First Flight Preparation; Battery Warnings And Guidelines; Low Voltage Cutoff (Lvc); Installing The Transmitter Batteries - Horizon Hobby BLADE MQX Mode D'emploi

First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents
• Begin charging the flight battery
• I nstall the flight battery in the Quad-Copter
(once it has been fully charged)
• Program your computer transmitter (BNF Only)
• Bind your transmitter (BNF Only)
• Familiarize yourself with the controls
• Find a suitable area for flying

Battery Warnings and Guidelines

The charger included with the mQX has been designed to safely charge the included Li-Po battery.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in
a fire, personal injury, and/or property damage.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging,
discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can
result in fire.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F. Do not store the battery
or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
• NEVER USE AN Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a
fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
• Only charge or recharge batteries that are cool to the touch.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V, the battery may become damaged and may no longer accept a charge.
The mQX 4-in-1 control unit protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the
battery charge decreases too much, LVC becomes active. Power to the motors decrease and the LED on the 4-in-1
control unit blinks, showing some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing.
When the motor power decreases, please land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. During storage, make
sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V.
NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery.
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Installing the Transmitter Batteries

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Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on first
❏ P lug the flight battery into the lead from the
4-in-1 control unit
❏ A llow the 4-in-1 control unit to initialize and
arm properly
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ U nplug the flight battery from the 4-in-1
control unit
❏ Always turn the transmitter off last
Install AA batteries into transmitter, noting polarity. Replace
the transmitter batteries when the power LED flashes and the
transmitter beeps.
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