TRA7909 Traxxas Aton Owners Manual
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TRAXXAS
5. Locating GPS Satellites
Āton is intended for outdoor flight. Select a flying location with a clear,
unobstructed view of the sky. Place the helicopter on a level surface
with the Status Bar facing you (nose out).
The helicopter will sound a descending tone indicating that the flight
system is ready. The GPS Status LED on the Status Bar will continue to blink
slowly while the helicopter is searching for GPS satellites (A). Once the GPS
position is established (usually about a minute), it will also glow solid.
The Home Status LED on the Status Bar will then glow solid indicating
that the current position of the helicopter has been set as the Return
to Home location (B). When all four LEDs on the Status Bar are solid
green, you are ready to take off!
Note: If a GPS signal can not be found, move the helicopter to a different
location. We recommend that you do not fly the model without GPS or
a Return to Home location (see “Flying without GPS” on page 9). These
features are critical to help prevent loss of your helicopter.
6. Arm your helicopter for ight
Move the throttle stick to the full down
position. The helicopter will not arm unless
the throttle stick is in the down position (A).
Press
and release
the Arm/Disarm button on
the transmitter to arm your model for take
off (B). The transmitter will emit a tone and
the Arm/Disarm button will glow solid green.
The helicopter will emit a long tone and all
four rotors will spin at idle speed (C). The
helicopter is armed and ready for take off.
Note: While idling, the helicopter will
automatically disarm when the throttle stick
is left in the full down position (zero on the
LCD screen) for 2 seconds in Film Mode or 15
seconds in Sport Mode, one or more of the
rotors are obstructed, or the helicopter detects
an impact.
A.
A. B.
CHARGE PROGRESS
C.
B.
A.
B.
AAA Alkaline x 4
30s- 45s
A. B.
GPS HomeGPS
Ready to Take O!
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
3. Turn on the transmitter
The transmitter will emit a rising musical tone. Always turn the
transmitter on first, before connecting the helicopter battery.
WARNING! It is critical to follow all instructions for safe and proper use, charging,
and storage of LiPo batteries (see page 5).
4. Turn on the helicopter
Open the battery compartment (A). Install the fully charged battery with
the wires facing the rear of the model. Connect the battery. The helicopter
will emit a musical tone and the rear-facing Power and Info Status LEDs on
the helicopter will glow solid. The GPS Status LED will blink slowly (B).
2. Install batteries in the transmitter1. Charge the battery pack
Red LED
(Green LED)
45min
Green LED on
LCD screen ashing “00”
Conrm that the Āton is in Film Mode.
If it is in Sport (Fast) or Expert Mode,
press the control stick (ight stick,
Mode 2) to cycle through the modes. Press the
control stick until the Film Mode icon appears.