SYMA X440 Remote Control Drone User Manual

X440 Remote Control Drone
User manual
V1.0

Important Safety Information

Thank you for purchasing this SYMA product. To ensure that you operate the drone correctly and conveniently, please read these instructions carefully before first use and store them safely for future reference.

1. To protect the legitimate rights and interests of users, please be sure to read the contents of this manual carefully before using this product.
2. When using this product, please be sure to strictly observe and perform the requirements, including but not limited to the instructions and safety guidelines. For any personal injury, accident, property loss, legal dispute, or any other adverse event causing a conflict of interest resulting from the use of the product or any irresistible factors that violate the safety instructions, the user shall bear the related responsibilities and losses. Syma will not take any responsibility.
3. Once you start using the product. You are deemed to have read, understood, recommended, and accepted the terms and contents of the instructions (including disclaimers, safety instructions, warning instructions, etc) included with this product.
4. In case you are having challenges with any aspect of the product, may it be operation or maintenance, please get in touch with our customer service directly.

Safety Guidelines

1. Please store the smaller-sized drone accessories in places that are out of reach of children.
2. For all first-time flights, the left joystick must be slowly pushed up in order to prevent the drone from ascending too fast to avoid unnecessary collision and possible damage and injury.
3. When the flight is ended, first turn off the power of the remote control. Then turn off the power of the drone.
4. Avoid placing the batteries in places with high temperatures and exposure to heat.
5. Take extra precautions to ensure that the drone is at a minimum distance of 15 feet from the pilot, other people, and animals in order to prevent bodily injury during flight operations. A minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the device under normal use conditions.
6. Children under the age of 8 must be instructed in the correct and safe operation of the drone by an adult.
7. Children must be under adult supervision when using this drone.
8. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged; Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity; Different types of batteries or new and used batteries must not be mixed.
9. The supply terminals can not be short-circuited.
10. Discharge the battery to 40%-50% (On a full charge, fly for half of the total flight time) if it is not used for 10 days or more, this can greatly extend the battery life.
11. Please keep a safe distance from the spinning propellers to avoid injury.
12. To ensure the electromagnetic environment requirement of the aviation radio (station), using remote controls in the zone, which is in a radius of about 5000m zones from the circle center of the airport runway, is forbidden. All users also should abide by the radio regulation set forth by the government and regulatory agencies including the duration and area.
13. Only uses the recommended transformer for the model, and the transformer is not a toy. Check the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts of the transformer regularly. If any damages have been discovered, please immediately stop using it, until it is completely repaired.
14. Never look steadily at the laser beam since the laser radiation.
15. NOTE: Assemble the drone under adult supervision.
16. The pilot is responsible for the safe operation and safe distance from uninvolved persons and property on the ground and from other airspace users and shall never fly the drone above crowds (> 12 persons).
17. The packing has to be kept since it contains important information.
18. It is strongly recommended to fly in areas without airflow. Do not fly in areas with an air conditioner/electric fan or table lamp, or other electrical equipment that may be easily damaged.
19. Use only the supplied charging cable.
20. Chargers used with the drone should be examined regularly, such as the cord, plug, enclosures, and other parts. In case of any damages are found, please stop using it unless it is repaired or replaced.
21. Do not touch the rotating rotor, avoid loose clothing or hair that could be caught in the rotor, and do not fly near the face.

Repair and maintenance

1. Use a dry and soft cloth to clean the product.
2. Do not expose the product to extreme heat or direct sunlight.
3. Do not immerse the product in water as this may damage the electrical components.
4. Please check the blades, motors, and batteries regularly. In case of any damage is found, please stop using it unless it is repaired or replaced.

Product Description

2.1 Specifications

Drone

Brand Name| SYMA
Model/ITEM NO.| X440
Drone weight| about 77g
Drone size| 275x275x52mm
Range| 30m
Motor| ø7
Battery capacity| 3.7V 400mAh
Charging time| about 60 minutes
Flight time| about 8 minutes
Remote control

Operating frequency| 2.4 GHz
Remote control battery| 4 X1.5V”AAA”(Not included)
Package contents

Drone| 1
Remote control| 1
USB charging cable| 1
Clockwise/counterclockwise propellers| 2 (A/B)
Propeller guard| 4
Screwdriver| 1
Instructions| 1

2.2 Drone Diagram

1. Propeller guard
2. Propeller
3. Power switch
4. Arm

2.3 Remote Control Diagram

Product Assembly

3.1 Propeller Installation
Detaching the propellers

Remove the propeller caps and screws in the direction of the arrow, and then detach the propellers.
Installing the propellers

Place the propellers on the arm in the direction of the arrow, tighten the screws then place the propeller caps.
Refer to the figure, install the label “A” propeller and label “B” propeller in the corresponding positions, and use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Note:

1. Please make sure that the forward and reverse propellers are installed in the correct position. If the installation is incorrect, the drone will not be able to fly normally.
2. Since the propeller is thin, please be careful when installing them to prevent accidental scratches.
3. Please use the propellers provided by our manufacturer.
4. The propellers are consumables, if necessary, please purchase additional accessories.

3.2 Propeller Guard Installation

Insert the guard into the arm in the direction of the arrow.

3.3 Drone Arm Installation

Note:
Arm A1, A2, B1, B2 must correspond to A1, A2, B1, B2 on the aircraft.
Removing the arm: Press the lock on the bottom of the aircraft and take out the arm in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the arm: Insert the arm into the aircraft in the direction of the arrow, and install it in place when you hear a click.
3.4 Drone Battery Charging

Note:

• Charge the drone with the USB charging cable that came with the product.
• The battery will take longer to charge when you use an adapter with a smaller rated current.

Important: Battery Charging Information

1. Rechargeable batteries should only be charged under adult supervision.
2. Caution: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with incorrect ones. Please dispose of the batteries according to the instructions.
3. Don’t use or place batteries near heat sources such as fires or heaters.
4. After flying, do not charge the battery at once to avoid the battery overheating to cause a fire, make sure it cools down before charging.
5. Don’t hit or drop the battery when charging to avoid an internal short circuit.
6. Only use the supplied charging cable for charging. If the battery is aging, please replace it with a new battery in time.
7. After fully charged, please remove the adapter in time, otherwise the battery will be discharged and recharged, which will shorten the battery life.
8. The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the symbol:

3.5 Remote Control Use

Remote control battery installation: Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control, and install 4*AAA batteries correctly according to the electrode instructions of the battery box(battery needs to be purchased separately)
Note:

1. When installing the battery, please make sure that the polarity of the battery matches the polarity of the battery box. Batteries must not be installed with reversed polarity.
2. Please do not use new and old batteries together.
3. Please do not use different types of batteries together.
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Flight Guide

4.1 Flight Preparation
Pairing the drone with the remote control

1. Turn on the power switch of the remote control.
2. Press and hold the power switch on the drone for 2 seconds to switch on the drone.
3. Push the left joystick (throttle) fully up and down. The indicators on the drone and remote will change from flashing to solid to indicate that the drone is in flight-standby mode.

Level calibration
Place the drone on a flat surface and move the left and right joysticks to the lower right corner for approximately 3 seconds. The indicator will flash rapidly and then turn solid to indicate that the calibration process is complete.
The drone cannot be calibrated if the angle of inclination is greater than 10 degrees.

Turning the drone on

Method one
Push the left joystick fully up and return to the center. The propeller will begin to rotate slowly.
Method two
Push the left and right joysticks downward in a V shape for 2 seconds. The propeller will begin to rotate slowly.
Method three
Press the one key take-off/landing button. The propeller will begin to rotate slowly then the drone will automatically take off and hover at a fixed height.
Turning the drone off

Method one
Push the left joystick downward for 2-3 seconds to switch the drone off.

Method two
Push the left and right joysticks downward in a V shape for 2 seconds to switch the drone off.

Method three
Press the one key take-off/landing button. The drone will slowly descend to the ground and switch off automatically.
Note:

1. The drone will switch off automatically if its angle of inclination exceeds 90 degrees.
2. If the drone is flown out of range from the remote control, the drone indicator light will start to flash and the drone will land slowly.
3. If the remote control suddenly turns off or runs out of power during flight, the drone will automatically land and come to a stop. If the remote control is turned back on during this process, you will be able to control the aircraft again.

4.2 Flight Control

4.3 Flight Mode
Trimming
Trimming forward and backward
When the drone is hovering in the air, when it drifts forward or backward automatically, you can press and hold the trim button and push the right joystick in the backward or forward direction to adjust until the drone is stable and then release it.

Trimming left and right
When the drone is hovering in the air, when it automatically drifts to the left or right, you can press and hold the trim button and push the right joystick to the right or left direction to adjust, until the drone is stable, you can release the trim button.

Trimming left and right rotation When the drone hovers in the air, it can automatically rotate to the left or right. When flying, you can press and hold the trim button and push the left joystick to the right or left direction for adjustment. Until the drone is stable, you can release the trim button.

High/low speed modes

4.4 Smart Flight Feature
Short press the right joystick to switch between high speed mode and low speed mode.

1. The default is low speed mode when the power is on.
2. The remote control emits two beeps for high speed mode and one beep for low speed mode.

Corner flip function

Note:
For best results, fully charge the battery before performing stunt flip maneuvers.
Rotate function

Rotate and return to position function

Spin function

Rotate and spin function

Light controls
The start-up colorful lights default to a gradual change. Press the left joystick or right joystick to left and right during standby mode to change the colorful lights into seven cycles. Press the left joystick during flight to change the colorful lights. Seven times for a cycle.
One key take-off/landing

1. When the drone is in standby mode, press the one key takeoff/landing button, the drone will automatically take off and hover at a height of 1.5 meters.
2. When the drone is in flight, press the one key takeoff/landing button and the drone will automatically land on the ground.

Altitude hold
When releasing the left joystick (throttle) after controlling the drone to ascend/descend, the drone will continue to hover at the current height.

4.5 Product Feature
Undervoltage protection

When the two indicators on the rear of the drone start to flash, it means that the power of the drone is low. At this time, please control the drone to return.
Overcurrent protection

If the drone’s blades collide with another object or become stuck, the drone’s circuit will engage the overcurrent protection mechanism.

Troubleshooting

After the is powered on/failed to take off, the indicator light keeps flashing rapidly| 1. The and the remote control are not
bound with each other.
2. The enters low voltage protection| 1. Correctly bind the frequency between
the and the remote control. The indicator
light keeps on with the successful
frequency bind.
2. The battery voltage of the is too low,
please fully charge the battery
Fly sideways when hovering| No horizontal calibration| Re-level calibration, place the on a horizontal surface, and push the left and right push sticks of the remote control to the lower right corner for about 3 seconds. The indicator light on the
flashes quickly and then turns normal on, indicating that the calibration is successful.
Unstable fixed height/movement up and down| 1. No horizontal calibration
2. Unstable air pressure in bad weather conditions
3.Cluttered gyroscope data due to violent collision| 1. Re-level calibration, place the on a horizontal surface, and push the left and right push sticks of the remote control to the lower right corner for about 3 seconds. The indicator light on the
flashes quickly and then turns normal on, indicating that the calibration is successful.
2. Try to avoid flying in bad weather and use it in a windless environment indoors
3. Re-level calibration and operate according to point 1
Motor not working| Check the motor for foreign objects (eg: hair, sand)| Regular inspection and cleaning
Remote control not
working| 1. Beyond the remote control
distance
2. Low battery of the remote control| 1. Within the controllable flight range
2. Replace the remote control battery and install it with correct polarity.
Unable to bind frequency| Check the battery of helicopter and remote control| Charge the , or replace the battery of the remote control with the correct installation
Violent vibration| Check whether the fan blade is installed correctly or the fan blade is damaged| The fan blade is deformed, replace the fan blade and install the front and back fan blades correctly

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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References

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• Declaration Of Conformity - SYMA Official Site
• Syma Toys Online Coolest Gadgets for Trendy People – Symatoys

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