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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE WWW.THRUST-UAV.COM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER GUIDE The Riot 250R Pro The Riot 250R Pro is the premiere FPV racing drone on the market. With its next generation integrated flight system, light and extremely durable gel coat carbon fiber frame and unique design, it is built to get you noticed! Thrust UAV...

  • Page 3: Riot Set Up

    USER GUIDE RIOT SET UP Install your receiver WARNING! Remove props and disconnect battery before connecting the RX (receiver). The Riot is compatible with any PPM, SBUS or DSMX receiver so you can choose the one that works best for you. For optimum performance, we recommend the FrSky XSR. Depending on the type of receiver, either solder to the corresponding pads or connect to the Spektrum plug on the flight controller.
  • Page 4 USER GUIDE g. Attach the receiver to top of flight controller with a sticky dot or sticky tape. h. Tuck the receiver antennas below top plate. Configure the receiver The Riot comes configured for the FrSky XSR/X4R receiver. For other receivers, these settings can be customized in Betaflight - Configurator, an open source flight controller software available for free from the Google Chrome Store.
  • Page 5 USER GUIDE For Spektrum receivers From the Configuration tab, change Serial Receiver Provider to SPEKTRUM2048. Switch to the Receiver tab in BetaFlight. From the Receiver tab, change the Channel Map to Spektrum. Click save in the lower right corner of Betaflight to adjust the configuration.
  • Page 6 USER GUIDE For FrSky PPM receivers From the Configuration tab, switch the Receiver Mode from RX_SERIAL to RX_PPM. Click save in the lower right corner of Betaflight to adjust the configuration. For FrSky SBUS receivers The Riot is pre-configured for FrSky XSR/X4R, so this step is already done! Bind the receiver to the radio &...
  • Page 7 USER GUIDE • Roll right and verify on Betaflight that the roll graph moves right. roll right • Yaw left and verify on Betaflight that the yaw graph moves left. yaw left For optimal racing control, refer to your radio manual to correct the sub trim if the stick values don’t hit 1000 at one extreme, 2000 at the other and 1500 in the middle.
  • Page 8 USER GUIDE Verify motor direction WARNING! Be sure props are removed props before connecting the drone to power. • Attach and plug in the LiPo battery. Be sure the battery is firmly mounted against the top plate. • Arm the drone with mode 2 stick commands: right rudder with zero throttle.
  • Page 9 USER GUIDE • Disarm with standard mode 2 stick commands To correct the motor configuration, see Troubleshooting for ESC configuration. Set up the video channel The Riot is set to the default channel of 5740 (Fatshark 1). Each type of FPV goggles operates differently. Refer to your FPV goggle and module instructions to connect to the correct video channel.
  • Page 10 USER GUIDE Calibrate the sensors WARNING! Set the drone on a flat surface before connecting the battery to accurately calibrate the sensors. Poorly calibrated sensors cause drones to fly erratically. The sensors calibrate automatically each time the battery is plugged in. When the noises go quiet, the calibration is complete and the Riot is ready to fly.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    USER GUIDE CONFIGURATION Download Betaflight The Riot comes fully loaded with a default configuration. These settings can be customized in Betaflight - Configurator, an open source flight controller software available for free from the Google Chrome Store. • Launch the app and connect the Riot to your computer via micro USB. •...
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  • Page 16 USER GUIDE Program Radio Controls By default, the controls are set to mode 2, which is the most common configuration in the United States. Mode 2 Stick Functions Throttle Pitch Forward Roll Roll The arm and disarm commands can also be Left Right Left...
  • Page 17 USER GUIDE Start in the Receiver tab. Flip the switch to see which AUX bar moves. Here, a two position switch was set up to channel 5, which shows up as AUX 1 in Betaflight.
  • Page 18 USER GUIDE Move to the Modes tab to set up what function the switch activates. To set the arm switch, click the Add Range button below ARM. Set the AUX drop down to the AUX number from the Receiver page. If it was the AUX 1 bar that moved, leave the dropdown set to AUX 1. Drag the slider to the position that you want to be the arm state.
  • Page 19 USER GUIDE Configure Multiple Flight Modes The Riot comes configured to Rate Mode. Rate Mode gives pilots full control of the drone. This is the recommended setting for aspiring drone racers. For new or beginner pilots we also recommend practicing with a flight simulator, or configuring a switch to the Angle Mode.
  • Page 20 USER GUIDE Start in the Receiver tab. Flip the switch to see which AUX bar moves. Here, a three position switch was set up to channel 6, which shows up as AUX 2 in Betaflight. Move to the Modes tab to set up what each switch activates. To set up a new flight mode, click the Add Range button below ANGLE or HORIZON.
  • Page 21 USER GUIDE Click save in the lower right corner of Betaflight to set the new modes.

  • Page 22: Osd (On-Screen Display)

    USER GUIDE OSD (ON-SCREEN DISPLAY) Open the Main Menu The OSD Open Screen shows in any 5.8 GHz FPV goggles when the Riot’s flight controller is turned on. Yaw right and pitch forward to open the main menu. The main screen shows the display that’s broadcast during flight. Mode Arm status Battery Volts...
  • Page 23 USER GUIDE Adjust OSD Settings From the main menu, yaw right and pitch forward again to move through the setting control screens. The second screen shows Statistics, which The first screen shows Frequency Selection. Move the automatically pop up after each flight. >...

  • Page 24: Pre-Flight Check

    USER GUIDE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK The FAA recommends a thorough pre-flight check of your drone and operating environment before flying. Here’s a short list: Are you clear to fly? • Do you have enough daylight and fair weather? • Have you notified an airport if flying within 5 miles? •...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    • Consult your receiver user manual: FrSky XSR, FrSky X4R or Spektrum • Refer to your radio user manual. 2. The drone crashed and needs new parts. • Replacement parts can be purchased directly from the Thrust UAV website, including: - Motors - Flight controller...

  • Page 26: Drone Anatomy

    USER GUIDE DRONE ANATOMY Electronic speed Video antenna control (ESC) Frame Integrated PDB Flight controller (inside) Motor Camera Prop Frame: The frame is the backbone of the drone. The Riot comes with a 250-sized H frame, meaning it measures 250mm zdiagonally between two motors while in the shape of a letter H.
  • Page 27 Power distribution board (PDB): This is like the motherboard of a computer, the place where all the drone’s electrical components connect to draw power from the battery. Designed and engineered by Thrust UAV, the Riot’s fully integrated PDB includes 52 addressable LED’s. Propellers (Props): Props provide lift for the drone.
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