Operating Instructions Electro-Quadrocopter “Q” RtF Item No.
Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................4 2. Explanation of Symbols........................................................................................................................................4 3. Intended Use.......................................................................................................................................
Page 13. Maintenance and Repair.....................................................................................................................................21 a) Regular Cleaning..........................................................................................................................................21 b) Replacing the Rotors....................................................................................................................................21 c) Calibration..........
1. Introduction Dear Customer, thank you for purchasing this product. This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions! These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and handling. Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party.
3. Intended Use The electrical quadrocopter "Q" is a helicopter-like model solely designed for private use in the model making area and the operating times associated with this. This system is not suitable for other types of use. Any use other than that described above can damage the product and involves additional risks such as short circuit, fire, electric shock, etc. The safety information must be observed at all times! The product must not get damp or wet.
5. Scope of Delivery • Pre-installed quadrocopter "Q" • Transmitter • USB charger • Two spare rotors (front) • Two spare rotors (rear) • Operating instructions Current operating instructions Download the current operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code displayed. Observe the instructions on the website. The spare part list can be found on our website www.conrad.com in the download section for the respective product.
6. Safety Notes In case of damage caused by non-compliance with these operating instructions, the warranty/ guarantee will expire. We do not assume any liability for consequential damage! We do not assume any liability for property damage or personal injury caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided. Normal wear and tear and accident and crash damage (e.g.
• Ensure sufficient residual capacity (battery tester) of the batteries inserted in the transmitter. If the batteries are empty, always replace the complete set, never individual cells only. • When the rotors are running, make sure that neither objects nor body parts are in the rotating and suction area of the rotors. c) During Operation • Do not take any risks when operating the model! Your own safety and that of your environment depends completely on your responsible use of the model.
7. Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes Although use of batteries and rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are many dangers and problems. In particular in LiPo/LiIon batteries with high energy content (as compared to conventional NiCd or NiMH batteries), various provisions must be complied with to avoid danger of explosion and fire. The model is delivered with a firmly installed, non-replaceable rechargeable battery and a matching charger.
• Place the model on a fire-resistant surface for charging (e.g. a plate). Keep a distance to flammable objects (use USB extension cable if required). • As the charger and the rechargeable LiPo flight battery both heat up during the charging procedure, it is necessary to ensure sufficient ventilation. Never cover the charger or the quadrocopter! • Never leave LiPo batteries unattended while charging them. • Remove the quadrocopter from the charger when it is fully charged.
b) Charge Flight Battery A suitable USB mains unit or USB cigarette lighter adapter (neither enclosed) may be used for power supply to the enclosed USB charger; they each must have an output current of at least 500 mA. Alternatively, the USB port of a computer or USB hub with a dedicated mains unit can be used as well that can supply a current of 500 mA per port. Connect the USB charger from the delivery to the USB power supply with its USB plug (1) (as described above, e.g. a USB mains unit or similar).
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10. Safety Devices The quadrocopter “Q” has a range of safety devices in the transmitter and flight model which protect the model from damage and/or should reduce possible damage to a minimum. The protection mechanisms are identified by LED indicators (flight model) or an acoustic warning signal (transmitter). a) Transmitter The battery condition is continually inspected while the transmitter is in operation.
11. Information for First Take-Off a) Hover Flight For a simpler and consistent explanation of steering, classic terminology is used here as well. This comes from flight language and is widely used. Directional descriptions are always to be interpreted from the perspective of a "virtual" pilot in the model. The two black rotors are considered direction indicators. They mean "front". The explanations are all based on configuration of the remote control to mode II.
b) Yaw Function "Yaw" denotes the rotation of the quadrocopter around the yaw axis (vertical axis). This movement either occurs unintentionally due to the speed torque of the rotors or intentionally as a flight direction change. This movement is caused by speed changes of the individual rotors towards each other in the quadrocopter. If you move the left control lever to the left, the quadrocopter will turn to the left. If you move the control lever to the right, the quadrocopter will turn to the right.
d) Roll Function "Roll" denotes the movement around the centre line which can be compared to the sideways rolling of a ball (or the sideways crawl of a crab). In this way, through lifting one side the quadrocopter moves independent of its forward direction to the side. If you move the right control lever to the left, the quadrocopter will float to the left as a whole. If you move the control lever to the right, the quadrocopter will float to the right.
12. The First Start a) Start The operation and handling of remote controlled flight models must be learned! If you have never steered such a model, start especially carefully and get used to the reactions of the model to the remote control commands first. Do be patient! Use the information from chapter 11 as reference. Do not take any risks when operating the product! Your own safety and that of your environment depends completely on your responsible use of the model.
• Start the rotors by slowly moving the left control stick forward. If you want to switch off the rotors again, pull the left control stick back again. • Now increase the rotating speed of quadrocopter rotors by pushing the left control lever forward slowly until the quadrocopter takes off and hovers in front of you at a height of approx. 1.5 metres. Generally avoid any fast and big controlling motions. Also watch closely to see whether and in which direction the quadrocopter moves.
c) Trimming In the course of flight operation, it is possible the quadrocopter will not hover in place but drift off in one direction (e.g. forward). In this case, the model must be returned to the condition where the quadrocopter hovers in place by trimming. Push the trimming buttons for the drift direction: • The quadrocopter drifts to the left = push the right trim button for the roll control function Hold or push the trim button as long/as often as necessary to achieve a stable flight condition.
d) Flip Function The model can perform a flip (a 360° turn). For this, put the quadrocopter into a stable hover flight at an altitude of at least 1.5 metres at sufficient distance from the pilot and any obstacles. Push the right control stick vertically down (push the control stick like a button). The transmitter will emit a control sound at an even rhythm to confirm that you have chosen flip mode. The control sound will remain activated until the flip is completed.
13. Maintenance and Repair a) Regular Cleaning The quadrocopter "Q" is a very simply built flight model. There are no mechanical parts that need to be lubricated or require special maintenance. However, after each flight operation, you should clean the quadrocopter of possible contamination (wool threads, hair, dust etc.). For cleaning, use a dry or slightly damp cloth and avoid contact between water and the electronics, rechargeable battery and motors.
c) Calibration The quadrocopter "Q" is delivered calibrated perfectly ex works. After harder landings or crashes, it is possible that the quadrocopter will no longer fly as usual. In this case, you should recalibrate the quadrocopter. For this, put the quadrocopter onto a level surface ready to start. Select professional mode by pushing the left control stick several times until you can hear three control sounds. First put the left control stick in the left/bottom position.
15. Declaration of Conformity (DOC) Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau, hereby declares that this product complies with directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available under the following web address: www.conrad.com/downloads Choose a language by clicking a flag symbol and enter the item number of the product into the search field; then you may download the EU declaration of conformity in the PDF format. 16.
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