User Manual for Aries AIR-BBX10
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1. BLACKBIRD X10 GIVE YOUR VISION WINGS Owners Manual ARIES USER S MANUAL _ vi 0 2014 07 Please carefully Follow operating instructions in this User s Manual to use the ARIES X 10 WARNINGS Please read these warnings carefully before using ARIES products This product is suitable for ages 18 years and above ARIES is a high tech electronic product with integrated flight and camera control This product can provide exceptional aerial photography as long as there is normal power supply and there are no damaged components Although the quadcopter software has safety mechanisms that ensure the equipment is safe to handle while powering up we still strongly recommend you remove the rotor blades during calibration ARIES does not assume any responsibility for any personal injury property loss including direct and indirect losses legal disputes and compensation issues caused while using this product Please remember you may be subject to serious consequences if gt This product is used in any illegal activity gt This product is used in a no fly zone for flight video recording and photography gt This product is operated without following instructions in the user s manual gt This product was operated in inappropriate conditions IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES Check whether all product components are in good condition Please do not operate if any part is worn out or damaged En2. 2 Rotor Blades 4 pairs l 4 pcs rotor blades with gray caps 2 Transmitter 1 pc Includes repeater mount Ades ell Lo Used to extend range of A Repeater 1 pc mobile devices using WiFi 5 MODIS RENEE 1 pc Used to mount mobile devices Mount 5 Quadcopter i Provides power supply C Battery i to the Quadcopter Quadcopter 7 Battery 1 pc 110 240V 50 60Hz Charger Repeater 1 pc 100 240V 50 60Hz Adapter I 1 pc wrench and 1 pc screwdriver 9 Tools 1 set for disassembling rotor blades User s Manual Includes ARIES User s Manual and 10 and Warranty 1 pc Card product warranty information ar No Name Diagram Quantity Description M3 0x10 screws 8 pcs 11 Screws mmnm 9 pc alternate long hex screw 1 pc to attach repeater 12 Strap Gal 1 pc Function PRODUCT INTRODUCTION The ARIES X 10 features a precision engineered design and is equipped with professional grade airborne photography equipment and a transmitter It can provide excellent aerial AT A GLANCE footage for outdoor low altitude or large indoor spaces After receiving this product you need to conduct a simple installation process to fly your quadcopter Transmitter and capture aerial footage and the camera will store recordings to the memory card eee cree Users can control the Quadcopter in real time through the transmitter and can view and E Sen control recording options and video through appropriate mobile devices
3. a a E Ta o T P Rear Indicators Situation Front Indicator Green Rear Indicator Red Tail Indicator Red Flight Navigation Instructions Remains ON Remains ON 1 Level Low Battery Alarm Slow Blink 1s ON 1s OFF Slow Blink 1s ON 1s OFF Fast Blink Twice Fast Blink Twice at 1 Second Intervals at 1 Second Intervals 2 Level Low Battery Alarm Barometer Abnormal State Remains ON Slow Blink Once at 3 Second Intervals GPS Abnormal State Remains ON Fast amp slow Blink Twice at 3 Second Intervals Based on Transmitter Compass Abnormal State Fast Blink Remains ON Signal Status and GPS Searching Status Compass Needs Calibration Slow Blink Remains ON Accelerometer Abnormal State Fast Blink Fast Blink Accelerometer Needs Calibration Switches ON OFF Switches ON Switches ON OFF Switches ON Gyro Abnormal State Remains ON Fast Blink Gyro Needs Calibration Remains ON Slow Blink Transmitter Signal Status Indication Fast Blink GPS Searching Satellite Status Indication Slow Blink If the barometer accelerometer gyroscope GPS compass permanently malfunctions please send your unit to a service center for repair gt MICRO SD CARD SLOT Before using ARIES to take pictures or record videos please insert the Micro SD card into the card slot while the power is OFF ARIES supports maximum 32GB capacity cards Make sure to close the rubber card cover after inserting the card so it does not interfere with the camera movem
4. Multi channel Camera Angle Control This product is suitable for hobby or commercial photography applications featuring 6 simple and flexible operating controls coupled with stable and reliable performance Quadcopter External Quadcopter Components Rotor blade Airal Camera with Adjustable Angle Motors and Rotors n n gt see C C Operating Modes e ng Motor i T e GPS mode Camera Normal mode Null Reserve Quadcopter Internal Components Flight control system Wi Fi module Receiver ESC Electronic speed control Memory Card MicroSD up to 32gb Mobile device mount ea BRY 72000000 Repeater mount rr fe Transmitter PREPARE THE BATTERIES Please make sure the following device batteries are fully charged before using ARIES PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Please refer to the following contents Equipment Power Supply for component installation and check Transmitter Install four AA batteries for power before flying the quadcopter Repeater needs to be charged through Repeater e the built in charging port Micro USB port Quadcopter Charged Quadcopter batteries for power supply Please ensure that your mobile device Mobile Devices is fully charged before using ARIES APP gt QUADCOPTER BATTERY The quadcopter battery Figure 1 is a unique battery with a built in charge and discharge management function It is specifically designed for AR
5. Alarm blinks twice within 1s During low power automatic landing you can regain control of the quadcopter by switching the flight mode However do not do so repeatedly as it may Reduce battery service life due to over discharge Quadcopter may crash due to insufficient power gt STARTING ARIES APP CONNECT TO ARIES SYSTEM NETWORK Before you start using the APP you need to connect to the ARIES system network The procedures are as follows Navigate to mobile device Settings Wi Fi page Locate the BBX10 network in the Select Network list Select this network enter the password default password is Aries 123 and connect to the network SIM 20 08 lt Settings Wi Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK HomeWiFi BBX10 xxxxx CoffeeShop ZablidowskyWiFi Other AY Low Power Risk Prompt Quadcopter flies normally for 3 minutes and then initiates Level 2 alarm Be cautious while flying Keep the quadcopter within sight and do not to fly too high or too far Quadcopter flies normally for 3 minutes and then initiates Failsafe mode and starts to automatically land Under such a situation please return and land the quadcopter as safely as possible and do not push the throttle hard or make sudden movements during flight Touch the ARIES APP icon to launch it The app will display the below interface on the mobile device f fal 1Qeah FLIGHT CONTRO Oo Daun CONNECT Touch CONNECT to establ
6. CONNECTING TO THE CAMERA The procedures to connect the camera and the mobile device are as follows DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING ARIES APP Search FLY ARIES in the App Play Store and download and install the app on your mobile device 1 Turn on the transmitter and repeater 4 Touch the ARIES APP to launch the app as shown in the below figure 2 Turn on ARIES The app interface appears on the mobile device 3 Turn on WiFi on the mobile device Wait for approximately 30 seconds and select BBX10 from the WiFi network list Type in the WiFi password Default password is Aries123 FLIGHT CONTROL Sy 20 08 lt Settings WI FI Wi Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK HomeWiFi P a BBX10 xxxxx CoffeeShop and enter the password Aries123 Other to join the network ZablidowskyWiFi Select this network CONNECT 5 Touch CONNECT to establish connection between the mobile device If the connection fails you will see the connection error and camera After successful connection the app will navigate to the APP message Please check your network connection is preview interface If you can see real time camera preview on screen it working properly and try to connect again indicates that the mobile device has successfully connected with the camera 12 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Do not use the quadcopter in inclement weather such as strong winds wind speed 4 and above snow rain and fog Se
7. resolution 16 0M 4608x3456 4 3 3 6 10 frames Camera Settings Set the number of frames Snapshots per second per second for snapshots When memory card storage space is insufficient choose this option to overwrite memory card contents Looped video recording Yes No Select appropriate TV output format to record videos Different output formats match different recording frame rates TV output format PAL NTSC ie RFA Bie PX HARB Parameter Settings Language Select the camera language Synchronize camera s date Date Time and time with mobile device Used to delete all memory card contents Please maintain data backup before formatting the memory card Format memory card Format camera s Micro SD card Displays camera s software Version version number Model Displays camera model Others About Display APP version information Users can configure airborne camera settings as per their own requirements 19 APPENDIX gt DESCRIPTION OF COMMON INDICATORS Normal State Front and Rear Indicators are ON Tail Indicator Fast Blinks Enter normal mode Front and Rear indicators Remains ON Tail Indicator Slow Blinks Enter GPS mode Warnings and Abnormal State Front and Rear Indicators Slow Blinks Front and Rear Indicators Fast Blink Low power alarm first level low power alarm Severe low power alarm second level low power alarm Above indicator descriptions refer to com
8. which may affect flight safety or even cause the quadcopter to fail Also the battery could come loose due to impact or excessive angle or vibration causing the quadcopter to fail MID FLIGHT and really ruining your day ALWAYS TRIPLE CHECK THE BATTERY LOCK Figure 5 gt CAUTION Do not pull out the battery when the Quadcopter is switched on as it may damage the unit If the battery is not used for a long time it is recommended to discharge the battery to 40 50 charge level and store in a designated box Discharge charge the battery again every three months or so to maintain battery life Please replace the battery after it has been charged at least 300 times or more Before scrapping batteries and disposing them please discharge until the charge is fully depleted Do not continue using the battery if there is any swelling or damage to the battery surface as it may catch fire or explode Please replace the battery in such cases Please pay attention while charging batteries to prevent accidents When charging the battery please keep the battery and charger in a place where there are no flammable or combustible material in the area Battery safety is very important Please refer to the Important Safety Notices for more precautions Dispose of batteries according to local law PREPARE THE QUADCOPTER 1 as PARTS FEATURES Rotor Blades Motor A SSL E N ER SD Nae n rr A Ym Front
9. Blue Light Fast Blink 1 5s OFF 0 3s ON Repeater is paired with the onboard camera Blue Light Slow Blink 3s ON 0 3s OFF Successfully paired repeater with onboard camera gt POWER INDICATOR Indicates Repeater s power supply status Power Indicator Description Green Light Remains ON Repeater power supply is normal CODE PAIRING Switch on the transmitter power switch quadcopter power switch and repeater power switch respectively Repeater is charging or repeater power Red Light Blinks is running out please charge as soon as possible Red Light Remains ON Charging is completed When WiFi repeater s blue light indicator is on the repeater is working normally It is not recommended to turn on the repeater while it is charging Toggle S2 switch on the transmitter to the center position from OK and then gt PAIRING BUTTON OEE ait Press the repeater pairing button for 3s The WiFi repeater blue light indicator slow blinks 0 3s on 3s off This indicates the repeater has successfully paired with the onboard camera If pairing fails Press Pairing button once please repeat steps 2 and 3 If Power Indicator blinks once indicates that repeater has over 80 charge remaining When the repeater is on long press the Pairing button for 3 seconds the repeater will automatically restart for code re pairing Short press the Pairing button to check repeater power level Short press Pairing button If Power
10. IES and has a capacity of 5300mAh and voltage of 11 1V You must use the dedicated quadcopter battery charger Figure 2 provided by ARIES for charging Figure 1 p Figure 2 Short press the Battery Level Check button Figure 3 The screen displays appropriate battery level Please fully charge the battery when the battery charge displayed is less than two bars BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS Type Li Po Battery Capacity 5300mAh p Battery level Charging Ambient Temperature 0 50 Battery Level l l Check button Discharging Ambient Temperature 20 C 50 C Charge Discharge Ambient Relative Humidity lt 80 Figure 3 Before using the battery please carefully read and strictly gt CHARGING THE QUADCOPTER BATTERY comply with this manual s instructions Connect the charger to an AC power source 110 240V 50 60HZ If necessary please use a power adapter While charging the battery charger indicator lights up and turns red When the battery indicator turns green it means the battery is fully charged Please remove the battery and disconnect the charger cable from the socket after the battery is completely charged Figure 4 gt INSTALLING QUADCOPTER BATTERY Push the battery in the correct direction Figure 5 into the quadcopter s battery compartment and ensure the battery is properly installed before securing the battery lock If the battery lock is not fastened it may cause poor contact with the battery
11. Indicator blinks twice indicates that repeater has over 50 charge remaining If Power Indicator blinks three times indicates that repeater is running out of power Long press Pairing button 3 seconds Repeater restarts and you can re pair codes If the Wi Fi indicator quick blinks blue 1 5 seconds OFF 0 3 seconds ON or remains on please re pair in the following steps 11 HOW TO USE gt CHARGING THE REPEATER Connect the repeater Mini USB port to the charger adapter to charge the repeater It takes about 2 hours to fully charge Before each flight make sure the repeater has sufficient charge gt SWITCHING ON THE REPEATER 1 Toggle repeater power switch to ON to switch on the repeater 2 Wait until the WiFi indicator blinks blue indicating that the repeater works properly 3 While using this device ensure the repeater s LED side faces you and try to ensure that visibility between the repeater and quadcopter is unobstructed to obtain maximum communication distance e After the flight is completed in addition to switching off the quadcopter and transmitter be sure to turn off the repeater to avoid depleting the repeater s battery gt CHECK BATTERY STATUS In ARIES APP camera interface you can display and view ARIES power information 10 00 VIDEO 1080 30fps W q VIDEO 00 00 O e You can see ARIES power information on the upper left corner of the camera interface gt
12. Indicators 1 Zi 3 i XI f la i 3 4 BF HOW rR 4 Camera Lens gt Fr I J A Ii 6 5 Undercarriage aS si 6 Micro SD Card Slot 7 Quadcopter Battery A A 8 Tail Indicator oy ee 8 9 Power Switch TeS q 9 10 Rear Indicators N Nra ee a 1 1 i Ey AN N a 10 11 Battery Level Display py ia di S NN 12 i A N Battery Level Check Button Battery Lock Switch WJ gt FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM In addition to supporting basic flight maneuvers such as climb descend roll and pitch the system also features failsafe protection battery level alarms smart direction control and other functions Flight Control System Components Function Core module of the flight control system Connects all the modules and plays Master Controller the role of centralized control GPS amp Compass Used for positioning and navigating the Quadcopter Indicates current status of flight control system Also used to navigate Indicators during night flying gt FLIGHT INDICATOR LEDS There are three LED Flight Indicators the Front indicators Rear indicators and Tail indicator When the Quadcopter switch is turned on the LED Flight Indicators will be on The Front indicator is green and the Rear indicator is red Hereafter we use Green Red Indicator to describe Front Rear indicators respectively fs Front Indicators BTX Tati a VEN Tail Indicator f L
13. RIES repeater is a wireless communication device that works in gt FREQUENCY PAIRING PROCEDURES the 2 4GHz frequency band and is used to increase the effective communication distance between the mobile and ARIES Keep the transmitter power OFF and turn on the quadcopter the Communication distance is affected by the surrounding quadcopter Front Rear indicators as well as Tail indicator light up environment such as blockages due to trees signal reflection by When you hear a beep sound switch on the transmitter the Video buildings interference by other same frequency bands ect indicator lights up indicating frequency pairing has commenced affecting effective communication distance When the Tail Indicator red continuously blinks fast the link eae Before flight make sure the repeater works properly between the transmitter and receiver is successfully established otherwise the connection cannot be established between After the link is established turn on the transmitter and then power the mobile device and ARIES on the quadcopter The Tail Indicator starts blinking fast indicating frequency pairing is successful gt LAYOUT 4 1 Power Indicator 2 h 2 WiFi Indicator o N 5 3 Lock Screw 6 4 Power Switch 5 Charging Port Mini USB port 6 Pairing Button 7 7 Base gt WiFi INDICATOR Indicates Repeater s WiFi status WiFi Indicator Description Blue Light Remains On Repeater startup completed
14. SETTINGS INTERFACE When the ARIES APP is successfully connected to the mobile device we can change camera and video settings in the setting menu to meet different photo and video requirements A 15 16 Param Settings Settings Video Content Loop ON gt WIFI _ TV Output Format PAL gt SSID BLACKBIRD X10 _ Date Time 2014 08 21 20 09 gt Record Settings Format gt Size 1920x1080P 025f 16 09 gt Version Ver C E5 27 View Wide gt Type X 10 Bit Rate High bit rate gt FITTaTittri Other Capture Settings Ses E T About gt Size 16 0M 4608x3456 4 3 gt Pee Ti ee Fast Shot 10 gt 18 IN THE SETTINGS INTERFACE YOU CAN VIEW MODIFY AIRBORNE CAMERA PARAMETERS Menu Settings Description Parameters Display the Wireless WiFi Wireless Network Name Network Name that phone is connecting to PAL NTSC 1920x1080P 025f 16 09 1920x1080P 030f 16 09 1280x0960P 048f 04 03 1280x0960P 048f 04 03 1280x0960P 025f 04 03 1280x0960P 030f 04 03 Rema PERE MGC Tee E 1280x0720P 050f 16 09 1280x0720P 060f 16 09 Recording Settings 1280x0720P 025f 16 09 1280x0720P 030f 16 09 0848 x0480P 100f 16 09 0848x0480P 120f 16 09 0848 x0480P 050f 16 09 0848x0480P O60f 16 09 Angle Set shooting angle for the lens Angles incl Wide Medium narrow small Bit Rate Set video encoding bit rate Normal High Rate 8 0M 3264x2448 4 3 Resolution arene capture
15. antennas gt TRANSMITTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stick back to center neutral Throttle stick of the transmitter is set at the center position Stick deviation distance The distance the transmitter stick deviates from the stick center position Transmitter Quadcopter Direction Towards the lt Control Method The throttle stick controls quadcopter elevation Push the stick up and the quadcopter rises Pull the stick down and the quadcopter descends Keep the stick at the center position and the quadcopter hovers at that particular height height is automatically set Push the throttle stick upwards over the centered position to make quadcopter take off from the ground Please push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the quadcopter from suddenly and unexpectedly rising The yaw stick controls the quadcopter rudder Push the stick right and the quadcopter rotates clockwise If the stick is centered the quadcopter flies in the same direction without rotating The stick controls the rotating angular velocity of the quadcopter Move the stick to increase quadcopter rotation velocity The pitch stick controls the quadcopter s front amp back tilt Push the stick up and the quadcopter will tilt and fly forward Pull the stick down and the quadcopter will tilt and fly backward The quadcopter will keep level and straight if the stick is centered Move the stick faster to increase the tilt angle maximum is 35 deg
16. ase you lose control of the quadcopter during flight the quadcopter will automatically follow the following steps The quadcopter automatically slows down and hovers in one location If the quadcopter regains signal from the transmitter within 2 seconds flight control returns to Normal mode and the quadcopter will not enter Failsafe mode and will not automatically fly back to the Home Point If the quadcopter does not regain signal from the transmitter within 2 seconds the quadcopter enters Failsafe mode and initiates automatic flight control to fly back to the Home Point The quadcopter will now continue to hover for 15 seconds and evaluate vertical distance to the Home Point If the distance is more than 15 meters the quadcopter will commence to fly back to the Home Point If the distance is less than 15 meters the quadcopter will fly up vertically 15 meters higher than the home point and then commence to return When the quadcopter reaches the Home Point it will hover for 5 seconds and then automatically land To ensure the quadcopter successfully flies back to the Home Point when it is in Failsafe mode please take off only after the quadcopter s GPS successfully connects to the satellite The quadcopter cannot automatically avoid obstacles in its path when it is flying in Failsafe mode gt HOW TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE TRANSMITTER When the quadcopter is out of control toggle the S4 switch on the transmitter down and then
17. ator green Switches off then Switches off Switches off then Switches off starts blinking lights up normally then blinks fast lights up normally then blinks fast Calibration fee Calibration leeis i Start horizontal calibration n Calibration failure E A Calibration failure ooo Be sure to remove rotor blades before calibration to avoid accidental injury or damage Recalibrate gt SITUATIONS WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED Compass data anomalies Front indicator blinks fast Flight venue is far from the place where last compass calibration was conducted There are changes in quadcopter s physical structure The quadcopter drifts a lot while flying or it cannot fly straight 13 STARTING STOPPING THE MOTOR gt STARTING THE MOTOR Toggle the sticks as shown in the illustration Combination Stick Command CSC to start the motor After the motors start please release the sticks immediately Toggle left stick to left bottom corner Toggle right stick to right bottom corner gt STOPPING THE MOTOR After the motor starts there are two ways to stop it Method One Figure 1 In case of emergancy or if the X 10 is snagged perform CSC the motors will immediately stop Release the sticks after the motors stop Method 2 Figure 2 After the Quadcopter lands toggle the throttle stick to the lowest position and hold for 3 seconds to stop the motor Figure Figure 2 Do not
18. back up several times to switch flight mode When the signal is restored the transmitter will regain control and you can continue to use the transmitter to operate the quadcopter USING ARIES APP Use the ARIES APP to control the quadcopter camera It can be used to configure video and camera settings controlling the camera angle and for capturing images and videos It can also display quadcopter status and current settings DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL ARIES APP To use the ARIES APP please download the app and install it on your mobile device Please ensure your mobile device is connected to the internet enter the App Play Store type FLY ARIES in the search field and search You will find the application icon shown in the search results Touch the icon to install the app and follow the prompts to complete installation BATTERY LEVEL ALARM FUNCTION When quadcopter battery power is low you must land it as soon as possible or else it may lose power completely and crash damaging the quadcopter and creating a dangerous situation In order to prevent danger caused by low battery the quadcopter has a two level battery alarm function Level 1 is a Low Power alarm and Level 2 is a Severe Low Power alam that is indicated by the flight indicator lights Low Power Alarm Flight Indicator Light Status 4 arm indicators Slow Blink blinks on and off in 1s intervals Level 1 Alarm 4 arm indicators Fast Blink Level 2
19. ch frequency before delivery The transmitter is set to U S mode as the default factory setting mode Control Mode The transmitter is set to U S mode or Japanese mode according to stick channel mapping U S mode The transmitter s left stick is the throttle stick Japan mode The transmitter s right stick is the throttle stick The repeater mount is already installed on the transmitter before delivery Please Install mobile device mount to place mobile devices Oversized mobile devices such as Tablets cannot be installed on the mount hence they are not recommended As shown in the illustration hold the motor with the auxiliary wrench Hold and rotate the rotor blades in the unlocking direction to remove rotor blades Note Each blade is marked with the proper direction for tightening and removing it gt LAYOUT 1 Antenna Repeater Mobile Device Mount 3 position Switch S2 Camera Angle Control S3 2 3 4 5 3 position Switch S1 6 7 3 position Switch S4 8 Transmitter Power Indicator O Photo Capture Indicator 10 Video Recording Indicator ai Fae 11 Battery Compartment 12 lee 12 Left Stick Up amp Down controls Throttle Left amp Right controls Yaw 13 Right Stick Left amp Right controls Roll Front amp Back controls Pitch 14 Strap Hole 15 Video Stop Button 16 17 18 e 16 Airborne Vi
20. contacts Do not pierce the battery case with sharp objects Do not hit the batteries with a hammer or stamp on the batteries Do not attempt to disassemble the batteries in any manner Do not use or store batteries in a hot environment such as in direct sunlight or in a car in hot weather as high temperatures may affect battery performance and shorten life or even cause batteries to catch fire DOWNLOAD ARIES APP Please download the ARIES APP to simultaneously watch live video when using ARIES as well as controlling the camera and memory options For iOS users please search FLY ARIES in the App Store and download and install the ARIES APP For Android please search FLY ARIES in the Play Store and download and install the ARIES APP Aries Available on the iPhone f App OJo M iOS 6 1 or above p Google SE Google play OVERVIEW ARIES is a high tech electronic device with integrated flight and camera control It is equipped with a 16 megapixel camera and advanced intelligent flight control system You can use mobile devices to remote control the camera through the ARIES APP and achieve real time transmission of video images ARIES will help you effortlessly capture clear and stable aerial videos and photos KIT CONTENTS Before using please check all items inside the kit box No Name Diagram Quantity Description 1 Quadcopter 1 pc With onboard camera 4 pcs rotor blades with black caps
21. deo Recording Button 17 Airborne Photo Capture Button 18 Transmitter Power Switch ef _ gt C re gt SWITCHING ON THE TRANSMITTER 1 Install 4 AA batteries into the battery compartment as per positive and negative directions 2 Ensure the two sticks are in the center position Push switches S1and S2 to the top position 3 Push the transmitter switch to ON position to switch on the Transmitter 4 After switching on the transmitter the power indicator remains on and is red Before each use make sure the transmitter has sufficient battery charge If the charge is too low the transmitter will sound a lower power alarm Please replace the battery immediately Please remove batteries if you do not intend to use the transmitter for a long time After the batteries after depleted please remove the batteries and follow the battery instructions for recycling gt ANTENNA SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Make sure keep the transmitter antenna points skyward and try to maintain no obstacle between the transmitter antenna and the receiver antenna in order to achieve maximum communication range during flight Point transmitter antenna vertically skywards towards the receiver antenna on the quadcopter Try to maintain an unobstructed view between the antennas otherwise you may lose control of the quadcopter Be careful not let the mobile device and the repeater on the transmitter block the
22. due to errors of depth perception For details please refer to Using ARIES APP section When landing slowly pull down the throttle stick to make the quadcopter descend slowly to the ground During flight if all 4 arm indicators slow blink or fast After landing pull the throttle stick to the lowest position and blink it indicates the quadcopter has entered a low hold for more than 3 seconds until the motors stop battery state Please refer to the battery warning After motors stop turn off the quadcopter repeater functions for details and transmitter one after the other 14 15 FAILSAFE PROTECTIONS With the Failsafe mode if the quadcopter loses the signal from the transmitter i e you lose control the Automatic Flight Control system will control the quadcopter return it to the starting point and land it safely This reduces chances of the quadcopter getting lost or crashing if transmitter signal is lost Home Point Indicates the quadcopter s position when the quadcopter s GPS successfully scans and connects to the satellite Usually this is where you turned on the quadcopter SCENARIOS WHEN QUADCOPTER ENTERS FAILSAFE MODE When transmitter is turned off or runs out of batteries The flight distance is beyond the effective range of the transmitter signal There are obstructions between the transmitter and the quadcopter There is interference in transmitter signal FAILSAFE AND RETURN PROCEDURE In c
23. ent gt ONBOARD CAMERA The ARIES camera s power is supplied by the quadcopter s battery The camera power is on when power switch is turned on Users can take photos and record videos by pressing the camera function key or through ARIES APP The camera supports single shot and continuous shooting mode and CAMERA FUNCTION KEYS video capture resolution up to 1080P 30fps N system 1080P 25fps P system Full HD video Photo capture function Press the camera button on the Transmitter to take pictures Each press snaps one photo Camera Specifications Video recording function ARIES Quadcopter automatic recording Resolution Maximum 1080P 30fps N system 1080P 25fps P system is set to ON as a default setting Image Resolution 4608 x3456 While video recording you can press Video File Formats MOV H 264 Compression the Stop Button on the Transmitter to stop recording or press Record Storage External Micro SD Card Up to 32GB Button to restart video recording Tv System N NTSC amp P PAL Options Transmitter Indicator Function Status Red Light Green Light Green Light CAMERA DATA COPY When the ARIES power is switched OFF Photo Capture Video Recording Code Pairing Power Supply Remains ON OFF remove the Micro SD card from the Start Quadcopter ON OFF Micro SD card slot and connect to a computer with a card reader to easily Remains ON OFF copy camera photos and videos Accelerometer Calibration Remai
24. he APP in the original mobile device so that the APP can be normally used on the other mobile device This manual is subject to change You can check the official ARIES website for the latest updated version www ARIESFLIGHT com 20 g Aries CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS For safety reasons all calibration should be done without the propellers installed Make sure the fully charged battery is inserted and locked Place the X10 on a flat surface Remote top row switch settings should be ILLUSTRATION 1 Up Up Middle Middle gt Turn on remote gt Turn on X10 Wait After initial startup and 3 tone beep when you hear SINGLE tone and the rear indicators blink red fast after around 30 sec you are ready to begin gt Accelerometer Calibration 10 11 12 13 14 Use optional foam cloth pad requires a flat surface and a wall Push both sticks to their lower INNER most position ILLUSTRATION 2 until the wing lights on the X10 go off Release the joysticks and set aside the transmitter DO NOT MOVE THE X10 THE ACCELEROMETER IS NOW CALIBRATING When the lights come back on the zone is calibrated make sure not to calibrate the same zone twice Place the X10 UPSIDE DOWN on a flat surface slide the foam pad underneath to pro
25. he ARIES APP is properly connected to the camera Check if the battery lock is engaged gt COMPASS CALIBRATION Compass calibration is required before first time use Otherwise the system may not work properly affecting flight safety The compass is susceptible to interference from other electronic devices resulting in data anomalies affecting the flight of even leading to accidents Frequent calibration ensures the compass works appropriately Do not calibrate the compass in a strong magnetic field Do not carry ferromagnetic material such as keys cell phones etc while calibrating the compass gt CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Please choose a large open area to conduct calibration Start the transmitter and quadcopter and ensure the equipment work properly Follow the below procedures to calibrate the compass Rotate quadcopter 360 degrees i Rotate quadcopter 360 degrees l Rotate quadcopter 360 degrees around the horizontal Y axis vertically Face down Z axis X axis Toggle remote control sticks to the position in the following figure 4 ee rey j Taa i Left stick to top right corner Right stick to top left corner Front indicator Front indicator Green Green UOI eIgijed WeIS Front indic
26. ill be displayed 7 Video Preview window Watch videos recorded in real time Operation button has different functions in different shooting modes Recording mode Press Operation button to start video recording 8 Operation Button Press Operation button again to stop recording Camera mode Press Operation button once to capture photo Snapshot mode Press Operation button once to capture photos 9 Video Recording Mode In this mode the airborne camera can record videos 10 Settings Button View and configure airborne camera settings 11 Snapshot Mode Snapshot mode toggle button 12 Camera Mode Camera mode toggle button The preview screen is always shown in portrait mode Even when the mobile device is turned sideways the APP s interface remains in portrait mode Touch the preview area to change the APP interface to video preview interface screen which supports both portrait and landscape orientations 17 gt VIDEO INTERFACE Touch the preview area to enter the video interface as shown in the picture below When the mobile device is horizontal the APP interface will also change to landscape mode as shown in the picture 10 00 VIDEO gt 7 1080 30fps W 00 00 The main interface and video interface function buttons are essentially the same except there are two additional function buttons for zoom in the video interface Other function buttons have same functions as in the main interface gt
27. ish connection between the mobile device and camera After connection is successful the app will display the APP preview interface If connection fails you will see the connection error message Please check if your network connection is working properly and then try to connect again If you receive a phone call on the mobile device while flying the quadcopter the mobile device will display the Call screen Do not answer phone calls while the quadcopter is flying as it may distract you and affect flight safety 16 gt ARIES APP MAIN INTERFACE After successfully connecting to ARIES APP you can see the APP preview screen as shown in the below figure 10 00 100 EF AEE y 1 _ _ 1080 30fps W 0055 2H30 00 00 gt g 5 Be 3 j ARE Py Ts E o 9 VIDEO PHOTO FAST SHOT SETTING ___49 11 12 Ver B EB 21 No Function Description 1 Video Resolution Maximum video resolution is 1080P 30fps N system 1080P 25fps P system 2 Number of files stored in Micro SD card 0007 indicates there are 7 files stored in the Micro SD card OH55 indicates under current camera settings 3 Camera available shooting duration the Micro SD card can store a further 0 hours 55 minutes of video 4 WiFi signal strength The Wi Fi signal strength between ARIES and Wi Fi repeater 5 ARIES power level ARIES Battery level 6 Recording time When the camera starts recording video recording time w
28. it may be caused due to Transmitter stick is over tuned leading to a large shift in position i e there is a large asymmetry in transmitter stick position Solution Recalibrate the transmitter pains a Toggle S2 switch to position 3 start the transmitter push left and right sticks and turn in circles Fs 5 8 circles so that the sticks touch all endpointpositions Then toggle S2 switch to position 1 G the video recording indicator green switches off and calibration is completed b Re start the quadcopter and pay attention if the quadcopter starts properly If the problem cannot be solved by the above methods please send the transmitter for repair QUADCOPTER IS VISIBLE BUT WiFi IS DISCONNECTED Turn off the transmitter and let the quadcopter automatically return Make sure there are no obstructions on the quadcopter s return path and ensure you are familiar with the procedures on how to regain control of the quadcopter WiFi COULD NOT BE RE CONNECTED This is probably because after the mobile device disconnects from ARIES s WiFi connection the mobile device automatically connects to other WiFi networks Please check your mobile device is connected to the ARIES WiFi network PRECAUTIONS WHEN MULTIPLE MOBILE DEVICES USE THE APP AT THE SAME TIME During flight if the APP is used on one mobile device and then shifted to another mobile device please make sure you completely log out from t
29. lect an open area with no tall buildings as the flying site The presence of a large number of steel buildings in the area will affect the compass While flying the quadcopter please stay away from obstacles people power ince ee ee ae sees ir FLYING THE QUADCOPTER Do not fly in a complex electromagnetic environment such as near mobile After installation please conduct flight phone base stations or towers to avoid transmitter interference training for example Flight simulator This product cannot be used in the Antarctic and Arctic Circle training or professional training Do not fly in restricted or no fly zones and abide by relevant laws or regulations Please use the quadcopter in an Ensure that you transmitter and pilot have an unobstructed view of the intended flying area appropriate flying environment gt BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF ALWAYS PLAN A LARGE AREA WHERE YOU INTEND TO LAND TAKING OFF FROM A 4 FOOT WIDE A BALCONY IN MIDTOWN NYC IS NOT A GOOD IDEA PRE FLIGHT CHECK Ensure transmitter quadcopter repeater and mobile device are fully charged Ensure rotor blades are correctly installed Ensure the Micro SD card is properly inserted before using the camera to capture images and videos and that the Micro SD card cover is closed After powering on the quadcopter transmitter and other equipment please ensure they are working properly Check if the motors start properly after the quadcopter is switched on Check if t
30. mon LED indicator states For specific details please refer to Prepare the Quadcopter in section 2 3 LED indicators gt SPECIFICATIONS Quadcopter Battery Weight Hover Accuracy Maximum tilt angle Maximum climb descent speed Maximum flight speed Wheelbase Flight Time Camera Ambient operating temperature Sensor Size Effective Pixels Resolution HD video recording Transmitter Communication distance Working Hours Operating current voltage Battery Repeater Operating Frequency Communication distance open outdoors Transmitting power Power Consumption COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING 5300mAh LiPo 1 4kg Horizontal 2m vertical 1m 25 Climb 8m s Descend 5m s 20m s Not recommended 450mm 25min O C 50 C 1 2 3 16 Megapixels MP 4608x3456 Maximum 1080P 30fps N system 1080P 25fps P system 500m 8h 150mA 6V 4 AA Batteries 2 4GHz 300m lt 17dBm 1 5W gt SOLUTION FOR TRANSMITTER STICKS CENTER N NEUTRAL POSITION ERRORS When there is a big difference in transmitter sticks neutral position the motors cannot start when performing CSC Errors in transmitter sticks neutral position usually occurs in two cases When quadcopter is ON and the stick except throttle is not in neutral position Solution Please move all transmitter sticks to neutral position and re start the quadcopter to re record the neutral position If the problem persists
31. ns ON OFF Quadcopter power must be OFF while removing the Micro SD card Compass Calibration Remains ON OFF i Slow Blink 1 5 seconds OFF Start Video R d OFF OFF E EEEE 0 8 seconds ON Stop Video Recording OFF SHOOTING STATUS OFF INDICATOR Photo Capture Remains ON Photo Capture Completed OFF When the quadcopter is turned on and LONT ONET OFF the camera is used for recording and photo capture the Shooting Status Code pairing Remains ON OFF Remains ON Indicator will light up Gps Satellite Searching Remains ON OFF OFF Users can determine the current camera status through the Shooting A Status Indicator Camera Status Indicators on the Transmitter are as shown in the below figure The three LED indicators on the Transmitter are Transmitter Power Indicator red Photo Capture Indicator green Video Recording Indicator green When the Transmitter battery charge is low a warning alert sounds When video recording and photo capture commands are sent from the Transmitter the Transmitter LED indicators show the corresponding function status gt PREPARE ROTOR BLADES ARIES uses 10 inch rotor blades with black and gray color rotor blade caps Rotor blades are replaceable items If necessary please purchase separately gt INTRODUCTION Rotor Blades Gray 1045 Black 1045R Installation Lock Tighten rotor blades onto the motor in this direction Symbol Description a5 Unlock Remove the ro
32. rees and faster flight velocity The roll stick controls the quadcopter left amp right tilt Push the stick left and quadcopter will tilt and fly left Push the stick right and the quadcopter will 3 tilt and fly right The quadcopter will keep ja al level and straight if the stick is centered Move the stick faster to increase the tilt angle maximum is 35 degrees and faster flight velocity S2 switch is used to calibrate the throttle a E S s a a position Toggle the S2 to position 3 to start i GF _ 1 Q the transmitter Toggle the throttle stick from 1 4 by l left to right and back to left in a circle to make a K Pi L the stick touch the maximum positions B After doing this for about 5 8 times toggle S2 Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 to position 1 the Video Recording Indicator lights up green and calibration is completed i ne f S4 switch is the flight mode toggle switch A A oa i Position 1 is GPS mode Position 2 is NRM N 7 7 2 N F mode Position 3 is Null Reserve Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 7 I I N I N In GPS mode when all sticks are in the neutral position the quadcopter hivers at a fixed point In Normal mode when all sticks are in the neutral position the quadcopter remains level but may drift in a horizontal direction 10 FREQUENCY PAIRING BETWEEN TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER PREPARING THE REPEATER A
33. stop the motor during flight or else the quadcopter may crash When performing CSC toggle the sticks quickly and accurately Release the sticks after the motors Start or stop BASIC FLIGHT gt BASIC FLIGHT PROCEDURES AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS AND TRICKS Place ARIES on a flat and open ground and ensure the battery indicator faces toward you Perform pre flight checks Try to take pictures or videos during safe flight status Turn ON the transmitter repeater and quadcopter Run ARIES APP connect the mobile device and ARIES and navigate to the camera preview screen Try to capture photos and record videos in sunny weather with little wind Set camera settings as per shooting requirements such Wait until the tail indicator blinks slowly The quadcopter as video resolution picture size etc enters a safe flying state Perform CSC to start the motor Carry out a trial flight before actual flight to help plan the Push up the throttle stick slowly to smoothly take off the quadcopter route and frame your photos and videos Please refer to transmitter control instructions for detailed During flight push the throttle stick as slowly as possible control procedures to ensure the quadcopter can fly smoothly Use the ARIES APP to take photos and videos and enjoy the flight Follow the Blue Sky rule To avoid crashes always increase the blue sky visible between obstacles and the quadcopter this ensures accidents are not caused
34. sure the transmitter and quadcopter batteries are sufficiently charged before operating Try to avoid the transmitter signals from interfering with other wireless devices Ensure the quadcopter operates under the specified maximum load while it is airborne Before take off switch on the transmitter and then start the quadcopter After landing turn off the quadcopter first before turning off the transmitter power While inspecting do not get close to or touch the rotating motor or rotor blades Please ensure you take off or land the quadcopter from at a central point in an open area and ensure there are no persons or other obstructions within a 5 to 10 meter radius Operate the quadcopter to fly in a safe zone away from obstructions crowds high voltage lines and considering your own Safety Do not answer phone calls when using mobile WiFi to connect with the onboard camera to preview images Do not use the product in a complex electromagnetic environment as it may cause communication errors Do not use or store the product in a humid environment as it may create condensation inside the machine that may damage the device or lead to unpredictable consequences Do not use the product during lightning in rain strong winds dust storms and other harsh environments to ensure the safety of the device as well as people and property Please keep away from heat as the quadcopter s thermoplastic material may wear off quickly deform or e
35. tect the surface with the feet sticking up in the air ILLUSTRATION 3 Follow steps 1 4 Stand the X10 against a wall with the top of the X10 against the wall the legs away from the wall and the camera pointed up in the air and battery toward the ground ILLUSTRATION 4 Follow steps 1 4 Rotate the X10 left keeping the top against the wall so the camera is now pointed left and the battery is pointed right ILLUSTRATION 5 Follow steps 1 4 Rotate the X10 left keeping the top against the wall so the camera is now pointed down and the battery is pointed up ILLUSTRATION 6 Follow steps 1 4 Rotate the X10 left keeping the top against the wall so the camera is now pointed right and the battery is pointed left ILLUSTRATION 7 Follow steps 1 4 as this is the final side it might take slightly longer to calibrate than the others Accelerometer calibration is complete Turn off the X10 and the transmitter before using If the Accelerometer calibration failed the lights on the X10 will begin to flash please redo the calibration ORA Aries gt Compass Calibration Do this away from large metal items which can interfere with the compass Push both sticks to their UPPER INNERMOST position ILLUSTRATION 8 until the green
36. tor blades from the motor by turning in this direction gt INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS As shown below Prepare two blades with gray caps and two with black caps Attach the blades with gray caps to the motor shafts without P marks and attach the blades with black caps to the motor shafts with P marks Tighten appropriate rotor blades as per the locking direction by hand Rotor blades are designed for automatic tightening therefore do not use tools when installing the blades They self tighten during flight hand tighten only Do not use glue for the screws Please ensure rotor blades are installed in the correct position The quadcopter cannot fly properly if the rotor blades are installed incorrectly Since the blades are very thin it is advised to wear gloves when installing to prevent accidental scratches gt REMOVING BLADES Auxiliary wrench Unlock direction PRECAUTIONS Before each flight please check that the rotor blades are correctly and firmly installed Ensure all rotor blades are intact before each flight If the blades are worn or damaged please replace with new blades before flying Keep your distance from rotating rotor blades and the motor to avoid cuts and injury Use only rotor blades provided by Aries to ensure optimal performance PREPARING THE TRANSMITTER ARIES Transmitter is used together with the quadcopter receiver The transmitter and receiver have been successfully paired to mat
37. ven melt in case of high temperatures Novice users should operate the quadcopter under the guidance of professionals and the throttle stick should be operated slowly to make adjustments Consider using a Safety tether if you are concerned that the unit may malfunction Do not rapidly push or pull the throttle stick For the safety of your life and property please follow instructions the user s manual Do not operate the quadcopter for any illegal acivity Unauthorized disassembly or modification of the quadcopter is prohibited Batteries should be placed out of reach children Please seek medical assistance immediately if batteries are swallowed by a child Make sure the quadcopter battery is properly installed and locked in place Do not use devices other than the battery charger provided with the product to charge the quadcopter battery Do not dispose batteries in a fire or heat the batteries Do not use batteries in places with strong static charge as it may lead to possible failure of the electronic protection system or cause other safety accidents Do not expose batteries to water Batteries should be stored in a cool and dry place if they are not to be used for a long time Do not combine different manufacturers batteries or different capacity types and varieties Do not transport or store batteries together with metal objects which can cause a short Do not strike or throw batteries Do not short circuit the battery
38. wing lights on the X10 begin blinking N Release the joysticks and set aside the transmitter a Lift the X10 while keeping it flat oriented as if it were flying and rotate it 360 degrees ILLUSTRATION 9 while keeping the bottom flat towards the ground until the green lights turn solid Then turn the X10 so the nose camera is pointed Straight up in the air and rotate it 360 degrees ILLUSTRATION 10 while keeping the battery towards the ground until the green lights start blinking again Turn the X10 again so the camera and battery are pointed sideways and two of the arms are pointed up and two pointed down ILLUSTRATION 11 Rotate the X10 keeping the same 2 arms pointed up and 2 arms pointed down until the lights go off Put the X10 on a flat surface if the green lights light steady it means calibration has been completed If they blink please redo the calibration gt Gyro Calibration Be careful not to move the X10 during calibration Push both sticks to their UPPER OUTER most position ILLUSTRATION 12 until the red wing lights on the X10 begin blinking Release the sticks N When the red wing lights become solid it means calibration has been completed If the red lights begin to blink rapidly it means the calibration has failed Please start again Switch off the X10 then the remote W
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