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Quadrone Sparrow Instruction Manual

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• All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject    

  to change at the sole discretion of our company. 

Introduction

Table of Contents

Notice

• Thank you for choosing Quadrone! This is a four-axis aircraft that can    

  fly outdoors, in order to make it easier to control the aircraft. Please  

 

  carefully read this manual before operating your Quadrone. Please  

 

  keep this manual for future reference.

• Before your first flight, please take the time to carefully read this manual  

  containing important flight information which will help your first flight go   

  more smoothly.

Introduction 1

Table of Contents 

1

Notice 1

Warning 2

Additional Warnings and Precautions 

2

Safety Notes 

2

Included 3

Quadrone Diagram 

4

Remote Controller Diagram 

4

Remote Controller Battery Installation 

4

Charging Your Drone 

5

Battery and Charger Specifications 

5

Syncing the Quad and Remote 

5

Flight Controls 

6

Practice Tips 

7

Trimming the Quad 

7

Flips and Rolls 

8

Speed Selection 

8

Headless Mode 

9

One Key Return 

9

Changing the Blades 

9

Troubleshooting 9

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Warnings

Safety Notes

Additional Warnings and Precautions

• All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject    

  to change at the sole discretion of our company. 

•  If this is your first time flying a quadcopter read the manual carefully.    

  Seek the help of an experienced pilot to help you fly. These safety  

 

  instructions are intended not only for the protection of your Quadrone    

  but also to protect your own safety. Improper operation can cause  

 

  injury or property damage.

•  This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Please make sure    

  you choose a flight area with no obstacles and maintain a safe distance  

  from people and pets. Do not operate near power lines.

• Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the  

 

  features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product   

  correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property or  

 

  cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be    

  operated with caution and common sense, and requires some basic    

  mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and   

  responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or    

  property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct   

  adult supervision. This manual contains instructions for safety,   

  operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the  

 

  instructions and warnings in this manual, prior to assembly, set up or    

  use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

 

1. Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years of age. This is   

  not a toy.

2. Always operate in open spaces away from obstacles, people, and  

 

 hazards.

3. Always follow directions and warnings for this and any optional  

 

  equipment carefully. (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc)

4. Always keep small parts and electrical parts out of the reach of  

 

 children.

5. Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically   

  designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture can cause damage   

  to electronics.

6. Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause    

  serious injury or even death.

7. Never operate your model with low batteries.

 

• Thank you for choosing Quadrone! This is a four-axis aircraft that can    

  fly outdoors, in order to make it easier to control the aircraft. Please  

 

  carefully read this manual before operating your Quadrone. Please  

 

  keep this manual for future reference.

• Before your first flight, please take the time to carefully read this manual  

  containing important flight information which will help your first flight go   

  more smoothly.

•  RC models are composed of many precise electrical components. It is   

  important to keep the model and associated equipment away from  

 

  moisture and other contaminants. The introduction of exposure to  

 

  water or moisture in any form can cause the model to malfunction 

  or crash. Do not operate or expose to rain or moisture.

•  To avoid a potential fire hazard from batteries, do not short, reverse    

  polarity, or puncture batteries. Battery charging should be done under    

  adult supervision at all times, at a location out of reach of children. Do    

  not mix Ni-Cad and Alkaline batteries. 

•  Make sure the batteries are installed correctly to ensure correct  

 

  polarity. If you do not plan to use your Quadrone for an extended  

 

  period of time, remove the batteries from the controller to avoid battery   

  leakage which may damage the controller. Please dispose depleted    

  batteries according to local laws and ordinances.

•  Li-Polymer batteries have higher operational risks compared to other    

  batteries. It is imperative to follow proper operational guidelines. The    

  manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for accidental damages    

  caused by improper usage. Do not use any other charger other than    

  the supplied charger included in this packaging in order to avoid  

 

  potential fire or explosion. Do not crush, disassemble, burn, 

  or reverse polarity.

•  RC models are made from various forms of plastic very susceptible to    

  damage or deformation due to extreme heat and cold temperatures.    

  Make sure not to store the model near any heat source or 

  adverse temperatures.

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Included

•  If this is your first time flying a quadcopter read the manual carefully.    

  Seek the help of an experienced pilot to help you fly. These safety  

 

  instructions are intended not only for the protection of your Quadrone    

  but also to protect your own safety. Improper operation can cause  

 

  injury or property damage.

•  This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Please make sure    

  you choose a flight area with no obstacles and maintain a safe distance  

  from people and pets. Do not operate near power lines.

• Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the  

 

  features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product   

  correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property or  

 

  cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be    

  operated with caution and common sense, and requires some basic    

  mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and   

  responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or    

  property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct   

  adult supervision. This manual contains instructions for safety,   

  operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the  

 

  instructions and warnings in this manual, prior to assembly, set up or    

  use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

 

1. Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years of age. This is   

  not a toy.

2. Always operate in open spaces away from obstacles, people, and  

 

 hazards.

3. Always follow directions and warnings for this and any optional  

 

  equipment carefully. (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc)

4. Always keep small parts and electrical parts out of the reach of  

 

 children.

5. Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically   

  designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture can cause damage   

  to electronics.

6. Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause    

  serious injury or even death.

7. Never operate your model with low batteries.

 

•  RC models are composed of many precise electrical components. It is   

  important to keep the model and associated equipment away from  

 

  moisture and other contaminants. The introduction of exposure to  

 

  water or moisture in any form can cause the model to malfunction 

  or crash. Do not operate or expose to rain or moisture.

•  To avoid a potential fire hazard from batteries, do not short, reverse    

  polarity, or puncture batteries. Battery charging should be done under    

  adult supervision at all times, at a location out of reach of children. Do    

  not mix Ni-Cad and Alkaline batteries. 

•  Make sure the batteries are installed correctly to ensure correct  

 

  polarity. If you do not plan to use your Quadrone for an extended  

 

  period of time, remove the batteries from the controller to avoid battery   

  leakage which may damage the controller. Please dispose depleted    

  batteries according to local laws and ordinances.

•  Li-Polymer batteries have higher operational risks compared to other    

  batteries. It is imperative to follow proper operational guidelines. The    

  manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for accidental damages    

  caused by improper usage. Do not use any other charger other than    

  the supplied charger included in this packaging in order to avoid  

 

  potential fire or explosion. Do not crush, disassemble, burn, 

  or reverse polarity.

•  RC models are made from various forms of plastic very susceptible to    

  damage or deformation due to extreme heat and cold temperatures.    

  Make sure not to store the model near any heat source or 

  adverse temperatures.

Quadrone Sparrow x1

Remote Controller x1

Extra Blades x4

USB Charger x1

Screwdriver x1

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Remote Controller Diagram

Remote Controller Battery Installation

1. Use the included screw driver to open the battery cover. Rotate counter  

  clockwise to loosen screw.

2. Insert 4 AA batteries into the remote. Make sure the batteries are  

 

  installed in the correct polarity as indicated in the controller. Do not mix  

  old and new batteries or batteries with different chemistries.

3. Reattach battery cover.

•  RC models are composed of many precise electrical components. It is   

  important to keep the model and associated equipment away from  

 

  moisture and other contaminants. The introduction of exposure to  

 

  water or moisture in any form can cause the model to malfunction 

  or crash. Do not operate or expose to rain or moisture.

•  To avoid a potential fire hazard from batteries, do not short, reverse    

  polarity, or puncture batteries. Battery charging should be done under    

  adult supervision at all times, at a location out of reach of children. Do    

  not mix Ni-Cad and Alkaline batteries. 

•  Make sure the batteries are installed correctly to ensure correct  

 

  polarity. If you do not plan to use your Quadrone for an extended  

 

  period of time, remove the batteries from the controller to avoid battery   

  leakage which may damage the controller. Please dispose depleted    

  batteries according to local laws and ordinances.

•  Li-Polymer batteries have higher operational risks compared to other    

  batteries. It is imperative to follow proper operational guidelines. The    

  manufacturer and dealer assume no liability for accidental damages    

  caused by improper usage. Do not use any other charger other than    

  the supplied charger included in this packaging in order to avoid  

 

  potential fire or explosion. Do not crush, disassemble, burn, 

  or reverse polarity.

•  RC models are made from various forms of plastic very susceptible to    

  damage or deformation due to extreme heat and cold temperatures.    

  Make sure not to store the model near any heat source or 

  adverse temperatures.

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Left

Trim

Power

Button

Throttle

Joystick

Power

Indicator

Photo /

Headless Mode

Speed Selection

Directional

Joystick

Flip

Button

Video Camera /

One Key Return

Forward

Trim

Backward

Trim

Right

Trim

 


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Battery and Charger Specifications

Charging Your Drone

Syncing the Quad and Remote

1. Use the included screw driver to open the battery cover. Rotate counter  

  clockwise to loosen screw.

2. Insert 4 AA batteries into the remote. Make sure the batteries are  

 

  installed in the correct polarity as indicated in the controller. Do not mix  

  old and new batteries or batteries with different chemistries.

3. Reattach battery cover.

1. Turn on your Quadrone by plugging the battery into the drone. Place it   

  on a flat surface. The red lights on the Quadrone will begin to flash. Do  

  not move the Quadrone during the syncing process to ensure the  

 

  gyroscope stays balanced.

2. Lower the Throttle joystick of the remote to its lowest position. Press the  

  power button on the remote to turn it on. The remote will beep and  

 

  Quadrone’s lights will continue flashing.

3. Push the Throttle joystick to its highest position and the remote will    

  beep again. The lights on the quad will now flash at a slower rate. Move  

  the joystick to its lowest position one more time and the remote will beep  

  a third time. The lights on the quad will stop flashing and remain on. The  

  Quadrone and remote controller have been synced together. You are now  

  ready to fly.

Battery Type

Li-Po Battery

3.7V 250 mAh 

1.5V

(GP 15G R4P)

Quadrone

Flight Time:

Approx. 10 Minutes

Approx. 30 Minutes

(Charging current approx. 0.35A)

Non-Rechargeable

Remote

Operation Time:

18 Hours

Carbon-Zinc

Battery

(Non-Rechargeable)

Battery

Specification

Usage Duration

Charge Time

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•  To charge your Quadrone, first disconnect  

  the battery from the drone and slide it out  

  of its holder. Plug the provided USB    

  charger into a USB port. Now connect the  

  USB charger to the battery. A red light on  

  the charger will turn on, indicating the   

  battery is now charging. The red light will  

  turn off again once the charging process  

  has completed. Always charge your    

  Quadrone under adult supervision and  

  out of the reach of children. Charging    

  time is approximately 30 minutes. When  

  you are ready to fly your Quadrone again,  

  reinsert the battery into its slot on the    

  bottom of the drone.

 


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Flight Controls

•  If you are not going to use your Quadrone for an extended period of  

  time, please take out the batteries in your remote controller.  Potential  

  battery leakage could occur and possibly damage the remote or create  

  a fire hazard.

•  Before flying your Quadrone, it is highly recommended that you  

  familiarize yourself completely with its controls. Read through the  

  instruction manual completely before attempting your first flight.

Push up on the throttle 

joystick. The Quadrone will 

begin to ascend.

Pull down on the throttle 

joystick. The Quadrone will 

begin to descend.

Elevation

Push the directional joystick 

to forward. The Quadrone 

will fly forward.

Push the directional joystick 

to the left. The Quadrone 

will turn to left.

Forward/Backward

Push the directional joystick 

to the right. The Quadrone 

will fly to the right.

Push the directional joystick 

to the left. The Quadrone 

will fly to left.

Aileron

Push the throttle joystick to 

the right. The Quadrone will 

turn to right.

Push the throttle joystick to 

the left. The Quadrone will 

turn to left.

Turning

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Practice Tips

Trimming the Quad

•  Use these recommended practice exercises to become a better  

  Quadrone pilot:

•  If your Quadrone is leaning to or favoring a side, you may need to use  

  the trim feature to balance it out so it flies straight.

  Elevation:  Raise the Quadrone using the throttle joystick. Gradually  

   

lower the Quadrone so it lands softly to the ground.

  Direction:  Move the Quadrone in a cross pattern using the directional  

   

joystick. Move forward, backward, left, right, and back to its  

   

original position.

  Turning:  Turn the Quadrone in a throttle joystick. Turn left and right  

   

repeatedly, and back to its original position.

  Flying: 

Once you have mastered the previous three exercises,  

   

draw a circle on the ground. Practice flying within the  

   

confines of the circle. Narrow the circle as your skills  

  

progress.

If the Quadrone leans 

forward, press the B button 

until it balances out.

If the Quadrone leans 

backward, press the F 

button until it balances out.

Forward/Backward

If the Quadrone leans to the 

right, press the L button 

until it straightens out.

If the Quadrone leans to the 

left, press the R button until 

it straightens out.

Left/Right

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Flips and Rolls

Speed Selection

•  Your Quadrone can perform impressive 

  flips and rolls in midair. In order to do 

  this, press the flip button on your remote 

  during flight. Move the directional 

  joystick in any direction and the aircraft 

  will perform a coinciding flip.

* If the trim buttons do not correct the problem, you will 

  have to recalibrate your drone. To do so, place the quad 

  on a flat surface. Hold both joysticks in a down and    

  outward position for three seconds. The lights on the 

  quad will flash as recalibration process operates.  

 

  Once the lights on the quad stop blinking, recalibration 

  is complete.

•  Your Quadrone can fly at three speeds. To select a speed, press the  

  Speed Selection button on your remote. Your remote will beep each  

  time you switch speeds.

Photo / Video Camera Function

•  Your Quadrone can take pictures and video 

   while flying. 

•  To take a picture, press and hold the button

  in order to not activate Headless Mode. Wait 

   for the indicator light to flash then press the  

  button again to take pictures. 

•  To activate video mode, press and hold the 

   button in order to not activate the One-Key 

  Return. The indicator light will flash signifying 

  that the Quadrone is recording. To end the  

  video, simply press the Video button again. 

Slow Speed: 1 Beep

Medium Speed: 2 Beeps

Fast Speed: 3 Beeps

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Photo 

Video

 


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Changing the Blades

•  If a blade breaks or falls off your Quadrone during a crash, it will be up  

  to you to repair it. Simply push one of the extra blades onto the  

  exposed motor. It is important for the correct blade to be put on the  

  correct motor or the drone will not fly correctly. A letter is marked on  

  each blade to indicate which motor it should go on. 

  See diagram below:

A

B

A

B

A

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Headless Mode

•  When in Headless Mode, no matter what direction 

  the quadcopter faces, it will respond according to 

  the direction pushed on the remote. (Forward on 

  the remote will make the quadcopter fly forward, 

  even if it is pointing in another direction.) To enter 

  Headless Mode, land the Quadrone on a flat 

  surface. Press the Headless Mode button. The 

  remote will beep and the lights on the quad will 

  begin to flash. To exit Headless Mode, simply press 

  the button again. The remote will beep again and 

  all lights will remain on and return to normal. 

One-Key Return

• 

When One-Key Return, no matter what direction the  

  quadcopter faces, the pilot will simply have to pull the  

  Directional Joystick back and the quadcopter will fly back  

  to the remote. To enter One-Key Return press the  

  One-Key Remote button. The remote will beep and the  

  lights on the quad will begin to flash. To exit One-Key  

  Return, press the button again or press forward on the  

  Directional Joystick. The remote will beep again and all  

  lights will remain on and return to normal. 

 


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DGL Toys™ is an innovative division of DGL Group, Ltd.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

DGL Toys, 

195 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ 08837.

Specifications, colors and contents may vary from illustrations.

WARNING: This product may 

contain a chemical known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer, or birth defects, or 

other reproductive harm.

PROP 65 WARNING

Manufactured in China. 

Batch Ref: XXXX

Model Number: XXXX

Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM, FCC, & CPSIA.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. 

Not for children under 3 years.

Tested to comply with FCC standards. 
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference  and
(2) This device must accept  any interference 
received, including interference  that may cause 
undesired operation.

BATTERY WARNING:

• Do no mix alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), rechargeable (nickel hydride) batteries. 

• Do not mix old and new batteries. 

• Non-rechargeable batteries should not be recharged. 

• Rechargeable batteries should be removed from the appliance before being charged. 

• Rechargeable batteries should be charged under adult supervision only. 

• Exhausted batteries should be removed. 

• The supply terminals should not be short-circuited. 

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type are recommended to be used. 

• Batteries should be inserted with the correct polarity.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Drone’s LED lights blink continuously 

for more than 4 seconds after quad is 

turned on. No response to controller.

No response after quad is turned on.

1. Replace batteries.

2. Reinstall batteries at correct 

polarity.

Recharge quad battery.

Motor does not respond to throttle.

Motor spins but doesn’t take off.

Quad is making a loud vibration 

noise. 

Quad still wanders forward after trim 

adjustment.

Forward trim is too high.

1. Lower forward trim.

2. Recalibrate drone.

Cannot fly after crash.

1. Motor fell out.

2. Gear loosened.

1. Reinstall motor.

2. Tighten gear.

Bent or damaged rotor blades.

1. Remote batteries have been 

depleted.

2. Batteries are installed at 

incorrect polarity.

1. Bent rotor blades.

2. Quad battery is depleted.

1. Replace damaged blade.

2. Recharge battery.

Replace damaged blade.

Battery has been depleted.

Unable to sync to 

remote controller.

Repeat power 

sequence and re-sync.

(See pg. 5)

Troubleshooting

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