Operation Manual

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SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE
The Q500 is programmed with three (3) flight modes that can be selected
via the Flight Mode Selecon Switch located just above the right-hand
control sck.
PROPORTIONAL CONTROL RATE SLIDER
The Proporonal Control Rate Slider located on the right side of the ST10
allows you to set the overall climb/descend and direconal control rates.
Use the turtle posion for the lowest control rates (best for first-me pilots
and required when flying between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean
When the Flight Mode Selecon Switch is the top posion the Q500 will be
in Smart Mode.
Although we recommend learning to fly the Q500 in Angle (Pilot) Mode as
soon as possible, Smart Mode is typically the best mode for first-me pilots
to fly in and also features ‘Follow Me’ .
In Smart Mode the Q500 will always move in the direcon the right-hand
control sck is pushed relave to the pilot and no maer which way the
front/nose is pointed. So if you push the sck to the le the Q500 will
always move to the le, regardless of the direcon the nose is poinng and
even if it’s spinning. This mode can also be helpful for pilots that lose
orientaon while flying in Angle (Pilot) Mode.
FLIGHT CONTROLS - SMART MODE
SMART CIRCLE*
*Ø 52 feet / 16 meters