1. Golden Rules
Please read this chapter carefully before starting your FPV journey. An FPV drone is NOT a toy. Its high-speed rotating propellers and high-performance power system pose significant risks if mishandled.
⚠️ Disclaimer
By purchasing, assembling, or using GEPRC products, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to all terms of this statement.
1. Not a Toy
This product is designed for hobbyists aged 14 and older with full civil capacity. Users under 14 must operate under the supervision of an experienced adult.
This product contains high-speed rotating parts and precision electronics. Improper operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or even death.
2. Safety & Responsibility
Fly Legally: The user promises to fly only in legal and safe areas. Strictly prohibited areas include airports, military zones, crowded areas (e.g., city squares, over people's heads), and near power lines.
Compliance: Users are responsible for understanding and complying with local radio regulations and drone laws (e.g., FAA regulations in the US, EASA regulations in Europe, or your local equivalent).
Liability: GEPRC accepts no liability for any direct or indirect losses (including but not limited to crashes, personal injury, or damage to public property) caused by violation of local laws, improper operation, or force majeure.
3. Modifications & Firmware
GEPRC is responsible for the product's factory condition. Any user modifications—such as structural changes, soldering, or altering firmware parameters not recommended by officials (e.g., randomly changing PIDs or filters causing motor burnout)—are NOT covered by warranty.
4. Battery Safety
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are flammable. GEPRC is not responsible for fires caused by user errors such as over-charging, over-discharging, short-circuiting, or using damaged batteries.
🛑 The Golden Rules of Flight
To protect yourself, others, and your drone, please etch these 4 rules into your brain and make them muscle memory.
Rule #1: NO PROPS on Bench
This is the most common mistake beginners make, and the one that causes the most injuries.
The Rule: Whether you are connecting to Betaflight to tune settings, flashing ESC firmware, or simply testing motor direction... If the drone is connected to a computer via USB, you MUST remove all propellers.
Why? A slight glitch in the software or radio interference could cause the motors to spin up to full speed instantly. A motor with a propeller is like a high-speed blender—it can slice fingers or shatter a monitor in a split second.
Rule #2: Correct Power Sequence
Remember the mantra: "Radio First, Drone Second. Drone Off, Radio Off."
Why? If you turn off the radio while the drone is still powered, the drone might interpret background radio noise as a throttle command and take off unexpectedly (although modern protocols like ELRS have failsafes, this remains the standard operating procedure).
Rule #3: Finger Always on the "Trigger" (Disarm)
The Rule: During the entire flight, your finger must rest on the ARM/DISARM Switch.
Muscle Memory: In any uncontrolled situation (hitting a wall, getting stuck in a tree, drone freaking out, video loss), your brain's first reaction must be to Flip the Switch to DISARM, not to push the throttle to save it.
Why?
Protect People: Disarming stops the motors immediately, turning the drone into a falling brick, preventing continuous cutting injuries.
Protect the Drone: If the drone is stuck in a tree or grass and you keep pushing the throttle to "wiggle it out," the blocked motors will overheat and burn out within seconds.
Rule #4: Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) & Spotter
The Rule: When flying with FPV goggles, it is highly recommended to have a Spotter next to you.
Why? When wearing goggles, you are "blind" to your physical surroundings. You cannot see if someone is walking up to you or if your drone is flying over people. A spotter can warn you of environmental risks.
Special Note for Long Range: If you are using a Long Range model (e.g., MOZ7, Crocodile), you MUST confirm that GPS satellite lock is complete (usually > 7 satellites) and the "Home Point" is updated in the OSD before taking off. Otherwise, the Return-to-Home function will fail.
💡 GEPRC Official Advice:
For your very first flight, please choose a wide-open grassy field. Do not attempt your first flight in your living room or a narrow hallway. Grass is the best cushion and will save you a lot of money on repairs.