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Arkbird Hummingbird User Manual

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Arkbird Hummingbird BNF Version Airplane
1)
Please abide by relevant laws: No flying in populated area, no flying in airport clearance area (10km away from both sides of
the runway, 20km ahead and behind the runway), no flying in unauthorized area (government offices, scientific research unit,
classified area and controlled area), no flying in area of 2km away from railway.
2)
No propeller before configuring the plane.
3)
Teenagers should use the airplane under guidance of adults and please carefully read the user manual or under guidance of an
experienced person if you are a new user.
4)
Please plug off the GPS to configure the airplane before using it for the first time.
5)
Please ensure there is no child or any viewers while configure the airplane, otherwise it may hurt others;
6)
Please keep the airplane stored in dry and ventilated place if it is not used for a few days;
7)
Please keep the battery charged to 11.1v or keep every single battery cell charged to 3.7v and stored in place away from high
temperature, if they are not used for a few days;
8)
Please carefully read the user manual to avoid unnecessary damages which are not warranted.
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  • Page 1 Arkbird Hummingbird BNF Version Airplane User Manual Caution Please abide by relevant laws: No flying in populated area, no flying in airport clearance area (10km away from both sides of the runway, 20km ahead and behind the runway), no flying in unauthorized area (government offices, scientific research unit, classified area and controlled area), no flying in area of 2km away from railway.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Features…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………3 Technical Data……………………………………………………………………………………………….….3 Profile Map…………………………………………………………………………………………….………...4 Packing List………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..4 Initial Preparation…………………………………………………………………………………….………….5 Step 1: The airframe………………………………………………………………………………….………….5 Step 2: Choose your video frequency……………………………………………………………………………6 Step 3: Powered on test………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Step 4: Prepare PWM of 433 UHF………………………………………………………………………………7 Step 5: Final check………………………………………………………………………...…………………….9 Testing the airplane………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Step 1: Preparation………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Step 2: Requirement of radio……………...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction: Arkbird Hummingbird is a compact flying wing FPV airplane. It is a BNF version airplane which is researched, designed and produced by Arkbird FPV. This small plane is for novice and experienced users as well. Features:  Dimensions: 860mm*420mm*10mm. It can be easily carried in your bag.

  • Page 4: Profile Map

     ESC (15A) x1  Propeller (5045) x 2  Servo(EMAX ES08A II) x2  Arkbird optimized autopilot x1  Antenna of Arkbird 5.8GHz Transmitter (500mW 40CH) x1  Arkbird GPS x1  Arkbird 433UHF receiver x1  Arkbird 433UHF transmitter x1(selective)

  • Page 5: Initial Preparation

    2. Initial Preparation Step 1: The airframe 1. Ensure no accessories are short according to the package list. 2. Locate the fuselage and a pair of wings and winglets; Screw off the screws and open the electronics hatch; Route the servo lines through the hole of the fuselage (see picture below); Servo lines should be connected to the ports on both sides.

  • Page 6: Step 2: Choose Your Video Frequency

    Step 2: Choose your Video Frequency The 5.8 G 0.5w 40CH transmitter has a dip-switch. The frequency is as per: 0, 1 indicates the position of the switch, X indicates the switch can be located in any position. Frequency Frequency Frequency 5740 5865...

  • Page 7: Step 4: Prepare Pwm Of 433 Uhf

    Power on. Beware the plug is xt30 and there is a difference between position and negative pole; After powering on the motor then check its condition:  The motor will continuously beep;  Power LED of transmitter (blue) will be constant on; ...
  • Page 8 433 transmitter; 3 3s battery; 2). Beware negative pole and positive pole of the output portal of 4 Arkbird 433 transmitter transmitter 5v+ and 5v- for the power supply of the radio receiver. 3). Channel mapping:...

  • Page 9: Step 5: Final Check

    Step 5: Final check 1. Check voltage of the batteries and ensure they are not excessively discharged. The lowest voltage of batteries for airplane should not be lower than 9.6v. Otherwise, battery cells are likely to be damaged. 2. Make sure the inner part of the airplane is clear; 3.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Choose One Mode

    Step 3: Choose one mode Feel free to move the switches (as aforesaid). Beware the mode the AP is in, checking this icon on the OSD. The mode will vary when you move ch5 and ch6 switches . Please remember the position which is important in the next steps.

  • Page 11: Step 5: Further Configuration

    Swing the airplane from left to right, elevon surface on the right side should face down, its left side should face up. √ × If the orientation of elevon surface is not right, please note it and change negative and positive value of roll in OSD. 2.

  • Page 12: Step 6: Setting Parameters

    a. Controller for going up and down (pitch) to increase and decrease values. Moving up to increase value and moving down to decrease value. b. Controller for aileron (roll) to confirm entrance or exit of submenus in the OSD; Please check: The control of your aileron in your radio should move the menu left or right matching your movements, if not, the channel to control aileron (roll) of radio needs to be reset.

  • Page 13: Step 7: Check Radio

    LAUCH ASSIST CUSTOM MODE HOVER MODE is not recommended, otherwise the airplane will be out of control. *Other parameters can be altered according to arkbird lite user instruction (if better flight experience is expected by users) Step 7: Check radio Ensure the radio is workable: 1.

  • Page 14: User Instruction

    4.User Instruction 1. Introduction of OSD in flight mode: Definitions: 1. The reference of distance away from home (up) and current full range (down) 2. The reference of current (not used), current battery level (power storage) and voltage of battery. 3.
  • Page 15 3. Failsafe （1） Failsafe of 433 receiver All accessories should be turned on and flight mode should be turned to Return Home Mode. Then the button of 433 receiver should be long pressed till the flash light fast flashes. At this time, if the 433 transmitter is powered off, the airplane will automatically switch to Return Home Mode.
  • Page 16 （1） Put the airplane horizontally on the ground. （2） Enter menus of OSD (see aforesaid instruction) （3） Enter the menu SET CTL PARAMETERS (Up left photo) （4） Enter the menu NEUTRAL CHECK (Up right photo) （5） Swing the input of aileron from left to right for a few times to wait for neutral point check (Left below photo) （6）...

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