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 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Read this disclaimer carefully before using FlameWheel 550. By using this product, you 
hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. FlameWheel 550 
is an excellent multi-rotor. With a good autopilot, it will even offer tremendous flight features 
for low altitude flight working in restricted space. Despite the controller of autopilot operates 
in the safest manner when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend 
customers to remove all propellers, use power supply from R/C system or flight pack battery, 
and keep children away during system calibration and parameter setup. Please respect 
the AMA’s National Model Aircraft Safety Code. Please install and use this product in strict 
accordance with the User Manual. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies assume 
no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from using, installing or refitting this 
product improperly, including but not limited to using non-designated accessories.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DJI FlameWheel is registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., 
appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner 
companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights 
reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior 
written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect 
to the use of the product or information contained herein.

F550 Profile

FlameWheel 550 (F550) is a multi-rotor designed for all pilots for fun or AP. With DJI WKM or 
NAZA autopilot system, it can achieve hovering, cruising, even rolling and other flight elements. 
It can be applied for entertainment, aerial photography, FPV and other aero-modeling activities.

Product Usage Cautions

When flying, the fast rotating propellers of FlameWheel 550 will cause serious damage and injury. 
Therefore, please fly with a high safety consciousness. 

1.  Keep flying multi- rotor away from objects, such as obstacles, human beings, high- voltage lines and 

so on.

2.  Do not get close to or even touch the working motors and propellers, which will cause serious injury.
3.  Do not over load the multi-rotor.
4.  Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight.
5.  Check whether all parts of multi- rotor are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with old or broken 

parts.

6.  Use DJI parts as much as possible.

If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact our customer service.

Disclaimer

Summary of Contents for FlameWheel 550

Page 1: ...FlameWheel 550 2015 05 Revision V2 0 User Manual ...

Page 2: ... trademarks of their respective owner companies This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the product or information contained herein F550 Profile FlameWheel 550 F5...

Page 3: ...2 F550 Profile 2 Product Usage Cautions 2 Contents 3 In the Box 4 Tools Needed 5 Preparing for Mounting 5 Motor Mounting Description 5 Propeller Mounting Description 6 ESC and Motor Wiring Description 6 Assembly 7 ESC Sound Description 8 Specifications 9 ...

Page 4: ...550FBT 1 Bottom Board 550FBB 1 Frame Arms 550FAC 2 Frame Arms 550FAW 2 Motors CW 3 Motors CCW 3 Propeller Pairs 4 ESC 6 Screws 550 M3 8 24 Screws 550 M2 5 6 36 Propeller Removal Clamp 1 Magic Strap 550MSX 1 Battery Band 550BBX 11 Power Line Pair 550PLP 1 ...

Page 5: ...e Scissors Diagonal Cutting Pliers For binding devices and wires Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape For fixing receiver controller and other modules Soldering iron wires For connecting ESCs power cables to bottom board The screw size is M3 Mount the motors using appropriate screws Note the thread depth and the size of the screws Using screws that are too long or too large may damage the motor 19 mm 1...

Page 6: ... a coaxial power cable Do not damage the protector on the red cable to avoid short circuit The red core of the coaxial power cable is positive and the shielding layer of the coaxial power cable is negative Make sure to solder them correctly at the proper length the wires should be just long enough to reach the soldering point face outwards and should not be bunched up in front of the soldering poi...

Page 7: ...l ESCs and motors Make sure the rotation direction of each motor is the same as the way in the figure shows If not switch any of two wire connections of the incorrect motor to change its rotation direction 4 Tidy all cables Make sure all cables are not be cut by the frame boards and propellers Smooth out the boards edge if necessary 5 Install the top board 6 Install the propellers Please install t...

Page 8: ...x Allowable Voltage 17 4 V Max Allowable Current Persistent 20 A Max Allowable Peak Current 3 seconds 30 A PWM Input Signal Level 3 3 V 5 V Compatible Signal Frequency 30 Hz 450 Hz Battery 3 S 4S LiPo Weight without cable 12 5 g Weigh with cable 27 g Motor Stator size 23 12 mm KV 960 rpm V Weight 57 g Propeller Diameter Thread Pitch 9 4 5 0 inch Weight Single 13 g ESC Sound Description Normal Desc...

Page 9: ...t to change Download the latest version from http www dji com product flame wheel arf If you have any questions about this document please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport dji com 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved ...

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