Prime MQ4D User Manual

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MQ4D User’s Guide

FOR AGES

-Although capable of ying outdoors, the MQ4D is not cleared for ight operations in winds above 10MPH.

-Read this manual thoroughly prior to rst ights.

ATTENTION

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PMQ1105

PMQ1106

PMQ1107

PMQ1105

PMQ1108

PMQ1109/10

Battery Cover

1.5V AA Batteries

2.4GHZ Antenna

Active Response

Control button

Electronic Trim Adjuster

Throttle (Altitude)

4D Flip Control Button

Electronic Trim Adjuster Pitch (Forward/Backward)

Pitch (Forward/Backward) and Roll (Bank Right/Left) Control Stick

Electronic Trim Adjuster Roll (Bank Right/Left)

Electronic Trim Adjuster

Yaw (Rotate L/R)

Throttle (Altitude)

Yaw (Rotate L/R)

Control Stick

Power On/Off Switch

Power Light

USB CHARGER

PMQ1111

EXPLODED VIEW / TRANSMITTER CONTROLS

TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION

Remove battery compartment cover using a Phillips-head screwdriver. Install 6 AA alkaline batteries noting the proper polarity as shown. FAILURE TO INSTALL BATTERIES CORRECTLY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE AND VOID ANY WARRANTY.

CAUTION:

Make sure to install batteries correctly. Use alkaline batteries only for best performance. Do not mix old and new alkaline batteries. Do not mix brands of batteries.

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Plug the USB charger into a device, computer, or other suitable power source. Carefully plug the battery connector into the charge plug. Note the orientation of the battery plug to the receptacle, it will only plug together one way so be gentle and don’t force it! You’ll notice that the red LED is illuminated once the battery pack is properly connected to the charge lead. When the LED is lit, the battery is charging. Once it goes out, the battery is charged and ready for use. Depending on the device (computer, phone charger, etc.) charging times will vary from 20-40 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERIES

• Space-Age Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are amazing in their ability to store energy. However, they must be treated with care. Even the tiny battery in this helicopter has the energy potential to cause an explosion or re if mishandled or abused, so please treat it accordingly.

• Misuse or abuse of LiPo batteries can cause personal injury, property damage, and bodily harm. Purchaser assumes all risk in use of this product. If purchaser is unable or unwilling to assume such risk, please return this product to its original place of purchase.

• Should battery electrolyte escape and get onto skin or in eyes, do not rub but instead rinse vigorously with clean water and seek immediate medical assistance.

• NEVER leave batteries unattended when charging.

• Immediately disconnect battery and charger if smoke or any peculiar smell is generated by the battery pack or charger.

• Follow all instructions for use of this product.

CHARGING

• NEVER leave batteries unattended while charging

• ALWAYS use only the original included Prime R/C USB charger to charge batteries for the MQ4D.

• NEVER overcharge the battery pack. Disconnect the charger once the red LED is extinguished.

• NEVER charge the battery on a ammable surface like paper or carpeting. Instead, place the battery on a concrete oor, ceramic tile, or other non-ammable material.

• NEVER charge a battery that is worn out or physically damaged.

• ALWAYS wait until the battery cools after ight prior to recharging.

USE and STORAGE

• NEVER leave batteries in direct sunlight, in hot automobiles, or other extreme temperature environments.

• NEVER allow batteries to come into contact with heat, open ame, moisture, chemicals, solvents, or children under 14 years of age.

• NEVER dispose of batteries in re. Recycle through your local government or retailer that supports battery recycling efforts in your community.

• NEVER touch the red and black wires together, as short-circuits cause res!

• ALWAYS store the battery and helicopter at room temperature.

• ALWAYS remove the battery from the model before storage.

• ALWAYS remove the USB charger from the host device when nished charging for the day.

• NEVER leave the helicopter, radio, battery pack, or charger in extremely hot or cold conditions.

• ALWAYS disconnect the battery pack from the helicopter when not in use. Leaving the battery connected to the helicopter will eventually cause terminal damage to the battery pack.

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FIRST FLIGHTS

1.) Install the LiPo battery by carefully inserting it into the battery slot below the circuit board. Make sure that the battery is slid all the way to the rear of the battery compartment. Note the wire orientation as shown in the drawing.

2.) Carefully align the battery plugs, noting the polarity (red to red, black to black). Once connected, the LED lamps on the MQ4D will blink. Immediately place the MQ4D on a at, level surface. This is important, as the placement on a level surface sets the electronics in the gyro system to recognize neutral and allows the transmitter to “talk” properly to the quadcopter. Should you make a mistake, or the MQ4D y erratically, many times resetting the electronics in this matter can cure the problem.

3.) Make sure the throttle stick is all the way toward the bottom (0%) and turn on the transmitter. The Power On/Off LED should be ashing red.

4.) Move the throttle stick from 0%-100%-0%. You should hear a beep from the transmitter, the Power LED should glow solid red and the LEDs on the MQ4D should glow solid blue. If not, disconnect the battery from the MQ4D, turn off the transmitter, and repeat steps 2-4.

Let’s Lift Off! Grasp the transmitter comfortably using both hands. Some pilots use their thumbs to control the sticks while others use their thumb and index nger. Use whichever method feels more natural for you. Begin applying a small amount of throttle, to about 50-60%. The MQ4D should lift off and hover. You want to hover more than 12” (30cm) above the ground to eliminate “ground effect”, which negatively impacts performance. Concentrate on making sure the MQ4D lifts off vertically and will comfortably remain in a hover.

Concentrate on keeping the quadcopter level, with the white blades away from you. Gently push the left (rudder/yaw) stick to the right, then to the left during hover and the MQ4D will rotate right or left along the yaw axis.

WARNING

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Always disconnect the battery from the MQ4D when not in ight.

The MQ4D ies in an “X” conguration, which means the white blades are forward and the black are aft.

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Using Electronic Trims for Stable Flight

Concentrate on hovering the quadcopter level, with the white blades away from you. Gently push the right (pitch) stick to the left, then to the right and the MQ4D will y sideways to the left and right matching your stick movement.

If the MQ4D wants to rotate (spin) left with no control input, press the right rudder trim button as shown in the illustration. Add right trim until the MQ4D becomes stable and no longer rotates by itself.

If the MQ4D wants to rotate (spin) right with no control input, press the left rudder trim button as shown in the illustration. Add left trim until the MQ4D becomes stable and no longer rotates by itself.

If the MQ4D wants to y sideways (roll) left with no control input, press the right roll trim button as shown in the illustration. Add right trim until the MQ4D becomes stable and no longer ies sideways by itself.

If the MQ4D wants to y sideways (roll) right with no control input, press the left roll trim button as shown in the illustration. Add right left until the MQ4D becomes stable and no longer ies sideways by itself.

Concentrate on hovering the quadcopter level, with the white blades away from you. Gently push the right (pitch) stick forward, then backward during hover and the MQ4D will pitch forward and backward matching your stick movement.

Left roll toward sideways ight

Right roll

toward

sideways

ight

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If the MQ4D wants to y backward (pitch) with no control input, press the forward pitch trim button as shown in the illustration. Add forward trim until the MQ4D becomes stable and no longer ies backwards by itself.

If the MQ4D wants to y forward (pitch) with no control input, press the back pitch trim button as shown in the illustration. Add backward trim until the MQ4D becomes stable and no longer ies forward by itself.

TRIM RESET FUNCTION:

To reset all trims to neutral (default) settings-

1.) Make certain the battery is unplugged from the MQ4D.

2.) Turn the transmitter off.

3.) Turn on the power while depressing the ARC control button.

4.) Trims are now set to factory defaults.

STILL HAVING TROUBLE?

If all attempts to make a vertical takeoff and hold a stable hover are unsuccessful, you can reset the gyro stabilization electronics by following the following steps:

1.) Make sure the MQ4D is powered up and sitting on a level surface.

2.) Turn on the transmitter.

3.) While holding down the 4D Flip control button, move both sticks to their respective bottom left hand corners are shown in the illustration. The red LED will ash.

4.) Allow the sticks to return to neutral.

5.) The LED will glow solid and the re-calibration is then complete.

Problem

Transmitter Not Working

Transmitter switch turned off Batteries improperly installed Worn out batteries

Turn switch on Check polarity of transmitter dry cells Replace with new batteries

Turn switch on Connect LiPo battery to MQ4D Try ying indoors or in calmer wind

Increase amount of throttle applied Charge the LiPo battery

Check motors or propellers for damage Charge the LiPo battery

Transmitter switch turned off Battery not plugged into MQ4D Wind is too strong

Not enough throttle is being applied Battery pack needs recharged

Electrical problem Battery not charged

Control Failure

Flight Time Too Short

Will Not Take Off

Potential Cause Possible Solution

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WHERE TO FLY

PRACTICE YOUR FLYING Below are some exercises to improve your ying skills

1.) Ideally, the MQ4D should be initially own indoors in zero wind with as much clear space away from people, pets, and furniture as possible. An open family room or other area with tall ceilings is desired.

2.) Flying outdoors in any winds above 10MPH (17KPH) is not recommended.

3.) Do not y in temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) or above 95 degrees F (35 degrees C)

Practice hovering over a xed point, at a consistent altitude above the surface. Imagine that you are ying in a silo of 1m (3’) in diameter and you must keep the MQ4D within this space. Concentrate on smooth application and reduction of throttle for gentle takeoffs and landings.

Practice ying in a square pattern while keeping the MQ4D orientation perfectly “away” from you with the white blades always pointing forward.

Practice ying in an “X” pattern while keeping the MQ4D orientation perfectly “away” from you with the white blades always pointing forward.

Remember, smooth is best. Apply throttle and control inputs smoothly and gently to avoid over-controlling which leads to disorientation and crashes.

NOTE: If you nd yourself hopelessly disoriented or out of control, immediately lower throttle to zero in order to minimize any crash damage. The MQ4D is unusually durable!!!

Practice landing in a small circle.

BATTERY FAILSAFE

The MQ4D is equipped with a battery safety circuit that automatically powers off the MQ4D during ight to protect the battery against over-discharging. You will notice a reduction in prop speed and control response prior to the model powering off. Consider ending your ights before the battery failsafe engages.

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4D FLIP FLYING

Pilots can easily perform 4D ip stunts using the ip control button on the right hand topside of the transmitter. From a level, stable hover about 2m (6’) off the ground, hold the 4D Flip Control button while quickly moving the stick to the right and then back to neutral. The MQ4D will perform a fast right ip. Make sure to remove your nger from the button once the maneuver starts!

4D Flip Button

Flip Forward

Flip Backward

Flip Left

Flip RIght

No portion of this instruction manual may be reproduced our reprinted without the express written consent of The Jeric Group, LLC.

SPARE PARTS

Although incredibly durable, should your MQ4D require spare parts they are available directly from Prime R/C or at your favorite retailer.

PMQ1105 Plastic Body Set (Top/Bottom): MQ4D

PMQ1106 Propeller Set (4 pcs.): MQ4D

PMQ1107 Li-Po Battery Pack 3.7v : MQ4D

PMQ1108 Complete Receiver PCB: MQ4D

PMQ1109 Forward (white) motor set: MQ4D

PMQ1110 Backward (black) motor set: MQ4D

PMQ1111 USB Charger: MQ4D

PMQ1112 10 pc. Screw set: MQ4D

PMQ1113 Protective Canopy: MQ4D