Blade FPV Nano QX User Manual
RTF
READY-TO-FLY
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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.
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.
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
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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• 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.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
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Li-Po BATTERY PACK
7.4V 760mAh
Box Contents
• Blade® FPV nano QX
• 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C Li-Po Battery
• 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 350 mAh
• MLP4DSM
• 4 AA Batteries
FPV System:
• Fat Shark Teleporter QVGA Headset
• 720p 30fps 15Mbps Camera
• 5.8GHz Video Transmitter and Receiver
• 760mAh 2S 7.4V Li-Po Battery
• 2S Li-Po DC Charger with AC Power Supply
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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
Flight Battery Charging .................................................... 7
Installing the Flight Battery ..............................................8
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .....................................9
Transmitter Control ........................................................ 10
Flight Mode and Rate Selection (RTF) ............................. 11
Flight Mode Selection (BNF) ........................................... 11
Transmitter Setup Table .................................................12
LED Codes ..................................................................... 12
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls .....................13
4-in-1 Control Unit Function ........................................... 14
Headset Battery Charging ............................................. 15
Setting Up the Headset .................................................. 15
Display Adjustment .......................................................16
Digital Head Tracking .................................................... 16
Using the Ultra Micro FPV System ................................. 16
Flying the nano QX ......................................................... 17
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist .......... 18
Caring for the Video Transmitter Antenna ....................... 19
FPV Troubleshooting ...................................................... 19
SAFE Technology ........................................................... 19
Exploded View ............................................................... 20
Parts Listings ................................................................. 21
Optional Parts ................................................................ 21
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................22
Limited Warranty ........................................................... 24
Warranty and Service Contact Information .....................25
FCC Information .............................................................26
Compliance Information for the European Union ............. 27
Length
5.51 in (140mm)
Height
1.18 in (30mm)
Propeller Diameter
1.97 in (50mm)
Flying Weight
.63 oz (18 g)
Specifications
Components RTF BNF
Airframe
Blade FPV 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 45C Li-Po
Included Included
Charger
1S USB Li-Po Charger, 350 mAh
Included Included
Transmitter
MLP4DSM
Included Required
FPV System
Fat Shark Teleporter QVGA Headset
Included Required
720p 30fps 15Mbps Camera
Included Included
5.8GHz Video Transmitter and Receiver
Included Included
760mAh 2S 7.4V Li-Po Battery
Included Required
2S Li-Po DC Charger with AC Power Supply
Included Required
To register your product online,visit www.bladehelis.com
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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
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
The battery chargers (EFLC1008 and FSV1802) included
with your quadcopter have been designed to safely charge
the Li-Po batteries.
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.
• 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 (5–49° C) or place in
direct sunlight.
Charging Warnings
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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.
Flight Battery Charging
Your aircraft comes with a 1S 3.7V DC Li-Po battery
charger and 1S 3.7V 150mAh 45C 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
EFLC1008
SOLID RED LED
–Charging
DC Input:5.0V 350mA
DC Output:4.2V 300mA
LED OFF
–Charge
Complete
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1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings.
2. Power on the transmitter.
3. 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 downward 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.
Installing the Flight Battery
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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.
Solid Red: Charging
OFF: Max Charge
CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery. Never leave a battery connected to the charger.
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
General Binding Procedure
1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter.
2. Refer to the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your transmitter.
3. 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 in the quadcopter. The blue LED on the 4-in-1 control unit fl ashes after 5 seconds.
6. Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter.
7. Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The quadcopter is bound when the blue LED on the
4-in-1 control unit turns solid.
8. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.
CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® 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.
MLP4DSM Binding Procedure
1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter.
2. Center all trims on your transmitter.
3. Power off the transmitter and move the throttle stick to the down/off position.
4. Connect the fl ight battery in the quadcopter. The LED on the 4-in-1 control unit fl ashes red during initialization, then fl ashes
blue when it is ready to bind.
5. When the blue light 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 quadcopter is bound when the LED on the 4-in-1 control unit 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
®
transmitters, please visit www.bindnfl y.com.
To bind or re-bind your FPV nano QX to your chosen transmitter, please follow the directions below.
Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below.
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