User Manual

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Flight Modes Explained
Flight Mode 0– Smart Mode (Default)
(Solid Green Indicator LED)
Stick Relativity– While in Smart Mode, the
path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick
input direction relative to the SAFE Circle, regardless of
the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing.
• SAFE Circle
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– In most scenarios, the quad will not
enter the SAFE Circle.
• Position Hold– The aircraft will hold its position
when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.
• Self-Leveling– Brings the 350 QX to a level attitude
when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.
• Altitude Command– Altitude is relative to throttle
stick position.
Flight Mode 1– Stability Mode
(Solid Blue Indicator LED)
• Self-Leveling– Brings the 350 QX 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 fl ips and rolls
• Throttle provides proportional thrust– The throttle
responds directly to the throttle input, giving the
pilot direct control over hovering and ascent and
descent rates.
Stick Relativity
SAFE Circle
Aircraft response
relative to the
pilot location
Elevator input Aileron input
Forward
Right Left
Back
NOTICE: 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.
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 start 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, familiar-
ize yourself with the Blade 350 QX in Smart Mode and at low rate.
As you become more familiar with the quadcopter’s response, adjust the rates and
expo to suit your fl ying style (if using a computer radio).
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Flight Mode Switches
TRAINER
Smart Mode
(Solid Green LED on the 350 QX)
Return Home
(Rapid Red fl ashing LED
on the 350 QX)
Stability Mode
(Solid Blue LED on the 350 QX)
Agility Mode
(Solid Red LED on the 350 QX)
GPS Enabled Functions