Aeronavics BOT-Series, Build Manual

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This is a quick guide for those new to Multi-Rotor craft offering
some basic safety and operational procedures...and are
recommended standard operating procedures for those piloting
Aeronavics or any multi-rotor craft.
Please read the instructions for the relevant Flight Control
electronics before proceeding. Go to the web site of your flight
control system and make yourself well acquainted with the
correct procedure for the electronics installation and software
operation.
Caution: never connect and start the engines for the first
time with the propellers attached....and always balance your
propellers; unbalanced propellers can cause excessive vibration
which may lead to material fatigue.
Note: check the orientation of the flight controller you are
using (which way is front) and also the engine assignment
configuration; for instance which is engine 1,2,3 etc. and check
also that your propellers, clockwise and counter clockwise, are
also installed correctly before your first flight.
Before the first flight hand test your craft – arm and calibrate
your electronics, hold the craft with both hands by the landing
gear skids above your head with the front facing away from, and
to the front of you, make sure you are well clear of obstructions
and other people. You may need the assistance of another
person for this test.
Raise the throttle to around 25% and gently move the craft
around the axis’ roll (tipping the craft left and right) and feel for
a steady and smooth resistance to your movements, do the
same for pitch (tipping the craft forward and backward) and
also yaw, rotating the craft clockwise and anti-clockwise whilst
keeping it horizontal. If the craft offers smooth resistance to
your movements it will fly correctly.
Your first test flight should be in an open field in low or zero
wind. A sports field (not currently in use) is a good option;
choose a site with short or mown grass. Do not takeoff from
dry dusty sites. Make sure any onlookers or spectators do not
gather about you…if so ask them to move away from you in a
perimeter not less than 50m (150 feet) diameter around you.