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WARNING
Please read and understand this manual, the operation and all safety aspects
required for the safe operation of the product. Before use, if you feel that this
product is not for you, please return it to the place of purchase.
Manual Specifications and Description Changes
The instruction manual, warranties, and other associated documentation are
subject to change without notice. Hobbico assumes no responsibility for
inadvertent errors to this manual.
WARNING! This product includes a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.
Improper handling may result in FIRE! You are responsible for following all safety
precautions as outlined in this instruction manual.
© 2018 RISE, a Hobbico company.
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
RISE0300 v1 .5

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  • Page 1 Manual Specifications and Description Changes The instruction manual, warranties, and other associated documentation are subject to change without notice. Hobbico assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors to this manual. WARNING! This product includes a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Archon. We want the time you spend with your new R/C quadcopter to be fun and successful so please read the entire manual before beginning setup. If for any reason you think this R/C model is not for you, return it to the dealer immediately.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    MOST IMPORTANT! NEVER leave the charger and LiPo battery unattended while charging. Keep out of reach of children! NEVER charge a LiPo battery on a flammable surface or near combustible materials. NEVER charge inside a vehicle or at a location that could be damaged in the event of a LiPo fire.

  • Page 4: Monitor Specifications

    damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product. By the act of using the user assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

  • Page 5: Battery Charging

    SETUP Unboxing Remove the contents of the box and become familiar with the included parts. To easily remove the transmitter from the packaging, push outward at the location shown while lifting up on the transmitter from the same side. Battery Charging Plug the AC wall adapter into a 120V outlet and connect the balance charger to the wall adapter.

  • Page 6: Radio System

    Prop Guard Installation NOTE: Prop guards are included to help protect the propellers from accidental contact with obstacles. We recommend they be installed prior to your fi rst fl ight. Fit the bottom prop guard retainer over the alignment pin on the motor cover. Press the prop guard in place as shown with the pins in the alignment holes.

  • Page 7: Picture Button

    Home enables the Return-To-Home function (RTH). When the switch is moved to Home, the Archon will climb to 8 meters if at or below that altitude, fly back to the launch point, and then initiate auto-land. When it has completed the landing, the Archon will stop the propellers.

  • Page 8: Preparing For Flight

    TX - This LED is illuminated solid when the transmitter is turned on and the transmitter batteries have enough voltage to safely fly. This LED will flash and the transmitter will beep when the transmitter battery voltage reaches 4.5V. If this occurs during flight, land the Archon and replace the transmitter batteries.

  • Page 9: Compass Calibration

    Rear Archon LED The rear Archon LED will relay the following information to the pilot: Pre-flight LED status Fast Flash RED - Searching for GPS satellites. Slow Flash RED - GPS acquired, home position not yet set. Solid RED - GPS acquired and home position set. Fast Flash GREEN - Begin compass calibration.

  • Page 10: Accelerometer Calibration

    Slow Flash GREEN - Pick the Archon up and hold it vertically with the nose pointing down. Rotate the Archon as shown until the LED no longer flashes green. If at any time the Archon appears to be flying erratically or is unable to maintain position during hover in GPS mode, compass calibration can be manually initiated when the Archon and transmitter are powered on and...

  • Page 11: Flight Modes

    To stop the propellers from rotating after they have been armed, or at any time after landing if the propellers fail to automatically stop, you can disarm them by moving both transmitter sticks to the bottom outside corners and hold until the propellers stop. Emergency Stop - The emergency stop function can be used...
  • Page 12 drift with the wind or other external factors. In this mode, the pilot will need to continue to make corrections using the transmitter sticks in all directions in order to hold position (hover). GPS Hold - With GPS assist turned on, the Archon benefits from having its current position detected by satellites and therefore can automatically make the necessary control corrections to hold that position.

  • Page 13: Stick Controls

    Stick Controls The VERTICAL movement of the LEFT stick controls the ascent/descent of the Archon. When released, the left stick will return to the center neutral position and the Archon will hold its current altitude. The stick deflection from the center position is proportional to the rate at which the Archon ascends or descends.

  • Page 14: Trim Buttons

    Trim Buttons The trim buttons make small adjustments to the neutral position for each of the four corresponding stick directions. Because the Archon has accelerometers and a compass, it will automatically correct for any unintended pitch or rotation when the transmitter sticks are in the neutral position.
  • Page 15 NOTE: It is recommended that you take off in GPS mode. You must wait to take off in GPS mode until GPS has been acquired and the home point is set (solid red LED at the rear of the Archon). The Archon will not be able to return to home automatically using the HOME function if you take off in Altitude Hold mode regardless of the GPS signal status.
  • Page 16 MONITOR AND CAMERA Battery Charging This monitor has a micro USB charge port on the right side of the monitor to charge the internal battery. A micro-USB cable and an AC to USB adapter (not included) will be needed. Connecting the cable will start the charge process, as indicated by the glowing red LED which will turn off when charge is complete.

  • Page 17: Monitor Control

    Receiver The FPV-RM2 monitor has a 40 channel receiver that uses FPV bands A, B, E, F and R. A specific Band and Channel can be selected or the receiver can search for a nearby FPV signal. BAND A: FPV A Band 5865 5845 5825...
  • Page 18 Do not apply cleaning fl uid to the monitor such as alcohol, ammonia-based cleaners such as window cleaning fl uid, etc. Do not clean the monitor with paper towels, facial tissue, or materials which include abrasives such as nylon, polyester, etc. as it could scratch the screen. With the monitor off and the screen cool, lightly dust the screen with compressed air from a distance of at least 12 inches away.

  • Page 19: Camera Operation

    CAMERA OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE! The Archon with the 200mW VTX requires a HAM Technicians license to operate legally in the USA. This involves a 35-question multiple-choice test and a small fee. You can contact an amateur radio club in your area for assistance or visit these links: http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing_2&id=amateur arrl.org/getting-licensed...

  • Page 20: Memory Card

    Memory Card The 1080P camera has the ability to save photos and video clips to a micro memory card (*not included). Playback of stored photos and videos can be seen on the included monitor (see Playback) or can be viewed on any other device that will read and display photos and videos from a micro card or USB memory...
  • Page 21 Menu The main menu can be accessed by a long press of Size the M button. Use the up and down buttons to 720P60 scroll through the menu functions. A short press of the 1080P M button will select the highlighted menu function. A Audio Record long press of the M button will back up a level in the menu structure or exit the menu when at the main menu...

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures And Videos

    Long press the M button when in review mode to enter the file management function page. To move back one menu level or to return to the review mode, long press the M button. Short press the M button to select a file management function. The functions and their descriptions are listed below: Delete: Deletes contents on the camera memory card - the Current picture/video that was displayed on the monitor when the file management function was selected,...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    LINKING THE TRANSMITTER The transmitter included with your Archon is linked at the factory so no action needs to be taken when you unbox your Archon. If the transmitter is ever replaced or the transmitter is no longer linked to the Archon for any reason, the transmitter can be linked to the Archon with the following procedure: Turn off the transmitter and unplug the battery to the Archon.
  • Page 24 PROBLEM: The Archon will not acquire GPS signal or set the home point. SOLUTION: (1) Cycle the power on the Archon and allow enough time for the GPS detection and home point setting to complete. In certain locations and conditions it may take several minutes to complete.

  • Page 25: Video Problems

    (2) GPS signal was lost prior to changing the flight mode to HOME (loss indicated by the GPS LED on the transmitter turning off and a continuous beeping). Without GPS signal the Archon cannot return to the home point automatically when switching to HOME mode.

  • Page 26: Propeller Replacement

    PROBLEM: You recorded videos/pictures but there are no files on the memory card. SOLUTION: The memory card was incorrectly inserted into the camera. Refer to Memory Card for instructions on the proper installation. PROBLEM: Horizontal scrolling lines appear in video or pictures. SOLUTION: Avoid aiming the camera directly into the sun or reflected sunlight.

  • Page 27: Motor Replacement

    PROP SHAFT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the propeller from the prop shaft. 2. Remove the four screws from the black motor cover and lift it off the frame (if installed, the prop guard will also need to be removed before the motor cover can be removed).
  • Page 28 NOTE: There are clockwise and counter-clockwise rotating motors. Be sure that you are replacing a damaged motor with the correct part by confirming the wire colors of the replacement motor match the motor wires you are removing. FLIGHT CONTROL BOARD REPLACEMENT Replacing the flight control board is not a difficult procedure, but there are many screws that need to be taken out to remove the flight control board from the quad.
  • Page 29 4. There are four screws holding each motor cover to the frame. Remove all four motor covers from the frame. The motors should come out with the covers. Disconnect the motors and set the covers aside. We recommend labelling each cover so they are installed back in the correct locations.

  • Page 30: Ic Rss Warning

    7 . There are four screws that secure the flight control board to the frame. These screws are different than the other screws removed so far. Make sure you use them in the correct location during reassembly. Lift the board off the frame and start feeding the wires out through the holes in the frame.

  • Page 31: Ic Radiation Exposure Statement

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Hobbico, Inc. 2904 Research Road Champaign, IL USA 61822...

  • Page 32: Ce Compliance Information For The European Union

    CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Private Users in the European Union: This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 33 CHARGERS There are many chargers on the market that are capable of charging the LiPo included with the Archon as well as other battery sizes and chemistries. DTXP4225 Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC Advanced Charger DTXP4255 Duratrax Onyx 255 AC/DC Dual Balancing Charger GPMM3155 Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ AC/DC Charger...

  • Page 34: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 35: Parts List

    PARTS LIST EVPL Part Description RISE2110 Prop Guard Set RISE2101 Prop Set RISE2102 Canopy RISE2104 Bearing Set RISE2105 Main Frame RISE2106 Spur Gear Set RISE2107 Prop Shaft RISE2108 Motor Cover RISE2109 Bottom Frame Cover RISE2113 E-Board with Barometer RISE2111 E-Board Dampers RISE2115 Camera Mount Assembly RISE2116...
  • Page 36 ™ © 2018 RISE, a Hobbico company. RISE0300 v1.5...

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