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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indi-...
- Page 3 Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC.
- Page 4 Safety Precautions and Warnings • Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control. • Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
- Page 5 • Always remove batteries after use. • Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. • Never touch moving parts. If you are operating this product in North America, you are required to have an Amateur Radio (HAM) license. Visit www.arrl.org for more information. This product uses Betaflight Third Party Software in portions of its coding.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents First Flight Preparation ....10 Battery Level Indicator .....25 Flying Checklist .......10 Changing the Charging Warnings ....11 Center LED Taillight Color ..26 Charge the Flight Battery ..11 FPV Camera Installing the Propellers ...13 and Video Transmitter ....27 Installing the Video Monitor (RTF) ....29 Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ..14 Troubleshooting Guide .....34... - Page 7 Specifications Length 3.74 in (95mm) Width 3.74 in (95mm) Height 1.77 in (45mm) Propeller Diameter 1.57 in (40mm) Flying Weight 1.83 oz (52g) To receive product updates, special offers and more, register your product at www.bladehelis.com. NOTICE: Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV (first person view) equipment.
- Page 8 Box Contents: • Inductrix FPV Plus Quadcopter ® • 3.7V 500mAh 1S 25C LiPo (EFLB5001S25UM) • Charger, 1S 3.7V LiPo, USB (EFLC1013) • Video Monitor w/DVR (SPMVM435) (RTF Only) • MLP6DSM 6CH Transmitter 2.4GHz (EFLRMLP6) (RTF Only)
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Page 9: First Flight Preparation
First Flight Preparation • Remove and inspect contents • Begin charging the flight battery • Assemble the aircraft • Program your computer transmitter • Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged) • Bind your transmitter • Familiarize yourself with the controls • Find a suitable area for flying Flying Checklist ❏... -
Page 10: Charging Warnings
Charging Warnings WARNING: Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage. • NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED. • NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT. • Never charge damaged batteries. If the battery begins to swell during charging or use, discontinue immediately. - Page 11 The USB battery charger (EFLC1013) included with your aircraft has been designed to safely charge the 1S 3.7V 500mAh 25C Li-Po fl ight battery. NOTICE: Inspect the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged.
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Page 12: Installing The Propellers
Installing the Propellers 1. Refer to the illustration for the proper motor rotation and propeller location. Counter- Clockwise Clockwise 2. The propellers are press fi t onto the motor shafts. Remove the propellers by pulling the center hub straight up away from the motor. 3. -
Page 13: Installing The Transmitter Batteries (Rtf)
Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) The LED indicator fl ashes and the transmitter beeps progressively faster as the battery voltage drops. Replace the transmitter batteries when the transmitter begins to beep. -
Page 14: Install The Flight Battery
Install the Flight Battery Throttle down Power ON CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fi re when the batteries are charged. -
Page 15: Bnf Transmitter Setup
BNF Transmitter Setup If you are using a computer transmitter, set the model type to “Acro” or “Airplane” mode. In the channel input menu, set channel 6 (Aux1) to a momentary switch such as the bind button ( I ) and channel 5 (Gear) to a 3-position switch (switch B). - Page 16 Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the quadcopter. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below. MLP6DSM Binding Procedure (RTF) 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the quadcopter. 2. Center all trims on your transmitter. 3. Power off the transmitter and fully lower the throttle. 4.
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Page 17: Transmitter Control (Rtf)
Transmitter Control (RTF) Flight mode switch Meow Mode/Arming Switch Bind switch Dual rate switch Power LED/fl ight mode indicator ON/OFF Switch... - Page 18 Mode 1 Mode 2 Rudder (Left/Right) Rudder (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down) Throttle/Collective (Up/Down) Rudder Trim Rudder Trim Elevator Trim Throttle Trim Aileron (Left/Right) Aileron (Left/Right) Throttle/Collective (Up/Down) Elevator (Up/Down) Aileron Trim Aileron Trim Throttle Trim Elevator Trim Adjusting Flight Trims When pressed down, trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing.
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Page 19: Understanding The Primary Flight Controls
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your quadcopter, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight. Throttle Left Side View Climb Descend Throttle up/down Rudder Top View Nose yaws Nose yaws left... - Page 20 Elevator Left Side View Elevator up/down Pitches Forward Pitches Backward Aileron Rear View Aileron left/right Rolls Left Rolls Right...
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Page 21: Flight Mode Selection
Flight Mode Selection Cycle between the flight modes by changing the position of the flight mode switch as programmed in the binding section above. The active flight mode is indicated by the LED taillight on the quadcopter*. • A ltitude mode (green LED, switch position 0): maintains altitude. -
Page 22: Fly The Quadcopter
Fly the Quadcopter The LEDs indicate the front and back of the quadcopter. The white LEDs indicate the front. The red LEDs and tail light indicate the back. Takeoff Arm the motors by pressing the arming switch. Increase the throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. - Page 23 • If the quadcopter continually drifts forward or backward, adjust the elevator trim in the opposite direction. • If the quadcopter continually drifts to the left or right, adjust the aileron trim in the opposite direction. Continue making minor trim adjustments until the machine hovers at a low altitude with very little drifting and directional control input.
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Page 24: Low Voltage Cutoff (Lvc)
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Once the battery reaches 3V under load, the ESC will continuously lower power sup- plied to the motor until complete shutdown occurs. This helps prevent over-discharge of the Li-Po battery. Land immediately once the ESC activates LVC. Continuing to fly after LVC can damage the battery, cause a crash or both. -
Page 25: Changing The Center Led Taillight Color
Changing the Center LED Taillight Color To change the color of the center LED taillight: 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Power on the quadcopter. DO NOT arm the motors. 3. Push both transmitter sticks fully forward and hold for 3 seconds. The taillight on the quadcopter will flash continuously. -
Page 26: Fpv Camera And Video Transmitter
FPV Camera and Video Transmitter NOTICE: Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV (fi rst person view) equipment. In some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited. You are responsible for operating this product in a legal and responsible manner. 1. - Page 27 Video Transmitter LED layout Bands (blue) Channel (red) LED windows If you experience static in the video feed, select a different channel. NOTICE: The 25mW micro video transmitter range on your quadcopter is less than your fl ight control transmitter range. Ensure you have adequate video camera range for fi lming.
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Page 28: Video Monitor (Rtf)
Accessing Band E If local laws allow their use, the following frequencies in Band E are available: Band E 5705 5685 5665 5665 5885 5905 5905 5905 To access Band E press and hold the camera button for at least 8 seconds. The blue band LED will glow solid. - Page 29 CAUTION: Do not power the monitor on without the antenna attached. Doing so will damage the video transmitter and receiver amplifiers. Amplifier damage is not covered by warranty. 1. Before using the Spektrum 4.3 inch ™ Video Monitor make sure the monitor is charged thoroughly.
- Page 30 3. Attach the FPV monitor holder to the MLP6DSM transmitter. a. Slide the holder down over the antenna. b. Tighten the clamp screw. Do not overtighten. c. Open the clamp jaws and place the monitor in the jaws. The angle of the monitor can be adjusted by loosening the angle adjustment knob, rotat- ing the clamp up or down and...
- Page 31 When powered on, the video monitor is in FPV mode. The buttons have the following functions while the monitor is in the various video modes: FPV mode • CH Button: Press once to change the channel. Press and hold for approximately 3 seconds to auto scan available channels. • FR Button: Press once to change the frequency band.
- Page 32 • M Button: Press once to enter/exit the on-screen menu. While in the menu, use the back panel button to higlight the desired selec- tion and the – and + buttons to adjust the settings. • – and + Buttons: Press to scroll through recorded files. • Back Panel Button: Press once to play the selected file.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Reset controls with the throttle Will not respond to Throttle too high and/or stick and throttle trim at the throttle throttle trim is too high lowest setting Does not function Flight battery con- Replace the 3-in-1 board. Con- and smells burnt nected with the wrong nect the flight battery noting... - Page 34 Problem Possible Cause Solution Less than a 5-second wait between first Leave the transmitter powered powering on the trans- on. Disconnect and recon- mitter and connecting nect the flight battery to the the flight battery to the quadcopter quadcopter LED on the The quadcopter is Select the correct model receiver flashes...
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Page 35: Exploded View
Problem Possible Cause Solution Interference on chosen Change the video transmitter Static in FPV feed channel and receiver channel Exploded View... -
Page 36: Parts Listings
Parts Listings Part # Description 1 BLH9601 Main Control Board 2 BLH9602 Motor Set (4) 3 BLH9603 Main Frame 4 BLH9604BK Canopy,Black 5 BLH9604RE Canopy,Red 6 BLH9605 Prop Set (8) 7 BLH9606 FPV Camera, 25mW 8 EFLB5001S25UM 3.7V 500mAh 1S 25C LiPo, High Current UMX Connector 9 EFLC1013 Charger, 1S 3.7V LiPo, USB 10 SPMVM435... -
Page 37: Limited Warranty
(iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby autho- rized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations. - Page 38 Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
- Page 39 WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.
- Page 40 list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon.
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Page 41: Warranty And Service Contact Information
Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which it will be discarded. 10/15 Warranty and Service Contact Information United States of America Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter. -
Page 42: Fcc Information
Address Horizon Technischer Service service@horizonhobby.eu Hanskampring 9 D 22885 Barsbüttel Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 FCC Information FCC ID: BRWDXMTX10, BRWBLH9600 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 43: Ic Information
RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations. IC Information IC: 6157A-BRWDXMT, 6157A-BLH9600 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this... -
Page 44: Compliance Information For The European Union
Compliance Information for the European Union Inductrix FPV+ RTF (BLH9600) EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives. Inductrix FPV+ BNF Basic (BLH9680) EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC ... - Page 45 Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
- Page 46 ©2017 Horizon Hobby, LLC. Blade, E-flite, Inductrix, Meow Mode, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, SAFE, ModelMatch, Focal, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
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