RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Please read this manual before using the product.
RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Foreword Thank you for using the RMAX TypeII G Unit, unmanned helicopter for industrial applications. This operation manual describes the proper operating procedures and precautions when using this product. Before using this product, please be sure to read this operation manual and thoroughly understand its contents. In this manual, the warning notes, which are necessary for safe and proper operation of this product, are categorized and shown as follows.
RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Table of Contents Safety Precautions Describes the particulars to be aware of to ensure safe operation. 1 Part Names Gives the names of the parts. 2 Pre-Flight Inspection Items Describes the items to be checked before operating the product, including the basic operations of the transmitter and the control functions.
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RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions 1 Product Safety Label Locations ............................................... 1-1 Requirement ............................................................................... 1-2 Basic Requirements ...........................................................................1-2 Operator Requirements .....................................................................1-3 Helicopter Requirements ...........................................
RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions Product Safety Label Locations Before operating the helicopter, please read and understand the affixed product safety labels thoroughly.
RMAX.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions Requirement Basic Requirements WARNING To ensure safe use, please make sure to read the operation manual thoroughly before use. WARNING This unmanned helicopter for industrial applications has been manufactured for the purpose of aerial application of agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and seeds. Do not use it for other applications. It could also cause unexpected accidents.
RMAX.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions Operator Requirements WARNING Flying this helicopter requires a high level of skill. The helicopter should be operated only by a person who possesses an appropriate license. WARNING Make sure to wear a helmet during flight. To perform an aerial application, make sure to wear clothing that is appropriate for the operation.
RMAX.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions WARNING The operation of an unmanned helicopter involves considerable mental fatigue. The operator should not fly the helicopter continuously for more than 1 hour, but should take a rest every hour. Prolonged continuous flight operation could cause the operator to lose concentration and could lead to an accident. WARNING Do not fly the helicopter after drinking alcohol or taking cold medicine, or if you are in poor physical condition.
RMAX.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions Helicopter Requirements DANGER Never approach (or allow others to approach) within 20 m of the helicopter until the main rotor has come to a complete stop and the engine has stopped. Entering within 20 m of the helicopter could cause a serious accident. 20 m 20 m WARNING The fuel mixture contains highly volatile gasoline that ignites easily.
RMAX.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions WARNING When necessary, remove the radiator cap only after the engine has cooled down. If the radiator cap is removed before the engine has cooled down sufficiently, the scalding liquid could shoot out and cause burns. WARNING The muffler is at a high temperature immediately after a flight. To prevent burns, do not touch it. Also, to prevent burns or fires, do not place any flammable objects near the muffler.
RMAX.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions Flight Requirements DANGER If the helicopter cannot be maneuvered and is about to leave the flight region, make sure that the region is uninhabited, check the safety of its surroundings, and do the following to land the helicopter. 1 Move the throttle stick to the slowest position. 2 Furthermore, hold down the Engine Stop switch. 1 2 WARNING Never fly over no-fly zones.
RMAX.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions ● Above or in the vicinity of industrial complexes for petroleum, gas, chemicals, explosives, etc., or areas containing tanks or depositories. ● Above or in the vicinity of power transmission lines, power plants, or transformer stations. ● Above or in the vicinity of homes and other hazardous obstacles. ● Above or in the vicinity of swimming areas, yacht harbors, fishing harbor facilities, reservoirs, or dams.
RMAX.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions WARNING The unmanned helicopter for industrial applications is operated by way of radio signals. To prevent the helicopter from going out of control due to unexpected radio signal interference, pay careful attention to any radio signal interference before and during a flight. WARNING Select areas that are appropriate for takeoffs and landings, as described below. Failure to select an appropriate area could lead to an accident.
RMAX.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions WARNING Adjust the load to leave some margin in the payload. A takeoff with a full payload requires maximum horsepower and careful flying technique. An excess payload at this point could lead to a serious accident. Therefore, hover the helicopter to check that there is an ample margin in payload before continuing with the flight. (See page 4-10.
RMAX.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Safety Precautions NOTICE When operating 2 or more helicopters in a given area, make sure to use separate radiowave frequencies and maintain a minimum distance of 200 m between them. If they approach within 200 m of each other, check the frequency of the other helicopter, and if it is a neighboring frequency, wait until the other helicopter passes.
RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Part Names Helicopter Exterior ..................................................................... 2-1 Helicopter Exterior Part Names .........................................................2-1 Control Panel and Warning Lights ....................................................2-2 Helicopter Interior ...................................................................... 2-3 Flight Transmitter ..........................................................
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RMAX.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Part Names Flight Transmitter Rotor Speed Adjuster WARNING Spray Volume Antenna (P4-18) Adjuster Rotor Brake Switch (P5-11) Engine Stop Switch (P5-11) The Adjuster has been adjusted at the factory. Please do not tamper with it, as it could cause accidents.
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RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Basic Transmitter Operation .................................................... 3-1 Basic Flight Transmitter Stick Operation and Helicopter Movement .........................................................................3-1 Basic Flight Transmitter Trim Lever Operation and Helicopter Movement .........................................................................3-2 YACS Control Switch .....................................
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RMAX.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items YACS Control Switch In the event of a failure in the control system, the YACS control switch enables the operator to switch the control to manual mode, similar to piloted aircraft. Normally, this is kept “ON”. If the control system fails despite its various built-in safety features, calmly turn this switch OFF and land the helicopter at a safe location in manual mode.
RMAX.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Spray Switch The sprayer can be operated when the power switch of the flight transmitter is ON and the main switch on the helicopter is in the START or FLIGHT position. Change the spray switch settings as described below, depending on how you wish to operate the sprayer.
RMAX.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Warnings (Warning Lights and Indicators) and Actions This product features various types of safety functions. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with these functions and the meaning of the warnings and indications before a flight, and take appropriate actions. Self Monitor The self monitor, which is located on the control panel, indicates the conditions of the various areas of the helicopter.
RMAX.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items 3 Malfunction Area Indicator An indicator will illuminate or flash if a malfunction is discovered on the helicopter while a configuration or a flight is in progress. The malfunction areas indicated here cannot be handled by the user. Contact your dealer to describe the symbol for the light that has turned ON or is flashing, and request a repair.
RMAX.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items YACS Warning Light (red) If a malfunction is discovered on the helicopter while the YACS control is being configured or a flight is in progress, the YACS warning light (red) illuminates or flashes in unison with the self monitor, and provides the operator a description of the warning. If this light illuminates or flashes during a flight, calmly take the appropriate actions in accordance with the description of the warning.
RMAX.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Indication Inner and outer lights flash alternately (3 times) Only outer lights are ON Self Monitor Status “ ” is ON Meaning Because no control signals were received, the failsafe control took over. Flight velocity has exceeded 20km/h. Action Take appropriate actions in accordance with “Failsafe (Safety Function During Radio Signal Interference) Actions”. (See page 3-12.
RMAX.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items GPS Indicator Light (Orange) The GPS indicator lights (orange) illuminates or flashes to inform the operator of the reception conditions of the GPS signals and the state of GPS control. Take the appropriate actions in accordance with the description of the warning. Condition Before starting engine Indication All OFF Only outer lights flash GPS control is being configured.
RMAX.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Condition After starting engine Indication Only outer lights flash Meaning GPS signal reception is good but GPS control cannot be used due to reason 1 or 2. 1 Before takeoff / after land- Action In case of reason 1, the outer lights will change from flashing to steady ON after takeoff. In case of reason 2, turn ON the YACS control switch on the transmitter.
RMAX.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Transmitter Battery Monitor Light If the voltage of the transmitter battery drops below a certain level during operation, a warning buzzer (3 beeps) will sound every 2 seconds and the battery monitor light on the transmitter will flash. If you are flying the helicopter at this time, land it immediately and recharge or replace the transmitter battery.
RMAX.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Failsafe (Safety Function During Radio Signal Interference) Actions If the radio signals for controlling the flight do not reach the helicopter due to interference, the helicopter will be rendered out of control, which creates a dangerous situation.
RMAX.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items ● Poor GPS Reception (Outer Lights of GPS Indicator Light Are OFF) 1 In the event of radio signal interference, the inner and outer lights of the red YACS warning lights will flash alternately and the system will force the helicopter to descend quickly regardless of the flight mode. If the control radio signals recover while the helicopter is descending, the flight mode will switch automatically to operator control.
RMAX.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items ● Good GPS Reception (Outer Lights of GPS Indicator Light Are ON) 1 When radio signal interference occurs, the inner and outer lights of the red YACS warning lights will flash alternately, and the system will apply the brake and force the helicopter to hover regardless of the flight mode. Then, the helicopter will automatically start descending slowly.
RMAX.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items Safety Features and Actions During Poor GPS Signal Reception The GPS control operates by receiving radio signals from 4 or more satellites. It may become inoperable depending on the surroundings, terrain, weather conditions, time zone, and other reasons.
RMAX.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Inspection Items The reception of GPS radio signals can be adversely affected by conditions indicated below or due to other reasons. 1 Flying near obstacles such as mountains, trees, or buildings. 2 The antenna is surrounded by people. 3 Fewer satellites are available during certain time slots.
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RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Preparation Up to the Day Before ............................................ 4-1 Recharging and Replacing Flight Transmitter Battery ...................4-1 Selecting and Setting the Sprayer ....................................................4-3 Preparing Fuel and Refueling ............................................................4-4 Preparation on the Day of Flight ..............................................
RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Preparation Up to the Day Before Recharging and Replacing Flight Transmitter Battery WARNING Make sure to use a fully charged battery for the flight. Using an insufficiently charged battery could render the helicopter out of control.
RMAX.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Replacing the Battery Replace the battery as follows: 1 Loosen the 2 retaining screws for the battery cover on the back of the transmitter. 2 Open the battery cover. 3 Unplug the connector that connects the battery lead wire and the extension lead wire. 4 Pull out the battery. 5 Insert the charged battery in such a way that its lead wire is on your left hand side.
RMAX.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Selecting and Setting the Sprayer 1 Turn the sprayer selector switch to select the sprayer function. ” to operate the liquid • Turn the switch to “ sprayer. • To use the speed-dependent feature of the liquid sprayer, turn the switch to “ ”. TIP ● The sprayer selector switch cannot be operated during a flight.
RMAX.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Preparing Fuel and Refueling This product uses a fuel mixture consisting of regular gasoline and a specified type of 2-cycle engine oil (hereafter referred to as “mixing oil”). Mixing Oil 1 Prepare fuel by mixing gasoline with oil. However, do not use gasoline that is blended with ethanol.
RMAX.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection 2 Remove the fuel tank cap and refuel. Make sure that a filter net is installed in the filler inlet. Fuel Tank Cap WARNING ● Stop the engine, and make sure there are no sources of sparks or fire before refueling. ● Do not pour the fuel past the refueling limit (up to the neck of the fuel tank). This is dangerous, as the fuel may drip out during a flight. ● After refueling, securely tighten the fuel tank cap.
RMAX.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Preparation on the Day of Flight Transporting Procedure WARNING ● To prevent burns, do not touch the muffler, which could be very hot after a flight. ● Exercise caution to avoid poking your eyes with the antenna or the like. NOTICE ● Make sure to remove the chemical tank for the sprayer. If a liquid sprayer is installed, fold the boom before transporting the helicopter.
RMAX.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Moving Forward or Backward Lift the tail by holding the grip handle of the stone guard to move the helicopter forward (or backward). NOTICE Make sure to hold the grip handle to move the helicopter forward or backward. Do not hold the tail cover or antenna, as this could lead to equipment damage. Grip Handle Stone Guard Lifting and Lowering 1 Remove the main rotor blades before loading the helicopter on a truck bed.
RMAX.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Transporting WARNING Use a truck to transport the helicopter. Do not attempt to fly the helicopter to another site, as this could lead to an accident. NOTICE Make sure to remove the main rotor blades before transporting the helicopter. 1 Use a truck to transport the helicopter.
RMAX.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Radio Signal Interference Inspection Because this product is operated by wireless radio signals, the presence of radio signals with the same or neighboring frequency in the vicinity will cause the signals to cross, which will adversely affect the control of the flight. Before a flight, use the supplied radio signal monitor to check the radio frequencies that are being transmitted in the area.
RMAX.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Payload Inspection The actual payload of this helicopter varies considerably according to its operating conditions (weather, temperature, humidity, terrain, obstacles, etc.) and flying methods, as well as the helicopter’s individual differences. Use the graph on the following page as a rule of thumb for adjusting the payload with some margin to ensure a safe aerial application flight.
RMAX.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Chemical Load Capacity (kg) Altitude Maximum Chemical Load Capacity: 16 kg Temperature(˚C) TIP This graph is not intended to guarantee the payload performance of the helicopter. The actual payload values could differ from this graph, depending on the helicopter’s conditions, operation conditions, humidity, oxygen concentration, and other factors.
RMAX.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection (Example) Reference value for payload in an agricultural field at temperature 40 °C, altitude 200 m: Approx.
RMAX.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Selecting the Flight Mode Before a flight, turn the “flight mode selector switch” to the flight mode that you wish to use. • To use the A or AG mode, turn the switch to “A”. • To use the C or CG mode, turn the switch to “C”. • To use the S or SG mode, turn the switch to “S”. TIP Do not operate the flight mode selector switch during a flight.
RMAX.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Displaying and Recording Flight Hours The hour meter on the control panel displays and records the engine’s flight hours. LCD Display 1 TOTAL: Displaying the total flight hours Press the TOTAL key to display the helicopter’s total flight hours, which can serve as guidelines for changing oil or performing periodic inspections.
RMAX.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Installing and Removing Main Rotor Blades How to Install Main Rotor Blades 1 Insert the main rotor blades into the main blade holder. NOTICE ● There are two main rotor blades: right and left. Install them by matching the color of the mark of the respective main rotor blade to the blade holder. ● Each main rotor blade has a top and bottom.
RMAX.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Installing and Removing Side Covers How to Remove Side Covers 1 Undo the 7 rubber hooks that are located along the top of the helicopter by lifting them towards the left. Rubber hooks 2 Open the side covers from side to side. TIP ● Tilt the sprayer antenna towards the rear before opening the right side cover. ● Make sure the side cover does not get caught on the starter lever or the fuel tank cap.
RMAX.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Pre-flight Inspection To ensure safe and efficient operation of the helicopter, make sure the operator performs the preflight inspection. In addition, enter the results in the flight inspection log. WARNING Inspection Point To prevent injury, make sure the engine is stopped before performing an inspection.
RMAX.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Transmitter Inspection Inspect the flight transmitter battery level, operation, and antenna conditions. WARNING If the transmitter has a malfunction or the battery level is low, the transmitter will be unable to send radio signals during a flight.
RMAX.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Fuel Inspection Inspect the fuel level and check for any leaks. Before performing this inspection, turn OFF both the main switch for the helicopter and the power switch for the transmitter. Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Fuel Tank Cap Filter Net 1 Fuel Level Visually check the fuel level in the fuel tank. During refueling, do not remove the filter net.
RMAX.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Coolant and Oil Inspections Inspect the coolant level and check for any coolant or oil leakage. Before performing this inspection, turn OFF both the main switch for the helicopter and the power switch for the transmitter. Recovery Tank 1 Recovery Tank Inspect the tank cap for any coolant leakage. Also, check the coolant level.
RMAX.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection 2 Water Pump Inspect the mating surface of the housing cover, rubber hoses, and rubber hose connections for any coolant leakage. During the initial stage of helicopter operation, the water pump may leak a small amount of coolant (10 to 20cc could leak from the drain hole at the bottom of the water pump, onto the absorbent pad provided on the frame).
RMAX.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Rotor Blade Inspection Inspect the rotor blades for damage, dirtiness, and movement. Before performing this inspection, turn OFF both the main switch for the helicopter and the power switch for the transmitter. Cushion Tape 1 Main Rotor Blades ● Inspect the main rotor blades’ surfaces for dirtiness, fissures, cracks, or chips. ● Inspect the cushion tape for peeling or damage.
RMAX.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Servo and Linkage Inspection Inspect the servos and linkages for proper operation. Before performing this inspection, turn the power switch for the transmitter to ON and the main switch for the helicopter to START.
RMAX.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection 3 Rudder Servo and Linkage Inspection Move the throttle and the rudder sticks up-anddown and side-to-side and check that the servo and the linkage smoothly follow the movement of the sticks. Also, check that the linkage does not wobble. If any of the servos operate abnormally or the linkages wobble, cancel the flight and request a repair by your dealer.
RMAX.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection Radio Signal Distance Test Conduct a radio signal distance test to inspect that the system is operating normally. Before performing this inspection, turn the power switch for the transmitter to ON and the main switch for the helicopter to START. 1 Retract the antenna of the transmitter to its shortest length.
RMAX.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Pre-Flight Preparation and Inspection GPS System Inspection Inspect to make sure the GPS system is operating normally. Before performing this inspection, turn the power switch for the transmitter to ON and the main switch for the helicopter to START. Inspect the illumination of the GPS indicator light by referring to the table on 3-9 - 3-10.
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RMAX.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure Flying Precautions ..................................................................... 5-1 Engine Starting .......................................................................... 5-3 Pre-start Checks .................................................................................5-3 Engine Starting ...................................................................................5-5 Takeoff Precautions and Checks .................
Chap5.fm Page 1 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:17 AM Flying Procedure Flying Precautions This section summarizes the precautions for a series of operations from takeoff to landing, as well as for handling the helicopter. Some of the contents may overlap the instructions given at the Academy. DANGER Never approach (or allow others to approach) within 20 m of the helicopter until the main rotor has come to a complete stop and the engine has stopped.
Chap5.fm Page 2 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:17 AM Flying Procedure Hovering - Flying WARNING ● Adjust the load to leave some margin in the payload. A takeoff with the maximum payload requires maximum horsepower and careful flying technique. An excess payload at this point could lead to a serious accident. Therefore, hover the helicopter to check that there is an ample margin in payload before continuing with the flight.
RMAX.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure Engine Starting Pre-start Checks 1 Check that the flight mode selector switch on the helicopter is set to the position that you have selected. • To use the A or AG mode, turn the switch to “A”. • To use the C or CG mode, turn the switch to “C”. • To use the S or SG mode, turn the switch to “S”. See page 4-13 for a detailed description of the flight modes.
RMAX.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure 5 The SETTING light on the check point indicator flashes approximately 3 times (for 10 seconds), and the system performs YACS control configuration and self checks. Check that all the red YACS warning lights on the back of the helicopter illuminate during configuration. 5 TIP ● Do not move the helicopter while the “ ” light is flashing. ● Configuring the YACS control with the helicopter tilted could cause errors.
RMAX.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure Engine Starting 1 Pull and tilt the decompression lever on the control panel. Decompression Lever TIP Attempting to start the engine without operating the decompression lever could cause the engine not to start or accelerate the wear of the battery and the starter motor. 2 Pull and raise the starter lever on the side cover as needed. Starter Lever TIP ● Use the starter lever if the engine is cold.
RMAX.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure 5 Stand on the left side of the helicopter, and while securely supporting the main rotor, keep the throttle stick at the slowest position with your right thumb, and press the starter switch with your left hand. WARNING Support the main rotor with your body as shown in the illustration.
RMAX.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure 7 After the engine speed has stabilized, turn the main switch to the FLIGHT position. DANGER ● Before turning the main switch to FLIGHT, check again that the throttle stick on the transmitter is in its slowest position. If the throttle stick is raised, the main rotor or the tail rotor could spin and cause a serious accident.
RMAX.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure Takeoff Precautions and Checks Takeoff Procedure 1 Start the takeoff operation after the outer YACS warning lights have finished flashing, and all lights are OFF. 2 Gradually raise the throttle stick to enable the control to automatically increase the engine speed. 3 Slowly move the throttle stick up to take off. WARNING Do not operate the sticks abruptly as this could cause the helicopter to lose balance and lead to an accident.
RMAX.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure Post-Takeoff Checks Perform the following checks: 1 While the helicopter is hovering, make sure the helicopter behaves normally in response to the operations of the sticks. 2 When the sticks are kept still in their neutral position while the helicopter is hovering, the helicopter will drift front-and-back and side-to-side, depending on wind conditions.
RMAX.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure General Aerial Application Pattern When operating an unmanned helicopter for the purpose of spraying agricultural chemicals, ensure safe operation, as well as the safety of humans, animals, agricultural products, and the environment during aerial application. Example: Disease and pest control of a rice paddy • Flight altitude: 3 to 4 m • Flying speed: 10 to 20 km/h • Flying interval: 5 or 7.
RMAX.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure Landing and Engine Stopping Landing DANGER Never allow anyone to approach within 20 m of the helicopter. After hovering the helicopter over the landing point, gradually lower the throttle stick to land it. After landing, turns the GPS control switch OFF. TIP If the engine speed does not lower within 3 seconds after landing, turn the YACS control switch OFF. This will lower the engine speed to idle.
RMAX.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure 4 Turn OFF the main switch of the helicopter. Main switch 5 Turn OFF the power switch on the transmitter. WARNING Observe the following until the engine has come to a complete stop: • Do not turn OFF the power of the flight transmitter. • Do not take the battery out of the transmitter.
RMAX.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:06 PM Flying Procedure Precautions for First Flight After Periodic Inspection Fuel After your dealer performs the complete inspection flight for the periodic inspection, the fuels are drained from the fuel tank and the carburetor, to prevent the fuel from becoming old during your storage. When flying for the first time, create a mixed fuel with fresh gasoline purchased at a gasoline station shortly before flying (within 1 week), and refuel to maximum capacity.
