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12. Troubleshooting
This model and the remote control were built using the latest technology. However, faults and malfunction may still
occur. The following section shows you how to troubleshoot potential problems.
Problem
Solution
The remote control doesn't respond.
Check the non-rechargeable batteries in the transmitter.
Check the polarity of the batteries in the remote control.
The brightness of LED indicator has decreased.
Check or replace the batteries in the remote control.
The charging control LED on the model goes out
quickly.
The helicopter rechargeable battery is already charged.
The batteries in the transmitter are too weak.
The rotors do not start.
Check the helicopter rechargeable battery charge level.
Check that the mechanical parts can move freely.
Repeat the power on procedure
The helicopter does not take off.
Check the helicopter rechargeable battery charge level.
Check that the mechanical drive parts can move freely.
The rotor blades are faulty.
The helicopter doesn’t respond to the remote
control.
Interferences due to direct sunlight, strong light sources or
other IR transmitters such as wireless IR headphones.
The helicopter rotates about the vertical axis (ro-
tor shaft).
Trim the model (see Fig. 11).
Repeat the power on procedure and ensure that you do not
move or rotate the helicopter.
Check that the mechanical drive parts can move freely.
The model always drifts in one direction.
Unfavourable
À
ight conditions due to draught or wind.
The
À
ight time is too short.
Recharge the helicopter battery.
The helicopter battery is faulty.
The mechanical parts cannot move freely.
The rotor blades are faulty.
If the helicopter is charged via the transmitter, be sure to
insert only batteries into the transmitter and do no insert re-
chargeable batteries.
