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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of Align M690L multicopterl The

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M690L is a representation of the latest technology in rotary RC models. Please consult this manual carefully before assembling and flying the new M690L multicopter. We recommend that you keep this manual as a tuning and maintenance reference for future use

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- TION

We appreciate your patronage Of Align products. TO ensure your success with this product, we would like to present the following information and important reminders.

Align Multicopter represents the latest innovation in multi

- rotor airc raft design. Amongst its design features: Innovative, streamlined splash resistant shape at the pinnacle Of power and beauty, industrial and structural design. Encompass stability control system, features light weight, strong payload, and long flight time . Superior in both high speed agility and static stability, this multi

- purposed professional multicopter exceeds in all areas such as aerial photography or as leisurely sports flyer; yet its light weight allows for easy transport anywhere.

In order for you to thoroughly enjoy the M690L Multicopter experience, please read through this manual prior to assembly and setting up the Multicopter. Plea?e keep this manual handy for future reference.

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QR CODE LINKS TO INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
While this manual provide§instructional information and references for this product, Align also produced instruçtional videos covering various topics pertaining to this model. The videos are available at the following link: http://wwvplign.com.tw/m6901vid/

Assembly Tutorial PC Interface Program Download Tutorial 

### Configuration

Tutorial Operation Tutorial Fhttp://www.align.com.tw/m6901vid/

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# IMPORTANT NOTES

Radio Control (RIC) multicopters are not toys. RIC multicopters utilize various high

- tech components to achieve superior performance. Improper use of this product can result in serious injury or even death. Please read this manual carefully before operatin g, and make sure to be conscious of your own personal safety and the safety of others nearby when operating all ALIGN products. Manufacturer and seller assume no liability for the operation or the use Of this product. This product is intended for use only by adults with experience flying remote control aircraft at legal flying fields. After the sale of this product we cannot be held liable over its operation or usage.



# WARNING LABEL LEGEND

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3 We recommend that you seek the assistance Of an experienced pilot before attempting to fly our products for the first time. A local expert is the best way to properly assemble, setup, and fly your model for the first time. This product requires a certain d egree of skill to operate, and is an expendable item. Any damage or dissatisfaction as a result of accidents or modifications are not covered by any warranty and cannot be returned for repair or replacement. Please contact Our distributors for free technic al consultation and parts at discounted rates when you experience problems during operation or maintenance. As Align Corporation Limited has no control over the use, setup, assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for an y resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup Or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.

In addition, RIC multicopters and its components are precision electronic"usceptible to interferences from external forces such as magnetic field and radio signal. Should the multicopter or any onboard photographic equipment suffers loss or crash damage as result of external magnetigy.radio interferences, Align cannot be held liable as the cause i3⁄4beyond our contro .



### As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for Operating iriÅ manner that does not endanger yourself and others or resyJt in damage to the propery of others.

FORBIDDEN 

## Do not attempt under any circumstances.

WARNING 

## Mishandling due to failure to follow these instructions may

result in serious damage or injury.

CAUTION 

## Mishandling due to failure to follow these instructions may

result in danger.

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# SAFETY NOTES

Fly only in safe areas, away from other people. Do not operate RIC aircraft indoors or within the vici nity of homes or crowds of people. RIC aircraft are prone to accidents, failures, and crashes due to a variety of reasons including: lack of maintenance, pilot error, and radio interference. Pilots are responsible for their actions and damage or injury

occ urring during the operation or as Of a result Of RIC aircraft models. Prior to every flight, carefully check all parts such as blades, screws, frame, arms, etc; ensure they are firmly secured and show no unusual wears, or unforeseen danger may happen.

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### DO not attempt to modify the aircraft to alter its intended design. Please use only designated replacement parts listed in the manual to ensure its design structure integrity. Operate this product within its intended design para meters; do not overload it with excess cargo. This product is limited to personal hobby use, and pilot should be proficient with operation Of this model. Follow all local law and ordinances when operating. DO not use this product for purposes which may vio late others' personal privacy, and respect other' s intellectual properties. Do not use this product for illegal purposes or beyond the bonds of common safety.

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# PCU POWER CONTROL UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM

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RETRACT WIRES AND EXTERNAL STATUS LED CONNECTION

Route the retract wires up through opening in lower carbon plate. Route the External Status LED down through opening in lower carbon plate. Using double sided tape, mount the
External Status LED module to th e retract facing rear of frame. Insert all 3 plugs into the PCI

- J according to PCIJ wiring diagram (labeled aso 

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Ret act Wires

EXTERNAL STATUS LED MOUNTING LOCATION



### EXernal Status LED

External Status LE • Mounting Location Oor@ WARNING WARNING 

### Any incorrect wiring or errors in electrode 

### Make sure to install the wires with

connection will cause electronic bum out.

APS

- M Multicopter
Control Unit 

### "UP" imprint facing up, and ensure the plug is inserted deep enough. Improper plug insertion may lead to poor connection or even malfunction
Of th e APS

- M unit.

OSD+FPV Video Transmitter
OSD+FPV [HEDOOOOII 

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Equipment

Gimbal 

# PCU

Label

Please connect wires RCG301)

RGG201) following correct orientation.

Optional Equipment DC 5.8V output ocs.8veth are

Retract External Status LED

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# MOTOR ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Insert a
into in place hex

screws small screw driver threaded sleeve to fix it while tightening the back. CAUTION 

### the sequence and blades RIL rotation direction tube assembly, ensure the install matches the instruction manual. Incorrect assembly or may cause unexpected result or bodily injuries. Double check during motor exactly with
modifications

Rotation Direction 

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CAUTION

# 20 Use suitable M3x10mm

screws tightness
cover to Socket Screw

# 21 Temporarily remove the socket hex screws M3x6mm from motor arm assembly. Based on the motor direction identifier label, attac h the motor tube assemblies to the correct positions on the frame.

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## APS

- M AND RECEIVER WIRING METHOD

a) JR/Spektrum Satellite JR/Spektrum b) Futaba S.BUS/ JR X.BUS/ FS
iBUS Futaba S.BUS/ JR X.BUS/ FS iBUS c) Standard Receiver Please connect wires following correct orientation



### port 

## as indicated.

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# 9 APS

- M MULTICOPTER GPS SENSOR INSTALL AND APS

- M
WIRING 1 . Install your radio receiver, and attach Multicopter GPS Sensor to GPS mount. 2. Following the label on APS

- M, connect motor arm signal wires into Ml

— M6 ports, as well as receiver wire(s) to APS

- M.

Ensure the GPS mounting mast

Wire Straps 

### is securely fastened to the
frame

00mm) Front 

### before mounting the APS

- M Multicopter GPS Sensor

.

Wire Styps APS

- M Multicopter 1 GPS Sensor Double Sided Tape

GPS Mount

CAUTION



### Please install receiver at the recommended IOcation asshbwn. Route the signal wire down through opening in lower plate and make sure the wire is out of the frame to boost the signal's range. To prevent the OSD interfering the signal the receiver and OSD ca nnot be installed on the same side of the position.

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# 10 CANOPY INSTALLATION

Re

- attach canopy to mplete installation.



## Latched to fr m

CAUTION 

### canopy is latched to the lower plate to prevent accidental during flight. CAUTION 

### must be installed to avoid disturbance and ensure flight performance. 

## Ensure carbon separation Canopy
turbulance optimal



# BATTERY INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION

Double

- decker battery plate design for a sin le 6S 22.2V 12,000mAh (or less) battery physical dimension permitting), or two batteries with g,000mAh or less capacity. Battery select on is flexible, and can be used to adjust the CG location of aircraft. Batt ery plate feature atented antispark design, effectively minimize sparks during connection of battery, lowering proglems such as damages to electronics and poor connection due to premature connector wear.

, , 22.2v



## I.FIXED BATTERY WIRING METHOD 2.PLUG T O BATTERY WIRING METHOD
Loosen battery plate terminal cover, solder the wires to the correspondñg +

—

M480L with gimbal suggested to ny using a singÞ5,200mAh (or rare) batteries 5.200mAh to match perfect CC balance and longer flight tinw

3

- 1 Single Battery 3

- 2.Double Battery terminal, and re

- install the battery plate terminal



## 3.BATTERY 

## INSTALL EXAMPLE 

## FOR M480L

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Main battery plaW»

—

Max battery size



## 4.BATTERY INSTALL EXAMPLE FOR M690L

4

- 1 Aux iliary Battery Plate 4

- 2. Single Battery Battery Install Example Main plate
Auxiiary
Socket Screw Batte Plate

M2.5x6mm

Battery
Plate Standoff
4

- 3. Double Battery
Auxiiary Auxiiary Batte Plate tvwn battery plate

Flat Head Socket Cap Screw 

## 5.M690L BATTERY INSTALLATION
ILLUSTRATION

Lift open the multi

- function battery hatch. With battery secur ely strapped to battery mounting plate, slide the whole plate assembly into the rail, push all the way in until a latching sound is heard. Then close the multi

- function battery hatch.

For optimal balance on the M690L, mount the battery on the auxiliary bat tery plate,



# INTELLIGENT POWER MANAGEMENT

Double decker battery mount
can be added according to
needs



### For traditional battery connection method, connect the battery to plug for power activation.

# 29 BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR DESCRIPTION

level LED display

Status LED

Battery level LED display

power Button 

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Battery level check: Momentary press of power button to check remaining power. Power On: Press and hold power button for 3 seconds until battery indicator LEDs light up and

Status LEDs flash. Power Off: Press and hold power button for 3 seconds until all LEDs shut off.



## AUTOMATIC POWER SHUT

- OFF Align's Power Control Unit (PCIJ), has intelligent power hibernation funciton where the multicopter will power down automatically minutes after landing. The default hibernation fanction is OFF, but can be adjusted according to actual needs. Please refer to page 25 for setting
instruction. 

## POWER ON

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# APS

- M FEATURES

ALIGN

Brand new APS

- M Multicopter Control Unit with superior performance through cutting edge information technologies, utilizing high precision sensors and modern system control subroutines. Support quad(4), hex(6), and octo(8) rotors. Flight modes include atti tude, GPS Velocity, GPS Angular, intelligent, and manual. In addition, it features Return Home failsafe, low voltage failsafe (through LED indicator and auto Return Home), OSD signal output, gimbal control, and Point of Interest (POI) function. CPSižg 

## CPSgz 

## OSDYÆEY

Supports 6 multicopter configurations: 4 rotors +, 4 rotors X, 6 roto +, 6 rotors X, 8 rotors +, 8 rotors X. 

# GPS Build in APS

- M Multicopter GPS sensor for precise location fixing fu

4 MODES 

### Multiple flight modes including manual mode;áúde tpodè, GPS Angular mode, and

GPS Velocity mode.

Equipped with automatic return home function With remote activation ability from
RIC 

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- LÈ transmitter. When RC tran§rnitter signal is lost, multicopter will automatically fly back to home position.



### Features twÔ stage battery low voltage protection system ; Stage 1 provides
visual



## Smart J ÅPS

- M provides 3 intelligent flight modes: CFO, HCL, and POI. 

# (OSDJ Provides real

- time OSD flight data output function.



### Supports G2/G3 gimbal control.

Supports Spektrum and JR satellite receivers.



## S.BUS supports Futaba S.BUS 1 JR X.BUS 1 FS iBUS.


## XBUS S.BUS 1 JR X.BUS 1 FS iBUSVJßE •

Retractable landin ear controllable through RC transmitter. 

# iOS Configuration changes through iOS APP.

Android Configuration changes through Android APP.

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tooth Supports Bluetooth connectivity with smartphones.



# RoHS RoHS certified.

CAUTION 

### APS

- M Multicopter GPS Sensor with arrow pointing toward front Of the multicopter on GPS mount to avoid interference with power and video transmission

the instruction manual exactly for ESC signal wire connection. Incorrect connection may result in abnormal multicopter control behavior. utilizes a magnetometer which is prone to interference from surrounding environment. Keep it away from servos, ESC, mag nets, iron metals, batteries, power and other electrical components. Any strong magnetic field will cause poor stability and affect the APS

- M flight performance. 

### transmission signal may cause interference to the APS

- M, affecting the hold performance. It sh ould be kept away from wireless transmitter and its (such as RF module antenna). Install

system. Follow



## APS

M

wires, attitude
Wireless position

antennas

Mb(2.5X m)


### Front



## Wir Straps ø(2.5x100mm)

FORBIDDEN 

### Do not mount with label facing down. 

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PS

- M Nõulticopter Control:
i Rece•



### DO not mount with APS

- M Multicopter 

## label facing to the APS

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## GPS Senser 

## side. Control Unit

149mm



## Wire 

## Straps

APS

- MMulticopter 

## GPS Senser 

## APS

- MSäGPSEZk

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# RC TRANSMITTER SETUP

1 . When using smartphone app to make configuration changes, a Bluetooth password must be set for pairing with the smartphone. The factory default password is "0000". We strongly recommend you to change your password to avoid interference with others durin g Bluetooth transmission.



## Connection Status: APSM Green:Connected;Red:Disconnected.
Set Bluetooth PW Connected

Password Setting Connection Status



### 2.When equipped with PCIJ Power Control Unit APS

- M will gain power hibernation function wher e auto power

- off will occur in a specific duration after landing.

APS

- M's factory default hibernation functioñis,c

— OFF, which can be adjusted to 5 or 10 minutes based on actual needs

PCU Hibernation Hibernate Time to m

ut

PCU Hibernation I Hibernation Tim e 

## 3.RC Transmitter and Receiver: Please select the receiver type, and confirm the transmitter model type is set to airplane or Receiver Type multicopter.

ostv' 2 spektrurn SAT JR
Remote Ant JR xBus (Mode A only) Lgus Graupner Horr SUMD Satellite Binding Mode

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# SATELLITE ANTENNA BINDING

1 )Binding : (Hold last command) 2)Binding with Failsafe: (GO to preset position). Select the " Reverse"on corresponding

CAUTION 

### with failsafe mode, receiver's LED will go from fast blink to Off immediately after binding, followed by slow blinks. Move the transmitter sticks to desired position failsafe position, which will be confirmed with steady lit of LED after 5 seconds. 

## In binding successful to set the

4.RC Transmitter Stick Direction and Travel Range Calibration: 

## 1) Before starting, set all EPA/ Travel ADJ max and min value on your TX to default 100%, and neutralize all subtrims to O. 

## channels that needs reversing.

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2) Move your RC transmitter sticks and confirm travel direction on aileron/ elevator/ rudder/ throttle correctly matches the PC interface display. Select the " Reverse"on corresponding channels that need reversing.

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# CHANNEL FUNCTIONS

CAUTION

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Default for first position is Attitude mode, but can be changed to Manual using the pull down

menu. 

## 2. GPS mode can be switched between velocity and angular GPS mode using the pull down menu. 

## 3. Beginners should not select Manual mode on first position. Inexperi ences with manual flying may lead to control difficulties or even crash.



## 2.RETURN HOME I)APS

- M Return Home function is on CH6.
Assign a 2

- step switch on your RC transmitter to CH6 for the Return Home feature. 2)Flip the switch and see if correct mode is Return Home OFF



### selected. If slider falls outside the correct position, adjust the EPA/Travel ADJ subtrim in
RC transmitter until correct mode is achieved Return Home ON



### ÉgcH6 o

Return HOME

CAUTION



## Home Function can only be activated with aircraft at least 40M'away from position.

- ŒHOME%¥ß20M2È 

## Return home

Failsafe protection
APS

- M failsafe protection must work in conjunction with the RCtrans •tter's failsafe function. Following is a setup example using Futaba T8J:

# 39 1) Activate automatic return ome. Adjust transmitter's CH6 Endpoint (EPA) function so the indicator is in the Failsafe region. Write down this Endpoipt value for next step.

Return Home OFF

Return Home ON



## 2) Enter the transmitter's Failsafe menu, activate Failsafe on CH6, and enter the Endpoint value obtained in last step. 

## 3) Then adjust CH6 Endpoint (EPA) function

on transmitter so indicator returns to the "ON" region.

0 OFF

Return Home

Return HOME

o Return Home ON



### 4)Failsafe test: If failsafe is correctly set, the Return Home indicator in the Program Interface will move into the "Failsafe" region once transmitter power is turned off.



## 0

Return HOME

WARNING 

## END
POINT



## CH6:FLP

100 1 :AIL 100/100

2:ELE 100/100 3:THR 100/100 4:RUD 100/100 5:GER 100/100 

## 6:FLP 100/

go
7:AU1 100/100 8:AU2 100/100



# FAIL SAFE (2/2) SFHSS

MOD... POSI 

## 6:FLP NOR

7tAU1


### 8tAU2 NOR

NOR 

## END
POINT



## CH6:FLP

100 I:AIL 100/100

2:ELE 100/100 3:THR 100/100 4:RUD 100/100 5:GER 100/100 

## 6:FLP 100/
60 7:AU1 100/100 8:AU2 100/100

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Power OFF



## 3.RETRAC SETTING I)APS

- M Retract function is onCH7. Assign a

2

- step switch on your RC'transmitter to CH7 for retract activation. 2)Flip the switch and see if correct mode is Retract OFF



### selected. If slider falls outside the correct position, adjust the EPA/Travel ADJ subtrim
in RC transmitter until correct mode is Retract ON



## achieved.

Retract



## ADJVJ*
4.1NTELLlGENT FLIGHT I)APS

- M Intelligent flight mode selection is on CH8. Assign a 3

- step switch on your RC transmitter to CH8 for the Intelligent Flight Mode feature. 2)Flip the switch and see if correct mode is selected. If slider falls outside the correct position, adjust the EPA/Travel ADJ subtrim in RC transmitter until correct mode is achieved. 3)APS

- M provides 3 intelligent flight modes: POI(Point of Interest), HC L(Home Course Lock), and CFO(Carefree orientation). The flight mode can be selected through pull down menu. Note: 1)The default setting under GPS mode are 

## POI(Point of Interest) and HCL(Home Intelligent Flight Course Lock) . 2)For

explanation of Point of I nterest (POI), Course Lock, and Home Lock function, please refer to diagrams on page 52

— 54. operation'houid only be Ged for testing of failsafe. DO not

transmitter while airborne, otherwise loss Of aircraft control dangerous scenarios may occur. 

## This
turn Off
or other

Intelligent Flight OFF CFO pol HCL

Intelligent Flight OFF HCL

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HCL



# GIMBAL CONTROL SETTINGS

When APS

- M is used with G2/G3 gimbals, now you will have full 6 function controls with single RC transmitter: Pan, Tilt, Roll, Shutter Trigger, Panoramic Photo, and Return to Center. User can customize switches on RC transmitter for each Of the functions. If you use dual RC transmitter, please pass over to next setting.
APS

- ME'dG2/G32eœÆË : Pane Tilto Rollä 

## 1) First assign the desire function to an RC channel. If the RC transmitter or receiver is 10 channels, you must select 2 functions from the 6 available f unctions and assign to channel 9 and 10. 

## 2) On the RC transmitter select the applicable switch, dial, or slider to map to these 6 functions. We recommend using a dial or slider for gimbal's Pan/Tilt/R011 controls. 

## 3) Correct direction for each function. Use the reverse function on RC transmitter to reverse APSE' direction if needed.



## 2) n€fi pan*

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### settings vary between different models, and can be set according preference. Switch
transmitter

to user

# 42 GIMBAL CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION 

## gimbal control settings are applicable for single RC transmitter controlling

the and G2/G3 gimbal. RC transmitter and receiver must be 8 or more channels. These multicopter number Of 

### photos taken 

## at each angle 

## is set through controbinterface program.

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# 2 GAIN AND FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS ADJUSTMENTS
Gain too high Gain too low



## Manual
Mode Aileron Fast lateral oscillation Lateral drift



## Elevator Fast fowrard/aft oscillation Forward/aft drift



## Rudder Fast oscillation Of the tail Lateral drift of tail



### Attitude
Mode

GPS Mode 

## Aileron Fast lateral oscillation Lateral drift



## Elevator Fast fowrard/aft oscillation forward/aft drift

—



## Rudder Fast oscillation of the tail Lateral drift of tail



### Altitude Fast up/down illation during altitÛde

hold, unable to hold altitude Vertical drift during altitude hold,
unable to hold altitude



### GPS Stopping Power Shorter distance after airframe

çome to a stop 'pm•rapid position holding action Longer distance after airframe come to a stop from delayed position holding action 

## (Diagram

- I) (F)

Below are some recommended gain settings and adjustment instructions



## Manual Mode Attitude Mode 

## GPS Stoppin
Power Aileron Elevator Rudder Aileron Elevator Rudder Altitude

M470/M480L multicopter M470/M480L 

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M690L 

## 30 30 45 30 30 

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# 0 APS

- M MULTICOPTER GPS SENSOR LOCATION

1 After APS

- M and APS

- M Multicopter GPS Sensor are installed onto multicopter, the distance between the two units need to be entered into the system relative to the X, Y, and Z axis, along with the correct direction. The default location values for factory installed APS

- M is X:

- 170, Y:o,

z:

- 40.



### *5dAPS

- M
, 

### APS

- MEQ1⁄2 

## fiüfaax:

- 170 z:40 GPS

WARNING



### Incorrect value or directional polarity Of APS

- M Multicopter GPS Sensor mounting location will affect aircraft stability or induce drifts.



# VOLTAGE CALIBRATION

AP S

- M additional function PCU Voltage Deviation Calibration, the interface shows the latest voltage value detected from PCU. If there is voltage gap between PCI

- J and actual battery voltage value, click " calibration" and Correct actual value accordingly.

APS

- M

CAUTION



### Make sure to turn the multicopter on and firmly connect to APS

- M software while testing actual battery voltage by voltage tester (Multi

- function Tester RCE

- MT9). RCE

- MT9) ,
Voltage Calibration PCU Voltage Caiiúation



### Calibration

Voltage Calibration

Insert the actual voltage value 24.6 v 

# LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION

APS

- M provides two methods for low voltage protection.

# 48 1 First Stage Protection : low voltage warning light 

### LOW voltage warning light: Sets the trigger voltage for low voltage warning. Recommended value is 3.625V, at which point the aircraft will have approximately 200M range left (around 1 minute). When volta ge drops below the set value, APS

- M LED will be flashing red. 2.Second Stage Protection : low voltage trigger for automatic go home Low voltage Return Home : Sets the trigger voltage for low voltage return home. We highly recommend the value of 3.60V to be used, at which point the aircraft will have approximately 100M range left (around 30 seconds). When voltage drops below the set value, APS

- M will initiate automatic return home feature. 

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Volta.'

CAUTION


## Low voltage protection features require the use of Align PCU.



# AUTO RETURN HOME HEADING SELECTION

Select the multicopter heading toward home position during auto return home. Fornt : Nose Of mulcitopter points to home position. Rear : Tail of multicopter po ints to home position. Automatic return home heading default is tail in.



## APSM

HOME L__Return Course Angle: The angle between

aircraft and home position. Flight Distance: Horizontal distance between
aircraft and home location.

Satellite count: Number Of satellites detected by aircraft. Vertical Velocity: Speed in which aircraft moves up/down

argtAircrafts battery voltage. Longitude:
Current Ion ititude of aircraft. 

# N AircraftsangÐgftilt during heightbetween

Bight mode of velocity of aircraft.

duration of aircraft. of aircraft.

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O tional Equipment 

## REQUIRED FOR THIS
FUNCTION

I .OSD+FPV Video Transmitter 3.G3 3Axis Gimbal , G3ZaE[RGG301X1 / [RGG302X] • 4.Camera (GH/5D

- Series) 2.Display

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# 52

SETTING DISPLAY AND MOTOR TEST FUNCTION

Begin Test

WARNING

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# PRE

- FLIGHT CHECKLIST AND
WARNINGS

A

- IGN

LOCATE AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION During the
sequence and double matches Do not fly test, confirm motor is spinning in from Ml M2 M3 M4 M5 M6, check the rotating direction the imprint on motor mounting pod. if any inconsistency is observed.

# 54 RIC aircraft can fly at high speed, thus posing a certain degree of potential flying field consisting of flat, smooth ground without obstacles. DO not fly near voltage cables, or trees to ensure the safety of yourself, others, and your model. with magnetic and radio interferences. Please choose a legal flying field. Do inclement weather, such as rain, wind, snow or darkness. danger. Choose a legal buildings, high Avoid location not fly your model in



# DO NOT FLY ALONE

Before turning on your model and transmitter, check to make sure no one else is operating on the same frequency. Frequency interference can cause your model, or other models to crash. The guidance provided by an experienced pilot will be invaluable for the assembly, tuning, trimming, and actual first flight or unforeseen danger may happen. (Recommend you typractice with computerbased flight simulator.)

Make sure to install the wires with "UP" imprint facing up, and ensure the plug is inserted deep enough. Improper plug insertion may lead to poor connection or
even malfunction of the APS

- M unit.



### , , APS

- Mö PEU



# MOTOR START AND STOP 

# CHECK THE WIRE DIRECTION

# 55 Safety feature to allow spin

- up of motors only when specific transmitter stick movement is executed, so that accidental start/stop is prevented.


## 1 . TO Start Motor 

## 1) Turn on transmitter power. 

## 2) Press and hold power button for 3 seconds to turn on multicopter power. 

## 3) Start the motor by pushing both RC transmitter control sticks toward lower inner or lower outer position. Safety Mode 1: Motors will goth ower Off if throttle is not raised within 5 seconds. TO re

start Motor by pushing RC transmitter control sticks toward lower inner or lower outer position. Safety Mode 2: Motors will power Off automatically after landing an d throttle is lowered,

even without the shutoff routine.

0000 0



## or

Power O press and hold 3 seconds to turn on Control stick movement diagram



### 2. To Stop oto

1 

### ) Push

- both RC transmitter control sticks toward lower inner or lower outer position.

2 

### Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn off multicopter power. 3) Turn off transmitter power.

[1 0 0 C O



## o o

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00 or

Control stick movement diagram Press and hold 3 seconds to turn off power OFF

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# MAGNETOMETER CALIBRATION

# 60 Objects on multicopter can interfere with magnetometer's readings, lowering APS

- M's heading precision, and even affect position hold ability. To reduce the environmental effect on magnetometer, APS

- M must be calibrated prior to use to ensure correct and s table operations. Calibration must be perform whenever one of the following condition occurs: 

### The initial install of APS

- M modules. 

## Changes to the GPS module. Additions or removal to electronic equipment near the magnetometer (Servos, ESC, etc). When flying location differs from last compass calibration position by 100 km or more.

WARNING 

### calibration in open space, at least 10 meters awaýirorn strong magnetic f ield and materials (magnets, metal table, metal buildings, concrete floors, high voltage electrical External environment factors may affect the accuracy of magnetometer. Should experience poor position holding performance while inAPS

- M flight mode, please magnetometer calibration steps again. Please perform
conductive tower etc). multicopter perform



## APS

- M requires a minimum Of 7 satellites.' Red LED indicates insufficient or no satellit§signals. Do not fly under this condition.

1. Two methods to enter calibration mode.

Methodi :Press theÙSET Method2:Quickly slip the button
on APS

- M to enter flight mode switch 3 calibration

mode. times within 2 seconds to enter calibration mode.

SET* , Steadylit red



## Press once.

ffi

— - F External Status LED Attitude



### External status LED will or Attitude light up red when entering calibration mode.

GPS velocity 

## ALIGN

CPS(SZ)



# APSM

rcpsn rpcu

- l Switch 3 times

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# 0
HOME POSITION SETTING

# 63 Setting the home position is a necessary and important step during pre

- flight check. The goal of home position setting is for multicopter to properly perform intelligent flight modes and return home feature. 1. After performing magnetometer calibration, th e power must be turned off. Once the power is turned back on and satellite lock is acquired, the Home location is recorded for this flight. 2. Power on multicopter. Do not move the multicopter until external status LED turns green.

WARNING 

### ensure batt ery is fully charged, magnetometer calibration has been performed, HOME position has been registered. If HOME position has not been registered flight, and automatic return home or low voltage I failsafe return home was during flight, the system will not be able to recognize and accurately fly back to the resulting in deviation from intended path and unexpected fly away, causing unforeseen danger. Before flying,
and confirm
before each
activated home position, damages and



# GPS SATELLITE SIGNAL

Fl in field Satellite Signal SatellißLLD
Count Time to

Satellite Lock Status Suitable
Fli ht Mode

City high rises Initial Time to

Acquire Satellites 7 or more

satellites 60

- gosec Normal Attitude

Suceeding
Time to Acquire
Satellites 7 or more

satellites 30

- 60sec Attitude / GPS

7 or more satellites 71žu: Exceeded

90 sec. Abnormal, poor or no GPS

signal, may lead to incorrect flight position or home position shift.

HOME Attitude

Open field with
no obstructions Initial Time to

Acquire Satellites 7 or more

satellites 7N_E 

### 30

- gosec Normal Attitude / GPS

7 or more satellites 

### 15

- 30sec Attitude 1 GPS

# 64 Suceeding Time

to uire
Satell 7 or more

satellites 7žu: Exceeded

90 sec. Abnormal, poor or no GPS

signal, may lead to incorrect flight position or home ition shift.

HOME Attitude / GPS

# 65 

# GPS LED INDICATOR

During initial power up, GPS status indicator will be flashing red. Allow the GPS to remain stationary in open space to acquire GPS signal. The location where initial GPS signal is acquired will become the Home location.



## FLIGHT MODE STATUS LED DESCRIPTI ON

No GPS Signal n•GPSSfIM



## Manual Mode

GPS Mode



### Red LED flashes 1 sec and Green

LED flashes 2 sec alternatively. 

## Slow Flash/Green

While in GPS mode, green LED indicates normal flight condition. Should LED changes to red color, please land immediately.

Signal acquisition is quicker if in wide open space. If the multicopter is in area with weak GPS reception, only attitude and manual control is available.

# MANUAL MODE

1. Full control by the pilot without any horizontal leveling or position holding capabilities. (Highly recommanded not to turn on this function if you're not familiar with it.)


## 2. Does not support intelligent flight mode (Carefree Orientation or POI), automatic return home, failsafe, or low voltage protection.

Control Response adjustment: Set the exponential (EXP) of Aileron/Elevator/Rudder according to your control feel in manual m ode.



### response is too fast, decrease EXP for Futaba radios ; increase EXP +100/0

— +600/0
When control response is too sluggish, increase EXP for Futaba radios; EXP
for JR radios. 

## REÜEXP :

DIR, EXPO
(SW:DOWN)
100% 

### 100%
EXP<• sw

swo 

## JR [DIR & EXPI >O DIR EXP

_100%
100%
100% +50%

CAUTION


### Manual mode is suitable only for experienced pilots. Beginners shold avoid flying in
manual mode. Followin functions will be disabled while in manual mode: automatic return home, intelligent ight mode, failsafe, low voltage return home.



# ATTITUDE MODE

Maintains level and altitude. Elevator/Aileron/Rudder stick inputs are translated as angular command. Larger stick input translates to steeper angels of multicopter tilt, with maximum of 30 degrees.



### a) Center stick = altitude hold

# 67

MODE 1 MODE 2



## 49

# 68

# 69 

# 4

# 70



# INTELLIGENT FLIGHT MODE

1 POI(POINT OF INTEREST) GPS

POI can only be activated under GPS mode. POI is not supported under manunal
and attitude modes.

POI (Point of Interest) is a mode where multicopter flies in a circular pattern surrounding a designated object. To initiate POI flight, fly the multicopter over the object of interest in either GPS mode, switch on POI function to set the object location a s center point. 

## 1. From the top of POI center point, use back elevator to fly the multicopter backwards at least IOM away from the center point to set the diameter Of circular pattern. 

## 2. With the nose Of multicopter still pointing at the POI center point, left ailerðn will initiate a clockwise 360' circular pattern flight around the POI center point; right aileron will initiate a counter

- clockwise 360' circular pattern flight around the POI center point. 

## 3. Stick movement angle is proportional to the speed of the aircraft. Larger the stick movement equates to faster multicopter flying speed, 'le smallerstick move')pnt equates to slower flying speed.

MODE 1 MODE 2 

## Point Of
Back Elevator Interest (POI)

# 71 Distance between POI center point and / multicopter needs to be at least IOM Ri htor Left Aileron



## 0

MODE 2 

## o

MODE 1

Aircraft can only move backwards, up, and down within IOM after position holding action. Full rudder lock cannot be turned around and it is controlled by APS

- M.

# 72 

# HCL(HOME COURSE LOCK) GPS

# 73 Home Course Lock is only active in GPS Velocity mode. Manual and attitude modes do not support home course lock.

Home course lock utilizes the home position as base point. Pushing elevator stick back will force the multicopter to fly toward the home posit ion regardless of its current heading, and pushing elevator stick forward will force it to fly away from home position.
1 . When this function is active and multicopter returns home, once it reaches the 5 meters point from home, APS

- M will put the multicop ter into hover, and lock out elevator/aileron/rudder control. At this time throttle can be used to land the multicopter, or Course Lock can be disengaged for manual landing. 2. Please confirm home position during power up.

5M



## o
Home
MODE 1

# 74 Home Course Lock can only be activated with aircraft at least 5 meters away from home position.



## MODE 2

# 75

# 76 Automatic return home function is a flight aid in scenario where the pilot has lost sight

# 77 of the aircraft, or is unable to tell its orientation due t o excessive distance, the aircraft will automatically and securely fly back to the home position under GPS mode with good GPS satellite reception.

- a

- GPSeitF



### Home* •



## Tåil faces Home location

to Return Home

Home

CAUTION



### When either Auto Return Home or Failsafe or low voltage protection is been activated, the tail Of aircraft will face home location when returning home.

CAUTION


## Return Home unction can only be activated with aircraft at least 20M away from home position.

1 .Home Position: When GPS signal is first received after power on, the mode LED will

flash rapid green to indicate home position has been recorded. 2.Return Home Method: Regardless Of current position, when Return Home is

activated, multicopter will rise, r otate until the rear points toward home position, then proceed to fly toward home position. If retracts are in the up position, APS

- M will lower the retractable landing gears down, then proceed to land at the
home location.

CAUTION

# 78 1. During automatic Return Home function, multicopter will choose the shortest path between current location and home location, flying with multicopte tail pointing at the pilot. 

## 2. If the flight path deviates from the intended path to home during return home fu nction, immediately disengage auto return homef nçtion, and manually f y the aircraft back home. 

## 3. If automatic Return Home function needs to bé disengaged while returning home,

flip the Return Home switch on and Off to regain manual control.

# 79

CAUTION

# 80 1. Failsafe home is 

## 2. Should automatically 

## 3. If
failsafe switch

be Protection is for use while in attitude and GPS mode only. Failsafe auto return not available in manual mode. the RC transmitter signal is lost, APS

- M will activate Failsafe Protection function to fly the aircraft back home.
auto return home function need to be disengaged while en route to home position, on Return Home mode and immediately switch it off, then control of multicopter can regained.

# 81

# 82 APS

- M provides two methods for low voltage protection. Please refer to page 34 in the APS

- M instruction manual for low voltage cutoff parameters. 1 First Stage Protection : low voltage warning light Low voltage warning light: Sets the trigger voltage for l ow voltage warning. Recommended value is 3.625V, at which point the aircraft will have approximately 200M range left (around 1 minute). When voltage drops below the set value, APS

- M LED will be flashing red. 2.Second Stage Protection : low voltage trigger for automatic go home Low voltage Return Home : Sets the trigger voltage for low voltage returnhome. We highly recommend the value of 3.60V to be used, at which point the aircraft will have approximately 100M range left (around 30 seconds). When voltage dr ops below the set value, APS

- M will initiate automatic return home feature.



## *SZAps

- M 1

Main Power Battery low voltage

Hom

3.60VG*iWlB) ,



## TO DISENGAGE O RETURN HOME COMMAND

Return Home OFF



### Return Home Switch to ON position and immediately switch it to OFF

Return Home ON

CAUTION



## 1. We highly recommend activating low voltage protection function to ensure the safety of aircraft. 

## 2. When executing return home function, the aircraft will automatically lower its retractible landing gears after reaching the home position. 

## 3. TO disengage auto return home command: Switch on Return Home mode and immediately switch it off, then control of mult icopter can be regained.

# 83 

# SPECIFICATIONS

APS

- M Multicopter Control Unit *¥01tage

Current Consumption

Frequency
Temperature on Satellite status)
Maximum Flight Speed

Maximum Altitude Restriction

An g u lar Speed
Angle
Su orts External Peripherals
Su orts Multicopter Configurations

Dimension



## PCU Power Control Unit
Iniut Voltage 13.2V

- 25.2V(4S

- 6S Li.po)

Frequency 500KHZ

ens on 62x35x26rnm
O ra •ng Temperature 

# ALIGN

DC4.5V

- 8.4V

4.8V

400HZ

- 20•C

- - 149'F) Horizontal ± 1m(3.28ft) , vertical ± 1m(3.28fi) 

### ± IA,'R ' Horizontal 15m/sec Vertical 6m/sec 15'ÄR/9 • *06n R,'Ð the takeoff point
Aileron/Elevator 115 •Isec, Rudder 145'/sec

30 degrees

G2/G3 G2,'G3ReGimbal OSD*FPV Vid9Transmitter

4 rotors* , 4 rotors X, 6 rotors+, 6 rotors X 8 rotors* 8 rotors

X.
49x34.ÿ20mm Multicopter Biushless ESC ln \ ut Voltage 13.2V

- 252V(4S

- 6S Li

- po)

Max Continuous Current

i nsion 74.2xmx12.7rnrn 

### Temperature

- SC

- 45'C(23'F

- 113' F)



## RCM

- BL4213 Brushless Motor 370 KV (RPM/V) RCM

- BL4213nõB1 370KV(RPMN)

- oc 22. Stator Arms 12

Max Continuous Current Ma net Poles 14

Max Continuous Dimesion/ Weight 04x 52x33mrn/ 185g 

# ALIGN

Unable to power On? (1) Press power button momentarily to check remaining battery level. (2) Check battery plug is connected properly. (3) Check for proper connection between APS

- M and PCU. EiE

- *"?

APS

- M will not start up after power up?



### (1) Check for any abnormalities in source. Verify con nection between APS

WPCU/Receiver are Q correctly connected.



### (2) Check for correct receiver type selection in configuration interface.

# 84 (3) NOTE: APS

- M must remain stationary, and will start properly only after system initialization is completed. 

# ALIGN

Long GPS ac quisition time? Wide variance during position hold? (1) Initial acquisition time will be longer for first time power ups. (2) Satellite signal will be weaker in urban area with highrise or other obstacles. Ideal location should be an open field free of magnetic interferences. (3) If 7 or less satellites were acquired, LED warning light Will be displayed and GPS functions Will not

act ivate. (4) Please refer to the satellite acquisition table on page 45 to determine satellite reception status.

Motor spins the wrong direction during motor spin test? Connection between motor and ESC did not follow proper color coding, or direction switch on ESC set incorrectly.

Motor did not follow Ml/M2/M3/M4[M5/M6 sequence during motor test? Check the ESC signal wires are connected to correct ports on APS

- M. 

# Q

APS

- M powered and ensure up properly, DIR (Dual but Rate) will function not fly is after not

performing configured on the transmitter.startup •tick sequÐce? (1)Check (2)Check if stick calibration was done. Go to The configuration prwam and run

- the stick calibra tion again.

Airframe tilts forward or backwards during takeoff? Check for proper balance on CGpoint. Adþust the baÐpryor gimbal position to achieve proper CG
balance.

Airframe fail' to stay in 'during pirouetting maneuver (spin of airframe with rudder

app lied)? (1)Check for proper APS

- M Multicopter GPS Sensor location configuration in configuration program. (2)Check for proper balance on CG point. Adjust the battery or gimbal position to achieve proper CG
balance.

Airframe experiences slow response during flight, and drifts as If It's not holding position? Increase the gain value under attitude mode.

# 85

Excessive or insufficient stopping power during while flying? Adjust the stopping power parameter in program interfac e to increase or decrease accordingly.

Slight left/right shakes of video footage or aircraft heading during flight or hover ? Increase the rudder gain value under manual and attitude mode.

Q&1 2 Increase the elevator and aileron gain under attitude and GPS modes. Unable to hold position for vertical climb in GPS mode?

Motor and Navigation lights do not turn on?
Q&13 (1)Check if signal wire from motor arm assembly is plugged in backwards. (2)Open the motor mounting pod to see ESC signal wire is detached.

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# Specifications & Equipment/fflßœn:
Airframe Diameter/äE:900mm 

## Main Blade Length/æakå:179mm

u): Approx. 3400g

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