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Your 3DR Quad assembly is complete! For software
downloads and pre-flight configuration instructions,
please visit:
copter.ardupilot.com
. Happy flying!
ATTACH PROPELLERS (PRE-FLIGHT)
Prop nut
Motor
Propeller
Plastic ring
Spacer
Collet
Safety Check! Ensure writing on props faces up.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION:
USE NORMAL PROPELLER
CLOCKWISE ROTATION:
USE PUSHER PROPELLER
Your copter includes normal propellers (unmarked or marked “SF”) and pusher propellers
(marked “SFP” or “P“). The direction of each motor is shown below: add pusher propellers
to motors marked clockwise, add normal propellers to motors marked counterclockwise.
CCW
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CW
CCW
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CW
CCW
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CW
CCW
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CW
SECURE WIRING (PRE-FLIGHT)
Making sure your copter’s wiring is neatly secured is an important safety step.
Before flying, use zip ties to secure ESCs to the frame. Ensure that all wires are
secured so that they cannot become entangled in spinning propellers but are
not too tight around corners (no hard 90-180 degree bends) and do not pull on
the APM or other components. Always complete the pre-flight checklist before
takeoff (
copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/checklist
).
Remove plastic rings from propeller package, select the one with the larger internal
diameter, and insert it into the back of the
propeller hub.
Add propeller to motor collet with writing
facing up in relation to the sky. Add metal
spacer and prop nut; tightly fasten prop
nut to threaded collet.
We recommend inserting a hex wrench
(2 mm) into the hole in the side of the
prop nut to get better leverage when
tightening prop nuts.
APM
2
CCW
1
CCW
3
CW
4
CW
APM
1
CCW
2
CCW
4
CW
3
CW
APM
5
CCW
4
CCW
2
CCW
6
CW
1
CW
3
CW
APM
5
CCW
2
CCW
4
CCW
3
CW
6
CW
1
CW
Quad motor order
Blue arms
