Odyssey Build-A-Drone ODY–1228 Instruction Manual

Step 2 In the center of the remote control is the 

red power button, press it once to turn ON. The 

control’s LED will blink twice then turn a solid red. 

The drone’s lights will be blinking continuously as 

well.

Step 3 Move the left stick on the controller, the 

throttle stick, UP and then DOWN. When the 

drones LED lights go from blinking to solid, your 

remote has paired with the drone. 

Ascending – Descending

Ease the left throttle stick upwards to make the 

Build-A-Drone go higher in altitude. Ease the left 

throttle stick downwards to lower the 

Build-A-Drone. Please note: The build a drone is 

equipped with strong motors and will ascend 

quickly, so make sure to ease into upward flight.

Step 2 Insert the USB charging cable into a 

computer. The charging cable indicating light bulb 

with turn on to indicate charging has begun.

Please Note: Not all charging units will provide 

enough power to charge the lithium battery. A 

computer is typically the best source to power your 

drone.

Step 3 The charge is complete when the red 

indicating light bulb extinguishes. Remove the USB 

charging cable from your computer and the battery 

from the cable.

Let’s Fly – 

Flying the Build-A Drone

Pairing

Please Note: Before every flight, the drone will 

have to be paired to the remote controller.

Step 1 Connect the male end of the battery 

charging cable to the female end of the drone 

charging cable. Then place the drone on a flat 

stable surface.

Please Note: the drone must be turned on before 

the remote control to successful pair the two.

Step 1 Using the included screwdriver, unscrew 

the screw from the back of the remote control 

battery pack and remove the battery lid. 

Step 2 Insert your 3 AA batteries making sure to 

line up the (+) and (-) signs.

Step 3 Reattach the battery lid by screwing it into 

place.

Drone Battery and Charging

IMPORTANT: The battery does not need to be 

removed and replaced each time you need to 

charge your drone. This is because the drone is 

built around the battery and has been designed to 

charge without taking the drone apart.

*Please refer to the building manual to learn how to 

build the drone around the battery.

Step 1 Insert the white connector of the battery 

into the provided USB charging cable.

until they cool down.

• Do not charge the batteries next to flammable 

sources or on a conductive surface.

• Do not overcharge the battery, once the charging 

light turns off disconnect the battery.

• It is recommended that you use Odyssey batter-

ies and battery chargers only. If you need addition-

al batteries or chargers, they are available in our 

Parts Shop on www.odysseytoys.com.

• For safety and best practice, unplug the battery 

connection from the power source inside the drone 

when not in operation.

Please Note: The Build-A-Drone’s Remote Control 

does not come with batteries. Please use 3 AA 

batteries. 

Remote Control Battery Installation

Please Note: The propellers are lightly labeled 

with the motor arms they should be paired with. For 

example, propeller A1 will be attached to the front 

arm. Please see Step 1 in the Construction Guide 

as a guideline when attaching the propellers. 

Please ensure proper installation of the propellers 

to fly the drone.

Step 1 Match your propellers to each motor arm by 

the corresponding letter: A, B.

Step 2 Place each propeller on the small pin on 

the corresponding motor arm.

Charging & Installing the Build-A-Drone 

Batteries

Please Note: The Build-A-Drone comes with a 

partially charged battery and does not include 

batteries for the remote controller.

Warning: Please check the batteries regularly as 

potential leakage and/or corrosion of old batteries 

can damage the drone and/or create a fire hazard.

Caution:

• Remove the batteries immediately if you sense 

any smell or smoke.

• Do not charge the batteries if they are hot, wait 

Specifications

Charging Time: About 40-60 minutes 

Flying Time: About 5-6 minutes 

Controlling Distance: About 30-50 meters 

Battery for Quadcopter: 

3.7V 600mAh 20c Li-Poly

Battery for Transmitter: 

3 AA batteries (not included)

Flight Preparation

Drone Assembly

Part of the fun of the Build-A-Drone is building the 

body of the drone! Build it before you fly it, so 

please reference the assembly instructions (includ-

ed in this kit) to see the three different ways you 

can build your drone.

Propeller

Installation

Controls

Replace the blade according to the corresponding location of 

the propeller AB in the figure.

We hope you enjoy your purchase of the 

Build-A-Drone and that this user manual helps 

build your drone and fly it around your neighbor-

hood.

Included Contents

1. (2.4G) Remote Controller

2. Rechargeable 600mAh Li-Po Battery

3. USB Charging Cable

4. Instruction Manual

5. Quickstart Guide

6. Construction Guide

7. (4x) Replacement Propellers

8. Screwdriver

9. (44x) Toy Construction Blocks 

10. Large Velcro strap and 4 Small Velcro straps

Odyssey Toys • Miami, FL 33179

For Customer Service please email: 

Care@OdysseyToys.com

www.OdysseyToys.com

Cautions & Warnings

• Suitable for ages 14 and up. Adult supervision is 

always recommended.

• This product contains small parts which are a 

choking hazard. Keep away from small children.

• Keep Quadcopter at least 10 feet away during 

use.

• Accurately assemble the quadcopter and fly it 

under the guidelines of this manual. Small parts 

should be installed by an adult.

• Manufacturers and dealers disclaim all responsi-

bility for damage caused by misuse. 

• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from 

rotors when powered on to to prevent damage to 

the vehicle or serious injury to oneself or others 

around.

• The quadcopter should never be flown in high 

winds in excess of 5 MPH or near a pool.

• Never leave the device unattended when being 

charged.

Step 4 Press the One-Key Return button, which is 

the down button located below the left throttle stick. 

Care & Maintenance

• Do not submerge the unit in any liquids.

• Keep the unit dry.

• Disconnect the unit and monitor from USB power 

sources when not in use.

• Do not place the unit near powerful, un-shielded 

magnets.

• Do not expose the unit to extreme hot or cold 

temperatures.

• Do not hit, drop, or smash the unit with extreme 

force. 

• Do not disassemble the unit for any reason.

NOT FOLLOWING THESE 

PRECAUTIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

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.

IF you initiate the SmartFly Tech mode. This is 

useful if you would like to have to the drone return 

to your general direction (i.e. One-Key Return).

One-Key Return

In this mode, the 

drone will return back 

to your general 

direction automatical-

ly. However, the drone 

will return back to you 

IF, and ONLY IF, you are looking towards the BACK 

of the drone. This means that if you are facing the 

backside of the drone and you hit the One-Key 

Return button, the drone will fly backwards towards 

your general direction. 

Initiating SmartFly Tech & One-Key Return

Step 1 Before taking off, place the drone on a flat 

surface 

Step 2 Press the SmartFly Tech button, which is 

the up button located below the left throttle stick. 

Step 3 Take flight and fly the drone. When you are 

ready to return home ensure that the back of the 

drone is facing you.

Automatic Trim 

Command

To reset the drone to 

it’s normal settings, 

press the Trim Reset 

button located under 

the left throttle stick. This is the top circular button

Flying in SmartFly Tech mode 

and using One-Key Return

The Build-A-Drone features SmartFly Tech and a 

One-Key Return feature. Generally when you are 

flying a drone, your front and back usually change 

position as you rotate and fly in different directions. 

This can make it difficult to tell which direction the 

drone is flying in. Therefore, SmartFly Tech helps 

you take control over the drone’s directions as 

forward will always be facing the way that you are 

facing.

SmartFly Tech Mode

In this mode, you do not need to worry about the 

orientation of the drone. Whatever position the 

drone’s front is in before taking off will be your front 

To trim right, press the Right Turn Trimmer button 

under the left throttle stick and to trim left press the 

Left Turn Trimmer button under the left throttle stick.

Pitch

Backward and 

Forward Trim: If the 

Build-A-Drone drifts 

backward or forward, 

trim accordingly. To trim 

forward press the (up) Forward Trimmer button 

under the right directional stick and to trim back-

wards press the (down) Backward Trimmer button 

under the right directional stick.

Roll

Leftward and Right-

ward Trim: If the 

Build-A-Drone drifts left 

or right, trim accordingly. 

To adjust the left drift 

press the Leftward Trim 

button located under the right directional stick and 

to adjust the right drift press the Rightward Trim 

button located under the right directional stick.

change the speed level. 

• 1 Beep - Speed level one

• 2 Beeps - Speed level two

• 3 Beeps - Speed level three

• 4 Beeps - Speed level four

Trim

If the Build-A-Drone veers in any direction when 

not ordered to do so, then an adjustment to the 

trim needs to be made. The adjustment will be 

made through the remote controller.

The following are the four adjustments that you can 

make to the flight characteristics: 

Please Note: To adjust the trim you will use the 

secondary set of buttons below the left and right 

directional and throttle sticks. These buttons are in 

a circular formation. 

Yaw

Left Turning and Right 

Turning Trim: If the 

Build-A-Drone is spinning 

in circles or drifting in a 

rotation, trim accordingly. 

Press and hold the left throttle stick left or right and 

the Build-A-Drone will rotate in that direction.

360° Flips

The Build-A-Drone can flip to the left or the right. 

Please note that if the Build-A-Drone does not flip 

mid-flight, it is likely due to a low battery. 

Step 1 While hovering in mid-air press the top right 

button. 

Step 2 Choose the 

direction of the 360° flip 

by pressing the right 

throttle stick forward or 

backward.

Step 3 Observe the 

Build-A-Drone conduct a 

360° flip.

Speed Adjustment 

Note: There are four different speed levels on the 

Build-A-Drone which can be determined by push-

ing the Speed Button, top left red button on the top 

of the remote controller.

To Change the Speed 

Push the Speed button before flight or mid-flight to 

Flying – Directions – Turning

Ease the right throttle stick (Directional Stick) up 

and down to make the Build-A-Drone go forward 

and backward.

Push the right directional stick left or right to turn 

the Build-A-Drone in a specific direction.

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