BLADE BLH8680 User manual
Charge the Flight Battery (~75 min)
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Charger LED codes
Power
connected
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Charging
INSTRUCTION MANUAL (BNF)
This aircraft is not compatible with the Blade ST-10+ Personal Ground Station Transmitter.
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Program Your Transmitter Install the propellers
Balancing
Charging
complete
Refer to the Radio Setup video at www.KnowChroma.com to
program your Spektrum
transmitter.
NOTICE: This aircraft is not compatible with the Blade ST-10+
Personal Ground Station Transmitter.
™
DSM2®/DSMX® technology compatible
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Install the Landing Gear Legs
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Install the landing gear legs by sliding them into the bottom of the
quadcopter until they lock in position.
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CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can
result in a re, personal injury and/or property damage.
Assemble the GoPro
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The included static camera mount is compatible with
®
GoPro
HERO 3 and 4 cameras.
The Blade® Chroma™ quadcopter includes two
adhesive-backed, metal-foil sheets to provide GoPro®
users with an extra measure of RF-shielding.
Fold the inner “T” sheet (A) around the
a
camera, with the metallic side facing away
from the camera, so it covers the top, sides and
back. DO NOT peel off the backing.
Peel the backing off the rectangular sheet (B).
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Wrap sheet B around the back of sheet A,
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sealing the rear edges and holding the sides together.
The shield is removable and is held in place by the camera
d
mount. The front and bottom of the camera are left unshielded
to allow any RF noise to radiate out and away from the quadcopter.
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Install the camera mount to the isolation bracket using the provided thumb screw and nut.
CAUTION: Do not use a GoPro
copper foil shielding.
CAUTION: The GoPro® Wi-Fi will interfere with the quadcopter receiver and may
cause a loss of signal and crash. Follow the camera instructions to turn the Wi-Fi off
before attempting to power on the quadcopter. Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
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Compatible Static Mount
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B
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camera in the camera mount without using the
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• The props and motor pods have a letter
code, either “A” or “B” molded in. Match
the “A” props to the “A” motor pods and the
Extend the GPS Mast
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Install the Camera Mount Assembly
to the Mounting Rail
• Slide the assembled camera
mount onto the pre-installed
rail until it locks.
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Install the Flight Battery
• Slide the fully charged
battery in until it locks.
• Remove the battery by
pressing the locking tab
and sliding the battery
to the rear of the
quadcopter.
“B” props to the “B” motor pods.
• The “A” props thread on counter-clockwise.
• The “B” props thread on clockwise.
• Tighten the props only nger tight.
DO NOT overtighten.
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Power Up
For instructions on how to bind the Chroma to your transmitter, see the
included Reference Guide or the online video at www.KnowChroma.com.
Place the quadcopter outdoors on a at,
a
level surface.
b
Set the transmitter ight mode switch to Smart Mode.
c
Power on the transmitter.
Power on the Chroma.
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Complete the Compass
e
Calibration prior to ight.
For instructions, see the included
Reference Guide or the online video
at www.KnowChroma.com.
The LEDs will show green, rotating counter-clockwise around
f
the motor pods while the quadcopter acquires a GPS signal.
The front LEDs will show white and the rear will show green when the
quadcopter is ready for ight.
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Smart Mode
Understanding the Flight Modes
• A green LED cycles around the motor pods counter-clockwise until
GPS is acquired
• Once GPS is acquired, the front LEDs are white and the rear are green
• Intended for the beginner pilot
• Maximum distance of 200 m from the pilot
For best results while using Smart Mode, it is recommended
that the pilot always turn to face the quadcopter while ying.
Right transmitter stick
Stick commands move
the Chroma
relative to the pilot location
™
quadcopter
=
Away from
the pilot
Toward
the pilot
Pilot location
AP Mode
• A purple LED cycles around the motor pods counter-clockwise until
GPS is acquired
• Once GPS is acquired, the front LEDs are white and the rear are purple
• Intended for the intermediate pilot
• Maximum distance of 200 m from the pilot
NOTICE: If the Chroma™ quadcopter loses GPS signal while ying in either Smart or AP Mode, the LEDs will ash rapidly for 2 seconds and then once every second. The quadcopter will
default to a stable ight mode with similar control response as AP Mode. Return Home will not function. Please familiarize yourself with the controls in AP Mode to ensure a safe return of
the quadcopter in the event of GPS signal loss.
For information on additional ight modes, see the online video at www.KnowChroma.com.
Right transmitter stick
Stick commands move
the Chroma
relative to its orientation
™
quadcopter
Front
=
Placement at startup
Front
Home position
16 ft
SAFE Circle
CAUTION: When the home location is set, the quadcopter must be approximately
16 feet (5 meters) from where the pilot will stand during 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.
™
Pilot location
(5 m)
12a
12b
After landing, hold the motor stop button, programmed during the
transmitter setup, to stop the motors.
If the quadcopter is less than 20 ft above the original starting
altitude, hold the stop button for 1.5 seconds to stop the motors.
If the quadcopter is more than 20 ft above the original starting
altitude, hold the stop button for 3 seconds to stop the motors.
To restart the motors, position the transmitter sticks
as shown in step 12a.
Motor Start Throttle control Flying and Landing After Your Flight
Motor Stop
WARNING: Stopping the motors while the quadcopter is still in
ight will cause the quadcopter to crash. Crash damage is not
covered under warranty.
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Left transmitter stick
Pay close attention to the LEDs while ying. If at any time the LEDs indicate
• To maintain the current
altitude, allow the left
transmitter stick to return
to center.
Climb
Descend
the ight battery voltage is low, as shown in the LED reference guide, land the
quadcopter immediately and charge the ight battery.
To land, either slowly lower the left transmitter
stick to descend and land, then stopping the
motors as shown in step 12b:
NOTICE: If you begin to lose control, release the control sticks and the model will
self-level.
or select “Return Home” on the ight mode
switch on your transmitter.
The quadcopter will return to the start
position, land and stop the motors. To
cancel the return home function prior to
the quadcopter landing, switch to Smart or
AP Mode on the ight mode switch on your
transmitter.
NOTICE: Return home will only function if
the quadcopter has GPS lock.
Solid red
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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date
product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
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 super 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, 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.
CAUTION: The ESCs for the Chroma quadcopter are not compatible with any other product, and the Chroma is not compatible with any other
ESCs. Use of any other ESCs on the Chroma quadcopter 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 prod-
uct, 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.
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, traf c and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of
the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speci cally designed
and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause
serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
BNF
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Charging Warnings
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this
product and comply with the following warnings could result
in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and
ultimately injury and property damage.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of
batteries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in
direct sunlight.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or
shorted.
• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
• Never drop charger or batteries.
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• Always use only rechargeable Li-Po batteries designed for use with
this type of charger.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected
by heat.
• Always monitor the charging area and have a re extinguisher available at all times.
• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the
touch or starts to change form (swell) during the charge process.
• Always connect the charge cable to the charger rst, then connect the
battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting.
• Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black leads (–)
correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.
• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the
product malfunctions.
www.KnowChroma.com
Front
GPS Antenna Mast
LED Indicators
Power Switch
Camera
Mounting Rail
Landing Gear Legs
Back
LED Indicators
Flight Battery
©2015 Horizon Hobby, LLC.
Blade, Chroma, DSM, the BNF logo and SAFE Circle are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC.
All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners. Patents pending.
Created 2/15 48271 (EN)
* This aircraft is not compatible with the Blade ST-10+ Personal Ground Station Transmitter.
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