Blade Glimpse BNF BLH2280, Manual

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Page 2: ... warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury 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 hig...

Page 3: ...n Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically 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 Alwa...

Page 4: ...mA DC Output 4 2V 500mA LED OFF Charge Complete 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 4 AA Batteries RTF Smart Phone Holder BNF Micro SD card Micro SD USB Reader ...

Page 5: ...0 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 Length 6 29 in 160mm Height 1 97 in 50mm Propeller Diameter 2 36 in 60mm Flying Weight 1 83 oz 52 g Specifications Components RTF BNF Airframe Blade Glimpse Included Included Motors 8mm Brushed Installed Installed On board Electro...

Page 6: ...connect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire 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 fir...

Page 7: ...ou are inspecting the aircraft The flight battery will be required to confirm 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 ...

Page 8: ...pright on a flat 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 flying 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 fire when the batteries...

Page 9: ...ng Procedure 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the quadcopter 2 Set the model type in your transmitter settings to Acro mode 3 Center all trims on your transmitter 4 Power off the transmitter and fully lower the throttle 5 Connect the flight battery in the quadcopter The blue LED on the 4 in 1 control unit flashes rapidly indicating it is in bind mode 6 Put the transmitter into bind mode while ...

Page 10: ...t Support office For a list of compatible DSM transmitters please visit www bindnfly com Revolutionary SAFE Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope technology uses an innovative combination of multi axis sensors and software that allows model aircraft to know its position relative to the horizon This spatial awareness is utilized to create a controlled flight envelope the aircraft uses to maintain a safe ...

Page 11: ...vator Up Down Mode 2 Power LED indicator Aileron Left Right Elevator Up Down Eleva tor Trim Aileron Trim ON OFF Switch Rudder Trim Throttle Trim Rudder Left Right Throttle Up Down When pressed down trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds The end of the control rang...

Page 12: ...ht control stick In low rate mode the controls cannot reach their maximum values This mode is typically preferred by pilots looking for smoother easier control response during first time use In high rate mode the controls can reach their maximum values This mode is typically preferred by experienced pilots who are ready for fast forward flight and aerobatic maneuvers loops rolls etc Dual rate sele...

Page 13: ...right Nose Yaws Right Nose Yaws Left Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your Glimpse quadcopter take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight Throttle Throttle down Throttle up Left Side View Left Side View Descend Climb ...

Page 14: ...l hover and concentrate on balancing the throttle stick s position so that the quadcopter holds a steady hover altitude In some cases you may need to make a few short hops to an altitude of just a few inches until you become familiar with the control inputs and trim settings required to maintain a steady hover and altitude Hovering The Glimpse quadcopter requires minor throttle adjustments to main...

Page 15: ... forward or backward adjust the elevator trim If the quadcopter continually drifts to the left or right adjust the aileron trim Continue making minor trim adjustments until the machine hovers at a low altitude with very little drifting and directional control input If this is your first multicopter or helicopter seek the help of an experienced pilot to trim the model for you before making your fir...

Page 16: ...u may do either of the following Remove the micro SD card Press and release the micro SD card to remove it from the quadcopter Insert the micro SD card into the provided SD card adapter Insert the SD card adapter into an SD capable device Connect a micro USB cable to the quadcopter Insert a micro USB cable not included into the micro USB port located on the back of the quadcopter Install the Phone...

Page 17: ...oubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Control response is inconsistent or requires extra trim to neutralize movement Aircraft not initialized on a level surface Disconnect the flight battery center the con trol trim and re initialize the quadcopter Battery not correctly placed in battery slot Adjust battery position so quadcopter bal ances in the center of the frame Will not respond ...

Page 18: ...aft or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again LED on the receiver flashes rapidly and the quadcopter will not respond to the transmitter after binding Less than a 5 second wait between first powering on the transmitter and connecting the flight battery to the quadcopter Leave ...

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Page 20: ...MENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be...

Page 21: ...n directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspect...

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Page 23: ...er This device complies with Industry Canada license 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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device FCC Information IC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 o...

Page 24: ...isposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equip ment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that prote...

Page 25: ...rks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan All other trademarks service marks or logos are property of their respective owners Patents pending Created 01 18 47233 3 BLH2200 BLH2280 ...