# RTF

READY-TO-FLY 

# Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

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## EN WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around

your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control. • Always operate your model in open spaces away from

full-size vehicles, traffi c and people. • Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for

this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.). • Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything

electrical out of the reach of children. • Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not

specifi cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics. • Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it

could cause serious injury or even death. • Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries. • Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. • Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike. • Always use fully charged batteries. • Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is

powered. • Always remove batteries before disassembly • Always keep moving parts clean. • Always keep parts dry. • Always let parts cool after use before touching. • Always remove batteries after use. • Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. • Never touch moving parts. 

### NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.



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## Safety Precautions and Warnings Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

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## EN First Flight Preparation .....................................................4 Flying Checklist ...............................................................4 Charging Warnings...........................................................4 Installing the Landing Gear ..............................................5 Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ..........................5 Installing the Flight Battery ..............................................5 Transmitter and Receiver Binding .....................................6 SAFE Technology .............................................................7 Transmitter Control ..........................................................7 Flight Mode and Rate Selection ........................................8 Transmitter Setup Table ...................................................9 LED Codes .....................................................................12 Understanding the Primary Flight Controls .....................12 Flying the 180 QX HD .....................................................13 Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist ..........13 Operating the Camera ...................................................13 Flight Mode Calibration ..................................................14 Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................15 Exploded View ...............................................................16 Parts Listings .................................................................16 Optional Parts ................................................................17 Limited Warranty ...........................................................17 Warranty and Service Contact Information .....................18 FCC Information .............................................................18 IC Information ...............................................................18 Compliance Information for the European Union .............19



## Box Contents

• Blade 180 QX HD • 720p Digital Video Camera with Still Capability • 1S 3.7V 25C 500mAh Li-Po Battery • 1S USB Li-Po Charger • MLP6DSM SAFE Transmitter (RTF Only) • 4 AA Batteries (RTF Only) 

## Table of Contents

Length 13.98 in (355mm) Height 3.15 in (80mm) Propeller Diameter 5.35 in (136mm) Flying Weight 3.35 oz (95 g) Blade 180 QX HD Specifications Blade 180 QX HD Features RTF BNF Airframe – Blade ® 180 QX HD Included Included Motors – 8.5mm Brushed Installed Installed On-board Electronics – 5-in-1 mixer/ESCs/Gyro Installed Installed Battery – 500mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po Included Included Charger – 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 500 mAh, JST Included Included Transmitter – MLP6DSM SAFETM Transmitter Included Required

To register your product online,visit www.bladehelis.com

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The Battery Charger (EFLC1010) included with your quadcopter has been designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery.

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or property damage.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery,

you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. • If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell,

discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fi re. • Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area

for best results.• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120o F (5–49° C). Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re. • Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials. • Always inspect the battery before charging. • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the

charger cool between charges. • Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery

pack while charging. • ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE

LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fi re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. • Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load. • Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips. • Never leave charging batteries unattended. • Never charge batteries outside recommended levels. • Never charge damaged batteries. • Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger. • Never allow minors to charge battery packs. • Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places

(recommended between 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight. 

## Charging Warnings

Battery Charging

NOTICE: Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. 1. Insert the charger into a USB port. 2. Properly connect the battery to the charger lead. 3. Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the charger

immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Only use chargers specifi cally designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in fi re, causing injury or property damage.
CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.

LED Indications When you make the connection successfully, the LED on the charger turns solid red, indicating charging has begun. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 500mAh battery takes approximately 60 minutes. The light goes out when the charge is complete.

CHARGING (Solid Red)
MAX CHARGE (OFF)
CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery. Never leave a battery connected to the charger. USB Li-Po Charger

EFLC1010 SOLID RED LED

–Charging

DC Input:5.0V 500mA DC Output:4.2V 500mA LED OFF –Charge Complete 

## First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents • Begin charging the fl ight battery • Install the fl ight battery in the quadcopter

(once it has been fully charged) • Program your computer transmitter (BNF only) • Bind your transmitter (BNF only) • Familiarize yourself with the controls • Find a suitable area for fl ying 

## Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst ❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the 5-in-1

control unit ❏ Allow the 5-in-1 control unit to initialize and arm

properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the fl ight battery from the 5-in-1 control unit ❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

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## EN Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

Replace the transmitter batteries when the power LED fl ashes and the transmitter beeps.

1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting.
2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Install the battery by sliding it into the battery mounting slot below the 5-in-1 control unit. Slide the battery into the

slots with the label facing upward so that the battery key molded into the battery end-cap comes in contact with the key on the battery slot. 4. Connect the battery cable to the 5-in-1 control unit. 5. Place the quadcopter on its skids on a fl at surface and leave the aircraft still until the LED on the 5-in-1 control unit

indicates one of the following fl ight modes:

Solid blue: Stability, Low-angle mode Slow blue fl ashing: Stability, High-angle mode Solid red: Agility mode If the LED is rapidly fl ashing blue, see the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fi re when batteries are charged. 

## Installing the Flight Battery

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4 Install the landing gear using the four included screws. 

## Installing the Landing Gear

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## EN To bind or re-bind your quadcopter to your chosen transmitter, please follow the directions below.
General Binding Procedure
1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter.
2. Select a clean model memory on your transmitter (computer radios only).
3. Select Acro or Airplane model type on your transmitter.
4. Make sure all servo reversing is set to Normal on your transmitter.
5. Center all trims on your transmitter.
6. Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position. Move the throttle to the low/off position.
7. Connect the fl ight battery in the quadcopter. The blue LED on the 5-in-1 control unit fl ashes after 5 seconds.
8. Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter.
9. Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The quadcopter is bound when the blue LED on the

5-in-1 control unit turns solid.
10. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba ® transmitter with a Spektrum TM DSM2 ® /DSMX ® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and re-bind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

MLP6DSM Binding Procedure
1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the quadcopter.
2. Center all trims on your transmitter.
3. Power off the transmitter and move the throttle stick to the down/off position.
4. Connect the fl ight battery in the quadcopter. The LED on the 5-in-1 control unit fl ashes after 5 seconds.
5. When the blue light is fl ashing, push in and hold down the left stick* while powering on the transmitter

(you will hear a ‘click’).
6. Release the left stick. The transmitter will beep and the power LED will blink.
7. The quadcopter is bound when the LED on the 5-in-1 control unit is solid blue (not blinking).
8. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.
* The trigger switch may also be used for the binding procedure.
If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce. For a list of compatible DSM ® transmitters, please visit www.bindnfl y.com

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# RTF

Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below. 

## Transmitter and Receiver Binding

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# RTF Transmitter Control

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D C B Camera trigger (bind switch) Flight mode switch

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Mode 1 Power LED/ fl ight mode indicator Aileron (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down) Throttle Trim Aileron Trim ON/OFF Switch Rudder Trim Elevator Trim Rudder (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down)

Mode 2 Power LED/ fl ight mode indicator Aileron (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/ Down) Elevator Trim Aileron Trim ON/OFF Switch Rudder Trim Throttle Trim Rudder (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down) When pressed down, trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing. The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds. The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps. H B Bind switch Dual rate switch Revolutionary SAFETM (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology uses an innovative combination of multi-axis sensors and software that allows model aircraft to know its position relative to the horizon. This spatial awareness is utilized to cre ate a controlled fl ight envelope the aircraft can use to maintain a safe region of bank and pitch angles so you can fl y more safely

. Far beyond stability, this level of protection offers multiple modes so the pilot can choose to develop his or her skills with a greater degree of security and fl ight control that always feels crisp and responsive. SAFE technology delivers: • Flight envelope protection you can enable at the fl ip of a switch. • Multiple modes let you adapt SAFE technology to your skill level instantly. Best of all, sophisticated SAFE technology doesn’t require any work to enjoy. Every aircraft with SAFE installed is ready to us e and optimized to offer the best possible fl ight experience. FlySAFERC.com 

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# RTF

Change fl ight modes by moving the three-position fl ight mode switch. Ensure the fl ight mode switch is in the desired position before fl ying. • In stability low angle mode (switch position 0), the controls provide a

minimum bank angle. This mode is shown by the fl ight control board on the quadcopter glowing solid blue. • In stability high angle mode (switch position 1), the controls provide for a

maximum bank angle. This mode is shown by the fl ight control board on the quadcopter slowly fl ashing blue. • Agility mode (switch position 2) is shown by the fl ight control board on

the quadcopter glowing solid red. When powered on, this transmitter is automatically in high-rate mode. Change rates by pressing and releasing the right control stick. • In low-rate mode, the controls cannot reach their maximum values. • In high-rate mode, the controls can reach their maximum values.

If you purchased a BNF 180 QX HD, the channel 5 switch on your transmitter will select fl ight modes. When the LED on the control board is solid blue, the fl ight mode is set to stability low angle mode. When the LED is slowly blinking blue, the quadcopter is in stability high angle mode. When the light is solid red, the quadcopter is in agility mode. See the Transmitter Setup Table for specifi c setup information. 

## Flight Mode and Rate Selection

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## EN Transmitter Setup TableTransmitter ModelTypeReverseSetupMode Setup Switch Positions Camera Operation DualRateSwitchHighRateLowRateMLP6DSM N/A N/A N/AChannel 5 (0) = Stability Mode,Low AngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesRate100%Fixed70%FixedChannel 5 (1) = Stability Mode,High AngleChannel 5 (2) = Agility ModeDX4e (Old)w/ 2 PositionSwitchN/A N/A N/AACT/AUX (OFF) = Stability Mode,Low AngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesRate100%Fixed70%FixedACT/AUX (ON) = Agility ModeDX5e (Old)w/ 2 PositionSwitchN/A N/A N/AChannel 5 (0) = Stability Mode,Low AngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesRate100%Fixed70%FixedChannel 5 (1) = Agility ModeDX4e (New)w/ 3 PositionSwitchN/A N/A N/AChannel 5 (0) = Stability Mode, LowAngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesRate100%Fixed70%FixedChannel 5 (1) = Stability Mode, HighAngleChannel 5 (2) = Agility Mode

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## ENTransmitter ModelTypeReverseSetupMode Setup Switch Positions Camera Operation DualRateSwitchHighRateLowRateDX5e (New)w/ 3 PositionSwitchN/A N/A N/AChannel 5 (0) = Stability Mode, LowAngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesRate100%Fixed70%FixedChannel 5 (1) = Stability Mode, HighAngleChannel 5 (2) = Agility ModeDX6i AcroGEAR - RAll Others - NTravel Adj:GEAR (0)↑100%; F MODE (1)↓40%FLAPS: Norm←↑100; LAND↓100MIX 1: ACT; Gear→Gear ACTRATE D 0%U + 100%SW MIXTRIM INHGEAR (0); Mix (0) = Stability Mode,Low AngleStill Mode(Default)FLAP 0-1-0 = Take PictureVideo ModeFLAP 0-1-0 = Start/Stop RecordingFLAP Pos 0-1(4 Seconds)-0 = ChangeModesELEV-AILD/R100% 70%GEAR (1); Mix (0) = Stability Mode,High AngleGEAR (1); Mix (1) = Agility ModeDX7/7SE AcroFLAP - R (6)All Others - NTravel Adj:GEAR (0)↑100%; GEAR (1)↑40%MIX 1: FLAP→Gear OFF/ONRATE→-50%0%SW: MIXOFFSET: 0GEAR (0); Mix (0) = Stability Mode,Low AngleStill Mode(Default)FLAP 0-1-0 = Take PictureVideo ModeFLAP 0-1-0 = Start/Stop RecordingFLAP Pos 0-1(4 Seconds)-0 = ChangeModesELEV-AILD/R100% 70%GEAR (1); Mix (0) = Stability Mode,High AngleGEAR (1); Mix (1) = Agility ModeDX7S AcroAUX1 - RAll Others - NSwitch Select:Trainer to Aux 1; F Mode to GearSet All Others to InhMIX 1: GER > GERRATE: 0%-100%OFFSET: 0%;TRIM: InhSW: Mix0F MODE (0) = Stability Mode,Low AngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesELEV-AILD/R100% 70%F MODE (1) = Stability Mode,High AngleF MODE (1); HOLD (1) = Agility Mode

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## ENTransmitter ModelTypeReverseSetupMode Setup Switch Positions Camera Operation DualRateSwitchHighRateLowRateDX8 AcroAUX1 - RAll Others - NSwitch Select:Trainer to Aux 1F Mode to GearAll Others to InhF MODE (0) = Stability Mode,Low AngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesELEV-AILD/R100% 70%F MODE (1) = Stability Mode,High AngleF MODE (2) = Agility ModeDX9/DX18 AcroAUX1 - RAll Others - NChannel Assign: NEXT1-4: N/A5 Gear: B6 AUX1: I7-10: InhB (0) = Stability Mode, Low AngleStill Mode(Default)Press Trainer = Take PictureVideo ModePress Trainer = Start/Stop RecordingPress & Hold Trainer for 4 Seconds =Change ModesELEV-AILD/R100% 70%B (1) = Stability Mode, High AngleB (2) = Agility Mode

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LED Codes

Equipment LED Color LED Status Operation

Quadcopter Blue Rapid Blink Bind Mode Solid Stability Mode low angle Slow Blink Stability Mode high angle Red Solid Agility Mode

Red and Blue Solid Low Battery Blink Loss of RF/TX Off

RTF Transmitter Red Blink Low Rate Solid Hi Rate



### Elevator

Forward Elevator down Elevator up Backward 

### Left Side View Left Side View 

### Rudder

Rudder left Rudder right

Nose Yaws Right Nose Yaws Left 

## Understanding the Primary Flight Controls

If you are not familiar with the controls of your 180 QX HD, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your fi rst fl ight.



### Throttle

Throttle down Throttle up 

### Left Side View Left Side View

Descend

Climb



### Aileron

Aileron left Left Aileron right Right 

### Rear View Rear View

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## EN Takeoff

Increase the throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm) off the ground and check the trim so the model fl ies as desired. Once the trim is adjusted, begin fl ying the model. Typical fl ight times for the included battery range from 5 to 10 minutes. 

### Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) LVC decreases the power to the motors when the battery voltage gets low. When the motor power decreases and the blue and red LEDs on the 5-in-1 unit are solid, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the fl ight battery. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery. 

### Landing To land, slowly decrease the throttle while in a low-level hover. After landing, disconnect and remove the battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Fully charge your battery before storing it. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. 

## Flying the 180 QX HD

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist



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Cleaning Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry, lint-free cloth.

Motors Replace the motor when the model will not fl y steady or veers off when doing a climb out.

Wiring Make sure the wiring does not block moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors.

Fasteners Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over-tighten metal screws in plastic parts. Tighten screws so the parts are mated together, then turn the screw only 1/8th of a turn more.
Propellers Make sure there is no damage to the propellers or other parts that move at high speed. Damage to these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before fl ying. 

## Operating the Camera
Charging

1. Connect the included USB cable to the USB port on a

compatible power source.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camera.
3. The red LED will glow solid.
4. When charging is complete, the red LED will turn off

and the blue LED will glow solid.
5. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB power source

and the camera.
When the camera battery is low, the red LED will blink.

Servo lead port Mode button Micro USB port Start/Stop button Power button

LED Positionable lense

Micro SD card slot

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Installation 1. Install the included hook and loop tape on the bottom of

the camera, as shown.
2. Install the camera on the model using the included hook

and loop strap.

3. Connect the servo lead from the main board to the

camera servo lead port.
4. Press the camera power button. The red LED will glow

solid during initialization, then turn off. The blue LED will glow solid. 

### Changing Modes The camera comes from the factory in still mode. To change between video and still mode, press and hold the trigger. When changing to video mode, the blue LED will blink twice. When changing back to still mode, the blue LED will blink once. 

### Operation To use the camera, press and release the trigger on the back of the RTF transmitter. This will take a picture or start recording video. Press the trigger again to stop recording video. When taking a picture, the blue LED will blink once and return to solid. When recording video, the blue LED will blink slowly and return to solid when fi nished recording. 

### BNF Transmitters To use the camera function with other transmitters, assignchannel 6 to a momentary switch/button on your transmitter. The switch/button will function the same as the RTF trigger.
The camera also functions manually through the buttons. 

### Data Retrieval Data from the camera can be retrieved through the micro USB port or the removable 2GB TF micro SD card. A B C C

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## Flight Mode Calibration

• It may not be necessary to do both calibrations. • If the quadcopter is drifting only in Agility Mode, then follow the Agility Mode Calibration instructions. • If the quadcopter is drifting only in Stability Mode, then follow the Stability Mode Calibration instructions. • As there is no GPS, there may always be a small amount of drift in any fl ight mode. • There is no self-leveling during calibration. It is up to the pilot to bring the quadcopter to a stable hover. 

### Agility Mode Calibration

1. Ensure all trims are centered. 2. Power on the transmitter and move the throttle stick to full throttle. 3. Ensure the transmitter is in Agility Mode. 4. Hold full down elevator. 5. Connect the fully charged fl ight battery in the quadcopter. 6. Both LEDs will fl ash. Leave the throttle at full and return the elevator to center.7. Leave the quadcopter still until the LEDs fl ash red then blue. This can take up to 30 seconds or more. When the LEDs repeat with one blink per color, the calibration is complete. 8. If only the red LED is fl ashing, the calibration has failed. Repeat the process. 9. Disconnect the battery. 

### Full down elevator

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## EN Stability Mode Calibration

1. Ensure all trims are centered. 2. Power on the transmitter and move the throttle stick to full throttle. 3. Ensure the transmitter is in Stability High or Low Angle Mode. 4. Hold full up elevator. 5. Connect the fully charged fl ight battery in the quadcopter. 6. Both LEDs will fl ash red twice, then blue twice for a few seconds. 7. When the LED turns solid blue, lower the throttle and return the elevator to center. 8. Raise the throttle to bring the quadcopter to a hover. 9. Use the trims on the transmitter to eliminate any drifting, allowing for a stable hover. 10. While in a stable hover, press and hold the camera trigger on the transmitter for 5 seconds. The quadcopter is now calibrating input from the sensors and transmitter. 11. Release the camera trigger and land the quadcopter. Upon landing, the LEDs should fl ash red then blue. When the LEDs repeat with one blink per color, the calibration is complete. 12. If only the red LED is fl ashing, the calibration has failed. Repeat the process. 13. Disconnect the battery, then return the trims to center. 

## Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Quadcopter control response is inconsistent or requires extra trim to neutralize movement. Aircraft not initialized on a level surface. Disconnect the fl ight battery, center the control trim and re-initialize the quadcopter. Battery not correctly placed in battery slot. Adjust battery position so quadcopter balances in the center of the frame.

Quadcopter will not respond to throttle. Throttle too high and/or throttle trim is too high. Reset controls with the throttle stick and throttle trim at the lowest setting.

Quadcopter moved during initialization. Disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize the quadcopter while keeping the quadcopter from moving.

Throttle channel is reversed. Disconnect fl ight battery, reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter, recconnect fl ight battery. Quadcopter does not function and smells burnt after connecting the fl ight battery. Flight battery connected with the wrong polarity. Replace the 5-in-1 board. Connect the fl ight battery noting proper polarity.

Quadcopter has reduced fl ight time or is underpowered. Flight battery charge is low. Completely recharge the fl ight battery.

Inadequate power to fl ight battery charger. Use a different USB power source for the charger.

Flight battery is damaged. Replace the fl ight battery and follow the fl ight battery instructions.

Flight conditions might be too cold. Make sure the battery is warm (room temperature) before use.

LED on receiver fl ashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter (during binding). Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process. Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter a larger distance from the aircraft. Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the aircraft. Follow the binding instructions.
Bind switch or button was not held while transmitter was powered on. Power off transmitter and repeat bind process.

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter. Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again. 

### Full up elevator

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## Exploded View

Parts Listings

Part # Description 1 BLH3506 Main Gear: BMSR/X, mCP X, mQX

2 BLH3515, EFLH2215 Outer Shaft Bearing 3 x 6 x 2mm(2): BMCX/2/MSR/X, FHX, MH-35, MCP X, mQX

3 BLH7401A 5-in-1 Control Unit, RX/ESCs/Mixer/ Gyros/Camera Control: 180 QX HD 4 BLH7402 Canopy: 180 QX HD 5 BLH7403A 5-in-1 Mounting Frame: 180 QX HD 6 BLH7404 Landing Gear 180 QX HD 7 BLH7502 Thruster Boom with Wiring (2): mQX

8 BLH7503 Motor with Pinion, Clockwise Rotation: mQX

9 BLH7504 Motor with Pinion, Counterclockwise Rotation: mQX 10 BLH7513 Propeller Shaft, Carbon: mQX Part # Description

11 BLH7405 Propellers, CW & CCW Rotation, Orange (2): 180 QX HD, mQX, 1 Propeller, Orange (CW), 1 Propeller, Orange (CCW), 2 Screws

12 BLH7406 Propellers, CW & CCW Rotation, Black (2): 180 QX HD, mQX, 1 Propeller, Black (CW), 1 Propeller, Black (CCW), 2 Screws 13 BLH7561 Motor Mount with Landing Skid: mQX 14 BLH7562 Motor Mount Cover (2): mQX

15 EFLA801 Digital Video Camera With Still Capability 16 EFLB5001S25 500mAh 1S 3.7V 25C LiPo Battery EFLC1010 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 500mA JST EFLH1063 MLP6DSM SAFE Transmitter Problem Possible Cause Solution

LED on the receiver fl ashes rapidly and the quadcopter will not respond to the transmitter (after binding). Less than a 5-second wait between fi rstpowering on the transmitter and connecting the fl ight battery to the quadcopter. Leave the transmitter powered on. Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the quadcopter. The quadcopter is bound to a differentmodel memory (ModelMatchTM transmitters only). Select the correct model memory on the transmitter. Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the quadcopter. Flight battery or transmitter battery charge is too low. Replace or recharge batteries.

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter. Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt connecting again.

Crashes immediately upon lift-off Propellers in wrong locations or incorrect fl ight mode selected. Ensure propeller direction and motor direction are correct.

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## EN Part # Description

BLH7407 Propellers, CW & CCW Rotation, White (2): 180 QX HD, mQX, 1 Propeller, White (CW), 1 Propeller, White (CCW), 2 Screws EFLC3025/ AU/EU/UK Celectra 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger (Based upon your sales region) DX4e DSMX 4-Channel Transmitter Only Part # Description DX5e DSMX 5-Channel Transmitter Only DX6i DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter Only DX7 DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter Only DX8 DSMX 8-Channel Transmitter Only DX9 DSMX 9-Channel Transmitter Only DX18 DSMX 18-Channel Transmitter Only 

## Optional Parts

Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. Purchaser’s Remedy Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service,or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. AsHorizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as thepurchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Law These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice. WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative. Inspection or ServicesIf this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available athttp://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_renderservice-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of youroriginal sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you haveany issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

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## EN

Warranty and Service Contact Information

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range. 

## IC Information

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address

United States of America Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) servicecenter.horizonhobby. com/RequestForm/

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance) www.quickbase.com/db/ bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord
888-959-2304

Sales sales@horizonhobby.com
888-959-2304

United Kingdom Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby Limited sales@horizonhobby.co.uk Units 1–4 , Ployters Rd, Staple Tye Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1279 641 097

Germany Horizon Technischer Service service@horizonhobby.de Christian-Junge-Straße 1 25337 Elmshorn, Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100

France Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby SAS infofrance@horizonhobby.com 11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint, France +33 (0) 1 60 18 34 90

China Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby – China info@horizonhobby.com.cn Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd. Shanghai, China 200060 +86 (021) 5180 9868 Warranty RequirementsFor Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, servicewill be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of 1⁄2 hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found onour website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_servicecenter_render-service-center.ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further,the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which it will be discarded.

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## EN Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2013091401 Product(s): 180 QX HD BNF Item Number(s): BLH7480A Equipment class: 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive 2006/95/EC:
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009
EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011
EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, LLC Champaign, IL USA Sep 14, 2013 

## Compliance Information for the European Union
Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2013091202 Product(s): 180 QX HD RTF Item Number(s): BLH7400A, BLH7400AM1 Equipment class: 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive 2006/95/EC:
EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011
EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, LLC Champaign, IL USA Sep 12, 2013


### Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help toconserve natural resources and make sure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. Robert Peak Chief Financial Offi cer

Horizon Hobby, LLC Robert Peak Chief Financial Offi cer

Horizon Hobby, LLC©2014 Horizon Hobby, LLC. Blade, E-fl ite, Celectra, SAFE, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the BNF logo, ModelMatch and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan. All other trademarks, service marks or logos are property of their respective owne rs. Patents pending. Created 05/14 41864.2 BLH7400A, BLH7480A, BLH7400AM1