Horizon Hobby BLH2202MD User Manual

RTF

READY-TO-FLY

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

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.

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.

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

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• 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.

Box Contents:

• Blade® Glimpse™ Quadcopter

• 500mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po Battery

• 1S 500 mAh USB Charger

• MLP4DSM Trasnsmitter (RTF)

• MLP4DSM Smart Phone Holder (RTF)

USB Li-Po Charger

DC Input:5.0V 500mA DC Output:4.2V 500mA

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF)

• Smart Phone Holder (BNF)

• Micro-SD card

• Micro-SD USB Reader

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

LED OFF –Charge Complete

EFLC1013

Table of Contents

First Flight Preparation ......................................................6

Flying Checklist ................................................................. 6

Charging Warnings ............................................................6

Battery Charging ............................................................... 7

Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ............................. 7

Installing the Flight Battery ................................................ 8

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ....................................... 9

SAFE™ Technology ........................................................10

Transmitter Control..........................................................11

Rate Selection (RTF) ........................................................ 12

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls ........................13

LED Codes...................................................................... 14

Flying the Glimpse .......................................................... 14

Components RTF BNF

Airframe – Blade Glimpse Included Included Motors – 8mm Brushed Installed Installed On-board Electronics – 4-in-1 mixer/ESCs/Gyro Installed Installed Battery – 500mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po Included Included Charger – 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 500 mAh Included Included Transmitter – MLP4DSM Included Required Micro SD card Installed Installed Smart Device – 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi Capable Required Required

Specifications

Length Height

6.29 in (160mm)

1.97 in (50mm)

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .................................................. 15

Camera Control and App Function ...................................15

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist ............. 17

Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................... 17

Exploded View................................................................. 19

Parts Listings ..................................................................20

Optional Parts ................................................................. 20

Limited Warranty ............................................................. 20

Warranty and Service Contact Information ........................22

FCC Information .............................................................. 23

IC Information ................................................................. 23

Compliance Information for the European Union ................ 24

Propeller Diameter Flying Weight

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2.36 in (60mm)

1.83 oz (52 g)

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)

• Program your computer transmitter

• Bind your transmitter

• Familiarize yourself with the controls

• Find a suitable area for ﬂ ying

Charging Warnings

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on ﬁ rst

❏ Plug the ﬂ ight battery into the lead from the

4-in-1 control unit

❏ Allow the 4-in-1 control unit to initialize and

arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the ﬂ ight battery from the 4-in-1 control unit

❏ 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 40–120º 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.

Battery 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.

The Battery Charger (EFLC1013) included with your quadcopter has been designed to safely charge the 1S 3.7V 500mAh 25C Li-Po ﬂ ight battery. Refer to the charging warnings. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft. The ﬂ ight battery will be required to conﬁ rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.

NOTICE: Inspect the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged.

1. Insert the charger into a USB port. The charger only uses power from the USB port. USB power supplies, such as those used to charge cellular phones, can also be used.

USB Li-Po Charger

DC Input:5.0V 500mA DC Output:4.2V 500mA

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

EFLC1013

LED OFF –Charge Complete

1S 3.7V 500 mAh

EFLB5001S25UM

2. Connect the battery to the charger as shown in the illustration above. 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) 500mAh battery takes approximately 60 minutes. The LED goes out when the charge is complete.

CHARGING (Solid Red LED) MAX CHARGE (LED OFF )

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

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

Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

Install 4 AA batteries into the transmitter, noting polarity. Replace the transmitter batteries when the power LED ﬂ ashes and the transmitter beeps.

We recommend using only alkaline AA batteries in the transmitter, however, it is possible to use rechargeable NiMH batteries.

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

1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings.

2. Power on the transmitter.

3. Install the battery by sliding it into the battery mounting slot.

4. Connect the battery cable to the 4-in-1 control unit as shown.

5. Place the quadcopter upright on a ﬂ at surface and leave the aircraft still until the LED on the 4-in-1 control unit is solid blue (not blinking).

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 the batteries are charged.

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