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# FlameWheel550

User Manual

V 1. 8

2013.02.26 Revision

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# Disclaimer

Read this disclaimer carefully before using FlameWheel550. By using this product, you hereby agree to

this disclaimer and signify that you hav e read them fully. FlameWheel550 is an excellent multi

- rotor. With

a good autopilot, it will even offer tremendous flight features for low altitude flight working in restricted

space. Despite the controller of autopilot operate in the safest manner when th e main power battery is

connected, we strongly recommend customers to remove all propellers, use power supply from R/C

system or flight pack battery, and keep children away during system calibration and parameter setup.

Please respect the AMA ’ s National Mo del Aircraft Safety Code

. DJI Innovation s assumes no liability for

damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

DJI FLAME WHEEL is registered trademark of DJI Innovation s. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing

in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product

and manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovation s with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual

shall be reproduced in any form without the prio r written consent or authorization of DJI Innovation s . No

patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.



# F550 Profile

FlameWheel550 (F550) is a multi

- rotor designed for all pilots for fun or AP . With D JI WKM or NAZA

autopilot system, it can achieve hovering, cruising, even rolling and other flight elements. It can be

applied for entertainment, aerial photography, FPV and other aero

- modeling activities.©2012 DJI Innovation s . All Rights Reserved. 3 

# Contents

Disclaimer

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F550 Profile

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Contents

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Product Usage Cautions

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In Box

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Tools Needed

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ESC Wiring

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Assembly

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ESC Sound Introduction

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Specifications

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# Product Usage Cautions

When flying, the fast rotating propellers of FlameWheel550 will cause serious damage

and injury. Therefore, p lease fly with a high safety consciousness.

1. Keep flying multi

- rotor away from objects, such as obstacles, children,

human beings, high

- voltage lines and so on.

2. Do not get close to or even touch the working motors and propellers, which

will cause serious i njury.

3. Do not over load the multi

- rotor.

4. Check whether the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and

firmly before flight.

5. Make sure the rotation direction of each propeller is correct

6. Check whether all parts of multi

- rotor are in good conditio n before flight. Do

not fly with old or broken parts.

7. Use DJI parts as much as possible.

If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact our

customer service.©2012 DJI Innovation s . All Rights Reserved. 4 

# In Box

Top Board 550FBT × 1 Bottom Board 550FBB × 1

Arms 550FA C × 4 550FAW × 2

10in Propeller Pairs 550P10 × 4 8 in Propeller Pairs 550P 08 × 4

Motors 550MOT ×6 ESC 550ESC ×6

Screws 550

- M3×8 × 24 Screws 550

- M2.5× 6 × 36

Magic Strap 550MSX ×1, Battery Band 550BBX ×1

,

Power Line Pair 550PLP ×1©2012 DJI Innovation s . All Rights Reserved. 5 

# Tools Needed

2.0mm Hex Wrench For frame and motors installation.

Screw Glue For fastening screws.

Nylon Cable Tie

For binding devices and wires. Scissors

Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape For fixing receiver, controller and other modules.

Soldering

- iron & Wires For connecting ESCs’ power cables to bottom board.



# ESC Wiring

Important

 Please solder ESCs to power pads on bottom board as the figure shows.

 Use any insulating method a t all soldering spots. Make sure there is no short or open circuit.

 Make sure the side of power pads is upward.

 Make sure the rotation direction of each motor is the same as the way in the figure of

“ Assembly

” shows. If not, switch any of two wire connect ions of the incorrect motor to change

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# Assembly©2012 DJI Innovation s . All Rights Reserved. 7 

# ESC Sound Introduction

ESC State Sound

Ready ♪1234567

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input s ignal abnormal B

-------- B

-------- B...

Input voltage abnormal BB

--- BB

--- BB

--- BB...


### Tips:

DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi

- rotors. When use with DJI autopilot

systems, you do not have to setup any parameters or calibrate travel range.



# Specifications

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 550 mm

Frame Weight 478 g

Takeoff Weight 1200g ~ 2400g



### ESC

Current 30A OPTO

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Battery 3S ~ 4S LiPo



### Motor

Stator size 22×12mm

KV 920rpm/V

Propeller 10 × 3

. 8 in (@3S); (Optional 8 × 4.5in (@4S))