SHARPER IMAGE GC88752-68 Rechargeable Aero Stunt LED Drone User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Sharper Image

SHARPER IMAGE GC88752-68 Rechargeable Aero Stunt LED Drone

OVERVIEW

CHARGING/BATTERY

REMOTE

Loosen the screw at the bottom of the remote using a phillips or cross screwdriver to remove the battery cover. Install 4 AA 1.5V batteries as shown.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARNING

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 of 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.
This product contains a rechargeable battery that is non-replaceable.

BATTERY WARNING

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

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

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

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:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trademarks

Sharper Image®’s name and logos (including the 77 logos and Tomorrow’s Tomorrow) are trademarks or registered trademarks. Distributed by and © 2020 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 Printed in China
WARNING: ONLY USE PROVIDED USB CABLE FOR CHARGING

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.
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 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.
Always keep the drone in viewing distance.
Fly outdoors at your own risk. Sudden wind changes or other conditions may lead to unexpected crashes and ﬂy-aways.

Recycle: PLEASE RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF ELECTRONICS PROPERLY RECYCLING INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.MERCHSOURCE.COM
FAA WARNING
This drone weighs 0.187 lbs (85g). As of November 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires the registration of unmanned aircraft weighing more than 0.55lbs. Visit www.faa.gov/uas/ 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

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:

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.

DIRECTION

The head of the Drone Aero Stunt LED is the front of the drone.
The tail of the Drone Aero Stunt LED is the back of the drone.
Not applicable in auto-orientation mode.

REMOTE CONTROL

Practice ﬂying your drone below 10 feet and at low speeds until comfortable with all controls to avoid unnecessary damage or injury.

Left joystick:
- Up/Down controls elevation.
- Left/Right controls spin.
Right joystick: controls ﬂight direction.
Direction Trim: use to eliminate drift.

To cut power to the drone, move the left joystick to the down position.

OPERATING DRONE

Pre-Flight Checklist
Read all warnings and instructions.
Install remote batteries, page 4.
Make sure that drone and remote are powered off.
Install drone holder.
Charge batteries, page 4.
Choose an Indoor Location
Pairing Drone
Make sure your remote is oFF.
Slide drone switch to ON.
Place drone on a flat, even surface.
For ease of control, the red lights should be toward you.
Turn on the Remote control. Push stick up and then down.
The drone’s lights will flicker during the pairing process and then remain on once it has paired.

TAKE OFF

Press the orange FLIGHT button to lift the oFF. The drone will elevate off the ground and level the oFF into a hover.

LAND

There are two ways to land the drone:
Slowly and carefully press the left stick (FLIGHT AND ROTATE) down until drone lands.
Or press FLIGHT button to trigger auto landing
If the drone begins to drift, you can still control the drone’s direction using the Navigation button.

FINE-TUNING/DIRECTION

STUNT MODES

FLIP STUNTS

Hover the drone to at least above 6.5 ft.

Press Flip button.
Move the Navigation button to left or right that you would like the drone to flip.

MANEUVER STUNTS

Hover the drone to at least above 6.5 ft.

Leap Frog.
Fade Away.
Banked Loop Left
Banked Loop Right.

Note: Do not start a stunt within 8 inches of your ceiling.

TURN STUNTS

Hover the drone to at least above 6.5 ft.

Corkscrew Left.
Corkscrew Right.
Left Twist 360.
Right Twist 360.

Note: Do not start a stunt within 8 inches of your ceiling.

AUTO-ORIENTATION

When the 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-Orientation button. The Remote will beep every 6 seconds to indicate it is in Auto-Orientation mode.
Push the right stick up will send the drone away from the user, pushing left will move left, etc.
Press the Auto-Orientation button to exit mode.

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 indoors.
Always keep the drone in viewing distance.
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.
The drone shall never be modiﬁed or used for anything except 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When the remote switch is turned on, the remote light does not illuminate:

Check that battery in the remote is installed correctly.
Replace with new batteries.

During the flight, the Remote Power LED is flashing:

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

The drone and remote properly pair, but the drone will not lift-oFF:

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

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

One or more blades are most likely damaged; Replace with the proper number of replacement blade and try flying again (page 3).
Press the thumbstick down for 5 seconds to reset the gyroscope.
Turn oFF the drone and remote, then repeat the pairing process (page 6).

Remote and drone cannot be paired:

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.