Blade Scimitar LRX User manual

Instruction Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
LRX

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•Alwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodel
toavoidcollisionsorinjury.Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradio
signalsubjecttointerferencefrommanysourcesoutsideyour
control.Interferencecancausemomentarylossofcontrol.
•Alwaysoperateyourmodelinopenspacesawayfrom
full-sizevehicles,trafcandpeople.
•Alwayscarefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsfor
thisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeable
batterypacks,etc.).
•Alwayskeepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectrical
outofthereachofchildren.
•Alwaysavoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnot
specicallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.
Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.
•Neverplaceanyportionofthemodelinyourmouthasitcould
causeseriousinjuryorevendeath.
•Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.
•Alwayskeepaircraftinsightandundercontrol.
•Alwaysmovethethrottlefullydownatrotorstrike.
•Alwaysusefullychargedbatteries.
•Alwayskeeptransmitterpoweredonwhileaircraftispowered.
•Alwaysremovebatteriesbeforedisassembly.
•Alwayskeepmovingpartsclean.
•Alwayskeeppartsdry.
•Alwaysletpartscoolafterusebeforetouching.
•Alwaysremovebatteriesafteruse.
•Neveroperateaircraftwithdamagedwiring.
•Nevertouchmovingparts.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS:IfyoueverneedtoreplaceaSpektrumcomponentfoundinaHorizon
Hobbyproduct,alwayspurchasefromHorizonHobby,LLCoraHorizonHobbyauthorizeddealertoensureauthentichigh-
qualitySpektrumproduct.HorizonHobby,LLCdisclaimsallsupportandwarrantywithregards,butnotlimitedto,compatibility
andperformanceofcounterfeitproductsorproductsclaimingcompatibilitywithDSMorSpektrumtechnology.
WARNING:ReadtheENTIREinstructionmanualtobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesoftheproductbeforeoperating.
Failuretooperatetheproductcorrectlycanresultindamagetotheproduct,personalpropertyandcauseseriousinjury.
Thisisasophisticatedhobbyproduct.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasic
mechanicalability.FailuretooperatethisProductinasafeandresponsiblemannercouldresultininjuryordamagetothe
productorotherproperty.Thisproductisnotintendedforusebychildrenwithoutdirectadultsupervision.Donotusewith
incompatiblecomponentsoralterthisproductinanywayoutsideoftheinstructionsprovidedbyHorizonHobby,LLC.This
manualcontainsinstructionsforsafety,operationandmaintenance.Itisessentialtoreadandfollowalltheinstructionsand
warningsinthemanual,priortoassembly,setuporuse,inordertooperatecorrectlyandavoiddamageorseriousinjury.
Thefollowingtermsareusedthroughouttheproductliteraturetoindicatevariouslevelsofpotentialharmwhenoperating
thisproduct:
WARNING:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofpropertydamage,collateraldamage,and
seriousinjuryORcreateahighprobabilityofsupercialinjury.
CAUTION:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofphysicalpropertydamageANDapossibility
ofseriousinjury.
NOTICE:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createapossibilityofphysicalpropertydamageANDalittleorno
possibilityofinjury.
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Allinstructions,warrantiesandothercollateraldocumentsaresubjecttochangeatthesolediscretionofHorizonHobby,
LLC.Forup-to-dateproductliterature,visitwww.horizonhobby.comandclickonthesupporttabforthisproduct.
Meaning of Special Language
Safety Precautions and Warnings
If you are operating this product in North America, you are required to have an Amateur Radio (HAM) license. Visit
www.arrl.org for more information.
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onwhichthesoftwaremaybedeliveredwillprovideinstructionswhereacopyofsuchsourcecodecanbeobtained.

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Table of Contents
Length 9.84 in (250mm)
Height 1.97 in (50mm)
Max Propeller Diameter 7 in (178mm)
Flying Weight 23.81 oz (675g)
Specifications
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NOTICE:ConsultlocallawsandordinancesbeforeoperatingFPV(rstpersonview)equipment.Insomeareas,FPV
operationmaybelimitedorprohibited.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthisproductinalegalandresponsiblemanner.
As of this printing, you are required to register with the FAA if you own this product.
Forup-to-dateinformationonhowtoregisterwiththeFAA,pleasevisithttps://registermyuas.faa.gov/.
ForadditionalassistanceonregulationsandguidanceonUASusage,visitknowbeforeyouy.org/.
FirstFlightPreparation......................................................... 4
FlyingChecklist................................................................... 4
InstallingthePropellers........................................................ 4
TransmitterSetup................................................................ 4
InstallingtheFlightBattery.................................................. 5
TransmitterandReceiverBinding......................................... 5
UnderstandingthePrimaryFlightControls........................... 6
AdjustingtheFPVCameraAngle.......................................... 6
ConnectinganAntenna........................................................ 7
UsingtheVideoTransmitter.................................................. 7
PreparingtheScimitarQRXQuadcopterforFlight................ 7
FlightModeandRateSelection............................................ 8
FlyingtheScimitarLRXQuadcopter..................................... 8
Post-FlightInspectionandMaintenanceChecklist................ 8
TroubleshootingGuide......................................................... 9
PartsExplosion.................................................................. 10
PartsListings..................................................................... 10
LimitedWarranty............................................................... 11
WarrantyandServiceContactInformation......................... 12
FCCInformation................................................................. 12
ICInformation.................................................................... 12
Box Contents:
•Scimitar®LRXQuadcopter
- Spektrum™QuadRaceSerialReceiverwithtelemetry(SPM4649T)
- 4x24081400KvFPVMotors(BLH02551)
- 4-in-1ESC(BLH02552)
- FlightController(BLH02553)
- 25/200/600mWAdjustableVideoTransmitter(SPMVT1000)
- FPVCamera(SPMVC602)
Needed to Complete:
•DSM2®/DSMX®CompatibleTransmitter
•6S1300mAh35CLiPoBattery
•LiPoCompatibleBatteryCharger
•FPVHeadsetorGroundStationMonitor

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First Flight Preparation
•Removeandinspectcontents
•Beginchargingtheightbattery
•Assembletheaircraft
•Programyourcomputertransmitter
•Installtheightbatteryintheaircraft
(onceithasbeenfullycharged)
•Bindyourtransmitter
•Familiarizeyourselfwiththecontrols
•Findasuitableareaforying
Flying Checklist
❏Always turn the transmitter on first
❏PlugtheightbatteryintotheleadfromtheESC
❏AllowtheESCtoinitializeandarmproperly
❏Flythemodel
❏Landthemodel
❏UnplugtheightbatteryfromtheESC
❏Always turn the transmitter off last
Transmitter Setup
Installing the Propellers
Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 3:00
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
One Time Inhibit
Servo Setup
Chan Travel Reverse
THR 150/150 Normal
AIL 148/148 Reverse
ELE 148/148 Normal
RUD 148/148 Reverse
GER 100/100 Normal
AUX1 100/100 Normal
FUNCTION LIST
D/R & Expo
Chan Switch Pos D/R Expo
AILE
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
2 100/100 0
ELEV
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
2 100/100 0
SETUP LIST
F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Inhibit
Switch 2 Inhibit
Model Type
Airplane
Channel Assign
Channel Input Config
1 Throttle
2 Aileron
3 Elevator
4 Rudder
5 Gear Switch B
6 Aux 1 Switch H
Frame Rate
11ms*
DSMX
DX6, DX6e, DX7 (Gen 2), DX8 (Gen 2), DX9, iX12, DX18, DX20
CW
CW
CCW
CCW
Switch Functions
FlightModeSwitch=Switch B
MotorArmSwitch=Switch H
*TheDX6eoperatesat22msframerateandcannotbechanged.
1. Refertotheillustrationforthepropermotorrotationand
propellerlocation.
2. Thepropellershave“CW”or“CCW”markedonone
bladetoshowproperlocationandrotation.Matchthe
propellerlocationtotheillustration.
3. Securethepropellersusingtheprovidedlocknuts.
Do notovertightenthenutsasdamagetothepropellers
ormotorsmayresult.
TodownloadthesetuplefortheSpektrum™DXetransmitter,refertowww.spektrumrc.com.
Fortelemetrysetupinformation,refertoyourtransmittermanualorwww.spektrumrc.com.

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Installing the Flight Battery
Tobindorre-bindyourquadcoptertoyourchosentransmitter,followthedirectionsbelow.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Ifyouencounterproblems,obeybindinginstructionsandrefertothe
troubleshootingguideforotherinstructions.
Ifneeded,contacttheappropriateHorizonProductSupportofce.Fora
listofcompatibleDSM®transmitters,pleasevisitwww.bindnfly.com.
Failsafe
Theincludedreceiverdoesnothavefailsafecapabilities.Failsafeisdetectedattheightcontroller.Intheeventofalossofsignal
tothereceivertheightcontrollerwillcutpowertothemotorstopreventay-awaysituation.
CAUTION: AlwaysdisconnecttheLi-Pobatteryfromthequadcopterwhennotyingtoavoidover-dischargingthe
battery.Batteriesdischargedtoavoltagelowerthanthelowestapprovedvoltagemaybecomedamaged,resulting
inlossofperformanceandpotentialrewhenbatteriesarecharged.
1. SetthemotorarmswitchtoOFF(position1).
2. Lowerthethrottle.
3. Poweronthetransmitter.
4. Attachhookmaterialtothequadcopterframeandloop
materialtothebattery.
5. Installtheightbatteryonthequadcopterframeand
secureitwiththehookandloopstrap.
6. Connectthebatterycabletotheaircraftpowerlead,
notingcorrectpolarity.Donotmovethequadcopteruntil
thereceiverinitializes.
CAUTION: Connectingthebatterytotheaircraft
powerleadwithreversedpolaritywillcause
damagetothepowerdistributionboard,ESCsandthe
battery.Damagecausedbyincorrectlyconnectingthe
batteryisnotcoveredunderwarranty.
7. Thequadcoptermotorswillemitinitializationtones,
indicatingtheESCisarmed.
Binding Procedure
1. Selectthecorrectmodelinyourtransmitter.
2. Poweroffyourtransmitter.
3. Lowerthethrottlefully.
4. Powerthequadcopteronwhilepressingthebindbuttonontheleftsideof
theightcontroler,asshownintheillustration.
5. FollowtheproceduresofyourspecictransmittertoenterBindMode.
6. ThereceiverLEDglowssolidorangeindicatingbindingwassuccessful.

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Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
Rudder
Rudderleft Rudderright
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls
Ifyouarenotfamiliarwiththecontrolsofyourquadcopter,takeafewminutestofamiliarizeyourselfwiththembefore
attemptingyourrstight.
Throttle
Throttledown
Throttleup
Left Side View Left Side View
Descend
Climb
NoseYaws
Left NoseYaws
Right
Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
Elevator
Forward
Elevatordown Elevatorup Backward
Left Side View Left Side View
Aileron
Aileronleft Left Aileronright Right
Rear ViewRear View
Adjusting the FPV Camera Angle
Top Down
Rear Driver’s Side
AdjusttheangleoftheFPVcamerabygentlypushingthe
lenseupordowntothedesiredangle.

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Band CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8
FS/IRC 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880
Band E 5705 5685 5665 5665 5885 5905 5905 5905
Band A 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725
Race Band 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917
Band B 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866
Using the Video Transmitter
Preparing the Scimitar LRX Quadcopter for Flight
1.Beforeeachight,ALWAYSpoweronthetransmitterbeforeconnectingtheightbatterytothequadcopter.Aftereach
ight,disconnecttheightbatteryfromthequadcopterbeforepoweringoffthetransmitter.
NOTICE: Connectingtheightbatterybeforepoweringonthetransmittercanstartthebindingprocess.Pleaseseethe
Transmitter and Receiver Bindingsectionofthismanualformoreinformation.
2.WhentheESCbeeps,theightcontrollerisinitializedandreadyforight.
Theightcontrollerwillnotarmthemotorsuntilthethrottlestickisinthelowestpossibleposition.
Available Frequencies, North America (mHz)
TheVT1000videotransmitterincludesanSMAAntenna
AdaptorwhichconnectstothemainPCBwithanMMXC
connector.
Installacompatible5.8GHzantennaontotheSMAconnector.
IMPORTANT: Donotkinkorcuttheantennaadaptoror
antennawires.Antennawiresarecoaxialwires,there-
forekinksorcutswilldegradeperformance.
NOTICE:Poweringonthevideotransmitterwithout
anantennaconnectedwillcausedamagetothevideo
transmitter.Damagefrompoweringonthevideo
transmitterwithoutacompatibleantennaattachedis
notcoveredunderwarranty.
Connecting an Antenna
ConsultlocallawsandordinancesbeforeoperatingFPV
equipment.Insomeareas,FPVoperationmaybelimitedor
prohibited.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthisproductin
alegalandresponsiblemanner.
SeetheAvailable Frequenciestabletondthedesiredvideo
channelandband.Thevideotransmitterchannelandband
arechangedusingthebuttonsonthetopofthequadcopter,
asshown.TherearetworowsofLEDsvisiblethroughtheLED
window.TherowofredLEDsindicatesthechannelselected
(1–8).TherowofblueLEDsindicatestheselectedband(A,B,
E,F,R).ThegreenLEDsindicatethevideotransmitteroutput
powerlevelselected.
OnlychangethevideochannelandbandwhenthevideotransmitterisnottransmittingasignalorisinPitMode.Ifanyofthe
greenLEDsareglowingsolid,seethedirectionsbelowtostoptransmittingavideosignalpriortochangingthechannelor
band.
Channel and Band Selection
1. AshortpressofbuttonBwillchangechannels.Quicklypressandreleasethebuttononceforeachchanneluntilthe
desiredchannelisreached.
2. AlongpressofbuttonBwillchangetheband.PressandholdbuttonBforseveralsecondsandreleaseforeachband
change.
Power Level Selection
1. PressandholdbuttonAtochangethepoweroutput.AllgreenLEDsoffmeansRFisoff,oneashinggreenLEDisPitMode,one
solidgreenLEDis25mW,twosolidgreenLEDsis200mW,threesolidgreenLEDsis600mW.
Tip: Useascrewdrivertoaccessthevideotransmitterbuttons,ifyouarenotusingtheremotesensorfeatureonthetransmitter.
ABEFR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Channels
Button A
Button B
Power
Levels
Bands*

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Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
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Cleaning Makesurethebatteryisnotconnectedbeforecleaning.Removedustanddebriswithasoftbrushoradry,
lint-freecloth.
Motors Replacethemotorwhenthemodelwillnotysteadyorveersoffwhendoingaclimbout.
Wiring Makesurethewiringdoesnotblockmovingparts.Replacedamagedwiringandlooseconnectors.
Fasteners
Makesuretherearenoloosescrews,otherfastenersorconnectors.Donotover-tightenmetalscrewsinplastic
parts.Tightenscrewssothepartsarematedtogether,thenturnthescrewonly1/8thofaturnmore.Donotuse
threadlockonornearplasticparts.
Propellers Makesurethereisnodamagetothepropellersorotherpartsthatmoveathighspeed.Damagetotheseparts
includescracks,burrs,chipsorscratches.Replacedamagedpartsbeforeying.
WARNING:Removethepropellersfromthemotorspriortoperforminganytroubleshootingormaintenance.Failureto
dosomaycauseseriousinjuryifthemotorsstartunexpetedly.
Takeo
Whenyouarepreparedtoy,startthemotorsbyactivatingthemotorarmswitch(switchH),asprogrammedinthe
transmittersetupsection.Increasethethrottleuntilthemodelisapproximately2ft.(600mm)offthegroundandcheck
thetrimsothemodeliesasdesired.Oncethetrimisadjusted,beginyingthemodel.
Flighttimesfortheincludedbatterywillvaryaccordingtohowaggressivelythethrottleisused.
Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
LVCdecreasesthepowertothemotorswhenthebatteryvoltagegetslow.Whenthemotorpowerdecreases,landthe
aircraftimmediatelyandrechargetheightbattery.
LVCdoesnotpreventthebatteryfromover-dischargeduringstorage.
NOTICE:RepeatedyingtoLVCwilldamagethebattery.
Landing
Toland,slowlydecreasethethrottlewhileinalow-levelhover.Afterlanding,stopthemotorsbychangingthemotorarm
switchtotheoffposition;disconnectandremovethebatteryfromtheaircraftafterusetopreventoverdischarge.During
storage,makesurethebatterychargedoesnotfallbelow3Vpercell.
Flying the Scimitar LRX Quadcopter
•Inanglemode(switch position 0 ),thequadcopterwillself-levelandhasabankanglelimitofapproximately60degrees.
•Inairmode(switch position 1),thequadcopterwillnotself-levelanddoesnothaveabankanglelimit.Atlowthrottle,the
ightcontrollerwillcontinuetostabilizethequadcoptertoholdwhateverattitudewaslastcommanded.Thismodeisuse-
fulforyingsmoothaerobaticmaneuversatbothhighandlowthrottlesettings.
•Inacromode(switch position 2 ),thequadcopterwillnotself-levelanddoesnothaveabankanglelimit.Atlowthrottle,the
ightcontrollerwillnotstabilizethequadcopter.Thepilotmustactivelycontrolthequadcoptertomaintainadesiredat-
titude.Thismodeismostpreferredwhenimmediatechangesinaltitudearedesired,suchasinracing.Useratesandexpo
totunetheperformanceaccordingtoyouryingstyle.
RefertotheTransmitter Setup fortransmitterswitchselectionandspecicsetupinformation.
Flight Mode and Rate Selection

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Troubleshooting Guide
WARNING:Removethepropellersfromthemotorspriortoperforminganytroubleshootingormaintenance.Failureto
dosomaycauseseriousinjuryifthemotorsstartunexpetedly.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Quadcoptercontrolresponseis
inconsistentorrequiresextra
trimtoneutralizemovement
Quadcopter not initialized on a level surface Disconnect the flight battery, center the control trim and
re-initialize the quadcopter
Battery not correctly placed Adjust battery position so quadcopter balances in the
center of the frame
Quadcopterwillnotrespond
tothrottle
Motor arm switch is in the OFF position
Set the motor arm switch to the ON position
Throttle too high and/or throttle trim is too high Reset controls with the throttle stick and throttle trim at
the lowest setting
Quadcopter moved during initialization Disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize the
quadcopter while keeping the quadcopter from moving
Throttle channel is reversed Disconnect flight battery, reverse the throttle channel on
the transmitter, recconnect flight battery
Travel adjust settings not correct Refer to the transmitter setup table for correct travel
adjust settings
Quadcopterdoesnotfunction
andsmellsburntafter
connectingtheightbattery
Flight battery connected with the wrong
polarity
Replace the power distribution board. Connect the flight
battery noting proper polarity
Quadcopterhasreducedight
timeorisunderpowered
Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge the flight battery
Inadequate power to flight battery charger
Use a different power source for the charger
Flight battery is damaged Replace the flight battery and follow the flight battery
instructions
Flight conditions might be too cold
Make sure battery is warm (room temperature) before use
Crashesimmediatelyupon
lift-off
Propellers in wrong locations or incorrect flight
mode selected Ensure propeller direction and motor direction are correct
Aileron, elevator or rudder are reversed in the
transmitter Ensure aileron, elevator or rudder are not reversed
Difcultybinding
Bind button not pressed while powering on
the quadcopter Power off quadcopter and repeat bind process
Bind switch or button was not held while
transmitter was powered on Power off transmitter and repeat bind process
Transmitter too near aircraft during binding
process
Power off transmitter. Move transmitter farther from
the aircraft or shield the aircraft from transmitter using
your body. Disconnect and reconnect flight battery to
quadcopter. Follow the binding instructions
Quadcopter or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source or another
transmitter
Move quadcopter and transmitter to another location and
attempt binding again
Difcultyconnecting
(afterbinding)
Transmitter not powered on before the
quadcopter
Power off quadcopter. Power on transmitter then
quadcopter
Less than a 5-second wait between first
powering on the transmitter and connecting
the flight battery to the quadcopter
Leave the transmitter powered on. Disconnect and
reconnect the flight battery to the quadcopter
The quadcopter is bound to a different model
memory (ModelMatch™transmitters only)
Select the correct model memory on the transmitter.
Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery to the
quadcopter
Flight battery or transmitter battery charge is
too low Replace or recharge batteries
Quadcopter or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source or another
transmitter
Move quadcopter and transmitter to another location and
attempt connecting again
StaticinFPVfeed Interference on chosen channel Change the video transmitter and receiver channel per
the Using the Micro Camera section
Flying too close to 5.8 GHz WiFi source Remove WiFi source or move to a different flying area

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Parts Explosion
Parts Listings
Part # Description
1BLH02555 Carbon Plate Set: LRX
2BLH02554 Replacement Arm: LRX
3BLH02556 Aluminum Standoff Set: LRX
4BLH02557 7-Inch Props (4): LRX
5SPM4649T DSMX Quad Race Receiver w/ Telemetry
6BLH02558 Hardware Set: LRX
Part # Description
7BLH02551 2408-1400Kv Motor: LRX
8BLH02552 4-in-1 ESC: LRX
9BLH02553
Flight Controller
: LRX
10 SPMVC602 600TVL CMOS FPV Camera
11
SPMVT1000 25/200/600mW Adjustable VTX
12
SPMVX5801 Antenna

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and workmanship at the date of purchase.
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website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-
service-center.
ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant
in the country of use and ownership. If received, a non-com-
pliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be
responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced
Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the
sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product
for a period of 60 days from notification, after which it will
be discarded.
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Warranty and Service Contact Information
Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address
UnitedStatesofAmerica
Horizon Service Center
(Repairs and Repair Requests)
servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/
RequestForm/
2904 Research Rd.
Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Horizon Product Support
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877-504-0233
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FCC Information
IC Information
IC: 6157A-AR4649T
IC: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence-exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationis
subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany
interference,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthedevice.
FCC ID: BRWAR4649T
IC: 6157A-AR4649T
FCC Information:Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including
interferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
CAUTION: Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe
user’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Thisproductcontainsaradiotransmitterwithwirelesstechnologywhichhasbeentestedandfoundtobecompliantwith
theapplicableregulationsgoverningaradiotransmitterinthe2.400GHzto2.4835GHzfrequencyrange.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Blade Scimitar LRX BNF Basic | BLH02550
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)
thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,
includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
CAUTION: Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe
user’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
NOTE:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15
oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidential
installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedin
accordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguarantee
thatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor
televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Horizon Hobby, LLC
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
Email: compliance@horizonhobby.com
Web: HorizonHobby.com
Video Transmitter: If you are operating this product in North America, you are required to have an Amateur Radio
(HAM) license. Visit www.arrl.org for more information.

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All other trademarks, service marks or logos are property of their respective owners.
Created 11/18 58636 BLH02550
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