Robbe Draco V5
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1. Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 VW Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 A Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries Do not place the battery in water or any other liquid Never heat or incinerate the pack or place it in a microwave oven Avoid short circuits and never charge the battery with reversed polarity Do not subject the battery to pressure or shock loads and never distort or throw the pack Never solder directly to the battery Do not modify or open the battery Batteries must only be charged with a suitable charger never connect the battery directly to a mains power supply Never charge or discharge a battery in bright sunlight or close to a heater or open fire Do not use the battery in areas subject to high levels of static electricity Never leave the battery on charge unsupervised Do not charge the battery in an inflammable location or on an inflammable surface Any of these errors can result in damage to the battery explosion or fire Keep the battery away from children If electrolyte should escape do not expose it to fire as the material is highly inflammable and may ignite e Do not allow fluid electrolyte to come into contact with eyes If this should happen flush with copious amounts of water and contact a doctor without delay e The fluid electrolyte can also be removed from clothing and other objects by rinsing with copious amounts of water LIABILITY EXCLUSION2. Since robbe Modellsport is not in a position to monitor the handling of these batteries we expressly deny all liability and guarantee claims where the batteries have been incorrectly charged discharged or handled w Explanation of specialist terms Motor speed Throttle This controls the model s climb and descent Yaw The model s movement around the vertical axis the helicopter rotates to right or left Pitch axis The model s movement around the lateral axis forward or reverse flight Roll The model s movement around the longitudinal axis sideways movement to right or left Mode 1 Function assignment of control movements relative to the sticks In this case motor speed throttle and roll are cont rolled by the right hand stick pitch axis and tail rotor by the left hand stick Mode 2 Function assignment of control movements relative to the sticks In this case motor speed throttle and tail rotor are controlled by the left hand stick pitch axis and roll by the right hand stick Dual Rates Switchable travel reduction for control movements Binding Creating the radio link between transmitter and recei ver Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Contents Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries Explanation of specialist terms Contents Safety Notes Set contents Specification Transmitter settings Mode 1 and Mode 2 Reduced and expanded control functions Converting the transmitt
3. 06 NE250007 NE250008 NE250009 NE250010 NE250012 NE250013 NE250016 NE250017 NE250020 NE250021 NE250710 NE250714 NE250718 NE251003 When replacing components it is very important to use the correct type of cross point screwdriver and Description Canopy Receiver set Motor set Main frame Blade connecting piece Swashplate set Main gearwheel Flybar Outer rotor shaft Inner rotor shaft Flange Ballrace set Main rotor blades Flybar pin Rubber grommets set 1 pack of 8 Rubber grommets set 2 pack of 8 Pushrod set Screw set LiPo battery 3 7 V 110 mAh Landing gear to tighten the screws with great care Do not use thread lock fluid Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 15 VW Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 levant regulations of the appropriate CE directives The original Conformity Declaration can be found on the Internet at www robbe com Please select the specific device description then move to Downloads and select Conformity Declara tion robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG hereby declares that this device fulfils the fundamental requirements and other re This symbol means that you should dispose of electrical and electronic equipment separately from the household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life Take your unwanted equipment to your local council collection point or recycling centre This requirement applies to membe
4. Place the clip over the aerial and screw it in place Re positioning the aerial in this way shifts throttle control to the right hand side Switch the transmitter on and pull the throttle trim back towards you Check the new stick mode Mode 1 Ww Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Charging the flight battery using the transmitter The system can only work reliably if the transmitter batteries are fully charged Open the cover of the transmitter battery compartment Slide the flight battery into the charge com partment Switch the transmitter on the green LED on the transmitter now lights up to indicate that char ging is in progress The battery is fully charged when the green LED goes out Remove the battery close the transmitter and switch it off Safety Notes Do not operate your charger and batteries on an inflamma ble surface and do not leave the equipment running un supervised Protect from damp Do not subject it to direct sunshine and do not cover the charger Do not charge batteries that are hot to the touch Allow batteries to cool down to ambient temperature Flight preparation Open the transmitter battery compartment and insert the four AA cells check for correct polarity Switch the transmitter on Fig 1 The battery status is shown is shown on the right of the screen Move the throttle stick and trim to the lowest position towards you otherwise the motors will not
5. binding process Checking the working systems Before the first flight it is important to set all the trims except for the throttle trim to centre The throttle stick must be in the fully back position towards you If the rotor blades turn adjust the throttle trim until the rotor blades come to a halt Preparations for the first flight Ideally the first flight should take place in a large indoor space devoid of obstructions If you have to fly the model in the open air wait for a day with totally flat calm conditions Charge the flight battery before flying VW Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Important Notes Take off raise the rotor speed slowly and steadily until the model hovers at eye level At the same time adjust the trims until the helicopter flies stably and hovers over one point At low height approx 10 15 cm above the ground the model cannot be trim med accurately due to the turbulence generated by the rotor Landing slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the model descends and touches down Never reduce the throttle setting abruptly After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver and only then switch the transmitter off Caution Stopping obstructing the rotor blades when they are turning can cause serious damage to the mechanical system and may even result in a fire Immediately move the throttle stick to Idle if this should happen Not
6. d It is essential to avoid touching such parts Please bear in mind that motors and speed controllers may become hot when operating It is important to avoid tou ching these parts Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when A an electric motor is connected to the flight battery You must also take care to keep all other objects away from mo ving or rotating paris turer Overcharged or incorrectly charged batteries may explode Take care to maintain correct polarity Notes on the use of dry cells A Do not attempt to recharge dry cells do not open them and do not incinerate them Remove exhausted dry cells from the trans mitter after use Escaped electrolyte may ruin the transmitter 4 Observe the instructions provided by the battery manufac Ensure the equipment is protected from dust dirt and moisture conta mination Do not subject the system to excessive heat cold or vibration Use the recommended charger only and charge the batteries only for the prescribed period Check your equipment for damage at regular intervals and replace de fective components with genuine spare parts Do not re use any devices which have been damaged in a crash or by water even when they have dried out again Send the equipment to the robbe Service Department for checking or replace the parts in question Crash or water damage can result in concealed defects which may lead to failure in subsequent use Use only thos
7. e components and accessories which we specifically re commend VW Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Do not carry out modifications to the radio control system components apart from those described in the instructions Operating the model Caution injury hazard A Please keep your model helicopter including small co axial and single rotor models a safe distance away from yourself and others Never fly over spectators other pilots or yourself Always fly manoeuvres facing away from other pilots and spectators Please note that model helicopters generally and aerobatic ty pes in particular are subject to enormous flight loads and that interference cannot be ruled out even when you are using the best possible radio control system components Operating these models requires a highly responsible attitude and all possible sa fety precautions for pilot and spectators e Never fly over spectators or other pilots and maintain a safe distance from them at all times e Never endanger people or animals e Never fly close to high tension overhead cables or residential areas e Do not operate your model in the vicinity of canal locks or open water ways e Do not operate your model from public roads motorways paths and squares etc use authorised model flying sites only Never operate the model in stormy weather Never point the transmitter aerial straight at the model when operating it The trans
8. e regarding the flight battery as soon as you notice a red uction in motor power land immediately and disconnect the bat tery Never continue flying until the battery is flat as this causes a deep discharge condition which results in permanent damage Allow the battery to cool down before recharging it Replacing the rotor blades if a rotor blade is damaged replace it immediately When fitting the new rotor blade tighten the retai ning screw just to the point where the blade still swivels smoothly The first few flights Once the model is properly trimmed you can practise hovering and carry out manoeuvres such as circles squares rectangles and figures of eight Initially it is always best to stand about two metres away from the model behind or at right angles to it this avoids giving incorrect control commands You can fly a square pattern by alternating the direction of flight away from the pilot to the pilot s right and then towards the pilot again Tip when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing to wards you the controls are reversed apart from the throttle control 13 Ww Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 NE250720 E NE250005 Aai NE250006 NE250007 NE250008 NE250009 NE250010 NE250016 Fy NE250021 NE250710 NE250714 NE250718 NE251003 14 w Replacement Parts list DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz Order No NE250720 NE250721 NE250003 NE250004 NE250005 NE2500
9. er from Mode 1 to Mode 2 Charging the battery Flight preparation Trim adjustments in Mode 1 Mode 2 Controlling the model in Mode 1 or Mode 2 Binding the transmitter Preparations for the first flight Important notes The first flights Replacement Parts list DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz Conformity information Page 14 15 16 VW Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Be sure to read these Safety Notes before you operate your model Always keep to the procedures and settings recommended in the instructions If you are operating a radio controlled model aircraft helicopter car or boat for the first time we recommend that you enlist an expe rienced modeller to help you Safety Notes Radio controlled models are not toys in the usual sense of the term Young persons under fourteen years should only be allowed to operate them under the supervision of an adult Building and operating these models requires technical expertise manual skills a careful attitude and safety conscious behaviour Errors negligence and omissions in building or flying these models can re sult in serious personal injury and damage to property Since the manufacturer and vendor are not in a position to check that your models are built and operated correctly all we can do is bring these hazards expressly to your attention We deny all further liability Helicopter rotors and all moving parts generally constitute A a constant injury hazar
10. g instructions Instructions in other languages can be downloaded from www robbe com Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Dear customer Congratulations on choosing a factory assembled model heli copter from our range Many thanks for placing your trust in us The model can be completed and made ready to fly very quickly Please read right through these instructions before attempting to fly the model for the first time as this will make it much easier to operate the model safely All directions such as right hand are as seen from the tail of the model looking forward Specification Rotor diameter 190 mm Overall length 188 mm Weight approx 31g Co axial rotor motors 2x6mm Power supply LiPo battery 3 7 V 110 mAh VW Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Transmitter settings Mode 1 Throttle Pitch axis trim trim Tail rotor and Pitch axis control Throttle and roll control Tail trim Roll trim Status indicator Transmitter battery Throttle trim display Pitch axis trim Display Tail rotor trim indicator Roll trim display Dual Rate status indicator Transmitter settings Mode 2 as supplied Pitch axis Throttle trim trim Tail rotor and Throttle control Q Pitch axis and roll control Tail trim Roll trim Status indicator Transmitter A en battery trim Scree
11. h axis trim If the model flies forward or back when it lifts off adjust the pitch axis trim until it hovers over one point Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when it lifts off adjust the roll trim until the model remains in a stable hover Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 NS os i 000 JE ESS p EZ G Ww Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Controlling the model in Mode 1 Controlling the model in Mode 2 Throttle up take off Throttle me oe Throttle up take off Throttle closed J landing ml al Kale Z De oon NSE LA AS XD VW Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Re binding the transmitter This procedure is only necessary after replacing individual com ponents Move the throttle stick to the Idle position t Hold the throttle stick pressed in while you switch the transmitter on The screen now flashes Slide the LiPo battery into the heli copter and connect it Now leave the model untouched for at least three seconds Note if you have converted the transmitter to Mode 1 you must press in the right hand stick AL When the re binding process is complete the screen stops flas hing and reverts to the normal display 12 This point is very important Do not move the model for a minimum of three seconds during the
12. mitter signal is at its weakest in this direction It is always best to stand with the long side of the aerial angled towards the model Insurance Ground based models are usually covered by standard personal third party insurance policies In order to fly model aircraft you will need to extend the cover of your existing policy or take out specific insurance Check your insurance policy and take out new cover where neces sary Liability exclusion robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that you observe the assembly and operating instructions or the conditions and methods used for installing operating and maintaining the model components For this reason we accept no liability for loss damage or costs which are due to the erroneous use and operation of our products or are connected with such operation in any way Regardless of the legal argument employed our obligation to pay com pensation is limited to the invoice value of those robbe products directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred unless otherwise prescribed by law This does not apply if the company is deemed to have unlimited liability according to statutory regulation due to deliberate or gross negligence Set contents DRACO V5 RTF Co axial helicopter completely assembled and set up ready to fly LiPo battery 3 7 V 110 mAh 2 4 GHz four channel transmitter with flight battery charge function 4 x AA size dry cell Screwdriver German operatin
13. n Throttle trim display Tail rotor trim indicator Roll trim display Dual Rate status indicator Ww Operating Instructions DRACO V5 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2507V5 Primary and expanded control function settings The transmitter offers the facility to adjust the sensitivity of the stick movements We recommend softer reduced travels for beginners Open the transmitter battery compartment and insert the four AA cells check for correct polarity Switching sensitivity Mode 1 Switch the transmitter on and press the right hand stick inward Reduced control function The Dual Rate status indicator disc on the screen is reduced to half Expanded control function Press the right hand stick inward again The full black disc now appears on the screen If you have converted the transmitter to Mode 1 the left hand stick must be pressed in Please read the information regarding dry cells on page 9 8 Converting the transmitter from Mode 2 throttle left to Mode 1 throttle right The transmitter is supplied set to Mode 2 as standard If you pre fer Mode 1 and wish to convert the transmitter to that mode use this procedure The transmitter must be switched off Release the clip over the aerial using a cross point screwdriver Raise the aerial out of its recess and set it at 90 Now turn the aerial through 180 and place it in the recess again pointing in the opposite direction
14. r countries of the European Union as well as other non European countries with a separate waste collection system Disposal of batteries Batteries must not be discarded as domestic refuse To protect the environment always return exhausted or defective cells to your local recycling centre These include retail sales outlets for batteries and communal toxic waste disposal centres Cover any bare wires with insulating tape in order to avoid short circuits robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG MetzloserstraBe 38 D 36355 Grebenhain Technical hotline 49 0 66 44 87 777 hotline robbe com Commercial register GieBen Regional Court HRA 2722 Partner with personal liability robbe Modellsport Beteiligungs GmbH Gie en HRB 5793 Managing Director Philip Janssen Errors and technical modifications reserved Copyright robbe Modellsport 2014 Duplication and copying of the text in whole or in part is only permitted with the prior written approval of robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG 16
15. start Fit the charged LiPo flight battery in the support frame on the helicopter with the plastic tab facing up in the direction of the arrow Fig 2 Notes on the use of dry cells Do not attempt to recharge dry cells do not open them and do not incinerate them Remove exhausted dry cells from the transmitter after use Escaped electrolyte may ruin the transmitter w Trim settings Mode 1 Throttle trim If the rotors start to spin without the throttle stick being touched or do not respond to stick movements you must adjust the throttle trim until they stop moving Tail rotor trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when it lifts off adjust the tail rotor trim buttons to correct the rotation until the model maintains a stable heading Pitch axis trim If the model flies forward or back when it lifts off adjust the pitch axis trim until it hovers over one point Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when it lifts off adjust the roll trim until it remains in a stable hover 10 NS Trim settings Mode 2 Throttle trim If the rotors start to spin without the throttle stick being touched or do not respond to stick movements you must adjust the throttle trim until they stop moving Tail rotor trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when it lifts off adjust the tail rotor trim buttons to correct the rotation until the model maintains a stable heading Pitc
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