Blade Fusion 360 Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
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WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace a Spektrum™ component found in
a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to
ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum™ product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards,
but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM®
or Spektrum
™
technology.
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and
others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
• 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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:
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.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no
possibility of 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 or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the
support or resources tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
Safety Precautions and Warnings
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Components BNF Basic
Airframe
Blade® Fusion 360 Included
Motors
Brushless Out-Runner Motor, 1800Kv (BLH4731) Installed
Receiver
Flight Controller/Receiver (SPMFC6250HX, SPM4649T) Installed
ESC
Brushless 60A ESC (BLHHW60A) Installed
Swash Servos
Sub-Micro Digital Heli Cyclic MG Servo (SPMSH3055) Installed
Tail Servo
Sub-Micro Digital Heli Tail MG Servo (SPMSH3065) Installed
Battery
Spektrum™ 6S, 22.2 V LiPo Battery, 1800mAh, 50C, IC3™ (SPMX18006S50) Required
Charger
Li-Po Balancing Charger Required
Transmitter
Full Range DSM2®/DSMX® technology transmitter Required
Table of Contents
First Flight Preparation ........................................4
Flying Checklist ...................................................4
LED Indicator on Flight Controller ........................4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .....................................4
Electronic Speed Controller Governor Operation
.......4
Transmitter Setup ...............................................5
Transmitter Setup ...............................................6
Installing the Flight Battery ..................................7
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ........................7
Throttle Hold .......................................................8
Control Tests .......................................................8
Pre-Flight Checklist .............................................9
Flying the Blade Fusion 360 ...............................9
Gyro Gain Adjustment ........................................10
Tail Belt Tension ...............................................10
Post-Flight Inspections and Maintenance ..........10
Advanced Tuning (Forward Programming) .........11
Advanced Tuning (Non-Forward Programming)
.....12
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................14
Exploded View ...................................................15
Parts List...........................................................17
Recommended Parts List ..................................17
Optional Parts List .............................................17
Ball Bearing Sizes .............................................17
Limited Warranty ...............................................18
Warranty and Service Contact Information .........19
FCC Information ................................................19
IC Information ...................................................20
Compliance Information for the European Union
.....20
• Blade® Fusion™ 360 helicopter
Length 26.9 in (685mm)
Height 26.9 in (190mm)
Flying Weight 32.2 oz (915 g)
Main Rotor Diameter 31.3 in (796mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter 6.9 in (175mm)
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Box Contents
Specifi cations
If you own this product, you may be
required to register with the FAA.
For up-to-date information on how to
register with the FAA, please visit
https://registermyuas.faa.gov/.
For additional assistance on regulations
and guidance on UAS usage,
visit knowbeforeyoufl y.org/
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Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
LED Indicator on Flight Controller
The ESC will continuously lower power to the motor until
complete shutdown when the battery reaches 12V under
load. This helps prevent over-discharge of the Li-Po battery.
Land immediately when the ESC activates LVC. Continuing
to fl y after LVC can damage the battery, cause a crash or
both. Crash damage and battery damaged due to overdischarge are not covered under warranty.
Repeatedly fl ying the helicopter until LVC activates will
damage the helicopter 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 per cell.
The included electronic speed controller (ESC) utilizes a
head speed governor to maintain a constant head speed
during fl ight. The governor will work to maintain a constant
head speed throughout maneuvers and the discharge cycle
of the fl ight battery.
The throttle position determines the requested head speed,
and although throttle curves are still used, they will be a
constant value; all positions of the curve are set to the same
value. The lowest position of the normal fl ight mode throttle
curve must be set to 0 to ensure the motor can be disabled.
The default throttle curve settings listed in the transmitter
setup tables should be acceptable to most pilots and
we recommend starting with these values. If you feel
an adjustment is necessary after a few fl ights, adjust
the throttle percentage for the desired fl ight mode. We
recommend making small changes of 5% to fi nd your
preferred head speed.
Remember the throttle position on the transmitter is simply
requesting a specifi c head speed and this is not related to
the actual motor power percentage.
Electronic Speed Controller Governor Operation
First Flight Preparation
• Remove and inspect contents
• Begin charging the fl ight battery (not included)
• Install the fl ight battery in the helicopter
(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 ESC
❏ Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly
❏ Verify control directions and gyro compensations are correct
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ Unplug the fl ight battery from the ESC
❏ Always turn the transmitter off last
LED Indicator on FC Indicator Description
Red Solid
FC6250HX waiting for receiver connection, system will not initialize until connected
Yellow Flash Calibrating
Slow Green Flash Ready to Fly
Slow Red Flash
Failsafe Active
Red Solid and Yellow Flash
Calibration Error, FC not level or is being moved during calibration
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Model Type
HELI
Swash Type
1 servo Normal
Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 3:00 Tone
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
Channel Travel Reverse
All
Channels
100/100 Normal
Servo Setup
FUNCTION LIST
DX7s, DX8
Throttle Curve
Switch Pos (F Mode)
Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5DX7s DX8
NN045505050
16060606060
1 2 75 75 75 75 75
HOLD HOLD 0 0 0 0 0
Pitch Curve
Switch Pos (F Mode)
Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5
DX7s DX8
N N 30 40 50 75 100
1 0 25 50 75 100
1 2 0 25 50 75 100
HOLD HOLD 0 25 50 75 100
SYSTEM SETUP
F-Mode Setup
Flight Mode F Mode
Hold Hold
SW Select
Trainer AUX 2
F Mode Gear
Gyro INH
Mix INH
Hold INH
Knob INH
Frame Rate
11ms
DSMX
Gyro
Normal 75%
Stunt 1 75%
Hold 75%
Channel Gear
SW F Mode
D/R & Expo
Chan
Switch Pos
(Ail D/R)
D/R ExpoDX7s
DX8
AILE/
ELEV/
RUDD
0 0 100/100 0
1 85/85 0
1 2 85/85 0
Transmitter Setup
Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fl y
the helicopter. Always start by creating a new model in the
transmitter to ensure no existing settings are inadvertently
used. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the
Spektrum™ transmitters. The fi les for models using Spektrum™
transmitters with Spektrum AirWare™ software are also
available for download online at www.spektrumrc.com.
D/R & Expo
Channel Sw Pos D/R Expo
AILE/ELEV/
RUDD
0 100 0
1850
Timer
Down Timer 4:00
Switch THR CUT
ADJUST LIST
SETUP LIST
DX6i
Throttle Curve
Switch Pos (F Mode) Pos 1 Pos 2 Pos 3 Pos 4 Pos 5
NORM 0 60 60 60 60
STUNT* 80 80 80 80 80
Mix 1
GYRO > GYRO ACT
RATE D+125% U+125%
SW ELE D/R TRIM-INH
TRAVEL ADJ
Channel Travel
All Channels 100/100
Reverse
Channel Direction
All Channels N
GYRO
RATE SW-F.MODE
Switch Pos (F Mode)
0 82% NORM 0
1 75% STUNT 1
Modulation Type
AUTO DSMX-ENABLE
D/R COMBI
D/R SW AILE
Model Type HELI
Swash Type 1 servo 90
Pitch Curve
Switch Pos (F Mode) Pos 1 Pos 2 Pos 3 Pos 4 Pos 5
NORM 25 37 50 75 100
STUNT 0 25 50 75 100
HOLD 25 37 50 75 100
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* Function is not available on
all transmitters
Throttle Curve
Sw Pos
(B) Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5
N 0 60 60 60 60
16565656565
28080808080
Hold 0 0 0 0 0
Pitch Curve
Sw Pos
(B) Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5
N 25 37 50 75 100
1 0 25 50 75 100
2 0 25 50 75 100
HOLD 25 37 50 75 100
Channel Travel Reverse
THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal
RUD 100/100 Normal
GER 100/100 Normal
Channel Travel Reverse
PIT 100/100 Normal
AX2* 100/100 Normal
AX3* 100/100 Normal
AX4* 100/100 Normal
Servo Setup
FUNCTION LIST
DX6G2, DX6e, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX8e, DX9, iX12, DX18, DX20
Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 5:00
Start Throttle Out
Over 5%
One Time Inhibit
Model Type HELI
Swash Type Normal
F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Switch B
Switch 2 Inhibit
Hold Switch Switch H
0
1
Channel Assign
Channel Input Confi g
1 Throttle
2 Aileron
3 Elevator
4 Rudder
5 Gear INH
6 Collective
7 AUX 2*
Frame Rate
11ms*
DSMX
SYSTEM SETUP
Gyro
Normal 85%
Stunt 1 78%
Stunt 2 65%
Hold 85%
Channel Gear
Switch Flight Mode
Mixing
P-Mix 1 Normal
Channels Ger > Gyr
Rate 125%/0%
Offset –100%
Switch Switch I
Position 0 1
D/R & Expo
Chan Sw (F) Pos D/R Expo
AILE
0 100/100 0
1 85/85 0
2 85/85 0
ELEV
0 100/100 0
1 85/85 0
2 85/85 0
Rudd
0 100/100 0
1 85/85 0
2 85/85 0
Transmitter Setup
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1. Lower the throttle.
2. Power on the transmitter.
3. Center all trims.
4. To allow the ESC to arm and to keep rotors from
initiating at startup, turn on throttle hold and normal
fl ight mode before connecting the fl ight battery.
5. Attach hook material to the helicopter frame and loop
material to the battery.
6. Install the fl ight battery on the helicopter frame. Secure
the fl ight battery with a hook and loop strap. Connect
the battery cable to the ESC.
CAUTION: Make sure the fl ight battery, wire and
connector does not come into contact with the
motor. Failure to do so will cause the motor, ESC and
battery to overheat, resulting in a crash causing property
damage and injury.
7. Do not move the helicopter until the fl ight controller
initializes. The swashplate will center, indicating that
the unit is ready. The fl ight controller status LED will
display a slow green fl ash once initialization has been
completed.
8. The helicopter motor will emit a series of tones,
indicating the ESC is armed.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery
from the ESC power lead when not fl ying to avoid
over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged below
the lowest approved voltage may become damaged,
resulting in loss of performance and potential fi re when
batteries are charged.
Binding Procedure
1. Program your transmitter using the Transmitter Setup found in this manual.
2. Insert the bind plug in the BIND port on the wiring harness between the fl ight controller and the receiver.
3. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC. The orange LED on the receiver will begin fl ashing rapidly to indicate bind mode.
4. Move the throttle stick to the low throttle position in normal mode.
5. Follow the procedures of your specifi c transmitter to enter bind mode. The system will connect within a few seconds.
Once connected, the orange LED on the receiver will come on solid orange.
6. Disconnect the fl ight battery and remove the bind plug. Store the bind plug in a convenient place.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a single
specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® technology equipped aircraft transmitter
to the receiver for proper operation.
NOTICE: Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on.
CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2® module, you must reverse the throttle channel.
If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions.
If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
Installing the Flight Battery
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