Rage FPV ORBIT User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please make sure you read the en re instruc on manual to become familiar with the features of your aircra
before opera ng. Failure to operate this product correctly can result in damage to the product or personal
property – and even cause serious injury.
Please understand that this is a sophis cated hobby product and is not a toy. It must be operated with cau on
and common sense. Note that it does require some mechanical ability to correctly operate this product.
Failure to operate 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 a empt to
disassemble or operate with incompa ble components or make changes to the product without the approval
of HRP Distribu ng.
This manual contains instruc ons for safety, opera on, and maintenance. It is essen al to read and follow all
the instruc ons and warnings in the manual prior to fi nal assembly, setup, or use.
WARNING
Safety Precau ons
As the owner and user of this product, you are solely responsible for opera ng it in a manner that does not endanger
yourself and others or result in damage to the product or property.
• Be cau ous with the propellers when the motors are running. Do not come into contact with rota ng propellers
as serious injury could result.
• Keep a safe distance, in all direc ons, around your aircra to avoid possible collisions or injury. This aircra
is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many outside sources and could result in a
momentary loss of control.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture
can damage to unprotected electronics.
• Make sure to keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
Age Recommenda ons
This product is not a toy. Not for use by children under 14 years of age.
Ba ery Safety Precau ons
Important Note: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) ba eries are more vola le than the alkaline, NiCad and NiMH ba eries
used in other RC applica ons. All instruc ons and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent possible personal
injury or damage to property, including by fi re. By handling, charging, or using the included LiPo ba ery you assume
all poten al risks. If you do not agree with these condi ons, please return your complete product in new, unused
condi on to the place of purchase immediately.
Important - Please read the following safety instruc ons and warnings before handling, charging, or using the
included ba ery.
• You must charge you LiPo ba ery in a safe area away from any fl ammable materials.
• Never charge the LiPo ba ery una ended at any me. When charging the ba ery you should always remain in
constant observa on of the ba ery to monitor the process and react immediately to poten al problems you
observe.
• A er discharging the ba ery during running the boat you must allow it to cool to ambient room temperature
before a emp ng to recharge. Also, it is NOT recommended that you completely discharge the ba ery before
charging. It is safe to charge par ally discharged ba eries when using an appropriate LiPo charge
• For charging the ba ery you must use only the included charger. Failure to do so may result in a fi re causing
property damage and/or personal injury. DO NOT use a NiCad or NiMh charger to charge your new LiPo ba ery.
• If at any me during the charge or discharge process the ba ery begins to “balloon” or swell, discon nue
charging or discharging immediately! Quickly and safely disconnect the ba ery before placing it in a safe, open
area away from fl ammable materials for observa on for at least 15 minutes. Con nuing to charge or discharge a
ba ery that has started to “balloon” or swell can result in a fi re. Important note: A ba ery that has “ballooned”
or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service immediately and completely.
• Never discharge a LiPo ba ery below 3V per cell.
• Always disconnect a ba ery from the ESC when the product is not in use.
• Avoid con nually opera ng the ba ery to LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff ) as this could result in damage to the ba ery.
• Store the ba ery par ally charged (approximately 50% charged or 3.85V per cell) at room temperature
(approximately 68º to 77º Fahrenheit) in a dry area for best result
• When transpor ng or temporarily storing the ba ery, the temperature range should be between 40 to 100F.
Do not store the ba ery or boat in a hot car or in direct sunlight whenever possible or the ba ery could be
damaged or even catch fi re.
• LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each. In the case of this 1-cell, 3.7V ba ery you should not
allow the voltage to fall below 3.0V during opera on.
• Do not over-discharge the LiPo ba ery, which could result in reduced power, lower run mes or complete failure
of the ba ery.
NOTE: Your aircra features a “so ” LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff ) that smoothly reduces power (regardless of your
thro le posi on) to let you know the ba ery is near the minimum voltage to avoid damage to your ba ery.
Charging the Flight Ba ery
Connect the USB charging adapter to a USB port of your
computer.
Connect the lead from the ba ery to the charging
adapter.
When the light is on, the ba ery is fully charged.
Transmi er Ba ery Installa on
Remove the screw from the ba ery cover using the
supplied screwdriver. Press down on the arrow and slide
the ba ery cover toward the bo om of the transmi er
to remove.
Insert the four AAA ba eries. Align the + and - on the
ba eries and transmi er when installing the ba eries.
Return the ba ery cover into posi on. Reinstall the screw
to secure the cover.
Aircra Ba ery Installa on
Press the lever and open the hinged ba ery cover.
Connect the ba ery to the connector in the aircra .
Fit the ba ery and wire into the ba ery compartment.
Close and latch the ba ery cover.
LCD Readout Informa on
The following diagram shows the informa on located on
the LCD readout.*
Camera ON/OFF
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be shown at the same me.
Flight Prepara on
Extend the blade arms outward from the main body.
Rest the aircra on a fl at level surface. Press the ON
bu on on the top aircra . The LED lights on the aircra
will fl ash slowly.
Next, turn on the transmi er. The LED lights on the
aircra will glow solid. The LED lights may fl ash quickly
while the transmi er and aircra connect.
Take-Off
Press the le bu on under the le joys ck to start the
motors.*
Pressing the right bu on under the le joys ck or moving
the le s ck toward the top of the transmi er will launch
your aircra to al tude and begin your fl ight.
* Press and hold the le bu on to stop the motors in an
emergency situa on.
Flight Controls
The following illustrates the fl ight controls and responses
for your aircra :
Ver cal
Fore-A
Le -Right
Rota on
Flight Modes
Your aircra has three fl ight modes available. These are:
Easy (30%): Slower response for the beginning pilot.
Pro (60%): Quicker response for the intermediate pilot.
3D (100%): Extreme fl ight response for the advanced
pilot.
Push the right s ck in un l it clicks to cycle through the
fl ight modes. One beep indicates Easy Mode, two beeps
indicates Pro Mode and three beeps indicates 3D Mode.
The transmi er will ini alize to 50% (between Easy and
Pro fl ight modes) when switched on. We recommend
star ng with this mode, or switching to the Easy fl ight
mode, un l you get acquainted with your aircra .
Fine Tuning
Fore A
Le Right
If you aircra dri s right-le or fore-a , you can fi ne tune
your aircra to eliminate this dri . Use the bu ons below
the right s ck to eliminate any dri .
Aircra Orienta on Mode
Your aircra has two orienta on modes:
Standard Mode: The aircra will always associate
the front (with the camera) as the front. This is
recommended for Pro and 3D pilo ng. The lights will
glow steadily in this mode during fl ight.
Headless Mode: The path of the aircra will always
follow the transmi er inputs (the front of the model
as the edge facing away from the pilot). This is
recommended for the beginning pilot. The lights will fl ash
in this mode during fl ight.
Push the le s ck in un l it clicks to change the aircra
orienta on mode.
3D Flip Mode
Pressing the upper right bu on on the transmi er will
enter the 3D fl ip mode. A series of beeps will indicate the
mode is ac ve.
Move the right s ck in the direc on you wish your
aircra to fl ip. Make sure to hover at least 3 feet above
the ground and allow for a minimum of 3 feet above your
aircra before ini a ng the fl ip.
VS_UFO App
A mobile device app is available for your aircra . It can be
used to operate your aircra , take photos or videos, or
be used as a virtual reality (VR) camera with the included
transmi er mount of VR goggles. The following QR codes
will direct you to the download loca ons:
Android
iOS
Once downloaded, prepare your aircra for fl ight. From
the se ngs screen of your mobile device, use WiFi to
connect to the aircra (VSLCAM-**). Open the app and
tap the arrow “” to enter the opera on screen. Tapping
the “?” will provide a guide for the controls on the
opera on screen.
Using the VR Goggles*
Using the VR goggles will require the installa on of the
VS_UFO App. Follow the instruc ons for downloaded
and installing the app in the previous sec on of this
manual. To install your smartphone in the goggles,
open the goggles by pressing the release bu on on the
goggles which will cause them to unfold. Then, place
your phone inside the goggles so the fl aps move back to
hold your phone in place. Once the phone is secure, fi t
the strap around your head so the goggles are secure.
Fly your aircra using the transmi er and enjoy the VR
experience!
Using the VR Transmi er Mount*
Using the VR transmi er mount will require the
installa on of the VS_UFO App. Follow the instruc ons
for downloaded and installing the app in the previous
sec on of this manual. Snap the mount into the
transmi er. There is a small door that will open when
pushing down on the mount. Open the spring-loaded
mount and fi t your phone into the mount. Fly your
aircra using the transmi er.
* It may be necessary to remove the case from your
phone to fi t into the goggles or transmi er mount.
Troubleshoo ng Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solu on
Transmi er LED does not
light
On/off switch is in the off posi on Move the switch to the on
posi on
Ba eries are not installed correctly Re-install the ba eries correctly
The ba eries are exhausted Replace the ba eries
Aircra can not be controlled The transmi er is not switched on Switch on the transmi er
The fl ight ba ery is not charged Charge the fl ight ba ery using
the supplied charger
The fl ight ba ery is not installed Install the fl ight ba ery
The transmi er and aircra channels
are not synchronized
Turn off both transmi er and
aircra . Follow the instruc ons
“Flight Prepara on.”
There is too much wind Wait to fl y un l there is less wind
Aircra will not take off Rotor speed is too low Increase the movement of the
le s ck toward the top of the
transmi er.
The fl ight ba ery is not charged Charge the fl ight ba ery using
the supplied charger
Aircra lands without input The fl ight ba ery is not charged Charge the fl ight ba ery using
the supplied charger
Replacement Parts
RGR3055 Painted Body Set; Orbit FPV
RGR3056 Propeller Set (4); Orbit FPV
RGR3057 Replacement Motor (CW); Orbit FPV
RGR3058 Replacement Motor (CCW); Orbit FPV
RGR3059 Assembled Arm; Orbit FPV
RGR3060 1S 3.7V 300mAh Lipo Ba ery; Orbit FPV
RGR3061 WiFi Camera & Board; Orbit FPV
RGR3062 150mAh USB Charger; S nger, Orbit
RGR3063 2.4GHz Transmi er; Orbit FPV
Limited Warranty
Warranty Period: Rage R/C warrants that the Black Marlin (“Product”) will be free from original factory defects in
materials and workmanship upon purchase (“Warranty Period”).
What is Not Covered - This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (a) cosme c damage, (b) damage due
to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installa on, opera on
or maintenance, (c) modifi ca on to any part of the Product, (d) a empted service by anyone other than a Rage R/C
authorized service center, or (e) Product not purchased from an authorized Rage R/C dealer.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, RAGE R/C MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION,
AND THEREFORE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy - Rage R/C’s sole obliga on and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Rage R/C will,
at its op on, either (a) service, or (b) replace, any Product determined by Rage R/C to be defec ve. Rage R/C reserves
the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the
sole discre on of Rage R/C. 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.
Limita on of Liability - RAGE R/C SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH
CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY,
EVEN IF RAGE R/C HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Further, in no event shall the liability of Rage R/C exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is
asserted. As Rage R/C has no control over use, setup, fi nal assembly, modifi ca on or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any resul ng damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all
resul ng 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 condi on to the place of
purchase.
Law - These terms are governed by Utah law (without regard to confl ict of law principals). This warranty gives you
specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Rage R/C reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty at any me without no ce.
Rage R/C, an exclusive brand of:
HRP Distribu ng, Inc.
2034 South 3850 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
HRP Distribu ng, Inc
v1.0
04/2017
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