Mirarobot M600 VTOL User manual

Optional FPV Equipment
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Development Zone, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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M600 VTOL
/RTF/BNF/
Mirarobot

& WARNING
Please 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 mechanical 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. 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various
levels ofpotential harm when operating this product:
• NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of
physical property damage AND a little or
no possibility of injury.
• CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
• WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high
probability ofsuperficial injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that
does not endanger yourself and others or result
in damage to the product or the
property ofothers.
• 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 ofcontrol.
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Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic
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 electrical out ofthe reach of
children.
Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically 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.
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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 movi
ng 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.
CONTENTS
Airplane
Battery-800mAH 7.4V Li-Po
Charger-2S USB Li-Po Charger
Adapter
Remote controller (RTF)
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 10 .24in (260mm)
Wingspan: 23.62in (600mm)
Takeoff Weight: Appr. 5.64oz (173g)
Motor: Brushless 2206*2 2680KV
Servo: 4.3g*2/2g*1
Propeller: 125*75
Controller: 2.4G 6CH+
FREFLIGHT
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Remove and inspect contents
Read this instruction manual thoroughly
Charge the flight battery
Setup transmitter
Fully assemble the airplane
Install the flight battery
in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged)
Check the Center of Gravity(CG)
Bind the aircraft to your transmitter
Make sure linkages move freely
Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter
Perform the stability system control direction test with the aircraft
Adjust flight controls and transmitter
Perform a radio system range test 02

Find a safe open area to fly
Plan flight for flying field conditions
CHARGING WARNINGS
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CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.
Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result
in a fire, personal
injury, and/or property damage.
e NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED
e NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all
risks associated with lithium batteries
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use
immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing
to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result
in
fire
• Always store the battery at room temperature
in a dry area for best results
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery
in a temperature range of
40-120° F (5-49° C)
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Do not store battery or model in a car ordirect sunlight. If stored in a hot car,
the battery can
be damaged or even catch fire
• Always charge batteries away from flammable materials
• Always inspect the battery before charging
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool
between charges
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while
charging
e ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE
LI-PO BATTERIES
Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire
resulting
in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Never discharge
Li - Po batteries to below 3V per cell under load
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips
• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels
• Never charge damaged batteries
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs
• Never charge batteries
in extremely hot or cold places (recommended
between 40-120°
For (5-49° C) or place in direct sunlight
Note: Battery performance can suffer greatly in cooler temperatures. It is
recommended the batteries be warm before flight.
BATTERY CHARGING
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NOTICE: Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look
at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g
., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.
1. Connect the AC power supply
(A) to the charger.
2. Connect the other end of the
power supply to
an appropriate
AC power source.
3. Connect the battery balance
lead to the charger adapter (B).
& WARNING: Only connect the battery balance lead to the charger adapter. Never
attempt to connect any other type
of lead to the charging adapter or charger port.
4. Connect the charger adapter to the charger (C).
5. Press the Button to begin charging.
6. Battery charging is complete when the charger LED is solid green.
7. Always disconnect the flight battery from the charger immediately upon
completion ofcharging.
& CAUTION: Only use chargers specifically designed to charge the included Li-Po
battery. Failure to do so could result
in fire, causing injury or property damage.
& CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
LED Indications
Flashing Green LED with power connected but without battery: Standby
Flashing Green LED: Battery connected
Flashing Red LED at varying speeds: Charging
Simultaneously Flashing Red and Green LEOs: Balancing
Solid Green LED: Full Charge
Rapidly Flashing
Red and Green LEOs: Error
& CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery. Never
leave a battery connected to the charger.
INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER
BATTERIES (RTF)
The LED indicator flashes and the transmitter
beeps progressively faster as the battery
voltage drops.
Replace the transmitter batteries when the
transmitter begins
to beep.
TRANSMITTER CONTROL (RTF)
A -Motor Arm/Disarm Switch
B- Throttle Trim CLeft Hand Throttle) /Elevator trim (Right Hand Throttle)
C- Control Stick
D -Rudder Trim
K -Rudder SMALL/BIG Switch (up-SMALL)/Rudder SMALL/BIG Switch (down-BIG)
L- Mix Control ON /OFF Switch (up-OF F) / Mix Control ON /OFF Switch (down-ON)
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F --Mode Switch:
O:Multirotor Mode
1:Fixed Wing-Stability Mode
2:Fixed Wing-ACRO Mode
G
--Throttle Trim (Right Hand Throttle) s
/Elevator Trim CLeft Hand Throttle) c
I --Control stick
J --Aileron Trim
Servo Settings
of channel 1-4 :
M--Aileron Channel C CH .1)
N--Eievator Channel CCH.2)
0--Throttle Channel C CH .3)
P--Rudder Channel CCH.4)
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TRANSMITTER CONTROL (BNF)
FLYSKY
Channel Mode
CH1 Roll lefUright
CH2 Pitch front/back
CH3 Throttle
CH4 Yaw levorotation/dextrorotation
CH5 Flight Mode : air
(three-way switch) pressure/6-axis/3-axis
CH6 Startup/Stop/Revert
(switch)
FL YSKY protocol and channel setting
The receiver only support devices using AFHDS 2A protocol.
Available models:
FS-16 , FS-16X , FS-16S , FS-TM8, FS-TM10, FS-110
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PPM --Set " SYSTEM-RX, setup-PPM, output-on " in the transmitter and
save.
FRSKY DSM2
Channel Mode
CH1 Throttle
CH2 Roll lefUright
CH3 Pitch front/back
CH4 Yaw levorotation/dextrorotation
CH5 Flight Mode
(three-way switch)
CH6 Startup/Stop - Revert
(switch)
Frsky DSM2 protocol and channel setting
The Frsky BNF receiver only support devices using Frsky DB protocol.
The DSM2 BNF receiver only support devices using DSM2 protocol.
MODEL ASSEMBLY
Install the Wingtip Plates/Landing Gear
The wingtips and tip plates are marked with an "R" and "L". Match the tip plate to the
corresponding wingtip.
Slide the tip plates forward over the wingtips until the lock clicks
in place.
To remove the plates, press the locking tab
in and slide the plate to the rear.
Install the Propeller Guards
Install the propeller guards by sliding them around the propellers and over the motor
pods as shown, until they snap into place.
Install 2 screws into each guard to secure
in place. Do not overtighten the screws as
damage to the mounts
or guards may result.
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BINDING
Binding Procedure (RTF)
Power off the transmitter. Press button J and power on the transmitter at the same
time. Then release button
J, the transmitter beeps and the LED flashes for25 seconds.
Power on the drone
in 5 seconds.
The LED turns solid, indicating the bind
is successful.
The LED flashes
if bind is failed.
Note: You do not need to do it again once the binding is successful.
Power on the remote controller first and then plug
in the battery to the drone.
Binding Procedure (BNF)
FLYSKY Frsky DSM2 Binding Procedure 1
1. Plug binding wire into the aircraft (default port: at the bottom of the aircraft.
Without binding wire, please refer to the procedure 2), install the flight battery.
The LED at the right
of the aircraft will flash red rapidly, indicating the aircraft has
entered code-matching mode.
2. Set the transmitter into code-matching mode.
The LED indicator will flash slowly, indicating the
code-matching has been successful.
3. The aircraft is bound when the LED indicator turns solid.
Repeat procedures as mentioned above if you encounter
problems during binding.
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FL YSKY Frsky DSM2 Binding Procedure 2
1. Install the flight battery, keep the aircraft camera opposite to the ground for 2
seconds. The LED at the right ofthe aircraft will flash
red rapidly, indicating the
aircraft has entered code-matching mode.
2. Set the transmitter into code-matching mode. The LED indicator will flash slowly,
indicating the code-matching has been successful.
3. The aircraft
is bound when the LED indicator turns solid.
Repeat procedures as mentioned above ifyou encounter problems during bindi
ng .
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND ESC AR ~ M _ I _ N _ G ____ ~
Installation
1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the
lowest settings. Power
on the transmitter and wait
approximately 5 seconds.
2. Open the battery hatch.
3. Apply the loop side (soft side) of the hook
and loop tape to the bottom of your battery and
the hook side to the battery tray. Use enough
hook and loop material to ensure the battery is
held securely
in place through even the most
violent aerobatic maneuvers.
NOTICE: Failure to use adequate hook and loop material may allow the battery to
become dislodged or ejected in flight. Movement
of the battery in flight may cause a
change
of the center ofgravity and loss of control.
1. Install
the fully charged battery centered in the battery compartment.
2. Connect
the battery lead to the aircraft power lead, noting correct polarity.
& CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the aircraft power lead with reversed
polarity will cause damage to the flight controller and the battery. Damage caused by
incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.
3. The aircraft must
be either vertical on the landing gear or horizontal on its back
to initialize. Keep the aircraft immobile and away from wind or the flight control
system may not initialize.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed, the motor will
turn the propeller
in response to any throttle movement.
4. Close the battery hatch.
5. Refer to the Center of Gravity section to ensure the model balances at the
recommended
CG .
CENTER OF GRAVITY(CG)
The CG location is within 126-136mm (measured forward from the trailing edge ofthe
wing). 07
&CAUTION: Failure to confirm the correct center of gravity may cause a loss of
control and a crash. Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
CONTROL HORN AND SERVO ARM SETTINGS
The table shows the factory settings for the eleven control horns and servo arms. Do
not make changes to the elevon linkages.
I Cor~tml H orns I Servo Ar ms
Elevons
CONTROL CENTERING
Before the first flight, or in the event of an acc ident, make sure control surfaces
are centered when the transmitter controls and trims are neutral. The
transmitter sub-trim must be set to zero. Adjust the linkages mechanically if the
control surfaces are not centered.
Make the U-shape narrower to make the connector shorter. Make the U-shape wider
to make the linkage longer.
FLIGHT CONTROL DIRECTION TESTS
Transmitter Input Test
This test ensures that the flight control system is reacting properly to your transmitter
inputs. Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before
performing this test.
& CAUTION: Keep all body parts, hair and loose clothing away from the propellers
at all times, as these items could become entangled.
Set the transmitter flight mode switch to stability mode (position 1).
Holding the aircraft horizontal at the tail, arm the flight control system
by pressing and
releasing the arming button on the transmitter. The aircraft surfaces will deflect quickly
in either direction and then to center to indicate the control system is now armed.
Once the flight control system
is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly. This is
normal.
Move the transmitter controls as shown
in the 'Transmitter Input" column of the table.
The control surfaces should react to your inputs
by moving in the directions shown in
the "Control Surface Reaction" column. If any ofthe control surfaces do not respond in
the proper direction, ensure the corresponding transmitter channel is NOT reversed.
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Stability System Reaction Test
This test ensures that the flight control system is reacting properly to external forces,
such as wind. Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before
performing this test.
& CAUTION: Keep all body parts, hair and loose clothing away from the propellers
at all times, as these items could become entangled.
Set the transmitter flight mode switch to stability mode (position 1
).
Holding the aircraft horizontal at the tail, arm the flight control system by pressing and
releasing the arming button
on the transmitter. The aircraft surfaces will deflect quickly
in either direction and then to center to indicate the control system is now armed.
Once the flight control system is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly. This is
normal.
Pivot the entire aircraft as shown
in the "Aircraft Movement" column of the table. The
control surfaces should react to your movements by moving
in the directions shown in
the "Control Surface Reaction" column. If the control surfaces do not respond as
shown, do not fly the aircraft.
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FLIGHT MODES
Multirotor Mode (switch position 0)
Vertical mode allows the aircraft to take off and land vertically. The flight controls work
similar to a quadcopter.
• Limited bank and pitch angle
• Self levelling when the controls are centered
Stability Mode (switch position 1*)
Stability mode allows the novice pilot to get comfortable flying a fixed wing aircraft in
forward flight.
Pivot the entire aircraft as shown
in the "Aircraft Movement" column of the table. The
control surfaces should react to your movements by moving
in the directions shown in
the "Control Surface Reaction" column. If the control surfaces do not respond as
shown, do not fly the aircraft.
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FLIGHT MODES
Multirotor Mode (switch position 0)
Vertical mode allows the aircraft to take off and land vertically. The flight controls work
similar to a quadcopter.
• Limited bank and pitch angle
• Self levelling when the controls are centered
Stability Mode (switch position 1*)
Stability mode allows the novice pilot to get comfortable flying a fixed wing aircraft in
forward flight.
• Limited bank and pitch angle
• Self levelling when the controls are centered
Aero Mode (switch position 2*)
Aero mode is intended for experienced pilots who are comfortable flying the aircraft in
any orientation.
• No bank angle limits
• No self levelling when the controls are centered
• Fully aerobatic capable
& CAUTION: Aero mode is intended only for experienced pilots who have
mastered fixed wing aerobatic flight. Attempting to use aero mode without the
necessary flight experience may cause loss of control, property damage or a crash.
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
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To access aero mode:
1. Power
on the transmitter
2. Power
on the aircraft, allowing it to initialize fully
3. Hold the transmitter sticks to the bottom, inside corners and quickly cycle the
flight mode switch from position 0 to position 2 and back 3 times.
The control surfaces will cycle multiple times. If successful, the LED
on the flight
control board will show both green and
red LEOs when the flight mode switch is set to
aero mode (position
2).
Once accessed, aero mode will be available whenever the aircraft is powered on . It is
not necessary to unlock the mode every time the aircraft is powered on.
If you wish to lock aero mode again, repeat the directions above until the receiver LED
shows stability mode (red LED)
in both flight mode switch position 1 and 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLS
The aircraft is capable of both vertical, multirotor-style flight and forward,
airplane-style flight.
It is important to understand how the primary flight controls
function and how the aircraft reacts
in both flight modes. Take a few minutes to
familiarize yourselfwith the controls prior to attempting your first flight.
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FLYING YOUR AIRCRAFT
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location.
NOTICE: While the aircraft
is capable of forward flight in light to moderate winds, we
recommend using multirotor mode only
in very light wind or calm conditions. Using
multirotor mode or transitioning from forward flight to multirotor mode
in windy
conditions will cause the aircraft to be blown downwind and could cause a loss
of
control or a crash. Use only the forward flight modes for flying in windy conditions.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Just before Flight
For best results, always use a fresh battery. Due to the increased battery draw of this
or any vertical lift aircraft, using an old
or worn battery will give far shorter flight times.
For your first flights with the recommended 900mAh battery pack, set your transmitter
timer or a stopwatch to 8 minutes.
NOTICE: Never fly the aircraft without first setting and activating a timer.
After 8 minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer
or shorter flights
depending on your preference and battery usage.
Arming
The aircraft can be armed in any of the three flight modes. The active flight mode
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during arming determines how the aircraft will indicate it is armed and ready for flight.
Prior to arming, lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless
the throttle is fully lowered.
When the aircraft is armed
in multirotor mode, the motors will spin up to idle speed.
When the aircraft is armed
in either stability or aero mode, the elevons will cycle and
then return to center. The motors will not run until throttle
is applied.
IMPORTANT: As a safety feature, arming in one flight mode and changing to another
flight mode prior to adding throttle will cause the aircraft to disarm.
Vertical Takeoff
1. Place the aircraft vertically on the landing gear on a flat, level surface with the
top facing you. The aircraft must be sitting vertically to arm
in multirotor mode.
2. Set the flight mode to multirotor flight.
3. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless the
throttle
is fully lowered.
4. Arm the aircraft by pressing and holding the motor arm/disarm switch. When the
aircraft is armed
in multirotor mode the motors will spin up to idle speed.
5. Gradually increase the throttle until the model lifts off and is approximately 2 ft.
(600mm) offthe ground. Avoid forcing the aircraft into the air.
Hovering and Vertical Flight
Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold the aircraft in one spot. If flying
in calm winds, the model should require almost no corrective inputs. After moving the
aileron/elevator stick and returning it to center the model should level itself. The model
may continue to move due to inertia. Move the stick
in the opposite direction to stop
the movement.
After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress into flying the model to
different locations, keeping the top pointed towards you at all times to aid with
orientation. You can also ascend and descend using the throttle stick.
When comfortable with these maneuvers, attempt flying with the aircraft
in different
orientations. It
is important to keep in mind that the flight control inputs will rotate with
the aircraft, so always try to picture the control inputs relative to the nose
of the aircraft.
For example, pushing the elevator stick forward will always pitch the nose toward the
bottom
of the fuselage, causing the aircraft to move forward and vice versa.
Hovering and multirotor flight
is best attempted in low wind conditions. Attempting to
fly
in higher winds will cause the aircraft to drift downwind dramatically if the top or
bottom are turned into the wind. It is possible to hold position somewhat if the aircraft
is turned sideways into the wind, but this is recommended only for more experienced
pilots.
Lowering the throttle to descend while flying
in multirotor mode in choppy or windy
conditions may cause the aircraft to appear "bouncy" or erratic. This is normal as the
flight controller reacts to compensate for the moving air.
Transitioning In Flight
To transition to stability, forward flight from multirotor flight, change the flight
mode switch on your transmitter to the stability flight mode position. The throttle will
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increase slightly and the aircraft will pitch forward until forward flight attitude has been
achieved. It
is normal to have some slight oscillations in pitch as the aircraft transitions
into forward flight. While
in stability flight mode the motors use differential thrust to
provide yaw control.
NOTICE: Always fly in a clear and open area. While the transition from multirotor to
forward flight does not require much space, you will not be able to change the
direction of flight until the transition is complete. NEVER attempt to transition to
forward flight indoors
in anything but a large open space such as a large gymnasium.
To transition to multirotor flight from forward flight, reduce the airspeed and
change the flight mode switch on your transmitter to the multirotor flight position. The
throttle will increase slightly and the aircraft will pitch
up until it reaches a multirotor
attitude.
NOTICE: If you are flying in wind, the aircraft will be blown downwind after it
transitions to vertical mode.
Transition to vertical flight at low throttle will cause the aircraft to descend until more
throttle
is applied.
Stability and Aero Forward Flight
Fly the aircraft and trim it for level flight per the In Flight Trimming section. The aircraft
flies
in a very similar manner in forward flight to any other fixed-wing aircraft. It is
capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers, including loops and rolls.
Additionally, the differential thrust of the motors allows for unique spinning and
tumbling maneuvers.
Hand Launching
Hand launching is preferred when flying in higher winds or when vertical takeoff may
not
be possible.
1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless the
throttle is fully lowered.
2. Power on the model normally, allowing it to initialize completely.
3. Set the flight mode switch to stability mode.
4. Hold the aircraft horizontal, with a firm grip at the rear-center of the airframe,
being careful not to interfere with the control surfaces.
5. Arm the aircraft by pressing and holding the motor arm/disarm switch. When the
aircraft is armed
in either stability or aero mode, the control surfaces will cycle
left and right and then return to center. The aircraft is now armed
in stability
mode. The motors are armed and will run with any throttle input.
6. Increase the throttle to approximately 50-75%.
7. Give the aircraft a light, underhand toss into the wind.
Landing
The preferred method of landing is to transition the aircraft into multirotor flight mode
and bring it into a low hover. Slowly lower the throttle to descend to a soft landing.
Immediately activate throttle cut or press and hold the motor arm/disarm switch to
stop the motors when the aircraft touches down. Failure to stop the motors may cause
the aircraft to skip or hop across the ground if the flight controller does not recognize
the aircraft has landed. 15
It is possible to land the aircraft
in forward flight as well when conditions dictate it,
such as in high wind. To land while in a forward flight mode, turn the aircraft into the
wind and lower the throttle to decrease the forward speed. Fly the aircraft to
approximately 6 inches (15cm) or less above the runway, using a small amount of
throttle for the entire descent. Keep the throttle
on until the aircraft is ready to touch
down.
Just before touch down, keep the wings level and the airplane pointed into the wind.
Gently lower the throttle while easing back on the elevator to bri ng the aircraft to touch
down
on the runway as slowly and gently as possible. Using stability mode for
landings will help stabilize the aircraft.
IMPORTANT: The aircraft will automatically disarm after sitting for approximately 3
seconds with
no throttle, no control inputs or aircraft movement.
The average flight time with a mixture of multirotor and forward flight using the
recommended 900mAh flight battery is approximately 8 minutes.
After landing disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage.
During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, activate the throttle cut to immediately stop the
motors to reduce the possibility ofdamage to the airframe and electronic components.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, activate the throttle cut to immediately stop the
motors to reduce the possibility ofdamage to the airframe and electronic components.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Propeller Inspection
Inspect the propellers after every flight. Check for breaks, cracks or bends of the
propeller tips. Even minor damage may affect the flight performance ofthe aircraft and
may cause unwanted yaw under throttle
in forward flight. If any damage is found,
replace the propeller before attempting additional flights.
Low Voltage Cutoff ( LVC )
When a Li - Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The
aircraft's ESC protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff
(LVC). Once the battery discharges to approximately 3.45V per cell, the LVC will
reduce the power to the motor
in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and
servos to land the aircraft.
How the LVC function is indicated
is dependent on which flight mode is active. While
in vertical mode, the motor power will decrease. The aircraft will respond sluggishly to
throttle and will gradually not
be able to gain or hold altitude.
When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and replace or
recharge the flight battery.
While
in either of the forward flight modes, the motors will cut off briefly and power
back on. If the motors cut off or surge
in power, land immediately and replace or
recharge the flight battery. Transition back to vertical mode
is possible if done early in
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the LVC
NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC may damage the flight battery.
LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge duri
ng storage.
Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery's voltage before and after flying by using a Li - Po Cell
Voltage Checker.
Repairs
Most repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular
CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, you can order all replacement and
optional parts from our website.
IN FLIGHT TRIMMING
Familiarize yourself with the Flying Your Aircraft section prior to trimming your aircraft.
Trimming should
be done in calm wind conditions and with a fully charged transmitter
and flight battery. Trimming should only
be necessary in aero mode, as the flight
controller will compensate for minor trim issues
in multirotor and stability modes. It is
important to make any trim adjustments mechanically
in the control linkages and
re-set the transmitter trims to center to keep any changes made from affecting
multirotor and stability modes.
1. Power
on and takeoff normally.
2. Change the flight mode to aero and fly straight and level at approximately 3/4
throttle.
3. Trim the aircraft for level flight using the trim buttons on the transmitter.
4. When the aircraft maintains reasonable straight and level flight, land the aircraft.
5. Set the flight mode back to aero mode ifit was changed for landing. Power cycle
the aircraft.
Do not activate the throttle. Take note of the neutral position of the
control surfaces.
6. Adjust the control linkages mechanically, as shown
in the "Control Centering"
section, to compensate for the amount of trim entered.
7. Re-center the trims on the transmitter. The transmitter trims should always be
centered for best flight performance.
8. Fly the aircraft again to check the changes made.
9. Repeat the trimming process until the aircraft will maintain reasonable straight
and level forward flight without excessive control corrections.
When the initial trimming process
is done, the aircraft should not require large
amounts oftrimming
on subsequent flights. Iflarge amounts oftrim are needed to hold
straight and level on later flights, land the aircraft and check the control surfaces for
damage or binding.
POST FLIGHT
1. Disconnect the flight battery from the flight controller
2. Power OFF the transmitter.
3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft.
4. Recharge the flight battery.
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6. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge.
7. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights.
MOTOR SERVICE
&cAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery before performing motor
service.
Motor Removal
1. Disconnect the motor lead from the
flight control board.
2. Remove the propeller retention
screw and propeller from the motor
shaft.
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3. Looking through the hole in the
bottom of the motor nacelle, remove
the setscrew from the motor mount.
4. Very carefully remove the tape
covering the motor wire lead.
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5. Pull the motor from the motor mount, feeding the motor wire lead through the
nacelle.
Assemble
in reverse order.
Note: The illustration shows the propeller guard removed for clarity.
It is not necessary to remove the guards to replace the motors.
Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV equipment.
In some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited. You are responsible
for operating this product
in a legal and responsible manner.
Items required for FPV installation and operation:
• FPV Camera Mount with Servo
FPV Camera
150mW Video Transmitter North America only
25mW Video Transmitter European Union only
Video Monitor with suitable headset or ground station
Installing the Optional FPV System
1. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft.
2. Install the camera to the camera mount with double sided tape. The camera
should
be installed so the wiring harness is at the top left side of the mount as shown
(a).
G) 3. Peel the backing from the double stick tape of the
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Connect the 4 pin/ 3-wire connector of the
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Flight Control Board
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y-harness to
the open
terminal (c)
on the flight
control board.
Connect the 2-wire power connector
of the
y-harness to the video transmitter power lead
(d).
Connect the 3-wire extension to the terminal on
the video transmitter (e).
Apply ,f::'1
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double-sided tape \.V
to the bottom of
the video
transmitter and
slide it under the
flight control
board as shown
(f). It should slide
in far enough that about half of the transmitter
is underthe flight control board and the channel
button and LEOs are still visible. Do not force
the transmitter any farther.
9. Determine whether you wish to route the wire
leads internally or externally around the
fuselage and into the battery hatch.
If routing the wires internally, carefully drill a hole
through the fuselage as shown (g), large enough to
accommodate the servo and camera connectors,
from the nose
of the aircraft into the battery
compartment.
10. Route the servo end
of the y-harness and the
camera extension from the battery compartment to
the FPV mount.
11. Connect the servo lead to the y-harness connector.
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12. Connect the camera lead to the 3-wire extension. Leave enough slack in the wire
extension at the nose so the camera mount can pivot through its full range
of
travel without binding.
Operating the FPV Mount
The FPV camera mount does not require any programming or additional channels
in the transmitter. All functions are controlled by the flight control board on the
aircraft. Changing between the flight modes with the flight mode switch moves
the camera to one
of two preset positions.
• While in multirotor mode the camera faces toward the bottom
of the aircraft.
This allows for a forward view while flying in multirotor mode.
• While in either
of the forward flight modes, stability or aero, the camera faces
toward the front
of the aircraft.
The angle
of the camera can be adjusted slightly for your preferred optimal viewing
angle by adjusting the length
of the control rod on the camera mount. Refer to the
Control Centering section for a description
of how to adjust the length of the control
rod. Ensure any adjustments made to the camera control rod do not cause binding
in either the multirotor or forward flight mode camera positions.
NOTICE: Never try to move the mount up or down by hand. Damage to the mount
servo may result.
Operating the Video Transmitter
Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV equipment.
In some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited. You are responsible for
operating this product in a legal and responsible manner.
See the Available Frequency table to find the desired video channel and
band . The
video transmitter channel and band are changed using the button on the video
transmitter, as shown. There are 6 LEOs on the video transmitter board. The
red
LED is the channel indicator. The next 5 blue LEOs are the band indicators.
Channel Selection
1. Channel 1 is indicated by the red LED glowing solid.
2. Press the button to cycle through the channels (1-8). The red LED will flash once
as you cycle through each channel. Press the button once for each channel until
the desired channel is reached. If unsure
of the current transmitter channel,
press the button to cycle the channels until you reach channel
1, indicated by a
solid red LED, then cycle to the channel desired.
Band Selections
1. Press and hold the button to change the video transmitter band.
2. Each time the button is pressed and held, the blue band LED will indicate a
change to the next available band. The blue LEOs indicate FS/IRC band, band E
(North America only), band A, race band and band
B, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: Due to the additional current draw of the camera, servo and video
transmitter on the aircraft electrical system, using the optional FPV system will shorten
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the expected flight times.
Available Frequencies, North America(mHz)
Available Frequencies, European Union(mHz)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Aircraft will not Throttle cut switch Set the throttle cut switch to the
arm
in the disarm arm position (position 0)
position (position
1)
Throttle not at idle Reset controls with throttle stick
and/or throttle trim and throttle trim at lowest setting
too high
Aircraft will not Throttle servo Make sure throttle servo travel
is
respond to travel
is lower than 100% or greater
throttle but 100%
responds to Throttle channel
is Reverse throttle channel on
other controls reversed transmitter
Motors Make sure motors are connected
disconnected from to the ESCs
ESCs
Damaged Replace damaged parts
propeller and
spinner, collet or
motor
Propeller
is out of Balance or replace propeller
balance
Prop bolt
is loose Tighten the prop bolt
Extra propeller Flight battery Completely recharge flight battery
noise or extra charge
is low
vibration Flight battery Replace
fl ight battery with a fresh
damaged or old battery and follow flight battery
instructions
Flight conditions Make sure battery
is warm before
too cold use
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Battery capacity Replace battery or use a larger
too low for flight capacity battery
conditions
Aircraft will not Transmitter too Move powered transmitter a few
Bind (during near aircraft during feet from aircraft, disconnect and
binding) to binding process reconnect flight battery to aircraft
transmitter Aircraft or Move aircraft and transmitter to
transmitter
is too another location and attempt
close to large binding again
metal object,
wireless source or
another transmitter
Flight Replace/recharge batteries
battery/transmitter
battery charge
is
too low
Bind switch or Power offtransmitter and repeat
button not held bi
nd process. Hold transmitter
long enough bind button or switch until receiver
during bind
is bound
process
Transmitter too Move powered transmitter a few
near aircraft during feet from aircraft, disconnect and
connecting reconnect flight battery to aircraft
process
Aircraft or Move aircraft and transmitter to
transmitter
is too another location and attempt
Aircraft will not close to large connecting again
connect (after metal object,
binding) to wireless source or
transmitter another transmitter
Aircraft bound to Select correct model memory
on
different model transmitter
memory
(ModelMatchTM
radios only)
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Flight Replace/recharge batteries propeller
battery/Transmitter Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all
battery charge
is
parts and tighten fasteners as
too low needed
Transmitter may Bind aircraft to transmitter Loose battery Use more hook and loop material
have been bound to secure the battery
to a different Loose flight Align and secure the flight
aircraft using controller controller
in fuselage
different DSM Loose aircraft Tighten or otherwise secure parts
protocol controls (servo, arm, linkage, horn and
Control surface, Replace or repair damaged parts control surface)
control horn, and adjust controls Worn parts Replace worn parts (especially
linkage or servo propeller or servo)
damage Irregular servo Replace servo
Servo wire Do a check
of wires and movement
damaged
or connections, connect or replace Trim
is not at If you adjust trim more than 8
connections loose as needed neutral clicks, adjust the clevis to remove
Transmitter
is not Re-bind or select correct airplanes trim
bound correctly or
in transmitter Sub-Trim
is not at Remove all sub-trim. Adjust the
the incorrect Inconsistent neutral servo linkage for proper alignment
aircraft was flight
of surfaces
selected performance Aircraft was not With the throttle stick
in lowest
Flight battery Fully recharge flight battery kept upright and position, disconnect battery, then
charge
is low immobile for 5 reconnect battery and keep the
Flight controller
is Replace the flight controller seconds after aircraft still for 5 seconds
damaged battery connection
Controls Transmitter Perform the Control Direction Test Aircraft motor Low battery. Low Recharge flight battery or replace
reversed settings are and adjust the controls
on
surges while in Voltage Cutoff is battery that is no longer
reversed transmitter appropriately forward flight being triggered. performing
Damaged Replace propeller modes
Oscillation propeller Aircraft does Low battery. Low Recharge flight battery or replace
Imbalanced Balance the propeller
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not maintain or Voltage Cutoff is battery that is no longer
gain altitude
in being triggered. performing
vertical flight
mode
Aircraft Propellers Install the propellers with the "R"
immediately installed propeller
on the right side motor
flips or crashes incorrectly and the
"L "propeller on the left
on throttle up side motor
Aircraft
is Damaged Inspect the propellers and replace
M600 VTOL
Mirarobot
unstable in yaw propeller any damaged parts
or yaws to one
side under
throttle
in
forward flight EXPLODED VIEW
M600 VTOL
Mirarobot
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