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USER GUIDE
ALPHA | Drone
HD 720p QuadcopterLanguages English 4
Community
English
/kaiserbaas
Tech support:
e: helpdesk@kaiserbaas.com
w: www.kaiserbaas.com/support
p: Australia 1300 302 306
(business hours, AEST)
4Contents
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Pre-flight6
Safety Precautions 6
Drone Battery Safety 7
Flight Equipment 8
Drone Schematics 9
Transmitter Feature Schematics 10
Transmitter Screen Schematics 12
Set up 13
Flight Planning 14
Flight Basics 16
360˚Flip20
Filming Basics 22
Flight Maintenance 23
Specifications25
FAQ 26
Contact Us 27
5Pre-flight
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Connect the battery to the included USB battery charger to
begin charging. Use this charging time to familiarise yourself
with the operation and controls of your new drone.
Safety Precautions
Please read the included CASA flyer ‘Flying with control’.
Learn and be aware of the laws and restrictions when flying
your drone. Do not fly your Alpha Drone any closer than
5.5km to any airfield, or any closer than 30 metres to boats,
buildings, people, or animals. Be aware of your surroundings
and exercise caution when using your drone. For more
information on this go to http://www.casa.gov.au/ within
Australia, or your local aviation authority if you are outside of
Australia. Do not attempt to open the housing of the Alpha
Drone, battery, or the remote control, or attempt to modify
it in any way. Any unauthorised tampering with the product
will void the warranty and may affect the operation of your
drone. Only charge the battery with the included cable. Do
not leave your battery unattended whilst charging.
6Keep both the Alpha Drone and the Transmitter away from
water and other liquids. If water or other liquids come into
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contact with the Alpha Drone, battery, or Transmitter, do not
operate. This product is not suitable for those 14 years and
under.
Drone Battery Safety
Please do not leave the drone battery in direct sunlight or
expose to extreme temperatures. Do not leave charging
batteries unattended. Do not store batteries in any clothing
pockets or on your person at any time. Do not bend,
crush, scrape, or puncture battery. If a battery is damaged
or misshapen, carefully dispose of the damaged unit
immediately and correctly.
Warnings concerning the use of the
battery
• Lithium Polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and
liable to cause serious injuries to persons or property.
The user accepts liability for the use of a Lithium Poly-
mer battery. As the manufacturer and the distributor
cannot ensure the battery is used correctly (charging,
discharging, storage, etc.), they cannot be held liable for
damages caused to persons or property.
• In the event of battery leakage, avoid the liquid coming
into contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with
the skin, wash copiously with soap and water. In case of
contact with the eyes, rinse copiously with cold water
and consult a doctor. If you notice a suspicious smell or
noise or observe smoke around the charger, disconnect
it immediately.
• Non-compliance with the instructions below could result
in gas being given off, fire, electric shock or an explosion.
7Flight Equipment
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Alpha Drone and Remote Control Transmitter not shown
below.
A 4 X Rotor blade guards
B 4 X Spare rotor blades
C 1 X Drone battery
D 2 X Landing feet
E 1 X USB battery charger
F 1 X Screwdriver
A B
C D E F
8Drone Schematics
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A Blades Guards E SD Card slot
B Feet F Micro USB plug
C Lights G Battery hatch
D Camera H Power switch
Rear Profile
H
A A
C G C
D
B B
E F
9Transmitter Feature Schematics
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A Indicator
B Power switch
C Mode switch
D LCD display
E Capture Photo
F Capture Video
G 360˚ flip
H High/Low sensitivity adjustments
I Left Stick (ascend, descend / rotate left, right)
J Right Stick (Pitch left, right / roll forward, back)
K Pitch fine-tuning (left, right)
L Roll fine-tuning (up, down)
M Rotate fine-tuning (left, right)
N Light control
O Trimming reset
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N I J
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M K
C E D G B
F H
11Transmitter Screen Schematics
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A Drone diagram
B Signal strength
C Remote battery level
D Mode
E Accelerator fine-tuning level
F Rotation fine-tuning level
G Pitch fine-tuning level
H Roll fine-tuning level
I Photo indicator
J Video indicator
K Light indicator
L Motor power level
B C
A
D D
I
L
K J
E H
F G
12Set up
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Charging
Plug your USB charging cable into a powered USB port
(wall adaptor not included). When connected correctly,
the USB plug will glow red. Connect your battery to the
USB charging cable. When charging correctly, the red light
should turn off. The red light will turn back on once charging
is complete (to avoid shortening battery life, do not remove
the battery from charge until charge sequence is complete).
Initial Assembly
Alpha Drone Feet
Insert the feet into the guide holes on the underside of
the Alpha Drone, in the allocated position. Push the Alpha
Drones feet into the underside of the body until the feet are
secure and flush against the body of the Alpha Drone.
Rotor blade guards
Insert rotor blade guards into guide holes in the allocated
position. Use the included screwdriver to secure the
propeller guards to the Alpha Drone, making sure not to
over-tighten.
Camera
Ensure that the camera cable is connected to the Alpha
Drone and insert the Micro SD card* into the allocated slot.
Battery
Slide the battery hatch out on the Alpha Drone and lift
gently to open. With the Alpha Drone turned off, insert the
battery into the opening with the cable end facing outward,
ready for connection. Plug the battery cable into the socket,
then close and lock the hatch by sliding gently back in place.
*Micro SD card not included
13Transmitter
Using the provided screwdriver, unscrew the battery flap on
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the rear of the transmitter. Take care to place the removed
screw in a safe place so it is not lost. Insert 6 x AA batteries
(not included) into the transmitter and replace the battery
flap. Replace the screw, making sure not to over tighten.
Flight Planning
Ensure that you are at least 5.5kms from any airfield and
you are adhering to any regulations and laws laid out by
your local aviation authority. Do a COMPLETE check of
your surroundings, look for hazards above, in front and
behind you. Be especially aware of things like power lines
and nearby people and animals. If these hazards exist, DO
NOT deploy your Alpha Drone and consider a new take-off
14 location.Take-off Preparation
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Turn on the Remote Control and ensure that the left stick is
in the down position.
Turn on your Alpha Drone and place it on stable ground.
Ensure the Alpha Drone is facing away from you (black
propeller blades and downwards facing white LED lights
indicate the front of the drone).
Before you deploy your Alpha Drone, the downwards facing
lights on the Alpha Drone should be constant. If they are
flashing:
a. The remote control has not connected to the Alpha
Drone, try turning the drone off and on again.
b. The battery in the Alpha Drone is low, remove the bat-
tery and connect it to the USB charger.
c. The left Stick is not in its lowest position. Move the left
stick to the lowest point and wait 3 - 4 seconds for
connection confirmation
Before you deploy your Alpha Drone, the red light on the
remote control should be constant. If it is flashing:
a. The remote has not connected to the Alpha Drone, try
turning the remote off and on again.
b. The batteries in the remote control are low, remove them
and replace with a fresh 6 x AA batteries.
c. The left Stick is not in its lowest position. Move the left
stick to the lowest point and wait 3 - 4 seconds for
connection confirmation
Stand at least 2 meters away from your Alpha Drone before
deployment.
Deploy!
15Flight Basics
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Manoeuvring
Elevation/Decent
Yaw (Rotation)
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Left/Right Roll (Tilt) Forward/Backward
Left/Right Pitch (Tilt)
Note: Yaw and Pitch can be swapped using the Mode switch.
Now Yaw and Pitch are controlled by the opposite thumb
stick.
17Indicators
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There are LED lights on the underside of the Alpha Drone
that indicate when the Alpha Drone is operational (constant)
or when the Alpha Drone is running low on battery
(flashing). It is important to pay attention to the indicators
to avoid an uncontrolled landing, potentially putting your
drone and its surrounds at risk.
Modes
The Mode switch swaps the Yaw and Pitch controllability on
the thumb sticks.
High/Low
There are four sensitivity levels for the Alpha Drone that can
be cycled through by using the High/Low button on the
Transmitter.
These sensitivity levels increase and decrease the overall
responsiveness of the thumb sticks on the Transmitter.
The Alpha Drone will start up in the lowest sensitive level
25% responsiveness (advised level for learners). Pressing
the High/Low button once will enter the medium sensitivity
level 50% responsiveness. The Transmitter will beep twice
and indicate the sensitivity on the Motor Power indicator.
Pressing the High/Low button again the Transmitter will
beep three times and show the high responsiveness setting
of 75% on the Motor Power indicator.
Pressing the High/Low button a third time will assign
the highest sensitivity level which will be indicated by
four beeps and the Motor Power indicator displaying
100% responsiveness. The 100% Motor Power mode is for
advanced pilots. This mode also enables 360° flips. Please
refer to the 360° Flips section for further information.
18Pressing the High/Low button again will return the
sensitivity level to the lowest setting.
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Trimming (fine tuning)
Control of the Alpha Drone can be trimmed using the fine-
tuning buttons on the Transmitter. If the Alpha Drone is
drifting off during a hover or other flight manoeuvre, these
buttons are used to counter this drift. The calibration is
displayed on the display screen of the transmitter. You will
see the trimming levels displayed in the fine-tuning bars
on the display which will show in which direction the drone
controls have been trimmed. To reset all trimming and
calibration, hold the Reset button for five seconds.
19360˚Flip
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To perform a forward flip press the creatively named Flip
button! The drone will launch forward and descend during
the flip so make sure that the drone is at an adequate height
before performing this manoeuvre.
Advanced Flip Mode
The Drone also features an advanced flip mode that will
enable it to flip in all directions.
To use this feature please toggle the through the High/Low
settings until you reach 100%; the Transmitter will emit 4
consecutive beeps.
The drone will emit a beeping sound while the throttle has
power. This indicates that whilst in this mode the right stick
will let you flip the drone in any direction.
The right control stick when pushed to its extreme in any
direction will flip the drone. Please note the sensitivity is
increased and this mode is for advanced pilots.
Ensure you have given the drone at least 5 metres of
clearance.
To return back to normal flight mode, press the High/Low
button toggle.
20Left flip
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360°
Right flip
360°
Forward flip
360°
Backwards flip
360°
21Filming Basics
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Camera
The camera is controlled using the Video and Photo buttons
on the Transmitter.
Always ensure you have a Micro SD card* inserted when you
want to capture photo and video content.
The LED lights on the camera will flash red and blue when
no Micro SD card is present. Once a Micro SD card is
inserted, the LED lights will shine a constant blue. If the
LED light does not shine a constant blue, turn off the Alpha
Drone, remove and re-insert the Micro SD card.
Taking photos:
When the photo function is triggered, the LED camera light
will flash red when a photo is successfully taken. It will
return to blue in between shots.
Shooting video:
When the video function is triggered, the LED camera light
will flash red.
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*For best results use a class 10 SDHC micro SD card (not
included) 32GB or smaller.
22Flight Maintenance
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Try not to land your drone in sandy or wet areas where
water and dust particles can damage the motors and
camera components. Use a soft brush to remove any
particles from the accessible surfaces of the drone. Do not
attempt to open the housing of your Alpha Drone, as this
will void your warranty and may impede the operation of
your Alpha Drone.
To replace the rotor blades –
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ONLY REPLACE ONE BLADE AT A TIME TO ENSURE
ROTOR BLADES STAY IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
Rotor blades are marked A or B and are either red or black.
Keep your face and eyes away
from the running rotors.
Keep your face and eyes away
from the running rotors.
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The drone will not work if the blades are in the wrong
position.
23Replacing Rotor Blades
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1. Identify the correct blade needed to replace the
current blade. Place your finger gently on the motor
cog to steady it.
2. Using the screwdriver provided, remove the lock screw.
Take care to place the removed screw in a safe place
where it will not be lost.
3. Keep your finger on the motor cog and gently slide the
blade from the centre rod, ensure you are still holding
the motor cog in place.
4. Using the correct replacement blade, line up the pilot
hole on the rotor blade and the hole on the side of the
rod.
5. Ensure that they are correctly aligned so that the lock
screw can be replaced.
6. Once aligned, replace the lock screw making sure not
to overtighten.
7. If the screw will not fasten correctly, remove it and
ensure the hole in both the blade and rod are aligned
and try again.
24Specifications
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Dimensions: 33.1 X 33.1 X 7.7cm
Weight: 109g
Channels: 4
Battery: 550mAh
Motors: 4 X 3.7V, 2.5-2.6A, 12000rpm
Transmitter 6 X AA (not included)
Battery:
Screen: LCD Display
Frequency: 2.4 Ghz
Camera 720P 30FPS
Resolution:
Photo: 2MP
Video format: AVI
Photo format: JPG
Memory: Micro SD card
25FAQ
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1 Q.) One of the motors is not spinning.
A.) Make sure that the white cogs on the underside of the
motor housing are connected and moving properly. This
may require gently pressing in the small cog attached to the
motor to ensure that the cogs are aligned correctly.
2 Q.) I cannot attach a USB cable to the camera.
A.) To transfer videos and photos to a computer, please use
the Micro SD card reader included.
3 Q.) The Alpha Drone/Transmitter LEDs keep flashing.
A.) The battery in the Alpha Drone or the Transmitter is
running low. In either case it is advisable to switch off both
devices and restart with fresh/charged batteries.
4 Q.) The drone will not hover in one place.
A.) Try trimming your Alpha Drone using the fine-tuning
buttons to counter any instability (Note: The Alpha Drone
will become slightly less stable when running low on battery)
5 Q.) What is the word?
A.) The Bird. The Bird is the word.
6 Q.) Footage is jumpy/grainy.
A.) Kaiser Baas reccomends that a class 10 SDHC micro SD
card, with a capacity of 32GB or lower, is used to capture
footage.
26Contact Us
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Having trouble getting your Drone up?
Please contact us. No question too big or small and we are
more than happy to help.
Please visit:
www.kaiserbaas.com/support
Or email:
helpdesk@kaiserbaas.com
For further information please visit:
www.kaiserbaas.com
Tech support:
e: helpdesk@kaiserbaas.com
w: www.kaiserbaas.com/support
p: Australia 1300 302 306
(business hours, AEST)
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