Ares Ethos FPV User manual

Length: 11.5’’ (292.1mm)
Length including rotors: 18.75’’ (476.25mm)
Height: 5” (127mm)
Rotor Diameter: 7.75” (196mm)
Weight with Baery: 11 oz. (312 grams)
Motors: 350 brushed motors; ball bearings on
     propsha
Baery: 2s 7.4v 1200mAh 25C LiPo
Charger: 2S LiPo AC balance charger
Transmier:    2.4GHz,4-channelightfuncon, 
     2-channelsforcameraoperaon
On-Board Electronics: 5-in-1 control board
Quad Specicaons
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introducon 3
SafetyPrecauons 4
FCCInformaon  5
Contents 5
Required to Complete 6
Flight Checklist 6
LiPoBaeryWarnings  7
ChargingtheLiPoBaery 9
TransmierDetails 10
DualRateBuon  12
Flight Control and Trimming 13
FlightBaeryInstallaon 14
ControlUnitInializaon  14
Radio Binding/Linking 15
FlyingtheQuadcopter  15
LEDLightSystem  16
Auto Flip Mode 16
FPVCameraSpecicaons  17
FPV Camera Setup 19
FPV Camera Power 19
CameraControlfromTx  20
DownloadingVideo&Photos  20
FPVFlying  21
FPV Range 21
ExplodedViewPartsList 22
OponalEquipment  23
WarrantyandSupport  23

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Introduction
TheAresAdvantageEthosFPVistheidealplaormforbudget-minded
customersinthemarketforalargequadtotakehigh-qualityFPVvideo.
ThelargesizeoftheEthosFPVmakesiteasytoseeinightandtheAegis
6-axisFlightStabilitySystem(FSS)givesitthecontrolyouneedtogetthe
qualityfootageyouwant.Ahigh-qualitycamerathatlms720pHDvideo
at30FPScomesinstalledontheEthosFPValongwithanAn-Vibraon
Mountthathelpsholdthecamerasteadysoyoucanavoidshakesand
bumpsinyourvideofootage.Thesignalfromthecameraissenttoa4½
inchLCDscreenthatmountsdirectlytothetransmierandreceivesthe
livefeed.AlsoincludedisanAn-GlareShieldthatframesthescreento
eliminateglarewhenyingandlmingonbright,sunnydays.TheEthos
FPVevencomeswithahighspeedSDmemorycardandaUSBcardreader
soyoucanviewyourvideosandphotosnearlyanywhere.Withallthese
featurescomingstandardontheEthosFPV,it’seasytoseewhyit’sthe
fastestroutetoqualityFPVaerialvideo!
Whenyou’rereadytotakeabreakfromlmingandjusthavesomefun,
theEthosFPVhasyoucovered.Likeitslilebrother,theAresQX130,the
EthosFPVcomeswithanintegratedLEDlightsystemandiscapableofdoing
360° ipsatthetouchofabuon.Plus,thesamefunaccessories(Rocket
Launcher, WaterBlaster,BubbleMachine,andWinchUnit)thatcanbe
purchasedseparatelyfortheQX130-alsoworkwiththeEthosFPV!
TheEthosFPVisRTF(Ready-To-Fly),soitarrives100%factory-assembled.
EverythingneededtoyandtakeFPVvideoisincludedinthebox.In
addiontotheEthosFPVairframe,camera,andan-vibraonmount,
yougeta2.4GHzstandardsize4-channeltransmier(with2addional
channelstocontrolthecamera),the4½inchLCDscreenthataachesto
thetransmierandreceivestheFPVvideosignal,theAn-GlareShield,a
1200mAh2-cell25CLiPobaery,anACchargerforconvenientcharging
fromalmostanyoutlet,ahighspeedSDcardandreader, and even the AA
baeriesneededtopowerupthetransmier.Withnothingextratobuy,
youcanbeginyingtheEthosFPVandtakingqualityaerialvideoswithin
minutesofopeningthebox!

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Safety Precautions
Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the
followinginstruconscanresultindamageand/orpersonalinjury.ARadio
Controlled(RC)airplane/helicopter/quadcopterisnotatoy!Ifmisusedit
cancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.
Keepitemsthatcouldbecomeentangledinthepropeller/rotorbladesaway
fromthepropeller/rotorblades,includinglooseclothing,tools,etc.Be
especiallysuretokeepyourhands,faceandotherpartsofyourbodyaway
fromthepropeller/rotorblades.Astheuserofthisproductyouaresolely
andwhollyresponsibleforoperangitinamannerthatdoesnotendanger
yourselfandothersorresultindamagetotheproductorthepropertyof
others.
Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalthatissubjecttopossible
interferencefromavarietyofsourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Thisinterference
cancausemomentarylossofcontrolsoitisadvisabletoalwayskeepasafe
distancefromobjectsandpeopleinalldireconsaroundyourmodelasthis
willhelptoavoidcollisionsand/orinjury.
• Neveroperateyourmodelifthevoltageofthebaeries
 inthetransmieristoolow.
• Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfrom
obstacles, people, vehicles, buildings, etc.
• Carefullyfollowthedireconsandwarningsforthis
 andanyoponalsupportequipment(chargers, 
 rechargeablebaeries,etc.).
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and all electronic
 componentsoutofthereachofchildren.
• Moisture causes damage to electronic components. Avoid
 waterexposuretoallelectroniccomponents,parts,etc.
 notspecicallydesignedandprotectedforuseinwater.
• Neverlickorplaceanyporonofthemodelinyour
 mouthasitcouldcauseseriousinjuryorevendeath.

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Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operaonissubject
tothefollowingtwocondions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful
interference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,
includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperaon.
Cauon:Changesormodicaonsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethe
equipment.
Thisproductcontainsaradiotransmierwithwirelesstechnologywhich
hasbeentestedandfoundtobecompliantwiththeapplicableregulaons
governingaradiotransmierinthe2.400GHzto2.4835GHzfrequency
range.
Theassociatedregulatoryagenciesofthefollowingcountriesrecognizethe
notedcercaonsforthisproductasauthorizedforsaleanduse:USA
FCC Information
Contents
Item Descripon
NotAvailableSeparately....EthosFPVRTFAirframew/camera
AZSZ2508...........................4-Channel2.4GHzQuadcopter 
    Transmier,Mode2
NotAvailableSeparately....AABaeries(4pcs)
AZSZ2503 ........................... 1200mAh 2-Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo
    Baery,JSTConnector
AZSZ2504 ........................... 2-Cell/2S 7.4V LiPo, 0.5A 110-240V AC
Charger
AZSZ2518 ........................... Spare Blade Set (2 white, 2 black)
AZSZ2544 ................................ 720p HD FPV Camera w/ 5.8G
Transmitter
AZSZ2545 ............................. 4 1/2 in. FPV Screen w/5.8GHz Receiver
AZSZ2541...........................An-VibraonHDCameraMount
NotAvailableSeparately....4GBMemoryCardandUSBReader
FCC approval of the 5.8GHz video transmier has been applied
for; check www.Ares-RC.com for the latest informaon
regarding FCC licensing.

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Required to Complete
The Ethos FPV RTF includes everything needed to
y right out of the box. There’s nothing extra to
buy or provide!
Flight Checklist
PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content
included in this instrucon manual. Although it can be used as a quick
start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely
before proceeding.
 Alwaysturnthetransmieronrst
 ConnecttheLiPoightbaerytothecontrolunit(within5 
secondsofturningontransmier)

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 Allowthecontrolunittoinializeandarmproperly(onaat/
levelsurface)
 Flythemodel(take-ofromaat/levelsurface)
 Landthemodel(landonaat/levelsurface)
 Unplugtheightbaeryfromthemodel
 Alwaysturnthetransmierolast
LiPo Battery Warnings
IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer baeries are signicantly more
volale than the alkaline, NiCd or NiMH baeries also used in RC
applicaons. All instrucons and warnings must be followed exactly
to prevent property damage and/or personal injury as mishandling
of LiPo baeries can result in re.
By handling, charging or using the included LiPo baery you assume
all risks associated with LiPo baeries. If you do not agree with
these condions please return the complete product in new, unused
condion to the place of purchase immediately.
Although the 1200mAh 2‐Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo Baery (AZSZ2503)
included with the Ethos HD/FPV is intended to be charged
safely using the included 2‐Cell/2S 7.4V AC LiPo Balance Charger
(AZSZ2504) you must read the following safety instrucons and
warnings before handling, charging or using the LiPo baery.
You MUSTchargetheLiPobaeryinasafeareaawayfrom
ammablematerials.
NEVERchargetheLiPobaeryunaendedatanyme.When
chargingthebaeryyoushouldALWAYS remain in constant
observaontomonitorthechargingprocessandreactimmediately
toanypotenalproblemsthatmayoccur.
Aerying/dischargingthebaeryyoumustallowittocoolto
ambient/roomtemperaturebeforerecharging.

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TochargetheLiPobaeryyouMUSTuseonlytheincludedLiPo
balancechargerorotherdedicatedLiPobaerycharger.Failureto
dosomayresultinarecausingpropertydamageand/orpersonal
injury.DO NOT use a NiCd or NiMH charger.
Ifatanymeduringthechargeordischargeprocessthebaery
beginstoballoonorswell,disconnuechargingordischarging
immediately.Quicklyandsafelydisconnectthebaery, then place it
inasafe,openareaawayfromammablematerialstoobservefor
atleast15minutes.Connuingtochargeordischargeabaerythat
hasbeguntoballoonorswellcanresultinare.Abaerythathas
ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed
fromservicecompletely.
Storethebaeryatroomtemperature,approximately68–77°
Fahrenheit(F),andinadryareaforbestresults.
Whentransporngortemporarilystoringthebaery,the
temperaturerangeshouldbefromapproximately40–100°F.Donot
storethebaeryormodelinahotgarage,carordirectsunlight
whenever possible. If stored in a hot garage or car the baery can be
damaged or even catch re!
Donotover-dischargetheLiPobaery.DischargingtheLiPobaery
toolowcancausedamagetothebaeryresulnginreducedpower,
ightduraonorfailureofthebaeryenrely.
LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each under load. In
thecaseofthe2-Cell/2S7.4VLiPobaeryusedtopowertheEthos
HD/FPV,youwillnotwanttoallowthebaerytofallbelow6.0V
duringight.
Thecontrolunithaslowvoltagecuto(LVC)protecon.Whenthe
ightbaeryvoltagedropsbelowasetpointthethrolegradually
isreduced.Atthispointthebaeryisatabout6.4Vandshouldbe
recharged.

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Charging the LiPo Battery
You must charge the included 1200mAh 2-Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo Baery
(AZSZ2503) using only the included AC LiPo Balance Charger (AZSZ2504) or
a suitably compable LiPo baery charger. Charging the LiPo baery using
a non-LiPo baery compable charger (such as a NiCd or NiMH baery
charger), or even a dierent LiPo baery charger with the incorrect
sengs, may result in damage to the baery or even re resulng in
property damage and/or personal injury.
PlugtheAC/DCadapterintoyourACpower(wallplug)andplugthebar-
relconnectorintotheendofthebalancecharger(AZSZ2504).TheGREEN
powerLEDwilllight.Withboththebalancechargerandtheightbaery
(AZSZ2503)placedonanon-ammablesurface,plugthebalanceplugfrom
theightbaeryintothebalanceportonthecharger.TheREDchargingLED
willlight,whentheREDchargeLEDgoesoutthechargeiscomplete.
WARNING:
• DonotchargeLiPobaeriesunaended.
• Alwayschargeonanon-ammablesurface.

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Transmitter Details
TheEthosHD/FPVincludesa4HPQ4-ChannelHPQuadcopterTransmier
equippedwith2.4GHztechnology,dualrates,digitaltrimsandabacklitLCD
screen.
Automac Flip Mode Buon
Thebuonlocatednearthetople-handcornerofthetransmierisused
toacvatethe‘AUTOMATICFLIPMODE’.Pleaseseethe‘AutomacFlip
Mode’seconofthismanualformoreinformaon.
Dual Rate Buon
Thebuonlocatednearthetopright-handcornerofthetransmierisused
totogglebetweenthe‘DualRates’availablefortheaileronandelevator
controls/channels.Pleaseseethe‘TransmierDualRates’seconofthis
manualformoreinformaon.
A, B, C and D Buons
Thegroupoffourbuonslocatedneartheboomright-handcornerofthe
transmierareusedtocontrolfunconsoftheoponalaccessoryunits
(buons‘A’and‘C’)andtheintegratedLEDlightsystem(buon‘B’).Please
Dual Rate ButtonAuto Flip Button
FPV Screen Mount
Throttle Trim Elevator Trim
Throttle/Rudder
Stick
Elevator/Aileron
Stick
Rudder Trim
Aileron Trim
Mode 1/ Mode 2
Switch
Video Camera,
Still Camera and
Accessory Switches
Power Switch