Ares Ethos FPV User manual

Length: 11.5’’ (292.1mm)

Length including rotors: 18.75’’ (476.25mm)

Height: 5” (127mm)

Rotor Diameter: 7.75” (196mm)

Weight with Baery: 11 oz. (312 grams)

Motors: 350 brushed motors; ball bearings on

     propsha

Baery: 2s 7.4v 1200mAh 25C LiPo

Charger: 2S LiPo AC balance charger

Transmier:    2.4GHz,4-channelightfuncon, 

     2-channelsforcameraoperaon

On-Board Electronics: 5-in-1 control board

Quad Specicaons

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introducon 3

SafetyPrecauons 4

FCCInformaon  5

Contents 5

Required to Complete 6

Flight Checklist 6

LiPoBaeryWarnings  7

ChargingtheLiPoBaery 9

TransmierDetails 10

DualRateBuon  12

Flight Control and Trimming 13

FlightBaeryInstallaon 14

ControlUnitInializaon  14

Radio Binding/Linking 15

FlyingtheQuadcopter  15

LEDLightSystem  16

Auto Flip Mode 16

FPVCameraSpecicaons  17

FPV Camera Setup 19

FPV Camera Power 19

CameraControlfromTx  20

DownloadingVideo&Photos  20

FPVFlying  21

FPV Range 21

ExplodedViewPartsList 22

OponalEquipment  23

WarrantyandSupport  23

Introduction

TheAresAdvantageEthosFPVistheidealplaormforbudget-minded

customersinthemarketforalargequadtotakehigh-qualityFPVvideo.

ThelargesizeoftheEthosFPVmakesiteasytoseeinightandtheAegis

6-axisFlightStabilitySystem(FSS)givesitthecontrolyouneedtogetthe

qualityfootageyouwant.Ahigh-qualitycamerathatlms720pHDvideo

at30FPScomesinstalledontheEthosFPValongwithanAn-Vibraon

Mountthathelpsholdthecamerasteadysoyoucanavoidshakesand

bumpsinyourvideofootage.Thesignalfromthecameraissenttoa4½

inchLCDscreenthatmountsdirectlytothetransmierandreceivesthe

livefeed.AlsoincludedisanAn-GlareShieldthatframesthescreento

eliminateglarewhenyingandlmingonbright,sunnydays.TheEthos

FPVevencomeswithahighspeedSDmemorycardandaUSBcardreader

soyoucanviewyourvideosandphotosnearlyanywhere.Withallthese

featurescomingstandardontheEthosFPV,it’seasytoseewhyit’sthe

fastestroutetoqualityFPVaerialvideo!

Whenyou’rereadytotakeabreakfromlmingandjusthavesomefun,

theEthosFPVhasyoucovered.Likeitslilebrother,theAresQX130,the

EthosFPVcomeswithanintegratedLEDlightsystemandiscapableofdoing

360° ipsatthetouchofabuon.Plus,thesamefunaccessories(Rocket

Launcher, WaterBlaster,BubbleMachine,andWinchUnit)thatcanbe

purchasedseparatelyfortheQX130-alsoworkwiththeEthosFPV!

TheEthosFPVisRTF(Ready-To-Fly),soitarrives100%factory-assembled.

EverythingneededtoyandtakeFPVvideoisincludedinthebox.In

addiontotheEthosFPVairframe,camera,andan-vibraonmount,

yougeta2.4GHzstandardsize4-channeltransmier(with2addional

channelstocontrolthecamera),the4½inchLCDscreenthataachesto

thetransmierandreceivestheFPVvideosignal,theAn-GlareShield,a

1200mAh2-cell25CLiPobaery,anACchargerforconvenientcharging

fromalmostanyoutlet,ahighspeedSDcardandreader, and even the AA

baeriesneededtopowerupthetransmier.Withnothingextratobuy,

youcanbeginyingtheEthosFPVandtakingqualityaerialvideoswithin

minutesofopeningthebox!

Safety Precautions

Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the

followinginstruconscanresultindamageand/orpersonalinjury.ARadio

Controlled(RC)airplane/helicopter/quadcopterisnotatoy!Ifmisusedit

cancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.

Keepitemsthatcouldbecomeentangledinthepropeller/rotorbladesaway

fromthepropeller/rotorblades,includinglooseclothing,tools,etc.Be

especiallysuretokeepyourhands,faceandotherpartsofyourbodyaway

fromthepropeller/rotorblades.Astheuserofthisproductyouaresolely

andwhollyresponsibleforoperangitinamannerthatdoesnotendanger

yourselfandothersorresultindamagetotheproductorthepropertyof

others.

Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalthatissubjecttopossible

interferencefromavarietyofsourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Thisinterference

cancausemomentarylossofcontrolsoitisadvisabletoalwayskeepasafe

distancefromobjectsandpeopleinalldireconsaroundyourmodelasthis

willhelptoavoidcollisionsand/orinjury.

• Neveroperateyourmodelifthevoltageofthebaeries

 inthetransmieristoolow.

• Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfrom

obstacles, people, vehicles, buildings, etc.

• Carefullyfollowthedireconsandwarningsforthis

 andanyoponalsupportequipment(chargers, 

 rechargeablebaeries,etc.).

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and all electronic

 componentsoutofthereachofchildren.

• Moisture causes damage to electronic components. Avoid

 waterexposuretoallelectroniccomponents,parts,etc.

 notspecicallydesignedandprotectedforuseinwater.

• Neverlickorplaceanyporonofthemodelinyour

 mouthasitcouldcauseseriousinjuryorevendeath.

Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operaonissubject

tothefollowingtwocondions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful

interference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,

includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperaon.

Cauon:Changesormodicaonsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty

responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethe

equipment.

Thisproductcontainsaradiotransmierwithwirelesstechnologywhich

hasbeentestedandfoundtobecompliantwiththeapplicableregulaons

governingaradiotransmierinthe2.400GHzto2.4835GHzfrequency

range.

Theassociatedregulatoryagenciesofthefollowingcountriesrecognizethe

notedcercaonsforthisproductasauthorizedforsaleanduse:USA

FCC Information

Contents

Item Descripon

NotAvailableSeparately....EthosFPVRTFAirframew/camera

AZSZ2508...........................4-Channel2.4GHzQuadcopter 

    Transmier,Mode2

NotAvailableSeparately....AABaeries(4pcs)

AZSZ2503 ........................... 1200mAh 2-Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo

    Baery,JSTConnector

AZSZ2504 ........................... 2-Cell/2S 7.4V LiPo, 0.5A 110-240V AC

Charger

AZSZ2518 ........................... Spare Blade Set (2 white, 2 black)

AZSZ2544 ................................ 720p HD FPV Camera w/ 5.8G

Transmitter

AZSZ2545 ............................. 4 1/2 in. FPV Screen w/5.8GHz Receiver

AZSZ2541...........................An-VibraonHDCameraMount

NotAvailableSeparately....4GBMemoryCardandUSBReader

FCC approval of the 5.8GHz video transmier has been applied

for; check www.Ares-RC.com for the latest informaon

regarding FCC licensing.

Required to Complete

The Ethos FPV RTF includes everything needed to

y right out of the box. There’s nothing extra to

buy or provide!

Flight Checklist

PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content

included in this instrucon manual. Although it can be used as a quick

start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely

before proceeding.

 Alwaysturnthetransmieronrst

 ConnecttheLiPoightbaerytothecontrolunit(within5 

secondsofturningontransmier)

 Allowthecontrolunittoinializeandarmproperly(onaat/

levelsurface)

 Flythemodel(take-ofromaat/levelsurface)

 Landthemodel(landonaat/levelsurface)

 Unplugtheightbaeryfromthemodel

 Alwaysturnthetransmierolast

LiPo Battery Warnings

IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer baeries are signicantly more

volale than the alkaline, NiCd or NiMH baeries also used in RC

applicaons. All instrucons and warnings must be followed exactly

to prevent property damage and/or personal injury as mishandling

of LiPo baeries can result in re.

By handling, charging or using the included LiPo baery you assume

all risks associated with LiPo baeries. If you do not agree with

these condions please return the complete product in new, unused

condion to the place of purchase immediately.

Although the 1200mAh 2‐Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo Baery (AZSZ2503)

included with the Ethos HD/FPV is intended to be charged

safely using the included 2‐Cell/2S 7.4V AC LiPo Balance Charger

(AZSZ2504) you must read the following safety instrucons and

warnings before handling, charging or using the LiPo baery.

You MUSTchargetheLiPobaeryinasafeareaawayfrom

ammablematerials.

NEVERchargetheLiPobaeryunaendedatanyme.When

chargingthebaeryyoushouldALWAYS remain in constant

observaontomonitorthechargingprocessandreactimmediately

toanypotenalproblemsthatmayoccur.

Aerying/dischargingthebaeryyoumustallowittocoolto

ambient/roomtemperaturebeforerecharging.

TochargetheLiPobaeryyouMUSTuseonlytheincludedLiPo

balancechargerorotherdedicatedLiPobaerycharger.Failureto

dosomayresultinarecausingpropertydamageand/orpersonal

injury.DO NOT use a NiCd or NiMH charger.

Ifatanymeduringthechargeordischargeprocessthebaery

beginstoballoonorswell,disconnuechargingordischarging

immediately.Quicklyandsafelydisconnectthebaery, then place it

inasafe,openareaawayfromammablematerialstoobservefor

atleast15minutes.Connuingtochargeordischargeabaerythat

hasbeguntoballoonorswellcanresultinare.Abaerythathas

ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed

fromservicecompletely.

Storethebaeryatroomtemperature,approximately68–77°

Fahrenheit(F),andinadryareaforbestresults.

Whentransporngortemporarilystoringthebaery,the

temperaturerangeshouldbefromapproximately40–100°F.Donot

storethebaeryormodelinahotgarage,carordirectsunlight

whenever possible. If stored in a hot garage or car the baery can be

damaged or even catch re!

Donotover-dischargetheLiPobaery.DischargingtheLiPobaery

toolowcancausedamagetothebaeryresulnginreducedpower,

ightduraonorfailureofthebaeryenrely.

LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each under load. In

thecaseofthe2-Cell/2S7.4VLiPobaeryusedtopowertheEthos

HD/FPV,youwillnotwanttoallowthebaerytofallbelow6.0V

duringight.

Thecontrolunithaslowvoltagecuto(LVC)protecon.Whenthe

ightbaeryvoltagedropsbelowasetpointthethrolegradually

isreduced.Atthispointthebaeryisatabout6.4Vandshouldbe

recharged.

Charging the LiPo Battery

You must charge the included 1200mAh 2-Cell/2S 7.4V 25C LiPo Baery

(AZSZ2503) using only the included AC LiPo Balance Charger (AZSZ2504) or

a suitably compable LiPo baery charger. Charging the LiPo baery using

a non-LiPo baery compable charger (such as a NiCd or NiMH baery

charger), or even a dierent LiPo baery charger with the incorrect

sengs, may result in damage to the baery or even re resulng in

property damage and/or personal injury.

PlugtheAC/DCadapterintoyourACpower(wallplug)andplugthebar-

relconnectorintotheendofthebalancecharger(AZSZ2504).TheGREEN

powerLEDwilllight.Withboththebalancechargerandtheightbaery

(AZSZ2503)placedonanon-ammablesurface,plugthebalanceplugfrom

theightbaeryintothebalanceportonthecharger.TheREDchargingLED

willlight,whentheREDchargeLEDgoesoutthechargeiscomplete.

WARNING:

• DonotchargeLiPobaeriesunaended.

• Alwayschargeonanon-ammablesurface.

Transmitter Details

TheEthosHD/FPVincludesa4HPQ4-ChannelHPQuadcopterTransmier

equippedwith2.4GHztechnology,dualrates,digitaltrimsandabacklitLCD

screen.

Automac Flip Mode Buon

Thebuonlocatednearthetople-handcornerofthetransmierisused

toacvatethe‘AUTOMATICFLIPMODE’.Pleaseseethe‘AutomacFlip

Mode’seconofthismanualformoreinformaon.

Dual Rate Buon

Thebuonlocatednearthetopright-handcornerofthetransmierisused

totogglebetweenthe‘DualRates’availablefortheaileronandelevator

controls/channels.Pleaseseethe‘TransmierDualRates’seconofthis

manualformoreinformaon.

A, B, C and D Buons

Thegroupoffourbuonslocatedneartheboomright-handcornerofthe

transmierareusedtocontrolfunconsoftheoponalaccessoryunits

(buons‘A’and‘C’)andtheintegratedLEDlightsystem(buon‘B’).Please

Dual Rate ButtonAuto Flip Button

FPV Screen Mount

Throttle Trim Elevator Trim

Throttle/Rudder

Stick

Elevator/Aileron

Stick

Rudder Trim

Aileron Trim

Mode 1/ Mode 2

Switch

Video Camera,

Still Camera and

Accessory Switches

Power Switch

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