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Hi everyone,

If you want to be a new drone operator, there some FAQs you may need to know . As a drone enthusiast, I would like to share some common questions here .

1）Can the remote controller install other apps?

The remote controller has completely open permissions, similar to smartphones ; there are no specific restriction for installation and uninstallation. It does not support QGC and the K3A temporarily.

2）Unable to connect FC ?

Check if matching the right remote controller. Check whether the baud rate matches the flight control.

3）The remote controller is constantly beeping?

When the remote controller fails to connect to the receiver, it will keep beep as warning.

4）The remote control broadcast volume is too low to hear clearly?

Find the volume options in the settings and adjust the volume to a suitable level.

5）What other functions does the Type-C port have besides charging?

Besides charging, It can connect to the computer to view and transfer data files.

6）How many ways can the remote controller connect to the internet?

It can connect to the internet via a SIM card or through Wi-Fi .

Any other questions about agricultural drone，leave your comments in the discussion.

During peak farming seasons, frequent battery plugging and unplugging will cause connector wear and oxidation.

High summer temperatures increase the risk of overheating.

Regularly inspect, clean, and maintain battery connectors to prevent flight damages.

Please replace connectors immediately if you notice any signs of melting , ensure stable flight and safety.

Professional cleaning and maintenance steps ：

First, prepare the necessary tools : 75% or 95% alcohol, wooden sticks, tweezers, cotton swabs,lint-free cloth.

Pour alcohol into a cup. Dip a cotton swab and clean each copper plate on the battery plug until the black stains are removed.

After using the cotton swab, further clean with lint-free cloth. Soak the cloth in alcohol, then use a flat wooden stick to insert the cloth into the gaps between the copper plates, as shown in the pictures.

After completing the above steps, check and ensure each copper plate and gap is thoroughly cleaned.

(Note: make sure plug is dry completely before reconnecting the battery.)

To maintain the battery's plug : soak a cleaning cloth in alcohol. Use the wooden stick to insert the cloth into the gaps and clean each one, Repeat this process until it's clean.As shown in the picture.
Check whether the copper plates on both sides of the socket (as picture ①) has deformation.If the copper plates are deformed, use tweezers to repair them (as picture ②).