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The VIDEO button must be pressed once to change modes before the camera 

will capture a video.

Installing the MicroSD Card

Remove the SD card from the 
protective case. Flip the model over 
and push the SD card into the slot on 
the side of the camera module. When 
the card is correctly installed, it will 
click. To remove the card, simply press 
on the card again and the inner spring 

system will help eject the card. Note: 

The card must be in place to capture 

video or Pictures. The camera has no 

internal memory.

Downloading the video and pictures from the camera:

Install the MicroSD card into the reader. 
Plug the reader into the USB port of 

your computer.

The USB connection will be auto 

recognized and the files ready to be 
transferred.

At this point you can copy or transfer 
your files to your folder structure.

 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM:

 1Si does not react to any stick movements.

 

Solution 1:

 Make sure that the battery voltage is above 4.0 volts 

Solution 2:

 If the LED on the rear of the model is not steady, unplug the 

battery and turn off the transmitter to allow the control board to reset itself.  

After about a minute, turn on the transmitter and reconnect the battery.

PROBLEM:

 Flies with poor power or buzzes.

Solution:

 One of the props may be bent. Carefully bend it straight.

PROBLEM:

 You notice that one of the motors spins noticeably slower 

or feels tight.

Solution:

 

R

eplace the motor. This is done by removing all 4 props and 

Summary of Contents for 1Si Quadcopter

Page 1: ...u for the safe operation of this product Before use if you feel this product is not for you please return it to your place of purchase Heli Max products are to be used by ages 14 and over Manual Specifications and Description Changes The instruction manual warranties and other associated documentation is subject to change without notice Hobbico assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors to t...

Page 2: ...f the following means When contacting us please include the name of the product you are referring to its stock number and as much information about your question or issue as possible For support outside the U S or Canada please contact the distributor in your country If unable to contact the appropriate distributor please contact us However we are unable to respond to emails in languages other tha...

Page 3: ...ed with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim Hobby Services send the defective part 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 or item to Hobby Services Champaign IL 61822 at this address USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime te...

Page 4: ...z 35g with camera Weight RTF 41g 1 62oz 45g with camera Blade Length 56mm 2 20 Overall Length 138mm 5 44 Height 45mm 1 77 Width 138mm 5 44 Camera Specifications Memory Accepts Micro SD card Size 40 mm 20 mm 8mm L W H Codec Video Motion JPEG 1280 720 30 fps file extension avi Codec Audio PCM S16 LE mono Still Image capture 1280 720 96 dpi file extension jpg SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Ope...

Page 5: ...es before flying the model again After a crash you must inspect all plastic parts on the quadcopter for damage before attempting to fly the model again Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines Please read and understand the following regarding the usage of LiPo batteries NOTE Heli Max Quadcopter battery packs are not cross compatible with Heli Max NOVUS brand battery packs or chargers Through the use...

Page 6: ...itry If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset If this issue re occurs during normal use please contact technical support for further assistance Plug the flight battery into the ...

Page 7: ...ere is a blue light behind the Heli Max panel at the top of the transmitter The LCD screen should be on with a throttle position indicator and other information Make sure the electronic trim indicators on the display are centered TRANSMITTER CONTROLS TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you This is the best way to fly in the beginning since it keep...

Page 8: ...LLING THE BLADE GUARDS Installing the optional rotor blade guards is recommended Besides protecting the rotor blades from damage these parts can also allow the 1Si to continue to fly if it brushes up against a wall or other solid object ...

Page 9: ...artment Place the quad on a flat surface and wait for 2 seconds to allow the TAGS FX control board to calibrate NOTE The 1Si will be ON at this point Your quadcopter has a safe start feature built in that prevents the motor from activating unless the throttle stick has been lowered to the lowest position If the motors won t run please make sure the throttle stick is all the way down and the thrott...

Page 10: ...e of the more advanced flying maneuvers Slow Pirouettes Move the left stick left or right you can rotate the Quadcopter around 360 which is called a pirouette Forward Flight Now it s time to work into basic forward flight Just take the basic hovering maneuvers listed above and slowly fly out farther and faster and always bring the Quadcopter back after one pass Practice controlled slow flight in c...

Page 11: ... 1Si more or less sensitive by changing the control setting To do this press and hold the right stick down When the transmitter starts to beep continuously move the throttle up or down to adjust the sensitivity percentage which will be indicated on the LCD screen A higher value will make the controls more sensitive When you have the desired setting release the right stick and return the throttle t...

Page 12: ...ode The rear LED will flash quickly and model will start to fly toward the transmitter The pilot can use the throttle to control the altitude but any movement with the right stick will cause the model to return to the normal flight mode When the model gets close the pilot should expect to use the transmitter to slow the 1Si and bring it to a hover CAMERA OPERATION CAMERA OPERATION The camera will ...

Page 13: ...into the USB port of your computer The USB connection will be auto recognized and the files ready to be transferred At this point you can copy or transfer your files to your folder structure TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM 1Si does not react to any stick movements Solution 1 Make sure that the battery voltage is above 4 0 volts Solution 2 If the LED on the rear of the model is not steady u...

Page 14: ...embly 4 times Release both stick assemblies and press up on the throttle trim button The rear LED on the 1Si should flash rapidly When it stops flashing press down on the left stick assembly to exit the calibration mode This procedure will usually correct a consistent drifting problem when flying the 1Si If you still have problems with drifting the props and motors should be checked for damage Tra...

Page 15: ...m you and push the ICW button The display should read 0 Press the F Mode button The display will indicate 90 and the transmitter should be rotated so the antenna is at 90 degrees Each time the F Mode button is pressed the display will increase 90 degrees and the transmitter should be rotated to that position before the button is pressed again When the display reads 0 press the F Mode button to exi...

Page 16: ...de 1Si is changing to Normal Flight mode THIS SIGNAL MEANS THAT THE PROBLEM The Camera System will not take a photo or start recording a video Solution 1 Install the micro SD card if it is not in the slot Solution 2 Eject the card and check for any debris on the contacts Solution 3 Make sure card is OK by putting the card in reader and checking on your PC MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE When installing th...

Page 17: ...243 Motor LED Right Front Blue 6 HMXE2242 Motor LED Left Front Blue 7 HMXE2241 Motor LED Right Rear Red 8 HMXE2240 Motor LED Left Rear Red 9 HMXE2180 Control Board Dampeners 10 HMXE2245 Receiver Mount 11 HMXP1015 LiPo 1S 3 7V 350mAh 12 HMXZ0001 Video Picture Camera 13 HMXE7339 Screw Set 14 HMXE2246 Landing Pads 4 HMXJ2029 TX465 Transmitter SLT HMXP2023 USB Charger HMXZ0002 USB Micro SD Reader ...

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