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This Blade 350 QX has been updated with Firmware 2.0 to provide the best experience. This slipsheet covers the updates and includes a new Quick-Start Guide.

New Start Procedure

There are now two options to start the motors:

Original Procedure: At zero throttle, move the rudder stick full left, then full right, then back to center.

New Procedure: Move both sticks into the bottom inside corners, then back to center.

New Flight Mode Conﬁ guration

Smart Mode (Solid Green LED = GPS Lock, Blinking Green LED = No GPS Lock): Stick Relativity, SAFE Circle

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feature, Altitude and GPS Lock and Self-Leveling

AP Mode (Solid Purple LED = GPS Lock, Blinking Purple LED = No GPS Lock): Altitude and GPS Lock with soft Self-Leveling

Stability Mode (Solid Blue LED = GPS Lock, Blinking Blue LED = No GPS Lock): Self-Leveling, GPS Lock

*Agility Mode (Red LED): Only available with Spektrum

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DX6i or higher transmitters (Endpoint adjustment is necessary)

New Compass and GPS Error Detection

The Firmware 2.0 update prevents GPS and compass errors from causing adverse  ight conditions. The status LED blinks orange if the compass senses a magnet or metal object

nearby. When the status LED blinks orange, follow the Compass Calibration instructions found in the full manual online at www.horizonhobby.com.

New Charger

This version comes with a new 12V DC accessory charger that plugs into a 12V auxiliary power port, like the one found in your car. This charger functions exactly the same as the

original charger but has a 12V DC accessory power connector instead of D C alligator clips.

Quick-Start Guide

WARNING: This quick-start guide is only intended to cover the basic operation of the 350 QX in Smart Mode. For a complete description of the function,

capabilities and maintenance of the Blade 350 QX, please see the full manual online at www.horizonhobby.com.

Box Contents

• Blade

350 QX Firmware 2.0

• Camera Mount

• 3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack

• 2–3S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger

• DX5e DSMX

5-Channel Transmitter (RTF only)

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF only)

Charging the Flight Battery

1. Connect the charger to an appropriate 12V DC auxiliary power port. A beep

sounds and the green LED blinks.

2. Turn the control on the amps selector so the arrow points to 2.0 amps.

DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.

3. Move the cell selector switch to 3-cell.

4. Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the 3-cell (4 pin) charger port

and press the Start button to begin battery charging.

5. The red LED blinks, indicating charging. When the battery nears full charge,

the red and green LEDs blink, indicating cell balancing.

6. Disconnect the battery when a beep sounds and the green LED glows solid.

7. Install the  ight battery (see illustration).

Install the battery

Blade

350 QX Firmware 2.0 Update and Quick-Start Guide

Summary of content (12 pages)

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® Blade® 350 QX Firmware 2.0 Update and Quick-Start Guide This Blade 350 QX has been updated with Firmware 2.0 to provide the best experience. This slipsheet covers the updates and includes a new Quick-Start Guide. New Start Procedure There are now two options to start the motors: Original Procedure: At zero throttle, move the rudder stick full left, then full right, then back to center. New Procedure: Move both sticks into the bottom inside corners, then back to center.
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Transmitter Setup (BNF) CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and 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.
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Flying Stick Relativity Smart Mode Altitude Control Mode 2 shown Maximum altitude (approximately 45 meters) Aileron input Left Right Elevator input Forward Back Aircraft response relative to the pilot location Aircraft response relative to the pilot location SAFE Circle Full throttle Half throttle Low throttle Intermediate altitude On the ground Landing Activating Return Home 1.
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Blade 350 QX Firmware 2.0 Update und Quick-Start Anleitung Dieser Blade 350 QX wurde auf die Firmwareversion 2.0 aktualisiert. Diese Quick Start Anleitung beschreibt die Aktualisierung. Neuer Startvorgang Sie haben nun zwei Möglichkeiten die Motoren zu starten: Original Startvorgang: Bewegen Sie mit dem Gashebel auf Gas Niedrig Position den Seitenrudersteuerhebel voll nach links, dann voll nach rechts und zurück in die Mitte.
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Sendereinstellungen (BNF) Sender DX7S Modell- Servoumtyp kehr Acro Flugzeug DX8 DX9/DX18 Flugzeug AUX1-R Andere-N AUX1-R Alle anderen-N Gas Aus Einstellung Mode Einstellung Schalterpositionen Schalterauswah: Setze Gear auf F MODE (F MODE:GEAR) FLAPS auf AUX1 Einstellen: Alle anderen INH Trainer MIX 1: GER > GER RATE: 0% -100% OFFSET: 0%; TRIM: INH; SW: Mix0 Einstellung Trainer Schalterauswah: F-Mode auf Fahrwerk; Klappen auf Aux 1 alle anderen INH Aux1: R Kanazuordnung: NEXT Einstellen Aux3:
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Landen Aktivierung der Rückkehrfunktion 1. Es gibt zwei Möglichkeiten zu landen: • Bringen Sie den Gashebel auf Leerlauf und schalten mit der Gastrimmung die Motoren aus. • Drücken und halten Sie den Rückkehrbutton bis der Copter gelandet ist (siehe Abbildung). 2. Schalten Sie nach der Landung den 350QX aus. 3. Schalten Sie den Sender aus. 4. Trennen Sie den Flugakku. Drücken und halten Das Loslassen des Schalters beendet die Rückkehrfunktion.
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Blade 350 QX version 2.0 et guide de démarrage rapide Ce Blade 350 QX possède la version 2.0 du logiciel. Ce feuillet vous présente les nouvelles fonctions et le nouveau guide de démarrage. Nouvelle procédure de démarrage Il y a maintenant 2 options pour démarrer les moteurs: Procédure classique: Manche des gaz en bas, déplacez le manche de dérive totalement à gauche, puis totalement à droite et replacez le manche de dérive au neutre.
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Tableau de conﬁguration émetteur (BNF) ATTENTION : Si vous utilisez un émetteur Futaba avec un module Spektrum DSM2/DSMX, il vous faudra inverser la voie de la manette des gaz et effectuer à nouveau l’affectation. Référez-vous au manuel d‘utilisation du module Spektrum pour les instructions d’affectation et de sécurité failsafe. Référez-vous au manuel d’utilisation de l’émetteur Futaba pour les instructions d’inversion de voie de la manette des gaz.
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Pilotage Relativité des manches Contrôle de l’altitude en Mode Smart Mode 2 représenté Altitude maximale (Environ 45m) Manche des ailerons Gauche Droite Manche de profondeur Avant Arrière Réponse de l’appareil relative à la position du pilote Réponse de l’appareil relative à la position du pilote SAFE Circle Plein gaz Mi-gaz Gaz coupés Altitude intermédiaire Posé au sol Atterrissage Activer la fonction Retour départ 1.
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Blade 350 QX Aggiornamento Firmware 2.0 e Guida Rapida Questo Blade 350 QX è stato aggiornato con Firmware 2.0 per un’esperienza ancora migliore. Questo foglio spiega gli aggiornamenti ed include una nuova guida rapida. Nuova procedura di avviamento Adesso ci sono due possibilità per avviare i motori: Procedura originale: Mettere lo stick motore a zero, muovere lo stick del timone tutto a sinistra, poi tutto a destra e poi al centro.
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Tabella impostazioni trasmettitore (BNF) ATTENZIONE: Quando si utilizza un trasmettitore Futaba con un modulo Spektrum DSM, è necessario invertire il canale del gas ed effettuare nuovamente il Binding. Consultare il manuale del vostro modulo Spektrum per settare nuovamente il Bind ed il FailSafe. Consultate il manuale della vostra trasmittente per effettuare l’inversione del canale del gas. Trasmettitore DX4e (New)* c/interr. a 3 posizioni DX5e (New)* c/interr.
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Volo Relatività degli stick Smart Mode controllo della quota Mode 2 Quota massima (circa 45 metri) Comando alettoni Sinistra Destra Comando elevatore Avanti Indietro Risposta dell’aereo in relazione alla posizione del pilota Risposta dell’aereo in relazione alla posizione del pilota SAFE Circle Motore al massimo Motore a metà Motore in basso Quota inter A terra Atterraggio Attivazione del Return Home 1.