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Signal Loss Protection function

If the radio link is interrupted while the model is in the air - e.g. the 
copter flies beyond the range of the radio control system, the trans-
mitter fails, interference affects the signal, etc. - the model takes up 
a stable hover at a height of about 2 - 3 m for about five seconds 
before descending automatically to a landing.

Conventional flight mode and intelligent flight mode

Until now the direction of flight of radio-controlled models was 
always fixed, i.e. forward was always forward, and back was al-
ways back. The drawback to a fixed direction of flight is that the 
pilot has to re-think his commands when, for example, the model 
is flying towards him. In this case the pilot gives a command to 
turn right or left, but the model now moves in exactly the opposite 
direction relative to him. This "conventional flight mode" is very 
difficult to master, especially for the beginner. The situation is 
even worse with quadrocopters, as their layout makes it even 
harder to detect which side of the model is forward, back, right 
and left. That is why we have incorporated an "intelligent control 
mode" in the GALAXY VISITOR 3. If the machine is operated in 
this control mode, forward on the model does not always equate 
to the forward direction of flight. This means that the model al-
ways flies towards the pilot if he moves the pitch-axis stick toward 
himself. It makes no difference where the actual front face of the 
quadrocopter is pointing.

CAUTION:

 when you operate the copter in intelligent flight mode, 

the transmitter aerial should always face the model, as this flight 
mode works best in this situation. 

Switching between the two flight modes

First switch the radio control transmitter on, then connect the re-
ceiver power supply in the GALAXY VISITOR 3. Hold the AUX 1 
button pressed in for about three seconds, and do not release it 
until the Status LED starts flashing slowly. This method can be 
used at any time to switch between the two flight modes. If you 
are a beginner, we recommend that you set the mode on the 
ground, and do not change it in flight, otherwise you could lose 
control of the model. 

Conventional flight mode

The Status LED glows constantly red when the GALAXY VISI-
TOR 3 is operated in conventional flight mode. In this mode "for-
ward on the model" is always "the forward flight direction".

Intelligent flight mode

The Status LED flashes slowly red when the GALAXY VISITOR 3 is 
operated in intelligent flight mode. In this mode "forward on the mo-
del" is always the side which faces away from the transmitter.

CAUTION:

 when the model takes off, the transmitter aerial 

must always face the Status LED. If you neglect this, you 
may find that the control directions are not correct.

Operating Instructions - GALAXY VISITOR 3 RTF FTR 2.4 GHz No. NE2529M2

No. NE2529M1

Summary of Contents for GALAXY VISITOR 3

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions GALAXY VISITOR 3 RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2529M2 No NE2529M1 with stillphotoandvideofunction and height stabilisation V01 05 14...

Page 2: ...ns that they can also be controlled by FUTABA transmitters which can be operated in S FHSS mode If you wish to use a radio control transmitter other than the original one please note that those func t...

Page 3: ...LAXY VISITOR 3 8 9 Primary and expanded control function settings 10 Charging the flight battery 10 Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries 11 Flight preparations 12 Trim adjustments 13 Basic informatio...

Page 4: ...e model s atti tude On board micro digital camera for video and still pictures Integral height sensor Signal Loss Protection function if the signal is lost the copter automatically hovers and lands 4...

Page 5: ...hat motors and speed control lers may become hot when operating It is essential to avoid touching such parts Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when an electric motor is conne...

Page 6: ...personal third party insurance policies In order to fly model aircraft you will need to extend the cover of your existing policy or take out specific insurance Check your insurance policy and take out...

Page 7: ...approx 163 mm Width approx 163 mm Height approx 78 mm Flight battery 3 7 V 1200 mAh LiPo All up weight approx 135 g RC functions Pitch axis roll yaw climb descent Video and still photo function Set c...

Page 8: ...dicator Pitch axis trim display Throttle trim Indicator Screen Operating Instructions GALAXY VISITOR 3 RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2529M2 No NE2529M1 Transmitter channel assignment Mode 1 Yaw trim Roll trim...

Page 9: ...tions GALAXY VISITOR 3 RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2529M2 No NE2529M1 AUX 2 push switch Throttle mode select switch AUX 1 push switch Flight mode select switch VIDEO push switch Starts and stops video record...

Page 10: ...battery to the char ger and use or to set the charge current high fast low longer battery life Press the Start button The monitor LED flashes When the charge process is finished all the LEDs on the ch...

Page 11: ...ttery directly to a mains power supply Never charge or discharge a battery in bright sunlight or close to a heater or open fire Do not use the battery in areas subject to high levels of static electri...

Page 12: ...entional control mode or flashes red in intelligent control mode After every landing the Galaxy Visitor 3 carries out a brief in itialisation procedure please ensure that the status LED indi cates the...

Page 13: ...e point Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when it lifts off adjust the roll trim until the model remains in a stable hover Trim settings Mode 2 Throttle trim If the rotors start to...

Page 14: ...the third illustra tion shows the model facing left All the other pictures show the model s tail facing the observer Please note that the direction of control response changes accor ding to the model...

Page 15: ...d its forward speed is automatically reduced This function can be very useful in avoiding collisions with obstacles Practice flying The flying field The model should only ever be flown in a suitable e...

Page 16: ...l al ways flies towards the pilot if he moves the pitch axis stick toward himself It makes no difference where the actual front face of the quadrocopter is pointing CAUTION when you operate the copter...

Page 17: ...When you are confident of flying the GALAXY VISITOR 3 you may wish to switch off the acceleration sensors in order to ma ke the model more agile This is accomplished by moving the throttle stick full...

Page 18: ...the AUX 1 button on the transmitter to trig ger the Auto Return function It makes no difference which flight mode is currently selected When is it sensible to use this function This function makes se...

Page 19: ...and vice versa NOTE the Auto Return function is available both in conventional and intelligent flight mode Binding the transmitter and receiver Switch the transmitter on set the throttle stick to the...

Page 20: ...el s behaviour in flight you can re calibrate the acceleration sensor and thereby improve its flying characteristics Entering calibration mode First switch the transmitter on then place the model in a...

Page 21: ...Rate function The Dual Rate function determines the GV 3 s response to the pilot s control inputs Briefly pressing in the right hand stick se lects one of the two points The selected Dual Rate is ind...

Page 22: ...amera takes a picture when you press the Picture switch on the transmitter 4 Video recording starts when you press the Video switch the red LED on the camera starts flashing Pressing Video again stops...

Page 23: ...The GV 3 is now in programming mode Programming 1 Selecting the video switch you can use a rotary knob a two position switch or a three position switch for the function If you wish to use a rotary kno...

Page 24: ...F FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2529M2 No NE2529M1 NE252901 NE252907 NE252913 NE252919 NE252902 NE252908 NE252914 NE252920 NE252903 NE252909 NE252915 NE252921 NE252904 NE252910 NE252916 NE252922 NE252905 NE252911...

Page 25: ...912 Motor R H rotation red LED NE252913 Status LED cover NE252914 LiPo battery 3 7 V 1200 mAh 30C NE252915 Landing gear NE252916 HD camera NE252917 Case cover battery compartment NE252918 Screw set NE...

Page 26: ...or defective cells and take them to your local collection point these are all retail outlets for dry and rechargeable batteries and local recy cling centres Cover any bare wires with insulating tape...

Page 27: ...liability robbe Modellsport Beteiligungs GmbH Gie en HRB 5793 Managing Director Philip Janssen Errors and technical modifications reserved Copyright robbe Modellsport 2014 Duplication and copying of...

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