HITEC Vektor 280 Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction...................................................................3

Warnings......................................................................3

Package Contents..........................................................5

Specifications................................................................5

Product Layout..............................................................6

Assembly......................................................................7

Connecting Your Receiver...............................................7

CC3D Configuration.....................................................10

Flying the Vektor..........................................................10

Unlock/Lock the Motors................................................10

Controlling the Vektor 280.............................................11

Aerobatic Maneuvers....................................................12

Using the FPV System....................................................13

Using the Drone Finder Function.....................................14

Using the Intelligent LED System.....................................15

Low Battery Warning....................................................15

Replacement Parts........................................................16

Warranty Service and Repair.........................................16

Introduction

Warnings and Safety Notes

Congratulations on purchasing Hitec's Vektor 280.

Be prepared to zip through the skies with swift, fearless
precision! Our high performance FPV racer features a
compact, integrated circuit board system for reduced
weight and a sturdy, quality-constructed carbon fiber
frame for durability and resilience.

Completely assembled for your convenience, the Vektor
280 takes flight in minutes and will have you speeding like
a superhero in a flash.

The Vektor 280 is not a toy and is not suitable for use by
children under the age of 14. Additionally, the Vektor 280
is a high performance FPV racing drone and requires some
skill to fly. If you have never flown an FPV racing drone, it is
recommended you seek out help before attempting to fly it
on your own.

WARNING: SPINNING PROPELLERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES

It is recommended that you wait to install the propellers until
you are finished setting up your drone and are ready to fly.

Hitec RCD USA accepts no liability or responsibility for
injuries or damages incurred by the use of the Vektor 280.

OPERATE RESPONSIBLY!

Flying Safely

Recreational or commercial use? Using a drone in
connection with a business is considered to be
commercial use by the FAA.

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This includes but is not limited to:

• Real estate, wedding or other photography

• Inspection or survey services

• Film or television production

Visit faa.gov/uas for more information.

Go to knowbeforeyoufly.org to stay up to date on how and
when you can fly your drone.

Know Your Surroundings

Some municipalities prohibit the operation of remote
controlled aircraft within public spaces such as parks and
school grounds. There are rules of the air you need to know.
Always check with local authorities before you fly your drone
and keep the following in mind:

• Always fly below 400 feet

• Avoid flying over groups of people and stadium events

• Never fly within 5 miles of an airport without

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control facility

• Keep well away from emergency response efforts such
as fires

• Avoid flying near other aircraft

• Be aware of FAA airspace requirements:
faa.gov/go/uastfr

• Never fly under the influence

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSIDERED NEGLIGENCE BY
THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES INCURRED.

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and Video Transmitter on a Single Board to reduce weight

Features

• High Quality Carbon Fiber Frame with 3mm Arms

• Four 20 Amp Speed Controls with SimonK
OneShot Setting

• Open Pilot CC3D Flight Controller

• 5.8GHz 600mw* Video Transmitter

• Bright Intelligent LED System

• Low Battery Warning Feature

• Drone Finder Function

* WARNING: FCC LICENSE MAY BE REQUIRED TO

USE THIS PRODUCT.

FPV video transmitters with an output power greater than
25mW require a HAM license to operate legally in the USA.
Go to the Amateur Radio Relay Network web page at
www.arrl.org for more information.

Completely Assembled Vektor 280 FPV Racing Drone

Complete with preinstalled brushless motors, speed controls,
flight controller and system management board), FPV Camera
and Video Transmitter.

• 3 4S 1400 2300mAh LiPo Power Battery with
XT60 Connector

• Radio System with at least 5 Channels w/Micro Receiver

• 5.8GHz Video Receiver

• Video Display or Goggles

Size and Weight

Size Class: 280mm
Weight w/o Battery: 348g

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