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 ASSEMBLYGIMBAL MICRO CAMERA PAN & TILT ASSEMBLPLEASE READ THIS FIRST RVJET PARTS LISTGIMBAL MICRO CAMERA TILT & PAN ASSEMBLDIMENSIONSSETUPSHORT WING ASSEMBLYGIMBAL CONFIGURATION OVERVIEWAIRFRAME CONFIGURATION OVERVIEWFUSELAGE ASSEMBLYLONG WING ASSEMBLYQUESTIONS 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 th Test fit each part before applying glue Make sure you know how and where you intend to install electronics before gl Brushless motor rotation direction must be confirme

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 The servo must be centred and the servo horn must be attached before it is glu Ensure that the skid and motor mount is properly glued to the fuselage The use of thick or medium CA glue with activator is recommendedBefore building gimbal! Please read through the complete instructions prior to assembly and follow th The supplied screws are specially designed for assembly and disassembly but:

- Do NOT over-tighten the screws – you will strip the thread of the plasti

 The snap-lock between the ring and the camera holders has tight tolerance to 

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 bu

The very high quality domes are sold at extremely low prices so the user can a

Before flying! Before launch make sure you have correctly set reflex and throws and that the  Check that all foam hinges are undamaged We recommend usage of the foam nose during the first flights to protect the P Before flying the long wing configuration, learn and memorize how to exit the  Do not exceed VNE of 100kph when flying the long wing configuration30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0
RVJET – Parts overview 1/3 (airframe)

1x

BOTTOM FUSELAGE

1x

TOP FUSELAGE

1x

FUSELAGE RIGHT COVER

F

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

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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

FUSELAGE CF TUBE 

(D10x416MM)

8x

CF ROD

(D8x70MM)

2x

WING REAR CF TUBE

(D10x486MM)

2x

WING FRONT CF TUBE

(D10x286MM)

1x

VIBRATION MOUNT

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BATTERY TRAY

!
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

1

BASE 

1x

SERVO CLIP

2x

PIVOT CLIP

2x

CAMERA BRACKET

1x

GOPRO 1&2 HOLDER BOTTOM

1x

GOPRO 1&2 HOLDER TOP

6x

LINK STOPPER

[preinstalled]

20x

PLASTIC SCREW

1x

SERVO HORN 

1x

SERVO HORN V-SH

1x

PAN & TILT LINKAGE

[26mm]

1x

PAN LINKAGE

[right]

1x

PAN LINKAGE

[left]
RVJET – Airframe Configuration Overview

Transport and storeThe RVJET comes packed in transport and storage of you(when used with the long w

Long wingHigh endurance and more payload due to lower wing loading. VNE=100kph

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RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 1/6

Assembly Instructions for th

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 bot! Make sure the whole su3. Glue the left and right ! The internal pockets can electronics (ref: Setup)

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 glued5. 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

6. Glue the CF-tubes to th! Make sure the tube doe

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RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 4/6

8. Glue the sbottom fuse9. Install the ! Any adjust! Hex screw! The motor motor moun

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 now13. 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 mount11. 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 ca! The dotted 

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16. Glue magnets horiz

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AN

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

18

18. Attach the EPO-nose 

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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 1/4

Assembly Instructions for th

LONG RVJET WING (SPAN 1.9

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21. Glue CF-strip in the top slot of the ! Ensure that the strip fits fully before ! Ensure that the strip is flush to the su

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

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BD

23

BE

24. Glue the wing CF-tubes to the fuselage

! Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides

24

25. Inst! Make ! For eacover (s

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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

29. Use tape to hold wings la! Other wing joining methods 

27. Install control horn and ! If the servo is centred you 

BI

28. Repeat steps 20-27 for the other wing

28

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RVJET – Short Wing Assembly 1/5

Assembly Instructions for th

SHORT RVJET WING (SPAN 1.5

(NOTE: THIS REQUIRES SOME MODIFICATIONS OF THE STANDA

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31. Glue CF-strip in the top slot of the ! Ensure that the strip fits fully before ! Ensure that the strip is flush to the su

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

30

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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

35. Inst! Make ! For eacover (s36. Cut ! Trim cwing

36

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RVJET – Short Wing Assembly 4/5

CG

37. Glue covers onto wing and wing extension

! Do not place glue on the servo cable

37

CI

39. Trim the remaining wing CF tube parts (approximately 198mm)40. Glue the CF-tubes to the wing extension

! Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides

40

39

41. Install extra servo ca! This cable is not include! An alternative solution 

OPTIONAL 

38. Install contro! If the servo is ce

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RVJET – Short Wing Assembly 5/5

CK

42. Glue cover onto wing extension

! Do not place glue on the servo cable

CL

43. Glue the CF-rods in the CF-tubes! Some sanding might be required on the rods

45. Use tape to hold wings laterally, choose between short or long wing configuration 

! Other wing joining methods are found in the Q&A

43

OPTIONAL OPTIONAL

45 45

42

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RVJET – Gimbal Configuration Overview

GoPro Pan&Tilt Primary axis: Pan Secondary axis: Tilt GoPro Hero 1, 2 & 3 Anti-reflection screen Lens protection Access to:

 Buttons SD card USB port A/V outputs Rear connector

Mico Camera Pan&Tilt Primary axis: Pan Secondary axis: Tilt Fits most common micro cameras

(KX191, KX171, KX6, DX201, etc.)

 Clamp fixing around 14mm lens  Screw fixing possible Anti-reflection screen 170 degree pan and tilt angle

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RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 1/7

Assembly Instructions for the Ran

GoPro Pan&Tilt Module

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RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 2/7

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50. Mount servo and secure with clip and screw! Do not over-tighten

DA

51. Assemble link stopp! Pre-assemblesd

52. Press the horn on the servo and secure with the screw

DC

53. Assemble cover an! Do not over-tighten! In order to avoid scra

52

53

50
RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 3/7

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54. Assemble 3 link stoppers to gimbal ring and secure with circlip according to picture5! Pre-assembled

DE

54

55. Ass! Insta

56. Snap GoPro holder into ring

! Make sure not to over-stress the snap features, once into place it’s very difficult to disassemble

D

56
57. Assemble link stoppers to V-shaped servo horn secure with circlips! Pre-assembled58. Install servo horn on servo! Servo must be centred

RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 4/7

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DI

59. Insert servo into h! Be careful with cable

58

60. Mount push rods according to picture

DK

61. Insert servo assembly into left main housing and secure w

59

61

57

60
62. Attach the 2 pivot clips to the gimbal ring and insert into left housing63. Insert the push rods into the link stoppers and tighten screws! Make sure everything turns smoothly

64. Now remove the GoPro cover and insert your GoPro, re-mount cover! Insert the (optional) Range Video GoPro connector for live video-out and in-flight charging

RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 5/7

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62 63

64
65. Route cables! If needed use cable ties to fix cables! Make sure you allow enough slack for movement 

66. Slide the comple! If needed use som

67. Re-check the cables assemble the right housing half. Secure with 4 screws

Features for cable ties

RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 6/7

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DO 

67

65
68. Attach the dome and rotate clockwise until it securely snaps into place. Congratulations, you have successfull

RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 7/7

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RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assemb

Assembly Instructions for the R

MicroCam Pan&Tilt Mod

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70. Mount your micro camera between the brackets and tighten the 4 screws! Make sure the video orientation is correct

73. Assemble link stopp! Pre-assembled74. Push horn on servo a! Servo must be centred

72. Push the servo in place until the 2 snap fits lock into place

71. Push assembled cam! Make sure the video o

Video up

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assemb

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EA

70

EC

72

73
77. Snap camera assembly into ring. Do not to over-stress the snap features 

! Make sure not to over-stress the snap features, once into place it’s very difficult to disassemble

75. Assemble 3 link stoppers to gimbal ring and secure with circlip according to picture! Pre-assembled

76. Ass! Insta

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assemb

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EE 

E

75

77
79. Assemble link stoppers to V-shaped servo horn secure with circlips! Pre-assembled80. Install servo horn on servo! Servo must be centred

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assemb

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EI

81. Insert servo into h! Be careful with cable

82. Mount push rods according to picture

EK

83. Insert servo assembly into left main housing and secure w

81

83

79 80

82
87. Slide the complete ! If needed use some 

Features for cable ties

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assemb

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84. Attach the 2 pivot clips to the gimbal ring and insert into left housing85. Insert the push rods into the link stoppers and tighten screws

! Make sure everything turns smoothly

EN

84

85

86

86. Route cables

! If needed use cable ties to fix cables! Make sure you allow enough slack for movement 
RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assemb

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88. Re-check the cables assemble the right housing half and secure with 4 screws

89. Attach the dome and rotate clockwise until it securely snaps into place. Congratulations, you have successfull

88

89
RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assemb

Assembly Instructions for the R

MicroCam Tilt&Pan Mod

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Video up 

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assemb

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90. Mount your micro camera between the brackets and tighten the 4 screws! Make sure the video orientation is correct

93. Assemble link stopp! Pre-assembled94. Push horn on servo a! Servo must be centred

92. Push the servo in place until the 2 snap fits lock into place

91. Push assembled cam! Make sure the video o

FA

90

FC 

92

93
97. Snap camera assembly into ring. Do not to over-stress the snap features 

! Make sure not to over-stress the snap features, once into place it’s very difficult to disassemble

95. Assemble 3 link stoppers to gimbal ring and secure with circlip according to picture! Pre-assembled

96. Ass! Insta

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assemb

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FE 

FG 

95

97
102. Align horn according to picture (paralle! The servo must be centred prior to this step

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assemb

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99. Insert servo into holder and secure with 2 screws! Be careful with cable

FI

100. Insert servo asse! Be careful with cab

FK

101. Assemble link stoppers to V-shaped servo horn secure with circlips

! Pre-assembled

99

102

101
103. Mount pivot clip to right housing and secure with screw 104. Mount p

105. Insert the gimbal assembly into Right housing106. Insert the push rods into the link stoppers and tighten screws! Make sure everything turns smoothly

RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assemb

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FM 

105

106

103
107. Mount pivot clip to left housing and secure with screw 108. Slide the 

! If needed use 

109. Check the cables assemble the right housing half and secure with 4 screws

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FP

107

109
110.Attach the dome and rotate clockwise until it securely snaps into place. Congratulations, you have successfu

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RVJET – Dimensions

175 90

70

1950 

1550

200

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RVJET – Setup 1/2

RC SETUPReflex +6mm

Aileron expo -40% (Futaba) 40% (OpenTX/JR/Spektrum)

Elevator expo -40% (Futaba) 40% (OpenTX/JR/Spektrum)

Aileron + 25mm (1”) -13mm (1/2”)

Elevator +19mm (3/4”) -10mm (2/5”)(Note: The above throws include the +6mm reflex)If the long wing appears very slow to roll, increase aileron throw.

WING

- WING

+

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Center of gravity should be where the tip of the fins joins the wing
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Connect:1. CPPM from Rx to ‘PPM1 Input’ on RVOSD2. Right wing servo to ‘OUT2/Aileron’3. Left wing servo to ‘OUT1/Aileron’4. ESC to ‘OUT3/Throttle’In the RVOSD main menu:1. Enable R/C receiver2. Set R/C receiver type to PPM3. Go into PPM configuration and map your channels.4. Set airplane mode to WING5. Go to R/C wizard and follow it, setting the correct throw directions.6. Set ‘cruise throttle’ to 1⁄27. Set ‘glide throttle to 1⁄48. Enable autopilot in RVOSD menu to ‘RTH’You can also assign an ‘aux’ autopilot mode. This mode can be toggled with the AUX1 input on the RVOSD. I suggest to set the AUX AP mode to Fly By Wire. Using the RangeVideo OSD and Autopilot with the RVJE

T

For the easiest configuration, use a R/C receiver with CPPM out.If you have a receiver with SBUS output, use a Frsky SBUS to CPPM convertor.CPPM stands for combined PPM , and it contains all of your servo channels in one wire. It is much easier to work with since you can assign the channels in the RVOSD menu without physically switching their wire positions. It also means less wires; 1 wire instead of 4-8.

Maiden Flight with RVO

Always setup an FPV vid

RTH enabled. You need wrong. You can only knFlight #1• Take off with Autop

Trim the airplane for 

• Land

Set new ‘neutral pos

Flight #21. Toggle ON the AUX 

control throws are 

2. Take off in manual 3. Climb to 200 meter4. Toggle ON the AUX 5. Smile, the RVJET sh

RVJET – Setup 2/2

The following is very im1. Always remove the 2. Always do a range 3. If you plan to fly fa

RC link lost detectiFPV flight. Even if it around and back 
What is the difference between long and short wing? The long wing has a lower wing loading and glides better. The long wing has a VNE (maximum speed) of 100kph. Above this the 

RVJET can enter a turning dive with some loss of control, with proper 

procedure it is easy and quick to regain control.

 The short wing is more agile especially round the roll axis. The short wing can fly a lot faster, we have flown in excess of 170kph with 

full control authority.

 The control balance between roll and pitch differs between long and short 

wing.

RVJET – Q&A 1/2

What is reflex? Reflex in the setup is 

to fly straight withouelevons angled up 6m

How do I exit the turning dive if I’ve exceeded VNE of the long wing?The procedure is simple and full control authority should be regained within seconds if the following is done:1. Turn off any stabilisation or autopilot2. Turn off throttle3. Place controls in neutral4. Apply full up elevatorHow do I secure the wings laterally if I don’t like tape? There are several methods which all work great. The lateral forces is very 

small and most methods will probably work. Instructions on how to do these are available on public forums (rcgroups.com) or contact Rangevideo for more information: https://rangevideo.desk.com/O-ring – Using an O-ring to hold the wings together is uncomplicated and reliable. For this you need wing joiners, either print yourself, purchase or use something else to hold the O-ring, for example a nylon screw.Friction – If the friction in the CF tube is high enough nothing else is needed.Locking connector – This locks wings in place as well as providing connection to the wing servo. Suitable connector is for example the TA3 (tinyXLR).Tape – Many dislike this method but it really works well.

My parts were broken or faulty when they arrived, what should I do? Contact Rangevideo support desk: https://rangevideo.desk.com/ or 

support@rangevideo.com

How do I launch the RVJ There are several wa

speed until you give early might stall the 

1. Use a bungee. The R2. Hand launch holdin

model up into the athat can’t be counte

3. Hand launch using t

hard straight throw the props way.

How do I land the RVJET As with most airplan

reached. If you come try to touchdown wh

How do I remove the mo We recommend usin

then easy to remove 

What motor suits the R Diameter <49mm Mount holes CC 25x Prop size ≤14” ( Power ≥500W (As reference the RV Powwith a 12x6” prop)

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The RVJET rolls too slow Increase aileron thro

roll rate. If you want using the short wing 
I can’t insert the CF rods into the tubes Try to reduce friction by sanding and tapering the CF rod. The rods should 

slide in without using much force but there shouldn’t be any slack

RVJET – Q&A 2/2

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The CF-tubes that came in my kit are too long! The fastest way is to trim to correct length yourself, otherwise contact 

Rangevideo support desk: https://rangevideo.desk.com/ or support@rangevideo.com

The RVJET turns too slow in RVOSD AP-modes Decrease “Waypoint loitering radius Decrease “RTH loitering radius”  Increase “Max roll angle” to 45  Increase “Heading proportional gain” to 60 (reduce if oscillations appear) Increase “Heading limit” to 60 (reduce if oscillations appear) See this video for a functioning setup: http://y2u.be/8hxnhSU48GEI got too many vibrations in my video Look for slack in the gimbal links Make sure the Gimbal housing is securely attached If the Gimbal housing has slack, fix it in place with drops of CA glueI notice too many vibrations in my RVOSD/AP Make sure the RVOSD/AP is securely attached Make sure the motor is securely attached and all screws are tight Balance propeller Balance spinner Balance motorThe RVJET won’t climb in RVOSD AP-modes Increase “Cruise throttle” or ‘Maximum Power’ in variable throttle mode.