Horizon Hobby Blade 350 QX3 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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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.
CAUTION: The ESCs for the 350 QX3 are not compatible with any other product, and the 350 QX3 is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use of any other
ESCs on the 350 QX3 will cause a crash, which may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
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 sup-
port and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.
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 prob-
ability 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
General Safety Precautions and Warnings
Before operating this product, consult all applicable local and national regulations, as well as any accredited modeling associations in your area. In the US, airspace
regulations are governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and applied in part by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). You are responsible for both
how and where you fl y your aircraft.
FAA Website: http://www.faa.gov/
AMA Website: http://www.modelaircraft.org/
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Table of Contents
Components
Airframe
Blade® 350 QX3 Quadcopter
Motors
4x Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1100Kv
ESCs
4x 10-Amp Brushless ESC
Battery
3000mAh 3S 11.1V 20C Li-Po Battery
Charger
3S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger with 5A AC Power Supply
Transmitter
Spektrum™ DX4 DSMX® 4-Channel Transmitter (RTF, AP Combo)
Camera/Gimbal
CGO2 GB 1080p HD (AP Combo)
Specifi cations
Length
18.30 in (465mm)
Height
7.48 in (190mm)
Rotor Diameter
22.80 in (580mm)
Flying Weight
33.7 oz (955 g)
To register your product online, visit www.bladehelis.com
Box Contents ......................................................................................................4
Charging Warnings..............................................................................................4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .....................................................................................4
Charging the Flight Battery .................................................................................5
Install the Gimbal (AP Combo) .............................................................................5
Install the Transmitter Batteries (RTF, AP Combo) .................................................5
Transmitter Control Layout (RTF, AP Combo) ........................................................6
Extend the GPS Mast ..........................................................................................6
Install the Flight Battery ......................................................................................6
Transmitter Setup and Binding (BNF) ...................................................................7
Binding ...............................................................................................................8
Flight Mode Switch (RTF, AP Combo) ...................................................................9
Flight Modes Explained .......................................................................................9
LED Codes ........................................................................................................10
GPS Functionality ..............................................................................................10
Flight Guidelines and Warnings .........................................................................11
Preparing the 350 QX3 For Flight ......................................................................11
Flying the 350 QX3 ...........................................................................................11
Calibration Procedures ......................................................................................13
Graphic User Interface ......................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................14
Parts of the 350 QX3 .........................................................................................15
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Box Contents
Charging Warnings
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 THE POWER SUPPLY, CHARGER AND BATTERY UNATTENDED
DURING USE.
• 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.
• Never drop charger or batteries.
• Always use only rechargeable Li-Po 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 fi 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 charge cable to the charger fi rst, then connect the battery
to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when
disconnecting.
• Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black 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.
Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
Low voltage cutoff (LVC) protects the Li-Po battery from over-discharge in fl ight
and activates when the battery reaches a preset value. When the battery is
discharged to the cutoff point, the aircraft will display rapidly fl ashing red, green
and blue LEDs to warn you it’s time to land. When you see this LED code, land
immediately to prevent over-discharge and damage to the battery.
When the LVC is activated, you have approximately 2 minutes until the battery is
depleted and can no longer maintain a hover. Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage
the battery.
NOTICE: Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft
after each fl ight. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage.
During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.
A connected battery will result in trickle discharge.
• Blade 350 QX3
• CGO2 3-Axis Camera/Gimbal (AP Combo)
• 3000mAh 3S 11.1V 20C Li-Po Battery
• 3S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger with 5A AC Power Supply
• Spektrum DX4 DSMX
4-Channel Transmitter (RTF, AP Combo)
• 4 AA Batteries (RTF, AP Combo)
• Cell Phone Mount
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Charging the Flight Battery
Charger Specifi cations
• Input Voltage: 10.5–15V DC
• Charge Current: 3.5A
Charger LED Codes
Green Blinking: Power connected
Red Blinking: Charging
Red & Green Blinking: Cells balancing
Green Solid: Charging complete
Red Solid: Error
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.
NOTICE: If using a battery other than the included
Li-Po battery, refer to your battery manufacturer’s
instructions for charging.
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Install the Gimbal (AP Combo)
Install the Transmitter Batteries (RTF, AP Combo)
The Battery Charging Process
1. Connect the AC power supply to the charger.
2. Connect the AC power supply to an AC power source.
The green LED blinks.
3. Connect the battery to the charger. The red LED
blinks, indicating charging. When the battery nears
full charge, the red and green LEDs blink, indicating
cell balancing.
4. Disconnect the battery when the green LED glows
solid.
• Slide the gimbal on the mount rails until it locks.
• Connect the wiring harness to the plug on the bottom
of the 350 QX3.
• To remove the gimbal, press the tab at the front of
the mount and slide the gimbal forward.
• Install 4 AA batteries in the transmitter as shown.
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