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ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000)
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READ THIS FIRST – IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS PAGE BEFORE
ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION!
WARNING: CUTTING HAZARD. Rotating ELEV-8 quadcopter blades can cut
skin and underlying tissues. Stay away from a powered ELEV-8 quadcopter
and never become complacent during operation.
WARNING: ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD. Secure long hair and loose clothing
or jewelry when building, testing, and operating your ELEV-8 quadcopter to
avoid entanglement with motors.
WARNING: EYE HAZARD. Always wear eye protection when assembling,
soldering, operating, or repairing your ELEV-8 quadcopter.
Customer agrees to fly at Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) approved
flying fields, maintaining insurance through their AMA membership.
Inform yourself of and follow all current federal, state, and local laws
regarding the use of hobby RC aircraft in the area where you plan to
operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter. Review the FAA’s rules in entirety – you
are responsible for following them.
An ELEV-8 quadcopter assembled and used as directed in in this document
is an RC hobby aircraft and does not constitute the use of an autonomous
UAV or drone. Modifying your ELEV-8 quadcopter to function as an
autonomous UAV or drone is not supported, recommended, or endorsed by
Parallax Inc. If you choose to modify your ELEV-8 quadcopter to function as
an autonomous UAV or drone, you do so entirely at your own responsibility
and risk.
This kit is not for beginners. Advanced mechanical skill is required for
building and flying an ELEV-8 quadcopter. RC aircraft experience is highly
recommended.
Follow the instructions carefully; incorrect assembly of your ELEV-8
quadcopter could cause risk of catastrophic equipment failure, personal
injury to you or others, and property damage.
Perform initial electronic speed controller (ESC) programming before
installing the propeller blades. Remove propeller blades before
reprogramming the ESCs.
Establish and test the radio link between the RC controller and RC receiver
before installing the propeller blades. Remove propeller blades before
testing a different controller.
Always disconnect the battery when not in use.
Store your ELEV-8 quadcopter and its radio controller out of reach of
children, pets, and those who do not know how to use them safely.
Only operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter in an area with no children,
unsecured pets, or livestock, which can be harmed by contact with rotating
blades. For example, children and dogs may try to jump and catch a flying
quadcopter, or may run to investigate one that has just landed.
Only operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter outdoors and away from crowded
areas. All observers should stand a safe distance
behind
the operator.
Only operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter in an environment where you can
maintain unobstructed visual contact with it. Do not operate at night, or
where there is fog, smoke, or dust that could limit visibility.
Keep your ELEV-8 quadcopter dry! Do not submerge your ELEV-8
quadcopter or operate it in rainy or damp conditions. Beware of sprinklers
and of landing in wet vegetation.
Check the wind speed before flying your ELEV-8 quadcopter. Even a light
breeze can make flying difficult for beginners. No one should fly in high
winds.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: PARALLAX INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND PERSONAL INJURIES, INCLUDING THAT TO LIFE AND HEALTH, RESULTING FROM THE CUSTOMER’S APPLICATION
AND USE OF ANY PARALLAX INC. PRODUCTS. YOU, THE CUSTOMER, ASSUME FULL AND UNLIMITED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL
CUSTOMER ELEV-8 QUADCOPTER APPLICATIONS AND USES.
