Holy Stone HS120D Manual

DISCLAIMER & WARNING

1. Please read this Disclaimer & Warning and Safety Guidelines carefully before using our product. This product is not recommended for people under the age of 14. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it fully. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any damaged caused while using this product, and its consequences. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with local regulations, terms and all applicable polices and guidelines Holy Stone may make available.
2. When using this product, please be sure to strictly abide by the specification requirements and safety guidelines stated in this document. Any personal injury property damage, legal disputes and all other adverse events caused by the violation of the safety instructions or due to any other factor, WILL NOT be Holy Stone's responsibility.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Check Before Use

1. This product is a high precision drone that integrates various electronic stability and control mechanisms. Please be sure to setup this drone carefully and correctly to ensure safe, accident-free operation.
2. Please be sure that the batteries of the drone and transmitter are clean, undamaged and, fully charged.
3. Please be sure that all the propellers are undamaged and are installed in the correct orientation.
4. Please do a thorough check of the product before each use. Inspect the integri-ty of the parts, any signs of cracks and wear of the propeller, battery power and effectiveness of the indicator, etc. If after doing a complete check any issues are found, please refrain from using the product until the issue has been resolved.

Flight Environment

Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, airport or bodies of water.

DO NOT fly near strong electromagnetic sources such as power lines and base stations as it may affect the onboard compass.

Don't use this drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and wind.

Operation Requirements

1. Please don't use this product to follow any moving vehicles.
2. During the flight, only turn off the motor in case of an emergency.
3. Please flight the drone back to you as soon as possible when the battery is running low.
4. This product should not be used while drinking alcohol, if you are feeling fatigued, taking medicine, or feeling any physical discomfort.
5. Beware of the noise volume the drone produces. Keep your distance to avoid ear damage.
6. Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors.
   
   
7. Don't fly in the No-Fly Zone.
   

Use of Battery

1. Please ensure batteries are fitted in the correct orientation as shown in the instruction manual.
2. Avoid short circuits by fitting the batteries incorrectly, and do not crush or squeeze the batteries as this could carry the risk of an explosion.
3. Do not mix new and old batteries as this can lead to a poor performance of the product.
4. Dispose used batteries carefully, do not litter.
5. Please keep dead batteries away from heat and fire.
6. If the device is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove batteries to prevent potential damage from battery leakage.
7. It is recommended to only use the USB charging cable that comes with the drone to charge the battery.
8. Don't connect the battery directly to wall outlets or car cigarette -lighter sockets.
9. Don't attempt to disassemble or modify the battery in any way.
10. Don't use the battery if it gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears abnormal in any way. If the battery is in use or being charged, remove it from the device or charger immediately and discontinue use.
11. Don't pierce the battery casing with a nail or other sharp object, break it open with a hammer, or step on it!
12. Always charge the batteries in a fireproof container and away from combustible materials. Don't charge on surfaces that can catch fire. This includes: wood, cloth, carpet, or in the application's device.
13. Don't immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
14. Don't solder battery terminal directly.
15. Keep battery out of reach of children or pets.
16. Don't short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or other metal object to the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals.

Li-Po Battery Disposal & Recycling
Waste Lithium-polymer batteries must not be placed with household trash. Please contact local environmental or waste agency or the waste agency or the supplier of your model or your nearest Li-Po battery recycling center.

MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the product after each use with a clean, soft cloth.
2. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and avoid buildup of heat on the drone.
3. This device is not waterproof and must not be submerged in water under any circumstance. Failure to maintain the device completely dry will result in the failure of the unit.
4. Check the charging plug and other accessories for signs of damage frequently. If any part of the device is damaged, refrain from flying until maintenance can be carried out.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Drone

Transmitter

Drone Battery

USB Charging Cable

Propellers

Spacer Ring

Screws

Propeller Gear

Landing Gear

Wrench

Screwdriver

Caps

Battery Charger Hub

8GB TF Card + Card Reader

Instructions For Use

DRONE'S DETAILS

TRANSMITTER DETAILS

ATTENTION:
Press " " shortly, then quickly press and hold " " for about 2 seconds to turn off the power of the transmitter.

JOYSTICK MODE

MODE 2

(Left hand throttle MODE 2 will be default setting.)

MODE 1

To enter MODE 1, turn on the transmittter while holding the "Take Photo / Trimmer" button. (Please do not release the "Take Photo / Trimmer" button until the transmitter is powered on.)

INSTALLATION

Propellers

Please note that the letter "A" or "B" is printed on each propeller. Make sure all the propellers are attached in the correct motor position.

Install the propeller, spacer ring, propeller cap and screw to the motor shaft to fix.

Landing Gear

Removal: Use the wrench to press the fixed buckle, and then push out the landing gear to remove. (Pic.1)

Installation: Align the landing gear with the buckle (Pic.2), and push the landing gear inward (Pic.3) to complete the installation.

Camera

1. Plug the camera wires as pictured into the connection ports on the bottom of the drone:
   >>> Smaller wire should be connected to smaller ports while the Bigger wire connects to bigger port. (Pic.4)
   >>> The camera has 2 bundles of wires to connect (Pic.5). The smaller connector, "A" connects facing the drone's head and the larger connector, "B" faces the drone's tail. Push each connector gently but firmly in place.
2. Push the camera into the camera installation track on the bottom of the drone.
3. Load the TF card into the TF card slot on the back of the camera. (Pic.6)

Remove camera by pressing the camera lock on the bottom of the drone (Pic.7), and push the camera out to disconnect the camera wire from the port.

CHARGING

Drone Battery

Press the buckle and pull out the battery from the drone.

Phone adapter: 5V ⎓ 1A/ 2A (Not included)

Charging time: 120 minutes (Depending on charging power)

Connect the battery charger hub with the battery, then, connect the USB charging cable of the charger hub to a computer or a USB adapter.

Transmitter Battery

Charging time of the transmitter: about 1 Hour

Phone adapter: 5V ⎓ 1A/ 2A (Not included)

Connect the USB charging cable with the transmitter, then, connect the USB charging cable to a computer or a USB adapter.

When the transmitter is in low power, the Power Indicator on the transmitter will blink constantly. Before charging, please check the contents of the "Use of Battery" section of the "Safety Guidelines" carefully!

USING THE APPLICATION

Download APP

iOS


https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1440358435

Android APP on Google play


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vison.macrochip.sj.hs.gps.v1

Scan the QR code, connect to the App Store™ or Google™ Play and download the " HS GPS V1" application for free.

Using the Application

1. As shown above, pull up the phone holder and lock the phone.
2. Connect your smart phone to the Wi-Fi of the Drone and check the drone's status on the HS GPS V1 App.
3. On your smartphone, launch a search of the available Wi-Fi networks:
4. Select the Wi-Fi network: HolyStoneFPV_*****.
5. Wait for your smartphone connect to the Wi-Fi network of the drone. This connection is generally represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on your smartphone's screen.
6. Enter the HS GPS V1 application.
   > The connection between your smartphone and the Drone is established automatically.

OPERATION GUIDE

All of the following operations on this manual under MODE 2.

Pairing

1. Insert the side of the battery print-ed with the letter "UP" upward into the drone, and then long press the Power Switch to turn on the drone.
   
   
2. Place the drone on a flat and level surface with the head forward and the tail towards the pilot.
   
   
3. Press the button to turn on the transmitter.
   
   
4. Push the left joystick up then down to pair the drone with the transmitter. One beep will be heard from the transmitter, and the LED indicator lights on the drone is pink in front and purple in back if the drone is paired successfully.
   

Calibrating the Compass

Step 1: Simultaneously push the left stick to top right corner and the right stick to the top left corner. The front Pink lights and the rear Purple light will flash quickly.

Step 2: Hold the drone and rotate it horizontally until the rear lights turn solid Purple.

Step 3: Hold the drone and rotate it vertically until the front Pink lights and the rear Purple light turn solid.

Calibrating the Gyro

Simultaneously push the left stick to top left corner and the right stick to the top right corner. When the drone's front white indicator light and rear blue indicator light change from quick flash to slow flash, and the camera turns once, which means the gyroscope calibration is completed.

Tips: To ensure a stable flight, we suggest that the pilot calibrates the gyro every time after pairing or crash.

GPS Searching

(DO NOT use GPS Mode indoors)

• Place the drone on a flat and dry surface where is unobstructed and lit.
• LED Flight Indicators will turn to blink Blue (Back) and White (Front). This means the drone is searching the GPS Signal.

This process will take a few minutes.

Once all the lights have turned solid, GPS Mode is Ready (Only when the drone is connected to GPS successfully can it take off).

• Blue (back) and white (front) lights are all solid (no blinking).

ATTENTION:

1. If the LED Flight Indicators keep blinking quickly, it indicates drone is searching for GPS signals.
2. If the drone keep blinking quickly after a few minutes, it indicates that the process has FAILED. Please taking the drone a meter or so from the ground, and repeat all the Compass Calibration operations until the process is successful.
3. When flying indoors, please hold button for 3 second to exit GPS Mode, and the LED lights will blink slowly. You can fly this drone when you complete the Compass Calibration operations if you exit GPS mode.

Unlock the Motor

Simultaneously push the left stick to lower right corner and the right stick to the lower left corner. The propellers rotate, indicating that the drone is unlocked.

One Key Takeoff/ Landing

1. Press the One Key Takeoff button (), the drone will automatically takeoff and hover at about 5 feet altitude.
2. When the drone is flying, press the One Key Landing button (), the drone will automatically land on the ground.

FUNCTIONS DETAILS

APP Functions

	Return: Returns the main interface.
	Controls ON/OFF
	TapFly: Operator can set any points on the map to draw the flight path, and then the drone will fly along this route. (It is recommended to enlarge the map.)
	Media Gallery: Photos or video can be viewed.
	Flight Record: Tap to view historical data on flight date, distance, speed and altitude.
	3D VR: Match with VR glasses (Not included) to watch 3D images in real time.
	Flip Screen: Application interface can be 180 ° flip.
	GPS Signal: Displays current GPS signal strength.
	Setting: Tap the icon to enter the setting interface, settings for flight height / distance and return altitude.
	Follow Me: There are two modes of Follow Me Mode and Lock Follow Mode.
	Follow Me Mode: The drone stays at a distance from the operator and following the GPS position of the phone.
	Locked Follow Mode: After locking the following target, the camera is always oriented towards the following target, but the position of the drone remains unchanged. (The following target should not move too fast to avoid following loss.)
	Return to Home: The drone will return to the last recorded Take-Off Point.
	Auto Take-off: The drone will take off automatically to a height of 5ft.
	Auto Landing: The drone will land slowly on the ground.
	Take Photo: Tap to take one photo at a time.
	Take Video: Tap once to start recording; tap again to stop recording.
	Sound Recording: The device can record the operator's voice while the camera is recording.
	Transmitter Battery Level: Real-time display of the current remaining battery level of the transmitter.
	Drone Battery Level: Real-time display of the current remaining battery level of the drone.

Beginner's Mode

The Default GPS Mode is Beginner Mode, Under Beginner Mode:

1. Flight Distance is limited between 0~30m / 0~98.4feet.
2. Flight Altitude is limited between 0~30m / 0~98.4feet.
3. RTH Altitude is under 25m / 82feet.

You only can Turn-off the BEGINNER MODE to modify the parameters in the APP on your phone after you complete the Compass Calibration operations.

Emergency Stop

The Emergency Stop function should only be used in case of the emergency during the flight to avoid any damage or injury.

Long press One Key Takeoff / Landing button () for 2 secs, the motors will stop immediately and the drone will fall directly.

Speed Switch

This drone comes with 3 speed modes (Low/ Medium/ High). Dial the wheel () to the right to accelerate. Dial to the left to decelerate. If the Speed Indicator Light on the transmitter is turned off, it means the drone is in low speed. If the light is turned on, it means the drone is in medium speed. If the light is blinking, it means the drone is set to high speed.

(Medium Speed is default setting!)

Camera Angle Adjustment

During the flight, you can dial the wheel () left / right to adjust the camera tilt up / down. (The gimbal has an 75° tilt range.)

Trimmer Function

(Trim under NO GPS Mode)
F/B Sideways Drift Trim: If the drone drifts forward, hold down the Trimmer button () and do not release it while pushing the direction joystick down to balance the drone; If the drone drifts backwards, hold down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the direction joystick up to balance the drone.

L/R Sideways Dip Trim: If the drone drifts left, hold down the Trimmer button () and do not release it while pushing the direction joystick right to balance the drone; If the drone drifts right, hold down the Trimmer button and do not release it while pushing the direction joystick left to balance the drone.

Headless Mode

1. Press the Headless Mode button () on the transmitter. A beep will be heard from the transmitter, and the Headless Mode Indicator on the transmitter lights up, indicating that the drone enters Headless Mode.
2. Press the Headless Mode button () again, and you will hear one long beep, the Headless Mode Indicator on the transmitter is off which indicates the drone exits the Headless Mode.
   

Please make sure the pilot to stays in the same orientation as the drone head is facing when the drone takes off.

Under Headless Mode, the forward direction is the direction that the head of drone faces when the drone takes off. In order to make sure the pilot can tell drone's direction, we recommend that pilots to stay in the same orientation as the drone head faces when the drone is taking off. If so, when the pilot pushes the direction joystick forward/ backward, the drone will fly forward/ backward toward him/ her. If the pilot move the right stick left/ right, the drone will move left/ right relative to the pilot.

Return to Home (RTH)

The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the drone back to the last recorded Take-Off Point. This function can only be achieved in GPS mode.

There are three types of RTH:
Smart RTH / Low--Battery RTH / Failsafe RTH.

Smart Return To Home

Press the Return to Home button () on your transmitter, and the transmitter will start beeping. Your drone will return to the TAKE OFF Point. Press the button () again to stop RTH procedure. Push the throttle joystick down to land the drone on a safe area.

Low-Battery RTH

Low-Battery RTH is triggered when the flight battery level is low, When Low-Battery RTH is activated, the drone will fly back to where you are from about 100 feet, and you can still control your drone. Push the throttle down to land the drone in a safe area. When the power of drone is completely empty, drone will return to the TakeOff point where you set.

Failsafe RTH

Drone will enter Return to Home Mode if the signal between the drone and the transmitter lost. The drone will fly back to where you are from about 100 feet, and the drone will rebind to the transmitter by itself. When the drone flies back into your view, you can control it agian.

This drone is NOT equipped with obstacle-avoidance.

SPECIFICATIONS

DRONE
Model: HS120D
Weight: 219g/ 7.7oz
Flight Time: 16 minutes
Motor Model: 1020
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F
Dimensions: 270 x 270 x 120mm

TRANSMITTER
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
MAX Transmission Distance: 984 feet (outdoors and unobstructed)
Battery Type: 3.7V 300mAh Li-Po battery
Charging Time: 60min
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F

DRONE BATTERY
Capacity: 1200 mAh
Voltage: 7.4 V
Battery Type: Li-Po
Charging power: 5~10W
Charging Temperature Range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Charging Time: 120min

CAMERA
Video/ Photo Resolution: HD1920×1080p (stored in TF card); HD1280×720p (stored on mobile phone)
Lens: FOV 120°/2.0
FPV Distance: 328~492 feet (outdoor and unobstructed)
Controllable Range: Pitch: -75° to 0°
Photo: JPEG
Video: AVI
Max Video Bitrate: 25 fps
MAX Supported TF Cards: 32 GB (Not included)
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F

USB CHARGING CABLE
Voltage: 5 V
Rated Power: ≤10 W

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems	Reasons	Solutions
Drone flashes and don't respond to the transmitter during operation.	Transmitter is not synced to the drone. Insufficient battery power.	Refer to the Manual and re-sync the drone. Recharge the battery.
The propellers spin, but the drone cannot take-off.	Insufficient battery power. The propellers are installed in wrong orientation. The propellers are distorted.	Recharge the battery. Install the propellers in right orientation. Replace the propellers.
The drone shakes heavily.	The propellers are distorted.	Replace the propellers.
Drone cannot stay balanced in flight.	The propellers are distorted. The motor doesn't work properly.	Replace the propellers. Replace the motor.
Drone is unstable after crashing.	Four-axis acceleration sensor loses it's balance after crashing.	Restart and re-calibrate the drone.

CONTACT US

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further support.

usa@holystone.com (America)
ca@holystone.com (Canada)
eu@holystone.com (Europe)
jp@holystone.com (Japan)

+1(855) 888-6699

Videos

Holy Stone HS120D - Review and Demo Video

Holy Stone HS120D Guide and Demo of EVERY Feature! - How-to Manual - Beginners Video

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.holystone.com/docs/HS120D_EU_DOC.pdf
• ‎HS GPS V1 on the App Store
• Google Play

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