Blade Nano S2 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di istruzioni

RTF

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 www.horizonhobby.
com or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources 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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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• 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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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

Specifications

Length

Height

Flying Weight

Airframe
Motors

Flybarless Unit

Battery

Charger

Transmitter

Transmitter Batteries

200mm

79mm

32g

Components RTF BNF

Blade Nano S2
Brushed
3-in-1 Control Unit with SAFE®

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

Battery
1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA
DSM2®/DSMX® Compatible

Transmitter
4 AA

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

Flying the Nano S2 ....................................... 11

Troubleshooting Guide .................................12

Drift Calibration............................................ 13

Exploded View and Parts Listings ................. 14

Optional Parts .............................................. 15

Limited Warranty ......................................... 16

Warranty and Service Contact Information ... 17

FCC Information ........................................... 18

IC Information .............................................. 18

Compliance Information

for the European Union ..............................18

Main Rotor Diameter

Tail Rotor Diameter

Visit www.bladehelis.com
to register your helicopter

Included Included
Installed Installed

Installed Installed

Included Included

Included Included

MLP6DSM

Included
Included Required

197mm

40mm

Required

Box Contents

• Blade Nano S2

• 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C Li-Po Battery (EFLB1501S45)

• 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA (EFLC1008)

• MLP6DSM Transmitter (RTF Only)

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF Only)

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USB Charging Warnings

The Battery Charger (EFLC1008) included with
your hovercraft has been designed to safely
charge the Li-Po battery.

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.

• Always use only rechargeable 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 positive leads (+) and
negative 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.

• Charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging
non-rechargeable batteries may cause the
batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons
and/or damage to property.

• The USB outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you

are charging meets the specications of
this charger. Not doing so can result in excessive
heat and other related product malfunctions,
which can lead to user injury or property
damage. Please contact Horizon Hobby or an
authorized retailer with compatibility questions.

CAUTION: If at any time during the

charge process the battery pack
becomes hot or begins to puff, disconnect the
battery immediately and discontinue the charge
process as batteries can cause  re, collateral
damage and injuries.

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 ight
battery will be required to con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 specically designed to allow
the battery to 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 ight battery from the

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

charger immediately upon
completion of charging.

CAUTION: Only use

chargers specically
designed to charge the in­cluded Li-Po battery. Failure
to do so could result in 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

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

LED OFF

–Charge

USB Li-Po

Complete

Charger

DC Input:5.0V 350mA

EFLC1008

DC Output:4.2V 300mA

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Transmitter Setup Table (BNF)

DX6i

ADJUST LISTSETUP LIST

Model Type HELI
Swash Type

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

Timer

Down Timer 4:00
Switch THR CUT

Panic Mode Operation

Gyro Switch: Pos 0 = Panic Mode Off, Pos 1 = Panic Mode On

1 servo 90

TRAVEL ADJ
Channel Travel

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

Throttle Curve
Switch Pos

NORM 0 25 50 75 100
STUNT 100 100100 100 100
HOLD 0

Mixing

GYRO->GYRO
Rate
SW

Pos 1Pos 2Pos 3Pos 4Pos

(F Mode)

DX7s, DX8

FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

Model Type HELI

Swash Type

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

Panic Mode Operation

Trainer/Bind Button

Pressed =
Panic Mode On

Released =
Panic Mode Off

1 servo
Normal

22ms

DSMX

Servo Setup

Chan Travel Reverse

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

D/R & Expo

Switch Pos

(Ail D/R)

Chan

AILE

0 1 100/100
1 2 100/100

ELEV

0 1 100/100
1 2 100/100

RUDD

0 1 100/100
1 2 100/100

Gyro

Mixing

Channels AUX2 > GER
Rate 100% 20%
Offset 100%
Trim INH
Position N I H M

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

AILE

ELEV

RUDD

5

ACT

D –80%

U +0%

GYRO TRIM – INH

D/R

DX8

0 100/100 0

0 100/100

0 100/100

INH

ExpoDX7s

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0 100 0
1 100 0

0 100 0
1 100 0
0 100 0
1 100 0

Pitch Curve
Switch Pos

Pos 1Pos 2Pos 3Pos 4Pos

(F Mode)

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

GYRO

RATE SW-F.MODE

0 90% NORM 0
1 15% STUNT 1

Chan Travel Reverse

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

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 0 25 75 80 100

2 100 100 100 100 100

Throttle Cut

Throttle 0%

Pitch 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 0 25 50 75 100

2 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD HOLD 0 25 50 75 100

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

5

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FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

Model Type HELI
Swash Type Normal

F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Switch B
Throttle Cut -130%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

22ms
DSMX

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Servo Setup

Chan Travel Reverse

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

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

AILE

ELEV

RUDD

Mixing

Rate 100% 100%
Offset 20%
Switch Switch I

0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0

GER -> GER

DX7G2, DX8e, DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, DX20

FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

Model Type HELI
Swash Type Normal

F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Switch B
Switch 2 Inhibit
Throttle Cut -130%

Channel Assign

Channel Input

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

Frame Rate

22ms

DSMX

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Servo Setup

Chan Travel Reverse

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

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

AILE

ELEV

RUDD

Mixing

Rate 100% 100%
Offset 20%
Switch Switch I

0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
2 100/100 0
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
2 100/100 0
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
2 100/100 0

GER -> GER

Chan Travel Reverse

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

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

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

HOLD 0 25 50 75 100

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

Chan Travel Reverse

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

Throttle Curve

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

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

HOLD 0 25 50 75 100

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

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