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# FlameWheel450
User Manual

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. 13 Revision

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# Disclaimer

Read this disclaimer carefully before using FlameWheel450. By using this product, you hereby agree to

this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. FlameWheel450 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 s in the safest manner when the main power battery is

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

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

Please respect the AMA ’ s National Model 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 t rademarks 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 prior 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.



# F450 Profile

FlameWheel450 (F450) is a multi

- rotor designed for all pilots for fun or AP . With DJI 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. 

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# Contents

Disclaimer

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F450 Profile

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Contents

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Product Usage Cautio ns

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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 FlameWheel450 will cause serious damage and injury. Therefore, please fly with a high safety consciousness.

1. Keep flying multi

- rotor away from objects, such as obstacles, 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 injury.

3. Do not over load the multi

- rotor.

4. Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight.

5. Make sure the rotation d irection of each propeller is correct

6. Check whether all parts of multi

- rotor are in good condition 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. 

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# In Box

Top Board 450FBT × 1 Bottom Board 450FBB × 1

Frame Arms 450FA C × 2 Frame Arms 450FAW × 2

10in Propeller Pairs 450P 10 × 2 8in Propeller Pairs 450P 08 × 2

Motors 450MOT ×4 ESC 450ESC ×4

Screws 450

- M3×8 × 16 Screws 45 0

- M2.5× 6 × 24

Magic Strap 45 0 MSX ×1, Battery Band 45 0 BBX ×1

Power Line Pair 4 50PLP ×1 , Small W rench 45 0 SW ×1©2012 DJI Innovation s . All Rights Reserved. 

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# 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

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# ESC Wiring

Important

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

 Use any insulating method at 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 connections of the incorrect motor to change

its rotation direction.©2012 DJI Innovation s . All Rights Reserved. 

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

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# ESC Sound Introduction

ESC State Sound

Ready ♪1234567

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal 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 450 mm

Frame Weight 282 g

Takeoff Weight 8 00g ~ 1 6 00g



## ESC

Current 30A OPTO

Signal Frequency 30Hz

~ 450Hz

Battery 3S ~ 4 S LiPo



## Motor

Stator size 22 × 12mm

KV 920rpm/V

Propeller 10 × 3

. 8 in (@3S) ; 8 × 4.5in (@4S)