Potensic A20 Mini Drone Camera User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- Potensic
Table of Contents
Potensic A20 Mini Drone Camera
Product Information
Specifications
- Drone size: 90x80x32mm
- Flight time: 5~6 mins
- Weight of drone: 25.8g
- Main motor: 0615×4
- Propeller diameter:
- Remote control mode: 2.4Ghz
- Drone battery: 3.7Vx180mAh
- Flying distance: 10~15 m
- Charging time of drone battery: 40 mins
Overview Chart
- Drone cover
- Receiver Board
- Propeller A
- Propeller B
- Forward motor
- Rehearsal motor
- Counterclockwise Motor
- LED light
- Light shade
- Battery cover
- Drone bottom
- Drone battery
Remote Control Button Functions
- Left Joystick: Move the joystick forward/backward/left/right to make the drone fly upward / downward / left/right.
- Right Joystick: Move the joystick forward/backward/left/right to make the drone fly forward / backward/left / right.
- Power Switch: Toggle the power switch button to the right to turn on the remote control and turn off the power when returning.
- Headless Mode: Press the button to enter the headless mode; Press again to exit.
- High / Medium / Low-Speed Button: Press the button to switch to High / Medium / Low Speed.
- Take Off / Landing / Emergency Stop Button: After frequency pairing, press once and the drone will take off automatically. Press it once again and the drone will land automatically. Press and hold the button for more than 1 second for an emergency landing. The drone’s propellers will stop and land immediately.
- Fine-tuning Button: Press this button to move the right joystick to the wanted fine-tuning direction, then it will adjust the direction accordingly. Release the joystick to end fine-tuning mode.
CAUTION
- This toy is recommended for children 14 years of age and older. To ensure that the child’s play is both safe and fun, please read the operating instruction and the general safety rules with your child.
- Keep eyes, face, fingers and hair away from the rotor blade, tail blade and gear, as they will rotate at very high speed while the aircraft is flying.
- Adult supervision is recommended when the aircraft is being operated.
- Warning: The product should only be used by adults and children over 14 years. Adult supervision is required for children under 14 years.
General View
Drone
Specifications
| Drone size | 90x80x32mm | Flight time | 5~6 mins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight of drone | 25.8g | The main motor | **** |
0615×4
Propeller diameter| Ø32mm| Remote control mode| ****
2.4Ghz
Drone battery| 3.7Vx180mAh| Flying distance| 10~15 m
Charging time of drone battery| 40 mins
Overview Chart
| NO. | Name | NO. | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drone cover | 7 | Counterclockwise Motor |
| 2 | Receiver Board | 8 | LED light |
| 3 | Propeller A | 9 | Light shade |
| 4 | Propeller B | 10 | Battery cover |
| 5 | Forward motor | 11 | Drone bottom |
| 6 | Rehearsal motor | 12 | Drone battery |
Remote Control
Flip mode button ( press ) / Fine tuning mode button ( long press )
Introduction to Button Functions
Left Joystick| Move the joystick forward/backward / left/right to make
the drone fly upward / downward / left/right
---|---
Right Joystick| Move the joystick forward/backward/left/right to make
the drone fly forward / backward/left/right.
Power Switch| Toggle the power switch button to the right to turn on the
remote control and turn off the power when returning.
Headless Mode| Press the button to enter the headless mode; Press
again to exit.
High / Medium / Low Speed Button| Press the button to switch to High /
Medium / Low Speed.
Take Off / Landing / Emergency Stop Button| After frequency pairing,
press once and the drone will take off automatically. Press it once again and
the drone will land automatically. Press and hold the button for more than 1
second for an emergency landing. The drone’s propellers will stop and land
immediately.
Fine-tuning Button| Press this button to move the right joystick to
the wanted fine-tuning direction, then it will adjust the direction
accordingly. Release the
joystick to end fine-tuning mode.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Open the battery cover of the remote control, insert 3 AAA batteries
according to the instructions (as shown below, batteries are not included),
and then close the battery cover.
Notice:
- Make sure the electrodes are correct.
- Do not mix new and old batteries.
- Do not mix different types of batteries.
- Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Parts Installation
Charging Instruction for Drone Battery
- Connect the drone battery with USB cable first and then select a charger as shown in the picture below, and connect it with the USB plug.
- During charging, the red USB indicator is always on, and the indicator turns green when charging is complete.
For faster charging, it is recommended to use an adapter with an output current of 5V 2A ( not included ) to charge the battery.
Li-po Battery Disposal & Recycling
Disposed lithium polymer batteries must not be placed with household
garbage. Please contact your local environmental protection, waste disposal
agency, supplier of your model, or your nearest lithium polymer battery
recycling center.
Assemble / Disassemble the Propellers
To disassemble, gently lift the propeller upward. ( Picture 1 ) To install
the propeller, align and snap the propeller blades onto the motor. ( Picture 2
)
Battery Loading and Unloading Diagram
Buckle down the battery cover, put the battery into the drone, and then
buckle up the battery cover ( Picture 3 / 4).
Pre-flight Precautions
- Make sure the remote control and the battery of the drone are fully charged.
- Before starting, please confirm that the left joystick of the remote control is in the middle position.
- Please turn on the drone first before flying, and then turn on the remote control. After the flight, turn off the drone and then turn off the remote control. Incorrect turning on / off may result in loss of control of the drone.
- Make sure to correctly install the battery, motor, etc.
- Improper operation may cause the drone to crash, which may result in a defective motor that renders the drone unable to fly, and other issues. Please visit your local retailer to purchase new parts for replacement to restore the drone to optimal condition.
Flight Steps
Frequency Pairing
When the drone is turned on, the light on the fuselage will flash rapidly.
When the light flashes slowly, it indicates that frequency pairing is entered.
Turn on the remote control, the power indicator lights up and flashes rapidly.
Pull the left joystick down to the lowest position and then release it. The power indicator on the remote control will turn to solid color and the remote control will beep, indicating successful frequency pairing.
Take Off
After a successful calibration, press this button and the drone will
automatically take off and remain at an altitude of approximately 1.2 meters.
Landing
Press this button to land the drone automatically. (When pressing this
button, do not touch the left joystick, otherwise, it may not work).
Emergency Landing
If the drone is about to hit a person or an obstacle, press and hold the
takeoff/landing / emergency stop button for more than 1s. The propellers will
stop and the drone will fall down immediately.
Tip: Do not activate this function unless in emergency situation. Because
the drone will fall when the motors stop working.
Calibration
Push the right joystick as picture shown after successful frequency pairing
(Do not push the left joystick until then). Please release it when the drone
front body indicator light flash 3 times and turn to solid color, indicating
that calibration is completed.
Tip: A crash may cause a failed connection, making the drone difficult to control. If this happens, try to repair and recalibrate. The drone must be placed on a horizontal surface.
Unlocking / Locking the Motor
-
Unlock the motor:
Move the left joystick and right joystick inward 45 degrees at the same time. -
Lock the motor:
This function can be used to stop the motor in an emergency (move the left joystick and right joystick inward 45 degrees at the same time).
Flight Control
Stunt Flying
-
Rotation Mode:
Short press the rotation button to start/quit the rotation mode, the remote control will beep at this time. -
Circle Fly Mode:
Short press the circle button to start/quit circle fly mode, then the remote control will beep.
In this mode, the drone will start hovering along a circular track.
Tips:
1. In this mode, you are only able to control the ascent and descent of the drone.
2. When you move the steering joystick, the drone will immediately exit this flight mode.3D Flip
-
Step 1:
Short press the left joystick to start the flip mode, at this time the remote control emits a continuous “beep” sound. -
Step 2:
Push the right joystick forward and the drone will immediately flip forward 360°.
Tips: If you want to flip in another direction, push the right joystick to another direction.
Forward and Backward Fine-tuning
While in flight, if the drone tilts forward, press down the fine-tuning
button, and push the right joystick backwards. Otherwise push forwards.
Left / Right Rotates Fine-tuning
While in flight, if the drone head rotates to the left, press the fine-tuning
button, and push left joystick to right. Otherwise push to the left.
Left / Right Tilts Fine-tuning
While in flight, if the drone tilts to the left, press the fine-tuning button,
and push the right joystick to the right. Otherwise push to the left.
Functions Mode
Altitude Hold Mode
Intelligent flight control system calculates the hovering position, makes it
easier for beginners to control.
Note: If there’s propeller or motor is damaged, the constant height
function will not work. The altitude hold function will also not work due to
unstable atmospheric pressure or unsuitable weather.
High / Medium / Low-Speed Mode Switch
-
Low Speed Mode ( Mode 1 )
This is for beginners to operate in calm, breeze-free weather. -
Medium speed Mode ( Mode 2 )
It is suitable for those who practice operating ( hobbyists ) with or without a breeze. -
High-Speed Mode ( Mode 3 )
It’s suitable for professionals in most outdoor wind conditions.
Headless Mode
The default setting is Non-headless Mode
Under headless mode, the users can operate the drone without worrying about
the orientation (left is left and right is right all the time, regardless of
where your drone is pointing at). Headless Mode is designed for beginners,
users who fly the drone in daylight or at far distances, or those with
difficulty identifying the drone orientation. You can activate the headless
mode function before taking off or in flight. Flying under headless mode, the
direction of your drone should be aligned with you. DO NOT change the
direction of your remote control, keep it flying in front of you all the time.
( The picture below ).
Warning: Before entering this mode, the drone must be in front of your
remote control, otherwise the drone may lose control or fly
away.
- Press headless mode button to activate the function, then the LED light at the rear of the drone will keep flashing 3 times and stop for 1 second. To exit the Headless Mode, press the button again, at this time the LED light on the rear of drone will turn to solid color.
Low Battery Alarm
When the battery of the remote control is low, it will beep to remind the
users to land the drone and replace the battery as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the drone may lose control. When the drone’s battery is low, the
LED light at the rear of the drone will keep flashing once and then stop for 1
second.
Out of Range Alarm
When the drone is out of range or close to the maximum remote control
distance, the LED light on the rear of drone will keep flashing twice and stop
for 1 second. Please fly the drone back to the proper range as soon as
possible, otherwise it may lose control.
Spare Parts
(Sold separately)
For your convenience, spare parts are listed for your selection. They can be
purchased from your local vendor.
Important Notice: Our products are always being improved and designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. All information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy, and we reserve the right of final interpretation in the event of any typographical errors.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Problem Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Indicator light of the remote control is off | 1. Low battery. |
2. The positive and negative poles of the battery are in reverse order.
3. Poor Connection.
| 1. Replace the remote control battery.
2. Install the battery in accordance with the user manual.
3. Clean the dirt between the battery and the battery slice.
Fail to pair the drone with remote control| 1. Indicator light is off.
2. There is interfering signal nearby.
3. Mis-operation.
4. The electronic component is damaged for frequent crash.
| 1. The same as above 1.2.3.
2. Turn off and turn on the drone and remote control again.
3. Operate the drone step by step in accordance with the user manual.
4. Purchase spare parts from local seller to replace damaged parts.
The drone is underpow- ered or can not fly| 1. The propeller seriously deformed.
2. Low battery.
3. Incorrect installation of propeller.
| 1. Replace the propeller.
2. Recharge the drone battery.
3. Install the propeller in accordance with the user manual.
The drone could not hover and tilts to one side| 1. The propeller seriously deformed.
2. The motor holder deformed.
3. The gyro did not reset after violent impact.
4. The motor is damaged.
| 1. Replace propeller.
2. Replace the motor holder.
3. Put the drone on the flat surface for about 10s or restart the the drone and calibrate it again.
4. Replace the motor.
Indicator light of the drone is off| 1. Low battery.
2. The battery is expired or over discharge protection.
| 1. Recharge the drone battery.
2. Purchase a new battery from local seller to replace the battery or charge the battery in accordance with the use manual.
FCC
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. 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 be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
POTENSIC
A20|
2.4G|
3.7V 180mAh(Li-Po Battery)|
About 40 mins|
2.4G|
5V 2A|
Shenzhen Deepsea Excellence Technology Co., Ltd.|
5th Floor, Building 7, Hongfa High-tech Park, Keji 4th Road, Shiyan Street,
Baoan District, Shenzhen|
EC REP 1: DST Co., Ltd. Fifth Floor 3 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HA, UK
EC REP 2: Like Sun GmbH. Planckstr.59, 45147 Essen, Germany
FCC ID: ZKWUA221803001
C020009V02
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