User Manual

ManualsBrandsBlade ManualsHobby350 QX RTF with SAFE Technology

CAUTION: Please do not attempt to ﬂ y your 350 QX in Stability 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 ﬂ ight modes. For a full description of Stability Mode and Agility Mode, please

see the full Blade 350 QX manual at www.bladehelis.com/Support/Manuals.

Left aileron Right aileron

Forward elevator

Back elevator

Stability and Agility Mode Control Inputs

The Blade 350 QX ﬂ ies very differently in the different ﬂ ight modes. Beginners should use Smart Mode to begin with,

and progress slowly into Stability Mode. When ﬂ ying in Smart Mode, the quadcopter follows stick input based on the

set pilot location. When ﬂ ying 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 challenge for new ﬂ yers because the pilot will

need to learn how to interpret the aircraft’s orientation.

This aircraft is extremely sensitive to control inputs in Agility Mode and has NO self leveling. We recommend you ﬂ y

at low rate settings for the ﬁ rst few ﬂ ights until you are familiar with its response. For pilots new to quadcopters and

helicopters, familiarize yourself with your Blade 350 QX in Smart Mode and at low rate.

As you become more familiar with the quadcopter’s response, for ﬂ yers using a computer radio, adjust the rates and

expo to suit your ﬂ ying style.

Preparing the 350 QX For Flight

CAUTION: When the home location is set (step 6), the 350 QX must be approximately 16 feet (5 meters)

from where the pilot will stand during ﬂ ight and pointed away from the pilot. If the aircraft is pointed in

any other direction the SAFE Circle will not function as expected and may result in personal injury or damage to

property. Once the aircraft is armed, do not change your position.

1. Power on the transmitter with the ﬂ ight 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 QX 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 30–90 seconds to acquire

a GPS signal.

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 ﬂ y, quickly move the

rudder stick all the way left and then all the way

right. At this point the props will begin to spin,

the home position for GPS functions is set and

your aircraft is ready to ﬂ y.

NOTICE: Lower the throttle stick and the throttle trim to power off the props after ﬂ ight.

16 feet (5 meters)

350 QX home location

Pilot location

SAFE Circle

Smart Mode Flying