Instruction Manual Quad Specifications Length: 11.5’’ (292.1mm) Length including rotors: 18.75’’ (476.25mm) Height: 5” (127mm) Rotor Diameter: 7.75” (196mm) Weight with Battery: 11 oz. (312 grams) Motors: 350 brushed motors; ball bearings on prop shaft Battery: 2s 7.4v 1200mAh 25C LiPo Charger: 2S LiPo AC balance charger Transmitter: 2.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions FCC Information Contents Required to Complete Flight Checklist LiPo Battery Warnings Charging the LiPo Battery Transmitter Details Dual Rate Button Flight Control and Trimming Flight Battery Installation Control Unit Initialization Radio Binding/Linking Flying the Quadcopter LED Light System Auto Flip Mode FPV Camera Specifications FPV Camera Setup FPV Camera Power Camera Control from Tx Downloading Video & Photos
Introduction The Ares Advantage Ethos FPV is the ideal platform for budget-minded customers in the market for a large quad to take high-quality FPV video. The large size of the Ethos FPV makes it easy to see in flight and the Aegis 6-axis Flight Stability System (FSS) gives it the control you need to get the quality footage you want.
Safety Precautions Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the following instructions can result in damage and/or personal injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) airplane/helicopter/quadcopter is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Keep items that could become entangled in the propeller/rotor blades away from the propeller/rotor blades, including loose clothing, tools, etc.
FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Required to Complete The Ethos FPV RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box. There’s nothing extra to buy or provide! Flight Checklist PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instruction manual. Although it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding.
Allow the control unit to initialize and arm properly (on a flat/ level surface) Fly the model (take‐off from a flat/level surface) Land the model (land on a flat/level surface) Unplug the flight battery from the model Always turn the transmitter off last LiPo Battery Warnings IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries also used in RC applications.
To charge the LiPo battery you MUST use only the included LiPo balance charger or other dedicated LiPo battery charger. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. DO NOT use a NiCd or NiMH charger. If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately.
Charging the LiPo Battery You must charge the included 1200mAh 2‐Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo Battery (AZSZ2503) using only the included AC LiPo Balance Charger (AZSZ2504) or a suitably compatible LiPo battery charger. Charging the LiPo battery using a non‐LiPo battery compatible charger (such as a NiCd or NiMH battery charger), or even a different LiPo battery charger with the incorrect settings, may result in damage to the battery or even fire resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.
Transmitter Details FPV Screen Mount Auto Flip Button Dual Rate Button Throttle Trim Elevator Trim Throttle/Rudder Stick Elevator/Aileron Stick Mode 1/ Mode 2 Switch Aileron Trim Rudder Trim Video Camera, Still Camera and Accessory Switches Power Switch The Ethos HD/FPV includes a 4HPQ 4‐Channel HP Quadcopter Transmitter equipped with 2.4GHz technology, dual rates, digital trims and a backlit LCD screen.
see the ‘FPV Camera’ and ‘LED Light System’ sections of this manual for more information regarding the specific functions of these buttons (NOTE: Button ‘D’ is not used to control any functions of the Ethos HD/FPV or any accessories). The unique backlit LCD screen displays a variety of data when the transmitter is powered on.
shows the control rate mode currently selected; ‘100%’ for high rate and ‘60%’ for low rate (please see the ‘Transmitter Dual Rates’ section of this manual for more information). Throttle Channel Trim Position Indicator This indicator shows the approximate throttle channel trim position. The trim should be set to the middle position for all flights. Rudder Channel Trim Position Indicator This indicator shows the approximate rudder channel trim position.
Flight Control and Trimming UP DOWN Throttle stick controls the speed of the motors/rotors allowing the model to climb or descend. DŽǀĞ >ĞŌ Move Right Aileron stick controls the right and left lateral movement of the model. Forward Backward Elevator stick controls the forward and backward movement of the model by pitching the nose down or up.
Yaw Rig h t w LeŌ Ya Rudder stick controls the right and left rotation (yaw) of the model Flight Battery Installation Insert the fully charged flight battery into the battery box with the wires accessable. Battery is held in place by friction fit. IMPORTANT NOTE: Connect the LiPo flight battery to the 5‐in‐1 control unit within 5 seconds of powering on the transmitter. Immediately place the model on a level surface for the Flight Stabilization System (FSS) to initialize/ calibrate properly.
INITIALIZATION CHECKLIST • • • • • Turn on transmitter first Within 5 seconds, plug flight battery into 5-in-1 control unit Throttle in its lowest position Model on a solid level surface LED’s will blink, when they become solid the model is ready to fly Radio Binding/Linking Binding/linking is the process of programming the receiver in the control unit to recognize the Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) code of a single specific transmitter.
• to avoid damaging the speed controls of your quadcopter. If you do not lower the left‐hand/throttle stick to the lowest possible position in the event of a crash it can result in damage to the ESCs of the control unit which may require replacement. Note: Crash damage is not covered under warranty LED Light System The factory‐installed LED light system offers improved visibility in low‐light and even dark conditions.
(AFM) is activated by pressing the ‘AUTO FLIP MODE’ button located on the top left‐hand ‘corner’ of the transmitter. You will feel a ‘click’ and also hear continuous audible beeps/tones that indicate you’ve activated AFM. When AFM is activated you can control the timing and direction of the flip with the elevator and aileron controls on the right‐hand stick.
FPV Screen Specifications: 1 Monitor working voltage DC3.3-5V 2.Monitor power consumption: 620MA ±10% DC3.7V 3. Working temperature: -5℃~55℃ RH95% Max 4. Store temperature: -40℃~85℃ RH95% Max The FPV screen has an internal battery and does not get power from the transmitter. Locate the FPV USB Screen Charging Cable and plug it into a suitable USB 5V power source and the small end to the FPV screen charge port on bottom right corner of screen, charging will begin.
FPV Camera Setup The Ethos FPV comes with the camera installed and plugged into the 5-in-1 control board. Screw the antenna onto the camera before you attempt to power up. Install the included 4 Gig Micro SD card into the card slot on the rear of the camera. The side of the card with the exposed contacts will be facing the ground. The Micro SD card slot accepts card slot is spring loaded, up to a 32 GB card push card all the way in and it will lock in place.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The camera does not have a low voltage cutoff (LVC) and will drain the flight battery to below critical levels, damaging them permanently. ALWAYS unplug both the flight battery and the balance plug after flying to prevent damage. Camera Control from Tx Video recording is controlled from the 2.4GHz transmitter. To start video recording, press the “A” button. To stop recording, press the button again.
FPV Flying For FPV flying with your Ethos FPV we recommend that you plug the camera into the balance connector of your fully charged flight battery and turn on the receiver screen before you plug the flight battey to the 5-in-1 board. Turn on the transmitter and immediately plug in the JST connector to the flight controller and set the quad on a solid level surface to initialize. Once the LED’s on the quad are solid you are ready for flight.
Exploded View Parts List AZSZ2550 AZSZ2552 AZSZ2503 AZSZ2504 AZSZ2506 AZSZ2508 AZSZ2509 AZSZ2513 AZSZ2515 AZSZ2516 AZSZ2517 AZSZ2518 AZSZ2520 AZSZ2521 AZSZ2522 AZSZ2523 AZSZ2525W AZSZ2525B AZSZ2530 AZSZ2541 AZSZ2542 AZSZ2543 AZSZ2544 AZSZ2545 Ethos FPV RTF Quad Ethos FPV WOT Quad 1200mAh 2-Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo Battery, JST: Ethos HD/FPV AC Charger w/ Balancer: Ethos HD/FPV 5-in-1 Control Unit: Ethos HD/FPV 4-Channel 2.
Optional Equipment The Ethos HD supports all the fun accessories that are available for the Ethos QX 130 Rocket Launcher Winch Unit Bubble Machine Water Blaster AZSH1323 AZSH1326 AZSH1325 AZSH1324 Warranty and Support 30-Day Limited Warranty Term Period: We warranty that the Product(s) purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when the product is new (before being used) for the limited warranty term period, 30 days, from the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
website, use the contact information found under the Support heading to contact Firelands directly. If you contact Firelands, you may be asked to send the product to Firelands, at your cost, for inspection. Provided the warranty conditions have been met within the warranty term period, the components that are found to be defective, incorrectly manufactured or assembled may be repaired or replaced, at the sole discretion of Firelands. Your warranty item will be returned to you at Firelands’ expense.
