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Length:

8.1

in

(205mm)

Length

Including

Rotor

Blades:

12.2

in

(310mm)

Height:

2.8

in

(70mm)

Propeller/Main

Rotor

Diameter:

5.7

in

(145mm)

Weight

with

Battery:

3.1

oz

(90

g)

Main

Motor:

Geared

micro

coreless

(4

installed)

Battery:

500mAh

1S

3.7V

LiPo

(included)

Charger:

1S

3.7V

LiPo

AC

(included)

Transmitter:

4

‐

channel

2.4GHz

(included)

On

‐

Board

Electronics:

5

‐

in

‐

1

receiver/4

ESCs/mixer/3

‐

axis

gyro/3

‐

axis

accelerometer

(installed)

Specifications

Instruction

Manual

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Summary of Contents for ETHOS QX 130

Page 1: ...n 145mm Weight with Battery 3 1 oz 90 g Main Motor Geared micro coreless 4 installed Battery 500mAh 1S 3 7V LiPo included Charger 1S 3 7V LiPo AC included Transmitter 4 channel 2 4GHz included On Board Electronics 5 in 1 receiver 4 ESCs mixer 3 axis gyro 3 axis accelerometer installed Specifications Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... Transmitter Dual Rates 14 Flight Controls and Trimming 16 Installing the LiPo Flight Battery 20 Control Unit Initialization and Arming 21 Selecting a Flying Area 24 Flying 25 LED Light System 26 Automatic Flip Mode 27 Transmitter and Receiver Binding Linking 30 Optional Digital Video Still Camera 30 Optional Rocket Launcher Unit 32 Optional Water Blaster Unit 33 Optional Bubble Machine Unit 34 Op...

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Page 4: ...high resolution digital camera with 60 frames per second to capture stunning in flight video and still shots a rocket launcher that shoots plastic missiles a water blaster squirt gun a bubble machine that puts out a trail of bubbles as you fly and a winch that tests your flight skills as you try to attach lift and carry a payload of your choice The Ethos QX 130 is a RTF Ready To Fly aircraft so th...

Page 5: ...an open area away from obstacles people vehicles buildings etc Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable batteries etc Keep all chemicals small parts and all electronic components out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronic components Avoid water exposure to all electronic components parts etc not specifical...

Page 6: ...r Mode 2 Not Available Separately AA Batteries 4pcs AZSB5001S25J 500mAh 1 Cell 1S 3 7V 25C LiPo Battery JST Connector AZSH1254 1 Cell 1S 3 7V LiPo 0 5A 110 240V AC Charger The Ethos QX 130 RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box There s nothing extra to buy or provide Ethos QX 130 RTF Contents Required to Complete ...

Page 7: ...rself with the controls Test the controls to confirm proper operation Find a suitable area for flying PLEASE NOTE This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guide we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding Always turn the transmitter on first Connect the LiPo flight battery to ...

Page 8: ...y time When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that may occur After flying discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient room temperature before recharging To charge the battery you must use only the included 1 Cell 1S 3 7V LiPo 0 5A 110 240V AC Charger AZSH1254 or a su...

Page 9: ...ill also blink However to prevent an unexpected loss of power due to triggering the LVC if you ever find that more than the typical amount of throttle power is required to hover and or the quadcopter will not ascend climb even at full power you should land the model and disconnect the battery immediately to prevent over discharge And while it is possible to power the model up and fly again after t...

Page 10: ...low solid green indicating that the charger is powered on and ready to charge Connect the red JST connector on the battery to the mating connector on the charger YOU MUST BE CAREFUL TO ENSURE PROPER POLARITY BEFORE MAKING THE CONNECTION By orienting aligning the wire leads of the battery and charger so they re red to red and black to black you ll be able to make the connection with correct polarit...

Page 11: ...equipment and skills to achieve the 50 charge level for storage it is recommended If not simply be sure to not store the battery fully charged whenever possible In fact as long as the battery will be stored at approximately room temperature and for no more than a few weeks before the next use it may be best to store the battery in the discharged state after the last flight as long as the battery w...

Page 12: ...used to toggle between the Dual Rates available for the aileron and elevator controls channels Please see the Transmitter Dual Rates section of this manual for more information A B C and D Buttons The group of four buttons located near the bottom right hand corner of the transmitter are used to control functions of the optional accessory units buttons A and C and the integrated LED light system bu...

Page 13: ...ged it changes both the control mode in the software and the mechanical function of the left and right hand sticks LCD Screen The unique backlit LCD screen displays a variety of data when the transmitter is powered on Battery Power Indicator This indicator shows the approximate amount of AA battery power remaining for the transmitter NOTE The transmitter is also equipped with a low voltage battery...

Page 14: ...on Channel Trim Position Indicators These indicators show the approximate elevator and aileron channel trim positions The trim positions should be adjusted as needed during flight to ensure the quadcopter does not constantly drift forward backward elevator or left right aileron when hovering and without any corresponding channel control input These trim positions will not often change after they v...

Page 15: ...hed to the 60 low rate mode after feeling a click and hearing a single beep tone The 60 low rate mode is typically preferred by and recommended best for first time low time and other pilots interested most in a reduced amount of control authority that allows for even smoother and more easily controlled hovering and flying If you ever switch to the 60 low rate mode you ll know you ve switched back ...

Page 16: ...e lowest possible position the propellers rotor blades will not spin Moving the stick upward will increase the speed of the propellers rotor blades Increasing the speed of the propellers rotor blades will cause the model to climb Decreasing the speed of the propellers rotor blades by lowering the left hand stick will cause the model to descend After lifting the model off the ground you can hover b...

Page 17: ...omplished by increasing the speed of the right front and left rear propellers rotor blades while decreasing the speed of the left front and right rear propellers rotor blades The rudder trim lever located immediately below the left hand stick can be used to help keep the nose of the quadcopter from turning yawing to the left or right when hovering and without any left hand stick rudder control inp...

Page 18: ...pter downward allowing it to be flown backward The elevator trim lever located immediately to the left of the right hand stick can be used to help keep the quadcopter from drifting forward or backward when hovering and with no right hand stick elevator control input For example if the quadcopter drifts forward when hovering add back up elevator trim by pressing the lever downward until the quadcop...

Page 19: ...below the right hand stick can be used to help keep the quadcopter from drifting left or right when hovering and with no right hand stick aileron control input For example if the quadcopter drifts to the right when hovering add left aileron trim by pressing the lever to the left until the quadcopter hovers as level as possible without drifting to the right And once you re familiar with the primary...

Page 20: ...mitter Failure to connect the battery to the control unit within 5 seconds of powering on the transmitter will prevent the transmitter from binding linking to the receiver control unit NOTE While the JST connectors installed on the wire leads of the battery and the 5 in 1 control unit are keyed to minimize the risk of a reverse polarity connection if you force them it is possible to make connectio...

Page 21: ...canopy of the quadcopter To remove the LiPo flight battery carefully disconnect it from the 5 in 1 control unit then remove it from the battery mount DO NOT turn off the transmitter until the LiPo flight battery is removed from the quadcopter and the 5 in 1 control unit is powered off REMEMBER The transmitter is always on first and always off last The Ethos QX 130 is equipped with a compact and ad...

Page 22: ...the lowest possible position in order for the control unit to arm properly Failure to lower the stick to the lowest possible position can prevent the ESCs from arming and or the 3 axis gyro 3 axis accelerometer system from initializing properly resulting in unstable oscillating flight performance Slide the LiPo flight battery into the battery mount located on the bottom of the main frame Power the...

Page 23: ...solid red If the red LED indicator is blinking slowly and the LED light system is powered on you do not have a positive radio frequency RF link between the transmitter and receiver of the control unit First check to be sure the transmitter is powered on and the LED indicator on the transmitter is solid red If the transmitter is powered on and functioning properly disconnect the flight battery from...

Page 24: ...hoolyard or other area that s large enough and free of people and obstructions We also suggest flying over grass as it s a much more forgiving surface that causes less damage in the unfortunate event of a crash DO NOT fly in parking lots crowded neighborhood areas or in areas that are not free of people and obstructions Also it s typically best to fly on days that are calm with no wind especially ...

Page 25: ...l find that it sometimes takes minor throttle adjustments to maintain altitude in hover Remember to keep these adjustments as minimal as possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and or a possible crash While attempting to establish a low level hover out of ground effect approximately 20 24 inches high or higher you can check to see if any trim adjustments are required to hel...

Page 26: ...SITION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESCS OF THE CONTROL UNIT If you do not lower the left hand throttle stick to the lowest possible position in the event of a crash it can result in damage to the ESCs of the control unit which may require replacement of the control unit Note Crash damage is not covered under warranty Once you ve gained experience and confidence hovering your qu...

Page 27: ...be able to perform them successfully from lower altitudes in smaller areas and even indoors The Automatic Flip Mode AFM is activated by pressing the AUTO FLIP MODE button located on the top left hand corner of the transmitter You will feel a click and also hear continuous audible beeps tones that indicate you ve activated AFM after pressing the button When AFM is activated you can control the timi...

Page 28: ...given model and flight battery the current weather conditions altitude etc In fact in some cases you may find that it s easiest to simply go to full throttle power before and to maintain full throttle power throughout the flip to minimize or even eliminate all loss of altitude After activating AFM Pushing the right hand elevator stick forward to the highest possible position will cause the quadcop...

Page 29: ...udible beeps tones will stop indicating AFM is no longer active You can continue to fly normally until you re ready to perform your next flip by pressing the AFM button again PRO TIP To perform single flips allow the right hand stick to return to the neutral position immediately after the flip begins To perform multiple flips continue to hold the right hand stick in the direction of the flip then ...

Page 30: ...card reader The following steps outline installation and use of the digital camera Route the wire leads connector through the opening on the left side of the main frame then plug the connector into the Camera port on the 5 in 1 control unit Carefully attach the camera to the accessory unit mount located below the main frame by sliding the mounting hooks on the camera forward into the corresponding...

Page 31: ...mera is recording video Pressing the A button again will stop the recording After pressing the C button once the LED will change to blink flash 3 times indicating that the camera is taking a still photo NOTE You cannot take still photos while recording video You must stop recording video before pressing the C button to take a still photo To access your recorded videos and photos remove the MicroSD...

Page 32: ...refully attach the Rocket Launcher to the accessory unit landing gear mount located below the main frame by sliding the mounting hooks on the unit forward into the corresponding slots on the mount The unit will be mounted securely when it clicks into place Then install the extended height landing gear included in the package with the Rocket Launcher Unit in the corresponding openings in the access...

Page 33: ...frame then plug the connector into the Water Bubble port on the 5 in 1 control unit Carefully attach the Water Blaster to the accessory unit landing gear mount located below the main frame by sliding the mounting hooks on the unit forward into the corresponding slots on the mount The unit will be mounted securely when it clicks into place Then install the extended height landing gear included in t...

Page 34: ...ed below the main frame by sliding the mounting hooks on the unit forward into the corresponding slots on the mount The unit will be mounted securely when it clicks into place Then install the extended height landing gear included in the package with the Bubble Machine Unit in the corresponding openings in the accessory unit landing gear mount Fill the included filler bottle with suitable bubble s...

Page 35: ...mount located below the main frame by sliding the mounting hooks on the unit forward into the corresponding slots on the mount The unit will be mounted securely when it clicks into place Then install the extended height landing gear included in the package with the Winch Unit in the corresponding openings in the accessory unit landing gear mount Press and hold button A or C in the group of four bu...

Page 36: ...rifying the proof of purchase and date thereof Provided the warranty conditions have been met within the warranty term period the components that are found to be defective incorrectly manufactured or assembled may be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of HobbyTown USA And in the event that your Product needs repair or a replacement part that is not covered by this warranty your local Hobb...

Page 37: ...e Leads Counter Clockwise Rotation Ethos QX 130 AZSH1315 Propeller Rotor Blade Shaft Ethos QX 130 AZSH1316 Bearing 3x6x2mm 2pcs Ethos QX 130 AZSH1317 Main Gear Ethos QX 130 AZSH1318B Propeller Rotor Blade Clockwise Rotation Black 2pcs Ethos QX 130 AZSH1318W Propeller Rotor Blade Clockwise Rotation White 2pcs Ethos QX 130 AZSH1319B Propeller Rotor Blade Counter Clockwise Rotation Black 2pcs Ethos Q...

Page 38: ...1S25J 11 Motor Mount Landing Skid and Boom Assembly Left Rear w Red LED 1 AZSH1311 12 Motor Mount Landing Skid and Boom Assembly Left Front w White LED 1 AZSH1309 13 Main Gear 4 AZSH1317 14 Propeller Rotor Blade Shaft 4 AZSH1315 15 Counter Clockwise Rotation Motor 2 AZSH1313 16 White Clockwise Rotation Propeller Rotor Blade 1 AZSH1318W 17 Motor Mount Landing Skid and Boom Assembly Right Front w Wh...

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