SHARPER IMAGE JET X-2 Thunderbolt Instruction Manual

IMAGE JET X-2 Thunderbolt
Instruction Manual

THUNDERBOLT
JET X-2

CHOKING HAZARD – SMALL PARTS NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS. ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.

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

• The drone must be charged before each use (USB Charge Cable included).
• The indicator light will turn off once fully charged.
• Install batteries in the remote.

PAIRING

Before each flight pair the remote with the drone:

1. Turn your drone on and place on a flat, level surface.
2. Turn on the remote.
3. Push stick up and then down.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 if necessary.

IMPORTANT!
After a hard landing, turn the 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

• Right stick: – Controls flight direction

• Trim: – Reduces drone drift To power down the drone, hold the left stick down.

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 and respect the privacy and property rights of others.
• 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 not allow anything to intentionally make contact in any way with spinning propellers o Prevent contact with spinning blades by turning off the remote prior to handling the drone.
• Use caution and pay attention to your surroundings while operating a drone.
• Do not fly drone into animals, people, or inanimate objects.
• Keep drones away from power lines, buildings, trees, public areas, and any other potentially hazardous areas.
• Do not operate in rain, heavy wind, or any type of severe weather.
• Do not land drones on wet surfaces.
• Never touch or allow others to touch the drone while it is flying.
• Always turn the 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 the 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 The administration (FAA) requires the registration of unmanned aircraft 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 the owner’s sole responsibility.

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 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 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.

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PATENT PENDING
Printed in China

Sharper Image®’s name and logo are registered trademarks. Distributed by and © 2021 MerchSource, LLC. Irvine, CA 92618. All rights reserved. The artwork and design of this manual are protected by US copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, displaced, published, or used for any purpose without prior written permission. Altering, removing or reproducing any of the trademark or copyright notices on this package is not permitted.

PATENT PENDING

Replacement Propellers

1. Pull firmly to remove the broken propeller. Replace it with a new one. Push firmly and carefully.

2. Each blade has a letter on it. Match the blades with the corresponding letter on the drone.

CHARGING/BATTERY

Open the battery cover and install 4 AA 1.5V batteries as shown.

REMOTE

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARNINGS: (REPLACEABLE BATTERY)
There is a risk of fire and personal injury if the battery is punctured, damaged, or misused

• Do not dismantle, crush, incinerate or short-circuit the battery.
• Never expose the battery to extreme temperatures or moisture
• Keep away from flammable materials and direct sunlight
• Only charge using the provided charger, cable, and/or adapters
• The rechargeable battery is only to be charged by an adult.
• Adult Supervision of the battery, while it is charging, is required
• Allow the battery to cool to room temperature before charging.
• Charge on a non-flammable surface and keep away from flammable products
• Discontinue charging if the 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 batteries 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 fresh 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.

BATTERY WARNINGS

• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries
• Alkaline batteries are recommended. Use only the specified voltage.
• Insert batteries using the correct polarity. Always use, replace, and recharge (if applicable) batteries under adult supervision
• Do not charge with non-rechargeable batteries
• Do not short-circuit the battery supply terminals
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.
• Remove batteries (if removable) before storing.
• Recycle or dispose of batteries according to federal, state, and local laws.

DRONE

1. Turn off the drone before charging.
2. Connect the Battery Charger to the charge port on the drone.
3. Connect the connector to a power source.

Note: The red rear lights will light up while the battery is charging and will turn off when the battery is fully charged. Charge time is approximately 120 minutes.

OVERVIEW

OPERATING DRONE

Preflight Checklist

1. Read all warnings and instructions.
2. Install remote batteries. (See page 4)
3. Make sure that the drone and remote are powered off.
4. Charge batteries. (See page 4)
5. First-time operators should practice indoors.

Choose an indoor location

Always turn off the remote prior to retrieving or picking up the drone. This will help you avoid accidentally activating propellers.

Pairing Drone

1. Make sure your remote is off.

2. The slide drone switches on.

3. Place drone on a flat even surface.
   For ease of control, the red rear lights should be toward you.

4. Turn on the remote control. Push left throttle stick up and then down.

5. The drone’s lights will flicker during the pairing process and then remain on once it has paired.

TAKE OFF
There are 2 ways to launch the drone:

1. Slowly press the left throttle stick forward. The drone will begin to rise.
2. Press the FLIGHT button. The drone will rise and hover.

LAND

There are 2 ways to land the drone:

1. Slowly and carefully press the left throttle stick down until the drone lands.
2. Press the FLIGHT button to initiate auto-landing. For emergency stop, press and hold the FLIGHT button for 2 seconds or until the propellers stop spinning.

If the drone begins to drift, you can correct the drone’s direction with the direction stick on the right.

FINE-TUNING/DIRECTION

ADVANCED MODES

1. Fly the drone to a height of at least 10 ft.

2. Press the stunt bumper.

3. Press the right direction and stick to the left or right.

STUNT

When the drone is in auto orientation mode, the drone will orient to the user (remote), no matter what direction the drone is facing.

AUTO-ORIENTATION/SPEED

1. Press the auto orientation button. The remote will beep every 6 seconds while in this mode. Press the auto orientation button again to turn off the mode.
2. Push the right direction stick to control the direction the drone moves.

Press the speed button to change the flight speed. The default speed is low. Press the button once to enter mid-speed, again to enter high speed, and once more to return to low
speed.

TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

TIPS

• Do not crash the 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, and respect the privacy and property rights of others.
• Do not modify the drone or use it in 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 the remote switch is turned on, the remote light does not illuminate:

1. Check that battery in the remote is installed correctly
2. OR turn off the drone and remote controller and turn it on again.
3. If the remote light still does not turn on, replace the batteries with new batteries.

During flight, the remote power LED is dim or the remote distance is short:

1. Remote batteries are low. Land the drone immediately.
2. Replace old batteries.

The drone and remote properly pair but the drone will not lift off:

1. The drone battery needs charging. Use the USB Charge Cable to connect the drone to a power source.

After trimming the drone, flight is very unstable and it cannot fly properly:

1. One or more blades may be damaged. Replace damaged blades with replacement blades and try flying again. (See page 3)
2. Press and hold the two joystick’s toes out for 3s to reset the gyroscope.
3. Turn on the drone and remote and then repeat the pairing process. (See page 6)

Remote and drone cannot be paired:

1. The Remote must be within 12 feet of the 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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