Blade Chroma BLH8600 User manual

Startup Codes
Flying Codes
Battery level indication at startup.......
Transmitter off or not bound to the quad ...
Bind mode.........................................
Compass calibration needed..............
Emergency mode
(cycle power to reinitialize).................
Low battery warning 1 (10.9V),
every 3 seconds
Low battery warning 2 (10.6V),
continuous, rapid flashing
Return to home mode active (solid red)
Return to home mode active, loss of GPS
(rapid flash for 2 seconds, then once
every second)
Entering Follow-Me mode
(GPS acquired)
Entering Smart mode
(GPS acquired)
Entering AP mode
(GPS acquired)
Entering Stability mode
(GPS acquired)
Entering Agility mode
(GPS acquired)
Smart, AP and Return to Home Modes
Stability and Agility Modes
Normal operation
with GPS lock (all solid)
Normal operation
with GPS lock (all solid)
Normal operation
with GPS lock (all solid)
Normal operation
with GPS lock (all solid)
All solid white
Solid white front, rear flashes
active flight mode color
Normal operation
with GPS lock (all solid)
Camera tracking
with GPS lock (all solid)
Smart Mode
AP Mode
Stability Mode
Agility Mode
Return Home
GPS Off
Follow-Me Mode (ST-10+ only)
Loss of GPS (rapid flash for 2 seconds,
then once every second)
Loss of GPS (rapid flash for 2 seconds,
then once every second)
Loss of GPS (rapid flash for 2 seconds,
then once every second)
Loss of GPS (rapid flash for 2 seconds,
then once every second)
Loss of GPS (rapid flash for 2 seconds,
then once every second)
GPS lock is required on both the quadcopter and the ST-10+ transmitter for
Follow Me Mode to function.
CAUTION: If you see the LED signal for low battery (10.6V),
immediately land your aircraft and recharge the battery.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use Return Home with a low battery.
LED Codes
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REFERENCE GUIDE

NOTICE: The following procedure has to be completed within 30 seconds after entering compass calibration mode.
• Power the transmitter and Chroma™quadcopter on and face the aircraft pointing North.
• Cycle the top left transmitter switch completely 4 times as shown at the right.
• The quadcopter indicates it has entered compass calibration mode by flashing the LEDs orange.
• The LEDs will indicate which direction to orient the quadcopter for each rotation by lighting either one or two motor pods
orange. Turn the quadcopter to point the orange LEDs North, then rotate the quadcopter 360° as shown by the blue arrows
below. Complete all 4 rotations of the Chroma quadcopter as shown in the illustration below within 30 seconds.
• After the last rotation step, hold the quad level, facing North and check the LEDs.
Green = Ready
Red = Repeat Compass Calibration
• Power on the transmitter and Chroma quadcopter.
• Place the quadcopter on a flat, level surface.
• While holding the bind switch on the transmitter, cycle the top left switch 4 times as shown at the right.
• The Chroma quadcopter will emit a series of slow tones followed by a series of rapid tones, indicating the calibration has started.
• Do not move the quadcopter while it performs the accelerometer calibration procedure.
• When the procedure has completed, the quadcopter will emit a “happy” tone and the LED will display green indicating the
calibration was successful. If it emits a “sad” tone and the LED displays solid red, repeat the calibration procedure.
See the online videos at www.KnowChroma.com for complete calibration procedures.
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Compass Calibration Procedure*
Accelerometer Calibration Procedure*
Troubleshooting Quick Reference
For a complete description of the function, capabilities and maintenance
of the Chroma quadcopter, refer to the online videos at www.KnowChroma.com.
Problem Solution
Motors won’t start
Ensure GPS antenna has clear view of sky
and GPS lock has been acquired
Check for compass error indication
Review start up procedure in manual
Blinking yellow led
‘compass error’ indication
Move model away from large metal
objects or surfaces
Calibrate compass
(see calibration reference)
Steady beeping,
motors won’t start
Calibrate the DX4 transmitter
Center throttle trim (BNF version)
Won’t hold position in hover
Check GPS antenna mast is extended
Calibrate compass
(see calibration guide)
Calibrate accelerometers
(see calibration guide)
Binding
Binding the Chroma Quadcopter To Your Transmitter
1. With the transmitter and quadcopter powered OFF, connect the battery to
the quadcopter.
2. Place the quadcopter on a flat level surface.
3. Power the quadcopter ON and let it initialize. The status LEDs will remain off.
4. Hold the quadcopter upside down until the status LEDs flash blue, indicat-
ing it has entered bind mode.
5. Set the quadcopter back upright.
6. On your transmitter, ensure the throttle is in the low position and the
throttle trim is at neutral.
7. Power ON your transmitter in bind mode according to the instructions
included with your transmitter.
8. When the binding process is successful, the quadcopter will emit a quick,
3-beep tone and the LEDs will indicate which flight mode is selected.
If the LEDs are flashing red, the quadcopter is in Return Home mode.
Switch to Smart or AP Mode before attempting to start the motors.
9. Place the quadcopter outdoors in the desired starting position
in preparation for flight.
For instructions on binding with GPS disabled, refer to the online video
at www.KnowChroma.com.
* For information on calibrating the Chroma quadcopter with the ST-10+ Ground Station transmitter, see the online video at www.KnowChroma.com.
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