SKYROCKET 18726 Sky Viper Nova Light FX Light Display Drone User Manual
- June 27, 2024
- SKYROCKET
Table of Contents
SKYROCKET 18726 Sky Viper Nova Light FX Light Display Drone
POWERING UP AND PAIRING REMOTE
The remote will beep and some drone LEDs will blink as the remote pairs with the drone. Once the beeping and blinking stop, the drone is ready to fly.
IMPORTANT
When first becoming familiar with the Nova FX light display drone, it is
recommended that you practice flying during full daylight hours. Drone
lighting can be minimized to conserve battery power and significantly extend
daytime flight. See below for details.
WARNING
Use extreme caution and common sense when flying drones in low-light
conditions. Only fly drones In wide open spaces. Never fly a drone when you
cannot perceive its location about surrounding objects. Flying a drone in
complete darkness is not recommended. Also, be aware of YOUR immediate
surroundings when walking around in low lighting. Adult supervision is
required.
COLOR MORPHING ROTORS
Nova features full spectrum RGB illuminated propellers that light up the
evening sky, extending your flight time from day into night. Each propeller
has six individually controllable segments to create dazzling multicolor
effects.
CHANGING LIGHT FX MODES
TAP the FX button to toggle through different light mode settings, including
Adaptive modes where colors shift and flow dynamically in response to your
maneuvers. The remote will make an audible beep that changes pitch to indicate
different modes.
CHANGING LIGHT FX MODES
TAP the FX button to toggle through different light mode settings, including
Adaptive modes where colors shift and flow dynamically in response to your
maneuvers. The remote will make an audible beep that changes pitch to indicate
different modes.
CHANGING COLORS WITHIN EACH MOD
To change colors within a currently selected mode, PRESS and HOLD the FX
button. While continuing to hold the button, tap the Stunt/Colors button to
toggle through the color options. RELEASE the FX button after selection.
REDUCE LIGHTING for LONGER DAYTIME FL YING
TAP the FX button to toggle through the light modes until you hear a negative
beep tone, indicating basic flight lighting only. TAP the FX button again to
change your lighting selection.
FLIGHT CONTROLS
ONE TOUCH STUNTS
BARREL ROLL LEFT OR RIGHT
While flying forward [or reverse], tap the STUNT button.
FLIP IN 4 DIRECTIONS
While hovering, hold the STUNT button and tap the direction stick in the
direction you want the drone to flip.
CAUTION
The drone should be flying at least 10 feet in the air with a minimum
clearance of 10 feet in all directions before attempting stunt functions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- If a drone does not function properly, please check and add new batteries to the controller.
- If your drone won’t launch, you may need to calibrate the sensors.
- Power on the drone and place it on a level surface. Power on the controller.
- The controller will play four beeps when the sensors have been calibrated.
FLIGHT BASICS
To make flying easier, place the drone on the ground in front of you with
the drone facing away from you [green blades forward). You should be facing
the same way the drone is facing.
You can also manually land the drone by holding the throttle in the down position to descend. Continue holding down once the drone reaches the ground. When the drone recognizes it has landed, the controller will play two beeps and the propellers will stop spinning.
ADJUSTING TRIM TO CORRECT DRONE DRIFTING
Nova is pre-calibrated to maintain a stationary hover after launch if no
additional input is received from the controller. Should the drone drift in
any direction, you can adjust the trim to compensate.
For sideways drift, stand directly behind the drone as it hovers [battery
compartment facing you), then press and HOLD the Launch/Land button until the
controller beeps 3x to indicate trim mode. While continuing to hold the button
down, TAP the Directional thumbstick in the opposite direction that the drone
is drifting. Tap once for a small adjustment, and tap additional times to
incrementally increase the amount of correction. Once the drone stops
drifting, RELEASE the Launch/Land button to save the adjustment.
Note
Directional trim is only adjusted in 4 primary directions, so a diagonal
correction is made by making adjustments to the 2 adjacent primary directions.
For spinning drift, press and HOLD the Launch/Land button until the controller
beeps 3x. While continuing to hold the button down, TAP the throttle stick
Left to compensate for a clockwise spin or TAP right to compensate for a
counterclockwise spin. RELEASE Launch/Land to save the adjustment.
INSTALLING BLADE GUARDS AND REPLACING DAMAGED PROPELLERS
Blade guards are not required for flight, but are recommended for extending
the life of the propellers, especially if you are a beginning pilot. Insert
blade guards into motor mounts as shown. Use the included screwdriver to
remove propellers, then pull up to detach. Both propellers and motor mounts
are marked with a letter. Propellers must be properly matched with the
corresponding motor mount for the drone to fly properly.
CONNECTING BATTERY
ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED
Before each use, an adult should check this product and the LiPo battery to
ensure no damage or hazards exist. The drone has rotating blades that move at
high speed, posing danger of damage and injury. The use of included blade
guards is strongly recommended. Pilots are responsible for any actions that
result in damage or injury from the improper operation of drones. Adequate
flying space is required. Avoid flying near interior fans and/or vents as they
may make flying difficult to control. Keep a safe distance away from streets,
public thoroughfares, and power lines. Never attempt to retrieve a drone from
any location higher than your reach [such as rooftops or trees] or from any
location that poses a safety hazard. Never fly a drone at night. Keep the
drone in sight at all times during operation. Discontinue operation
immediately if a drone flies out of your field of view. Do not fly near
spectators or animals. Keep spinning rotors away from fingers, hair, eyes, and
other body parts. Always launch from a flat surface. Never leave the drone
unattended while it is turned on. Read all enclosed information before
operating.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY 3.7V 12D□mAh
LiPo batteries have a severe risk of fire and injury if they are improperly
handled or misused. They may explode, overheat, or ignite. Read all the
following precautions and instructions regarding the care and use of LiPo
batteries.
The LiPo battery is only to be used with the drone and charger included with
this product.
- Keep away from flammable materials.
- Do not be exposed to direct sunlight.
- Do not place in fire or leave in hot places.
- Do not drop or make subject to strong impact.
- Keep dry and away from water.
- Remove the exhausted battery as soon as possible and discard it properly.
- Remove the battery from the compartment if the toy is not used for a long period. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
- Never throw the battery in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.
- Do not leave the battery connected to the drone when not in use.
- Do not stress, press, or drop the battery.
- Never charge the battery unattended. When charging the battery you should always remain in constant
- observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur.
- Disconnect with the charging wire if the battery is fully charged.
- Never store or charge the battery inside the car in extreme temperatures, since extreme temperatures could ignite a fire.
- Use caution to avoid puncture of the battery. Puncture of the battery may cause a fire.
LiPo Battery Disposal: LiPo batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. They should not be disposed of with other household waste. Check your local laws and regulations for correct recycling and/ or battery disposal.
AAA BATTERY CAUTIONS
- Do not use rechargeable batteries.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Do not mix old and new batteries and Do not mix alkaline, standard [carbon-zinc], or rechargeable [ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
- Batteries are to be inserted using correct polarity [ + and -).
- Remove exhausted batteries as soon as possible and discard properly.
- Remove all batteries from the compartment if the toy is not used for a long period.
- The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
- Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
- Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.
WARNING
Batteries are harmful if swallowed. Please keep away from children.
Battery Disposal
Dispose of batteries according to the local laws and regulations of your
region. Some batteries may be recycled and may be accepted for disposal at
your local recycling center. If you are not able to identify the applicable
rules in your area, please check the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
CONTENTS
- Nova Drone
- USB Charging Cable
- Rechargeable 3.7V 1200 mAH LiPo Battery
- 4 Replacement Propellers
- Screwdriver & Extra Screws
- Controller
- 4 Blade Guards
FLY MORE
Why wait for your battery to recharge? Increase your flight time with an extra
battery on standby!
(Sold separately).
Sky Viper 120DmAh LiPo battery recommended, or comparable 3.7V Li Po battery with JST connector plug.
INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE CONTROLLER
CHARGING THE LiPa BATTERY
CHARGING PRECAUTIONS
• After use, allow the battery to cool down to room temperature before
charging again.
• Charge the battery in an isolated area, away from excessive heat or
moisture.
• If you suspect that the battery is damaged or swollen, discard the battery
according to your country’s recycling laws.
• Do not modify, heat, or wet the battery in any way. Only recharge with the
provided charger.
FAILSAFE GUIDE
- When the drone turns upside down, the motors will stop spinning.
- When the drone goes out of range of the controller, it will automatically land itself in its current position. If the controller comes back into range before the drone lands, press up on the throttle to cancel the landing.
- When the drone’s battery is low, the LEDs on the drone will begin to blink rapidly, and a tone is played continuously on the controller. The drone will begin to land. Press up on the throttle to cancel the landing.
- When the drone’s battery is depleted, the drone will automatically land itself in its current position. This automatic landing cannot be interrupted by the controller.
- When the propeller is jammed or blocked by an obstacle switch off the controller immediately to prevent possible or further damage.
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.
CAUTION
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, under 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 by 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.
WARNING
This toy produces flashes that may trigger epilepsy in sensitized
individuals. Remove all packaging attachments before giving the toy to a
child. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts that could
be swallowed. Conforms to product safety standards ASTM F963. Keep
instructions for future reference. Do not discard. ©2024 Skyrocket LLC, Los
Angeles CA 90292 USA. All Rights Reserved. Skyrocket and their respective
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owners, and there is no relationship expressed or implied with Skyrocket Toys
LLC.
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