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https://registermyuas.faa.gov/

. For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage, visit 

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Table of Contents

Specifications

Preflight .............................................................................................4
Transmitter Setup ..............................................................................4
Binding ..............................................................................................5
Model Assembly ................................................................................6
PNP Receiver Selection and Installation ...........................................10
Battery Installation and ESC Arming .................................................11
Control Surface Centering and Adjusting a Ball Link .........................12
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...............................................12
SAFE

®

 Select Switch Designation  ....................................................13

Smart Technology Telemetry ............................................................13
Control Direction Test .......................................................................14
AS3X Control Response Test  ...........................................................15
Center of Gravity (CG) ......................................................................15
In-Flight Trimming............................................................................15
Flying Tips and Repairs ....................................................................16
SAFE

®

 Select Flying Tips ..................................................................16

Post Flight .......................................................................................17
Motor Service ..................................................................................17
Servo Service ..................................................................................18
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ............................................................18
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................19
Replacement Parts ...........................................................................20
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .........................................20
Recommended Parts ........................................................................20
Optional Parts ..................................................................................20
Limited Warranty .............................................................................21
Contact Information .........................................................................21
FCC Information ...............................................................................22
IC Information ..................................................................................22
Compliance Information for the European Union ...............................22

Box Contents

RECEIVER BIND INFORMATION

Channels

6

Frequency

2404 – 2476 MHz

Compatibility

DSM2 and DSMX

Quick Start Information

Transmitter Setup

1.  Blank (Acro) Model
2.  Servo Reversing: Set all to normal
3.  Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%

Dual Rates*

High Rate

Low Rate

Aileron

p

 = 45mm

q

 = 25mm

p

 = 30mm

q

 = 20mm

Elevator

p

 = 30mm

q

 = 30mm

p

 = 20mm

q

 = 20mm

Rudder

 = 40mm

 = 40mm

 = 30mm

 = 30mm

Flaps

Full

Half

q

 = 40mm

q

 = 20mm

Exponential

High Rate

Low Rate

Aileron

10%

5%

Elevator

10%

5%

Rudder

10%

5%

Center of Gravity (CG)

100mm

 +/- 5mm back from leading edge

of wing slat.

Flight Timer Setting

5 minutes

Motor:

 5065 Brushless Outrunner: 12 Pole (EFLM5065D)

Included

Included

ESC:

 Smart 100-Amp ESC (SPMXAE1100)

Installed

Installed

Servos:

 

Aileron: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (2) 

Rudder: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (2) 

Elevator: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (2) 

Flaps: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170 Lead (2)

Installed

Installed

Receiver: 

Spektrum

 AR637TA 6-Channel AS3X/SAFE 

Telemetry Receiver (SPMAR637T)

Installed Required to 

Complete

Recommended Battery:

 22.2V 5000mAh 6S 30C Smart 

LiPo Battery: IC5  (SPMX50006S30) 

Required 

to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

Recommended Battery Charger:

 

S1100 Spektrum Smart AC Charger 1x100W 

(SPMXC1080)

Required 

to 

Complete

Required to 

Complete

Recommended Transmitter: 

Full-Range 2.4GHz 6+ Channel with Spektrum

 DSM2

®

/

DSMX

®

 technology with programmable mixing and 

adjustable dual rates

Required 

to

Complete

Required to

Complete

8.5lbs 

(3.86kg) 

10.0lbs 

(4.53kg) with 

Spektrum 6S 

5000mAh 

battery

53 in (1345mm)

77.7 in (1973mm)

Summary of Contents for E-flite DRACO 2.0m

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE Select Technology Optional Flight Envelope Protection DRACO 2 0m...

Page 2: ...tab for this product MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product WARNING Procedu...

Page 3: ...Start Information Transmitter Setup 1 Blank Acro Model 2 Servo Reversing Set all to normal 3 Travel Adjust All Surfaces 100 Dual Rates High Rate Low Rate Aileron p 45mm q 25mm p 30mm q 20mm Elevator...

Page 4: ...nstruction manual thoroughly 3 Charge the flight battery 4 Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart 5 Fully assemble the airplane 6 Install the flight battery in the aircraft once it has been f...

Page 5: ...technology this aircraft can be configured for full time SAFE mode full time AS3X mode or mode selection can be assigned to a switch IMPORTANT Before binding read the transmitter setup section in this...

Page 6: ...5mm lock nut M3 X 20mm C Tail Wheel Installation 1 Remove the two screws to remove the two small plastic covers A left and right side 2 Install the tailwheel assembly B with two M3 x 20mm screws and M...

Page 7: ...ect position then adjust the linkage to center them Disassemble in reverse order A B C D Model Assembly Continued Aileron Counterbalance and Wing Tip Guard Installation 1 Carefully press the included...

Page 8: ...r included nylon locking pins D Turn the pin 90 degrees to lock in place Disassemble in reverse order Model Assembly Continued A C B D Leading Edge Slat Installation 1 Carefully apply medium CA to eac...

Page 9: ...2 Apply medium CA to the base of the top fuselage antenna B and press it into the respective slot in the top of the fuselage 3 Apply medium CA to the base of the wing antenna C and press it into the r...

Page 10: ...rt Assignments BND PRG BIND 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Light Module 6 Flaps Model Assembly Continued LED Light Controller Settings and Options 1 Plug the light controller into the gear...

Page 11: ...nding gear and away from wind or the system will not initialize An LED will light on the receiver The ESC will sound single tones until the receiver and transmitter connect Once connected the ESC will...

Page 12: ...d Attach the linkage to the servo arm or control horn after adjustment The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo arms Fly the aircraft at factory settings befor...

Page 13: ...E Select disabled the aircraft will be in AS3X mode exclusively CAUTION Keep all body parts well clear of the propeller and keep the aircraft securely restrained in case of accidental throttle activat...

Page 14: ...e aileron stick to the left The left aileron should move up and the right aileron down which will cause the aircraft to bank left 2 Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up...

Page 15: ...anges The mixes become active the first time the throttle is raised above 25 The control surfaces may be offset slightly at different throttle settings after the first time throttle is raised Trimming...

Page 16: ...ses too much LVC removes power supplied to the motor Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity b...

Page 17: ...flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7 Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights Motor Service Post Flight This aircraft i...

Page 18: ...m is allowed Adjust the servo linkage Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 seconds after battery connection With the throttle stick in lowest position Disconnect battery then reconnect battery and kee...

Page 19: ...h during bind process Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft will not connect after binding to transmitter Transmitter to...

Page 20: ...metry Receiver AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1 2018 A model aircraft is a non human carrying device capable...

Page 21: ...ur local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon d...

Page 22: ...ign IL 61822 Email compliance horizonhobby com Web HorizonHobby com CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B IC 6157A TIARLGTNG1 This device contains license exempt transmitter s receivers s that comply with Innovation S...

Page 23: ...trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc The DRACO name and likeness is property of Mike Patey and is used under license All other trademarks service marks and logos are property o...

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