Smart iCopter User Guide
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1. SMART T iCOPTER Smart iCopter User Guide Special Notice Note Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity as well as damage to the helicopter The Smart iCopter is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas indoors following all instructions Keep items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away from the main and tail blades including loose clothing pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the rotor blades Not recommended to be flown on carpeted surface Recommended to fly on flat hard surface for optimum sensor detection Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings This model is controlled by a Bluetooth signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury Never operate your model with low battery or damaged broken rotor blades Always operate your model in an open area away from people e Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose e Ne2. Forget this Device and re pair The Smart iCopter seems to be drifting a lot or rotates without being controlled Please re calibrate your Smart iCopter by using the Trim function on the App Dial the Trim button to the opposite side of the drift or rotation If you are flying 2 or more Smart iCopter in the same airspace please pair one at a time 21 Troubleshooting App Issues My Smart iCopter App doesn t seem to be launching after download it from the App Store e Delete the App completely from your iPod touch iPhone or iPad and from your iTunes and re download the App My Smart iCopter seems to be out of control or the controls are not responsive in the App Please turn off your Smart iCopter and completely exit your App by double clicking your Home Button gt click and hold Smart iCopter App till it jiggles gt press the minus button gt restart the App gt turn on your Smart iCopter and play again If you recently restored the software on your iPod touch iPhone or iPad you will need to re download your Smart iCopter App Battery Issues The battery won t charge e Please ensure that you correctly connected the charger to your Smart iCopter e If you are charging from your keyboard please ensure it has a high powered USB 2 0 port The battery loses charge fast Please ensure that you give the battery a complete charge before use Please ensure that you turn off the power on your
3. App Controls the sensitivity sound effects of the controller in during flight Accelerometer mode 17 Help Menu E Safety Guidelines Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire electric shock or other injury or damage to your Easy Fly Smart iCopter or other property Back SMART GOPTER In App User Manual Please read USER MANUAL p thoroughly E before SAFETY GUIDE attempting to TROUBLESHOOT fly the Smart iCopter ABOUT US Troubleshoot About Us A quick guide to solving your problems Safety Guidelines The Smart iCopter is NOT a TOY and only suitable for INDOOR use WARNING Suitable for Ages 14 and up This product may contain small parts which may pose as a choking hazard to children Please read this manual carefully before attempting to fly your Smart iCopter and make sure you are always conscious of your own personal safety and the safety of others Be conscious of your surroundings and environment when operating the Smart iCopter Do not operate or fly under following conditions In an area that has wind drafts The Smart iCopter is STRICTLY for indoor flying only Common household items such as Fan Air Conditioner or Heater System may cause drift resulting in unstable flying conditions If model feels hot due to overheated rotor motor from prolonged hours of flying e If model has been in contact with rain moisture or contaminants In cold climate co
4. Cable User Manual Battery Charging and Care Please ensure that you have adequately charged your chopper before flying by using the USB Cable included in your Smart iCopter box First make sure the Smart iCopter is turned off The ON OFF switch is located next to the Charging Socket on the bottom of the Smart iCopter Then plug the USB Cable into the Charging Socket Plug the other end of the USB Cable into your Mac PC or a 5V charger to charge If done properly a red light will appear on the front of your chopper This same light will turn blue once the chopper is fully charged and ready for flight At that point disconnect the USB Cable from the chopper and from your computer PLEASE NOTE Requires approximately 60 minutes charge for a full 6 minute flight Long Lasting Satisfaction Engineered with a longer flight time consideration the Smart iCopter comes with a built in Lithium Polymer LiPo Rechargeable Battery Warning Lithium lon or Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery Inside No Lithium Metal Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type Don t open or puncture the batterry short circuit or expose to fire high temperatures or water Keep battery out of reach of children e Li Po batteries are significantly more volatile than the Alkaline Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can
5. Land button to land your Smart iCopter Recommended to fly on flat solid A surface to avoid erratic flight Soft or carpeted surface may interfere with height sensor signal During Lift Off please note that your Smart iCopter will tilt in unexpected direction due to turbulence ground effects or outside interference compensate by gently pulling the controls in the opposite direction 12 Easy Fly One Touch Simplicity Flying Those who had experience flying traditional RC helicopters know it is a challenge and the learning curve is usually a painful and frustrating process With our proprietary and Patent Pending Easy Fly features you can now enjoy instant flying experience with our One Touch approach to flying Altitude Slider In Flight Adjustable slider In Easy Fly mode the height is preset between 2 6 3 9 feet 0 8 1 2 meter for optimum sensor detection Please note that your Smart iCopter uses on board sound sensor to detect surface to height changes i e flying over table or other furniture and it will auto correct its altitude accordingly Trim Rudder Should your helicopter begin to drift in a certain direction or spin erratically you will need to adjust your trim to regain control In order to trim your chopper move the Trim Dial in the opposite direction that your helicopter is drifting spinning 13 Easy One Gesture Landing Mayday Mayday Easy One Gesture Landing allows you t
6. Smart iCopter when not in use The Smart iCopter rotors are rotating erratically and the unit is attempting to lift off but unable to e Low in power please recharge your Smart iCopter 22 Disclaimer and Copyright Notice This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC RF Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The d Red Smart iCopter and Easy Fly word mark and logo are trademarks of d Red Technologies Ltd registered in Hong Kong China and U S Patent Pending One Touch Control approach to flying Apple iPad iPhone iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by d Red Technologies Limited is under license 2012 EB Brands 23 FCC Part 15 Compliance 1 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the product AND 2 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa
7. result in a fire personal injury and or property damage By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If you do not agree with these conditions return your complete Smart iCopter model in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately e You must charge the included Li Po battery in a safe area away from flammable materials e Never charge the battery unattended When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur After flight the battery must be cooled to ambient temperature before charging e DO NOT USE A Ni Cd or Ni MH CHARGER Failure to charge the battery with a compatible 5V charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage Bluetooth Enabled RC Helicopter The Easy Fly Smart iCopter will be flown entirely via Bluetooth with No Additional Adapter required The Smart iCopter has a built in Class Il Bluetooth that allows the chopper to soar through the air with an approximate flight radius of 33 feet 10 meters Note This model is controlled by a Bluetooth signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions
8. Altitude u Adjustable slider Ignition Press and hold for 2 seconds until main rotor rotates Lift Off E Land Press to lift off land and auto hover at 3 9 feet 1 2 meters Press again Height Indicator ld Trim Displays current Corrects drifts or erratic rotation height Move the trim sliders in the opposite direction of drift Hover be E Hovers Smart iCopter at u 3 2 feet 1 0 meters Applicable only in PE Advanced Mode Advanced Mode Horizontal view 11 Drive Mode The Smart iCopter comes with the ability to be driven on the ground Use the Drive Mode to familiarize yourself on directional controls of the Smart iCopter before taking to the air Only drive the Smart iCopter on AN a flat solid surface Wheels may Ignition Press and hold Ignition button until rotor Engine Stop get caught on carpeted floor or cause the Smart iCopter to be off blades start to turn Use the directional balanced control to Drive your Smart iCopter on the ground Use Altitude slider to increase Ready Set Lift Off Once you are comfortable with the directional controls with a single touch of power during drive mode Press and hold Engine Stop to stop the Easy Fly One Touch Lift Off and Auto Hover feature launch your Smart iCopter into the air Lift Off Press Lift Off button to take off In Easy Fly Land mode the height is preset between 2 6 3 9 4 feet 0 8 1 2 meter Press
9. OPTER Back Altitude Limit Pook Main Sound Efecte Launch amp Enjoy 8 Understanding the App Menu SETTINGS Orientation La Right Arcelerometer Mode On OFF Sensitivity rg a Fa ne i gt x seTTINGS Lie HELE SMART GOPTER Play Mode Easy Fly Mode One Touch Experience When we designed the Smart iCopter series we wanted to make flying an enjoyable fun tastic experience for you With the Easy Fly feature the Smart iCopter series is the first in the world to introduce the One Touch approach to flying this class of RC Copter Advanced Mode In the Advanced Manual Control mode you will be able to further take control of your Smart iCopter while retaining key Easy Fly features UB m manga MODE HESHT Ignition Lr Naw gees Advanced Manual Control mode tries to emulate the feel of having to control Pitch Throttle and Rudder steering of a helicopter with both hands Smart iCopter App Quick Guide Accelerometer Controls Exit Activates Motion Control Mode Multi directional Back to main page where your device becomes JoyPad the controller Icon will light up when triggered Settings Goes to Settings page Battery N nn Battery indicator gt A a Co when connection is established Search Light Turns on front Nav Lights headlights Turns on the blinking lights
10. nditions plastics are very susceptible to damage due to cold climates Optimum operating temperature is between 20 45 C If model has been in contact with fire or high heat plastics and electronics components are very susceptible to damage or deformation due to heat e In crowded areas of the home Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur Never operate the model out on the street or in populated areas for any reason e Near roads railways or power lines If tired sick or under the influence of drugs or alcohol e If beginner or individual s planning to operate a borrowed helicopter unfamiliar with model or safety instructions Safety Guidelines Inspect All Parts e Before each flight check for damaged parts and verify all parts are operating normally with all functions in order Do not fly if blades are damaged e Verify that there are no abnormalities that would adversely affect the flight of the helicopter Verify battery on board helicopter and your iPod touch iPhone or iPad to ensure that they have sufficient level of charge e Verify there is no introduction or exposure to water or moisture in any form During operation of helicopter e Always be aware of your surroundings DO NOT ALLOW Children to operate the Smart iCopter without Adult Supervision e Maintain safe distances from aircraft and rotating main tail rotor blades Recommended safe distance is 10 feet 3 me
11. o land and ignition off the Smart iCopter by flipping your controller Device faceside down without needing you to press any button Please ensure that the Orientation Lock on your Device is turned off for this feature to work Easy Fly Auto Call Assist Mom The Easy Fly feature comes with an Auto a E Call Assist which is applicable for iPhone u users only ns The Easy Fly Auto Call Assist will activate when you receive an incoming call while flying your Smart iCopter The Smart iCopter will auto land and shut off so that you can receive your call without having to bother about your Smart iCopter flying off unattended Auxiliary Controls Search Light Activates lights located on the front of the Smart iCopter to perform like search lights Navigation Light Turns on the blinking lights located on both sides of the Smart iCopter Battery Indicator a EEE G Indicator shows the status of the battery for your Smart iCopter Settings Menu Unit Measurement Settings Choose between the Metric or Imperial system to monitor your Altitude Back SETTINGS Orientation Toggle to switch main Altitude Limit 6 Orientatione controls for Left or Right handed use Feat Meter Lett Right eSound Effects Accelerometer Mode ON OFF on OFF Accelerometer Sensitivity High Toggle vn nl Accelerometer mode to Wve be turned On or Off automatically Sound Effects Sensitivity Toggle in
12. or injury Bluetooth Pairing Bluetooth EM Devices Searching Now Discoverable Gerra Bluetooth Bluetooth Devices Smart Copter how Discoverable Pairing successful Bluetooth Pairing Before attempting to fly your Smart iCopter please ensure that you pair via Bluetooth Turn on your Smart iCopter On your Device go to Settings gt General gt Bluetooth gt and switch it to the ON position Once the Bluetooth locates the chopper Smart iCopter will appear in the Devices field If it shows as Not Paired simply tap on the Not Paired to activate If done properly it will read as Connected Please note that Bluetooth uses a lot of your iPod touch iPhone or iPad battery power Be sure to turn off Bluetooth when you are not using it to conserve battery power Smart iCopter App Download Upon successfully pairing your Smart iCopter with your device for the first time you will be prompted to download the free Smart iCopter App Tap Yes to connect to the iTunes Store and download the App Application Not Installed This accessory requires an applica not have installed Woulc ke to install it from the Ap No Alternatively you can download the Smart iCopter App manually through the App Store or entering the following URL on your internet browser http itunes apple com my app smart icopter id463689548 mt 8 Available on the IHT IC
13. ter e Always be conscious of your actions e Wear appropriate clothing that does not interfere with your iPod touch iPhone or iPad or Smart iCopter e Never leave your model unattended Carefully follow all directions and warnings e Maintain eye contact with your Smart iCopter during all aspects of operation 20 Troubleshooting General Issues When press the Ignition button there is only a vibration but can t fly my Smart iCopter Press and hold Ignition button for 2 3 seconds and a sound will indicate there is Ignition There is Ignition but still can t fly my Smart iCopter e Please ensure that the power button is turned on at your Smart iCopter Please refer to page 10 to locate power On Off button e Please ensure that the Bluetooth icon is lighted up to indicate that your iPod touch iPhone or iPad is paired with your Smart iCopter The Smart iCopter unit is trying to lift off but seems erratic and is having trouble lifting off e Please ensure that you are flying from a flat and hard surface as the sensors may have trouble detecting height and will cause your Smart iCopter to perform erratically Unable to connect Bluetooth e Please ensure that only ONE of your iPod touch iPhone or iPad is connected to your Smart iCopter e Un pair amp delete profile on your iPod touch iPhone or iPad Bluetooth connection in Settings gt General gt Bluetooth gt Tap blue arrow icon gt tap
14. tion This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in ac cordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If the product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the product and receiver Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Product replacement policy only covers normal wear and tear when the prod uct is used as directed Normal wear and tear does not include damage caused by crashes collisions or any use other than directed Distributed by EB Brands Hazleton PA 18202 www goexrc com service EBExcalibur com Distributed in the United Kingdom by EB Brands UK Worcester WR4 9FA 2012 EB Brands Actual product may differ slightly from photograph XC9847ISO1EXC
15. ver lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Note These checklists are not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual Although they can be used as a quick start guide we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding Introduction Smart iCopter is a Smart iOS Accessory for use with iPod touch iPhone or iPad featuring the Easy Fly One Touch flying experience with user friendly controls and much more gt Lift Off E Land Altitude Slider One touch lift off and One touch to land Adjustable slider for height hover automatically automatically control oO Accelerometer Bluetooth Trim Control using your iPod Bluetooth enabled Re calibrate your touch iPhone or iPad helicopter with no Smart iCopter adapter required Overview Ever thought how a pilot feels flying a Copter Or did you ever try flying the traditional RC Control Copter but gave up The Smart iCopter features unique Easy Fly and gyroscope technology for the smoothest most stable flight experience ever Authentic detailed styling adds to the fun of flying like a Pro The following accessories come together in the box when you purchase your Smart iCopter 2x Extra Main Rotor Blades 1x Extra Tail Rotor Blade Smart iCopter poe i _ ar 2 Ti ih f a p i USB Charging
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