Blade Nano CPS Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di istruzioni

RTF

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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.

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:

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

Safety Precautions and Warnings

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Length

200mm

Height

79mm

Flying Weight

32g

Main Rotor Diameter

205mm

Tail Rotor Diameter

40mm

Specifi cations

Components RTF BNF

Airframe

Blade Nano CPS

Included Included

Motors

Brushed

Installed Installed

Flybarless Unit

3-in-1 Control Unit with SAFE®
technology

Installed Installed

Battery

150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C Li-Po
Battery

Included Included

Charger

1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA

Included Included

Transmitter

DSM2®/DSMX® Compatible
Transmitter

MLP6DSM

Included

Required

Transmitter Batteries

4 AA

Included Required

Visit www.bladehelis.com
to register your helicopter

Table of Contents

Box Contents .............................................. 3

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

Battery Charging .........................................4

Transmitter Setup Table (BNF) ..................... 5

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

Installing the Flight Battery ......................... 7

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ................ 8

Control Tests ............................................... 8

Understanding the

Primary Flight Controls ...............................9

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

Flight Modes ............................................. 10

Panic Recovery ......................................... 11

First Flight Preparation .............................. 11

Flying Checklist ........................................ 11

Flying the Nano CPS ................................. 11

Exploded View and Parts Listings .............. 12

Optional Parts ........................................... 13

Troubleshooting Guide ..............................14

Limited Warranty ...................................... 15

Warranty and Service

Contact Information ..................................16

FCC Information ........................................ 16

IC Information ........................................... 16

Compliance Information

for the European Union .............................16

Box Contents

• Blade Nano CPS

• 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C Li-Po Battery

• 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA

• DXe Transmitter (RTF Only)

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF Only)

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Your aircraft comes with a 1S 3.7V DC Li-Po
battery charger and 1S 3.7V 150mAh 45C Li­Po 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.

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.

Battery Charging

USB Li-Po

Charger

EFLC1008

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

DC Input:5.0V 350mA

DC Output:4.2V 300mA

LED OFF

–Charge

Complete

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.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES
UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• 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 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.

Charging Warnings

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Transmitter Setup Table (BNF)

D/R & Expo

Chan

Switch Pos

(Ail D/R)

D/R

ExpoDX7s

DX8

AILE

0 100/100 +25
0 1 100/100 +25
1 2 75/75 +25

ELEV

0 100/100 +25
0 1 100/100 +25
1 2 75/75 +25

RUDD

0 100/100 +25
0 1 100/100 +25
1 2 75/75 +25

Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 4:00 Tone
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal
RUD 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

GER 100/100 Normal
PIT 100/100 Normal
AX2 100/100 Normal

Servo Setup

FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

DX7s, DX8

Throttle Curve
Switch Pos

(F Mode)

Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5DX7s DX8

N N 0 25 50 75 100
1 1 100 80 75 80 100

2 100 100 100 100 100

Pitch Curve

Switch Pos

(F Mode)

Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5DX7s DX8

N N 30 40 50 75 100
1 1 0 25 50 75 100

2 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD HOLD 25 37 50 75 100

Panic Mode Operation

Trainer/Bind Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Panic Mode Operation

Gyro Switch: Pos 0 = Panic Mode Off

Pos 1 = Panic Mode On

Throttle Cut

Throttle 0%

Gyro

INH

D/R & Expo
Chan Sw Pos D/R Expo

AILE

0 100 +25
1 75 +25

ELEV

0 100 +25
1 75 +25

RUDD

0 100 +25
1 75 +25

Timer

Down Timer 4:00
Switch THR CUT

ADJUST LISTSETUP LIST

DX6i

Throttle Curve
Switch Pos

(F Mode)

Pos 1Pos 2Pos 3Pos 4Pos

5

NORM 0 25 50 75 100
STUNT 100 100 100 100 100
HOLD 0

TRAVEL ADJ
Channel Travel

THRO 100/100
AILE 100/100
ELEV 100/100
RUDD 100/100
GYRO 100/100
PITC 100/100

REVERSE

Channel Direction

THRO N
AILE N
ELEV N
RUDD N
GYRO N
PITC R

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 1Pos 2Pos 3Pos 4Pos

5

NORM 30 40 50 75 100
STUNT 0 25 50 75 100
HOLD 0 25 50 75 100

Mixing

GYRO->GYRO

ACT

Rate

D –80%

U +0%

SW GYRO TRIM – INH

GYRO

RATE SW-F.MODE

0 90% NORM 0
1 15% STUNT 1

Mixing

Channels AUX2 > GER
Rate 100% 20%
Offset 100%
Trim INH
Position NIHM

Model Type HELI

Swash Type

1 servo
Normal

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

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D/R & Expo
Chan Sw (F) Pos D/R Expo

AILE

0 100/100 +25
1 75/75 +25

ELEV

0 100/100 +25
1 75/75 +25

RUDD

0 100/100 +25
1 75/75 +25

D/R & Expo
Chan Sw (F) Pos D/R Expo

AILE

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

ELEV

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

RUDD

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 4:00
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
One Time Inhibit

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

RUD 100/100 Normal
GER 100/100 Normal
PIT 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal
RUD 100/100 Normal
GER 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

PIT 100/100 Normal
AX2 100/100 Normal
AX3 100/100 Normal
AX4 100/100 Normal

Servo Setup

Servo Setup

FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

DX7 (new), DX9, DX18

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 4:00
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
One Time Inhibit

Throttle Curve
Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 0 25 50 75 100
1 100 80 75 80 100
2 100 100 100 100 100

HOLD 0 0 0 0 0

Throttle Curve

Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 0 25 50 75 100

1 100 80 75 80 100
2 100 100 100 100 100

HOLD 0 0 0 0 0

Pitch Curve
Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 30 40 50 75 100
1 0 25 50 75 100
2 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD 0 25 50 75 100

Pitch Curve

Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 30 40 50 75 100
1 0 25 50 75 100
2 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD 0 25 50 75 100

Mixing

GER -> GER
Rate 100% 100%
Offset 20%
Switch Switch I

Mixing

GER -> GER
Rate 100% 100%
Offset 20%
Switch Switch I

DX6

Model Type HELI
Swash Type Normal

F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Switch B
Hold Switch Switch H

0

1

Channel Assign

Channel Input

1 Throttle Throttle
2 Aileron Aileron
3 Elevator Elevator
4 Rudder Rudder
5 Gear Gear
6 AUX 1 Pitch

Frame Rate

11ms
DSMX

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

1 Throttle Throttle
2 Aileron Aileron
3 Elevator Elevator
4 Rudder Rudder
5 Gear Switch B
6 AUX 1 INH
7 AUX 2

Frame Rate

11ms

DSMX