Web Site: www.parallax.com Office: (916) 624-8333 Forums: forums.parallax.com Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: sales parallax.com Sales: (888) 512-1024 Technical: support parallax.com Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit ( 80000) Information and Assembly Guide Features Specifications Four-rotor system with fixed-pitch blades Weight, without battery: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) fully assembled Propeller P8X32A microcontroller flight control board Payload capacity, excluding battery: ~ 2 lbs (0.9 kg) Pre-programmed with flight-control software Average assembly time: 8 hours Custom plates protect motors and electronics Height (assembled): 7.5 in (19 cm) Designed to easily attach a camera mount Rotor-to-rotor width (centers, diagonal): 26 in (66 cm) Additional Items Required RC radio controller and receiver, 5-channel minimum for flight LiPo Battery, 3000 to 4400 mAh 3-cell 30 C discharge rate LiPo Battery Charger Application Ideas Hobby RC flying Aerial photography Flying tele-presence platform CAUTION: READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (PAGE 2) BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION Copyright Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit ( 80000) Version 1.1 Page 1 of 26 READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS PAGE BEFORE Follow the instructions carefully incorrect assembly of your ELEV-8 ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION quadcopter could cause risk of catastrophic equipment failure, personal injury to you or others, and property damage. WARNING: CUTTING HAZARD. Rotating ELEV-8 quadcopter blades can cut skin and underlying tissues. Stay away from a powered ELEV-8 quadcopter Perform initial electronic speed controller (ESC) programming before and never become complacent during operation. installing the propeller blades. Remove propeller blades before reprogramming the ESCs. WARNING: ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD. Secure long hair and loose clothing or jewelry when building, testing, and operating your ELEV-8 quadcopter to Establish and test the radio link between the RC controller and RC receiver avoid entanglement with motors. before installing the propeller blades. Remove propeller blades before testing a different controller. WARNING: EYE HAZARD. Always wear eye protection when assembling, soldering, operating, or repairing your ELEV-8 quadcopter. Always disconnect the battery when not in use. Customer agrees to fly at Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) approved Store your ELEV-8 quadcopter and its radio controller out of reach of flying fields, maintaining insurance through their AMA membership. children, pets, and those who do not know how to use them safely. Inform yourself of and follow all current federal, state, and local laws Only operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter in an area with no children, regarding the use of hobby RC aircraft in the area where you plan to unsecured pets, or livestock, which can be harmed by contact with rotating operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter. Review the FAAs rules in entirety you blades. For example, children and dogs may try to jump and catch a flying are responsible for following them. quadcopter, or may run to investigate one that has just landed. An ELEV-8 quadcopter assembled and used as directed in in this document Only operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter outdoors and away from crowded is an RC hobby aircraft and does not constitute the use of an autonomous areas. All observers should stand a safe distance behind the operator. UAV or drone. Modifying your ELEV-8 quadcopter to function as an Only operate your ELEV-8 quadcopter in an environment where you can autonomous UAV or drone is not supported, recommended, or endorsed by maintain unobstructed visual contact with it. Do not operate at night, or Parallax Inc. If you choose to modify your ELEV-8 quadcopter to function as where there is fog, smoke, or dust that could limit visibility. an autonomous UAV or drone, you do so entirely at your own responsibility and risk. Keep your ELEV-8 quadcopter dry Do not submerge your ELEV-8 quadcopter or operate it in rainy or damp conditions. Beware of sprinklers This kit is not for beginners. Advanced mechanical skill is required for and of landing in wet vegetation. building and flying an ELEV-8 quadcopter. RC aircraft experience is highly recommended. Check the wind speed before flying your ELEV-8 quadcopter. Even a light breeze can make flying difficult for beginners. No one should fly in high winds. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: PARALLAX INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND PERSONAL INJURIES, INCLUDING THAT TO LIFE AND HEALTH, RESULTING FROM THE CUSTOMERS APPLICATION AND USE OF ANY PARALLAX INC. PRODUCTS. YOU, THE CUSTOMER, ASSUME FULL AND UNLIMITED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CUSTOMER ELEV-8 QUADCOPTER APPLICATIONS AND USES. Copyright Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit ( 80000) Version 1.1 Page 2 of 26