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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
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Vne – Velocity to Never Exceed: 15 m/s
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Va – Typical Maneuvering Speed – 5 m/s
POWER & POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS
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40 Amps max per motor
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40 Amps max per speed control
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320 Amps max total
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Do not exceed 80-90% discharge of rated battery capacity
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Do not charge batteries which are warmer than air temperature
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Allow batteries to cool after use before charging
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Leave an air gap between batteries when multiple batteries are used simultaneously
WEIGHT LIMITS
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Takeoff Weight Max: 18 lbs
Must be checked prior to takeoff if any change in equipment is made
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
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3mm from the center of any of the three pairs of arms
Must be checked before every flight to ensure batteries were installed in the proper
location.
Check all 4 pairs of arms before flight
MANEUVER LIMITS
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This aircraft is intended for non-aerobatic operations
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G-loading maximum: 2G
TEMPERATURE LIMITS
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Operating Temp Range: -10°C to +40°C
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In cold temperatures
Keep IMU at room temperature if possible before the flight
Keep Batteries above 5°C before flight
Do not fly with any frost or ice on the propellers
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In warm temperatures
Batteries heat up when discharged
The higher the discharge rate the higher the temperature increase during use
At temperatures above 45°C, use of 2 or more batteries is required to lower the load
on any one battery pack to keep it cooler.
WEATHER LIMITS
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Light dust and light rain require the use of a shield for the electronics in the center section.
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Light dust and light rain are acceptable for the unshielded motor and ESC.