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MotionRC RotorScale HSM-470-R-UH-G Manual

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UH-1D Huey Super Scale 470 Size
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SKU: HSM-470-R-UH-G

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  • Page 1 UH-1D Huey Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter SKU: HSM-470-R-UH-G...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 5 Specifications ..........................5 Required Tools, Adhesives and Additional Components ............5 Product Components ........................6 Safety ............................... 7 General Safety Guidelines ......................7 Lithium Polymer Batteries ......................7 Assembly ............................10 Installation of Scale Parts ......................10 Familiarization ..........................
  • Page 4 Exploded Parts Diagrams ......................43 Upper Mechanics ........................43 Lower Mechanics ........................45 Main Frames ..........................46 Electronics ..........................47 Product Compliance ........................48 FCC Information ......................... 48 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity ..................48 Compliance Information for the European Union: ..............49 Software Licensing and Attribution: ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the RotorScale UH-1D Huey Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter! The UH-1D Huey 470 is a remote-controlled scale helicopter capable of hovering and other general scale helicopter flight and can automatically return home. The helicopter features an electronic flight control system that makes flying as easy and intuitive as operating a camera drone.

  • Page 6: Product Components

    Product Components 1. Radio Control (Transmitter) 2. Charger and Power Cords 3. Helicopter fuselage with mechanics 4. Main rotor blades 5. Scale parts, fasteners, and additional accessories Page | 6...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety Please note that this product is not intended to be used as a toy. The rotor blade tips can achieve speeds exceeding 500 km/h (311 mph) during flight, which can cause significant damage to property, or serious injury to animals and people, up to and including death. Additionally, in the event of a malfunction, an uncontrolled descent could occur, causing the product to fall uncontrollably.
  • Page 8 • If you see the battery balloon or swell, stop charging immediately. Disconnect the battery and observe it in a safe place away from flammable materials inside a fireproof container for approximately 60 minutes. Continuing to charge a battery that has begun to swell could result in fire and/or explosion.
  • Page 9 CHARGING • Always charge batteries in an isolated area on a heat-resistant, non-flammable surface (such as concrete) outside of buildings and away from flammable materials, liquids, and surfaces. • Never charge batteries that are hot to the touch. The battery temperature should be the same as the ambient temperature before charging.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Assembly Installation of Scale Parts Scale Armament The scale armament is installed using only screws. Included are four, M2 machine screws with M2 washers, as well as 2 self tapping screws. 1. Attach the black rotating barrels to the designated mounting points using the self tapping screws, ensuring they are aligned and facing forward.
  • Page 11 2. Next, use the M2 washers and M2 machine screws to mount the armament details to the underside of the fuselage. If you lay the helicopter on its side, we recommend laying the fuselage on a blanket or towel to help protect the matte finish. Page | 11...
  • Page 12 Installation of Windows There are additional clear windows included with your helicopter that are not preinstalled. If you wish to install these, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate the proper location for each window. 2. Remove the clear protective film from each of the windows, noting that this protective film is on both sides of the plastic windows.
  • Page 13 Installation of Main Rotor Blades Install the main rotor blades using a 2.5mm hex driver, and the provided screws and lock nuts. Be sure to note the proper orientation of the rotor blades. When viewing the helicopter from above, the rotor blades spin clockwise. Align the more rounded edge of the blades forward in this clockwise rotation.
  • Page 14 Decal Installation The decals included with your helicopter should be applied according to the images below. Note that they are a water transfer type and have a pink application film that must be removed from them once applied and the decals are fully dry. 1.

  • Page 15: Familiarization

    Familiarization Before you prepare for your first flight, please familiarize yourself with the Flight Modes and basic transmitter functions of your RotorScale 470 helicopter. Flight Modes The helicopter comes standard with 3 flight modes to adapt to a wide range of skill levels – GPS Mode, Angle Mode, and Manual Mode.
  • Page 16 Manual Mode Manual mode flies like a normal RC helicopter without GPS stabilization. This means you have full control of the helicopter with no bank or pitch limits, and the helicopter will no longer level itself when you return the sticks to neutral. As you do in Angle Mode, you now have control of the pitch of the main blades and the user must maintain altitude as well as position.

  • Page 17: Transmitter System

    Transmitter System Switch A This is the motor run/cut and safety switch. If any trouble occurs during flight, moving this switch to CUT will immediately cut power, and the helicopter will fall from the sky. The motor will not run unless the run/cut switch is in the Run position. Switch B This is your accessory switch.
  • Page 18 Switch C This switch selects which type of mode you are flying in. GPS Mode (for beginners), Angle Mode (for intermediate pilots), and Manual Mode (for expert pilots) Switch D This switch controls the automatic return to home function of the helicopter. Moving this into the Return to Home (RTH) position will make the helicopter return to the point in which you armed the helicopter.
  • Page 19 Key/Button 2 This button controls the LED sequence of the LED controller. Pressing the button will cycle through 8 different LED patterns. Transmitter Notes: There is an RX (receiver) voltage indicator on the transmitter screen. This is NOT an indication of your flight battery voltage. There is text at the bottom left of the transmitter screen that says, “Fly Mode:”.
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  • Page 21: Preparing For Flight

    Preparing for Flight Pre-Flight Checks Before each flight, it is extremely important to perform a pre-flight check to ensure the airworthiness of the helicopter. Look and verify that all the mechanics and electronics systems are ready for flight. It is up to the user to ensure proper airworthiness. 1.

  • Page 22: Charging The Flight Battery

    Charging The Flight Battery The battery charger included with your helicopter can be powered by using the included wall- mounted power supply for 100-240V, or by a separate 12V DC input via the alligator style clip adapter that is included. 1.

  • Page 23: Using The Transmitter

    Using the Transmitter Powering On the Transmitter To power on the transmitter, you must first install four AA batteries. 1. Remove the back cover by sliding the cover down. 2. Install the batteries, being sure to note proper polarity/orientation. The polarity is noted in the battery compartment.

  • Page 24: Installing The Flight Battery

    Installing the Flight Battery Center of Gravity Before flying the model, it is important to verify that the helicopter has a proper center of gravity (CG). Adjust the position of the battery on the battery tray so that the helicopter is balanced with the main blades level when you pick it up by the dome-shaped rotor cap on top of the rotor head.
  • Page 25 1. Start by removing the battery hatch from the helicopter to gain access to the model’s interior. The hatch is magnetic and has two L-shaped hooks on each side of the fuselage. Simply lift the hatch and once clear of the hooks, slide the canopy hatch forward to remove.
  • Page 26 3. With the transmitter powered on, plug the yellow XT-60 connector of the battery into the yellow XT-60 connector in the helicopter. This connector is located on the right side of the helicopter if viewed as the pilot in the helicopter. 4.

  • Page 27: Arming And Flying The Helicopter

    Arming and Flying the Helicopter Arming the Helicopter 1. After powering up the helicopter, place the helicopter in a safe and open takeoff location away from people, trees, buildings, and other potential hazards. Ensure that the motor cut switch is placed in cut, your flight mode switch is placed in GPS mode, and your return home switch is placed in the off position.
  • Page 28 time frame, the system will timeout, the LED will return to flashing green and you will need to rearm again with the stick command. You do not have to cycle the power on the helicopter to rearm. Starting the Motors and Takeoff Once the helicopter is armed, you can start the motors by moving the Run/Cut switch into the Run position.
  • Page 29 Flight Time when Flying the Helicopter The RotorScale 470 helicopters can fly for approximately 8 minutes on a single charge of the included flight battery. Flight times can vary depending upon flying style, and battery used so we recommend starting out with a limit of 8 minutes. The transmitter does have a timer function if you wish to add a timer.
  • Page 30 Landing the Helicopter There are two methods to land the helicopter – landing it yourself or using the Return Home Function of the stabilization system. Self-Controlled Landing If you wish to land the helicopter yourself, simply move the helicopter to a safe landing area, and lower the left stick to lower the helicopter.
  • Page 31 to Home switch back into the off position, and the system will default to the Flight Mode selected by your Flight Mode switch. Once the helicopter has reached the landing point, it will turn the nose into the original arming position and begin a slow descent toward the ground.

  • Page 32: Led Lighting System

    LED Lighting System The helicopter comes equipped with a pre-installed LED lighting system, which has its own dedicated controller. The system is powered by the 7.4V BEC supply through the bridged rail on the main controller and is connected to channel 6. The LED controller can be controlled by the transmitter.

  • Page 33: Near-Ground Gps Interference

    Near-Ground GPS Interference We advise against hovering within 3 feet (1 meter) of the ground in GPS mode for extended periods. GPS relies on signals from multiple satellites, calculating position based on the time it takes for these signals to reach the receiver. However, when flying close to the ground, these signals can reflect off surfaces, such as moist gravel or concrete, and bounce back to the receiver causing inaccurate readings.

  • Page 34: Electronic Components And Documentation

    Electronic Components and Documentation Controller Ports and Description Please reference the image below for a basic diagram of the flight controller. Reference this in case you need to remove any connectors for repairs or maintenance. Page | 34...

  • Page 35: Flight Controller Port Wiring Table

    Flight Controller Port Wiring Table Port Name Connected To Channel 1 (CH1) Swash Servo 1 (Powered by Main Motor ESC) Channel 2 (CH2) Swash Servo 2 (Powered by Main Motor ESC) Channel 3 (CH3) Swash Servo 3 (Powered by Main Motor ESC) Channel 4 (CH4) Tail Motor ESC Channel 5 (CH5)

  • Page 36: Flight Controller Status Light Descriptions

    Flight Controller Status Light Descriptions Reference the chart below for specific LED status descriptions. 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.

  • Page 37: Dual Channel Esc

    Dual Channel ESC The supplied ESC is a dual-channel unit, consisting of a helicopter governor type main ESC and a fast-responding BLHeli type tail rotor ESC. Both are physically separated and operate independently, each controlled by its own MCU within the controller. Additionally, the 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.

  • Page 38: Swash Servo Designations And Wiring

    Swash Servo Designations and Wiring The swashplate servos are connected to the ports 1-3 of the flight controller. The servos are high-voltage (7.4V DC), which are powered by the dual ESC connected on channel 8. Page | 38...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting We’ve provided some basic troubleshooting steps you can take if you run into some common questions or problems that may arise. See the information below for specific issues and possible resolutions. Double Blue Flash Only – Helicopter Won’t Arm The double blue flash on the flight controller typically indicates that the system is trying to acquire a clear GPS signal.
  • Page 40 to save the helicopter in case of a low battery. Do not fly to this point, as it will damage your battery. Instead, setup a timer for approximately 8 minutes, and fly to the timer instead. 2. Return home switch moved to RTH. If the Return to Home switch is moved to the RTH position, it will begin a return to the home point.

  • Page 41: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts You can find all of the spare parts for your helicopter online at Motion RC: https://motionrc.com (North America) https://motionrc.eu (Europe) Internal Spare Parts Spare Part SKU Description RSH-470-SP001 RotorScale 470 Main Shaft RSH-470-SP002 RotorScale 470 Feathering Shaft RSH-470-SP003V2...

  • Page 42: External Spare Parts

    RSH-470-SP041 RotorScale 470 Battery Velcro Strap RSH-470-SP042 RotorScale 470 Servo RSH-470-SP044 RotorScale 470 Receiver Connection Wire RSH-470-SP047 RotorScale 470 2.4GHz Transmitter and Receiver RSH-470-SP048 RotorScale 470 2.4GHz Receiver External Spare Parts Spare Part SKU Description RSH-UH470LPJ001 RotorScale 470 Size UH-1 Huey Canopy Hatch RSH-UH470LPJ002 RotorScale 470 Size UH-1 Huey Front Windscreen RSH-UH470LPJ003...

  • Page 43: Exploded Parts Diagrams

    Exploded Parts Diagrams Upper Mechanics Page | 43...
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  • Page 45: Lower Mechanics

    Lower Mechanics Page | 45...

  • Page 46: Main Frames

    Main Frames Page | 46...

  • Page 47: Electronics

    Electronics Page | 47...

  • Page 48: Product Compliance

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Motion RC, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031 motionrc.com (USA) motionrc.eu (Europe) Page | 48...

  • Page 49: Compliance Information For The European Union

    Compliance Information for the European Union: RotorScale UH-1D Huey 470 (HSM-470-R-UH-G) Hereby, Motion RC LLC 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.
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