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high performance battle Drones 74-z speeDer bike imperial manual warning: never leave li-poly batteries charging unattended for extended periods of time. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions. Package contains: - 74-Z sPeeder bike - 2.4 ghz wireless controller - 2 sPeeder bike batteries - instruction booklet - charger+ usb cable+ wall adaPter (wall adapter + usb is for both packaging and battery charger)
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congratulations, trooper. you are now a member of the greatest fighting force the galaxy has ever seen. through your efforts and the diligence of those who serve alongside you, we will restore order to the civilized systems. we will crush the traitors of the rebel alliance. and we will never fail in our loyal service to his imperial majesty emperor Palpatine.
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Your Vessel the 74-Z speeder bike from aratech has been tuned to meet imperial military standards and is among the finest repulsorcraft ever created. its speed and responsiveness are unassailable, and reports of fatal crashes are merely attributable to inferior operators who couldn’t handle the power at their disposal. imperial scout troopers across the galaxy rely on the 74-Z speeder bike every day, and frequently find themselves in combat against rebel starfighters.
table of contents table of contents page 01. features 02. starship stats fold out page (after Pg. 7) 03. Pilots gear 04. removing the speeder bike from the box 05. Packaging functions 06. controller battery installation 07. speeder bike battery installation 08.
features: • b uilt-in 6 axis gyroscopic chip keeps the speeder bike extremely stable in all conditions • 4 -channel flight controls allow for incredible maneuvering including 360 aerial stunts • l ed directional lights make your vessel easy to follow • h and-painted to model quality finish • r unning lights illuminate your vessel during low-light flying • b arometric pressure sensor (repulsor lift) for fixed altitude hovering...
remoVing the speeDer bike from the DisplaY case: carefully remove the top cover of the box and the acrylic window from the packaging, and place them somewhere safe. to free the vessel from the support, gently pull up on the body of the vessel and release the motors from the rubber grommets.
remote control batterY installation 1. on the back of the controller, unscrew and slide off the battery cover - there is a screw driver hidden in the right side arm of the controller. 2. install 4 “aa” alkaline batteries (1.5v use alcaline or rechargeable batteries are preferred) into the 1.5V rechargable...
speeDer bike batterY installation: 1. during your first installation, slide the clasp to the unlocked position (as shown in illustration) to unlock the battery. next, remove the battery cover that comes in the package, as this cover is cosmetic and used for display purposes only. 2.
charging Your Vessels li-polY batterY 1. insert the correct wall socket extension into the wall adapter depending on the country you are in (see illustration a). 2. next, connect the usb charging cord to the wall adapter and the charger. Plugged in steaDY reD ->...
propeller installation anD replacement: your speeder bike’s propeller system is a precision instrument that may need repair or replacement from time to time for optimal flight function. crash landing from high-speed aerial flights may cause damage to your propellers. 1. the ship has four propellers, two “a” Propellers, and two “b”...
warning! do not fly your ship in foul weather! important! when syncing your vessel with the controller, always check that the vessel is on a flat level surface. this ensures that the 6 axis gyro is properly calibrated. your vessel utilizes an automatic 2.4ghz channel selection system that allows up to 12 people to fly side-by-side in the same wireless range with no interference.
music moDe music mode lets you adjust the volume on your speaker or headphones or choose a background track. to enter music mode, hold down button (2) and button (4) for two seconds. the life leds will glow blue. Push both buttons again for two seconds to exit music mode.
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lightsaber screw DriVer this is the weapon of a sith lord, but it can also help you with simple tasks and repairs. it attaches to your controller and can be used to remove screws from the battery cover or to tighten the screw on the phone holder.
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barometric pressure sensor on/off (repulsors on/off) the barometric pressure sensor maintains the altitude of your vessel above the ground, simulating the anti-gravity effect of a repulsorlift engine. this also lets you adjust your altitude incrementally during flight. Push the gimbal up or down and then release it, and your vessel will hover at the new altitude.
learning how to flY (t-moDe) if this is your first time flying please read the following instructions, if you are an experienced pilot feel free to skip ahead to the next section. t-mode is a special flying mode intended to help ease new pilots into learning basic flight controls in a safe environment.
protectiVe cage for beginner pilots we strongly suggest using the protective cage. make sure you install your protective cage before flight. this cage protects the propeller blades, and the outside of the vessel from taking damage in when crashing into walls and other objects.
for multi person plaY: before beginning, ensure that all ships and controllers are powered off. make sure that no other 2.4ghz devices are in the area. each person must sync their ship individually at different times in order to avoid interference. follow steps 1 to 3 above, making sure to keep speeD 1 speeD 2...
flight control these are the basic flight functions for your vessel. while learning to fly it is best to begin inside a large space, at least until you get used to the basics. once you master your vessel you can tackle more advanced maneuvers. Practice makes perfect! once you have these steps mastered, move to the next level.
flYing tips operate your vessel in a wide space. ideally, the space will have at least a 100 foot radius. if you are flying your vessel with others, make sure spectators are located behind you. for best performance, it is recommended that you operate the vessel during zero wind conditions, as wind can greatly affect flight performance.
speeD change when the controller is powered on, it will always start on speed 1. if the controller was in speed mode 3 before turning it off, it will return to speed mode 1 when it is turned back on. Push the button to change speeds between modes speeD 1 speeD 2...
auto-start/auto-lanD when repulsorlifts are activated ,push button once when on the ground to auto-start. Push button for 2 seconds when in the air to auto-land. auto-start: auto-start only works when the barometric pressure sensor is activated. if barometric pressure sensor is activated, auto- start will work only if the left stick (gimbal) is in the center position.
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clockwise roll (a) Push the right trigger button while flying and your vessel will perform a 360-degree roll in a clockwise motion while continuing its current movement. if the vessel is flying forward it will continue to move forward as it performs the roll, and will perform similarly with any directional movement.
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battling when battling with your vehicle it is best to fly outside in an wide open space of about 200-300 feet, in an open field with no obstruction such as trees , houses open water or power lines. when battling indoors it is recommended to do so in a very large open area such as a gymnasium or sports center with high ceilings and no obstructions.
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laser battling (upgraDe) laser battling is a more advanced method of battling other propel star wars drones, and therefore is vastly more challenging. each vessel is equipped with laser receivers in the front and in the back. receivers must be hit directly with an opposing vessels lasers in order to score a hit.
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life leD’s: when the controller’s power is turned on, all 3 life leds will flash. once synced, all 3 life leds will glow red. reactions to being hit: when the vessel is hit by an opponent, it will react and alter its flight. no additional hits can be inflicted on the vessel during this time.
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third hit auto landing: this is the final hit in battle. when you have been hit a 3rd time your vessel will enter into auto-land mode and descend in a downward spiral. taking over landing seQuence Pulling your left throttle stick all the way down during auto landing sequence will activate user controlled landing mode.
speeDer bike warning: your speeder bike is designed for indoor or out- door use . the speeder bike™ blades revolve at high speeds and can cause harm to the user, spectators, and animals. stand clear of the vessel to reduce the risk of get- ting into its flight path.
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batterY warnings rechargeable batterY: this vessel uses a li-Poly rechargeable battery. if the battery no longer stays charged, dispose of it properly according to local disposal requirements. controller batteries: controller requires 4 “aa” batteries (not included). Please read the important battery safety warning below.
fcc part 15 c notice caution: changes or modifications 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.
inDustrY canaDa notice canaDa onlY this device complies with industry canada licence-exempt rss standard(s). operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. le présent appareil est conforme aux cnr d’industrie canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
limiteD 90-DaY warrantY north america rooftoP brands warrants to the original consumer that this product is free from any electrical or mechanical defects for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. if any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, rooftoP brands will repair or replace the unit free of charge upon receipt of the unit, shipped postage prepaid and insured to our warranty center.
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