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How the Draganflyer Flies
Warning!
THE Draganflyer V Ti IS NOT A TOY. IT IS A FLYING MACHINE CAPABLE OF CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND BODILY HARM TO THE OPERATOR AND SPECTA-
TORS IF NOT OPERATED RESPONSIBLY.
Helicopters, by their nature, are not positively stable
. Even if assembled and adjusted properly,
the Draganflyer V Ti will not hold a particular position without constant corrections from the oper-
ator, and will not automatically recover from an unwanted attitude without intervention.
High capacity rechargeable batteries such as the Lithium-Polymer flight batteries used by the
Draganflyer V Ti are capable of causing a fire if not treated correctly. Proper handling techniques
and precautions must be taken in order to avoid creating a hazardous situation.
READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO CHARGE OR USE THE SUPPLIED BATTERIES.
WARNING! THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS WHICH ARE KNOWN BY THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS AND/OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Many common materials, such as metals, plastics, glues, lubricants
and coatings contain chemicals in varying amounts and concentrations which will cause harm if
introduced into the human body. For further information on toxic or dangerous chemicals, please
refer to California’s health and safety codes sections 25249.5-13.
Table of Contents
Warnings ......................................................................................................2
Safety Information ......................................................................................3
Component List............................................................................................4
Introduction..................................................................................................4
Detailed Components ..............................................................................5, 6
Assembly ................................................................................................6 - 8
Familiarization......................................................................................9 - 10
Transmitter ................................................................................................11
Flight Controls....................................................................................11 - 12
Battery Safety ..........................................................................................13
Charging Transmitter and Lithium-Polymer Batteries ..............................14
Thermal Intelligence ..................................................................................15
How the Draganflyer Flies ..................................................16 - 18, 21 - 22
Assembly Diagram ............................................................................18, 19
Flight Training, Trimming and Maintenance ....................................23 - 31
Optional Eyecam Wireless Video ......................................................32 - 34
Troubleshooting..................................................................................35 - 36
Accessories and Replacement Parts ..........................................................37
Notes ..........................................................................................................38
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