XCALIBUR ODY-1962 Drone Camera Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- XCALIBUR
Table of Contents
- XCALIBUR ODY-1962 Drone Camera
- BATTERY INSTALLATION
- FUNCTIONS
- ASSEMBLING THE LANDING GEAR
- ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA
- CHARGING THE DRONE’S BATTERY
- BASIC TAKE OFF AND FLIGHT TIPS!
- GOING TO FLIGHT SCHOOL • CONTROLS
- ADVANCED FEATURES
- USING THE SMARTPHONE MOUNT
- FLYING SAFE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
- TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
- RESETTING THE UNIT
- REPLACING THE DRONE’S ROTORS
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- WARRANTY
- CARE AND MAINTENACE
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
XCALIBUR ODY-1962 Drone Camera
BATTERY INSTALLATION
RADIO CONTROL TRANSMITTER
Step 1: Unscrew the screw holding the battery lid to the body. Then
lightly pull the clip to pull the lid away from the transmitter body.
Step 2: Insert 3xAA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure
to match the polarities. Then replace the lid and firmly tighten the screw to
secure the battery compartment.
CAUTION: If the Radio Control Transmitter will not be used or stored for
extended periods of time, please remove the batteries.
WARNING: Please check the AA batteries routinely. If the AA batteries are
left within the Radio Control Transmitter, potential leakage and/or corrosion
may occur which can damage the transmitter and create a fire hazard.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline batteries, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
FUNCTIONS
- Speed Setting: Two-speed settings.
- High Speed = double beep.
- Low Speed = single beep.
- SmartFLY Tech: Press and hold to initiate.
ASSEMBLING THE LANDING GEAR
The Drone comes with landing gear, to install follow these steps:
- Step 1: Locate the 2x landing gear stands in the accessories bag.
- Step 2: Turn the Drone over and locate the 4x landing gear mounting holes on the fuselage.
- Step 3: Take one of the landing gear stands and locate the landing gear mounting pins into the holes on the fuselage and push in until the connection is tight. Make sure that the landing gear stands are installed parallel to the fuselage. Repeat step 3 for the opposite side of the fuselage.
ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA
The Drone is shipped with the camera separately. To install follow the below steps:
- Step 1: Locate the camera in the accessories bag.
- Step 2: Turn the Drone over and locate the camera mount directly below the fuselage.
- Step 3: Take care to make sure the camera is facing the front of the Drone, align the camera with the slots on the camera mount and slide the camera back until the camera is firmly mounted.
- Step 4: Connect the camera power cable to the corresponding socket on the Drone.
CHARGING THE DRONE’S BATTERY
- Step 1: Locate the battery compartment underneath the Drone and slide the cover back.
- Step 2: Lift the cover-up and carefully disconnect the battery power cable from the Drone. (Do not pull the battery by the wires as the wires may break off of the battery housing.)
- Step 3: Connect the battery’s power cable to the end of the USB charging adapter. Then connect the USB adapter to a USB port like on a computer. Or a 5v 1a Class 2 USB charging adapter.
- Step 4: When charging is complete reconnect the battery to the Drone and close the battery cover.
CAUTION: The battery may be hot if being disconnected right after use. If hot, then wait a few minutes to let the battery cool down. When charging do not leave the battery unattended to keep from overcharging. Overcharging the battery will lead to battery damage.
NOTICE:
- When charging with the included USB cable the LED light will light up red, indicating it is charging. Once charging is complete, the LED light will turn off.
- If the Drone is not going to be used for extended periods of time, please disconnect the battery from the Drone to avoid damage to the battery.
Note Charging your Drone battery will take approximately 45 minutes. A full charge will provide an approximate 6-7 minutes of flight time.
BASIC TAKE OFF AND FLIGHT TIPS!
- Turn on the Drone and lay it flat on the ground. The Drone lights will flash to indicate it is ready to pair.
- Turn on the remote. To pair the Drone push up quickly on the left stick and then pull down. The drone will beep to confirm successful pairing and the Drone lights will stop flashing.
- Push up quickly again on the left stick and release to start the motors.
- Push up on the left stick to ascend.
- Send your Drone in any direction using the right joystick and have fun.
- When you are ready to land short press the start/stop button to initiate autoland.
Tip 1. Engage SmartFLY Tech if you often get turned around and confused
about directional flying (read more on next page).
Tip 2. Your Drone will automatically hover at a stable altitude. You can
still take it higher or lower by using the left joystick.
GOING TO FLIGHT SCHOOL • CONTROLS
ADVANCED FEATURES
AUTO-STOP
If you need to emergency stop the Drone propellers for any reason press and
hold the auto stop button. Be careful as the Drone will immediately fall to
the ground and could become damaged.
SMART FLY TECH
This Drone features an advanced SmartFly Tech feature. Generally when you are
flying a Drone, the front and back of the Drone change position relative to
the Drone pilot. This can make it difficult to tell which direction the Drone
is flying in. SmartFly Tech helps you take control over the Drone’s directions
as forward will always be facing the way that you (the Drone pilot) are
facing.
Initiating SmartFly Tech:
- Before taking off, place the Drone on a flat surface and ensure the front of the Drone is facing away from you.
- Start the propellers spinning, then short press the SmartFly Tech button until the controller beeps. The Drone will flash to indicate SmartFly Tech is enabled.
- Takeoff and fly the Drone. To disengage SmartFly Tech, land the Drone and short press the SmartFly Tech button until the controller beeps. The drone lights will stop flashing.
ONE KEY RETURN
This Drone can automatically return to the pilot’s location – all the pilot
needs to control is the Drone’s height. It is very important that the rear of
the Drone (identified by the red marker lights) is facing the pilot before
initiating this feature. If the Drone is not orientated correctly the Drone
will not return to the correct location.
- During normal flight allow the Drone to hover and make sure it is orientated with the rear-facing operator.
- Long press the “one key return” button, the Drone will fly back towards the operator. When the Drone is close to you take over the flight controls to bring the Drone to a safe landing.
It is very important to pay close attention to the Drones position as it flys back towards you. If you do not take control the Drone may fly past your position.
360° FLIP
Press the 360° FLIP button on the top right of the transmitter to have it
perform amazing, acrobatic 360° flips! Fly the Drone up to a minimum height of
10ft, press the 360° Flip button and immediately push the right joystick up,
down, left or right to do a flip.
USING THE SMARTPHONE MOUNT
Step 1: Locate the remote control antenna extension, and smartphone clip
mount in the accessories bag.
Step 2: Insert the antenna extension into the top of the controller and
push down until the connection is tight.
Step 3: Align the sleeve on the back of the smartphone clip mount with
the antenna extension and slide the clip onto the antenna.
Tip: To view the camera feed from the Drone you need to install the app on your smartphone. Please follow the separate app instructions included in the box.
FLYING SAFE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Always fly on a sunny, bright day with as little wind as possible. Flying in extreme heat or cold can adversely affect your flying control and response of the vehicle. After connecting the battery, place the Drone on the ground. Please wait for approximately 5-7 seconds to allow the digital gyro to electronically stabilize.
TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
If your Drone moves by itself with no input from the controller, then you should adjust the trim. For best results, move the throttle up and raise the Drone approximately 2-3 feet (0.5-1 meter) in altitude.
- Take a note of the orientation and front of your Drone when adjusting the trim.
- Without using the flight sticks on the controller match up the direction the Drone moves with the diagrams below.
- Tap the corresponding highlighted button repeatedly until your Drone is stationary.
Continual STRAFING to the left or right:
Continual MOVEMENT forward or backward :
Tip: You may need to adjust both strafing and forward back movement trim for accurate control.
RESETTING THE UNIT
- Lay the Drone flat and still on a level surface.
- Push both the left and the right joystick to the bottom left corner position until the LEDs lights blink and then permanently light up.
- Push both the left and the right joystick to the bottom right corner position until the LEDs lights blink and then permanently light up.
- The reset operation is completed.
REPLACING THE DRONE’S ROTORS
The Drone comes with 2 replacement rotors. If one of the factory-installed rotors become damaged you can replace it by following these steps:
Step 1: Look carefully at the top of the damaged rotor for a letter A or B. This indicates the replacement rotor that needs to be used.
Step 2: Find the replacement rotor with the matching letter in the accessory bag.
Step 3: Use the included screwdriver to remove the screw in the rotor’s hub, and carefully pull the damaged rotor up to remove it.
Step 4: Align the replacement rotor with the hub and push it down securely.
Step 5: Replace the screw in the rotor’s hub, and tighten securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS |
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No Power With the Transmitter
| • Check to make sure the power switch is in the ON position.
• Check to make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
• If the batteries are installed correctly, they may be exhausted.
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Cannot Control the Drone
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If the Drone is hard to control check the following:
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• The vehicle may fly erratically if wind conditions are too strong. Fly the vehicle under calm conditions.
• Make sure the radio control transmitter has paired correctly with the vehicle. If not, power down the vehicle and the radio control and start over.
• Perform unit reset.
Ascending Failure| If the unit fails to go up in altitude or goes up too slowly, try the following:
• Make sure the throttle is being raised sufficiently.
• The battery of the Drone might be too discharged for safe or satisfactory operation.
Blinking Unit LED| When the LED on the unit begins to blink, this indicates a low battery condition. Please charge the unit again.
WARRANTY
60 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Odyssey Marketing/ Odyssey Toys warrants to the original purchaser when used
in North America
only, that this product shall be free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty applies within 60 days of the original purchase date with normal home use. This warranty does not apply for commercial use of this product. Use outside of North America is not covered by this warranty. During the warranty period, we will at our discretion, repair or replace this product without charge, as long as the product has not been abused or mishandled as by our determination. Our determination shall be final and be the consumer’s sole remedy. ALL RETURNS must be accompanied by a Return Authorization Number which is issued by Odyssey Marketing’s Customer Service Department. Please contact Customer Service BEFORE returning any products or parts thereof. Once you have obtained a Return Authorization Number you will be provided a return address within the Customer Service email. This warranty does not cover installation, adjustments in the home, nor damage due to accidents, misuse, abuse, fire, or any acts of God, incorrect line voltage, damage to other equipment caused by improper installation, unauthorized or improper modifications. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. ©2021 Odyssey Marketing Corp.
CARE AND MAINTENACE
Against the plane: 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. This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 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.
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.
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