Table Of Contents; Features; Charging The Helicopter - Propel RC Air recon User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Remote Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Charging the Helicopter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Helicopter diagram, Remote Control diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preparing for Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Sync your Helicopter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Demonstration Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Flying Tips.................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Understanding Helicopter Trim Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic Flight Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turbo And Light Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Advanced Flight Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your on Board Camera and Video Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Helicopter Warning And Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Part Replacement Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Air recon Propeller System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replacing the Upper Propeller Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
Replacing the Bottom Propeller Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
Battery Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
FCC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
Thank you for purchasing the AIR RECON™ 3 Channel IR Gyro Helicopter. Please read this instruction booklet
carefully as it contains valuable information on how to properly fly and care for your helicopter.

FEATURES

• Built-in gyroscopic chip for extreme stability and control.
• Turns like a real helicopter-even hovers in mid-air.
• 3 Channel: fly up, down, left, right, forward, backward.
• Full-function infrared remote also charges helicopter.
• Multicolored blinking LEDs can be turned on/off remotely.
• Two speeds beginner and Turbo for accelerated fun.
• Records video footage on Micro SD cards
• Takes still Photo shots
• Included demonstration mode shows the flight function of the helicopter
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the battery cover off of the remote control.
2. Install 6 "AA" alkaline batteries as shown in the diagram.
3. Replace the battery cover.

CHARGING THE HELICOPTER

A: FROM THE CONTROLLER:
1. Open up the charger cover to the open position on the right side of remote
control (see diagram B).
2. Make sure the helicopter power switch is set to the OFF position (see
diagram A&C). All lights and propellers should be off.
3. Connect the charging plug on the remote control to the charging socket on
the side of the helicopter (see diagram A&D).
4. Turn the controller power switch to the ON position (see diagram E).
The green charging indicator light on upper right side of the controller
will illuminate to indicate charging is in progress.
5. The green charging indicator light will shut-off when the helicopter is
fully charged.
6. Length of charging time will vary depending on percentage of
helicopter battery already charged and the condition of the batteries in
the controller. Average charging time is 25-30 minutes with new
batteries. The helicopter operates for approximately 6-8 minutes
per charge.
B: FROM THE USB CABLE:
1. Plug the included USB charging cable into a USB port on your
computer. Please make sure that your computer is turned on.
2. Make sure the helicopter Power Switch is in the "OFF" position (see
diagram A&D).
3. When the helicopter is charging there will be no light on top of the
USB body that connects to your computer. When charging is complete a
red LED light will appear on top of the USB body that connects to your
computer (see diagram F). USB charging time may vary depending on the
amount of charge needed to fill the helicopter battery. The average USB
charging time is 25-30 minutes.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS DISCONNECT CHARGER CORD AFTER CHARGING. NEVER LEAVE CHARGER CONNECTED TO HELICOPTER
OVERNIGHT OR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
C. D.
NOTE: Charging socket is located on the backside of the helicopter. Charging cord connects as
indicated. Indicator light on charger stays on until charging is completed.
Battery Cover
Battery Compartment
(6 "AA" batteries)
CHA
magnified view
A.
connects to charging socket
L R
B.
Red LED light will
appear on USB
when helicopter
is charged
E. F.
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