NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • Remove and inspect contents ❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst • Begin charging the fl ight battery ❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the 5-in-1 • Install the fl ight battery in the quadcopter control unit (once it has been fully charged) ❏...
Installing the Landing Gear Install the landing gear using the four included screws. Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) Replace the transmitter batteries when the power LED fl ashes and the transmitter beeps. Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. 2.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding To bind or re-bind your quadcopter to your chosen transmitter, please follow the directions below. General Binding Procedure 1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter. 2. Select a clean model memory on your transmitter (computer radios only). 3.
Technology ™ Revolutionary SAFE™ (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology uses an innovative combination of multi-axis sensors and software that allows model aircraft to know its position relative to the horizon. This spatial awareness is utilized to create a controlled fl ight envelope the aircraft can use to maintain a safe region of bank and pitch angles so you can fl y more safely. Far beyond stability, this level of protection offers multiple modes so the pilot can choose to develop his or her skills with a greater degree of security and fl...
Flight Mode and Rate Selection Change fl ight modes by moving the three-position fl ight mode switch. Ensure the fl ight mode switch is in the desired position before fl ying. • In stability low angle mode (switch position 0), the controls provide a minimum bank angle.
LED Codes Equipment LED Color LED Status Operation Rapid Blink Bind Mode Blue Solid Stability Mode low angle Slow Blink Stability Mode high angle Quadcopter Solid Agility Mode Solid Low Battery Red and Blue Blink Loss of RF/TX Off Blink Low Rate RTF Transmitter Solid...
Flying the 180 QX HD Takeoff Increase the throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm) off the ground and check the trim so the model fl ies as desired. Once the trim is adjusted, begin fl ying the model. Typical fl...
Installation 1. Install the included hook and loop tape on the bottom of the camera, as shown. 2. Install the camera on the model using the included hook and loop strap. 3. Connect the servo lead from the main board to the camera servo lead port.
Stability Mode Calibration 1. Ensure all trims are centered. 2. Power on the transmitter and move the throttle stick to full throttle. 3. Ensure the transmitter is in Stability High or Low Angle Mode. 4. Hold full up elevator. 5. Connect the fully charged fl ight battery in the quadcopter. 6.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Less than a 5-second wait between fi rst Leave the transmitter powered on. Discon- powering on the transmitter and connect- nect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the ing the fl ight battery to the quadcopter. quadcopter.
Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not or Horizon directly.
EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010 EN55024:2010 Signed for and on behalf of: Signed for and on behalf of: Robert Peak Horizon Hobby, LLC Horizon Hobby, LLC Robert Peak Chief Financial Offi cer Champaign, IL USA Champaign, IL USA Chief Financial Offi cer...
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