TRAXXAS • 7
Flying Your Model
Make small, gentle control movements
The model will react quickly to your commands. To avoid loss of control, ALWAYS move the
controls SLOWLY! If you ever feel you don’t have complete control of the helicopter, use the throttle
stick to maintain altitude and release the opposite stick. The model will return to level flight.
Avoid ground turbulence
Flying 2-3 feet above the ground will put you above any ground turbulence and deliver more
stable and controllable flight.
1. Find a suitable flying area.
The DR-1 should be flown primarily indoors. The recommended minimum area for indoor
flight is a room that is 10 x 10 feet, with a ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Be aware that the
spinning rotor blades may damage furniture and wall coverings.
2. Switch the transmitter on.
Move the throttle stick to the full down position (A) throttle
off) and then slide the power switch up to the ON position (B).
Observe the battery level indicator on the LCD;
five segments should be displayed. Replace the
batteries when only one segment is displayed. Do
not fly the model with low transmitter batteries or loss of
control may result.
3. Switch the model on.
• Make certain the transmitter’s throttle stick is in the full down position
(throttle off).
• Place the model on a smooth, flat surface near the transmitter, and slide
the model’s on/off switch to the on position.
• Do not operate the controls or move the model. This will allow the model
to confirm its neutral position for stable flight.
• The transmitter will emit a tone to indicate that binding is complete. When the
red LED on the transmitter and the blue LED on the helicopter are both solid
(not blinking), the helicopter is ready to fly.
4. Place the model in the center of your flying area,
with the canopy facing away from you.
Stand several feet behind the model.
T
X
R
X
M1
M2
Expert
OFF
A
A
B
T
X
R
X
M1
M2
Expert
OFF
A
A
B
OFF
ON
T X
R X
M1
M2
Ex
pe
rt
OFF
3-6 feet
Mode 2
Mode 1
Right Rudder
Left Rudder
Forward Elevator
Rear Elevator
Left Aileron
Right Aileron
Increase
Altitude
Decrease
Altitude
Left Rudder
Forward Elevator
Rear Elevator
Left Aileron
Right Aileron
Throttle
Up
Throttle
Down
Right Rudder
