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- Page 1 ™ LOTUS www.lotusRC.com T380 Quadcopter Manual version V2.1 (8 Feb, 2012)
- Page 2 Disclaimer： 1. Do not use this product for illegal reasons or purposes. 2. LotusRC and our dealers bare no responsibility on how this product is utilized. 3. This model contains a large number of sophisticated components and electronics, which may fail overtime. LotusRC and our dealers assume no responsibility to any losses, be it direct and indirect as a consequence to this failure.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
T380 Quad-copter Table of content Foreword…………………………………………………………………………….……3 Brief introduction…………………………………………………………………………4 1. Function and features……………………………………………………………….…..…….….…………...4 2. Aircraft Dimensions.…………………………………… …………….………….……..…………..…………...5 3. configuration and specification…………………………………………….….….…..………...……………..6 4. Technical parameter…………………………………………………………….…..…....…………..…….7 Components ’name ……………………………………………………………………….8 1. Major body components………………………………………………………….……………..……………..…8 2. Electronics………………………………………………………………………………….………..…...…………..….9 3. Software system………………………………………………………………….…….………….…….…………..…9 Assembly………………………………………………………………………………..….9 1. Main body……………………………………………………………………..………………………..….....….9 2. Propeller mounting………………………………………………….………….…………....…………..….10 3. -
Page 4: Foreword
T380 Quad-copter Foreword Before utilizing T380 quad-copter, please read this instruction carefully. It will help you to understand and know how to use it with less time. If there still have some points can’t be realized during this reading, please contact us, you will get optimal answer and help here. -
Page 5: Brief Introduction
Property core system, it is compatible to all RC equipments. 4) Easy to operate： Can be installed in a few minutes. 5) The T380 can take off and land vertically, altitude hold, hover, fly left and right, etc. Left space in the front of the aircraft for camera installation... -
Page 6: Aircraft Dimensions
T380 Quad-copter 2. Aircraft dimensions Aircraft dimension Rotating diameter (mm) battery placement (1P/2P) 第 5 页... -
Page 7: Configuration And Specification
T380 Quad-copter 3. Configuration and specifications Names Specification Quantity Unit Cover aluminum alloy /PVC Arm beam Glass fiber Aluminum alloy/glass fiber/rubber C2208 KV900 Out-runner Motor brushless motor Propellers 8045 Plastic composites Pair Brushless 2-3S 12A high speed ESC Inertial attitude... -
Page 8: Technical Parameter
T380 Quad-copter 4. Technical parameters Aircraft size 410x410x140 Maximum 615x615x140 expandable size Diagonal distance between two Motor to motor 410mm motor centers frontal and versa professional props Propellers 8inch 8045 Battery LiPo 3S 2200mAh 20C standard1P Aircraft weight(kit Without battery, receiver, applicable... -
Page 9: Components Name
T380 Quad-copter Ⅱ . Components’ names ajor body components (Aircraft exploded view) Components Name Quantity Propeller clip Propeller Brushless Motor Locking block(arm beam1) Locking block(arm beam2) Bottom cover Cover Arm beam Motor locking block Landing gear 第 8 页... -
Page 10: Electronics
3. Software system 1. The fuzzy logic algorithm, the aircraft stabilization is proprietary and intellectually protected worldwide. 2. The T380 system has been fully field tested and intuitively easy to fly. Ⅲ. Assembly 1. Main body 1) In order to ensure the optimal configuration, T380 aircraft has been mounted and passed flight test before the delivery. -
Page 11: Propeller Mounting
T380 Quad-copter Bottom view 2) Users only need to install propellers, landing gear and RC receiver. Locate LG at the bottom of the airframe tightly by M3 bolt, screw nuts down till LG is installed at right place snugly. (In case of break plastic chassis, please do not screw it too tight.) -
Page 12: Remote Control Receiver Device
T380 Quad-copter Holder. This is to prevent it coming off during flight. 4) Propeller rotation ( pay attention to the“front” direction) Front Front Back Back 3. Remote control receiver device. 1) A minimum 4 channel Receiver is required to fly this system. -
Page 13: Radio Settings
T380 Quad-copter Corresponding Receiver Example: Example: T380 Input Channel Futaba Receiver JR Receiver CH 1 Aileron Input Channel 1 Channel 2 CH 2 Elevator Input Channel 2 Channel 3 CH 3 Throttle Input Channel 3 Channel 1 CH 4 Rudder Input... -
Page 14: Powering Up For The First Time
T380 Quad-copter 3) Remove or disable any mixing between channels. 4) Set a straight line curve for Throttle channel. You may fine tune this curve later. 5. Powering up for the first time. 1) Turn on your Radio transmitter, move the Throttle stick to the lowest position (zero throttle). -
Page 15: First Flight
Ⅳ . First flight 1. WARNING: PLEASE READ BEFORE YOUR FIRST TEST FLIGHT. 1) Default factory setting for the T380 “X Mode” configuration. 2) Two of the Motor Arms are colored yellow as a marker to indicate the front side. - Page 16 T380 Quad-copter Roll left / Right 1. Move the Aileron stick to the left; you should observe the right motor speed up while the left motor slows down. 2. Observe the opposite when rolled to the right Forward / Back 1.
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Page 17: Lift Off And Hover
T380 Quad-copter Rudder left / right (direction of rotation) 1. It is easier to check correct rotation if the aircraft is allowed to lift off slightly (do not hold the aircraft in your hand if you do this!). 2. If you move the rudder stick to the left, the aircraft should rotate to the left, and vice versa. -
Page 18: Built In Safety Features
T380 Quad-copter 4. Built in safety features 1) Loss of RC signal a. In case of RC signal is not detected during flight, the aircraft will automatically enter the security protection mode (SPM). b. In SPM, the aircraft will emit a long “b-e-e-e-e-p” tone intermittently. -
Page 19: Feedback
T380 Quad-copter Beeping sound during flight. Low battery Replace battery Motor power down. No RC signal detected or Check your radio Intermittent long beeps throttle stick is not zero transmitter at start up. Low battery or the RC Check battery voltage...