SHARPER IMAGE 1015434 Thunderbolt Jet X-2 RC Drone with Long Range Wireless Control User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Sharper Image
Table of Contents
SHARPER IMAGE 1015434 Thunderbolt Jet X-2 RC Drone with Long Range
Wireless Control
OVERVIEW
CHARGING/BATTERY
REMOTE
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARNINGS
- There is a risk of fire and personal injury if battery is punctured, damaged, or misused.
- Do not dismantle, crush, incinerate or short-circuit battery.
- Never expose battery to extreme temperatures or moisture
- Keep away from flammable materials and direct sunlight Only charge using the provided charger, cable, and/or adapters Rechargeable battery is only to be charged by an adult.
- Adult Supervision of the battery while it is charging is required Allow battery to cool to room temperature before charging.
- Charge on a non-flammable surface and keep away from flammable products Discontinue charging if battery becomes hot, swells, smokes, or gives off a strong odor.
- Battery chargers used with the product are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug. enclosure, and other parts, and in the event of such damage, they must not be used until the damage has been repaired.
- Remove batteries (if removable) before storing Recycle or dispose of battery according to federal, state, and local laws Cells or batteries should not be disassembled, crushed, punctured, opened, or otherwise mutilated.
- Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery has been swallowed. In the event that the electrolyte comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately flush with fres water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
- Store cells and batteries in their original packaging and away from metal objects which may short-circuit them.
- Do not drop or subject the cell or battery to strong mechanical shock. Keep cells or batteries clean and dry both during use and storage. Wipe metal terminals with a soft dry cloth if they become dirty.
- Charge cells or batteries before use.
- On first use, or after prolonged periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cell or battery two or three times before obtaining maximum performance.
- It is best to charge the cell or battery at temperatures between 15°C and 30°C unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Retain original product literature for future reference.
DRONE
Turn off the drone before charging.
Connect the Battery Charger lo the charge port on the drone. Connect connector
to power source.
Note: The red rear lights will light up while the battery is charging and
will tum off when the battery is fully charged. Charge time is approximately
120 minutes.
CONTENTS
INSIDE THE BOX
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Thunderbolt Drone
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Drone Controller
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USB Charge Cable
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Replacement Propellers
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Pull firmly to remOVEI broken propeller. Replace with a riew one. Push firmly and carefully.
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Each blade has a letter on ii. Match the blades with the corresponding letter on the drone.
WARNINGS
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant ta 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 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.
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PATENT PENDING
Model Number: 1015433
Printed in China
GENERAL WARNINGS
READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
- Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
- Adult supervision is required at all times.
- Drive drone only on smooth flat surfaces.
- Never fly drones above or near people, sudden changes in wind or other conditions could lead to unexpected crashes.
- Always use caution when flying drone vehicles, obey relevant laws, respect the privacy and property rights of olhers.
- The drone shall never be modified or used for anything except its intended purpose.
- Before each use, an adult should review the product and battery to determine that no damage or hazards exist.
- DO NOT TOUCH SPINNING PROPELLERS.
- Do nol allow anything to intentionally make contact in any way with spinning propellers o Prevent contact wilh spinning blades by turning off remote prior to handling drone.
- Use caution and pay attention to your surroundings while operating drone.
- Do not fly drone into animals, people, or inanimate objects.
- Keep drone away from power lines, buildings. trees. public areas, and any other potentially hazardous areas.
- Do not operate in rain, heavy wind, and or any type of severe weather.
- Do no! land drone on wet surfaces.
- Never touch or allow others to touch drone while it is flying.
- Always turn drone off when it is not in use.
- Always fly drone in large open areas.
- The drone will lose controlling capabilities if fly distance is more than maximum recommended altitude of 100 ft. Keep below 100 ft. to avoid potential crashing risk.
PLEASE RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF ELECTRONICS PROPERLY
FAA WARNING
This drone weighs 0.20lbs (93g). As of November 2017, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) requires registration of unmanned aircrafts weighing more
than 0.55lbs. Visit
www.faa.gov/uas/registration for more
information. Ongoing compliance with Federal, state and local laws regarding
operation is an owner’s sole responsibility.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRONE
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE. KEEP THIS DOCUMENT AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRONE.
CHARGING
- Drone must be charged before each use (USB Charge Cable included).
- Indicator light will turn off once fully charged.
- Install batteries in remote.
PAIRING
Before each flight pair the remote with the drone:
- Turn your drone on and place on a flat, level surface.
- Turn on the remote.
- Push stick up and then down.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Aller a hard landing, turn drone and remote off. Then, repeat pairing!
DIRECTION
- The head of the Thunderbolt Drone is the front of the drone.
- The tail of the Thunderbolt Drone is the back of the drone.
- Not applicable in auto orientation mode.
REMOTE CONTROL
Practice flying your drone at heights below 10 feet and at low speed until comfortable with all controls to avoid unnecessary damage or injury.
- Left stick:
- Up/down controls elevation
- Left/right controls spin
- • Righi stick: – Controls flight direction
- Trim: – Reduces drone drift
To power down the drone, hold the left stick down.
OPERATING DRONE
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Preflight Checklist
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Read all warnings a11d instn.1ctions.
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Install remote batteries. (See page 4)
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Make sure that drone and remote are powered off.
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Charge batteries. {See page 4)
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First time operators should practice indoors.
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Choose an indoor location
Always turn off remote prior to retrieving or picking up drone. This will help you avoid accidently activating propellers. -
Pairing Drone
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Make sure your remote is off.
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Slide drone switch on.
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Place drone on a flat even surface.
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Turn on the remote control Plish left throttle stickup and then down.
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The drone lights will flicker during the pairing process and then remain on once ii has paired.
TAKE OFF
There are 2 ways to laund1 the drone:
- Slowly press the left throttle stick forward. The drone will begin to rise.
- Press the FLIGHT button. The drone will rise and hover.
LAND
- Slowly and carefully press the left throttle stick down until the drone la rids.
- Press the FLIGHT bLJ!ton to initiate auto landing. For emergency stop, press and hold the FLIGKT button for 2 seconds or until the propellers stop spinning.
FINE-TUNING/DIRECTION
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Drifts Left and Right
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Hover Up and Down
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Turn Left and Right
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Drifts Forwards and Backwards
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Forward arid Backward
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Sideways
ADVANCED MODES
STUNT
- Fly the drone to a height of at least 10ft.
- Press the stunt bumper.
- Press the right direction stick lo the left or right.
AUTO-ORIENTATION/SPEED
When drone is in auto orientation mode, the drone will orient to the user{remote), no matter what direction the drone is facing.
- Press. the auto button the remote will beep every 6 seconds while in this mode . Press the auto cruentation button again town off the mode.
- press the light direction to the stick to control the direction.
- Press the speed button charge the flight speed The deta speed and once more to return to the low speed.
TIPS and TROUBLESHOOTING
- Do not crash drone into sand or dirt. Drone gears may become clogged.
- When first learning to fly, practice lifting off and hovering. Stay several feet from walls and buildings.
- Always press throttle all the way down after crashing or when something gets stuck in propellers.
- Never fly drones above or near people, sudden changes in wind or other conditions could lead to unexpected crashes.
- Always use caution when flying drone vehicles, obey relevant laws, respect the privacy and property rights of others.
- Do not modify the drone or use it any way except for its intended purpose.
- WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
When remote switch is turned on, the remote light does not illuminate:
- Check that batteries in the remote are installed correctly
- OR turn off the drone and remote controller and turn on again.
- If the remote light still does not turn on, replace the batteries with new batteries.
During flight, the remote power LED is dim or remote distance is short:
- Remote batteries are low. Land the drone immediately.
- Replace old batteries.
Drone and remote properly pair but the drone will not lift-off:
- Drone battery needs charging. Use the USB Charge Cable to connect the drone to power
After trimming the drone, flight is very unstable and it cannot fly properly:
- One or more blades may be damaged. Replace damaged blades with replacement blades and try flying again. (See page 3)
- Press and hold the two joysticks toe out for 3s to reset the gyrocope.
- Turn on the drone and remote and then repeat the pairing process. (See page 6)
Remote and drone cannot be paired:
- Remote must be within 12 feet of drone.
Note: If there is more than one unpaired drone within 12 feet, one must be successfully paired before others may be paired.
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