4DRC 4D-V30 Mini Obstacle Avoidance Drone with HD Camera Instruction Manual

4DRC 4D-V30 Mini Obstacle Avoidance Drone with HD Camera

Product Information

The 4D-V30 quadcopter is a drone suitable for ages over 14. It comes with a WIFI version and is designed to meet the requirements of the aeronautical radio station’s electromagnetic environment. It is important to note that flying the drone within 10 km on each side of the center line and 20 km on both ends of the airport runway, as well as in designated no-fly zones, is strictly prohibited.

Some important warnings to keep in mind while using the quadcopter:

1. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information.
2. Ensure that no harm is caused to the personal and property of others while operating the aircraft.
3. Follow the operating instructions strictly when commissioning and installing the aircraft.
4. Use the designated charging cable and power supply (5V 2A) mentioned in the product label. Using other charging cables can cause damage to the battery and pose unexpected dangers.
5. The charging cable is not a toy and should be used under adult supervision.

In order to meet the requirements of the aeronautical radio station’s electromagnetic environment (various of aero models and UAV are not allowed to fly within the range of 10 km on each side of center line and 20km on both ends of the airport runway and in the) and civil aviation routes and airlines. Using various models and drones in the no-fly zone issued by the relevant state departments is prohibited.

Precautions

Warning

1. The packaging and instructions contain important information and should be kept.
2. With this aircraft, you are responsible for ensuring that no harm will be caused to the personal and property of others.
3. Commissioning and installing of aircraft must be strictly in accordance with the operating instructions, and attention shall be paid to the distance between the aircraft and the user or other people shall be 2 to 3m to prevent the aircraft from bumping into the head, face and body of people and causing injury in flying and landing, etc.
4. Our company and distributors are not responsible for any loss and damage, as well as injury to people caused by improper use or operation.
5. Children should be guided by adults when operating the aircraft. This product is prohibited to be operated by children under 14 years old.
6. Please follow the instructions or packaging instructions to install and use correctly, and some parts should be assembled by adults.
7. The product contains small parts, please place it out of the reach of children to prevent the risk of accidental eating or suffocation.
8. It is strictly forbidden to play on the road or in the place where water is accumulated to avoid accidents.
9. Please put away the packing materials in time to avoid harm to children.
10. Do not disassemble or modify the aircraft. Disassembly or modification may cause malfunction to the aircraft.
11. The charging cable needs to be inserted into the designated power supply 5V 2A that is the same as the product label.
12. The use of other charging cables will cause damage to the battery and may cause unexpected dangers.
13. The charging cable is not a toy.
14. When charging the rechargeable battery, it must be under the supervision of an adult. When charging, it must be far away from flammable materials. During charging, the guardian should not leave the monitoring range.
15. Please do not short circuit or squeeze the battery to avoid explosion.
16. Do not mix different types of lithium batteries.
17. The aircraft uses a rechargeable lithium battery, which needs to be pulled out for charging.
18. Do not short-circuit, decompose or throw the battery into fire; do not put the battery in a place with high temperature and heat (such as in fire or near electric heating device).
19. The aircraft should be used as far away from other electrical equipment and magnetic objects as possible, they may cause mutual interference.
20. Please keep a safe distance from the high-speed rotating propeller to avoid the risk of scalp or cut
21. The motor is a hot part; please do not touch it to avoid burns.
22. LED has laser radiation; please do not give direct light beam to others.
23. Do not use the model near your ears! Misuse may cause hearing damage.
24. The USB charging cable must use the data cable provided by our company to charge the battery, otherwise it will cause serious damage to the battery and will lead to unexpected danger.
25. To meet the magnetic environment requirements of aeronautical radio stations. During the radio control order issued by the relevant state departments, the model remote control should be stopped within the city area as required.
26. Turn off the switch and unplug the battery when the battery of the aircraft is used up, and charge after 30 minutes of rest, otherwise the battery will be easily damaged.

List of accessories included

Name of each part of aircraft

360 ° four-way obstacle avoidance (the obstacle avoidance switch is turned off by default, and the obstacle avoidance function can be turned on by briefly pressing the obstacle avoidance key, and then turned off by pressing it).During flight, when the aircraft is close to the wall or other obstacles in the front/back/left/right directions, it will automatically avoid to the safe area, because the aircraft has turned on the obstacle avoidance function.

Installation figure

Installation figure of aircraft protection ring

• Align the parts of the frame with the socket of the arm according to the figure.
• Make sure the installation is in place before flying to avoid falling during the flight.

Note: Please be sure to install the protective ring before flying!

Wind blade installation diagram

• Remove the fan blade.(If A1/A2 blade is broken, replace A1/A2.
• If B1/B2 blade is broken, replace B1/B2. If replace the wrong parts, the aircraft will not take off.）

Note: The fan blade is printed with A1/A2 B1/B2. Please install it correctly according to the instruction, otherwise it cannot take off.

Unfolding steps of the aircraft: (It is in the storage state when it leaves the factory)

1. Flip open the cover
2. Press the arrow indicating button to remove the aircraft
3. Unfold the aircraft according to the steps

Lithium battery charging instructions

1. Buckle the battery lock of the aircraft.
2. Remove the battery.

Charging

Insert the USB port of the USB charging cable into the computer USB port (or use 5V 2A power adapter), and connect the other end of the USB charging cable to the battery socket. When charging, the red indicator on the module battery is on, and when the battery is fully charged, the red indicator light goes out, which means that the charging is complete.

Warning: It must be charged with the aircraft charging cable provided by the factory, and other charging cables cannot be used. Be sure to remember to avoid accidents.

Name of each part of the remote control

Remote control battery installation

Battery installation:

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. According to the polarity instructions on the battery compartment, remove the battery cover on the back and insert a 2X “AAA” battery (not included).

Note

1. The positive and negative poles and the positive and negative poles of the battery box must be identified when inserting the battery, and error is not allowed.
2. Do not mix old and new batteries.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries.

Warning

• When not flying, please do not install the battery in the aircraft to avoid battery damage.

Instructions in charging

• Do not put the charged battery in a place with high temperature and heat, such as an open flame or an electric heating device, otherwise damage or explosion may occur.
• Do not hit or beat the surface of hard objects with the battery.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Do not immerse the battery in water, and please store the battery in a dry place.
• Do not leave battery alone when charging.

Environmental requirements before flight

• Please choose an outdoor and open environment with no rain and snow and low wind.
• Please stay away from crowds, trees, wires, tall buildings, airports, and signal transmission towers when flying. Do not fly in a too small indoor environment with lots of things.

Preparation Instructions Before Flight

Preparation instructions before flight(using remote control):

1. Aircraft frequency matching: Turn on the power of the aircraft and place it on a horizontal surface. At this time, the aircraft placed on the horizontal surface will automatically enter the frequency-matching state, and the front white light and the rear red light will flash.
   • Note: Set the aircraft in a correct direction, and the nose shall face forward. It must be placed on the horizontal plane.
2. Turn on the remote control (default mode): long press the power switch button (step 1), turn on the power and the indicator flashes; push the throttle lever up to the top (step 2) and then to the bottom (step 3), and thus the frequency matching is successful, the UAV lights change from flashing to being permanently on.

_ Warning: _The aircraft/remote controller must ensure sufficient power or it cannot take off!

Horizontal calibration operation

• Long press the calibration key on the remote controller , and the LED lights on the aircraft will flash.
• When the LED lights on, calibration of the aircraft is completed, the remote controller emits “beep” (Figure 1).

Note: The calibration must be completed only when the aircraft is placed on a horizontal plane.

Start/stop

Push the left control lever on the remote control upward (Figure 2). At this time, the aircraft can take off normally. After taking off, all the indicator lights of the aircraft will always be on. During the flight, whether you short press the key, the aircraft will stop flying (Figure 3).

Note:  This function operation is only suitable for the aircraft in an uncontrolled state. Under normal circumstances, it is recommended to use the one-key takeoff/one-key landing key.

One-key take-off and landing

When unlocking is complete, gently press the “One Key Takeoff/Landing” key on the remote control (Figure 4), the aircraft will automatically rise to a height of about 1 meter to maintain a stable flight; when you press this function key gently again, the aircraft will automatically land slowly.

Warning: Operate the aircraft with the remote control. Before taking off, please operate according to the above sequence: Turn on (refer to 10.1)→ frequency matching of the remote control starts (refer to 10.2)→horizontal alignment (refer to 10.3)→ start/stop (refer to 10.4)→ one-button taking off and landing (refer to 10.5)

Introduction Of Remote Control

Introduction of remote control function and operation

Remote control method

360° roll

The aircraft can achieve 360-degree flight by the following joystick operation. In order to better perform the roll function, a height of about 1.5 meters shall be ensured between the aircraft and the ground. It is best to operate the aircraft to roll during the ascent stage, so that the aircraft can maintain the height more easily after rolling.

• 360° roll on the left
  • Short press the 360° roll button, then push the right joystick to the left, and the aircraft will flip 360° to the left accordingly.
• 360° roll on the right
  • Short press the 360° roll button, then push the right joystick to the right, and the aircraft will flip 360° to the right accordingly.
• Roll Forward 360°
  • Press the 360° tumble button for a short time, then push the right joystick upward, and the aircraft will turn forward 360°correspondingly.
• 360° roll backward
  • Short press the 360° roll button, then push the right joystick down, and the aircraft will flip 360° backward accordingly.

Speed switching

When the aircraft takes off, it is by default in the low-speed mode (3-geared switching); gently press the remote control by a “beep” sound for low-speed gear, two “beep” sounds for medium-speed gear, and three “beep” sounds for high-speed gear (Figure 7).

One key return

When the flying distance of the aircraft is too far, the aircraft can be recalled with the return function. When turning on the code-matching, the remote control must be directly facing the tail of the aircraft. During flight, press and hold the one-key home button (Figure 6). When the remote control emits a “beep” sound, the aircraft will enter the one-key home function, and will automatically return to our side; when the joystick is operated in any form, the aircraft will be released from the home function.

Headless mode

The front of the aircraft when the code-matching is turned on is by default the front in headless mode; if it is necessary to adjust the direction, please turn on the code-matching again, and short press the remote controller “headless mode” function key (Figure 5). When exiting, please tap gently press this function key again.

Special prompt: Please make sure the aircraft is aligned with the straight line and let the gyroscope automatically detect the straight line, and the headless mode of straight line flight can be realized.

Fine tuning function

1. Fine tuning of aircraft moving forward/backward
   • When the aircraft leaves the ground and the aircraft deviates to the rear, press and hold ① forward fine-tuning key to fine-tune; when the aircraft deviates to the front, press and hold ② backward fine-tuning key to fine-tune.
2. Fine tuning of aircraft deviates to the left/right
   • When the aircraft leaves the ground and the aircraft deviates to the right, press and hold ③ left fly fine-tuning key to adjust, and when the aircraft deviates to the left, press and hold ④ right fly fine-tuning key to adjust.

Obstacle avoidance mode

During flight, short press Obstacle Avoidance to turn on obstacle avoidance mode (Figure 6). Thus, when the aircraft is close to wall or other obstacles in front/left/right direction, it will automatically move to a safe area it is in the obstacle avoidance function. If you want to switch to the normal fixed height mode, lightly press this key to turn off the obstacle avoidance function.

Note: Under sunlight or strong light, under transparent and reflective objects such as glass, and under black objects, the obstacle avoidance effect will become weak, or even lose its effect.

APP Download And Instructions

APP download and installation instructions

Download and install the software

• After scanning the code with your mobile phone, select the corresponding system to download in the browser.

Link description

1. Turn on the power of aircraft, enter the (Settings) option (of mobile phone or IPAD), and open the wireless network; find the device name of “4DRC****” in the wireless network search list and connect; after connection, exit the setting option.
2. Open the software icon “of 4DRC FPV” in mobile phone to enter the control interface. (Try to stay away from other signal source environment when there is a shifting)

APP control interface function introduction

APP setting: When the control switch is turned on, click the APP main page setting button to adjust the parameters.

Note: The interface setting (right-handed mode) will turn the control interface operation lever horizontally, which is convenient for the crowd who operate with left or right hand.

Pre-flight preparation instructions

Pre-flight preparation instructions (using APP)

1. Aircraft frequency matching: Turn on the power of the aircraft and place it on a horizontal surface. At this time, the aircraft placed on the horizontal surface will automatically enter the frequency matching state, and the front white light and the rear red light will flash.
   • Note: Set the aircraft in a correct direction, and the nose shall face forward. It must be placed on the horizontal plane.
2. Turn on the wifi function in the mobile device, select “4DRC****” in the wifi list (Figure 9), and open the APP after the connection is successful. Click START to enter (Figure10), click OFF (Figure 11), turn on the touch joystick, and click More Functions (Figure 12) to turn on the “aircraft constant light on”, which means that the frequency matching is successful.
3. Horizontal calibration operation:
   • APP Application operation: click the “correction” icon in the app interface. The LED light on the aircraft flash and the calibration of the LED light on the aircraft is completed.
   • Note: The calibration must be completed only when the aircraft is placed on a horizontal plane.
4. One-key take-off and landing
   • APP operation: Click the “one-key take-off” icon (Figure 14) in the APP control interface, and the one-key take-off function can also be realized; during the flight, press “one-key landing” icon (Figure 15), the aircraft will automatically land slowly.

APP operation: Before taking off of the aircraft, please follow the steps in the above sequence: turn on (see 14.1) → APP start the frequency matching (see 14.2) → level calibration (see 14.3) →one key take-off and landing (see 14.4)

APP Application function

APP Application function operation introduction

APP Application Control Method:

Headless mode

APP Application operation: the front of the aircraft when starting up for frequency matching is the front of headless mode by default; Whether you need to adjust the direction you need, please restart the frequency matching, enter the APP Application interface, expand the function menu and click the headless mode function (Figure 16). when exiting, please click this function icon again.

Special prompt: Please make sure the aircraft is aligned with the straight line and let the gyroscope automatically detect the straight line, and the headless mode of straight line flight can be realized.

Speed switching

• APP operation: Click the “Third gear acceleration” icon in the APP control interface, and the flight speed can also be switched (Figure 17).

Fine tuning function

Gesture Recognition

• When facing the camera’s front lens, click the gesture photo button on the APP, and use any of the following gestures to trigger the aircraft’s photo or camera function.

Special prompt: Please aim directly at the lens and perform gesture recognition at a position about 2-3M away from the lens and in an environment with good light and background.

Gesture photo

About 2m in front of the aircraft lens, raise the palm of one hand (palm forward) to a horizontal level on the side of the body; after the aircraft recognizes the gesture, start a 3-second countdown and take a photo (the arm can be lowered at this time) (the time difference between two consecutive recognitions should be greater than 3s) (some models do not support this function, turning on the function will cause delay of screen)

Gesture recording

About 2m in front of the aircraft lens, make a fist with one hand (palm forward) and raise it to a horizontal level on the side of the body; after the aircraft recognizes the gesture, start a 3-second countdown and start recording (you can put your arm down at this time). When the fist gesture is recognized, the videoing will end. (The palm will not be detected during videoing.)

MV interface

Click the “filter interface” icon (Figure 18) in the APP control interface, after entering the filter interface, you can choose to match your favorite filter effect, click the recording icon to start recording (Figure 19. After the recording is completed, the synthesized short video or picture will be saved to the media library (Figure 20).

Special prompt: During the recording process, you can rotate the screen or switch the filter effect, and you can also turn the joystick on / off to control the direction and altitude of the aircraft.

FAQ and solving guidelines

The aircraft has insufficient power

|

Charge the battery

The blades of the aircraft rotate but cannot fly

| 1. Low battery

2.1 Blade deformation

2.2 Installation error of AB propeller

| 1. Charge the battery

2.1 Replace the blade

2.2 The fan blades are printed with letters A and B. For fan blade A or B, replace the one that is broken.

The aircraft vibrates badly| Blade deformation| Replace the blade
Fine tuning is done but still can’t make the aircraft stable| 1. Blade deformation

2. Defective motor

| 1. Replace the blade

2. Replace the motor

After the impact, start the aircraft again and it fly uncontrollably|

The three-axis acceleration sensor loses its balance due to impact

| After leaving the aircraft for 5-10 seconds, or by the horizontal calibration, it will be ok.

For the steps, please refer to the manual,

10.3 horizontal calibration operation.

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