BLADE BLH7680, BLH7600 User manual

RTF

READY-TO-FLY

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 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 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.

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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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hank you for purchasing the exciting, super small Blade nano QX. The nano QX is packed full of advanced

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features that may seem in contrast to its diminutive size. Despite being 18 grams, the nano QX is laden with the
latest SAFE™ (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that offers impressive fl ight performance with an agility mode
for aerobatics and a stability mode with self-leveling. In stability mode you only have to control throttle, the aircraft will
return to a hover on its own. In stability mode the bank angle is also limited, making it easy to fl y the aircraft without
having to worry about over-control. In agility mode the nano is capable of fl ips, rolls and more, and the aircraft does not
limit the bank angle.

The nano QX is easy to manage, exciting to fl y, and durable enough to take the punishment. Built-in prop guards help
prevent prop strikes so you can keep fl ying even if you bump into a wall, direct drive motors keep operation quiet and
maintenance simple, and the frame is lightweight yet rigid, lending the nano QX remarkable durability. Be sure to read
this manual before you fl y to fully understand the features this tiny aircraft contains, this will maximize your fun and
ensure safe operation.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ....................................................7

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

Battery Charging ............................................................... 7

Installing the Flight Battery ................................................ 8

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ....................................... 9

SAFE™ Technology ........................................................10

Transmitter Control..........................................................11

Flight Mode and Rate Selection (RTF) ............................... 12

Flight Mode Selection (BNF) ............................................. 12

Transmitter Setup Table ................................................... 13

Blade nano QX Features RTF BNF

Airframe – Blade nano QX Included Included
Motors – 6mm Brushed Installed Installed
On-board Electronics – 4-in-1 mixer/ESCs/Gyro Installed Installed
Battery – 150mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po Included Included
Charger – 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 350 mAh Included Included
Transmitter – MLP4DSM Included Required

Blade nano QX Specifications

Length
Height
Propeller Diameter

5.51 in (140mm)

1.18 in (30mm)

1.97 in (50mm)

LED Codes...................................................................... 13

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls ........................14

4-in-1 Control Unit Function ............................................15

Flying the nano QX .......................................................... 16

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist ............. 17

Exploded View................................................................. 18

Parts Listings ..................................................................19

Optional Parts ................................................................. 19

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

Limited Warranty ............................................................. 22

Warranty and Service Contact Information ........................24

FCC Information .............................................................. 24

Compliance Information for the European Union ................ 25

Flying Weight

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

.63 oz (18 g)

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First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the fl ight battery

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

• Program your computer transmitter

• Bind your transmitter

• Familiarize yourself with the controls

• Find a suitable area for fl ying

Charging Warnings

The Battery Charger (EFLC1008) 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.

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst

❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the

4-in-1 control unit

❏ Allow the 4-in-1 control unit to initialize and

arm properly
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ Unplug the fl ight battery from the 4-in-1

control unit

❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

• 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 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.

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Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V, the battery may become damaged and may no longer accept a charge. The
nano QX 4-in-1 control unit protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the bat­tery charge decreases too much, LVC becomes active. Power to the motors decrease and the LED on the 4-in-1 control
unit blinks, showing some battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.

When the motor power decreases, please land the aircraft immediately and recharge the fl ight battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. During storage, make

sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.

Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

Install 4 AA batteries into the transmitter, noting polarity. Replace the
transmitter batteries when the power LED fl ashes and the transmitter
beeps.

Battery Charging

Your aircraft comes with a 1S 3.7V DC Li-Po battery
charger and 1S 3.7V 150mAh 25C Li-Po battery.
Refer to the charging warnings. It is recommended
to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting
the aircraft. The fl ight battery will be required to
confi rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.

NOTICE: 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.

1. Insert the charger into a USB port. The charger only uses power from the USB port, it will not connect to your computer.
USB power supplies, such as those used to charge cellular phones, can also be used.

2. Slide the battery into the slot on the charger and press it into the charge jack/connector located at the bottom of the slot.
The end cap of the battery is specifi cally designed to allow the battery to fi t into the slot one way (usually with the label
on the battery facing outward) to prevent reverse polarity connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity.

USB Li-Po
Charger

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

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

LED OFF
–Charge

Complete

EFLC1008

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3. Always 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.

LED Indications

When you make the connection successfully, the LED on the charger turns solid red, indicating charging has begun. Charging
a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 150mAh battery takes approximately 30–40 minutes. The light goes out when the
charge is complete.

CHARGING (Solid Red)
MAX CHARGE (OFF)

CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery. Never leave a battery connected to the

charger.

Installing the Flight Battery

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1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings.

2. Power on the transmitter.

3. Flip the quadcopter upside-down and install the battery by sliding it into the battery mounting slot below the
4-in-1 control unit. Slide the battery into the slots with the label facing upward so that the battery key, molded into
the battery end-cap, comes in contact with the key on the battery slot.

4. Connect the battery cable to the 4-in-1 control unit, matching the red mark on the battery to the red mark on the
connector.

5. Place the nano QX on its skids on a fl at surface and leave the aircraft still until the LED on the 4-in-1 control unit is
solid blue (not blinking)

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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