SYMA X5SW Explorers2 Quadcopter User Manual

1. Introduzione

The SYMA X5SW Explorers2 is a 2.4G 4-channel, 6-axis gyro RC quadcopter featuring a 0.3MP HD WiFi camera for First Person View (FPV) capabilities. This manual provides comprehensive instructions for safe assembly, operation, and maintenance of your quadcopter. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device.

Image 1.1: The SYMA X5SW Explorers2 Quadcopter, a white drone with four propellers and landing gear.

2. Precauzioni di sicurità

• Supervisione di l'adulti: Recommended for users aged 12 years and up. Younger users should always be supervised by an adult.
• Ambiente di volu: Operate in open, clear areas away from people, animals, buildings, and power lines. Avoid flying in strong winds.
• Sicurezza di a batteria: Do not overcharge batteries. Discontinue use if batteries show signs of damage or swelling. Use only the provided charger.
• Sicurezza di l'elica: Tenite e dite, i capelli è i vestiti larghi luntanu da l'eliche in rotazione.
• Esposizione à l'acqua: Evitate u cuntattu cù l'acqua o l'umidità per impedisce danni à i cumpunenti elettronichi.
• Impacts: While the quadcopter is designed to be durable, severe impacts can cause damage. Inspect the drone after any crash.

3. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu

Verificate chì tutti l'articuli sò presenti in u pacchettu:

• 1 x SYMA X5SW Quadcopter
• 1 x 2.4G Transmitter (Remote Controller)
• 1 x 3.7V 500mAh Li-poly Battery
• 1 x 0.3MP WiFi Camera
• 4 x Landing Gear
• 2 x Spare Blades
• 1 x Caricatore USB
• 1 x Protecting Frame (Propeller Guards)
• 4 x viti
• 1 x cacciavite
• 1 x Smart Phone Clipper
• 1 x Manuale d'utilizatore

4. Assemblea

Follow these steps to assemble your quadcopter:

1. Attach Landing Gear: Carefully slide the four landing gear pieces onto the designated slots on the underside of the quadcopter until they click into place.
2. Installate e prutezzione di l'elica: Secure the protecting frame (propeller guards) to the arms of the quadcopter using the provided screws and screwdriver. Ensure they are firmly attached to prevent detachment during flight.


Image 4.1: The SYMA X5SW Explorers2 Quadcopter with its propeller guards installed.

3. Attaccà a camera: Connect the 0.3MP WiFi camera to the port on the underside of the quadcopter. Ensure the connection is secure.


Imagine 4.2: Un primu pianu view of the 0.3MP HD WiFi camera attached to the underside of the quadcopter.

4. Install Phone Clipper: Attach the smart phone clipper to the remote controller if you plan to use the FPV function with your smartphone.

5. Caricamentu è installazione di a batteria

5.1 Quadcopter Battery

The quadcopter uses a 3.7V 500mAh Li-poly battery.

1. Connect the Li-poly battery to the USB charger.
2. Plug the USB charger into a USB power source (e.g., computer, USB wall adapter).
3. The charging time is approximately 120 minutes. Do not leave unattended during charging.
4. Once charged, open the battery compartment on the quadcopter and insert the battery, ensuring correct polarity. Close the compartment securely.

Image 5.1: A close-up of the battery compartment on the underside of the SYMA X5SW Explorers2 Quadcopter, showing the 'OPEN' tab.

5.2 Remote Controller Batteries

The remote controller requires 4 AA batteries (not included).

1. Aprite a tappa di a bateria in u spinu di u telecomando.
2. Inserite 4 batterie AA, rispettendu a polarità curretta (+/-).
3. Chiudere a tappa di a bateria.

6. Remote Controller Overview

The 2.4G transmitter operates in MODE2 (left throttle hand). Familiarize yourself with the controls before flight.

• Levetta sinistra (acceleratore/imbardata): Cuntrolla l'altitudine (in su/in giù) è a rotazione (sinistra/destra).
• Levetta dritta (Pitch/Roll): Cuntrolla u muvimentu in avanti/indietro è u mitragliamentu à manca/destra.
• Buttoni di tagliu: Used to fine-tune the quadcopter's stability if it drifts in any direction.
• Pulsante di modalità senza testa: Attiva/disattiva a modalità senza testa.
• Cambia di velocità: Toggles between different speed modes (e.g., low, high).
• Buttone di flip: Initiates 360-degree flips (ensure sufficient altitude).
• Switch di Potenza: Accende/spegne u telecomandu.

7. Operating Instructions

7.1 Pairing the Quadcopter and Remote

1. Ensure the quadcopter battery is charged and installed, and the remote controller has fresh AA batteries.
2. Pone u quadricopteru nantu à una superficia piana è livellata.
3. Turn on the quadcopter. The indicator lights will flash.
4. Accende u cuntrollu remoto.
5. Push the left stick (throttle) all the way up, then all the way down. You will hear a beep, and the quadcopter lights will become solid, indicating successful pairing.

7.2 Decollo è atterraggio

• Vai ti ne: After pairing, slowly push the left stick (throttle) upwards to make the quadcopter ascend.
• Sbarcu: Slowly pull the left stick (throttle) downwards to make the quadcopter descend. Once it lands, pull the stick all the way down to stop the motors.

7.3 Cumandamenti di volu

• Ascensione/Descenda: Left stick up/down.
• Girà à manca/à diritta (Imbardata): Left stick left/right.
• Forward/Backward (Pitch): Right stick up/down.
• Strafe Left/Right (Roll): Right stick left/right.

7.4 Modu Headless

In Headless Mode, the quadcopter's orientation is relative to the pilot, regardless of which way the front of the drone is facing. This simplifies control for beginners.

1. Before activating, ensure the quadcopter is facing forward relative to the pilot.
2. Press the Headless Mode button on the remote controller. The quadcopter lights will flash rapidly to confirm activation.
3. To exit Headless Mode, press the button again.

7.5 FPV Function (WiFi Camera)

The 0.3MP HD WiFi camera allows for real-time video transmission to a compatible smartphone (iOS and Android).

1. Download and install the SYMA FPV app on your smartphone.
2. Turn on the quadcopter and ensure the camera is connected.
3. On your smartphone, go to WiFi settings and connect to the quadcopter's WiFi network (usually named "SYMA-X5SW" or similar).
4. Open the SYMA FPV app. You should see a live video feed from the camera.
5. You can record videos and take photos directly from the app.

8. Mantenimentu

• Pulizia: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the quadcopter. Avoid water or solvents.
• Inspection de l'hélice : Regularly check propellers for damage (cracks, bends). Replace damaged propellers immediately using spare blades.
• Cura di u Motore: Mantene i motori liberi da polvere è detriti.
• Conservazione: Store the quadcopter and remote in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Remove batteries from the remote if storing for extended periods.

9. Risoluzione di prublemi

10. Specificazioni

• Nome di mudellu: X5SW
• Marca: SYMA
• Canale: 4CH
• Gyro: 6-Assi
• State of Assembly: Ready-To-Fly (RTF)
• Batteria di cuntrollu: 4 x batterie AA (micca incluse)
• Modu di cuntrollu: MODE2 (left throttle hand)
• Distanza à distanza: Circa 50 metri
• Quadcopter Battery: 3.7V 500mAh Li-poly Battery (included)
• Tempu di carica: Approximately 120 Minutes (USB charging)
• Camera: 0.3MP HD WiFi Camera (FPV capable)
• Tecnulugia di cunnessione: Wi-Fi
• Dimensioni di u pruduttu: 12.4"L x 12.4"W x 4.1"H (315 x 315 x 105mm)
• Materiale: Nylon, Plastica
• Età consigliata: 12 anni è più

11. Garanzia è Support

For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the official SYMA websitu o cuntattate u vostru rivenditore. Cunservate a vostra ricevuta di compra cum'è prova di compra.