# Contents

01 Meet IRIS 03 Parts 04 Charger 06 Propellers
07 Learn to Fly 11 Safety 12 Altitude Hold Mode 13 First Flight 18 Stabilize Mode 18 Loiter Mode 19 Return-to-Launch Mode 19 Autonomous Mode and Missions
21 Specifications and Resources 22 Learn More and Support02 

# Front

Rear Antenna

LED
Battery compartment USB port Front arms (blue) Safety button

Rear arms (black)

IRIS does not include the GoPro frame shown in these images.04 

# Charger IRIS is powered by a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery. Store battery at half charge then charge fully before flying. Batteries must ship at half charge, so please charge before your first flight. Each full battery provides 10 to 13 minutes of flight time.

Connect charger to the power adapter cable and a wall outlet. Connect the red cable to the + port and the black cable to the - port.

Set the charger to LiPo and 3A.

Connect the white connector to the 3S port. Join the two yellow connectors together. 

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2 +

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LiPo 3A

3S 

# 305 Secure battery inside the guard bag while charging. Charge until the status indicator displays green.

Charging Complete 

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Protect battery from extreme heat, extreme cold, puncturing, and flammable surfaces. Always transport, charge, and store the battery in the guard bag. Charge battery using a designated LiPo balance charger only. Always monitor battery while charging. Flying with a low battery is a safety risk and can render the battery unusable. Always discontinue use when you receive a low battery notification, and always fly with a fully charged battery. Inspect battery for damage before takeo f and after landing. If you observe any swelling of the package or the battery ceases to function, locate your local battery recycling center to dispose of the battery. In the US and Canada, visit call2recycle.org to find a location. Do not dispose of the battery in the trash. 

# ! Battery Safety11 IRIS has powerful motors and high-speed propellers. Never place your hands near propellers while IRIS is armed or the safety button displays solid red. Always press the safety button until it displays blinking red before handling. Always fly in an open area away from people and buildings; do not attempt to fly indoors or in a confined space. Do not fly over people, near airports, or in any situation that could pose a hazard to those around you. Always fly within your line of sight and in compliance with local regulations. IRIS will not avoid obstacles on its own. As the operator, it is your job to recognize and avoid obstructions while flying. Always follow the preflight and postflight steps in the order described in this manual, and remain attentive at all times while flying. Environmental factors, such as wind and GPS irregularities, can cause instability in flight. IRIS will attempt to compensate for these factors by automatically landing if it detects an unsafe flying condition due to loss of RC signal, loss of GPS signal, or low battery. To avoid potential hazards due to environmental factors, identify the boundaries of your flying area before takeoff, and recover IRIS manually by switching into stabilize mode if it moves outside your designated flying area. If you observe any inconsistent behavior, land, and consult the troubleshooting guide at 3drobotics.com/iris/info. Always use an RC transmitter as a primary or backup control system when flying. Ensure that the transmitter is turned on any time IRIS is powered. If contact with the transmitter is lost during flight, IRIS will land and display a blinking yellow light. If IRIS is more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) from the launch point, it will return to launch (RTL) before landing. (See page 19 for more information about RTL.) Loss of RC signal Autopilot-positioned flight modes (loiter, autonomous, and return to launch) require an active GPS signal. If GPS signal is lost during flight, IRIS will land and display a blinking blue and yellow light with a high-high-high-low tone. Always choose an unobstructed flying area to improve signal strength. Loss of GPS signal When the battery reaches 25% of its remaining charge, IRIS will land and display a blinking yellow light with a quick repeating tone. If IRIS reaches the low battery limit during a mission, it will return to the launch point before landing. Low battery 

# ! Flight Safety