AEE TORUK AP10 Pro GPS Drone Camera User Manual

AEE TORUK AP10 Pro GPS Drone Camera

AEE AP10 Pro User Manual

V1.0 2015.6
Please read this “User Manual “carefully before using AP10 Pro.

Conventions

Except when specifically stated, all AP10 Pro features described in this manual are for Quadcopter Operating Modes.

  warning:

1. When installing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the lock direction specified by the mark, and DO NOT apply too much force in order to avoid possible damage.
2. When removing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the unlock direction specified by the mark, in order to avoid possible damage.

 Overview

AP10 Pro is a high-tech electronic quadcopter 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 App, and achieve real-time transmission of video images. AP10 Pro will help you capture clear and stable aerial videos and photos.

Kit Contents

Before using, please check all items inside the kit box.

integrated airborne camera
2| Propellers| | 4 pairs| 4 pcs with black nuts;

4 pcs with gray nuts

3| Remote control| | 1 pcs| With Wi-Fi Repeater Base
4| Wi-Fi Repeater| | 1 pcs| For connecting mobile devices

through Wi-Fi

5| Smartphone Holder| | 1 pcs| For attaching mobile devices
6| Quadcopter Battery| | 1 pcs| Quadcopter power supply
7| Quadcopter Battery Charger| | 1 pcs| 100-240V 50/60Hz
8| Wi-Fi Repeater Adapter| | 1 pcs| 100-240V 50/60Hz
9| Tools| | 1 set| 1 pcs wrench – (for disassembling propeller) and 1 pcs screwdriver (for assembling propeller guard)
10| AA batteries| | 4 pcs| For Remote control power supply
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11| Manuals| | 1 pcs| Including: AP10 Pro Quick Start

Guide, Disclaimer

12| Screws| | 1 pcs| For Wi-Fi Repeater
13| Lanyard| | 1 pcs| Remote control Lanyard
14| Propeller Guards| | 1 pcs| Including 4 Propellers Guards

and 8 screws .

15| CD| | 1 pcs| User Manual (optional)
16| Micro SD card| | 1 pcs (16GB/32GB 64GB)| Inserted in Quadcopter Micro SD card port (optional)
17| Hook| | 1 pcs| It can be used to hang / airdrop lightweight objects (optional)
18| Float| | 1 pcs| Accessory for overwater take-off/ landing (optional)
19| Aluminum box| | 1 pcs| (Optional)
20| Backpack| | 1 pcs| (Optional)

Quadcopter Introduction

Adopting high-standard integrated design and equipped with professional airborne photography equipment and a Wi-Fi Repeater, AP10 Pro provides excellent flight and aerial photography for outdoor or large indoor spaces. You only need to follow some simple installation steps before flight and taking aerial pictures. The airborne camera will automatically store images and videos in the memory card. You can control the Quadcopter through the Remote control, and can view flight video through mobile devices. Featuring simple and flexible operating procedures, AP1 O Pro has stable and reliable performance, and can be used for amateur or commercial photography.

Remote control Device| Quadcopter External Components| Operating Modes| Quadcopter Internal Components
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Remote control with 2 joysticks, multi- channel| Airborne Camera Power unit (motor &Propeller)| GPS mode Normal mode| Flight Control System Wi-Fi module Receiver ESC (Electronic Speed Control)

Preparations before flight

Refer to the following for installing components and pre-flight quadcopter check.

Preparing Batteries

Ensure all device batteries are fully charged before operating AEE AP10 Pro.

port (Mini USB port)
Quadcopter| Charge quadcopter batteries for power supply
Mobile devices| Please ensure that your mobile device is fully charged before using App

The following instructions are for the quadcopter battery.

Quadcopter Battery Introduction

The quadcopter battery (Figure 3) is a specifically designed battery for AP10 Pro with charge and discharge management functions, with 5300mAh capacity and voltage of 11.1V. Only use the dedicated quadcopter battery charger (Figure 4) provided by AEE, for charging.

Short press the Battery Level Check button (Figure 5). Battery Level LCD Segment Display displays appropriate battery level. Please fully charge the battery if it is less than two bars.

Battery Specifications

Please carefully read and strictly comply with this manual before use. Users take full responsibility for any problems caused due to failure to follow instructions.

Charging the Quadcopter battery

1. Connect the charger to an AC power source (100-240V, 50 / 60Hz). Please use a power adapter, if necessary.
2. While charging, the battery charger indicator turns red.
3. When the battery charger indicator turns green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging is complete.

Quadcopter Battery Installation

Push the battery into the battery compartment in the correct direction (Figure 7). After the battery is properly installed, a “click” sound will be heard, indicating that the battery has been fastened.

An incorrectly installed battery may cause

• Bad contact
• Affect flight safety
• Inability to take off.

Quadcopter Propeller Guard Attachment Instructions

Please follow the below instructions to attach your Quadcopter Propeller Guards.

1. Gather together the Quadcopter Propeller Guards (4) PM3x1 0 Screws (8), Screwdriver.

2. Remove the PM3x6 Screws under each of the four motors (Figure.a).
   • Bad contact
   • Affect flight safety
   • Inability to take off.

3. Place the Propeller Guards and attach them with the PM3x10 screws (Figure. b). Tighten as required . Do this for all four Propeller Guards. Do not use thread lock.

4. Assembly complete(Figure. c)

5. Replace back PM3X6 (8) screws on the four motors after remove the Propeller Guards.
   IMPORTANT: PM3x10 screw is only for Propeller Guards assembly. Without a Propeller Guards, use PM3x6 screw to avoid damaging the motor.

Caution

1. Do not directly pull out the battery when the Quadcopter is switched on as it may damage the power supply connector.
2. For long term storage, discharge the battery to 40%-50% power, and store in a specified battery box. Discharge/charge the battery once every three months to maintain battery life.
3. Replace the battery after it has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a battery prior to disposal.
4. Replace the battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way, to avoid fire and explosion.
5. Do not charge expanded or damaged batteries.
6. Please pay attention to the battery charging process in order to avoid accidents, and make sure there are no flammable or combustible materials around the battery and the charger.
7. Battery safety is extremely important. Please refer to Disclaimer for more precautions.

Preparing the Quadcopter

The quadcopter includes a built-in flight control system and an air borne camera that is convenient to use.

Introduction

1. Propellers
2. Motor
3. Front Indicator
4. Camera Lens
5. Landing Gear
6. Micro SD Card Slot
7. Quadcopter Battery
8. Tail Indicator
9. Power switch
10. Rear Indicator
11. Battery Level LCD Segment Display
12. Battery Level Check button

Flight Control System

AEE AP10 Pro is equipped with AEE flight control system to provide incredible ease of use and stability. In addition to supporting basic flight maneuvers such as climb, descend, roll and pitch, it also supports failsafe protection, battery level alarms and other functions.

modules in a centralized way
GPS & Compass| Used for positioning and navigation
Indicator| Indicates current flight control system status. Used to navigate during night flight

Flight Indicator

There are three Flight Indicators, namely, the Front indicator, Rear indicator 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 use Green/Red Indicator to describe Front/Rear indicators respectively).

AP10 Pro LED Flight Indicators

Micro SD Card Slot

Please insert the Micro SD card into the Mirco SD Card Slot while the power is OFF, before shooting pictures or recording videos. AEE AP1 O Pro Micro SD card supports maximum 64GB cards.

Airborne Camera

The AEE AP1 O Pro camera’s power is supplied by the quadcopter battery. You can take photos and record videos through the camera function button, or through Camera also can be set by App. The camera supports Single Shot and Fast Shot, with video capture resolution up to 1080P / 60fps (N system) 1080P / 50fps (P system) Full HD video.

Camera Specifications

Resolution| Maximum 1080P / 60fps (N system), 1080P / 50fps (P system), 720P/120fps
Image Resolution| 4608×3456
Video Formats| MP4 (H.264)
Storage| External Micro SD card, up to 64GB
TV system| P / N system optional

Camera Function Buttons

Photo shooting: Press the airborne photo shooting button on the remote control once to take one photo (the APP button can also be used to take photos). Video-recording: Press the airborne video recording button on the remote control or the APP interface to control the airborne camera to start video recording. Press the stop video recording button on the remote control or the APP interface to stop video recording.

Copying Camera Data

Power off AP10 Pro before removing the Micro SD card from the card port, and connect it to a computer with a card reader to easily copy camera files. (Quadcopter power must be OFF while removing the Micro SD card).

Shooting Status Indicator

After startup of the quadcopter, the user can judge the current status of the quadcopter according to the status indicator. The status indicator is on the remote control,  as shown in Figure 11, the here indicators from left to right are power indicator (red), status indicator (tri-color: red/green/blue), and Photo shooting & video recording indicator (green).

Indicators on the remote control

Power indicator| Status indicator(tri-color light)| Photo shooting & video

recording indicator

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Red light| Red light e t green light e tblue light e| Green light| Function status
Remaining ON| N/A| N/A| Poweron
Remaining ON| Red light remains ON| N/A| Abnormal condition, as signal loss etc.
Remaining ON| Blue light remains ON| N/A| Indicates that signal connection is normal and the quadcopter is in the

GPS sianal searchina status.

Remaining ON| Green light remains ON| N/A| Indicates that signal connection is normal and GPS signal is good
Remaining ON| Blue light blinks| N/A| Indicates that the quadcopter is in the GPS signal searching status and in the auto fly mode (low-battery auto landing); now the remote control can reaain control of the auadcooter via the S4 switch.
Remaining ON| Green light blinks| N/A| The first situation indicates that the GPS signal is good and the quadcopter is in the auto fly mode (1. auto landing, or 2. low-battery auto landing); now the remote control can regain control of the quadcopter via the S4 switch. The second situation indicates the joystick calibration status. During calibrating, the indicator blinks. When the green light will go out, the calibration completes successfully. If the calibration does not complete, the areen indicator will continue blinkina.
Remaining ON| N/A| Blinks once| Blinking once during Capture: one photo is taken
Remaining ON| N/A| Blinking Slowly| The camera is recording

1. When Remote control battery power is low, a warning alert sounds (didididididi. .. ).
2. When the remote control or the APP sends a command for video recording, the video recording indicator on the remote control will blink.

Preparing Propellers

AEE AP1 O Pro adopts 10-inch propellers, with black and gray color propeller nuts. Propellers are consumable items. Please purchase these accessories separately, if necessary.

Introduction

Assembly Location| Attach to the motor shaft without “P” mark| Attach to the motor shaft with “P” mark
Installation Location| Lockup: Tighten propeller in this direction
Symbol Description| Unlock: Loosen propeller in this direction

Assembling Propellers

(As shown below) Prepare two propellers with gray nuts and two with black nuts. Attach propellers with gray nuts to motor shafts without “P” marks, and attach propellers with black nuts to motor shafts with “P” marks. Tighten propellers as per the appropriate locking direction.

1. Propellers are designed to self-tighten during flight; therefore do not tighten them excessively. Do not use glue on the threads.
2. Ensure propellers are attached in the correct position. The quadcopter cannot fly properly if the propellers are installed incorrectly. Wear protective gloves while installing as propellers are very thin and may cause accidental scratches.

Disassembling Propellers

  As shown as in the Figure 13, prevent motor rotation by using the auxiliary wrench or your hand, thereover propeller by turning towards the unlock direction.

Precautions

1. Check whether propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight.
2. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. Replace aged, chipped or broken propellers.
3. To avoid injury, stand clear of and do not touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.
4. Only use original AEE propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

warning :

1. When installing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the lock direction specified by the mark, and DO NOT apply too much force in order to avoid possible damage.
2. When removing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the unlock direction specified by the mark, in order to avoid possible damage.

Preparing the Remote control

AEE AP10 Pro Remote control is paired with the Quadcopter receiver before delivery. The Remote control is set to U.S. mode by default.

• Control Mode: The Remote control is set to U.S. mode or Japanese mode based on joystick channel mapping.
• U.S. mode: The left joystick controls throttle.
•  Japan mode: The right joystick controls throttle.
• Repeater mount is already installed on the Remote control before delivery. Please install the Smartphone Holder before installing a mobile device on the Remote control.
• Over sized mobile devices (such as iPad) are not recommended as they cannot be installed on the holder.

Introduction

quadcopter; press it again to close the hook (Remark: The hook is an optional
accessory)
5| Repeater base| It is used to fix the repeater
6| Return button| Long press it for 3s to send a go-home command to the quadcopter
7| Speed switch S 1| There are three speed modes; the speed decreases from up to down: 1. Sport mode ~
Economic mode A E ;
; 2. Drive mode
8| Calibration switch S2| It is a 3-channel switch. 1. OK Uoystick calibration is OK );
 (start the joystick calibration procedure)
(start pairing between quadcopter and repeater);
9| Gimbal control switch S3| Diagram of PTZ motion control switch positions

When it is turned upward/downward, the lens direction changes slowly till the allowable maximum angle is reached

10| Flight mode switch S4| It is a 3-channel switch. 1. mode; 2. mode (normal mode); 3 NULL (reserved) Remark: When the quadcopter is in the auto fly mode (auto return, low-battery auto landing), at the time when the remote control signal is restored, switch between the GPS and NRM modes twice to end the auto fly mode and now the remote control can regain control of the quadcopter
11| Remote control power indicator| Red, indicating the remote control power ON/OFF status (red light remains on when the power is turned on, and blinks
slowly in low-battery status)
12| Status indicator| Tri-color indicator It can indicate the GPS signal status and flight mode of the quadcopter, and also the joystick calibration status. Remark: For the sake of safety, the quadcopter should be turned off before joystick calibration
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13| Photo Shooting & Video Recording Indicator| Green light blinks slowly:Video recording. Blinks once: When one photo is taken (single shot by Remote Control).  Green light remaining on: Indicates Remote Control starting up successfully.
14| Buzzer hole| Warning tone
15| Strap hole| Used to hang the remote control
16| Left joystick| 2 channels; “up-down” channel controls gas, “left-right” channel controls yaw.
17| Right joystick| 2 channels; “up-down” channel controls roll, “left-right” channel controls pitch
18| Airborne video recording button| Short press it to send command to the quadcopter to start video recording
19| Airborne Shutter Button| Short press it to send command to the quadcopter to take a photo
20| Video Stop Button| Short press it to send command to the quadcopter to stop video recording
21| Remote control power switch| Slide it to the left position to power OFF the remote control; slide it to the right position to power ON the remote control
22| Battery compartment| It is where the battery is installed

Powering on the Remote control

1. Load four AA batteries into the battery compartment. Pay attention to positive and negative directions.
2. Set S1 and S2 switches to the upper-most position and place both joysticks at the mid-point.
3. Toggle power switch to ON position, to switch on the Remote control.
4. The power indicator remains ON in red color after the Remote control is powered on.

• Ensure batteries of Remote Control have been fully charged before each use. If there is low voltage, the Remote control will prompt low power warning ( dididi di didi. .. )Please replace batteries immediately.
• Be sure to remove batteries from remote control in case of long-term storage.
• Remove depleted batteries and follow battery instructions for disposal or recycling.
  warning: Make sure not to touch the propellers when operating Remote control.

Antenna Orientation

Keep the remote control antenna pointing skyward, and ensure there are no obstacles between Remote control and receiver antennas, to ensure maximum remote control range during flight.

Operating the Remote control

Joystick at center/ neutral: Control joysticks of remote control are at the central position.
Joystick deviation distance: The distance the Remote control joystick deviates from its center position.

Remote control (U.S. Mode)| Quadcopter Direction(“ ••• ” indicates nose direction)| Operation Details
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| | Vertical movements on the left joystick control quadcopter elevation.

Push the left joystick up to ascend and down to descend.

When both joysticks are centered (neutral), the quadcopter will hover in place (height is automatically set).

Push the left joystick upwards beyond the center (neutral} position to take off. (Push the left joystick slowly to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation).

| | Horizontal movements on the left joystick, controls the rudder.

Push left to rotate quadcopter counterclockwise and right for clockwise. If the joystick is centered, the quadcopter flies in the same direction without rotating.

The joystick controls the quadcopter’s rotating velocity.

The more the joystick is moved the faster the quadcopter will rotate.

| | Vertical movements on the right joystick, controls the quadcopter’s forward & backward pitch.

Push up to fly forward and down to fly backward.

The quadcopter will keep level and straight if the joystick is centered.

Push the joystick further to increase pitch angle and faster flight velocity.

| | Horizontal movements on the right joystick control left and right pitch.

Push left to fly left and right to fly right.

The quadcopter will keep level and straight if the joystick is centered

Push the joystick further to increase pitch angle and faster flight velocity.

| | The S2 switch is used for calibration of the joystick. Turn S2 to position 3, then turn on the remote control, and at this time the status indicator starts blinking (indicating joysticks calibration starts). Turn the left and right joysticks clockwise and counter-clockwise respectively at the maximum stroke for two circles, and then release the joysticks. (ensure that the joysticks stay at the maximum stroke throughout this process) Then, the status indicator in the middle will go out. Last, turn S2 to position 1, the status indicator will light up. Now the calibration completes successfully.
| | S4 switch is the flight mode toggle switch.

Position 1 (GPS) is GPS mode, Position 2 (NRM) is Normal mode, Position 3 (NULL) is Reserved function.

• In GPS mode, when all joysticks are in the neutral position, the quadcopter hovers at a fixed-point.
• In Normal mode, when all joysticks are in the neutral position, the quadcopter remains level, but may drift in a horizontal direction.
• When S4 switch to GPS Mode, the motor can not be turned on until GPS is ready (the tail light remains on).

Frequency Pairing between Remote control and Quadcopter.

The Remote control and receiver are paired before delivery. Normally, you can skip this procedure and directly use the quadcopter. However, if you change the Remote control or Receiver, frequency-pairing is required.

Frequency Pairing Procedures

1. important: Be sure to remove propellers before pairing to avoid accidental injury.
2. When the remote control is turned off, power on the quadcopter. Now the arm lights and the quadcopter tail light come on. When a “beep” sound is heard, turn on the remote control; the remote control power indicator (red) will come on. When the “status indicator” on the remote control changes from red to blue, it indicates pairing is successful.
3. If the “status indicator” on the remote control does not change from red to blue (i.e. remains in red), repeat step (2) until the pairing is successful.

Preparing the Repeater

AEE AP1 O Pro Wi-Fi Repeater is a wireless communication device that operates within the 2.4 GHz frequency band. II is used to extend the communication distance between the mobile device and Quadcopter. Communication distance is affected by the surrounding environment, such as blockages due to trees, signal reflection by buildings, interference by other same frequency bands, etc., affecting effective communication distance. Before every flight, ensure the Wi-Fi Repeater works properly, otherwise communication issues between the mobile device and Quadcopter may occur.

Introduction

1. Power Indicator
2. Wi-Fi Indicator
3. Lock screw
4. Power Switch
5. Charging Port (Mini USB port)
6. Pairing Button
7. Repeater Base

Wi-Fi Indicator

airborne Camera
Blue light blinks slowly (3s OFF,0.3 ON)| Wi-Fi Repeater is successfully paired

Power Indicator

Indicates Repeater’s power supply status.

please charge as soon as possible

Pairing Button

When the repeater is on, press and hold the Pairing Button for 3 seconds, the repeater will automatically restart for code re-pairing. Press and release the Pairing button to check repeater’s power level.

Press Pairing button| Press Pairing button once:

Press Pairing button

If Power Indicator blinks once, indicates that repeater has over 80% charge available

If Power Indicator blinks twice, indicates that repeater has over 50% charge available

If Power Indicator blinks three times, indicates that repeater is running out of Power

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Long press Pairing button (3 seconds)| Repeater restarts and you can re-pair codes

Code Pairing

The Camera and repeater have undergone pairing before delivery, so it is unnecessary to carry out pairing again. If the Wi-Fi indicator fast blinks blue (1.5 seconds
OFF, 0.3 seconds ON), or keeps ON, please re-pair with following steps:

1. Switch on the remote control Power switch, Quadcopter Power switch and repeater Power switch respectively.
2. When Wi-Fi repeater’s blue light indicator is on, the repeater is working normally. Toggle S2 switch on the remote control to the center position then toggle back to “OK”. Now the camera enters pairing waiting status.
3. Press the repeater pairing button for 3s. The Code pairing begins. When the Wi-Fi repeater blue light indicator slow blinks (0.3s on, 3s off). This indicates the repeater has been paired. paired with the airborne Camera. If pairing fails, please repeat procedures 2 and 3.

How to use

Charging the Repeater
Connect the repeater to the repeater Adapter through the Mini USB port. It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery.

• Ensure the repeater has sufficient charge before each flight.

Switching on the Repeater

1. Toggle Repeater power switch to ON.
2. Wait until the Wi-Fi indicator blinks blue, indicating the Repeater is communicating properly.
3. While using, ensure the Repeater’s LED side faces you, and ensure that visibility between the Repeater and quadcopter is unobstructed, to obtain maximum communication distance.

• After the flight, in addition to switching off the quadcopter and remote control, remember to switch off the Reapeater, or else the Repeater’s battery will be depleted.

Downloading and Installing App

Download AEE App (iSo / Android)

You can also search the least from AEEs official website

Scan QR Code above

Download the AEE AP+ App to watch live video when using AP10 Pro, through the following method. For iOS users, please search “AEE AP+” in the App Store, download and install the App on your mobile device. For Android users. please search “AEE AP+ ” in the Google Play.

Compatible Mobile Devices
iOS (system version iOS6.1 or above): Applicable for iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPod Touch 4 and iPod Touch 5. iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini and iPad Air can also be used.
Android (System version 4.0 or above), Applicable for mainstream models can be used.

• AEE will provide updates on future support for more types of mobile devices.

Connecting the Camera

Follow the below procedures to connect the camera and the mobile device:

1. Power on the Remote control and Wi-Fi Repeater.
2. Power on AEE AP10 Pro.
3. Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device. Wait for Approximately 30 seconds, and select “AEE_AP**” from the Wi-Fi network list.

• Please make sure that the mobile device close to the Wi-Fi repeater in order to get better performance of video transmission.

Using AEE AP+ App

AEE AP+ is mainly used for remote control of the camera. It can achieve photo shooting, video recording and camera parameter setting, as well as display of flight
parameters.

Main Menu
After opening the APP, you can view the current condition of Wi-Fi connection and the major functions:

If Wi-Fi connection is already successful, click ii to access the main interface for shooting

| Album| Click it to access the album interface
| Settings| Click it to access the APP setting interface
| Website|  Connect to AEE’s official website

Connection successful

Connection failed

Notice: When using the camera interface and the album, the mobile device should be first connected to the Wi-Fi network of the quadcopter.

• If the mobile device has an incoming call during flight, the preview image on the mobile device will be covered by call interface. In order not to endanger the flight safety due to distraction, you are suggested not to answer any call during flight.

Main Shooting Interface

If Wi-Fi connection is already successful, click” to show the following main shooting interface on the smart device.

positioning signals of 6 satellites have been received
2| Quadcopter battery level| There are totally four bars used to indicate in a real-time manner the remaining battery level of the quadcopter; 1  bar indicates 25% of the battery life is left; 2 bars indicate 50% left; 3 bars indicate 75% left; 4 bars indicate battery  is full.The level status changes with the flight.
3| Wi-Fi signal intensity| [3 l Wi-Fi signal intensity Shows in a real-time manner the intensity of Wi-Fi signal of mobile device. more bars indicate stronger Wi-Fi signal
4| Flight parameter icon| After clicking it, the interface will display the flight parameters: distance, altitude and speed, as shown in the figure
below; after clicking it again, the flight info bar will be closed
5| Distance between quadcopter and home point| Shows the horizontal distance between the quadcopter and the home point
6| Flight height of quadcopter| Shows the vertical distance between the quadcopter and the home point
7| Zoom in button| Click it once to zoom in once; maximum 4x zooming is supported
8| View angle indication| W indicates wide (W) view angle is adopted
9| Video recording resolution| In video recording mode: Indicates the video recording resolution is 1080/30fps Click the triangle drop-down button to expand the available resolution options In photo shooting mode: Indicates the photo shooting resolution is 12M pixels Click the triangle drop-down button to expand the available resolution options
10| Remaining video recording lime| In video recording mode, this number indicates that the Micro-SD card allows another 2.5h of recording under the current camera settings In photo shooting mode, this number indicates that the Micro-SD card allows another quantity of photos to be taken under the current resolution setting
11| Number of video files/ photo files saved| Number of video files saved: The number of files shown varies with different modes (video recording, photo shooting) In recording mode: indicates that 55 video files have been recorded by the camera In photo shooting mode: this number indicates 55 photos have been taken by the camera.
12| Playback button| Click it to access the album interface
13| Current flight speed of quadcopter| Shows in a real-time manner the current horizontal flight speed of the quadcopter
14| Return button| Return to the previous level
15| Zoom out button| Click it once to zoom out once; maximum 4x zooming is supported
16| Camera selling button| Click it to access the camera setting interface; see the ” Camera Settings ” section for details
17| Camera function selection button| Click the icon to expand the camera function options
18| Camera function operation button| This button can be operated to achieve different functions in different shooting modes

Flight

After installation, please conduct flight training (for example: Flight simulator training or professional training). Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable environment.

Flight Environment Requirements

• Do not use the quadcopter in severe weather conditions, such as strong winds (category 4 and above), snow, rain and fog.
• Fly in an open area without tall buildings. Presence of large number of steel buildings in the area will affect the onboard compass.
• Keep AP1 0 Pro away from obstacles, people, power lines, trees, shelters, surface of the water, etc., during flight.
• Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism (such as near mobile phone base stations or towers).
• This product cannot be used in The Antarctic Circle and The Arctic Circle.
• Do not fly the quadcopter within restricted or no-fly zones, and abide by local laws or regulations.

Pre-flight Check:

1. Ensure Remote control, Quadcopter, Wi-Fi Repeater and mobile device are fully charged.
2. Ensure propellers are correctly assembled.
3. Ensure the Micro SD card is properly loaded before photo capture and video recording.
4. Ensure the Quadcopter, Remote control and other equipment are working properly after powering on.
5. Check if motors start properly after the quadcopter is switch

Compass Calibration

Compass calibration is required before first time use otherwise the system may not work properly, affecting flight safety. The compass is sensitive to electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

• 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.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to conduct calibration. Start the Remote control and quadcopter and ensure they work properly. Follow the below procedures to calibrate the compass:

After the quadcopter powers on(about 20 seconds). Switch S4 for more than 5 limes between GPS and NULL mode. The quadcopter will enter calibration standby mode(the tail light blinks fast).| Toggle the joysticks to the position as in the follow figure. Front indicator (green) starts blinking ,Then release the joysticks. Compass calibration command has been sent successfully.| Rotate Quadcopter 360′ horizontally (2 turns)| Rotate Quadcopter 360′ vertically 2 turns (Nose down )| Rotate Quadcopter vertically (Nose leftward)until green lights off, Put Quadcopter on the ground. Green lights up normally after light off—-, calibration successful; Green lights blink fast after light off—-,calibration failed —->Recalibrate

Warning

 Be sure to remove propellers before calibration, to avoid accidental

injury or loss.

When to Recalibrate

1. When compass data is abnormal, front indicator (green) blinks fast.
2. The flight location is far from the place where last compass calibration was conducted.
3. There are changes in quadcopter’s physical structure.
4. The quadcopter drifts a lot while flying , such as it flies along a circle when hovering.

Starting I Stopping the Motor

Starting the motor
Toggle the joysticks as shown in the illustration (Combination joystick Command [CSC]) to start the motor. Release the joysticks simultaneously after the motors start.

Stopping the Motors
There are two ways to stop the motors.
Figure 20
The motor cannot be turned on until GPS is ready (Tail
indicator will alternate between fast blinking and on).
Method One (Figure 21 ): After the quadcopter lands, toggle the throttle joystick to the lowest position and then perform CSC, the motors will immediately
stop. Release both joysticks after the motors stop.
Method 2 (Figure 22): After the quadcopter lands, toggle the left joystick to the lowest position and hold for 3 seconds to stop the motor.

Stopping the Motors

There are two ways to stop the motors.

Method One (Figure 21 ) : After the quadcopter lands, toggle the throttle joystick to the lowest position and then perform CSC, the motors will immediately stop. Release both joysticks after the motors stop.

Method 2 (Figure 22) : After the quadcopter lands, toggle the left joystick to the lowest position and hold for 3 seconds to stop the motor.

• Do not execute CSC during normal flight. This will stop the motors and cause the quadcopter to drop without control.
• Toggle the joysticks quickly and accurately when performing CSC. Release the joysticks simultaneously after the motors starts or stops.
• Shutdown remote control must be after the quadcopter power off. Otherwise, the quadcopter will enter the return mode, then may case the high-speed rotation of the propeller.

Basic Flight

Basic Flight Procedures

1. PlaceAP10 Pro on a flat and open ground, and ensure Tail Indicator faces you.
2. Power on the Remote control, Wi-Fi Repeater and Quadcopter one after the other.
3. Launch App, connect the mobile device and AP10 Pro, and navigate to the Camera Preview interface.
4. Start the motors until the GPS signal is strong enough(the Tail indicator remains on and Status Indicator is green.) at GPS mode. Or, start the motors when the status indicator on Remote control is blue at NRM mode.
5. Push the left joystick up slowly for a smooth take-off. Please refer to Remote control operation instructions for detailed operation procedures.
6. Use the App to capture photos and record videos, and enjoy the flight. Please refer to Using App for more details.
7. To land, gently pull down the left joystick to make the quadcopter descend slowly to the ground.
8. After landing, execute CSC or pull the left joystick to the lowest position and hold for more than 3 seconds until the motors stop.
9. After motors stop, power off Quadcopter, Wi-Fi Repeater and the Remote control one after the other.

• During flight if all 4 arm indicators slow blink or fast blink, it indicates the quadcopter has entered a low battery state. Please refer to Low Battery Level Alarm Function for details.
• CAMERA RECORDING : It takes approximately 60 seconds after the quadcopter is powered on for the on-board camera recording function to activate; DO NOT move the camera manually in any case OTHERWISE it will cause the camera to be abnormal. The movement of camera can be controlled only by the Remote Control.

Aerial Photography Tips and Tricks

1. Perform pre-flight checks.
2. Capture photos and record videos during safe flight status.
3. Capture photos and record videos in sunny weather with little wind.
4. Set camera settings as per shooting requirements, such as video resolution, picture size, etc.
5. Carry out a trial flight before actual flight to help plan the route and frame your photos and videos.
6. Push the joystick as slowly as possible during flight to ensure the quadcopter flies smoothly.

Failsafe Protections

If the Quadcopter loses connection with the Remote control (i.e., you lose control), the Failsafe mode kicks in and the Automatic Flight Control system will control the Quadcopter, fly it back to the Home Point and land it safely. This reduces chances of losing or crashing the Quadcopter in case the Remote control signal is lost.

• Home Point: Indicates the Quadcopter’s position when the Quadcopter successfully scans the GPS signal.

Scenarios when Quadcopter enters Failsafe mode

1. When Remote control is powered off.
2. The Quadcopter has flown beyond the effective range of the Remote control signal.
3. There is interference causing a signal problem with the Remote control.

Failsafe Procedure

In case you lose control of the Quadcopter during flight, the Quadcopter will automatically follow the below operating procedures:

1. The Quadcopter automatically slows down and hovers in one location.
2. If the Quadcopter regains signal from the remote control 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.
3. If the Quadcopter does not regain signal from the remote control 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 25 meters, the Quadcopter will commence to fly back to the Home Point. If the Distance is less than 25 meters, the Quadcopter will fly up vertically to 25 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 ii is in Failsafe mode, please take-off only after the Quadcopter successfully scans the GPS signal.
• The Quadcopter cannot automatically avoid obstacles in its path when ii is flying in Failsafe mode.

How to regain control during Failsafe Procedures

When the Quadcopter is out of control, toggle the S4 switch on the remote control several times to switch flight mode. Once the signal is restored, the remote control will regain control, and you can continue to use the remote control to operate the Quadcopter.

Low Battery Level Alarm Function

When quadcopler battery power is low, you must land as soon as possible, or else the quadcopler may lose power completely and crash, damaging the quadcopler or creating a dangerous situation. In order to prevent danger caused by low battery, AP1 O Pro defines Level 1 low voltage alarm (battery level under 50%) and Level 2 low voltage alarm (battery level under 20%), and sends alarms with indicators on the quadcopter and on the Remote control .

Battery Alarm| Flight indicator light status| Low Power risk prompt
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Low Power alarm| 4 arm indicators Slow Blink blinks on and off in 1s intervals)| In level 1 alarm condition, Quadcopter flies normally for few minutes and then initiat Level 2 alarm. Be cautious while flying, keep the Quadcopter within sight and do not to fly too high or too far.
Severe Low Power alarm| 4 arm indicators Fast Blink (blinks twice within 1s)| In level 2 alarm condition, Quadcopter flies normally for few minutes and then initiates  Failsafe mode and commences 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 big movements during flight.

During low-Power automatic landing, you can regain control of the Quadcopter by switching the flight mode switch S4. However, do not do so repeatedly, as it may:

1. Reduce battery service life due to over discharge.
2. Quadcopter may crash due to insufficient Power.

Software Upgrade Interfaces on PC

Software Installation

Click the icon  to install the software, Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Driver Installation

(1) Double click the icon to open the software.

2. The driver should be installed for initial use. When driver installation is finished, the dialog box reading “Driver successfully installed” will pop up (see the figure below). Click “OK” to finish the installation.

Interface Explanation

The interface of the software upgrade interface on PC is very simple. It is mainly divided into two areas: main control program burning area, PTZ program burning area.

Upgrade Steps

1. Open the software.

2. Connect the device (e.g., AP10 Pro) to the PC via the data cable; now the information of the connected PC serial port will be displayed.
   Remark: After the device is connected, the device will enter the upgrade status.

3. Click the “Browse file to be burnt” button to select the file to be burnt; then click “Upgrade”. Now the software starts auto upgrade and shows the upgrade progress bar.

(4) After the file is updated successfully, please wait for a moment. The software will display a prompt indicating successful upgrade and remind the user to restart the device. Now the whole upgrade process is completed.

Appendix

Description of Common Indicators

Normal State

Front and Rear Indicators remain ON; Tail Indicator remains on.| The GPS signal is strong enough.
Front and Rear indicators remain ON, Tail Indicator Slow Blinks| Searching for GPS signals
Warnings and Abnormal State
Front and Rear Indicators Slow Blinks| Low Power alarm (first-level low power alarm)
Front and Rear Indicators Fast Blink| Severe Low Power alarm (second-level low power alarm)

Above indicator descriptions refer to common LED indicator states. For specific details, please refer to “Prepare the Quadcopter” in section 2.3 Flight Indicators.

Specifications

Quadcopter

Battery| 5300mAh LiPo
Weight| 1.4kg i 3.09Ibs
Hovering Accuracy| Horizontal: ±2.5m i 8.2ft, Vertical: ±0.8mi2.62ft
Maximum Tilt Angle| 30°
Maximum Climb i Descent Speed| Climb: 6 mis (19.69ft/s); Descend: 4 mis (13.12ft/s)
Maximum Flight Speed| 20mis(65.62ft/s)(Not recommended)
Diagonal Length| 450mm i 1.48ft
Flight Timez| 20min
Camera
Sensor Size| 1 i 2.3
Effective Pixels| 16 Megapixels (MP)
Resolution| 4608×3456
HD Video Recording| Maximum 1080P i 60fps (N system), 1080P i 50fps (P system), 720Pi120fps
Remote control
Data Transfer Distance| S700m {2296ft)
Working Hours| 20h
Operating Current i Voltage| 150mAi 6V
Battery| 4 AA Batteries
Wi-Fi Repeater
Operating Frequency| 2.4GHz
Communication Distance (open outdoors)| S500m {1640ft)
Transmitting Power| S17dBm
Power Consumption| 1.5W

Common Troubleshooting

Solution for remote control joysticks center (neutral) position errors

When there is a big error in neutral position of remote control joysticks, the motors cannot start when performing CSC. Errors in Remote control joysticks neutral position usually occur in two cases:

1. When quadcopter is ON and the joystick (except throttle) is not in neutral position-Solution: Move all Remote control joysticks to neutral position, and re-start the quadcopter, to re-record the neutral position. If problem persists, ii may be caused due to case.
2. Remote control joysticks have been trimmed, leading to deviation in neutral position, i.e., there is a large asymmetry in quadcopter joystick position-Solution:
   Recalibrate the Remote Control.

a ) The S2 switch is used for calibration of the joystick. Turn S2 to position 3 ( ) , then turn on the remote control, and at this time the status indicator starts ·—.i.,•
blinking (indicating joysticks calibration starts). Turn the left and right joysticks clockwise and counter-clockwise respectively at the maximum stroke for two circles, and then release the joysticks. (ensure that the joysticks stay at the maximum stroke throughout this process) Then, the status indicator in the middle will go out. Last, turn S2 to position 1 ( ) , the status indicator will light up. Now the calibration completes successfully.

(b ) Re-start the quadcopter, and pay attention whether or not it starts properly. If the problem cannot be solved by the above methods, please send back the remote control to our factory for repair.

Solutions for Accelerometer Abnormalities

Situations requiring recalibration

1. The accelerometer data are abnormal; the four arm lights blink fast.
2. The mechanical structure of the quadcopter changes.
3. The drift distance is significant during flight.

Calibration steps

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Place the quadcopter on a flat and still ground; turn on the remote control and the quadcopter in sequence| After the quadcopter is normally powered on, turn the S4 switch on the remote control between positions 1 and 3 for more than 5 times (i.e., 5 switch cycles); the quadcopter tail light will blink fast, and the quadcopter will enter the calibration standby mode, S4–>NRM| Turn the joysticks of the remote  control to a lower toe-in shape until the four arm lights go out, and then return the joysticks to the middle position. Accelerometer command has been sent successfully| When the four arm lights start Remaining ON again, place the quadcopter on the ground upside down (in order to avoid scratch of the housing, it is suggested that sponge should be applied). Turn the joysticks of the remote control to a lower toe-in shape until the four arm lights go out, and then return the joysticks to the middle position| When the four arm lights start Remaining ON again, lean the

four supports of the quadcopter  against a wall (with the nose facing downward) to make it perpendicular to the ground. Turn the joysticks of the remote control to a lower toe-in shape until the four arm lights go out, and then return the joysticks to the middle position

6| 7| 8| 9|
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When the four arm lights start Remaining ON again,  lean the four supports of the quadcopter against a wall  (with the nose facing leftward)  to make it perpendicular to the ground. Turn the joysticks of the remote control to a lower toe-in shape until the four arm lights go out, and then return the joysticks to the middle position| When the four arm lights start Remaining ON again, lean the four supports of the quadcopter against a wall (with the nose facing upward) to make it perpendicular to the ground. Turn the joysticks of the remote control to a lower toe-in shape until the four arm lights go out, and then return the joysticks to the middle position| When the four arm lights start Remaining ON again, lean the four supports of the quadcopter against a wall (with the nose facing rightward) to make it perpendicular to the ground. Turn the joysticks of the remote control to a lower toe-in shape until the four arm lights go out, and then return the joysticks to the middle position| At last, lf the four arm lights stop blinking fast simultaneously, it indicates the accelerometer calibration is successful. Otherwise, the accelerometer should be recalibrated|

Warning : In order to avoid accidental injury or loss, please remove the propellers prior to calibration.

Solutions for Gyroscope Abnormalities

Situations requiring recalibration

1. The gyroscope data are abnormal; the rear arm lights blink fast.
2. The mechanical structure of the quadcopter changes.
3. The drift distance is significant during flight.

Calibration steps

| | |
Place the quadcopter on a flat and still ground; turn on the remote control and the quadcopter in sequence| After the quadcopter is normally powered on, turn the S4 switch on the remote control between positions 1 and 3 for more than 5 times (i.e., 5 cycles); the quadcopter tail light will blink fast, and the quadcopter will enter the calibration standby mode| Turn the joysticks of the remote control to an upper toe-out shape, wait until the rear arm lights on the quadcopter the rear arm lights on the quadcopter the joysticks. Gyro command has been sent successfully. (Do not move the sent successfully. (Do not move the| At last, lf the rear arm lights (red) remain on, ii indicates the calibration is successful. Otherwise, the gyroscope successful. Otherwise, the gyroscope

warning : In order to avoid accidental injury or loss, please remove the propellers prior to calibration.

Quadcopter is out of sight and the Wi-Fi is disconnected

Turn off the remote control and let the quadcopter automatically return. Ensure 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.

Turn off the Remote control to trigger the Failsafe mode and the quadcopter will start to fly back, descend, and land at the Home Point. Ensure there are no obstacles between the AP10 Pro and the Home Point and that you are familiar with the procedure for regaining control.

Wi-Fi could not be re-connected

This is because after the mobile device disconnects from Quadcopter Wi-Fi connection, the mobile device automatically connects to other Wi-Fi networks. Please check your mobile device is connected to the Quadcopter Wi-Fi network.

Precautions while using App on multiple mobile devices

During flight if the App is used on one mobile device and then launched on another mobile device, please make sure you completely log out from the App in the
original mobile device, so that the App can be normally used on the other mobile device.

How can quadcopter land smoothly?

Before performing CSC, pull down the left joystick to less than5% oft he joystick level, and then execute CSC. This way you can land the quadcopter smoothly.

Limited Warranty

AEE products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects, AEE’s sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable p art or product at AEE’s sole discretion. Except for such repair or replacement, the sale, processing or other handling of this product is without warranty, condition or other liability even though the defect or loss is caused by negligence or other fault. Damage resulting from use, accident, or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty. AEE assumes no liability for any accident, injury, death, loss, or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product. In no event shall AEE be liable for incidental or consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts.
Because of possible user resealing error, this product is not warranted against leakage in waterproof housing or any resulting damage. Returns or replacements of parts and/or products may be subject to shipping, handling, replacement and/or restocking fees.
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