July 15, 2015

Exemption No. 12049

Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–1503

Mr. Vaden B. Francisco, Jr. 

Hutchinson, Cox, Coons, Orr and Sherlock, P.C.

Counsel for Halo Aviation, LLC

400 Woolworth Building

940 Willamette Street

Eugene, OR 97440

Dear Mr. Francisco:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends.

By letter dated April 22, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 

behalf of Halo Aviation, LLC (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an exemption. The 

petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial 

photography and videography.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any 

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner is the Blade 350QX.

The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products 

and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates. In accordance with the statutory criteria 
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provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 

aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft 

meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 

14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness 

Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is 

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection1. The FAA has issued grants of 

exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. 

In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 

11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see

Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned 

aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or 

crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in 

addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled 

by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

 They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

 The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

 A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. 

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 

delegated to me by the Administrator, Halo Aviation, LLC is granted an exemption from 

14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 

91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to 

the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection.

This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

 

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. 

Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF 

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by 

instruments aboard the UA.
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Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, Halo Aviation, LLC is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the Blade 350QX

when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any 

other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are 

not permitted. 

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The 

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine 

compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at 

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the 

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or 

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within 

the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used 

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; 

electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC 

must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties 

required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its 

operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of 

exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating 

documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, 

the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. 
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Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating 

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the 

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The 

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension 

or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update 

or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then 

the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s 

UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding 

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation 

or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo 

a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. 

Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at 

least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such 

a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is 

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all 

potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the 

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and 

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, 

commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a 

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a 

state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal 

government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the 

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 
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operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs 

(training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to 

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated 

under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, 

training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During 

training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA 

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as 

denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not 

denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current 

FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption 

holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available 

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a 

pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast 

weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the 

intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve 

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All 

operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 

exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct 

operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA.

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification 
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(N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must 

be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and 

any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. 

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement 

official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure 

that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises 

where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of 

the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety 

of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered 

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported 

to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be 

reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and 

television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.
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29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) 

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards 

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day 

notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities 

must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted 

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of 

the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners 

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those 

who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, 

town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes 

essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons 

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the 

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS 

operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, 

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.
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This exemption terminates on July 31, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures
Attorneys and 

Counselors at Law 

Established 1970 

Ctlebntting 42 ye((rs 

of Excellence! 

Attorney 

Vaden B. Francisco, Jr. 

VFrancisco@eugenelaw.com 

Legal Assistant 

Cheryl A. Clifton 

cclifton@eugenela w .com 

400 WOOLWORTH 

BUILDING 

940 Willamette Street 

MAIL: PO Box 10886 

Eugene, Oregon 

97440 

PHONE 

541 686-9160 

FAX 

541 343-8693 

www.eugenelaw.com 

April 22, 2015 

VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS AND 

EMAIL TO: WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV 

TO FEDERAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room w 12-140 

1200 New Jersey A venue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act 

and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 

Requesting Party: Halo Aviation, LLC 

Our Client & File No.: Joiner -11632/12050 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

(the "Reform Act") and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, Halo Aviation, LLC ("HALO"), 

seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations ("F ARs") detailed in 

this letter for the following described Unmanned Aerial System referred to in 

this application as the ("HALO System"), which includes an Unmanned 

Aircraft ("UA") and ground station-based equipment and crew. 

COMPANY BACKGROUND: 

Halo Aviation, LLC is a limited liability company duly organized and located 

in the State of Oregon. The primary purpose of the LLC is to provide 

aeronautical education and aviation resources and training to public and 

private schools. Staff are highly trained, experienced individuals with years 

of aviation training and aircraft operation. Halo maintains liability insurance 

tlii-ough the Academy of Model Aeronautics. 

Founder and Manager, Scot Joiner, is a licensed Airframe and Powerplant 

Technician and a commercial pilot (license numbers available upon request). 

He has worked for both in the fixed wing and rotor wing operators as well as 

heavy machinery. He is well versed in the operation and maintenance of UA 

and employs a visual observer ("VO"). 
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THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA): 

• A lightweight (24-ounce gross weight with all on-board equipment), 

battery operated 4-motor rotorcraft in the form of a quadcopter that 

takes off and lands vertically, capable of carrying the following 

equipment in flight; 

• An on-board flight computer with GPS navigation and location ability 

that receives signals for flight controls from a ground-based 

transmitter I controller modified; 

• An on-board Go Pro camera capable of capturing imagery in the form 

of full color, high definition still photos and video; 

• An on-board telemetry system operating at 5.8GHz that delivers flight 

data from the on-board flight computer to the on-board radio 

transmitter including altitude AGL, horizontal and vertical speed, 

compass direction of flight and direction back to its launch site; 

• A Dx5e DSMX 5 2.4GHz on-board radio transmitter that transmits the 

flight data from the telemetry system described above. 

THE GROUND STATION-BASED PART OF THE SYSTEM: 

• A Pilot in Command ("PIC") in operational control of a flight 

operation from beginning to end and who controls the UA while in the 

air; 

• A 2.4GHz radio transmitter I controller operated by the PIC to control 

the UA while in flight; 

• A radio receiver receiving live video from the on-board camera and 

computer projects it altogether onto a screen for the PIC to view 

during flight; 

• A VO who is in constant radio communication with the PIC and in 

visual line of sight ("VLOS") who provides a second pair of eyes to 

visually track the UA while in flight. 

• A ground station that is marked by a fluorescent flag at a height of no 

more than 8 feet or 94". The ground station shall have visual contact 

with the UA or VO at all times. 

The requested exemption would support an application for a 

commercial Certificate of Authorization to use the above-described HALO 

System to support aerial photography and video primarily of real property 

including but not limited to residential, commercial and agricultural 

properties. 

The UA, powered by batteries, is smaller, lighter and more 

maneuverable than larger aircraft running on combustible fuel, it operates at 

altitudes below 400 AGL with no people onboard and will thereby reduce 

current risk levels and enhances safety and diminishes the likelihood of death 

or serious bodily injury. 
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With a small payload and maximum flight time of only 10 minutes, 

this offers little or no risk to national security. 

Low-level oblique photos and video from several angles are far more 

effective than ground-based imagery for displaying the characteristics of 

large, complex properties with several buildings and large trees. The 

applicants in the past have chartered 2-seat full-sized helicopters for this 

purpose, which have proven more costly than many potential clients have 

been able to afford. The benefits of reduced cost and improved quality of 

presentation from the UA will be valuable to and benefit many buyers and 

sellers of real property. 

Additionally, we request that our system be utilized to benefit first 

responders who might require assistance, including fire fighters, the police, 

the sheriff, search and rescue, et al., while remaining subject to all limitations 

cited in this application. 

The HALO System will be operated in the field with both a PIC and a 

VO in accordance with FAA Policy N 8900.227, Section 14 "Operational 

Requirements for UAS" and with the following Restrictions: 

(a) No flight will be made with a UA gross weight exceeding 55 pounds; 

(b) All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 

400 ft AGL, at an airspeed of no more than 25 knots and no further 

than 3 I 4 NM from the PIC; 

(c) All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC 

must be able to communicate by voice and radio at all times during a 

flight operation; 

(d) Operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the 

written permission of the property owner; 

(e) The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent 

with 14 CFR § 61.51(b), a minimum of 100 flight cycles and 25 hours 

of total time as a UA rotorcraft pilot and at least ten (10) hours 

logged as a UA pilot with a similar UA type; 

(f) All required permits will be obtained from state and local 

government prior to operation; 

(g) The HALO System will not be operated over densely populated 

areas; 

(h) The HALO System will not be operated at air shows; 

(i) The HALO System will not be operated over any open-air assembly 

of people; 

Q) The HALO System will not be operated over heavily trafficked roads; 

(k) The HALO System will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or 

heliport, unless prior written approval is obtained as set forth in the 

FAA UAS Civil COA request and the tower is notified; 

(1) Operations will be restricted to day-only and weather conditions 

equivalent to VFR; 
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(m) The PIC will brief the VO and property owner about the operation 

and risk before the first flight at each new location; 

(n) In all applicable situations HALO will obtain written releases from 

landowner and verbal or written consent from neighboring 

properties. 

(o) No flight may be made without a Pre-Flight Inspection by the PIC 

before each operation to ascertain that the UA is in a condition safe 

for flight (see Appendix A and Appendix C). 

The PIC and VO will meet the requirements outlined in FAA Policy N 

8900.227, Section 16 "Personnel Qualifications." Additionally, the PIC and 

VO will perform maintenance on the system and will complete a course of 

maintenance instruction as part of their initial training in accordance with the 

UA manufacturer recommendations. 

We submit that the combination of the UA's light weight, flight 

performance and ability, fully qualified flight crew and strict operation under 

the guidelines established in 8900.227, and under all of the Restrictions (a) 

through (o) listed above, the FAA can have full confidence that the operation 

will have an equivalent or greater level of safety than manned aircraft 

performing the same or similar missions. 

The name and contact information of the applicant are: 

Halo Aviation, LLC 

Attn: Scot Joiner 

Ph: 541-954-9434 

Email: haloaviationllc@yahoo.com 

The regulations from which the exemption is requested are listed 

below. Beside each regulation number is the page of the attached Addendum 

upon which each may be found together with our proposed equivalent level 

of safety for each regulation: 

-14 CFR Part 21 .................................................. Addendum Page 1 

-14 CFR 91.203 ................................................... Addendum Page 1 

-14 CFR 45.29 ..................................................... Addendum Page 1 

-14 CFR 91.7 .......................................... Addendum Page 2 

-14 CFR 91.9 ....................................................... Addendum Page 2 

-14 CFR 61.113, 61.133 ...................................... Addendum Page 2 

-14 CFR 91.109, 91.119, 91.121 ......................... Addendum Page 3 

-14 CFR 91.151 ................................................... Addendum Page 3 

-14 CFR Subpart E (91.401-91.417) .................. Addendum Page 4 

-FAA Policy 8900.227 Paragraph 16(c)(4) 

and Paragraph 16(e)(1) .............................. Addendum Page 4 
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We are prepared to modify or amend any part of this request to satisfy 

the need for an equivalent level of safety. Please contact us at any time if you 

require additional information or clarification. We formally request a 

decision within 120 days as required under Section 333. We look forward to 

working with your office. 

Very truly yours, 

VBF/cc 

Attachments: - Addendum containing Exemption Requests and Equivalent 

Level of Safety 

- Appendix A - Instruction/ Flight Manual 

- Appendix B - Portions of Go Pro Operator's Manual 

- Appendix C - Preflight Inspection Checklist 
ADDENDUM 
ADDENDUM 

EXEMPTION REQUESTS AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

Halo Aviation, LLC, (petitioner) requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as 

any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation of the HALO System: 

14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates. 

This part establishes the procedures for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. The FAA 

has indicated that relief is not necessary under 14 CFR Part 21 as statutory criteria established 

in Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44704, that the size, weight, 

speed and limited operating area with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of 

Transportation has determined that this type of aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. 

However, the petitioner wishes to be thorough and requests that the FAA be reminded that the 

aircraft will not carry persons or property, will not carry fuel, and will only fly under strict 

operational requirements. Combined with the UA's light-weight, being constructed primarily of 

carbon fiber and plastic, we confirm that the UA will be at least as safe, if not safer, than a 

conventionally certificated aircraft performing the same mission. 

The parts for the UA will be obtained from the manufacturer or licensed representative of the 

manufacturer and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 

14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) Civil aircraft: Certifications required. 

The regulation provides that an airworthiness certificate, with the registration number assigned 

to the aircraft and a registration certificate must be aboard the aircraft. Additionally, 

subparagraph (b) provides that the airworthiness certificate be "displayed at the cabin or cockpit 

entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew." 

At a maximum gross weight of 5.3 pounds, the UA is too small to carry documentation, does not 

have an entrance, and is not capable of carrying passengers or crew. To obtain an equivalent 

level of safety and meet the intent of 91.203, we propose that documents deemed appropriate 

for this aircraft by the FAA will be co-located with the crew at the ground control station and 

available for inspection upon request. In order to identify the aircraft, we propose that the 

information found on airworthiness and registration certificates be permanently affixed to the 

aircraft via placard containing the following information: 

Property of: HALO AVIATION, LLC. 

MFG: Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

41 05 Fieldstone Road 

Champaign, Illinois 61822 

Model: BLADE 350QX 

If found please contact: (541) 954-9434 

14 CFR 45.29 Size of marks. 

These regulations provide that each aircraft must display "N" and the aircraft's registration 

number in letters at least 3 inches high. 

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We propose to achieve an equivalent level of safety by including a placard on the top of the 

aircraft, as shown above, where the PIC, VO and others in the vicinity of the aircraft while it is 

preparing for launch will be able to see the designation. Additionally, we feel that the permanent 

placard discussed in the previous paragraph will provide the aircraft's registration information at 

the ground station. Finally, we will display at the ground station a high contrast flag or banner 

that contains the words "Unmanned Aircraft Ground Station" in letters 3 inches high or greater. 

Since the aircraft will operate within 3/4 NM of the ground station, the banner should be visible 

to anyone that observes the aircraft and chooses to investigate its point of origin. 

14 CFR 91.7 Civil aircraft airworthiness. 

This regulation provides that (a) no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy 

condition. And (b) the pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether 

that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue flight when 

unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur. 

Petitioner understands that a UA is not issued an airworthiness certificate and understands that 

the FAA requires the petitioner to comply with the UA operating documents prior to every flight 

to determine if the UA is in an airworthy condition. 

In accordance with Appendix () the PIC shall perform an airworthiness inspection prior to every 

flight and shall terminate or discontinue a flight as soon as safely practicable upon the discovery 

of an unairworthy condition which shall include mechanical, electrical or structural failures. 

14 CFR 91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. 

This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight 

manual is in the aircraft. We assume that the intent of this requirement is to ensure that flight 

manual information is available to the aircrew while operating the aircraft. We request an 

exemption to this requirement since the aircraft is not only too small to carry documentation, the 

documentation would not be available to the crew during flight operations. 

To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.9, we propose that a current, 

approved UA Flight Manual (Appendix A) must be available to the crew at the ground station 

anytime the aircraft is in, or preparing for, flight. 

14 CFR 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133 

Commercial pilot privileges and limitations. 

The regulation provides that no person that holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in 

command of an aircraft for compensation or hire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilot to 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. 

Our proposed operations require that the PIC must either: 

1. Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA, and have logged 25 hours of 

flight experience in this type of UA; 

2. Meet the requirements of 8900.227 paragraph 16(c)(2)(c) "Operations without a pilot 

certificate" in which the PIC is required to complete "FAA private pilot ground instruction" 

and pass "the FAA Private Pilot written examination." Since there are currently no 

means available for the pilot of a UAS to gain the experience in an equivalent category 

and class in order to apply for a commercial pilot's license, we propose to generate an 

equivalent level of safety by requiring our pilots to complete, at a minimum, FAA private 

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pilot ground instruction and pass the FAA Private Pilot written examination in addition to 

completing and demonstrating proficiency of operation according to petitioner's 

guidelines and instructions set by the manufacturer. Since the aircraft cannot carry 

passengers or property, we feel we meet the intent of 61.113 Subparagraph (b) even 

though the intent of this application is to conduct a business. 

14 CFR 91.109 Flight Instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. 

The regulation states that "No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight 

instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls." 

The HALO System ground-based control station consists of a small hand-held radio transmitter 

and while it does not offer a second set of "controls", both the student and instructor can, and 

will, operate the single set of controls simultaneously. With both student and instructor having 

"hands-on" the controls during flight, we feel that this technique meets the intent 91.109 and 

provides an equivalent level of safety. 

14 CFR 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes General. 

The regulation states that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer 

than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the aircraft will be operating at 

a maximum of 400 feet AGL, we cannot comply with this requirement. 

In order to provide an equivalent level of safety we will only fly over private property with a size 

of at least two acres with the permission of the owner of the property flown over. The aircraft 

will not be operated over congested areas or over any open air assembly of persons. The 

property owner will be briefed on the expected route of flight and the associated risks to persons 

and property on the ground. The property owner will have read and reviewed a consent and 

release form provided by the petitioner. The aircraft will be operated at a low altitude allowing, if 

a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the 

surface. Therefore we maintain that due to the small size of the UA, the hazard to persons, 

vehicles and structures is minimal compared to manned aircraft, which should be considered in 

granting the exemption. 

14 CFR 91.121 Altimeter settings. 

The regulation requires that aircraft shall maintain cruising altitudes by reference to an altimeter 

setting available within 100 NM of the aircraft. 

The UA will always fly below 400 feet AGL and will not need to maintain cruising altitudes in 

order to prevent conflict with other aircraft. An Above Ground Level altimeter measurement 

above the takeoff point is transmitted via radio from the UA on-board computer to the display 

screen held by the PIC, providing a constantly updated AGL readout. 

14 CFR 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. 

The regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under day-VFR 

conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after 

that for at least 30 minutes. 

We feel the intention of this paragraph is to provide an energy reserve as a safety buffer for 

delays to landing. The UA is battery operated and the maximum duration of flight from a single 

battery charge is 1 0 minutes with a 20% reserve. Since the aircraft will never fly more than 3/4 

NM from the point of intended landing, a full battery charge at launch will ensure that we meet 

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the reserve energy requirement of this paragraph. We request an exemption to the word "fuel" 

and ask for an equivalent interpretation with the word "energy". 

14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 - 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Alterations. 

The regulation provides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in 

an airworthy condition, including compliance with part 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 

91.409 require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 

43.7" after maintenance and inspection. 

It is our intention that the PIC perform maintenance and inspection of the aircraft and "be 

authorized to approve the aircraft for return to service." As provided in the Pre-Flight Checklist 

in Appendix A, the PIC will ensure that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition prior to every 

flight and in addition conduct detailed inspections after every two hours of flight. Maintenance 

performed by the PIC is limited to repairing small cracks, replacing a propeller, checking 

electrical connections and updating software and firmware for the on-board computer. All other 

maintenance will be performed by the manufacturer or their designated repair facility. The PIC 

will document work performed in accordance with 91.417. We feel that due to the size, 

construction, and simplicity of the aircraft, the PIC can ensure an equivalent level of safety. 

8900.227 Paragraph 16(c)(4) PIC Medical, and Paragraph 16(e)(1) Observer Medical. 

This policy provides that both the PIC and VO must have a valid FAA second-class medical 

certificate issued under part 67 in order to perform as a pilot or observer. 

The UA maximum gross weight is 24 ounces, it is constructed of carbon fiber and plastic and 

the PIC is not on board. Both the PIC and the VO are required to be in VLOS. Given the 

unlikely event that both the PIC and VO become medically incapacitated while the aircraft is in 

flight, the UA will return autonomously to the site of launching and land without crew 

intervention. Therefore, requiring the PIC and VO to meet the same medical requirements as a 

commercial pilot carrying passengers in a large aircraft is an unnecessary burden. 

We propose that the minimum medical requirements for the PIC and VO be vision corrected to 

20/20 and a valid, state issued driver's license. The 20/20 vision requirement will ensure that 

the PIC and VO can see and avoid air traffic; a licensed driver is medically qualified to operate a 

much larger vehicle. 

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APPENDIX A 
BLRDE. 

# 1 BV DESICN 

Instruction Manual ((~SFIFETM ~ 

RTF 

lAN~1 
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit 

horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. 

Meaning ot Special Language 

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: 

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a litUe or no possibility of injury. 

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. 

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superlicial injury. 

At.. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of. the product before operating. Failure to operate the product 

LU correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. 

This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this 

Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without 

direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instruqtions provided by Horizon Hobby, Inc. This 

manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.lt is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, priln to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. 

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy. 

General Safety Precautions and Warnings 

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference 

from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary 

loss of controL 

• Always operate .your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic 

and people. 

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional 

support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.). 

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach 

of children. 

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and 

protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics. 

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious 

injury or even death. 

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries. 

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. 

• Always move the throtUe fully down at rotor strike. 

• Always use fully charged batteries. 

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. 

• Always remove batteries before disassembly 

• Always keep moving parts clean. 

• Always keep parts dry. 

• Always let parts cool after use before touching. 

• Always remove batteries after use. 

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. 

• Never touch moving parts. 

A. CAUTION: The ESCs for the 350 OX are not compatible with any other product, and the 350 ax is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use Of any other 

L.:.l. ESCs on the 350 OX will cause a crash, which may result in property damage and/or personal injury. 

A. WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace aSpektrum component found in a Horizon Hobby product, aiWilYS purchase 

L.:.l. from Horizon Hobby, Inc. or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, Inc. disclaims all support 

and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum. 

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BLRIJE. 

Thank you for purchasing the Blade 350 QX quadcopter. You are in 

I for an exciting experience with this exceptional flying machine. With 

GPS, pressure and compass sensors added to the SAFETM (Sensor 

Assisted Right Envelope) system, the 350 ax has some incredible 

features. Position hold, altitude command and self-leveling provide you 

with a smooth 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 Fllghtline Battery ........................................................................... .4 

Mounting a Camera ............................................................................................ 5 

Transmitter Setup (BNF) ...................................................................................... 6 

Transmitter Control Layout (RTF) ......................................................................... 7 

Connecting the Right Battery .............................................................................. 7 

Binding ............................................................................................................... a 

Flight Mode Switches .......................................................................................... 9 

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

Audible Alerts and LED Codes ........................................................................... 1 0 

GPS Functionality ofthe 350 QX ........................................................................ 12 

Flight Guidelines and Wamings ......................................................................... 12 

Component 

Airframe Blade 350 QX Quadcopter 

Motors 4x Brushless Outrunner Motor, 11 OOKv 

ESCs 4x 10-Amp Brushless ESC 

Battery 3S 11.1V2200mAh 30Cli-Po 

Charger 2-3S li-Po Balancing DC Charger; 0.5-3A 

Transmitter DSM2"'/DSM)(II' compatible transmitter 

3 

QX makes it more practical and easier to fly for new pilots without RC 

experience. The Blade 350 OX 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 un~erstand this manual and 

all the features this aircraft contains. 

Preparing the 350 OX for Flight ......................................................................... 13 

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

Airframe Maintenance ....................................................................................... 15 

Compass Calibratlon ......... , ............................................................................... 16 

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

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

ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure .............................................................. 17 

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

Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 18 

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

FCC lnformation ................................................................................................ 19 

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

Compliance Information for the European Union ................................................ 19 

RTF BNF 

included Included 

installed installed 

Installed installed 

included included 

Included included 

included required 

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

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Box Contents 

• Blade 350 OX 

• Camera Mount 

• 3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack 

• 2-3S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger 

• DX5e DSMX 5-Channel Transmitter (RTF only) 

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF only) 

Charging Warnings 

The Battery Charger (EFLC301 0) included with your quad copter has been 

designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery. 

·.JA CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. 

La Mishandling of li-Po tiatt(ll'ies can result ina fire, personal injury and/or 

property damage. 

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks 

associated With lithium batteries. 

• Hat any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately.lf charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to 

use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in 

fire. 

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results. 

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 

40-120" F (5-49° C). Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. 

H stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire. 

• 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 a preset value. When the battery is 

disqharged 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 a hover. Repeated flying to LVC will damage 

the battery. 

Charging the Flight Battery 

E-fftte• 2-3S U-Po Balancing Charger Specifications 

• lnputpower: 10.5-15.0V DC, 3-amp 

• Charges 2- to 3-cell U-Po packs with minimum 

capacity of 500mAh 

E-flite 3S 11.1V 2200mAh U-Po Battery Pack 

The E-flite® 3S U-Po battery pack features a balancing 

lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack 

when used with the included E-flite Li-Po balancing 

charger. 

• Always inspect the battery before charging 

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between 

charges. 

• Always constantly monitor the temperature ofthe battery pack While charging. 

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire 

resulting In personal injury and/or property damage. 

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load. 

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips. 

• Never leave charging batteries unattended. 

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels. 

• Never charge damaged batteries. 

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger. 

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs. 

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places 

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

NOTICE: Crash damage and battery damage are notcovered under warranty. 

IMPORTANT: Always disconnect and remove the U-Po battery from the aircraft 

after each flight. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage. 

During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. 

A connected battery will result in trickle discharge. 

I 

h.. CAUTION: The balance connector must be 

~ inserted into the cOI'rect port of your charger 

prior to charging. 

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The Battery Charging Process 

1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. 

2.Atlach the input cord of the charger to an appropriate power supply, such as a 12V battery or 12V DC power supply. 

3. When the U-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, 1hen an audible "beep" and 1he green (ready) LED will flash. 

4. Tum the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to 1he charging rate required for 1he battery (the 2200mAil U-Po battery will charge at 2.0 amps). 

DO NOT change 1he charge rate once the battery begins charging. 

5. Move the cell selector switch to 3-cell for your battery. 

6. Connect the balancing lead of the battery to 1he 3-cell (4 pin) charger port and press the Start button to begin battery charging. 

7. The green and red LEOs may flash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs 1he life of 1he battery. 

8. When the battery is fully charged, a beep will sound for about 3 seconds and 1he green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge an over-discharged 

battery will cause the charger to repeatedly flash and beep, indicating an error has occurred. 

9. Always unplug the battery from 1he charger immediately upon completion of charging. 

Lh, CAUTION: overcharging a battery can cause a fire. 

NOTICE: If using a battery o1her than the included U-Po battery, refer to your battery manufacturer's instructions forcharging. 

Mounting a Camera 

IMPORTANT: Consult local laws and ordinances before installing and operating any type of photograph-capable or video recording device in this product. 

G) 

Installing the Included Camera Frame to the Isolation Mount 

• Camera not included 

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Transmitter Setup (BNF) 

lA . CAUTIDN: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum OSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module 

~ manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel. 

Transmitter Model Reverse Throttle Mode Setup Switch Positions Throttle Cut Return Home Dual Rate High 

Type Setup Cut SWitch Rate 

Setup 

Position 0 =SMART Mode 

DX4e(New)* Lower lhrol1le Press and Hold 100% w/3-position NIA N/A NIA NIA Position 1 = StabHity Mode trim until motnrs 1RAINERIBIND Rate fixed swHI:h stoptumlng Release to EXIT 

Position 2 = Agility Mode 

Position 0 =SMART Mode 

DX5e(NeW)• Lower throttle Press and Hold 100% w/3-position N/A NIA NIA NIA Position 1 = StabHity Mode trim until motors 1RAINERIBIND Rate' fiXed switch stoptuming Release to EXIT 

Position 2 =Agility Mode 

THRO-N Travel Adj: GEAR POS (0) GEAR: f 1 00%; GEAI:W; MIX 0 =SMART Mode 

ElEV-N GEARIF MODE POS (1) GEAR: t 40% RAP Position 0 

GEAR-R RAPS: Norm ..-t100; LANDt 100 =OFF 

DX6i Aero AllE-N ACT MIX:t :ACT; GEAR__,. GEAR ACT GEAR 1; MIX 0 = SlabBily Mode Press lhrol1le cut ELEV-AIL 0/R 100% 

RATED O%;U+100% FLAP Posinon 2 = 

RUDD-N SWMIX TRIMINH RetumHome 

FLAP·N SUB TRIM 1HRO t 15-20% GEAR 1; MIX 1 = Agility Mode 

Travel Adj: GEAR (O)f100%; GEAR(O); 

GEAR (1) !40% Mix (0) =SMART Mode FlAPPosO 

RAP-R(6) MIX 1: RAP__,. Gear OFF/ON GEAR(1); LowerthroUJe =OFF 

DX7!7SE Aero N/A trim until motors ELEV-AIL 0/R 100% Olhers-N RATE-.. ·50% Mix (0) = StabHity Mode stoptumlng FLAPPos1 

0% GEAR(1}; = RetumHome 

SW:MIX OFFSEJ:O Mix (1) =Agility Mode 

Switch Select F MODE(O) =SMARr Mode 

Move Gear to F MODE (F MODE:GEAR) 

Leave RAPS asAUX1 FLAP Pos 0= OFF AUX1·R Set To: Set All Others to INH Press DX7S Aero Olhers-N Trainer MIX1:GER> BER F MODE (1) =stability Mode Trainer FlAPPos2= ElEV-AIL 0/R 100% 

RATE: 0% RetumHome 

·100% FMODE(1); 

OFFSEt 0%; TRIM: INH; SW: MixO HOlD (1) =Aglllly Mode 

F MODE (0) =SMARr Mode A.APPosO 

AUX1-R Set To: Switch Select F-Mode to Gear; Press Trainer/ =OFF 

DXB AciD Olhers-N Trainer FlaptoAux1 F MODE (1) =Stability Mode Bind ElEV·AIL 0/R 100% 

All Others to INH FlAPPos2 

F MODE (2) = Agility Mode =Return Home 

Channel Assign: NEXT B (0)= SMART Mode o (FlAP) Pos o 

AUX1-R Set To: 1-4: N/A 5Gear:B =OFF DX9/DX18 Aero Olhers-N I (BIND) 6AUX1:D 7AUX2:1 B (1) = Stai!HityMode Press I (BIND) El.EV-AIL D/R 100% 

D (FLAP) Pos 2 = 

8·10:1NH B (2) = Aglllly Mode Return Home 

*Old versions of the DX4e and OX5e (with 2-position channel 5 switches) are not recommended for the 350 QX. Only Smart Mode and AgiUty Mode will be 

available with GPS On. 

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Low 

Rate 

70% 

fixed 

70% 

fixed 

70% 

70"A. 

70% 

70% 

70% 
Transmitter Control Layout (RTF) 

Dual Rate Switch ------. 

(Mode 1) not shown 

Bindll'rainer SWitch~ 

(Mode 2) 

Flight Mode SWitch--. · .. ~ ·. ---· .-·- ·" 

{Mode 2) • _: 

Rudder/Yaw~_-,,._,-._~;;_~~ 

(Modes 2 and 1) .·· _.-.· --~ ! 

Throttle/Aititudei. t-.. -.. -. 

{Mode 2) . 

Elevator/Pitch : '' • (Mode 1) 1 

I 

Rudder Trim-----;---___;_-.---: ~, ::::--- • 

Throttle Trim 

(Mode 2) --'---_:._---' 

Elevator Trim 

(Mode 1) -. '::.: 

Channel Reversing Switches----.,------~ . 

Dual Rate SWitch 

(Mode 2) 

BindfTrainer Switch 

(Mode 1) not shown 

-- - ,-y--Flight Mode SWitch 

-.. _ V (Mode 1) not shown 

~ 

___ -------~------~Aileron/Roll ·: . (Modes 2 and 1) 

.... t-: t-·, ', Elevator/Pitch 

; . (Mode 2) 

1 · Throttle/Altitude 

.... I (Model) 

\ ~-,--:----+-Aileron Trim 

Elevator Trim 

'------:---+-(Mode 2) 

Throttle Trim 

(Mode 1) 

'--------+-Power SWitch 

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Connecting the Flight Battery 

·t® ."'·-·- ' 

Remove the battery cover 

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Binding 

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

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

BNF To bind or re-bind your 350 OX to your chosen DSM2/DSMX transmitter, please follow the directions below aiQng with the binding. instructions 

BIND-N-R.V" included With YOUr transmitter: 

The Binding Process 

1. With the transmitter and quad copter powered off, connect the battery 

to the 350 OX. 

2. With the 350 OX on a level surtace, turn on the power switch and allow 

the quadcopter to initialize. 

3. Wait until the blue LED on the quadcopter flashes rapidly, signaling the 

quadcopter is initialized and ready to bind. 

4. Ensure throttle is in the low position and throtHe 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. 

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to bind with more than one bind code. 

Binding with more than one bind code will only allow the aircraft to 

bind normally. 

Unless binding with a bind code, the elevator and aileron inputs Oncluding trim) must be neutral during binding.lf you are attempting a normal 

bind with any input other than neutral, the aircraft will emit a constant, 

rapid beeping sound. 

If your 350 QX emits a constant beeping sound after binding 

(Smart or Agirlly Mode only): 

1. Ensure all trims are neutral. 

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

listen for the beeping to stop or hesitate. Take note of the direction 

you are moving the stick when the change of tone happens. 

3. If the tone never changes with elevator movement, slowly move the 

aileron stick back and forth (close to center) and listen for the beeping to stop or hesitate. Take note of the direction you are moving the 

stick when the change of tone happens. 

4. Input trim in the direction that caused the change in tone until the 

beeping stops. 

In the event you cannot find an input that stops the tones: 

1. Apply 1 click of elevator trim in either direction and then slowly 

move the aileron stick ctose to center. 

2. Continue to add 1 click at a time of elevator trim, up to 5 trim steps 

off center up or down, and move the aileron stick until you find the 

point that makes the tones stop. 

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

tones stop. 

Entering Bind Mode 

Bind switch F (Trainer switch) 

~··' 

Transmitter Bind Codes 

Normal Bind 

Bind with GPS enabled 

Mode2shown 

Roll left 

,,;:~' Roll "'" 

Bind with GPS disabled 

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Yaw left \~}·.'i•:~_­

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Yaw right 

Bind in compass calibration mode 

-.- ti ~--', -·· .~ .. ~,,c,';:;';:~. 

Bind in pressure calibration mode 

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Flight Mode Switches 

Flight Modes Explained 

. Back elevator 

- .. ........ -· -·----~ ~ RightModeO-SmartMode(DefauH) 

~---;ero; inp~--------------l ~ (Solid Green Indicator LED) 

I Left · . .._Right Stick Relativity-While in Smart Mode, the 

I 1 path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick 

! 1 input direction relative to the SAFE Circle, regardless of I I the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing. 

I I • SAFE Circle"" -In most scenarios, the quad will not I 1 enter the SAFE Circle. 

I • · j • Position Hold-The aircraft will hold its position I · · }i!;..... when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral. 

SAFE Circle I • Self-Leveling-Brings the 350 QX to a level attitude 

""' when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral. 

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• Altitude Command-Altitude is relative to throtHe 

stick position. 

• 

Right Mode 1-Stability Mode 

(Solid Blue Indicator LEO) 

• Self-Leveling-Brings the 350 OX to a level 

attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are 

at neutral. 

• Position Hold-The 350 QX uses GPS to hold a 

given location when this function is activated. If 

GPS is enabled and has a solid lock, the aircraft will 

hold its position when elevator or aileron inputs are 

at neutral. 

• Throttle provides proportional thrust-The throttle 

responds directly to 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 provides proportional thrust-The throttle 

responds directly to the throtHe input, giving the 

pilot direct control over hovering and ascent and 

descent rates. 

The Blade 350 OX flies very differently in the different flight modes. Beginners should 

use Smart Mode to start and progress slowly into Stability Mode. When flying in 

Smart Mode, the quadcopter follows stick input based on the set pilot location. When 

flying in Stability Mode, the quadcopter follows stick inputs based on the orientation 

of the aircraft The transition from Smart Mode to Stability Mode can be a cha:llenge 

for new flyers because the pHot will need to learn how 1o interpret the aircraft's 

orientation. 

This aircratt is extremely sensitive to control inputs in Agility Mode and has NO self 

leveling. We recommend you fly at low rate settings for the first few flights until you 

are familiar with Its response. For pilots new to quad copters and helicopters, familiarize yourself with the Blade 350 OX in Smart Mode and at low rate. 

/ls you become more familiar with the quadcopter's response, adjust the rates and 

expo to suit your flying s1yle (if using a computer radio). 

NOTICE: Do not attempt to fly your 350 QX in Stabiflty Mode or Agility Mode until you have familiarized yourself with the operation of the aircraft in Smart Mode 

and read and understand the descriptions of the other flight modes. 

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Audible Alerts and LED Codes 

The motors will Beep under the following conditions: 

• Any time the props stop spinning after they have 

been initialized. 

• After 30 seconds of no throttle 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 low voltage 

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 O.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 (happy tone) 

high, med, low (sad tone) 

high, med, low (sad tone) 

loud high, low- high, low 

Audible Alert 

High, low, 1 short tone 

High, low, 2 short tones 

High, low, 3 short tones 

High, low, 4 short tones 

High, low, 6 short tones 

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 duration) 

--'-'---'---~--'--1 

Red (-2 second duration) 

Emergency mode 1---.-.-..---.--.--f-,,-,...-,--.,---,---l---.----.--,r-,----r--l 

(cycle power to reinitialize) ,__..___,_" _ _,____1--'--.J--"--'----L------1---t White flashing 

Return to home mode activated Rapid red flashing 

Rapid blue flashing 

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Flying LED Codes 

Smart Mode, with GPS lock 

Smart Mode, no GPS lock 

stability Mode, with pressure 

Stability Mode, with GPS lock 

Stability Mode, no GPS lock 

Stability Mode, GPS disabled 

Agility Mode, with GPS lock 

Agility Mode, no GPS lock 

Agility Mode, GPS disabled 

Flight mode set In Smart Mode 

Right mode set In Stability Mode 

Right mode set In Agility Mode 

Flight battery voltage below 10.9V 

Flight battery voltage below 10.6V 

_Lh. CAUTION: If you see the LED signal tor low battery, immediately land your aircraft and recharge the battery .. 

Lb. CAUTION: Do not attempt to use Return Home with a low battery. 

Calibration LED Codes 

Gyro temperature calibration* 

No calibration 

Compass calibration entered 

Compass calibration started 

Pressure sensor temperature calibration 

Pressure and gyro calibration* 

Accelerometer offset calibration entered 

(in flight only) 

Accelerometer offset calibration started 

Qn flight only) 

Shows flight mode position on motor startup 

Red, green and blue flash {-3 second cycle) 

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 

~.-.-,-,--.-+-.-.-,-,~--~~.-,-,--.~ 

Gallbration failed Solid white r-~L-~~-L-r~~~~~L-r-L-~~J--L~ 

1 second 1 second 1 second 

*These items are performed by the manufacturer. 

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GPS Functionality of the 350 QX 

To acquire a reliable GPS signal, it is important the 350 OX has a clear view of 

the sky. Obstructions that can affect the aircraft's ability to acquire an acceptable 

signal include: 

• Flying close to or around tall/big buildings 

• Flying under dense vegetation 

• Flying indoors or under a structure 

If you lose or cannot acquire a GPS 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 .If the 350 ax 

is initialized without GPS enabled, it will default to StabiUty Mode. The aircraft 

will still be capable of altitude hold. 

If you do not have a GPS signal, try maneuvering the 350 ax by steering with 

forward elevator and rudder only. 

At. . CAUTION: Oo not attempt to fly the 350 ax with GPS enabled while 

~ indoors or in a location where the GPS signal is known to be poor, as 

loss of signal could result in a crash. 

GPS Functions 

(see the binding section tor turning GPS functions ON and OFF) 

With GPSON 

• If the 350 ax took off with GPS lock and a home position set, when Return 

Home mode is activated the quadcopter will fly back to the start position 

(maintaining altitude along the way), then reduce altitude to land. 

• If the 350 OX should lose GPS when Return Home mode Is activated, it will 

land quickly using the barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent 

rate. 

• If the 350 ax took off without GPS lock, but acquires a GPS signal in flight, it 

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

• If the 350 ax loses GPS during landing in Return Home mode, it will increase the rate of descent and land quickly to avoid drift. 

• If the 350 ax deviates too far from its Intended GPS path When in Return 

Home mode, it will descend using the barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate. This could happen if the 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 

WithGPSOFF 

• If Return Home mode is activated, the 350 ax will level off and land quickly 

using the barometric pressure sensor to maintain the descent rate. 

Flight Guidelines and Warnings 

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. 

• Always keep people and pets at least 35 teet (1 0 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. 

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• Once the 350 ax has landed in Return Home mode it will disarm the motors. 

GPS Failure 

Upon GPS failure, the 350 OX 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 default to 

Stability Mode. The aircraft will still use the pressure sensor to maintain 

altitude and control rate of descent. If GPS is re-acquired, after 5-1 0 

seconds of reliable GPS signal the Smart Mode functions are returned to 

normal 

stability Mode: (long Blue, two short Green flashing LED) 

If the 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 5-10 seconds of reliable GPS signal the Stability 

Mode functions are returned to normal 

Agility Mode~ (long Red, two short Green flashing LED) 

If the 350 ax is in this mode and the GPS fails, it will not affect flight performance, but it will 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 

It the transmitter signal is lost for any reason, the 350 ax will respond according 

to the following conditions: 

• If the motors are not turning, the 350 aX Will disarm. 

• ltthe motors are turning but the 350 ax is not flying, it will turn off the motors and disarm. 

• If the 350 QX is flying and has a good GPS lock with a home position set, 

it will activate the Return Home function upon the loss ot1he transmitter 

signal. 

• If the compass Is not connected or faulty, or if there is no GPS lock, the 350 

ax will descend slowly upon the Joss ofthe transmitter signal. 

• If the pressure sensor is not working, the 350 QX will reduce power to initiate a controlled descent upon the loss of the transmitter signal. 

• Always let parts cool after use before touching. 

• Always remove batteries after use. 

• Always have a first aid kit with you. 

• Always have an appropriate fire extinguisher with you. 

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. 

• Never touch 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 

16 feet (5 meters) 

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 a charged battery, plug it in and close the 

hatch. 

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

switch and allow the 350 ax to initialize. 

If the GPS is enabled, wait for the GPS signal to be 

acquired, which is indicated by a solid green LED. 

It may take from 3Q-90 seconds to acquire a GPS 

signal. 

IMPORTANT: While in Smart Mode the motors will 

not start if a GPS signal has not been acquired. 

4. Move the aircraft to the desired home location and 

orient the aircraft pointed away from 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 if the transmitter is set to low rate. The dual rate switch must be set 

to high rate. 

Lower the throttle stick and the throttle trim to power 

off the props after flight. 

~ CAUTION:.Wh. en.the home locati.on is .set (step 6)., the 350 ax must be appr·OXI·rna. tely 16 feet.(5 meters) f. rom. where the pilot will stand. during. tlig.ht, pointing LU away from the pilot. If the aircraft is pointed in any other direction, the SAFE. Circle feature will notfunction as expected fllld may result in personallnjl]ry or 

damage to property. Once the aircraft's motors are started, do not change your position. · 

Flying the 350 QX 

lsi Smart Mode Altitude Control 

Mode2shown 

I 

Half throttle 

I~-

l ____________ _ 

';-:\' 

';>-\' 

: Maximum altitude 

((approXimately 45 meters) 

Intermediate altitude 

On the ground 

Takeoff 

Increase the throttle slightly above low stick (1 0-15%). 

The 350 ax altitude in Smart Mode corresponds to the 

, throttle position. Low throttle is on the ground, slightly 

raising the throttle will produce a low hover, and the 

higher the throttle position, the higher the 350 ax will 

ascend until it reaches its maximum altitude (approximately 45 meters). 

Explore the flight envelope of the 350 ax in Smart 

Mode without tear of losing orientation. See the 

diagrams in the Right Modes Explained section 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 (the pilot location) does not change with 

orientation. Stability Mode and Agility Mode operate 

more like a conventional RC helicopter or multicopter. 

IMPORTANT: Aggressive flight in Agirlty Mode will 

significantly reduce flight time. 

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Landing 

To land the 350 ax there are two options: 

• Guide the aircraft to where you wish to land and 

reduce the throttle. Reduce the throttle trim after 

landing to disarm the motors. 

• Activate the Return Home function to return the 

350 ax to the assigned home location and land 

automatically. 

h..· CAUTION: Do not activate the Return Home 

LU. function if the 350 ax is showing the low 

battery indication. Manually land the aircraft 

immediately. 

Return Home 

• When this feature is activated, the 350 ax will 

fly back to its assigned home location and 

land. After landing, the motors may take up to 

5 seconds to dlsarm.lf the motors take more 

than 20+ seconds to disarm, perform the 

Pressure Sensor Galibration. 

• To restart the props after landing in Return Home, 

fully lower the throttle and ensure the throttle trim is 

neutral, then quickly move the rudder stick fully left 

and then fully right 

4,. CAUTION: The 350 axwill not recognize the 

~ SAFE Cirdefeature when Return Home is 

used. Activating Return Home may cause the 350 ax 

to fly directly over 1he pilot if the aircraft was 11own to 

a position behind where 1he.pilot was l$llding when 

the home position was established. 

After Your Flight 

1. Tum off the power switch on the 350 QX. 

2. Tum off the power to your transmitter. 

3. Unplug and remove the battery from the 350 OX. 

A CAUTION: Always disconnect the IJcPo bat-

~ teryfrom the aircraft when not flying to avoid 

over·discharging the. battery. Batteries discharged. to a 

voltage below the lowest approved volt!ge may become 

damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential 

fire when batteries are charged. 

Location alert 

The motors will Beep under the following conditions: 

• Atanytimethe props stop spinning afterthey have 

been initialized. 

• After 30 seconds of no throttle input (waiting armed 

on the ground). 

This will alert the pilot to the location of the aircraft if it 

lands in a location With low visibility. 

Beeping will continue until the 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 whHe and the 

motors will beep loudly. 

Activating Return Home 

Press and hold. 

Releasing the switch I 

will stop the Return Home # 

program. · 

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Compass Calibration 

The Flight Controller on the 350 OX 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 OX 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 a conventional compass with you to ensure you know the direction of north. 

2. Ensure your transmitter is off and then connect a flight 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 OX LED 

will slowly flash between red and green for 5 seconds. 

4. Put the 350 OX flat in your hands and face north. After 5 seconds 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 about the east-west axis ("flip" the 

aircraft either forward or backward) until it is flat in your hands again. 

6. Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now 

facing north-west. 

7. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees abOut the 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 abOut the east-west axis ("flip" the 

quad sideways either direction) until it is flat in your hands again. 

10. Continue facing north and yaw the quad 45 degrees left so the quad is now 

facing south-west. 

11. Slowly rotate the quad 360 degrees abOut the 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 QX should still be 

blinking rapidly when you finish. Hold the· aircraft still until it stops blinking rapidly. If successful, the 350 OX will beep a positive confirmation and then restart 

itself. If unsuccessful, the 350 ax displays the failed calibration code, a solid 

white LED.Ifthe 350 QX displays this error code, power off the aircraft and then 

begin the calibration procedure again. 

Step7 Step 11 '---------- Step9 

The pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory on the 350 ax. Reoalibration 

should only be necessary if you replace the sensor. 

1. Place the 350 ax in a cold area. Allow it to remain in the cold for 30 minutes 

or more. 

2. Bring the 350 ax out of the cold and into a warm area The greater the difference in temperature between the cold and warm areas, the more accurate the 

calibration will be. 

3. Ensure your transmitter is off and then connect a flight battery to the 350 ax 

and 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. 

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 off the ground. The quadcopter LED will 

flash slowly (red, green, blue). 

5. Use trims to adjust roll/pitch so the quadcopter does not drift lefVright 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). 

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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 aircraft to warm up for 1 0 minutes. Do not move the aircraft during 

this time. 

5. After 10 minutes the motors on the aircraft will beep to indicate the calibration 

is complete. Power off the aircraft and then your transmitter. 

If the 350 OX displays the failed calibration code, power off the aircraft and then 

begin the pressure calibration procedure again. 

7. Fly steadily tor 10-30 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 lett, 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 performing a test 

flight. If the calibration is not correct, start the calibration procedure again. 

16 
ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure 

-----~- ---------------~ 1. Begin with the transmitter off and connect a flight 

I battery to the 350 ax. 

i Motor Numbers 

I 

Motor number 1 

I 

I Motor number 4 

[___ ______________________ ·---

Troubleshooting 

Problem Possible Cause 

350 ax will not initialize 

The quadcopterwas moved during initialization 

-- Throttle trim is not in the correct position 

Heavy overcast 

Solar flares 

GPS will not lock Aircraft is indoors 

Objects blocking clear access to the sky 

(under a melal cover, inside a car, 1all buildings, etc ... ) 

Video transmitter nearby 

Raised threat level by the U.S. government 

GPS has reduced resolution The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut, 

or otheJWise damaged 

The compass has been exposed to a magnet 

GPS functions not operating The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut, or otherproperly wise damaged 

The aircraft is behaving erratically 

Aggressive flight 

Rate mode switch setto low 

Motors will not s1art in GPS signal is not aquired Smart Mode 

Rudder trim not centered 

Motors will not s1art in Rate mode switch set to low 

Slability/Agility Mode Rudder trim not centered 

Blades lake a long period of 

time to shut ott after completing Pressure calibration is needed 

return to home 

The quadcopter has trouble 

finding the horne position and Accelerometer calibration is needed the props will not shut off after 

returning horne 

2. Power on the'quadcopter on a level surface and wait for 1

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 quadcopter will acknowledge the assignment mode 

with a loud high, then low tone. If your transmitter is 

equipped with a high throttle warning at slartup, it is necessary to disable this alarm prior to completing this step. 

After the replacement procedure is complete, re-activate 

the high throttle warning in your transmitter. 

4. The motor number and prop direction are molded in the 

top of the body. The motors will give an audible "beep" to 

indicate which motor to calibrate. When the motors beep 

1 time, spin motor 1 by hand. The motor will respond with 

the same number of tones upon successful assignment. 

5. When the motors beep 2 times, spin motor 2 by hand. 

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

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

When the.assignment is successful, the quadcopter enters 

emergency mode. Restart the quadcopter. 

Solution 

Re-arm the aircraft, being cautious to avoid any movement during 

initialization 

The trim may need to be adjusted a click above or below center 

Wait for lighter cloud cover and re-lock or disable GPS 

Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS 

Disable GPS 

Move aircraft to a clear area 

Re-position or remove video transmitter 

Wait for threat level to be reduced. or disable GPS 

Replace the GPS antenna 

Move the aircraft away from the magnetic source. In worst case seenario, the compass may need to be replaced 

Replace the GPS antenna 

Rebind the aircraft with the GPS function off 

Fly level for a few seconds before flipping into other modes 

Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi 

Ensure a GPS signal is aquired 

Center the rudder trim 

Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi 

Center the rudder trim 

Refer to the Pressure Sensor Calibration section of this manual 

Refer to the Accelerometer Calibration section of this manual 

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This device complies with part i 5 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

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This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to 

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Antenna Separation Distance 

When operating your Spektrum transmitter, please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 

5 em 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 5 em RF exposure area and typical hand placement 

when operating your Spektrum transmitter. 

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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt ASS standard(s). 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the 

device. 

Compliance Information for the European Union 

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Declaration of Conformity 

(in accordance with ISO/lEG i 7050-i) 

No.HH2013080502 

Product(s): BLH 350 ax RTF 

Item Number(s): BLH7800, BLH7800Mi 

Equipment class: 2 

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The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements 

of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European 

R&TIE directive 1999/5/EG, EMG Directive 2004/108/EG and LVD Directive 

2006195/EC: 

EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 

EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011 

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EN61 000-3-3:2008 

EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 

EN55024:201 0 

CEQ) 

Signed for and on behalf of: 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Champaign, IL USA 

Aug05, 2013 

Robert Peak 

Chief Financial Officer 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Declaration of Conformity 

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) 

No.HH2013080503 

Pmduct(s); BLH 350 OX BNF 

Item Number(s); BLH7880 

Equipment class: 1 

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements 

of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European 

R&TIE directive 1999/5/EG, EMG Directive 20041108/EC and LVD Directive 

2006/95/EC: 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 

EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 

EN61000-3-3:2008 

EN60950·1 :2006+A11 :2009+A1 :201 0+A12: 2011 

EN55022:201 0 + AC:2011 

EN55024:201 0 

CE 

Signed for and on behalf of: 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Champaign, IL USA 

Aug 05,2013 

Robert Peak 

Chief Financial Officer 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union 

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user's responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to 

a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household 

••• waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. 

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©2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Blade, SAFE, SAFE Circle, the SAFE logo, Bind-N-Ay, lhe BNF logo, E-flite, Celectra, OSM, OSM2, OSMX, 

and 1110 Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

The Speklrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. 

US 7,391 ,320. Olher patents pending. 

Created 9/13 42408 
Blade® 350 QX Firmware 2.0 Update and Quick-Start Guide 

This Blade 350 OX has been updated with Firmware 2.0 to provide the best experience. This slipsheet covers the updates and includes a new Quick-Start Guide. 

New Start Procedure 

There are now two options to start the motors: 

Original Procedure: At zero throttle, move the rudder stick full left, then full right, then back to center. 

New Procedure: Move both sticks into the bottom inside corners, then back to center. 

New Flight Mode Configuration 

Smart Mode (Solid Green LED= GPS Lock, Blinking Green LED= No GPS Lock): Stick Relativity, SAFE Circle'" feature, Altitude and GPS Lock and Self-Leveling 

AP Mode (Solid Purple LED= GPS Lock, Blinking Purple LED= No GPS Lock): Altitude and GPS Lock with soft Self-Leveling 

Stability Mode (Solid Blue LED= GPS Lock, Blinking Blue LED = No GPS Lock): Self-Leveling, GPS Lock 

*Agility Mode (Red LED): Only available with Spektrum"' DX6i or higher transmitters (Endpoint adjustment is necessary) 

New Compass and GPS Error Detection 

The Firmware 2.0 update prevents GPS and compass errors from causing adverse flight conditions. The status LED blinks orange if the compass senses a magnet or metal object 

nearby. When the status LED blinks orange, follow the Compass Calibration instructions found in the full manual online at www.horizonhobby.com. 

New Charger 

This version comes with a new 12V DC accessory charger that plugs into a 12V auxiliary power port, like the one found in your car. This charger functions exactly the same as the 

original charger but has a 12V DC accessory power connector instead ·of DC alligator clips. 

Quick-Start Guide 

A WARNING: This quick-start guide is only intended to cover the basic operation of the 350 OX in Smart Mode. For a complete description of the function, 

~ capabilities and maintenance of the Blade 350 OX, please see the full manual online at www.horizonhobbycom. 

Box Contents 

• Blade® 350 OX Firmware 2.0 

• Camera Mount 

• 3S 11 .1 V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack 

• 2--:3S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger 

• DX5e DSMX® 5-Cimme! Transmitter (FliT- only) 

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF only) 

Charging the Flight Battery 

1 . Connect the charger to an appropriate 12V DC auxiliary power port. A beep 

sounds and the green LED blinks. 

2. Turn the control on the amps selector so the arrow points to 2. 0 amps. 

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

3. Move the cell selector switch to 3-cell. 

4. Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the 3-cell (4 pin) charger port 

.and press the Start button to begin battery charging. 

5. The red LED blinks, indicating charging. When the battery nears full charge, 

the red and green LEOs blink, indicating cell balancing. 

6. Disconnect the battery when a beep sounds and the green LED glows solid. 

7. Install the flight battery (see illustration). 

Powering On 

1 . Power ON the transmitter. 

2. Set the Rate Switch to Hi. 

3. Set the Channel 5 Switch to 0 for Smart Mode. 

4. Fully lower the throttle stick. 

5. Place the 350 OX on a level surface outside with the status LED towards you. 

6. Power ON the 350 OX. 

7. Step back approximately16 feet (5 meters). 

8. Ensure the status LED is solid green, indicating GPS lock. 

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9. Move the rudder stick full left, then full right, then back to center, setting the Home position and starting the motors. 

1 O.lncrease the throttle stick to begin flying. 
Flying, 

·j Smarl Mode Altitude Control 

Mode2 shown 

I l 

II Stick Relativity 

Maximum altitude 1 lj I 1 

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1 . There are two options for landing: 

• Fully lower the throttle stick to land and lower 

the throttle trim to stop the motors. 

• Press and hold the Return Home Switch 

until the aircraft has landed (see illustration). 

2. After landing, power OFF the 350 OX. 

3. Power OFF the transmitter. 

4. Disconnect the flight battery. 

\ Activating Return Home 

I Press and hold. 

Releasing the switch 

will stop the Return Home 

program. 

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Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity 

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) 

No.HH2013080502 No.HH2013080503 

Product(s): BLH 350 OX RTF Product(s): BLH 350 OX BNF 

Item Number(s): BLH7800A, BLH7800AM1 !tern Number{s): BLH7880A 

Equipment class: 2 Equipment class: 1 

The object of declaration described above is in confor- The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed mity with the requirements of the specifications listed 

below, following the provisions of the European R&TIE below, following the provisions of the European R&TIE 

directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/1 08/EC and directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/1 08/EC and 

LVD Directive 2006/95/EC: LVD Directive 2006/95/EC: 

EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 : 2009 

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 EN61 000-3-2:2006+A 1 :2009+A2:2009 

EN60950-1 :2006+A 11 :2009+A 1 :201 O+A 12: 2011 EN61 000-3-3:2008 

EN61 000-3-2:2006+A 1 :2009+A2:2009 EN60950-1 :2006+A 11 :2009+A 1 :201 O+A 12: 2011 

EN61 000-3-3:2008 EN55022:201 0 + AC:2011 

EN55022:20101+ AC:2011 (EN550E24:2010 ! I J i! /) EN55024:2010 I uw fj.Ja./( 

C E <D t/J tl Slg~ed fur and on beha" ot Robert Peak 

Signed for and on behalf of: Robert Peak Honzon ~abby, Inc. Chief Financial Officer 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. I Off' Champaign, IL USA Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Champaign, IL USA Chief Financia leer Aug 05, 2013 

Aug 05, 2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc . 

.m 

Instructions for disposal of WEEE 

by users in the European Union 

This product must not be disposed of with other 

waste. Instead, it is the user's responsibility to 

dispose of their waste equipment by handing 

it over to a designated collections point for the 

recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The 

separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at 

the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources 

and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects hurnan health and the environment. For more information about 

where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, 

please contact your local city office, your household waste 

disposal service or where you purchased the product. 
Blade 350 OX Firmware 2.0 Update und Quick-Start Anleitung 

,Dieser Biade 350 OX wurde auf die Firmwareversion 2.0 aktualisiert. Diese Quick Start Anleitung beschreibt die Aktualisierung. 

· Neuer Startvorgang 

Sie haben nun zwei M6glichkeiten die Motorenzu starten: 

Original Startvorgang: Bewegen Sie mit dem Gashebel auf Gas Niedrig Position den 

Seitenrudersteuerhebel vall nach links, dann vall nach rechts und zurOck in die Mitte. 

Neuer Startvorgang: Bewegen Sie beide Steuerhebel in die unteren beiden inneren 

Ecken und dann zurOck in die Mitts. 

Neue Flugmodekonfiguration 

Smart Mode (grilne LED leuchtet = GPS-Signalemptang, grilne LED blinkt = kein 

GPS-Signalemptang): SteuerknOppelorientierung, SAFE Sicherheitszone, H6henund GPS-Positionshaltung, selbstaufrichtend 

AP Mode (lila LED leuchtet= GPS-Signalempfang, lila LED blinkt =kein GPS-Signalemptang): H6hen- und GPS-Positionshaltung, gemiiBigt selbstaufrichtend 

Stabilatsmode (blaue LED leuchtet= GPS-Signalempfang, lila LED blinkt =kein GPSSignalempfang) 

*Agilitatsmode (rote LED) Nur verfOgbar mit Spektrum DX6i oder h6her Sender (da 

Endpunkteinstellung notwendig) 

Quick Start Anleitung 

Neue Kompass und GPS Fehlererkennung 

Das Update auf die Firmware 2.0 verhindert GPS- und Kompassfehler und damit verbundene Flugfehler. Registriert der Kompass in seiner Nahe ein metallisches oder magnetisches Objekt, blinkt die Status LED gel b. Folgen Sie dann den in der Bedienungsanleitung beschriebenen Vorgang zur Kompasskalibrierung unter www.horizonhobby.com. 

Neues Ladegeriit 

Diese Version wird mit einem DC 12 Volt Ladegeriit mit 12 Volt Steckdosenanschluss 

(Zigarettenanzunder wie in Autos Oblich,) statt Krokodilklemmen geliefert. 

Setinhalt 

• Blade 350 OX Firmware 2.0 

• Kamerahalter 

• 3S 11.1 V 2200 mAh LiPo Akku 

• 2-3S 12V LiPo Balancer Lader 

• DX5e DSMX 5 Kana! Sender (nur in der RTF Version) 

• 4 AA Batterien (nur RTF Version) 

A WARNUNG: Diese Quick Start Anleitung beschreibt nur die grundlegenden Funktionen des Blade 3500X im Smart Mode. Die vollstiindige Beschreibung aller Eigenschaf-

.l..U ten, Funktionen und notwendige Wartung lesen Sie in der Anleitung unter www.horizonhobby.com. 

Laden des Flugakku I Einsetzen des Akkus 

1. SchlieBen Sie das Ladegeriit an einen geeigneten 12 Volt DC Stromanschluss an. Ein · 

Piepton ert6nt und eine grOne LED blinkt. I 

2. Drehen Sie den Ampereregler auf dem Ladegeriit so, dass der Pfeil auf 2.0A zeigt. Andern I 

Sie NIGHT den Ladestrom wenn der Ladevorgang begonnen hat. ! 

3. Stellen Sie den Zellenwahlschalter auf 3S. i 

4. Verbinden Sie den Balanceranschluss des Akkus mit dem 3S (4 Pins) Ladeanschluss und I __ .z.::;:· 2 

drOcken dann den Startknopf urn mit dem Ladevorgang zu beg1nnen. [,--- ---<--.. ;;,;;~'.~ .~ --~ 5. Die blinkende rote LED zeigt den Ladevorgang an. 1st der Ladevorgang nahezu abgeschlos- c-s-~~ ,~~,_ '"'~ 

sen, zeigen die blinkende rote und grOne LED den Balanciervorgang an. ~~ ',....._ " 

6. Trennen Sie den Akku vom Ladegeriit wenn ein Piepton ert6nt und grOne LED leuchtet. f ""--..\. 

7. Setzen Sie den Flugakku ein.(siehe Abbildung) 1 J:,_ .. .~,:. 

E\1=,;~,~e;:"C:'~halteraufHL 3. Stellen Sie den Kana! 5 Schalter tor den Smart Mode auf 0. ;;-~?~ ~~~.. ~--~ 4. Bringen Sie den Gashebel ganz nach unten auf Leerlauf. ---0":t 

5. Setzen Sie den 3500X auf eine ebene Oberfliiche, so dass die Status LED zu Ihnen zeigt. ,__ ______ __;;, ________________ _, 

6. Schalten Sie den 3500X ein. 

7. Treten Sie 5 Meter zurOck. 

8. Versichem Sie sich, dass die Status LED grOn leuchtet und damit das GPS Signal empfangen wird. 

9. Bewegen Sie den Seitenrudersteuerhebel vall nach nach links, dann vall nach rechts. Das speichert die ROckkehrposition und startet die Motoren. 

10. Geben Sie Gas und beginnen zu fliegen. 

Fliegen 

Hiihenfixierung im Smartmodus 

hierMode2 

Halbgas 

;:Wenig· Gas .. 

•: maximale Hiihe 

';(ca45m) Steuerkniippelorientierung 

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~-·~~~nhe . II :c h ~ Reaktion des Blade PI Reaktion des Blade 

~' ~~~en · 350 OX relativ zur 1

1 350 OX relativ zur 

'---~~=~=tv"""· Posit1on des Piloten Jj 'Position des Piloten 

.:~_:·~ jl SAFE Circ~le < d '~~ -~~'i\; ,:·J~,, "'-~ 

I 

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Landen 

• 1. Es gibt zwei Mbglichkeiten zu Ianden: 

I Aktivierung der Riickkehrfunktion 

• Bringen Sie den Gashebel auf Leerlauf und 

schalten mit der Gastrimmung die Motoren aus. 

• DrOcken und halten Sie den ROckkehrbutton bis 

der Copter gelandet ist (siehe Abbildu ng). 

2. Schalten Sie nach der Landung den 350QX aus. 

3. Schalten Sie den Sender aus. 

4. Trennen Sie den Flugakku. 

I Driicken und halten 

I 

Das Loslassen des 

ROckkehrfunktion. 1

1.

'! 

Schalters beendet die 

Rechtliche lnformationen fur die Europaische Union 

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Konformitatserklarung 

DE OK 

HR HU 

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SK UK 

- GmbH 

Konformitlitserkliirung laut Allgemeine Anforderungen (ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004, 

korrigierte Fassung 2007-06-15); Deutsche und Englische Fassung EN ISO/IEC 

17050-1 :2010 

Declaration of conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) 

No.HH2013080502 

Horizon Hobby GmbH 

Christian-Junge-StraBe 1 

D-25337 Elmshom 

erklart das Produkt: BLH 350 OX RTF 

declares the product: BLH 350 OX RTF 

Geratek/asse: 2 

equipment class: 2 

BLH7800A,BLH7800AM1 

BLH7800A, BLH7800AM1 

den grundlegenden Anforderungen des §3 und den Obrigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen des 

FTEG (Artikel3 der R&TTE) entspricht, EMV-Richtlinie 2004/1 08/EC und LVD 2006/95/EC. 

complies with the essenual requirments of §3 and other relevant provisions of the REG 

(Amcle 3 of the R& TTE directive), EMC Direcuve 2004/1 08/EC and LVD 2006195/EC. 

Angewendete harrnonisierte Normen: 

Harmonised standards applied: 

EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 

EN60950-1 :2006+A 11 :2009+A 1 :201 O+A 12: 2011 

EN61 000-3-2:2006+A 1 :2009+A2:2009 

EN61 000-3-3:2008 

H B B Y - GmbH 

Konformitatserklarung 

Konformitlitserkliirung laut Allgemeine Anforderungen (ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004, 

korrigierte Fassung 2007-06-15); Deutsche und Englische Fassung EN ISO/IEC 

17050-1:2010 

Declaration of conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) 

No.HH2013080503 

Horizon Hobby GmbH 

Christian-Junge-StraBe 1 

D-25337 Elmshom 

erklart das Produkt: BLH 350 OX BNF 

declares the product: BLH 350 OX BNF 

Gerateklasse: 1 

equipment class: 1 

BLH7880A 

BLH7880A 

den grundlegenden Anforderungen des §3 und den Obrigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen des 

FTEG (Artikel3 der R&TTE) entspricht, EMV-Richtlinie 2004/1 08/EC und LVD 2006/95/EC. 

complies with the essential requirments of §3 and other relevant provisions of the REG (Article 

3 of the R& TTE directive), EMC Direcuve 200411 08/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. 

Angewendete harrnonisierte Normen: 

Harmonised stE.ndards applied: 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 

EN61 000-3-2:2006+A 1 :2009+A2:2009 

EN61 000-3-3:2008 

EN60950-1 :2006+A 11 :2009+A 1 :201 O+A 12: 2011 

EN55022:201 0 + AG:2011 

EN55022:201 0 + AC:2011 

EN55024:201 0 

CE<D )P~;i!~ Klaus Breer 

GeschaftsfOhrer 

Managing Director 

wtJ CE" 

Robert Peak Elmshom 

~/!~ Klaus Breer 

Geschi:i.ftsfOhrer 

Managing Director 

Robert Peak 

Chief Financial Officer 

Elmshom, Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

05.08.2013 

Chief Financial Officer 05.

08.

2o'13 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Horizon Hobby GmbH; Christian-Junge-StraBe 1, 25337 Elm shorn 

HR Pi: HRB 1909; US!IDNr.:OE812678792; Str.Nr.: 1829812324 

GeschiiftsfUhrer: Klaus Breer, Robert Peak Tel.: +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 Fax: +49 (0) 4121 2655 111 

eMail: info@horizonhobby.de; Internet: www.horizonhobby.de Es gelten unsere a/lgemeinen 

Geschaftsbedingungen, die in unseren Geschiiftsriiumen eingesehen werden konnen. 

Ware bleibt bis zur vollstiindigen Bezahlung Eigentum der Horizon Hobby GmbH 

Horizon Hobby GmbH; Christian-Junge-StraBe 1, 25337 Elmshorn 

HR Pi: HRB 1909; USUDNr.:DE812678792; Str.Nr.: 1829812324 

GeschiiftsfUhrer: Klaus Breer, Robert Peak Tel.: +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 Fax: +49 (0) 4121 2655 111 

eMail: info@horizonhobby.de; Internet: www.horizonhobby.de Es gelten unsere allgemeinen 

Geschiiftsbedingungen. die in unseren Geschiiftsriiumen eingesehen werden konnen. 

Ware bleibt bis zur vollstiindigen Bezahlung Eigentum der Horizon Hobby GmbH 

Anweisungen zur Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronik-Aitgeraten fiir Benutzer in der Europaischen Union 

', IIEJ 

Dieses Produkt darf nicht zusammen mit anderem Abfall entsorgt werden. Stattdessen ist der Benutzer dafOr verantwortlich, unbrauchbare Gerate durch Abgabe bei 

einer speziellen Sammelstelle fOr das Recycling von unbrauchbaren elektrischen und elektronischen Geraten zu entsorgen. Die separate Sammlung und das Recycling 

von unbrauchbaren Geraten zum Zeitpunkt der Entsorgung hilft, natOrliche Ressourcen zu bewahren und sicherzustellen, dass Gerate auf eine Weise wiederverwertet 

werden, bei der die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt geschOtzt werden. Weitere lnformationen dazu, wo Sie unbrauchbare Gerate zum Recycling abgeben 

ki:innen, erhalten Sie bei lokalen Amtern, bei der MOIIabfuhr fOr HaushaltsmOII sowie dart, wo Sie das Produkt gekauft haben. 
Blade 350 OX version 2.0 et guide de demarrage rapide 

'Ce Blade '350 OX poss8de Ia version 2.0 du logicieL Ce feuillet vous presente les nouvelles fonctions et le nouveau guide de demarrage. 

· Nouvelle procedure de demarrage 

II y a maintenant 2 options pour demarrer les moteurs: 

Procedure classique: Manche des gaz en bas, deplacez le manche de derive totalement a gauche, puis totalement a droite et replacez le manche de derive au neutre. 

Nouvelle procedure: deplacez les 2 manches dans leurs coins interieurs bas, puis replacez-les au neutre. 

Nouvelle configuration des modes de vol 

Mode Smart (DEL verte fixe= Verroui/lage GPS, DEL verte clignotante= Pas de verrouillage GPS): Relativite des manches, cercle SAFE, verrouillage GPS, verrouillage de !'altitude et 

stabilisation automatique 

ModeAP (DB_ violette fixe= Verrouil/age GPS, DEL viotette clignotante= Pas de verrouillage GPS):Verrouillage GPS, verrouillage de !'altitude et stabilisation automatique 

Mode Stabilite (DEL bleue fixe= Verroui/lage GPS, DEL bleue clignotante= Pas de verrouillage GPS). Verrouillage GPS et stabilisation automatique 

*Mode Agilite (DEL rouge): Seulement disponible a partir des emetteurs Spektrum DX6i et superieurs (Un reglage des fins de courses est necessaire) 

Detection d'erreur du compas et du GPS 

La version 2.0 du logiciel permet d'eviter les conditions de val erratiques dues a un defaut de calibration du GPS au du compas. La DEL de statut clignote en orange si le capteur du compas 

detecte a sa proximite un aimant au une masse metallique. Ouand Ia DEL clignote en orange, suivez les instructions relatives a Ia calibration du compas situees dans le manuel telechargeable 

sur www.horizonhobby.com. 

Le nouveau chargeur 

Cette nouvelle version est livree avec un chargeur se connectant sur Ia prise allume cigare 12V de votre vehicule. Ce chargeur a un fonctionnement identique a celui de Ia version precedente, 

Ia seule difference provient de sa prise allume cigare repla~ant les pinces crocodile. 

Guide demarrage rapide 

A AVERTISSEMENT: Ce guide de demarrage rapide couvre uniquement une utilisation basique du 3500X en Mode Smart. Pour des informations detaillees relatives aux fonctions et 

LU Ia maintenance a effectuer sur le Blade 350 OX, veuillez consulter le manuel complet sur Ia page www.horizonhobby.com. 

Contenu de Ia boite 

• Un Blade 350 OX V2.0 

• Un support de camera 

• Une batterie Li-Po 3S 11 . 1V 2200mA 

• Un chargeur equilibreur Li-Po 2-3S 

• Un emetteur Spektrum DX5e DSMX 5 voies (Version RTF uniquement) 

• 4 piles M (Version RTF uniquement) 

Charge de Ia batterie 

1 . Connectez le chargeur a une prise allume cigare 12V DC, un bip sera emit et Ia 

DEL verte clignote. 

2. Reglez le selecteur d'intensite de charge sur 2A. NE PAS changer cette valeur 

apres le lancement de Ia charge. 

3. Placez l'interrupteur de selection du nombre d'elements en position 3S. 

4. Connectez le cable d'equilibrage de Ia batterie au port de charge pour 3 

elements (il comporte 4 broches) et appuyez sur le bouton Start pour demarrer 

Ia charge. 

5. La DEL rouge se met a clignoter, indiquant que le charge est en cours. Ouand Ia 

fin de Ia charge approche, Ia DEL rouge et Ia DEL verte clignotent pour indiquer 

le passage en mode equilibrage. 

6. Deconnectez Ia batterie apres I' emission d'un bip et quand Ia DEL est verte fixe. 

7. lnstallez Ia batterie dans le Blade 350 OX (Voir illustration). 

Demarrage 

1 . Mettez I' emetteur sous tension. 

lnserez Ia batterie 

2. Placez l'interrupteur des debattements (O-rate) en position grand debattements (Hi). 

3. Placez l'interrupteur de Ia voie 5 en position 0 pour le Mode Smart. 

4. Placez le manche des gaz en position basse. 

5. Placez le 3500X en exterieur sur une surface de niveau, Ia DEL de statut face a vous. 

6. Mettez le 350 OX sous tension. 

7. Reculez d'environ 5m. 

8. Assurez-vous que Ia DEL de statut est verte fixe, indiquant un verrouillage GPS. 

9. Oeplacez le manche de derive totalement a gauche, puis totalement a droite et replacez 

le manche de derive au neutre afin d'enregistrer Ia position pour le retour automatique. 

1 0. Augmentez les gaz pour commencer le val. 
· Controle de !'altitude 

en Mode Smart 

I Mode 2 represente 

I 1::.. ., t i; 

,,&az::coupes .. L . . 1 ~~ • ~ 

tt~~~l, 

I 

Atterrissage 

1. 2 options s'offrent a vous pour effectuer l'atterrissage: 

• En baissant le manche des gaz pour attenir et en 

baissant le trim des gaz pour couper les moteurs. 

• En pressant et maintenant appuye le l'interrupteur 

de retour automatique (Voir illustration). 

2. Mettez le 350 QX hors tension apres l'atterrissage. 

3. Mettez l'emetteur hors tension. 

4. Deconnectez Ia batterie. 

i Relativite des manches 1

1 

Altitude maximale 1

1

' J II --~(Environ 45m) ,' Mane he de profondeur ~ pi G Ma~che ct:,:'goqs ,

1 I,, i(ltAvant . I auc ee· role ' 

1 A .. Reponse de I II , " 1 , Reponse de I 

j I .:<· rnere · l'appareil relative a i 'l'appareil relative a I I 1 

Ia position du p1lote 1! : Ia position du pilate I 

!1 t:'l II . ~ II II :'ly il SAFE Circle . ~;;,_,( 

II 'J¢, ·: .. ~~ II "' < I 

1 1 ·~;~ .. ;<~~II·:~ • -~ I 

:Altitude intermediaire 1 I...,'~!'' ill' 1 ) . l_,l· 

.. I I 

Ill! , ;~_:_£' ·"':~'· ·Q!E.' :,~1;1~~~ 

1·1! .,. jl 

! II II I' 

I I 

Pose au sol 

Activer Ia tonction Retour depart 

Presser et maintenir 

Relacher l'interrupteur 

annulera le Retour depart. 

Informations de conformite pour I'Union europeenne 

AT BE BG cz CY DE OK 

EE ES Fl FR GR HR HU 

IE IT LT LU LV MT NL 

PL PT RO SE Sl SK UK 

IS Ll NO CH 

Declaration de conformite 

(contormement a Ia norme ISO/IEC 17050-1) 

No. HH2013080502 

Produit(s) : BLH 350 QX RTF 

Numero(s) d'article : BLH7800A, BLH7800AM1 

Categorie d' equipement : 2 

L'objet de Ia declaration decrit ci-dessus est en contormite 

avec les exigences des specifications enumerees ci-apres, 

suivant les conditions des directives ETRT 1999/5/CE, 

GEM 2004/1 08/EC et LVD 2006/95/EC : 

EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 

EN60950-1 :2006+A 11 :2009+A 1 :201 O+A 12: 2011 

EN61 000-3-2:2006+A1 :2009+A2:2009 

EN61 000-3-3:2008 

EN55022:201 0 + AC:2011 

EN55024:201 0 

Declaration de conformite 

(contormement a Ia norrne ISO/IEC 17050-1) 

No.HH2013080503 

Produit(s) : BLH 350 QX BNF 

Numero(s) d'article : BLH7880 

Categorie d'equipement: 

L'objet de Ia declaration decrit ci-dessus est en cantormite avec les exigences des specifications enumerees 

ci-apres, suivant les conditions des directives ETRT 

1999/5/CE, GEM 2004/1 08/EC et LVD 2006/95/EC : 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 

EN61 000-3-2:2006+A 1 :2009+A2:2009 

EN61 000-3-3:2008 

EN60950-1 :2006+A 11 :2009+A 1 :201 O+A 12: 2011 

EN55022:201 0 + AC:2011 

EN55024:201 0 CE<D 

Sig ne en nom et pour 

le compte de: t/J tl 

Robert Peak 

~e le compte fm 

de: 

m ~"' Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Champaign, IL USA 

5 aoOt 2013 

,EI 

Chief Financial Officer Honzon Hobby, l~c. 

Horizon Hobby Inc. Char::palgn, IL UvA 

' 5 aout 2013 

Robert Peak 

Chief Financial Officer 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

Elimination dans !'Union Europeenne 

Ce produit ne doit pas etre eli mine avec les 

ordures menageres. II est de Ia responsabilite 

de l'utilisateur de remettre le produit a un point 

de collecte officiel des dechets d' equipements 

electriques. Cette procedure permet de garantir 

le respect de l'environnement et I' absence de sollicitation 

excessive des ressources naturelles. Elle protege de plus le 

bien-etre de Ia communaute humaine. Pour plus d'intorrnations quant aux lieux d'eliminations des dechets d'equipements electriques, vous pouvez contacter votre mairie ou le 

service local de traitement des ordures rnenageres. 
Blade 350 QX Aggiornamento Firmware 2.0 e Guida Rapida 

• Ouesto ·Blade 350 OX e stato aggiornato con Firmware 2.0 per un'esperienza ancora migliore. Ouesto foglio spiega gli aggiornamenti ed include una nuova guida rapida. 

Nuova procedura di avviamento 

Adesso ci sono due possibilita per avviare i motori: 

Procedura originafe: Mettere lo stick motore a zero, muovere lo stick del timone tutto a sinistra, poi tutto a destra e poi al centro. 

Procedura nuova: Muovere entrambi gli stick negli angoli interni in basso e poi di nuovo al centro. 

Nuova procedura di configurazione modalita di volo 

Smart Mode (LED verde fisso = con GPS, LED verde lampeggiante = senza GPS): Relativita degli stick, funzione SAFE Circle, blocco altitudine, blocco posizione GPS, self-leveling 

AP Mode (LED viola fisso =con GPS, LED viola lampeggiante = senza GPS): blocco altitudine, blocco posizione GPS, self-leveling moderato 

Stability Mode (LED btu fisso = con GPS, LED btu lampeggiante = senza GPS): self-leveling, blocco posizione GPS 

*Agility Mode (LED rosso): Solo disponibile con Spektrum DX6i o trasmittenti con maggiori canali (regolazione della corsa massima servocomando necessaria) 

Nuova funzione di rivelazione errori bussola e GPS 

l.'aggiomamento Firmware 2.0 mira a prevenire che gli errori di GPS e bussola causino condizioni di volo problematiche. II LED per l'indicazione dello stato lampeggia arancione quando Ia 

bussola nota un oggetto magnetico o metallico vicino. Quando il LED per l'indicazione della stato lampeggia arancione, seguire le istruzioni per Ia calibrazione della bussola che si trovano nel 

manuale completo scaricabile su www.horizonhobby.com. 

Nuovo caricabatteria 

Questa nuova versione arriva con un nuovo caricabatteria a 12V DC che va connesso alia rete tramite un dispositive ausiliare 12V, come quello che potete trovare nella vostra macchina. II 

caricabatteria funziona proprio nella stessa maniera del caricabatteria originale, dispone perb di un dispositive per Ia connessione alia rete al posto dei connettori a coccodrillo. 

Guida Rapida 

A ATTENZJONE: Questa guida rapida e prevista per coprire solamente le funzioni basilari del 350 OX in Smart Mode. Per una descrizione completa di funzioni, capacita e 

Lll manutenzione del Blade 350 OX, si prega di consultare il manuale completo online su www.horizonhobby.com. 

Gontenuto della scatola 

• Blade 350 OX Firmware 2.0 

• Supporto fotocamera 

• Batteria 3S 11.1 V 2200mAh Li-Po 

• Caricatore con bilanciamento 2-3S DC Li-Po 

• Trasmettitore DX5e DSMX 5 canali (solo versione RTF) 

• 4 batterie AA (solo versione RTF) 

Garicare Ia batteria di volo 

1. Connettere il caricatore ad un dispositivo ausiliare 12V DC adatto per Ia 

connessione alia rete. Si sentira un "beep" ed il LED lampeggera verde. 

2. Spostare il selettore della corrente (A) in modo che Ia sua freccia indichi 2A. 

NON cambiare il val ore della corrente quando Ia carica e iniziata. 

3. Spostare il selettore delle celle sui numero 3. 

4. Collegare il cavetto di bilanciamento della batteria alia presa di bilanciamento del caricatore adatta per le 3 celle (4 piedini), poi premere il tasto Start 

per iniziare Ia carica. 

5. II LED rosso lampeggia indicando Ia carica. Quando Ia batteria e quasi 

completamente carica, i LED rossi e verdi lampeggiano indicando il bilanciamento delle celle. 

6. Disconnettere Ia batteria quando si sentira un "beep" e il LED restera 

acceso verde fisso. 

7. lnstallare Ia batteria di vola (vedi l'immagine). 

Accensione 

1 . Accendere il trasmettitore. 

2. Mettere l'interruttore D/R in posizione Hi. 

3. Spostare l'interruttore del canale 5 in posizione 0 per Smart Mode. 

4. Portare completamente in basso Ia stick motore. 

Instal/are Ia batteria 

5. Posare i/ 350 OX su una superficie piana all'esterno con il LED per l'indicazione della stato puntando 

nella vostra direzione. 

6. Accendere il 350 OX. 

7. lndietreggiare per 5 metri dalla posizione base. 

8. Assicurarsi che il LED per l'indicazione della stato sia acceso verde fisso, indicando l'aggancio GPS. 

9. Muovere Ia stick del timone tutto a sinistra, poi tutto a destra e poi al centro per impostare Ia posizione base per Ia funzione GPS "Home" e avviare i motori. 

1 0. Alzare lo stick motore per incominciare a volare. 
\{olo 

I

I ·Smart Mode control/a della quota 

Mode2 -· ;;; __ Quota massima 

II Relativita degli sticl[ 1 

· ·:(circa 45 metri) I i j Comando elevatore II Comando aletton1 ~~·- ,, 1 I) :1· S1nistra J- ...,.Destra I 

I 

"'I ! 

?;Ouota inter 

Atterraggio 

1. Ci so no due opzioni per I' atterraggio: 

• Portare completamente-iw.basso lo stick 'rootore per atterrare e 

abbassare il trim motore al minima per disartnare i motori. 

• Premere e tenere premuto l'interruttore Return Home fin quando il 

quadricoptero sia atterrato (vedi l'irnmagine). . 

Jll - f Avanti . . , j, ;; 

1 I I , ''lndietro : R1sposta dell aereo jl ~~~~~-=-="',"1.lll Risposta dell'aereo 

1

. j I - •· i in rel~ion[l all~ ; 1n relaz;one alia 

1 ~~~ -- ~- pos1z1one del p;lota 11,__,~~~-~,-,J•: pos1zione del pilota I 

II .;!:1 -- II SA ' "21 I 

111 ·.,;y :i FECircle , -hli1........ 1 

ill 

llj 

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111 11 l 

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1 

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II B li I I! 

II !i 

II II II !! 

I Attivazione del Return Home 

Tenere premuto 

Rilasciando l'interruttore il 

programma Return Home si 

arresta. 

2. Dopa l'atterraggio, spegnere il 350 OX. 

~: ~is:~~:~~~~a~mb:~:~~:-di vola. '----------------------------------------------- _ __j 

lnformazioni sulla conformita per I'Unione Europea 

AT BE BG cz CY DE DK 

EE ES Fl FR GR HR HU 

IE IT LT LU LV MT NL 

PL PT RO SE Sl SK UK 

IS Ll NO CH 

Dichiarazione di conformita Dichiarazione di conformita 

(in conform ita con ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in conform ita con ISO/IEC 17050-1) 

No. HH2013080502 No.HH2013080503 

Prodotto(i): BLH--3500X RTF Prodotto(i): BLH 3500X BNF 

Nurnero(i) artitolo: BLH7800A, BLH7800AM1 Numero(i) articolo: BLH7880A 

Classe dei dispositivi: 2 Classe dei dispositivi: 1 

Gli oggetti presentati nella dichiarazione sopra citata sonb Gli oggetti presentati nella dichiarazione sopra citata 

conforrni ai requisiti delle specifiche elencate qui di seguito, soiio conformi ai requisiti delle specifiche elencate 

seguendo le disposizioni delle direttive europee_ R&TIE qui di seguito, seguendo le disposizioni delle direttiVe 

1 999/5/EC, CEM 2004/1 08/EC, e LVD 2006/95/EC: europee R&TIE 1 999/5/EC, CEM 2004/1 08/EC, e LVD 

EN 300-328 , V1.7.1: 2006 2006/95/EC: 

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 

EN60950-1 :2006+A11 :2009+A 1:201 O+A 12: 2011 EN61 000-3-2:2006+A1 :2009+A2:2009 

EN61 000-3-2:2006+A1 :2009+A2:2009 EN61 000-3-3:2008 

EN61 000-3-3:2008 EN60950-1 :2006+A 11 :2009+A 1:201 0+A12: 2011 

EN55022:201 0 + AC:2011 EN55022:201 0 + AC:2011 

s:~~~ &i tJ. s:f~~todk &i tJ 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. Robert Peak · orizon Hobby, Inc. Robert Peak 

Champaign, IL USA Chief Financial Officer Champaign, IL USA Chief Financial Officer 

5 Ag. 2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 5 Ag. 2013 ' Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

lstruzioni del RAEE per lo smaltimento da 

parte di utenti deii'Unione Europea 

Questa prodotto non deve essere smaltito assieme ai rifiuti domestici. AI contrario, I' utente e 

responsabile della smaltimento di tali rifiuti che 

devono essere portati in un centro di raccolta 

designata per il riciclaggio di rifiuti elettrici e apparecchiature 

elettroniche. La raccolta differenziata e il riciclaggio di tali 

rifiuti provenienti da apparecchiature nel momenta della 

smaltimento aiuteranno a preservare le risorse naturali e 

garantiranno un riciclaggio adatto a proteggere il benessere 

dell'uomo e dell'arnbiente. Per rnaggiori informazioni sui 

centri di raccolta, contattare il proprio ufficio locale, il servizio 

di smaltirnento rifiuti o il negozio presso il quale e stato 

acquistato il prodotto. 

©2014 Horizon Hobby, LLC. 

Blade, DSMX and SAFE Circle are trademarks 

or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. 

The Spektrum trademark is used wiih 

permission of Bachmann Industries. Inc. 

44870 Created: 02/2014 
APPENDIXB 

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HER03+ FEATURES 

6 

0 

0--1 

fD (.")) II 

0------------~~~ 

0------~--------~ 

1. Camera Status Lights (Red) 

2. Shutter/Select Button (i) 

3. LCD Status Screen 

4. Wi-R Status Lights (Blue) 

5. Power/Mode Button e 

6. Micro HDMI Port 

(Cable not included) 

7. MicroSD Card Slot 

(SO card not included) 

8. Mini-USB Port 

(Supports Composite A/C 

cable/3.5mm stereo mic 

adapter, not included) 

HER03+ FEATURES 

---- 0 

C:, Cl (:::::) r .-... e..lfl<~o ......... . 

~ --e 

• 

9. HERO Port 

1 0. Battery Door 

11. Wi-Fi On/Off Button 8 

12. Audio Alert 

13. Microphone 
,, 

,;;,. 

SETUP 

CAPTURE SETTINGS I i Iii ~ SET UP 

EXIT EXIT 

From the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button G) to exit the 

Capture Settings menu. 

34 

] 

~ f 

~ 

To enter the Set Up menu: 

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon ~ on your 

camera's LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button e 

repeatedly until it appears. · 

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button E) to enter the Settings menu ~-

3. Use the Power/Mode Button G) to cycle through Settings to locate the 

Set Up menu (b . , SET UP 

4. Press Shutter/Select Button G) to enter Set Up. 

5. Use the Power/Mode Button 8 to locate the desired option to change. 

6. Press Shutter/Select Button G) to select the desired option. 

7. To exit, hold down Shutter/Select Button Ci) for two seconds or cycle 

through to EXIT and press Shutter/Select Button Ci) to select it. 

35 
;:;;-.. 

SETUP 

{!J DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP DEFAULT 

You can set the camera's Default mode of power up to any of the following modes: 

~ VIDEO (default) 

-

~ PHOTO 

-

QlJ BURST PHOTO -

~10 TIME LAPSE 

SETUP 

(!) ONEBUTION 

BIJTTOH 

With One Button mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording 

when powering the camera ON. One Button mode can be configured to start 

in Video or Time Lapse. 

OFF (Default) 

ON 

To turn One Button mode ON: 

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon~ on your 

camera's LCD screen is not showing, press Power/Mode Button c;D 

repeatedly until it appears. 

2. Pres.s the Shutter/Select Button E) to enter the Settings menu ' . 

3. Use the Power/Mt!p_e Button G) to cycle through Settings to locate 

the Set Up menu i;b. · 

4. Press Shutter/Set;~; Button Ci) to enter Set Up. 

5. Use the Power/Mode Button 8 to cycle through to locate 

One Button mode ® . BUTTON 

6. Press the Shutter/Select Button e to enter One Button menu. 

7. Use the Power/Mode B4tton CD to cycle through options. 

8. Press the Shutter/Select Button G) to select a highlighted option. 

9. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button Ci) for two seconds or cycle 

through to EXIT and press the Shutter/Select Button e to select it. 

The next time you power your camera ON, it will begin recording in its Default 

Power Up Mode. To stop recording, push and hold G) for two seconds. 

37 
SETUP 

ONE BUTTON MODE (continued) 

To exit One Button mode: 

1. Power camera ON. 

2. Press and hold the Shutter/Select Button ~ until CD shows 

\;I BUTTON in the LCD window. 

3. Press the Shutter/Select Button (!)to enter. 

4. Use the Power/Mode Button CD to highlight OFF. 

5. Press the Shutter/Select Button (!)to select it. 

6. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button (i) for two seconds or cycle 

through to EXIT and press the Shutter/Select Button e. 

. Tb stdp. the capture iJro~ess (VIDEO orTIME LAPS I;) .•. ·· . · . 

:when in ONE BUTT()t-( press and hold the Shutter/S~lect' . 

:.Buttori (i) f6rtwo's~conds,.You wiU retuh1 t~ thedlNE> . • 

· BUTTON menu where yodca'n turn' oNE eunofli·rnade OFF. 

NOTE: One Button mode is disabled when conn~cted to Wi-Fi Remote 

(optional accessory, sold separately) or GoPro App. 

38 

.<ii···· 

SETUP 

~~~NTSC/PAL 

The NTSC and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and playback 

when viewing Video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTSC when viewing a TV/HDTV in 

North America. Select PAL if viewing on a PAL TV/HDTV (most televisions 

outside of North America) or if viewing on a PAL TV/HDTV in any region. 

NTSC (Default) PAL 

1 DBDp/60 fps 1 DSDp/50 fps 

1 080p/30 fps 1 080p/25 fps 

960p/60 fps 960p/50 fps 

96Dp/30 fps 960p/25 fps 

720p/120 fps 720p/1 00 fps 

720p/60 fps 720p/50 fps 

720p/30 fps 720p/25 fps 

WVGA/120 fps WVGA/1 00 fps 

WVGA/60 fps WVGA/50 fps 

" ·.mm ONSCREEN DISPLAY 

To display or hide the recording icons and file information on Video or the 

viewing screen during playback, turn Onscreen Display (OSD) OFF or ON. 

OFF 

ON (Default) 

":10 
SETUP 

I .· . 

~r~ LEo CAMERA STATUS LIGHTS 

Keep all four Camera Status Lights active, only two active (front and back) 

or turn OFF all lights. 

4 (Default) 

2 

OFF 

;= 

You can adjust volume or turn OFF the Sound Indicator. 

100% (Default) 

70% 

OFF 

The HER03+ can be configured to automatically power OFF after a specific 

period of inactivity (when no Videos or Photos are being taken and no 

buttons have been pressed). 

MANUAL (Default) 

60sec 

120sec 

300sec 

40 

tla-,• 

SETUP 

== :mm MONTH /DAY I YEAR I TIME 

••••••• 

Set the HER03+ clock to ensure Video and Photo files are saved with the 

correct date and time. 

To change Month/Day/Year/Time: 

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode.lf the Settings icon' on your camera's 

LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button~ repeatedly until 

it appears. 

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button (i) to enter the Settings menu ~ . 

3. Use the Power/Mode Button Ci') to cycle through Settings to locate 

the Set Up menu (&. 

SETUP .-!\ 

4. Press the Shutter/Select Button • to enter the Set Up menu. 

5. Use the Power/Mode Button "to locate the Month/Day/Year/Time menu ii!iii!. 

6. Press the Shutter/Select Button e to enter Month/Day/Year/Time menu; 

Month (MM) will be highlighted. 

7. Press the Shutter/Select Button G) to access the list of months (1 to 12). 

8. Use the Power/Mode Button e to cycle through list until desired selection 

is highlighted. 

9. Press the Shutter/Select Button (i) to select. 

10. To advance to the next option, press the Shutter/Select Button(!). 

11. Repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 to make selections for day (DD), year (YY), 

hour (HH) and minutes (MM). 

12. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button e for two seconds or cycle 

through to EXIT and press the Shutter/Select Button(!). 

NOTE: If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time 

Month/Day/Year/Time will need to be set again. 41 
SETUP 

EXIT EXI:r 

From the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button (i) to exit the 

Set Up menu. 

'~~;:~~;r:~~~tJ:3t~~~~rt~,Mu, · ... , 

42 

.. ,-

1 WI-F\ + Wl-FI REMOTE 

WIRELESS CONTROLS 

The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HER03+ camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote 

(optional accessory, sold separately) or to the Go Pro App using a smartphone 

or tablet. 

To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF via the Wi-Fi On/Off Button G: 

Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 8 to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. When turning Wi-Fi 

ON, the Wi-Fi mode will be set to the most recently used mode. 

WI-FI REMOTE (SOLD SEPARATELY) 

Use the Wi-Fi Remote (sold separately) to control up to 50* cameras remotely 

from distances of up to 600'/lBOm. The Wi-Fi Remote is wearable and waterproof 

to 1 0'/3m. For instructions on pairing and connecting the Wi-Fi Remote to the 

camera, please see the Wi-Fi Remote User Manual included with the remote. 

*Actual results may vary depending on presence of wireless interference. 

I.-:t 
.. ·~""""""'@'~li;m'.W.Jil!t~~~);::l~!!~ • - - "Wii<; , : , ~t<:"l!>C,~~,·.~-ir:·-.· ~ BATTERY ~ 

BATTERY 

MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE 

To maximize battery life, turn Wi-Fi OFF. To maximize battery life when 

shooting longer-duration activities, turn OFF or detach the LCD Touch BacPacTM 

(optional accessory, sold separately). Extreme cold temperatures may decrease 

battery life. To maximize battery life in cold conditions, keep camer~ in a warm 

place prior to use. Shooting with Pro tune mode turned ON will increase power 

consumption. 

*Based on Go Pro engineering testing. Actual performance may va1y qased on 

settings, environmental conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. 

Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use. 

50 

-

CHARGiNG THE BATTERY 

The battery icon displayed in the camera's LCO will bUnK when the battery drops 

below 1 O%. If recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, the camera will 

save the file and power OFF. 

To charge the battery: 

1. Connect the camera to a 

computer or USB power supply 

(such as the Go Pro Wall Charger 

or GoPro Auto Charger). 

2. The red Status Indicator Light 

remains ON while the battery 

is charging. 

3. The red Status Indicator Light 

will turn OFF when the battery is 

fuUy charged. 

"' ,, 

fl~ 

tf~ •~~~~m'ry---

'-,,~ 

The battery will charge to SO% in one hour and 100% in two hours when using 

Go Pro's 1 OOOmAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. Other chargers may 

charge at a slower rate. 

You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger 

(optional accessory, sold separately). 

No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used prior to full charge. 

Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at: gopro.com

5
BATTERY 

USNNG THE CAMERA WHilE CHARGING ~~~~--·"· .. ·_-~-··r-·---- IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES 

You can oaptuce VIdeo and Photos while ohacgtng the oam.,a's battery. 

Simply plug the camera into a computer, any USB charging devices, or for 

best results, the Go Pro Auto or Wall Chacgers using the induded USB Cable. 

Performance of non-GoPro chargers cannot be guaranteed. 

REMOVING THE BA1TERY FROM THE CAMERA 

TI1e HER03+ battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high-vibration activities. 

To remove the battery: 

1. Remove the battery door by placing your thumb in the indentation in the 

battery door (on the back of the camera) and sliding it to the left. 

2. Allow the door to pop out Gcasp the battery pull-tab and remove from the cameca 

52 

MICROSD CARD MESSAGES 

NO SD 

SD FULL 

No card present. The camera requires a microSO, microSDHC 

or microSDXC card to record Video or take Photos. 

Card is full. Delete files or swap card. 

SD ERROR Camera unable to access card. 

FILE REPAIR ICON ON THE LCD 

~ If you see the File Repair icon on the LCD screen, your Video file 

~ was corrupted during recording. Press any button and the camera 

will repair the file. 

TEMPERATURE WARNING ICON ON THE LCD 

I! 

The Temperature Warning icon will appear on the LCD when the 

camera has become too hot and needs to cool down. Simply let it sit 

and cool before attempting to use it again. Your camera will not allow 

itself to overheat-do not worry, no damage has occurred. 

53 
APPENDIXC 
~ 

l,eJ 

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION CHECKLIST 

DATE: 

A/C REG# 

PREFLIGHT AREA NOTIFICATION 

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING 

2 WAY RADIO/ OPS CHECK 

PIC, VO, GRD CREW SFTY VEST 

RED SAFTY FLAGS 

SFTY BARRACADES 

GROUND STATION OPS CHK 

ALL REQUIRED PAPER WORK 

PIC FLT TIME TIMER 

AIRFRAME COND'T 

A/C BATT.# 

A/C BATT. COND'T/VOLTAGE 

PIC RADIO TRAN'S COND'T 

ALL BATTERY CONNECTORS 

LANDING GEAR 

ROTOR BLADES 

ELECTRICAL MOTORS 

TELEMTRY SYS. 

TRANSMITTER/ ATTACHMENT 

CAMERA COND'T 

TT.FLT. FOR THE DAY 

POST FLT BRIEFING NOTES 

A/C DESCRP.