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VENOM Mantis User Manual

Manual is about: Venom Mantis Electric Helicopter

Summary of Mantis

  • Page 1

    Thank you for purchasing the venom™ mantis electric helicopter. This easy to fly electric r/c helicopter was developed with beginning r/c hobbyists in mind. Beginning pilots will love the larger scale appearance of the venom mantis. With it’s innovative safety features like soft rubber leading edge ...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Warnings and information 1) install transmitter batteries with correct polarity (+ to +). Reversing battery polarity may cause shorts or battery failure. 2) do not expose batteries to heat or open flame. 3) dispose of old batteries properly. 4) do not mix old and new batteries or rechargeable and no...

  • Page 3: Charging

    Charging batteries to charge the mantis, make sure the power switch on the helicopter is in the “off” position. Plug the charger cable into the charge port on the back of the helicopter located above the “on/off” switch. Plug the charger into a wall outlet and the charge cycle will begin automatical...

  • Page 4: Proper

    Proper flying areas when your mantis is charged and ready to fly, you need to find a proper flying area. What you need now is a spacious room or an open outdoor area without any obstacles. Make sure that the air is calm. Drafts caused by open windows or doors should be avoided. We recommend a flat, ...

  • Page 5: Preflight

    Preflight preparation cont. 3) turn on the venom™ mantis by moving the switch to the “on” position. 4) make sure your area is clear of people and obstacles and move to the next section to get your mantis airborne! Note: always turn the transmitter “on” first and “off” last to avoid an out of control...

  • Page 6: Flying

    Flying the mantis cont. Decrease the throttle stick to decrease the speed of the main rotor. The slower the rotor spins the less lift it generates making the helicopter lose altitude. Push the control stick to the left to rotate the helicopter left or “counter clockwise”. Push the control stick to t...

  • Page 7: Trimming

    Trimming the mantis the venom™ mantis is very stable in flight but slight deviations in tail movement will be unavoidable. If the helicopter rotates dramatically by itself without any control stick input, you may need to adjust the potentiometer on the main control unit. Don’t worry, it just sounds ...

  • Page 8: Trouble

    Trouble shooting description possible problem solution transmitter doesn’t work. 1) power switch is off. 2) batteries are not installed or incorrectly installed. 3) batteries are old or dead. 1) turn power switch on. 2) make sure batteries are installed correctly. 3) replace batteries. Out of contro...

  • Page 9: Parts

    10 parts list venf-7580 canopy venf-7581 main frame venf-7582 tail assembly venf-7583 battery case & cover venf-7584 landing gear venf-7585 main blades (1 set) venf-7586 tail blade venf-7587 stabilizer pole venf-7588 tail fins venf-7589 canopy mount venf-7590 blade grips 2pcs venf-7591 main gear & h...

  • Page 10: Parts

    11 parts list venf-7592 stabilizer link venf-7593 tail motor cover venf-7594 main shaft venf-7595 main control unit venf-7596 main motor w/ connector venf-7597 tail motor venf-7598 battery pack venf-7599 battery charge ordering replacement parts venom makes it really easy if you need to order replac...