Horizon Hobby Blade Infusion 180 User manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
Infusion 180
BLH7050

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WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating.
Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechani-
cal ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or
other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible
components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the
manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when
operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and
serious injury OR create a high probability of supercial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no
possibility of injury.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your
model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled
by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources
outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss
of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-
size vehicles, trafc and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this
and any optional support equipment
(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electri-
cal out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speci-
cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture
causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it
could cause serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is
powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
Meaning of Special Language
Safety Precautions and Warnings
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a
Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure
authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not
limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with
DSM or Spektrum technology.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC.
For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for
this product.

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Table of Contents
Length 15.5 in (394mm)
Height 4.64 in (118 mm)
Main Rotor Diameter 15.75in (400mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter 2.95 in (75mm)
Flying Weight 11.95oz (280 g)
Specifications
Components BLH7050
Airframe Blade Infusion 180 Included
Main Motor 650Kv Brushless (SPMXHM1005) Installed
Tail Motor 5500Kv Brushless (SPMXHM1010) Installed
Receiver/Flight Control Blade Infusion 180 AS3X®/ Smart®receiver (SPMAR6251MHX)Installed
ESC Brushless ESC (SPMXAE1020A) Installed
Servos 12g MG Heli Cyclic Servo (SPMSH2080) Installed
Battery 600mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po iC2 (SPMX6003S50)Not Included
Charger 3 Cell Smart Charger
(S155 SPMXC2050 Spektrum Smart charger recommended) Not Included
Transmitter DSM2®/DSMX®Compatible Transmitter Not Included
Adapter iC2 to iC3 charge adapter (SPMXCA320) Not Included
First Flight Preparation............................................................ 4
Flying Checklist ...................................................................... 4
Transmitter Setup Table (BNF)................................................. 4
Installing the Flight Battery ..................................................... 5
Transmitter and Receiver Binding............................................ 6
SAFE Technology .................................................................... 7
Flight Mode and Rate Selection............................................... 7
Panic Recovery....................................................................... 7
Throttle Hold........................................................................... 8
Control Tests........................................................................... 8
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls .............................. 9
Flying the Infusion 180 ......................................................... 10
Trim Flight ............................................................................ 13
Calibration Procedure (Non-Forward Programming) .............. 13
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist................. 14
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................... 14
Exploded View ...................................................................... 16
Parts Listings........................................................................ 17
Optional Parts....................................................................... 17
Limited Warranty .................................................................. 17
Warranty and Service Contact Information ............................ 18
FCC Information.................................................................... 18
IC Information....................................................................... 19
Compliance Information for the European Union.................... 19

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First Flight Preparation
❏Remove and inspect contents
❏Begin charging the ight battery
❏Program your computer transmitter (BNF only)
❏Charge the ight battery
❏Install the ight battery
❏Bind your transmitter (BNF only)
❏Familiarize yourself with the controls
❏Find a suitable area for ying
Flying Checklist
❏Always turn the transmitter on first
❏Plug the ight battery into the lead from the ESC
❏Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly
❏Fly the model
❏Land the model
❏Unplug the ight battery from the ESC
❏Always turn the transmitter off last
Transmitter Setup Table (BNF)
D/R & Expo Throttle Curve
Chan Sw (F) Pos D/R Expo Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5
AILE
0 100/100 +25 N 0 65 65 65 65
1 100/100 [phone]
2 75/75 [phone] 100
ELEV
0 100/100 +25 Pitch Curve
1 100/100 +25 Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5
2 75/75 +25 N 30 40 50 75 100
RUDD
0 100/100 [phone]
1 100/100 [phone]
2 75/75 +25 HOLD 25 37 50 75 100
Gyro
Inhibit
Mixing
P-Mix 1
Normal
Channels -I- > Ger
Rate 0/–125
Offset 100
Switch Switch I
Position 01
Chan Travel Reverse
THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal
RUD 100/100 Normal
GER 100/100 Normal
Chan Travel Reverse
PIT 100/100 Normal
AX2 100/100 Normal
AX3 100/100 Normal
AX4 100/100 Normal
Servo Setup
FUNCTION LIST
DX6e, DX6, DX7, DX8, DX9, DX18, DXs0, iX12, iX20, NX6, NX8, NX10
Panic Mode Operation
Bind / I Button
Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off
Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 5:00v
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
One Time Inhibit
SYSTEM SETUP
Model Type HELI
Swash Type Normal
F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Switch B
Switch 2 Inhibit
Hold Switch Switch H
01
Channel Assign
Channel Input Config
1 Throttle
2 Aileron
3 Elevator
4 Rudder
5 Gear F-Mode
6 Collective
7 AUX 2
Frame Rate
11ms
DSMX

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1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.
2. Power ON the transmitter.
3. Center all trims.
4. Attach the hook material to the helicopter frame and the
loop material to the ight battery.
5. Install the ight battery on the helicopter frame.
6. Secure the ight battery with the hook and loop strap.
NOTICE: If the ight battery hook and loop strap is pulled
too tight, it may result in a vibration or the tail rotor may
drift to the right during ight. If you experience either of
these issues, loosen the strap slightly and y again.
CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC with
reversed polarity will cause damage to the ESC, the
battery or both. Damage caused by incorrectly
connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.
If you experience issues during initialization, refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po
battery from the aircraft when not ying to avoid
over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a
voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may
become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and
potential re when batteries are charged.
WARNING: Always activate throttle hold and wait
until the main rotor blades and tail rotor stop
spinning before handling the model.
The throttle trim on the transmitter must remain at the
center position. Raising the throttle trim above center may
cause the main and tail motors to begin spinning.
Installing the Flight Battery
1 2 5 6
LED Indicator on Flight Controller
LED Indicator on FC Indicator Description
Red Flash and Orange Led Off AR6251MHX waiting for transmitter connection, system will not initialize until connected
Yellow Flash Calibrating
Slow Green Flash Ready to Fly
Slow Red Flash Failsafe Active
Red Solid and Yellow Flash Calibration Error, FC not level or is being moved during calibration

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This product requires an approved Spektrum DSM2®/DSMX®compatible transmitter.
Visit www.bindny.com for a complete list of approved transmitters.
It is possible to bind this model with a bind plug or using the invert to bind method.
General Binding Procedure
1. Refer the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your
transmitter.
2. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all
trims to the center position.
3. Power off the transmitter RF and move all switches to
the 0 position. Move the throttle to the low/off position.
4. Insert the bind plug into the receiver BIND/PROG port.
5. Connect the ight battery to the ESC. The LED on the
receiver will ash when it enters bind mode.
6. Put the transmitter into bind mode.
7. Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The heli-
copter is bound when the LED on the receiver turns solid.
8. Disconnect the ight battery and remove the bind plug.
Invert to Bind Procedure
1. Refer the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your
transmitter.
2. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all
trims to the center position.
3. Power off the transmitter RF and move all switches to
the 0 position. Move the throttle to the low/off position.
4. Connect the ight battery to the ESC.
5. Flip the model upside down and hold for 15s. The LED on
the receiver will ash when it enters bind mode.
6. Put the transmitter into bind mode. Release the bind
button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The helicopter is bound
when the LED on the receiver turns solid.
7. Disconnect the ight battery.
CAUTION: When using a Futaba®transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2®module, you must reverse the throttle
channel and re-bind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions.
Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
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Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
The ESC will continuously lower power to the motor until
complete shutdown when the battery reaches 9V under
load. This helps prevent over-discharge of the Li-Po battery.
Land immediately when the ESC activates LVC. Continuing to
y after LVC can damage the battery, cause a crash or both.
Crash damage and batteries damaged due to over-discharge
are not covered under warranty.
Repeatedly ying the helicopter until LVC activates will damage
the helicopter battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after
use to prevent trickle discharge. During storage, make sure the
battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.
Smart Throttle
Smart Throttle technology combines the throttle signal with
telemetry data from the ESC on one normal three wire servo
connector.
Smart Throttle ESCs can send current, voltage, ESC temp, and
mAh consumed. Smart Throttle telemetry data shows up on
your transmitter like any other telemetry sensor.
The ESC and receiver combination included with this aircraft
is Smart compatible. An update for your transmitter may be
required for Smart features.
(See www.spektrumrc.com to register and update your
transmitter.)
To activate Smart Telemetry:
1. With the aircraft powered on after binding
2. Select the Telemetry screen; Settings; select Auto Cong
To configure RPM infomation using Smart Telemetry:
3. After doing the initial Smart telemetry conguration keep
the vehicle powered on
4. Select the Telemetry screen
5. Select Smart ESC and double select
6. Scroll down to NEXT
7. Enter the values for the magnetic pole count of the motor
(24 pole) and the gear ratio (1:1)
When your transmitter is connected to a receiver sending
Smart Data, the Smart Logo will appear under the battery logo
on the home page and a signal bar will appear in the top left
corner of the screen. Scrolling down, past the servo monitor,
the Smart screen will appear.
If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions.
If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofce.

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There are three ight modes programmed into the ight
controller on this aircraft. The pilot can choose the level of
stabilization needed to suit their skills and ying style. When
needed, SAFE®(Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology
can level the aircraft and create a limited ight envelope.
SAFE technology delivers:
• Flight envelope protection you can select with the ight mode
switch.
• Flight modes with features to suit all skill levels.
SAFE Technology in the ight controller is tuned for the
Infusuion 180.
Technology
Flight Mode and Rate Selection
Flight mode selection is made with Channel 5. When using the
recommended transmitter settings Switch B will select the
ight mode. The same switch also selects throttle and pitch
curves designed to match the ight modes.
In Stability Mode (switch position 0) the bank angle is
limited. When the cyclic stick is released the model will return
to level. The head speed is set to a low rotor RPM and there is
less negative collective pitch available. This mode is intended
for taking off, landing, and rst ights. Use high rates in this
mode.
In Intermediate Mode (switch position 1) the bank angle is
not limited. When the cyclic stick is released the model will
not return to level. The head speed is set to a moderate rotor
RPM and full collective pitch range is available. This mode is
suitable for forward ight and basic aerobatics such as stall
turns and loops.
In Agility Mode (switch position 2) the bank angle is not
limited. When the cyclic stick is released the model will not
return to level. The head speed is set to a high rotor RPM and
full collective pitch range is available. This mode is great for
3D aerobatics such as stationary ips and tic tocs.
Change rates in any mode by moving the two-position dual
rate switch.
• Low rate reduces the control rates, providing an easier to y
model. Beginners should use low rate for initial ights.
• High rate provides full control and should be used by
intermediate and experience pilots.
Panic Recovery
Panic recovery is set to the I button with the recommended
transmitter settings.
If you get into distress while ying in any mode, activate the
panic function and move the control sticks to their neutral
position. SAFE technology will immediately return the aircraft
to an upright level attitude, if the aircraft is at a sufcient
height with no obstacles in its path. Return the collective stick
to 50% and deactivate the Panic Recovery Function to return
to the current ight mode.
NOTICE: Before deactivating Panic Recovery , make sure
the collective stick has been returned to the 50% position.
Once the Panic Recovery has been deactivated, full nega-
tive collective becomes available, which could cause the
Infusion 180 to descend rapidly.
• This mode is intended to provide the pilot with the
condence to continue to improve their ight skills.
• Move the collective stick to 50% and return all other
transmitter controls to neutral for the quickest recovery.
• Once the model has reached a level upright attitude, the
negative collective is reduced to prevent the user from
pushing the model into the ground.

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Elevator
Elevator down Elevator up
Left Side View Left Side View
Aileron
Collective Pitch
Aileron left
Collective pitch up Collective pitch down
Aileron right
Rear View
Rear View
Rear View
Rear View
Control Tests
Ensure the throttle hold is ON when doing the direction
control tests. Test the controls prior to the rst ight to ensure
the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly. If the controls
do not react as shown in the illustrations below, conrm the
transmitter is programmed correctly before continuing on to
the Motor test.
Throttle Hold
Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering on
inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time you
need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls.
Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the
helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both.
The blades will continue to spin briey when throttle hold is
activated.
Motor
Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, at and level surface
(concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always stay clear of
moving rotor blades.
CAUTION: Keep pets and other animals away
from the helicopter. Animals may injure themselves
if they attack or run toward the helicopter.
1. Conrm that throttle is at full low position.
2. Turn Throttle Hold OFF.
WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away
from the helicopter when the motor is running. Do
not attempt to y the helicopter at this time.
3. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to spin.
The main blades should spin clockwise when viewing the
helicopter from the top. The tail rotor blades should spin
counterclockwise when viewing the helicopter from the
right side.
NOTICE: If the main rotor blades are spinning
counterclockwise, reduce the throttle to low immediately.
Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse any
two motor wire connections to the ESC and repeat
the motor control test.
TIP: To view the swashplate response in the rotor blades for aileron or elevator, rotate the rotor head and view the model from the
rear or side as shown below.

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Understanding the Primary Flight Controls
If you are not familiar with the controls of your aircraft, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting
your rst ight.
Descend
Nose Yaws Left
Rudder left
Throttle up
Rudder right
Throttle down
Climb
Collective
Rudder
Left Side View Left Side View
Forward
Left
Backward
Right
Elevator forward
Aileron left
Elevator back
Aileron right
Elevator
Aileron
Left Side View
Rear ViewRear View
Nose Yaws Right
Left Side View

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Flying the Infusion 180
Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to y your aircraft.
We recommend ying your aircraft outside in calm winds or
inside a large gymnasium. Always avoid ying near houses,
trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid
ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy
parks, schoolyards or soccer elds.
It is best to y from a smooth at surface as this will allow
the model to slide without tipping over. Keep the helicopter
approximately 2 ft (600mm) above the ground. Keep the tail
pointed toward you during initial ights to keep the control
orientation consistent. Releasing the stick in Stability Mode
will allow the helicopter to level itself. Activating the Panic
Recovery button will level the helicopter quickly. If you become
disoriented while in Stability Mode, slowly lower the throttle
stick to land softly.
During initial ights, only attempt takeoff, landing and hovering
in one spot.
Takeo
NOTICE: If the main motor or tail motor do not start up
properly when throttle is rst applied, immediately return
the throttle to the low position and try again. If the problem
persists, disconnect the ight battery, check for smooth
motor operation and ensure no wires have become
entangled or are rubbing on the motors.
Place the model onto a at, level surface free of obstacles and
walk back 30 feet (10 meters). Slowly increase the throttle until
the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm) off the ground and
begin ying the model.
Hovering
Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold the
helicopter in one spot. If ying in calm winds, the model
should require almost no corrective inputs. After moving the
cyclic stick and returning it to center, the model should level
itself. The model may continue to move due to inertia. Move
the cycle stick in the opposite direction to stop the movement.
After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress
into ying the model to different locations, keeping the tail
pointed towards you at all times. You can also ascend and
descend using the throttle stick. Once you’re comfortable
with these maneuvers, you can attempt ying with the tail in
different orientations. It is important to keep in mind that the
ight control inputs will rotate with the helicopter, so always
try to picture the control inputs relative to the nose of the
helicopter. For example, forward will always drop the nose of
the helicopter.
Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
LVC decreases the power to the motors when the battery
voltage gets low. When the motor power decreases and the
red LED on the ESC ashes, land the aircraft immediately and
recharge the ight battery.
LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during
storage.
NOTICE: Repeated ying to LVC will damage the battery.
Landing
To land, slowly decrease the throttle while in a low-level hover.
After landing, disconnect and remove the battery from the
aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Review your
manufacturers provided LiPo guidelines for charging and stor-
age information.

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The Infusion 180 BNF ight controller may be programmed from any compatible Spektrum transmitter
(visit SpektrumRC.com for more information).
The ight controller shipped with BNF models has a range of adjustable parameters suitable for the Infusion 180 Helicopter and is
not intended for use in other aircraft.
It is important to use the included servos with the BNF ight controller because the adjustable parameters available for the
SPMAR6251MHX are designed around the recommended servos. It is possible there may not be enough range for the helicopter to
be tuned when using alternative servos.
Entering the Advanced Parameters Menu
With the helicopter bound to the transmitter and powered on, enter the Function List and select Forward Programming. The list of
adjustable parameters and the range of values available for tuning have been tailored for this helicopter. Make small changes to
one parameter at a time and test y the changes before changing the parameter further or changing a different parameter.
Calibration Procedure:
If the helicopter is experiencing drift issues, perform the following calibration. The calibration procedure may also be needed
following crash repairs.
1. Ensure the surface used for calibration is level.
2. Power on the transmitter and activate throttle hold.
3. Connect the ight batter to the ESC and allowing the
model to initialize.
4. Turn Throttle Hold ON.
5. Using a bubble level as shown below, level the helicopter by
placing a shim under the landing skid.
6. Enter the Function List on your transmitter.
7. Select Forward Programming.
8. Select System Setup.
9. Select Calibration.
10. Select Apply and the calibration will begin. The LED will
ash yellow indicating the calibration is proceeding
normally. If the LED changes to red this indicates the
model is not near level or the model was moved, in this
case the calibration starts over.
11. After the calibration is successfully completed, the
receiver LED will will change to a slow cyan ash which
indicates the calibration has completed.
12. Proceed to the pre-ight check list procedure before
ying your model.
Applies to forward programming capable Spektrum Transmitters including
DX6e, DX8e, DX6G2, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, iX20, DX20, NX6, NX8, NX10
Factory Reset
If the process of tuning the Infusion 180 helicopter results in undesirable ight performance, you can reset the settings back to
factory defaults by selecting the Factory Reset option in Forward Programming.
1. Enter the Function List
2. Select Forward Programming
3. Select System Setup
4. Select Factory Reset
5. Select Apply
6. Perform the Setup->Swashplate->Sub Trim function and
ensure the servos are properly trimmed.
7. Proceed with the pre-ight check list procedure before
ying the model.
The Infusion 180 default settings are appropriate for most users. We recommend ying with the default parameters before
making any adjustments.
Advanced Tuning (Forward Programming)
Bubble level
Foam blade holder

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Control Input in Servo
Adjustment Mode
Action in Servo Adjustment
Mode
Fore/Aft Cyclic Select Previous or Next Servo
Right/Left Cyclic Increase or Decrease Sub Trim
Adjustment
Right Tailrotor
Hold For Two Seconds; Neutral
Position is Reset on Selected
Servo
Left Tailrotor and Low
throttle
Hold for Four Seconds; Exit Servo
Adjustment mode
The advanced tuning options must be entered within 30 seconds after initialization completes. In addition the combination of dual
rates and travel adjustments must result in a throw greater than 65% in order to enter the tuning modes.
Entering Servo Adjustment Mode
1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.
2. Power ON the transmitter and activate throttle hold.
3. Install the ight battery on the helicopter frame,
securing it with the hook and loop strap.
4. Connect the battery connector to the ESC.
5. After initialization is complete (indicated by a slow green
ash), hold the left stick to the bottom left corner and the
right stick to the bottom right corner as shown.
6. Servo Adjustment Mode is indicated by the swashplate
servos jumping and then slowly moving back to center.
7. Release the sticks and proceed to the next step.
Adjusting the Servo Neutral Position
With the model in Servo Adjustment Mode, the control stick and
gyro inputs are disabled and the servos are held in the neutral
position. Check the position of the servo arms to verify they are
perpendicular to the servos.
• If the arms are perpendicular to the servos, no adjustment
is necessary.
Exit Servo Adjustment Mode.
• If one or more servo arm is not perpendicular to the servos,
continue the servo adjustment process.
While watching the swashplate servos, apply fore or aft cyclic
and release. One of the servos will jump, indicating the se-
lected servo. Apply fore or aft cyclic and release until the servo
that needs to be adjusted is selected.
Once the servo you wish to adjust is selected, move the cyclic
stick left or right to adjust the servo neutral position in the
desired direction.
To reset the current servo to the default neutral position, hold the
rudder stick full right for two seconds.
The range of adjustment is limited. If you are unable to adjust
the servo arm to be perpendicular to the servo, you must reset
the servo to the default neutral position, remove the servo arm
and place it back onto the servo as close to perpendicular as
possible. You may then adjust the servo neutral position using
left or right cyclic stick.
Swashplate Leveling
Before saving your adjustments and exiting servo adjustment
mode, verify the swashplate is level and both main rotor blades
are at 0 degrees pitch.
If they are not, make linkage adjustments as necessary.
Saving the Servo Adjustments
1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and release
the sticks.
2. Move the tail rotor stick to the left and hold for four sec-
onds to exit Servo Adjustment Mode. The servos will jump
indicating a return to normal operation.
3. Release the tail rotor stick.
4. Perform the pre-ight checklist procedure before ying
your model.
Advanced Tuning (Non-Forward Programming)
Applies to Spektrum transmitters not capable of forward
programing including DX6i, DX6e, DX7s DX8, and DX8e
Your Blade Infusion 180 was setup at the factory and test
own. The servo adjustment steps are usually only necessary
in special circumstances, such as after a crash or if a servo or
linkage is replaced.
For pilots ying with a transmitter not capable of forward
programming use the following procedures to make servo
adjustments and perform the calibration procedure.

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Calibration Procedure (Non-Forward Programming)
If the Blade Infusion 180 is experiencing drift issues after completing the trim ight procedure located at www.bladehelis.com,
perform the following calibration. The calibration procedure may also be needed following crash repairs.
WARNING: Before beginning the calibration procedure, disconnect the main motor and tail motor leads to
prevent accidental motor startup during calibration.
To perform the calibration procedure:
1. Ensure the surface used for calibration is level.
2. Power on the transmitter and helicopter, allowing them to
initialize.
3. Turn Throttle Hold ON.
4. Ensure the main motor and tail motor leads are
disconnected. Set the ight mode switch to Intermediate
Mode (FM1).
5. Using a bubble level as shown below, level the helicopter by
placing the Blade Infusion 180 foam blade holder under the
tail n. Use additional items, as necessary, to build up under
the tail n until the tail boom is level.
6. Hold the left stick
to the bottom right
corner, the right stick
to the upper left
corner and activate
the Panic Recovery
function until the
LED on the receiver ashes once.
7. Release both sticks and deactivate the Panic Recovery
function.
8. The LED on the receiver will remain solid for 1-2 minutes
while the calibration takes place. Do not move the helicopter
until the calibration is completed. If the LED begins blinking
rapidly, an error has occurred. Begin the calibration
procedure again, starting with step 1.
9. After the calibration is successfully completed, the receiver LED
will blink slowly (2 seconds on, 2 seconds off).
10. Power the helicopter off.
11. Reconnect the main motor and tail motor wires.
12. Perform the trim ight procedure.
13. During subsequent ights after the trim ight, the helicopter
should return to within 5 degrees of level consistently.
Trim Flight
Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well or has
been recently rebuilt from a crash.
The trim ight procedure was performed during the factory
test ight and only needs to be performed if you notice the
model is not returning to level consistently or if the model does
not remain still during stationary pirouettes.
The trim ight is used to determine the optimal settings for
SAFE®technology during ight.
The trim flight must be performed in calm conditions.
Performing the Trim Flight
1. Slowly increase the throttle to lift the model into a station-
ary hover. Make corrections as necessary to keep the
model still. Evaluation does not begin until the throttle
stick is over 50% and the sticks are centered. Making
corrections will not affect the result but a longer ight may
be necessary.
2. Keep the model stationary in a hover for 120 seconds.
Sliding and slow movements are okay. The main goal is to
keep the rotor disk level.
3. Once you are satised with the trim ight, land the model.
Exiting Trim Flight Mode
1. After landing, lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.
2. Activate Panic Recovery for 2 seconds, or until the swashplate
moves, indicating the servo positions and attitude values have
been recorded and trim ight mode has been exited.
Flight Test
After performing the trim ight, test-y the model to evaluate
the leveling characteristics.
• The model should return to level ight consistently.
• During takeoff, the model should lift off with minimal cor-
rections.
• During a hover, the control stick should remain close to cen-
ter. Small corrections are acceptable.
If the model performs poorly or does not level properly after the
trim ight, retry the entire trim ight procedure. If the problem
persists, inspect the model for damaged components, a bent
shaft or anything that may result in increased vibration. The
trim ight may not record the correct values due to excessive
vibration, ying in wind or the model not staying level. In these
cases, shorter trim ights may be necessary. If you are still
experiencing problems after several attempts please perform
the calibration procedure and try the trim ight procedure again.
Bubble level
Foam blade holder

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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Helicopter control response
is inconsistent or requires
extra trim to neutralize
movement
Aircraft was not initialized properly
or a vibration is interfering with the
sensor operation
Disconnect the ight battery, center the control trim and
re-initialize the helicopter
Helicopter will not respond
to throttle
Throttle too high and/or throttle trim
is too high
Disconnect the ight battery, place the throttle stick in the
lowest position and move the throttle trim to the center
position. Connect the ight battery and allow the model to
initialize
Helicopter moved during initializa-
tion
Disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize the helicopter
while keeping the helicopter from moving
Helicopter has reduced ight
time or is underpowered
Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge the ight battery
Flight battery is damaged Replace the ight battery and follow the ight battery
instructions
Flight conditions might be too cold Make sure the battery is warm (room temperature) before
use
LED on receiver ashes
rapidly and aircraft will not
respond to transmitter (dur-
ing binding)
Transmitter too near aircraft during
binding process
Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter a larger
distance from the aircraft. Disconnect and reconnect the
ight battery to the aircraft. Follow the binding instructions
Bind switch or button was not held
while transmitter was powered on Power off transmitter and repeat bind process
Aircraft or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source
or another transmitter
Move aircraft and transmitter to another
location and attempt binding again
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
√
Ball Links
Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too
loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during ight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before
they fail.
Cleaning Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry,
lint-free cloth.
Bearings Replace bearings when they become notchy (sticky in places when turning) or draggy.
Wiring Make sure the wiring does not contact moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors.
Fasteners Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over-tighten metal screws in
plastic parts. Tighten screws so the parts are mated together, then turn the screw only 1/8th of a turn more.
Rotors
Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage to these
parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before ying. Verify both main rotor
blades have the correct and equal tension in the blade grips. When the helicopter is held up sideways, the
main blades should support their own weight. When the helicopter is shaken lightly, the blades should fall.
Tail
Inspect the tail rotor for damage and replace if necessary. Verify the tail motor bolts, tail rotor adapter bolts
and tail motor mount bolts are properly tightened. Inspect the tail boom for any damage and replace if neces-
sary.
Mechanics Inspect the main frame and landing gear for damage and replace if necessary. Check the mainshaft for verti-
cal play and adjust the locking collar if necessary. Inspect all wires for damage and replace as necessary.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
LED on the receiver ashes
rapidly and the helicopter
will not respond to the trans-
mitter (after binding)
The bind plug was not removed
from the receiver after binding
Disconnect the ight battery, remove the bind plug from
the receiver and reconnect the ight battery.
Less than a 5-second wait
between rst powering on the
transmitter and connecting the ight
battery to the helicopter
Leave the transmitter powered on. Disconnect and recon-
nect the ight battery to the helicopter
The helicopter is bound to a
different model memory
(ModelMatch™ transmitters only)
Select the correct model memory on the transmitter. Dis-
connect and reconnect the ight battery to the helicopter
Flight battery or transmitter
battery charge is too low Replace or recharge batteries
Aircraft or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source
or another transmitter
Move aircraft and transmitter to another
location and attempt connecting again
Helicopter vibrates or shakes
in ight
Damaged rotor blades, spindle or
blade grips
Check main rotor blades and blade grips for cracks or
chips. Replace damaged parts. Replace bent spindle
Random movements in ight Vibration
Verify the receiver is properly attached to the
helicopter. Inspect mounting tape for damage. Verify that
no wires are contacting the receiver. Inspect and balance
all rotating components. Verify the main shaft and tail rotor
adapter are not damaged or bent. Inspect mechanics for
broken or damaged parts and replace as necessary
Tail oscillation/wag or poor
performance
Damaged tail rotor, loose bolts,
vibration
Verify that the boom support bolts are tight and the plastic
boom support ends are properly adhered to the boom sup-
port rods. Inspect the tail rotor for damage. Verify that all
bolts on the tail assembly are properly tightened. V Replace
any damaged or worn components
Drift in calm winds Vibration, damaged linkage,
damaged servo
Under normal operation the transmitter trims should not
require adjustment and the center positions are memorized
during initialization. If you nd that trim adjustments are
necessary after take off, verify the balance of all rotating
components, ensure the
linkages are not damaged and make sure the servos are in
proper working condition
Drift in wind Normal
The model will drift with the wind but should remain level
in ight. Simply hold the cyclic stick in the necessary posi-
tion to keep the model stationary. The model must lean
into the wind to remain stationary, if the model remains
level then it will drift with the wind
Panic Recovery or Return
to Level does not level the
model
Model was not initialized on a level,
still surface Re-initialize the model on a level and still surface
Model was not taken off of a level
surface Always lift off from a level surface
Severe vibration
Battery strapped too tightly
to the model Loosen the battery strap
Rotating component out of
balance
Check the main shaft, tail rotor, main rotor blades, main
frame and adapter for damage, replace as necessary. Vi-
bration must be minimized for Panic Recovery and Return
to Level functions to work properly

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Parts Listings
Part # Description
1BLH7001 180mm Main Blade Set: Infusion
2BLH7002 Main Rotor Headblock: Infusion
3BLH7003 Main Blade Grips: Infusion 180
4BLH7004 FBL Links: Infusion 180
5BLH7005 Spindle (2): Infusion 180
6BLH7006 Main Shaft: Infusion 180
7 BLH7007 Swashplate: Infusion 180
8BLH7008 Carbon Frame (1): Infusion 180
9BLH7009 Canopy: Infusion 180
10 BLH7010 Landing Gear Mount: Infusion 180
11 BLH7011 Landing Gear: Infusion 180
12 BLH7012 Main Mounting Plate: Infusion 180
13 BLH7013 Body Posts: Infusion 180
14 BLH7014 Anti-Rotation Bracket: Infusion
Part # Description
15 BLH7015 Front Tail Boom Mount: Infusion 180
16 BLH7016 Tail Boom (2): Infusion 180
17 BLH7017 Tail Motor Mount: Infusion 180
18 BLH7018 Vertical Tail Fin: Infusion 180
19 BLH7019 Tail Prop (2): Infusion 180
20 BLH7020 Radial Bearing: 4x9x4mm
21 BLH7021 Pushrod Set (3): Infusion 180
22 BLH7022 Ball and Link Set: Infusion 180
23 SPMAR6251MHX Infusion 180 AS3X®/ Smart® receiver
24 SPMSH2080 12g MG Heli Cyclic Servo
25 SPMXAE1020A Brushless ESC: Infusion 180
26 SPMXHM1005 4004 - 650Kv Brushless Main Motor
27 SPMXHM1010 1104-5500Kv Brushless Tail Motor
Optional Parts
Limited Warranty
What this Warranty Covers
Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser
that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic
damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation,
operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the
Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon
Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from
an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with
applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any
applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND
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INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
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THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL
SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S
INTENDED USE.
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Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive
remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service,
or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defec-
tive. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s)
involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions
are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is
required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF
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OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS
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in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price
of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no
control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse,
no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting
damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user
accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are
not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the
Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately
in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law
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ranty at any time without notice.
Part # Description
SPMX6003S50 600mAh 3S 11.1V Smart G2 50C; IC2
SPMXCA320 Adapter: IC3 Batt / IC2 Dev 6
SPMXC1080 Smart S 1100 AC Charger, 1x100W

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EN
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide
warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the
Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor
or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your
questions and service you in the event that you may need any
assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website
at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or
call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty
and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product
Support representative.
Inspection or Services
If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compli-
ant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use
the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found
on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a
shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included,
but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without
additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking
and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not
responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at
our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.
horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-
center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon
Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions
for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon,
you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address,
email address and phone number where you can be reached dur-
ing business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please
include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief
summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt
must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name,
address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of
the shipping carton.
NOTICE: Do not ship Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have
any issue with a Li-Po battery, please contact the appropriate
Horizon Product Support office.
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For Warranty consideration, you must include your original
sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided
warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced
or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are
at the sole discretion of Horizon.
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Should your service not be covered by warranty, service
will be completed and payment will be required without
notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense
exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting
the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service
without notification. Service estimates are available upon request.
You must include this request with your item submitted for ser-
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½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight.
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Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our 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-compliant
Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be respon-
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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.
10/15
Warranty and Service Contact Information
Country of
Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address
United States
of America
Horizon Service Center
(Repairs and Repair Requests) servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/
2904 Research Rd
Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Horizon Product Support
(Product Technical Assistance)
[e-mail]
877-504-0233
Sales [e-mail]
800-338-4639
European
Union
Horizon Technischer Service [e-mail] Hanskampring 9
D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany
Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH [phone]
FCC Information
Contains FCC ID: BRWWACO1T
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and/or antenna and your body (excluding
ngers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

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Compliance Information for the European Union
IC Information
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains IC: 6157A-WACO1T
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receivers(s)
that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic
Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is
subject to the following 2 conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
EU Compliance Statement:
BLH Infusion 180 BNF (BLH7050);Hereby,
Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is
in compliance with the following: EU Radio Equipment Directive
2014/53/EU, RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU,
RoHS 3 Directive - Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863
NOTE: This product contains batteries that are covered under
the 2006/66/EC European Directive, which cannot be disposed
of with normal household waste. Please follow local regulations.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at
the following internet address: https://www.horizonhobby.com/
content/support-render-compliance.
Wireless Frequency Range and Wireless Output Power:
6157A-WACO1T
2402 – 2478 MHz
1.43dBm
WEEE NOTICE:
This appliance is labeled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning waste
of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This label indicates that this product should not
be disposed of with household waste. It should be
deposited at an appropriate facility to enable
recovery and recycling.
EU Manufacturer of Record:
Horizon Hobby, LLC
2904 Research Road
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
EU Importer of Record:
Horizon Hobby, GmbH
Hanskampring 9
22885 Barsbüttel Germany
Australia/New Zealand:
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
BLH Infusion 180 BNF (BLH7050)
Contains FCC ID: BRWWACO1T
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and/or antenna and your body (excluding
ngers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Horizon Hobby, LLC
2904 Research Rd.,
Champaign, IL 61822
Email: [e-mail]
Web: HorizonHobby.com

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