Watch the moment I realized the Dromo Copter still (kind of) worked! I replaced the batteries in the remote control and charged the drone in hopes it might still work before I took it apart. Glad I did!
Teardown Instructions
- Tools Needed: mini precision screwdriver, nimble fingers
- Part 1: Remote Control
- Unscrew the lid covering the batteries and remove
- Unscrew the remaining two screws embedded on the left and right sides
- Pull apart the top and bottom of the external case to reveal the control circuit
- Pop out the 2 toggles and 3 button caps
- Layout the pieces
- Part 2: Drone
- Pull off the kickstand featuring the product QR code
- Pop off the 4 plastic propellers
- Remove 4 screws and pull apart top and bottom of plastic casing
- Extract the
- Layout the pieces
Materials / Components / Product Information
- Plastic
- Metal
- Fiberglass
- Dimensions 7.5cm x 7.5cm x 3cm
- Flight time: 6/7min
- Battery : lithium polymer 3.7V 120mAh
- Technology: quadcopter
- Working frequency: 2.4Ghz with anti-interference circuit
- Gyroscope: 6 axis
- Control: 2.4Ghz radio control 2 x AAA
Interesting Design Elements
- The circuit board in the drone matches the shape of the drone with holes on each of the 4 ends to hold the tiny motors in place. It catches your eye when you’re used to seeing a rectangular PCB.
- This is more a grievance than interest – the screws were so tiny it was almost impossible to reach them and open the drone! I’m sure the rationale behind that decision is 1) so that the screws don’t distract from the overall design and 2) user’s are not encouraged to take apart the product.
