3D Robotics X8 User Manual
X8
Unfold arms and legs1
travel position
If the arms are folded, remove the bolts and nuts outside
the blue arms. Rotate the blue arms into position, and
secure the arms in place with the same bolts and nuts.
flight position
Rotate the legs into place and secure through the
inner hole with the provided bolt and nut.
travel position
Remove
Secure with bolt
flight position
rear arms (black)
front arms (blue)
Slide arms into
position
Attach propellers2
Remove the rings from the propeller
packages. Select the ring with the
smaller internal diameter, and insert
it into the back of the propeller hub.
Remove the nuts and washers from the
motors. For the front-left and back-right
arms, add SFP propellers to the top motors
and SF propellers to the bottom motors
with the writing facing towards the sky.
For the front-right and back-left arms, add
SF propellers to the top motors and SFP
propellers to the bottom motors. Make sure
the writing on the propellers faces the sky!
Charge battery3
Place the washer over the propeller, and
secure the nut tightly on top. Always ensure
that the propellers are fastened tightly to
the motors before flying.
+
–
LiPo 3A
Connect the charger to the power
adapter cable and a wall outlet.
Connect the red cable to the + port
and the black cable to the - port.
Set the charger to LiPo and 3A.
red
black
SF
SFP
SF
SFP
SF
SFP
SF
SFP
3S
Connect the white connector to
the 3S port. Join the two yellow
connectors together.
Secure battery inside the guard
bag while charging. Charge until
the status indicator displays green.
Charging Complete
red green
guard bag
Protect battery from extreme heat, extreme cold, puncturing,
and flammable surfaces. Always transport, charge, and store
the battery in the guard bag.
Charge battery using a designated LiPo balance charger only.
Always monitor battery while charging.
Flying with a low battery is a safety risk and can render the
battery unusable. Always discontinue use when you receive a
low battery notification, and always fly with a fully charged battery.
Inspect battery for damage before takeo and after landing.
If you observe any swelling of the package or the battery ceases
to function, locate your local battery recycling center to dispose
of the battery. In the US and Canada, visit call2recycle.org to
find a location. Do not dispose of the battery in the trash.
!
Battery safety
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