DEERC D23 Mini Drone Camera Instruction Manual

Instructions For Use
V 1.0

DISCLAIMER & WARNING

1. Please read this Disclaimer & Warning and Safety Guidelines carefully before using our product. This product is not recommended for people under the age of 14. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it fully. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any damages caused while using this product, and its consequences. You agree to only use this product for it’s designed purposes and in accordance with local laws, regulations and all applicable policies and guidelines that Deer may provide.
2. When using this product, please be sure to strictly abide by the specification requirements and safety guidelines stated in this document. Any personal injury, property damage, legal disputes and all other adverse events caused by the violation of any of the  safety instructions or due to any other factor, WILL NOT be Deer’s responsibility.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

2.1 Check Before Use

1. This product is a high precision drone that integrates various electronic stability and control mechanisms. Please be sure to configure this drone carefully and correctly to ensure safe, accident-free operation.
2. Ensure that the batteries of the drone and transmitter are clean, undamaged and fully charged before every use.
3. Ensure that all the propellers are undamaged and are installed in the correct orientation.
4. Please perform a thorough check of the product before each use.
   Inspect the integrity of the parts, any signs of cracks and wear off on the propellers, battery power and effectiveness of the indicator, etc. If there is any problem found after checking the drone, please refrain from using it until the problem is resolved.

2.2 Flight Environment

Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airports or bodies of water.
DO NOT fly near strong electromagnetic sources such as power lines and base stations as it may affect the onboard compass.

DO NOT use this drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and wind.
2.3 Operation Requirements

1. DO NOT use this product to follow any moving vehicles.
2. During the flight, turn off the motors only in case of an emergency.
3. When the battery runs low, return the drone back to your starting point.
4. DO NOT use this product if you feel tired, take medicine or feel unwell and drink alcohol.
5. Be aware of the volume of noise that the drone produces. Please ensure to keep your distance to avoid ear damage.
6. WARNING: This toy produces flashes that may trigger epilepsy in sensitized individuals.
7. Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors.
8. DO NOT fly in any spaces where drones are prohibited. Please respect people’s right to privacy by not flying your drone close to others.

2.4 Use of Battery

1. Please ensure batteries are fitted in the correct orientation as shown in the instruction manual.
2. Avoid short circuits by fitting the batteries correctly, and do not crush or squeeze the batteries as this could cause the risk of a fire or explosion.
3. DO NOT mix new and old batteries as this can lead to a poor performance of the product.
4. Please dispose of used batteries carefully, do not litter and recycle where ever possible.
5. DO NOT expose dead batteries to heat or fire or they may explode.
6. If the device is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please remove batteries to prevent potential damage to the drone from battery leakage.
7. Only use the USB charging cable that comes with the drone to charge the battery.
8. DO NOT connect the battery directly to wall outlets or car cigarette -lighter sockets as this will damage your battery since they have different voltage.
9. DO NOT attempt to disassemble or modify the battery in any way
10. DO NOT use the battery if it gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored, deformed or appears abnormal in any way. If any of these situations occur while the battery is in use or being charged, remove it from the device or charger immediately and discontinue use.
11. DO NOT pierce the battery casing with a nail or any other sharp object, break it open with a hammer, or step on it! Dispose or recycle this battery as it may cause personal injury or damage to your drone.
12. Always charge the batteries on a fireproof surface and away from combustible materials. DO NOT charge on surfaces that can catch fire, which includes: wood, cloth, carpet.
13. DO NOT immerse the battery in water or get it wet.
14. DO NOT solder battery terminal in any way.
15. Keep batteries out of reach of children or pets.
16. DO NOT short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or any other metal object to the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals

Li-Po Battery Disposal & Recycling
**** Waste Lithium-polymer batteries must not be placed with household trash.

Please contact local environmental or waste agency or the waste agency or the supplier of your model or your nearest Li-Po battery recycling center.

MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the drone after each use with a clean, soft cloth.
2. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and avoid buildup of heat on the drone or batteries.
3. This device is not waterproof and must not be submerged or subjected to water under any circumstance. Failure to keep the device completely dry will result in the failure and permanent damage to the unit. Be aware that although it might be dry where you are, droplets of rain or mist from a river or waterfall could damage your drone where it is flying.
4. Frequently check the charging plug and other accessories for signs of damage. If any part of the device or cables are damaged, avoid use or charging until the damaged parts is replaced.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

DIAGRAM OF DRONE

DIAGRAM OF TRANSMITTER

Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter, insert the three AAA batteries (Not included) into the battery compartment, and close the battery cover to complete the installation.
**** When installing the batteries, please pay attention to the positive and negative polarity of the battery to ensure the correct installation of the batteries.

JOYSTICK MODE

7.1 MODE 2 (Left joystick as the throttle joystick)

7.2 MODE 1 (Right joystick as the throttle joystick)
To enter MODE 1, turn on the transmitter while holding the ( ) button. (Please do not release the ( ) button until the transmitter is powered on.)

INSTALLATION

8.1 Propeller

Installation: See illustration above, connect each propeller to its corresponding motor shaft, either position “A/B”. Install the propeller to the motor shaft and press into place.
**** Pay attention to the “A” or “B” printed on each propeller. The drone will not fly unless the correct propeller is installed on the correct motor shaft.

Removal: First turn the bottom of the drone up and unscrew the bottom screws. Then insert the propeller spanner between the propeller and the motor. Be sure to hold the motor while detaching the propeller.
8.2 Drone Battery Installation:

As shown in the figure above, press and hold the sides of the battery, then install the battery to the battery compartment. When you hear a click, the battery is installed.
Removal:

As shown in the figure above, press and hold the sides of the battery and lift it up to remove the battery.

CHARGING

1. Connect the battery with the USB Charging Cable.
2. Plug the USB Charging Cable into a USB charging port on power bank or USB adapter (5V/2A).
3. Charging time: about 140 minutes.
4. a. When the battery is charging, the charging indicator light is Red.
   b. When the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator light will turn Green.

• Low Battery Signal: The indicator lights on the drone will flash continuously during the flight.

  • ****Before charging, please read the instruction of the “Use of Battery” section of the “Safety Guidelines” carefully!
  • Please use the original charging cable to charge the drone battery and transmitter.
  • DO NOT charge the drone battery immediately after a flight as the temperature of the battery may be too high. Please wait until it cools down to room temperature before charging again.

OPERATION GUIDE

• All of the following operations on this manual uses MODE 2.
• You must keep your drone in visual line of sight all the time. If you can’t see it, you can’t control it.

10.1 Pairing

1. Long press the Power Switch Button to turn on the drone.
2. Place the drone on a flat and level surface with the head forward and the tail facing towards the pilot.
3. Turn on the transmitter.
4. Push the left joystick up then down to pair the drone with the transmitter. The indicator lights on the drone will turn solid if the drone is paired successfully.

10.2 Gyro-calibration

To ensure a stable flight, we suggest that the pilot calibrates the gyro every time after pairing the drone and after a crash.
10.3 Takeoff
There are two methods to take off the drone.
Method 1:
Push the left and right joystick simultaneously to the lower left corner to calibrate the gyro. The indicator lights on the drone will blink quickly and turn solid. You will hear 2 beeps from the transmitter when the calibration is completed.

After calibration, short press the ( ) button, the drone will automatically take off and hover at 5 ft altitude. At this time, you can control this drone by using the joysticks.
Method 2:

Pick up the drone and lay it flat on your palm. Gently toss the drone into the air, and it will hover in place.
10.4 Landing

During the flight, short press the ( ) button, the drone will land on the ground automatically.

FUNCTIONS DETAILS

11.1 Speed Switch

This drone comes with 3 speed modes (Low/Medium/High). Press the ( ) button on the upper left of the transmitter to change the speed. The transmitter beeps once to indicate Low Speed, twice to indicate Medium Speed and three times to indicate High Speed. (The Low Speed is the default speed mode.)
11.2 Circle Fly

Press and hold the ( ) button for about 3 seconds, the drone will enter the Circle Fly mode. Exit the Circle Fly mode by long pressing the same button again or pushing the right joystick in any direction.
11.3 360° Flip

After you get familiar with all the functions of the drone, you can try this amazing flip mode. When the drone is at least 10 ft from the ground, press down on the ( ) button, then push the right joystick in any direction. The drone will perform a flip toward that direction.
360°Flip functions better when the battery is fully charged.
11.4 High Speed Rotation

Press and hold the ( ) button for about 3 seconds, the drone will enter the High Speed Rotation mode. Exit the High Speed Rotation mode by long pressing the same button again or pushing the right joystick in any direction.
11.5 Emergency Stop
**** The Emergency Stop function should only be used in case of emergency during the flight to avoid any damage or injury.

1. Short press the upper left ( ) and upper right ( ) button of the transmitter at the same time, the motors will stop immediately. Be aware that you risk breakage of the drone if it falls a large distance or hits anything at a high rate of speed.
2. After the drone hits the ground, The indicator lights on the drone will keep on flashing. Please put the drone on a level surface again, and push the left joystick downward. The indicator lights then turn from flashing to solid, which indicates that you can use the drone now.

11.6 Light Switch

Short press the ( ) button once you can change the light state. Every time the light state changes, the transmitter will send a beep sound.
The first state: Diagonal lights flash alternately.
The second state: The lights flashing clockwise one after another.
The third state: The front blue lights will turn off, and the rear green lights will turn on.
The fourth state: All lights will turn off.
The fifth state: All lights will turn on.
11.7 Rotate to Fly Back
The drone is designed with Rotate to Fly Back. Throwing it out at a horizontal angle, and it will take off and return automatically.

1. Throw it out at a horizontal angle

2. Catching it by hand
   Follow the steps as below to start the Rotate to Fly Back:

3. Turn on the drone after, short press the Power Switch twice at a horizontal angle. The indicator lights of the drone blink indicating that the drone can start the Rotate to Fly Back.

4. Throw it out at a horizontal angle with the head forward and the tail towards the pilot, the drone will take off automatically.

5. As your drone flies back, catching the drone with your hand, then it will stop immediately.

6.  Short press the Power Switch twice, the indicator lights will turn solid indicating that the drone exit the Rotate to Fly Back.

Attention:

• When throwing out the drone, please do not push too hard to avoid the drone fail to do so.
• Please make sure that the head of the drone is kept at a horizon- tall angle when entering the Rotate to Fly Back.
• When the battery is low, the drone cannot enter the Rotate to Fly Back.

11.8 Trimmer
Trim adjustments are designed to counter drifts not caused by airflow.

The Forward Trim
If the drone tends to drift forward:

1. Press down the left joystick and do not release it.
2. At the same time, push the right joystick backward one time.
3. Depending on how the drone drifts, it may take several pushes to balance the drone.
4. After each push, wait 2 seconds to watch the drone’s movement. If it still drifts, push the right joystick backward again.
5. Repeat STEP 4 until the drone drifts forward no more.

• You can also fix the Backward/Sideward Trim using a similar method, i.e., pushing the right joystick to the direction opposite the drift.
  11.9 Headless Mode
  The Headless Mode is a great training tool for beginner pilots. It is also useful when the drone is too far from the pilot (which makes it difficult to tell its orientation). It keeps the drone traveling forward, backward, left, or right when you move the right joystick in those directions, regardless of which way the front of the head of the drone points to.

The pilot should stay facing the same direction that the drone’s head points to when it takes off.

Entering: Press and hold the ( ) button for about 3 seconds on the transmitter. The transmitter will beep continuously, which indicates the drone is in Headless Mode.
Exiting: Press and hold the (   ) button for about 3 seconds again. The transmitter sends out two beeps, which indicates the drone exits the Headless Mode.
* Why is the orientation of the drone important?
In normal flying mode, the control of the drone movement can sometimes be counter-intuitive for beginners. For instance, when the drone is in the air with its head pointing to your right, if you push the right joystick forward, the drone will fly to your right, instead of flying forward.
With the headless mode, the drone has a fixed “head.” In Headless Mode, the drone always remembers the side its head points to during takeoff as the front side. This means that if the drone takes off with its head pointing forward, it doesn’t matter how the drone is oriented in the air, when you push the right joystick forward, the drone will fly forward. Or, when its head is pointing to you, if you push the right joystick to the left, the drone will fly to your left.
11.10 Altitude-Hold Function

The drone is designed with an altitude-hold function so the drone can maintain its altitude after you release the left joystick (the left joystick will automatically spring back to the middle).

SPECIFICATIONS

DRONE
Model: D23
Weight: 51g/1.8oz
Max Flight Time: 8 minutes (per battery)
Motor Model: 716
Operating Temperature Range: 14° to 104°F (-10° to 40°C)
Size: 124 x133 x 36 mm
DRONE BATTERY
Capacity: 550mAh
Voltage: 3.7V
Battery Type: Lithium-ion Polymer Battery
Charging Temperature Range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Charging Time: 140 minutes (depends on charging power and remaining battery power)
TRANSMITTER
Operating Frequency: 2452-2474 MHz
Max Flight Distance: 80 m/262 ft(outdoors and unobstructed)
Operating Temperature Range: 14° to 104°F (-10° to 40°C)
Battery Type: 3*1.5V AAA Battery (Not included)
USB CHARGING CABLE
Input: 5V/2A
Rated Power: ≤10 W

CONTACT US

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further support.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

FCC Notice:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.

The Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity is available at the following address: https://www.deerc.com/Download/US/D23_FCC_sDoC.pdf.
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 set to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Separation more distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
IC Notice:
This device complies with Canada Industry licence-exempt RSS standard (s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference; and
2. this device must accept any interference. Including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN NMB-003 (B)
RF Exposure
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
HOW TO RECYCLE THIS PRODUCT
This symbol on the product or its documentation indicates that it MUST not be disposed of together with household waste.
Uncontrolled waste disposal may harm the environment or human health.
Please separate your device from other types of waste for recycling it responsibly.
This will help to foster the sustainable re-use of material resources.
** We suggest you contact your retailer, inquire at your local town hall or business store to find out where and how the drone can be recycled.
BATTERY WARNING:**

1. Failure to follow all the instructions may result in serious injury, irreparable damage to the battery may cause a fire, smoke or explosion as well.
2. Always check the battery’s condition before charging or using it.
3. Please replace the battery if the battery is dropped or has any peculiar smell, overheating, discoloration, deformation or leakage happens.
4. Never use anything other than the approved Lipo charger to charge the battery. Always use a balancing charger for Lipo cells or a Lipo cell balancer. It is recommended that you use the one provided with the product.
5. The battery temperature must never exceed 60°C(140°F) otherwise the battery could be damaged or ignited.
6. Never charge the battery on a flammable surface, near flammable products or inside a vehicle (preferably place the battery on a non-flammable and non-conductive surface).
7. Never leave the battery unattended during the charging process. Never disassemble or modify the housing’s wiring, or puncture the cells. Always ensure that the charger output voltage corresponds to the voltage of the battery. DO NOT short circuit the batteries.
8. Never expose the Li-Po battery to moisture or direct sunlight, or store it in a place where temperatures could exceed 60°C(car in the sun, for example).
9. Always keep it out of reach of children.
10. Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazards.
11. Non-rechargeable batteries are not allowed to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries should be charged under adults’ supervision.
12. DO NOT mix different types of batteries including the new and used ones.
13. Batteries MUST be inserted with the correct polarity.
14. The supply terminals MUST not to be short-circuited. Regular examination of transformer or battery charger for any damage to their cords, plugs, enclosures and other parts MUST be done. If there is damage, they MUST not be used until the damage has  been repaired.
15. The packaging has to be kept since it contains important information.
16. This toy should only be connected to the equipment with symbol Class II.

EU RF Power(EIRP): <10 dBm (2452MHz ~ 2474 MHz)
Caution

1. The max operating of the EUT is 45°C, and shouldn’t be lower than -10°C.
2. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 0mm from your body.
3. Declaration of Conformity.

We, Xiamen Huoshiquan Import & Export CO.,LTD
hereby, declare that the compliance of the essential requirements with the
Directive 2014/53/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Safety
Directive 2009/48/EC have been fully fulfilled on our product with indication below:
Product Name: Remote control four axis series
Model/Mark: D23/DEERC
The Statement of compliance is available at the following address: http://www.deerc.com/Download/CE/D23_EU_DOC.pdf
This product can be used among EU member states.

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Manufactured by
Xiamen Huoshiquan Import & Export CO.,LTD.
Address: Unit 1, Room 501, Dongxiang Building, No.258 Huqin Nan
Road, Sliming District, Xiamen, China
+1(855)777-8866MADE IN CHINA(CN)
usa@deerc.com (USA)
eu@deerc.com (EU)

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