Operating Instructions

GPS Drone GeNii Mini RtFItem No. 2280967Item No. 2282654 Super Combo

WARNING

Read the safety instructions before using the product!

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Table of contents

1. Intended use ........................................................................................................................................................42. Know the aircraft ..................................................................................................................................................5

2.1 Components ..................................................................................................................................................52.2 Flight Status Indicator Lights .........................................................................................................................6

3. Know the remote controller ..................................................................................................................................73.1 Components ..................................................................................................................................................73.2 Indicator lights ................................................................................................................................................83.3 Using the mobile support ...............................................................................................................................9

4. Beforeflying .......................................................................................................................................................104.1Chargingtheaircraftbattery ........................................................................................................................104.2Installing(andremoving)theflightbattery ...................................................................................................104.3Gettingtheremotecontrollerready ............................................................................................................. 114.4 Installing an SD card for media storage ....................................................................................................... 11

5. FlyingwiththeRemotecontroller ......................................................................................................................125.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................125.2 Understanding the controls ..........................................................................................................................125.3Flying–Gettingreadyfortake-off ...............................................................................................................135.4Flying–Takingoff ........................................................................................................................................145.5Flying–Landing ..........................................................................................................................................155.6Flying–Switchingoff ...................................................................................................................................165.7Flying–UsingReturn-To-Home ..................................................................................................................165.8Flying–Usingflightmodes ..........................................................................................................................175.9Flying–Whensafetyfeaturestakeover .....................................................................................................185.10Takingphotosandrecordingvideo ............................................................................................................19

6. FlyingwiththeMobileapp .................................................................................................................................216.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................216.2 Understanding the controls ..........................................................................................................................216.3Flying–Gettingreadyfortake-off ...............................................................................................................226.4Flying–Takingoff ........................................................................................................................................246.5Flying–Landing ..........................................................................................................................................256.6Flying–Switchingoff ...................................................................................................................................256.7Flying–UsingReturn-To-Home ..................................................................................................................26

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6.8Flying–Usingflightmodes ..........................................................................................................................276.9Flying–Whensafetyfeaturestakeover .....................................................................................................296.10Flying–Usingwaypoints ...........................................................................................................................306.11Takingphotosandrecordingvideo ............................................................................................................31

7. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................347.1 Pairing aircraft and remote controller ...........................................................................................................347.2 Calibrating the compass ..............................................................................................................................34

8. Technicaldata ....................................................................................................................................................368.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................368.2 Drone ...........................................................................................................................................................368.3Remotecontrol ............................................................................................................................................368.4Flightbattery ................................................................................................................................................378.5Balancecharger(fordronebatterycharging) ..............................................................................................378.6 App ...............................................................................................................................................................37

9. Disposal .............................................................................................................................................................379.1 Product ........................................................................................................................................................379.2(Rechargeable)batteries .............................................................................................................................37

10. DeclarationofConformity(DOC) .......................................................................................................................3811. Appendix–Aboutopticalflowpositioning ..........................................................................................................38

11.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................3811.2 Usage Scenarios ........................................................................................................................................38

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1. Intended useTheproductisareadytoflyremotecontrolledquadcopterwithcamera.Itissuitableforpersonsaged16yearsorolder.Theproductcanbecontrolledwiththeremotecontrollerorwiththemobileapp.Usethemobileapptodisplayrealtimeflightdata.It can be used indoors and outdoors under moderate wind conditions. Contact with moisture must be avoided under all circumstances.Forsafetyandapprovalpurposes,youmustnotrebuildand/ormodifythisproduct.Ifyouusetheproductforpurposesotherthanthosedescribedabove,theproductmaybedamaged.Inaddition,improperusecanresultinshortcircuits,fires,electricshocksorotherhazards.Allcompanynamesandproductnamesaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.Allrightsreserved.Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Safety instructions:Downloadthesafetyinstructionsfromwww.conrad.com/downloads or scan theQRcodeshown.Followtheinstructionsonthewebsite.

WARNING: SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Readtopreventaccidents!• Readsafetyinstructionsbeforeusingtheproduct!• Retaintheseoperatinginstructionsforreference!• Ifyoupassontheproducttoanythirdpartyalsopassonsafetyandoperatinginstructions.

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2. Know the aircraft

2.1 Components

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1 Propeller2 Gimbal Camera3 Flight Status Indicator Light4 OpticalPositioningStatusIndicatorLight5 Motor6 Power button7 MemoryCardSlot8 MicroUSBInterface(formanufactureronly)9 AircraftBattery

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2.2 Flight Status Indicator Lights

Rear indicator lights (Quadcopter) Status indication

BBB Solidbluelightonstart-up Self-inspection

G Solid green light• Remotecontrollerandaircraftare

paired• GPS is located

G Flashing green light• Remote controller and aircraft is

paired• GPS is not located

BBB R Blueandredlightflashingalternately Horizontalcalibrationprocess

G R Redandgreenlightflashingalternately Vertical calibration process

BBB Flashing blue light No remote controller signal

BBB Solid blue light• Remotecontrollerandaircraftare

not paired• GPS is located

R Solid red light Serious error

R Double-flashingredlight Seriouslylowbatterylevel

R Flashing red light Lowbatterylevel

BBB G Blueandgreenlightflashingalternately Compass data error

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3. Know the remote controller

3.1 Components

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a Antennab FlightModeSwitchc OneKeyReturnd ModeIndicatore Status Indicator

f LeftJoystickg RightJoystickh Poweri OneKeyTakeOff/Landj Picture/Video

k MobilePhoneBracketl USB Charge Portm Gimbal Adjustment

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3.2 Indicator lights3.2.1 Charging

Indicator light Status indication

G Blinkinggreen Charging

G Solid green Charging completed

3.2.2 In operation

Indicator light Sound Status indication

G Solid green light Workingnormally.

R Slowlyflashingredlight B-B-B... Lowbatterywarning. Immediatelychargethebattery.

R Quicklyflashingredlight B-B-B...Batterylevelcriticallylow. Remotecontrollerturnsoffwhenthesound stops.

R Solid red light Serious error

G Double-flashinggreenlight

BB-BB-BB...

If there is no input for 5 minutes the transmitterswitchesoffautomatically.

3.2.3 Flight mode indication

Indicator light Sound Status indication

G Solid green light GPS mode

R Slowlyflashingredlight B-B... Altitude hold mode

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3.3 Using the mobile support

Step 1 Step 2

Installthemobilephonesupportintheslotofthebackof the remote controller.

Pull the support up.

Step 3 Step 4

Put the mobile device on the mobile support. Adjust support and mobile phone to the right angle.

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4. Before flying

4.1 Charging the aircraft battery

WARNING

• Makesureyouhavereadandunderstoodthesafetyinstructionsrelatedtobatteries.• Chargebatteriesinawell-ventilatedenvironmentandkeepawayfromheatsources.• Donotchargebatteriesnexttoflammableoronthesurfaceofelectro-conductiveobjects.• Monitorbatterieswhiletheyarecharging.

1. ConnecttheUSBchargingcabletotheflightbatterycharger.2. ConnecttheendofthechargingcabletoaUSBpowersupply.CAUTION! Do not charge on a computer USB

port.3. Inserttheaircraftbatteryintothechargerasshownbelow.

Indications

Blinkinggreenlight(Insertabattery)

Blinkingredlight(Charging)

Solidgreenlight(Batteryfullycharged)

4.2 Installing (and removing) the flight battery

Installing Removing

Pushthebatteryintothebatterycompartmentuntilitlocks.

Unlockthebatteryandpullitout.

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4.3 Getting the remote controller readyIfyouintendtocontroltheaircraftwiththemobileapp,youdonotneedtoreadytheremotecontroller.

4.3.1 Checking the battery levelOntheremotecontroller,pressthe<power>buttonfor2secondstoturniton.Observetheindicatorlight:

G Greensolid:batterylevelissufficient.

G Greenblinking:batterylevelislow.Chargethebattery.See4.3.2 Charging the battery.

4.3.2 Charging the batteryWarning:Disconnectthechargingcablebeforeusingtheremotecontroller.

Indicator Light

HouseholdpowersocketUSB adapterUSB charging cable

Indications

G Blinkinggreenlight(Charging)

G Solidgreenlight(Batteryfullycharged)

4.4 Installing an SD card for media storagePicture and videos are saved to the SD card for storage.InsertamicroSDcard(max.32GB/class10orUHS-1required)intotheslot.

InserttheTFcard(Maxcapacity:32GB.Class10orUHS-1ratingrequired)intothe

TF

NOTICE

Data loss: Before installing or removing the SD card turn the aircraft off.

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5. Flying with the Remote controller

5.1 Introduction• Youcantakeoffandlandmanuallyorbyusingtheone-key program.• Youcanselectbetweendifferentflightmodes.

• You can use the Return-To-Home functiontolettheaircraftreturntothestartingpositionautomatically.• Usethemobileapptomonitorthereal-timeimageandvideofootageandtheflightstatusoftheaircraft.

5.2 Understanding the controls

Mode 2

LeftJoystick Ascend

Descend

LeftRotation RightRotation

RightJoystick Forward

Backward

RightLeft

Mode 1Ascend

Descend

RightJoystick

RightLeft

LeftJoystick

LeftRotation RightRotation

Forward

Backward

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5.2.1 Switching modes (Mode 1/Mode2)1. Initiatemodeswitching:

- For Mode 2:Movetheleftjoysticktothelowestpositionandholddownthe<OneKeyTakeoff/Landing>buttonat the same time.

- For Mode 1:Toggle the right joystick to the lowestpositionandholddown the<Photo/Video>buttonat thesame time.

2. Whileholdingdownthebuttonfromstep1,turnontheremotecontrollerbypressingthe<Power>buttonuntilyouhearabeepsound.

3. Releasethejoystick.Themodeischanged.

5.3 Flying – Getting ready for take-off

Requirements

• Theflightbatteryandtheremotecontrollerbatteryarefullycharged.• You understand what the controls do.

5.3.1 Powering on and initializing the aircraft

WARNING

Alwayspowerontheremotecontrollerbeforeyouturnontheaircrafttopreventaccidents.

1. Puttheaircraftonaflatsurface.2. Powerontheremotecontroller.Holddownthe<Power>buttonfor2seconds(Fig.A).3. Powerontheaircraft:

- Pushthe<Power>buttononce(1x),thenpressagainandholdfor2seconds(Fig.B). - Theinitializingtuneplays.

4. Waitfortheself-checkandfrequencymatchingproceduretocomplete. - Theproceduretakesabout30seconds. - Whentheindicatorlightsturnfromflashingorsolidbluetoflashingorsolidgreentheprocedureiscompleted

(Fig C).

Fissssssss Fig. A sss Fig. B Fissssssss Fig. C

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5.3.2 Linking mobile app and remote controller

Requirements

• Yourmobiledevicecanconnectto5GHzWi-Finetworks.• You have installed the mobile app GeNii Mini(scanQRcodetotheright or

download it from the respective app store).• (Recommended)Youhaveinstalledthemobilesupportontheremotecon-

troller.

Linkmobiledeviceandremotecontroller:1. TurnonWi-Fionyourmobiledevice.2. Select the Controller-xxxxxx (serial number)networktolinkyourmobiledevice.3. OpentheappandselectStart Flyingtoentertheoperationinterface.Note:ItcantakeawhilefortheStart

Flying button to show.

StartFlying

5.3.3 Calibrating the compassCalibratethecompasswheneveryouchangeflyingsites.Referto7.2 Calibrating the compass for instructions.

5.4 Flying – Taking off

Remember

• WhenyouturnontheaircraftthePosition Flight Modeisactivatedbydefault.• Itishighlyrecommendedyouonlytakeoffaftertheindicator light on the aircraft turns solid green (strong

GPS signal).• Chooseawideandopenflightenvironment.Tallbuildingsandmetalmaterialsmayinterferewiththecom-

passandGPSequipmentontheaircraft.• IfyouareabeginneryoucanenableBeginnermodeinthemobileapp,whichonlypermitstake-offwhen

theGPSsignalissufficient.

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5.4.1 Taking off via the one-key program1. Holddownthe<OneKeyTakeoff/Land>buttonfor2to3seconds.Whentheremotecontrollerbeepssteadily,

theaircraftwillautomaticallytakeoffandraisetoanaltitudeof1.2metersandhover.2. Controltheaircraftwiththejoysticks.

5.4.2 Taking off manually 1. Startthemotorsbyfullypushingtheleftandrightjoysticksoutwardintotheirbottomcornersandholdingthem

there for at least 3 seconds.2. Usethethrottlejoysticktotakeoff.3. Controltheaircraftwiththejoysticks.

5.5 Flying – Landing

NOTICE

Prevent product damage:• Chooseanopenandflatspaceasyourlandingsite.• Be aware of obstacles and ensure the aircraft is hovering over the landing site before landing.

CAUTION

Afterlanding,stayawayfromtheaircraftuntilthepropellershavestoppedrotatingtoavoidinjury.

5.5.1 Landing via the one-key programHolddownthe<OneKeyTakeoff/Land>buttonfor2to3seconds.Whentheremotecontrollerbeepssteadily,theaircraftwilllandvertically.

5.5.2 Landing manuallyUsethethrottlejoysticktoland.Whenthedronelandsontheground,movethejoysticktothelowestpositionandwait until the motors turn off.

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5.6 Flying – Switching off

WARNING

Alwaysturnofftheaircraftbeforeyouturnofftheremotecontrollertopreventaccidents.

Aftertheaircrafthaslandedandthepropellershavestoppedrotatingdothefollowing:1. Ontheaircraft,holddownthe<Power>buttonuntilthelightsgoout.2. Ontheremotecontroller,holddownthe<Power>buttonuntilyouhearabeepandthelightsgoout.3. Removethebatteryfromtheaircraftandletitcooldown.DANGER!Keepthebatteryoutofthereachof

children.

5.7 Flying – Using Return-To-Home5.7.1 IntroductionReturn-To-Homeisaflightassistancefeature:itreturnstheaircrafttobaseautomatically.Thisisusefulincaseyoulose control or sight of the aircraft.Howitworksafteractivation:• iftheaircraftfliesbelow30meters,theaircraftwillautomaticallyascendto30metersbeforereturninghome.• iftheaircraftfliesabove30meters,theaircraftwillreturnhomeatthecurrentaltitude.

5.7.2 Activating

ActivateandusetheReturn-To-Homefunctionasfollows:1. InPositionFlightMode,pressthe<OneKeyReturn>buttontoactivateReturn-To-Home.

- Acontinousbuzzersounds. - Donotcontrolanyfunctionsduringtheprocessofreturnorascent. - Ifyouwanttocancelthefunction,holddownthe<OneKeyReturn>buttonuntilthebuzzerstops.

2. Whentheaircraftislanding,youcanusethejoysticktoguideittothedesiredlandingposition.3. Aftertheaircrafthaslandedandthemotorsstopped,shutitoffcompletely.

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Remember

• Use the Position Flight ModeincombinationwithReturn-To-Home.• ForReturn-To-Hometowork,theaircraftmustbeabletorecordtheGPScoordinatesbeforetakeoff,and

bereceivingagoodqualityGPSsignal.• Keepyourflyingpathfreeofobstaclestoavoidaccidents.Flytheaircraftinopenflatterrain(notallbuildings

withina50meterradiusandflatterrainwithina10meterradius).

5.8 Flying – Using flight modes5.8.1 Position flight modeThismodeissuitableforbeginnerpilots.ItusesGPStoachieveaccuratehovering,intelligentfollowingandotherassistance features.

Remember

• ThismodesupportsReturn-To-HomeaslongastheGPScoordinatesarerecordedbeforeyoutakeoff.

Activating Indicator lights Notes

• It is the default mode after powering on the aircraft.

• Pressthe<Flightmodeswitch>button on the remote controller until youhearabeepsound.

Left indicator light on the control-ler turns solid green.

• WaituntiltheGPSturnsonbeforeflying.

• Theaircraftautomaticallyposi-tionsitselfandhoverssteadily.

5.8.2 Altitude flight mode

AltitudeFlightModeisforexperienced pilots.Inthismode,youcanflytheaircraftwithorwithoutGPSsignal(flyingwithGPSistherecommendedoption).IfGPSisturnedoff,youwillflytheaircraftmanually.

Activating Indicator lights Notes

Pressthe<Flightmodeswitch>buttonontheremotecontrolleruntilyouheara beep sound.

Theleftindicatorlightonthecontroller turns solid red.

Certainenvironmentalfactors,suchasairflow,mightaffecttheflight,resulting in drifting or hovering failure.

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5.9 Flying – When safety features take overBuilt-insafetyfeaturesprotecttheproductandthepilotandautomaticallytakeovercontrolwhencertainconditionsare met.

5.9.1 When the aircraft battery runs out

Condition Indication Action

Batteryisrunningout. • Status indicator light of the aircraft turnsslowlyblinkingred.

• Alert on mobile app.

• Return-to-homeisactivatedandcannot be disabled.

Batteryleveliscriticallylow. • Status indicator light of the aircraft turnsquicklyblinkingred.

• Aircraftlandsimmediately.

5.9.2 When the remote controller signal is lost

Condition Action

• Position flight mode is enabled.• GPS positioning is available.

• Aircraft hovers at current altitude for 5 seconds.• Ifnosignalreconnectionoccurs,Return-to-Home is activated.

• No GPS positioning is available.• Signal is interrupted for 2 seconds.

• Aircraftlandsimmediately.

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5.10 Taking photos and recording video

NOTICE

Prevent product damage:• Ensurethecameracanrotatefreely.• Exposuretohightemperaturescandamagethecameraandevencauseinjury.

5.10.1 Aerial photography tips• Ensureasmoothflight.• Shootonsunnyandbreezydays.• TakephotosorvideoswhenthedroneisinPositionFlightMode.

5.10.2 Adjusting the camera angleForbestresults,tiltthecameraupwardordownwardwhentakingphotosorvideos.Ontheremotecontroller,scrollthewheeltocontrolthepitchangle.Seebelowimage.

Scroll the button downward to tilt the camera downward.

Scroll the button upward to tilt the camera upward.

5.10.3 Taking picturesPress the buttontotakeapicture.Youwillhearaconfirmationsound.

5.10.4 Recording video1. Tostartrecording,holddownthe buttonuntilyouheartwobeeps.Themobileappshowstherecording

time.2. Tostoprecording,holddownthe buttonuntilyouheartwobeeps.

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5.10.5 Using gestures to take pictures or record video1. Bring the aircraft into hover position.2. Enable Gesture Recognition in the mobile app.

Remember

• Face the drone camera.• Flythedroneinwell-litenvironment.• EnsureastrongWiFisignal.• Usegestureswhenyoustayaround2metersawayfromthedronecamera.

Victory gesture (picture)1. Keep 2 meters from the drone and face the camera.2.RaiseoneofyourhandsinfrontofyouandmakeaVshape.3.Ifyourgestureisrecognized,anautomatic3-second countdownissetbeforetakingpictures.

Square gesture (video)1. Keep 2 meters from the drone and face the camera.2.Makeasquaregestureforshootingaround your chin.3.Ifyourgestureisrecognized,videorecordingstarts.4.Tostoprecording(earliest3secondsafterstarting),repeatthesamegesture.

Palm gesture (video)1. Keep 2 meters from the drone and face the camera.2.Closeyourhandandraiseitinfrontofyou.3.Ifyourgestureisrecognized,videorecordingstarts.4.Tostoprecording(earliest3secondsafterstarting),repeatthesamegesture.

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6. Flying with the Mobile app

6.1 Introduction• Youcantakeoffandlandmanuallyorbyusingtheone-key program.• Youcanselectbetweendifferentflightmodes.

• You can use the Return-To-Home functiontolettheaircraftreturntothestartingpositionautomatically.

6.2 Understanding the controls

Mode 2

LeftJoystick Ascend

Descend

LeftRotation RightRotation

RightJoystick Forward

Backward

RightLeft

Mode 1Ascend

Descend

RightJoystick

RightLeft

LeftJoystick

LeftRotation RightRotation

Forward

Backward

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6.2.1 Switching modes (mode 1 / mode 2)ThedefaultsettingisMode2.EnterGeneral Settingsinthemobileapptoswitchthecontrolmode:• Left hand:Mode2(default)• Righthand:Mode1

6.2.2 Controlling by gravitationWithgravitationalcontrolenabledintheappyoucancontroltheaircraftbytiltingyourmobiledevice.

Requirements

• Yourmobiledevicemustsupport/hasG-sensors.• Theaircraftisinitializedandthemobiledevicelinked.

Go through section 6.3 Flying – Getting ready for take-offbeforeyouenablegravitationalcontrol.

1. Inthemobileapp,select to turn on gravitational control.2. Tiltyourmobilephonetocontroltheaircrafttomoveforwardorbackward,orturnleftorright.3. Select again to turn off gravitational control.

6.3 Flying – Getting ready for take-off

Requirements

• Theflightbatteryisfullychargedandthemobiledevicebatteryissufficientlycharged.• You understand what the controls do.

6.3.1 Powering on and initializing

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1. Puttheaircraftonaflatsurface.2. Powerontheaircraft:

- Pushthe<Power>buttononce(1x),thenholddownthe<Power>buttonfor2seconds(Fig.B). - Theinitializingtuneplays.

3. Waitfortheself-checktocomplete. - Theproceduretakesabout30seconds. - Whentheindicatorlightsturnfromflashingorsolidbluetoflashingorsolidgreentheprocedureiscompleted

(Fig C).

6.3.2 Linking mobile app and aircraft

Requirements

• Yourmobiledevicecanconnectto5GHzWi-Finetworks.• You have installed the mobile app GeNii Mini(scanQRcodetotheright or

download it from the respective app store).

Linkmobiledeviceandaircraft:1. TurnonWi-Fionyourmobiledevice.2. Select the Drone-xxxxxx (serial number)networktolinkyourmobiledevice.3. OpenthemobileappandselectStart Flyingtoentertheoperationinterface.ItcantakeawhilefortheStart

Flying button to show.

StartFlying

6.3.3 Calibrating the compassCalibratethecompasswheneveryouchangeflyingsites.Referto7.2 Calibrating the compass for instructions.

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6.4 Flying – Taking off

Remember

• WhenyouturnontheaircraftthePosition Flight Modeisactivatedbydefault.• Itishighlyrecommendedyouonlytakeoffaftertheindicator light on the aircraft turns solid green (strong

GPS signal).• Chooseawideandopenflightenvironment.Tallbuildingsandmetalmaterialsmayinterferewiththecom-

passandGPSequipmentontheaircraft.• IfyouareabeginneryoucanenableBeginnermodeinthemobileapp,whichonlypermitstake-offwhen

theGPSsignalissufficient.

6.4.1 Taking off via the one-key program1. Inthemobileapp,tapon .2. Confirmthepop-upmessagetoinitiateautomatedtake-off.Stayawayfromtheaircraftduringtake-off.3. Controltheaircraftwiththejoysticks.

6.4.2 Taking off manually1. Clicktheblankareaofthescreentopopupthejoysticks.2. Toggletheleftandrightjoystickoutward(seeimage)tostartthemotors.

3. Slowlypushthethrottlejoystickuptotakeoff.4. Controltheaircraftwiththejoysticks.

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6.5 Flying – Landing

NOTICE

Prevent product damage:• Chooseanopenandflatspaceasyourlandingsite.• Be aware of obstacles and ensure the aircraft is hovering over the landing site before landing.

CAUTION

Afterlanding,stayawayfromtheaircraftuntilthepropellershavestoppedrotatingtoavoidinjury.

6.5.1 Landing via the one-key program1. Inthemobileapp,tapon .2. Confirmthepop-upmessagetoinitiatelanding.Stayawayfromtheaircraftduringlanding.

6.5.2 Landing manuallyUsethethrottlejoysticktoland.Aftertheaircrafthaslanded,movethethrottletothelowestpositionandwaitfor the motors to turn off.

6.6 Flying – Switching offAftertheaircrafthaslandedandthepropellershavestoppedrotatingdothefollowing:1. Ontheaircraft,holddownthe<Power>buttonuntilthelightsgoout.2. Removethebatteryfromtheaircraftandletitcooldown.DANGER!Keepthebatteryoutofthereachof

children.

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6.7 Flying – Using Return-To-Home6.7.1 IntroductionReturn-To-Homeisaflightassistancefeature:itreturnstheaircrafttobaseautomatically.Howitworksafteractivation:• iftheaircraftfliesbelow30meters,theaircraftwillautomaticallyascendto30metersbeforereturninghome.• iftheaircraftfliesabove30meters,theaircraftwillreturnhomeatthecurrentaltitude.

Remember

• Use the Position Flight ModeincombinationwithReturn-To-Home.• ForReturn-To-Hometowork,theaircraftmustbeabletorecordtheGPScoordinatesbeforetake-off,and

bereceivingagoodqualityGPSsignal.• Keepyourflyingpathfreeofobstaclestoavoidaccidents.Flytheaircraftinopenflatterrain(notallbuildings

withina50meterradiusandflatterrainwithina10meterradius).

6.7.2 Activating

RTHbutton Confirmationbox Forward/Backward

ActivateandusetheReturn-To-Homefunctionasfollows:

1. InPositionFlightMode,tabon toactivateReturn-To-Home.2. Confirmthepop-upmessagetoinitiatereturninghome.

- Theaircraftdoesnotreacttojoystickinputaslongasreturningtohomeisinprogress.

- Ifyouwanttocancelthefunction,tapon .3. Whentheaircraftislanding,usethejoystickstoguidetheaircrafttothedesiredlandingposition.4. Aftertheaircrafthaslandedandthemotorsstopped,shutitoffcompletely.

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6.8 Flying – Using flight modes6.8.1 Selecting a flight mode

6.8.2 Position flight modeThismodeissuitableforbeginnerpilots.ItusesGPStoachieveaccuratehovering,intelligentfollowingandotherassistance features.

Remember

• ThismodesupportsReturn-To-HomeaslongastheGPScoordinatesarerecordedbeforeyoutakeoff.

Activating Indicator lights Notes

• It is the default mode after powering on the aircraft.

• Select the mode from the mode dropdown menu.

Onaircraft:• Indicator light turns solid

green or blue.• GPS signal is located.

• WaituntiltheGPSturnsonbeforeflying.

• Theaircraftautomaticallyposi-tionsitselfandhoverssteadily.

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6.8.3 Altitude flight mode

AltitudeFlightModeisforexperienced pilots.Inthismode,youcanflytheaircraftwithorwithoutGPSsignal(flyingwithGPSistherecommendedoption).IfGPSisturnedoff,youwillflytheaircraftmanually.

Activating Notes

Select the mode from the mode dropdown menu. Certainenvironmentalfactors,suchasairflow,mightaffecttheflight,resultingindriftingorhoveringfailure.

6.8.4 Point of Interest flight modeInpointofinterestmode,theaircraftwillcirclearoundadefinitesubject.Youcancontroltheaircraftpositionandtheorbitingradiusasfollows:1. Select the Position flight modeandtakeoff.2. Inthemobileapp,selectORBITfromtheflightsmodemenu.Theaircraftwillstartorbiting(Fig.C)abouttheset

location.3. Usethejoystick(s)to:

- Increaseanddecreasetheorbitingradius(Fig.B,theimageshowsMode2configuration). - Control the aircraft position (Fig. A).

Fig. A Fig. B

Fig. CCurrent position

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6.8.5 Follow me flight modeTheaircraftwillautomaticallyfollowyourmobiledevice.

CAUTION

Prevent injuryInthismodetheaircraftcirclesaroundyou.ItisnecessarytomaintainagoodGPSsignalatalltimes.

Observethediagrambelowandfollowthesteps:

1. Ensure the GPS signal indicator shows all signal bars .2. TakeoffandthenselectTRACKfromtheflightsmodemenu.3. Selectthedesiredaltitude(5–50m).

Aircraft maintains a 5 m horizontaldistancetothemobile device.

select the desired height(5–50m)

6.9 Flying – When safety features take overBuilt-insafetyfeaturesprotecttheproductandthepilotandautomaticallytakeovercontrolwhencertainconditionsare met.

6.9.1 When the aircraft battery runs out

Condition Indication Action

Batteryisrunningout. • Status indicator light of the aircraft turnsslowlyblinkingred.

• Alert on mobile app.

• Return-to-homeisactivatedandcannot be disabled.

Batteryleveliscriticallylow. • Status indicator light of the aircraft turnsquicklyblinkingred.

• Aircraftlandsimmediately.

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6.10 Flying – Using waypointsThroughwaypointsyoutelltheaircraftwheretogoinsequence.

CAUTION

Prevent injuryAlwayschooseopenandspaciousoutdoorfields,awayfromcrowds.Payattentiontotheflightenvironmentandflightaltitude.

MapWaypointflight

Routeplanning flightFlight altitude

Start

Set course point

1. Takeoffandbringtheaircraftintoasafehoverposition.2. Inthemobileapp,taponthemapintheleftbottomcornertobringupthewaypoints.

3. Tapon (WaypointFlying)or (FlightPlanning)tostarttheconfiguration: - Readtheimportantnotifications. - Addwaypointstothemap(withina100mradius)andsetthealtitudeontherightsideofthescreen.

4. Tapon tostartthesequence.Theaircraftsequentiallyfliestoeachsetpoint. - Tapon toexitthesequence.Theaircraftwillhoveratitscurrentlocation.

5. Whentheaircraftreachesthefinalwaypointitwillhoveratthatpoint.Youcannowdecidewhatyouwanttodonext.

Remember

• Waypointsmustbelocatedwithina100meterradius.• Afteryouexitawaypointsequenceyoucanrestartitbytappingonanewwaypointandre-enablingwaypoint

flying.

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6.11 Taking photos and recording video

NOTICE

Prevent product damage:• Ensurethecameracanrotatefreely.• Exposuretohightemperaturescandamagethecameraandevencauseinjury.

6.11.1 Aerial photography tips• Ensureasmoothflight.• Shootonsunnyandbreezydays.• TakephotosorvideoswhenthedroneisinPositionFlightMode.

6.11.2 Adjusting the camera angleForbestresults,tiltthecameraupwardordownwardwhentakingphotosorvideos.Inthemobileapp,slidethescrollbarontherightsidetocontrolthepitchangle.Seebelowimage.

Slide up to tilt the camera upward.

Slide down to tilt the camera downward.

6.11.3 Taking pictures and recording video

Video

Photo

Album

• Totakeapicture,tapon .

• Torecordavideo,tapon to start and tap a again to stop.

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6.11.4 Using gestures to take pictures or record video1. Bring the aircraft into hover position.2. Enable Gesture Recognition in the mobile app.

Remember

• Face the drone camera.• Flythedroneinwell-litenvironment.• EnsureastrongWiFisignal.• Usegestureswhenyoustayaround2metersawayfromthedronecamera.

Victory gesture (picture)1. Keep 2 meters from the drone and face the camera.2.RaiseoneofyourhandsinfrontofyouandmakeaVshape.3.Ifyourgestureisrecognized,anautomatic3-second countdownissetbeforetakingpictures.

Square gesture (video)1. Keep 2 meters from the drone and face the camera.2.Makeasquaregestureforshootingaround your chin.3.Ifyourgestureisrecognized,videorecordingstarts.4.Tostoprecording(earliest3secondsafterstarting),repeatthesamegesture.

Palm gesture (video)1. Keep 2 meters from the drone and face the camera.2.Closeyourhandandraiseitinfrontofyou.3.Ifyourgestureisrecognized,videorecordingstarts.4.Tostoprecording(earliest3secondsafterstarting),repeatthesamegesture.

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6.11.5 MV filmingTaponMVtoentertheMVfilmingmode.

ImageRotation

Photo

Video

Filter

AlbumJoystickOn/Off

TurnoffMVMode

RecordedTime RecordingProgressBar MusicTime

Image Rotation1. Tapon to turn on image rotation.2. Usetwofingerstorotateorzoomtheimage.

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7. Maintenance

7.1 Pairing aircraft and remote controllerWhenyoureplaceyourremotecontroller,itisnecessarytopairitwiththeaircraftbeforeyoucanuseitasfollows:1. Switch on the aircraft and the remote controller.2. GotothenetworksettingsonyourmobiledeviceandviewavailableWiFinetworks.Takedowntheserial

numberoftheremotecontroller: - Controller-xxxxxx (hexadecimal)

3. ConnectyourmobiledevicetotheDrone-xxxxxx(hexadecimal)network.4. Inthemobileapp,tapon●●●toopenthemenu.5. Go to Pair RC then tap on Pair. A dialogue box will pop up.6. EnterthepreviouslyrecordedserialnumberthentaponPairtoconfirm.

Waitforthepairingtocomplete.Successfulpairingisindicatedasfollows: - Yourmobiledeviceshouldlisttwonetworks:Drone-xxxxxx and Controller-xxxxxx. Both must show the same

serial number. - Therearindicatorlightsontheaircraftflashgreenoraresolidgreen.

7.2 Calibrating the compass

Remember

• Keepawayfromenvironmentswithmagneticinterferencetopreventfailing.• Duringusage,iftheaircraftindicateswith“alternatingflashingblueandgreenlights”,whichmeansthatthe

compassisabnormal,pleasere-calibratethecompass.

7.2.1 When to calibrate the compassCalibratethecompassifoneofthefollowingconditionsismet:• Youareflyingatanewsite.• Theaircraftstatusindicatorlightsindicateacompasserror.• Themobileapppromptsyoutocalibratethecompass.• Erraticbehaviourduringflight(suchasdrifting)thatcannotbeexplained.

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7.2.2 CalibratingThecalibrationprocedurecomprisestwosteps:(1)horizontaland(2)verticalcalibration.

Requirements

• Your mobile device is connected to the Drone-xxxxxx (serial number) or Controller-xxxxxx (serial num-ber) network.

• Your environment is free from magnetic interference.

1. Inyourmobileapp,tapon●●●toopenthemenu.2. TaponCOMPASS CALIBRATION to start calibrating.

- Theindicatorlightsontheaircraftalternatelyflashredandblue.3. Followthein-appinstructionstocompletethecalibrationprocedure.

Theappwillremindyouwhichsteptoperform.

(1) Horizontal calibration (2) Vertical calibration

1.Puttheaircraftinyourhand.2.Rotateithorizontallyuntiltheindicatorlightsalter-natelyflashredandgreen.

1.Puttheaircraftinyourhand.2.Rotateithorizontallyuntiltheindicatorlightsalter-natelyflashredandgreen.

3.Holdtheaircraft inyourhandwith itsnosefacingup.

4. Place the aircraft on the ground and then rotate it horizontally until the indicator lights are green orflashgreen.

Ifyouseeredstatusindicatorlights,thecalibrationprocedurefailed.Repeatthecalibrationprocedure.

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8. Technical data

8.1 GeneralTransmissionfrequencyrange .........................5180–5240MHz,5745–5825MHzTransmissionpower..........................................<14dBmTransmissiondistance ......................................Remotecontroller:max.300m(lineofsight)

Wi-Fi:max.100m

8.2 DroneDimension .........................................................148x145x60mm(LxWxH)Mainrotordiameter ..........................................120 mmFunction ............................................................Followmefunction,Waypointfunction,Trackmode,Onekeyreturn,

Lostcontrolreturn,Lowbatteryreturn,OpticalflowsystemAscent speed ....................................................max.2m/sinsportmodeMax.Descentspeed .........................................max.1.5m/sTopspeed .........................................................18km/hinsportmode(withoutwind)Altitude above sea level ....................................max. 4000 mFront camera sensor ........................................1/3.2”CMOS;Imageformat4096x3072(12MP)Video resolution ................................................1920x1080(frontcamera),1280x720(opticalflowcamera)Image resolution ...............................................4096x3072(12MP)(frontcamera),

1280x720(opticalflowcamera)Video format .....................................................MP4Photo format .....................................................JPEGFlight time .........................................................max. 21 minDroneweightwithoutbattery ............................165 gMaximumtake-offmass(MTOM) .....................247 gMicroSDcardslot ............................................max.32GB.Class10orUHS-1categoryrequiredOperating/storageconditions ............................0to+40°C;10–70%RH,non-condensingSatellitepositioningsystems ............................GPS/GLONASS

8.3 Remote controlDimension .........................................................150x97x64mm(LxWxH)Weight ..............................................................202 gBuiltinrechargeablebattery .............................Li-ion,3.7V,2600mAh,9.62Wh

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8.4 Flight batteryType ..................................................................Li-ion3S,11.4V,1000mAhRatedenergy ....................................................11.4WhCharging time ...................................................90 minWeight ..............................................................82 g

8.5 Balance charger (for drone battery charging)Inputvoltage/current .........................................5V/DC,2AOutputvoltage ..................................................4.35V/DC,0.7Ax3

8.6 AppName ................................................................GeNiiMiniOperatingsystem .............................................Android:supports5GWi-Fi;Version6.0orabove

iOS:Version9.0orabove

9. Disposal

9.1 Product Electronicdevicesarerecyclablewasteandmustnotbedisposedofinthehouseholdwaste.Attheendof

itsservicelife,disposeoftheproductinaccordancewithapplicableregulatoryguidelines.

Removeanyinserted(rechargeable)batteriesanddisposeofthemseparatelyfromtheproduct.

9.2 (Rechargeable) batteries Youastheenduserarerequiredbylaw(BatteryOrdinance)toreturnallused(rechargeable)batteries.

Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited.

Contaminated(rechargeable)batteriesarelabeledwiththissymboltoindicatethatdisposalinthedomesticwasteisforbidden.Thedesignationsfortheheavymetalsinvolvedare:Cd=Cadmium,Hg=Mercury,Pb=Lead(nameon(rechargeable)batteries,e.g.belowthetrashiconontheleft).

Used(rechargeable)batteriescanbereturnedtocollectionpointsinyourmunicipality,ourstoresorwherever(re-chargeable) batteries are sold.Youthusfulfillyourstatutoryobligationsandcontributetotheprotectionoftheenvironment.

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10. Declaration of Conformity (DOC)ConradElectronicSE,Klaus-Conrad-Straße1,D-92240Hirschau,herebydeclaresthattheUAS“GeNiiSuperCombo”/“GeNiiMini”isofclassC0andincompliancewithDirective2014/53/EUandEUregulations2019/945and2020/1058.ClickonthefollowinglinktoreadthefulltextoftheEUDeclarationofConformity:www.conrad.com/downloadsEntertheproduct’sordernumberinthesearchfield;youcanthendownloadtheEUDeclarationofConformityintheavailable languages.

11. Appendix – About optical flow positioning

11.1 IntroductionPlacedonthebottomoftheaircraft,theopticalflowpositioningsystemsensesthemovementsoftheaircraftwiththeassistanceofthecamera,andcalculatesthecurrentaltitude,helpingtopreciselylocatetheaircraft’sposition.Whentheaircraftisreadytotakeoff,theopticalflowpositioningfunctioncannotbeactivatedduetothelowaltitudewiththeaircraft’sfrontindicatorlightblinkingslowly.Aftertheaircrafthastakenoffandtheconditionsaresatisfied,theopticalflowpositioningfunctionwillautomaticallyturnonandlocatetheaircraft’spositionastoenablehoveringwiththe aircraft’s indicator light turning solid red.Attention:Inmid-flight,theopticalflowpositioningfunctioncannotbeactivatediftheaircraft’sfrontindicatorlightturnsslowblinkingred.Pleasepayproperattentionforasafeflight.Theopticalflowpositioningsystemissignificantlyaffectedbytheintensityofthelightandthesurfacetextureofthephysicalobject.Iftheopticalflowpositioningsystemfailstowork,itsfunctionofhorizontalcenteredabsoluteposition-ingwillbeineffective.Inthissituation,pleasemanuallycontroltheaircraftandpayproperattentionwhistflyingtheaircraft in the following scenarios.

11.2 Usage Scenarios• Theopticalflowpositioningsystem isapplicable foraltitudebetween0.5and4metersandsuitable foreither

indoor or outdoor windless environment.• Theaircraft’sindicatorlightturnsslowblinkingredwhenthesystemfailstolocatepositionandturnssolidredwhen

thesystemfunctionsproperly.• Donotflytheaircraftiftheappremindsyouthatthesystemisnotabletofunctionproperlyinthecurrentenviron-

ment(suchasbadly-litenvironment).• Do not cover up the camera. Keep the camera clean and in good condition at all times.• Theopticalflowgivesinformationaboutobjectmovementwithintheenvironmentbasedonmovingobjectdetec-

tiononthegroundsurface.Ensurethesurroundingenvironmentisbrightlylitandrichintexture.• Theopticalflowpositioningsystemmayfailtoworkinsuchconditionsaswaterbodies,badly-litenvironmentor

poorly-texturedsurfaces.

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- Thesystemmayfailtolocatepositionwhentheaircraftfliesfastatalowaltitude(0.5meterbelow). - Thesurfacesinpurecolors(suchaspureblack,purewhite,purered,puregreen). - Highlyreflectivesurfaces. - Waterbodiesorthetransparentsurfaces. - Thesurfacesofmovingobjects(suchasthecrowds,andbushesorbrushwoodwithstrongwindblowing). - Theenvironmentwherethelightchangesrapidly. - Badly-lit (light intensity less than300 lux)orbrightly-lit (light intensitymore than10,000 lux)surfacesof the

objects. - Poorly-texturedsurfaces. - Thesurfacesthathavebeenfeaturedwithhighly-repeatedtextures(suchassame-coloredcheckerbricks). - Tinybarriers. - Controltheaircrafttoflyatanappropriatespeedofabout5m/satthealtitudeof1meter.

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in elec-tronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.Copyright 2020 by Conrad Electronic SE.

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