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Roban Model Airwolf 470
User Manual
V2.2
2024.12
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© 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.

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Shaheer
July 19, 2025

Hi I recently bought a new roban 470 airwolf and on my first flight it had some king of malfunction and the helicopter started spinning so fast and it crashed so I contacted the supplier and they said they will send me a new one without the controller but I don’t know how to bind the controller from the crashed helicopter to the new helicopter can someone help me with this please thank you.

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Summary of Contents for Roban Airwolf 470

  • Page 1 Roban Model Airwolf 470 User Manual V2.2 2024.12 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 This document is copyrighted by ROBAN with all rights reserved. Unless otherwise authorized by ROBAN, you are not eligible to use or allow others to use the document or any part of the document by reproducing, transferring or selling the document. Users should only refer to this document and the content thereof as instructions to operate ROBAN UAV.
  • Page 3 Video Tutorials Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the ROBAN Airwolf 470 tutorial videos, links are in the description, which demonstrate how to use the 470 series safely.
  • Page 4 Center of gravity ......................22 Operation/Use ........................23 Charging the batteries ......................23 Charger information ......................23 Switching the equipment on and off ..................24 Turn on the Transmitter ...................... 24 Turn on Helicopter ......................25 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 Swash Servos designation and wiring ................... 40 LED Light system ........................ 41 Troubleshooting, Support and Warranty .................. 43 Adjusting the controller ...................... 43 Helicopter blade tracking and maintenance ................43 Technical support ......................43 Warranty and Replacement Process ..................43 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 Product Compliance and Conformity ..................44 Product Compliance ......................44 Software Licensing and Attribution: ..................45 Appendix A. Mechanical Spare Parts ..................46 Appendix C. Spare parts explosion drawings ................53 Appendix C. Explosion drawings ....................57 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7 This section introduces the ROBAN Airwolf 470 and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. Introduction ROBAN Airwolf 470 is a remote controlled scale helicopter capable of hovering and flying indoors and outdoors and can automatically Return to Home. The helicopter features an electronic control system that makes flying as easy and intuitive as operating a camera drone.
  • Page 8 TOOLS, ADHESIVES, additional components • Hexagonal allen key 2.5mm • Screwdriver PH1.5 • Epoxy fast curing adhesive • Transparent tape (for temporarily holding parts in place while glue is setting) • 4pcs AA-Type batteries for transmitter © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 Throttle on-off Stick left Up-down/turn left-right Switch B Accessory control Stick right Nick fwd-aft/Bank left-right Switch C Stabilization mode Power left On-off (always press both) Switch D Auto RTH Power right On-off (always press both) © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 Basic mechanical skills are required to operate this product, and you should always use caution and common sense. Do not use incompatible components or make modifications beyond the instructions provided by Roban Model Limited. The manual contains critical information regarding safety, operation, and maintenance, and it is essential to follow all instructions and warnings carefully to avoid injury, property damage, or worse.
  • Page 11 Always keep moving parts clean. • Always keep parts dry. • Always let parts cool after use before touching. • Always remove batteries after use. • Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. • • Never touch moving parts. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 LIMITED WARRANTY • Motion RC LLC / Roban Model Limited reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Product warranty is limited to original defects in material and workmanship. The warranty does not cover collateral damage.
  • Page 13 Quick Start Guide Follow these steps to get your Roban Airwolf 470 ready for flight quickly. For detailed instructions and safety information, refer to the full manual. 1. Unboxing Remove all packaging materials. Ensure all items are present: • Helicopter fuselage •...
  • Page 14 11. After Flight Step 1: Disconnect the battery from the helicopter. Step 2: Turn off the transmitter by pressing and holding both power buttons. Step 3: Allow the motors and battery to cool down before handling. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15 Safe Flight: Avoid flying in windy conditions and always stay within line of sight. Charging Safety: Never leave the battery unattended while charging. For more details on advanced features, flight modes, or troubleshooting, refer to the full manual. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 Charge lithium batteries only with appropriate chargers • Use a BAT-SAFE for additional safety on batteries • Don’t store with exposure to sunlight. • Don’t store under humid conditions of 60%RH or above over prolonged periods. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 Locate the designated area, align the pod with the mounting holes, and insert one screw into each hole. Tighten the screws carefully to ensure a firm attachment without damaging the thread holes by over-tightening. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18 Install the tail fin by using the two provided screws. Locate the designated area on the product, align the tail fin with the corresponding slots or holes, and insert one screw A2x14mm into each hole. Tighten the screws securely using a suitable tool to ensure a firm attachment. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 19 Stabilizer fins Install the tail fins using the two provided screws A1.7x7mm per winglet as shown. Repeat the process on the other side. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20 If the blades are overtightened in the grips, this can cause vibrations when the helicopter spools up. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21 Velcro by tying it down with a bit of tension. The surface of the tray is rough, providing enough grip to prevent it from moving if tied down properly. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 Mark the position with a sharpie for your convenience when you exchange batteries on the battery tray. Always secure the battery with the Velcro firmly. It mustn’t come loose and move while in flight. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 1A, respectively 15W, so a full charge may take up to 5 hours, depending on the battery's charge level. Please only use chargers specifically designed for RC batteries with balance port (white plug) connectors under any circumstance. For safe charging, it is recommended to use a BAT-SAFE charging enclosure. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24 In case you receive a warning message regarding the switches, make sure to flip all four switches on the radio into the top position before switching on the transmitter to avoid any startup issues. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 (3D) position, you can actually start flying the machine, if you are a seasoned pilot. But let’s get started in the GPS mode. So please make sure the mode switch is in the up (GPS) position. If indoors, you won’t be able to take off in GPS mode. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26 If the sky is blocked by clouds, use droneweather to check conditions. Without a good, high quality GPS signal the machine won’t let you take off in GPS mode, but in both other flight modes. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 27 Do not switch off the motors during flight, unless in emergency situations, as the helicopter will fall to the ground. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 3 feet (1 meter) of clearance for safe hovering and maintaining position. Its now up to you to fly and land the helicopter. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 29 Flight maneuvers (MODE 2) © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 180-degree range of motion and is connected to port 5 of the controller. Port 5 is bridged to the accessories switch on your radio control, allowing for easy operation of the landing gear. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 31 Instructions for using this timer are provided in the radio control section of this manual. It is important to monitor the flight time to avoid activating the automatic landing feature triggered by low battery voltage. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32 Switch A to the "Motor Off" position. Avoid leaving the helicopter with the blades spinning on the ground, except during take-off or landing. Flight Modes Flight mode chart © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 33 In angle mode, the helicopter does not use GPS to stay in one place, but stabilizes the helicopter by returning to a level attitude on the roll and pitch axis if you let go of the control sticks. But it doesn’t control the position or height © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 34 Once the home point is reached, it will turn the tail back into the take-off heading, then lower the altitude at a constant sink rate until it has landed and then switch off the motors. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 35 RTH. The user can turn on (while being in GPS mode) the RTH mode and off again during the return flight. On Command Return: In the flip is switched into RTH postion (down), the model will also execute the return to home maneuver. RETURN TO HOME © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 36 Electronic components and documentation Controller ports and description PCB Schematics – APM Roban X2 / F407 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 37 Green, solid Green, flashing Manual/Angle mode, not armed Blue, double flash GPS is acquiring position Red, flashing Compass calibration required/Magnets present slow Red, flashing fast No receiver signal present Blue, solid GPS mode ready, armed © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 38 The unit is preinstalled and doesn’t require any maintenance. The unit is automatically configured during bootup of the controller. Nose/Front Aircraft © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 39 DC to the servos through the controller’s bridged connectors, spanning channels 1 through 8. Below is the wiring schematic: Main ESC Flight Battery 7.4Vdc Controller Connector Connector Tail ESC Signal Main Motor Tail Motor Connector © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 40 Swash Servos designation and wiring The swashplate servos are connected to the ports 1-3 of the controller. The servos are HV (7.4Vdc) servos, which are powered by the dual ESC connected on port Ch8. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 41 8 different patterns. The position light pattern always starts on the same pattern mode on power up. The controller is separate from the main controller and can be controlled immediately. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 42 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 43 If your product is within the warranty period and requires repairs or replacement, follow these steps: • Contact the support team of you point of purchase via email or phone. • Follow shipping instructions provided by their team. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 44 Roban 470 Airwolf (HSM-470-R-AW) Hereby, Roban Model Limited declares that the device is in compliance with the following: EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU , EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS 3 Directive -...
  • Page 45 Link to Material: You can access the original source of the software and further details about the license at https://ardupilot.org. • Title: ArduCopter Heli For more details on the CC BY-SA 3.0 license, please visit the official Creative Commons website at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 46 Sparepart No Description Picture HSM-470-SP001 Main shaft HSM-470-SP002 Feathering shaft HSM-470-SP003V2 Main rotor hub HSM-470-SP004V2 Main blade grip HSM-470-SP005V2 Rotor holder arm HSM-470-SP006V2 Upper swash idler HSM-470-SP007V2 Swash plate 2B HSM-470-SP008 Servo holder 1 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 47 HSM-470-SP009 Servo holder 2 HSM-470-SP010V2 Main gear HSM-470-SP011 Main shaft bearing block HSM-470-SP012V2 Lower linkages SM-470-SP013 Bearing set HSM-470-SP014 Main shaft lock HSM-470-SP015 Main frame spacer HSM-470-SP016 Main Belt HSM-470-SP017 Lower swash bracket © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 48 HSM-470-SP019 Main frame bottom HSM-470-SP020 Tail Motor with wire + plug HSM-470-SP021 Main frame set HSM-470-SP023 Servo horn set HSM-470-SP024 Complete rotorhead HSM-470-SP028 Main motor incl mount HSM-470-SP030 ESC combo HSM-470-SP032 Motor belt pulley © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 49 HSM-470-SP033 Belt tensioner HSM-470-SP034 Tensioner spring HSM-470-SP035 Fastener set HSM-470-SP036 GPS Sensor HSM-470-SP037 Controller HSM-470-SP038 4S 5200mah battery HSM-470-SP039 Balance charger HSM-470-SP040 Rotor cap HSM-470-SP041 Battery vercro © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 50 HSM-470-SP042 Servo CW HSM-470-SP044 Servo wire RX to Controller HSM-470-SP047 Transmitter / Receiver Set HSM-470-SP048 Receiver standalone © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 51 470L Airwolf all window HSM-AW470LPJ004 470L Airwolf side guns HSM-AW470LPJ005 470L Airwolf tail fins HSM-AW470LPJ006 470L Airwolf rocket pod HSM-AW470LPJ007 470L Airwolf landing gear 470L Airwolf retract HSM-AW470LPJ008 hardware HSM-AW470LPJ009 470L Airwolf light caps © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 52 HSM-AW470LPJ010 470L HSM Airwolf light kit HSM-AW470LPJ011 470L Airwolf tail blades HSM-AW470LPJ012 470L Airwolf main blades AW470LPJ013 470L Airwolf retract servo AW470LPJ014 470L Airwolf aft fuselage © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 53 Appendix C. Spare parts explosion drawings HSM-470-SP001 HSM-470-SP002 HSM-470-SP003 HSM-470-SP004 HSM-470-SP005 HSM-470-SP007 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 54 HSM-470-SP010 HSM-470-SP011 HSM-470-SP012 HSM-470-SP014 HSM-470-SP015 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 55 HSM-470-SP016 HSM-470-SP017 HSM-470-SP019 HSM-470-SP020 HSM-470-SP020 HSM-470-SP021 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 56 HSM-470-SP023 HSM-470-SP027 HSM-470-SP032 HSM-470-SP033 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 57 Appendix C. Explosion drawings © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 60 The end. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.

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