DRF AFX-135 PRO Brushless Helicopter

Declaration of Conformity

This product has been manufactured according to actual technical standards. The product is matching the requirements of the existing European and national guidelines. The Declaration of Conformity has been proofed. AMEWI Trade GmbH declares that this product is matching the basic requirements and remaining regulations of the guideline 2014/53/EU (RED). The declarations and documents are stored at the manufacturer and can be requested and applied there. You can find the full text of the declaration of conformity at: https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen

For additional questions to the product and conformity please contact: Amewi Trade GmbH Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18, 33178 Borchen Germany or website https://amewi.com.

CE

Security and Hazard Warnings

⚠️ For damage caused by disregarding this manual, warranty expires. We are not liable for secondary failures, material, or personal damage caused by improper usage or disregarding the security notices.

Based on security and registration (CE) reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product personally. Do not disassemble the product.

⚠️ Attention: Small parts. Danger of suffocation or risk of injury caused by small parts.

The product is not a toy and is not suitable for persons under 14 years of age.

The product must not get moist or wet. The product is only allowed to be used on flat and clean surfaces. Even a drop from a small height can cause damage to the product.

On Inappropriate Use of the Product

Please do not disassemble or modify the model in any way. Do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a manner that could endanger others or yourself.

Important Notes

This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused using abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly.

Precautions

Please read the following safety information before using the model.

Please do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms. If liquid enters the electronics, they may be irreparably damaged.

Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see.

Signal interference can cause the model to go out of control. Please do not use the model in the following places:

• Near a radio tower, mobile phone masts or other places with active radio waves.
• Near crowds or in public places.
• Near rivers, ponds or lakes.
• Near electricity pylons or other transmission towers.

General Operation Warnings

Please do not operate the model if you are tired or unwell, have drunk alcohol or taken drugs - this may cause injury to yourself or others.

To avoid burns, never touch drive parts and motors during or immediately after use as they can be very hot.

Incorrect operation of the transmitter can cause injury to you or others. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the operation before using the model.

Check the model and the remote control before use. Check screws to make sure they are tight.

When you have finished using the model, always switch off the model first and then the remote control. Otherwise, the model may get out of control.

If the model gets out of range, it may get out of control. Please always stay close to the model with the transmitter.

Key Reminders:

• Read the manual thoroughly before you begin.
• As the product contains small parts, keep it away from small children.
• Never reverse polarity or disassemble the batteries for the transmitter.
• Do not operate the model on public roads or crowded places.

Battery Notice & Disposal

Batteries / rechargeable batteries do not belong in children's hands. Battery or battery pack replacement must only be performed by an adult. Never mix rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. Never mix fully charged batteries with almost empty batteries. Never mix batteries of different capacities. Never try to charge dry batteries. Pay attention to the correct polarity. Defective batteries/battery packs must be disposed of as special waste. Never leave a charging battery unattended. For questions about charging time, please read the manual or contact the manufacturer.

Read the safety instructions and warnings before using or charging the Li-Ion battery. Stop using or charging it immediately if it leaks, has a temperature above 70° C, or anything else unusual occurs.

Use only a qualified and specific Li-Po/Li-Ion charger. Never charge the battery unattended. Do not charge the battery if the charge exceeds 4.2 V / cell. Do not charge the battery with a charging current above 2C. Please check and ensure that you are using a qualified charger. An unqualified charger may cause a fire.

Do not discharge the battery with a current exceeding the maximum discharge current. Otherwise, this will cause the battery to overheat. This may result in bursting, fire or explosion.

Never disassemble, puncture, knock, drop, short circuit, and/or throw the battery into a fire. Improper use such as short-circuiting or overcharging may result in explosion or fire.

Keep the battery in a safe place that babies or children cannot reach.

The above indicates the danger of using the battery. The user assumes full responsibility for the outcome of using the battery.

Disposal Information

AMEWI Trade GmbH is registered under Batt-Reg.-No. DE 77735153 and WEEE-Reg.-No. 93834722 at the foundation EAR and recycles all used electronic parts properly. Electric and electronic products are not allowed to be put in household garbage. Please dispose of the product at the end of its lifetime according to the actual laws. You as a customer are responsible by law for the return of all used batteries; disposal via household garbage is forbidden!

Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the alongside symbols, which point to the prohibition of disposal in household garbage. Additional notations for the critical heavy metal are Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=lead (Label is placed on the batteries, for example below the bottom left trash symbols).

Based on RoHS labelling, the manufacturer confirms that all limit values were taken care of at the time of manufacturing.

Batteries labelled with the recycling symbol can be put into a used battery collecting tank (available at most supermarkets near the checkout). They are not allowed to be put into local household garbage.

AMEWI Trade GmbH is involved in the dual system for packaging via the company Landbell AG. Used packaging is collected from private customers (households, recycling bins) by partner companies (waste disposal contractors), sorted, and properly utilized. Participation in a Dual System helps to save CO2 emissions.

Battery Charging

Warnings:

• It is strongly recommended to use the included charger for battery charging.
• Caution: Lithium batteries may be damaged and may not charge properly when the voltage drops below 7.4V.

Charging Steps:

1. Connect the USB cable to a USB power supply, a free USB socket on a PC, laptop, or power bank.
2. Connect the other end (Type C plug) to the socket on the battery.
3. During the charging process, the indicator for the current battery status flashes. All four LEDs light up when charging is complete.
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the battery as soon as charging is complete.
5. Unplug the charging cable from the USB socket.

Note: The battery contains the necessary charging electronics to charge the two cells of the battery equally. It is recommended to use a 5V 2A adapter for charging, as it allows faster charging. The charging time varies depending on the power source used.

Safety Warning:

• To ensure maximum safety, monitor the battery while it is charging.
• Do not allow children to charge the battery on their own but ensure that an adult supervises the entire process.

Battery Functions and Indicators

Battery Components:

• Camera Mount
• Battery Mounting Clip
• 5V Power Socket
• Power Switch
• Battery Level Indicator
• Battery Connector

Battery Level Status:

Warning: After use, please turn off the battery as prolonged power-on time may shorten the battery lifespan. After flying, remove the battery from the cabin to prevent damage due to over-discharge.

Transmitter Controls

Control Layout:

• Pitch Settings
• Dual Rate
• One-Key Inverted Flight
• Power Switch
• Manual Mode
• Throttle/Rudder
• Optical Sensor
• Lock/Unlock
• Mode Switch (Mode 2/Mode 1)
• Links/Rechts (Aileron/Elevator)
• Bind Mode
• Calibration/Auto-Landing

Attention:

1. Mode: The factory default setting is MODE2 with left throttle. The blue light on the remote control will illuminate. Press and hold the right side of the left trim button and switch on the remote control to change to MODE1, indicated by the red and blue light of the remote control.
2. Calibration: To calibrate the remote control's joysticks, power on the remote control by pressing the left-side of the right trim button. The remote control will emit three beeps. Keep the remote control still and it will automatically calibrate the joysticks.
3. Dual Rate: The default setting for Dual Rate is small deflection (for beginners). Press the Dual Rate button to switch between small deflections (two beeps) and large deflections (one beep).

Control Modes:

MODE 2 (Left-Hand Throttle):

• Throttle: Forward / Backward
• Left Turn / Right Turn
• Left Roll / Right Roll

MODE 1 (Right-Hand Throttle):

• Throttle: Forward / Backward
• Left Turn / Right Turn
• Left Roll / Right Roll

Transmitter and Receiver Frequency Binding

When you purchase the helicopter, the remote control is already bound to the model at the factory and can be used directly. If it is necessary to re-establish the connection, please follow the binding instructions below.

Binding Steps:

1. Press and hold the right side of the right trim button while turning on the remote control to activate bind mode. When the remote control is switched on, a beep will sound, and the remote-control indicator light will flash rapidly to indicate that bind mode has been activated.
2. Turn on the helicopter by pressing the on/off switch on the battery. The helicopter's LED will flash yellow.
3. Do not hold the aircraft more than 0.5 m from the remote control.
4. The remote-control emits two beeps and the control light of the remote-control lights up. At the same time, the helicopter's LED also lights up green, indicating successful binding.
5. If the binding process was not successful, please repeat the above steps to repeat the binding.

Helicopter Status LED Explanation

• LED flashes yellow quickly: System check - the helicopter should not be moved during the process.
• LED lights up green: Optical sensor mode activated. Limited to flying at a height of 8 metres.
• LED flashes green slowly: Poor downward visibility. Reduce altitude or change flying area.
• LED lights up red: Manual flight mode - be extra attentive when flying manually.
• LED flashes slowly red: Low battery warning. Steer the helicopter to the landing area as quickly as possible.
• LED flashes quickly red: Critical battery level. The helicopter will perform an automatic landing.

Gyro Calibration

After successful connection between the helicopter and the remote control, perform the following steps to calibrate the gyroscope. On the remote control (MODE2), hold the left joystick in the upper corner and the right joystick in the lower corner for 2-3 seconds as shown in the picture. During this time, the indicator light on the aircraft will flash yellow and then turn solid green, indicating that calibration is complete.

During gyroscope calibration, it is important to place the helicopter on a flat surface to ensure accurate flight. The gyroscope is already factory calibrated, so the user does not need to recalibrate it unless they are unable to complete initialization or yaw drift occurs in manual attitude mode. In such cases, recalibration is required. After successful calibration, the indicator light gives appropriate indications depending on the current position of the remote-control switch, as explained in the section Indicator Light.

Manual Motor Start / Stop

Manual Motor Start: Push both levers outwards downwards to start the motor. Release the sticks immediately after starting the motor. Push the throttle stick upwards by more than 50% and the helicopter will take off.

Manual Motor Stop: There are two methods to stop the motor after it has started:

1. After the aircraft has landed, move the throttle stick to the lowest position and hold it for at least 3 seconds to stop the motor.
2. After the aircraft has landed, pull both joysticks inward simultaneously to stop the motor immediately. Release the sticks after the motor has stopped.

Notes on Optical Sensor Mode

Main Control Board Socket Diagram:

• Front Headlights
• Tail lights
• Status indicator light
• Optical Sensor
• Servo 1, Servo 2, Servo 3
• WIFI

Please be aware of your surroundings when flying. The optical sensor system serves only as an aid under limited conditions. It cannot replace human judgment and control. The user should constantly be aware of the surroundings during flight, maintain control of the helicopter throughout the flight, and take responsibility for their actions.

Important Notice: This flight mode uses the optical sensor to detect objects below the helicopter and limits the take-off altitude to 8 metres. Avoid launching from or flying over rooftops as this may cause the system to fail and the aircraft to drift. In such cases, fly back immediately or switch to manual stability mode.

The sensor cannot detect surfaces without structure and will not function properly in environments with insufficient or excessive lighting. The sensor will not function in the following scenarios:

• Solid colour surfaces (e.g. solid black, solid white, solid red, solid green).
• Highly reflective or mirror-like surfaces.
• Water surfaces or surfaces of transparent objects.
• Moving surfaces (e.g. over crowds, bushes and grasses swaying in strong winds).
• Scenes with rapidly changing lighting conditions.
• Exceptionally dark or exceptionally light surfaces.
• Surfaces of materials with strong absorption or reflection of infrared radiation.

Manual Flight Mode

Pressing the manual mode button deactivates the optical flight mode. In this mode, the status indicator of the aircraft lights up solid red and the altitude restriction is removed. The maximum flying speed can be up to 10 metres per second. Please observe the aircraft closely and fly carefully. Pressing the button on the remote control again activates the optical sensor mode, which is indicated by a solid green status indicator on the aircraft.

Auto Landing

During flight, long press the one-button landing button, and the helicopter will initiate a landing at its current position. During the landing, the model can still be operated with the remote control. Pressing the throttle up during landing will abort the landing. Alternatively, pressing the auto-landing button again cancels the landing function.

Only for Experts – Inverted Flight Mode

This mode is designed for 3D aerobatic inverted flight training and should be conducted in open outdoor areas with calm or light wind conditions.

In manual mode, with the flight altitude above 9 meters, press the upper right One-Key Inverted Flight button. The remote control will emit two beeps. Quickly push the elevator stick forward or backward and immediately return it to the center position. The aircraft will automatically perform a 180-degree roll and enter inverted flight hover. In this mode, the helicopter's control input is the same as that of a 3D helicopter (pushing the throttle stick up will make the aircraft descend, pushing the elevator stick forward will make the aircraft move towards the tail).

Pressing the One-Key Inverted Flight button again and quickly moving the elevator stick will transition the aircraft from inverted flight to normal flight mode, restoring normal flight behaviour.

Note: Inverted flight: Only forward & backward flip. Turning to the left or right is not possible.

Pitch Settings

When users replace servos or other major components, it may alter the pitch setting. Correct pitch setting contributes to stable flight. Please follow the steps below for pitch setting.

1. Switch on the aircraft and connect it to the remote control.
2. Long press the lock button on the remote control to lock the helicopter. Two beeps will sound. Then long press the pitch setting button to activate the pitch setting mode with two beeps.
3. Adjust the appropriate servo with the lever until the helicopter's swashplate is level and the rotor blade angle is 0 degrees. Then briefly press the lock button on the remote control to release the lock with a beep, exit the pitch adjustment mode and save the settings.

NOTE: Pitch setting should be done under the guidance of an experienced individual. Incorrect pitch setting can result in reduced flight performance.