Instructions
16 | Safety Features And Accident Prevention
16. SAFETY FEATURES AND ACCIDENT
PREVENTION
Connecting a non-fully charged battery to the »NovaX 350
can lead to undervoltage detection, thus the motors will not
start.
16.1 Safety features
The»NovaX350 has a range of built-in safety features,whichprotectthemodel from
damageand/orshouldreducepossibledamagetoaminimum.Youcanidentifysomeof
theprotectionmechanismsbyobservingthebehaviourofthefrontandrearLEDs.
Please refer to the table ‘37.StatusIndicationTable’onpage46 for an overview of LED
statuses and buzzer behaviour.
The following are indicated or monitored:
> Properlyboundtransmitter
> Signal strength
> Flight mode
> Permanentreceptioninterferences(Emergencylandingisinitiatedafterapprox.5s,
motorsareturnedoffautomatically)
> Flightbatterycondition
> Permanentvoltageundercutof ightbattery(Emergencylandingisinitiated,motors
andLEDsareturnedoffautomatically)
> Motor blockage (All motors are turned off when one or more propellers are blocked).
16.2 Accident prevention
The»NovaX350isa‘professional’toy.Professionalinthisrespectmeanshavingsufcient
knowledge of its functions and being aware of the possible dangers involved. Careless
operation can cause serious damage and injury. Fly the »NovaX 350 with necessary
cautionanddonottryanymanoeuversyoudonotfeelcomfortablewith.
16.2.1 Flight conditions
> Onlyythe»NovaX350outdoorsandduringgoodweatherconditions.
> Donotythe»NovaX350duringadverseweather(rain,snow,strongwinds,etc.).
> Donotywithouthavingcoveredtheelectronics(canopy(7)). Please ensure that no
moistureentersthecentralpiece.Neverywhenitrains!
16.2.2 Area clearance
> Keepaclearanceareaofatleast20x20m.
> Donotythe»NovaX350inthevicinityofpeopleandanimals.
16.2.3 Learn from experienced pilots
The best learning experience is provided by pilots who have
experience in flying this type of aircraft.
Do not be discouraged by the »NovaX 350’s range of
features and functions. The learning curve from beginner
to professional is steep.
We recommend you consulta model craftight trainer or an experienced model craft
helicopterpilottoprovideyouthenecessaryguidancetogetstartedwiththe»NovaX350.