Draganflyer X-Pro RC Helicopter User Manual
Draganflyer X-Pro RC Helicopter
Assembly & Maintenance Manual
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Warning! ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Draganflyer X-Pro Parts List...................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 1 Disassembled X-Pro......................................................................................................................... 5
Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2 Front and rear arms with blades....................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Control board, top view ................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 Inserting thumbnut in shoulder ........................................................................................................ 9
Repeat the above procedure for the rear arm; this will help balance the assembly............................... 9
OPTIONAL Articulated wireless camera:............................................................................................... 10
Figure 6 Inserting motor connector .............................................................................................................. 11
Radio check:................................................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 7 Arming switch................................................................................................................................ 13
Control Check: ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Gyro check:................................................................................................................................................. 14
Rotor blade installation: ............................................................................................................................... 14
First Flight: ................................................................................................................................................. 17
OPTIONAL Articulated wireless camera operation. ................................................................................... 21
Maintenance: ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Before each flight: .................................................................................................................................... 22
Periodically: ............................................................................................................................................ 22
After a hard landing or crash: .............................................................................................................. 23
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Table of Figures
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Figure 1 Disassembled X-Pro ........................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 2 Front and rear arms with blades....................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Control board, top view ................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 Inserting thumbnut in shoulder ........................................................................................................ 9
Figure 5 Right and left arms with rotor blades............................................................................................. 10
Figure 6 Inserting motor connector .............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 7 Arming switch................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 8 Installing rotor hub plate................................................................................................................ 15
Figure 9 installing self locking nut on rotor hub .......................................................................................... 16
Figure 10 X-Pro control system.................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 11 Folded X-Pro................................................................................................................................ 20
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Warning!
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This aircraft is not a toy. Improper use may result in serious injury, property
damage or even death. It is the responsibility of the pilot to fly in a manner such
that, in the event of equipment malfunctions, no harm will come to him, bystanders
or property.
This aircraft requires a skilled pilot capable of flying a model helicopter. Do not
attempt to fly this aircraft without sufficient training or experience or you WILL
crash it and damage it.
Never fly this aircraft over or near people.
This aircraft is radio controlled, and as such is subject to possible radio interference
which may cause complete loss of control and subsequent uncontrolled crash.
Always turn the transmitter on first and off last when flying.
Always check for proper response of throttle prior to arming the motors before
every flight.
The battery pack included with this aircraft should only be charged with an
appropriate charger and never be left unattended while charging. Locate battery
and charger away from flammable materials and on a non flammable surface while
charging.
The battery in this system is a very high energy unit and may explode or ignite in
dramatic fashion if shorted or overcharged.
Safety glasses should be worn when in close proximity to the Draganflyer X-Pro
during flight operations.
The manufacturers of this aircraft accept no liability in any form whatsoever from
the use or misuse of this product.
If you do not accept the responsibility of proper use of this aircraft and associated
equipment, then return it immediately prior to assembly for a refund. Restocking
fee may apply.
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Draganflyer X-Pro RC Helicopter Parts List
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Figure 1 Disassembled X-Pro
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(1) Main XPRO center body section with control board and clear Dome
(2) Front / Rear arms with motor counter clockwise pulley, blade hub plate and self
locking nuts
(2) Left / Right arms with motor clockwise pulley, blade hub plate and self locking
nuts
(2) Sets of counter clockwise carbon fiber rotor blades
(2) Sets of clockwise carbon fiber rotor blades
(1) Transmitter case
(1) PCM transmitter
(1) Triton quick charger
(1) Flight pack charge adapter cable
(1) Transmitter charge adapter cable
Optional Equipment if purchased
(1) Hi resolution camera with articulated mount and video transmitter
(1) Wireless video receiver
(1) Set of coaxial cables
(1) Wall mount power supply for wireless receiver.
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Assembly
The XPRO can be assembled very quickly. The only tool required is a small
adjustable wrench or a 5/16 nut driver.
Once assembled, the XPRO can be easily collapsed in a matter of minutes for
easy transport. No tools are required to collapse or fold out the XPRO.
Locate the front arm. It will have a
Figure 2 Front and rear arms with blades
Pulley with a counter clockwise swirl cut into it and will have the camera mounted
on it if you purchased that option. If not, the front and rear arms are identical and
interchangeable.
Locate the XPRO center body with the clear dome. Locate the "front" of the
this body which can be identified by the red LED located on the control circuit
board.
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