RTF READY-TO-FLY
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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.
Box Contents: • • • • • Blade® Glimpse™ Quadcopter 500mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po Battery 1S 500 mAh USB Charger MLP4DSM Trasnsmitter (RTF) MLP4DSM Smart Phone Holder (RTF) • • • • SOLID RED LED –Charging LED OFF USB Li-Po –Charge Charger Complete DC Input:5.0V 500mA DC Output:4.
Table of Contents First Flight Preparation ...................................................... 6 Flying Checklist................................................................. 6 Charging Warnings............................................................ 6 Battery Charging ............................................................... 7 Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ............................. 7 Installing the Flight Battery ................................................
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • Remove and inspect contents • Begin charging the flight battery • Install the flight battery in the quadcopter (once it has been fully charged) • Program your computer transmitter • Bind your transmitter • Familiarize yourself with the controls • Find a suitable area for flying ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first ❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the 4-in-1 control unit ❏ Allow the 4-in-1 control unit to initialize and arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ La
Battery Charging CAUTION: Only use chargers specifically designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in fire, causing injury or property damage. CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate. The Battery Charger (EFLC1013) included with your quadcopter has been designed to safely charge the 1S 3.7V 500mAh 25C Li-Po flight battery. Refer to the charging warnings. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft.
Installing the Flight Battery 1 2 3 4 1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings. 2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Install the battery by sliding it into the battery mounting slot. 4. Connect the battery cable to the 4-in-1 control unit as shown. 5. Place the quadcopter upright on a flat surface and leave the aircraft still until the LED on the 4-in-1 control unit is solid blue (not blinking).
Transmitter and Receiver Binding The Glimpse quadcopter requires no radio-specific setup for basic flight. If you are using a computer transmitter, simply bind the quadcopter to your transmitter with the model type set to "Acro" or "Airplane" mode. Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a specific transmitter.
RTF MLP4DSM Binding Procedure 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the quadcopter. 2. Center all trims on your transmitter. 3. Power off the transmitter and fully lower the throttle. 4. Connect the flight battery in the quadcopter. The LED on the 4-in-1 control unit flashes red during initialization, then flashes blue when it is ready to bind. 5. When the blue light is flashing, push in and hold down the left stick while powering on the transmitter (you will hear a ‘click’). 6. Release the left stick.
RTF Transmitter Control B A H Dual rate Du selection se Bind G C F D E When pressed down, trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing. The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds. The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps.
RTF Rate Selection – RTF The Glimpse™ RTF quadcopter comes with the Blade® MLP4DSM transmitter. • When powered on, this transmitter is automatically high rate. • Change rates by pressing and releasing the right control stick. • In low-rate mode, the controls cannot reach their maximum values. This mode is typically preferred by pilots looking for smoother/easier control response during first time use. • In high-rate mode, the controls can reach their maximum values.
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your Glimpse quadcopter, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight.
Aileron Rear View Aileron left Rear View Left Aileron right Right LED Codes Equipment Quadcopter LED Color Blue Red RTF Transmitter Red LED Status Rapid Blink Slow Blink Solid Blink Blink Solid Operation Bind Mode No Link To Transmitter Stability Mode Low Battery Low Rate Hi Rate Flying the Quadcopter Takeoff Increase the throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft.
While attempting to establish a low-level hover, check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the quadcopter from constantly drifting in various directions. If you find that it constantly drifts without any directional control input, land the model before making any adjustments to the trim settings. • If the nose of the quadcopter rotates to the left or right, adjust the rudder trim. • If the quadcopter continually drifts forward or backward, adjust the elevator trim.
Install the Phone Holder RTF BNF c a c b a b App Controls SD card capacity used Photo button Video record button Retrieving Your Photos and Video The Glimpse quadcopter comes with a micro SD card installed. To retrieve your photos and video from the micro SD card, you may do either of the following: Remove the micro SD card. Connect a micro USB cable to the quadcopter. • Press and release the • Insert a micro USB cable micro SD card to remove it (not included) into the from the quadcopter.
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist √ Cleaning Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry, lint-free cloth. Motors Replace the motor when the model will not fly steady or veers off when doing a climb out. Wiring Make sure the wiring does not block moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors. Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over-tighten metal screws in plastic parts.
Problem Reduced flight time or is underpowered Possible Cause Flight battery charge is low Inadequate power to flight battery charger Flight battery is damaged Flight conditions might be too cold Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process LED on receiver flashes rapidly and quadcopter will not respond Bind switch or button was not held to transmitter (during binding) while transmitter was powered on Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter
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Parts Listings 1 2 3 4 Part # Description BLH2200 BLH2280 BLH2201 BLH2202 BLH2203 BLH2204 Glimpse RTF Glimpse BNF 4-in-1 Control Unit: Glimpse Camera Board: Glimpse Canopy: Glimpse Clockwise Motor: Glimpse 5 6 7 8 Part # Description BLH2205 BLH2206 BLH2207 EFLB5001S25UM Counter-Clockwise Motor: Glimpse Props (4): Glimpse Main Frame: Glimpse 500mAh 1S 3.
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FCC Information This device complies with part 15 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. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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