Important Safety Notice Operating your Xplorer requires some basic skill training to enjoy safe and relaxed flights. It is recommended to read the user manual carefully. If you have any questions contact your regional XIRO Service Center via: 1. the support request form in your XIRO App, 2.
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1.Video tutorials Watch the XIRO video tutorials before your first flight and make sure you feel safe to fly the Xplorer. You can scan the QR code to watch the video tutorials or find the videos on http://www.xirodrone.com/support. Video tutorials 2.Download and install XIRO App...
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Overall view of Xplorer Mini The Xplorer Mini Front flight indicators Ventilator Motor (4x) Wi-Fi default pin hole Camera Ultrasonic sensor and optical flow module Upper cover (Replacing of battery) Propeller guard Rear flight indicators power button Propeller Data transmission port (Micro USB)
Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device, search for the available Wi-Fi networks and then select the network named "XPLORER_XXXXXX" from your Wi-Fi network list. When requested for a password, enter the default password: XIRO1234. The Xplorer and the XIRO App are now connected. (New users, please register first.) Flight mode: Attitude flight mode / GPS flight mode / Visual positioning mode / IOC mode / One-key...
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Checking/Charging battery capacity Press the power check button to check remaining capacity Power indicator LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Remaining capacity 87.5% 100% 87.5% 62.5% 62.5% 37.5% 37.5% 12.5% 12.5% Off Solid Blinking It is recommended not to fly the Xplorer when the remaining battery capacity is below 50%. Press the power check button to check the remaining battery capacity and only activate your Xplorer when the capacity is above 30%.
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Preparing the Xplorer Mini Unfolding the Xplorer Mounting the propeller guards Attach the propeller guards into the propeller Remove the arm clamps, then keep the fold guard slot at the bottom of the motor in line lock button pressed and simultaneously open with the Xplorer’s arm.
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2. Start the XIRO App to enter the real-time aerial photography interface. One Xplorer Mini can be controlled by only one mobile device. When using a second mobile device to connect to the Xplorer the message “This drone is connected to another mobile device” will be shown on the interface.
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2. Click “One-key landing”, the drone will land at its current position and the motors shut off automatically. In GPS flight mode, when you power on the Xplorer Mini, the front flight indicators turn red and the rear flight indicators blink green. When the rear flight indicators blink yellow, the drone is in Attitude flight mode.
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Press “ ” to make Xplorer Mini fly to the right. Via the Operation settings in the XIRO App you can select different flight control modes. For more flight operation parameters, please go to Settings in the XIRO App. In Free control mode and Motion control mode, press the button and drag it, the range you drag the button will decide the speed.
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You can select Follow Me / Follow Snap at the right side of the XIRO App preview screen. Follow Snap In the Follow Snap mode, you can select an object or person on the preview screen in the XIRO App by drawing a square around your target. When the target is correctly selected, the red rectangle becomes green.
Smart flight battery safety guideline 1. Only use the XIRO smart flight battery and the XIRO charger with the Xplorer. XIRO does not take any responsibility for damages caused by third party batteries or battery chargers. Your warranty will become void when using the third party parts in combination with the Xplorer.
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The user is able to regain full control. XIRO's Collision avoidance system is NOT avaliable in the Xplorer Mini. Your Xplorer is not yet capable to avoid obstacles automatically. DO NOT fully trust the auto return home function, actively try to regain control again.
Advanced Operation Magnetic compass calibration Always calibrate when you start flying in new locations. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference. This can cause unexpected flight behaviour. Regular cali-bration of the magnetic compass is required for an optimal performance of your Xplorer. Calibration Procedures: 1.
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XIRO App: “Download the latest version firmware to your mobile device”. First the latest firmware will be downloaded to your mobile device. Then the firmware will be uploaded to your Xplorer Mini and the firmware upgrade sequence is finished by restarting your Xplorer Mini. The improved firmware will now be available in your Xplorer.
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Compliance Information FCC Compliance Notice 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 ...
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