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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

350 QX will not initialize

The quadcopter was moved during initialization

Re-arm the aircraft, being cautious to avoid any movement during 
initialization

Throttle trim is not in the correct position

The trim may need to be adjusted a click above or below center

GPS will not lock

Heavy overcast

Wait for lighter cloud cover and re-lock or disable GPS

Solar fl ares

Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS

Aircraft is indoors

Disable GPS

Objects blocking clear access to the sky
(under a metal cover, inside a car, tall buildings, etc...)

Move aircraft to a clear area

Video transmitter nearby

Re-position or remove video transmitter

GPS has reduced resolution

Raised threat level by the U.S. government

Wait for threat level to be reduced or disable GPS

The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut,
or otherwise damaged

Replace the GPS antenna

GPS functions not operating 
properly

The compass has been exposed to a magnet

Move the aircraft away from the magnetic source. In worst case sce-
nario, the compass may need to be replaced

The GPS antenna coaxial cable is nicked, cut, or other-
wise damaged

Replace the GPS antenna

The aircraft is behaving erratically

Rebind the aircraft with the GPS function off

Aggressive fl ight

Fly level for a few seconds before fl ipping into other modes

Motors will not start in
Smart Mode

Rate mode switch set to low

Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi

GPS signal is not aquired

Ensure a GPS signal is aquired

Rudder trim not centered

Center the rudder trim

Motors will not start in
Stability/Agility Mode

Rate mode switch set to low

Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi

Rudder trim not centered

Center the rudder trim

Blades take a long period of
time to shut off after completing 
return to home

Pressure calibration is needed

Refer to the Pressure Sensor Calibration section of this manual

The quadcopter has trouble 
fi nding the home position and 
the props will not shut off after 
returning home

Accelerometer calibration is needed

Refer to the Accelerometer Calibration section of this manual

ESC and Motor Assignment Procedure

Motor Numbers

1.  Begin with the transmitter off and connect a fl ight

battery to the 350 QX.

2.  Power on the quadcopter on a level surface and wait for 

the rapid blue fl ashing LED to indicate the aircraft has 
entered bind mode.

3.  With the throttle stick in the full throttle position, press/

pull the bind button/switch and power on your transmitter. 
The quadcopter will acknowledge the assignment mode 
with a loud high, then low tone. If your transmitter is 
equipped with a high throttle warning at startup, it is nec-
essary to disable this alarm prior to completing this step. 
After the replacement procedure is complete, re-activate 
the high throttle warning in your transmitter.

4.  The motor number and prop direction are molded in the 

top of the body. The motors will give an audible “beep” to 
indicate which motor to calibrate. When the motors beep 
1 time, spin motor 1 by hand. The motor will respond with 
the same number of tones upon successful assignment. 

5.  When the motors beep 2 times, spin motor 2 by hand.

6.  When the motors beep 3 times, spin motor 3 by hand.

7.  When the motors beep 4 times, spin motor 4 by hand.

When the assignment is successful, the quadcopter enters 
emergency mode. Restart the quadcopter.

Motor number 1

Motor number 4

Motor number 2

Motor number 3

Summary of Contents for Blade 350 QX BNF

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...oduct Horizon Hobby Inc disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum...

Page 3: ...Kv installed installed ESCs 4x 10 Amp Brushless ESC installed installed Battery 3S 11 1V 2200mAh 30C Li Po included included Charger 2 3S Li Po Balancing DC Charger 0 5 3A included included Transmitte...

Page 4: ...batteries away from ammable materials Always inspect the battery before charging Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges Always constantly monitor the te...

Page 5: ...to the 3 cell 4 pin charger port and press the Start button to begin battery charging 7 The green and red LEDs may ash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells Balancing prolon...

Page 6: ...os 0 OFF FLAP Pos 1 Return Home ELEV AIL D R 100 70 GEAR 1 Mix 0 Stability Mode GEAR 1 Mix 1 Agility Mode DX7S Acro AUX1 R Others N SetTo Trainer Switch Select Move Gear to F MODE F MODE GEAR Leave FL...

Page 7: ...Mode 2 Bind Trainer Switch Mode 1 not shown Aileron Roll Modes 2 and 1 Flight Mode Switch Mode 2 Flight Mode Switch Mode 1 not shown Elevator Pitch Mode 2 Throttle Altitude Mode 1 Rudder Yaw Modes 2...

Page 8: ...attempt to bind with more than one bind code Binding with more than one bind code will only allow the aircraft to bind normally Unless binding with a bind code the elevator and aileron inputs includ...

Page 9: ...ivity SAFE Circle Aircraft response relative to the pilot location Elevator input Aileron input Forward Right Left Back NOTICE Do not attempt to y your 350 QX in Stability Mode or Agility Mode until y...

Page 10: ...ontinuous tones with increasing frequency RC signal detected after start one long tone Bind detected one long tone Bind accepted 3 seconds after detected one long tone Thrust stick in correct position...

Page 11: ...red and green ashing Stability Mode no GPS lock Pressure sensor temperature calibration 3 blue ashes pause Rapid red and blue ashing Stability Mode GPS disabled Pressure and gyro calibration Slow blu...

Page 12: ...will disarm the motors GPS Failure Upon GPS failure the 350 QX will respond according to the following conditions Smart Mode rapid Green ashing LED If the 350 QX is in this mode and the GPS fails the...

Page 13: ...n to spin The home position for GPS functions is set and your aircraft is ready to y IMPORTANT The motors will not start if the transmit ter is set to low rate The dual rate switch must be set to high...

Page 14: ...me function to return the 350 QX to the assigned home location and land automatically CAUTION Do not activate the Return Home function if the 350 QX is showing the low battery indication Manually land...

Page 15: ...rame Before installing the components into the new airframe inspect all the components for any obvious damage or burnt smells Check the motors for smooth bearings and inspect all the propellers for ch...

Page 16: ...he sensor 1 Place the 350 QX in a cold area Allow it to remain in the cold for 30 minutes or more 2 Bring the 350 QX out of the cold and into a warm area The greater the differ ence in temperature bet...

Page 17: ...de Rate mode switch set to low Set transmitter dual rate switch to hi Rudder trim not centered Center the rudder trim Blades take a long period of time to shut off after completing return to home Pres...

Page 18: ...so have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your loc...

Page 19: ...ime of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the en vironment For more information about where you can drop off you...

Page 20: ...N Fly the BNF logo E ite Celectra DSM DSM2 DSMX and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Indu...

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