Blade BLH2980 User guide

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Instruction Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’utilisation

Manuale di Istruzioni

RTF

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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 probability of superﬁ cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product cor-

rectly 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.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace

your Spektrum receiver 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 support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.

NOTICE

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Safety Precautions and Warnings

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions 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, trafﬁ 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 speciﬁ 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.

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Table of Contents

Box Contents .........................................................................................................5

First Flight Preparation ...........................................................................................6

Flying Checklist ......................................................................................................6

Charging Warnings .................................................................................................6

Charge the Flight Battery ........................................................................................7

Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ..................................................................7

Transmitter Setup (BNF) ..........................................................................................8

Installing the Flight Battery ...................................................................................13

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ..........................................................................14

RTF Transmitter Controls .....................................................................................15

Control Tests ........................................................................................................16

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls .............................................................16

Flying the mSR S .................................................................................................18

Drift Calibration ....................................................................................................19

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist ..................................................20

Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................20

Exploded View......................................................................................................23

Parts List .............................................................................................................23

Optional Parts ......................................................................................................24

Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................24

Warranty and Service Contact Information .............................................................26

FCC Information ...................................................................................................27

IC Information ......................................................................................................27

Compliance Information for the European Union .....................................................28

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Box Contents

• Blade mSR S

• 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C Li-Po Battery

• 1S 300mA Li-Po USB Charger

• MLP4DSM Transmitter (RTF Only)

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF Only)

Length Height Main Rotor Diameter Tail Rotor Diameter Flying Weight

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Specifications

8.00 in (205mm)

3.30 in (83mm)

7.08 in (180mm)

1.57 in (40mm)

1.10 oz (31 g)

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First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the ﬂ ight battery

• Install the batteries in the transmitter (RTF only)

• Program your computer transmitter (BNF only)

• Install the ﬂ ight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged)

• Bind your transmitter (BNF only)

• Familiarize yourself with the controls

• Find a suitable area for ﬂ ying

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on ﬁ rst

❏ Plug the ﬂ ight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏ Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the ﬂ ight battery from the ESC

❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

Charging Warnings

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of

Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury and/or property damage.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C).

• Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40 –120° F or (5– 49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

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Charge the Flight Battery

NOTICE: Inspect the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. Only charge batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged.

Insert the charger into a USB port. Connect the battery to the charger.

CHARGING (Solid Red LED)

USB Li-Po Charger

DC Input:5.0V 350mA DC Output:4.2V 300mA

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

LED OFF –Charge Complete

EFLC1008

MAX CHARGE (LED OFF )

Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Only use chargers speciﬁ cally designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in ﬁ re, causing injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate. CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery.

Never leave a battery connected to the charger.

Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

Replace the transmitter batteries when the transmitter beeps continuously.

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Transmitter Setup (BNF)

Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or ﬂ y the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7s, DX6, DX7, DX8, DX9, DX18 and DX20.

The ﬁ les for models using Spektrum™ transmitters with AirWare™ software are also available for download online at www.spektrumrc.com.

Your helicopter is also compatible with Spektrum DXe radios with software version 1.3 or higher. Use the directions below to reverse channel 6, or use the appropriate programming cable and the PC or mobile app to program the DXe. We recommend downloading the Blade mSR S DXe model setup available at www.spektrumrc.com.

If you are programming your DXe using the PC or mobile app, make sure the "Transmitter Channels" value is set to the default of 7. If for any reason this value is changed to 9, the mSR S will bind to the DXe, but will not respond to control inputs.

If your DXe was included in another Blade Ready To Fly (RTF) helicopter, the transmitter software will have to be updated using the appropriate programming cable and either the PC or mobile app available at www.spektrumrc.com. Please note, the switch conﬁ guration used for DXe transmitters included with the Blade 230 S RTF and Micro AH-64 Apache RTF varies from the standard DXe layout.

DXe

To use the DXe transmitter with the Blade mSR S, channel 6 must be reversed.

To reverse channel 6:

1. While powering on the DXe, hold the left and

right sticks in the top-inside corners as shown.

2. Re-center the sticks after the transmitter

beeps. The LED will ﬂ ash slowly.

3. To select a channel to reverse, move the

right stick to the left or right and allow it to re-center. Move the stick to the right to select the next channel. Move the stick to the left to select the previous channel. The LED will ﬂ ash rapidly corresponding to the channel selected, as shown in the table. Select channel 6.

4. To reverse the selected channel, move the

right stick up or down. The LED will change color to indicate the new channel direction.

The LED will ﬂ ash Orange to indicate the channel is normal. The LED will ﬂ ash Red to indicate the channel is reversed.

5. To store the changes, power off the DXe.

CAUTION: During the subsequent power up, always verify the throttle direction is correct and keep clear of the motor and rotor blades. Failure to

do so may result in injury or damage to the product.

After reversing channel 6, bind the transmitter and helicopter normally. Flight modes are controlled by the Flight Mode switch. Panic Mode is controlled by the Bind/Panic/Trainer button.

LED Flashes Channel

1 1-Throttle 2 2-Aileron 3 3-Elevator 4 4-Rudder 5 5-Flight Mode 6 6-Panic 7 7-Flaps 8 8-Aux Channel

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Once bound, the LED in the helicopter should glow blue for ﬂ ight modes 0 and 1 (Stability, Low-Angle and High-Angle Modes), and glow red for ﬂ ight mode 2 (Agility mode). If the LED glows blue in all three ﬂ ight modes, channel 6 has not been reversed correctly. Use the directions above to reverse channel 6.

DX6i

SETUP LIST

Model Type

Acro

REVERSE Channel Direction THRO N

AILE N ELEV N RUDD N GEAR R FLAP N

ADJUST LIST

TRAVEL ADJ Channel Travel THRO 100/100

AILE 100/100 ELEV 100/100 RUDD 100/100 GEAR 100/100 PITC 100/100

FLAPS

FLAP ELEV

NORM 100 0 LAND 100 0

Panic Mode Operation

Gy ro Switch:

Pos 0 = Panic Mode Off Pos 1 = Panic Mode On

Flight Mode Operation

Gear Sw: Pos 0, Elev D/R Sw: 0 or 1 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode Gear Sw: Pos 1, Elev D/R Sw: 0 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Gear Sw: Pos 1, Elev D/R Sw: 1 = Agility Mode

* Use of "Expo" is not necessary for successful ﬂ ight of the mSR S. The pilot may

adjust this setting to tailor the sensitivity of the helicopter around neutral if desired.

D/R & Expo Chan Sw Pos D/R Expo*

AILE

ELEV

RUDD

Mixing

MIX 1 ACT

GEAR > GEAR ACT RATE D 0% U –100% SW GEAR TRIM – INH

MIX 2 ACT

GEAR > GEAR ACT RATE D 0% U +100% SW ELE D/R TRIM – INH

Modulation Type

AUTO DSMX-ENABLE

D/R COMBI

D/R SW AILE

Timer Down Timer 5:00 Switch THR CUT

0 100 INH 1 75 INH 0 100 INH 1 75 INH 0 100 INH 1 75 INH

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DX7s

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type

Acro

FUNCTION LIST

Servo Setup

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal AIL 100/100 Normal ELE 100/100 Normal RUD 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Chan

AILE

ELEV

Throttle Cut

Panic Mode Operation

Tr ainer/Bind Button:

* Use of "Expo" is not necessary for successful ﬂ ight of the mSR S. The pilot may

adjust this setting to tailor the sensitivity of the helicopter around neutral if desired.

Switch Pos

(FLAP)

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0 0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

Switch Mix 1

Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off

D/R

SW Select

Trainer Aux 1 Flap Gear All Others INH

Chan Travel Reverse

GER 100/100 Normal AX1 100/100 Reverse AX2 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Expo*

Chan

RUDD

Timer Mode Count Down Time 5:00 Tone Start Throttle Out Pos 25%

Flight Mode Operation

FLAP Sw: Pos 0 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode

Switch Pos

(FLAP)

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

Pos 1 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Pos 2 = Agility Mode

D/R

Expo*

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DX8

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type

Acro

FUNCTION LIST

Servo Setup

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal AIL 100/100 Normal ELE 100/100 Normal RUD 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Switch Pos (AIL

Chan

AILE

ELEV

Throttle Cut

Switch Mix 1

Panic Mode Operation

Tr ainer/Bind Button:

Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off

* Use of "Expo" is not necessary for successful ﬂ ight of the mSR S. The pilot may

adjust this setting to tailor the sensitivity of the helicopter around neutral if desired.

D/R)

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0 0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

D/R

SW Select

Trainer Aux 1 F Mode Gear All Others INH

Chan Travel Reverse

GER 100/100 Normal AX1 100/100 Reverse AX2 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Expo*

Flight Mode Operation

F MODE Sw: Pos 0 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode

Switch Pos (AIL

Chan

RUDD

Timer Mode Count Down Time 5:00 Tone Start Throttle Out Pos 25%

D/R)

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

Pos 1 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Pos 2 = Agility Mode

D/R

Expo*

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DX6, DX6e, DX7 (Gen 2), DX8 (Gen 2), DX9, DX18, DX20

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type

Acro

F-Mode Setup

Switch 1 Switch B Switch 2 Inhibit

FUNCTION LIST

Servo Setup

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal AIL 100/100 Normal ELE 100/100 Normal RUD 100/100 Normal GER 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Switch (F) Pos

Chan

AILE

ELEV

RUDD

Panic Mode Operation

Bi nd / I Button:

Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off

* Use of "Expo" is not necessary for successful ﬂ ight of the mSR S. The pilot may

adjust this setting to tailor the sensitivity of the helicopter around neutral if desired.

DX7, 9,

0 0 100/100 0

1 2 75/75 0 0 0 100/100 0

1 2 75/75 0

D/R Expo*DX6

1 100/100 0

Channel Assign

Channel Input

1 Throttle N/A 2 Aileron N/A 3 Elevator N/A 4 Rudder N/A 5 Gear B 6 AUX 1 I

Chan Travel Reverse

AX1 100/100 Reverse AX2 100/100 Normal AX3 100/100 Normal AX4 100/100 Normal

Throttle Cut

Position –130 Switch Switch H

Timer

Mode Count Down Time 5:00 Start Throttle Out Over 25% One Time Inhibit

Flight Mode Operation

Sw B: Pos 0 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode

Pos 1 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Pos 2 = Agility Mode

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Installing the Flight Battery

A B

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position (A) and center all trims.

2. Set the Flight Mode Switch to Stability Mode (FM0)

3. Power ON the transmitter (B).

4. Slide the ﬂ ight battery fully into the mount of the helicopter frame (C).

5. Connect the power lead to the battery (D), noting the correct polarity.

CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the control board with reversed polarity will cause damage to the control board, the battery or both. Damage caused

by incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.

6. Place the helicopter on a ﬂ at surface and leave it still until the red LED changes to

blue and glows solid, indicating initialization is complete. If the LED on the control board ﬂ ashes rapidly, proceed to the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section to bind the helicopter and transmitter.

NOTICE: Do not allow the helicopter to move until the LED on the control board is solid blue.

If you experience issues during initialization, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft when not

ﬂ ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential ﬁ re when batteries are charged.

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Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below.

MLP4DSM Binding Procedure (RTF)

1. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the helicopter.

2. Center all trims on your transmitter.

3. Power off the transmitter and move the throttle stick to the low/off position.

4. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the control board. The control board LED ﬂ ashes, indicating it is in bind mode.

5. When the Blue LED is ﬂ ashing, push in and hold down the left stick while powering on the transmitter (you will hear a ‘click’).

6. Release the left stick. The transmitter will beep and the power LED will blink.

7. The helicopter is bound when the LED on the control board is solid blue (not blinking).

8. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery and power the transmitter off.

If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce. For a list of compatible DSM

To bind or re-bind your helicopter to your chosen transmitter, follow the directions below.

General Binding Procedure (BNF)

1. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the helicopter.

2. Refer the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your transmitter.

3. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and center all trims on your transmitter.

4. Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position. Move the throttle to the low/off position.

5. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the control board. The control board LED ﬂ ashes, indicating it is in bind mode.

6. Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter.

7. Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The helicopter is bound when the LED on the control board is solid blue (not blinking).

8. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery and power the transmitter off.

Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

transmitters, please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and re-bind. Refer to your

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RTF Transmitter Controls

Bind / Panic Mode

LED indicator

On/Off Switch

ABCDE F

Mode1Aileron (Left/Right)

Throttle (Up/Down)

Mode2Aileron (Left/Right)

Elevator (Up/Down)

When pressed down, trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing. The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds. The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps.

Flight Mode Selection

The ﬂ ight mode can be changed by pressing and releasing the right control stick. The LED on the transmitter will show solid for Stability, low bank angle mode (default) and ﬂ ashing for Agility mode.

Throttle Trim

Elevator Trim

Aileron Trim

Rudder Trim

Flight Mode

Elevator Trim

Throttle Trim

Rudder (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down)

Rudder (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down)

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Control Tests

Test the controls prior to the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight to ensure the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly. Ensure the throttle is in the low position when doing the control tests.

Elevator (Forward and Backward Cyclic)

Forward Cyclic

Backward Cyclic

Left Side View

Aileron (Le and Right Cyclic)

Left Cyclic

Right Cyclic

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls

If you are not familiar with the controls of your mSR S, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight.

Throttle

Climb

Throttle up

Rear View

Left Side View

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Throttle down

Rudder (Yaw)

Rudder left

Rudder right

Descend

Top View

Nose Yaws Left

Nose Yaws Right

Elevator (Forward and Backward Cyclic)

Forward Cyclic

Backward Cyclic

Left Side View

Forward

Backward

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Aileron (Le and Right Cyclic)

Left

Left Cyclic

Right

Right Cyclic

Rear View

Flying the mSR S

Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to ﬂ y your aircraft. We recommend ﬂ ying your aircraft outside in calm winds (3 MPH or less) or inside a large

gymnasium. Always avoid ﬂ ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid ﬂ ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer ﬁ elds.

It is best to ﬂ y from a smooth ﬂ at surface as this will allow the model to slide without tipping over. Keep the helicopter approximately 2 ft (600mm) above the ground. Keep the tail pointed toward you during initial ﬂ ights to keep the control orientation consistent. Releasing the stick while in the low or high bank angle Stability Modes will allow the helicopter to level itself. Activating the Panic Switch will level the helicopter quickly. If you become disoriented, slowly lower the throttle stick to land softly. During initial ﬂ ights, only attempt takeoff, landing and hovering the model in one spot.

Typical ﬂ ight time for the included battery is approximately 4-5 minutes, depending on the battery condition and your ﬂ ying style.

Takeo

Place the model onto a ﬂ at, level surface free of obstacles and walk back 30 feet (10 meters). Gradually increase the throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm) off the ground.

Hovering

Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold the helicopter in one spot. If ﬂ ying in calm winds, the model should require almost no corrective inputs. After moving the cyclic stick and returning it to center the model should level itself. The model may continue to move due to inertia. Move the cycle stick in the opposite direction to stop the movement.

Do not use the trims on the transmitter to eliminate drift. If the helicopter does not hold a reasonable hover in calm conditions, see the Drift Calibration section.

After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress into ﬂ ying the model to different locations, keeping the tail pointed towards you at all times. You can also ascend and descend using the throttle stick. Once you're comfortable with these maneuvers, you can attempt ﬂ ying with the tail in different orientations. It is important to keep in mind that the ﬂ ight control inputs will rotate with the helicopter, so always try to picture the control inputs relative to the nose of the helicopter. For example, forward will always drop the nose of the helicopter.

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Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)

LVC decreases the power to the motors when the battery voltage gets low. When the motor power decreases and the red LED on the ESC ﬂ ashes, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the ﬂ ight battery. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.

NOTICE: Repeated ﬂ ying to LVC may damage the battery.

Landing

To land, slowly decrease the throttle while in a low-level hover. After landing, when the rotor blades stop spinning, disconnect and remove the battery from the aircraft to prevent trickle discharge. Fully charge your battery before storing it. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.

Flight Modes

The MLP4 transmitter included with the RTF version of the mSR S is capable of accessing Stability, low angle mode and Agility mode. See the RTF Transmitter Controls section for instructions for changing ﬂ ight modes.

The switch positions given below are for BNF transmitters programmed according to the Transmitter Setup (BNF) section.

Stability Mode: The receiver LED glows solid blue.

Low Angle (switch position 0): This ﬂ ight mode allows a low bank angle and slower ﬂ ight

speed. When the cyclic stick is released the model will self-level.

High Angle (switch position 1): This ﬂ ight mode allows a higher bank angle and faster

ﬂ ight speed. When the cyclic stick is released the model will self-level.

Ag ility Mode (switch position 2): The receiver LED glows solid red. The bank angle is not

limited. When the cyclic stick is released the model will not self-level.

The mode descriptions are the same for both the RTF and BNF versions.

Dri Calibration

The helicopter has been calibrated at the factory before shipment. Check the model for loose components or damage if the helicopter develops drift over time or as the result of a crash. If the model is free of damage, follow the calibration procedure below.

Fully charge the ﬂ ight battery before beginning the calibration procedure.

To Calibrate the Blade mSR S:

1. Power on the transmitter.

2. Power on the helicopter.

3. Set the ﬂ ight mode to Stability, low angle mode.

4. Move the transmitter sticks to the bottom, outside corners as shown. When the red and blue LEDs on the main ﬂ ight control board glow solid, calibration mode is active.

5. Release the sticks.

6. Slowly advance the throttle to bring the helicopter into a low hover. The red and blue LEDs ﬂ ash continuously to indicate the calibration process has begun. Hold the hover for approximately 15 seconds, using as little control input as possible to keep the helicopter steady.

7. Land the helicopter by slowly lowering the throttle.

8. After landing, press the bind button to complete the calibration process. The LED glows solid blue.

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Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist

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Ball Links

Cleaning

Bearings

Wiring

Fasteners

Rotors

Tail

Mechanics

Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during ﬂ ight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail.

Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry, lint-free cloth.

Replace bearings when they become notchy (sticky in places when turning) or draggy.

Make sure the wiring does not contact moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors.

Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over-tighten metal screws in plastic parts. Tighten screws so the parts are mated together, then turn the screw only 1/8th of a turn more.

Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage to these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before ﬂ ying. Verify both main rotor blades have the correct and equal tension in the blade grips. When the helicopter is held up sideways, the main blades should support their own weight. When the helicopter is shaken lightly, the blades should fall.

Inspect the tail rotor for damage and replace if necessary. Inspect the tail boom for any damage and replace if necessary.

Inspect the main frame and landing gear for damage and replace if necessary. Check the mainshaft for vertical play. Verify that the main gear and pinion gear alignment is correct. If the main gear has slipped down, press the main gear fully onto the mainshaft until it aliigns correctly with the pinion gear. Inspect all wires for damage and replace as necessary.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Helicopter is bound to a Spektrum DXe transmitter but will not respond to control input

Helicopter will not respond to throttle

The transmitter is in 9-channel mode

Throttle too high and/or throttle trim is too high

Helicopter moved during initialization

Using the appropriate DXe programming cable and PC or mobile app, either change the transmitter to 7-channel mode or download the Blade mSR S model setup ﬁ le to your transmitter from

www.spektrumrc.com

Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery, place the throttle stick in the lowest position and lower the throttle trim a few clicks. Connect the ﬂ ight battery and allow the model to initialize

Disconnect the flight battery and reinitialize the helicopter while keeping the helicopter from moving

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Helicopter has reduced ﬂ ight time or is underpowered

LED on receiver ﬂ ashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter (during binding)

LED on the receiver ﬂ ashes rapidly and the helicopter will not respond to the transmitter (after binding)

Helicopter vibrates or shakes in ﬂ ight

Flight battery charge is low

Flight battery is damaged

Flight conditions might be too cold

Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process

Bind switch or button was not held while transmitter was powered on

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter

Less than a 5-second wait between ﬁ rst powering on the transmitter and connecting the ﬂ ight battery to the helicopter

The helicopter is bound to a different model memory (ModelMatch transmitters only)

Flight battery or transmitter battery charge is too low

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter

Damaged rotor blades, spindle, blade grips, main gear teeth or cracked main shaft.

Rotor head linkages not connected correctly

Completely recharge the ﬂ ight battery

Replace the ﬂ ight battery and follow the ﬂ ight battery instructions

Make sure the battery is warm (room temperature) before use

Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter a larger distance from the aircraft. Disconnect and reconnect the ﬂ ight battery to the aircraft. Follow the binding instructions

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process

Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again

Leave the transmitter powered on. Disconnect and reconnect the ﬂ ight battery to the helicopter

Select the correct model memory on the transmitter. Disconnect and reconnect

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the ﬂ ight battery to the helicopter

Replace or recharge batteries

Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt connecting again

Check main rotor blades, blade grips, main gear and main shaft for cracks, chips or missing teeth. Replace damaged parts. Replace bent spindle

Connect the rotor head linkages to the short ball links on the swashplate

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Model does not hold level/Panic recovery does not level. Random movements in ﬂ ight

Tail oscillation/ wag or poor performance

Drift in calm winds

Drift in wind Normal

Severe vibration

Helicopter will not enter drift calibration

Vibration

Loose tail boom, damaged tail rotor, loose bolts, vibration

Vibration, damaged linkage, damaged servo

Rotating component out of balance

Incorrect ﬂ ight mode selected

Verify the receiver is properly attached to the helicopter. Verify that no wires are contacting the receiver. Inspect and balance all rotating components. Verify the main shaft and tail rotor adapter are not damaged or bent. Inspect mechanics for broken or damaged parts and replace as necessary

Verify that the boom is tight and completely inserted into the frame. Inspect the tail rotor for damage. Verify the tail motor mount is tight. Replace any damaged or worn components

Under normal operation the transmitter trims should not require adjustment and the center positions are memorized during initialization. If you ﬁ nd that trim adjustments are necessary after take off, verify the balance of all rotating components, ensure the linkages are not damaged and make sure the servos are in proper working condition. Perform the Drift Calibration procedure

The model will drift with the wind but should remain level in ﬂ ight. Simply hold the cyclic stick in the necessary position to keep the model stationary. The model must lean into the wind to remain stationary, if the model remains level then it will drift with the wind

Check the main shaft, tail rotor, main rotor blades, main frame and adapter for damage, replace as necessary. Vibration must be minimized for Panic Recovery and Return to Level functions to work properly

Set the ﬂ ight mode to Stability, low angle

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Exploded View

Parts List

Part # Description

1 BLH2406 Tail Boom Assembly 2 BLH2407 Damping Plate 3 BLH2408 Damper 4 BLH2901 Blade FBL 3-in-1 Unit 5 BLH2902 Blade Complete Canopy with Vertical Fin 6 BLH2903 Blade Main Frame with Hardware 7 BLH2904 Blade Tailboom assembly without motor 8 BLH2905 Blade Coreless Main Motor with Pinion

BLH2906 Blade Screw Set

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Part # Description

9 BLH3204 Landing Skid & Battery Mount 10 BLH3207 Carbon Fiber Main shaft w/Collar & Hardware 11 BLH3208 Servo Push Rod Set w/Ball Link 12 BLH3209 Complete Precision Swashplate 13 BLH3212 Main Rotor Hub w/Hardware 14 BLH3213 Spindle and Dampers 15 BLH3214 Main Blade Grip Set w/Hardware 16 BLH3215 Rotor Head Linkages(4) 17 BLH3216 Main Rotor Blades w/hardware 18 BLH3217 Tail Rotor 19 BLH3506 Main Gear 20 EFLB1501S45 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C LiPo Battery

EFLC1008 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA 21 SPMSH2027L Servo 22 SPMSH2028L Servo

SPM6836 Replacement Servo Mechanics

Optional Parts

Part # Description

DX6i DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter Only DX7s DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter Only DX6 DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter Only DX7 DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter Only DX8 DSMX 8-Channel Transmitter Only DX9 DSMX 9-Channel Transmitter Only DX18 DSMX 18-Channel Transmitter Only DX20 DSMX 20-Channel Transmitter Only

Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY

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AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

Purchaser’s Remedy

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Limitation of Liability

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.

NOTICE: Do not ship Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a Li-Po battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

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Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the

proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be

serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and

payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service

you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/ content/service-center_render-service-center.

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which it will be discarded. 10/15

Warranty and Service Contact Information

Country of

Purchase

United States of America

United Kingdom

Germany

France

Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address

Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance)

Sales

Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby Limited

Horizon Technischer Service Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH

Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby SAS

servicecenter.horizonhobby. com/RequestForm/

productsupport@ horizonhobby.com

877-504-0233 sales@horizonhobby.com

800-338-4639 sales@horizonhobby. co.uk

+44 (0) 1279 641 097

service@horizonhobby.de

+49 (0) 4121 2655 100 infofrance@

horizonhobby.com +33 (0) 1 60 18 34 90

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA

Units 1–4 , Ployters Rd, Staple Tye Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1 25337 Elmshorn, Germany

11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint, France

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FCC Information

FCC ID: BRWDXMTX10 and BRWBLH2401

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE: Modiﬁ cations to this product will void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to

2.4835GHz frequency range.

Antenna Separation Distance

When operating your transmitter, please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body (excluding ﬁ ngers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet) and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations. The following illustrations show the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your transmitter.

IC Information

IC: 6157A-BRWDXMT and 6157A-BLH2401

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Compliance Information for the European Union

EU Compliance Statement:

RTF:

Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE, RED, and EMC Directives.

A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.

BNF:

Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives.

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and make sure that it is recycled in a

information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

manner that protects human health and the environment. For more

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