velleman RCQC3 Quadcopter With 720p Wi-fi Fpv Camera User Manual

velleman RCQC3 Quadcopter With 720p Wi-fi Fpv Camera

Product Information

Model: RCQC3
The RCQC3 is a quadcopter drone designed for remote control flying. It features various functions such as fly mode, one key return, take photo/video record, and wifi live video transmission. The drone is stable and easy to control, making it suitable for users of all levels. The device operates on a 2.4 GHz technology, which reduces interference when flying multiple quadcopters simultaneously. It is equipped with a rechargeable high- performance lithium-polymer battery that can be charged using the included USB cable. The recommended age for using this product is 14+.
Important Note: Always comply with local rules and regulations when using this device.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:

• Keep this device away from children under age 14 and unauthorized users.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children under age 14 shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing, and dripping liquids.
• DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.
• Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from children.

General Guidelines

• Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.
• Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
• Familiarize yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorized way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty, and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental, or consequential) resulting from the use of this product.
• Due to constant product improvements, the actual product appearance might differ from the shown images. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
• DO NOT use this product to violate privacy laws or perform other illegal activities.
• Only use this product in an area legal for remote control flying and free of interfering radio signals.
• Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

Included:

• Quadcopter
• 4-channel digital proportional transmitter
• 3.7 V, 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery (for quadcopter)
• USB charging cable

Introduction
To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product

• This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.
  If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

• Keep this device away from children under age 14 and unauthorized users.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children under age 14 shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.

• DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.

• Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from children.

General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

• Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.
• Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
• Familiarize yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.
• Due to constant product improvements, the actual product appearance might differ from the shown images. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
• DO NOT use this product to violate privacy laws or perform other illegal activities.

RCQC3

• Only use this product in an area legal for remote control flying and free of interfering radio signals.
• Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Features

• 6-axis gyro quadcopter for indoor and outdoor use (please ensure enough flying space)
• with FPV (first person view): wifi live camera 720p (1280*720) with built-in SD-card reader
• smartphone required to control the device with the free app
• supported mobile operating system: Android® – iOS®
• supports various movements: up-down, forward/backward, turn left-right, left/right side to side fly, hover, 3D flips & rolls, headless easy, 360° tumbling
• fly mode, one key return, take photo/video record, wifi live video transmission
• stable, easy to control
• 2.4 GHz technology reduces interference when flying multiple quadcopters at once
• rechargeable high performance lithium-polymer battery (charges via included USB cable)
• recommended age: 14+
• Important: Always comply with local rules and regulations when using this device.
• included:
  • quadcopter
  • 4-channel digital proportional transmitter
  • 3.7 V, 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery (for quadcopter)
  • USB charging cable
  • wifi camera
  • mobile device holder
  • 4 spare blades
  • multilingual user guide with mounting and flying instructions

Remote Control Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

(left-right-forward-backward)
7| N/A
---|---
8| fine-tune switch forward-backward
9| headless mode switch
10| fine-tune switch accelerator-rotation
11| on-off switch
12| display

Remote Control

Installing the Batteries

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the back of the remote control. Open the battery cover.
2. Install four AA-type batteries (not included) according to the indicated polarity.
3. Close the battery cover and tighten the screw.

Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from children.

Explaining the Remote Control’s Display

01| fine-tuning lateral flight right/left (mode 1) or rotation right/left (mode 2)
—> centred at power-on
---|---
02| fine-tuning forward/backward flight —> centred at power-on
03| fine-tuning rotation right/left (mode 1) or lateral flight right/left (mode 2)
—> centred at power-on
04| throttle left/right indication
—> minimum value at power-on
05| forward indication
—> centred at power-on
06| backward indication
—> centred at power-on
07| lateral left indication
—> centred at power-on
08| lateral right indication
—> centred at power-on
09| rotation left indication
—> minimum value at power-on; the higher the value, the faster your quadcopter will rotate
10| rotation right indication
—> minimum value at power-on; the higher the value, the faster your quadcopter will rotate
11| speed indication
—> press button A to toggle between high-speed mode (H) and low-speed mode (L)
12| battery power indication
13| default mode indication
14| radio signal indication

Preparing Your Flight

Charging the Battery

1. Make sure your quadcopter is switched off. Slide the battery cover to open the battery compartment.
2. Disconnect the battery wire and remove the battery from the quadcopter.
3. Connect the battery to the included USB cable and connect to a switched-on USB output. The LED will switch on as soon as the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the battery from the USB output, slide battery into the quadcopter, connect to the power input and close the battery compartment.

Installing the Landing Skids and Blade Protectors

1. Place the landing skids on the bottom of the quadcopter and fix with the screws.
2. Place one blade protector onto each arm and fix with the screw.

Synchronizing the Remote Control and Quadcopter

• If you have not done so, install the charged battery into your quadcopter. Also, install the batteries in the remote control.

• Switch on your quadcopter by sliding the on-off switch to the on position. Place the quadcopter on a flat surface.

• Push and hold the throttle stick completely downwards.

• Switch on your remote control by sliding the on-off switch to the on position. Synchronizing has been completed when the remote control beeps twice and the quadcopter’s orientation LEDs burn steadily.

• If synchronizing has failed – if the orientation LEDs are still blinking – or if the quadcopter is beyond control, switch off both the quadcopter and the remote control, and start the synchronizing procedure again. If the orientation LEDs blink slowly, please recharge the quadcopter’s battery.

Flying Your Quadcopter

Basic Manoeuvres

Push the throttle stick up or down to fly the quadcopter upward or downward.
Flying forward and backward

Push the cyclic stick up or down to fly the quadcopter forward or backward.
Turning left and right

Push the throttle stick left or right to fly the quadcopter left or right.
Lateral flight

Push the cyclic stick left or right to incline the quadcopter to the left or to the right.

Headless Mode
The headless mode means that, regardless of the orientation of the quadcopter, it will follow your stick movements. This is a handy function should you not be able to see which way the quadcopter is pointing. However, it could impair your ability to learn 3D flying. Push the headless/RTL mode switch to the left to activate the function.

Flight Training
Your quadcopter is a fast-reacting aircraft which requires only slight stick movements to manoeuvre. It is recommended to master the quadcopter in the low- speed mode first and switch to the high-speed mode only if feeling enough skilful. Remember that crashing your quadcopter can cause injury, and damage the aircraft and surrounding objects beyond repair. It is therefore very important to first practice and clock up enough “flying hours” to gradually increase your flying skills. Slowly lift the quadcopter and try to hover 50 to 60 cm above the ground. Land the quadcopter carefully. The next step is to try and move your quadcopter left/right and forward/backward. Repeat these exercises until you have mastered them.

Catapulting Your Quadcopter into the Air
Thanks to the internal gyroscope, you can throw the quadcopter about 3 m in the air and immediately push and keep the throttle stick upward. The quadcopter will automatically stabilize in the air and hover.

3D Flight
After having fully mastered the basic manoeuvres and clocked up enough flying hours, you can now do some spectacular aerobatics!

One of those stunts is the 3D flight or roll. To do so:

1. Keep your quadcopter hovering at a steady height of minimum 3 m.
2.  Press the 3D flight button. Move the cyclic stick to the left, the right, forward or backward.
3. You will now have completed a perfect 360° roll, left, right, forward or backward according to your cyclic stick movement!

Only use the 3D flight with fully-charged quadcopter and remote control batteries, and in an open-space area without obstacles.

The Camera Function 9.1 Preparing the Camera

1. Make sure the camera is connected to the quadcopter.
2. Switch on the quadcopter. If the LED inside the camera blinks red and turns green, the camera is ready to be used. If the LED burns red and switches off, check if the camera has an SD card or if the inserted SD card is faulty.

Preparing the Smartphone
To download the app on your device, please scan the QR code below:

iOS®

Android®
After having installed the app, go the settings menu of your device and tap the wifi option.
At this point, switch on the quadcopter. The quadcopter will appear in the list (WiFi-720P-XXXXXX). Tap the quadcopter code to make the connection. The connection is established as soon as the code is ticked.

Go back to the main screen on your smartphone and tap the app (Drone 720P) icon. The app will load on your screen. Tap the help icon (question mark) in the left corner to display the app help menu (English only) or the play icon to go to live view.

Taking Pictures and Recording Video

1. Insert the SD card into the camera.
2. Switch on the quadcopter.
3. Make sure your smartphone is connected to wifi and start the app.
4. Click the photo button to take the picture; click the video button to record video. The picture/video will be saved automatically both on the SD card and smartphone.

Remark
Images on the smartphone can be subject to a slight lag. This is normal. Software images are for illustrative purposes only (Android®). The layout can differ according to used operating system. iOS® version is similar to the example above.

Other Functions

Low-Power Protection
The blades automatically stop when the battery power is insufficient.

Over-Current Protection
When the quadcopter’s blades jam, the system automatically cuts the power supply to the blades. A power cut-off due to over-current will need a re- synchronization of the remote control and the quadcopter.

Reset Function

• Switch on your quadcopter. Wait for the orientation LEDs to blink slowly.

• Push and hold the throttle stick completely downwards.

• Switch on your remote control. The LEDs should burn steadily.

• Place the quadcopter on a flat surface. Push the throttle and cyclic sticks to the bottom-right corner until the LEDs blink rapidly. Release the sticks. Resetting has been completed when the LEDs burn steadily. Re-synchronize the remote control and quadcopter as described above.

Fine-Tuning the Rotors
You can fine-tune the rotors in the unlikely case they should not turn at the same speed. To do so:

• Push the fine-tune switch for the forward-backward movement.

• Push the fine-tune switch for the accelerator-rotation movement.

Switch off both the drone and the remote control and switch them on again. The rotors should be synchronized. Please repeat if it is not the case.

Troubleshooting

No response from the quadcopter.

• The battery of the quadcopter is insufficiently charged. Charge the battery.
• The batteries of the remote control are insufficiently charged. Charge or replace the batteries.
• The bandwidths of the remote control and the quadcopter do not correspond. Choose the same bandwidth for both the remote control and the quadcopter by resetting and synchronizing the remote control and the quadcopter.

The quadcopter is slow to respond or difficult to manoeuvre.

• The battery of the quadcopter is insufficiently charged. Charge the battery.
• The batteries of the remote control are insufficiently charged. Charge or replace the batteries.
• The quadcopter is out of remote control’s range. Do not fly the quadcopter too far from the remote control. The range depends on the environment and surrounding objects.

Cleaning and Maintenance
The quadcopter does not need any particular maintenance. However, occasionally wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

 Technical Specifications

transmitter channels ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4
control signal ………………………………………………………………………………… 2.4 GHz
material ……………………………………………………………….. plastic and electronic parts
power supply
quadcopter ………………………………. rechargeable 3.7 V, 500 mAh lithium-polymer
……………………………………………………………. (incl., spare battery: RCQC1/SP1)
transmitter ……………………………………………………. 4 x 1.5 V AA/LR6C (not incl.)
charging time ……………………………………………………………………………. 45-60 min.
flying time ……………………………………………………………………………………6-8 min.
control range …………………………………………………………………………………. ± 50 m
charging mode ………………………………………………………………. via USB cable (incl.)
state of assembly ……………………………………………………………… ready-to-fly (RTF)
transmitter mode ……………………………………………………………………………. mode 2
quadcopter dimensions …………………………………………………………… 32 x 32 x 8 cm
SD card …………………………………………………………………….. max. 32 GB (not incl.)
options & spare parts
spare battery for quadcopter …………………………………………………… RCQC1/SP1
4 blades …………………………………………………………………………….. RCQC1/SP2
4 blade protectors ………………………………………………………………… RCQC1/SP3
USB charging cable……………………………………………………………….. RCQC1/SP4
4 spare motors (2x L + 2x R) ………………………………………………….. RCQC1/SP5

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
R&TTE Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Velleman NV declares that the radio equipment type [RCQC3] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.velleman.eu.

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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries. All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.
• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.

You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

Not covered by warranty:

• all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity…), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
• consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts… (unlimited list);
• flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…;
• flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
• damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);
• damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
• all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.
• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).
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