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SAFE

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 Plus Technology (BNF with FPV) ..........................................................4

Transmitter Setup (BNF) .................................................................................4
CRSF compatibility .........................................................................................4
Transmitter Setup (PNP) .................................................................................5
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...................................................................5
Model Assembly ............................................................................................6
Battery Installation and ESC Arming ...............................................................7
Compass Calibration Procedure (BNF with FPV) ..............................................8
Choose a Flying Field .....................................................................................8
Video System (BNF with FPV) .........................................................................9
Using the Video Transmitter ..........................................................................10
Install the Propeller ......................................................................................11
Center of Gravity (CG)  .................................................................................11
AS3X/SAFE Control Direction Test  ...............................................................11
Flight Preparation ........................................................................................12
Trimming the Aircraft ...................................................................................12
Flying ..........................................................................................................13
Virtual Fence Flight Modes (BNF with FPV only) ............................................13
Virtual Fence Mode (BNF with FPV) ..............................................................14
GPS Initialization (BNF with FPV) ..................................................................15
LED Display (BNF with FPV only) ..................................................................15
Throttle Cut in GPS modes (BNF with FPV only) ............................................15
Flight Patterns (BNF with FPV) ......................................................................16
Landing .......................................................................................................17
Deactivating GPS (BNF with FPV) .................................................................18
Service and Repairs .....................................................................................19
Upgrading PNP and BNF Basic  ....................................................................19
Trouble Shooting Guide ................................................................................20
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .....................................................21
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................22
Contact Information .....................................................................................22
FCC Information ...........................................................................................23
IC Information ..............................................................................................23
Compliance Information for the European Union ...........................................23
Recommended Receivers ............................................................................86
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................87
Optional Parts ..............................................................................................88

If you own this product, you may be required to register with the FAA. For up-to-date information on how to register with the FAA, visit 
https://registermyuas.faa.gov/. For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage, visit knowbeforeyoufl y.org/.

To receive product updates, special offers and more, register your 

product online at www.e-fl iterc.com

Box Contents

Table of Contents

47 in (1200mm)

21 in (525mm)

35oz 

(990g)

 with FPV

EFL11460*

EFL11450

EFL11475

Motor:

 Brushless 

Motor: 1.2M Opterra 
(EFL11407)

Installed

Installed

Installed

ESC: 

30A (EFLA1030B)

Installed

Installed

Installed

Servos:

2 Aileron Servos, 
(EFLR7155)

Installed

Installed

Installed

Receiver: 

SPM4647

Flight Controller:

 

SPMA3235

Installed

Installed

Not 

Included

GPS module:

 

SPMA3173

Installed

Not 

included

Not 

Included

FPV Camera: 

SPMVC602

Installed

Not 

included

Not 

included

Video transmitter:

SPMVT1001

Installed

Not 

included

Not 

included

Battery: 

3S 2200mAh 

Li-Po (EFLB22003S20)

Required to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

Battery Charger: 

Li-Po battery balancing 
charger

Required to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

Recommended 
Transmitter: 

Full-Range 6 channel 
2.4GHz with Spektrum 
DSMX

®

 technology

Required to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

*The Opterra 1.2m S+ BNF  with FPV (EFL11460) is not available in Europe

The operating frequency of the aircraft is 2404-2476 MHz

SPMVT1001 Analog VTX is 5.8GHz (1mw-600mw adjustable) and requires an 
amateur radio license in North America (installed in EFL11460 BNF with FPV).

SPMVT1001EU is an Analog 5.8GHz device (1mw-25mw adjustable) and is 
certifi ed for use without a license in Europe (available separately).

Summary of Contents for EFL11450

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE Select Technology Optional Flight Envelope Protection Opterra 1 2m...

Page 2: ...ch if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of super cial injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly fo...

Page 3: ...lations and guidance on UAS usage visit knowbeforeyou y org To receive product updates special offers and more register your product online at www e iterc com Box Contents Table of Contents 47 in 1200...

Page 4: ...med for operation speci cally in this aircraft The programming in this receiver cannot be changed by the user SAFE Plus Flight modes are selected using Channel 5 IMPORTANT A transmitter with a 2 posit...

Page 5: ...ht battery to the ESC The ESC will produce a long tone followed by a series of additional short tones 5 The receiver LED will begin to ash rapidly 6 Power on the transmitter while holding the transmit...

Page 6: ...ngs onto the wing tube 3 Press the wing panels together onto the fuselage until the wings click into place 4 Insert the vertical ns into the pockets on top of the fuselage until the ns click into plac...

Page 7: ...y charged 2200mAh battery C all the way forward in the battery compartment as shown IMPORTANT Adjust the battery position for proper CG accordingly 5 Connect the battery to the ESC the ESC is now arme...

Page 8: ...s before the rst ight or to correct the heading during auto landing if it varies signi cantly from the heading set during takeoff 1 Remove the propeller if it is installed or activate throttle cut 2 W...

Page 9: ...the pilot can make changes 1 To enter the menu the motor must be disarmed 2 Flip the ight mode switch back and forth twice to enter the menu 3 To navigate the menu use elevator stick to move up and do...

Page 10: ...ted on the diagram to show Channel and Band The buttons will not function when the video transmitter is plugged into the ight controller Access the frequency and power level options from the Spektrum...

Page 11: ...ng propeller as these items could become entangled 2 Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated in the graphic If the control surfaces do not res...

Page 12: ...ed to the Manually Adjusting Trim section to set the trim mechanically Aircraft Drift Trim Required Elevator Elevator Trim Elevator Trim Aileron Aileron Trim Aileron Trim Flight Preparation Manually A...

Page 13: ...d roll wing tips up and down angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne Above approximately 50 feet 15m pitch and roll control are increased slightly At any time release both sticks to...

Page 14: ...rtual Fence Large sets the virtual fence in a circle with a radius of approximately 820 ft 250m from the home location Air eld Virtual Fence sets the virtual fence to an area approximately 400m long x...

Page 15: ...tual Fence mode is active only the ailerons will wag left and right Release the HP AL bind button You must then indicate where the ying side of the air eld is in relation to the home location The thro...

Page 16: ...ky it is occupying when Loiter is activated The altitude and location of the loiter can be adjusted with ight controls while the aircraft is in this mode the model will resume Loiter Mode after contro...

Page 17: ...re required when AutoLand is activated However stick inputs can be used at anytime during AutoLand to avoid an obstacle lengthen the landing or smooth the nal are on landing Aileron stick Use the aile...

Page 18: ...fety 3 Remove the ight battery from the aircraft 4 Power off the transmitter 5 Recharge the ight battery 6 Inspect the airframe for loose or damaged parts 7 Repair or replace all damaged parts 8 Store...

Page 19: ...e of Power Components WARNING Always disconnect the ight battery from the model before removing the propeller Disassembly 1 Remove the screw A and spinner B 2 Remove the 4 screws C holding the motor m...

Page 20: ...up Propeller damaged or installed incorrectly Land immediately replace or install propeller correctly Aircraft is dif cult to launch in the wind Launching the aircraft down wind or into a cross wind A...

Page 21: ...shows or model demonstrations unless l The aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speci c event m An inexperienced p...

Page 22: ...ion to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use t...

Page 23: ...ration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of t...

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Page 26: ...azione AS3X Interfaccia audio SPMA3065 AS3X Programming Cable USB Interface Spektrum USB Interface AS3X Empf nger Programmierkabel C ble de programmation USB AS3X pour PC Cavo di programmazione AS3X I...

Page 27: ...e SAFE logo Passport Prophet EC3 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc All o...

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