AMEWI AFX180PRO 3D Flybarless Helicopter

Welcome

AMEWI TRADE e.K. is a young, internationally active import and wholesale company in the field of RC model making and toys, based in Borchen near Paderborn. Our product range includes over 6,000 items. This includes, above all, remote-controlled cars, helicopters, boats, and tank models, as well as a wide range of accessories and all the necessary spare parts. Our sales network includes over 600 specialist and online retailers across Europe.

The company AMEWI Trade e.K. is a pure wholesale company. We only sell our products to retailers. When you purchase AMEWI products as an end consumer, you enter into a contract with the retailer. Please always contact your dealer in warranty cases.

Contact Information:

AMEWI Trade e.K.
Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18
33178 Borchen
Owner: Melitta Widerspan
Service times: Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telephone: +49 180 5009821 (Landline 14 cents/min, Mobile max. 42 cents/min)
Support: https://amewi.com

Declaration of Conformity

This model has been manufactured according to the current state of technology. The product meets the requirements of the applicable European and national directives. CE conformity has been proven. AMEWI Trade e.K. hereby declares that this product complies with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).

The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen

For further questions about the product and conformity, please contact:

AMEWI Trade e.K. Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18, 33178 Borchen or via the website https://amewi.com.

CE Mark: CE

Safety and Hazard Warnings

⚠️ Failure to comply with these operating instructions will void the warranty. We are not liable for consequential damages! We are not liable for material or personal damage caused by improper handling or non-compliance with safety instructions!

For safety and registration (CE) reasons, unauthorized modification or alteration of the device is prohibited. Do not disassemble the model.

⚠️ Attention Small Parts. Danger of suffocation or risk of injury from small parts.

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

The product must not get wet or moist.

Battery Notice / Battery Disposal

? Batteries / accumulators do not belong in the hands of children.

⚠️ A change of batteries or accumulators must only be performed by an adult. Never mix accumulators with dry batteries. Never mix fully charged with partially discharged accumulators/batteries. Never mix accumulators of different capacities. Never attempt to charge dry batteries. Pay attention to the correct polarity.

Defective accumulators/batteries must be disposed of properly (special waste). Never carry out the charging process unattended.

For questions about charging time, please read the manual or contact the manufacturer.

Disposal Information

The company AMEWI Trade e.K. is registered under WEEE Reg. No. DE93834722 with the Stiftung EAR and properly recycles all used electronic components. Electrical and electronic devices must not be disposed of in household waste. Dispose of the product at the end of its service life according to applicable legal regulations. As an end consumer, you are legally obligated (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries and accumulators; disposal via household waste is prohibited!

Batteries/accumulators containing hazardous substances are marked with the accompanying symbols, which indicate the prohibition of disposal in household waste. Additional designations for the critical heavy metal are Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=Lead (the designations are on batteries/accumulators, e.g., below the trash can symbol shown on the left).

RoHS Symbol: RoHS 2011/65/EU. The RoHS marking confirms that the manufacturer has observed all limit values at the time of manufacturing.

Batteries marked with the recycling symbol ♻️ can be disposed of in any used battery collection container (available at most supermarkets at the checkout). They are not allowed to be put into residual or household waste.

AMEWI Trade e.K. participates in the dual system for sales packaging via the company Landbell AG. The packaging used is collected from partner companies (waste disposal contractors) from private end consumers (households, yellow bag, yellow bin), sorted, and properly recycled. Participation in a dual system contributes to CO2 savings.

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the AFX180 PRO helicopter. Please read the operating instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

Important Notes

Note: This product is manufactured under strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injury or accidents caused by the use of abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly.

Warnings

⚠️ This remote-controlled helicopter is not a toy. It consists of many small parts, high-quality technology, and is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

4x AAA batteries are required for the remote control. A LiPo with 7.4V 700mAh is used for the model (included).

Always keep your fingers away from the drive parts, gears, and other moving parts to avoid injury.

The model's drive motors get very hot. To avoid burns, let the motors cool down for 10-15 minutes after use before touching them.

Please only use the charger supplied or special model multifunctional chargers in order not to damage the battery.

About Inappropriate Use of the Product

Please do not dismantle or change the model in any way.

Please do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a way that could endanger others or yourself.

Precautions

Please read the following safety information before using the model.

• Please do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms. If liquid gets into the electronics, it can be irreparably damaged.
• Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see.
• Signal interference can drive the model out of control. Please do not use the model in the following places:
  • ? Near a radio tower, cell tower, or other location with active radio waves.
  • ?‍♂️?‍♀️ Near crowds or in public places.
  • ?️ Near rivers, ponds, or lakes.
  • ⚡ Near power poles or other transmission towers.
• Please do not operate the model if you are tired or feel unwell, have drunk alcohol, or have used drugs - this can cause injuries to you 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. Make sure you are familiar with the operation before using the model.
• Check the model and remote control before use. Check that the screws are tight.
• When you have finished using it, be sure to turn 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 can get out of control. Please always stay with the transmitter close to the model.

Item List / Lieferumfang

Technical Data / Technische Daten

Battery Charging Precautions

CAUTION: Use only compatible chargers. ?

WARNING: Do not charge batteries near flammable materials. ??

WARNING: Never leave charging batteries unattended. ?️‍?️?

WARNING: Never charge damaged batteries. ??

WARNING: Never open batteries. ?️?

WARNING: Never charge hot batteries that have just been used. ♨️

To ensure safety, please use the included standard charger.

Battery Charging / Akku Laden

Charging Steps:

1. Connect the USB-Adapter to a USB power adapter or a USB socket on a PC or laptop. The red LED will flash.
2. Connect the balance plug of the battery to the balance port of the charger. The red LED will be solid, indicating charging is in progress.
3. When the USB charger red LED turns off, charging is completed.

Warning

• Never charge the battery unattended.
• Never let children charge the battery without the assistance of an adult.
• Please use the standard charger.
• We recommend a USB power supply with 2A output power for charging. This shortens the loading time.

Before Flight / Vor dem Flug

1. Make sure that there are full batteries in the transmitter and that the flight battery is fully charged.
2. Make sure that the throttle control is in the lowest position before switching on the transmitter.
3. Make sure that the helicopter's servos respond to the control commands.
4. Always switch on the transmitter first and then connect the flight battery to the controller (ESC).
5. To switch off, first disconnect the battery from the ESC and then switch off the transmitter.
6. Avoid flying near crowds, high-power towers, roads, and ponds etc.

Transmitter & Receiver Binding / Sender & Empfänger Binden

The remote control and receiver are already connected when delivered. However, you may have to re-establish the connection at another time. The procedure is described below.

1. Switch on the transmitter. Ensure the throttle stick is in the lowest position (off) and the 3D/Idle switch is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the canopy to access the bind switch.
3. Connect the battery to the controller. The receiver's control lamp will flash. Press the bind button for one second; the red LED will go out, and the receiver will enter bind mode.
4. When the red and blue lights turn solid, the pairing has been successful.
5. Make sure that no other remote control of the same type is nearby during the binding process to avoid interference.
6. If the connection cannot be established, perform the steps described above again.

Note:

• If the TH.HOLD switch is in the ON position when the remote control is turned on, a beeping sound will be heard. Turn the TH.HOLD switch to OFF.
• If the 3D switch is in the ON position when the remote control is turned on, a beep will sound. Turn the 3D switch to OFF.
• If the throttle is not in the lowest position when the remote control is turned on, a beep will sound. Pull the throttle lever to the lowest position.

Throttle and Pitch Curve / Gas- und Pitch Kurve

The following tables and graphs illustrate the throttle and pitch curves for different flight modes.

Throttle Curve

Graphical representation of Throttle Curves (Normal, 3D Idle) showing throttle percentage vs. stick position.

Pitch Curve

Graphical representation of Pitch Curves (Normal, 3D Mode) showing pitch angle vs. stick position.

Controls / Steuerung

If you are not familiar with the control of the helicopter, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them. Only then should you start your first flight.

Gas / Throttle

Throttle Up / Gas hoch: Ascent / Steigen

Throttle Down / Gas runter: Descend / Sinken

Diagram shows stick movement for throttle up and down, with corresponding helicopter ascent and descent.

Rudder / Rudder

Rudder Left / Rudder links: Left rotation / Nach links drehen

Rudder Right / Rudder rechts: Right rotation / Nach rechts drehen

Diagram shows stick movement for rudder left and right, with corresponding helicopter rotation.

Nick – Forward – Backward / Nick – Vorwärts – Rückwärts

Forward / Vorwärts: Forward flight / Vorwärtsflug

Backward / Rückwärts: Backward flight / Rückwärtsflug

Diagram shows stick movement for forward and backward, with corresponding helicopter forward and backward flight.

Roll – Left – Right / Rollen – Links – Rechts

Left / Links: Left sideward / Links seitlich

Right / Rechts: Right sideward / Rechts seitlich

Diagram shows stick movement for roll left and right, with corresponding helicopter sideways movement.

Receiver Interface Diagram / Empfänger Schnittstellen Diagramm

The receiver has the following connection ports:

• Roll Servo
• Nick Servo
• Pitch Servo Heck
• 5V SUBS/PPM
• 3.3V DSM2/DSMX

Diagram shows the layout of the receiver board with labeled ports.

The Remote Controller / Die Fernsteuerung

The remote controller features various controls for operating the helicopter:

• Antenna: For transmitting signals.
• TH.HOLD Switch: Typically for holding throttle position.
• 6CH/IDLE Switch: Controls flight modes or idle settings.
• 5GH/Gyro: Adjusts gyro sensitivity or flight mode.
• Gas/Rudder Stick (Throttle/Rudder Stick): Controls throttle and rudder.
• Gas Trimmung/Throttle Trim: Fine-tunes throttle.
• Ruder Trimmung/Rudder trim: Fine-tunes rudder.
• Menü / Menu: Accesses settings menu.
• Verlassen / Exit: Exits menus or settings.
• An/Aus Schalter (Power switch): Turns the controller on/off.
• LCD Display: Shows status and settings.
• Dual Rate: Adjusts control sensitivity.
• Nick/Roll Stick: Controls pitch (nick) and roll.
• Nick Trimmung/Nick Trim: Fine-tunes pitch.
• Roll Trimmung/Roll Trim: Fine-tunes roll.
• Seite hoch / Page up: Navigates up in menus.
• Seite runter / Page down: Navigates down in menus.

Diagram shows the remote controller with labeled components.

Flight Modes

The helicopter can be operated in different modes, primarily distinguished by throttle stick position:

MODE 1: Right Hand Throttle (Gas Rechts)

Controls:

• Forward / Vorwärts: Forward flight.
• Backward / Rückwärts: Backward flight.
• Left Rotation / Links drehen: Rotates left.
• Right Rotation / Rechts drehen: Rotates right.
• Left Sideward / Links rollen: Moves left.
• Right Sideward / Rechts rollen: Moves right.
• Gas / Throttle: Controls ascent/descent.

Diagram illustrates control stick movements for Mode 1.

MODE 2: Left Hand Throttle (Gas Links)

Controls:

• Forward / Vorwärts: Forward flight.
• Backward / Rückwärts: Backward flight.
• Left Rotation / Links drehen: Rotates left.
• Right Rotation / Rechts drehen: Rotates right.
• Left Sideward / Links rollen: Moves left.
• Right Sideward / Rechts rollen: Moves right.
• Gas / Throttle: Controls ascent/descent.

Diagram illustrates control stick movements for Mode 2.

Exploded View / Explosionszeichnung

The exploded view diagram shows all components of the helicopter disassembled, allowing for identification of individual parts. The corresponding parts list provides detailed information for each numbered component.