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Walkera Dragonfly 4 - User Manual

Walkera Dragonfly 4
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Hello, every one, this is rc-toy-shop, how are you!!
In order to make you all know very well about the helicopter, we send you for free this E-
book. Hope you will like it.
This Helicopter eBook has emphasis on the Walkera Dragonfly #4 & #35.
I hope I enlighten you to the extent you expect. Meantime, one step at a time. Right now,
let's get into some theory and understand what it is we got involved with.
Originally, these were going to be sections A through E. I know you want to get hovering
soon.
Warning: Chapter 6 is potentially dangerous, wear safety glasses or don't
attempt!
A) How the Bell-Hiller head operates
B) Collective pitch & Auto rotation
C) Tail function
D) Engine torque effects & inertia
E) Videos of things when done the WRONG way
1) Buy these tools...
1) Making a Pitch Gauge for a dollar
2) Proper charging and SAFETY with Li-Po batteries
3) Opening the box & what should be there
3) What/where/how to order parts & How much?
4) WALKERA Tx Switches and EXACT functions
4) Rx plugs and correspondence to Tx switches
4) Servo connections to the Rx
4) PLT & PZT? WARNING!!!
5) Head Balancing [for ALL helis]
5) Use of a gram scale
5) Flybar adjustments
5) Helicopter CG and battery placement
6) How to REALLY track the blades (Be CAREFUL!)
7) Tail rotor/gear & Main Drive adjustments
7) Gyro adjustments/placement & tailfin changes
7) Incorporating the ”Lazy Susan”
7) Fitting the canopy and adding a switch
8) Preflight Checklist & choice (Carpet, concrete, grass) of environment
8) What to look for after a crash
9) Blade tip LEDs for tracking & night flight [How to]
9) All the gears you want... from Long Island for pennies!
10) Dragonfly #4 and all fixed pitch chassis tweaking 11) Aerohawk XR-1 chassis tweaking
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Summary

Helicopter Flight Principles

Understanding Flat Pitch

Explains the rotor blade state with no angle or bite on the air.

Collective Pitch Explained

How collective pitch changes all blades simultaneously for vertical lift.

Cyclic Pitch for Maneuvering

Details cyclic pitch for forward, backward, and sideways flight control.

Essential Tools and Supplies

Threadlocking Compounds

Recommends Loctite 242 or Permatex medium blue for securing parts.

Silicone Sealant and Hex Keys

Highlights RTV silicone sealant and metric hex key sets for maintenance.

Measurement and Adjustment Tools

Covers pitch gauges, Xacto knives, screwdrivers, and multimeters.

Electrical Components and Chargers

Discusses switches, soldering guns, battery chargers, and timers.

Setup and Training Aids

Includes lazy susan turntables and training kit materials.

Flight Simulators for Practice

Suggests flight simulators for practicing maneuvers and controls.

Li-Po Battery Safety and Handling

Li-Po Battery Transportation and Storage

Guidelines for safely storing and transporting Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries.

Safe Li-Po Battery Manipulation

Precautions for handling Li-Po batteries to prevent damage or hazards.

Battery Bunker Construction and Use

Instructions for building a fire-proof 'Battery Bunker' for LiPo storage.

Li-Po Charging Rules and Calculations

Charging parameters, rules, and time calculations for Li-Po packs.

Unboxing the Helicopter

Contents and Initial Observations

Details the contents of the helicopter package and initial observations.

Walkera Transmitter Setup and Modifications

Transmitter Dip Switch Settings (USA)

Default USA factory settings for the rear dip switch bank on the transmitter.

Transmitter Dip Switch Settings (Europe)

Mode 1 35MHz settings for Europe, including simulator use.

Antenna Wire Handling and Range Check

Advice on antenna wire protection and performing a radio range check.

PLT and PZT Knob Functions

Explanation of PLT and PZT knobs for blade pitch adjustment.

Flight Mode Switch Operation

Warning and instructions for the Flight Mode switch to prevent accidents.

Securing the Flight Mode Switch

Recommendation to lock the Flight Mode switch to prevent accidental changes.

Head Dynamics and Center of Gravity (CG)

Balancing Flybar and Paddles

Detailed instructions for balancing the flybar and paddles for stability.

Checking Center of Gravity (CG)

Ideal procedure to check CG by suspending the helicopter.

Blade Tracking and Rotor Assembly

Securing Rotor Head Components with Loctite

Instructions on applying Loctite to setscrews for the mainshaft and drive gear.

Performing Blade Tracking

Step-by-step guide to tracking blades for smooth flight.

Fine-tuning Blade Tracking and Pitch

Adjusting blade pitch for optimal liftoff and hover performance.

Tail Rotor, Gear, and Gyro Adjustments

Understanding Torque and Tail Compensation

Explains how main rotor torque affects tail rotor and the need for compensation.

Tail Rotor Mix Adjustments

Details on using the transmitter's tail compensator and mixer functions.

Gearbox Considerations

Discussion on the gearbox as a weak spot and potential alternatives.

Gyro Sensitivity and Gain Adjustment

Optimizing Gyro Performance

Setting gyro sensitivity and gain for stable hover and flight.

Relocating the Gyro for Stability

Modifying gyro placement and tail blade holder orientation for CG balance.

Wiring Management and Tail Rotor Fix

Tail Rotor Gearbox Alignment Solution

A fix for tail rotor gearbox misalignment caused by vibration or impact.

Preflight Checklist and Location Choice

Preflight Inspection Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for ensuring the helicopter is ready for flight.

Choosing a Safe Flying Location

Criteria for selecting an ideal and safe location for helicopter operation.

Initial Hovering and Trimming Guide

Hovering and Swashplate Trimming

Techniques for trimming the swashplate for stable hover without drift.

Learning Flight Techniques

Advice on thumb flying, orientation, and practicing basic maneuvers.

Post-Crash Inspection and Troubleshooting

Checking Tail Rotor Assembly After Crash

Inspecting the tail rotor, gearbox, and boom for damage.

Inspecting Head Linkages and Blades

Checking head linkages, flybar, and main blades for bends or damage.

Li-Po Battery Crash Damage Assessment

Checking Li-Po battery for potential damage or swelling after a crash.

Walkera Dragonfly #4 Modifications and Performance

DF#4 Performance Enhancements

Discusses common modifications and essential upgrades for the DF#4.

Unboxing and Initial Setup

Guide to unpacking the helicopter, radio, and accessories.

DF4 Chassis Preparation

Removing the Main Rotor Head

Step-by-step guide to removing the main rotor head for preparation.

Tail Rotor Removal and Heatsink Addition

Procedure for removing the tail rotor and adding a heatsink.

Tail Motor Cooling and Locking

Improving Tail Motor Heat Transfer

Techniques for enhancing tail motor heat dissipation using fingers or grease.

Locking the Tail Rotor Position

Adding a setscrew to lock the tail rotor at 90° to the mainshaft.

Head Stiffener and Swashplate Modifications

Installing a Head Stiffener Clip

Adding a metal clip to the head to prevent flexing and improve control.

Swashplate Brass Ball Installation

Essential modification for swashplates with a brass ball for precise control.

Swashplate Linkage Adjustments

Selecting Swashplate Linkage Balls

Choosing between short and long linkage balls for learning and flight sensitivity.

Creating a Swashplate Spacer

Making a spacer from tubing to fit on the C locking ring.

Main Gear Wobble Correction

Adjusting Main Gear Mesh and Backlash

Procedure to correct main gear wobble by adjusting motor position and screws.

Head and Flybar Balancing

Balancing the Main Head

Trimming main blades or adding tape to balance the head assembly.

Aligning Flybar and Paddles

Ensuring flybar and paddles are aligned to each other and the control frame.

Flybar Binding Correction

Head Reassembly and Stability Mod

Reassembling Rotor Head and Tracking Blades

Final steps for head reassembly and blade tracking for stability.

Implementing Head Stiffener Mod

Adding a mod for improved forward flight control and stability.

Aerohawk XR-1 Chassis Preparation

Swashplate and Linkage Adjustments

Jesus Pin Removal and Linkage Disconnection

Procedure for pulling the Jesus Pin and unclipping swashplate linkages.

Critical Gyro Settings

Proportional Mix and Gyro Adjustment

Setting Proportional Mix Screw

Adjusting the Proportional Mix screw for hover stability and nose drift.

Fine-tuning Gyro Adjustment

Adjusting the gyro screw to achieve a stable hover with minimal tail wiggle.

Hop Ups: Wooden Blades and Heat Sinks

Recommendations for wooden blades and heat sinks for improved performance.

Overall Conclusions and Recommendations

Setup Ease and Hover Stability

Overall assessment of setup ease and hover stability compared to other models.

Main Drive Gear Durability and Backlash

Discussion on main drive gear wear and importance of proper backlash.

Battery Security and Main Shaft Straightness

Ensuring battery security and checking main shaft straightness after crashes.

Walkera Dragonfly 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWalkera
ModelDragonfly 4
Flight Time8-12 minutes
Weight43g (without battery)
Battery3.7V 350mAh Li-Po
CameraNo
Channels4 Channels

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