Chroma™ Camera Drone with ST10 and 3-axis Gimbal
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1. pilot always turn to face the quadcopter while flying relative to the pilot location Pilot location Toward the pilot AP Mode e A purple LED cycles around the motor pods counter clockwise until GPS is acquired e Once GPS is acquired the front LEDs are white and the rear are purple e Intended for the intermediate pilot e Maximum distance of 100 m from the pilot Stick commands move the Chroma quadcopter relative to its orientation NOTICE If the Chroma quadcopter loses GPS signal while flying in either Smart or AP Mode the LEDs will flash rapidly for 2 seconds and then once every second The quadcopter will default to a stable flight mode with similar control response as AP Mode Return Home will not function Please familiarize yourself with the controls in AP Mode to ensure a safe return of the quadcopter in the event of GPS signal loss For information on additional flight modes including Follow Me see the online video at www KnowChroma com Flying and Landing NOTICE If you begin to lose control release the control sticks and the model will self level Pay close attention to the LEDs while flying If at any time the LEDs indicate the flight battery voltage is low as shown in the LED reference guide land the quadcopter immediately and charge the flight battery To land you may either slowly lower the left transmitter stick to descend and land stopping the motors as shown in step 12b e To maintain the2. leads correctly e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e Always charge in a well ventilated area e Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions GPS Antenna Mast Flight Battery Power Switch Blade Chroma DSM DSM2 DSMX and SAFE Circle are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc GOPRO is a registered trademark of Woodman Labs Inc in the United States and other countries All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners Patents pending Created 9 15 51070 EN BLH8660 CHROMA QUADCOPTER WITH ST10 PERSONAL GROUND STATION AND GoPro COMPATIBLE GPH4 AXIS GIMBAL QUICKSTART GUID E This aircraft is not compatible with Spektrum DSM DSM2 or DSMX technology ST 10 Personal Ground Station Transmitter Front Motor Start Stop Button 7 gt amp Camera Tilt Slider Throttle Altitude ae Yaw Control Throttle Trim _ Ma H eee 6 9 yY Yaw Trim b i C D B J Video Display N A A A A Left Transmitter LEDs Camera Tilt Slider Battery Wi Fi GPS CF O O Video Display Selected Model E Battery Capacity pC 00
3. quadcopter is still in flight will cause the quadcopter to crash Crash damage is not covered under warranty After Your Flight NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury A WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injur
4. 00am E gt VOLTS Telemetry Values 5 ALT B 2 L N S Live Video Display Area C S Q N Q nade Buttons Q N Q Q F 7 a _ Battery Door Volume Down Volume Up Menu Home Back LED Indicators Flight Mode Switch Airspeed Slider 74 eae Control Pitch Trim Roll Trim Power Switch USB Port Audio Port Right Airspeed Slider USB Port Audio Port The included ST 10 transmitter is not compatible with any receiver equipped with Spektrum DSM DSM2 or DSMX technology
5. current altitude allow the left transmitter stick to return to center g V Return Home 7 The quadcopter will return to the start position land and stop the motors You may Placement at startup Front Home position SAFE Circle 4 a ae Pilot location CAUTION Starting the motors sets the home location The quadcopter must be approximately 16 feet 5 meters from where the pilot will stand during flight pointing away from the pilot If the aircraft is pointed in any other direction the SAFE Circle feature will not function as expected and may result in personal injury or damage to property Once the aircrafts motors are Started do not change your position Controlling the Camera Gimbal Use the Camera Tilt Slider to adjust the vertical angle of the camera gimbal Camera Tilt Slider cancel the return to home function by switching back to Smart or AP Mode on the top right switch on your transmitter Descend NOTICE Return home will only function if the quadcopter has GPS lock For further information on controlling the 3 axis gimbal with the ST 10 Ground Station see the online video at www KnowChroma com live video Hold 3 second Ao A NOTICE Do not press the Motor Stop button while the aircraft is airborne The motors could Stop causing the aircraft to crash WARNING Stopping the motors while the
6. e a loss of signal and crash Follow the camera instructions to turn the Wi Fi off before attempting to power on the quadcopter Crash damage is not covered under warranty I N Connect the USB cable to an appropriate USB power source and to the charge port of the transmitter The screen will show a charging battery icon Disconnect the USB cable when the onscreen battery icon shows full capacity e The props and motor pods have a letter code either A or B molded in Match the A props to the A motor pods and the B props to the B motor pods e The A props thread on counter clockwise e The B props thread on clockwise e Tighten the props only finger tight DO NOT overtighten YY Place the quadcopter Install the 3 axis Gimbal Slide the gimbal on the mount rails until it locks Connect the wiring har ness to the plug on the bottom of the quadcopter Connect the 2 5mm jack from the gimbal to the port in the MK58 video transmitter To remove the gimbal press the tab at the front of the mount and slide the gimbal forward Link the Camera to the ST 10 via Wi Fi MK58 video transmitter will begin transmitting Smart After the Chroma powers on power on your camera outdoors on a flat p p y pi sg level surface ye Y ue Return Home C Set the top right transmitter switch to Smart Power on the transmitter Power on the quadcopt
7. ed by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any op tional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Charging Warnings WARNING Failure to exercise caution while using this product or comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction electrical issues excessive heat FIRE and ultimately injury and property damage e NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED e NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT e Never attempt to charge dead damaged or wet battery packs e Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries e Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight e Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted e Never connect the charger if the power cable ha
8. er The LEDs will show green rotating counter clockwise around the motor pods while the quadcopter acquires a GPS signal The front LEDs will video To link the MK58 transmitter signal to the ST10 select Flight Settings from the main menu on the ST 10 select the Bind option Under Camera select the LKS8MINI_ 71000 network LK58MINI_ Touch the Password line on the screen and enter the password 12345678 on the touchscreen e Select OK The ST 10 will indicate a successful connection Select OK show white and the rear will show 4 Return to the Main Menu green when the quadcopter is ready for flight The live video feed is now visible on the ST 10 display Perform the compass Double tap on the image to expand the video to fill the calibration as shown in the display Double tap again to return to the main menu video at www KnowChroma com with e Slide the fully charged battery in until it locks e Remove the battery by pressing the locking tab and Sliding the battery to the rear of the quadcopter Smart Mode TT e A green LED cycles around the motor a the pilot pods counter clockwise until GPS is a we J acquired e Once GPS is acquired the front LEDs are white and the rear are green e Intended for the beginner pilot e Maximum distance of 100 m from the pilot Stick commands move For best results while using Smart Mode it is recommended that the the Chroma quadcopter
9. s been pinched or shorted e Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger e Never drop charger or batteries Front GPH4 GoPro compatible Gimbal camera not included Back Top 2015 Horizon Hobby LLC e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike e Always use fully charged batteries e Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep parts dry e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always remove batteries after use e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never touch moving parts e Always use only rechargeable Li Po batteries designed for use with this type of charger e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat e Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher avail able at all times e Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form swell during the charge process e Always connect the charge cable to the charger first then connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads Reverse the sequence when disconnecting e Always connect the positive red leads and negative black
10. y or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instruc tions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy CAUTION The ESCs for the Chroma quadcopter are not compatible with any other product and the Chroma is not compatible with any other ESCs Use of any other ESCs on the Chroma will cause a crash which may result in property damage and or personal injury WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace a Spektrum component found in a Horizon Hobby prod uct always purchase from Horizon Hobby LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Soektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum General Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controll
11. z O VI QUADCOPTER WITH ST10 PERSONAL GROUND STATION AND GoPro COMPATIBLE GPH4 3 AXIS GIMBAL i A MANUAL This aircraft is not compatible with Spektrum DSM DSM2 or DSMX technology Charge the Flight Battery 75 min Install and Charge the ST 10 Transmitter Battery Install the propellers NOTICE Refer to the Charging Warnings on the back of this page Charger LED codes F Power i i Charging connected Charging e Balancing complete Insert the LiPo battery into the ST 10 transmitter Connect the battery lead to the transmitter noting the correct polarity c Close the battery compartment CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage Install Your Camera Extend the GPS Mast The included GPH4 3 axis gimbal and MK58 video transmitter are compatible with GoPro 3 and 4 cameras Connect the USB cable from the gimbal to your camera USB port Install the camera into the gimbal by rotating the mount as shown Slide the camera into the camera mount until CAUTION NEVER attempt it stops against the front of the mount to fly without extending the Thread the retaining screw into the mount GPS mast until it is snug against the camera Do not overtighten CAUTION The GoPro Wi Fi will interfere with the quadcopter receiver and may Caus
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