E sky 150 V3 Series RC Helicopters and Airplanes User Manual

150 V3 Series

User Manual

Safety Precautions and Warnings

This RC aircraft is controlled by radio signals. Other radio signals can potentially interfere with it’s operation.
This interference can cause the helicopter to lose control.

1. Improper operation of ESKY 150 V3 series may lead to damage or loss. It is prohibited for children under 14 years to operate this product.

2. Keep it away from high temperature environment for storage and flight.

3. Suggested operation temperature: 5-35°C, Humidity: 20-80%.

4. Keep away from fans, air conditioners and table lights while flying.

5. Do not touch the motor in case of damage or crash.

6. Keep away from crowds to prevent accidents.

7. Do not operate ESKY 150 V3 series in the shower room or in rain. Moisture can get inside the aircraft which may cause electronic parts to malfunction.

8. Do not re-equip, upgrade or repair your helicopter with unauthorized parts.

9. Keep people and objects away from the spinning unit and parts to prevent damage or injury.

Specifications (ESKY150EC)

Length …………………………………………………….. 179mm
Height ………………………………………………………. 68mm
Main Rotor Diameter ……………………………….. 168mm
Tail Rotor Diameter …………………………………… 38mm
Flying Weight ……………………………………………… 37g
Approx. Flight Time ……………………………………. 5 Minutes

Specifications (ESKY150V3)

Length …………………………………………………….. 179mm
Height ………………………………………………………. 62mm
Main Rotor Diameter ……………………………….. 168mm
Tail Rotor Diameter …………………………………… 44mm
Flying Weight ……………………………………………… 36g
Approx. Flight Time ……………………………………. 6 Minutes

Specifications (ESKY150BL)

Length …………………………………………………….. 186mm
Height ………………………………………………………. 59mm
Main Rotor Diameter ………………………………… 168mm
Tail Rotor Diameter …………………………………… 42mm
Flying Weight ……………………………………………… 36g
Approx. Flight Time ………………………………….. 6 Minutes

Helicopter Parts

1. Canopy Cover
2. Main Blade
3. Tail Blade
4. Tail Motor
5. Multi Control Unit
6. Flight Battery

Box Contents (ESKY150EC)

1 x ESKY 150 EC Helicopter
1 x 150mAh 1S 3.7V Li-Po Battery
1 x USB 1S Li-Po Charger
1 x MINI 6X 2.4Ghz Transmitter
2 x Main Blade
1 x Tail Blade

Box Contents (ESKY150V3)

1 x ESKY 150 V3 Helicopter
1 x 150mAh 1S 3.7V Li-Po Battery
1 x USB 1S Li-Po Battery
1 x MINI 6X 2.4Ghz Transmitter
2 x Main Blade
1 x Tail Blade

Box Contents (ESKY150BL)

1 x ESKY 150 BL Helicopter
1 x 150mAh 1S 3.7V Li-Po Battery
1 x USB 1S Li-Po Battery
1 x MINI 6X 2.4Ghz Transmitter
2 x Main Blade
1 x Tail Blade

Battery Charging

1. Connect the 7.4 2S LiPo battery to the charger and connect the charger to the USB port.
2. The LED on the charger will glow solid red, indicating charging has begun.
3. The LED turns solid green when the LiPo battery is fully charged.

Solid Red: Charging
Solid Green: Charging completed / Power connected (Stand by)

Flying Checklist

• Always turn the transmitter on first and set the THROTTLE CUT switch to the RED dot position
  (4 x AA size alkaline batteries are required for the transmitter)

• Remove the canopy cover

• Connect the flight battery in the helicopter and secure the battery by pressing down the battery case

• Place the helicopter on a level surface and let it to initialize

• Install the canopy cover

• Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and set the THROTTLE CUT switch in the transmitter to the GREEN dot position (The motor will control by throttle and spin at low idle speed)

• Fly the helicopter

• The LED (Green) in the helicopter goes from solid to flashes slowly, indicating the flight battery voltage is low, Land the helicopter

• Set the THROTTLE CUT switch to the RED dot position

NOTICE: Be sure to set the THROTTLE CUT switch to the RED dot position after every flight.
Allow the helicopter to initialize and place the helicopter on a level surface. Initialization time is about 10 seconds, initialize successfully until the LED Indicator in the helicopter from blue flashes rapidly to solid blue.

Install and Remove the Flight Battery

The canopy cover is mounted on the canopy support rod
Gently pull the canopy cover forwards to remove

Align the battery plug on the flight battery with the power port on the helicopter and press down the battery cover to secure the battery

1. Battery Cover
2. Battery plug
3. Power Port

Install the canopy cover back on the helicopter

When removing the battery, please hold the left and right ends of the battery cover and pull out the battery vertically upward. Do not shake the battery or pull it out in any other direction to avoid damaging the battery power plug or the power port on the helicopter.

Transmitter Control (RTF Version) – Left hand throttle Mode 2

1. Power LED indicator

2. Throttle Cut Switch

3. Aileron (Left/Right)
   Elevator (Up/Down)

4. Elevator Trim

5. Aileron Trim

6. Power Switch
   (Holding down for ON/OFF)

7. Rudder Trim

8. Throttle Trim

9. Rudder (Left/Right)
   Throttle (Up/Down)

10. Mode Switch

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls Mode 2

Mode 2

When pushing the “Left Stick” up or down, the helicopter lift or descend accordingly. This procedure is throttle control.
When pushing the “Left Stick” left or right, the head of the helicopter turns left or right accordingly. This procedure is rudder control.

Mode 2

When pushing the “Right Stick” up or down, the helicopter moves forward or backward accordingly. This procedure is elevator control.
When pushing the “Right Stick” left or right, the helicopter tilts left or right accordingly. This procedure is aileron control.

Transmitter Control (RTF Version) – Right hand throttle Mode 1

1. Power LED indicator

2. Mode Switch

3. Aileron (Left/Right)
   Throttle (Up/Down)

4. Throttle Trim

5. Aileron Trim

6. Power Switch
   (Holding down for ON/OFF)

7. Rudder Trim

8. Elevator Trim

9. Rudder (Left/Right)
   Elevator (Up/Down)

10. Throttle Cut Switch

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls Mode 1

Mode 1

When pushing the “Right Stick” up or down, the helicopter lift or descend accordingly. This procedure is Throttle control.
When pushing the “Left Stick” left or right, the head of the helicopter turns left or right accordingly. This procedure is Rudder control.

Mode 1

When pushing the “Left Stick” up or down, the helicopter moves forward or backward accordingly. This procedure is Elevator control.
When pushing the “Right Stick” left or right, the helicopter tilts left or right accordingly. This procedure is Aileron control.

Mode Switch and Altitude Hold with Barometer

Switch to the LO mode that enables with the altitude hold feature
This mode is recommended for beginners (indoor)

1. Set the THROTTLE CUT switch to the GREEN dot position and push the throttle stick, helicopter will lift and maintain a consistent altitude.
2. Pushing the throttle stick to the climb zone, the helicopter will lift at a constant speed and the LED (blue) in the helicopter will go off.
3. Holding the throttle stick in the altitude hold zone, the helicopter will maintain at the current altitude and the LED (blue) in the helicopter will glow solid.
4. Pulling down the throttle stick to the descent zone, the helicopter will descend at a constant speed and the LED (blue) in the helicopter will turn off.

1. Climb Zone
2. Altitude Hold Zone
3. Descent Zone

5. Lowering and holding the throttle stick to the lowest position, the helicopter will descend at a constant speed and land on the ground.
6. Set the THROTTLE CUT switch to the RED dot position anytime to stop the main and tail blade from spinning.

Caution: The THROTTLE CUT switch must be set from RED to GREEN dot position before pushing the throttle stick to lift the helicopter automatically.

Switch to the HI mode which is without the altitude hold feature
This mode is recommended for advance users

1. Set the THROTTLE CUT switch to the GREEN dot position and push the throttle stick, the helicopter will lift accordingly.
2. Roll, pitch and rudder controls will be more sensitive and to fly faster.
3. Transmitter beep one time which shows is in HI mode.

Throttle Cut

Throttle cut is used to turn off the motor quickly if the helicopter is out of control. The motor will stop spinning and disable of throttle control when throttle cut is switched to RED dot position, the motor will continue to spin at low idle speed and control by throttle when throttle cut is switched to GREEN dot position and the throttle at the lowest position. If throttle cut is switched to GREEN dot position and the throttle position is NOT at lowest throttle, the motor will still spin at low idle speed but out of throttle control until the throttle moves to the lowest throttle.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

1. Power off the transmitter and power on the helicopter, the LED (Green) in the helicopter flashes rapidly which shows the helicopter is in bind mode.

2. Push and hold the rudder trim to right, then press and hold the power switch of the transmitter.

3. The LED (Green) in the helicopter will glow solid when binding is complete. Then release the rudder trim button and power switch.

(Helicopter was completely bound in the factory setting.)

1. Push and hold the Rudder Trim to the Right
2. Press and hold the power switch

Transmitter Low Voltage Warning

The LED (Blue) flashes slowly when the transmitter battery voltage is low. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible to prevent affecting normal operation.
When the LED (Blue) flashes slowly with beeps during flight, land the model and replace the transmitter battery immediately. Failure to do so will probably result in destruction of the model and possibly bodily injury!

Maintenance Tool

Please use the provided screwdriver to install all the screws. Other tools can damage the screw and the helicopter.

Common Parts Listing

ESKY008664                                         ESKY008665
Main Rotor Blade Grip Set              Main Rotor Housing

ESKY008666                                         ESKY006311
Swashplate & Pushrod Set                        Main Gear

ESKY005805                                          ESKY005439
Bearing Set (582)                            Bearing Set (362)

ESKY008667                                         ESKY005435c
Linear Servo Set                                      Li-Po Battery

ESKY006007                                       ESKY008668
USB Charger                                          Screws Set

ESKY008083                                         ESKY008083a
MINI 6X Transmitter                      MINI 6X Transmitter
(Mode 2)                                                  (Mode 1)

ESKY008725                                        ESKY008725a
ECH6 Transmitter                             ECH6 Transmitter
(Mode 2)                                                  (Mode 1)

Dedicated Parts Listing (150EC)

ESKY008880                                        ESKY008717
Main Motor                                         Main Blade Set

ESKY008900                                        ESKY008885
Tail Blade                                                Tail Motor

ESKY008674                                       ESKY008662
Fuselage Set                                      Multi Control Unit
(with Tail Motor & LED)                        (150EC)

Dedicated Parts Listing (150V3)

ESKY008880                                      ESKY008717
Main Motor                                       Main Blade Set

ESKY008669                                       ESKY008882
Tail Blade                                               Tail Motor

ESKY008672                                        ESKY008671
Tail Boom Set                                           Canopy
(with Tail Motor & LED)

ESKY008661                                       ESKY008676
Multi Control Unit                               Landing Skid
(150V3)

ESKY008673
Canopy Support Rod

Dedicated Parts Listing (150BL)

ESKY008881                                       ESKY008718
Main Motor                                        Main Blade Set

ESKY006851                                       ESKY008884
Tail Blade Set                                          Tail Motor

ESKY008883                                      ESKY008675
Tail Motor (with LED)                        Fuselage Set (without Tail Motor & LED)

ESKY008663
Multi Control Unit
(150BL)

If you could not solve the problems by using the below methods
Please contact our service support team

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem: Battery bulges after several flight
Possible Cause: Keep the helicopter spinning when it can no longer be raised or over discharge the battery or long time not in use (Solution: Replace with a new battery)

Problem: Green LED in the helicopter flashes slowly in flight
Possible Cause: LiPo battery low voltage (Solution: Recharge the LiPo battery)

Problem: Green LED in the helicopter flashes rapidly
Possible Cause: Helicopter in binding mode (Solution: Power off transmitter and repeat bind process)

Problem: Green LED in the helicopter goes off and blue LED in the helicopter glows solid
Possible Cause: Helicopter does not receive any signal from transmitter (Solution: Rebind or reboot the transmitter)

Problem: Green LED and blue LED in the helicopter are off
Possible Cause: Battery connection error or battery damaged (Solution: Reconnect the battery or change the new battery)

Problem: Motor does not spin after Initialize successfully but servo works normally
Possible Cause: Throttle cut function is activated (Solution: Set the throttle cut switch to GREEN in the transmitter)

Problem: Helicopter skewed slightly in flight
Possible Cause: Incorrect trim value (Solution: Maintain the helicopter level flight by adjusting the trim button)

Problem: Helicopter vibrates or shakes in flight
Possible Cause: Main rotor blade grip or main blade bent (Solution: Check them for damage and replace if necessary)

Problem: Helicopter spins rapidly in flight
Possible Cause: Tail blade installation direction was wrong (Solution: reinstall the tail blade with correct installation direction)

Problem: Helicopter skewed heavily in flight
Possible Cause: Servo or linking parts error (Solution: Check each linking parts)
Possible Cause: Incorrect trim value in some direction (Solution: Set all the transmitter trim in the middle or neutral position)

Problem: How to judge whether the transmitter trim is in the moddle or neutral position?
Possible Cause: / (Solution: The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a longer tone)

All instructions are subject to change at the sole discretion of Zonda Hobby.
For up-to-date product literature, visit esky-rc.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Created 11/22

References

• RC Helicopters, Airplanes, Radio Control | Esky Hobby

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