User Manual

ManualsBrandsAres ManualsDrones/QuadcoptersShadow 240 RTF

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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For the most up to date Owner’s Manual & Technical Information Guide, please visit www. Ares-RC.com or scan the QR code with your smart phone. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Due to ongoing development, the actual product may vary from images shown. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. This product is not a toy! (14+) Recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Main Features • • • • • • • • • Full size 2.4GHz 4-channel transmitter Dual rates and digital trims 360° Flip button 780mAh 3.7V LiPo battery AC wall charger Bright LED lights for easy orientation Spare set of props included Supports WiFi FPV camera (sold separately) Supports some QX130 accessories (sold separately) Specifications • • • • • • • • Rotor diameter: 140mm (5-1/2”) Height: 65mm (2-1/2”) Weight: 110g (3.9 oz.) Motors: 8520 Coreless (4) Battery: 1S 3.
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Mode 2 Transmitter Functions FPV Screen Mount Dual Rates 60%/100% Auto Flip Button Elevator Trim Throttle Trim Elevator/Aileron Stick Throttle/Rudder Stick Mode 1/ Mode 2 Switch Aileron Trim Rudder Trim Power Switch LEDs ON and OFF, Accessory Functions 3
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Safety Precautions 1. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. 2. Fly the quadcopter in an open area and within your line of sight. 3. Never fly the quadcopter in crowded areas near people or animals in order to prevent personal injury or property damage. 4. Do not attempt to modify the quadcopter. 5. Keep away from small children as small parts can create a choking hazard. 6. Maintain a safe distance from the quadcopter when flying to avoid injury. 7.
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Preparing to Fly & Pairing 1. The Shadow 240 is designed for indoor and outdoor flight. 2. Recommended minimum flying area is 12’ x 12’ x 9’. 3. Make sure the LiPo battery is fully charged. 4. With the transmitter OFF and the throttle stick in its lowest position, place the transmitter near the quadcopter. 5. Insert the charged LiPo battery into the battery box and plug in. 6. Place the quadcopter on a flat surface and Do Not Move the quadcopter after this point.
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Flight Controls Throttle Elevator forward Elevator backward Flips and Rolls From a stable hover, press the flip button on the left shoulder of the transmitter. You will hear a series of beeps, the flip function is active. Move the aileron/elevator stick in the direction that you want the Shadow 240 to flip. There is a programmed momentary power increase at the beginning of the flip maneuver. Do not begin a flip if the quad is closer than 18” from the ceiling.
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Exploded View NOTE: Exploded view provided for general layout only 7
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Accessory Plugs 1 2 34 1. Video and Still camera plugs in here. 2.This plug is not used. 3. WiFi camera plugs in here. 4. Winch, Water Blaster and Bubble Blower plug in here. Propeller Rotation To remove/replace a propeller, unscrew the single screw on the top of the propeller and pull propeller up. Install new propeller on shaft and replace the screw.
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Accessory Buttons A Button B Button C Button D Button Video and Still Camera Accessory A button: Starts and stops the video camera.
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Spare Parts Motor Clockwise Rotation Motor Counter Clockwise Rotation 780mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 20C LiPo Bearing Set (8) Prop Shaft (4) AZSQ1820OR AZSQ1820GR Bottom Covers AZSQ1813 AZSQ1816 Main Gear Set (4) AZSQ1817 Shock Mount Set (8) AZSQ1824 AZSQ1814 AZSQ1805 Body (Airframe) AZSQ1815 5-in-1 Control Unit Light Covers AZSQ1822OR AZSQ1822GR AZSQ1821 AZSQ1806 AZSQ1818 Prop Set (4) Ext.
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Parts and Accessories List AZSQ1800 AZSQ1808 AZSQ1805 AZSQ1806 AZSQ1809 AZSQ1810 AZSQ1813 AZSQ1814 AZSQ1815 AZSQ1816 AZSQ1817 AZSQ1818 AZSQ1819 AZSQ1820OR AZSQ1820GR AZSQ1821 AZSQ1822OR AZSQ1822GR AZSQ1824 AZSQ1825OR AZSQ1825GR AZSH1254 Shadow 240 RTF Quadcopter 4-Ch 2.4GHz Transmitter 780mAh 1-Cell/1S 3.