Airbne Cargo Drone TRAVIS MARS User Guide
Tables Of Contents Befe getting started...4 Charging...4 battery Switching...5 on MiniDrone Compatibility...5 Downloading...5 app Connecting...5 a smartphone Flying...6 Description...7 of control screen Flat...7 trim Take...7 Off Controlling...8 MiniDrone in flight Pre-programmed...10 aerobatics Adding...10 blocks Landing...10 Battery...11 Photos...11 Retrieving...11 deleting photos Videos...11 Settings...13 Max...13 Altitude Max...13 Tilt Left-handed...13 mode Control...13 Settings Automatic...13 Recding Max...13 Vertical Speed Max...14 Rotation Speed Sht-Circuit...14 Charge...14 Settings Netwk...14 Name Versions...14 Drone Academy...15 Updates...17
General...18 Infmation Precautions...18 f use and maintenance Accessies...18 and spare parts Battery...19 Warranty...19 Modifications...19 Recycling...20 this product Declaration...20 of Confmity Registered...20 trademarks Notice...20 regarding right to privacy
Befe getting started Charging battery 1. Insert battery into compartment provided (photos A and B). small triangle on battery indicates which side should be on top. direction triangle is pointing in shows which way battery should be inserted. 2. Plug in MiniDrone (photos C and D): When using a charger with a minimum power rating of 2.4 A, charging time is approximately 25 minutes. When charging through a computer using USB cable, charging time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. To remove battery, lift flap located underneath battery and slide it to rear. 4 Befe getting started
Switching on MiniDrone Insert battery into slot press On/Off button underneath MiniDrone. n place your MiniDrone on a flat surface so it can complete its initialisation phase. eyes of MiniDrone will turn red, amber, and n green. Compatibility You need a smartphone tablet that suppts Bluetooth 4.0 to use MiniDrone. F me infmation, go to Compatibility page on our website. Downloading app Log into App SteTM Google PlayTM and download free FreeFlight3 app. Connecting a smartphone Since MiniDrone uses nmal list of Bluetooth Bluetooth devices Low Energy, it will not be displayed in shown on your phone. You will only be able to see it and connect to it via FreeFlight3 app. 1. Activate Bluetooth function on your smartphone. 2. Launch FreeFlight3 app. 3. to bring up list of MiniDrones located near your smartphone. > MiniDrone will connect to your smartphone automatically. A pop-up window saying "Sending status" and n "Connected" will appear. > > icon shows which MiniDrone is currently connected. icon indicates status of Bluetooth connection between your smartphone and MiniDrone. number of bars displayed indicates quality of connection. If your phone doesn't automatically connect to MiniDrone, select name of your MiniDrone from list. Befe getting started 5
Flying 1. Launch FreeFlight3 app. > main screen will appear. Free Flight to control MiniDrone in Nmal mode. Film My Drone to control MiniDrone in Controller mode. Controller mode lets you 2. film your MiniDrone with your smartphone while you are flying it. F me infmation on control modes, see Controlling MiniDrone in flight section. > control screen will appear. A pop-up will ask you to choose control mode f your MiniDrone: 6 Flying MiniDrone with hulls, MiniDrone without hulls.
Description of control screen No. Description No. Description 1 Return to previous screen 7 Photo 2 Settings 8 Left joystick 3 Flat trim 9 Right joystick (accelerometer) 4 Emergency stop 10 Take off / Landing 5 Launched take off 11 Battery level 6 Pre-programmed aerobatics Flat trim Befe each take off (especially after an impact fall), check that MiniDrone is placed on a flat surface and press. Take Off Place MiniDrone on a dry, flat surface, ensuring re are no obstacles in way, and press Take Off. > MiniDrone will take off and stabilise 1 metre above ground. Flying 7
You can also also have MiniDrone take off from your hand. To do this: 1.. > MiniDrone LEDs will blink red and green rapidly. 2. Throw MiniDrone in front of you, up, simply take away your hand to let it fall. > mots f MiniDrone propellers will start automatically and MiniDrone will stabilise itself. Controlling MiniDrone in flight Flights depend on settings f selected control mode: Expert. Nmal mode is selected by default. To Controller, Nmal change control mode, go to Control Settingssection. Nmal Left joystick Right joystick (accelerometer) smartphone up and down to move to pivot MiniDrone fwards MiniDrone to left right. on joystick and tilt your backwards. on to make MiniDrone climb descend. Tilt your smartphone left right to move MiniDrone to left right. 8 Flying
Expert Left joystick Right joystick to pivot joystick to MiniDrone to left right. to make a quarter turn to left right. on to make MiniDrone climb descend. Drag your finger from middle of joystick to Hold down middle button and tilt your smartphone to Drag your finger from middle of move to make a half turn to left right. MiniDrone. Controller Left joystick Right joystick to pivot MiniDrone MiniDrone fwards backwards. to left right. on Drag joystick up down to move to make Drag joystick left right to move MiniDrone to left right. MiniDrone climb descend. Controller mode lets you film MiniDrone with camera on your smartphone while you are flying it. To do this, press. Videos are automatically saved to gallery in FreeFlight3 app. To stop recding, press again. Flying 9
Pre-programmed aerobatics 1. Loop icon to bring up list of pre-programmed aerobatics. By default, no trick is selected. Back loop Front loop Left loop Right loop N o trick 2. desired trick. > icon is displayed in place of. 3. Tap your smartphone screen twice to perfm selected trick. 4. on aerobatic icon again to edit it. Adding blocks MiniDrone can carry loads of up to 14 g. When you pile blocks figurines on MiniDrone, make sure weight is equally distributed on both sides. Landing Make sure that MiniDrone is above a flat, dry and unobstructed surface, n press Landing to land your MiniDrone. Only press Emergency in event of a genuine emergency. mots will immediately cut out and MiniDrone will fall from whatever height it is currently at. 10 Flying
Battery icon shows battery level f your MiniDrone. A fully charged battery lasts f around 7 minutes when hulls are attached to MiniDrone, and around 9 minutes if hulls aren't used. indicat turns red when battery level is low. When battery level is too low, bring MiniDrone back towards you land it. Photos button to take a photo using MiniDrone vertical camera. photo will be saved in MiniDrone memy. You can save hundreds of photos in MiniDrone internal memy. When memy is full, a warning message will appear telling you it is no longer possible to take photos. Retrieving deleting photos To retrieve delete photos, your smartphone must be connected to MiniDrone. 1. Bring up context menu. To do this: If control screen is open, press If main screen is open, press 2. n.. Internal Memy. > list of sted photos in MiniDrone memy will appear. 3. Select one me files. 4. > Delete Transfer. files will be transferred to FreeFlight3 gallery and into your smartphone's memy. You can also retrieve delete m by connecting MiniDrone to your computer using USB cable. To do this, battery f MiniDrone must be installed. Once connected, MiniDrone will show up as a USB drive on your computer. You can n copy files using your computer. Videos You can film your MiniDrone using your smartphone while you are flying it. To do this, Controller control mode must be activated. F me infmation, go to Control Settings section. Flying 11
To recd a video, press. icon will flash during recding. Frame your MiniDrone with your smartphone. To stop recding, press videos will be. icon will change to automatically saved phone's memy. To open gallery: 1. Open FreeFlight3 home screen. 2. 12 Flying n Gallery. in. FreeFlight3 gallery and in your
Settings to access settings menu f your MiniDrone. at any time to revert to facty settings. Max Altitude Max Altitude option allows you to limit maximum height your MiniDrone can go. When MiniDrone is about to go past this limit, it will automatically go back down to selected height. Max Tilt Max Tilt option allows you to choose maximum tilt angle MiniDrone can make while it is moving. higher this value is, larger pitch of MiniDrone. lower this value is, smaller pitch of MiniDrone. This setting affects acceleration. With a large pitch, MiniDrone will gain speed quicker and will be me sensitive to commands. Left-handed mode Invert Controls option allows you to invert controls on your smartphone. Control Settings Expert, Nmal and Controller options let you choose control mode you want. F me infmation on control modes, see Flight control section in this guide. Automatic Recding Auto Rec option is available in Controller mode automatically trigger video recding as soon as you press only. It is Take Off. used to F me infmation on video recding, see Video section. Max Vertical Speed Max Vertical Speed option allows you to set downward speed of MiniDrone when you press maximum upward and buttons. Settings 13
Max Rotation Speed Max Rotation Speed option allows you to set maximum rotation speed f MiniDrone when you press buttons. Sht-Circuit Sht-Circuit option allows you to cut mots in event of prolonged impact to propellers on your MiniDrone. This option is deactivated by default, but is useful if you are a beginner pilot. Charge Settings Charge Settings screen shows you last type of charging used and battery level of your MiniDrone. Netwk Name Netwk Name option allows you to edit Bluetooth name of how MiniDrone will be seen by your smartphone in FreeFlight3 app. name change will take effect once MiniDrone has been restarted. MiniDrone netwk name can only contain numbers, letters and undersces _ (" "). It must not be longer than 32 characters. Versions General Infmation shows you: version number of FreeFlight3 app currently installed smartphone. 14 Settings version number of firmware installed on your MiniDrone. hardware version of your MiniDrone. on your
Drone Academy An internet connection is necessary to use Drone Academy. To launch Drone Academy: FreeFlight3 Drone Academy. 1. Launch 2. application. A profile is necessary to access Drone Academy. To create a profile: Sign up Register your profile 1. now. 2. Type a user name, a passwd and an e-mail address. 3.. > Drone Academy main screen appears: N 1 2 3 4 Description Accessing FreeFlight3 application home screen z Visuali ing map of flights Accessing your list of drones Accessing your list of flights Drone Academy 15
5 6 Modifying and disconnecting your profile Sending a Drone Academy invitation To modify delete your profile: 1. Profile tab. 2. 3. Logout Edit. 4. If you edit your profile slide screens towards left to complete your profile. To register a MiniDrone press My drones. first time you connect MiniDrone to your smartphone, a pop-up ask you to register your MiniDrone in Drone Academy. To consult shared flights: 1. 2. Map. to search flights amongst: your flights user's flights, type of media. to search flights by user place. To consult and share your flights: 1. My pilotings. > list of your flights appears. You can st m by date, rank type. 2. flight you wish to share. 3. Public to share flight. You can also: 16 press stars to rate flight, press tabs at bottom of screen to consult flight infmation. Drone Academy
Updates Updates to check if any software updates are available f MiniDrone. re are two ways to update your MiniDrone: Via USB by downloading update file from our website. This method requires a computer. Check that MiniDrone battery is installed and fully charged befe carrying out updates via USB link.. Via FreeFlight3 app by pressing Updates. Updates 17
General Infmation Precautions f use and maintenance MiniDrone is not suitable f children under 14 years of age. MiniDrone is a model aircraft designed f recreational and leisure purposes. pilot must always maintain direct visual contact with MiniDrone and monit its trajecty. MiniDrone must be used in accdance with civil aviation rules in your country. You should only use it in open spaces so you are always able to ensure safety of person, animals and property. re are some public places (stations, airpts etc.) and roads where you may not be permitted to use your MiniDrone. To use your MiniDrone indos, use shields to protect MiniDrone in case it collides with an object. In flight, propellers of MiniDrone can cause injury to people and property. Don t touch completely MiniDrone stopped befe while it s handling flying! Wait until MiniDrone. Only propellers use have accessies specified by manufacturer. If sand dust gets into MiniDrone, irreversible damage may be caused and it will not be able to protections to reduce risk of direct contact of operate properly. Install propellers with nearby people objects in case of pilot err failure of MiniDrone. Do not use MiniDrone in adverse meteological conditions (rain, strong wind, snow) in po visibility conditions (at night). K eep MiniDrone away from high voltage power lines, buildings any potentially dangerous areas. Do not use this device close to any liquid substances. Do not land MiniDrone on water n on any damp surface, it might cause irreversible damage. Avoid subjecting MiniDrone to any sudden significant changes in altitude. Do not leave MiniDrone in direct sunlight. Accessies and spare parts Accessies and spare parts are available from website ste.parrot.com. 18 General Infmation your Parrot retailer from our
Battery Failure to comply with instructions may cause permanent damage to battery its surroundings, and may cause injury. Always use a LiPo battery charger. charge via a discharge lead. N ever trickle charge charge below 2.5 V. N battery temperature to exceed 60 C (140 F). N N ever ever allow ever disassemble modify wiring in battery pack, puncture battery cell. N ever place battery on top of flammable materials leave it unattended while charging. Always charge in a fireproof location. Always make sure that charger output voltage cresponds to battery voltage. Always keep out of reach of children. Increct use of battery can cause fires, explosions damage. battery terminals should not be allowed to sht-circuit. product must only be connected to class II appliances that display symbol opposite. Warranty F warranty conditions please refer to retailer s General Conditions of Sale where you purchased your MiniDrone. Modifications explanations and specifications in this guide are given f infmation purposes only and may be modified without pri notice. y are deemed to be crect at time of going to press. utmost care has been taken when writing this guide,as part of aim to provide you with accurate infmation. However, Parrot shall not be held responsible f any consequences arising from any errs omissions in guide, n f any damage accidental loss of data resulting directly indirectly from use of infmation herein. Parrot reserves right to amend improve product design user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users. As part of our ongoing concern to upgrade and improve our products, product that you have purchased may differ slightly from model described in this guide. If so, a later version of this guide might be available in electronic fmat at Parrot s website at www.parrot.com. General Infmation 19
Recycling this product symbol on this product and on its literature shows that at end of its life, it is not to be disposed of with household waste. uncontrolled disposal of waste is harmful to environment: please separate this from types of waste and dispose of responsibly. Private individuals are invited to contact retailer who sold m product to ask advice from ir local authity to find out how and where it can be recycled. Declaration of Confmity J Parrot SA, 174 quai de emmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declares under ir sole N responsibility that product described in this user guide complies with N 301489-17, E provision N 300328, E of & (1999/5/EC R N 71-1, E Radio 71-2, Equipment, E N E 62115 technical standards following Telecommunication Equipment directive TTE), and of General Safety directive (2001/95/EC). Declaration of Confmity is available on our website:? www.parrot.com/fr/ce/ airbne-cargo-drone Registered trademarks Parrot, Parrot MiniDrones and Parrot logo are trade-marks of PARROT SA. App Ste is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. Bluetooth wd mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot SA is under license. All trademarks mentioned in this guide are protected and are property of ir respective owners. Notice regarding right to privacy Recding and distributing images of an individual without ir consent could constitute a violation of ir privacy, f which you may be held liable. Ask f permission befe filming individuals, particularly if you want to keep your recdings and/ share m online. Do not distribute any degrading images those that could undermine an individual's reputation dignity. 20 General Infmation