Blade 350 QX3 BNF
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1. e Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted e Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted e Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger e Never drop charger or batteries e Always use only rechargeable Li Po batteries designed for use with this type of charger Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Low voltage cutoff LVC protects the Li Po battery from over discharge in flight and activates when the battery reaches a preset value When the battery is discharged to the cutoff point the aircraft will display rapidly flashing red green and blue LEDs to warn you it s time to land When you see this LED code land immediately to prevent over discharge and damage to the battery When the LVC is activated you have approximately 2 minutes until the battery is depleted and can no longer maintain a hover Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat e Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times e Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form swell during the charge process e Always connect the charge cable to the charger first then connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads Reverse the sequence when disconnecting e Always2. GPS lock has not been acquired I antenna has clear view of sky and GPS lock has been Motors won t start Incorrect start up procedure Model is too close to a metal object or metal surface Blinking yellow led compass error indication Compass needs calibration Steady beeping motors won t start Throttle trim is not centered Weak GPS signal Won t hold position in hover Compass needs calibration Accelerometers need calibration Motors take a long period of time to shut off after completing Pressure calibration is needed return to home Compass error is indicated by the LED See below for troubleshooting compass error Review start up procedure in manual Move model away from large metal objects or surfaces Calibrate compass see calibration reference Calibrate DX4 transmitter AP or RTF version Center throttle trim BNF version Check GPS antenna mast is extended Calibrate compass see calibration guide Calibrate accelerometers see calibration guide Refer to the Pressure Sensor Calibration section of this manual Parts of the 350 QX3 Front GPS Antenna Mast SS SS SO ec PAS a JT N Or 9 Camera LED CGO2 Camera Gimbal G N N AP Combo Tx Camera Lens O Wi Fi Antenna Flight Battery Door LED Indicator Power Switch Bottom LED Indicator 2015 Horizon Hobby LLC Blade SAFE Circle the SAFE logo the BNF logo E flite Celectra
3. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause GPS Screen e See number of available satellites and signal strength e Verify latitude longitude and altitude indications e Verify GPS accuracy Device Information Screen e See programming software version e See quad firmware version and vehicle ID e Update firmware Requires USB Interface BLH7840 sold separately Solution 350 QX3 will not initialize The quadcopter was moved during initialization N BEI ea Os 193400 any 106 a Wait for lighter cloud cover and re lock or disable GPS Solar flares Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS GPS will not lock Objects blocking clear access to the sky i under a metal cover inside a car tall buildings etc May ieri C GHE TGA Video transmitter nearby Re position or remove video transmitter Raised threat level by the U S government Wait for threat level to be reduced or disable GPS GPS has reduced resolution The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked cut or otherwise damaged Replace the GPS antenna Move the aircraft away from the magnetic source In worst case The compass has been exposed to a magnet scenario the compass may need to be replaced GPS functions not operating properly Di GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked cut or otherwise Replace the GPS antenna amaged The aircraft is behaving erratically Rebind the aircraft with the GPS function off Aggressive flight Fly level for a few seconds before using other modes
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5. connect the positive red leads and negative black leads cor rectly e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e Always charge in a well ventilated area e Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions NOTICE Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty IMPORTANT Always disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after each flight Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before storage During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell A connected battery will result in trickle discharge Charging the Flight Battery Charger Specifications e Input Voltage 10 5 15V DC e Charge Current 3 5A The Battery Charging Process 1 Connect the AC power supply to the charger 2 Connect the AC power supply to an AC power source The green LED blinks 3 Connect the battery to the charger The red LED blinks indicating charging When the battery nears full charge the red and green LEDs blink indicating cell balancing 4 Disconnect the battery when the green LED glows solid Charger LED Codes Green Blinking Power connected Red Blinking Charging Red amp Green Blinking Cells balancing Green Solid Charging complete Red Solid Error CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fir
6. to flash rapidly complete all 4 rotations of the 350 QX3 as shown in the illustration at left within 30 seconds rotating the quad 45 counterclockwise between each rotation 6 Hold the quad level facing North and check the LED Green Ready Red Repeat Compass Calibration Accelerometer calibration procedure 1 Power on the transmitter and 350 QX3 and place the quad on a flat level surface 2 While holding the bind switch on the transmitter cycle the top left switch 4 times as shown at the left 3 The 350 QX3 will emit a series of slow tones followed by a series of rapid tones indicating the calibration has started 4 Do not move the 350 QX3 while it performs the accelerometer calibration procedure 5 When the procedure has completed the 350 QX3 will emit a happy tone and the LED will display green indicating the calibration was successful If it emits a sad tone and the LED displays solid red repeat the Calibration procedure Pressure Sensor Calibration The pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory on the 350 QX3 Recalibration should only be necessary if you replace the sensor 1 Place the 350 QX3 in a cold area Allow it to remain in the cold for 30 minutes or more 2 Bring the 350 QX3 out of the cold and into a warm area The greater the difference in temperature between the cold and warm areas the more accurate the calibration will be 3 Ensure your transmitter is off and then connect a f
7. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Y sare RTF END NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high prob ability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children wit
8. Mode green or purple flashing before attempting to start the motors Co 9 Place the quadcopter outdoors in the desired Bind with GPS enabled starting position in preparation for flight i Roll right Bind with GPS disabled Flight Mode Switch RTF AP Combo N ZI A Smart m AP Y Return Home Smart Mode Stick Relativity Control Inputs Right transmitter stick l J I WS Away from the pilot amp Toward the pilot NN _ e Stick commands move the 350 QX3 relative to the pilot location Pilot location AP Mode Control Inputs Right transmitter stick Ly N Y ly ll A Stick commands move the 350 QX relative to the quadcopter s orientation Smart Mode Solid Green LED on the 350 QX3 AP Mode Solid Purple LED on the 350 QX3 Return Home Red flashing LED on the 350 QX3 Smart Mode This flight mode is intended for the beginner pilot For best re sults while using Smart Mode it is recommended the pilot always turn to face the 350 QX3 while flying e Stick Relativity While in Smart Mode the path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick input direction relative to the pilot location regardless of the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing e SAFE Circle feature n most scenarios the quad will not enter the SAFE Circle e Position Hold The aircraft will ho
9. Preparing the 350 QX3 For Flight Transmitter Control Layout RTF AP Combo Flying the 350 QX3 Extend the GPS Mast Calibration Procedures Install the Flight Battery Graphic User Interface Transmitter Setup and Binding BNF Troubleshooting Binding Parts of the 350 QX3 Components Specifications Motors 4xBrhles Outrunner motor 1100k He 748 n 190mm 33702 055 9 To register your product online visit www bladehelis com Spektrum DX4 DSMX 4 Channel Transmitter RTF AP Combo CGO2 GB 1080p HD AP Combo Box Contents e Blade 350 QX3 e CGO2 3 Axis Camera Gimbal AP Combo e 3000mAh 3S 11 1V 20C Li Po Battery e 3S DC Li Po Balancing Charger with 5A AC Power Supply e Spektrum DX4 DSMX 4 Channel Transmitter RTF AP Combo e 4 AA Batteries RTF AP Combo e Cell Phone Mount Charging Warnings WARNING Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction electrical issues excessive heat FIRE and ultimately injury and property damage e NEVER LEAVE THE POWER SUPPLY CHARGER AND BATTERY UNATTENDED DURING USE e NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT e Never attempt to charge dead damaged or wet battery packs e Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries e Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight
10. ase familiarize yourself with the controls in AP Mode to ensure a safe return of the 350 QX3 in the event of GPS signal loss LED Codes CAUTION If you see the LED signal for low battery 10 6V immediately land your aircraft and recharge the battery CAUTION Do not attempt to use Return Home with a low battery Startup Codes Radio off or not bound to the quad Initialization failed 0000080808000 IMU initialization Fully charged battery Fully discharged battery Emergency mode cycle power to reinitialize ne Bind mode Flying Codes GPS Disabled Smart Mode waiting for GPS Smart Mode GPS lock AP Mode waiting for GPS AP Mode GPS lock Return to home mode activated 000000000000060 GPS lost while in Smart mode in flight GPS lost while in AP mode or return to home in flight Battery voltage below 10 9V Battery voltage below 10 6V 000 000 000000000000060 Compass calibration needed GPS Functionality To acquire a reliable GPS signal it is important the 350 QX3 has a clear view of the sky Obstructions that can affect the aircraft s ability to acquire an acceptable signal include e Flying close to or around tall big buildings e Flying under dense vegetation e Flying indoors or under a structure If you cannot acquire a GPS lock at startup the motors cannot be started in either Smart Mode or AP Mode You will have to re bind the quadcopter with the GPS functions turned off to allow you to
11. e personal injury and or property damage NOTICE If using a battery other than the included Li Po battery refer to your battery manufacturer s instructions for charging Install the Gimbal AP Combo e Slide the gimbal on the mount rails until it locks e Connect the wiring harness to the plug on the bottom of the 350 QX3 e To remove the gimbal press the tab at the front of the mount and slide the gimbal forward e Install 4 AA batteries in the transmitter as shown Transmitter Control Layout RTF AP Combo Mode Switch 0 Smart Mode 1 AP Mode Gimbal 2 Return Home control switch Motor Stop Bind Button Rudder Yaw a L 4 Aileron Roll Throttle Altitude Elevator Pitch Fa He SL Power Switch Extend the GPS Mast Install the Flight Battery N Transmitter Setup BNF Transmitter Model Switch Select Reversing Throttle Cut Model Setup Switch Position Type acro n a gear R act Travel Adj Flap T 120 4 100 Smart Mode F Mode POS 0 All others N Throttle Subtrim 1 10 Return Home F Mode POS 1 Flaps FLAP AP MODE ELE D R POS 1 Norm T 100 GIMBAL control FLAP POS 1 land J 100 Throttle controls gimbal angle Mix 1 Accelerometer calibration Set FLAP to POS 0 and cycle gear gear act Flight Mode switch 4 times rate D 60 U 0 Compass calibration Set FLAP to POS 1 and cycle SW ele d r Flight Mode switch 4 times air
12. g warnings and instructions CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po bat tery from the aircraft when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage below the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged Location alert The motors will beep under the following conditions e At any time the props stop spinning after they have been initialized e After 30 seconds of no throttle input waiting armed on the ground This will alert the pilot to the location of the aircraft if it lands in a location with low visibility Beeping will continue until the battery can no longer supply enough power to the motors If the quadcopter crash lands and one or more motors are stopped by an impact the quadcopter enters emergency mode The LED will flash white and the motors will beep loudly EN Calibration Procedures da Rudder right Bind in pressure calibration mode Compass calibration procedure NOTICE The following procedure has to be completed within 30 seconds after entering compass calibration mode 1 Power the transmitter 2 Power on the 350 QX3 and face the quadcopter pointing North 3 Cycle the top left transmitter switch completely 4 times as shown at the left 4 The 350 QX3 indicates it has entered compass calibration mode by slowly flashing the LED orange 5 When the LED begins
13. hout direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy General Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid colli Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries sions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary e Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike loss of control e Always use fully charged batteries e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered and people a e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional e Always keep moving parts clean support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc A ays keep parts dry e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electr
14. ical out of the reach fees let dea a oe use before touching ii e Al remove batteries after use e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and Waya TEMOVE Delo USE protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious Never touch moving parts injury or even death CAUTION The ESCs for the 350 QX3 are not compatible with any other product and the 350 QX3 is not compatible with any other ESCs Use of any other ESCs on the 350 QX3 will cause a crash which may result in property damage and or personal injury WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace a Spektrum component found in a Horizon Hobby product always purchase from Horizon Hobby LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all sup port and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents Box Contents Flight Mode Switch RTF AP Combo Charging Warnings Flight Modes Explained Low Voltage Cutoff LVC LED Codes Charging the Flight Battery GPS Functionality Install the Gimbal AP Combo Flight Guidelines and Warnings Install the Transmitter Batteries RTF AP Combo
15. ld its position when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral e Self Leveling Brings the 350 QX3 to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral e 100 m geo fence The 350 QX3 uses GPS informa tion to create a virtual barrier and will not travel farther than 100 meters from the home position AP Mode This flight mode keeps the 350 QX3 in a steady hover and locked into position while the controls are held at neutral making it deal for image video capture Solid Purple LED e Control Input While in AP Mode the 350 QX3 follows the control stick input direction relative to the position and orientation of the aircraft rather than the position of the pilot e Position Hold The aircraft will hold its position when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral e Self Leveling Brings the 350 QX2 AP to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral e 100 m geo fence The 350 QX3 uses GPS informa tion to create a virtual barrier and will not travel farther than 100 meters from the home position Solid Green LED NOTICE If the 350 QX3 loses GPS signal while flying in either Smart or AP Mode the LED will flash either green or purple depending on which flight mode you are currently using and the 350 QX3 will default to a stable flight mode with similar control response as AP Mode without the availability of position hold Return Home will not function Ple
16. light battery to the 350 QX3Power the 350 QX3 ON and let it initialize The status LED will remain off 4 Hold the 350 QX3 upside down until the status LED flashes blue indicating it has entered bind mode 5 Set the quadcopter back upright 6 Bind your transmitter to the 350QX3 with the rudder stick fully to the right The LED will blink red and blue rapidly Leave the aircraft and transmitter powered on and allow the aircraft to warm up for 10 minutes Do not move the aircraft during this time 7 After 10 minutes the motors on the aircraft will beep to indicate the calibration is complete Power off the aircraft and then your transmitter If the 350 QX3 displays the failed calibration code power off the aircraft and then begin the pressure calibration procedure again Graphic User Interface If you need to update the firmware in your quadcopter download the PC user interface at http www bladehelis com Prodinfo Files 350_QX_PC_Interface zip Follow the on screen instructions for installation and operation This graphic user interface allows you to monitor systems adjust system settings and calibrate sensors Sensor Information Screen e See status of all sensors and speed controls at a glance e Check battery voltage and accelerometer operation Calibration Screen e Calibrate accelerometers and camera gimbal e Review instructions for compass sensor and DX4 transmitter calibration e Adjust geo referenced flight boundaries
17. me Switch B POS 2 i GIMBAL Control A switch POS 0 DX9 DX18 AA Knob controls gimbal angl AUX2 R Knob A ao Compass calibration A switch POS 0 and cycle B switch 4 times Accelerometer calibration Gear switch POS 1 and cycle B switch 4 times Binding The RTF AP combo transmitter is bound to the model at the factory If for any reason the model needs to be re bound follow the directions below Entering Bind Mode Binding the 350 QX3 To Your Transmitter Bind button 1 With the transmitter and quadcopter powered OFF connect the battery to the 350 QX3 a 2 Place the 350 QX3 on a flat level surface 3 Power the 350 QX3 ON and let it initialize The status LED will remain off 4 Hold the 350 QX3 upside down until the status LED flashes blue indicating it has entered bind mode 5 Set the quadcopter back upright 6 On your transmitter ensure the throttle is in the low position and the throttle trim is at neutral L 7 Power ON your transmitter in bind mode according Normal Bind to the instructions included with your transmitter Transmitter Bind Codes 8 When the binding process is successful the 350 QX3 will emit a quick 3 beep tone and the LED will flash either green purple or red depending on which flight mode is selected If the LED is flashing red the 350 QX3 is in Return Home mode Switch to Smart or AP
18. or to maintain the descent rate e Once the 350 QX3 has landed in Return Home mode it will stop the motors EN With GPS OFF e The LED will show solid white e The flight mode available will be similar in control response to AP Mode without the availability of position hold e Altitude hold will function normally Loss of GPS Signal If the 350 QX3 loses GPS signal in flight it will respond according to the following conditions Smart Mode Green flashing LED If the 350 QX3 loses GPS signal in flight while in Smart Mode the LED will flash green The stick relativity feature of Smart Mode will not function The 350 QX3 will follow the control stick input direction relative to the position and orientation of the aircraft rather than the position of the pilot similar to the control response in AP Mode Return home will not function The aircraft will still use the pressure sensor to maintain altitude and control rate of descent If GPS signal is reacquired after receiving 5 10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Smart Mode functions return AP Mode Purple flashing LED If the 350 QX3 loses GPS signal in flight while in AP Mode the LED will flash purple The quadcopter will not enter GPS position hold when the right stick is returned to center Return home will not function If GPS signal is reacquired after receiving 5 10 seconds of reliable signal AP Mode functions return Loss of Transmitter Signal If the transmitter signal is lo
19. ottle below half to descend and land When the quadcopter has landed lower the throttle completely and press the bind button to stop the motors e Activate the Return Home function to return the 350 QX3 to the assigned home location and land automatically CAUTION Do not activate the Return Home function if the 350 QX3 is showing the low battery indication Manually land the aircraft immediately Activating Return Home Return Home NOTICE Return home will only function if the 350 QX3 has GPS lock e When this feature is activated the LED will rapidly flash red e The 350 QX3 will fly back to its assigned home loca tion and land After landing the motors may take up to 5 seconds to stop e The return home function may be cancelled by Motor Stop switching back to Smart or AP Mode using the flight mode switch e To restart the props after landing in Return Home move both transmitter sticks to the bottom inside corners and then back to center CAUTION The 350 QX3 will not recognize the SAFE Circle feature when Return Home is used Activating Return Home may cause the 350 QX3 to fly directly over the pilot if the aircraft was flown to a position behind where the pilot was standing when the home position was established After Your Flight 1 Turn off the power switch on the 350 QX3 2 Turn off the power to your transmitter 3 Unplug and remove the battery from the 350 QX3 Recharge your battery following the chargin
20. plane Channel Assign servo setup Throttle cut servo setup Smart Mode Switch B POS 0 Channel Input AUX1 R poe ae AP MODE Switch B POS 1 Gear Saitoh Swtcnt 140 lol ele mapa at AUXI A AX GIMBAL Control Switch A POS 1 Throttle controls gimbal angle Compass calibration Switch A POS 0 and cycle B switch 4 times Accelerometer calibration Switch A POS 1 and cycle B switch 4 times airplane Knob AUX2 Servo setup Throttle cut servo setup Smart Mode Flap switch POS 0 Gear AUX1 All NORM 0 Trainer Travel AP MODE FLap switch POS 1 Pepa Auxt 120 140 Return Home Flap switch POS 2 GIMBAL Control Gear switch POS 0 DX7s Knob controls gimbal angle Compass calibration Gear switch POS 0 and cycle FLAP switch 4 times Accelerometer calibration Gear switch POS 1 and cycle FLAP switch 4 times airplane Gear AUX Servo setup Throttle cut servo setup Smart Mode F Mode switch POS 0 Knob AUX2 All NORM 0 Trainer Travel AP MODE F Mode switch POS 1 MGE cal Auxt 120 140 Return Home F Mode switch POS 2 GIMBAL Control Gear switch POS 0 Knob controls gimbal angle Compass calibration Gear switch POS 0 and cycle FLAP switch 4 times Accelerometer calibration Gear switch POS 1 and cycle FLAP switch 4 times airplane Channel Assign Servo setup Throttle cut Smart Mode Switch B POS 0 Channel Input All NORM Position AP MODE Switch B POS 1 ine a Return Ho
21. ry hatch Install a fully charged x battery pack connect the blue EC3 battery connector and reinstall the hatch With the quad on a level surface turn on the power x switch and allow the 350 QX3 to initialize SAFE Circle x If the GPS is enabled wait for the GPS signal to be 16 feet 5 meters acquired solid green LED IMPORTANT While in Smart Mode the motors will not Pilot location start if a GPS signal has not been acquired 4 Move the aircraft to the desired home location and orient the aircraft pointed away from the pilot 5 Step back approximately 16 feet 5 meters from the home location To start the motors move both sticks into the bottom inside corners then back to center The props will begin to spin The home position for GPS functions is set and your aircraft is ready to fly Lower the throttle stick fully and hold the bind button to stop the motors after flight CAUTION When the home location is set step 6 the 350 QX3 must be approximately 16 feet 5 meters from where the pilot will stand during flight point ing away from the pilot If the aircraft is pointed in any other direction the SAFE Circle feature will not function as expected and may result in personal injury or damage to property Once the aircraft s motors are started do not change your position Flying the 350 QX3 Takeoff The throttle control for the 350 QX3 changes the altitude of the quadcopter by moving the throttle s
22. st for any reason the 350 QX3 will respond according to the following conditions e f the motors are stopped the 350 QX3 will disarm e f the motors are turning but the 350 QX3 is not flying it will stop the motors and disarm e f the 350 QX is flying and has a good GPS lock with a home position set it will activate the Return Home function rapid red flashing LED upon the loss of the transmitter signal e f the compass is faulty not connected or if there is no GPS lock the 350 QX3 descends slowly when the transmitter signal is lost e If the pressure sensor is not working the 350 QX3 reduces power to control the decent when the transmitter signal is lost Flight Guidelines and Warnings e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet 10 meters away when the e Always keep parts dry battery is connected e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times e Always remove batteries after use e Always use fully charged batteries e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Never touch moving parts e Always remove batteries before disassembly Preparing the 350 QX3 For Flight a m _ Power on the transmitter with the flight mode set to Smart Mode Flying Smart Mode 350 QX3 home location W Remove the batte
23. start the motors for flight see the Binding section It is not possible to use Smart Mode without having GPS enabled If the 350 QX3 is initialized with GPS disabled it will default to AP Mode without position hold but will still be capable of altitude hold If you lose the GPS signal while flying the aircraft will not have Stick Relativity the SAFE Circle feature Position Hold or Return Home functions available We recom mend maneuvering the 350 QX3 by steering with forward elevator and rudder only if GPS signal is lost CAUTION Do not attempt to fly the 350 QX3 with GPS enabled while indoors or in a location where the GPS signal is known to be poor as loss of signal could result in a crash GPS Functions see the Binding section for turning GPS functions ON and OFF With GPS ON e If the 350 QX3 took off with GPS lock and a home position set when Return Home mode is activated the quadcopter will fly back to the start position maintaining altitude along the way then reduce altitude to land e f the 350 QX3 loses GPS lock while flying in Smart AP or Return Home mode the LED will flash green purple or red depending on which flight mode you are currently using The 350 QX3 will default to a stable flight mode with similar control response to AP Mode without the availability of position hold e If the 350 QX3 deviates too far from its intended GPS path when in Return Home mode it will descend using the barometric pressure sens
24. tick above or below half throttle As you move the throttle stick above half the quadcopter will climb As you move the throttle stick below half the quadcopter will descend The farther away from half you move the throttle stick the faster the quadcopter will climb or descend To takeoff slowly advance the throttle to slightly above half The 350 QX3 will slowly climb When the quadcopter reaches the desired height ease the throttle back to half to hold that altitude Explore the flight envelope of the 350 QX2 AP in Smart Mode without fear of losing orientation See A the diagrams in the Flight Modes Explained section for more details on the aircraft s function in Smart Mode Throttle stick In Smart Mode the direction the aircraft is pointing does not affect the control and the aircraft s response relative to you the pilot location does not change with Descend orientation AP Mode operates more like a conventional RC helicopter or multicopter NOTICE If you begin to lose control release the control sticks and the model will self level Pay close attention to the LED while flying If at any time the LED indicates the flight battery voltage is low below 10 6V as shown In the LED code section land the 350 QX3 immediately and charge the flight battery EN Landing To land the 350 QX2 AP there are two options e Guide the aircraft to where you wish to land Slowly reduce the thr
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