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- Page 1 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com F450 DIY Quadcopter ARF Kit Instruction Manual RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com * Please be kindly noted that this manual will be updated regularly and please visit RadioLink official website to download the latest version.
- Page 2 This warranty does not cover products sold as used, as-is or refurbished and does not extend to a secondary purchaser (warranty is not transferrable). The implied warranty of merchantability is limited to the above identified period of time and shall be limited solely to the replacement or repair, at RadioLink’s discretion, of the defective product.
- Page 3 If running in the wet weather(such as game) is inevitable, always use plastic bags or waterproof cloth to cover the transmitter. Specification Aircraft Name: F450 Frame：Plastic Weight：686g(24.2oz, without battery) 996g(35.13oz, with battery) Dimension：450mm(17.72”) Max. Flight Speed：100KM/H(Stabilize Mode) Flight time：18mins Flight distance：2000M(1.24Miles) -T8FB；3400m(2.11Miles)-AT9S...
- Page 4 8 pieces 8 pieces FULLYMAX 11.1V 3700mAh 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece Battery RadioLink Mini Pix Flight Controller 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set RadioLink M8N GPS TS100 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.1.3.3 Pos-Hold Mode..........................7 2.1.3.4 RTL Mode............................7 2.1.4 RTL Enable..............................8 2.2 Stand-alone Version Setup............................. 8 2.2.1 Binding transmitter to F450..........................8 2.2.2 Installation of Mission Planner........................9 2.2.3 Transmitter Parameters Setup........................9 2.2.3.1 Transmitter Calibration........................10 2.2.3.2 Flight Modes Setup..........................12 2.2.3.3 Failsafe Setup............................ -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Feature Highlights F450 is equipped with the flight controller RadioLink Mini Pix, fully powered by its functions of Pos-Hold, Auto Flight Mode, Waypoints Mode and RTL, perfectly works with RadioLink GPS with centimeter position accuracy.The Kalman Filter Algorithm applied in Mini Pix ensures the stability and makes F450 suitable even for beginners to practice from Stabilize to AltHold then to PosHold Mode. -
Page 7: Prepare F450
1.3 Prepare F450 F450 ARF set is packed by aluminium case with all accessories installed, including parameters of transmitter and fight controller are done setting. When receive the set, all pilots need is to plug fully-charged lithium batteries in the transmitter and the aircraft and then it is ready to fly. - Page 8 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com These four basic channels are operated by the two sticks on the transmitter. Most transmitters have not only these 4 channels but also other auxiliary channels such as switches for changing fight modes, controlling PTZ and camera. These commands will be passed to the receiver on aircraft via wireless signal by the emission system of transmitter.
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Page 9: Arming
2.1.2.2 Arm Transmitter When the safety button on F450 is always on, pilots have better keep distant from the aircraft to ensure the safety and check the current flight mode. The transmitter can only be armed under the Stabilize Mode and Alt-hold Mode. - Page 10 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com Arm with left throttle Disarm with left throttle Arm with Right Throttle: Toggle the left stick to the right bottom while the throttle/right stick to vertical lowest bottom for 2s and a beep sound can be heard from the aircraft. The indicate color on flight controller will be flashing blue.
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Page 11: Flight Modes Introduction
2.1.3 Flight Modes Introduction F450 has four flight modes by default: Stabilize Mode, Alt-Hold Mode, Pos-Hold Mode and RTL Mode. In Chapter 2.1.1 Basic Operation of the Transmitter, the functions of auxiliary channels were mentioned. -
Page 12: Alt-Hold Mode
Mode is on, it will decrease to the height of 15m then return. If pilots enjoy the flight around the obstacles that higher than 15m, make sure to set up the RTL height in Mission Planner. The detailed setup steps please refer to instruction manual of RadioLink Mini Pix downloaded via : http://RadioLink.com.cn/doce/UploadFile/ProductFile/MiniPixManual.pdf... -
Page 13: Rtl Enable
QAV 210 will activate the RTL Mode by itself. It will automatically rise up to a certain height (15m by default) and then land on the point that it takes off. By the moment, F450 won’t move even if pilots toggle the transmitter sticks. -
Page 14: Installation Of Mission Planner
When binding is done, please check if the receiver change to SBUS/PPM output . Generally we use SBUS signal. LED on all receivers from RadioLink is blue/purple means SBUS signal while red means PWM signal. Pilots can short press the binding code twice within 1s to switch the signals output of the receiver. -
Page 15: Transmitter Parameters Setup
RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com 2.2.3 Transmitter Parameters Setup The flight controller of F450 has been set with all necessary parameters before purchasing. For the stand-alone version, please calibrate the transmitter sticks, set the flight modes and Fail Safe. 2.2.3.1 Transmitter Calibration... - Page 16 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com There will be a safety reminder as below shown popping out when pilots click “Calibrate Radio”. Please double check before clicking “ok”. Note: It’s strongly advised to install the propellers AFTER all parameters setup with the consideration of safety.
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Page 17: Flight Modes Setup
For the transmitters from other brands, please select CH5 to set flight modes and SBUS output in receiver. Mini Pix has various flight modes for option. But F450 is with four flight modes as factory setting by default including Stabilize Mode, Alt-Hold Mode, Pos-Hold Mode and RTL Mode. Therefore, if no other flight modes... - Page 18 The default parameters of T8FB is set as that of Mini Pix. If it is the transmitter model of T8FB purchased with F450, then this part can be skipped as the flight modes are already set identical. Pilots only need to calibrate joysticks and ESC.
- Page 19 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com Default channel is CH5 while setting the 3-way switch as SWC and the 2-way switch as SWA or SWD, pilots can personalize the setting basing on own flight habits Note The PWM value ( RATE on the second column as below shown) can be modified with corresponding POSI (eg.
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Page 20: Failsafe Setup
RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com Meanwhile, the selected mode on MP will turn dark green. That is , turning the dial on the transmitter to modify the RATE to make sure the corresponding PWM value on MP is within the range. Flight mode 2/3/4/5/5 can be set as the same way. - Page 21 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com There are different parameters setting such as throttle PWM, battery voltage to enable Mini Pix failsafe function. When the set parameter is reached, eg. If the throttle PWM value or the voltage is lower than the value set, then the failsafe is enabled and the aircraft will take corresponding action such as Return to launch(RTL), Continue to flight and Landing.
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Page 22: Esc Calibration (First Flight)
RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com => Long press PUSH to get the throttle percentage 3% => Press END to the main display => Push the throttle trim lever back to 0. The Failsafe setup is complete. [ F/S ] AILE ELEV... -
Page 23: Propellers Installation
Note: Never install the props before finishing setting parameters of aircraft to ensure the safety. F450 is equipped with RadioLink MINI M8N GPS TS100 as factory setting. If the Pos-Hold Mode and RTL Mode needed, please go to an open space and wait till the satellites searched to enjoy the flight. -
Page 24: Flight Note
Gently push the throttle when start the flight: Under Alt-Hold mode, push the throttle a bit higher than the central point and F450 will slowly take off and keep rising if keep pushing the throttle. When F450 reaches a certain height, it will hover if stop pushing the throttle. Pilots can change directions by rolling, pitching and yawing. - Page 25 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com When the indicator is flashing in RED, it means there’s error. Disconnect the cable connection to the power supply and pull out the charging battery. LED Indicator Status Errors Flashing in red once with 1s interval repeatedly...
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Page 26: Chapter 3 Flight
3.2.1 FPV Goggle VR goggles for standard and advanced version of F450 are different. The standard version is equipped with the 3-inch FPV goggle from LONGSITE while the advanced one equipped with 4.3-inch FPV&DVR dual functions goggle from FATSHARK. - Page 27 RadioLink Electronic Ltd www.RadioLink.com ① Short press for menu displays, long press for more than 3s to power on/off. ② Short press for automatic search and channel with best signal will be selected. ③ Short press band+ with circular band changes from A - B- E - F - R.
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Page 28: Fpv Camera
3.2.2 FPV Camera Instruction Cameras equipped with F450 standard version and advanced version are different. That of the Standard version is Turbowing Cyclops 3 V3 720P FVP&DVR dual function camera while that... - Page 29 The maximum memory capacity of SD card supported by CADDX Turtle camera is 64G. The resolution ratio of video is 1080P 60 frames/s with the voltage range of 5V-20V and the current of 160mA@12V. Thank you again for choosing RadioLink product.
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