Swann iFly Micro Lightning Quick start guide

Brand: Swann

Model: iFly Micro Lightning

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: Quick start guide

iFly Micro Lightning

Helicopter

MIFLYML010811E

SWTOY-IFLYML-GL

The Helicopter

iOS controller interface

Upper Rotors

Balance Bar

Lower Rotors

Charging socket (far side)

Power ON/OFF

Flight control

Transmitter

ON/OFF

Trim control

Flips the

screen to use

the controller

rotated 180

degrees

Toggles Motion Tilt

Control on/o (which

uses the mobile

device’s tilt function

to control the

helicopter)

Band Selector: shows

the current transmission

channel.

Return to

helicopter select

screen

Throttle control

Tail rotor

Congratulations on purchasing your licence to have fun! You always knew your mobile device

could do almost anything. Now you can add one more cool thing to the list. With this iFly

chopper from Swann, you can take to the skies using the remote control or by using your iOS

device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) as the control panel with the included iFly IR transmitter. Your

chopper is probably already on the helipad waiting to take  ight so let’s get to it.

Quick Start Guide - iOS

Quick Start Guide

1. Fully charge the iOS transmitter (see page 4)

and the helicopter (see page 5).

2. Go to the Apple iTunes App Store.

3. Search for the app called “Swann iFly”.

Download and install the app. At the time of

writing, the app is free to download but you

will need an iTunes account.

4. Tap the Swann iFly icon to run the app.

5. Tap “Go” to start the app.

6. Turn on the helicopter.

7. Choose your helicopter by tapping the Swann

iFly Micro Lightning shown on the screen.

8. Tap “OFF” to toggle the transmitter control

interface to “ON.”

9. Plug the transmitter into the headphone jack

of your iOS device.

10. Turn up the volume on your mobile device to

maximum. The display should indicate you

are turning up the ‘headphones’ volume (NOT

the ringer or speaker volume). If this is not

done, a warning will prompt you to turn your

headphones volume to maximum.

11. Move the throttle control slowly up to send

power to the helicopter. The controller will

automatically  nd a channel for the helicopter.

If more than one helicopter is within range,

make sure they are o or make sure you

have chosen a di erent channel to any other

helicopter.

12. Adjust the trim control if needed to ensure the

helicopter  ies straight

13. Use the  ight control to control the direction of

the helicopter.

(i) INFORMATION: If you need additional help, you can tap the (i) button in the

bottom right of the screen to get more information.

Charging the Transmitter

Quick Start Guide - Remote Control

Charging the transmitter

• Plug the transmitter charging plug into the

charging port on the transmitter labelled “CHG”

and the USB end into a compatible USB port.

NOTE: The transmitter uses a di erent charging

cable to the helicopter. When charging, the

red light on the transmitter will glow. When

charging is  nished, the light will stop glowing.

• When connected to a mobile device and the

transmitter is turned on from the control

interface, a blue light will glow on the

transmitter. If the blue light begins to  ash, the

transmitter is low on power and needs charging

with the USB cable.

• The transmitter will not charge through the

mobile device, even if the mobile device is

plugged into a power source.

Fitting the transmitter to your device

• Install the transmitter by plugging it into the

headphone socket of your mobile device as

shown in the picture on the right. Make sure it

is properly seated and pushed in all the way or

you may not get a proper connection.

• When controlling the chopper, ensure the infra-

red LEDs are facing towards the chopper at all

times.

WARNING: Do NOT  y near eyes or face.

To use the remote control as the controller, you will  rst need to install batteries.

Replacing Batteries in the Controller: The battery compartment is located on the

rear of the controller. Undo the screw with a precision screwdriver and open the battery

compartment. Install 6x AA alkaline batteries. Don’t mix old and new batteries. For more

information on battery usage and safety, consult page 13.

IR LEDs

Charging the helicopter

Charging the helicopter using the USB cable

Before you can take  ight, you need to charge the battery in the helicopter using the supplied

USB charging cable. NOTE: The helicopter uses a di erent charging cable to the transmitter.

• Ensure the helicopter is turned OFF before attempting to charge it.

If left ON, it won’t charge.

• Plug the charging plug into the charging port marked ‘CHA”

on the left side of the helicopter and the USB end into a

compatible USB port. The connector only plugs into the

helicopter one way. Check the orientation of the power

cable carefully when connecting it to the helicopter. If it

feels tough to insert or you need to use force, it’s probably

upside down!

• When charging, the red light on the USB plug will NOT glow.

When charging is  nished, the RED light WILL glow.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When charging from a USB port, always connect the USB plug to a USB

port without connecting the helicopter. Ensure the red light in the USB plug lights up. When

you connect the helicopter, this light will turn o . If it does not go out, this indicates that

the helicopter is not being charged - check that the helicopter is turned o , and check the

integrity of the connection.

Note:

• It will take about 45-60 minutes to fully charge. Don’t over-charge the helicopter by leaving

it connected to a charger for more than ninety (90) minutes.

• On a full charge with no wind, you should get over 8 minutes  ight time.

• If the helicopter has trouble lifting o the ground or does not  y as high as normal, it

means the battery is running low and needs recharging.

• The range of the transmitter and helicopter is about 18ft/6m. Avoid  ying the chopper

outside this range since you may lose control of the helicopter.

Charging the helicopter using the remote control

• Open the charging lead compartment located on the

underside of the remote control, and extend the charging

lead.

• Turn the remote control ON.

• Plug the charging plug into the charging port marked

‘CHA” on the left side of the helicopter.

• The RED/ORANGE charging LED on the remote control will

glow whilst the helicopter is charging. The GREEN LED will

glow when charging is complete.

• If the LED is  ashing, then pair the remote, as described on

“Pairing the Remote” on page 6, and it will then

read accurately.

Pairing the remote control

Pairing the Remote

Before you can y, you need to ‘pair’ the helicopter and remote together. To do this:

• turn on both the helicopter and remote

• select a frequency using the band selector switch. If ying multiple helicopters, ensure

each is on a dierent band

1. slide the throttle

control to minimum

2. aim the controller’s IR transmitter at the helicopter

3. move the throttle from minimum to maximum (bottom to

top) and back again. The helicopter will now be paired to

that controller.

Band Selection

This is a two channel IR helicopter. This means that two helicopters can be used at the same

time, provided they are paired to dierent bands.

The switch in the upper centre of the controller selects bands. You can choose either BAND A

or BAND B.

If using two helicopters at once:

• Ensure that one controller is set to BAND A and the other set to BAND B.

• Pair the helicopters very carefully. For best results, pair each helicopter in separate rooms.

• Ensure that they aren’t within line of sight of one another when pairing.

• If you’re only using one helicopter, you can use either BAND A or BAND B.

• If the controller is interfering with any other devices, or other devices are interfering

with the helicopter, try changing control bands.

Flight Control

Rotational Trim Control

IR Band Selector

IR Transmitter LEDs

Power Switch

Power

Indicator LED

Throttle

Using the Controller

Up/Down (Ascending/Descending)

The height of the helicopter is controlled by the throttle which varies the speed of the

spinning rotors.

Ascend: Slide the throttle up to increase

the spinning speed of the rotors and make

the helicopter ascend.

Descend: Slide the throttle DOWN to

reduce the speed of the spinning rotors

and make the helicopter descend.

Note: To get good results, be gentle and subtle. Small adjustments made slowly and carefully

are the best way to get the helicopter to  y well. Be careful when easing o the throttle – if the

helicopter stalls (that is, doesn’t have enough lift to stay in the air) it’ll fall, and might not be

able to recover in time, even if you jam the throttle back on.

Forward, Backwards

The  ight control on the controller a ects the helicopter’s direction.

Forwards: Sliding the  ight control up will

pitch the nose of the helicopter down and

move the helicopter forward.

Backwards: Sliding the  ight control down

will pitch the nose of the helicopter up and

move the helicopter backwards.

Using the Controller

Turning/Rotating left/right

Rotate/Turn Left: To make the helicopter

turn to the left, slide the  ight control to the

left.

Rotate/Turn Right: To make the helicopter

turn to the right, slide the  ight control to the

right.

Using the Controller

Trim (Rotation)

Drifting right: While hovering, if the

helicopter is rotating clockwise:

• Tap the LEFT trim control -or-

until the helicopter stops drifting to the

right.

Drifting left: While hovering, if the

helicopter is rotating counter-clockwise:

• Tap the RIGHT trim control - or-

until the helicopter stops drifting to the

left.

What is trim (rotation)?

If you  nd that the helicopter is turning slowly left or right when you’re not using the  ight

control, then you’ll need to adjust the trim. The trim control is located in the centre of the

controller, between and just below the primary controls.

You’ll probably have to do this every couple of  ights, but it only takes a moment. Basically, the

trim ‘ ne-tunes’ the speed of the rotor blades, and will help keep the helicopter  ying straight.

• Rotate the trim control clockwise

• Rotate the trim control counter-

clockwise

What is motion control?

Turning on ‘Motion Tilt Control’ in the top right corner of the iOS

control pad switches directional control of the helicopter to the

accelerometer in your mobile device. You can now control the

direction of the helicopter through movements of the actual

device, rather than using the  ight control pad.

The helicopter will respond to tilting of the controller to control its

left, right, forward, and backward movement. This puts you right

in the action, allowing you to spend more time watching your

chopper perform stunts than looking down at the controller.

Use the throttle to control the speed of the helicopter. Use motion

control to control the direction of the chopper. As you tilt the

controller, the  ight stick moves to indicate the degree of tilt.

Motion Control

Rotate/Turn Right: Tilt the controller

to the right to make the helicopter turn to

the right.

Backwards: Tilt the controller backward

to make the helicopter move backwards.

Rotate/Turn Left: Tilt the controller to

the left to make the helicopter turn to the

left.

Forwards: Tilt the controller forward to

make the helicopter move forward.

Motion Tilt

Control = O

Motion Tilt

Control = On

Flight Tips

Wind: Basically, these are (approximately) 1/40th scale helicopters. Full sized helicopters

can’t  y in high winds – and neither can these models. If a full sized helicopter has diﬃ culty

overcoming 50mph winds, then the model will have the same diﬃ culty with 1~2 mph winds

(i.e. 1/40th as much). There’s nothing that can be done about this, it’s just physics.

Air conditioning: Hot air rises and cool air falls – this creates movement in the air, leading

to an e ect called “wind shear”. Basically, this is when there’s a column of hot air going up next

to cold air going down. Many full-scale aircraft accidents have been caused by wind shear. Air

conditioners create a lot of wind shear. If the helicopter  ies through wind shear, it will seem

to suddenly  y up or down (depending on the direction of the wind shear).

The Ground Eﬀ ect: When the helicopter is near the ground, the air it pushes down with its

rotor has nowhere to go – the ground is in the way. Some of this air bounces back, this pushes

the helicopter up. When the helicopter is near the ground, it will get slightly more lift than it

normally would. This is something to keep in mind when landing.

The Ceiling Eﬀ ect: Conversely to the ground e ect, when you  y too close to a ceiling, a

small pocket of low pressure is created above the helicopter, and it will be sucked upwards.

This could be bad – if you hit the ceiling, the helicopter will stall, fall and possibly be damaged.

Multiple Helicopters: If you’re using more than one helicopter in a space at once, be very

careful when setting the controller band and pairing them to the helicopters. You may  nd

that the more than one helicopter will be controlled by a single controller, and this can lead to

crashes, accidents, injuries or other very undesirable outcomes.

Places to Fly: Because high winds can be a problem, we recommend  ying indoors. However,

you really do need a bit of space to get the most out of the helicopter. Some places which are

good for  ight include large garages (whilst the car’s not parked there), indoor sports areas,

aircraft hangars, secret underground submarine pens and so on (though why you’d  y a toy

helicopter in your secret underground submarine pen is beyond us). Or a large lounge room

with delicate items stashed somewhere out of the way - whatever you’ve got.

Low Battery: To get the longest possible life from the built-in battery, never completely

discharge it. As soon as the helicopter shows any sign of running low on power (such as

responding slowly or being unable to maintain altitude easily) turn it o and charge it as

soon as practicable. For more information about battery care, see

“Helicopter Battery

Warnings:” on page 14.

CAUTION: Do not touch the running rotors.

Do not  y above or near someone’s head.

Adult supervision is required at all times.

Warnings

Battery Warnings:

• Requires 6 x 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries (not included)

• Batteries are small objects.

• Replacing batteries must be undertaken by a competent adult.

• Follow the polarity diagram ( + / - ) in the battery compartment.

• Promptly remove dead/exhausted batteries from the controller.

• Dispose of used batteries responsibly.

• Remove batteries for prolonged storage.

• DO NOT incinerate used batteries.

• DO NOT dispose of batteries in re, as batteries may explode or leak.

• DO NOT mix new and old batteries or types of batteries (i.e. alkaline/standard).

• DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals.

• Rechargable batteries are NOT recommended.

Precautions and Maintenance

• Never y near your face. Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the rotors when

the power switch is turned on.

• Always lift o from a at surface.

• Never hold the ying helicopter in your hand when lifting o.

• DO NOT launch helicopter near people or animals.

• Stay away from obstacles and electrical hazards.

• The helicopter is NOT intended for use by children under eleven (11) years old, unless

directly supervised by a competent adult at all times.

• To clean, wipe gently with a damp cloth. Avoid use of solvents, as these can damage the

plastic components.

• Keep the helicopter and remote away from heat sources.

• Do not submerge the helicopter or controller in water. This will damage the electronic

components, and could pose a severe risk to the built-in battery.

• Turn o controller/helicopter when not in use.

• Remove batteries from the controller when not in use.

• Keep your helicopter close and within line of sight – if the line-of-sight to the controller is

lost, you will lose control of the helicopter.

• Read and obey all warnings and safety guidelines in this manual.

• The helicopter must only be used with the supplied controller/charger or iOS adapter.

• Regularly examine the helicopter and controller for any damage to the plugs, enclosure,

rotors, battery covers and other parts. In the event of any damage, neither the helicopter

nor controller should be used until the damage is completely repaired.

• Only use the matching USB cable for the transmitter and for the helicopter. They are not

interchangeable.

DANGER: Never insert any sharp objects, pins or

screws into the helicopter as this may puncture the

internal battery!

CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. NOT for children

under 3 years.

Helicopter Battery Warnings:

The helicopter has a built in Lithium Polymer battery. This battery is light and powerful, as its

chemistry is based on lithium, a light and extremely volatile metal.

• Never completely exhaust the battery. When the helicopter starts to lose power, turn it o

and charge it as soon as practicable.

• Never leave the helicopter unattended while charging.

• Charge battery in an isolated, controlled environment. Keep far away from ammable

materials.

• Do not expose to direct sunlight: there is a risk that the battery may overheat, ignite and/

or explode.

• Do not disassemble, modify, heat, or short circuit the battery. Don’t place it in re or leave

in hot places or near heat sources.

• Do not drop the battery or subject it to strong impacts.

• Do not allow the battery to get wet.

• Only charge the battery from the supplied charging equipment. Using other charging

equipment will void your warranty, may damage the battery and poses a risk of re or

explosion.

• Use the battery only in this helicopter, and use only this battery in the helicopter.

• Read these instructions carefully and thoroughly, and obey all guidelines herein.

• In the unlikely event of leakage or explosion, use sand or a chemical re extinguisher to

extinguish the batteries.

• The battery must be disposed of responsibly.

• The battery pack in the helicopter will become warm if charged for too long and could

become damaged. Do not overcharge the battery in the helicopter.

• The battery pack in the helicopter becomes warm after use. We recommend you allow 30

minutes for it cool before re-charging the helicopter.

• Do not dispose of the batteries in the remote control or the helicopter in re as they may

explode.

If your high school chemistry teacher ever demonstrated what happens when sodium is placed

in water (“bam” is the technical description of the outcome) then you’re somewhat familiar

with how volatile lithium is – except that lithium is lighter (and therefore packs a bigger bang

per gram) than sodium is! Basically, obey all the guidelines and respect the power of lithium!

Troubleshooting

Can’t control the helicopter.

• Ensure the transmitter is switched ON from the

iOS controller.

• Ensure the helicopter is switched ON.

• Try pairing the remote and the helicopter again.

• Ensure the transmitter is fully charged.

• Ensure the helicopter is fully charged.

• Ensure the transmitter is securely attached to the

mobile device.

• Replace the batteries in the remote control.

• Do not y the helicopter in high winds as this may

make it hard to control.

• Another helicopter on the same channel is nearby.

Move away from the other device or make sure

each transmitter is set to a dierent channel ID.

Helicopter will not ascend.

• The charge in the helicopter may be too low. You

will need to recharge the helicopter.

• Check that you are providing enough throttle to

lift the chopper.

Helicopter lands too fast

• You are reducing the throttle too fast. Lower the

throttle gently to get a gradual descent to the

ground and a softer landing.

• Ensure the helicopter is fully charged.

The transmitter does not charge

• Ensure you are using the correct USB charging

cable for the transmitter (round plug)

The helicopter does not charge

• Ensure you are using the correct USB charging

cable for the helicopter (twin socket).

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Specications subject to change without notice.

For the latest version of this manual, please visit:

www.swann.com

Helpdesk / Technical Support Details

Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions

Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period

of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase

for warranty validation. Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without

charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all

freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is responsible for all

shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin.

The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of

or the inability to use this product. Any costs associated with the  tting or removal of this product by a

tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user.

This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any third

party. Unauthorized end user or third party modi cations to any component or evidence of misuse or

abuse of the device will render all warranties void.

By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty. Where applicable by

local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.

Swann Technical Support

All Countries E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.com

Telephone Helpdesk

USA toll free

1-800-627-2799

(Su, 2pm-10pm US PT)

(M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT)

(F 6am-2pm US PT)

USA Exchange & Repairs

1-800-627-2799 (Option 1)

(M-F, 9am-5pm US PT)

AUSTRALIA toll free

1300 138 324

(M 9am-5pm AUS ET)

(Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET)

(Sa 1am-9am AUS ET)

NEW ZEALAND toll free

0800 479 266

0203 027 0979

See http://www.worldtimeserver.com for information on time zones and the

current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time.

FCC Veri cation

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdiﬀerentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected

•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp

WARNING: Modi cations not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

Swann iFly Micro Lightning Quick start guide

Brand: Swann

Model: iFly Micro Lightning

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: Quick start guide

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