Horizon Hobby Blade Glimpse User Manual (English)

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Monica SparksJul 26, 2025
Why is my Horizon Hobby Quadcopter LED flashing rapidly and not responding after binding?
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  brad46Jul 26, 2025
  If the LED on the receiver of your Horizon Hobby Quadcopter flashes rapidly and it doesn't respond to the transmitter after binding, several factors could be at play. Ensure that you wait at least 5 seconds after powering on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery to the quadcopter. If you're using a ModelMatch™ transmitter, verify that the correct model memory is selected. Also, check the charge levels of both the flight battery and the transmitter battery, replacing or recharging them as needed. Finally, interference from large metal objects, wireless sources, or other transmitters could be the issue; try moving the aircraft and transmitter to a different location.
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Jamie GarrettJul 31, 2025
What to do if my Horizon Hobby Quadcopter won't respond to throttle?
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  Crystal HerreraJul 31, 2025
  If your Horizon Hobby Quadcopter isn't responding to the throttle, try these solutions: First, reset the controls, ensuring the throttle stick and throttle trim are at their lowest settings because the throttle might be too high or the throttle trim might be too high. Second, if the quadcopter moved during initialization, disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize the quadcopter, making sure it remains still. Lastly, the throttle channel might be reversed; in this case, disconnect the flight battery, reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter, and then reconnect the flight battery.
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tloganAug 4, 2025
Why does my Horizon Hobby Quadcopter crash immediately upon lift-off?
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  Samuel TurnerAug 4, 2025
  Your Horizon Hobby Quadcopter might crash immediately upon lift-off if the propellers are in the wrong locations or if the incorrect flight mode is selected. Make the necessary adjustments to correct these issues.
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Jamie McmillanAug 8, 2025
Why is my Horizon Hobby Quadcopter flight time reduced or underpowered?
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  Alicia PerryAug 9, 2025
  If your Horizon Hobby Quadcopter has reduced flight time or seems underpowered, there are several potential causes. First, ensure the flight battery is fully charged. If the flight battery charge is low, completely recharge it. Also, check that the USB power source for the charger is adequate; try a different USB power source. The flight battery itself may be damaged, in which case you should replace it, following the flight battery instructions. Lastly, cold flight conditions can affect performance, so ensure the battery is warm (room temperature) before use.
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odonnellpaulAug 13, 2025
How to fix inconsistent control response on Horizon Hobby Blade Glimpse?
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  Kendra GuerreroAug 13, 2025
  If the control response of your Horizon Hobby Quadcopter is inconsistent or requires extra trim to neutralize movement, it could be due to a couple of reasons. First, the aircraft might not have been initialized on a level surface; in this case, disconnect the flight battery, center the control trim, and re-initialize the quadcopter. Second, the battery might not be correctly placed in the battery slot; adjust the battery position so the quadcopter balances in the center of the frame.
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Jeremy Woodward Jr.Aug 16, 2025
What to do if Horizon Hobby Quadcopter LED flashes rapidly during binding?
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  Renee RobinsonAug 16, 2025
  If the LED on your Horizon Hobby Quadcopter's receiver flashes rapidly and the quadcopter doesn't respond to the transmitter during binding, try these steps: First, the transmitter may be too close to the aircraft; power off the transmitter, move it further away from the aircraft, disconnect and reconnect the flight battery, and then follow the binding instructions. Second, ensure the bind switch or button was held while the transmitter was powered on; if not, power off the transmitter and repeat the bind process. Finally, large metal objects, wireless sources, or other transmitters nearby could be interfering; move the aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again.
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laura90Aug 21, 2025
What to do if my Horizon Hobby Quadcopter smells burnt?
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  Laura DavisAug 21, 2025
  If your Horizon Hobby Quadcopter does not function and smells burnt after connecting the flight battery, the flight battery may have been connected with the wrong polarity. Replace the 4-in-1 board and connect the flight battery, noting proper polarity.