Hi-Tec Vektor 280 User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................3
Warnings......................................................................3
Package Contents..........................................................5
Specifications................................................................5
Product Layout..............................................................6
Assembly......................................................................7
Connecting Your Receiver...............................................7
CC3D Configuration.....................................................10
Flying the Vektor..........................................................10
Unlock/Lock the Motors................................................10
Controlling the Vektor 280.............................................11
Aerobatic Maneuvers....................................................12
Using the FPV System....................................................13
Using the Drone Finder Function.....................................14
Using the Intelligent LED System.....................................15
Low Battery Warning....................................................15
Replacement Parts........................................................16
Warranty Service and Repair.........................................16
Introduction
Warnings and Safety Notes
Congratulations on purchasing Hitec's Vektor 280.
Be prepared to zip through the skies with swift, fearless
precision! Our high performance FPV racer features a
compact, integrated circuit board system for reduced
weight and a sturdy, quality-constructed carbon fiber
frame for durability and resilience.
Completely assembled for your convenience, the Vektor
280 takes flight in minutes and will have you speeding like
a superhero in a flash.
The Vektor 280 is not a toy and is not suitable for use by
children under the age of 14. Additionally, the Vektor 280
is a high performance FPV racing drone and requires some
skill to fly. If you have never flown an FPV racing drone, it is
recommended you seek out help before attempting to fly it
on your own.
WARNING: SPINNING PROPELLERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES
It is recommended that you wait to install the propellers until
you are finished setting up your drone and are ready to fly.
Hitec RCD USA accepts no liability or responsibility for
injuries or damages incurred by the use of the Vektor 280.
OPERATE RESPONSIBLY!
Flying Safely
Recreational or commercial use? Using a drone in
connection with a business is considered to be
commercial use by the FAA.

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This includes but is not limited to:
• Real estate, wedding or other photography
• Inspection or survey services
• Film or television production
Visit faa.gov/uas for more information.
Go to knowbeforeyoufly.org to stay up to date on how and
when you can fly your drone.
Know Your Surroundings
Some municipalities prohibit the operation of remote
controlled aircraft within public spaces such as parks and
school grounds. There are rules of the air you need to know.
Always check with local authorities before you fly your drone
and keep the following in mind:
• Always fly below 400 feet
• Avoid flying over groups of people and stadium events
• Never fly within 5 miles of an airport without
 contactingairportauthoritiesandtheairport’straffic
control facility
• Keep well away from emergency response efforts such
as fires
• Avoid flying near other aircraft
• Be aware of FAA airspace requirements:
faa.gov/go/uastfr
• Never fly under the influence
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSIDERED NEGLIGENCE BY
THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES INCURRED.
• Completely Assembled 280 class FPV Racing Quad
• IntegratedSystemBoardputstheESC’s,FlightController
and Video Transmitter on a Single Board to reduce weight
Features
• High Quality Carbon Fiber Frame with 3mm Arms
• Four 20 Amp Speed Controls with SimonK
OneShot Setting
• Open Pilot CC3D Flight Controller
• 5.8GHz 600mw* Video Transmitter
• Bright Intelligent LED System
• Low Battery Warning Feature
• Drone Finder Function
* WARNING: FCC LICENSE MAY BE REQUIRED TO
USE THIS PRODUCT.
FPV video transmitters with an output power greater than
25mW require a HAM license to operate legally in the USA.
Go to the Amateur Radio Relay Network web page at
www.arrl.org for more information.
Completely Assembled Vektor 280 FPV Racing Drone
Complete with preinstalled brushless motors, speed controls,
flight controller and system management board), FPV Camera
and Video Transmitter.
• 3 4S 1400 2300mAh LiPo Power Battery with
XT60 Connector
• Radio System with at least 5 Channels w/Micro Receiver
• 5.8GHz Video Receiver
• Video Display or Goggles
Size and Weight
Size Class: 280mm
Weight w/o Battery: 348g
Package Contents
Required to Complete
Required to Complete

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Power System
• Brushless Motors – 2204 2150KV
• Propellers - 6 x 3
• ESC’s–20Aw/SimonKOneShot
• Flight Time: 9-12 minutes
Flight Control System
CC3D Atom with Open Pilot
• Powerful STM32 32-bit MCU with 128KB Flash and
20KB RAM
• MPU6000 3 Axis Gyroscope / Accelerometer
• Software supports for Windows, Mac and Linux
• Works with PWM, PPM, Spektrum® satellite and S-Bus
Receivers
FPV System
• Video Camera - 400K Pixels 135º Field of View
• Video TX – 600mw 32 Channel 5.8GHz
The Vektor 280 comes completely assembled; to prepare for
flight, you just need to install your receiver and battery.
Receiver Installation
• Make sure your receiver is bound to your transmitter
before installation.
• The flight controller in the Vektor 280 supports PWM,
Spektrum® satellite and S-Bus type receivers. It
is best to install your receiver in the front of the model
behind the camera.
• Connect the receiver to the flight controller using the
attached cables. The cables marked S are for S-bus
receivers and the numbered ones are for PWM. You
can remove the set of cables that you are not using.
Battery Installation
• Slide the battery into the battery compartment.
• Move the battery forwards or backwards so that the
balance of the drone is in the center.
• Secure the battery with the Velcro Strap.
• DO NOT PLUG IN THE BATTERY AT THIS TIME.
Product Layout
Assembly
Connecting the Receiver
Refer to the following instructions to connect your receiver to
the flight control.
CAUTION: The power out voltage is regulated at 5.0VDC. This works with most
receivers on the market today, but you should check your receiver manual to be
sure it will work properly at this voltage.

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PWM Receivers
Connect your receiver to the numbered connector.
The connectors are marked and should plug into the
corresponding channel output on your receiver.
Refer to the following chart for color cross reference.
S-Bus or Spektrum®Satellite Receivers
Connect the plugs marked S to your receiver as shown
in the chart below.
Connector Receiver Output
#1 Black, Red, White Ground(-), Power out(+)
Signal
#2 Blue Channel 2
#3 Yellow Channel 3
#4 Green Channel 4
#5 Orange Channel 5
#6 Purple Channel 6
Connector
Color
S BUS Spektrum®
Black Ground(-), Power
out(+)
Signal
Ground (-)
Red Channel 2 Power Out (+)
Blue N/A N/A
Yellow TX Signal TX Signal

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CC3D Configuration
Flying the Vektor 280
Unlock/ Lock the Motors
WARNING: SPINNING PROPELLERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES
It is recommended that you remove the propellers while you
are setting up your drone.
The flight controller must be configured to match your
receiver. The flight controller uses Open Pilot ground control
software. The open Pilot configuration suite is available for
download at www.openpilot.org. Follow the instructions in
the software to configure your flight controller.
WARNING: If you reset the CC3D flight controller, you will
need to go in and adjust the ROLL attitude. It must be set to
180 for proper operation.
• Turn on your transmitter and make sure all the trims
are in their neutral position, all the function switches
are in their off position and the throttle stick is in its
lowest position.
• Place the Vektor 280 on a flat surface and connect
the battery. You will hear a series of beeps as the
system initializes, once it stops you are ready to
take off.
Unlock the Motors: To lock the motors, push the stick down
and move the rudder to the right. The motor should now be
locked. You can test it by moving the throttle stick slowly up,
the motors should not start.
WARNING: SPINNING PROPELLERS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURIES
Locking the Motors: To lock the motors, push the stick down
and move the rudder to the right. The motor should now be
locked. You can test it by moving the throttle stick slowly up,
the motors should not start.
NOTE: The motors are locked by default once the battery is
unplugged and the system reinitialized.
Controlling the Vektor 280
Refer to the following to see how stick inputs affect the
movements of the drone.
Push the left stick forward
to increase the altitude or
pull it back to decrease
the altitude.
Moving the stick left rotates the
drone left on its vertical axis
moving the stick right rotates the
drone to the right.
ALTITUDE CONTROL
YAW CONTROL

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Moving the stick forward
makes the drone move
forward, pull back on the
stick to move backwards.
Moving the stick left rotates the
drone left on its horizontal axis
moving the stick right rotates
the drone to the right.
PITCH CONTROL
ROLL CONTROL
Aerobatic Manuevers
More advanced fliers can perform flips and rolls using one of
the transmitter channels for flight modes.
WARNING: Do not perform aerobatic maneuvers near yourself
or other people. You should use a wide open space with
plenty of room to correct any errors that may occur.
Forward and backward rolls: Activate the Flight Mode by
putting the transmitter switch in the active position. Push
the Elevator stick forward to roll forward or pull back on
the stick to roll backwards.
MODE 1
MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 2
NORMAL FLIGHT MODE
NORMAL FLIGHT MODE
ROLL FLIGHT MODE
ROLL FLIGHT MODE
Put the FMOD(FMD)
Switch to “0” position:
Put the FMOD(FMD)
Switch to “0” position:
Throttle stick on the right
Throttle stick on the right
Throttle stick on the Left
Throttle stick on the Left
Put the FMOD(FMD)
Switch to “2” position:
Put the FMOD(FMD)
Switch to “2” position:
Left and Right Rolls: Activate the Flight Mode by putting the
transmitter switch in the active position. Push the Aileron stick
left to roll left or push to the right on the stick to roll to the right.
Using the FPV System
The Vektor 280 includes a 400,000 Pixel FPV camera and
*600mw Video Transmitter. In order to use this system, you
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monitor or goggles. Additionally, both devices must be set to
the same frequency. The following instructions describe how
to set the transmitting frequency on the Vektor 280.
A. Remove the 4 screws that attach the canopy to
the frame.
B. Remove the 8 screws that secure the top frame
C. Set the frequency using the frequency DIP switch
according to the frequency chart on the
following below
CH00 5.725GHz CH16 5.705GHz
CH17 5.685GHzCH09 5.725GHz
CH24 5.740GHzCH08 5.733GHz
CH01 5.745GHz
CH19 5.645GHzCH11 5.790GHzCH03 5.785GHz
CH26 5.780GHzCH18 5.665GHz
CH10 5.771GHz
CH02 5.765GHz
CH25 5.760GHz
CH07 5.865GHz
CH06 5.845GHz
CH05 5.825GHz
CH04 5.805GHz
CH15 5.866GHz
CH14 5.847GHz
CH13 5.828GHz
CH12 5.809GHz
CH23 5.945GHz
CH22 5.925GHz
CH21 5.905GHz
CH20 5.885GHz
CH31 5.880GHz
CH30 5.860GHz
CH29 5.840GHz
CH28 5.820GHz
CH27 5.800GHz
Frequency Chart
D. Check to make sure that the equipment functions
properly and you can receive the images clearly.
E. Replace the top frame and reattach the canopy.
Using the Drone Finder Function
The Vektor 280 has a Drone Finder function that helps you
locateyourdroneshoulditgodowninanareawhereitcan’t
be seen. The following describes how that function is used.
NOTE: You need at least a 6 Channel radio and a receiver
with at least one available PWM channel to use this function.
This feature needs to be assigned to a channel other
than 1 – 5.
Plug the purple wire that is attached to the multi-function
board into an available PWM
channel on your receiver. When
the battery is plugged in, you turn
this channel on and the beeper will
beep, alerting you to the location
of the Vektor 280.
Using the Intelligent LED System
Low Battery Warning
The Vector 280 has a unique LED lighting system that allows
the user to customize the way the LEDs on the bottom of the
drone function. You can change the brightness as well as the
function of the LEDs.
There are 3 brightness
settings and 4 function
settings.
When the battery on the Vektor 280 gets low, the two low
battery warning LEDs on the back of the drone will begin to
flash.Thisindicatesit’stimetoendyourflightandland.

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Replacement Parts
Warranty Service and Repair
61132 - Clear Canopy
61133 - Arm Set Left
61134 - Arm Set Right
61135 - Control Board
61136 - CC3D Flight Controller
61137 - Motor CW
61138 - Motor CCW
61139 - Prop Set (4pcs)
61140 - Camera
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of one year
from the date of purchase, HITEC RCD USA, INC. shall
REPAIRORREPLACE,atHITECRCD,INC’soption,
defective equipment covered by this warranty, otherwise
the purchaser and/or consumer is responsible for any
charges for the repair or replacement of the equipment. This
warranty does not cover cosmetic damages and damages
due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
improper installation, or damages caused by alterations by
unauthorized persons or entities. This warranty only applies
to the original purchaser of HITEC RCD, INC. products who
purchased and used the products in the United States of
America, Canada and Mexico. Batteries, plastic cases and
gears are not covered by this warranty.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY. HITEC RCD, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Service and Repair Information
To have your Hitec product serviced:
1.Visit the Hitec website at www.hitecrcd.com and download
the service request form (under Support section).
2. Fill out the service request form completely and include a
copy of your original receipt showing the purchase date.
3. Package your product in its original packaging or use
a suspension-type packaging (foam peanuts or crumpled
newspaper). Hitec RCD shall not be responsible for goods
damaged in transit.
4. Ship prepaid (COD or postage-due returns will not be
accepted) via a traceable common courier (UPS, insured
parcel post, FedEx, etc.) to:
Hitec RCD USA, Inc., Customer Service Center,
12115 Paine St., Poway CA 92064

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