Horizon Hobby Blade 70 S RTF Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di istruzioni
RTF
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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:
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
NOTICE
Meaning of Special Language
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• Blade® 70 S Helicopter
• 150mAh 1S 3.7V 40C Li-Po Battery (BLH4210)
• USB 1S Li-Po Charger (BLH4211)
• 2.4GHz Transmitter (BLH4217)
• 4 AA Batteries
Box Contents
Table of Contents
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Length
7 in (177.8mm)
Height
2.38 in ( 60.5mm)
Main Rotor Diameter
3.3 in (84mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter
.78 in (20mm)
Flying Weight
1.19 oz (34g)
Specifications
Box Contents ............................................................................3
First Flight Preparation ..............................................................4
Flying Checklist ........................................................................4
Charging Warnings....................................................................4
Battery Charging .......................................................................4
Installing the Transmitter Batteries ............................................5
Transmitter Control ...................................................................5
Installing the Flight Battery .......................................................6
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ..............................................6
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls ................................7
Flying the 70 S..........................................................................8
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist .....................9
Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................................9
Exploded View ........................................................................11
Parts Listings ..........................................................................11
Limited Warranty ....................................................................12
Warranty and Service Contact Information ..............................13
FCC Information ......................................................................13
IC Information .........................................................................14
Compliance Information for the European Union ......................14
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Refer to the charging warnings before attempting to charge the
aircraft battery. Your aircraft comes with a 1S 3.7V DC USB Li-Po
battery charger and 1S 3.7V 150mAh 40C Li-Po battery.
Charger Specifi cations
Input Voltage 5-8V
Input Current 1A Maximum
Output Charging Current 300mA
1. Insert the charger into a computer USB port or a USB power
supply, such as those used to charge cellular phones.
Always confi rm the output voltage of your USB power
supply conforms to the charger specifi cations above before
attempting to connect the charger.
2. Connect the battery micro connector to the charge port of
the battery charger.
LED Indications
When you make the connection successfully, the LED on the
charger glows solid red, indicating charging has begun.
Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 150mAh battery takes approximately 30 minutes. The LED glows solid green
when the charge is complete.
Solid Red: Charging
Solid Green: Charging complete
CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove
the battery. Never leave a battery connected to the charger.
To USB
power source
LED
indicator
Charge
port
First Flight Preparation
• Remove and inspect contents
• Begin charging the fl ight battery
• Install the fl ight battery in the helicopter
(once it has been fully charged)
• Bind your transmitter to the helicopter
• Familiarize yourself with the controls
• Find a suitable area for fl ying
Flying Checklist
❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst
❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the helicopter
❏ Allow the helicopter to initialize and arm properly
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ Unplug the fl ight battery
❏ Always turn the transmitter off last
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 40–120° 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
Battery Charging
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The LED indicator fl ashes and the transmitter beeps
as the battery voltage drops.
Replace the 4 AA transmitter batteries when the
transmitter begins to beep.
Dual Rate
Switch
Adjusting Flight Trims
The transmitter beeps every time one of the trim buttons is
pressed, until the trim has reached the upper or lower range
limit. The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a longer
tone. The end of the trim range is indicated by no sound when
the button is pressed.
Dual Rate Selection
The control sensitivity can be changed by pressing and releasing
the dual rate button. The transmitter beeps once to indicate low
rates and twice to indicate high rates. The default setting when
the transmitter is powered on is low rates.
Transmitter Control
ABCDEF
Mode 1
Rudder (Left/Right)
Elevator (Up/Down)
Elevator Trim Rudder Trim Aileron Trim Throttle Trim
Aileron (Left/Right)
Throttle (Up/Down)
Mode 2
Rudder (Left/Right)
Throttle (Up/Down)
Throttle Trim Rudder Trim Aileron Trim Elevator Trim
Aileron (Left/Right)
Elevator (Up/Down)
Installing the Transmitter Batteries
C
D
B
E
A
F
ON/OFF Switch
Power LED
indicator
Programming port
Factory Use Only
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