Weighing in at under an ounce, the Blade® mSR BNF takes ultra-micro helicopter
performance to the next level. Its unique Bell-Hiller rotor head design provides
the kind of speed and agility you would expect of a single-rotor heli but maintains
a measure of positive stability similar to a co-axial heli. This blend of agility and
stability makes it the ideal “next step” for someone moving up from a Blade CX3 or
Blade mCX.
Your Blade mSR BNF comes from the factory completely assembled and flight
tested. It includes 2 Li-Po flight batteries, a convenient 4-port DC Li-Po charger with
an AC adapter and 4 AA batteries for the transmitter. The mSR’s onboard 5-in-
1 control unit combines the functions of a Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM2-compatible
receiver, mixer, gyro, motor ESCs and servos. This eliminates the need for difficult
electronic installation and setup while providing heading lock-like gyro performance
and precise proportional motor and servo response. All that’s left for you to do is
bind the 5-in-1 unit to the DSM2™ transmitter of your choice.
While your mSR is essentially ready-to-fly right from the box, please take the time to
read through this manual for tips on battery safety and charging, control checks
and more before making your first flight. We also suggest viewing the
instructional video by clicking the link located on the product page for the Blade mSR
at www.e-fliterc.com.
Warning
An RC helicopter is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and
damage to property. Fly only indoors, in open areas following all instructions and as
recommended in this manual. Keep loose items that can get entangled in the rotor
blades away from the main and tail blades, including loose clothing, or other objects
such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the rotor
blades.
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline
or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. All manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of
Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction .....................................................3
Warning ........................................................3
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Blade mSR BNF Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Preparing for First Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Flying Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Battery Warnings and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Celectra 4-Port Li-Po Charger Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Usage Guidelines, Warnings and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Transmitter Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Additional Binding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the Flight Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Transmitter and Receiver Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Transmitter-Specific Binding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Transmitter Control Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Control Test ....................................................20
Important Channel 5 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Choosing a Flying Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Optional Training Gear Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Flying the Blade mSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Advanced Swashplate Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Precision Swashplate Calibration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Exploded View Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Optional Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Replacements and Optional Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
FCC Information .................................................47
CE Compliance Information for the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
