## October 30, 7014 U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

Aerial Snapshots Section 333 Petition to Operate Small Unmanned Aerial Systems

Prepared by: Dan Marsh

- CEO Aerial Snapshots 511 Lasso Loop Canyon Lake, TX 78133 210-373-5770 dan@aeria!snapshots.com

## Petition Summary - Formal Petition Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FZZ Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Pub. L. No. 112-95 (2012), 126 Stat. 11 ("Section 333") and the Federal Aviation Administration's ("FAA") general exemption authority under 49 U.S.C. section 44701(f), Aerial Snapshots ("Petitioner") hereby petitions for exemptions from 14 C.F.R Part 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates), 14 C.F.R. Part 27 (Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft), 14 C.F.R sections 61.113(a)-(b), 91.103(b)(1), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151, 91.203(a) & 

## (b), 91.203 (a) & 

## (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1 ), 91.409(a)(2}, and 91.417(a)(b). The proposed exemption, if granted, would allow Petitioner to conduct commercial operations of small unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS") meeting or exceeding all ofthe operational and safety requirements Congress has set forth in Section 333. Petitioner is an aviation photography services company that plans to offer a wide variety of services, including:

- Real Estate photography

- Aerial surveying

- Remote sensing -Telecommunications

- Agriculture -Aerial filmmaking and photography -Energy systems inspections and asset management -Construction site inspections and monitoring -Wildlife and forestry monitoring

- Educational and research operations

- Pipeline inspection and patrolling Statutory Authority Section 333, titled "Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems", provides a mechanism for seeking expedited FAA authorization of safe civil UAS operations in the NAS. Section 333(a) states that the FAA "shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the (comprehensive) plan and rulemaking required by section 332(b)(1) ofthis Act orthe guidance required by section 334 ofthis Act." In Section 332(b)(1 ), Congress made it clear that Section 333 provides a mechanism for "expedited operation authorization" if several factors are met. Petitioner meets all requirements to permit FAA approval of commercial UAS operations.

## The Petitioner Requests Relief From the Following: Section 61. 113(a) and (b) prescribes that- (a) no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft. (b) a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. Section 91.103 prescribes, in pertinent part, that each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight, to include- (a) For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed, and any known traffic delays ofwhich the pilot in command has been advised by ATC; (b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance information: (1) For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data contained therein; (2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) ofthis section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature. Section 91.119 prescribes that, except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: (a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. (b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1 ,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft. (c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. (d) Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control aircraft. Ifthe operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface-

## (1) A helicopter may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA; and (2) A powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section. Section 91.121 requires, in pertinent part, each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set "to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." Section 91.151 (a) prescribes that no person may begin a flight in an airplane underVFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, (1) during the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. Section 91.203(a) prohibits, in pertinent part, any person from operating a civil aircraft unless it has within it (1) an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate; and (2) an effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, for operation within the United States, the second copy of the Aircraft registration Application as provided for in 

## § 47.31(c).
Section 91.203(b) prescribes, in pertinent part, that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate or a special flight authorization issued under 

## § 91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. Section 91.405(a) requires, in pertinent part, that an aircraft operator or owner shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of the same part and shall, between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of the same section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of the chapter. Section 91.407(a)(1) prohibits, in pertinent part, any person from operating an aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless it has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under 

## § 43.7 of the same chapter. Section 91.409(a)(2) prescribes, in pertinent part, that no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had an inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

## Section 91.417(a) and (b) prescribes, in pertinent part, that- (a) Each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) ofthis section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 1 00-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the administrator) ofthe work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and
(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
(2} Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. (ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii} The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by§ 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed (vii) engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

## (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) ofthis section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under§ 43.11 ofthis chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service. Section 91.7(a) prescribes that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. Unmanned Aircraft System The petitioner states that the unmanned aircraft (UA) to be operated under this request is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, flies at a speed of no more than 50 knots, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area. (1) The craft is the (350mm) 350QX 4-rotor manufactured by Blade. The quadrotor design has four motors, GPS, telemetry and manual ground control. In addition, the Blade 350QX will have integrated safety features built into the design, to ensure the safety of persons and property within and surrounding the limited operating area. The petitioner further describes that, in the event the UAS loses communications or its GPS signal, the UAS will have the capability to return to a pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. Petitioner's UAS's will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable. Pre-flight Inspection, Maintenance Before each flight the PIC will perform a series of pre-flight and takeoff checks. After each 60 minutes of airtime, the craft will undergo a thorough inspection of all aircraft components, including, but not limited to:

a. Actuators 

## I Servos b. Motors, wiring and connectors c. Propellers, smooth, no chips d. Electronic speed controller, wiring and connectors e. Batteries, wiring and connectors f. Remote command and control g. Ground control station

## UAS Operating Parameters The petitioner states that all flights will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of pilot, in daytime VFR flight conditions and all operations will be conducted with the assistance of a second spotter/observer. The UAS flights will be limited to a maximum altitude of 400 feet AGL. Altitude is accurately measured by GPS. The petitioner further states that an operator will ensure that only consenting production personnel will be allowed within 100 feet of the UA operation, and UAS will be kept at least 1 00' from any inhabited structure. Generally the petitioner's UAS will be operated in rural or suburban areas that will permit significantly larger safety zones. Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) will be.notified as required prior to operations to describe intended coordination for proposed operation(s). Petitioner will obtain an Air Traffic Organization ("ATO") issued Certificate ofWaiver orAuthorization ("COA") prior to conducting any operations under this grant of exemption. In fulfilling its requirements under the COA, Petitioner will be required to request a NOT AM not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation Petitioner's UAS will remain clear and yield the right ofway to all manned operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, and hang-gliders). Petitioner will not conduct UAS operations within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of a non-towered airport unless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained and the operation is conducted in accordance with a Notice to Airmen ("NOT AM").

Pilot in Command (PIC) The pilot in command will be Aerial Snapshots CEO Dan Marsh.(also known as the Petitioner) Petitioner has more than 5-years' experience in piloting unmanned RC aircraft including fixed-wing and multi-rotor designs. Petitioner is a member in good standing with the national organization (AMA) 'Academy of Model Aeronautics' and the local organization 'Hill Country Aeromodelers' based in Austin, TX. Regarding Petitioner's requested relieffrom 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b)(1 ), Petitionerwill comply with the other applicable procedures and requirements stated in§ 91.1 03(a) and (b). Specifically, the PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, aircraft performance data, and landing and takeoff distances before initiation of a flight. The PIC will also account for all relevant site-specific conditions in their preflight procedures. Risks presented by sun glare will be mitigated by the PIC's and VO's ability to see other air traffic and initiate a return-to-home sequence if needed.

## Radio Frequencies Radio frequencies used will be those allotted by the FCC for data transmission and vehicle control in unlicensed frequency bands. All devices used will comply with FCC usage and emissions regulations. Safety and Benefits of the UAS The petitioner will be using the UAS's in a variety of applications that generally require expensive full-size manned aircraft to complete. Small, light, unmanned aerial vehicles offer many benefits over the use offull-sized manned aircraft for electric power line inspection, oil/gas pipeline inspection, advanced agriculture, film and still photography, just to name a few uses. By granting Petitioner's requested exemptions, the FAA will help drive development of safe and successful commercial UAS operations and will advance the public knowledge base for such operations. Petitioner is committed to promoting the UAS research efforts of policymakers including the FAA, NASA, DOD and DARPA by sharing data from its commercial UAS operations and serving as a resource for future UAS research operations. Therefore, the FAA has good cause to grant this Petition. Conclusion For the reasons stated in this document, the exemptions requested herein should be granted and Petitioner should be permitted to conduct small UAS operations in accordance with its manuals and all other operating parameters deemed necessary and appropriate by the FAA.

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### Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not atoy. 

## General Safety Precautions and Warnings

• Always keep asafe 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, traffic

and people. • Always carefully follow fue directions and warnings for fuis 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 specifically designed and

protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics. • Never place any portion of fue 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. • Nevertouch moving parts.


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T hank you for purchasing the Blade 350 QX quadcopter. You are in for an exciting experience with this exceptional flying machine. With GPS, pressure and compass sensors added to the SAFETM (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) system, the 350 QX has some incredible features. Position hold, altitude command and self-leveling provide you with asmooth and manageable flight performance. With the addition of the SAFE CircleTM, Stick Relativity and Return Home functions, the 350 

## Table of Contents Box Contents

...................................................................................................... 4 Charging Warnings

.............................................................................................. 4 Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

..................................................................................... 4 Charging the Flightline Battery

............................................................................4 Mounting aCamera

............................................................................................ 5 Transmitter Setup (BNF)

......................................................................................6 Transmitter Control Layout (RTF)

.........................................................................7 Connecting the Flight Battery

..............................................................................7 Binding

............................................................................................................... 8 Flight Mode SWitches

.......................................................................................... 9 Flight Modes Explained

....................................................................................... 9 Audible Alerts and LED Codes

...........................................................................1 0 GPS Functionality of the 350 QX

........................................................................12 Flight Guidelines and Warnings

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### Component Airirame Blade 350 QX Quadcopter Motors 4x Brushless Outrunner Motor, 11OOKv ESCs 4x 1 0-Amp Brushless ESC Battery 3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C Li-Po Charger 2-3S Li-Po Balancing DC Charger, 0.5-3A Transmitter DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitter



## 3 QX makes it more practical and easier to fly for new pilots without RC experience. The Blade 350 QX uses LED codes to communicate flight modes, GPS functions and errors for which you will need the manual. To assure you have a safe and fun experience with your new quadcopter, it is critical that you take the time to read and understand this manual and all the features this aircraft contains.

Preparing the 350 QX for Flight...

......................................................................13 Flying the 350 OX

.............................................................................................13 Airframe Maintenance

.......................................................................................15 Compass Calibration

.........................................................................................16 Pressure Sensor Calibration

..............................................................................16 Accelerometer Calibration

.................................................................................16 ESC and MotorAssignment Procedure

..............................................................17 Troubleshooting

................................................................................................17 Limited WarrantY

..............................................................................................18 Warranty and Service Contact Information

........................................................18 FCC Information

................................................................................................19 IC Information

...................................................................................................19 Compliance Information forthe European Union

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## Box Contents

• Blade 350 QX
• Camera Mount
• 3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack • 2--3S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger
• DX5e DSMX 5-Channel Transmitter (RTF only)
• 4AA Batteries (RTF only)



## Charging Warnings The Battery Charger (EFLC301 0) induded with your quadcopter has been designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery. 

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associated with lithium batteries. • It at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. It charging 

### or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge abattery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire. • Always store the battery at room temperature in adry area fur best results. • Always transport ortemporarily store the battery in atemperature range of

40-120" F(5-49° C). Do not store battery or model in acar or direct sunlight. If stored in ahot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch tire. • Always charge batteries away from flammable materials. 

## Low Voltage Cutoff(LVC) Low voltage cutoff (LVC) protects the Li-Po battery from over-discharge in flight and activates when the battery reaches apreset value. When the battery is discharged to the cutoff point, the aircraft will display rapidly flashing red, green and blue LEOs to warn you it's time to land. When you see this LED code, land immediately to prevent over-discharge and damage to the battery. When the LVC is activated, you have approximately 2 minutes until the battery is depleted and can no longer maintain ahover. Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery. 

## Charging the Flight Battery E-flitee 2-38 Li-Po Balancing Charger Specifica- 1· tions 

## ! • Input power: 10.5-15.0V DC, 3-amp · • Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum 1
1 1 capacity of 500mAh

. E-flite 3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack The E-flite® 3S Li-Po battery pack features abalancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included E-flite Li-Po balancing charger.



## · /A• .. CAUTION:

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### must be • Always inspect the battery before charging • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between

charges. • Always constantly monitorthe temperature ofthe battery pack while charging. • ONLY USEACHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE U-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with acompatible charger may cause atire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. • Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load. • Never cover warning labels with hookand loop strips. • Never leave charging batteries unattended. • Never charge batteries outside recommended levels. • Never charge damaged batteries. • Never attempt to dismantle or alterthe 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.



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### to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. 2.Attach the input cord ofthe chargerto an appropriate power supply, such 

### as a12V battery or 12V DC power supply. 3.When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay,then an audible "beep" and the green (ready) LED will flash. 4.Tum the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points

### to the charging rate required furthe battery (the 2200mAh Li-Po battery will charge at 2.0 amps).

DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging. 

### 5. Move the cell selector switch to 3-cell for your battery. 6. Connectthe balancing lead of the batteryto the 3-cell (4 pin) charger 

### port and pressthe Start button 

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### may flash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongsthe life ofthe battery. 8.When the battery isfully charged, abeep will sound fur about 3seconds and the green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge an over-discharged

battery will cause the chargerto repeatedly flash and beep, indicating an error has occurred. 9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

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## Mounting a Camera IMPORTANT: Consult local laws and ordinances before installing and operating any type of photograph-capable orvideo recording device in this product.

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ChannelAssign: NEXT B(0) =SMARr Mode D(FLAP) Pos 0 AUX1-R SetTo: 1-4: NIA 5Gear: B =Off DX9/DX18 Aero B(1) =Stability Mode Press I(BIND) El.EV-All DIR 100% others-N I(BIND) 6AUX1: D 7AUX2:1 D(FLAP) Pos 2

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Dual Rate Switch -------. (Mode 1) notshown Bind!Trainer Switch (Mode 2) Flight Mode Switch (Mode 2)

RudderTrim --;:.--:-,.,.---' Throttle Trim (Mode 2) 

### -+-...;--+----7'-/ ElevatorTrim (Mode 1)



# ,-

1

Remove the battery cover



## 7 .------- Dual Rate Switch (Mode2) Bind/Trainer Switch (Mode 1) notshown Flight Mode Switch (Mode 1) notshown Aileron/Roll (Modes 2and 1)

Elevator/Pitch (Mode2) Throme/AHitude (Mode1) 

# ,....,_...,.,..."-+-__,_- Aileron Trim ElevatorTrim**~--T---:--T--** (Mode 2) Throttle Trim (Mode 1) 

### '--'--+--,____--;-_.;,-- Power Switch

# ------==============~~ EN

## Binding

• If you purchased the ready-to-fly (RTF) model, the transmitter is bound to the model at the factory. Iffor any reason the model needs to be re-bound, follow the

directions for the Bind-N-Fiy® (BNF) version below. 

# B . 'N' '· 

# r jTOcbind or re-bind your<l50 QXto your ci!Oseh DS!VI21DSMXtransmliter; p!easefodowthe directions

### b~lflW**aloitgwitlfthebtndin~ instrilcfton~**  .. 

## ·.. r
.l.itcluded With ··your.tranSinitter;

.. . . . . .**~~-y··** The Binding Process 1.With the transmitter and quadcopter powered off, connectthe battery

to the 350

## ax. 2. With the 350 QX on alevel surface,

### turn on the power switch and allow

the quadcopter to initialize. 3.Wait until the blue LED on the quadcopterflashes rapidly, signaling the

quadcopter is initialized and readyto bind. 4. Ensure throttle is in the low position and throttie trim is at neutral. 5. Hold the control sticks in the desired bind position (see illustrations)

."· and press/pull the bind button/switch, then power on the transmitter

. 

### 6. Refer to the Flying LED Codes table to ensure the aircraft is bound

correctly. 

# ''I

· ...·.·...···jiMPORTANT: Do not attempt to bind with more than one bind code. Binding with more than one bind code will only allowthe aircraft to • · bind normally.



# I

:,j 'l Unless binding with a bind code, the elevator and aileron inputs (including trim) must be neutral during binding. Ifyou are attempting a normal bind with any input otherthan neutral, the aircraft will emit aconstant, rapid beeping sound. 

# l Hyour 350 

### QX emits aconstant beeping sound after binding ·····.·.j' (Smart or 

### Agility Mode only): 

### 1. Ensure all trims are neutral. 

## l

.I 2. Slowly move the elevator stick back and forth (close to center) and

1 listen for the beeping to stop or hesitate.Take note of the direction 1 you are moving the stickwhen the change oftone happens. 

## j 3. Ifthe tone never changes with elevator movement, slowly move the 

### •·
.. <.1 aileron stick back and forth (close to center) and listen for the beep

### 1 ing to stop or hesitate. Take note of the direction you are moving the
• .: 1 stickwhen the change oftone happens.



# J 4. Input trim in the direction that caused the change in tone until the
• 1 beeping stops.

: .•.•.

lj,l

# ~n.**~:p~;~n~:~ o~a;::;~~~r~~** **ii~:i~~:~~~:~:o~:~~nt~:n** slowly move the aileron stick close to center. 

# :J 2. Continue to add 1click at atime of elevatortrim, up to 5trim steps off center up or down, and move the aileron stick until you find the • I point that makesthe tones stop.



# l j

1 1 3. Add aileron trim in the direction you moved the stick to make the tones stop. 

## I 

# '1l

::
.....

j

. I



# I <I



# l .·<1

## ···~

# =E=N~·~~~·.===============------ Roll right

Bind in pressure calibration mode



## 8

## Flight Mode Switches

Flight Modes Explained

StabilityandAgilityMode ControlInputs 

# f Forward elevator

The Blade 350

## axflies very differently in the differentflight modes. Beginners should use Smart Mode to 

### start and progress slowly into Stabi6ty Mode.When flying in Smart Mode, the quadcopterfollows stick input based on the set pilot location.When flying in Stability Mode, the quadcopterfollows stick inputs based on the orientation ofthe aircraft.The transition from Smart Mode to Stability Mode can be achallenge for newflyers because the pilotwill need to learn howto interpretthe aircraffs orientation

.

### ~ Flight Mode 0- Smart Mode (DefauH)**~** (Solid Green Indicator LED) StickRelativity-While in Smart Mode, the path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick input direction relative to the SAFE Circle, regardless of the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing.

• SAFECircleTM -In most scenarios, the quad will not enterthe SAFE Circle. • Posftion Hold-The aircraft will hold its position

when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral. • Self-Leveling-Brings the 350 QXto a level attitude

when the elevatorand aileron inputs are at neutral. • Altitude Command-Altitude is relative to throttle

stick position

.

• FlightMode1-StabilityMode (Solid Blue Indicator LED) • Self-Leveling-Bringsthe 350 OXto a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral. • Position Hold-The 350 

## ax uses GPS to hold a

given location when this function is activated. If GPS is enabled and has asolid lock,the aircraft will hold its position when elevator or aileron inputs are at neutral. • Throttleprovidesproportionalthrust-The throttle

responds directlyto the throttle input, giving the pilot direct control over hovering as well as ascent and descent rates.

• Flight Mode 2- Agility Mode (Solid Red Indicator LED) • Aerobatic-Capable of flips and rolls • Throttle providesproportionalthrust-The throttle

responds directlyto the throttle input, giving the pilot direct control over hovering and ascent and descent rates.

This aircraft is extremelysensitive to control inputs in Agility Mode and has NO self leveling.We recommend you fly at low rate settingsforthe 

### firstfewflights until you are familiar with its response. For pilots newto quadcopters and helicopters,familiarize yourselfwith the Blade 

### 350

## ax in Smart Mode and at low rate. As you become more familiar with the quadcopter's response, adjustthe rates and expo to suityourflying style Of using acomputer radio).



## .N6TH:EiDo nof attempt to flyyour'350

## ax in

## Stability Mode

## orAgility

### Mo~until you have fainiliatlzed yourselfwith 

### the operation ofthe aircraft in 

## Smart Mrlde



# ..and read and understandthe descriptions 

### ofthe other flight modes.

. 

## 9

# Audible Alerts and LED Codes The motors will Beep underthe following conditions:

• Any time the props stop spinning afterthey have

been initialized. • After 30 seconds of nothrottle input

(waiting armed on the ground).



## Startup LED Codes

Partial battery charge 

## Audible Alerts Event ESC power on Successful initialization RC signal detected after start Bind detected Bind accepted (3 seconds after detected) Thrust stick in correct position for motor start Cannot start motors because of lowvoltage Cannot start motors because vehicle is tilted Enter ESC ID assignment mode 

## Initialization Audible Alerts Event Gyro, accelerometer sensor error Compass initialization error Pressure sensor initialization error GPS initialization error ESCs not detected Settings saved (i.e. when changed GPS on/off, etc) Trim warning (when in Smart or Agility Mode) Low-battery warning Emergency state warning (also after ESC ID assignment) Audible Alert one short beep many continuous tones with increasing frequency one long tone one long tone one long tone low, med, high (happytone) high, med, low (sad tone) high, med, low (sad tone) loud high, low- high, low

-- Audible Alert High, low, 1shorttone High, low, 2shorttones High, low, 3shorttones High, low, 4short tones High, low, 6shorttones Rapid low, med, high -low, med, high Continuous very short, rapid tone Medium frequency, loud tone (every 3 seconds) Once per second loud medium tone

Pulsing red

Color indicates level of battery charge 

### (-2 second duiation)

Emergency mode White flashing (cycle powerto reinitialize)**l---:--'--'"'"-'----'-'---t--'--"---'-'-----'---'~"'---t----'-----'--'~..___._-1** Return to home mode activated Rapid red flashing Rapid blue flashing



### 10

## Flying LED Codes Sequence Smart Mode, with GPS lock Solid green

Smart Mode, no GPS lock**='--~·"-c-~-'-·~J** 3 green flashes, pause Stability Mode, with pressure Slow green flash Stability Mode, with GPS lock Solid blue

Stability Mode, no GPS lock Stability Mode, GPS disabled Slow blue flash Agility Mode, with GPS lock Solid red

Agility Mode, no GPS lock Agility Mode, GPS disabled Flight mode setto Smart Mode Flight mode setto Stability Mode

Right mode setto Agility Mode Right batteryvoltage below 10.9V Flight battery voltage below 10.6V 

# :Ji\ CAlJTION:Jfyou seetheLED signal forlowpattery,

# imme~iatE)IY land your(lircraft

# ~nd recharge the battery, 

# •'LN: CAtmON: Do 

### notattemptto: use 

### Return FfomeY!ith'a low

### battery. '


## Calibration LED Codes Gyro temperature calibration* No calibration Compass calibration entered Compass calibration started Pressure sensortemperature calibration Pressure and gyro calibration* Accelerometer offset calibration entered (in flight only) Accelerometer offset calibration started (in flight only) . Rapid green and blue flashing Green pulsing Slow red and green flashing Rapid red and green flashing Rapid red and blue flashing Rapid red, green and blue flashing Slow red, green and blue flashing Rapid red, green and blue flashing Calibration failed Solid white**r-~~-L-L~~--L-~~-L-L-+~~~~~-L~**
*These items are performed bythe manufacturer.



## 11

# ------~============~~ EN

## GPS Functionality of the 350 QX To acquire areliable GPS signal, it is importantthe 350 

## ax has aclear view of the sky. Obstructions that can affect the aircraft's abilityto acquire an acceptable signal include:

• Rying close to or around tall/big buildings • Flying under dense vegetation • Flying indoors or under astructure If you lose or cannot acquire aGPS lock and home position, the aircraft will not have Stick Relativity, SAFE Circle, Position Hold or Return Home functions available. It is not possible to use Smart Mode without having GPS enabled.lf the 350 

## ax is initialized without GPS enabled, it will default to Stability Mode. The aircraft will still be capable of altitude hold. Ifyou do not have a GPS signal, try maneuvering the 350 

# ax by steering with forward elevator and rudder only

.



## . ·. IX. ·.· 

# CAl)T10N£ari not**~Th1niPt'lli** fly

### 'the

# 35dQ)(wittHiPSeniJbledwhile 

## LU: irldoois

### lir.Jn aIocationwtwre theGPS

### signa.! is

### known 

### :to.pe poor, as**.lp$sofsignalcOI.lldresultin~~rash.** 

### · · · · · >;;_
. · GPS Functions (see the bindingsection for turning GPS functions ONandOFF) With GPSON

• Ifthe 350 

## ax took offwith GPS lock and ahome position set, when Return

Home mode is activated the quadcopter will fly backto the start position (maintaining altitude along the way), then reduce altitude to land.
• Ifthe 350 

## ax should lose GPSwhen Return Home mode is activated, it will

land quickly using the barometric pressure sensorto maintain the descent rate. • Ifthe 350 

## ax took off without GPS lock, but acquires aGPS signal in flight, it

will land slowly using GPS to hold its position and barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate when Return Home mode is activated.
• Ifthe 350 

## ax loses GPS during landing in Return Home mode, itwill increase the rate of descent and land quicklyto avoid drift.
• Ifthe 350 

## ax deviates too far from its intended GPS path when in Return

Home mode, itwill descend using the barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate. This could happen ifthe flight control system loses its orientation because of aggressive flight in 3 axis mode.
• Once the 350 

## ax has landed in Return Home mode it will disarm the motors With GPSOFF

• If Return Home mode is activated, the 350 

## ax will level off and land QUickly

using the barometric pressure sensorto maintain the descent rate. 

## Flight Guidelines and Warnings

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. • Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet (10 meters) away when the

battery is connected. • Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times. • 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.



## EN

# ~~===============----- • Once the 350 

## ax has landed in Return Home mode itwill disarm the motors. 

### GPS Failure Upon GPS failure, the 350 

# ax will respond according to the following conditions:

Smart Mode: (rapid Green flashing LED)

If the 350 

# ax is in this mode and the GPS fails, the quad will defaultto Stability Mode. The aircraft will still use the pressure sensor to maintain altitude and control rate 

### of descent. If GPS is re-acquired, after 5-10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Smart 

### Mode functions are returned to normal Stability Mode: (long Blue, two short Green flashing LED)

Ifthe 350 

# ax is in this mode and the GPS fails, it will not switch to Smart Mode and will not enter GPS hold, but will otherwise function normally. If GPS is reacquired, after 5-1 0 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Stability Mode functions are returned to normal Agi&ty Mode: (long Red, two short Green flashing LED)

If the 350 

# ax is in this mode and the GPS fails, itwill not affect flight performance, but itwill not be able to switch into Smart Mode. It will still be able to switch into Stability Mode with the limitations described above. 

### Loss of Transmitter Signal If the transmitter signal is lost for any reason, the 350 

# ax will respond according to the following conditions:

• Ifthe motors are notturning, the 350 

## axwill disarm.
• Ifthe motors are turning butthe 350 

# ax is not flying, itwill turn off the motors and disarm.
• If the 350 

# ax is flying and has agood GPS lock with a home position set,

itwill activate the Return Home function upon the loss of the transmitter signal.
• Ifthe compass is not connected orfaulty, or ifthere is no GPS lock, the 350



## ax will descend slowly upon the loss ofthe transmitter signal. • If the pressure sensor is not working, the 350 

## axwill reduce power to initiate acontrolled descent upon the loss of the transmitter signal.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching. • Always remove batteries after use. • Always have afirst aid kit with you. • Always have an appropriate fire extinguisherwith you. • Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. • Nevertouch moving parts. The Blade 350 

# ax has many more features than other Blade quadcopters. Please take the time to read this manual and understand the functions this aircraft contains before flying.



## 12

# Preparing the 350 QX For Flight

1- Smart 

# Mode Ryiig

- ! 350 ax home location 

# ®,----------.--- l

SAFE Circle



# L 16 feet 

### (5 meters)



### I 

## ! 

# I 

# I



# , _____________j 1 . Power on the transmitter with the flight mode set

### to Smart Mode, the throttle stick down and the throttle trim at neutral. 2. Install acharged battery, plug it in and close the

hatch. 3. With the quad on a level surface, turn on the power

switch and allowthe 350 ax to initialize. Ifthe GPS is enabled, waitfor the GPS signal to be acquired, which is indicated by a solid green LED. It maytake from 30-90 seconds to acquire aGPS signal. IMPORTANT: While in Smart Mode the motors will not start if aGPS signal has not been acquired. 

### 4. Move the aircraft to the desired home location and

orientthe aircraft pointed awayfrom the pilot. 

### 5. Step back approximately 

### 16 feet 

### (5 meters) from the

home location. 6. When you are prepared to fly, quickly move the rudder stick all the way left and then all the way right. The props will begin 

### to spin. The home position for GPS functions is set and your aircraft is ready 

### to fly. IMPORTANT: The motors will not start ifthe transmitter is setto low rate. The dual rate switch must be set to high rate. Lowerthe throttle stick and the throttle trim to power off the props afterflight.

;_•_•AX.•_-_ :_···-·-

## e~_·_. 'IJTiON;:W-hen_the

## home_l~catlo~----'S.s_**~t-** (step.-. 6),th_e

__ 35o_ax

## ~ust be

## appm~mately-1Sfee~ (5

## mete-rs~ ftom wh-erethe-_pliof wll_l_stan_d

__-_:durtng tughFpolnting :- • awayfrom the pilot. 

### If the mrcratt ts pomted many oth!)r dtrection,the SAFECm;lefeature 

### wtll notfunction. as expected and may result mpersonaltllJUry or .tJamageto property, Once 

### the**aircraft~** motors are started, do not change yaut 

### !JOllitlon.

_ · · :
.' -· -·-·"

- ... -.- . .--:
. . "**~-** . - .. -· .<
. - ' -' :· 

# Flying the 350 QX 

# I SmartModeAltitude Control 

# I Mode2 shown


# I I

Halfthrottle.,



# I


# I ,Muim•m•Hiludo

# ~"II {(approximately 

### 45 meters)

_ 

# , I 

# I

! 

# I 

# I I •f.lntermediate aHitude



### . L
I 

# I 

# i I ntheground 

### I 

# I**~**



# ........---·---..·--------------------------------··-----------------------------------·-------·---·-...._.___j
13 Takeoff Increase the throttle slighlly above low stick (1 0-15%). The 350 ax altitude in Smart Mode corresponds to the throttle position. Lowthrottle is 

### on the ground, slightly raising the throttle will produce a low hover, and the higher the throttle position,the higherthe 350 ax will ascend until it reaches its maximum altitude (approximately 

### 45 meters). Explore the flightenvelope ofthe 350 ax in Smart Mode without fear of losing orientation. See the diagrams in the FlightModes Explainedsection for more details on the aircraft's function in Smart Mode. In Smart Mode, the direction the aircraft is pointing does not affect the control, and the aircraft's response relative 

### to you (thepilot/ocati011) does notchange with orientation. StabiiHy Mode and Agility Mode operate more like aconventional RG helicopteror multicopter. IMPORTANT: Aggressive flight in Agility Mode will significantly reduce flight time

.



# ENLanding To land the 350 ax there are two options:

• Guide 1he aircraftto where you wish to land and

reduce the throttle. Reduce the throttle trim after landing to disarm 1he motors. • Activate 1he Return Home function to return the

350 QX to the assigned home location and land automatically. 

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# tow

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## lanclttie aircraft · 

## ·:tpmeiilately. · ·· · · · Return Home • When 1hisfeature is

### activated, the 350 ax will

fly backto its assigned home location and land.After landing,the motors rnay take up to 

### 5secondsto disarm. If1he motors take more 1han 20+ seconds to disarm, 

### perform 1he Pressure Sensor Calibration. • To restart 1he props after landing in 

### Return Home,

fully lower 1he 1hrottle and ensure 1he 1hrottle trim is neutral, 1hen quickly rnove the rudderstickfully left and 1henfully right. 

# )D,'**CAIJT10_*~** 350

### OXWiN

## ~otrfJCOgriize_ttre · • • · SAFEGirclefeajUreWhenRetpmflomem • -use£tAclivating

### Return Home may cause

### the 350 ax 

### ·tg

# fly direcflyover_thfJp11ot ifthe**air~**

### raft

# wasflownto · 

## ;;apositionbellind_wheret!Iepllotwasstilding·.When**·}h~ ~ollll!**  positionwas 

## !lstablislieq: · · AfterYour Flight



### 1. Turn off 1he power switch on 1he 350 ax. 

### 2. Turn offlhe powerto yourtransmitter. 3. Unplug and remove the batteryfrorn the 350 ax
. 

# • ,,1\.·&AUnON:AJwaYs

## disl;onnect~tl..pqbat- 

# • J

_ ..**-teryfrom~erurcra1tWhllOnotflylngtoavok.J** ·.**Qiter~discharging**1he

### battery; l3attetiesdischaryed 1Q

### a · iioltagilbei()Wthe**lowest~ppro\fim**

### voltage 

## maybec!iftle damaged,re8ultinginlossofpertOn"r11IDceat:nlpotennat. ·• 

### fire

# Wilen**batieries~ei:harQeq:** · · Location alert The motors will Beep under 1he following conditions:

• At anytime 1he props stop spinning after 1hey have

been initialized. • After30 seconds of no 1hrotUe input (waiting armed

on the ground). This will alertthe pilotto 1he location oflhe aircraft if it lands in alocation with lowvisibility. Beeping will continue untillhe battery can no longer supply enough power to the motors. If the quadcopter crash lands and one or more motors are stopped by an impact, the quadcopter enters emergency mode. The LED will flash white and the motors will beep loudly. ActivatingReturn Home
Press and hold. Releasing the switch 

# I will stop the 

### Retum Home 

## ..flllr

__ program. ·



## EN

# ~c::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::___ 14

## Airframe Maintenance

InternalComponents



# IPropellerDirection of Rotation Indicators

# I 

# /J**~** I I 

# I

! 

# L Fill Motors D ESCs 

### !lll GPS receiver • GPS antenna 1§!1!1 Batterytray assembly 

### B Flight control board



### 15 l

# I Replacing the 

### body Disassemblyofthe oldairframe 1. Ensure the battery is disconnected from the

quadcopter. 2. Remove the 2 machine screws from each propeller

and remove the propellers. 3. Remove the 32 1.5mm hex screwsfrom the bottom

of the frame to separate the upper and lower body pieces. 

### 4. Unplug the compass sensor from the flight control

board. Remove the landing gearwith compass sensor and place it in asafe area away from magnets. 

### mJTICi:: DO

### not~I~Wthecompass

### ~nsor to 

## • ·get

# Mar**am~gllet.Any** iiJagnet,includingJhris!l in··· 

# ·11Je35fl .ex·motors,candamagetbe 

### QOmpass and

··**GaU~e**jttowiJri<J!lG()rrectly.lfthe 350 

### Qx (S.fl()Wn • Vl'ittl a1aul:ty

# cuill!fas$; aiFGPS functioriswill be· ·

.eo!Tipromisad.

. 5. Unplug the GPS receiver from the flight control

board and remove the battery tray assembly. 6.1f you are replacing the GPS components, remove

the foil from the GPS receiver and unplug the GPS antenna from the GPS receiver. 7. Remove the flight control board from the airframe. 8. Remove the motors and ESCs from the airframe. Before installing the components into the new airframe, inspect all the components for any obvious damage or burnt smells. Checkthe motors for smooth bearings and inspect all the propellers for chips, burrs or cracks. Replace any parts in question. Installing components in the newairframe 1.1nstall the motors and ESCs, making sure to match

the wire colors on the connectors. 2.1nstall the flight control board. 3. Install the tray assembly. 4. Install the GPS receiver and GPS antenna and plug

the cables into their corresponding sockets. 5. Assign the motors and ESCs according to the

ESC andMotorAssignmentProcedure. 6.1nstall the landing gear and connect the compass

to the flight control board. If you replaced the compass or believe that it may have been impaired 

### by amagneticfield, you VJB! 

### need to perform the compass calibration procedure. 7. Mount the top of the airframe. B. Install the propellers, paying attention to the

direction of rotation as indicated by the arrows molded in the frame and on the propellers for each motor.

## Compass Calibration The Flight Controller on the 350 

## ax has automatic magnetic declination calibration, so you will not have to worry about looking up the magnetic declination at your location and changing settings on your 350 

## ax to get accurate compass measurements. It is possible, however, that your compass may need to be calibrated if it is exposed to strong magnetic fields. 

### Compass calibration procedure:

1. Go to an open space outdoors away from metal. Take aconventional compass with you to ensure you know the direction of north. 2. Ensure your transmitter is off and then connect aflight battery to the 350 

# ax. Power the aircraft on. Wait five seconds and then the blue LED will begin flashing rapidly, signaling the aircraft is initialized and ready to bind. 3. Once the blue light begins flashing, bind with yaw stick left.The 350 

## ax LED will slowly flash between red and green for 5seconds. 4. Put the 350 

# ax flat in your hands and face north.After 5seconds of slow flashing the quad will start flashing rapidly. The quad is now collecting data to be used for the calibration. 5. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees aboutthe east-west axis ("flip" the aircraft either forward or backward) until it is flat in your hands again.

The pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory on the 350 

# ax. Recalibration should only be necessary ifyou replace the sensor.

1. Place the 350 

## ax in acold area.Allow itto remain in the cold for 30 minutes or more. 2. Bring the 350 

# ax out of the cold and into awarm area. The greaterthe difference in temperature between the cold and wann areas, the more accurate the calibration will be. 3. Ensure yourtransmitter is off and then connect aflight battery to the 350

## ax and powerthe aircraft on. Wait five seconds and then the blue LED will begin flashing rapidly, signaling the aircraft is initialized and ready to bind. 

## Accelerometer Calibration To calibrate the accelerometer, the quadcopter needs to fly for 20 seconds while being level. This allows the accelerometer readings to be averaged and stored in memory. Use the following procedure to calibrate the accelerometer: 1. Power on the quadcopter with the transmitter off to enter bind mode. 2. Turn on the transmitter while holding the elevator stick back and pressing the bind switch. 3. Set the flight mode switch to Stability Mode or Smart Mode. The quadcopter will fly in Stability Mode no matter which position is selected. 4. Start the motors. Fly the quadcopter offthe ground. The quadcopter LED will flash slowly (red, green, blue). 5. Use trims to adjust roll/pitch so the quadcopter does not drift left/right and forward/back. 6. Activate the accelerometer calibration mode by changing the flight mode switch into Agility Mode. The vehicle will still fly in Stability Mode. The LED**==~will** start flashing quickly (red, green, blue).

# ~c~~~~~~----- EN 6. Continue facing north and yawthe quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing north-west. 7. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees aboutthe east-west axis, ("flip" the aircraft diagonally either direction) until it is flat in your hands again. 8. Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing west. 9. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees aboutthe east-west axis ("flip" the quad sideways either direction) until it is flat in your hands again. 10. Continue facing north and yawthe quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now facing south-west. 11.Siowly rotate the quad 360 degrees aboutthe east-west axis ("flip"the aircraft diagonally either direction) until it is flat in your hands again. You have 30 seconds to complete the procedure.The 350 

# ax should still be blinking rapidly when you finish. Hold the aircraft still until it stops blinking rapidly. If successful, the 350 

## ax will beep apositive confirmation and then restart itself.lf unsuccessful, the 350 

# ax displays the failed calibration code, asolid white LED. Ifthe 350 

## ax displays this error code, power off the aircraft and then begin the calibration procedure again.

4. Once the blue light begins flashing, bind with yaw stick right. The 350

# ax will blink red and blue rapidly. Leave the aircraft and transmitter powered on and allow the aircraftto warm up fur 10 minutes. Do not move the aircraft during this time. 5. After 10 minutes the motors on the aircraft will beepto indicate the calibration is complete. Power off the aircraft and then your transmitter. Ifthe 350 

# ax displays the failed calibration code, power off the aircraft and then begin the pressure calibration procedure again.

7. Fly steadily for 1 0-30 seconds. The LED will flash slowly when data collection is done. 8. Land the quadcopter and stop the propellers by lowering the throttle and throttle trim. 

### IMPORTANT:The calibrated values are not yet permanently stored. Do not turn off the quadcopter. 9. Center the trims on the transmitter. Start the motors and verify the quadcopter flies without drifting. 10. Land the quadcopter and stop the motors by lowering the throttle and throttle trim. 11. Save the calibration by moving the rudder stick quickly left, right, left, right. Values are saved when you hear a rapid triple tone 

### twice. 12. Turn off the quadcopter. 13. Confirm the calibration by powering up the quadcopter and perlorrning atest flight. If the calibration is not correct, start the calibration procedure again.



### 16

## ESC and MotorAssignment Procedure rM;torNumbers ---, 1. Begin with the transmitter off and connect aflight 

# I batteryto the 350 OX.

' l.l 2. Power on the quadcopter on a level surface and wait for Motor number 1 the rapid blue flashing LED to indicate the aircraft has entered bind mode. 3. With the throttle stick in the full throttle position, press/

pull the bind button/switch and power on your transmitter. The quadcopterwill acknowledge the assignment mode with aloud high, then lowtone. If your transmitter is equipped with ahigh throttle warning at startup, it is necessaryto disable this alarm priorto completing this step. After the replacement procedure is complete, re-activate the high throttle warning in yourtransmitter. 4. The motor number and prop direction are molded in the I ' top ofthe body.The motors will give an audible "beep" to 

# i i indicate which motorto calibrate. When the motors beep 

### j I'll 1time, spin motor 1by hand.The motor will respond with the same number oftones upon successful assignment. 5. When the motors beep 2times, spin motor 2by hand. 

# I I 6. When the motors beep 3times, spin motor 3by hand.

J Motor number 4 number 3 

## ! 7. When the motors beep 4times, spin motor 4by hand.

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## Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution The quadcopter was moved during initialization Re-arm the aircraft, being cautious to avoid any movement during 350 OX will not initialize initialization Throttle trim is not in the correct position The trim may need to be adjusted aclick above or below center Heavy overcast Wait for lighter doud cover and re-lock or disable GPS Solarflares Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS GPS

### will not lock Aircraft is indoors Disable GPS Objects blocking clear access to the sky Move aircraft to aclear area (under ametal cover, inside acar, tall buildings, etc

...) Video transmitter nearby Re-position or remove video transmitter Raised threat level bythe U.S. government Wait for threat level to be reduced or disable GPS GPS has reduced resolution The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut, or otherwise damaged Replace the GPS antenna
The compass has been exposed to amagnet Move the aircraft away from the magnetic source. In worst case seenario, the compass may need to be replaced

.GPS·functions not operating The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut, or other- Replace the GPS antenna properly · wise damaged The aircraft is behaving erratically Rebind the aircraft with the GPS function 

### off Aggressive flight Fly level for afew seconds before flipping into other modes Rate mode switch set to low Settransmitter dual rate switch to hi Motors will notstart in GPS signal is not aquired Ensure aGPS signal is aquired Smart Mode

.:· Rudder trim not centered Centerthe rudder trim Motors will not start in Rate mode switch set to low Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi Stability/Agility Mode Rudder trim not centered Centerthe rudder trim Bfadestakeatong period of time to stiUtoff after completing Pressure calibration is needed Refer to the Pressure Sensor Calibration section of this manual return to home The quadcopter hastrouble finding the home position and Accelerometer calibration is needed Refer to the Accelerometer Calibration section of this manual the props will notshut off after returning home ·


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### Antenna Separation Distance When operating your Spektrum transmitter, please be sure to maintain aseparation distance of at least 5em between your body (excluding fingers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet) and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations. The following illustrations show the approximate 5em RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your Spektrum transmitter. 

## 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 ofthe device. 

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