Reely Q User manual

Operating Instructions
Electro-Quadrocopter “Q” RtF
Item No. 1526041

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Table of Contents
Page
1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................4
2. Explanation of Symbols .......................................................................................................................................4
3. Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................................5
4. Product Description .............................................................................................................................................5
5. Scope of Delivery.................................................................................................................................................6
6. Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................................7
a) General..........................................................................................................................................................7
b) Before Commissioning .................................................................................................................................7
c) During Operation ...........................................................................................................................................8
7. Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes ............................................................................................................9
a) Transmitter.....................................................................................................................................................9
b) Flight Battery .................................................................................................................................................9
8. Start Preparations..............................................................................................................................................10
a) Inserting the Batteries in the Transmitter ....................................................................................................10
b) Charge Flight Battery................................................................................................................................... 11
9. Operating Elements of the Transmitter..............................................................................................................12
10. Safety Devices...................................................................................................................................................13
a) Transmitter...................................................................................................................................................13
b) Model...........................................................................................................................................................13
11. Information for First Take-Off.............................................................................................................................14
a) Hover Flight .................................................................................................................................................14
b) Yaw Function...............................................................................................................................................15
c) Nod Function ...............................................................................................................................................15
d) Roll Function................................................................................................................................................16
e) Flight Mode..................................................................................................................................................16
12. The First Start....................................................................................................................................................17
a) Start.............................................................................................................................................................17
b) Flight Movements ........................................................................................................................................18
c) Trimming......................................................................................................................................................19
d) Flip Function................................................................................................................................................20

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13. Maintenance and Repair....................................................................................................................................21
a) Regular Cleaning.........................................................................................................................................21
b) Replacing the Rotors...................................................................................................................................21
c) Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................22
14. Disposal.............................................................................................................................................................22
a) Product ........................................................................................................................................................22
b) Batteries/Rechargeable Batteries................................................................................................................22
15. Declaration of Conformity (DOC).......................................................................................................................23
16. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................23
a) Transmitter...................................................................................................................................................23
b) Quadrocopter...............................................................................................................................................23
c) USB Charger ...............................................................................................................................................23

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1. Introduction
Dear Customer,
thank you for purchasing this product.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions!
These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and
handling. Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party. Therefore, retain these operating
instructions for reference!
If there are any technical questions, please contact:
International: www.conrad.com/contact
United Kingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact
2. Explanation of Symbols
The exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important notes in these operating instructions that must be
observed strictly.
The arrow symbol indicates that special advice and notes on operation are provided.

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3. Intended Use
The electrical quadrocopter "Q" is a helicopter-like model solely designed for private use in the model making area
and the operating times associated with this.
This system is not suitable for other types of use. Any use other than that described above can damage the product
and involves additional risks such as short circuit, re, electric shock, etc. The safety information must be observed
at all times!
The product must not get damp or wet.
This product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Observe all safety information in these operating instructions. They contain important information on han-
dling of the product.
You are solely responsible for safe operation of the model!
4. Product Description
The quadrocopter "Q" is a pre-assembled helicopter-like ight model with four rotors. In the professional eld, such
ight devices are already used for the most diverse of tasks.
The latest micro processor controlled electronics with position control and acceleration sensor stabilise the quadro-
copter "Q".
High-quality direct current engines in connection with a specially developed control permit a powerful ight operation.
The new control and electronic self-stabilisation lead to great ight properties.
The product is intended for operation in closed rooms but may also be used outdoors in wind still conditions. The in-
built electronic controls (integrated 6-axis gyro) can balance out small undesired changes to the ight altitude, but can-
not remove them completely. As the "Q" quadrocopter weighs approx. 12 g, it reacts sensitively to wind or draughts.

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5. Scope of Delivery
• Pre-installed quadrocopter "Q"
• Transmitter
• USB charger
• Two spare rotors (front)
• Two spare rotors (rear)
• Operating instructions
Current operating instructions
Download the current operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the
QR code displayed. Observe the instructions on the website.
The spare part list can be found on our website www.conrad.com in the download section for the respective
product. Alternatively, you may also email to request the list of spare parts. For contact information, see the
chapter "Introduction" at the beginning of these operating instructions.

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6. Safety Notes
In case of damage caused by non-compliance with these operating instructions, the warranty/
guarantee will expire. We do not assume any liability for consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for property damage or personal injury caused by improper use
or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.
Normal wear and tear and accident and crash damage (e.g. broken rotor blades or chassis parts)
are also excluded from the guarantee and warranty.
Dear Customer,
this safety information serves not only to protect the product, but also your own safety and the safety of
other persons. Therefore, read this chapter very carefully before taking the product into operation!
a) General
Caution, important note!
Operating the model may cause damage to property and/or individuals.
Therefore, make sure that you are sufciently insured when using the model, e.g. by taking out
private liability insurance. If you already have private liability insurance, verify whether or not op-
eration of the model is covered by your insurance before commissioning your model.
Observe: In some EU countries, you are required to have insurance for any ying models!
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modication of the product or its components is inadmissible for
safety and approval reasons.
• This product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
• The product must not get damp or wet.
• Do not leave any packaging material unattended. It may become a dangerous playing material for chil-
dren.
• Should questions arise that are not answered by these operating instructions, contact us (for contact
information, see chapter 1) or another expert.
b) Before Commissioning
• Make sure that no other models are operated within the range of the remote control on the same 2.4
GHz band (transmitter frequency). Always check if concurrently operated 2.4 GHz transmission systems
interfere with your model.
• Regularly check the functional safety of your model and of the remote control system. Watch out for any
visible damage such as damaged mechanics (e.g. rotors).
• All moving parts on the model must run smoothly but must not have any tolerance in the bearing.
• Check before each operation the correct and secure position of the rotors.
• The ight battery required for operation must be charged according to these operating instructions.

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• Ensure sufcient residual capacity (battery tester) of the batteries inserted in the transmitter. If the bat-
teries are empty, always replace the complete set, never individual cells only.
• When the rotors are running, make sure that neither objects nor body parts are in the rotating and suction
area of the rotors.
c) During Operation
• Do not take any risks when operating the model! Your own safety and that of your environment depends
completely on your responsible use of the model.
• Improper operation can cause serious damage to people and property! Therefore make sure to keep a
sufciently safe distance from persons, animals or objects during operation.
• Select an appropriate location for the operation of your model.
• Fly your model only if your ability to respond is unrestricted. The inuence of tiredness, alcohol or medi-
cation can cause incorrect responses.
• Do not direct your model towards spectators or towards yourself.
• Motor, electronics and ight battery may heat up during operation of the model. For this reason, take a
break of 5 to 10 minutes before recharging the rmly integrated ight battery in the quadrocopter.
• Never switch off the remote control (transmitter) while the model is in use. After landing, always rst
switch the on/off switch at the quadrocopter to the off position ("OFF"). Only then may the remote control
be switched off.
• In case of a defect or a malfunction, remove the problem before using the model again.
• Never expose your model or the remote control to direct sunlight or excessive heat for an extended
period of time.
• In the case of a severe crash (e.g. from a high altitude). The electric gyro sensors can be damaged.
Therefore, full functionality must be tested before ying again without fail!
• Switch off the rotor motors at once after a crash. Rotating rotors may be damaged if they come into
contact with obstacles e.g. overcharging. Before ying again, these should be checked for possible tears
or breakages!
• To avoid damage to the model through crashing due to low voltage or deep discharge of the recharge-
able battery through total discharge, we recommend that you respect the low voltage light signals without
fail.

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7. Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes
Although use of batteries and rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are
many dangers and problems. In particular in LiPo/LiIon batteries with high energy content (as compared
to conventional NiCd or NiMH batteries), various provisions must be complied with to avoid danger of
explosion and re.
The model is delivered with a rmly installed, non-replaceable rechargeable battery and a matching
charger. Nevertheless, we are including extensive information on handling batteries for safety reasons.
Should you use your own accessories, please ensure you follow all information enclosed by the respective
manufacturer.
a) Transmitter
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave any batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly. There is a risk of batteries being
swallowed by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into re. There
is a danger of explosion!
• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin on contact;
therefore, use suitable protective gloves.
• Do not recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of re and explosion!
• Make sure that the polarity is correct when inserting the batteries (pay attention to plus/+ and minus/-).
• If the device is not used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), remove the inserted batteries from
the remote control to avoid damage from leaking batteries.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries. Do not mix full batteries with half-full ones. Always use batter-
ies/rechargeable batteries of the same type and manufacturer.
• Never mix batteries and rechargeable batteries!
b) Flight Battery
Attention!
Leave the on-off switch of the quadrocopter in the "off" position ("OFF") when you are not using the ight
model (e.g. during transport or storage). Otherwise, the LiPo ight battery may be deep-discharged and
is thus destroyed and rendered useless! There is also a danger of malfunction due to interferences. The
rotors could start up inadvertently and cause damage or injury.
• Never charge the LiPo ight battery immediately after use. Always leave the LiPo ight battery to cool
off rst (at least 5 - 10 minutes).
• Charge the LiPo ight battery rmly installed in the quadrocopter only via the enclosed USB-LiPo-charg-
er.
• Only charge intact and undamaged batteries. If the outer isolation of the rechargeable battery is dam-
aged or the battery is deformed or bloated, it must not be charged. In this case, there is immediate
danger of re and explosion!

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• Place the model on a re-resistant surface for charging (e.g. a plate). Keep a distance to ammable
objects (use USB extension cable if required).
• As the charger and the rechargeable LiPo ight battery both heat up during the charging procedure, it is
necessary to ensure sufcient ventilation. Never cover the charger or the quadrocopter!
• Never leave LiPo batteries unattended while charging them.
• Remove the quadrocopter from the charger when it is fully charged.
• The charger is intended for dry indoor use only. The charger and the quadrocopter must not become
damp or wet.
• There is the risk of re or explosion by the rechargeable battery in case of error. LiPo batteries speci-
cally react very strongly at moisture and oxygen due to the chemicals contained in them! Do not expose
the charger or quadrocopter to high/low temperatures or to direct solar radiation.
8. Start Preparations
a) Inserting the Batteries in the Transmitter
Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the transmitter. For this, you need to remove the screw and lift
off the lid (1).
Insert two micro/AAA size batteries with the correct polarity (2). Observe the corresponding icons in the battery com-
partment. Attach the battery casing lid and screw it back on (3).
Operation of the transmitter with batteries is not recommended because of the lower cell voltage (battery
= 1.5 V, rechargeable battery = 1.2 V) and the self-discharge of rechargeable batteries. Quick feedback of
the transmitter on low charge status of the transmitter power supply would result.
Since the transmitter requires very little power, batteries will keep much longer. We recommend the use of
high-quality alkaline batteries.
Figure 1

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b) Charge Flight Battery
A suitable USB mains unit or USB cigarette lighter adapter (neither enclosed) may be used for power supply to the
enclosed USB charger; they each must have an output current of at least 500 mA.
Alternatively, the USB port of a computer or USB hub with a dedicated mains unit can be used as well that can supply
a current of 500 mA per port.
Connect the USB charger from the delivery to the USB power supply with its USB plug (1) (as described above, e.g.
a USB mains unit or similar). Then connect the small plug (2) of the USB charger to the corresponding socket of the
quadrocopter (3). Observe proper alignment of the plug (the plug contour must match the socket in the quadrocopter).
Figure 2
If the battery is not defective (high-Ohmic/interrupted) and power supply is warranted, charging commences. This is
signalled by the red LED in the USB charger.
The following LED displays are possible:
LED is permanently lit: The battery is being charged
LED is off: The battery is full or fully charged

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9. Operating Elements of the Transmitter
Figure 3
1 On/off switch
2 LED for function control
3 Left control stick (motor speed and yaw)
4 Right control stick (roll and nod)
5 Roll trimming
6 Nod trimming

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10. Safety Devices
The quadrocopter “Q” has a range of safety devices in the transmitter and ight model which protect the
model from damage and/or should reduce possible damage to a minimum. The protection mechanisms are
identied by LED indicators (ight model) or an acoustic warning signal (transmitter).
a) Transmitter
The battery condition is continually inspected while the transmitter is in operation. If the voltage level of the batteries
drops below a certain value, the transmitter will signal this with an intermittent warning sound and permanent ash-
ing of the LED at the transmitter (gure 3, item 2). In this case, stop ying at once and replace the batteries of the
transmitter.
b) Model
The LEDs in the quadrocopter (in the landing struts) show if the transmitter is "bound" to the model and reception of
the control signal is proper. This is displayed by permanently lit LEDs. When the front LEDs ash, the quadrocopter
does not correctly receive the transmitter signal. In this case, "binding" must be performed again.
The quadrocopter constantly monitors the voltage of the integrated ight battery. Should this fall below a critical level
during a particular period, this will be indicated by the ashing front LEDs.
If the voltage undercut is permanently below a specic value, an emergency landing is initiated after a brief time and
the motors are switched off.
If the undervoltage is displayed at the quadrocopter by ashing of the front LEDs, only approx. 20 to 30
seconds of ight time remain to independently return the model to the starting point and land it.
If a certain voltage level of the ight battery is reached, the motor control will be switched off by the transmit-
ter and automatic landing is initiated. This process cannot be inuenced by the transmitter anymore.
If the model is above a body of water, tree, house, street, persons, animals, etc. at the time and/or if the
model is ying more than 1 metre above ground, the model may be damaged or lost and there may be
property damage and injury to persons/animals nearby.

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11. Information for First Take-Off
a) Hover Flight
For a simpler and consistent explanation of steering, classic terminology is used here as well. This comes
from ight language and is widely used.
Directional descriptions are always to be interpreted from the perspective of a "virtual" pilot in the model.
The two black rotors are considered direction indicators. They mean "front". The explanations are all based
on conguration of the remote control to mode II.
Hovering denotes a ight status in which the quadrocopter neither rises nor falls so that the upwards directed uplift
force is equal to the downwards directed weight.
Push the throttle lever (gure 3, item 3) forward to increase the motor speed and lift up the quadrocopter. Pulling the
throttle lever back causes the quadrocopter to drop. If you leave the throttle stick in the middle area, the quadrocopter
will roughly maintain its height.
Figure 4
During ight close above the ground and during take-off, turbulence and air ow can be experienced which
may affect the quadrocopter. A quicker response to the controlling motions and slight swerving of the quad-
rocopter forwards, backwards or to the side may result from this. This so-called ground effect is no longer
present starting at a ght height of about 50 cm.

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b) Yaw Function
"Yaw" denotes the rotation of the quadrocopter around the yaw axis (vertical axis). This movement either occurs unin-
tentionally due to the speed torque of the rotors or intentionally as a ight direction change. This movement is caused
by speed changes of the individual rotors towards each other in the quadrocopter.
If you move the left control lever to the left, the quadrocopter will turn to the left. If you move the control lever to the
right, the quadrocopter will turn to the right.
Figure 5
c) Nod Function
"Nod" denotes the movement around the cross axis which can be compared to the nodding of a head. Through this,
the quadrocopter gains ight speed forwards or backwards or decelerates.
If you move the right control lever to the front, the quadrocopter will oat forwards as a whole. If you move the control
lever to the rear, the quadrocopter will oat backwards. If the quadrocopter drifts slowly to the rear in hover ight
(direction of the white arrow), the model must be trimmed with the trim (see chapter "Trimming").
Figure 6

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d) Roll Function
"Roll" denotes the movement around the centre line which can be compared to the sideways rolling of a ball (or the
sideways crawl of a crab). In this way, through lifting one side the quadrocopter moves independent of its forward
direction to the side.
If you move the right control lever to the left, the quadrocopter will oat to the left as a whole. If you move the control
lever to the right, the quadrocopter will oat to the right. If the quadrocopter drifts slowly to the left in hover ight (direc-
tion of the white arrow), the model must be trimmed with the trim (see chapter "Trimming").
Figure 7
e) Flight Mode
The quadrocopter permits you to choose between three different ight modes de-
pending on your experience.
Change the ight mode by briey pushing the left control lever at the transmitter
(see gure 8).
In beginner mode, the control commands are limited to permit you learning how
to y the quadrocopter very quickly and easily. This ight mode is recommended
for pilots who have no or only very little ight experience with helicopters or quad-
rocopters yet. The beginner's mode is the basic conguration after switching the
transmitter on each time.
The advanced mode is recommended to pilots who have already collected some experience with other quadrocopter
models. In this mode, the quadrocopter is much more agile in its control conduct than in beginner's mode. In order
to activate this mode, push the left control stick at the transmitter (gure 8) briey repeatedly until you hear a double
sound.
The professional mode is recommended to pilots who have already collected a lot of experience with other quadro-
copter models. In this mode, the quadrocopter is even more agile in its control conduct than in advanced mode. In
order to activate professional mode, push the left control stick at the transmitter (gure 8) briey repeatedly until you
hear a triple sound.
Pushing the left control stick again will return you to beginner's mode. This is signalled by a single control sound.
Figure 8

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12. The First Start
a) Start
The operation and handling of remote controlled ight models must be learned! If you have never steered
such a model, start especially carefully and get used to the reactions of the model to the remote control
commands rst. Do be patient! Use the information from chapter 11 as reference.
Do not take any risks when operating the product! Your own safety and that of your environment depends
completely on your responsible use of the model.
Figure 9
• Put the control stick for the motor control to the bottom position for this (1).
• Switch on the quadrocopter (2). The front LEDs in the model start to ash quickly.
• Place the model on a level surface as smooth as possible (e.g. stone oor). A carpet is less suitable because the
landing legs may bet caught in the carpet easily. The front (black) rotors point forward (away from you).
• Switch off the remote control transmitter by pushing the on/off switch (3). The transmitter conrms this with a double
signal sound. The control LED at the transmitter (g. 3, item 2) will ash.
• Push the left control lever (4) forward until a control sound sounds.
• Pull the left control lever (5) backwards until a control sound sounds. The control LED at the transmitter and the
LEDs at the quadrocopter are now permanently lit.
• The quadrocopter is now bound to the transmitter and ready to start.

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• Start the rotors by slowly moving the left control stick forward. If you want to switch off the rotors again, pull the left
control stick back again.
• Now increase the rotating speed of quadrocopter rotors by pushing the left control lever forward slowly until the
quadrocopter takes off and hovers in front of you at a height of approx. 1.5 metres. Generally avoid any fast and
big controlling motions. Also watch closely to see whether and in which direction the quadrocopter moves. By using
trimming on the remote control (see item c) in this chapter), you can align undesired movements.
• To land the quadrocopter again, pull the left control lever back slightly in a suitable landing location until the quad-
rocopter gravitates to the ground. A somewhat solid touchdown on the ground is no problem and should not be
corrected with jerky throttle movements.
• Try to touch down where possible in vertical position ("helicopter landing"). Avoid landing with high horizontal
speeds ("airplane landing"). After landing, turn off the motors (pull the left control stick back all the way).
• Practice this starting procedure a few times to get a feel for the quadrocopter. Once you are reasonably sure, you
can begin to steer the ight direction with yaw, nod and roll functions (see notes in chapter 11). Always steer slowly
and carefully and practice the processes a little before trying a new ight manoeuvre. The rst ights should not last
longer than 30 to 60 seconds respectively.
• When you have familiarised yourself a little with the model's ight properties, you may perform additional exercises.
Start with simple ight manoeuvres like a ying a meter forwards/back (nod function). Then practice hovering to the
left/right (roll function). When you have the practice you need, start ying circles and gure eights.
• If you want to terminate ying, the rotors must be switched off rst after landing. Then put the model's on/off switch
to the "OFF" position. Only then must the transmitter be switched off.
b) Flight Movements
After the model has been started, it is in hover ight. Push the left control lever at the transmitter forward carefully.
This initiates rising of the model. Put the left control stick roughly into the middle position again to stop rising. Pull the
left control lever back carefully to start sinking.
If you move the left control lever to the left, the model will turn around its vertical axis. If you move it towards the right,
the quadrocopter will turn to the right.
Push the right control lever forward carefully. The model is controlled forward. If you push the right control lever back-
wards, the quadrocopter will be controlled backwards.
If the right control lever is controlled to the left, the model will oat to the left. If you move the right control lever to the
right, the quadrocopter will oat to the right.
When controlling the model, also observe the notes in chapter 11.

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c) Trimming
In the course of ight operation, it is possible the quadrocopter will not hover in place but drift off in one direction
(e.g. forward). In this case, the model must be returned to the condition where the quadrocopter hovers in place by
trimming.
Push the trimming buttons for the drift direction:
• The quadrocopter drifts to the left = push the right trim button for the roll control function
Hold or push the trim button as long/as often as necessary to achieve a stable ight condition. Now push the button
for the trim again to leave trimming mode.
• The quadrocopter drifts to the front = push the rear trim button for the nod control function
Hold or push the trim button as long/as often as necessary to achieve a stable ight condition. Now push the button
for the trim again to leave trimming mode.
If you keep a trim button pushed, the maximum trim path is reached more quickly. This is displayed by
signals sounds. If you no longer hear any signal sound, the maximum trim path has been reached.
If you hear a slightly higher sound, the trim is set precisely to zero. Further trimming is interrupted here.
Briey release the trimming button and push it again to continue trimming of the model.
Figure 10

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d) Flip Function
The model can perform a ip (a 360° turn). For this, put the quadrocopter into a
stable hover ight at an altitude of at least 1.5 metres at sufcient distance from
the pilot and any obstacles.
Push the right control stick vertically down (push the control stick like a button).
The transmitter will emit a control sound at an even rhythm to conrm that you
have chosen ip mode. The control sound will remain activated until the ip is
completed.
Now, briey put the right control lever in the direction in which the ip is to take
place.
Examples: If you push the right lever forward, the quadrocopter will turn over forwards. If you push the right lever
backward, the quadrocopter will turn over to the right.
After you have specied the ip direction at the transmitter, put the right control lever into the neutral position again
at once.
Attention!
The ip function generally must only be used if the model is own in a large hall or outdoors, is in a stable
ight condition (hovering) before the respective operating button is pushed at the transmitter, the ight
height is not below 1.5 metres and the quadrocopter is at least 5 metres away from obstacles and persons.
If this is not observed, there is a danger of damage to the model or other objects nearby and a danger of
injury to persons/animals in the vicinity from contact or crash! We recommend performing the rst ops in
the rising movement of the quadrocopter.
When the model is already in "Low Batt mode" (front LEDs at the quadrocopter ash), the ip function is
deactivated for reasons of safety and therefore cannot be performed.
The model can perform a ip function only in one direction (only forward or backward; only to the left or
right) and therefore also requires the corresponding clear control commands from the transmitter (right
control lever forward or back; right control lever to the left or right). Therefore, avoid inadmissible control
commands when the ip function is activated, such as "right control lever pushed to the front+left". In such
cases, there may be uncontrolled ight conditions and crashes.
After a ip, the function is automatically deactivated at the transmitter. If you want to perform another ip,
you need to activate the ip function at the transmitter rst.
Figure 11