DZ DRW657 Operation & User’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions • Read and follow all instructions. • Keep these instructions for future reference. • Heed all Warnings. • Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult supervision is required. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Before flying, always check the body, rotors, and battery for any damage or obstructions. • Battery should be free from cracks or swelling. • Keep the rotors clear of any obstructions and body parts to avoid potential damage and injury. • Manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for accidental damages from improper use or installation of parts, or from damage incurred from worn or broken parts. • Pilots are responsible for their actions and any damage caused from improper use. • Pilots should keep the craft in sight at all times during flight. If you lose sight of the craft at any time, power down and cease flight immediately. • Only fly in large, open areas that are free from obstacles or potential hazards, such as trees, power lines, ceiling fans, and the like. • Flying over bodies of water is not recommended. • Flying at night is not recommended. • Never try to retrieve the craft from areas you cannot safely reach, such as rooftops or trees. • Never launch the craft from your hand. • Never leave the craft unattended while it is powered on or while the battery is charging. FCC 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. Additional Warnings & Precautions • WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing. • CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in personal injury. • 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. • CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are recyclable and should be recycled or disposed of according to state and local guidelines. They should never be disposed of in normal household waste, and they should never be incinerated, as they might explode. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area. • WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open. • Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. • If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Completely replace all old batteries with new ones. • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries. • Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines. • WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop 65). Wash hands after handling. • This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.

Orientation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4 Includes Overview Remote Control Assembly � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6 Attaching the Landing Skids Attaching the Rotor Guards Attaching the Smartphone Cradle Batteries & Charging � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8 Battery Info Remote Control Battery Installation Charge Battery Install Battery Flying � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 Craft/Remote Link Trim Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12 Setting Trim & Countering Drift Flying Tips & Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14 Tips for Safe Operation Speed Setting Headless Mode Flips & Tricks Wi-Fi Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 Smartphone App Intuitive Mode Main Screen Parameters Screen Flight Screen Repair � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20 Rotor Replacement Parts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 Parts Replacement Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Customer Support � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23

• Detachable smartphone cradle • 2 Rechargeable lithium polymer batteries • AC/DC adapter for battery recharge • 6 rotors/8 rotor guards • Screwdriver • User’s guide Orientation Landing Skids Battery/Camera Overview Rotors White rotors indicate front of craft (Rotor guards not shown). Craft Chassis LED Formation Lights (under side) White LEDs indicate the front of the craft.

right Right Control Stick Pitch: push forward/ backward Roll/Bank: push left/ right Flip Press then use Right Control Stick to perform a flip. Headless Mode/ Speed Setting Push forward for Headless Mode. Push downward to adjust craft speed. Trim Adjustment Power Switch Antenna Power/Status Indicator Remote Control

make sure to fully seat in the socket Use included screwdriver and screws Note notch position Insert make seat in Note notch position Attaching the Landing Skids Follow the diagram below to attach and secure the landing skids to the craft. It is recommended to attach the skids one at a time. Attaching the Rotor Guards Align the three peg hooks on each rotor guard to the corresponding holes on the topside of the motor cover. Use the included screwdriver and screws to tighten the rotor guards down.

front of the remote at these two points. Attaching the Smartphone Cradle You can use your smartphone and the remote control together by attaching the included smartphone cradle to the top of the remote. This can be useful for photography and video, or for flying the craft just by watching the screen. Rear Attachment Points x2 Front Attachment Points x2 1 2 Align the cradle on the rear of the remote at these two points. Use included screwdriver and screws to secure. Smartphone Cradle Pull up to fit smartphone Completed Assembly 3

Use included screwdriver 4 x 1.5V AA Remote Control Battery Installation Battery Info BATTERY TYPE SPECIFICATION DURATION CHARGE TIME Craft Li-Po Battery 3.7V/650mAH 5 to 7 minutes flight time Approx. 90 minutes Remote AA Batteries 1.5V Approx. 18 hours Non-rechargeable Batteries & Charging

in to a standard wall outlet and connect it to the battery. Charge fully before use for maximum performance and flight time. Charging time is approximately 90 minutes. Install Battery First open the battery compartment by twisting the lock open and removing the cover. Connect the power plug on the battery to the power port in the battery bay and insert the battery. Replace the battery cover and twist the lock closed to secure it. Take care not to damage the attached camera, wires or plugs� Be sure to properly match the plugs or damage may occur.

the craft must be allowed to calibrate. Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF� ON OFF Step 2 Power the craft ON. The LED formation lights will blink in unison as the craft searches for a signal from the remote. Step 1 Place the craft on a flat, level surface. This is necessary for the gyroscopes to properly align� Step 3 Power the remote control ON. The light on the remote will blink as it searches for the signal from the craft. An audible chime will sound when the remote and the craft have linked with each other.

forward, wait for a chime to sound, then pull the stick directly backward, and wait for a second chime. When the last chime has sounded, the craft is calibrated and ready to fly� When You’re Done Flying��� After safely landing, keep the Left Control Stick (throttle) in the lowest position (OFF) and power OFF the remote first� This will ensure that no signals are accidentally sent to the craft, reducing the chance of injury. After this is done, it is safe to pick up and power OFF the craft. Step 5 Push the Left Control Stick (throttle) forward to take off. Use both thumbsticks to control the craft. If you notice a tendency to drift, you may need to adjust the trim controls to fine tune the handling (see next section).

Even after the craft is calibrated, it may show a tendency to drift while airborne. Adjusting the trim will help counter this effect and allow you to better control the craft. To avoid potential damage, adjust the trim while attempting a stable hover. Try to avoid making any exaggerated movements with the flight controls. Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion. Remember, the white propeller blades/LEDs indicate the front of the craft. Adjusting the trim will help with drift but it will not entirely eliminate it. Turbulence and other environmental conditions may still act on the craft to influence its direction and flight. Craft yaws/spins in place. DRIFT TYPE SOLUTION Use Yaw Trim buttons under the Left Control Stick. Trim Adjustment

Use Roll Trim buttons under the Right Control Stick. Craft pitches/angles forward or backward. Use Pitch Trim buttons left of the Right Control Stick. (Front) (Front) (Front)

• It is recommended to only fly in large, open spaces that are free of obstacles like power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc. • When flying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft will be drawn towards them if closer than 2 to 3 feet. • Stand behind the craft when first taking off, so that you and the craft are facing the same “forward” direction. This will make it easier to know which direction the unit is flying. • Remember that the white propellers and white LED navigation lights indicate the front of the craft. • Practice basic flight operations like take off, hovering, and landing. • Novice pilots should move the controls slowly and deliberately, to get used to the craft’s flying characteristics. Try using one control at a time to get used to them. • When you crash, throttle down the engines IMMEDIATELY to reduce the chance of damage or injury. • If anything obstructs the propellers for any reason, throttle down IMMEDIATELY and safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before flying again. Speed Setting Press the Speed switch downward to change the craft’s speed setting. Novice pilots are recommended to start with the lowest setting. • Low: Gives smooth and predictable control. The remote will chime once to indicate the speed. • High: The craft will move and respond faster to all controls. The remote will chime twice to indicate the speed. Headless Mode Headless Mode disables the normal orientation of the craft wherein the white rotors/ LEDs indicate the front. Instead, the craft will reorient its “front” based on the first Right Control Stick input from the user. This can be useful if you become disoriented while flying or cannot visually determine which direction is “true front”. Press the Headless switch forward to activate Headless Mode. The remote will chime twice and the lights on the craft will blink. Press the switch again to deactivate Headless Mode. The remote will chime once and the lights will turn back to solid. Flying Tips & Features

Before attempting any stunts, be sure that there is ample clear space around the craft, ideally 9 to 10 ft. in every direction. It is not recommended to attempt to flip around or through any obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage. Craft will perform flip in the desired direction. Press the Flip button, then move the Right Control Stick in any direction.

download and install the free app software. The app can also be found on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching for Digital Zone FPV� Step 1 Place the craft on a flat, level surface and power the craft ON. The LED navigation lights will blink as it waits for a signal from your smartphone. Step 2 Be sure your phone’s Wi-Fi is switched ON, then search for and select Digital Zone FPV in the Wi-Fi networks menu. Once connected, open the app and choose Flight mode� NOTE: • View Mode is not compatible with this model� • Wi-Fi control may be interrupted if the flying area is experiencing interference from other nearby 2.4G equipment. Move to another area and try again. Intuitive Mode See Flight Controls Screen, pg.19. This mode uses the gyroscopes in your smartphone to control the craft. Tilt the phone forward, back, left and right to control the pitch and roll of the craft. Throttle and yaw are still manually controlled from the Left Control Stick on the phone’s screen. Android Apple

app and fly the craft. Parameter Settings Adjust control settings for the app. Help Press to access Help Screen.

Reset trim controls to default. Back Press to return to the Main screen. Wi-Fi Mode

2. Take Photo 3. Image/Video Gallery 4. Intuitive Mode 5. Headless Mode 6. Speed Setting 7. Controls ON/OFF 8. Wi-Fi Signal Strength 9. Previous Screen 10. Pitch Trim 11. Roll Trim 12. Yaw Trim 13. Throttle Trim 14. Left Control Stick 15. Right Control Stick

originals are broken or badly damaged. Rotor Replacement To replace a rotor, use a small Phillips head screwdriver (included) to remove the screw connecting the rotor to the motor shaft. Replace the damaged rotor and secure with the screwdriver. It is extremely important to use the correct rotor (A or B) for replacement� The marking can be seen on the underside of the rotor near the shaft. Using the incorrect rotor will cause the craft’s flight to be erratic and impossible to control. REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use� Repair