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LiteHawk STORM Instruction Manual
100% Factory Assembled, Tested and Ready To Fly!
From Your First Flight To Your Best Flight!
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Made for and distributed by Borgfeldt (Canada) Limited 50 Konrad Cres., Markham, ON L3R 8T4
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LITEHAWK STORM PRECAUTIONS - The LiteHawk STORM is not intended for children under the age
of 14 unless closely supervised by an adult. Improper use may cause serious injury. Please read LiPo Battery section before use. Do not fl y in areas close to high voltage lines or crowds. Do not fl y when windy.
Do not fl y in rain, snow or if there is lightning and/or thunder. Do not touch ANY moving parts while the
model is powered.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not For Children under 3 years
CAUTION: Do not touch the running propeller! Do not play above someone’s head! Adult supervi-
sion is required!
CAUTION: Never insert any sharp objects, pins or screws into the model as this may puncture the
internal battery!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Keeps hands, hair and loose clothing away from the rotor blades when power switch is turned ON.
- Turn off controller/charger and STORM when not in use.
- Remove battery from controller/charger when not in use.
- Parental guidance is recommended for the fl ight.
- Keep your STORM in your sight so that you can supervise it at all times.
- New alkaline batteries are recommended for use in controller to obtain maximum performance.
- Your charger is tailor made for the Li-Poly battery used in your LiteHawk STORM. Do not use it to charge
any battery other than that in the LiteHawk STORM.
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
- Requires 6 x 1.5V AA batteries (included).
- Batteries are small objects.
- Replacement of batteries must be done by adults.
- Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram.
- Promptly remove dead batteries from the toy.
- Dispose of used batteries properly.
- Remove batteries for prolonged storage.
- DO NOT incinerate used batteries
- DO NOT dispose of batteries in fi re, as batteries may
explode or leak.
- DO NOT mix old and new batteries or diff erent types
of batteries (i.e. alkaline/standard)
- Always replace the whole set of batteries at one
time.
- DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Always remove batteries from the toy when it is not being used for a long period of time (controller/charger only).
- Keep the toy away from direct heat or extreme cold.
- Do not expose the toy to water. This can damage the electronic assemblies.
Your LiteHawk STORM is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery.
Special Lipo Battery Instructions:
- Never charge battery unattended.
- Charge battery in isolated area. Keep away from
fl ammable materials.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight. There is a risk of
the batteries exploding, overheating or igniting.
- Do not disassemble, modify, heat or short circuit
the batteries. Do not place them in fi res or leave
them in hot places.
Before charging the LiteHawk STORM please read the following!
- DO NOT leave the battery unattended during charging.
- DO NOT leave the battery plugged into the charger any longer than 2 hours. If the Red light does not go
out in this time, the charger or battery could be faulty - unplug immediately!
- DO NOT drain the battery to the point at which you can no longer lift off . Stop using the STORM when
you begin to lose signifi cant power.
- DO NOT install another battery without letting the motors cool fi rst! 5-10 minutes is suffi cient.
- DO NOT recharge the battery until it is cool to the touch! 10 minutes is suffi cient.
- DO NOT store battery for longer than 24 hours without recharging to at least 65% capacity.
DO NOT FULLY DISCHARGE THE BATTERY! STOP AND RECHARGE WHEN YOUR STORM
BEGINS TO LOSE POWER! FAILING TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO
THE BATTERY!
- Do not allow the batteries to get wet.
- Only charge the batteries with the specifi ed battery
charger.
- Only use the batteries in the device specifi ed by
LiteHawk.
- In the unlikely event of leakage or explosion use
sand or a chemical fi re extinguisher for the battery.
- Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
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Welcome to the World of LiteHawk!
Welcome aboard, this is your new LiteHawk STORM! Before we get ready for
your fi rst aerial adventure, let’s cover the basics together!
Attempting to fl y your LiteHawk STORM without completely reading the manual
may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the
RC model. Please read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before taking your fi rst
fl ight.
LiteHawk STORM - Transmitter Set Up
Battery Installation:
1. Open the Battery Cover.
2. If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling
up on one end of each battery.
3. Install new batteries as shown in
the battery compartment (+/-).
4. Replace battery door securely.
5. Check your local laws and
regulations for correct recycling and/
or battery disposal.
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LiteHawk STORM - Charging Flight Pack
Before charging the battery, please ensure that you have read ALL of the information on page 2 of this manual. Failure to do so will increase the risk of a potential
problem.
1.Plug the supplied wall charger in to any 120V outlet. *Green light indicates
there is power going to the charger*
2. Remove the Battery from the underside of the toy. *Keep the battery away
from any fl ammable objects*
3. Plug the red connector from the battery
into the charger. *The LED will change
from GREEN to RED indicating that the battery is charging*
4. Once the LED changes from RED to
GREEN, un-plug the battery from the charger. *Charge time is approximately 1 hour*
Do NOT let battery charge for more than 2
hours.
5. Re-install the battery into the toy.
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LiteHawk STORM - Controller Functions
2.4GHz radio technology makes it possible to fl y multiple LiteHawk STORM mod-
els simultaneously.
Power Idicator
Light
See image below
See image below
Throttle
Left/Right Rotation
Rotation Trim
Left/Right Trim
Power On/Off
Directional Flip
Spot Lights
On/Off
Forward/Backward
Left/Right Roll
Forward/
Backward Trim
Auto Flip
Standard/Sport
Mode
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LiteHawk STORM - Standard Mode
This mode is meant for beginners and experienced pilots alike. This mode will only
allow you to fl y at 50% of the models capability when attempting maneuvers such
as pitch, yaw and roll. If you do not understand what these terms mean, do not
worry as it is covered in detail under the “Controls” section.
LiteHawk STORM - Sport Mode
This mode is not meant for beginners! We highly recommend that this be used
only by experienced pilots. Sport Mode enables the pilot to use 100% of the
models capabilites such as pitch, yaw and roll. If you do not understand what
these terms mean, do not worry as it is covered in detail under the “Controls”
section.
LiteHawk STORM - Auto Flip
As the name suggests, pressing this button will allow the model to do a full 360
degree fl ip without any other input. It can be used at any time during fl ight, but
it is highly recommended that you be at least 6 feet above the ground before
attempting this maneuver.
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LiteHawk STORM - Directional Flip
Similar to the Auto Flip, pressing this button will allow the model to do a complete
360 degree fl ip. However, once the button is pressed, you must then use the
right stick to choose the direction of the fl ip; i.e forward, back, left, right. The
button must be pressed each time before you can choose the direction of the fl ip.
LiteHawk STORM - Spot lights On/Off
This button turns on/off the LED’s closest to the battery - all other lights remain
ON.
LiteHawk STORM - Controller Functions
Throttle Control:
Moving the left stick
up increases power and will result in
more lift. Lowering
the throttle stick or
decreasing power will
result in less lift.
Left/Right Rotation
(Yaw) Control:
Moving the stick to
the left will rotate the
quadrocopter left or
counter-clockwise.
Moving the stick to the
right will rotate the
quadrocopter right or
clockwise.
Forward/Backward
(Pitch) Control:
Moving the right stick
up will make the
quadrocopter go forward. Moving the right
stick down will make
the quadrocopter go
backwards.
Up
Down
Left Rotation
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Right Rotation
Forward
Backward
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LiteHawk STORM Controller Functions
Roll Control:
Moving the stick left
will make the quadrocopter roll left (move
sideways). Moving the
stick to the right will
make the quadrocopter roll right (move
sideways).
Left/Right Rotation
(Yaw) Trim:
If the quadrocopter
spins to the left, push
the trim button on the
bottom until it stops.
If the quadrocopter is
spinning to the right,
push the the trim button on the top until it
is stable.
Left Roll
Right Roll
Forward/Backward
(Pitch) trim:
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If the quadrocopter is
moving forward, push
the trim button on the
bottom until it is stationary. If the quadrocopter is moving
backwards, push the
trim button on the top
until it is stationary.
Roll Trim:
If the quadrocopter
is rolling left, push
the trim button in the
opposite direction until
it is stationary. If the
quadrocopter is rolling
right, push the trim
button in the opposite
direction until it is
stationary.
Forward
Backward
Left Roll
Right Roll
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A
Front
B
Blade Rotation Direction
Your new STORM has 2 pairs of unique blades.
One pair is “A” and one pair is “B”. You can easily tell by closely looking at the top of the rotor
blade, there will be a stamp indicating “A” or
“B”. All “A” blades spin in a clockwise direction
while all “B” blades spin in a counter clockwise
direction.
B
Back
A
LiteHawk STORM - Syncing
1. Plug the battery into the model and place it down ON A FLAT, LEVEL SURFACE.
2. Within 2-5 seconds, turn the remote ON and immediately move the left stick up
and down.
3. Once the Red LED has turned solid, the remote and model are now communicating.
LiteHawk STORM - First Flight
If you’ve never fl own then the fi rst thing you need to learn is throttle control.
Slowly and carefully ramp up the throttle until the model starts to lift off , then as
soon as the model leaves the ground, ease off the throttle gently and let it settle
back down. If the hardware is working correctly the quad should remain fairly
level, and shouldn’t drift too far. Repeat this process, lift off gently and then land
again, until you have a good feel for how much throttle is required to keep the
model in the air. Try keeping it in the air a little longer - don’t worry about pitch,
yaw and roll - all we care about right now is that the model stays at a steady
height. Don’t go more than a meter off the ground. If the quad drifts too far, ease
off the throttle and land it.
Once you are able to hold the quad at a steady height, try moving the right stick
gently to start controlling the model’s direction. If the STORM moves left, move
the stick slightly to the right. If it starts moving towards you, push the stick up
slightly. Get the feel for how the STORM moves around while using the right stick.
Remember, if at any point the STORM moves out of position, especially if it starts
coming towards you, cut the throttle immediately. Repeat this process until you
are comfortable with how the right stick controls the STORM.
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LiteHawk STORM - Post Flight
- Remove the battery from the model and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Recharge the battery for at least 20 minutes if storing for more than 24 hours.
- Check the model for damage or any possible issue that may aff ect your next
fl ight.
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