Blade 350 QX3 BNF User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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•Alwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodeltoavoidcolli-
sions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,trafc
andpeople.
•Alwayscarefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptional
supportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.).
•Alwayskeepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereach
ofchildren.
•Alwaysavoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecicallydesignedand
protectedforthispurpose.Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.
•Neverplaceanyportionofthemodelinyourmouthasitcouldcauseserious
injuryorevendeath.
•Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.
•Alwayskeepaircraftinsightandundercontrol.
•Alwaysmovethethrottlefullydownatrotorstrike.
•Alwaysusefullychargedbatteries.
•Alwayskeeptransmitterpoweredonwhileaircraftispowered.
•Alwaysremovebatteriesbeforedisassembly
•Alwayskeepmovingpartsclean.
•Alwayskeeppartsdry.
•Alwaysletpartscoolafterusebeforetouching.
•Alwaysremovebatteriesafteruse.
•Neveroperateaircraftwithdamagedwiring.
•Nevertouchmovingparts.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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.
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without
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.
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supercialinjury.
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
General Safety Precautions and Warnings
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Table of Contents
Components
Airframe
Blade
®
350QX3Quadcopter
Motors
4xBrushlessOutrunnerMotor,1100Kv
ESCs
4x10-AmpBrushlessESC
Battery
3000mAh3S11.1V20CLi-PoBattery
Charger
3SDCLi-PoBalancingChargerwith5AACPowerSupply
Transmitter
Spektrum
DX4DSMX
®
4-ChannelTransmitter(RTF,APCombo)
Camera/Gimbal
CGO2GB1080pHD(APCombo)
Specifications
Length
18.30in(465mm)
Height
7.48in(190mm)
Rotor Diameter
22.80in(580mm)
Flying Weight
33.7oz(955g)
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BoxContents......................................................................................................4
ChargingWarnings..............................................................................................4
LowVoltageCutoff(LVC).....................................................................................4
ChargingtheFlightBattery.................................................................................5
InstalltheGimbal(APCombo).............................................................................5
InstalltheTransmitterBatteries(RTF,APCombo).................................................5
TransmitterControlLayout(RTF,APCombo)........................................................6
ExtendtheGPSMast..........................................................................................6
InstalltheFlightBattery......................................................................................6
TransmitterSetupandBinding(BNF)...................................................................7
Binding...............................................................................................................8
FlightModeSwitch(RTF,APCombo)...................................................................9
FlightModesExplained.......................................................................................9
LEDCodes........................................................................................................10
GPSFunctionality..............................................................................................10
FlightGuidelinesandWarnings.........................................................................11
Preparingthe350QX3ForFlight......................................................................11
Flyingthe350QX3...........................................................................................11
CalibrationProcedures......................................................................................13
GraphicUserInterface......................................................................................14
Troubleshooting................................................................................................14
Partsofthe350QX3.........................................................................................15
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Box Contents
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.
•NEVER LEAVE THE POWER SUPPLY, CHARGER AND BATTERY UNATTENDED
DURING USE.
•NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
•Neverattempttochargedead,damagedorwetbatterypacks.
•Neverattempttochargeabatterypackcontainingdifferenttypesofbatteries.
•Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetochargebatterypacks.
•Neverchargebatteriesinextremelyhotorcoldplacesorplaceindirect
sunlight.
•Neverchargeabatteryifthecablehasbeenpinchedorshorted.
•Neverconnectthechargerifthepowercablehasbeenpinchedorshorted.
•Neverattempttodismantlethechargeroruseadamagedcharger.
•Neverdropchargerorbatteries.
•AlwaysuseonlyrechargeableLi-Pobatteriesdesignedforusewiththistype
ofcharger.
•Alwaysinspectthebatterybeforecharging.
•Alwayskeepthebatteryawayfromanymaterialthatcouldbeaffectedby
heat.
•Alwaysmonitorthechargingareaandhaveareextinguisheravailableatall
times.
•Alwaysendthechargingprocessifthebatterybecomeshottothetouchor
startstochangeform(swell)duringthechargeprocess.
•Alwaysconnectthechargecabletothechargerrst,thenconnectthebattery
toavoidshortcircuitbetweenthechargeleads.Reversethesequencewhen
disconnecting.
•Alwaysconnectthepositiveredleads(+)andnegativeblackleads(–)cor-
rectly.
•Alwaysdisconnectthebatteryaftercharging,andletthechargercoolbetween
charges.
•Alwayschargeinawell-ventilatedarea.
•AlwaysterminateallprocessesandcontactHorizonHobbyiftheproduct
malfunctions.
Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
Lowvoltagecutoff(LVC)protectstheLi-Pobatteryfromover-dischargeinight
andactivateswhenthebatteryreachesapresetvalue.Whenthebatteryis
dischargedtothecutoffpoint,theaircraftwilldisplayrapidlyashing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yingtoLVCwilldamage
thebattery.
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ight.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.
•Blade350QX3
•CGO23-AxisCamera/Gimbal(APCombo)
•3000mAh3S11.1V20CLi-PoBattery
•3SDCLi-PoBalancingChargerwith5AACPowerSupply
•SpektrumDX4DSMX
4-ChannelTransmitter(RTF,APCombo)
•4AABatteries(RTF,APCombo)
•CellPhoneMount
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Charging the Flight Battery
Charger Specifications
•InputVoltage:10.5–15VDC
•ChargeCurrent:3.5A
Charger LED Codes
Green Blinking:Powerconnected
Red Blinking:Charging
Red & 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re,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.
1a 1b
2 3
Install the Gimbal (AP Combo)
Install the Transmitter Batteries (RTF, AP Combo)
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.
•Slidethegimbalonthemountrailsuntilitlocks.
•Connectthewiringharnesstotheplugonthebottom
ofthe350QX3.
•Toremovethegimbal,pressthetabatthefrontof
themountandslidethegimbalforward.
•Install4AAbatteriesinthetransmitterasshown.
b
a
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Install the Flight Battery
Transmitter Control Layout (RTF, AP Combo)
Mode Switch
0-SmartMode
1-APMode
2-ReturnHome
Gimbal
control
switch
Aileron/Roll
Motor Stop/Bind Button
Elevator/Pitch
Rudder/Yaw
Throttle/Altitude
Power Switch
Extend the GPS Mast
a
b
d
c
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Transmitter Setup (BNF)
Transmitter Model
Type
Switch Select Reversing Throttle Cut Model Setup Switch Position
DX6i
acro n/a gear - R
All others - N
act
Travel Adj: Flap 120 100
Throttle Subtrim: 10
Fl aps: FLAP
Norm 100
land 100
Mi x 1:
gear gear act
rate: D –60%, U 0%
SW: ele d/r
SmartMode = F Mode ( POS. 0)
ReturnHome = F Mode (POS. 1)
APMODE = ELE D/R (POS 1)
GIMBALcontrol= FLAP (POS 1),
Throttle controls gimbal angle
Accelerometercalibration= Set FLAP to POS 0 and cycle
Flight Mode switch 4 times
Compasscalibration= Set FLAP to POS 1 and cycle
Flight Mode switch 4 times
DX6
airplane Ch annel Assign:
Channel Input
Cong
(2nd page):
Gear: B
AUX1: A
S ervo setup:
AUX1 - R
All others - N
Th rottle cut:
Position:
–130%
Switch: Switch i
Se rvo setup:
Travel:
120%
140%
AX1
SmartMode = Switch B ( POS. 0)
APMODE = Switch B (POS 1)
ReturnHome = Switch B (POS. 2)
GIMBALControl = Switch A (POS 1),
Throttle controls gimbal angle
Compasscalibration= Switch A (POS 0) and
cycle B switch 4 times
Accelerometercalibration= Switch A (POS 1) and
cycle B switch 4 times
DX7s
airplane Knob: AUX2
Gear: AUX1
Flap: Gear
Se rvo setup:
All NORM
Th rottle cut:
0% Trainer
Se rvo setup:
Travel:
Aux1 120% 140%
SmartMode= Flap switch ( POS. 0)
APMODE= FLap switch (POS 1)
ReturnHome= Flap switch (POS. 2)
GIMBALControl= Gear switch (POS 0),
Knob controls gimbal angle
Compasscalibration= Gear switch (POS 0) and
cycle FLAP switch 4 times
Accelerometercalibration= Gear switch (POS 1) and
cycle FLAP switch 4 times
DX8
airplane Gear: AUX1
Knob: AUX2
F Mode: Gear
Se rvo setup:
All NORM
Th rottle cut:
0% Trainer
Se rvo setup:
Travel:
Aux1 120% 140%
SmartMode= F Mode switch ( POS. 0)
APMODE= F Mode switch (POS 1)
ReturnHome= F Mode switch (POS. 2)
GIMBALControl= Gear switch (POS 0),
Knob controls gimbal angle
Compasscalibration= Gear switch (POS 0) and
cycle FLAP switch 4 times
Accelerometercalibration= Gear switch (POS 1) and
cycle FLAP switch 4 times
DX9/DX18
airplane Ch annel Assign:
Channel Input
Co ng (2nd page):
Gear: B
AUX1: A
AUX2: R Knob
Se rvo setup:
All NORM
Th rottle cut:
Position:
–130%
Switch: Switch i
Se rvo setup:
Tr avel:
140%
120%
AX1
SmartMode= Switch B ( POS. 0)
APMODE= Switch B (POS 1)
ReturnHome= Switch B (POS. 2)
GIMBALControl= A switch (POS 0),
Knob controls gimbal angle
Compasscalibration= A switch (POS 0) and
cycle B switch 4 times
Accelerometercalibration= Gear switch (POS 1) and
cycle B switch 4 times
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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.
NormalBind
Rollleft
Rollright
BindwithGPSenabled
BindwithGPSdisabled
Bindbutton
Transmitter Bind Codes
Entering Bind Mode
Binding the 350 QX3 To Your Transmitter
1.WiththetransmitterandquadcopterpoweredOFF,
connectthebatterytothe350QX3.
2.Placethe350QX3onaat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
ashes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.
7.PowerONyourtransmitterinbindmodeaccording
totheinstructionsincludedwithyourtransmitter.
8.Whenthebindingprocessissuccessful,the
350QX3willemitaquick,3-beeptoneandtheLED
willasheithergreen,purpleorred,dependingon
whichightmodeisselected.
IftheLEDisashingred,the350QX3isinReturn
Homemode.SwitchtoSmartorAPMode(green
orpurpleashing)beforeattemptingtostartthe
motors.
9.Placethequadcopteroutdoorsinthedesired
startingpositioninpreparationforight.
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Flight Modes Explained
Smart Mode
Thisight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ying.
•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.
•SAFE Circle
feature–Inmostscenarios,thequad
willnotentertheSAFECircle.
•Position HoldTheaircraftwillholditspositionwhen
elevatorandaileroninputsareatneutral.
•Self-LevelingBringsthe350QX3toalevelattitude
whentheelevatorandaileroninputsareatneutral.
•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ight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.
•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.
•Position HoldTheaircraftwillholditspositionwhen
elevatorandaileroninputsareatneutral.
•Self-Leveling Bringsthe350QX2APtoalevel
attitudewhentheelevatorandaileroninputsareat
neutral.
•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.
Smart Mode Stick Relativity Control Inputs
Flight Mode Switch (RTF, AP Combo)
Smart Mode
(SolidGreenLEDonthe350QX3)
AP Mode
(SolidPurpleLEDonthe350QX3)
Return Home
(RedashingLEDonthe350QX3)
AP Mode Control Inputs
NOTICE:Ifthe350QX3losesGPSsignalwhileyingineitherSmartorAP Mode,theLEDwillasheithergreenorpurple,dependingonwhichightmodeyouare
currentlyusing,andthe350QX3willdefaulttoastableightmodewithsimilarcontrolresponseasAPModewithouttheavailabilityofpositionhold.ReturnHome
willnotfunction.PleasefamiliarizeyourselfwiththecontrolsinAPModetoensureasafereturnofthe350QX3intheeventofGPSsignalloss.
Pilotlocation
Righttransmitterstick
Righttransmitterstick
Stickcommandsmovethe350QX3
relativetothepilotlocation
Stickcommandsmovethe350QX3
relativetothequadcopter’sorientation
Front
=
=
Awayfromthepilot
Toward
thepilot
SolidGreenLED
SolidPurpleLED
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LED Codes
Startup Codes
Flying Codes
Radiooffornotboundtothequad.......................................
Initializationfailed................................................................
IMUinitialization..................................................................
Fullychargedbattery...........................................................
Fullydischargedbattery.......................................................
Emergencymode(cyclepowertoreinitialize).......................
Bindmode...........................................................................
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...........................................
GPSlostwhileinSmartmode(inight)................................
GPSlostwhileinAPmodeorreturntohome(inight).........
Batteryvoltagebelow10.9V................................................
Batteryvoltagebelow10.6V................................................
Compasscalibrationneeded................................................
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.
NoLED
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:
• Flyingclosetooraroundtall/bigbuildings
• Flyingunderdensevegetation
• 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startthemotorsforight(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ying,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y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
• Ifthe350QX3tookoffwithGPSlockandahomepositionset,whenReturn
Homemodeisactivatedthequadcopterwillybacktothestartposition
(maintainingaltitudealongtheway),thenreducealtitudetoland.
• Ifthe350QX3losesGPSlockwhileyinginSmart, AP or Return Home
mode,theLEDwillashgreen,purpleorred,dependingonwhichightmode
youarecurrentlyusing.The350QX3willdefaulttoastableightmodewith
similarcontrolresponsetoAP Modewithouttheavailabilityofpositionhold.
• Ifthe350QX3deviatestoofarfromitsintendedGPSpathwheninReturn
Homemode,itwilldescendusingthebarometricpressuresensortomaintain
thedescentrate.
• Oncethe350QX3haslandedinReturnHomemode,itwillstopthemotors.
WithGPS OFF
• TheLEDwillshowsolidwhite.
• TheightmodeavailablewillbesimilarincontrolresponsetoAP Mode
withouttheavailabilityofpositionhold.
• Altitudeholdwillfunctionnormally.
Loss of GPS Signal
Ifthe350QX3losesGPSsignalinight,itwillrespondaccordingtothe
followingconditions:
Smart Mode:(GreenashingLED)
Ifthe350QX3losesGPSsignalinightwhileinSmartModetheLEDwill
ash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ashingLED)
Ifthe350QX3losesGPSsignalinightwhileinAP ModetheLEDwillash
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lostforanyreason,the350QX3willrespond
accordingtothefollowingconditions:
• Ifthemotorsarestopped,the350QX3willdisarm.
• Ifthemotorsareturningbutthe350QX3isnotying,itwillstopthemotors
anddisarm.
• Ifthe350QX3isyingandhasagoodGPSlockwithahomepositionset,it
willactivatetheReturnHomefunction(rapidredashingLED)upontheloss
ofthetransmittersignal.
• Ifthecompassisfaulty,notconnectedorifthereisnoGPSlock,
the350QX3descendsslowlywhenthetransmittersignalislost.
• Ifthepressuresensorisnotworking,the350QX3reducespowerto
controlthedecentwhenthetransmittersignalislost.
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Flight Guidelines and Warnings
• Alwayskeepaircraftinsightandundercontrol.
• Alwayskeeppeopleandpetsatleast35feet(10meters)awaywhenthe
batteryisconnected.
• Keepchildrenoutofthevicinityofthisproductatalltimes.
• Alwaysusefullychargedbatteries.
• Alwayskeeptransmitterpoweredonwhileaircraftispowered.
• Alwaysremovebatteriesbeforedisassembly.
• Alwayskeepmovingpartsclean.
• Alwayskeeppartsdry.
• Alwaysletpartscoolafterusebeforetouching.
• Alwaysremovebatteriesafteruse.
• Neveroperateaircraftwithdamagedwiring.
• Nevertouchmovingparts.
Preparing the 350 QX3 For 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ight,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.
1. Poweronthetransmitterwiththeightmodesetto
Smart Mode.
2. Removethebatteryhatch.Installafullycharged
batterypack,connecttheblueEC3
batteryconnector
andreinstallthehatch.
3. Withthequadonalevelsurface,turnonthepower
switchandallowthe350QX3toinitialize.
IftheGPSisenabled,waitfortheGPSsignaltobe
acquired(solidgreenLED).
IMPORTANT:WhileinSmart Mode,themotorswillnot
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.
6. Tostartthemotors,movebothsticksintothebottom
insidecorners,thenbacktocenter.
7. Thepropswillbegintospin.ThehomepositionforGPS
functionsissetandyouraircraftisreadytoy.
Lowerthethrottlestickfullyandholdthebindbuttonto
stopthemotorsafteright.
16feet(5meters)
350QX3homelocation
Pilotlocation
Smart Mode Flying
Front
LED
Flying the 350 QX3
Takeoff
Thethrottlecontrolforthe350QX3changesthealtitude
ofthequadcopterbymovingthethrottlestick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ightenvelopeofthe350QX2APin
Smart Modewithoutfearoflosingorientation.See
thediagramsintheFlight Modes Explainedsectionfor
moredetailsontheaircraft’sfunctioninSmart Mode.
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
orientation.AP Modeoperatesmorelikeaconventional
RChelicopterormulticopter.
Throttlestick
Climb
Descend
NOTICE:Ifyoubegintolosecontrol,releasethecontrol
sticksandthemodelwillself-level.
PaycloseattentiontotheLEDwhileying.Ifatanytime
theLEDindicatestheightbatteryvoltageislow(below
10.6V),asshownIntheLEDcodesection,landthe350
QX3immediatelyandchargetheightbattery.
SAFECircle
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Return Home
NOTICE:Returnhomewillonlyfunctionifthe
350QX3hasGPSlock.
• Whenthisfeatureisactivated,theLEDwillrapidly
ashred.
• The350QX3willybacktoitsassignedhomeloca-
tionandland.Afterlanding,themotorsmaytakeup
to5secondstostop.
• Thereturnhomefunctionmaybecancelledby
switchingbacktoSmartorAPModeusingtheight
modeswitch.
• 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 CirclefeaturewhenReturnHomeisused.
ActivatingReturnHomemaycausethe350QX3to
ydirectlyoverthepilotiftheaircraftwasowntoa
positionbehindwherethepilotwasstandingwhenthe
homepositionwasestablished.
Activating Return Home
Landing
Tolandthe350QX2APtherearetwooptions:
• Guidetheaircrafttowhereyouwishtoland.Slowly
reducethethrottlebelowhalftodescendandland.
Whenthequadcopterhaslanded,lowerthethrottle
completelyandpressthebindbuttontostopthe
motors.
• 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.
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charging
warningsandinstructions.
CAUTION:AlwaysdisconnecttheLi-Pobat-
teryfromtheaircraftwhennotying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
rewhenbatteriesarecharged.
Location alert
Themotorswillbeepunderthefollowingconditions:
• Atanytimethepropsstopspinningaftertheyhave
beeninitialized.
• 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ashwhiteandthe
motorswillbeeploudly.
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Motor Stop
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North
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Calibration Procedures
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ashingtheLEDorange.
5.WhentheLEDbeginstoash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at,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
ight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
ashes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.
Rudderright
Bindinpressurecalibrationmode
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Graphic User Interface
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
350QX3willnotinitialize Thequadcopterwasmovedduringinitialization
Re-armtheaircraft,beingcautioustoavoidanymovementduring
initialization
GPSwillnotlock
Heavyovercast Waitforlightercloudcoverandre-lockordisableGPS
Solarares WaitfordisturbancetosubsideordisableGPS
Aircraftisindoors DisableGPS
Objectsblockingclearaccesstothesky
(underametalcover,insideacar,tallbuildings,etc...)
Moveaircrafttoacleararea
Videotransmitternearby Re-positionorremovevideotransmitter
GPShasreducedresolution
RaisedthreatlevelbytheU.S.government WaitforthreatleveltobereducedordisableGPS
TheGPSantennacoaxialcableisnicked,cut,
orotherwisedamaged
ReplacetheGPSantenna
GPSfunctionsnotoperating
properly
Thecompasshasbeenexposedtoamagnet
Movetheaircraftawayfromthemagneticsource.Inworstcase
scenario,thecompassmayneedtobereplaced
TheGPSantennacoaxialcableisnicked,cut,orotherwise
damaged
ReplacetheGPSantenna
Theaircraftisbehavingerratically RebindtheaircraftwiththeGPSfunctionoff
Aggressiveight Flylevelforafewsecondsbeforeusingothermodes
Motorswon’tstart
GPSlockhasnotbeenacquired
EnsureGPSantennahasclearviewofskyandGPSlockhasbeen
acquired
‘Compasserror’isindicatedbytheLED Seebelowfortroubleshooting‘compasserror’
Incorrectstartupprocedure Reviewstartupprocedureinmanual
Blinkingyellowled
‘compasserror’indication
Modelistooclosetoametalobjectormetalsurface Movemodelawayfromlargemetalobjectsorsurfaces
Compassneedscalibration
Calibratecompass
(see calibration reference)
Steadybeeping,
motorswon’tstart
Throttletrimisnotcentered
CalibrateDX4transmitter
(APorRTFversion)
Centerthrottletrim(BNFversion)
Won’tholdpositioninhover
WeakGPSsignal CheckGPSantennamastisextended
Compassneedscalibration
Calibratecompass
(see calibration guide)
Accelerometersneedcalibration
Calibrateaccelerometers
(see calibration guide)
Motorstakealongperiodof
timetoshutoffaftercompleting
returntohome
Pressurecalibrationisneeded RefertothePressureSensorCalibrationsectionofthismanual
Ifyouneedtoupdatethermware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
• Seestatusofallsensorsandspeedcontrolsataglance
• Checkbatteryvoltageandaccelerometeroperation
Calibration Screen
• Calibrateaccelerometersandcameragimbal
• ReviewinstructionsforcompasssensorandDX4transmittercalibration
• Adjustgeo-referencedightboundaries
GPS Screen
• Seenumberofavailablesatellitesandsignalstrength
• Verifylatitude,longitudeandaltitudeindications
• VerifyGPSaccuracy
Device Information Screen
• Seeprogrammingsoftwareversion
• SeequadrmwareversionandvehicleID
• Updatermware
*RequiresUSBInterface(BLH7840)soldseparately.
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Parts of the 350 QX3
LEDIndicator
LEDIndicator
FlightBatteryDoor
PowerSwitch
PowerSwitch
CGO2
Camera/Gimbal
(APCombo)
CameraLED
CameraLens
Wi-FiAntenna
GPSAntennaMast
Front
Back
Bottom
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Blade 350 QX3 BNF User manual

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Remote controlled toys
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User manual
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