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1. Read both sides of the ELEV-8 v3 Package Insert [6] included with your kit. Please pay close attention when
reading all of the important safety and liability information; building a Quadcopter is a rewarding but potentially
dangerous undertaking, so it is critical that you have an understanding of the risks involved to maximize enjoyment
and minimize danger.
2. Carefully cross-check the contents of your kit with the insert's Bill of Materials. If you are missing anything, email
[email protected] or
call
our
Sales
folks
(888-512-1024).
Note
that
some
items
are
small
sub-kits
with
parts
not
listed separately. (Also, parts and quantities are subject to change without notice).
3. BEFORE beginning assembly of your ELEV-8 v3 Quadcopter, please read the entirety of the UAV Safety, Laws,
and Good Citizenship [7] tutorial. It will only take about 30 miniutes and will help keep you & your ELEV-8 safe
and out of trouble.
4. Read through the entire assembly guide before beginning, so you know what to expect. Assembly and testing takes
about 5 to 10 hours, depending on your skill level, tools, experience, and workspace.
5. Gather up your kit, necessary tools, and the Additional Items Required (below), and take them to a roomy, well-lit
and comfortable work area.
6. After educating yourself on the safe and proper use of Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries, charge your LiPo battery.
BEFORE beginning assembly of your ELEV-8 v3 Quadcopter, please read the
entirety of the UAV Safety, Laws, and Good Citizenship [7] guide. The owner,
operator, and pilot of every ELEV-8 v3 are to abide by all laws, regulations, and
guidelines, including, but not limited to, those detailed in
the aforementioned document. Reading and abiding by the entire UAV Safety,
Laws, and Good Citizenship [7] document could help prevent property damage,
personal injury, prosecution, and fines.
Additional Items Required
These items are required for ELEV-8 v3 Quadcopter flight and are NOT included in your basic kit.
Radio Control Transmitter and Receiver; 5-channel minimum required for flight. We recommend the Spektrum
DX6 transmitter and Spektrum AR610 receiver, providing one extra channel for simple projects. If you anticipate
building complex applications in the future, consider the Spektrum DX7 [8] or DX8 and Spektrum AR8000 receiver.
An 11.1 (3-Cell) Lithium Polymer (LiPo), with at least 3000 mAh capacity, 25C discharge rate, and an EC3
connector. Parallax's 3300 mAh LiPo battery [9] and 5300 mAh LiPo battery [10] are well suited for your ELEV-8
v3.
A LiPo Balance Charger [11] for recharging your quadcopter's battery. Only use a charger with balance capabilities
and designed for LiPo batteries; others can cause the battery to flame and release toxic smoke.
A Windows 7/8 computer (not RT) with an available USB port, for the Ground Station software.
A USB A to Micro B cable [12], for connecting your ELEV-8 Flight Controller to your computer.
We also recommend the ELEV-8 Crash Pack (#80380) [13]. Crashes are an inevitable part of the learning process, and
having to wait around for replacement parts is always a bummer.
Additional Tools Required
Paper Towels or other disposable work surface/wipes
#1 Philips Head Screwdriver [14]
Needle-Nose Pliers (optional)
Book or Box approximately 1 ¼” tall, slightly larger than the top chassis plate
Removable Tape
Scissors [15]
Permanent Marker [16] (or Paint Pen)
