TRAXXAS •13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
• The helicopter can’t find a satellite GPS signal.
1. Certain surfaces can cause signal interference between the
helicopter and GPS satellites. Move the helicopter to different
launch locations and away from buildings, parked cars, and
other obstructions until a signal can be established. We don’t
recommend flying without a GPS signal.
• The transmitter and the helicopter are on,
but the helicopter won’t fly.
1. The model is not armed or has timed-out. See step 6 of the
“Flying Your Model” section to arm your helicopter.
• The helicopter does not perform a trick when the AUX1 button is
pressed and then a stick command is given.
1. The transmitter is not in Fast Mode. See the “Flight Modes”
section.
• The helicopter landed by itself, and now the throttle will not respond.
1. The helicopter battery needs to be recharged (low voltage).
• The LED is blinking on the transmitter, and the transmitter will not
control the model.
1. The transmitter is in binding mode. Confirm that the helicopter is
powered on and the transmitter is in binding mode (blinking LED,
LCD displays rotating segments). Move the transmitter to within
one foot of the helicopter. The transmitter and helicopter should
bind (indicated by a tone from the transmitter, solid green LED
on the transmitter, solid green Power and Info Status LED on the
helicopter, and the Disarmed Flight Screen on the transmitter LCD).
2. There was a problem with the binding process. Power down the
transmitter and the helicopter, and then power them on again
(transmitter first, then helicopter). The transmitter and helicopter
should bind (indicated by a tone from the transmitter, solid green
LED on the transmitter, solid green Power and Info Status LEDs on
the helicopter, and the Disarmed Flight Screen on the transmitter
LCD).
3. The model is not armed or has timed-out. To arm your
helicopter, see step 6 of the “Preparing for Flight” section
on page 6.
• The transmitter settings have been adjusted incorrectly
for optimal flight.
1. Return the transmitter to the default settings.
A. Ensure the transmitter is off.
B. Press and hold the AUX2 button and the Menu Down button.
C. While holding both buttons, turn the transmitter on.
D. Continue holding both buttons for 3 seconds until the
transmitter beeps. Release both buttons.
E. The transmitter is reset and is in bind mode (blinking LED, LCD
displays rotating segments).
F. Confirm that the helicopter is powered on and is in binding
mode (Info Status LED blinking fast green).
G. Move the transmitter to within one foot of the helicopter. The
transmitter and helicopter should bind (indicated by a tone from
the transmitter, solid green LED on the transmitter, solid green
Power and Info Status LEDs on the helicopter, and the Disarmed
Flight Screen on the transmitter LCD).
• The helicopter battery is fully charged and the rotor blades are
spinning, but the helicopter will not lift off.
1. The rotor blades have been installed incorrectly. See “Rotor Blade
Installation.”
• The helicopter does not fly as expected or the helicopter performs
erratically in Film Mode.
1. The helicopter has lost the GPS signal. Fly the helicopter to a
suitable flying area with a clear view of the sky to reestablish the
GPS signal.
• The helicopter does not fly as expected or the helicopter performs
erratically in Fast or Expert Mode.
1. The accelerometer or flight compass needs to be reset. Go to
Traxxas.com for additional information and instructions or call the
Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free at: 1-888-TRAXXAS
(1-888-872-9927).
