Blade BLH 350 QX BNF, BLH7880, BLH 350 QX RTF, BLH7800, BLH7800M1 User guide

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Instruction Manual

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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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 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 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, Inc. 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

• 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.

CAUTION: The ESCs for the 350 QX are not compatible with any other product, and the 350 QX is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use of any other ESCs on the 350 QX 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, Inc. or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.

• 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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hank you for purchasing the Blade 350 QX quadcopter. You are in

for an exciting experience with this exceptional ﬂ ying machine. With GPS, pressure and compass sensors added to the SAFE™ (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) system, the 350 QX has some incredible features. Position hold, altitude command and self-leveling provide you with a smooth and manageable ﬂ ight performance. With the addition of the SAFE Circle™, Stick Relativity and Return Home functions, the 350

Table of Contents

Box Contents ......................................................................................................4

Charging Warnings..............................................................................................4

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .....................................................................................4

Charging the Flightline Battery ............................................................................4

Mounting a Camera ............................................................................................5

Transmitter Setup (BNF) ......................................................................................6

Transmitter Control Layout (RTF) .........................................................................7

Connecting the Flight Battery ..............................................................................7

Binding ...............................................................................................................8

Flight Mode Switches..........................................................................................9

Flight Modes Explained .......................................................................................9

Audible Alerts and LED Codes ...........................................................................10

GPS Functionality of the 350 QX ........................................................................12

Flight Guidelines and Warnings .........................................................................12

Blade 350 QX Speciﬁ cations

Length

Height

18.30 in (465mm)

5.43 in (138mm)

QX makes it more practical and easier to ﬂ y for new pilots without RC experience. The Blade 350 QX uses LED codes to communicate ﬂ ight modes, GPS functions and errors for which you will need the manual. To assure you have a safe and fun experience with your new quadcopter, it is critical that you take the time to read and understand this manual and all the features this aircraft contains.

Preparing the 350 QX for Flight .........................................................................13

Flying the 350 QX .............................................................................................13

Airframe Maintenance.......................................................................................15

Compass Calibration .........................................................................................16

Pressure Sensor Calibration ..............................................................................16

Accelerometer Calibration .................................................................................16

ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure ..............................................................17

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................17

Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................18

Warranty and Service Contact Information ........................................................18

FCC Information ................................................................................................19

IC Information ...................................................................................................19

Compliance Information for the European Union ................................................19

Main Rotor Diameter

Flying Weight

22.80 in (580mm)

24 oz (680 g)

Airframe

Motors

ESCs

Battery

Charger

Transmitter

Component RTF BNF

Blade 350 QX Quadcopter included included

4x Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1100Kv installed installed

4x 10-Amp Brushless ESC installed installed

3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C Li-Po included included

2–3S Li-Po Balancing DC Charger, 0.5–3A included included

DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitter included required

To register your product online, visit www.bladehelis.com

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Box Contents

• Blade 350 QX

• Camera Mount

• 3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack

• 2–3S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger

• DX5e DSMX 5-Channel Transmitter (RTF only)

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF only)

Charging Warnings

The Battery Charger (EFLC3010) included with your quadcopter has been designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery.

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.

• 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.

Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)

Low voltage cutoff (LVC) protects the Li-Po battery from over-discharge in ﬂ ight and activates when the battery reaches a preset value. When the battery is discharged to the cutoff point, the aircraft will display rapidly ﬂ 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 ﬂ ying to LVC will damage the battery.

• 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 leave charging batteries unattended.

• 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.

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 ﬂ 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.

Charging the Flight Battery

E-ﬂ ite® 2–3S Li-Po Balancing Charger Speciﬁ cations

• Input power: 10.5–15.0V DC, 3-amp

• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum capacity of 500mAh

E-ﬂ ite 3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack

The E-ﬂ ite lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included E-ﬂ ite Li-Po balancing charger.

prior to charging.

3S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing

CAUTION: The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port of your charger

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The Battery Charging Process

1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.

2. Attach the input cord of the charger to an appropriate power supply, such as a 12V battery or 12V DC power supply.

3. When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready) LED will ﬂ ash.

4. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery (the 2200mAh Li-Po battery will charge at 2.0 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.

5. Move the cell selector switch to 3-cell for your battery.

6. Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the 3-cell (4 pin) charger port and press the Start button to begin battery charging.

7. The green and red LEDs may ﬂ ash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.

8. When the battery is fully charged, a beep will sound for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly ﬂ ash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.

9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a ﬁ re.

NOTICE: If using a battery other than the included Li-Po battery, refer to your battery manufacturer’s instructions for charging.

Mounting a Camera

IMPORTANT: Consult local laws and ordinances before installing and operating any type of photograph-capable or video recording device in this product.

Installing the Included Camera Frame to the Isolation Mount

* Camera not included

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Transmitter Setup (BNF)

CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

Transmitter Model

Type

DX4e (New)* w/3-position switch

DX5e (New)* w/3-position switch

DX6i Acro

DX7/7SE Acro

DX7S Acro

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Reverse Setup

THRO-N ELEV-N GEAR-R AILE-N RUDD-N FLAP-N

FLAP-R (6) Others-N

AUX1-R Others-N

Throttle Cut Setup

ACT

N/A

Set To: Trainer

Mode Setup Switch Positions Throttle Cut Return Home Dual Rate

Switch

Travel Adj: GEAR POS (0) GEAR: ↑100%; GEAR/F MODE POS (1) GEAR: ↓40% FLAPS: Norm ←↑100; LAND ↓100 MIX 1: ACT; GEAR → GEAR ACT RATE D 0%; U + 100% SW MIX TRIM INH SUB TRIM THRO ↑ 15-20%

Travel Adj: GEAR (0)↑100%; GEAR (1) ↓40% MIX 1: FLAP → Gear OFF/ON RATE → -50% 0% SW: MIX OFFSET: 0

Switch Select: Move Gear to F MODE (F MODE:GEAR) Leave FLAPS as AUX1 Set All Others to INH MIX 1: GER > GER RATE: 0%

-100% OFFSET: 0%; TRIM: INH; SW: Mix0

Position 0 = SMART Mode

Position 1 = Stability Mode

Position 2 = Agility Mode

Position 0 = SMART Mode

Position 1 = Stability Mode

Position 2 = Agility Mode

GEAR 0; Mix 0 = SMART Mode

GEAR 1; Mix 0 = Stability Mode

GEAR 1; Mix 1 = Agility Mode

GEAR (0); Mix (0) = SMART Mode

GEAR (1); Mix (0) = Stability Mode

GEAR (1); Mix (1) = Agility Mode

F MODE (0) = SMART Mode

F MODE (1); HOLD (1) = Agility Mode

Lower throttle trim until motors stop turning

Press throttle cut

Lower throttle trim until motors stop turning

Press Trainer

Press and Hold TRAINER/BIND Release to EXIT

FLAP Position 0 = OFF

FLAP Position 2 = Return Home

FLAP Pos 0 = OFF

FLAP Pos 1 = Return Home

FLAP Pos 0 = OFF FLAP Pos 2 = Return Home

Rate

ELEV-AIL D/R 100% 70%

ELEV-AIL D/R 100% 70%F MODE (1) = Stability Mode

High Rate

100% ﬁ xed

Low Rate

70% ﬁ xed

DX8 Acro

DX9/DX18 Acro

AUX1-R Others-N

Set To: Trainer

Set To: I (BIND)

Switch Select: F-Mode to Gear; Flap to Aux 1 All Others to INH

Channel Assign: NEXT 1-4: N/A 5 Gear: B 6 AUX1: D 7 AUX2: I 8-10: INH

F MODE (0) = SMART Mode

Press Trainer/ Bind

F MODE (2) = Agility Mode

B (0) = SMART Mode

Press I (BIND)

B (2) = Agility Mode

FLAP Pos 0 = OFF

FLAP Pos 2 = Return Home

D (FLAP) Pos 0 = OFF

D (FLAP) Pos 2 = Return Home

ELEV-AIL D/R 100% 70%F MODE (1) = Stability Mode

ELEV-AIL D/R 100% 70%B (1) = Stability Mode

* Old versions of the DX4e and DX5e (with 2-position channel 5 switches) are not recommended for the 350 QX. Only Smart Mode and Agility Mode will be

available with GPS On.

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Transmitter Control Layout (RTF)

Dual Rate Switch

(Mode 1) not shown

Bind/Trainer Switch

(Mode 2)

Flight Mode Switch

(Mode 2)

Rudder/Yaw

(Modes 2 and 1)

Throttle/Altitude

(Mode 2)

Elevator/Pitch

(Mode 1)

Rudder Trim

Throttle Trim

(Mode 2)

Elevator Trim

(Mode 1)

Channel Reversing Switches

Dual Rate Switch

(Mode 2)

Bind/Trainer Switch

(Mode 1) not shown

Flight Mode Switch

(Mode 1) not shown

Aileron/Roll

(Modes 2 and 1)

Elevator/Pitch

(Mode 2)

Throttle/Altitude

(Mode 1)

Aileron Trim

Elevator Trim

(Mode 2)

Throttle Trim

(Mode 1)

Power Switch

Connecting the Flight Battery

Remove the battery cover Install the battery

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Binding

• If you purchased the ready-to-ﬂ y (RTF) model, the transmitter is bound to the model at the factory. If for any reason the model needs to be re-bound, follow the directions for the Bind-N-Fly

To bind or re-bind your 350 QX to your chosen DSM2/DSMX transmitter, please follow the directions below along with the binding instructions included with your transmitter:

(BNF) version below.

The Binding Process

1. With the transmitter and quadcopter powered off, connect the battery to the 350 QX.

2. With the 350 QX on a level surface, turn on the power switch and allow the quadcopter to initialize.

3. Wait until the blue LED on the quadcopter ﬂ ashes rapidly, signaling the quadcopter is initialized and ready to bind.

4. Ensure throttle is in the low position and throttle trim is at neutral.

5. Hold the control sticks in the desired bind position (see illustrations) and press/pull the bind button/switch, then power on the transmitter.

6. Refer to the Flying LED Codes table to ensure the aircraft is bound correctly.

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to bind with more than one bind code. Binding with more than one bind code will only allow the aircraft to bind normally.

Unless binding with a bind code, the elevator and aileron inputs (including trim) must be neutral during binding. If you are attempting a normal bind with any input other than neutral, the aircraft will emit a constant, rapid beeping sound.

If your 350 QX emits a constant beeping sound after binding

(Smart or Agility Mode only):

1. Ensure all trims are neutral.

2. Slowly move the elevator stick back and forth (close to center) and

listen for the beeping to stop or hesitate. Take note of the direction you are moving the stick when the change of tone happens.

3. If the tone never changes with elevator movement, slowly move the

aileron stick back and forth (close to center) and listen for the beeping to stop or hesitate. Take note of the direction you are moving the stick when the change of tone happens.

4. Input trim in the direction that caused the change in tone until the

beeping stops.

In the event you cannot ﬁ nd an input that stops the tones:

1. Apply 1 click of elevator trim in either direction and then slowly

move the aileron stick close to center.

2. Continue to add 1 click at a time of elevator trim, up to 5 trim steps

off center up or down, and move the aileron stick until you ﬁ nd the point that makes the tones stop.

3. Add aileron trim in the direction you moved the stick to make the

tones stop.

Entering Bind Mode

Bind switch (Trainer switch)

TRAINER

Transmitter Bind Codes

TRAINER

Normal Bind

Mode 2 shown

Roll left

Bind with GPS enabled

Roll right

Bind with GPS disabled

Yaw left

Bind in compass calibration mode

TRAINER

Yaw right

Bind in pressure calibration mode

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Flight Mode Switches

GPS Enabled Functions

Return Home

(Rapid Red ﬂ ashing LED on the 350 QX)

Smart Mode

(Solid Green LED on the 350 QX)

Stability Mode

(Solid Blue LED on the 350 QX)

Agility Mode

(Solid Red LED on the 350 QX)

Flight Modes Explained

TRAINER

Stick Relativity

Elevator input Aileron input

Forward

Back

Aircraft response relative to the pilot location

Stability and Agility Mode Control Inputs

Forward elevator

SAFE Circle

Flight Mode 0– Smart Mode (Default) (Solid Green Indicator LED)

Right Left

path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick input direction relative to the SAFE Circle, regardless of the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing.

Stick Relativity– While in Smart Mode, the

• SAFE Circle

enter the SAFE Circle.

• Position Hold– The aircraft will hold its position when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.

• Self-Leveling– Brings the 350 QX to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.

• Altitude Command– Altitude is relative to throttle stick position.

attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.

• Position Hold– The 350 QX uses GPS to hold a given location when this function is activated. If GPS is enabled and has a solid lock, the aircraft will hold its position when elevator or aileron inputs are at neutral.

• Throttle provides proportional thrust– The throttle responds directly to the throttle input, giving the pilot direct control over hovering as well as ascent and descent rates.

™

– In most scenarios, the quad will not

Flight Mode 1– Stability Mode (Solid Blue Indicator LED)

• Self-Leveling– Brings the 350 QX to a level

Left aileron Right aileron

Back elevator

The Blade 350 QX ﬂ ies very differently in the different ﬂ ight modes. Beginners should use Smart Mode to start and progress slowly into Stability Mode. When ﬂ ying in Smart Mode, the quadcopter follows stick input based on the set pilot location. When ﬂ ying in Stability Mode, the quadcopter follows stick inputs based on the orientation of the aircraft. The transition from Smart Mode to Stability Mode can be a challenge for new ﬂ yers because the pilot will need to learn how to interpret the aircraft’s orientation.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to ﬂ y your 350 QX in Stability Mode or Agility Mode until you have familiarized yourself with the operation of the aircraft in Smart Mode and read and understand the descriptions of the other ﬂ ight modes.

This aircraft is extremely sensitive to control inputs in Agility Mode and has NO self leveling. We recommend you ﬂ y at low rate settings for the ﬁ rst few ﬂ ights until you are familiar with its response. For pilots new to quadcopters and helicopters, familiarize yourself with the Blade 350 QX in Smart Mode and at low rate.

As you become more familiar with the quadcopter’s response, adjust the rates and expo to suit your ﬂ ying style (if using a computer radio).

Flight Mode 2– Agility Mode (Solid Red Indicator LED)

• Aerobatic– Capable of ﬂ ips and rolls

• Throttle provides proportional thrust– The throttle

responds directly to the throttle input, giving the pilot direct control over hovering and ascent and descent rates.

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Audible Alerts and LED Codes

The motors will Beep under the following conditions:

• Any time the props stop spinning after they have been initialized.

• After 30 seconds of no throttle input (waiting armed on the ground).

Audible Alerts

Event Audible Alert

ESC power on one short beep

Successful initialization many continuous tones with increasing frequency

RC signal detected after start one long tone

Bind detected one long tone

Bind accepted (3 seconds after detected) one long tone

Thrust stick in correct position for motor start low, med, high (happy tone)

Cannot start motors because of low voltage high, med, low (sad tone)

Cannot start motors because vehicle is tilted high, med, low (sad tone)

Enter ESC ID assignment mode loud high, low — high, low

Initialization Audible Alerts

Event Audible Alert

Gyro, accelerometer sensor error High, low, 1 short tone

Compass initialization error High, low, 2 short tones

Pressure sensor initialization error High, low, 3 short tones

GPS initialization error High, low, 4 short tones

ESCs not detected High, low, 6 short tones

Settings saved (i.e. when changed GPS on/off, etc) Rapid low, med, high — low, med, high

Trim warning (when in Smart or Agility Mode) Continuous very short, rapid tone

Low-battery warning Medium frequency, loud tone (every 3 seconds)

Emergency state warning (also after ESC ID assignment)

Once per second loud medium tone

Startup LED Codes

Fully charged battery Green (~2 second duration)

Partial battery charge

Fully discharged battery Red (~2 second duration)

(cycle power to reinitialize)

Return to home mode activated Rapid red ﬂ ashing

The quadcopter is in Bind mode Rapid blue ﬂ ashing

Sequence

Initialization failed Pulsing red

IMU initialization Red, green and blue ﬂ ash once

Color indicates level of battery charge (~2 second duration)

Emergency mode

1 second 1 second

1 second

White ﬂ ashing

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Flying LED Codes

Smart Mode, with GPS lock

Sequence

Solid green

Smart Mode, no GPS lock

Stability Mode, with pressure

Stability Mode, with GPS lock

Stability Mode, no GPS lock

Stability Mode, GPS disabled

Agility Mode, with GPS lock

Agility Mode, no GPS lock 3 red ﬂ ashes, pause

Agility Mode, GPS disabled Slow red ﬂ ash

Flight mode set to Smart Mode

Flight mode set to Stability Mode Shows ﬂ ight mode position on motor startup

Flight mode set to Agility Mode

Flight battery voltage below 10.9V Red, green and blue ﬂ ash (~3 second cycle)

Flight battery voltage below 10.6V Red, green and blue ﬂ ash (~1 second cycle)

1 second

3 green ﬂ ashes, pause

Slow green ﬂ ash

Solid blue

3 blue ﬂ ashes, pause

Slow blue ﬂ ash

Solid red

CAUTION: If you see the LED signal for low battery, immediately land your aircraft and recharge the battery.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to use Return Home with a low battery.

Calibration LED Codes

Sequence

Gyro temperature calibration*

No calibration

Compass calibration entered

Compass calibration started

Pressure sensor temperature calibration

Pressure and gyro calibration*

Accelerometer offset calibration entered

Accelerometer offset calibration started

(in ﬂ ight only)

Calibration failed

1 second

* These items are performed by the manufacturer.

1 second

Rapid green and blue ﬂ ashing

Green pulsing

Slow red and green ﬂ ashing

Rapid red and green ﬂ ashing

Rapid red and blue ﬂ ashing

Rapid red, green and blue ﬂ ashing

Slow red, green and blue ﬂ ashing

Rapid red, green and blue ﬂ ashing

Solid white

1 second

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GPS Functionality of the 350 QX

To acquire a reliable GPS signal, it is important the 350 QX 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 lose or cannot acquire a GPS lock and home position, the aircraft will not have Stick Relativity, SAFE Circle, Position Hold or Return Home functions available.

It is not possible to use Smart Mode without having GPS enabled. If the 350 QX is initialized without GPS enabled, it will default to Stability Mode. The aircraft will still be capable of altitude hold.

If you do not have a GPS signal, try maneuvering the 350 QX by steering with forward elevator and rudder only.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to ﬂ y the 350 QX 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 QX took off with GPS lock and a home position set, when Return Home mode is activated the quadcopter will ﬂ y back to the start position (maintaining altitude along the way), then reduce altitude to land.

• If the 350 QX should lose GPS when Return Home mode is activated, it will land quickly using the barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate.

• If the 350 QX took off without GPS lock, but acquires a GPS signal in ﬂ ight, it will land slowly using GPS to hold its position and barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate when Return Home mode is activated.

• If the 350 QX loses GPS during landing in Return Home mode, it will increase the rate of descent and land quickly to avoid drift.

• If the 350 QX 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. This could happen if the ﬂ ight control system loses its orientation because of aggressive ﬂ ight in 3 axis mode.

• Once the 350 QX has landed in Return Home mode it will disarm the motors

With GPS OFF

• If Return Home mode is activated, the 350 QX will level off and land quickly using the barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate.

• Once the 350 QX has landed in Return Home mode it will disarm the motors.

GPS Failure

Upon GPS failure, the 350 QX will respond according to the following conditions:

Smart Mode: (rapid Green ﬂ ashing LED)

If the 350 QX is in this mode and the GPS fails, the quad will default to Stability Mode. The aircraft will still use the pressure sensor to maintain altitude and control rate of descent. If GPS is re-acquired, after 5-10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Smart Mode functions are returned to normal

Stability Mode: (long Blue, two short Green ﬂ ashing LED)

If the 350 QX is in this mode and the GPS fails, it will not switch to Smart Mode and will not enter GPS hold, but will otherwise function normally. If GPS is reacquired, after 5-10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Stability

Mode functions are returned to normal

Agility Mode: (long Red, two short Green ﬂ ashing LED)

If the 350 QX is in this mode and the GPS fails, it will not affect ﬂ ight performance, but it will not be able to switch into Smart Mode. It will still be able to switch into Stability Mode with the limitations described above.

Loss of Transmitter Signal

If the transmitter signal is lost for any reason, the 350 QX will respond according to the following conditions:

• If the motors are not turning, the 350 QX will disarm.

• If the motors are turning but the 350 QX is not ﬂ ying, it will turn off the motors and disarm.

• If the 350 QX is ﬂ ying and has a good GPS lock with a home position set, it will activate the Return Home function upon the loss of the transmitter signal.

• If the compass is not connected or faulty, or if there is no GPS lock, the 350 QX will descend slowly upon the loss of the transmitter signal.

• If the pressure sensor is not working, the 350 QX will reduce power to initiate a controlled descent upon the loss of the transmitter signal.

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.

• Always have a ﬁ rst aid kit with you.

• Always have an appropriate ﬁ re extinguisher with you.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

The Blade 350 QX has many more features than other Blade quadcopters. Please take the time to read this manual and understand the functions this aircraft contains before ﬂ ying.

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Preparing the 350 QX For Flight

Smart Mode Flying

350 QX home location

SAFE Circle

Pilot location

16 feet (5 meters)

1. Power on the transmitter with the ﬂ ight mode set to Smart Mode, the throttle stick down and the throttle trim at neutral.

2. Install a charged battery, plug it in and close the hatch.

3. With the quad on a level surface, turn on the power switch and allow the 350 QX to initialize. If the GPS is enabled, wait for the GPS signal to be acquired, which is indicated by a solid green LED. It may take from 30–90 seconds to acquire a GPS signal.

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. When you are prepared to ﬂ y, quickly move the rudder stick all the way left and then all the way right. The props will begin to spin. The home position for GPS functions is set and your aircraft is ready to ﬂ y.

IMPORTANT: The motors will not start if the transmitter is set to low rate. The dual rate switch must be set to high rate.

Lower the throttle stick and the throttle trim to power off the props after ﬂ ight.

CAUTION: When the home location is set (step 6), the 350 QX must be approximately 16 feet (5 meters) from where the pilot will stand during ﬂ ight, pointing 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 QX

Smart Mode Altitude Control

Mode 2 shown

Full throttle

Half throttle

Low throttle

Maximum altitude

(approximately 45 meters)

Intermediate altitude

Takeoff

Increase the throttle slightly above low stick (10–15%). The 350 QX altitude in Smart Mode corresponds to the throttle position. Low throttle is on the ground, slightly raising the throttle will produce a low hover, and the higher the throttle position, the higher the 350 QX will ascend until it reaches its maximum altitude (approximately 45 meters).

Explore the ﬂ ight envelope of the 350 QX 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. Stability Mode and Agility Mode operate more like a conventional RC helicopter or multicopter.

IMPORTANT: Aggressive ﬂ ight in Agility Mode will signiﬁ cantly reduce ﬂ ight time.

On the ground

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Landing

To land the 350 QX there are two options:

• Guide the aircraft to where you wish to land and reduce the throttle. Reduce the throttle trim after landing to disarm the motors.

• Activate the Return Home function to return the 350 QX to the assigned home location and land automatically.

CAUTION: Do not activate the Return Home function if the 350 QX is showing the low

battery indication. Manually land the aircraft

immediately.

Return Home

• When this feature is activated, the 350 QX will ﬂ y back to its assigned home location and land. After landing, the motors may take up to 5 seconds to disarm. If the motors take more than 20+ seconds to disarm, perform the Pressure Sensor Calibration.

• To restart the props after landing in Return Home, fully lower the throttle and ensure the throttle trim is neutral, then quickly move the rudder stick fully left and then fully right.

CAUTION: The 350 QX will not recognize the

SAFE Circle feature when Return Home is used. Activating Return Home may cause the 350 QX to ﬂ y directly over the pilot if the aircraft was ﬂ own 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 QX.

2. Turn off the power to your transmitter.

3. Unplug and remove the battery from the 350 QX.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po bat-

tery from the aircraft when not ﬂ 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 ﬁ 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 ﬂ ash white and the motors will beep loudly.

Activating Return Home

Press and hold.

Releasing the switch will stop the Return Home program.

TRAINER

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Airframe Maintenance

Body Screw Locations

Internal Components

Motors ESCs GPS receiver GPS antenna Battery tray assembly Flight control board

Replacing the body

Disassembly of the old airframe

1. Ensure the battery is disconnected from the quadcopter.

2. Remove the 2 machine screws from each propeller and remove the propellers.

3. Remove the 32 1.5mm hex screws from the bottom of the frame to separate the upper and lower body pieces.

4. Unplug the compass sensor from the ﬂ ight control board. Remove the landing gear with compass sensor and place it in a safe area away from magnets.

NOTICE: Do not allow the compass sensor to get near a magnet. Any magnet, including those in the 350 QX motors, can damage the compass and cause it to work incorrectly. If the 350 QX is ﬂ own with a faulty compass, all GPS functions will be compromised.

5. Unplug the GPS receiver from the ﬂ ight control board and remove the battery tray assembly.

6. If you are replacing the GPS components, remove the foil from the GPS receiver and unplug the GPS antenna from the GPS receiver.

7. Remove the ﬂ ight control board from the airframe.

8. Remove the motors and ESCs from the airframe.

Before installing the components into the new airframe, inspect all the components for any obvious damage or burnt smells. Check the motors for smooth bearings and inspect all the propellers for chips, burrs or cracks. Replace any parts in question.

Propeller Direction of Rotation Indicators

Installing components in the new airframe

1. Install the motors and ESCs, making sure to match the wire colors on the connectors.

2. Install the ﬂ ight control board.

3. Install the tray assembly.

4. Install the GPS receiver and GPS antenna and plug the cables into their corresponding sockets.

5. Assign the motors and ESCs according to the

ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure.

6. Install the landing gear and connect the compass to the ﬂ ight control board. If you replaced the compass or believe that it may have been impaired by a magnetic ﬁ eld, you will need to perform the compass calibration procedure.

7. Mount the top of the airframe.

8. Install the propellers, paying attention to the direction of rotation as indicated by the arrows molded in the frame and on the propellers for each motor.

Rotation direction

Motor number

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Compass Calibration

The Flight Controller on the 350 QX has automatic magnetic declination calibration, so you will not have to worry about looking up the magnetic declination at your location and changing settings on your 350 QX to get accurate compass measurements. It is possible, however, that your compass may need to be calibrated if it is exposed to strong magnetic ﬁ elds.

Compass calibration procedure:

1. Go to an open space outdoors away from metal. Take a conventional compass with you to ensure you know the direction of north.

2. Ensure your transmitter is off and then connect a ﬂ ight battery to the 350 QX. Power the aircraft on. Wait ﬁ ve seconds and then the blue LED will begin ﬂ ashing rapidly, signaling the aircraft is initialized and ready to bind.

3. Once the blue light begins ﬂ ashing, bind with yaw stick left. The 350 QX LED will slowly ﬂ ash between red and green for 5 seconds.

4. Put the 350 QX ﬂ at in your hands and face north. After 5 seconds of slow ﬂ ashing the quad will start ﬂ ashing rapidly. The quad is now collecting data to be used for the calibration.

5. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east-west axis (“ﬂ ip” the aircraft either forward or backward) until it is ﬂ at in your hands again.

Compass Calibration Steps

North

6. Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing north-west.

7. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east-west axis, (“ﬂ ip” the aircraft diagonally either direction) until it is ﬂ at in your hands again.

8. Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing west.

9. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east-west axis (“ﬂ ip” the quad sideways either direction) until it is ﬂ at in your hands again.

10. Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing south-west.

11. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees about the east-west axis (“ﬂ ip” the aircraft diagonally either direction) until it is ﬂ at in your hands again.

You have 30 seconds to complete the procedure. The 350 QX should still be blinking rapidly when you ﬁ nish. Hold the aircraft still until it stops blinking rapidly. If successful, the 350 QX will beep a positive conﬁ rmation and then restart itself. If unsuccessful, the 350 QX displays the failed calibration code, a solid white LED. If the 350 QX displays this error code, power off the aircraft and then begin the calibration procedure again.

Step 5 Step 7 Step 9 Step 11

Pressure Sensor Calibration

The pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory on the 350 QX. Recalibration should only be necessary if you replace the sensor.

1. Place the 350 QX in a cold area. Allow it to remain in the cold for 30 minutes or more.

2. Bring the 350 QX 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 ﬂ ight battery to the 350 QX and power the aircraft on. Wait ﬁ ve seconds and then the blue LED will begin ﬂ ashing rapidly, signaling the aircraft is initialized and ready to bind.

Accelerometer Calibration

To calibrate the accelerometer, the quadcopter needs to ﬂ y for 20 seconds while being level. This allows the accelerometer readings to be averaged and stored in memory.

Use the following procedure to calibrate the accelerometer:

1. Power on the quadcopter with the transmitter off to enter bind mode.

2. Turn on the transmitter while holding the elevator stick back and pressing the bind switch.

3. Set the ﬂ ight mode switch to Stability Mode or Smart Mode. The quadcopter will ﬂ y in Stability Mode no matter which position is selected.

4. Start the motors. Fly the quadcopter off the ground. The quadcopter LED will ﬂ ash slowly (red, green, blue).

5. Use trims to adjust roll/pitch so the quadcopter does not drift left/right and forward/back.

6. Activate the accelerometer calibration mode by changing the ﬂ ight mode switch into Agility Mode. The vehicle will still ﬂ y in Stability Mode. The LED will start ﬂ ashing quickly (red, green, blue).

4. Once the blue light begins ﬂ ashing, bind with yaw stick right. The 350 QX 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.

5. 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 QX displays the failed calibration code, power off the aircraft and then begin the pressure calibration procedure again.

7. Fly steadily for 10–30 seconds. The LED will ﬂ ash slowly when data collection is done.

8. Land the quadcopter and stop the propellers by lowering the throttle and throttle trim.

IMPORTANT: The calibrated values are not yet permanently stored. Do not turn off the quadcopter.

9. Center the trims on the transmitter. Start the motors and verify the quadcopter ﬂ ies without drifting.

10. Land the quadcopter and stop the motors by lowering the throttle and throttle trim.

11. Save the calibration by moving the rudder stick quickly left, right, left, right. Values are saved when you hear a rapid triple tone twice.

12. Turn off the quadcopter.

13. Conﬁ rm the calibration by powering up the quadcopter and performing a test ﬂ ight. If the calibration is not correct, start the calibration procedure again.

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ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure

Motor Numbers

Motor number 1

Motor number 4

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

350 QX will not initialize

GPS will not lock

GPS has reduced resolution

GPS functions not operating properly

Motors will not start in Smart Mode

Motors will not start in Stability/Agility Mode

Blades take a long period of time to shut off after completing return to home

The quadcopter has trouble ﬁ nding the home position and the props will not shut off after returning home

1. Begin with the transmitter off and connect a ﬂ ight battery to the 350 QX.

Motor number 2

Motor number 3

The quadcopter was moved during initialization

Throttle trim is not in the correct position The trim may need to be adjusted a click above or below center

Heavy overcast Wait for lighter cloud cover and re-lock or disable GPS

Solar ﬂ 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...)

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

The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut, or otherwise damaged

The compass has been exposed to a magnet

The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut, or otherwise damaged

The aircraft is behaving erratically Rebind the aircraft with the GPS function off

Aggressive ﬂ ight Fly level for a few seconds before ﬂ ipping into other modes

Rate mode switch set to low Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi

GPS signal is not aquired Ensure a GPS signal is aquired

Rudder trim not centered Center the rudder trim

Rate mode switch set to low Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi

Rudder trim not centered Center the rudder trim

Pressure calibration is needed Refer to the Pressure Sensor Calibration section of this manual

Accelerometer calibration is needed Refer to the Accelerometer Calibration section of this manual

Re-arm the aircraft, being cautious to avoid any movement during initialization

Move aircraft to a clear area

Replace the GPS antenna

Move the aircraft away from the magnetic source. In worst case scenario, the compass may need to be replaced

Replace the GPS antenna

2. Power on the quadcopter on a level surface and wait for the rapid blue ﬂ ashing LED to indicate the aircraft has entered bind mode.

3. With the throttle stick in the full throttle position, press/ pull the bind button/switch and power on your transmitter. The quadcopter will acknowledge the assignment mode with a loud high, then low tone. If your transmitter is equipped with a high throttle warning at startup, it is necessary to disable this alarm prior to completing this step. After the replacement procedure is complete, re-activate the high throttle warning in your transmitter.

4. The motor number and prop direction are molded in the top of the body. The motors will give an audible “beep” to indicate which motor to calibrate. When the motors beep 1 time, spin motor 1 by hand. The motor will respond with the same number of tones upon successful assignment.

5. When the motors beep 2 times, spin motor 2 by hand.

6. When the motors beep 3 times, spin motor 3 by hand.

7. When the motors beep 4 times, spin motor 4 by hand.

When the assignment is successful, the quadcopter enters emergency mode. Restart the quadcopter.

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Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

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FCC Information

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.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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 Spektrum 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 Spektrum transmitter.

IC Information

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.

Compliance Information for the European Union

AT BE BG CZ CY DE DK EE ES FI FR GR HR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK IS LI NO CH

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2013080502 Product(s): BLH 350 QX RTF Item Number(s): BLH7800, BLH7800M1 Equipment class: 2

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁ cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive 2006/95/EC:

EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009

EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011 EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 EN61000-3-3:2008

EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Aug 05, 2013

Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer

Robert Peak

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2013080503 Product(s): BLH 350 QX BNF Item Number(s): BLH7880 Equipment class: 1

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009

EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 EN61000-3-3:2008 EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011

EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Aug 05, 2013

Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer

Robert Peak

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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 ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more 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.

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©2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc. Blade, SAFE, SAFE Circle, the SAFE logo, Bind-N-Fly, the BNF logo, E-ﬂ ite, Celectra, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. US 7,391,320. Other patents pending. Created 9/13 42408