denver DCW-380 Wi-Fi Drone User Manual

July 11, 2024
Denver

denver DCW-380 Wi-Fi Drone

Product Information

Product Specifications:

  • Model: Denver DCW-380 drone
  • Recommended Age: 14+
  • Battery Requirement: 3 x 1.5V AA batteries (not included)

Product Usage Instructions

Battery Installation & Charging:

To install batteries:

  1. Open the cover of the battery case.
  2. Insert 3 x 1.5V AA batteries according to the indicated polarity.
  3. Close the battery cover.

Note:
Battery installation should be done under adult supervision. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

Charging:
Connect the USB connector to the battery and plug the other end into a USB port on a computer or smartphone charger.

Drone:

Replacing Damaged Blades:
Your set comes with 4 spare rotors (2 type A and 2 type B). Match the rotor type to the motor as indicated on the canopy.

Remote Control:

  • Calibration Reset: Before the first flight, perform a Calibration Reset by pulling the throttle and rudder to the Bottom Right corner simultaneously for 3 seconds. Release and wait for LED lights to stabilize.
  • Headless Mode: Press the button on the controller to enter/exit Headless Mode. In this mode, the drone’s orientation is fixed based on the controller’s direction.

Standard Operation Steps:

  1. Turn on the controller.
  2. Turn on the drone (LED lights flash slowly).
  3. Place the drone on a flat surface.
  4. Connect the controller with a drone by pushing the throttle up and down until a beep sounds.
  5. To start motors:
    • Push the throttle to the top position and release quickly.
    • Press the ‘Start motors’ button.
    • Pull the Throttle to the bottom left corner and the Rudder to the bottom right corner simultaneously.
  6. [Take-off] to fly up, [Land] to descend, and [Emergency] to stop all motors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

  • Q: What should I do if my drone is not responding to the controller?
    A: Ensure the batteries are properly installed and charged. Perform Calibration Reset if needed.

  • Q: How can I replace the damaged blades on the drone?
    A: Follow the instructions provided in the manual for replacing damaged blades with the spare rotors included in your set.

Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the product.

Instructions

Please read the user handbook carefully and then keep it in a safe place for future consultation and maintenance.

Important Notice

  1. This product is not a toy, it’s a piece of complicated equipment integrated with professional knowledge by mechanics, electric, air mechanics, high-frequency transmitters, and so on, so it should be installed correctly and adjusted to avoid any accidents. The owner must always operate safely, if improper operation causes human injuries or property damage, then DENVER A/S accepts no liability for any safety duties from the operation. As we have no control over the way they are maintained, used, and operated.
  2. This product is not suitable for users under 14 years of age.
  3. The use of drones may be prohibited in some areas like train stations, airports, aircraft, inhabited areas, etc. You should check with the authorities whether the use of the drone is permitted in some public or private areas. Always use the drone bearing in mind not to breach people’s privacy. We exclude liability for any wrong use of the drone.
  4. We DENVER accept no liability for any safety duties or fines arising from operation, usage, or miscontrol after the sale of products. The warranty does not cover if the drone crashes and gets damaged.

Safety Precautions

Keep away from crowds when flying, since drone flight is a high-risk hobby. Misassembled or broken main frames defective electronic equipment or unskilled operation may cause accidents machine damage or injuries. Please pay special attention to safety operations.

  1. Keep away from people and obstacles
    “The flying speed and status of the drone is uncertain, so it may cause potential danger.” When choosing a flying site should stay clear of buildings, trees, and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded areas. Meanwhile avoid flying in rain, storms, thunder, and lightning to protect machinery and parts from damage.

  2. Keep away from humid environments
    The inside of the drone is made up of precise electronic components. Stay away from humidity or water vapor to protect machinery and parts.

  3. Safety operation
    Please fly your drone according to your physical status and flight skills. Fatigue, listlessness, and misoperation will increase the possibility of accidental hazards.

  4. Keep away from rotating blades
    Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the rotating blades. The spinning blades of a model of this type can cause serious injury.

  5. We recommend flying the drone below 10 meters in height.

  6. Keep away from heat
    A drone is made up of metal, fiber, plastic, electronic components, etc. Keep it away from heat and sunshine to avoid distortion and damage.

Check List Before First Flight

  1. The flying field should be in an open space and we suggest at least 5M in length 5M wide 3M in height.
  2. Make sure the receiver and transmitter are fully charged.
  3. Please strictly obey the order of turn-on, and turn-off before operation. When starting your flight, first turn on the transmitter, and connect the battery with the drone last; When finishing your flight, please disconnect the battery from your drone first, and turn off the transmitter last. An upset in the order of connection may cause your drone to lose control to threaten yourself and others safely. Please follow the correct habit of turn-on and turn-off.
  4. Make sure the connection is solid between the battery and the motor. The ongoing vibration may cause a bad connection of the power terminal and make the drone uncontrollable.

Battery Installation & Charging

Controller

To install batteries:
Open the cover of the battery case, and insert 3 x 1.5V AA batteries, according to the indicated polarity (batteries not included).

  • Battery installation should be done under adult supervision only!
  • Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Do not mix different types of batteries.

Charging
Connect one side of the USB connector with the battery, and the other side to any USB port of a computer or a smartphone charger (not included).

Drone

Replacing the damaged blades:
Your set will come with 4 spare rotors, two type A (A1=A2) and two type B (B1=B2). You will see the “A” and “B” words on the canopy, then put the rotor on the motor accordingly

Remote Control

Standard Operation Steps

  1. Turn on the controller

  2. Turn on the drone (LED lights on the drone flashes slowly)

  3. Place the drone on a flat surface

  4. Push the throttle up and down, a beep will sound:
    the controller has connected to the drone (LED lights on the drone stop flashing)

  5. To start motors (3 methods):

    • a. Push the throttle to the top position and release it quickly.
    • b. Press the button ‘Start motors’
    • c. Pull the Throttle to the bottom left corner and Rudder to the bottom right corner at the same time.
  6. Press [Take-off], drone flys up and hovers at a fixed height;

    • Press [Land], the drone lands on the ground and the motors stop.
    • Press [Emergency], all motors stop and the drone falls directly

Calibration Reset

Calibration Reset (Very important!)

  • Before first flying, a Calibration Reset is necessary to be done, to make sure the drone will fly stably: Pull the throttle and rudder to
  • Bottom Right corner at the same time for 3 secs, the LED lights on the drone flash quickly, then let go of the throttle and rudder.
  • The LED lights on the drone stop flashing and keep on. Calibration Reset complete.

Headless Mode

Start/Quit Headless Mode

  • Press the button on the controller (as picture) you will hear beep sounds, then you get into the headless mode and lights flash on the drone. Press it again to quit.
  • At the moment when you start headless mode, the direction that the controller is pointing to will be fixed as the direction of the drone. No matter how you rotate the drone, the front direction won’t change accordingly.

One Key Reverse

  • Press and hold this button (as picture), and you will activate
  • One Key Reverse and the drone will now attempt to fly back towards its starting direction.
  • If you want to deactivate this mode, then push the right joystick (Rudder) in any direction.
  • Note: The drone will not land automatically, you still need to control the height of the drone when using the one-key reverse flying mode.

WiFi Camera

  1. APP DOWNLOAD & INSTALLATION
    • Search [GX-FPV] from the iOS App Store or Android Google Play
    • Download and install it onto your smartphone or tablet
  2. HOW TO CONNECT DRONE WITH APP
  3. Power on the drone
  4. Enter the Settings of your smartphone/tablet, and turn on WiFi
  5. Find a WiFi hotspot [WiFi UFO…], and click to connect it until “connected”.
  6. Start the App [GX-FPV], and click the icon [PLAY] to enter the control interface. Meanwhile, real-time video from the camera can be enjoyed.
  7. Now users can control the drone with the icons in the App. For a detailed control guide, please click the icon [INSTRUCTION] to read carefully.
  8. Photos and Video files will be stored on smartphones/tablets automatically.

Flips and rolls

  • After you have the basics of flying, you’re ready to learn to flip and roll your drone.
  • To perform a flip or roll, press the Flip button, make sure the drone is at least 3 meters off the ground and quickly push the Rudder, in either direction to make the drone flip or roll.
  • Once the maneuver is completed, steady the drone.

Main Accessories

Notice

Please notice
All products are subject to change without any notice. We take reservations for errors and omissions in the manual. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, COPYRIGHT DENVER A/S

  • Electric and electronic equipment including batteries contains materials, components, and substances that can be hazardous to your health and the environment if the waste materials (discarded electric and electronic equipment and batteries) are not handled correctly.
  • Electric and electronic equipment and batteries are marked with the crossed-out trash can symbol, as below. This symbol signifies that electric and electronic equipment and batteries should not be disposed of with other household waste, but should be disposed of separately.
  • As the end user, you must submit your used batteries to the appropriate and designated facility. In this manner, you make sure that the batteries are recycled by the legislature and will not harm the environment.
  • All cities have established collection points, where electric and electronic equipment and batteries can either be submitted free of charge at recycling stations and other collection sites or be collected from households. Additional information is available at the technical department of your city.
  • Hereby, DENVER A/S declares that the radio equipment type DENVER DCW-380 complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: Please enter: denver.eu and then click the search ICON on the top line of the website. Write modelnumber: dcw-380. Now enter the product page, and a red directive is found under downloads/other downloads.
    • Operating Frequency Range: 2458 MHz – 2473 MHz
    • Max Output Power: 18.5 W

DENVER A/S

Warning!

  • Lithium battery inside!
  • Do not try to open the device!
  • Do not be exposed to heat, water, moisture, or direct sunlight!

Contact

Nordics

  • Headquarter
    Denver A/S Omega 5A, Soeften DK-8382 Hinnerup Denmark

  • Phone: +45 86 22 61 00 (Push “1” for support)

  • E-Mail

Benelux

  • DENVER BENELUX B.V.
    Barwoutswaarder 13C+D 3449 HE Woerden The Netherlands

  • Phone: 0900-3437623

  • E-Mail: support.nl@denver.eu

Spain/Portugal

  • DENVER SPAIN S.A
    Ronda Augustes y Louis Lumiere, nº 23 – nave 16 Parque Tecnológico 46980 PATERNA Valencia (Spain)

  • Spain

  • Portugal:

Germany

  • Denver Germany GmbH Service Max-Emanuel-Str. 4 94036 Passau

  • Phone: +49 851 379 369 40

  • E-Mail support.de@denver.eu

  • Fairfixx GmbH
    Repair and service Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 3 TOR 2 53859 Niederkassel

  • (for TV, E-Mobility/Hoverboards/Balance boards, Smartphones & Tablets)

  • Tel.: +49 851 379 369 69

  • E-Mail: denver@fairfixx.de.

Austria

  • Lurf Premium Service GmbH Deutschstrasse 1 1230 Wien
  • Phone: +43 1 904 3085
  • E-Mail: denver@lurfservice.at

If your country is not listed above, please write an email to support@denver.eu.

DENVER A/S

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