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- Page 1 READY-TO-FLY...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions And Warnings
Safety Precautions and Warnings • Always keep a safe distance in all directions around • Never operate your model with low transmitter your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is batteries. controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from •... - Page 4 Blade nano QX. The nano QX is packed full of advanced features that may seem in contrast to its diminutive size. Despite being 18 grams, the nano QX is laden with the latest SAFE™...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Limited Warranty ............. 22 Flight Mode and Rate Selection (RTF) ....... 12 Warranty and Service Contact Information ......24 Flight Mode Selection (BNF) ..........12 FCC Information .............. 24 Transmitter Setup Table ........... 13 Compliance Information for the European Union ....25 Blade nano QX Features Airframe –... -
Page 6: First Flight Preparation
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 • Install the fl ight battery in the quadcopter 4-in-1 control unit (once it has been fully charged) ❏... -
Page 7: Low Voltage Cutoff (Lvc)
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V, the battery may become damaged and may no longer accept a charge. The nano QX 4-in-1 control unit protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the bat- tery charge decreases too much, LVC becomes active. -
Page 8: Installing The Flight Battery
3. Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging. CAUTION: Only use chargers specifi cally designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in fi re, causing injury or property damage. CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate. -
Page 9: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum ™ or DSM2 ® /DSMX ® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. -
Page 10: Safe™ Technology
MLP4DSM Binding Procedure 1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter. 2. Center all trims on your transmitter. 3. Power off the transmitter and move the throttle stick to the down/off position. 4. Connect the fl ight battery in the quadcopter. The LED on the 4-in-1 control unit fl ashes red during initialization, then fl... -
Page 11: Transmitter Control
Transmitter Control Bind/ Dual rate Flight mode selection selection When pressed down, trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing. The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds. The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps. -
Page 12: Flight Mode And Rate Selection (Rtf)
Flight Mode Selection – BNF If you purchased a BNF nano QX, the channel 6 switch on your transmitter will select fl ight modes. When the fl ight control board on the quadcopter is solid blue, the fl ight mode is set to self-stabilizing mode. When the light is solid red,... -
Page 13: Transmitter Setup Table
Transmitter Setup Table Transmiter "Model Type" Stability to Stability to Dual Rate Aux1 High Rate Low Rate Agility Switch Agility TX Setup Switch Reverse Depress Left Depress Right MLP4DSM Stick Stick DX4e Trainer/Bind Rate DX5e Trainer/Bind Rate In FLAPS Menu: Cycle Flaps Pos DX6i Acro... -
Page 14: Understanding The Primary Flight Controls
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your nano QX, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your fi rst fl ight. Throttle Left Side View Left Side View Descend Climb Throttle up... -
Page 15: 4-In-1 Control Unit Function
Aileron Rear View Rear View Left Right Aileron left Aileron right 4-in-1 Control Unit Function The unique Control Unit installed in your nano QX is a lightweight combination of main motor electronic speed controls (ESCs), mixers, the SAFE sensor unit, and a DSM2/DSMX receiver. The 4-in-1 unit is also equipped with blue and red status indicator LEDs. -
Page 16: Flying The Nano Qx
Flying the nano QX • After confi rming the rotor blades rotate in the correct direction, test the motor response controls. • Adjust the throttle to a low level of power where the quadcopter begins to get “light” on its landing skids. •... -
Page 17: Post-Flight Inspection And Maintenance Checklist
• When comfortable with low-level hovering, you can transition to hovering and fl ying the nano QX at higher altitudes of three to four feet. At these higher altitudes, you will become comfortable with the fl ight characteristics of the aircraft. •... -
Page 18: Exploded View
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Page 19: Parts Listings
Prop, CW Rotation, Grn (2): nQ X BLH7600M1 Nano QX RTF Mode 1 9 BLH7621G Prop, CCW Rotation, Grn (2): nQ X BLH7680 Nano QX BNF 10 BLH7620Y Prop, CW Rotation, Yel (2): nQ X 1 BLH7639 Main Frame: nQ X 11 BLH7621Y... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft not initialized on a level sur- Disconnect the fl ight battery, center the Nano QX control response is face. control trim and re-initialize the quadcopter. inconsistent or requires extra Battery not correctly placed in Adjust battery position so quadcopter bal- trim to neutralize movement. - Page 21 Problem Possible Cause Solution Power off the transmitter. Move the trans- mitter a larger distance from the aircraft. Transmitter too near aircraft during Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery binding process. to the aircraft. Follow the binding instruc- LED on receiver fl ashes rapidly tions.
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Page 22: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchas- individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As er that the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modi- defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. - Page 23 damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchan- Non-Warranty Service dise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Should your service not be covered by warranty, ser- Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/ vice will be completed and payment will be required content/_service-center_render-service-center.
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Page 24: Warranty And Service Contact Information
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Purchase Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby. (Repairs and Repair Requests) com/RequestForm/ www.quickbase.com/db/ Horizon Product Support United States 4105 Fieldstone Rd bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord (Product Technical Assistance) of America Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA 888-959-2304 sales@horizonhobby.com Sales... -
Page 25: Compliance Information For The European Union
(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2013010703 No. HH2013010704 Product(s): BLH nQX RTF Product(s): BLH nQX BNF Item Number(s): BLH7600, BLH7600M1 Item Number(s): BLH7680 Equipment class: Equipment class: The object of declaration described above is in conformity The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi... - Page 26 ©2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc Blade, E-fl ite, SAFE, AS3X, DSM2, DSMX, Bind-N-Fly, the BNF logo, ModelMatch and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan.