ATTENTION:
Check the condition of all the rotor blades prior to each flight. Do not try to operate the Interceptor helicopter if any rotor blade
has been damaged. Broken or damaged rotor blades may have sharp edges or corners and they will be spinning fast with a
potential for injury! Flying the Interceptor helicopter with broken rotor blades can also make the helicopter fly in an unstable or
uncontrollable manner. This may cause damage to furniture and other property, as well as injury to plants, animals and people.
Broken rotor blades can be easily replaced as described in the “REPLACING DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES” section below.
1. Insert Antenna into controller and turn it until it is securely in place.
2. Extend Transmitter Antenna.
3. Turn on the Transmitter.
4. Select either the normal mode or the pro mode on the Transmitter by sliding the Pro/Normal switch to the desired setting.
In normal mode, the helicopter will fly forward and backward, and turn left and right at normal speed. In Pro mode the
helicopter will fly forward and backward, and turn left and right with a faster speed. Normal mode is recommended for
beginners and intermediate users, while Pro mode is recommended for advanced users.
5. Turn on the fully charged helicopter. Note, the red LED at the bottom front of the helicopter will turn on.
6. Set helicopter on a horizontal flat surface for the best take-off.
7. Push left stick (UP / DOWN) completely all the way UP then all the way down again initialize the radio link between the
transmitter and the helicopter.
8. Gently push the right stick (UP / DOWN - throttle) up to increase the throttle and ensure that the rotors start spinning. Now
that you know your helicopter is functioning as it should - RELAX! -DO NOT TAKE OFF!
Be sure to read the next section on "FIRST FLIGHT - TRIMMING YOUR HELICOPTER" before your first flight!
GET IN THE AIR FAST!!!
THE BLADERUNNER TRIUMPH HELICOPTER IS
PARTIALLY CHARGED SO YOU CAN FLY IMMEDIATELY
OUT OF THE BOX.
CHARGE TIME VARIES BASED ON HELICOPTER’S
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE CONDITIONS.
TYPICALLY AFTER A 4 - 6 MINUTE FLIGHT THE
HELICOPTER WILL NEED A 30 – 60 MINUTE CHARGE.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT FOR THE CHARGE
TO BE COMPLETE TO FLY. SHORTER CHARGE TIMES =
SHORTER FLIGHT TIMES.
CHARGING YOUR TRIUMPH HELICOPTER:
Red LED is ON:
Helicopter is either turned ON, or is turned OFF but is charging.
Red LED is OFF:
Triumph helicopter is turned OFF and is either not charging,
has finished charging, or is turned ON but the battery is depleted.
Red LED Dim:
The battery voltage is low.
Color LED showing battery power and charging status
Your BladeRunner Triumph helicopter has a built-in, non-removable, non-replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery. Do
not tamper with this battery. Tampering with this battery is dangerous and will void the warranty.
The BladeRunner Triumph controller requires one 9-volt battery (not included). Install the battery as shown:
INSTALLING BATTERIES:
1. Open the battery compartment door on the back of the
BladeRunner Triumph controller by sliding it down.
(Note, there is no screwdriver required).
2. Insert the 9-Volt battery as shown. Make sure to respect
the polarity.
3. Replace the battery compartment door and slide it up until
it clicks to be sure it is closed.
1. Ensure the BladeRunner Triumph helicopter's ON/OFF
switch is in the OFF position. The red LED at the bottom
front of the BladeRunner Triumph helicopter will turn off
when the helicopter is turned off.
2. Note the USB charging cable
has two USB connectors.
Plug both of these USB
connectors into the USB
power source.
Always insert
the 2 USB connectors to the
2 USB power sources before
inserting the circular
charging plug to the
Helicopter.
3. Once the 2 USB connectors
are securely plugged into the
power source, connect the
circular charging plug into the
charging port located on the
right side of the helicopter.
Make sure the electronic device (USB power source) is turned
on and is delivering power through the USB charging cable.
4. Charging will start automatically. Note, the red LED at the
bottom front of the Triumph helicopter will turn on during
charging even though the helicopter is turned off.
Charging will take 30 – 60 minutes for 4-6 minutes of flight.
5. Once the charging is complete, the red LED on the bottom
front of the Triumph helicopter will turn off.
6. Make sure to unplug the USB charging cable from the
2 USB ports on the power source first. Secondly, unplug
the circular charging plug from the helicopter’s charging port.
7. The Triumph helicopter is now ready to fly.
CHOOSING YOUR FLYING LOCATION:
GETTING TO KNOW THE TRIUMPH TRANSMITTER:
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
FIRST FLIGHT - TRIMMING YOUR HELICOPTER:
You can operate your Triumph helicopter outdoors on a calm day or indoors. The outdoor space should be at least 50 feet x 50
feet (15 meters x 15 meters) with a height allowance of about 33 feet (10 meters). Avoid operating your Triumph helicopter near
power-lines, trees, or roof-tops. Do not fly your Triumph helicopter during windy conditions, rain or any other form of precipitation
or harsh weather. Make sure that your Triumph helicopter does not have the opportunity to land in a wet or hazardous area such
as snow, water, mud, or rocks. The Triumph helicopter is not water resistant. If flying your Triumph helicopter indoors, the area
should be roughly 16 feet x 16 feet (5 meters x 5 meters). The radio control range of your Triumph helicopter is up to 33 feet (10
meters), and varies depending on interference within the operational environment.
TAKE OFF
- To take off, the rotors need to spin up to speed to produce lift. For great take-offs use the following steps.
1. Push the left stick (UP/DOWN throttle) completely all the way UP and watch the helicopter leap off the ground.
2. Once off the ground, gently reduce the throttle so that the helicopter is at the desired height above the ground.
3. Fly forward by moving the right stick up. Since this is a digital proportional control stick, you will be able to attain a very
smooth transition between slower and faster forward speeds as well as hovering in place.
4. Fly backwards by moving the right stick down. Since this is a digital proportional control stick, you will be able to attain a
very smooth transition between slower and faster backwards speeds as well as hovering in place.
5. Turn left or right by moving the right stick from left to right. Since this is a digital proportional control stick, you will be able to
attain a very smooth transition between turning left and turning right. Move the stick quickly for a quick turn, or slowly for a slow turn.
6. Congratulations! You are flying your Triumph Helicopter. Enjoy!
7. To land your helicopter, gently and gradually move the left stick all the way down. This will slow the rotation of the main
rotors and the helicopter will land. It is very important to NOT move the left stick all the way down suddenly, as the main
rotors will stop spinning instantly and the helicopter will fall and possibly sustain damage.
8A. To fly again, it may or may not be necessary to recharge your helicopter, depending on the charge that is remaining in the
helicopter’s internal Lithium-Polymer battery. Simply follow the steps described in the “CHARGING YOUR
TRIUMPH HELICOPTER” section above to recharge your helicopter.
8B. If you are finished playing, turn off the Triumph Helicopter and Transmitter by sliding their ON/OFF switches to the OFF position.
Your helicopter must be "trimmed" to stop unwanted rotation. First, using the left control stick, simply raise the
helicopter to eye level and turn the trim control knob (as shown) on the controller either left or right until the
helicopter stops spinning. This should be done every time you fly your helicopter after charging. The trim setting
will vary as the helicopter battery drains. Re-adjust trim during flight as required.
The transmitter is a digital proportional radio, therefore small movements in the control sticks produce precise control.
ON / OFF SWITCH
- Turns the transmitter ON and OFF.
LED
- Turns on when the transmitter is on.
ANTENNA
- Fully extend to ensure the greatest control range.
PRO / NORMAL SWITCH
- In normal mode, the helicopter will fly forward and backward, and turn left and right at normal
speed. In Pro mode the helicopter will fly forward and backward, and turn left and right with a faster speed.
LEFT STICK - UP / DOWN
- Controls the altitude/throttle. The further you push the left stick up, the higher the helicopter will fly.
RIGHT STICK - UP / DOWN
- Controls the forward/backward movement and speed of the helicopter. Move the stick away
from you - the helicopter flies forwards. Move the stick towards you - the helicopter flies backwards.
RIGHT STICK - LEFT / RIGHT
- Controls left/right steering direction of the helicopter. Move the stick to the left to turn the
helicopter to the left.Move the stick to the right to turn the helicopter to the right.
As the Triumph helicopter is flying towards you, you will naturally experience a phenomenon called “Control Reversal”.
Thus moving the right stick to the right will make the helicopter fly to your left side. Moving the right stick to the left will make
the helicopter fly to your right side.
FLYING YOUR TRIUMPH HELICOPTER:
Altitude Control
- the throttle control (left stick) is a digital proportional system, therefore fine movement of the throttle stick
will produce minor changes in the helicopter altitude.
Take time to practice controlling the altitude and getting accustomed to the throttle sensitivity.
Trimming
- Once flying at the desired height the helicopter may be spinning under the rotors instead of holding a heading.
Adjust the trim control so that the helicopter body does not spin: Turn the trim control left if the body is spinning right
(Clockwise) - Turn the trim control right if the body is spinning left. (Counter Clockwise).
Note:
many factors affect the trim of the helicopter such as battery condition, throttle setting and damage to the rotors. It may
be required to adjust the trim control more than once during a flight. Once trimmed, minor corrections can be managed using
the steering control in conjunction with the trim control knob. The helicopter should never be flown with damaged rotor blades.
Flying the helicopter with damaged rotor blades is very hazardous. See “TROUBLESHOOTING” and “REPLACING
DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES” sections for more information.
Forward Flight
- the best forward flight motion is achieved by gently moving the right stick (forward) up, this produces the
smoothest transition from hover to moving forward flight. Sharp or abrupt movements can cause the helicopter to "porpoise"
or swing, but might be required to overcome a slight wind or draft.
Direction control
- Direction control convention is based as if you were sitting in the pilot's seat of the helicopter. The RIGHT
stick on the transmitter controls the steering of the helicopter. Pushing the stick left results in a left turn. Pushing the stick right
results in a right turn.
Control Reversal
- When the helicopter is flying towards you the steering will appear to reverse.
FLYING TIPS!
1. Locate the broken rotor blade and use a small Philips screw-driver (not included) to unscrew the tiny screw that holds the
rotor blade in place on the rotor hub. Be careful not to lose the screw as it is tiny.
2. Pull the damaged rotor blade horizontally out of its location on the rotor hub.
3. Install a new rotor blade in the same location on the rotor hub by sliding it in horizontally. The holes for the screw have to
align. It is very important that the correct rotor blade is installed as the upper and lower main rotor blades may appear to be
similar but are in fact very different. The helicopter will not be able to fly if the incorrect rotor blades are installed.
4. Fasten the new rotor blade to its mounting point on the rotor hub with the same tiny screw. Do not over tighten the screw as
the rotor blade needs to be able to spin freely inside its rotor hub housing mounting point.
REPLACING DAMAGED MAIN ROTOR BLADES (NOT INCLUDED):
1. Locate the broken tail rotor on the end of the helicopter’s boom.
2. Remove the broken tail rotor by gently pulling it upwards off of the tail motor’s axle shaft.
3. Install the replacement tail rotor by sliding it onto the tail motor’s axle shaft in the reverse process as outlined in step 2.
4. Gently press down on the replacement tail rotor until it is firmly in place.
REPLACING DAMAGED TAIL ROTOR:
!!! Warning !!!
Do not charge the helicopter by using 2
different USB sources such as 2 different computers or
laptops. The 2 USB sources used must be from the same
computer, laptop or other USB empowered device.
WARNING!: Interrupting the charge before the charge cycle is completed will not damage the battery,
however for the longest flight times please let the charger finish its charge cycle.
