Radio Control System Warnings; Charging The Lipo Battery; Charging Precautions - Idea-fly apollo A1 Operator's Manual

APOLLO A1
QUADCOPTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL
wARNiNgS AND SAfETy NOTES

RADiO CONTROL SySTEM wARNiNgS

• The radio system operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band. The 2.4GHz connection is determined by the transmitter
and receiver pair. Unlike ordinary crystal-based systems, the quadcopter can be flown without frequency control.
• Always turn the transmitter ON before plugging the LiPo battery into the quadcopter and always unplug the LiPo
battery from the quadcopter before turning the transmitter OFF.
• The operational range of the quadcopter is beyond sight, so be careful when flying the quadcopter to keep it
within sight at all times.
• Because the quadcopter is operated by radio control, it's important to make sure you are always using fresh
transmitter batteries. Never allow the transmitter batteries to run low or you might experience loss of control.
• Do not expose the transmitter to moisture or excessive heat and never attempt to disassemble or modify any of
the radio control system components.

CHARgiNg THE LiPO bATTERy

Your quadcopter includes a 3S 11.1 volt 2200mAh LiPo battery that is charged using the included balance charger.

CHARgiNg PRECAUTiONS

• The charger and the LiPo battery should be placed on a heat-resistant, non-flammable and non-conductive
surface. Never place them on carpet or similar.
• Do not attempt to charge the LiPo battery through the red power connector. The LiPo battery should always be
charged through the white balance connector.
• Always allow the LiPo battery to cool down after use prior to recharging it.
• Keep flammable and volatile materials well away from the operating area during use.
• Never charge the LiPo battery if it appears swollen or damaged in any way.
• Never leave the LiPo battery unattended during the charging process. If any malfunction is observed, unplug the
charger from its power source immediately.
• If the LiPo battery becomes hot to the touch during the charging process, unplug the charger from its power
source immediately.
• Keep the charger away from moisture, dust, dirt, heat, direct sunlight and vibration. Do not drop it.
CHARgiNg THE LiPO bATTERy
The charger's output is 0.8A (800mAh), therefore, it can take up to 2.5 hours or more to fully charge the LiPo
battery, depending on its discharge level. Never allow the charger to charge for more than 3 hours! If
desired, an after-market LiPo Balance Charger with a Charge Current of no more that 1C (2.2 Amps) can be used to
charge the LiPo battery in approximately 1 hour.
1) Plug the AC power cord into the charger, then plug the power cord into a
110v AC wall socket or power strip. The three Charge LEDs will illuminate
Green, indicating the charger is powered.
2) Plug the white balance connector on the LiPo battery into the matching
11.1V balance port in the charger. The three Charge LEDs will illuminate
Red, indicating the LiPo battery is charging. Do not plug anything into the
red power connector!
3) Allow the LiPo battery to charge. When the LiPo battery is fully balance charged, all three Charge LEDs will
illuminate Green. Unplug the LiPo battery from the charger, then unplug the charger from its power source.
Near the end of the charging process, the Charge LEDs may turn Green momentarily, then turn Red again.
This is normal. Allow the battery to continue charging. The charging process is complete when all three
Charge LEDs illuminate Green continuously for more than 30 seconds.
Flight times average between 6 to 8 minutes, but can vary widely based on many factors. We suggest timing your
flights using an electronic flight timer (P/N 163170), available from Hobby People. This is an ideal way to ensure
you don't run the LiPo battery too low, forcing yourself into a fast and unsafe landing.
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