FAQ

Under normal recommended use, the battery capacity may noticeably decrease after about 300 charge/discharge cycles. Actual performance may vary slightly depending on the use environment and maintenance.

No. The aircraft, controller, and software do not display the battery cycle count or overall health status. If the battery is damaged, the battery LED will show red.

A white light means the battery temperature is too high. Let the battery rest for a while, then charge it again after it returns to normal temperature. The indicator status will return to normal.

The dedicated X WING smart battery model is GRPB142104.

Nominal voltage: 23.1V; capacity: 6920 mAh; energy: 159.85 Wh.

The onboard flight controller continuously communicates with the smart battery and reads voltage and battery level data in real time. If no valid battery signal is detected, the device will display a prompt reminding you to check whether the battery is installed correctly.

The first status light near the battery power switch also uses different colors to indicate different states. Please refer to the manual for details. (Figure 1)

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First, try turning the battery on by pressing once briefly, then pressing and holding. If there is still no response, the battery may have entered sleep mode.

Connect the battery to the charger for 30 minutes, then disconnect and reconnect the charger. The indicator lights should turn on.

If the aircraft has just finished flying, the battery may not turn off when its temperature is too high. Wait until the battery cools to normal temperature, then turn it off.

After the battery is fully charged and left unused for 24H, storage self-discharge protection will start and the battery will automatically discharge to about 96% battery level. If it is left unused with no operation for a total of 5 days, it will discharge to about 60% battery level to protect the battery. Slight heating during this period is normal.

Recharge the battery about every 3 months to maintain battery activity. Long-term storage without use may affect battery performance or even cause permanent battery damage.

We recommend that experienced pilots unlock Beginner Mode only after completing the first flight.

Beginner Mode unlock guide

No. The flight time is recorded on the aircraft and does not reset when the pilot changes.

For the first batch of about 30 aircraft, the motor stop switch may not work. In that case, you need to disconnect the aircraft battery.

Standard mass-production versions include crash detection, so pressing the motor stop switch will stop the motors.

1. When using Return to Home, we recommend rotating the aircraft to a side-facing attitude before landing, then waiting until the aircraft is fully vertical before touching down.

If the wind is too strong, switch to manual mode and wait until the aircraft is fully vertical before landing.

1. When landing manually, we also recommend rotating the aircraft to a side-facing attitude before touchdown, then waiting until the aircraft is fully vertical before landing.

Standard mass-production versions include crash detection, so pressing the motor stop switch will stop the motors.

After the motors stop, check whether the propellers are damaged or abnormal.

If there is a problem with the propellers, replace them. If the propellers are normal, separate them and then restart the aircraft.

The usable flight range depends on remaining battery level, wind, reserved battery for return, signal interference, and local aviation regulations.

In ideal conditions, the maximum flight time is about 60 minutes. We recommend reserving enough battery before every flight to ensure a safe return.

The product itself does not have a mandatory altitude requirement.

Please strictly follow local aviation laws, regulations, and site rules, and always fly legally and safely.

Yes, it is relatively easy to get started.

The X WING supports vertical takeoff and landing, GPS position hold, coordinated turns, and Beginner Protection Mode.

Pilots with FPV drone or camera drone experience who have not flown fixed-wing aircraft can use familiar drone-style control logic to experience fixed-wing flight.

During flight, you can switch to vertical takeoff and landing mode to achieve an effect similar to a cobra maneuver.

In full manual mode, a back roll can be used to perform a “Crazy Ivan” aerobatic maneuver.

Manual mode supports inverted flight, and the control logic is the same as a traditional fixed-wing aircraft.

However, we do not recommend beginners perform aerobatic maneuvers in this mode.

The control feel in vertical takeoff and landing mode is basically the same as an FPV drone, but vertical takeoff and landing mode only supports GPS mode and does not support Acro mode.

Acro mode is only for fixed-wing flight, and its control logic is the same as a traditional RC fixed-wing aircraft. The sticks directly control the control surfaces, with no attitude self-leveling and no bank-angle limit.

We recommend flying only in wind force level 4 or below.

When wind exceeds level 4, aircraft handling performance drops significantly and the aircraft may become difficult to control.

Please check the following first:

1. Are you flying in an open area? Does the flight path pass behind mountains, buildings, or other obstacles?
2. Are the antennas on the goggles and remote controller fully extended and facing the aircraft?
3. Is there any electromagnetic interference nearby?
4. Confirm the video transmission mode: check whether it is accidentally in CE mode. FCC mode provides longer range.
5. When the video signal is lost, is the remote control signal still normal?

Beginner Mode only limits the altitude for mode switching and the use of Acro mode. It does not change the functions of the flight modes themselves.

Cruise Mode: The flight controller automatically controls throttle output and pitch angle, actively controls sideslip, is not affected by crosswind, and keeps the aircraft flying straight at a fixed altitude. This mode includes coordinated turns. When you move only the aileron stick, the aircraft automatically adds pitch and banks into the turn to reduce the turning radius. The pitch stick controls the fixed-wing climb and descent rate. Maximum descent rate: 12m/s; maximum climb rate: 12m/s.

Stabilized Mode: The flight controller does not control throttle output, does not hold altitude, and does not provide coordinated turns. It only keeps the fixed-wing aircraft in a level attitude. When you move the aileron stick, the aircraft only rolls and does not automatically add pitch for a coordinated turn. The maximum roll bank angle is 50°, the maximum dive angle is 60°, and the maximum nose-up climb angle is 60°.

Manual Mode: The control logic is the same as a traditional RC fixed-wing aircraft. The flight controller only provides gyro stabilization and can make simple corrections for minor external factors such as wind direction. This mode has no pitch or roll angle limits, provides greater maneuverability, and can perform advanced maneuvers.

No. The LED light strip supports only three colors: red, green, and blue.

Wing deployed dimensions: 885 × 715 × 333 millimeters

RTF full package dimensions: 625 × 800 × 220 millimeters

Total aircraft weight with the flight battery installed: 2.1 kilograms.

Note: Slight measurement tolerances are normal.

The remote controller is set to Mode 2 by default at the factory. This is the normal default setting.

After receiving the product, you can switch between Mode 1 and Mode 2 in the remote controller settings menu. The user manual includes complete step-by-step instructions.

Yes. X WING is equipped with GPS Return to Home (RTH).

RTH can be triggered in three situations: pressing the RTH button, a low-battery warning, or loss of remote controller signal.

No. The system uses metric units by default and currently does not include a built-in option to switch to imperial units.

Yes. If there is no remote controller input, X WING will continue flying while maintaining its current flight attitude.

After you press the automatic RTH button, X WING will return automatically.

RTH will also be triggered automatically if the remote controller signal is lost or a low-battery warning occurs.

RTH can be triggered in three situations: pressing the RTH button, a low-battery warning, or loss of remote controller signal.

1. The aircraft climbs to 120 meters using the current flight mode and current flight attitude.
2. It automatically enters fixed-wing mode and starts returning.
3. After reaching the area above the home point, it automatically switches to VTOL mode.
4. The aircraft then begins descending. From 120 meters to 5 meters, descent is automatic, relatively fast, and cannot be controlled with the remote controller.
5. Below 5 meters, the descent speed slows down, and you can use the remote controller to adjust the aircraft attitude for landing.

Notes:

1. If automatic RTH is enabled in fixed-wing mode at a low altitude, the aircraft will pitch up 45 degrees from its current flight attitude and climb to 120 meters.

If there are obstacles during the climb, manually exit automatic RTH and control the aircraft to avoid the obstacles.

1. If automatic RTH is enabled in VTOL mode and the aircraft is far away, it will climb to 120 meters from its current flight attitude. If it is nearby, the aircraft will automatically choose the return altitude and return flight mode based on its current altitude.

If there are obstacles during the climb, manually exit automatic RTH and control the aircraft to avoid the obstacles.

1. During RTH, the aircraft returns in a straight line. If there are obstacles along the route, manually exit automatic RTH and control the aircraft to avoid the obstacles.
2. During automatic RTH, manual takeover is available only after the aircraft reaches the home point and descends to within 5 meters.
3. You can exit automatic RTH at any time and take manual control.
4. During automatic RTH, if the remaining battery is only enough for landing, the aircraft will perform a forced descent that cannot be canceled. During descent, you can use the remote controller to move the aircraft horizontally.

No. When obstacles are present, you must manually control the aircraft to avoid them.

No. X WING does not include an air-combat effect, but you can use the radar screen to view the positions of friendly aircraft and fly in pursuit.

The radar can identify up to 5 other X WING aircraft.

X WING aileron control surface offset video

No action is needed. During flight, the flight controller automatically calibrates it, so flight performance is not affected.

1. Mode switching takes some time. Do not press the mode switch button repeatedly. After pressing it, wait about 10 seconds.
2. During flight, strong wind speed, wind direction, and other factors may occasionally cause switching to fail. Try changing the flight direction, or wait 30 seconds before switching again.

The payload is 100 grams.

However, the aircraft does not have any mounting points, so modifying the aircraft or attaching payloads is not recommended.

Due to a batch issue, the ends of the light strip may come loose on a small number of aircraft.

Remove the backing adhesive from the loose section of the light strip, then reattach it with glue.

We recommend using single-component flexible rubber-type foam adhesive.

Quick-drying glue, corrosive adhesives, and similar products can corrode the foam and must not be used.

The entire light strip needs to be replaced.

Readjust the propeller retaining screw. After the screw is tightened, the propeller should still rotate smoothly.

Reattach and secure it.

For small areas of damage, cracks, or holes, use single-component flexible rubber-type foam adhesive for bonding and filling.

For large areas of damage, the corresponding parts need to be replaced.

In fixed-wing mode, flight time is about 60 minutes at a speed of 60 km/h. Fixed-wing mode supports continuous flight. Actual endurance may vary slightly from the rated endurance due to environment, wind speed, temperature, and other factors.

In VTOL mode, flight time is around 20 minutes. Long periods of hovering are not recommended because they place a higher load on the motors and generate more heat.

FCC (U.S.): 10 km. 2.4G/5.8G allows higher transmit power.

CE (EU): 6 km. EU RED regulations limit 5.8G transmit power, so the transmission range is significantly shorter.

These are ideal lab values. In cities, wooded areas, around buildings, or in other obstructed environments, the actual range may be reduced by half or more. This is normal.

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FCC (U.S.): 7-10 km, +27dBm 500mW.

CE (EU): 2.5-3.5 km, +20dBm 100mW (EIRP legal limit).

These are ideal lab values. In cities, wooded areas, around buildings, or in other obstructed environments, the actual range may be reduced by half or more. This is normal.

Power on: Short-press the M button, then long-press the M button.

Center calibration: Long-press the M button.

Power off: Short-press the M button, then quickly long-press the M button.

This is related to the DJI goggles firmware version and requires a future DJI firmware update. It does not affect normal use.

Yes. The goggles OSD displays flight data, including remaining battery percentage, battery voltage, flight current, home point direction and distance, satellite count, flight altitude, vertical climb/descent speed, and video transmission signal strength. When the battery is too low, the goggles display an RTH reminder. After the home point is recorded successfully and the GNSS satellite signal is normal, automatic RTH can be triggered.

The radar module enables multi-aircraft connection. It can show the real-time position of your aircraft and up to 5 other X WING aircraft on the display.

Yes. X WING is equipped with the DJI O4 Air Unit digital video transmission system and is compatible with the full range of official DJI FPV goggles.

Yes. You can wear regular prescription glasses while using these FPV goggles. The goggle chamber has enough internal space to fit glasses completely, with no diopter adjustment or additional lenses required.

X WING is equipped with the DJI O4 video transmission system, with latency as low as 24 milliseconds, real-time video at 1080P/100 fps, and a maximum video transmission distance of 10 kilometers in FCC mode.

Please refer to the head tracking setup tutorial video:

X WING head tracking setup tutorial.mp4

1. Watch the X WING goggles and Air Unit pairing tutorial video.
2. Remove the cockpit, then press the black pairing button shown below.

https://www.dji.com/o4-air-unit/video?backup_page=index&target=us

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Please refer to the following video:

X WING photoresistor issue.mp4

1. The radar screen may have shifted and blocked the photoresistor, causing the brightness to stop changing. Adjust the radar screen position.
2. The photoresistor may have a cold solder joint. Resolder the photoresistor, or replace it and solder the replacement.

The radar screen brightness is adjusted through the photoresistor. Different brightness levels correspond to different voltages, and voltage changes cause a linear change in the radar screen brightness.

This is normal. Because the gimbal has stabilization, its movement can lag slightly behind the aircraft body. When the aircraft levels out and recovers its attitude, the gimbal may still be completing movement from the previous phase, so the video can show noticeable up-and-down bumping.

Use the M button on the head tracking module as follows:

1. Power on: short-press the M button, then long-press the M button.
2. Center calibration: long-press the M button.
3. Power off: short-press the M button, then quickly long-press the M button.

Please refer to the following video:

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1. Long-press the M button on the head tracking module to perform center calibration.
2. Check whether the remote controller parameters have been changed.
3. If the steps above do not resolve the issue, connect to GimbalConfig and check whether the parameters are incorrect. The first image shows the correct parameters, and the second image shows incorrect parameters.

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There are two ways to export videos:

1. Connect the flight goggles to a computer with a data cable, then export the videos.
2. Remove the memory card, insert it into a card reader, and connect the card reader to a computer.

Using a data cable is recommended.

This is normal. The head tracking module has a built-in gyroscope, which can have temperature drift and accumulated integration error. The longer it is used, the more likely slow gimbal drift becomes. You can periodically use the head tracking recenter button to clear accumulated error and reduce this issue.

1. Gyroscope temperature drift: the gyroscope chip is affected by temperature changes, and its zero point can slowly shift. As the temperature rises or falls, the gyroscope may output false angular velocity. The aircraft body is not actually rotating, but the gyroscope may interpret it as rotation.
2. Accumulated integration error: the gyroscope has small zero bias, noise, and temperature drift. Each moment of error is small, but as operating time accumulates, the calculated head angle can drift farther from the real head attitude, causing integration drift.

Please check the following:

1. Make sure the flight area is open, with no obstructions or electromagnetic interference.
2. Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote controller, goggles, and aircraft.
3. Make sure the antennas on the remote controller and goggles are fully unfolded and facing the aircraft.
4. Make sure the parameters in the remote controller and goggles are normal and have not been changed.
5. If the signal strength decreases slowly, try flying in a different location.
6. If the signal strength drops quickly, first try changing the flight direction. If there is no improvement, try again in a different flight location.

The mass-release version adds a bottom fan, uses black propellers, and includes firmware crash detection, along with fixes for some software bugs.

The information shown on the official website follows relevant Chinese export standards. For specific product parameters, please refer to the manual included with the product.