AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR

Install and Tighten Legs
Remove Legs from top of hub case Insert bare end into leg receptacles (with foot pad facing away) CAUTION: Ensure the collar is tight and properly threaded around the leg.

Install Arms In Matching sockets
Remove Arms from arm case Use guide pins to align Push inward to mate Arms may be stiff. This is normal DANGER: ENSURE correct arm placement. A to A, B to B, C to C, D to D. Improper arm placement may lead to abnormal flight performance.

Secure Arm Joints with Supplied Hardware
With arms fully mated, insert arm nuts and hand tighten
There are two wingnuts per arm One upper and one lower DANGER: TWO wingnuts must be used per arm to ensure a secure connection.
Use Carbon Wrench to tighten all wingnuts Use moderate pressure Do not overtighten

Batteries
Center batteries Secure with battery straps Make sure battery strap buckles do not crush corners of batteries Note: Do not connect power wires yet

Propellers
Check condition CAUTION: Damaged propellers can cause reduced flight performance.

GPS Masts

R/C Antennas
Rotate the 90deg antenna to the position shown. Where it is clear of the hub

Move Aircraft to RTL Safe Location
Move Aircraft to a safe takeoff location This location is also the return to land location that will be used for landing in the event of a loss of R/C link or an RTL triggered by the pilot

Hardware Safety Switch
Press and hold hardware safety button for approximately one second The button is located on the left GPS unit The small red indicator light around the button will blink when the aircraft is disarmed and incapable of arming The small indicator light will be solid red when the aircraft is capable of arming

R/C Controller
Set Flight Mode to desired mode for takeoff A typical takeoff will be in loiter

Arm Vehicle
Left Stick -- Down & Right

Climb
Raise throttle to takeoff and climb