AEE Toruk AP9 User manual

AEE Toruk AP9 is a versatile quadcopter designed for both aerial photography and videography, offering a range of features to enhance your flying experience. Its compact size and lightweight design make it highly portable, while its durable construction ensures it can withstand minor crashes. With its intuitive controls, headless mode, and altitude hold function, the AP9 is suitable for beginners and experienced pilots alike. Capture stunning photos and videos with the included camera, and enjoy smooth and stable flight thanks to the 6-axis gyroscope and barometer.

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Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................2

Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................2

1 Kit Contents ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................2

2 Quadcopter Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................3

Preparations before flight ..............................................................................................................................................................4

1 Preparing Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................4

1.1 Quadcopter Battery Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................4

1.3 Quadcopter Battery Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................5

1.4 Caution ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................5

2 Preparing the Quadcopter .........................................................................................................................................................6

2.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................................6

2.2 Flight Control System ........................................................................................................................................................................................6

2.3 Flight Indicator ....................................................................................................................................................................................................6

2.4 Install the Camera Frame ....................................................................................................................................................................................8

2.4.1 Install the Connector and Camera Cage: .........................................................................................................................................................8

2.4.1 Install the Connector and Camera Cage: ........................................................................................................................................................8

3 Preparing Propellers .................................................................................................................................................................8

3.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................................8

3.2 Assembling Propellers .......................................................................................................................................................................................9

3.3 Disassembling Propellers ...................................................................................................................................................................................9

3.4 Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................9

4 Preparing the Remote control ...................................................................................................................................................9

4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................10

4.2 Status Indicator on Remote control .................................................................................................................................................................10

4.3 Powering on the Remote control ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

4.4 Antenna Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

4.5 Operating the Remote control .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

4.6 Frequency Pairing between Remote control and Receiver .............................................................................................................................. 12

Flight ..............................................................................................................................................................................................12

Flight Environment Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................................12

Pre-flight Check: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................13

1 Compass Calibration ...............................................................................................................................................................13

1.1 Calibration Procedures ....................................................................................................................................................................................13

1.2 When to Recalibrate .........................................................................................................................................................................................13

2 Starting / Stopping the Motor .................................................................................................................................................13

2.1 Starting the motor ............................................................................................................................................................................................13

2.2 Stopping the Motors .........................................................................................................................................................................................14

3 Basic Flight ..............................................................................................................................................................................14

3.1 Basic Flight Procedures....................................................................................................................................................................................14

3.2 Aerial Photography Tips and Tricks (If camera installed already) .................................................................................................................... 14

4 Failsafe Protections ...............................................................................................................................................................14

4.1 Scenarios when Quadcopter enters Failsafe mode..........................................................................................................................................14

4.2 Failsafe Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................................................................14

4.3 How to regain control during Failsafe Procedures............................................................................................................................................15

5 Low Battery Level Alarm Function ........................................................................................................................................15

Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................................................15

1 Description of Common Indicators ......................................................................................................................................................................15

2 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................................15

3 Common Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................................16

Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................16

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AEE AP9 User Manual

V1.0 2015.4

Please read this " User Manual " carefully before using AP9.

Conventions

Except when specifically stated, all AP9 features described in this manual are for Quadcopter Operating Modes.

Warning:

(1) When installing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the lock direction specified by the mark, and DO NOT apply too much force in order to avoid possible damage.

(2) When removing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the unlock direction specified by the mark, in order to avoid possible damage.

Overview

AP9 is a high-tech electronic product integrating flight control system. Thecamera can be mounted with a camera frame, which helps you easily capture clear and stable aerial videos and photos.

1 Kit Contents

Before using, please check all items inside the kit box.

No.

Name Diagram Quantity Description

1 Quadcopter 1 pcs

2 Propellers 2 pairs

2 pcs with black nuts;

2 pcs with gray nuts

3 Remote control

Q45 camera cage

(mounted on the quadcopter before delivery)

5 camera cage

6 Quadcopter Battery

NULL

S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

1 pcs

1 set

AEE S50/S51/S60/S71/S70/

OM51S/OM60S/OR60S/OR71S/

S40 and other series of cameras can be mounted (Camera shall be purchased separately)

1 set Gopro G3 cameras can be mounted

1 pcs Quadcopter power supply

Quadcopter Battery

Charger

8 Tools

9 AA batteries

10 Manuals

1 pcs 100-240V 50/60Hz

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1 set

1pcs wrench - (for disassembling propeller ) and

1pcs screwdriver (for assembling propeller guard)

4 pcs For Remote control power supply

1 pcs

Including: AP9 User Manual , AP9

Quick Start Guide,Disclaimer

1 set 4 pcs Propeller Guards 11 Propeller Guards

12 CD

1 pcs

(optional) Possesses relevant AP9 information

● Accessories you have received may vary due to different product customizations. Package contents are subject to change without further notice.

2 Quadcopter Introduction

Adopting compact integrated design, AP9 provides excellent flight control and aerial photography for outdoor low-altitude or large indoor spaces. You only need to follow simple installation steps before flight and taking aerial photos. You can control the quadcopter in real-time fashion with the Remote control . Featuring simple and flexible operating procedures, stable and reliable performance, AP9 is ideal for amateur or commercial photography.

Remote control Device

Remote control with 2 joysticks, multichannel

Quadcopter External Components

Power unit (motor &Propeller)

Operating Modes

GPS mode

Normal mode

Quadcopter Internal

Components

Flight Control System

Receiver

ESC (Electronic Speed Control)

Quadcopter

Propellers

Motor

Camera Cage

Figure 1

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S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

Transmitter

Figure2

Preparations before flight

Refer to the following for installing components and pre-flight quadcopter check.

1 Preparing Batteries

Ensure all device batteries are fully charged before operating AEE AP9.

Device

Remote control Load 4 AA batteries for power supply.

Quadcopter Charge quadcopter batteries for power supply.

The following instructions are for the quadcopter battery.

Power Supply

1.1 Quadcopter Battery Introduction

The quadcopter battery (Figure 3) is a specifically designed battery for AP9 with charge and discharge management functionality, with 5300mAh capacity and voltage of 11.1V. Only use the dedicated quadcopter battery charger (Figure 4) provided by AEE, for charging.

Battery Charger Indicator

Figure3 Figure4

Short press the Battery Level Check button (Figure 5). Battery Level LCD Segment Display displays appropriate battery level. Please fully charge the battery if it is less than two bars.

Battery Level

(Segment Display)

Battery Level

Check button

Figure 5

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Battery Specifications

Type

Capacity

Charging ambient temperature

Discharging ambient temperature

Charge / discharge ambient relative humidity

Li-Po Battery

5300mAh

0°C-50°C

-20°C-50°C

< 80%

Please carefully read and strictly comply with this manual before use. Users take full responsibility for any problems caused due to failure to follow instructions.

1.2 Charging the Quadcopter battery

(1) Connect the charger to an AC power source (100-240V, 50 / 60Hz). Please use a power adapter, if necessary.

(2) While charging, the battery charger indicator turns red.

(3) When the battery charger indicator turns green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging is complete.

Figure 6

1.3 Quadcopter Battery Installation

Push the battery into the battery compartment in the correct direction (Figure 7). After the battery is properly installed, a “click” sound will be heard, indicating that the battery has been fastened.

An incorrectly installed battery may cause

● Bad contact

● Affect flight safety

● Inability to take off.

Figure 7

1.4 Caution

(1) Do not directly pull out the battery when the Quadcopter is switched on as it may damage the power supply connector.

(2) For long term storage, discharge the battery to 40%-50% power, and store in a specified battery box. Discharge/charge the battery once every three months to

maintain battery life.

(3) Replace the battery after it has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a battery prior to disposal.

(4) Replace the battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way, to avoid fire and explosion.

(5) Do not charge expanded or damaged batteries.

(6) Pay attention while charging batteries to prevent accidents. Always charge batteries on a non-flammable surface, and never near any flammable materials.

(7) Battery safety is extremely important. Please refer to Disclaimer for more precautions.

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2 Preparing the Quadcopter

The quadcopter includes a built-in flight control system and motors etc.

2.1 Introduction

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[ 10 ]

[ 11 ]

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[ 1 ] Propellers

[ 4 ] Camera Cage

[ 2 ] Motor [ 3 ] Front Indicator

[ 5 ] Landing Gear [ 6 ] Quadcopter Battery

[ 7 ] Tail Indicator [ 8 ] Power switch

[ 10 ] Battery Level LCD Segment Display

[ 9 ] Rear Indicator

[ 11 ] Battery Level Check button

2.2 Flight Control System

AEE AP9 is equipped with AEE flight control system to provide incredible ease of use and stability. In addition to supporting basic flight maneuvers such as climb, descend, roll and pitch, it also supports failsafe protection, battery level alarms and other functions.

System Component Modules

Master Controller

GPS & Compass

Indicator

Function

Core module of the flight control system. Connects and controls all modules together.

Used for positioning and navigation.

Indicates current flight control system status. Used to navigate during night flight.

2.3 Flight Indicator

There are three Flight Indicators, namely, the Front indicator, Rear indicator and Tail indicator. When the Quadcopter switch is turned on, the LED Flight Indicators will be on. The Front indicator is green and the Rear indicator is red. (Hereafter use Green/Red Indicator to describe Front/Rear indicators respectively).

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Front Indicator

Tail Indicator

Rear Indicator

Figure9

AP9 LED Flight Indicators

MODE

GPS normal

ON-Blinking-ON-Blinking

GPS failed

MODE

Tail Indicator (green)

Remains ON

WARNING & ERROR

Front Indicator (green) Rear Indicator (red)

Slow Blink(1s ON,1s OFF) Slow Blink (1s ON,1s OFF)

Compass abnormal

Accelerometer abnormal

Fast blink

Gyro abnormal

Fast blink

Remains ON

GPS Module abnormal

Fast blink twice per second

Remains ON

Barometer abnormal

Remains ON

Fast blink twice per second

Remains ON

Fast blink

Fast blink blink twice at 3 second intervals blink once at 3 second intervals

COMPASS CALIBRATION INDICATOR

Front Indicator (green) Rear Indicator (red)

Compass calibration entered

Fast blink Remains ON

Compass calibration started

OFF Remains ON

Compass calibration Successful

Remains ON Remains ON

Compass calibration Failed

Fast blink

1second 1second 1second

Remains ON

1second 1second 1second

● In case a serious error occurs, the Tail LED Indicator continues blinking in red. When accelerometer, GPS, compass or other abnormal status occurs, please refer to the solutions of Common Troubleshooting.

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2.4 Install the Camera Frame

Two types of camera frame can be mounted on AP9 quadcopter: 1. S50/S51/S60/S71/S70/OM51S/OM60S/OR60S/OR71S/S40 and other series of cameras can be mounted in Q45. 2. G3 cameras can be mounted in Q44;

2.4.1 Install the Connector and Camera Cage:

(1) Install the cage seat onto the quadcopter and lock the screws, as shown in Fig. 10 (a).

(2) Install the camera frame onto the cage seat and lock the screws, as shown in Fig. 10 (b).

Figure10(a)

Figure10(b)

Figure10

2.4.1 Install the Connector and Camera Cage:

(1) Install the camera into the camera cage, as shown in Fig. 11 (a); reverse installation shall be avoided.

(2) Make sure the camera is installed in correct direction, and then lock the camera cage cover, as shown in Fig. 11 (b).

Note: The above figure is for Q45 camera cage; the same operation steps also apply to Q44.

Figure11(a)

Figure11(b)

3 Preparing Propellers

AEE AP9 adopts 10-inch propellers, with black and gray color propeller nuts. Propellers are consumable items. Please purchase these accessories separately, if necessary.

3.1 Introduction

Propellers Gray (1045) Black (1045 P)

Diagram

Assembly Location Attach to the motor shaft without "P" mark

Installation Location Lockup: Tighten propeller in this direction

Symbol Description Unlock: Loosen propeller in this direction

Attach to the motor shaft with "P" mark

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3.2 Assembling Propellers

(As shown below) Prepare two propellers with gray nuts and two with black nuts. Attach propellers with gray nuts to motor shafts without "P" marks, and attach propellers with black nuts to motor shafts with "P" marks. Tighten propellers as per the appropriate locking direction.

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(1) Propellers are designed to self-tighten during flight; therefore do not tighten them excessively. Do not use glue on the threads.

(2) Ensure propellers are attached in the correct position. The quadcopter cannot fly properly if the propellers are installed incorrectly. Wear protective gloves while

installing as propellers are very thin and may cause accidental scratches.

3.3 Disassembling Propellers

Auxiliary wrench

Unlock direction

As shown as in the Figure 13, prevent motor rotation by using the auxiliary wrench or your hand, then remove propeller by turning towards the unlock direction.

3.4 Precautions

Figure13

(1) Check whether propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight.

(2) Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. Replace aged, chipped or broken propellers.

(3) To avoid injury, stand clear of and do not touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.

(4) Only use original AEE propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

Warning :

(1) When installing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the lock direction specified by the mark, and DO NOT apply too much force in order to avoid possible damage.

(2) When removing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the unlock direction specified by the mark, in order to avoid possible damage.

4 Preparing the Remote control

AEE AP9 Remote control is paired with the Quadcopter receiver before delivery. The Remote control is set to U.S. mode by default.

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4.1 Introduction

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[ 10 ]

[ 14 ]

[ 15 ]

NULL

S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

[ 4 ]

[ 5 ]

[ 8 ]

[ 12 ]

[ 11 ]

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[ 1 ] Antenna [ 2 ] 3-position Switch S1

[ 5 ] 3-position Switch S4

[ 3 ] 3-position Switch S2 [ 4 ] 3-position Switch S3

[ 6 ] Remote control Power Indicator [ 7 ] Status indicator [ 8 ] Photo shooting & video recording indicator

[ 9 ] Battery Compartment [ 10 ] Left Joystick ("Up & Down" controls Throttle, "Left & Right" controls Yaw)

[ 11 ] Right Joystick ("Left & Right” controls Roll, "Front & Back " controls Pitch) [ 12 ] Strap Hole [13 ] Video Stop Button(Reserved function)

[ 14 ] Strap Hole(Reserved function) [ 15 ] Airborne Shutter Button(Reserved function) [ 16 ] Remote control Power Switch

Warning :

To avoid accidental Injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when operating Remote control.

Function definition for toggle switch S1~S4 as below:

S1 3 positions, 1.

: Normal flight 2. Reserved for future upgrading 3.

Reserved for future upgrading

S2 3 positions, 1.

: Joystick calibration OK 2. : (Reserved function) 3.

: Calibrating Joystick

3 positions, related control to servo

(Tilt up)

Stop(middle)

(Tilt down)

Note: This function is not available on AP9.

3 positions, 1.

GPS

: GPS mode 2.

NRM

: Normal mode 3.

NULL

: null (reserved)

4.2 Status Indicator on Remote control

Upon startup of the quadcopter, you can judge the quadcopter status according to the status indicator on the Remote control. As shown in Fig. 15; there are three indicators, including (from left to right): Remote control power indicator - red; status indicator - three color (red/green/blue);Photo shooting & video recording indicator

- green.

Remote Control Indicators

Designation Power indicator

Status indicator (three-color)

Red light /Green light /Blue light

Photo shooting & video recording indicator

Functional status

Red light

●

Red light

●

/Green light

●

/Blue light

●

Green light

●

NULL

S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

Power on Remaining on

NRM mode: blue light (continuous)

GPS mode: green light --> red light --> green light

(satellite searching successful)

GPS mode: green light --> red light (satellite searching failed)

ON --> OFF

Figure15

NRM-->GPS Remaining on

Satellite searching successful: blue light --> green light

Satellite searching failed: blue light --> red light

OFF

GPS-->NRM Remaining on

Satellite searching successful: green light --> blue light

Satellite searching failed: red light --> blue light

OFF

(1) When Remote control battery power is low, a warning alert sounds.

(2) When Quadcopter battery power is low, a warning alert also sounds.

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4.3 Powering on the Remote control

(1) Load four AA batteries into the battery compartment. Pay attention to positive and negative directions.

(2) Set S1 and S2 switches to the upper-most position and place both joysticks at the mid-point.

(3) Toggle power switch to ON position, to switch on the Remote control.

(4) The power indicator remains ON in red color after the Remote control is powered on.

● Ensure Remote control' batteries have sufficient charge before each use. If there is low voltage, the Remote control will prompt low power warning. Please replace

batteries immediately.

● Be sure to remove batteries from Remote control in case of long-term storage.

● Remove depleted batteries and follow battery instructions for disposal or recycling.

Warning:

Make sure not to touch the propellers when operating Remote control.

4.4 Antenna Orientation

Keep the Remote control antenna pointing skyward, and ensure there are no obstacles between Remote control and receiver antennas, to ensure maximum Remote control range during flight.

GPS

NRM

NULL

Antenna

For maximum range and reliability, Remote control antenna should point skyward with no obstructions between it and the receiver antenna on

Quadcopter. Obstructions may cause you to lose control of the quadcopter.

Ensure mobile device holder and Repeater do not block the antenna.

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4.5 Operating the Remote control

Joystick at center / neutral: Control joysticks of Remote control are at the central position.

Joystick deviation distance:The distance the Remote control joystick deviates from its center position.

Remote control (U.S. Mode) Quadcopter Direction(" " indicates nose direction) Operation Details

Vertical movements on the left joystick control quadcopter elevation.

Push the left joystick up to ascend and down to descend.

When both joysticks are centered (neutral), the quadcopter will hover in place (height is automatically set).

Push the left joystick upwards beyond the center

(neutral) position to take off. (Push the left joystick slowly to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation).

Horizontal movements on the left joystick, controls the rudder.

Push left to rotate quadcopter counterclockwise and right for clockwise. If the joystick is centered, the quadcopter flies in the same direction without rotating.

The joystick controls the quadcopter’s rotating velocity. The more the joystick is moved the faster the quadcopter will rotate.

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Vertical movements on the right joystick, controls the quadcopter’s forward & backward pitch.

Push up to fly forward and down to fly backward.

The quadcopter will keep level and straight if the joystick is centered.

Push the joystick further to increase pitch angle and faster flight velocity.

Horizontal movements on the right joystick control left and right pitch.

Push left to fly left and right to fly right.

The quadcopter will keep level and straight if the joystick is centered

Push the joystick further to increase pitch angle and faster flight velocity.

S2 S2 S2

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3

S2 switch is used to calibrate joysticks position.

Toggle S2 to Position-3 , then power on the

Remote control.

The photo capture status indicator (green) blinks. Then move both joysticks clockwise and counterclockwise twice, ensuring the joystick touches the maximum positions.

After joystick calibration with the maximum stroke, the status indicator in the middle will go out; finally, turn

S2 to position 1.

The Video Indicator lights up (green), and calibration is completed.

GPS

NRM

NULL

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3

S4 switch is the flight mode toggle switch.

Position 1 (GPS) is GPS mode, Position 2 (NRM) is

Normal mode, Position 3 (NULL) is Reserved function.

● In GPS mode, when all joysticks are in the neutral position, the quadcopter hovers at a fixed-point.

● In Normal mode, when all joysticks are in the neutral position, the quadcopter remains level, but may drift in a horizontal direction.

● When S4 switch to GPS Mode, the motors can not be turned on until GPS is ready (Tail indicator remains on).

4.6 Frequency Pairing between Remote control and Receiver

The Remote control and receiver are paired before delivery. Normally, you can skip this procedure and directly use the quadcopter. However, if you change the

Remote control or Receiver, frequency-pairing is required.

Frequency Pairing Procedures

(1) Important:Be sure to remove propellers before pairing to avoid accidental injury.

(2) First, power off the remote control, then power on the quadcopter. The front/rear indicators and tail indicator light up. When you hear a "beep" sound, power on the remote control, the power indicator lights up. When photo shooting & video recording indicator(green) lights up, the link between the remote control and quadcopter is successfully eatablished.

(3) If photo shooting & video recording indicator(green) doesn‘t light up, do the second step again.

Flight

After installation, please conduct flight training (for example: Flight simulator training or professional training). Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable environment.

Flight Environment Requirements

(1) Do not use the quadcopter in severe weather conditions, such as strong winds (category 4 and above), snow, rain and fog.

(2) Fly in an open area without tall buildings. Presence of large number of steel buildings in the area will affect the onboard compass.

(3) Keep AP9 away from obstacles, people, power lines, trees, shelters, surface of the water, etc., during flight.

(4) Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism (such as near mobile phone base stations or towers).

(5) This product cannot be used in The Antarctic Circle and The Arctic Circle.

(6) Do not fly the quadcopter within restricted or no-fly zones, and abide by local laws or regulations.

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Pre-flight Check:

(1) Ensure Remote control, Quadcopter are fully charged.

(2) Ensure propellers are correctly assembled.

(3) Ensure the Quadcopter, Remote control and other equipment are working properly after powering on.

(4) Check if motors start properly after the quadcopter is switched on. At this time, disassembling propellers is recommended for safety.

1 Compass Calibration

Compass calibration is required before first time use otherwise the system may not work properly, affecting flight safety. The compass is sensitive to electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

● Do not calibrate the compass in a strong magnetic field.

● Do not carry ferromagnetic material, such as keys, cell phones, etc., while calibrating the compass.

1.1 Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to conduct calibration. Start the Remote control and quadcopter and ensure they work properly.

Follow the below procedures to calibrate the compass:

Toggle the joysticks to the position as in the follow figure.

Rotate Quadcopter 360° horizontally

(2 turns)

Rotate Quadcopter 360° vertically

2 turns (Nose down )

Rotate Quadcopter vertically

(Nose leftward) until green lights off

NULL

S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

Top left joystick to top right corner

Top right joystick to top left corner

Front indicator (green) starts blinking

Then release the joysticks

Start horizontal calibration

Put AP9 on the ground

Green lights up normally after light off

Calibration success

Green lights blink fast after light off

Calibration failure

Recalibrate

Warning

Be sure to remove propellers before calibration, to avoid accidental injury or loss.

1.2 When to Recalibrate

(1) When compass data is abnormal, front indicator (green) blinks fast.

(2) The flight location is far from the place where last compass calibration was conducted.

(3) There are changes in quadcopter’s physical structure.

(4) The quadcopter drifts a lot while flying , such as it flies along a circle when hovering.

Warning

Be sure to remove propellers before calibrating to avoid accidental injury.

2 Starting / Stopping the Motor

2.1 Starting the motor

Toggle the joysticks as shown in the illustration (Combination joystick Command [CSC]) to start the motor. Release the joysticks simultaneously after the motors start, then the camera will start to record video automatically.

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S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

S1:

Toggle Left joystick to left bottom corner.

Toggle Right joystick to right bottom corner.

S2: S3:

GPS

NRM

NULL

S4:

GPS

Figure17

When S4 switch to GPS Mode,

GPS

NRM

NULL

the motors can not be turned on until GPS is ready .

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2.2 Stopping the Motors

There are two ways to stop the motors.

Method One (Figure 18): After the quadcopter lands, toggle the throttle joystick to the lowest position and then perform CSC, the motors will immediately stop.

Release both joysticks after the motors stop.

Method 2 (Figure 19): After the quadcopter lands, toggle the left joystick to the lowest position and hold for 3 seconds to stop the motor.

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S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

S4 S1

NULL

S2 S3

GPS

NRM

NULL

Figure 18 Figure 19

● Do not execute CSC during normal flight. This will stop the motors and cause the quadcopter to drop without control.

● Toggle the joysticks quickly and accurately when performing CSC. Release the joysticks simultaneously after the motors starts or stops.

● Shutdown Remote control must be after the quadcopter power off. Otherwise, the quadcopter will enter the return mode, then may case the high-speed rotation

of the propeller.

3 Basic Flight

3.1 Basic Flight Procedures

(1) Place AP9 on a flat and open ground, and ensure Tail Indicator faces you.

(2) Power on the Remote control and Quadcopter one after the other.

(3) Start the motors until the GPS signal is strong enough(the Tail indicator remains on) at GPS mode. Or, start the motors when the status indicator on Remote control is blue at NRM mode.

(4) Push the left joystick up slowly for a smooth take-off. Please refer to Remote control operation instructions for detailed operation procedures.

(5) To land, gently pull down the left joystick to make the quadcopter descend slowly to the ground.

(6) After landing, pull the left joystick to the lowest position and hold for more than 3 seconds until the motors stop.

(7) After motors stop, power off Quadcopter and the Remote control one after the other.

● During flight if all 4 arm indicators slow blink or fast blink, it indicates the quadcopter has entered a low battery state. The Remote control will also make an alarm sound, please refer to Low Battery Level Alarm Function for details.

● It takes approximately 40~60 seconds, when the GPS signal is strong enough after the quadcopter power on.

3.2 Aerial Photography Tips and Tricks (If camera installed already)

(1) Perform pre-flight checks.

(2) Capture photos and record videos during safe flight status.

(3) Capture photos and record videos in sunny weather with little wind.

(4) Set camera settings as per shooting requirements, such as video resolution, picture size, etc.

(5) Carry out a trial flight before actual flight to help plan the route and frame your photos and videos.

(6) Push the joystick as slowly as possible during flight to ensure the quadcopter flies smoothly.

4 Failsafe Protections

If the Quadcopter loses connection with the Remote control (i.e., you lose control), the Failsafe mode kicks in and the Automatic Flight Control system will control the

Quadcopter, fly it back to the Home Point and land it safely. This reduces chances of losing or crashing the Quadcopter in case the Remote control signal is lost.

● Home Point: Indicates the Quadcopter's position when the Quadcopter successfully scans the GPS signal.

4.1 Scenarios when Quadcopter enters Failsafe mode

(1) When Remote control is powered off.

(2) The Quadcopter has flown beyond the effective range of the Remote control signal.

(3) There are obstructions between the Remote control and the Quadcopter.

(4) There is interference causing a signal problem with the Remote control.

4.2 Failsafe Procedure

In case you lose control of the Quadcopter during flight, the Quadcopter will automatically follow the below operating procedures:

(1) The Quadcopter automatically slows down and hovers in one location.

(2) If the Quadcopter regains signal from the Remote control within 2 seconds, flight control returns to Normal mode, and the Quadcopter will not enter Failsafe mode and will not automatically fly back to the Home Point.

(3) If the Quadcopter does not regain signal from the Remote control within 2 seconds, the Quadcopter enters Failsafe mode, and initiates automatic flight control to fly back to the Home Point. The Quadcopter will now continue to hover for 15 seconds and evaluate vertical Distance to the Home Point. If the Distance is less than 25 meters, the Quadcopter will fly up vertically to 25 meters higher than the Home Point, and then commence to return. When the Quadcopter reaches the Home Point it will hover for 5 seconds and then automatically land.

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● To ensure the Quadcopter successfully flies back to the Home Point when it is in Failsafe mode, please take-off only after the Quadcopter successfully scans the

GPS signal.

● The Quadcopter cannot automatically avoid obstacles in its path when it is flying in Failsafe mode.

4.3 How to regain control during Failsafe Procedures

When the Quadcopter is out of control, toggle the S4 switch on the Remote control several times to switch flight mode. Once the signal is restored, the Remote control will regain control, and you can continue to use the Remote control to operate the Quadcopter.

5 Low Battery Level Alarm Function

When quadcopter battery power is low, you must land as soon as possible, or else the quadcopter may lose power completely and crash, damaging the quadcopter or creating a dangerous situation. In order to prevent danger caused by low battery, AP9 defines Level 1 low voltage alarm (battery level under 50%) and Level 2 low voltage alarm (battery level under 20%), and sends alarms with indicators on the quadcopter and on the Remote control .

Battery Alarm

Low Power alarm

Flight indicator light status

4 arm indicators Slow Blink

(blinks on and off in 1s intervals)

Severe Low Power alarm

4 arm indicators Fast Blink (blinks twice within 1s)

Low Power risk prompt

In level 1 alarm condition, Quadcopter flies normally for few minutes and then initiates

Level 2 alarm. Be cautious while flying, keep the Quadcopter within sight and do not to fly too high or too far.

In level 2 alarm condition, Quadcopter flies normally for few minutes and then initiates

Failsafe mode and commences to automatically land. Under such a situation, please return and land the Quadcopter as safely as possible, and do not push the throttle hard or make big movements during flight.

During low-Power automatic landing, you can regain control of the Quadcopter by switching the flight mode. However, do not do so repeatedly, as it may:

1) Reduce battery service life due to over discharge.

2) Quadcopter may crash due to insufficient Power.

Appendix

1 Description of Common Indicators

Normal State

Front and Rear Indicators are ON; Tail Indicator remains on.

Front and Rear indicators Remains ON, Tail Indicator Slow Blinks

The GPS signal is strong enough.

Searching for GPS signals

Warnings and Abnormal State

Front and Rear Indicators Slow Blinks

Front and Rear Indicators Fast Blink

Low Power alarm (first-level low power alarm)

Severe Low Power alarm (second-level low power alarm)

Above indicator descriptions refer to common LED indicator states. For specific details, please refer to “Prepare the Quadcopter” in section 2.3 Flight Indicators.

2 Specifications

Quadcopter

Battery

Weight

Hovering Accuracy

Maximum Tilt Angle

Maximum Climb / Descent Speed

Maximum Flight Speed

Diagonal Length

Flight Time

Remote control

Data Transfer Distance

Working Hours

Operating Current / Voltage

Battery

5300mAh LiPo

1.35kg / 2.98lbs

Horizontal: ±2.5m / 8.2ft , Vertical: ±0.8m/2.62ft

30°

Climb: 6 m/s (19.69ft/s); Descend: 4 m/s (13.12ft/s)

20m/s(65.62ft/s)(Not recommended)

450mm / 1.48ft

20min

>700m (2296ft)

150mA / 6V

4 AA Batteries

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3 Common Troubleshooting

3.1 Solution for Remote control joysticks center (neutral) position errors

When there is a big error in neutral position of Remote control joysticks, the motors cannot start when performing CSC. Errors in Remote control joysticks neutral position usually occur in two cases:

1. When quadcopter is ON and the joystick (except throttle) is not in neutral position-Solution: Move all Remote control joysticks to neutral position, and re-start the quadcopter, to re-record the neutral position. If problem persists, it may be caused due to case.

2. Remote control joysticks have been trimmed, leading to deviation in neutral position, i.e., there is a large asymmetry in quadcopter joystick position-Solution:

Recalibrate the Remote control .

a) Make sure the quadcopter is powered off. Toggle S2 to Position-3 , then power on the Remote control. The photo capture indicator (green) blinks. Then

S2: move both joysticks clockwise and counterclockwise twice, ensuring the joystick touches the maximum positions. Afterwards, release the joystick and toggle S2 to

Position-1 , the Video Indicator lights up (green), and calibration is completed.

S2:OK

(b) Re-start the quadcopter, and pay attention whether or not it starts properly.

If the problem cannot be solved by the above methods, please send back the Remote control to our factory for repair.

3.2 How can quadcopter land smoothly?

Before performing CSC, pull down the left joystick to less than5% ofthe joystick level, and then execute CSC. This way you can land the quadcopter smoothly.

Limited Warranty

AEE products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects, AEE's sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or product at AEE's sole discretion. Except for such repair or replacement, the sale, processing or other handling of this product is without warranty, condition or other liability even though the defect or loss is caused by negligence or other fault. Damage resulting from use, accident, or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty. AEE assumes no liability for any accident, injury, death, loss, or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product. In no event shall AEE be liable for incidental or consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts.

Because of possible user resealing error, this product is not warranted against leakage in waterproof housing or any resulting damage. Returns or replacements of parts and/or products may be subject to shipping, handling, replacement and/or restocking fees.

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