BUTTONS Speed MODE Trimming Trimmung Reset switch Reset Schalter Light switch Light Schalter Trimming Trimmung Power switch Power Schalter Photo switch Foto Schalter Video switch Video Schalter

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Rechts / Links

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Drehung

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360° Flip Funktion

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Akku Pflege

ACME the game company GmbH

Boikweg 24

33129 Delbrück

Germany

Manual Please read carefully before use!

zoopa Q cruiser 420

Black and red quadcopter drone with propellers, no visible text or symbols on body

Manual

Technical Data

Size:

Weight:

Recommended Age:

Field of use:

Battery:

Controller:

Range :

350x350x80mm

106g

10+ years

indoor and outdoor

3.7V LiPo; 600mAh

2.4 GHz

approx. 80 meter

Vers.: 1.1

© Copyright 2016 ACME the game company GmbH

Safety Advice

WARNING:

NOTE THE FOLLOWING ADVICE,

TO AVOID DAMAGES AND SHORTCUTS:

ONLY USE RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

DO NOT DISSAMBLE THE PRODUCT

INNER PARTS CAN BE REPAIRED BY THE USER.

PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED STAFF IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH RC-MODELS.

SERVICE & SUPPORT

ACME the game company GmbH

Boikweg 24

33129 Delbrück

Germany

Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]

or

http://www.ACME-online.de

SAFETY ADVICE

Danger of fire and explosion occurs if a battery is not connected properly.

Always charge LiPo batteries under supervision.

Please stop charging if you notice a deformation or if the battery is blowing up!

Charge LiPo batteries at 15°-25°C.

Avoid heating of over 50°C at discharge.

Do not shortcut, never throw into fire!

Only use original batteries.

-Always use the original LiPo-battery

-Do not use if the battery deforms, discolors or softens

-Store the battery at temperatures between 15° and 25°C at dry and dark places.

-The charging capacity shall be at min. 75%

-Store away from children and pets

-Keep away from fire, water, heating sources and foreign matters that can cause a shortcut

-Always use the original charger which is placed on a fireproof surface

-Avoid mechanical exposure and do not open

-NEVER SHORTCUT

-Do not touch the battery if gas or liquid leaks out of the battery

-Improper handling may result into health problems

-Dispose wasted batteries properly

- Never exhaust the battery

CE Declaration

Herewith we declare that this item is in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant regulations of the directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be obtained at the address above.

This product uses LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries are recyclable, and a valuable resource. To dispose of the battery, remove it and take it to a resource recovery facility.

WEEE Reg. Nr.: DE64989527

This symbol is marked on a product or packaging, it means that the product including the batteries must not be disposed of with your general household waste. Only discard electrical/electronic items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to ensure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment.

ATTENTION!

Choking hazard – Not for children under 3 years!!!

Content of the box

Please check the content before using the product!

Black and red quadcopter drone with extended wings and propellers (no visible text or symbols)

1x zoopa Q420 cruiser Quadrocopter

Black and white photo of a DC motor (ACMS) device with visible ports and control buttons (no readable text or symbols)

1x 2.4GHz controller

Simple line drawing of a USB cable with connector (no text or symbols)

1x USB-Charging cable

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1x FlyCamOne Nano HD (integrated)

Black rectangular electronic device with a USB cable extending from its side (no visible text or symbols)

1x LiPo Battery 600mAh 3.7V

1x Manual 1x Screw driver

1x USB-Card Reader

Simple line drawing of a curved object resembling a boat or sail (no text or symbols)

4x Propeller Guards

4x Spare rotors

Two gray abstract shapes resembling stylized hands or brackets, no text or symbols present.

2x Landing gears

For using, you will additionally require 6 AA-batteries and a micro SD card.

Setup and functions

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Power indication light Power Anzeige Mode button Modus-Taste Accelerator Gashebel ACME 360° Flip function 360° Überschlag Direction lever Steuerhebel Trimming Trimmung Reset switch Reset Schalter Light switch Licht Schalter ACME the game company 30 - 360° FUP MODE SPEED MODE Trimming Trimmung Power switch Power Schalter Photo switch Foto Schalter Video switch Video Schalter

By pressing the reset button, all controller settings (trims) will be deleted.

In order to optimally balance the model in the air, you can adjust the attitude by pressing the trim buttons.

Please note!

Do not fly if there are people, animals or obstacles nearby!

Do not fly at strong wind or bad weather!

Make sure that you are allowed to fly in the selected area!

First steps and information

Read this manual carefully.

The zoopa Q 420 cruiser is a RTF (Ready-to-Fly) model.

For activation, you additionally require 6x 1.5V AA mignon batteries for the controller.

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Battery Cover

1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA

6 1.5V AA Batteries

ACME the game company GmbH assumes no liability for privacy violations and damage to private property caused by the user of the model.

Please follow carefully the instructions in this manual step by step, to ensure proper handling.

Charging the battery

You can charge the LiPo-battery with the supplied USB cable.

Plug the charger to a USB port / USB-power adaptor.

Connect the LiPo battery to the charger. Check the polarity and also that the plug is firmly connected.

The USB plug lights up in red.

Charging takes around 60-80 minutes. Once the battery is fully charged, the LED will shut down.

3.7V

Please only use the original battery, as batteries from another supplier might use another polarity! We also recommended our USB power adaptor (Art.No. AA0150-X).

Mounting the landing gears and propeller guards

Only a few steps are required to start flying.

Put the two landing gears in the provided holes on the bottom of the zoopa Q 420.

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To mount the propeller guards, please follow these steps:

-Turn out the screw from the bottom of each arm

-Now place the rotor protection

-Turn in the screw again

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Inserting the battery

Once the battery is fully charged, insert it into the case on the bottom of the model.

Check the polarity before you connect the battery!

Close the case. Pull down the gas stick (left) of the deactivated controller until end position. Switch on the model and then the controller. Pull the gas stick up and down again.

After flight, you need to first switch off the model and then the controller.

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The On/Off switch is located between the rear rotors.

Controller and model are already paired out of the box.

Anyway it might be possible that you need to re-bind them again. To perform this, switch on the model. Now keep pressed the upper left button while you switch on the controller. Once the controller is activated, move the gas stick (left) up and down again. Pairing is now successful and the model is ready to fly.

ACME SPEED MODE ACME the game company 3D - 360° FUP MODE

Beginner and Professional mode

You can choose between beginner and professional mode in 4 steps. The model flies with lower speed in beginner mode. This helps you to carefully check all controls. When choosing the 3 additional modes, the model will fly faster and more agile.

To change the modes, press the left button on the top of controller while the model is already activated.

ACME SPEED MODE ACME the game company 3D - 360° FUP MODE

A beep- sound will confirm the setting. The different modes are being displayed by various sounds.

1 - Beginner (60% amplitude/ motor power)
2 - Beginner plus (70% amplitude/ motor power)
3 - Advanced (80% amplitude/ motor power)
4 - Professional (100% amplitude/ motor power)

First fly

Before you perform your first flights, make sure that there are no persons or animals nearby. Keep a free area of 3x3 meters!

Place the zoopa Q420 cruiser on an even surface.

The orange rotors show the front of the model. The black rotors show the rear of the quadrocopper.

The different colors help you to have a better orientation during flight.

Pull the gas stick up slowly at first.

Up / Down

Move the gas stick (left lever) up to rise the model and pull it down to decrease the height.

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Right / Left

Move the control stick (right lever) to pan the model to the left and right.

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Turn

Move the left stick to the left or right to perform a turn around the own axis.

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Forwards / Backwards

Move the control stick (right) up and down to fly forward and backward.

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360° Flip Mode

To perform a 360° flip, press the upper right button as shown below.

ACME SPEED MODE ACME the game company 3D - 360° FLIP MODE

By pressing the button, you can now move the model at it own tilting axis. Make sure that you have sufficient space and flight height (min 2m) when performing this.

360° Flip Funktion

Camera

Video- and photo recording

1. Insert a memory card (max. 8GB) into the micro SD slot. Make sure that it is properly engaged.
2. Press the camera button (photo or video) on the controller to start the recording. In video mode, you can stop the recording by pressing the button again.
3. Switch off the quadrocopter. Remove the memory card and insert it into the USB card reader. Open the device that is recognized by your computer. Before you playback the recording, you should copy it on your hard drive. We recommend the VLC media player which is available for free online.

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Battery care

To ensure a long battery life, please follow these steps:

• Never store the model in activated mode, make sure it is switched off.
• Only store with charged battery (min. 85% capacity)
• Disconnect the battery from the model
• Store at room temperature
• When not using, make sure the battery will be charged every 3 months

If these steps are not being followed, the battery might get damaged.

Rotor replacement

You can replace the rotors in a few steps.

Remove the cap which is located in the middle of the rotor arm and then turn out the screw by using the supplied screw driver. Pull of the rotor from the axis.

Make sure that you are replacing the rotor by the correct one (follow the marks on the rotors).

To ensure an optimal flight, please regard the proper assembly and turning direction of the rotorblades. The position of the mark (labelled with A or B) may vary – it could be printed on the upside or bottom.

Rotorblade - assignment Number Color Label Rotational direction [1] orange A right (CW) [2] orange B left (CCW) [3] black A right (CW) [4] black B left (CCW)

Troubleshooting

Error	Source	Solution
The model does not react on the commands	Controller batteries are not inserted correctly.	Check the battery
	Batteries are empty	Replace the batteries
	Model battery is empty	Charge the battery
The model makes strange sounds	Blades/ Gears are damaged	Check these and replace them if needed
The controller has no connection to the model	Weak battery	Charge the battery
	Controller batteries are empty	Replace the batteries
	Battery damaged	Replace the battery
	The model is out of range
The model shows a weak performance	The motor is worn out Check all motors and replace it if needed

You can contact us anytime if you have further problems!

Please find our details at the "Service & Support" section.

top body cover Rotor Cap Rotor wing bottom body cover Electric machinery RX Dash receiver Transmission axis Motor frame Rotor protective ring Gear LED light panel LED light shade LI Battery Battery Cover Camera (not included) Left and right support stands

Accessories and Spares

Art. No. Item
ZQ0420-A zoopa	Q 420 cruiser Body
ZQ0420-B zoopa	Q 420 cruiser LiPo battery 3.7V 600mAh
ZQ0420-C zoopa	Q 420 cruiser Rotor set
ZQ0420-D zoopa	Q 420 cruiser Rotor protection
ZQ0420-E zoopa	Q 420 cruiser USB-Cable
FC2470 FlyCam	One nano camera 720p
FCHD43 USB power adaptor

Warranty

The consumer is without prejudice to any claim against the seller granted a guarantee to the following conditions:

» New devices and their components exhibiting defects within 24 months from the purchase due to manufacturing and / or material faults, are ACME the game company at its option, reflecting the current state of the art exchanged or repaired free device. For wear parts (eg batteries, motors, etc.), this warranty is valid or 3 months from purchase.
» This warranty does not apply if the device defect is due to improper treatment and / or failure to comply with these instructions.
» This warranty does not extend to self- paid by the customer services.
» Warranty claims are to make immediate payment of the Guarantee case.
» Ownership of devices or components that are returned to ACME the game company as part of the exchange, shall become the property of ACME the game company.
» By services rendered under warranty, the warranty period is not extended.
» So far there is no warranty case to ACME the game company reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement, repair, or shipping costs. The customer will be informed in advance.

Damages resulting from mechanical influences are not covered under warranty.

Service & Support

ACME the game company GmbH

Boikweg 24

33129 Delbrück

Germany

Black and red quadcopter drone with propellers, no visible text or symbols on body

© Copyright 2016 ACME the game company GmbH

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1x Quadrocoptère zoopa Q420 cruiser

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1x Cordon de charge USB

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1x Accu LiPo 600mAh 3.7V

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4x Protection rotor

4x Hélices de rechange

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Battery Cover

1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA 1.5V AA

6 1.5V AA Batteries

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Droite / Gauche

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Rotation

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Avant / Arrière

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Fonction Flip 360°

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top body cover bottom body cover RX Dash receiver LED light panel LED light shade LI Battery Camera (not included) Left and right support stands Rotor Cap Rotor wing Electric machinery Transmission axis Motor frame Rotor protective ring Gear Battery Cover

ACME the game company GmbH

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33129 Delbrück

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