RC Logger 88016RC (RtF) User manual
Navigator 250
88016RC (RtF) / 88018RC (ArF)
Operating instructions
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EVER WONDERED
WHAT INNOVATION
LOOKS LIKE?
Navigator 250.
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1. Introduction .........................................................................6
2. Latest operating instructions ............................................6
3. Terminology .........................................................................6
4. Product description.............................................................6
5. Symbols................................................................................7
6. Intended use .......................................................................7
7. Delivery contents.................................................................7
8. Parts and components .......................................................8
9. Dimensions ..........................................................................9
10. Video instructions .............................................................10
11. Firmware ............................................................................10
12. Safety instructions............................................................10
12.1 Persons/Product ..............................................................................10
12.2 Before commissioning .....................................................................11
12.3 During operation ..............................................................................11
12.4 Outdooryinglocations ...................................................................11
12.5 Batteries...........................................................................................11
12.5.1 General information ........................................................11
12.5.2 LiPo batteries..................................................................12
12.6 Propellers.........................................................................................13
12.7 Miscellaneous..................................................................................14
13. Protect your model............................................................14
13.1 Safetyfeatures.................................................................................14
13.2 Accident prevention .........................................................................14
13.2.1 Learn from experienced pilots ........................................14
13.3 Emergencystop...............................................................................14
13.4 Lostlocator ......................................................................................15
13.5 LED – Status/Indications .................................................................15
13.6 Electrical/electroniccomponents .....................................................15
14. Getting the Navigator 250 into the air............................17
14.1 Antenna ...........................................................................................17
14.2 Unfolding..........................................................................................17
14.3 Chargebattery.................................................................................17
14.4 Installbattery ...................................................................................18
14.5 Calibratingandchannellearning .....................................................18
14.6 Installingthepropellers....................................................................18
14.7 FPV camera.....................................................................................19
14.7.1 Camera control and settings...........................................19
14.8 Video TX ..........................................................................................20
14.8.1 Default channel...............................................................20
14.8.2 Switch channel................................................................20
14.8.3 Connecting FPV goggles................................................20
14.9 Controls ...........................................................................................21
14.10Flyit .................................................................................................22
14.11 Status indications.............................................................................22
14.12 ArF version ......................................................................................22
15. EYEControl:Navigator app................................................22
15.1 Pairing with Navigator 250...............................................................22
16. Calibration..........................................................................24
16.1 Preparation ......................................................................................24
16.2 Howthecalibrationbuttonworks.....................................................24
Table of contents
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16.3 Enteringcalibrationmode................................................................24
16.4 Calibrationindicators .......................................................................24
16.5 Step1:Channellearning .................................................................25
16.6 Step2:Gyrocalibration ..................................................................26
16.7 Step3:Compasscalibration...........................................................26
16.8 Ifcompasscalibrationfails...............................................................27
17. Flying the Navigator 250 ..................................................27
17.1 Visualinspection..............................................................................27
17.2 Placementatstartposition ..............................................................27
17.3 Stickcontrols ...................................................................................27
17.4 Flying ...............................................................................................27
17.4.1 Trimming .........................................................................28
18. Selecting a flight mode.....................................................28
18.1 GPS mode .......................................................................................28
18.2 Basic mode......................................................................................28
18.3 Expert mode ....................................................................................28
18.3.1 Summary: .......................................................................... 28
18.3.2 Stick control ...................................................................... 29
18.3.3 High and Low rates.........................................................29
19. Selecting agility .................................................................29
20. R.T.H....................................................................................29
20.1 Auto triggers ....................................................................................29
20.2 Manualtrigger..................................................................................30
20.3 Procedure ........................................................................................30
20.4 Fixingthe‘Home’location................................................................30
20.5 TheimportanceoftheGPSsignal...................................................30
21. Geofence and distance fence ...........................................31
22. Low Altitude Control – Min. height..................................32
22.1 Avoid crashes ..................................................................................32
23. Maintenance, care and repair ..........................................32
23.1 Regularcleaningandmaintenance .................................................32
23.1.1 Cleaning..........................................................................32
23.1.2 Maintenance and repairs ................................................32
23.2 Drift ..................................................................................................32
23.3 After a crash ....................................................................................33
24. Firmware update ..............................................................33
24.1 Preparation ......................................................................................33
25. Trouble shooting................................................................34
25.1 Re-binding transmitter and receiver.................................................34
25.1.1 Preparing the transmitter (Tx).........................................34
25.1.2 Binding............................................................................34
25.2 Telemetrydatamissing....................................................................34
26. Terms..................................................................................34
27. Technical data....................................................................35
28. Status indication table......................................................36
29. Spare parts.........................................................................38
30. Compatible accessories....................................................38
31. Disposal..............................................................................38
31.1 General............................................................................................38
31.2 Batteries...........................................................................................38
32. Declaration of Conformity ................................................39
33. FCC Note .............................................................................39
34. Product support.................................................................40
35. Legal notes.........................................................................40
6| Introduction
1. Introduction
Dear customer,
ThankyouformakingtheexcellentdecisiontopurchasethisRCLogger®product. You now
haveahigh-qualityproductwithanamethatrepresentsoutstandingproducts.
This product complies with the applicable National and European standards and
regulations.Wekindlyrequesttheuser tofollowtheoperatinginstructions,topreserve
this condition and to ensure safe operation! These operating instructions relate to this
product.Theycontainimportantnoticesoncommissioningandhandling.Pleasetakethis
intoconsiderationwhenyoupasstheproductontothirdparties.
Pleasekeeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference!
All company names and product designations contained herein are trademarks of the
respectiveowners.Allrightsreserved.
WewishyouagreatdealofenjoymentwithyournewRCLogger®product!
2. Latest operating instructions
Please download the latest version of the operating instructions from our website at
www.rclogger.com.Navigatetotheproductpageandopenthe‘Downloads’tab.Clickon
”Operatinginstructions”tostartthedownload.
3. Terminology
Forsomesectionsanunderstandingofterminologyisrequired.
Refer to chapter ‘26. Terms’ on page 34 for more information.
4. Product description
Designed specically for individuals wanting to experience and learn from a pilot’s
perspective,theRCEYENavigatorisasafe,funandintuitivesolutiontostepintoFPV;
complete and ready to y. Thanks to a fully integrated First-Person-View (FPV) vision
system!
TheNavigatorfeaturesabuilt-inhighqualitycamerawitha5.8GHzvideotransmitterthat
deliversreal-time,gimbal-stabilizedhighdenitionimagessoyoucanclearlyseewhere
you’reying.TheintegratedLEDlightsmakeiteasytoseetheorientationfromadistance,
dayandnight.
TheIntelligentRelativePositioningControl(I.R.P.C.)technologywillrespondtocontrolstick
inputsrelativetothepilot’slocation,regardlessofwheretheunitisheading.Additionally,
theRCEYENavigatorallowsforaprogrammableightpathincludingaltitude,position-
holdandinnovativeautomaticTaskPointCommandSystem(T.P.C.S.)viatheintegrated
GPS,compassandbarometricsensor.NotethatI.R.P.C./T.P.C.S.arenotavailableinthe
rstrelease.
Onceyoufeelready,youcancustomizeightcharacteristicssuchasightagility,path
settingandfunctional-channelassignmentviaiOSandAndroiddevices.
TheRC EYENavigatoralso comeswithaneasy-to-changebattery outofthe boxthat
featuresafastreleasebuttonandasecure-lockingmechanism.Additionally,thebrushless
motorsincludeanemergencypower-offfunctionthatcanstopthequadcopterimmediately
providingabalanceofbothsufcientpoweranduncompromisedsafety.
Thisultra-portable,carbon-breandcomposite-materialquadcopterfeaturesfoldingarms
andlegs.ItcomeswithpropellerguardstoprotecttheNavigatorasyoulearnhowtoy.
Theinclusivefullpilot-assistofferssafe, easy-to-usefeaturesincludingGPSnavigation
allowingyoutoleverageuntilyou’rereadytotakefullmanualcontrol.
With the EYEControl: Navigator App you are instantly connected via Bluetooth®
(max.10m)allowingyoutotunetheNavigatorexactlyhowyouwantit.Withadjustments
offeatureslikeLowAltitudeControl(minimumyingheight),cameratiltautostabilization
enable/disable,Return-to-Home,GeoFencesettings,andmuchmoreyoucanmakethe
Navigatorcompletelyyours!
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5. Symbols
BLUE provides you with additional useful information, and
highlights important facts.
RED stands for danger and alert. Read these sections
always to avoid accidents and product damage.
GREEN stands for user safety. GREEN also stands for
good practice, protecting your product from damage.
6. Intended use
TheNavigator250isamodelquadcoptersolelydesignedforprivateuseinthemodel
making area and the operating times associated with this. The Navigator 250 is not
suitableforothertypesofuse,includingcommercialapplications.
Anyuse otherthantheonedescribedcandamagethe device.Moreover,this involves
dangerssuchasshortcircuit,reandelectricshock,etc.Observethesafetyinformation
underallcircumstances!Theproductmustnotbecomedamporwet.
This product is not a toy and not suitable for children
under the age of 14.
Forsafetyandapprovalpurposes,youmustnotrebuildand/ormodifythis
product.Ifyouusetheproductforpurposesotherthanthosedescribed
above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can
causehazardssuchasshortcircuiting,re,electricshocketc.Readthe
instructionscarefullyandkeepthem.
Make this product available to third parties only together
with its operating instructions.
7. Delivery contents
1 x RC EYE Navigator 250
1xHDFPVCamera(pre-installed)
1xVideoTransmitter(pre-installed)
1xGPSmodule(pre-installed)
1xPropellerSet(pre-installed)
1xPropellerGuardSet
1xR8RadioSystem
1xNeckStrap
1xNavigatorBattery
1xLiPo/LiFeBalanceCharger
4xPowercordforcharger(4versions)
1xChargingandbalancingcableset
2xXT60batterycapset
1xSmallparts:sparescrews/cable/propellermount
1 x Hex screw driver
1xQuickstartguide
8| Parts And Components
8. Parts and components
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1 GPSmodule
2 Canopy
3 Rightsidepanel
4 Front arm LED
5 Camera hatch
6 Camera
7 Frontpropeller
8 Antenna
9 Rear LED
10 Rearpropeller
11 Rear arm LED
12 Leg
13 Arm
14 Motorarmlock
15 Propellermountplate
16 Motor
17 Motor mount
18 Batteryreleasebutton
19 Batteryconnector
20 Antennasocket
21 Balancersocket
22 Batteryplug
23 Flightbattery
24 Emergencystop/
pairing button
25 Emergencystop/
Calibrationbutton
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(Propellerguardsnotshown)
Dimensions | 9
9. Dimensions
250 mm
176.8 mm
176.8 mm
353.4 mm
353.4 mm
118 mm
111 mm
72.5 mm
10 | Video Instructions
10. Video instructions
Weprovidevideoinstructionsandtutorialsforsettingup,calibratingandoperatingthe
Navigator 250. Visit https://vimeo.com/rclogger for more information.
11. Firmware
RCLoggerstrivestocontinuouslyimproveitsproducts.Forthisreason,thermwareof
theNavigator250isbeingupdatedandimprovedtokeepyouasacustomerhappy.Future
rmwareversionsmaychange,improveorenhancefunctions.Newrmwareversionswith
instructionsaremadeavailabletoyoufordownloadfromwww.rclogger.com.
Thermwarecanbeupdatedbytheuser.Referto‘24. Firmware update’ on page 33.
12. Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially
observe the safety instructions. If you do not follow the
safety instructions and information on proper handling
in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will
invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
12.1 Persons/Product
■Thedeviceisnotatoy.Keepitoutofthereachofchildrenandpets.
■Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerousplayingmaterialforchildren.
■Ifit isno longerpossible tooperatetheproductsafely,takeitout ofoperation and
protectitfromanyaccidentaluse.Safeoperationcannolongerbeguaranteedifthe
product:
▬isvisiblydamaged,
▬isnolongerworkingproperly,
▬has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions, or
▬has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses. The product
must not become damp or wet. The Navigator 250 uses delicate electronic
componentswhicharesensitivetotemperatureuctuationsandareoptimised
for a particular temperature range. Observe the operating temperature range
giveninthetechnicaldata.
■Donotplacetheproductunderanymechanicalstress.
■Handletheproductcarefully.Jolts,impactsorafallevenfromalowheightcandamage
the product.
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12.2 Before commissioning
■Beforeeveryight,checkthefunctionalreliabilityofyourmodelandthetransmitter.
Watch out for any visible damage such as defective plug connections or damaged
cablesandwires.
■Allmovingpartsofthemodelmustrunsmoothlybutshouldnothaveanyplayintheir
bearings.
■Beforeeachoperationcheckthecorrectandsecurepositionofthepropellers.
■Chargetheightbattery.
■Ensure sufcient residual capacity [ battery tester (not included) ] of the batteries
insertedinthetransmitter.Ifthebatteriesareempty,alwaysreplacethecompleteset,
neverindividualcellsonly.
■AlwaysswitchonthetransmitterrstbeforeconnectingthebatterytotheNavigator250.
■SetthethrottletozerobeforeconnectingthebatterytotheNavigator250.Themotors
mightrununintentionally!
12.3 During operation
■Whenthemotorsarerunning,makesurethatneitherobjectsnorbodypartsareinthe
rotatingandsuctionareaofthepropellers.
■Donottake anyrisks whenoperatingthe model!Yourownsafety andthat ofyour
environmentissolelydowntoyoubeingresponsiblewhendealingwiththemodel.
■Improperoperationmaycauseseriousinjuryandpropertydamage!Thereforemake
suretokeepasufcientlysafedistancetopersons,animalsorobjectsduringoperation.
■SelectanappropriatelocationfortheoperationoftheNavigator250.
■FlytheNavigator250onlyifyourabilitytorespondisunrestricted.Theinuenceof
tiredness,alcoholormedicationcancauseincorrectresponses.
■Donotdirectyourmodeltowardsspectatorsoryourself.
■Motor,electronicsandightbatterymayheatupduringoperation.Wait5to10minutes
beforerechargingorreplacingtheightbattery.
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Neverswitchoffthe transmitterwhiletheNavigator250 isin use.After landing,always
disconnecttheightbatteryrst.Onlythenmaythetransmitterbeswitchedoff.
■Incaseofadefectoramalfunction,removetheproblembeforeusingtheNavigator250
again.
■NeverexposetheNavigator250orthetransmittertodirectsunlightorexcessiveheat
for an extended period of time.
■Inthecaseofaseverecrash(e.g.fromahighaltitude)theelectricgyrosensorscanbe
damagedand/ormisadjusted.Therefore,fullfunctionalitymustbetestedbeforeying
againwithoutfail!
■In the event of a crash, the throttle should be immediately set to zero. Rotating
propellers may be damaged if they come into contact with obstacles. Before ying
again,theseshouldbecheckedforpossibletearsorbreakages!
■Observe the warn/safety signals emitted by the Navigator 250 at all times to avoid
damage(e.g.dischargedbattery).
12.4 Outdoor flying locations
■AlwaysandonlyoperatetheNavigator250inadesignatedRCyingarea.
■Stay away from power lines, cellphone towers and other sources of potential
interference, and restricted areas.
■NeverytheNavigator250abovepeople.
■ContactalocalRCclubnearbytondoutmoreaboutdesignatedandapprovedying
areas.
12.5 Batteries
12.5.1 General information
■Correctpolaritymustbeobservedwhileinsertingbatteries.
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RemovetheightbatteryfromtheNavigator250aftereveryight.
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Removethebatteriesfromthetransmitterifyoudonotuseitforalongerperiodoftime.
Dischargedbatteriesmayleak.
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■Leaking or damaged batteries can cause acid burns when in contact with skin.
Thereforeusesuitableprotectiveglovestohandlecorruptedandleakingbatteries.
■Batteriesmustbe keptoutofthe reachofchildren.Do notleavethebatteries lying
around.Thereisariskthatchildrenorpetsmayswallowthem.
■Allbatteriesshouldbereplacedatthesametime.Mixingoldandnewbatteriescan
leadtobatteryleakageanddevicedamage.
■Batteriesmustnotbedismantled,short-circuitedorexposedtore.Neverrecharge
non-rechargeablebatteries.Thereisariskofexplosion!
■Nevermixregularbatteriesandrechargeablebatteries!
12.5.2 LiPo batteries
After the ight, the LiPo ight battery must be
disconnected from the Navigator 250.
Lithium is a highly reactive chemical element with a
high energy density. In the case of overcharging, the
LiPo rechargeable battery packs might catch re or
even explode. Therefore, LiPo rechargeable battery
packs must always be put on a re-proof surface for
charging and the charging process must be supervised.
In no case must the maximum permissible battery
pack temperature of +60°C be exceeded. Otherwise the
rechargeable battery may explode!
Hazards of LiPo ight batteries
■Do not leave the LiPo ight battery connected when you do not use it (e.g. during
transportorstorage).Otherwise,theLiPoightbatterymaybefullydischarged.This
woulddestroyitandrenderitunusable!Thereisalsoadangerofmalfunctiondueto
interference.Therotorscouldstartupinadvertentlyandcausedamageorinjury.
■RechargeableLiPobatteriesareverysusceptibletomoistureduetothechemicalsthey
contain!Donotexposethemtomoistureorliquids.Riskofexplosion!
■DonotexposethechargerorLiPoightbatterytohigh/lowtemperaturesortodirect
solarradiation.WhenhandlingLiPobatteries,observethespecialsafetyinformation
ofthebatterymanufacturer!
■NeverchargetheLiPoightbatteryimmediatelyafteruse.AlwaysleavetheLiPoight
batterytocooloffrst(atleast5-10minutes).
■Only charge intact and undamaged batteries. If the external insulation of the
rechargeablebatteryisdamagedoriftherechargeablebatteryisdeformedorbloated,
itmustnotbecharged.Inthiscase,thereisimmediatedangerofreandexplosion!
■NeverdamagetheexteriorofaLiPoightbattery.Nevercutthecoveringfoil.Never
stabanyLiPoightbatterieswithpointedobjects.
■As the charger and the rechargeable LiPo ight battery both heat up during the
chargingprocedure,itisnecessarytoensure sufcientventilation. Nevercover the
chargerortheLiPoightbattery!Ofcourse,thisalsoappliesforallotherchargersand
rechargeablebatteries.
■RemovetheLiPoightbatterythatistobechargedfromthemodelandplaceitona
re-proofsupport(e.g.aplate).Keepadistancetoammableobjects.
■DisconnecttheLiPoightbatteryfromthechargerwhenitisfullycharged.
■Chargersmayonlybeoperatedindryrooms.ThechargerandtheLiPoightbattery
must not become damp or wet.
■Never take the rechargeable battery apart! The rechargeable battery may not be
subjectedtoanymechanicalstrain!
■Thecontactsmaynotbeshort-circuited,asthereisdangerofreandexplosion!
■Donotexposerechargeablebatteriestore,asthereisariskofexplosion!
■KeeprechargeableLiPobatteriesawayfromchildren.Storerechargeablebatteriesin
adry,coolplace.
■Ifarechargeablebatteryisdeformedordamagedduringacrash,itmustnolongerbe
used.Thesameappliesfor“swollen”rechargeablebatteries,orrechargeablebatteries
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withothervisibledeformationorleaks.Donotattempttochargesuchrechargeable
batteries!Dangerofreandexplosion!Disposeofsuchrechargeablebatteriesinan
ecologicallysoundfashion.
■The general hazard notices for handling batteries and rechargeable batteries also
applytorechargeableLiPobatteries.
Total discharge
■Since discharging below 3.0 V per cell would lead to permanent damage of the
rechargeablebatterypack,thistotaldischargingistobepreventedasfaraspossible.
■Forsafetyreasons,programmablecruisecontrols/ightcontrolsystemsshouldbeset
insuchawaythattheundervoltagedetectionhasalreadyrespondedbeforeavoltage
of3.0Vpercellisreached(e.g.3.2V).Alternatively,opticalundervoltagedisplaysare
alsorecommended.
Correct dimensioning
■Asthecurrentdrawnrises,thebatterypackwarmsandtheusablecapacityislowered.
Theidealoperatingtemperatureduringdischargeisbetween
+20
and
+40 °C
and must
not exceed
+60 °C
evenunderextremeload.
■Themaximumshort-timedischargecurrentisstatedinthetechnicaldatasheetsorcan
bereaddirectlyfromthebatterypack.Thevalue“C”alwaysreferstothecapacityvalue
oftherespectivebatterypack.
Example:
A battery pack with a capacity of 2100 mAh and ”20 C” can be dis-
charged with 2100 mA x 20 = 42 A maximum.
■However,themaximumpermissiblecontinuouscurrentisclearlylower.Ifthereareno
precisemanufacturer’sspecications,thebatterypackshouldnotbedischargedwith
morethanapprox.50%ofthemaximumpermissiblesurgecurrentoveralongterm.
12.6 Propellers
Only use Navigator 250 propellers from RC Logger!
The propellers are only designed for use with electric
motors.
Donotusethepropellersiftheperipheralspeedofthebladetipismorethan157m/s.The
maximumrevolutionsperminute(n)dependonthediameter(d)ofthepropellerandcan
becalculatedasfollows:
n=revolutionsperminute(RPM)
k=constant=3000
d=diameter(Ø)ofthepropellerinm
n=k/d=3000/d
Example:
d = 20 cm = 0.2 m
k=3000
n = 3000 / 0.2 = 15000 RPM
In order to prevent a loss of strength, the moisture contained in the material must be
preserved,thereforestorethepropellerinacoolanddampenvironment.
Proceedwithcautionwhenusingrotatingpropellers:
▬Neverstandtothesideorinfrontofthepropeller’srotationplane!
▬Donotusedamagedpropellers.
Disclaimer: Although the utmost care has been taken during material selection and
production,themanufacturercannotbearresponsibilityforliabilityclaimsorconsequential
damagesarisingfromtheuseofourpropellers,asitisnotpossibletoverifywhetherthe
propellerswereusedandhandledproperly.
14 | Protect Your Model
12.7 Miscellaneous
■Observethelawsconcerningtheuseofcamerasforsurveillancepurposes.
■Consultanexpertwhenindoubtaboutoperation,safetyorconnectionofthedevice.
■Maintenance,modicationsandrepairsaretobeperformedexclusivelybyanexpert
orataqualiedshop.
■If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contactourtechnical supportserviceorothertechnicalpersonnel.See‘34. Product
support’ on page 40.
13. Protect your model
13.1 Safety features
TheNavigator250hasarangeofbuilt-insafetyfeatures,whichprotectthemodelfrom
damageand/orshouldreducepossibledamagetoaminimum.Youcanidentifysomeof
theprotectionmechanismsbyobservingthebehaviouroftheLEDs.
Pleaserefertothetable‘28.Statusindicationtable’onpage36 for an overview of LED
statusesandbuzzerbehaviour.
Thefollowingareindicatedormonitored:
■Properlyboundtransmitter
■Signalstrength
■Flightmode
■Permanentreceptioninterferences(Emergencylandingisinitiatedafterapprox.5s,
motorsareturnedoffautomatically)
■Flightbatterycondition(Connectinganon-fullychargedbatterytotheNavigator250
canleadtoundervoltagedetection,thusthemotorswillnotstart.)
■Permanentvoltageundercut ofightbattery(Emergencylanding isinitiated,motors
andLEDsareturnedoffautomatically)
■Motorblockage(Allmotorsareturnedoffwhenoneormorepropellersareblocked).
13.2 Accident prevention
We strongly advise you to refrain from stunts until you
master the Navigator 250 in normal ying conditions.
Carelessoperationcancauseseriousdamageandinjury.Observethefollowing:
■OnlyytheNavigator250outdoorsandduringgoodweatherconditions.
■DonotytheNavigator250duringadverseweather(rain,snow,strongwinds,etc.).
■Donoty withouthavingcovered theelectronics (canopy (2)).Ensure no moisture
entersthebody.Neverywhenitrains!
■Keepaclearanceareaofatleast20x20m.
■DonotytheNavigator250inthevicinityofpeopleandanimals.
13.2.1 Learn from experienced pilots
The best learning experience is provided by pilots who
have experience in ying this type of aircraft.
We recommend you consult a model craft ight trainer or an experienced model craft
helicopterpilottoprovideyouthenecessaryguidancetogetstartedwiththeNavigator250.
13.3 Emergency stop
Incaseofanemergency,presstheemergency
stop button (left button (24)) at the rear to
immediatelyshutdownallrunningoperations.
See »Fig. 1
Fig. 1
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13.4 Lost locator
The Navigator 250 is equipped with a lost locator function. When triggered the
Navigator250emitsbeepsintheS.O.S.pattern.Thefunctionistriggeredbyacrashor
hardlanding,butcanalsomanuallybetriggeredviatheSWA(Channel7)switchonthe
transmitter.Fliptheswitchdowntotriggerthefunction.
Thebeepingcannotbestoppedbyippingtheswitchbacktoitsdefaultposition.Proceed
asfollowstostopthebeeps:
1. Ifyoutriggereditviatransmitter,iptheSWAswitchbacktoitsdefaultposition.
2. Movethrottlesticktotopandruddersticktorighttostopbeeps.
Note: The beeping is also stopped as soon as the motors
are started again.
13.5 LED – Status/Indications
Refer to ‘28.Statusindicationtable’onpage36foracompleteoverview.Studythetable
carefullyandconsultitwhenevercolourindicationsareimportant.
13.6 Electrical/electronic components
■MakesureyoudonottouchthePCBboardswithanywiresorconnectors.Beespecially
carefulwhentheightbatteryisconnected.
■Electrostaticdischargecandamageelectroniccomponents.Dischargeyourselfbefore
youtouchthemanddonotleavesweatresidue.
■Keep the Navigator 250 away from magnetic sources. The Navigator 250 uses
magneticcomponentsfornavigationpurposeandtheymaybeimpairedordamaged
byexternalmagneticforces.
16 | Protect Your Model
Quick Start
Getting The Navigator 250 Into The Air | 17
14. Getting the Navigator 250 into the air
14.1 Antenna
The antenna must be installed before the power supply
is established (battery) or else the video transmitter will
become damaged.
1. Screwthesuppliedcloverleafantenna(8)ontotheantennasocket(20)attherearof
the Navigator 250. Refer to »Fig. 2.
2. Useasuitablewrenchtotightenitsecurely.
14.2 Unfolding
Foreasystorageandprotection,thearms(13)andlegs(12)arefoldable.Referto»Fig.2.
1. Losenthetopknurledscrewofthearmlock(14)onthearmhinge.
2. Swingeacharmfullyoutandsecureitbytighteningtheknurledscrewagain.
3. Foldeachlegout.
■Beforestoring,loosentheknurledscrews,swingthearmsinandfoldthelegsup.
14.3 Charge battery
■Alwaysfullychargetheightbattery(23)beforeyouy.
■Usethesuppliedbalancecharger(69018RC)to chargethe ightbattery. Readthe
operatinginstructionssuppliedwiththechargerbeforeusingit.
1. Remove the cover from the balancer socket (21) on the battery and connect the
suppliedbalancerconnectioncabletothebatteryandthe“3S”balancerconnectionon
thecharger.Now,connecttheightbatterytothechargerbyusingthechargingcable.
2. Observetheindicatorlightsonthecharger(andtheirlabels)whilecharging.
3. Replacethebalancersocketcover.
Fig. 2
18 | Getting The Navigator 250 Into The Air
14.4 Install battery
Warning! After connecting the battery, the camera
calibrates itself. Do not obstruct it!
Only use the supplied ight battery or a suitable spare
battery from RC Logger.
1. Slidethebatteryintothebatterycompartmentuntilitlocks.Referto»Fig.3.
2. Thecamera(6)calibratesitselfandreturnstothepositionsetonthetransmitter.
■Releasetheightbatterywiththebatteryreleasebutton(18)nexttothebattery.Refer
to»Fig.3(whitearrow).
■Beforeyouinstallthebattery,turnonthetransmitter.Anunboundaircraftisconsidered
uncontrolled. Note that Navigator 250 and transmitter cannot be bound before you
havecalibratedandlearnedthechannelsoftheNavigator250.
■Store the battery in a dark, cool and dry place, away from the reach of children.
Moistureanddirectsunlightcanleadtobatterydamageorevenexplosion.
DItisbesttouseaspeciallydesignedstoragecontainerforLiPobatteriesavailablefrom
specialistshops.
14.5 Calibrating and channel learning
■ItisnecessarytocalibratetheNavigator250beforeyourrstight.Refertochapter
‘16.Calibration’onpage24andfollowthecalibrationprocedures.
DFor your own safety you are advised to remove the propellers before starting the
calibrationprocedures.Refertosection‘14.6Installingthepropellers’onpage18.
Fig. 3
14.6 Installing the propellers
DRemovetheightbatterybeforeyouinstallpropellersandguards!
Refer to »Fig. 4.
■Overtighteningwillirreversiblydamagethethreadinthepropellermount.Inthiscase
you must immediately replace the motor! Both threads and bolts of each propeller
mount/propellermustbeinperfectcondition.
1. Installapropeller(7)(10)oneachmotor(see»Fig.4)byobservingthepropellerdiagram
(see»Fig.5).Thereisamarkingoneachpropeller.Ifpropellersareinstalledincorrectly,
theNavigator250willnotyandmaybehaveerratically.
2. Installapropellerguardoneacharm
(see»Fig.4)
.
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14.7 FPV camera
■TheFPVcamera(6)issuppliedwithpowerassoonasyouconnecttheightbattery.
Warning! After connecting the battery the camera
calibrates itself. Do not obstruct it!
■TheFPVrangeislimitedto
100 m
intheopeneld.
■Duringight,thecameraangleisautomaticallycontrolledbythecontrollerbasedon
preset parameters.
■CamerasettingscanbeadjustedintheEYEControl:Navigatorapp.
■Removetheprotectivecapfromthelensbeforeyingandreplaceitafteruse.
14.7.1 Camera control and settings
■Bydefaultthecameratiltsbasedonthecopter’shorizontalposition
(see»Fig.6)
. This
auto-tiltingfunctioncanbeturnedoffinthe
EYEControl:Navigator
app.
■Ifyouwanttomanuallycontrolthecameraanglefromyourtransmitter,turntheanalog
knobVRBofchannel8onthetransmitter
(see»Fig.7)
.
5,5”x 3,3” L
5,5”x 3,3” R
5,5”x 3,3” R5,5”x 3,3” L
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 4
Fig. 7
20 | Getting The Navigator 250 Into The Air
14.8 Video TX
■RealtimevideotransmissionispossibleviacompatibleFPVgoggles.
■Compatiblebrands:RCLogger(89141RC),FatShark
■Readtheinstructionssuppliedwiththegogglesbeforeyouusethem.
14.8.1 Default channel
DefaultchannelontheNavigator250:
5820 MHz
14.8.2 Switch channel
1. Turn the Navigator 250 upside down in order to have access to the video board
channelswitches.
2. Studythefollowingsections‘Channelswitch’and‘Availablechannels’andadjustthe
channeltomatchyourFPVgoggles.
Channel switch:
Videoboardwithchannelswitches Howtoswitchchannels
S5 S4
S2
ON
S3
S1
Available channels:
Band Channel Frequency S1 S2 S3 S4 S5
A CH1 5865MHz 00000
CH2 5845MHz 0 0
1
0 0
CH3 5825MHz 0
1
000
CH4 5805MHz 0
1 1
0 0
CH5 5785MHz
1
0000
CH6 5765MHz
1
0
1
0 0
CH7 5745MHz
1 1
000
Band Channel Frequency S1 S2 S3 S4 S5
B CH2 5752MHz 0 0
1 1
0
CH3 5771MHz 0
1
0
1
0
CH4 5790MHz 0
111
0
CH5 5809MHz
1
0 0
1
0
CH6 5828MHz
1
0
1 1
0
CH7 5847MHz
1 1
0
1
0
CH8 5866MHz
1111
0
F CH1 5740MHz 0 0 0 x
1
CH2 5760MHz 0 0
1
x
1
CH3 5780MHz 0
1
0 x
1
CH4 5800MHz 0
1 1
x
1
CH5 5820MHz
1
0 0 x
1
CH6 5840MHz
1
0
1
x
1
CH7 5860MHz
1 1
0 x
1
‘x’standsforeither1or0,eitherpositionisokay
14.8.3 Connecting FPV goggles
1. Installtheightbattery.
2. TurnthegogglesonandadjustthechannelonyourFPVgogglestomatchtheset
channel.
3. Checkvideotransmission.
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