Update Instructions

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Please Note --These instructions apply only to the Blade Inductrix Switch RTF (BLH9800) for pilots that

want to use their current Switch in the Switch Air Wing Airframe (BLH8301). The Switch Air does not

require an update to be used in the Switch hovercraft airframe.

Currently this update ONLY works with a Windows 7 or higher PC

Please follow these instructions to update your Inductrix Switch to a Switch Air. We also have a helpful

video found here  https://youtu.be/WCGZHQsQYkk

Items Needed

 Windows PC

 Inductrix Switch RTF BLH9800

 BLH7840 - USB-Interface: Multi Rotor Programmer

 BLH8301 – Switch Air Wing

 PKZ1039 – Hook and Loop to attach pods

Steps to Follow

1. Download The SAFE Firmware Installer Here  Download Installer and Firmware

2. UNZIP the file by Right Clicking and selecting Extract Here…

3. Browse to and Open the SAFE Firmware Update.exe program that was extracted in the last step

4. Plug in the USB Programmer to an available USB Port

a. Give your computer a moment to install the driver

b. If your computer fails to install the driver…

i. Proceed to the Device Manager (Found via searching Device manager in your

windows menu in the lower left corner of your screen)

ii. Look for ports and you will see one with a yellow triangle and exclamation (!)

iii. Right Click and select update drivers

iv. Select Find update via Online

5. Click on the … (three dots) next to the file line

6. Browse to the Inductrix_air_V0.6 (or higher) file that was extracted in previous step, click open

7. Then Select the COM port assigned to the USB Programmer (likely highest numbered port)

8. Plug in a battery into your Inductrix Switch and Quickly Hit Update

a. Do this with in 2 seconds

b. The blue LED on the switch will turn on solid and a loading bar will commence

c. Once finished a prompt ‘Flash Successful’ will appear

9. If the Update fails for any reason, simply redo the update sequence

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Please Note --These instructions apply only to the Blade Inductrix Switch RTF (BLH9800) for pilots that want to use their current Switch in the Switch Air Wing Airframe (BLH8301). The Switch Air does not require an update to be used in the Switch hovercraft airframe. Currently this update ONLY works with a Windows 7 or higher PC Please follow these instructions to update your Inductrix Switch to a Switch Air. We also have a helpful video found here  https://youtu.
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To select Air Mode Press both sticks to the outside upper corners for 3 seconds. The flight mode LED will glow solid white to indicate Air mode. Select flight modes by pushing down on the right stick or via your assign flight mode switch (channel 5/Gear switch by default on Spektrum Radios) Ensure the flight mode switch is in the desired position before flying.