Sharper Image Thunderbolt Remote Control Stunt Drone Instruction Manual

Sharper Image Thunderbolt Remote Control Stunt Drone

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
• Adult supervision is required at all times.
• Never fly drones above or near people, sudden changes in wind or other conditions could lead to unexpected crashes.
• Always use caution when flying drone vehicles, obey relevant laws, and respect the privacy and property rights of others.
• The drone shall never be modified or used for anything except its intended purpose.
• Before each use, an adult should review the product and battery to determine that no damage or hazards exist.
• DO NOT TOUCH SPINNING PROPELLERS.
• Do not allow anything to intentionally make contact in any way with spinning propellers.
  • Prevent contact with spinning blades by turning off the remote prior to handling the drone.
• Use caution and pay attention to your surroundings while operating the drone.
• Do not fly drones into animals, people, or inanimate objects.
• Keep drones away from power lines, buildings, trees, public areas, and any other potentially hazardous areas.
• Do not operate in rain, heavy wind, and or any type of severe weather.
• Do not land drones on wet surfaces.
• Never touch or allow others to touch the drone while it is flying.
• Always turn the drone off when it is not in use.
• Always fly drones in large open areas.
• The drone will lose controlling capabilities if the fly distance is more than the maximum recommended altitude of 100 ft.  Keep below 100 ft. to avoid potential crashing risk.

CONTENTS

HOW TO REPLACE PROPELLER

1. Pull firmly to remove the broken propeller. Replace with a new one. Push firmly and carefully.
2. Each blade has a letter on it. Match the blades with the corresponding letter on the drone.

CHARGING/BATTERY

1. Turn off the drone before charging.
2. Connect the Battery Charger to the charge port on the drone.
3. Connect the connector to a power source.
   Note: The USB charging cable will light up while the battery is charging and will turn off when the battery is fully charged. Charge time is approximately 70 minutes.

REMOTE

Open the battery cover and install 3 AA 1.5V batteries as shown.

DRONE

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARNING: (REPLACEABLE BATTERY)

There is a risk of fire and personal injury if the battery is punctured, damaged, or misused.

• Do not dismantle, crush, incinerate, or short-circuit the battery.
• Never expose the battery to extreme temperatures or moisture.
• Keep away from flammable materials and direct sunlight.
• Only charge using the provided charger, cable, and/or adapters.
• The rechargeable battery is only to be charged by an adult.
• Adult supervision of the battery while it is charging is required.
• Allow the battery to cool to room temperature before charging.
• Charge on a non-flammable surface and keep away from flammable products
• Discontinue charging if the battery becomes hot, swells, smokes, or gives off a strong odor.
• Battery chargers used with the product are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts, and in the event of such damage, they must not be used until the damage has been repaired.
• Remove batteries (if removable) before storing• Recycle or dispose of batteries according to federal, state, and local laws.
• Cells or batteries should not be disassembled, crushed, punctured, opened, or otherwise mutilated.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery has been swallowed.
• In the event that the electrolyte comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately flush with fresh water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
• Store cells and batteries in their original packaging and away from metal objects that may short-circuit them.
• Do not drop or subject the cell or battery to strong mechanical shock.
• Keep cells or batteries clean and dry both during use and storage. Wipe metal terminals with a soft, dry cloth if they become dirty.
• Charge cells or batteries before use.
• On first use, or after prolonged periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cell or battery two or three times before obtaining maximum performance.
• It is best to charge the cell or battery at temperatures between 15°C and 30°C unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
• Retain original product literature for future reference.

BATTERY WARNINGS

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
• Alkaline batteries are recommended. Use only the specified voltage.
• Insert batteries using the correct polarity. Always use, replace, and recharge (if applicable) batteries under adult supervision.
• Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not short-circuit the battery supply terminals.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire: batteries may explode or leak.
• Remove batteries before storing.
• Recycle or dispose of batteries according to federal, state, and local laws.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.

OVERVIEW

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRONE

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE. KEEP THIS DOCUMENT AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRONE.

CHARGING

• The drone must be charged before each use (USB Charge Cable included).
• Indicator light will turn off once fully charged.
• Install batteries in the remote.

PAIRING

Before each flight pair the remote with the drone:

1. Turn your drone on and place it on a flat, level surface.
2. Turn on the remote.
3. Push the stick up and then down.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 if necessary.

IMPORTANT!

After a hard landing, turn the drone and remote off. Then, repeat the pairing.

DIRECTION

• The head of the Thunderbolt Drone is the front of the drone.
• The tail of the Thunderbolt Drone is the back of the drone.
• Not applicable in auto-orientation mode.

REMOTE CONTROL

Practice flying your drone below 10 feet and at low speeds until comfortable with all controls to avoid unnecessary damage or injury.

• Left joystick:
  • Up/Down controls elevation
  • Left/Right controls spin
  • Right joystick: controls flight direction
• Direction Trim: used to eliminate drift To cut power to the drone, move the left joystick to the down position.

OPERATING DRONE

Pre Flight Checklist

1. Read all warnings and instructions.
2. Install remote batteries – page 3.
3. Make sure the drone and remote are powered off.
4. Install drone holder.
5. Charge batteries – page 3.

Choose a location

Always turn off the remote prior to retrieving or picking up the drone. This will help you avoid accidentally activating propellers.

Pairing Drone

1. Make sure your remote is off
2. Slide drone switch to ON
3. Place the drone on a flat even surface.For ease of control, the red lights should be toward you.
4. Turn on the Remote controller. Push the stick up and then down.
5. The drone’s lights will flicker during the pairing process and then remain on once it has paired.
6.  

GO, FORWARDS,

GO BACKWARDS

TAKE OFF

Slowly and carefully press the Throttle stick. The drone will begin to elevate.

LAND

1. There are two ways to land the drone：
   1. Slowly and carefully press the Throttle stick down until the drone lands.
   2. Or press the Land button to trigger auto landing.
2. If the drone begins to drift, you can still control the drone’s direction using the Multi-Directional Button.

FINE-TUNING/DIRECTION

Drifts Left and RightHover Up and Down

Turn Left and Right

Drifts Forwards and Backwards

Forward and Backward

Sideways

ADVANCED MODES

360° STUNT

1. Hover the drone to at least above 10 ft.
2. Press the stunt button.
3. Move the Multi-Directional Button to left or right that you would like the drone to flip.

AUTO-ORIENTATION

When the drone is in auto orientation mode, the drone will orient to the user (remote), no matter what direction the drone is facing.

1. Press the Orientation button. Remote will beep every 6 seconds to indicate it is in Auto Orientation mode.
2. Push the right stick up will send the drone away from the user, push left will move left, etc.
3. Press Auto Orientation button to exit mode.

TIPS

• Do not crash the drone into sand or dirt. Drone gears may become clogged.
• When first learning to fly, practice lifting off and hovering.
• Stay several feet from walls and buildings.
• Always press the throttle all the way down after crashing or when something gets stuck in propellers.
• Never fly drones above or near people, sudden changes in wind or other conditions could lead to unexpected crashes.
• Always use caution when flying drone vehicles, obey relevant laws, and respect the privacy and property rights of others.
• The drone shall never be modified or used for anything except its intended purpose.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When the emote switch is turned on, the remote light does not illuminate:

1. Check that batteries in the remote are installed correctly OR
2. Replace with new batteries.

During the flight, the Remote Power LED is flashing:

1. Remote batteries are low. Land the drone immediately.
2. Replace old batteries.

The drone and remote properly pair, but the drone will not lift off:

1. Drone battery needs charging. Use the USB Charge Cable to connect the drone to a power source.

After trimming the drone, the flight is very unstable and it cannot fly properly:

1. One or more blades are most likely damaged; Replace with the proper number of replacement blade and try flying again (page 3).
2. Press the thumbstick down for 5 seconds to reset the gyroscope.
3. Turn off the drone and remote, then repeat the pairing process (page 6).

Remote and drone cannot be paired:

1. The remote must be within 12 feet of the drone.
   Note: If there is more than one unpaired drone within 12 feet, one must be successfully paired before others may be paired.

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