Traxxas Aton Instructions

Note: The following instructions are for Mode 2 transmitters
(throttle stick on the left, flight control stick on the right).

Sport Mode

Selecting Sport Mode (while disarmed)
For those that want to go
beyond simply directing
Āton in the sky and explore
what it's like to actually take
more control and fly, Āton is
equipped with Sport Mode.
Sport (Fast) Mode uses the full capability of the 6-axis flight control
system (auto leveling) for high-speed sport flying. Altitude hold is
disabled and both altitude and throttle are controlled by the throttle
stick (left stick, Mode 2). Sport Mode also enables trick functions.
To enter Sport Mode, the Āton should be powered on and disarmed.
Press to click the flight control stick (right stick) once to toggle the
Āton into Sport Mode. The transmitter will beep 2 times, the green LED
will begin flashing, and the LCD will display FAST.

Performing tricks

In Sport (Fast) Mode, Āton can perform automated expert flips and
rolls when you press the AUX1 button, and then enter a quick stick
command in the chosen direction. Do not attempt these flight
tricks until you are able to fly confidently in Sport Mode. Choose
an area that will provide a soft landing and maintain enough altitude
to allow room to recover control as you practice flipping the model.
The number of flips and rolls performed can be set using the Traxxas
Flight Link App (see page 14 for more information).

Front and Back Flips

1. 2.
Press AUX1

Diagonal Front and Back Flips

1. 2.
Press AUX1

Side Flips

1. 2.
Press AUX1
x1
x1
Click Once
Flashing
Front Flip
Diagonal Front Left
Left Flip
There are also menu functions in the transmitter that allow you to
customize the settings. Refer to the instructions online for using the
transmitter menu.
Note: Always remove camera frame and landing gear BEFORE
attempting flight tricks.

AIR BRAKES

If you lose control of Āton at any point, press and hold the Air Brakes
button and Āton will come to a stop and hover in place. When you are
ready, release the Air Brakes button and continue flying in the currently
selected mode (Film, Sport, or Expert).

RETURN TO HOME

The Return to Home button may be pressed at anytime to stabilize Āton
and return it to you. You may cancel return to home by pressing and
releasing the Air Brakes button. Āton will then be flying in Film Mode
under your control.

ADVANCED: CHANGING MODES DURING FLIGHT

Advanced pilots may find it helpful to be able to change modes during
flight. For example, if you are flying in Sport Mode, use Return to Home,
and then cancel return to home. Āton will then be flying in Film Mode.
You can switch back to Sport Mode and continue flying by pressing
and holding the Air Brakes button, and then pressing (clicking) the flight
control stick to toggle through the modes...one click for Sport Mode, 2
clicks for Expert Mode. Release the Air Brakes button to continue flying
in the selected mode.
Back Flip
Diagonal Front Right Diagonal Back Right
Right Flip
Diagonal Back Left
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