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RVJET - Specially designed for UAS/FPV
Features:
Durable EPO
Variable wing span 1.55m/1.95m
Compact during transport (original packaging can be re used)
Included anti vibration mount for Autopilot/RVOSD
Internal pockets and cable channels enables easy installation
Durable skid to protect the fuselage on rough surfaces
Easy and safe to launch by hand
Integrated hook for bungee launch
Advanced nose gimbal for Gopro or micro cameras
Choose between foam nose or gimbal nose
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GIMBAL GOPRO PAN & TILT ASSEMBLY
GIMBAL MICRO CAMERA PAN & TILT ASSEMBLY
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
RVJET PARTS LIST
GIMBAL MICRO CAMERA TILT & PAN ASSEMBLY
DIMENSIONS
SETUP
SHORT WING ASSEMBLY
GIMBAL CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
AIRFRAME CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
LONG WING ASSEMBLY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A)
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PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
Before building airframe!
Please read through the complete instructions prior to assembly and follow them
Test fit each part before applying glue
Make sure you know how and where you intend to install electronics before gluing parts together
Brushless motor rotation direction must be confirmed
The servo must be centred and the servo horn must be attached before it is glued into the wing
Ensure that the skid and motor mount is properly glued to the fuselage
The use of thick or medium CA glue with activator is recommended
Before building gimbal!
Please read through the complete instructions prior to assembly and follow them.
The supplied screws are specially designed for assembly and disassembly but:
- Do NOT over-tighten the screws – ou will strip the thread of the plastic parts!!! -
The snap lock between the ring and the camera holders has tight tolerance to avoid slack (SFP). Due to this it may
be difficult to disassemble, please use caution to avoid breaking the parts
The dome is of extreme high quality, the material used is clearer than glass but of course vulnerable to scratches.
The very high quality domes are sold at extremely low prices so the user can always have spares
Before fl ing!
Before launch make sure you have correctly set reflex and throws and that the elevons move correctly
Check that all foam hinges are undamaged
We recommend usage of the foam nose during the first flights to protect the PnT from unnecessary damage
Before flying the long wing configuration, learn and memorize how to exit the turning dive (ref: Q&A)
Do not exceed VNE of 100kph when flying the long wing configuration
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RVJET – Parts overview /3 (airframe)
1x
BOTTOM FUSELAGE
1x
TOP FUSELAGE
1x
FUSELAGE RIGHT COVER
1x
FUSELAGE LEFT COVER
1x
RIGHT FIN 1x
LEFT FIN
1x
FUSELAGE TOP HATCH
1x
RIGHT WING
1x
RIGHT WING COVER
1x
RIGHT WING
EXTENSION
1x
RIGHT WING
EXTENSION COVER
1x
LEFT WING
1x
LEFT WING COVER
1x
LEFT WING
EXTENSION
1x
LEFT WING
EXTENSION COVER
1x
NOSE
1x
SKID
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RVJET – Parts overview 2/3 (airframe)
1x
MOTOR MOUNT
1x
POWER PACKAGE
[sold separately]
2x
WING SERVO
5x
SERVO CABLE
2x
CONTROL
HORNS
2x
PUSHROD
2x
LINK
STOPPER
2x
FUSELAGE CF TUBE
(D10x416MM)
8x
CF ROD
(D8x70MM)
2x
SQUARE CF ROD
(3x3x145MM)
2x
WING REAR CF TUBE
(D10x486MM)
2x
WING FRONT CF TUBE
(D10x286MM)
2x
CF STRIP
(1x3x472MM)
1x
VIBRATION MOUNT
4x
MAGNETS
(10x10x2MM)
1x
BATTERY STRAP
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BATTERY TRAY
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RVJET – Parts overview 3/3 (gimbal)
1x
TILT LINKAGE
[18mm]
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RIGHT MAIN HOUSING
1x
LEFT MAIN HOUSING
3x
CLEAR DOME
1x
GIMBAL RING
1x
BASE PLATE
1x
SERVO CLIP
2x
PIVOT CLIP
2x
CAMERA BRACKET
1x
GOPRO 1&2 HOLDER BOTTOM
1x
GOPRO 1&2 HOLDER TOP
1x
GOPRO 3 HOLDER BOTTOM
1x
GOPRO 3 HOLDER TOP
1x
RIGHT SERVO HOLDER
1x
LEFT SERVO HOLDER
6x
LINK STOPPER
[preinstalled]
20x
PLASTIC SCREW
1x
SERVO HORN
1x
SERVO HORN V SHAPE
2x
SERVO HORN SCREW
2x
PNT SERVO
1x
PAN & TILT LINKAGE
[26mm]
1x
PAN LINKAGE
[right]
1x
PAN LINKAGE
[left]
1x
TILT LINKAGE
[top]
1x
TILT LINKAGE
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RVJET – Airframe Configuration Overview
Transport and store
The RVJET comes packed in a foam interior which can be re used for
transport and storage of your model in between flights
(when used with the long wings small adjustments are required)
Long wing
High endurance and more payload due to lower wing
loading. VNE=100kph
Short wing
High agility, fast response
and capable of high speed
(>170kph)
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RVJET – Fuselage Assembly /6
Assembly Instructions for the
RVJET FUSELAGE
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1. Route servo cables from the inside of the bottom
fuselage to the wings
! The cable is thicker than the slot in the foam requiring the
cable to be pressed into the slot
!Ensure there is enough cable inside to reach the RVOSD
!Test mount the fins and make sure the connectors
reaches through the holes in the fins
RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 2/6
AA
2. Glue the skid to the bottom fuselage
!Make sure the whole surface between the parts is glued
3. Glue the left and right covers to the bottom fuselage
!The internal pockets can be used for VTx/RCRx or other
electronics (ref: Setup)
AC
23
AB
1
3
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4. Glue the motor mount to the bottom fuselage
!Make sure the whole surface between the parts is glued
5. Glue the left and right fins to the bottom fuselage
!Ensure the servo cables exits through the square holes
RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 3/6
AD
5
4
5
AE
6
6. Glue the CF tubes to the fuselage
!Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides
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RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 4/6
8. Glue the square CF tube into the recess in the front of the
bottom fuselage (repeat for the other side)
AG
8
9. Install the motor on the motor mount
!Any adjustments to the thrust angle are easiest to do now
!Hex screws are recommended for easier access to motor
!The motor cables should go through the upper hole of the
motor mount
AH
9
AF
7
7. Glue the CF rods 35mm (1.4in) into each side of the fuselage CF tubes
!Some sanding might be required on the rods
7
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12. Glue Battery tray in the large
recess (front compartment)
!Recommended to install strap now
13. Glue Vibration mount in the
small recess (rear compartment)
RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 5/6
AI
10. Install the ESC between the CF tube and motor mount
11. Connect the ESC to the motor, route power and signal cable
!Test run the motor with the PROPELLER OFF to ensure the
motor is spinning in the correct direction
AJ
11
10
13
12
14. Route cables from gimbal servos and camera to RVOSD
!The dotted lines shows alternative routes to wing pockets
AK
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16. Glue magnets horizontally
RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 6/6
AM
AN
16
17. Glue magnets horizontally
!Before gluing the magnets to the top hatch ensure that
they are correctly positioned (magnetically) in relation to the
magnets glued to the top fuselage
17
AO
18
18. Attach the EPO nose or the PnT gimbal (see separate instructions)
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15. Glue the top fuselage to the bottom fuselage
!Make sure the whole surface between the parts is glued
!Ensure the motor mount is also glued to the top fuselage
AL
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RVJET – Long Wing Assembly /4
Assembly Instructions for the
LONG RVJET WING (SPAN 1.95M)
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BB
21
21. Glue CF strip in the top slot of the wing
!Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying glue
!Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of the wing
RVJET – Long Wing Assembly 2/4
BC
22. Glue CF strip in the bottom slot of the wing
!Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying glue
!Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of the wing
22
BA
20. Remove the foam on the sides of the elevons
20
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23. Glue wing extension to wing
!If you want to fly with the short wing, skip to instructions for SHORT RVJET WING
RVJET – Long Wing Assembly 3/4
BD
23
BE
24. Glue the wing CF tubes to the fuselage
!Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides
24
BF
25. Install servo in servo tray
!Make sure the servo is centred and the control arm installed
! For easier replacement only glue the servo to the bottom
cover (see step 26)
25
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RVJET – Long Wing Assembly 4/4
BG
26. Glue covers onto wing and wing extension
! Do not place glue on the servo cable
26
BJ
29. Use tape to hold wings laterally
! Other wing joining methods are found in the Q&A
BH
27. Install control horn and pushrod
!If the servo is centred you can adjust reflex (ref: Setup)
27
BI
28. Repeat steps 20 27 for the other wing
28
29
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RVJET – Short Wing Assembly /5
Assembly Instructions for the
SHORT RVJET WING (SPAN 1.55M)
(NOTE: THIS REQUIRES SOME MODIFICATIONS OF THE STANDARD KIT)
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CB
31
31. Glue CF strip in the top slot of the wing
!Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying glue
!Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of the wing
RVJET – Short Wing Assembly 2/5
CC
32. Glue CF strip in the bottom slot of the wing
!Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying glue
!Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of the wing
32
CA
30. Remove the foam on the sides of the elevons
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33. Cut the wing CF tubes, trim to fit the wing (approx 86mm and 286mm)
! Take care not to crack the tubes when cutting
! Adding glue to the newly cut edges can reduce the risk of cracking
RVJET – Short Wing Assembly 3/5
CD
33
CE
34. Glue the wing CF tubes to the fuselage
!Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides
34
CF
35. Install servo in servo tray
!Make sure the servo is centred and the control arm installed
! For easier replacement only glue the servo to the bottom
cover (see step 37)
36. Cut or stow away excess servo cable
!Trim cable so that the connector stick out 3 4cm from the
wing
35
36
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