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Quickstart Manual V1.0

2018/11/01

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Warning, disclaimer:

CAUTION:This radio controlled RC Quadcopter is not a toy
This  product  is  for  a  radio  controlled  (RC)  quadcopter.  Improper  operation,maintenance  or
assembly can potentially cause a RC quadcopter to pose a danger to persons or objects including
but not limited to the possibility of causing serious physical injury an even death

Moving components can present a hazard to opertors,and anyone or anything that could be in the
flying area of the RC Quadcopter.

Under  no  circumstance  should  a  minor  be  allowed  to  operate  this  RC  Quadcopter  without  the
approval,monitor and direction of his parent or legal guardian who takes full responsibility for
all of the minor´s actions.

This product is intended for being operated by experienced mature RC Quadcopter pilots under
controlled safaty conditions and on locations properly authorized and setup for safe flying and
away from other people.

Do not operate an RC Quadcopter within the vicinity of electrical power lines during inclement
weather or near crowds of people

The manufacturer and/or its distributors assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any
damages including but not limited to ones generated by incidental or consequential damages.

The operator of the RC Quadcopter assumes all responsibility and liability that result from    the
correct or incorrect operation of the RC Quadcopter.

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Contents

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BASIC KNOWLEDGE

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INSTALL BETAFLIGHT

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INSTALL THE RECEIVER

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BIND THE RECEVIER

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SET THE RADIO

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HOW TO UNLOCK

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SET UP THE VTX

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INSTALL PROPELLER

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CONTACT US

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Summary:

We are happy to introduce the Pika BNF/PNP quadcopter, where Pika's greatest strengths are the

racing and freestyle. Reduce drag and increase flight efficiency. The center of gravity of the battery can

be fixed above or below. Use GR2306 2450kv motor and stable SPAN AIO tower flight controls and

ESC.

We are offer two version PNP(without receiver) and BNF(with Frsky receiver).

Specifications:

Model: Pika

Wheelbase: 220mm

Firmware: OMNIBUSF4SD

Input Voltage: support 2-5S Lipo

Motor:GR2306 2450kv

Propeller:GEP5040*3 (10 pairs)

Weight: 320 grams with props

Receiver: Frsky XM+ (ONLY BNF INCLUDE)

Frame: GEP-OX-H5

Carbon:Full 3K carbon fiber

Wheelbase: 220mm

Thickness of bottom plate: 3mm

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Thickness of top plate: 3mm

Thickness of lens plate：2mm

Thickness of arms plate:5mm

Flight Controller: SPAN F4 Tower AIO

MCU: STM32F405

MPU: MPU6000

ESC: 40A * 4 BLHeli_s (Dshot 150/300/600) support 2-5S LiPo

VTX:5.8GHz (48 Channel) (OFF/25/200/600mW)

You might need the following equipment to fly

Remote control: You can choose: Frsky X9d or something like that

Goggle: Such as FatShak V2 or something like that

Battery: The novice recommends using the 3s 1300-1800mah battery. Professional flying professionals

recommend 4s 1300mah-1800mah

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Features:

All 3k carbon plate

Use the most stable SPAN F4 Tower AIO

40A 4IN1 BLHeli_S DSHOT600 ESC

F4 Flight controller

Frsky XM+ receiver

Integrated OSD to clearly see the flight voltage and current

5.8ghz VTX Pit/25/200/600mw 48ch

Runcam Swift mini 2 Camera

GR2306 2450kv motors and high efficiency 5040 propeller

It came with two RHCP pagoda II antennas

Factory frequency can fly

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Important tip: before commissioning, please remove the propeller

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Basic knowledge

The PIka is a 5 inch propeller drone. This is not a toy. If done incorrectly, it can harm the human body.

The PIka is using the Betaflight firmware flight control, and the introduction of Betaflight can be
referred to the second part.

The way to type the rudder, as shown below

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The order and direction of the motor:

The manufacturer recommends a 4s 1500mAh battery flight , but can also fly with the 4s (1300mAh-
1500mAh).

PIka does not recommend flying in crowded places to avoid hurting people.

if you want to feel FPV (first person vision), please flying with video glasses.

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Install Betaflight

Betaflight is an open source flight control procedures, specific introduction can refer to website:
https://github.com/betaflight

for the firmware required by PIka, please click the following link to download the firmware
name:

betaflight_3.2.5_OMNIBUSF4SD.hex

Latest version of firmware download website:

https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/releases

Be sure to download the

betaflight_3.2.5_OMNIBUSF4SD.hex

version. (You can select the latest version)

Install driver and ground station Betaflight

https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki/Installing-Betaflight

Ground station Betaflight - Configurator download address (you need to install Chrome browser) :

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/betaflight-configurator/kdaghagfopacdngbohiknlhcocjccjao/re

views

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Install the Receiver

If you choose the BNF version, you can Bind use the frequency and do not need to install the receiver again.

if you choose the PNP version, you will need to install the receiver on your own, Please click the following steps to

connect (such as the Frsky r-xsr receiver) :

note:must dismantle propeller for debugging.

Open the screws of the PIka, open the top vtx board, and you can see the flight control board on the second

floor.

The flight control board will have three welding locations: 5V,GND,S.Bus,

Welding in the corresponding position

Finally, fix the receiver and lock the corresponding screw

As shown in the picture below:

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Bind the Recevier

Each manufacturer's receiver is not identical to the frequency, now take the r-xsr receiver of Frsky as an example.

Other manufacturers' receivers please refer to the corresponding manufacturer's frequency information.

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Power on X9D

-- Short press MENU -- Press PAGE turn to second page(such as below picture)

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Move the cursor to the "Mode" option

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"Mode" option

he working mode of XJT can be switched. There are

three types of D16, D8, and LR12 respectively. Please select according to your receiver:

System

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Compatible receiver

D16

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X8R, X6R, X4R, XSR and other X series receivers

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D8R, D4R and other D series receiver, V series ii receiver and X8R, X6R D8 mode

LR12

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L9R receiver

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Move the cursor to the "Bind" option, and click ENTER. "Bind" is in a scintillating state and is entering the bind

the receiver state

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Bind order

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Press F/S button(The Receiver) --

Put through power supply --

The light of the receiver green, red light

flash-- Press ENTER at Frsky X9D “Bind”--

Unplug the power and rewire (he light of the receiver green, red

light flash, That’s ok)

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Set the Radio

You need to set the radio so that you can control the Drone.

This is use MODE2

Create a new MODE2 model

Then open the necessary channels to the remote control (please see picture below)

Channel

Function

operation

Channel 5(2 switch)

Unlock

unlock , 1 lock

Channel 6(3 switch)

Control Drone posture

0 Rate , 1

Angle , 2

Horizon

Channel 7(2 switch)

Control Buzzer

0 Buzzer on

，

1 Buzzer off

Set up as picture below:

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How to unlock

Note: when the test motor turns, the propeller must be unloaded

Unlock type

The throttle to the minimum

Knock down 5 channels to unlock

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Set up the VTX

Set the Channel. In standby mode, press and hold the key for 3 seconds, the blue LED flashes,

short press, change the channel value.Every time 1 press will change the CH, followed by 1CH to

8CH cycles.

Set the Band. In the channel setting mode, press and hold the key for 3 seconds, the green LED

flashes, briefly presses, changes the frequency group value.Every time 1 press will change the

band, and then the A band to F band loop.

Set the Power.In the band setting mode, press and hold the key for 3 seconds, the red LED flashes,

short press, change the output power value.Every time 1 press will change the power, followed by

25mW / 100mW / 600mW cycle.

frequency table：

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

CH8

Band A

5865

5845

5825

5805

5785

5765

5745

5725

Band B

5733

5752

5771

5790

5809

5828

5847

5866

Band E

5705

5685

5665

5645

5885

5905

5925

5945

Band F

5740

5760

5780

5800

5820

5840

5860

5880

Band R

5658

5695

5732

5769

5806

5843

5880

5917

Band H

5362

5399

5436

5473

5510

5547

5584

5621

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VTX LED display

5.1.

BLUE: Frequency channel display, the time of flash represents 1 to 8 channels, 1 = CH1,2 = CH2, ...

8 = CH8.

5.2.

GREE: Frequency Band display, the number of flashes represents the frequency group from A to

R, 1=A, 2=B……6=H

5.3.

RED: Power output display, 1 = 25mW, 2 = 100mW, 3 = 600mW.

How to turn VTX on or off: In the working state, quickly double-click the set button, RED / GREEN / BLUE sync

flash, VTX can be turned off, and also quickly double-click of the key to turn on the VTX output.

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Install Propeller

The propeller is divided into two types: Left and Right.

Install as shown. Notice the positive and negative directions

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Contact us

Site :

http://www.geprc.com

Email:

info@geprc.com

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https://www.facebook.com/geprc/

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