Potensic B0CMQLJL7L ATOM SE Drones with Camera for Adults User Manual

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Only suitable for ages 16+

User Manual
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Disclaimer & Precautions

1.1 Disclaimer
Drones are products that are potentially dangerous and relatively complex to operate. Please be sure to read the full User Manual to ensure that you understand the basic knowledge of the drone and are familiar with the basic functions  before usage. It is recommended to use it in GPS mode in an open outdoor area for the first time to get familiar with the operation.
Please follow the Manual’s operation instructions and precautions strictly, in order to use the product safely and correctly.
Users aged under 16 should be accompanied by an adult while using the product. Please keep the product out of children’s reach.
For any direct or indirect loss (including but not limited to property loss and personal injury) due to user’s failure in following the Manual’s safety operation, the Company disclaims any responsibility and does not provide warranty services.
Do not dismantle any part except for propellers, or refit the product and attach other items on it without official guidance; otherwise, user will be responsible for any consequences arising from violations.
For any problems in usage, operation and maintenance, please feel free to contact our local dealer or the Company.
Potensic reserves the final interpretation rights of this document and related product documents, and is subject to change without notice. Please visit https://www.potensic.com for the latest information.

1.2 Safety Precautions
Keep away from obstacles and crowds
Keep the product away from crowds, high-rise buildings and high-voltage cables, and avoid using it in severe weather such as wind, rain and thunder, in order to keep the safety of the user and the crowds, for the product may have  uncertain flying speed, status, and potential hazards.
Keep off moisture
Keep the product off moisture to avoid an anomaly or damage due to humidity of precise electronic components and mechanical parts inside it.
Safe operation
The product may be exposed to higher risk when user feels tired or lacks of energy and experience. Please refit or repair the product with the original parts to keep safety. Please operate and use the product within the allowed range and  make sure to follow the local safety rules.
Keep away from high-speed revolving parts
While the product’s propellers are revolving at a high speed, keep it away from the crowds and animals to avoid scratch or disturbance. Do not touch the revolving propellers with hands.
Keep away from heat source
Keep the product away from heat and high-temperature exposure to avoid the anomaly, deformation and even damage, for it is made of metal, fiber, plastic and electronic elements.

1.3 Warning & Prompts

1. Please properly keep the package and manual which contain important information.

2. User should avoid personal and property losses when using the product.

3. Neither the Company nor our dealers bear any liability for the proper losses and personal injuries due to users.

4. Debug and install the product in strict accordance with the Manual’s steps. Keep a distance of over 1~2m from others while using the product, to avoid injury when the product crashes into people’s heads, faces, and bodies.

5. The product should be assembled by an adult. Users aged below 16 should not handle the product alone.
   The battery should be charged under the supervision of an adult and by avoiding inflammables.

6. Keep the product out of children’s reach to avoid eating it by mistake, for it contains small parts.

7. Do not use the product on the road or in water to avoid an accident.

8. It is forbidden to dismantle or refit the product, except for the propellers; otherwise, an anomaly may occur.

9. Please recharge the intelligent battery with a USB charger that conforms to FCC/CE standards.

10. The remote controller has a built-in 3.7V lithium battery which needs no replacement.

11. Do not short-circuit or squeeze the battery to avoid explosion.

12. Do not short-circuit, break down or throw battery in fire or place it in a hot place (in fire or near an electric heater).

13. Keep a safe distance from the propellers which are revolving at a high speed; do not use the product in crowds to avoid scratch or injury.

14. Do not use the product in places with strong magnetic field, such as near high-voltage cable, buildings that contain metals, automobiles and trains; otherwise, the product can be disturbed.

15. Please do master local laws and regulations, to avoid violation of regulations.

16. Stop using the remote controller within the radio control period and region of national departments as specified, in order to conform to the requirements for magnetic environment of aeradio.

17. Avoid low-altitude flight above water surface.

18. Keep it away from airport, airline and other no-fly zone.

Reading Tips

2.1 Symbols

Prohibited
Important
Operation & use prompts
Technical Terms and reference information

2.2 Suggestions of Use

1. User is highly suggested to watch the tutorial video and Quick Operation Guide before consulting the Manual.
2. Make sure to read Disclaimer & Precautions first when consulting the Manual.

2.3 Tutorial Video / Download App
Scan the QR code on the right and you can:

1. Download PotensicPro App (hereinafter referred to as “the App”).
2. Watch the tutorial videos.
3. Access the latest User Manual.
4. Learn about the frequently asked questions(FAQ)

http://newapp.depstech.com//index.php/webapp/app/index?product=Atom&language=english

2.4 Registration & Help
Make sure to register a personal account in App before the first flight, in order to get a better use experience.
Steps of Registration
Please fill in your E-mail, and password, check the protocol, and click “Register”. You can log in to the system after registration.
(Note: Keep the mobile phone online during registration)
Help
Thanks for purchasing the Atom SE drone. Please read the Manual carefully.
Please contact our support team at [email protected] if anything needs help, when requesting an after-sales service, it is required to submit the order ID and details of the issues.

2.5 Technical Terms

IMU| IMU (inertial measurement unit), the most important core sensor of the drone.
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TOF (Time of Flight)| TOF (time of flight), the period from transmission and receiving of detection infrared signal, in order to determine the target distance.
Downward Vision
System| The sensor system, which lies at the bottom of the drone and consists of camera and TOF module.
Vision Positioning| High-accuracy positioning, which is realized through Downward Vision System.
Compass| Identify direction for geomagnetic sensor and the drone.
Barometer| Atmospheric pressure sensor, which enables the drone to determine the altitude through atmospheric pressure.
Lock/unlock| Switch the drone motor from static status to idle running.
Idling| Once unlocked, the motor will start revolving at a fixed speed, but it has insufficient lifting force to take off.
Auto return| The drone will return to HOME point automatically based on GPS positioning.
EIS| Electronic Image Stabilization; the camera will detect the data of high- frequency vibration and eliminate picture flutter through algorithm.
Drone head| Position of the drone camera.
Throttle control stick| Ascend or descend the drone.
Pitch control stick| Fly the drone to front or back.
Roll control stick| Fly the drone to left or right.
Yaw control stick| Enable self-rotation of the drone to left or right.

Overview

This chapter introduces the functional characteristics of Atom SE, as well as the component name of the drone and the remote controller.
3.1 Introduction
With foldable arms and weight below 250g, the product is portable, and easy to use. The product is equipped with a vision positioning system, to realize precise hovering at low altitude indoor and outdoor environment. Meanwhile, the  product is equipped with a GPS sensor to realize positioning and auto return. With 1/3″ Sony CMOS image sensor, the product can shoot 4K/30FPS HD video and 1.2-megapixel pictures. Atom SE uses self-developed ShakeVanish electronic stabilization technology to make the picture clear and stable.
By using the brand new PixSync 2.0™ 2.4G digital image transmission technique, the Atom SE remote controller can realize 4 km communication distance and 720P HD image transmission maximally at ideal conditions. Open the pull- type and the foldable remote controller to contain your mobile device. Connect the remote controller and mobile device with USB data cable, to operate and set the product through App and display HD image transmission picture. The  built- in lithium battery of the remote controller can work for approx. 2.3h maximally.
Atom SE uses proprietary SurgeFly™ flight control technology, with a maximum horizontal flight speed of 16m/s (52ft/s), a maximum flight time of about 31 minutes, and the ability to withstand winds of up to level 5.

Test conditions of the max. flight time: Fly at an even speed of 5m/s at 25°C and in breezeless condition.
Test conditions of the max. transmission distance: Measured at an open and no- interference environment, with a flight height of 120m, and without considering the return of the drone.
Power consumption will increase considerably when the drone is returning against the wind. If you receive a prompt of encountering strong wind from the App, please make sure to lower the flight altitude and return in time to ensure  safety of the drone.
Pre-Flight Checklist:

1. Pay attention to the local weather forecast and make sure it is suitable for flying the drone.
2. Make sure the battery is fully charged.
3. Make sure the firmware is updated to the latest version.
4. Make sure the flight environment is open and free of interference.
5. Before takeoff, make sure the battery is secured and the buckle pops out correctly, and no deformed propellers and loose screws.
6. Power on the drone on open and level ground, wait for the drone to enter GPS Mode before takeoff, and pay attention to the HOME point.

3.2 Drone Diagram

3.3 Remote Controller Diagram

1. Power button
   Long press it for 2s to power on/off.

2. Power indicator
   Indicate the power level or other status of the remote controller

3. Control stick slot
   One slot respectively at the left and right side, which are used to store the sticks

4. TYPE-C interface
   To charge the remote controller/connect mobile device

5. RTH / Pause button
   Long press for 1s to return to HOME point automatically
   Short press it to pause auto flight

6. Control stick

7. Foldable double antennas

8. Installation position of mobile device
   To place mobile device.

9. Shoot button
   Short press it to shoot one picture

10. Record button
    Short press it to start/stop recording

11. Thumbwheel
    Dial the thumbwheel horizontally to control the tilt of the gimbal.

3.4 Preparing the Drone
The product is delivered under folded status. Please unfold it as follows:

1. Unfold the front arm before the rear arm.
2. Unfold the propeller blades.

3.5 Preparing the Remote Controller
Installation of mobile phone and control stick

1. Unfold the antenna.
2. Connect your mobile phone to the USB cable.
3. Insert the part of your mobile phone with the USB cable into the slot of the remote controller.
4. Pull and open the remote control with both hands and fix your mobile phone stably.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the remote controller.
6. Take out the sticks.
7. Screw in both control sticks clockwise.
8. Installation completed.

3.6 Charging/Startup and Shutdown
When receiving a new drone battery, it is required to charge it to wake it up, otherwise the drone won’t start. Connect the TYPE-C charging port of the battery and a USB charger to the AC power supply to finish a one-time charging (USB  charger is not included in the package. User can use the charger that conforms to FCC/CE specification to charge the battery). The red indicator will stay on during charging, and turn off automatically after charging is done. Users can  charge the battery with the Parallel Charging HUB if a fly expansion kit is purchased. For more details, please refer to the Uer’s Manual of Parallel Charging HUB. The Parallel Charging HUB can also charge the remote controller.  

The shortest charging period is approx. 1h 25min through the type-C charging port. Make sure your charger supports 5V/3A output in order to achieve this charging speed.
User is suggested to charge the battery through the Parallel Charging HUB, in order to charge 3 batteries quickly at the same time.
It is suggested to remove the battery from the drone to charge for the sake of safety; otherwise, the drone won’t power on if the battery is being charged in the drone.
If the charging cable is connected while the drone is on, it will power off automatically and the charging will continue.
The battery may become too hot after use; do not charge it until it cools down; otherwise, charging can be rejected by the smart battery.
Charge the battery on a trimonthly basis to maintain the activity of the cell.
Please connect the original cable or any cable that supports over 3A current to the type-C port; otherwise, it may cause charging failure or battery damage.

Startup
Drone: Make sure the battery is inserted in the battery bin, short press and then long press the power button until all indicators are on, and then release the button to start up.
Remote controller: Long press the “Power” button until all indicators are on, and then release the button to finish startup.
Shutdown
Drone: Short press and then long press the power button of the drone until all indicators are on, and then release the button to shut down.
Remote controller: Long press the power button until all indicators are off, and then release the button to shut down.

Drone

The product consists of a flight control system, a communication system, a positioning system, a power system and a smart flight battery. This chapter sets down the functions of all parts of the drone.
4.1 Positioning
Atom SE adopts Potensic’s new SurgeFly™ flight control technology, which supports the following two positioning modes:
GPS positioning: Provide precise positioning and navigation to the drone; support precise hovering, smart flight and auto return.
Vision positioning: It can realize high-precision positioning at a low altitude based on the Downward Vision System. The visual positioning can be realized without a GPS signal, so that the product can be used indoors.
How to switch: The flight control system will switch automatically according to the environment of the drone. If both the GPS and lower visual system fail, the flight control will be switched to attitude mode, under which, the drone fails to realize stable hovering and the user needs to correct the flight gesture manually through the control stick.
The difficulty of drone handling will be increased greatly in the attitude mode; make sure to master the behaviors and operation of the drone in this mode before using this mode; avoid flying the drone at a long distance, to avoid risks due  to failed judgment of drone gestures.
User can also switch to attitude mode in App.
In visual positioning, smart flight is not supported and flight speed will be restricted.
The difficulty of controlling the drone will increase dramatically in ATTI Mode so make sure to master the operation of the drone in this mode. Always keep the drone within sight in order to avoid risks in case of failed judgment of the  drone’s attitude and direction.

4.2 Downward Vision System
The Atom SE is equipped with a downward vision system, it is located beneath the drone. The Downward Vision System consists of a monocular camera and a TOF module. The TOF module includes a transmitter tube and a receiver tube, it can precisely calculate the fly height above the ground by calculating the infrared signals transmission and receiving time.
In combination with the monocular camera, the system can help achieve high- precision positioning at low altitudes.

Detection Fileds
The Downward Vision System works best when the drone is at an altitude of 0.3 to 5 m, and its operating range is 0.3 to 10 m.
When GPS is unavailable, the Downward Vision System is enabled if the surface has a discernable surface and sufficient light. The Downward Vision System works best when the drone is at an altitude of 0.3 to 5 m. If the drone’s altitude  is above 5 m, the Vision System may be affected, so extra caution is required.
How to use
The Downward Vision System has enabled automatically if the positioning conditions are satisfied. The drone tail indicator blinks cyan twice, which indicates the Downward Vision System is working.
Speed limit: To ensure positioning accuracy and flight safety during visual positioning flight, the drone will actively limit its flight speed.

****Visual positioning is only an auxiliary flight function, please always pay attention to the changes in the flight environment and positioning mode, and do not rely too much on the automatic judgment of the aircraft. Users need to  control the remote at all times and be prepared to operate the aircraft manually at any time.
The Vision System cannot work properly in any of the following situations

1. Pure-color surface.
2. Surface with strong reflection, such as smooth metal surfaces.
3. Transparent object surface, such as water surface and glass.
4. The moving texture, such as running pets and moving vehicles.
5. Scenarios with drastic change of light; For example, the drone flies to outdoor space with strong light from indoor space.
6. Places with weak or strong light.
7. The surface with highly repetitive texture, such as floor tile with the same texture and small size, and highly consistent strip pattern.
   For the sake of safety, please check the camera and TOF transceiver tube before the flight, and clean it with a soft cloth if there is any dirt, dust, or water on it; Contact Potensic Support if there is any damage to the Vision System.

4.3 Drone Status Indicator

Start-up/
Shut-down| Startup / Shutdown in progress: Green indicator is solid on
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Flight
status| GPS positioning
Indicator flashes
slowly in green| Vision positioning
Indicator flashes
slowly in cyan| Attitude mode
Indicator
flashes slowly
in blue
flashes slowly| Return
Indicator
in red
Warning &
Error| Remote controller
has no connection
with the drone
(communication lost)
Indicator is in
solid blue| Low battery
Indicator flashes
quickly in red| Sensor error
Indicator is
in solid red| Emergency stop
of propeller
Indicator repeatedly
lights up shortly in red
then goes off long
Upgrade &
calibration| Compass calibration
(horizontal)
Indicator has
alternative flashing
between red and green| Compass calibration
(vertical)
Indicator has alternative
flashing between blue
and green| Frequency
pairing mode
Indicator flashes
quickly in green| Upgrade mode
Indicator flashes
quickly in blue

4.4 Smart Battery
4.4.1 Function
Atom SE smart battery is mounted with high-energy cell and advanced BMS. The details are as follows:

Basic Parameters

Basic Parameters

Model: DSBTO2A
Cell Qty.| 2 series| Battery Capacity| 2500mAh
Rated Voltage| 7.2V| Charge Completion Voltage| 8.4V
Charging Mode| TYPE-C/
Parallel Charging HUB| Max. Charge Current| TYPE-C: 5V/3A
Parallel Charging HUB: 8V/2.2A x 3
Function| Description
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Balance
protection| Balance cell voltage automatically to guarantee battery health.
Self-discharge
protection| If the battery is fully charged and left idle, it will slowly self-discharge to 50%-70% after 5 days to protect the battery cells.
Overcharge
protection| Charging will stop once battery is fully charged, otherwise the battery can be damaged by overcharging.
Temperature
protection| Please pay attention to your charging environment, otherwise charging will be stopped automatically when battery temperature is below 0°C or above 40°C.
Intelligent
current limiting
of charging| When charging current is too high, the battery will restrict current automatically in order to protect the battery.
Over-discharge
protection| In non-flight status, the battery will cut off power supply automatically to avoid over-discharge when battery is discharged to a certain level; at this time, the battery will enter sleep status. It is suggested to charge the battery ASAP.
Short-circuit
protection| When the drone short-circuit is detected by the battery, the power supply will be cut off automatically to protect the battery and the drone.
Battery health
monitoring| The BMS will monitor the battery health condition, prompt battery damage in App in case of cell damage, cell voltage unbalance or other battery errors, to remind user to replace the battery in time.
Communication
function| The battery can communicate with the the drone in real time. User can view the information in App, such as battery circulation times and real- time electric quantity.

****If the battery is not used for a long time, it needs to be charged every three months to ensure its health.
Please store the battery in a cool, dry place where children cannot touch it.

4.4.2 Battery Installation & Removal
Installation:
Push the battery into the product’s battery bin horizontally as shown in picture below, the battery buckle is bounced and locked when hearing “click” sound.

Removal:
Firstly, press the buckle of smart battery, hold the upper cover of battery to pull out the battery.

****Once the battery is inserted, make sure the battery buckle is bounced properly. This step is highly important and related to flight safety.

4.4.3 Charging
See 3.6 for charging method
4.4.4 View Power Level
Once the battery is inserted in the drone, short press the power button to view the power level of smart battery, as shown in the picture below:

4.4.5 Operation Instructions of Smart Battery at High/low Temperature
When the battery temperature is ＜5°C, the App will prompt a low temperature warning of the battery, and the battery needs to be preheated before flying.
When the battery temperature is ＞60°C, the App will prompt a high temperature warning of the battery, and the drone will not be able to fly.
The discharge capacity will be weakened greatly and flight duration will reduce at a low temperature, which is normal.
Avoid long-term running at a low temperature, otherwise, the battery life can be shortened.

4.5 Propellers
There are two types of Atom SE propellers, which are designed to spin in different directions.
Marks are used to indicate which propellers should be attached to which motors, the two blades attached to one motor are the same.

Use the the screwdriver from the package to mount the propellers.
Hold the motor to remove the propeller blades easier.

****Make sure you attach the marked propellers to the motors of the arm with marks and the unmarked propellers to the motors of the arm without marks. Otherwise the drone will be unable to fly.
If a propeller is broken, remove the two propellers and screws on the corresponding motor and discard them. Use two propellers from the same package. DO NOT mix with propellers in other packages.
Propeller blades are sharp. Handle with care. DO NOT squeeze or bend the propellers during transportation or storage.
Purchase the propellers separately if necessary.
Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors to avoid injuries.
Please check the propeller blades immediately if there are any jitters or speedless in flight, and timely replace the propellers if it’s damaged or deformed.
Make sure the motors are mounted securely and rotating smoothly. Land the drone immediately if a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely. Stop flying the drone and contact support if there is any abnormal sound with the motor.
Make sure that the propellers are installed securely before each flight. Check to make sure the screws on the propellers are tightened.

****When mount or remove the propellers, do not put the screwdriver or other foreign materials inside the motors, or the motor may be damaged.

4.6 Flight Data
Atom SE supports recording of flight data. User can view the data in App.
“Flight record” can display the basic data for each flight of user.
“Flight log” can record the detailed flight data of user. For any abnormal circumstance in flight, user can report it in App and, if necessary, upload the flight log to seek for assistance.
All flight data are stored in user’s mobile device. No flight data will be acquired by the Company, except for the data uploaded by user to the cloud platform.

4.7 Single Axis Gimbal Camera
4.7.1 Single Axis Gimbal
The Atom SE camera is mounted with a single-axis gimbal, to adjust pitch angle freely from +20° to -90° (horizontal direction is 0°).
The angle of the gimbal can be adjusted by scrolling the left thumbwheel of the remote controller.

The gimbal will be recovered to -9° automatically after each startup.
Avoid collision and moving the lens by force, for the gimbal contains precise parts.
Make sure the gimbal has no foreign matters and lens is free from dirt before takeoff.
The gimbal is connected to the drone through elastic and shock absorption support, to eliminate camera vibration. Do not pull the gimbal by force. For any damage of shock absorption support, please timely contact the after-sales department for repairing.
Do not bind or paste any object on the gimbal. Otherwise, it may damage the drone.

4.7.2 Camera

Basic Parameters

Sensor brand: SONY| Sensor size: 1/3″
Effective pixel: 12MP| Aperture: F2.2
FOV: 118°| Focus range: 3m ~ ∞
ISO range: 100~6400| Shutter range: 1/30~1/25,000s
Memory: Micro SD card| Shooting distortion: < 1% (after calibration)
Picture size: 12MP| Picture format: JPG/JPG+RAW(DNG)
Video format: MP4| Code: H.264
Video specification: 4K@30fps; 2.7K@30fps; 1080P@60/30fps

Do not touch the lens after recording for a long period of time to avoid scald.
Do not record video when the drone is not flying; otherwise the drone will trigger overheat protection.
The sensor will crop out the edges at 1080P/60fps, it’s simply capturing a central section of what the full-frame sensor would capture, and FOV is about 66°.

4.7.3 Image Storage
The videos and pictures recorded by Atom SE will be stored in SD card, instead of App or user’s album. Make sure to insert SD card prior to flight. Otherwise, it is unable to record and shoot.
(SD card is not included in the product’s pack list!)
User can preview and download the videos and pictures (the drone and the remote controller should be connected) in App.
SD Card Requirements
File format: FAT32, exFAT
Capacity: 4G-256G
Speed requirements: It is suggested to use SD card above U1 (UHS Speed Class

1. or C10 (Class 10)
   The video downloaded from App is just 720P resolution used in video transmission. Please read SD card with computer or other device in order to acquire videos of higher definition.
   The recording can be terminated due to slow write-in when using the U1/C10 SD cards of certain brands.
   If important data are stored in your SD card, please backup them properly.
   Do not insert or unplug the SD card when the product is powered on. It may lead to data damage or loss, or even SD card damage when inserting or unplugging SD card during video recording. Potensic does not bear responsibility for any  loss due to user’s misoperation of SD card.

Remote Controller

5.1 Overview
Potensic Atom SE is equipped with the DSRC02A Remote controller, which boasts Potensic long-range PixSync 2.0™ image transmission technology, offering a maximum transmission range of 4km/13,123ft and 720p when displaying  video from the drone to PotensicPro on your mobile device. Easily control the drone and camera using the onboard buttons. The detachable control sticks make the remote controller easier to store. Thanks to the 2.4Ghz dual band antenna, in a wide-open area with no electromagnetic interference, PixSync 2.0™ smoothly transmits video feed at up to 720p at a max altitude of 120m.
The built-in battery has a capacity of 3000mAh and a maximum run time of 2.3 hours. There is a USB C port for device connection. The remote controller charges the mobile device with a charging ability of 500mA@5V.
When used with different drone hardware configurations, the remote controller will automatically select the corresponding firmware version for updating and support the following transmission technologies enabled by the hardware performance of the connected drone models: a. Atom SE: PixSync 2.0™ b. Atom: PixSync 3.0™

5.2 Control Stick Mode
Mode 1 (Left Hand Throttle)

Mode 2 (Right Hand Throttle)

5.3 Function
5.3.1 Function List

Charge| 1.Connect the USB Charger to the USB C charging port.
2.The battery is being charged when power indicator starts flashing.
3.Charging is completed when 4 LED indicators are solid on and data cable can be removed.
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Recharge
mobile phone| When a mobile device is connected, the remote controller automatically charges devices with a charging ability of 500mA@5V.
Indicator function| See 5.3.2
Flight control| See 5.2
Low battery prompt| When power level of the remote controller is lower than 10%, the remote controller will have a “beep” sound every second.
Auto shutdown| The product will shut down automatically if the remote controller has no connection and operation for 20mins.
One-key return| See 7.9
Pause| If the drone is performing a Smart Flight like Circle Flight or auto landing, press once to make the drone brake and hover in place. Press again to cancel it and regain the control of the drone.
Emergency stop| For any emergency situtaions during the flight, press “Shoot” and “Record” button for 2s at the same time till the remote controller beeps, the drone will stop running and fall down.

Shoot| Short press It to shoot one picture
When camera is in video recording mode, short press it to switch to shoot mode

Record video| Short press It to starVstop video recording
When camera is in shooting mode, shot press it to switch to video recording mode

Gimbal Dial| Dial tt to the right to increase the pitch angle (head up)
Dial tt to the left to decrease the pitch angle (head down)

Remote controller
frequency pairing| See 5.3.3

5.3.2 Indicator
As shown in the picture below, the remote controller is fitted with 4 white LED indicators to indicate the power level and other status.

Charging indication

Power indication (in use)

Status indication

5.3.3 Remote Controller Function
The Atom SE drone and the remote controller can be used immediately after startup since they have passed frequency pairing before delivery. If a new remote controller or drone is used for the first time, user must conduct frequency  pairing for them as follows prior to use:

1. Power on the remote controller and connect it with the mobile phone, launch PotensicPro App, tap Settings and select “Re-pair the drone” to enter the frequency pairing interface.
2. After powering on the drone, long press the“Power”button until the drone indicator flashes quickly in green; now the drone is ready for frequency pairing.
3. Wait for about 7s, the remote controller beeps once to indicate frequency pairing is successful and the flight interface of the App will show realtime video transmission.
   Make sure the remote controller is within 1m of the drone during frequency pairing, and there is no 2.4G frequency interference.
   If frequency pairing fails, check if there are interferences nearby, or other drones are also in frequency pairing mode, or the remote controller is too far away or blocked. Eliminate the problems above and try again.
   Do not relocate or operate the remote controller and the drone during frequency pairing.

5.4 Antenna Angle
Adjust the antenna angle along with the changes of drone height and distance, to ensure the best communication status of the remote controller.
Wider communication angle is ensured at a close distance in this mode.

Keep both antennas pointing directly towards the drone to acquire a longer transmission distance.

When the drone is right above the remote controller, the transmission signal is weakened drastically due to poor antenna angle. Please lower the flight altitude or fly the drone horizontally for some distance with the antenna pointing at  the drone as much as possible as shown in the picture.

5.5 Remote Controller Calibration
5.5.1 When to perform remote controller calibration

1. When the drone drifts automatically in one direction without any toggling of the control sticks.
2. When the drone automatically and continuously rotates in one direction.
3. When the control sticks are over-sensitive or lack sensitivity.

5.5.2 Calibration Procedure

1. Turn on the remote controller, and connect the mobile device, tap Settings in App, select “Remote Controller Calibration”
2. Make sure the control sticks are in the middle position and do not operate it before tapping to start the calibration.
3. Tap “Start Calibration”, then follow the on-screen instructions and toggle the sticks in all directions until 100% is displayed in App interface, and then maximum toggle the thumbwheel back and forth.
4. When App prompts “Calibration Succeeded”, the remote controller calibration is completed.

PotensicPro App

6.1 App Homepage

6.2 Flight Interface

1. Return button:
   Tap to return to the homepage

2. Navigation prompt bar:
   Display drone status and flight mode

3. GPS status:
   Display GPS signal status and quantity of satellites searched

4. Signal quality of video transmission:
   Display the strength of video transmission connection signal between the drone and the remote controller

5. Power level of the smart battery:
   Estimated Remaining Flight Time

Flight

This chapter introduces safe flight practices and requirements.
7.1 Requirements of Flight Environment

1. Do not use the product in severe weather, such as gale, rain, snow and fog.
2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system and result in positioning failure. It is recommended to keep the drone at least 5m away from  structures.
3. Control the product within your sight and keep away from the obstacles and crowds.
4. Do not use the product in places with high-voltage power lines, telecommunication base station or launching tower, to avoid interference of the remote controller.
5. Please use the product with caution when altitude is over 3,000m for the flight performance can be affected when the performance of drone battery and power system is weakened due to environment factor.

7.2 Precautions of Flight

1. Check if the remote controller, intelligent flight battery and mobile device are fully recharged.
2. Check if the drone is intact and propellers are installed correctly.
3. Check if the camera is working normally after power-on.
4. Check if App is running normally.
5. Check if SD card is inserted and make sure camera is clean.
6. Make sure the drone takes off on flat and hard surface, instead of sandstone or bush; the drone may fail to be unlocked if it has major vibration.
7. Please be careful when the done takes off on surface of moving objects, such as running vehicle and ship.
8. GPS positioning and waypoint flight will be disabled in the south and north polar.
9. Do not use the product in extreme cold or hot place to avoid hazards.

7.3 Connection
Please follow the steps below:

1. Please finish the steps in “3.5 Preparing the Remote Controller” and turn on the remote control.
2. Please finish the steps in “3.4 Preparing the drone” and turn on the remote control.
3. Launch App to view the connection status. Connection is finished when it shows .
4. Tap to enter the flight interface.

It is advised to tap and follow the animated guide to operate for first-time users.

7.4 Flight Mode
Atom SE has three flight modes-Video/Normal/Sport, which can be switched via the App.
Video Mode
Ascent speed: 2m/s, descent speed: 1.5m/s, flight speed: 6m/s
The system will enter beginner mode by default when using the drone for the first time, and the flight mode will
be limited at beginner mode.
Normal Mode
Ascent speed: 4m/s, descent speed: 3m/s, flight speed: 10m/s
The beginner mode can be quit after the flight operation is mastered, and the normal mode will be entered by default. This is the common mode.
Sport Mode
Ascent speed: 5m/s, descent speed: 4m/s, flight speed: 16m/s
Video mode is recommended in aerial photography. Sport mode is recommended if you would like to get a speedy flight experience. Please pay more attention in Sport Mode flights as the the responsiveness of the drone significantly increases in Sport mode.
The maximum speed and braking distance of the drone significantly increase in Sport Mode. A minimum braking distance of 30 m (100 ft) is required in windless conditions to ensure safety.

Drone FCC ID: 2AYUO-DSDR04B
Remote controller FCC ID: 2AYUO-DSRC02A
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: (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. 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.

This equipment complies with FCC 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. This  transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Deepsea Excellence Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 5th Floor, Building 7, Hongfa High-tech Park, Keji 4th
Road, Shiyan Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen
EC REP: E-CrossStu GmbH. Mainzer Landstr.69,60329 Frankfurt am Main
UK REP: SUQ CO., LTD. Unit G1, Capital House 61 Amhurst Road, London,
United Kingdom, E8 1LL

References

• Potensic Camera Drones-Official Website
• Potensic Camera Drones-Official Website

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