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Copyright ©2022 Flysky Technology co., ltd
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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n u a l U s e r M a n u a l Copyright ©2022 Flysky Technology co., ltd This product is only for 15 years old or above.
  • Page 2 Read the manual carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment. If you encounter any problems during using, please refer to this manual first. If the problem is still not resolved, please contact the local dealer directly or contact the customer service staff via the website below: http://www.flysky-cn.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Safety ............1 7.8.2 Setting VRA trim ..............27 1.1 Safety Icons ...............1 7.9 Sensors ................28 1.2 Safety Guide ..............1 7.9.1 Displaying Sensors ............28 2. Battery Safety Instructions ......2 7.9.2 Sensors setup ..............29 7.10 Timers ................33 3. Product Description .........3 7.10.1 Timer 1/2 ................33 3.1 System Features ..............3 7.10.2 Engine timer ..............33...
  • Page 4 8.5 Channels Offset ...............55 9.9 Pitch curve ..............76 8.6 Program Mixs ..............56 9.10 Throttle cut ..............76 8.6.1 Setting Master and Slave ..........56 9.11 Idle up ................76 8.6.2 Setting Mix delay ..............58 9.12 Throttle hold ............76 8.6.3 Setting Mix rate ..............58 9.13 Throttle needle .............77 8.7 Servo speed ..............58 9.14 Swashplate ..............77...
  • Page 5 14.1.6 Factory reset ............. 91 19. Package Contents ......102 14.1.7 TX firmware updating ..........91 20. Certifications ........103 14.1.8 About Paladin PL18 ..........91 20.1 DoC ................103 14.2 Display setting .............. 92 20.2 CE Warning ..............103 14.2.1 Backlight timeout ............ 92 20.3 Appendix 1 FCC Statement ........103...

  • Page 6: Safety

    1. Safety 1.1 Safety Icons Pay attention to the following icons and their meanings. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in equipment damage or personal injury. WARNING • Not following these instructions may lead to minor injuries. CAUTION • Not following these instructions may lead to major injuries.

  • Page 7: Battery Safety Instructions

    2. Battery Safety Instructions Danger Danger This products battery is rechargeable Do not charge batteries that show and non-removable. Do not remove any evidence of damage, aging, the battery from the product. leakage or exposure to liquids. Do not expose the battery to liquids. Do not Tap the positive and negative terminals of the battery together.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    (third-generation automatic frequency hopping digital system) is a newly developed digital wireless system with independent intellectual property rights by FLYSKY. It is compatible with one-way and two-way real-time data packet transmission and transparent data stream transmission.In other words, this system has advantages of both AFHDS 2A and WS2A wireless system.

  • Page 9: Transmitter Overview

    3.2 Transmitter Overview Front View [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [10] [26] [11] [27] [12] [28] [13] [14] [29] [15] [30] [16] TR2 Trim Antenna TR5 Trim [11] [21] LED Screen Speaker SWC Button [12] [22] SWF Position Switch TR7 Trim Transmittter Status Indicator...
  • Page 10 Front View- Reset button Reset button The reset button is on the lower part of the transmitter as shown above. You need to tear apart the grip to find it. To press it by using a long thin tool, such as a smaller screwdriver. In case of the transmitter can not be powered off by pressing the two Power Switches, please reset the transmitter with the Reset button.
  • Page 11 Back View [36] [37] [31] [38] [32] [39] [33] [40] [41] [34] [42] [35] [43] [44] Bluetooth Module interface Carrying Handle [31] [38] FRM301 Status Indicator Press to release FRM301 [32] [39] FRM301 Button FRM301 RF Module [33] [40] Gimble Tension Adjustment Gimbal Tension Adjustment [34] [41]...

  • Page 12: Transmitter Antenna

    3.2.1 Transmitter Antenna PL18 transmitter has two built-in antennas. When the transmitter starts to work, the antennas automatically operate, without additional operations. CAUTION • To ensure a good signal do not cover or block the antenna. 3.2.2 Stick/Knob/Switch/Button The PL18 has 2 sticks (Left stick and right stick), 6 switches (SWB, SWD, SWE, SWF, SWG and SWH) , 5 knobs (VRA to VRE) and 2 buttons (SWA and SWC), and 8 trim buttons ( TR1 toTR8).

  • Page 13: Stick Mode

    3.2.4 Stick mode This system supports four stick modes. As for aircraft models, from channel 1 to channel 4, by default, these four channels are assigned to aileron, elevator, throttle, and rudder. There are four preset modes of the sticks in order to meet the different requirements.

  • Page 14: Power Switches

    3.2.6 Power Switches To prevent false triggering, there are two switches on the lower part of the transmitter. Turn on or turn off the transmitter when both switches are pressed at the same time. 3.2.7 Charging Mode PL18 can be charged in two ways: Plug the micro USB cable into the Micro USB interface of the transmitter for charging.

  • Page 15: Pre-Operation Setup

    4. Pre-operation Setup Follow the instructions and guidelines in this chapter before use. 4.1 Receiver and Servo Installation Make sure that the receiver is mounted in an appropriate location within the model, to ensure a stable signal, maximum range and to mitigate external interference, follow these guidelines: Pay attention to the following when installing the receiver: 1.

  • Page 16: Operation Guidelines

    The transmitter and the receiver have been pre-bound at the factory. If you need to rebind or bind a new receiver follow the steps below. The Flysky AFHDS 3 receivers are consisted by classic version receivers and enhanced version receivers. The bind method is slightly different between these two versions.

  • Page 17: Pre-Operation Checks

    The binding interface of enhanced receiver: Note: Routine 18ch, Lora 12ch and Fast 8ch can only be bound with enhanced To set double receivers or not. If there is a receivers. tick, indicating that the double receivers are set. Provides 18 channels with moderate communication distance.

  • Page 18: Main Interface

    6. Main Interface Note: Adjust the menu layout, it is available for version 1.0.65 or above. This is an introduction about the transmitter's main interface. 6.1 Main Interface Overview The main interface displays information related to the model such as sensor information and function status. Home1: Status Column: Some function icons are showed if the function is activated in this...

  • Page 19: Status Bar (Top)

    6.1.1 Status Bar (Top) Home icon. Tap this icon to enter the Home2. Unlock icon. Tap this icon to lock the screen. Lock icon. Tap and hold this icon for 1 sencond to unlock the screen. Charging Battery is full. Low Voltage Currently selected model number and name.

  • Page 20: Interface

    Home2: Tap this area to quickly access the Timer interface. Tap this area to quickly access the Sensor 1~6 interface. Tap this area to quickly access the Sensor 7~8 interface. 6.2 Interface This section is a quick introduction about the icons of the interface. 6.2.1 Function Icons Indicates that the screen/function is Indicates that the screen/function is...

  • Page 21: Basic Settings

    7. Basic Settings Note: Adjust the menu layout, it is available for version 1.0.65 or above. This chapter introduces the settings of basic function mainly in default condition. You can access Basic function interface via Home1 > Basic. Two dots indicate that Basic function interface consists of two pages. If the dot is black, indicating that the page is the current page.

  • Page 22: Display Servos

    7.1 Display Servos Note: To show the information of all channels in a page, it is available for version 1.0.65 or above. To display the real time output value of each individual channel. The icon of activating channel test mode To show the information of for channel 7 to channel 12.

  • Page 23: Model Select

    7.2 Model Select Note: This function is available for version 1.0.65 or above. This function is used to create a new model by Copy or New function, delete all models except the current model, or search the receiver corresponding to the model. The settings of the models vary for the different models. This function provides opportunities that one transmitter can adapt varieties of real models.

  • Page 24: Copying A Model

    7.2.2 Copying a model To copy the data of the selected model to another model. When a new model is to set up, you can use this function to copy existing model data and then modify different parts without repeating the settings. It is very convenient.

  • Page 25: Deleting A Model

    7.2.5 Deleting a model To remove a model from the memory of the transmitter . Function setup: 1. Enter Select model interface. 2. Tap the model that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete and click Yes on the pop-up interface to complete.
  • Page 26 The parameters and optional functions for different model type may differ. Take the airplane for an example, the setting steps are as follows. For the related setting of other models, refer to the steps below. Function setup: 1. Enter Model type interface. ⑴...

  • Page 27: Reverse

    For Helicopter, follow the steps below to change the swash plate type. 1. Enter Model setup interface. 2. Tap H-1. 3. Tap the appropriate swash plate according to the actual model. Afterwards, click to return to the previous interface. For Car or Robot, follow the steps below to change the move...

  • Page 28: Channel Route

    7.5 Channel route Note: Add channel range (Up/Down) to channel route for version 1.0.49 or above. Changes the max range of movement and the movement range limitation(minimum value, maximum value) for each channel. End is used to set the max of movement value for the travel range of the servo. Range is used to set the limited value for the travel range.

  • Page 29: Function Assignment

    7.7 Function Assignment Note: This function is available for version 1.0.49 or above. Assign all the controls and trim buttons corresponding to the functions. By default, the functions are assigned by model types after a new model is created. You can set the function here if you want to assign according to your habits.

  • Page 30: Function Trim Assignment

    You can set the related parameters after the control assignment is completed. The parameters are different for different controls. • For J1-J4 or VR consecutive kind switches, you can select Normal, Reverse, Over and Under. Normal means that the corresponding control ratio changes from "-100% to 100%"...

  • Page 31: Trim

    In the trim mode, you can select Normal, Cen Max (center Trim assignment screen for a trim button selected. MAX), H-Max(high-end MAX)and L-Max(low-end MAX). Normal means normal trimming (linear) operation. Cen Max means the maximum trim adjustment in the neutral position, and no trim adjustment in the low and high positions.

  • Page 32: Setting Vra Trim

    Function setup: 1. Tap TR1 to enter the setting interface, the previous set backup value is displayed in Backup trim area. 2. Push or pull the TR1 button on the transmitter to a desired value. 3. Click Rebuild to set it to the backup value. 4.

  • Page 33: Sensors

    7.9 Sensors To set the related data of the transmitter and the receiver, as well as the data returned by internal and external sensors, and so on. 7.9.1 Displaying Sensors This list shows all sensors connected to the receiver, including sensor type, number and real-time data.

  • Page 34: Sensors Setup

    7.9.2 Sensors setup Sets the sensors displayed in Home2. You can set the alarm threshold for a selected sensor, or perform the special sensor settings. You can set the alarm function of the sensor connected to the transmitter. After the settings, the real-time value may trigger an alarm.
  • Page 35 The following descriptions are installations and function settings about some i-BUS sensor modules. Take the FTr10 receiver and the PL18 transmitter as an example, connect the sensor to the SENS interface of the FTr10 receiver, and the other sensor can be connected to the IN interface of this sensor in turns. The connection digram between the senor and the receiver is shown below.
  • Page 36 The interface of the Speed-SP is shown on the right. For the setting of Alarm and extreme value, refer to the related setting of the TX voltage. For other setting of Speed, follow the steps below: Function setup: 1. To reset M(mileage)1 or M2 by Taping Reset M1 or Reset M2.
  • Page 37 FS-CVT01 voltage acquisition module The FS-CVT01 function is used to monitor the model battery voltage. Installation steps: 1. Turn on the transmitter and enter Home1 > Basic > Sensor. If the sensor displays External Voltage data, then installation is complete. Otherwise repeat the above steps.

  • Page 38: Timers

    7.10 Timers Note: This function is available for version 1.0.49 or above. This function allows you to set various timers, which are generally used to calculate the total model running time, competition specific time spent or transmitter running time, etc. 7.10.1 Timer 1/2 Timers 1 and Timers 2 have the same function.

  • Page 39: Rf Setting

    7.11 RF setting Set and display RF-related parameters/data, e.g., enable/disable RF function, type of RF, RF module firmware upgrade, RF module related information, etc. 7.11.1 Transmit To enable or disable transmit function. If you don't need the transmit function, e.g., the transmitter works as a USB emulator, you can disable the transmit function by this function.

  • Page 40: Ppm Setting

    7.11.4 PPM setting When PPM is selected for RF type, a PPM setting function appears in the RF setting interface, where you can set the parameters related to PPM signals. ⑴ Signal polarity: By default (positive), high-level stands ⑵ for valid signal. Some devices may require low-level for valid signal.

  • Page 41: Rx Setting

    7.12 RX setting Information about receiver functions. It can be used to set various functions before the receiver is ready for work. 7.12.1 Bind setting This function is used to adjust the transmitter to the bind state and so as to bind with the receiver. Refer to 5.2 Binding for detailed bind operations.

  • Page 42: Failsafe

    Classic receiver: • For CH1, you can select PPM/PWM only. If the receiver does not support PPM signal output, the setting is invalid. • For receivers with SENS interfaces, i-BUS/Servo does not support i-BUS-IN. 7.12.3 Failsafe Note: New [No Output] function for 1.0.55 and higher versions. For failsafe function, PL18 paladin transmitter provides the following three settings: •...

  • Page 43: Pwm Frequency

    level interface. 2. Tap to select the desired function options. If the fixed value is selected, turn the Stick(Switch, Knob or LSW) to the desired position and hold it, and click to return. The settings are completed. Set All Fixed Value Channels Can be used to set the output value of all channels controlled by a control that has been set to a fixed value after out-of- control.

  • Page 44: Low Signal Voice Alarm

    • The conventional PWM frequency is 50-400 Hz. When SR (PWM frequency: 833 Hz) and SFR (PWM frequency: 1000 Hz) are selected, the overall system delay is greatly ATTENTION improved, but the pulse range of PWM signals is changed. Please make sure the servo supports the frequency and the setting is correct.

  • Page 45: Bvd Voltage Calibration

    voltage. If BVD voltage is selected, the receiver needs a BVD interface to detect BVD voltage via BVD detection cable. When double receivers are bound, the receiver voltage alarm is set to the primary receiver. 7.12.7 BVD voltage calibration There may be a voltage difference between the receiver detection voltage and the actual battery voltage.

  • Page 46: I-Bus2 Device Display

    Tap to select i-BUS to PWM. Tap to select i-BUS2 to PWM. Tap to elect Start channel. For example, if the receiver has 4 channels, and since one of channels is used as an extension interface, then the start channel of the PWM converter can be set to "4". Tap to select Servo freq (PWM frequence).

  • Page 47: Set I-Bus2 Hub As A Pwm Converter

    7.12.10 Set i-BUS2 HUB as a PWM converter When the transmitter detects the i-BUS2 HUB device, this setting interface is displayed. The i-BUS2 HUB device can be set as the PWM converter, and the same function as the receiver being set as PWM converter for use. Note: This function is only available HUB FS-iBH07.

  • Page 48: I-Bus2 Gps Sensor Setting

    Keep up with Channel PWM Frequency To set the output PWM signal frequency of the converter interface. Function setup: Tap Keep up the channel PWM frequency. A pop-up screen appears, and there wil be a reminder when it is completed. Set the channel of the output To set the channel of converter output interface.
  • Page 49 Gyroscope calibration Calibrate the gyroscope. Before calibration, please connect the GPS sensor to the device correctly and make sure the device is placed horizontally. Function setup: 1. Tap Gyro calibration to enter. 2. Tap Calibration. The system will calibrate automatically. 3.

  • Page 50: I-Bus Setting

    7.12.13 i-BUS setting This function is used to set the external device with supporting i-BUS protocol, and the Serial Bus Receiver and Voltage sensor can be set currently. Serial Bus Receiver FS-CEV04 setting After the setting is completed, FS-CEV04 can convert i-BUS signal to PWM signal and output.

  • Page 51: Midpoint Offset

    7.12.15 Midpoint offset This is designed for some servos with a midpoint value identified as 1520. Usually, the transmitter assigns the channel midpoint value of 1500 to the receiver. After the selection of offset, the receiver will output the channel value to the servo by superimposing 20.When users use standard S.BUS protocol devices such as Vbar gyroscope flight control, this function can be set as Offset to achieve the midpoint offset for all channels.

  • Page 52: Trainer Mode

    7.13 Trainer mode Note: This function is applicable for version 1.0.65 or above. PL18 transmitter supports two function modes: Trainer and Student. The transmitter set as trainer mode receives the external signal control model, namely the trainer port has the ability to recognize the external PPM signal input as well as the normally connected wireless trainer unit.

  • Page 53: Trainer Mode

    Student control Perform the switching to indicate whether the student accepts the control or not. Normally, this switch state is effective when Trainer control of trainer mode is disabled. Function setup: Click Student control to enter the switch assignment menu and set the appropriate button.
  • Page 54 Trainer control The trainer control switch must be OFF before the external signals can be used to control the model. Note: Under normal circumstances, the trainer uses the trainer mode to teach remotely. If you want to use the student mode to teach remotely, the trainer mode control switch must be OFF.
  • Page 55 Description of trainer coaching. 1. This transmitter can be set to student mode. At this time, when a switch can be assigned to control whether the student control signal is sent to the trainer mode of transmitter, and the trainer mode of transmitter can automatically switch to trainer control according to the abnormality (loss) of the student remote control signal.

  • Page 56: Airplane/Glider Exclusive Function Setting

    8. Airplane/Glider Exclusive Function Setting This chapter introduces the function settings of Airplane/Gilder mainly in default condition. After you can set the related model parameters via Basic > Models, then you can access Model to set the related functions of model via Home1 >...

  • Page 57: Display Servos

    8.1 Display servos Please refer to 7.1 Display Servos for this function. 8.2 Condition Note: This function is available for version 1.0.65 or above. You can set the condition selection mode. If you need to achieve different control effects through the switch or stick position, you can set this function.

  • Page 58: Creating/Copying A Condition

    8.2.2 Creating/copying a condition To create a new condition. Function setup: Tap to select a condition. Click New/Copy and a pop-up menu comes along with it. Click Yes to complete. Then click to return to the previous interface. 8.2.3 Deleting a condition To delete a seleted condition.

  • Page 59: Func. Rate(Afr)

    8.3 Func. Rate(AFR) Note: This function is available for version 1.0.65 or above. You can set servo volume change curves of all sticks, knobs, and switches assigned to the channel. You can switch to different conditions to set different curves respectively. The servo volume change curve for the conditions controlled by DR is set after enabling the DR.

  • Page 60: Dr Setting

    8.4 DR setting Note: This function is available for version 1.0.65 or above. Set the function, switch of DR and effective condition to enable the DR. Function setup: 1. Access DR setting, tap a function box corresponding to a DR to enter the function selected interface. 2.

  • Page 61: Program Mixs

    8.6 Program Mixs A new special control combo can be created to correct the disadvantages of the model. You can select a stick/knob or a function as a Master. When selecting a function, you can set whether other mixes associated with the function affect the Slave of the same group and whether the trim affects the Slave.
  • Page 62 Master selection Sets related settings of Master. Master can be set to a control or a function. Function setup: 1. Tap the function box next to Master to enter. 2. Tap Stick or Knob to enter if you want to set Master to a control.

  • Page 63: Setting Mix Delay

    8.6.2 Setting Mix delay Sets the delay time in the current condition from triggering to taking effect for Open delay or Close delay of the Mix. If the Mix delay needs to be set for other conditions, switch to other conditions prior to settings.

  • Page 64: Servo Speed- Set By Function

    8.7.1 Servo speed- Set by function This can reduce the output speed of some main functions (such as aileron, throttle, rudder, spoiler, etc.). The slow action times of start(In speed) and recovery(Out speed) can be set separately, that is, the slow action time can be changed by different start and recovery speeds.

  • Page 65: 3Servo Speed- Set By Condition

    output from this channel execute the slow action. Function setup: Tap item you want to set to enter. 2. Tap In speed, then click + or - to set the appropriate time. 3. Tap Out speed, then click + or - to set the Tap to enter the corresponding servo setting screen.

  • Page 66: Throttle Cut

    8.9 Throttle cut Note: This function is available for version 1.0.65 or above. This function is a special setting for oil-operated engine. The Cut switch, Cut position and Cut Threshold can be set. When the throttle control stick is within the throttle cut threshold, toggle the throttle cut switch to turn off the engine.

  • Page 67: Throttle Needle

    set the appropriate value. Click to return to the previous interface. Note: For settings of switch, refer to the descriptions in chapter 16. Tap to select Offset. Tap to enter switch assigned interface. Note: If the offset value is negative, it means the idle speed is rising.

  • Page 68: Aileron Differential

    8.12.1 Aileron differential Low indicates the input low end, that is, the low end of control. The left and right ailerons of the aircraft or glider can High indicates the input high end, be adjusted independently. The differential aileron that is, the high end of control. adjustment can be achieved by setting different high and low rate values for each aileron.

  • Page 69: Aileron Brake Flap

    8.12.4 Aileron brake flap This mixes function is used to set the linkage between the brake flap and the aileron so that the flap can work together with the aileron, thus improving the maneuvering characteristics around the longitudinal axis. Note: This function is only available with 4 flaps. Take the setting of Low as an example.

  • Page 70: Flap

    currently selected function item is highlighted in light green. 2. Click + or - to set the appropriate value. Set a switch to enable this function. Tap the box next to Start switch to enter switch assigning interface. Then click to return to the previous interface. Note: For settings of switch, refer to the descriptions in chapter 16.

  • Page 71: Brake To Airfoil

    8.13.2 Brake to Airfoil This mixes function is used to set the high to low rate of brake flaps to airfoil flaps. It is used to adjust the up/down movement travel range of multiple flaps independently. Note: This function is only available with 4 flaps. Take the setting of Low as an example.

  • Page 72: Airfoil To Elevator

    8.13.4 Airfoil to Elevator This mixes function is used to set the linkage between The interface is for the model has elevators. the brake flap and elevator. You can set a compensatory trim for the elevator to prevent the aircraft from diving when the brake flap is operated to slow down.

  • Page 73: Brake Speed

    8.14.1 Brake speed Sets the parameters related to the brake speed function. You can set the time to complete the action when the brake is enabled and disabled. The ⑴ longer the time, the slower the speed. ⑵ Take the setting of Offset 1 brake as an example. ⑶...

  • Page 74: Elevator

    Take the setting of Low as an example. Function setup: Spoilers Tap the item corresponding to Low you want to set, The currently selected function item is highlighted in light green. 2. Click + or - to set the appropriate value. Then click to return to the previous interface.

  • Page 75: Elev. Aileron

    8.16.2 Elev. Aileron This mixes function is used to set the linkage The interface is for the model has tail wings. between the elevator and aileron. For the models with elevator, the elevator can link the aileron to move homodromously to increase the lift. For the models without tail, the aileron 2 master control can be used to link the aileron to move homodromously to achieve the rise and fall function.

  • Page 76: Elev. To Brake Flap

    8.16.4 Elev. to Brake Flap This mixes function is used to set the linkage between the The interface is for the model has tail wings. elevator and brake flap. When this function is enabled, the elevator/aileron 2 master control of the aircraft model affects the brake flaps in set rate, thus increasing the lift of the aircraft model.

  • Page 77: Rudd. To Aileron

    8.17.2 Rudd. to Aileron This mixes function is used to set the linkage between the rudder and the aileron. It is used to adjust the rate that all control surfaces affecting the airfoil changes according to the airfoil. You can adjust with the two sides(Up/Down), and meanwhile you can correct the effect of these control surfaces on the direction of flight.

  • Page 78: Butterfly

    8.18 Butterfly Note: This function is available for version 1.0.65 or above. This function realizes deceleration by adjusting the rates of ailerons, flaps, spoilers and elevator, i.e., ailerons are raised and flaps are lowered at the same time. This function is very effective when the model is landing, i.e., reducing the speed of the model, more stall margin is provided at the wingtip, thus less risk of wingtip stall.

  • Page 79: Logic Switches

    8.20 Logic switches Note: Adds a set of logic switch. This is available for version 1.0.65 or above. A logic switch is a virtual switch consisted of 2 switches which activates or deactivates according to a mathematical relationship between the two. The system supports to set four groups of logic switches in total. There are three logic difinations between two switches: AND, OR and XOR.

  • Page 80: Helicopter Exclusive Function Setting

    9. Helicopter Exclusive Function Setting This chapter introduces the function settings of Helicopter mainly in default condition. After you can set the related model parameters via Basic > Models, then you can access Model to set the related functions of model via Home1 >...

  • Page 81: Throttle Curve

    9.8 Throttle curve Please refer to 8.8 Throttle curve for this function. 9.9 Pitch curve In the current condition, adjust the motion curve of the helicopter's pitch to match the throttle output to achieve the best flight status. To set in another condition, you need to switch the condition first. Different output rate can be obtained through multi-point linear settings (up to 11 points).

  • Page 82: Throttle Needle

    9.13 Throttle needle Please refer to 8.11 Throttle needle for this function. 9.14 Swashplate Note: This function is derived from the original mixes and is only available on 1.0.65 and later versions.. In the current condition, correspond the helicopter's ailerons, elevation and pitch to the mixes of the servos to achieve the best flight effect.

  • Page 83: Hover Adjust

    Function setup: Tap Swashplate ring to enter the setting interface. 2. Click + or - to set the appropriate value. Click to return to the previous interface. Note: The green circle is the maximum range of the swashplate. The length of the line indicates the angle of the current swashplate.

  • Page 84: Gyroscope

    9.18 Gyroscope Set the output value of gyroscope channel. The system is preset with two gyroscope modes to switch between by a switch. You can switch between the modes to adjust the gyroscope channel output sensitivity. It is recommended to assign a two-position switch to switch between gyroscope 1 and gyroscope 2.

  • Page 85: Multicopter Exclusive Function Setting

    10. Multicopter Exclusive Function Setting This chapter introduces the function settings of Multicopter mainly in default condition. After you can set the related model parameters via Basic > Models, then you can access Model to set the related functions of model via Home1 >...

  • Page 86: Throttle Curve

    10.8 Throttle curve Please refer to 8.8 Throttle curve for this function. 10.9 Throttle hold Please refer to 9.12 Throttle hold for this function. 10.10 Attitude This function allows the setting up to 9 output values for channels assigned with attitude functions. The output value of the channel can be switched via the set combo switch.

  • Page 87: Car Exclusive Function Setting

    11. Car Exclusive Function Setting This chapter introduces the function settings of Car mainly in default condition. After you can set the related model parameters via Basic > Models, then you can access Model to set the related functions of model via Home1 >...

  • Page 88: Throttle Curve

    11.8 Throttle curve Please refer to 8.8 Throttle curve for this function. 11.9 ABS This function can be used to set pulse braking, namely the brakes are released periodically when braking is triggered, to prevent skid, drift or under-turning due to locked wheels. Note: This function is available for humvees model.
  • Page 89 Cycle It is used to set the interval between pulses. The setting range is 20% to 100%. The default value is 50%. The larger the value, the longer the interval time between pulses. The value 100% indicates the interval is 0.5S. Function setup: Tap Cycle to enter the setting interface.

  • Page 90: Track Mixing

    11.10 Track mixing Note: This function is available for version 1.0.65 or above. When this function is enabled, the control corresponding to the left track can control the changes of the left and right tracks in same rate to move forward and backward, and the control corresponding to the right track can control the changes of the left and right tracks in reverse-rate to turn left and right.

  • Page 91: Boat Exclusive Function Setting

    12. Boat Exclusive Function Setting This chapter introduces the function settings of Boat mainly in default condition. After you can set the related model parameters via Basic > Models, then you can access Model to set the related functions of model via Home1 >...

  • Page 92: Robot Exclusive Function Setting

    13. Robot Exclusive Function Setting This chapter introduces the function settings of Robot mainly in default condition. After you can set the related model parameters via Basic > Models, then you can access Model to set the related functions of model via Home1 >...

  • Page 93: Track Mixing

    13.9 Track mixing Please refer to 11.10 Track mixing for this function. 13.10 Logic switches Please refer to 8.20 Logic switches for this function.

  • Page 94: System Setting

    14. System setting The system menu content is mainly used to set various system functions of the transmitter, such as screen settings, sound settings, and so on. Access System functions via Home1 > System. 14.1 General function setting This section describes the setting on the General function. To access the General function via Home1 > System > General.

  • Page 95: Sound

    14.1.3 Sound Turn on or off system sound, alarm sound, or ON/OFF sound. Function setup: 1. Tap Sound to enter. 2. Tap an appropriate item you want to set. " √ ” appears and indicates to turn on the sound. 3.

  • Page 96: Factory Reset

    2. If more than one firmware are opened at the same time, only one firmware can be recognized by the transmitter. 14.1.8 About Paladin PL18 To view system information, including product name, software version, software release date, and hardware version. Function setup: About Paladin PL18 to view.

  • Page 97: Display Setting

    14.2 Display setting This section describes the setting on the Display function. To access the Display function via Home1 > System > Display. 14.2.1 Backlight timeout Changes how long the screen takes to turn off when not in use. The default is 30 seconds. You can set an appropriate time as your desired.

  • Page 98: Autoshut Down

    14.2.4 Autoshut down To enable/disable the function which turns the transmitter off if not connected to a receiver and is not in use. Function setup: 1. Tap Auto shutdown to enter. 2. Tap an appropriate item you want to set. If you do not want to set it, click None.

  • Page 99: Switches Setup

    14.4 Switches setup This function is used to set up the whether it will be a two-position switch or a three-position switch for SWE, SWF, SWG and SWF, If you want to replace the switch in these four switches. Function setup: 1.

  • Page 100: Hlep Center

    and the other person holds the transmitter and gradually moves away to 30-40 meters and walks around with this distance as a radius centered on this model. 4. Make sure that the transmitter antenna is not blocked. The receiver antenna is placed at 90 degrees, and there is no interference between the transmitter and the receiver in the open area.

  • Page 101: Custom Menu Setting

    15. Custom menu setting This function allows you to customize the menu item sorting and hiding in the menu area. You can prioritize to list some frequently used function compared to those seldom used function, and hide some less used function items.

  • Page 102: Same Common Operation Items Setting

    16. Same common operation items setting This section describes the setting steps for some common operation items in the function settings. 16.1 Switch assignment Note: This function is applicable for version 1.0.65 or above. How to set a switch which is for certain functions. 16.1.1 Normal ON/OFF switch setting If the function does not need switch control, it can be set to "--"...

  • Page 103: Continuous Switch Setting

    16.1.3 continuous switch setting For continuous controls such as stick or knob, the ON ⑴ or OFF position can be set more flexibly according to different setting types. ⑵ ⑶ ⑷ ⑸ ⑹ ⑴ To display the switch state in this area. The green means ON, the red means OFF, the yellow means HYS(hysteretic).

  • Page 104: Logic Switch Setting

    Function setup: 1. Enter the switch assignment interface. 2. Toggle the corresponding physical control on the transmitter or tap the control name in the interface to select the control, e.g., VRD. 3. Switch the type mode by tapping HYS. 4. Turn the VRD to a suitable position, and tap ON/ UP in the green function box on the right to set this position to ON/UP.
  • Page 105 17. How transmitter output functions are processed This section contains the Paladin PL18 functional arithmetic logic content. This figure shows how the system handles the transmitter output function and how Control（Stick, Switch, etc.） the various configuration choices/settings affect the output function.

  • Page 106: Product Specification

    18. Product Specification This section describes the specifications for PL18 transmitter. Paladin Product Model PL18 Product Name Paladin Number of Channels Adaptable Models Airplanes, Helicopters, Gliders, Multicopters, Cars, Boats and Robots. 2.4GHz ISM Maximum Powe < 20 dBm (e.i.r.p.) （EU） 2.4GHz Protocol AFHDS 3 Distance...

  • Page 107: Package Contents

    19. Package Contents The chapter contains the information related to package. Please contact the local dealer for detailed configuration due to different version of transmitter. Number Name Quantity PL18 Transmitter Quick Start Guide FRM301 RF Module Sun Cover Big Grip Double handle Micro USB cable Switch Sets...

  • Page 108: Certifications

    20. Certifications 20.1 DoC Hereby, [Flysky Technology co., ltd] declares that the Radio Equipment [Paladin(PL18 ),FT18] is in compliance with RED 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU DoC is available at the following internet address: www.flysky-cn.com 20.2 CE Warning The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter.

  • Page 109: Environmentally Friendly Disposal

    20.4 Environmentally friendly disposal Old electrical appliances must not be disposed of together with the residual waste, but have to be disposed of separately. The disposal at the communal collecting point via private persons is for free. The owner of old appliances is responsible to bring the appliances to these collecting points or to similar collection points.
  • Page 110 Copyright ©2022 Flysky Technology co., ltd Publication Date:2022-02-24 CE， FCC ID： N4ZFT1800 Manufacturer：ShenZhen FLYSKY Technology Co., Ltd Address: 16F, Huafeng Building, 6006 Shennan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China...

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