RTF READY-TO-FLY
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Safety Precautions and Warnings • Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions 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. • Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
hank you for purchasing the exciting, super small 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™ (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that offers impressive flight performance with an agility mode for aerobatics and a stability mode with self-leveling. In stability mode you only have to control throttle, the aircraft will return to a hover on its own.
Table of Contents First Flight Preparation ...................................................... 6 Flying Checklist................................................................. 6 Charging Warnings............................................................ 6 Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .................................................... 7 Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ............................. 7 Battery Charging ...............................................................
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • Remove and inspect contents • Begin charging the flight battery • Install the flight battery in the quadcopter (once it has been fully charged) • Program your computer transmitter • Bind your transmitter • Familiarize yourself with the controls • Find a suitable area for flying ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first ❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the 4-in-1 control unit ❏ Allow the 4-in-1 control unit to initialize and arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ La
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 flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC becomes active. Power to the motors decrease and the LED on the 4-in-1 control unit blinks, showing some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing.
3. Always disconnect the flight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging. CAUTION: Only use chargers specifically designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in fire, causing injury or property damage. CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate. LED Indications When you make the connection successfully, the LED on the charger turns solid red, indicating charging has begun.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a specific transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ or DSM2 ®/DSMX ® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. If you purchased an RTF model, the transmitter is bound to the model at the factory. To bind or re-bind your nano QX to your chosen transmitter, please follow the directions below. General Binding Procedure 1.
RTF MLP4DSM Binding Procedure 1. Disconnect the flight 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 flight battery in the quadcopter. The LED on the 4-in-1 control unit flashes red during initialization, then flashes blue when it is ready to bind. 5. When the blue light is flashing, push in and hold down the left stick while powering on the transmitter (you will hear a ‘click’). 6.
RTF Transmitter Control B A H Bind/ Flight mode selection Dual rate Du selection se G C F D E 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.
RTF Flight Mode and Rate Selection – RTF The nano QX RTF model comes with the Blade MLP4DSM transmitter. This transmitter’s flight mode selection feature lets the pilot change between stability mode and agility mode. • When powered on, this transmitter is automatically in stability mode and high rate. • Change flight modes by pressing and releasing the left control stick while the transmitter is powered on. Change rates by pressing and releasing the right control stick.
Transmitter Setup Table Transmiter "Model Type" Stability to Agility Switch Stability to Dual Rate Agility TX Setup Switch MLP4DSM N/A Depress Left Stick N/A DX4e DX5e N/A N/A DX6i Acro DX7 Acro Trainer/Bind Trainer/Bind Cycle Flaps Pos first time 0-1, each time after 1-0-1 Cycle Flaps Pos first time 0-2, each time after 2-0-2 DX7S/8 Acro Trainer/Bind DX18 Acro Trainer/Bind N/A N/A In FLAPS Menu: Set NORM FLAP to Down 20 N/A Aux1 Reverse Depress Right N/A Stick Rate N/A Rate N/A High Rat
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 first flight.
Aileron Rear View Aileron left Rear View Left Aileron right 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. • Before each flight, ALWAYS power on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery to the 4-in-1 unit.
Flying the nano QX • After confirming 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. • Move the rudder stick a small amount to the right. The nose of the quad-copter should start to rotate to the right (clockwise). • Move the rudder stick a small amount to the left. The nose of the quadcopter should start to rotate to the left (counter-clockwise).
• When comfortable with low-level hovering, you can transition to hovering and flying the nano QX at higher altitudes of three to four feet. At these higher altitudes, you will become comfortable with the flight characteristics of the aircraft. • Don’t be afraid to set the nano QX down on the ground quickly by lowering the throttle when approaching walls or other obstacles to help prevent propeller strikes.
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Parts Listings 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 Part # Description BLH7600 BLH7600M1 BLH7680 BLH7639 BLH7614 BLH7614A BLH7603 BLH7604 BLH7601 BLH7620 BLH7621 Nano QX RTF Nano QX RTF Mode 1 Nano QX BNF Main Frame: nQ X Green Canopy: nQ X Yellow Canopy: nQ X Motor, CW Rotation: nQ X Motor, CCW Rotation: nQ X 4-in-1 Control Unit: nQ X Prop, CW Rotation, Blk (2): nQ X Prop, CCW Rotation, Blk (2): nQ X 8 9 10 11 Part # Description BLH7620G BLH7621G BLH7620Y BLH7621Y EFLC1008 EFLB1501S25 Prop, CW Rotation, Grn (2): nQ X
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Nano QX control response is inconsistent or requires extra trim to neutralize movement. Nano QX will not respond to throttle. Nano QX does not function and smells burnt after connecting the flight battery. Nano QX has reduced flight time or is underpowered. EN Possible Cause Solution Aircraft not initialized on a level surface. Disconnect the flight battery, center the control trim and re-initialize the quadcopter. Battery not correctly placed in battery slot.
Problem LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter (during binding). LED on the receiver flashes rapidly and the nano QX will not respond to the transmitter (after binding) Crashes immediately upon lift-off Possible Cause Solution Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process. Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter a larger distance from the aircraft. Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery to the aircraft. Follow the binding instructions.
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