CEI Conrad Electronic International Limited RCE-NOVAX350 User Manual
16 | Safety Features And Accident Prevention
16. SAFETY FEATURES AND ACCIDENT
PREVENTION
Connecting a non-fully charged battery to the »NovaX 350
can lead to undervoltage detection, thus the motors will not
start.
can lead to undervoltage detection, thus the motors will not
start.
16.1 Safety features
The »NovaX 350 has a range of built-in safety features, which protect the model from
damage and/or should reduce possible damage to a minimum. You can identify some of
the protection mechanisms by observing the behaviour of the front and rear LEDs.
Please refer to the table
damage and/or should reduce possible damage to a minimum. You can identify some of
the protection mechanisms by observing the behaviour of the front and rear LEDs.
Please refer to the table
for an overview of LED
statuses and buzzer behaviour.
The following are indicated or monitored:
The following are indicated or monitored:
> Properly bound transmitter
> Signal strength
> Flight mode
> Permanent reception interferences (Emergency landing is initiated after approx. 5 s,
motors are turned off automatically)
> Flight battery condition
> Permanent voltage undercut of flight battery (Emergency landing is initiated, motors
and LEDs are turned off automatically)
> Motor blockage (All motors are turned off when one or more propellers are blocked).
16.2 Accident prevention
The »NovaX 350 is a ‘professional’ toy. Professional in this respect means having sufficient
knowledge of its functions and being aware of the possible dangers involved. Careless
operation can cause serious damage and injury. Fly the »NovaX 350 with necessary
caution and do not try any manoeuvers you do not feel comfortable with.
knowledge of its functions and being aware of the possible dangers involved. Careless
operation can cause serious damage and injury. Fly the »NovaX 350 with necessary
caution and do not try any manoeuvers you do not feel comfortable with.
16.2.1 Flight conditions
> Only fly the »NovaX 350 outdoors and during good weather conditions.
> Do not fly the »NovaX 350 during adverse weather (rain, snow, strong winds, etc.).
> Do not fly without having covered the electronics (canopy (7)). Please ensure that no
moisture enters the central piece. Never fly when it rains!
16.2.2 Area clearance
> Keep a clearance area of at least 20 x 20 m.
> Do not fly the »NovaX 350 in the vicinity of people and animals.
16.2.3 Learn from experienced pilots
The best learning experience is provided by pilots who have
experience in flying this type of aircraft.
experience in flying this type of aircraft.
Do not be discouraged by the »NovaX 350’s range of
features and functions. The learning curve from beginner
to professional is steep.
features and functions. The learning curve from beginner
to professional is steep.
We recommend you consult a model craft flight trainer or an experienced model craft
helicopter pilot to provide you the necessary guidance to get started with the »NovaX 350.
helicopter pilot to provide you the necessary guidance to get started with the »NovaX 350.