Download Print this page

Advertisement

Quick Links

Roban B-206 470
User Manual
V2.2
2025.01
1
© 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the B-206 470 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Roban B-206 470

  • Page 1 Roban B-206 470 User Manual V2.2 2025.01 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Users should only refer to this document and the content thereof as instructions to operate ROBAN UAV. The document should not be used for other purposes.
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the quick start guide and refer to this user manual for more information. Video Tutorials Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the ROBAN MD-500E 470 tutorial videos, links are in the description, which demonstrate how to use the 470 series safely.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using this manual ................................3 Product profile ................................6 Introduction ................................6 Technical data ................................6 Product Components ..............................7 TOOLS, ADHESIVES, additional components ......................7 Understanding the radio control ..........................8 Safety Section ................................9 General Safety Guidelines ............................9 Pre-flight Safety Checks .............................
  • Page 5 Product Compliance and Conformity .......................... 39 Product Compliance ..............................39 Software Licensing and Attribution: ........................40 Appendix A. Mechanical Spare Parts ........................... 41 Appendix C. Spare parts explosion drawings ......................48 Appendix C. Explosion drawings ..........................52 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6: Product Profile

    Introduction ROBAN MD-500E 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 7: Product Components

    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 8: Understanding The Radio Control

    Understanding the radio control Switch C: Flight Stabilization Mode Switch B: Accessory Angle e.g. Gear Manual Switch D: Switch A: Auto Return to Motor Cut home Motor Run Stick (Mode 2): Stick (Mode 2): Pitch Fwd, Aft Up, Down Roll Left, Right Yaw Nose Left, Right Power:...
  • Page 9: Safety Section

    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 10: In-Flight Safety

    In-Flight Safety • Keep control of the helicopter at all times. Even when using assisted flight modes (such as GPS or Return to Home), keep your hands on the transmitter and remain aware of the helicopter’s position. • Maintain a safe altitude. Fly at an altitude that ensures safe separation from obstacles, especially during takeoff and landing. Be ready to manually adjust the throttle if the helicopter suddenly loses altitude.
  • Page 11: Lithium Polymer Battery Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Follow these steps to get your Roban MD-500E 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 13 Key Tips: For Beginners: Always fly in GPS Mode for easier control. Safe Flight: Avoid flying in windy conditions and always stay within line of sight. Charging Safety: Never leave the battery unattended while charging. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 For more details on advanced features, flight modes, or troubleshooting, refer to the full manual.
  • Page 15: Preparation

    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 16: Installation Of Rotor Blades

    Installation of rotor blades Properly install the rotor blades using the preinstalled screws and lock nuts, following the illustration for the correct rotational direction. Remove the screws, insert the blades and install the blades. Avoid overtightening the screws, as the blades should not be too loose in the grips, but also be easily movable by hand inside the grips.
  • Page 17: Installation Of The Battery

    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 18: Center Of Gravity

    Center of gravity Install the battery in the center of gravity as shown. Loosen the Velcro strap and move the battery forward of aft until, with the canopy on, the helicopter is balanced, e.g. the main blades are perpendicular to the horizon. Lift the helicopter on the rotor cap and let it hang freely and adjust until the main blades are level! Mark the position with a sharpie for your convenience when you exchange batteries on the battery tray.
  • Page 19: Operation/Use

    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 20: Switching The Equipment On And Off

    Switching the equipment on and off Turn on the Transmitter To power on the transmitter, insert 4 AA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment at the back. Next, press and hold both power buttons simultaneously for two seconds to switch it on, and then release the buttons. 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.
  • Page 21: Turn On Helicopter

    (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 22: Getting Ready To Fly In Gps Mode

    Getting ready to fly in GPS mode Turn on the radio control with all levers in the up position. Dial the motor switch A in the down (STOP) position and leave the mode switch in the up (GPS mode) position. With the controller/helicopter being powered up already from the prior step, and the helicopter being indoors without a GPS signal, the LED will double flash green or blue.
  • Page 23: Arm The Helicopter

    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 24: Fly The Helicopter

    Fly the Helicopter Once the main rotor is idling at constant speed (the rotor sound pitch doesn’t rise anymore), gently lift the helicopter by pushing the lever upwards as shown, making sure to lift it to a height of at least 3 feet (1 meter) of clearance for safe hovering and maintaining position.
  • Page 25: Flight Maneuvers (Mode 2)

    Flight maneuvers (MODE 2) © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26: B-206 Water Tank Operation

    B-206 Water Tank Operation The B-206 is equipped with fully working water tank that includes a water pump. Before powering on the helicopter, fill the water tank with tap water until full. Do not seal the filling nozzle, air needs to enter freely when the pump is active, or the tank will get deformed. Once airborne, you can activate the pump by flipping Switch B to the down (PUMP) position.
  • Page 27: Gps Near Ground Interference

    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 28: Landing The Helicopter

    Landing the Helicopter When you are ready to land, guide the helicopter to a suitable flat area, such as your original take-off spot, using the flight controls. Gradually lower the helicopter until the landing gear touches the ground. Once the helicopter has landed, immediately shut off the motors by flipping Switch A to the "Motor Off"...
  • Page 29: Controller Flight Mode Description

    GPS position signal, so a 3 x 3 x 3 ft tolerance window over time is within the actual specifications of accuracy. Only if you take of in GPS mode the RTH Mode is accessible. © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30: Angle Mode

    ANGLE Mode 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 like in GPS mode. In Angle Mode, the helicopter may drif in position and change its altitude, and you will need to control its movement manually.
  • Page 31: Loss Of Signal

    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 32: Electronic Components And Documentation

    Electronic components and documentation Controller ports and description PCB Schematics – APM Roban X2 / F407...
  • Page 33: Controller Port Wiring And Specifications

    GPS mode ready, not armed, GPS signal acquired Blue, double flash GPS is acquiring position Red, flashing slow Compass calibration required/Magnets present Red, flashing fast No receiver signal present Blue, solid Manual/Angle mode ready, armed © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 34: Gps Sensor

    Blue, flashing GPS signal acquired, Manual/Angle mode ready, not armed GPS Sensor The GPS sensor is a U-blox M10N unit with an onboard magnetometer, which is the only magnetometer used in the system. It is installed in the tail boom to avoid magnetic interference from the main motor. For optimal performance, ensure the antenna is level and properly aligned, with the plug facing toward the nose of the aircraft.
  • Page 35: Dual Channel Esc

    ESC includes a DC-DC buck step-down voltage converter that supplies 7.4V 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 ControllerC onnector Connector Tail ESC Signal Main Motor Tail Motor Connector Connector © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 36: Swash Servos Designation And Wiring

    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.
  • Page 37: Led Light System

    The LED controller can be controlled by the radio control. The right-hand side switch on the back side of the radio can be used to cycle through 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 38: Troubleshooting, Support And Warranty

    Troubleshooting, Support and Warranty Adjusting the controller The controller is based on the ArduCopter Heli open-source software. To modify the parameters, you can use the APM Mission Planner, which is available for iOS, Windows, and Linux. It connects via USB (or optionally through a wireless WiFi connection). We provide a separate manual and video tutorials covering the usage of the software and the setup process in detail.
  • Page 39: Product Compliance And Conformity

    Roban 470 MD-500E (HSM-470-R-MD) 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 -Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863 NOTE: This product contains batteries that are covered under the 2006/66/EC European Directive, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.
  • Page 40: Software Licensing And Attribution

    Software Licensing and Attribution: The controller used in this product is based on software licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. As per the license requirements, we provide the following attribution details: • Creator: ArduPilot Development Team •...
  • Page 41: Appendix A. Mechanical Spare Parts

    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 42 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 HSM-470-SP018 Tail motor mount (3D)
  • Page 43 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 HSM-470-SP033 Belt tensioner © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 44 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-SP029 Balance charger HSM-470-SP040 Rotor cap HSM-470-SP041 Battery vercro HSM-470-SP042 Servo CW HSM-470-SP044 Servo wire RX to Controller...
  • Page 45 HSM-470-SP047 Transmitter / Receiver Set HSM-470-SP048 Receiver standalone © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 46: Appendix B. Scale Spare Parts

    Appendix B. Scale Spare Parts HSM-BE470LPJ001 470L BELL206 canopy HSM-BE470LPJ002 470L BELL206 front window HSM-BE470LPJ003 470L BELL206 all window HSM-BE470LPJ004 470L BELL206 water tank HSM-BE470LPJ005 470L BELL206 tail fins HSM-BE470LPJ006 470L BELL206 scale part set HSM-BE470LPJ007 470L BELL206 landing gear HSM-BE470LPJ008 470L BELL206 footrest HSM-BE470LPJ009...
  • Page 47 HSM-BE470LPJ011 470L BELL206 tail blades HSM-BE470LPJ012 470L BELL206 main blades 470L BELL206 pump HSM-BE470LPJ013 controller HSM-BE470LPJ014 470L BELL206 aft body © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 48: Appendix C. Spare Parts Explosion Drawings

    Appendix C. Spare parts explosion drawings HSM-470-SP001 HSM-470-SP002 HSM-470-SP003 HSM-470-SP004 HSM-470-SP005 HSM-470-SP007...
  • Page 49 HSM-470-SP010 HSM-470-SP011 HSM-470-SP012 HSM-470-SP014 HSM-470-SP015 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 50 HSM-470-SP016 HSM-470-SP017 HSM-470-SP019 HSM-470-SP020 HSM-470-SP020 HSM-470-SP021...
  • Page 51 HSM-470-SP023 HSM-470-SP027 HSM-470-SP032 HSM-470-SP033 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 52: Appendix C. Explosion Drawings

    Appendix C. Explosion drawings...
  • Page 53 © 2024 Roban All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 54 The end.