MotionRC ROBOTSCALE 450 PNP Instruction Manual

450 PNP Sport Scale Helicopter Series

Instruction Manual

(Last Updated April 1, 2019)

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a RotorScale 450 PNP Sport Scale Helicopter! We have prepared this instruction manual
to maximize your enjoyment and safety when flying your new helicopter. As its pilot, you are solely responsible for
the usage of this product. Adhering to all instructions as proscribed in this manual is required for safe operation.
Serious physical injury can result from improper usage of this product, so if you have any questions after consulting
both this guide and the official online multimedia resources for this product, please contact Motion RC Customer
Support before attempting to operate it. Our Customer Support Team is happy to help you at www.motionrc.com

Required Safety Actions

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• Never plug in the flight battery before the
radio transmitter is powered on

• Never plug in the flight battery before the
radio transmitter is set to the correct Model

• Never power off the radio transmitter while
the flight battery is plugged in

• Never fly this product indoors

• Never fly this product within 50 meters of

trees, buildings, property, or other people

WHAT’S INSIDE

• RotorScale 450 PNP Fiberglass Sport Scale Helicopter

• Two (2) Carbon Fiber Main Rotor Blades

• Decals and Scale Accessories (see your model for specifics)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Always fly this product
designated area for RC Model Aircraft

• Always keep this product dry and clean

• Always use a properly and fully charged 6s

25.2V lipo 1100mAh battery

• Always conduct the Basic Pre-Flight
Inspection before each flight

• Always conduct the Basic Post-Flight
Inspection after each flight

in a safe and legally

Your RotorScale 450 PNP Sport Scale Helicopter combines the quality of Roban fiberglass fuselages, the reliability
of modern flybarless mechanics, and the versatility of adding a flight controller of your choosing. The RotorScale
450 PNP Sport Scale Helicopter Series seeks to bring scale helicopter flying within the reach of pilots with basic
collective pitch flight experience who are looking to move upward toward larger scale 500-800 size helicopters.
With the addition of your preferred receiver, radio transmitter, flight controller, and flight battery, you can enjoy
the thrill of piloting a sport scale helicopter. The durable fiberglass bodies are finished in automotive paint and
clearcoat for durability, and feature sharp panel lines, rivets, and other surface details. The flybarless mechanics
utilize carbon frames and all-metal swashplate, rotorhead, and tailbox. Digital servos provide precise and
responsive action, and breakaway landing gear plates help divert damage during hard landings away from major
frame components. If ever required, the internal frame can be completely removed from the body in a few
minutes with eight screws. Fully backed by Motion RC’s world-renowned service and technical support team, a
complete line of spare parts is also available to keep you flying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction and Safety Warning 1

Binding the Receiver 3

What’s Inside 1

Control Direction and Potential Channel Reversing 3

Product Overview 1

Setting Expectations: Flight Character and Flying Tips 3

Table of Contents 2

Pre-Flight Inspection and CG Balance 4

Specifications 2

Your First Flight 5

Unboxing and Inspection 2

Post-Flight Inspection 5

Basic Assembly 2

Troubleshooting 5

Radio Setup 3

Scale Accessories and Waterslide Decals 5

Program a Throttle Cut Switch 3

Maintenance Schedule 6

Program Dual Rates and Expo 3

Conclusion 6

Program Dual Rates and Expo 3

SPECIFICATIONS

Motor: Brushless 450L 3035-1800kV (6s 25.2V)

ESC: 40A with XT60 Connector

Cyclic Servos: EMAX ES09MD Metal Gear Digital

Tail Servo: EMAX ES9258 Metal Gear Digital

Main Rotor Blades: Carbon Fiber, 325mm length

Flight Controller: Required

(see www.motionrc.com for recommendations)

Flight Battery: Required (6s 1100mAh)

Radio Transmitter: Required

Receiver: Required

UNBOXING AND INSPECTION

Immediately inspect the outer shipping box for any damage. Also inspect the interior for any damage, either to the
box supports or the model itself. If any damage is present, do not continue unpacking the model. Instead, please
contact Motion RC Customer Support at www.motionrc.com

If the box and packaging are undamaged, continue unpacking the model itself. Remove the bubble wrap and
inspect the model for physical damage to the fiberglass, landing gear, and other external areas. If you find any
damage or the model does not meet your preference for workmanship, please contact Motion RC Customer
Support at www.motionrc.com

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BASIC ASSEMBLY

Your RotorScale 450 PNP Helicopter was test flown at the factory. The blades included in the box are the exact
blades that were balanced and flown with your specific helicopter, and then were removed before packaging to
reduce the risk of damage during transport. For safety, do not install the main rotor blades until after the Radio
Setup has been completed.

You may apply the included waterslide decals and optional scale accessories before or after Radio Setup. See the
“Scale Accessories and Waterslide Decals” section in this Manual for further details.