Blade BLH8080
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1. Instruction Manual RTF GNE Q sare 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 CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high prob ability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by childre2. GEAR 1 40 MIX 1 FLAP gt Gear OFF ON RATE gt 50 0 SW MIX OFFSET 0 Switch Select Move Gear to F MODE F MODE GEAR Leave FLAPS as AUX1 Set All Others to INH MIX 1 GER gt GER RATE 0 100 OFFSET 0 TRIM INH SW Mix0 Switch Select F Mode to Gear Flap to Aux 1 All Others to INH Channel Assign NEXT 1 4 WA 6 AUX1 H 5 Gear B 7 10 INH Throttle Cut Setup Transmitter Reverse Setup DX4e New w 3 position N A switch DX5e New w 3 position switch Acro N A Set To Trainer Set To Trainer Set To BIND DX7 7SE AUX1 R Others N AUX1 R Others N AUX1 R DX6 DX9 DX18 2 DX8 Acro Old versions of the DX4e and DX5e with 2 position channel 5 switches are not recommended for the 350 QX2 Only Smart Mode and Stability Mode will be available with GPS On EN Mounting a Camera IMPORTANT Consult local laws and ordinances before installing and operating any type of photograph capable or video recording device in this product Assembling the Isolation Mount Installing the Included Camera Frame to the Isolation Mount Camera not included Copper Foil Sheilding Instructions The Blade 350 QX2 includes two adhesive backed metal foil sheets to provide GoPro users with an extra measure of RF shielding 1 Fold the inner T sheet A around the camera with the metallic side facing away from the camera so it covers the top sides and b
3. following procedure to calibrate the accelerometer 1 Power on the quadcopter with the transmitter off to enter bind mode 2 Turn on the transmitter while holding the elevator stick back and pressing the bind switch 3 Set the flight mode switch to AP Mode or Smart Mode The quadcopter will fly in AP Mode no matter which position is selected 4 Start the motors Fly the quadcopter off the ground The quadcopter LED will flash slowly red green blue 5 Activate the accelerometer calibration mode by changing the flight mode switch into Stability Mode The vehicle will still fly in AP Mode The LED will start flashing quickly red green blue ae o ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure Begin with the transmitter off and connect a flight battery to the 350 02 Power on the quadcopter on a level surface and wait for the rapid blue flashing LED to indicate the aircraft has entered bind mode With the throttle stick in the full throttle position press pull the bind button switch and power on your transmitter The quadcopter will acknowledge the as signment mode with a loud high then low tone If your transmitter is equipped with a high throttle warning at startup it is necessary to disable this alarm prior to completing this step After the replacement procedure is complete re activate the high throttle warning in your transmitter The motor number and prop direction are molded in the top of the body The
4. from the bottom of the frame to separate the upper and lower body pieces 4 Unplug the compass sensor from the flight control board Remove the landing gear with compass sen sor and place it in a safe area away from magnets NOTICE Do not allow the compass sensor to get near a magnet Any magnet including those in the 350 QX2 motors can damage the compass and cause it to work incorrectly If the 350 QX2 is flown with a faulty compass all GPS functions will be compromised 5 Unplug the GPS receiver from the flight control board and remove the battery tray assembly 6 If you are replacing the GPS components remove the foil from the GPS receiver and unplug the GPS antenna from the GPS receiver 7 Remove the flight control board from the airframe 8 Remove the receiver 9 Remove the motors and ESCs from the airframe Before installing the components into the new airframe inspect all the components for any obvious damage or burnt smells Check the motors for smooth bearings and inspect all the propellers for chips burrs or cracks Replace any parts in question Installing components in the new airframe 1 Install the motors and ESCs making sure to match the wire colors on the connectors 2 Install the receiver 3 Install the flight control board 4 Install the tray assembly 5 Install the GPS receiver and GPS antenna and plug the cables into their corresponding sockets 6 Assign the motors and ESCs accord
5. hold its posi tion when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral e Self Leveling Brings the 350 QX2 to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral 6 Altitude Command Altitude is relative to throttle Stick position Flight Mode 2 Stability Mode Solid Blue Indicator LED e Self Leveling Brings the 350 QX2 to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral e Position Hold The 350 QX2 uses GPS to hold a given location when this function is activated If GPS is enabled and has a solid lock the aircraft will hold its position when elevator or aileron inputs are at neutral e Throttle provides proportional thrust The throttle responds directly to the throttle input giving the pilot direct control over hovering as well as ascent and descent rates SAFE Circle i and read and understand the descriptions of the other flight modes Stick Relativity Aileron input Left Right Elevator input Forward 8 Back Aircraft response relative to the pilot location AP and Stability Mode Control Inputs 1 Forward elevator Left aileron Right aileron la Na J Back elevator Audible Alerts and LED Codes The motors will beep under the following conditions Audible Alerts e Any time the props stop spinning after they have been initialized Event Audible Alert RC signal detected after start Initialization Audi
6. the Li Po battery CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e f at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use imme diately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use Charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire e Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 C Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials Low Voltage Cutoff LVC NOTICE Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty IMPORTANT Always disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after each flight Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before storage During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell A connected battery will result in trickle discharge Low voltage cutoff LVC protects the Li Po battery from over discharge in flight and activates when the battery reaches a preset value When the battery is disc
7. the aircraft is pointing does not affect the control and the aircraft s response 00 relative to you the pilot location does not change with Half throttle orientation AP Mode and Stability Mode operate more like a conventional RC helicopter or multicopter Landing To land the 350 QX2 there are two options e Guide the aircraft to where you wish to land and re duce the throttle Hold the bind button for 1 second after landing to disarm the motors e Activate the Return Home function to return the 350 QX2 to the assigned home location and land automatically ru v throttle Intermediate altitude CAUTION Do not activate the Return Home On the ground function if the 350 QX2 is showing the low battery indication Manually land the aircraft immediately Return Home 0 e When this feature is activated the 350 QX2 RTF Activating Return Home will fly back to its assigned home location Switch to position 1 and land After landing the motors may take Returning the switch to position 0 up to 5 seconds to disarm If the motors take will stop the Return Home program more than 20 seconds to disarm perform the Pressure Sensor Calibration e To restart the props after landing in Return Home yy fully lower the throttle then quickly move the rudder Stick fully left and then fully right CAUTION The 350 QX2 will not recognize the SAFE Circle feature when Return Home is used Activating Return Home may c
8. vicinity of this product at all times e Always use fully charged batteries e Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Always remove batteries before disassembly Preparing the 350 QX2 For Flight Smart Mode Flying 350 QX2 home location i wag SAFE Circle Pilot location CAUTION When the home location is set step 6 the 350 QX2 must be approximately 16 feet 5 meters from where the pilot will stand during flight point ing away from the pilot If the aircraft is pointed in any other direction the SAFE Circle feature will not function as expected and may result in personal injury or damage to property Once the aircrafts motors are started do not change your position Flying the 350 QX2 Takeoff Smart Mode Altitude Control Increase the throttle slightly above low stick 10 15 Mode 2 shown Maximum altitude The 350 QX2 altitude in Smart Mode corresponds approximately 45 meters to the throttle position Low throttle is on the ground slightly raising the throttle will produce a low hover and the higher the throttle position the higher the 350 QX2 will ascend until it reaches its maximum altitude approximately 45 meters Explore the flight envelope of the 350 QX2 in Smart Mode without fear of losing orientation See the diagrams in the Flight Modes Explained section for 4 9 more details on the aircraft s function in Smart Mode 0 0 Fullthrottle In Smart Mode the direction
9. X2 is not flying it will turn off the motors and disarm gt f the 350 QX2 is flying and has a good GPS lock with a home position set it will activate the Return Home function upon the loss of the transmitter signal gt f the compass is not connected or faulty or if there is no GPS lock the 350 QX2 will descend slowly upon the loss of the transmitter signal gt f the pressure sensor is not working the 350 QX2 will reduce power to initi ate a controlled descent upon the loss of the transmitter signal 12 To acquire a reliable GPS signal it is important the 350 QX2 has a clear view of the sky Obstructions that can affect the aircraft s ability to acquire an acceptable signal include e Flying close to or around tall big buildings e Flying under dense vegetation e Flying indoors or under a structure you lose or cannot acquire a GPS lock and home position the aircraft will not have Stick Relativity SAFE Circle Position Hold or Return Home functions avail able It is not possible to use Smart Mode without having GPS enabled If the 350 QX2 is initialized without GPS enabled it will default to Stability Mode The aircraft will still be capable of altitude command you do not have a GPS signal try maneuvering the 350 QX2 by steering with forward elevator and rudder only CAUTION Do not attempt to fly the 350 QX2 with GPS enabled while indoors or in a location where the GPS signal is known
10. ack DO NOT peel off the backing 2 Peel the backing off the rectangular sheet B 3 Wrap sheet B around the back of sheet A sealing all the rear edges and holding everything together 4 The shield is removable and is held in place by the 350 QX2 camera mount The front and bottom of the camera are left unshielded to allow any RF noise to radiate out and away from the 350 2 DO NOT peel off the backing WARNING Always disable Wi Fi before flying the Blade 350 QX2 with a GoPro camera If Wi Fi is not disabled interference may cause loss of control which could result in a crash Nn y EN 6 Return Home Switch Aileron Roll Modes 2 and 1 Elevator Pitch Mode 2 Throttle Altitude Mode 1 Power Switch Cy BA A FA N GG 7 Connecting the Flight Battery Mode Switch 0 Smart Mode 1 AP Mode 2 Stability Mode Bind Button Motor Stop Rudder Yaw Modes 2 and 1 N wo Throttle Altitude Mode 2 Elevator Pitch Mode 1 Power On Transmitter Mode 2 350 QX2 RTF WHE Binding The transmitter is bound to the model at the factory If for any reason the model needs to be re bound follow the directions below Entering Bind Mode The Binding Process 1 With the transmitter and quadcopter powered off connect the battery to the 350 QX2 2 With the 350 QX2 on a level surface turn on the power switch an
11. arger with 5A AC Power Supply To register your product online visit www bladehelis com Spektrum DX4 DSMX 4 Channel Transmitter ESCs 4x 10 Amp Brushless ESC Battery 3000mAh 3S 11 1V 200 Li Po Battery Box Contents e Blade 350 QX2 e 3000mAh 35 11 1V 200 Li Po Battery e 3S DC Li Po Balancing Charger with 5A AC Power Supply e Spektrum DX4 DSMX 4 Channel Transmitter RTF e 4 AA Batteries RTF 0 e Camera Mount Charging Warnings e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging e ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTER IES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage e Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips e Never leave charging batteries unattended e Never charge batteries outside recommended levels e Never charge damaged batteries e Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger e Never allow minors to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight The Battery Charger EFLC3016 included with your quadcopter has been designed to safely charge
12. ause the 350 QX2 to fly directly over the pilot if the aircraft was flown to a position behind where the pilot was standing when the home position was established After Your Flight Location alert 1 Turn off the power switch on the 350 QX2 The motors will beep under the following conditions 2 Turn off the power to your transmitter gt At any time the props stop spinning after they have been initialized 3 Unplug and remove the battery from the 350 2 e After 30 seconds of no throttle input waiting armed on the ground CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft when This will alert the pilot to the location of the aircraft if it lands in a location with not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a low visibility voltage below the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in Beeping will continue until the battery can no longer supply enough power to the loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged motors the quadcopter crash lands and one or more motors are stopped by an impact the quadcopter enters emergency mode The LED will flash white and the motors will beep loudly y Airframe Maintenance Replacing the body Disassembly of the old airframe 1 Ensure the battery is disconnected from the quadcopter 2 Remove the 2 machine screws from each propeller and remove the propellers 3 Remove the 32 1 5mm hex screws
13. ble Alerts Event Audible Alert Medium ET loud tone every 3 seconds Emergency state warning Once per second loud medium tone also after ESC ID assignment Sequence Startup LED Codes Initialization failed Pulsing red IMU initialization Red green and blue flash once Fully charged battery Green 2 second duration Color indicates level of battery charge Partial battery charge 2 second duration Fully discharged battery mm mam Emergency mode cycle power to reinitialize EE Return to home mode activated E l Rapid red flashing The quadcopter is in Bind mode _ 3 Rapid blue flashing 1 second 1 second 1 second ro 4 Flying LED Codes Sequence Smart Mode with GPS lock Solid green Gee e 3green flashes pause SS Sa hea ae Stability Mode with pressure a Slow green flash SSS ae Smart Mode no GPS lock AP Mode with GPS lock Solid purple SSS SS eee eS AP Mode no GPS lock nia ne Sean 3 purple flashes pause SaaS a Sao AP Mode GPS disabled 3 Slow purple flash Stability Mode with GPS lock Solid blue A O O Stability Mode no GPS lock 3blue flashes pause 5 Stability Mode GPS disabled Slow blue flash Flight mode set to Smart Mode F
14. d 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing south west 11 Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east west axis flip the aircraft diagonally either direction until it is flat in your hands again You have 30 seconds to complete the procedure The 350 QX2 should still be blinking rapidly when you finish Hold the aircraft still until it stops blinking rapidly If success ful the 350 QX2 will beep a positive confirmation and then restart itself lf unsuccessful the 350 QX2 displays the failed calibration code a solid white LED the 350 QX2 displays this error code power off the aircraft and then begin the calibration procedure again Step 9 4 Once the blue light begins flashing bind with yaw stick right The 350 QX2 will blink red and blue rapidly Leave the aircraft and transmitter powered on and allow the aircraft to warm up for 10 minutes Do not move the aircraft during this time 5 After 10 minutes the motors on the aircraft will beep to indicate the calibration is complete Power off the aircraft and then your transmitter the 350 QX2 displays the failed calibration code power off the aircraft and then begin the pressure calibration procedure again 6 Fly steadily for 10 30 seconds The LED will flash slowly when data collection is done 7 Land the quadcopter and stop the propellers by lowering the throttle and holding the bind button for 1 second IMPORTANT The calibrated values are
15. d allow the quadcopter to initialize 3 Wait until the blue LED on the quadcopter flashes rapidly signaling the quadcopter is initialized and Bind button By ready to bind 4 Ensure the throttle is in the low position Hold the control sticks in the desired bind position see illustrations and press and hold the bind but ton then power on the transmitter 5 Refer to the Flying LED Codes table to ensure the aircraft is bound correctly Transmitter Bind Codes Mode 2 shown Normal Bind IMPORTANT Do not attempt to bind with more than one bind code Binding with more than one bind code N will only allow the aircraft to bind normally D Unless binding with a bind code the elevator and aileron inputs must be neutral during binding If you are attempting a normal bind with any input other than neutral the aircraft will emit a constant rapid beeping sound Yaw left Roll left Bind in compass calibration mode Bind with GPS enabled Da gt Yaw right a Roll right Bind in pressure calibration mode Bind with GPS disabled R T F Flight Mode Switches lt Return Home Rapid Red flashing LED Q on the 350 QX2 a challenge for new flyers because the pilot will need to learn how to interpret the aircraft s orientation For pilots new to quadcopters and helicopters familiarize yourself with the Blade 350 QX2 in Smart Mode GPS Enabled Functions Smart Mode Solid Gree
16. d rebind Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel Return Home Press and Hold TRAINER BIND Release to EXIT Press and Hold TRAINER BIND Release to EXIT FLAP Position 0 OFF FLAP Position 2 Return Home FLAP Pos 0 OFF FLAP Pos 1 Return Home FLAP Pos 0 OFF FLAP Pos 2 Return Home FLAP Pos 0 OFF FLAP Pos 2 Return Home D FLAP Pos 0 OFF D FLAP Pos 2 Return Home Switch Positions Throttle Cut Position 0 SMART Mode ranie tim Position 1 AP Mode until motors stop Position 2 Stability Mode turning Position 0 SMART Mode ower iin Position 1 AP Mode until motors stop Position 2 Stability Mode turning GEAR 0 Mix 0 SMART Mode GEAR 1 Mix 0 AP Mode Press throttle cut GEAR 1 Mix 1 Stability Mode 0 1 GEAR 0 Mix 0 SMART Mode Lower throttle trim until motors stop turning GEAR 1 Mix 0 AP Mode GEAR 1 Mix 1 Stability Mode F MODE 0 SMART Mode Press F MODE 1 AP Mode Trainer F MODE 1 HOLD 1 Stability Mode F MODE 0 SMART Mode Press Trainer Bind Press IND Mode Setup Travel Adj GEAR POS 0 GEAR 1 100 GEAR F MODE POS 1 GEAR 40 FLAPS Norm gt 1100 LAND 100 MIX 1 ACT GEAR GEAR ACT RATED 0 U 100 SW MIX TRIM INH SUBTRIM THRO f 15 20 Travel Adj GEAR 0 t 100
17. eeseeeceeesaeeenees 10 4 GPS Functionality of the 350 12 Low Voltage Cutoff LV ccc eccsecssscssesssessseeceeeseessseseseecseesseeseseecseeesaneeseesees 4 Flight Guidelines and Warnings cccccccsccsecseessessseeessecseeesseseeeeseeesateenees 13 Charging the Flight Battery c ccc ccssccssessssscseeeseessseseseeeseessseseseeeseeeseteeseeees 5 Preparing the 350 QX2 for 13 Transmitter Setup BNF cccsccsssesssessssssssssesseesssrssseesseessesssnesssesseessnesseesas Fyne SO UX eea EE EEEE 14 1 0 6 Airframe Maintenance c ccccccccsssccssscssseessseeesseeesseeseeeseeesesseeesseeesseessaeeess 15 Connecting the Flight Battery ccc ccecccsesssecseecssesseseeeeseessseseseeeseeesseseseeees 7 COMPASS Calibration cccccceccssesssesesscesseeseeseeeeseeeseeseseeceecseeseseseeeesaesenees 16 Transmitter Control Layout 7 Pressure Sensor Calibration csccscssssssssesssessssssesseesseresseesseessensssnesseessenes 16 0 nne 7 Accelerometer Calibration 16 7 8 ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure cccccccsscssssessecseesseeseseeeseeeseteenees 17 Flight Mode Switches 9 Toubes hooien 17 Flight Modes 9 Components Airframe Blade 350 QX2 Quadcopter 4x Brushless Outrunner Motor 1100Kv Specifications Height OO 7 485 190m 355 02 7609 Charger 39 DC Li Po Balancing Ch
18. harged to the cutoff point the aircraft will display rapidly flashing red green and blue LEDs to warn you it s time to land When you see this LED code land immediately to prevent over discharge and damage to the battery When the LVC is activated you have approximately 2 minutes until the battery is depleted and can no longer maintain a hover Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery 7 U O Charging the Flight Battery Charger Specifications e Input Voltage 10 5 15V DC e Charge Current 3 5A The Battery Charging Process 1 Connect the AC power supply to the charger 2 Connect the AC power supply to an AC power source The green LED blinks 1a 3 Connect the battery to the charger The red LED blinks indicating charging When the battery nears full charge the red and green LEDs blink indicating cell balancing 4 Disconnect the battery when the green LED glows solid LED Indications Green Blinking Ready to Charge Red Blinking Charging Red amp Green Blinking Cell Balancing Green Solid Charging Complete Red Solid Error CAUTION Overcharging a battery can cause a fire NOTICE If using a battery other than the included Li Po battery refer to your battery manufacturer s instructions for charging BNF Transmitter Setup CAUTION When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module you must reverse the throttle channel an
19. ing to the ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure 7 Install the landing gear and connect the compass to the flight control board If you replaced the compass or believe that it may have been impaired by a magnetic field you will need to perform the compass Calibration procedure 8 Mount the top of the airframe 9 Install the propellers paying attention to the direction of rotation as indicated by the arrows molded in the frame and on the propellers for each motor Body Screw 0 5 Locations y y 9 gt gt 0 9 e 5 C Internal Components AN Motors LA E ESCs GPS receiver GPS antenna Battery tray assembly E Flight control board Propeller Direction of Rotation Indicators 6 KU Rotation E8 JJ I direction Motor number an Compass Calibration 6 Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing north west 7 Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east west axis flip the aircraft diagonally either direction until it is flat in your hands again 8 Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing west 9 Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east west axis flip the quad sideways either direction until it is flat in your hands again 10 Continue facing north and yaw the qua
20. irections and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death CAUTION The ESCs for the 350 QX2 are not compatible with any other product and the 350 QX2 is not compatible with any other ESCs Use of any other ESCs on the 350 QX2 will cause a crash which may result in property damage and or personal injury WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace a Spektrum component found in a Horizon Hobby product always purchase from Horizon Hobby LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all sup port and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum The Blade 350 QX2 has many more features than other Blade quadcopters Please take the time to read this manual and understand the functions this aircraft contains before flying re Table of Contents BOX CONE arre A 4 Audible Alerts and LED Codes cccccsccssessseeseeesseeeseseseeeseess
21. laced GPS functions not operating The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked cut or properly otherwise damaged Replace the GPS antenna The aircraft is behaving erratically Rebind the aircraft with the GPS function off Aggressive flight Fly level for a few seconds before flipping into other modes Motors will not start in Smart Mode GPS signal is not aquired Ensure a GPS signal is aquired Blades take a long period of time to shut off after completing Pressure calibration is needed return to home Refer to the Pressure Sensor Calibration section of this manual Accelerometer calibration is needed Refer to the Accelerometer Calibration section of this manual The quadcopter has trouble finding the home position and the props will not shut off after returning home 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC Blade SAFE SAFE Circle the SAFE logo the BNF logo E flite DSM DSM2 DSMX and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc GOPRO is a registered trademark of Woodman Labs Inc in the United States and other countries All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners US 7 391 320 Other patents pending Created 6 14 45967
22. light mode set to AP Mode Shows flight mode position on motor startup Flight mode set to Stability Mode Flight battery voltage below 10 9V Red green and blue flash 3 second cycle Flight battery voltage below 10 6V Red green and blue flash 1 second cycle Compass calibration needed Slow orange flash 1 second 1 second 1 second The LED may randomly flash orange Unless it is repeated in the pattern above compass calibration is not needed A CAUTION If you see the LED signal for low battery immediately land your aircraft and recharge the battery AN CAUTION Do not attempt to use Return Home with a low battery Calibration LED Codes Sequence Gyro temperature calibration Rapid green and blue flashing 22 0 ty Pt Py td fy Green pulsing Ooo Slow red and green flashing No calibration Compass calibration entered Compass calibration started Rapid red and green flashing Rapid red and blue flashing Rapid red green and blue flashing in flight only Slow red green and blue flashing Accelerometer offset calibration started in flight only Rapid red green and blue flashing Calibration failed Solid white 1 second 1 second 1 second These items are performed by the manufacturer ye GPS Functionality of the 350 QX2 With GPS OFF gt f Return Home mode is activated the 350 QX2 will level off and land quickly using the barometric pressure sens
23. motors will give an audible beep to indicate which motor to calibrate When the motors beep 1 time spin motor 1 by hand The motor will respond with the same number of tones upon successful assignment When the motors beep 2 times spin motor 2 by hand When the motors beep 3 times spin motor 3 by hand When the motors beep 4 times spin motor 4 by hand 5 6 f When the assignment is successful the quadcopter enters emergency mode Restart the quadcopter Solution Motor Numbers Motor number 1 Motor number 2 Motor number 4 Motor number 3 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause 350 QX2 will not initialize The quadcopter was moved during initialization bea a Wait for lighter cloud cover and re lock or disable GPS Solar flares Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS GPS will not lock Objects blocking clear access to the sky under a metal cover inside a car tall buildings etc NOE ACEO a CGA Video transmitter nearby Re position or remove video transmitter Turn the camera off allow the GPS to acquire and then power the camera on Raised threat level by the U S government Wait for threat level to be reduced or disable GPS GPS has reduced resolution The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked cut or otherwise damaged Replace the GPS antenna Move the aircraft away from the magnetic source In worst case The compass has been exposed to a magnet scenario the compass may need to be rep
24. n LED on the 350 QX2 AP Mode Solid Purple LED on the 350 QX2 gt Stability Mode Solid Blue LED on the 350 QX2 Flight Modes Explained The Blade 350 QX2 flies very differently in the different flight modes Beginners should use Smart Mode to start and progress slowly into Stability Mode When flying in Smart Mode the quadcopter follows stick input based on the set pilot loca tion When flying in Stability Mode the quadcopter follows stick inputs based on the orientation of the aircraft The transition from Smart Mode to Stability Mode can be NOTICE Do not attempt to fly your 350 QX2 in Stability Mode or AP Mode until you have familiarized yourself with the operation of the aircraft in Smart Mode Flight Mode 0 Smart Mode Default Solid Green Indicator LED e Stick Relativity While in Smart Mode the path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick input direction relative to the SAFE Circle regardless of the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing e SAFE Circle n most scenarios the quad will not enter the SAFE Circle e Position Hold The aircraft will hold its position when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral e Self Leveling Brings the 350 QX2 to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral 6 Altitude Command Altitude is relative to throttle stick position Flight Mode 1 AP Mode Solid Purple Indicator LED e Position Hold The aircraft will
25. n without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy General Safety Precautions and Warnings e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike e Always use fully charged batteries e Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep parts dry e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always remove batteries after use e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never touch moving parts e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid colli sions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always carefully follow the d
26. ng rapidly signaling the aircraft is initialized and ready to bind 3 Once the blue light begins flashing bind with yaw stick left The 350 QX2 LED will slowly flash between red and green for 5 seconds 4 Put the 350 QX2 flat in your hands and face north After 5 seconds of slow flashing the quad will start flashing rapidly The quad is now collecting data to be used for the calibration 5 Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east west axis flip the aircraft either forward or backward until it is flat in your hands again Compass Calibration Steps Pressure Sensor Calibration The pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory on the 350 QX2 Recalibration should only be necessary if you replace the sensor 1 Place the 350 QX2 in a cold area Allow it to remain in the cold for 30 minutes or more 2 Bring the 350 QX2 out of the cold and into a warm area The greater the differ ence in temperature between the cold and warm areas the more accurate the Calibration will be 3 Ensure your transmitter is off and then connect a flight battery to the 350 QX2 and power the aircraft on Wait five seconds and then the blue LED will begin flashing rapidly signaling the aircraft is initialized and ready to bind Accelerometer Calibration To calibrate the accelerometer the quadcopter needs to fly for 20 seconds while being level This allows the accelerometer readings to be averaged and stored in memory Use the
27. not yet permanently stored Do not turn off the quadcopter 8 Start the motors and verify the quadcopter flies without drifting 9 Land the quadcopter and stop the motors by lowering the throttle and holding the bind button for 1 second 10 Save the calibration by moving the rudder stick quickly left right left right Values are saved when you hear a rapid triple tone twice 11 Turn off the quadcopter 12 Confirm the calibration by powering up the quadcopter and performing a test flight If the calibration is not correct start the calibration procedure again The Flight Controller on the 350 QX2 has automatic magnetic declination calibra tion so you will not have to worry about looking up the magnetic declination at your location and changing settings on your 350 QX2 to get accurate compass measure ments The status LED blinks orange if the compass senses a magnet or metal object nearby A random orange flash of the LED is considered normal and not cause for compass calibration When the Status LED blinks a consistent pattern of orange compass calibration should be performed using the procedure below Compass calibration procedure 1 Go to an open space outdoors away from metal Take a conventional compass with you to ensure you know the direction of north 2 Ensure your transmitter is off and then connect a flight battery to the 350 QX2 Power the aircraft on Wait five seconds and then the blue LED will begin flash i
28. or to maintain the descent rate gt Once the 350 QX2 has landed in Return Home mode it will disarm the motors GPS Failure Upon GPS failure the 350 QX2 will respond according to the following conditions Smart Mode rapid Green flashing LED the 350 QX2 is in this mode and the GPS fails the quad will default to Stability Mode The aircraft will still use the pressure sensor to maintain altitude and control rate of descent If GPS is reacquired after 5 10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Smart Mode functions are returned to normal AP Mode long Purple two short Green flashing LED the 350 QX2 is in this mode and the GPS fails it will not switch to Smart Mode and will not enter GPS hold but will otherwise function normally If GPS is reacquired after 5 10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the AP Mode functions are returned to normal Stability Mode long Blue two short Green flashing LED If the 350 QX2 is in this mode and the GPS fails it will not switch to Smart Mode and will not enter GPS hold but will otherwise function normally If GPS is reacquired after 5 10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Stability Mode functions are returned to normal Loss of Transmitter Signal lf the transmitter signal is lost for any reason the 350 QX2 will respond accord ing to the following conditions gt f the motors are not turning the 350 QX2 will disarm gt f the motors are turning but the 350 Q
29. se e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never touch moving parts Power on the transmitter with the flight mode set to Smart Mode and the throttle stick down Install a charged battery plug it in and close the hatch With the quad on a level surface turn on the power switch and allow the 350 QX2 to initialize the GPS is enabled wait for the GPS signal to be acquired which is indicated by a solid green LED It may take from 30 90 seconds to acquire a GPS signal oo N IMPORTANT While in Smart Mode the motors will not Start if a GPS signal has not been acquired Move the aircraft to the desired home location and orient the aircraft pointed away from the pilot Step back approximately 16 feet 5 meters from the home location When you are prepared to fly you have two options to start the motors o Move the rudder stick full left then full right then back to center gt Move both sticks into the bottom inside corners then back to center The props will begin to spin The home position for GPS functions is set and your aircraft is ready to fly 4 5 o Lower the throttle stick and hold the bind button for 1 second to power off the props after flight 16 feet 5 meters e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet 10 meters away when the battery is connected e Keep children out of the
30. to be poor as loss of signal could result in a crash GPS Functions see the Binding section for turning GPS functions ON and OFF With GPS ON gt f the 350 QX2 took off with GPS lock and a home position set when Return Home mode is activated the quadcopter will fly back to the start position maintaining altitude along the way then reduce altitude to land gt f the 350 QX2 should lose GPS when Return Home mode is activated it will land quickly using the barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate gt f the 350 QX2 took off without GPS lock but acquires a GPS signal in flight it will land slowly using GPS to hold its position and barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate when Return Home mode is activated gt f the 350 QX2 loses GPS during landing in Return Home mode it will increase the rate of descent and land quickly to avoid drift gt f the 350 QX2 deviates too far from its intended GPS path when in Return Home mode it will descend using the barometric pressure sensor to main tain the descent rate This could happen if the flight control system loses its orientation because of aggressive flight in 3 axis mode gt Once the 350 QX2 has landed in Return Home mode it will disarm the motors Flight Guidelines and Warnings e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep parts dry e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always remove batteries after u
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