Horizon Hobby Blade Inductrix Switch Air BNF Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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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.

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

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

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.

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RTF: BLH8300 BNF: BLH8380

Airframe – Blade® Inductrix® Switch Air (BLH8300) Included Included
Motors – 6mm Brushed, (BLH8521) Installed Installed
On-board Electronics – Main control board, SAFE® (BLH9802) Installed Installed
Battery – 150mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po (EFLB1501S25) Included Included
Charger – 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 3.7V (EFLC1008) Included Included
Transmitter – MLP4DSM 2.4GHz, 4 CH Transmitter, BCMX2 (EFLH1064B) Included Required

Components

Specifi cations

Table of Contents

Wingspan

13.98 in (35.5cm)

Propeller Diameter

1.81 in (30mm)

Flying Weight

.95 oz (27 g)

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Components ....................................................................3

Specifi cations ..................................................................3

Box Contents ...................................................................4

First Flight Preparation .....................................................4

Flying Checklist ...............................................................4

Battery Charging ..............................................................4

Installing the Transmitter Batteries ...................................5

Installing the Flight Battery ..............................................5

SAFE Technology .............................................................5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .....................................6

LED Codes .......................................................................7

Transmitter Control ..........................................................7

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls .......................8

Flying the Switch™ Quadcopter ......................................9

Switching from Quadcopter Operation to

Air Wing Operation ...........................................................9

Air Mode Operation (Beginner Mode) ................................9

Air Mode Operation (Expert Mode) ..................................12

Hovercraft Operation ......................................................13

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist ..........14

Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................14

Exploded View ...............................................................15

Replacement Parts .........................................................15

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

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

Warranty and Service Contact Information .....................17

FCC Information .............................................................17

IC Information ...............................................................17

Compliance Information for the European Union .............17

• 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 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 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 non­rechargeable 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 specifi 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 fi re, collateral damage and injuries.

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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.

2. Properly connect the battery to the charger.

3. Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Only use chargers specifi cally designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result
in fi 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 minutes. The light goes out
when the charge is complete.

CHARGING (Solid Red)
MAX CHARGE (OFF)

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

Battery Charging

First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the fl ight battery

• Install the fl ight battery in the quadcopter
(once it has been fully charged)

• 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 lead from the control unit
❏ Allow the control unit to initialize and arm properly
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ Unplug the fl ight battery from the 5-in-1 control unit

❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

• Blade® Inductrix® Switch Air

• 3.7V 25C 150mAh 1S Li-Po Battery

• 1S USB Li-Po Charger

• MLP4DSM Transmitter (RTF only)

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF only)

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Revolutionary SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology uses an innovative combination of multi-axis sensors and
software that allows model aircraft to know its position relative to the horizon. This spatial awareness is utilized to create a
controlled fl ight envelope the aircraft can use to maintain a safe region of bank and pitch angles so you can fl y more safely.
Far beyond stability, this level of protection offers multiple modes so the pilot can choose to develop his or her skills with a
greater degree of security and fl ight control that always feels crisp and responsive.

SAFE technology delivers:

• Flight envelope protection you can enable at the fl ip of a switch.

• Multiple modes let you adapt SAFE technology to your skill level instantly.
Best of all, sophisticated SAFE technology doesn’t require any work to enjoy. Every aircraft with SAFE installed is ready to use

and optimized to offer the best possible fl ight experience.

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1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting.

2. Power on the transmitter.

3. Install the battery by sliding it into the battery mounting slot below the control unit. Slide the battery into the slots
with the label facing upward so that the battery key molded into the battery end-cap comes in contact with
the key on the battery slot.

4. Connect the battery cable to the control unit.

5. Place the craft on a fl at surface and leave the craft still until the LED on the control unit indicates one of the following
fl ight modes:

Solid white: Air mode
Solid blue: Multirotor mode
Solid green: Hovercraft mode (1 stick)
Solid amber: Hovercraft mode (2 stick)

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the
battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged,

resulting in loss of performance and potential fi re when batteries are charged.

Installing the Transmitter Batteries

Replace the transmitter batteries when the power LED fl ashes and the
transmitter beeps.

CAUTION: NEVER remove the transmitter batteries while the model
is powered on. Loss of model control, damage, or injury may occur.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to national regulations.

CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only

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

Installing the Flight Battery

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MLP4DSM Binding Procedure

1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter.

2. Center all trims on your transmitter.

3. Power off the transmitter and move the throttle stick to the down/off position.

4. Connect the fl ight battery in the quadcopter. The LED on the control unit fl ashes after 5 seconds.

5. When the blue light is fl ashing, push in and hold down the left stick* while powering on the transmitter
(you will hear a ‘click’).

6. Release the left stick. The transmitter will beep and the power LED will blink.

7. The quadcopter is bound when all of the LEDs on the aircraft turn solid.

8. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.

* The trigger switch may also be used for the binding procedure.
If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions.

If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce. For a list of compatible DSM

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transmitters, please

visit www.bindnfl y.com.

RTF

Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® module, you must reverse the
throttle channel and re-bind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions.

Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

If you are using a computer transmitter, set the model type to “Acro” or “Airplane” mode. In the channel input menu, set
channel 6 (Aux1) to a momentary switch such as the bind button ( I ) and channel 5 (Gear) to a 3-position switch (switch
B). In the Servo Setup menu, reverse channel 6 (Aux1).

Bind the quadcopter to your transmitter following the Transmitter and Receiver Binding directions below.

General Binding Procedure

1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter.

2. Center all trims on your transmitter.

3. Power off the transmitter and fully lower the throttle.

4. Connect the fl ight battery in the quadcopter. All of the LEDs on the aircraft will fl ash rapidly, indicating the aircraft has
entered bind mode.

5. Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter.

6. Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The quadcopter is bound when all of the LEDs on the aircraft
turn solid.

7. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.