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Contents DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES ...............................I SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................II ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ...................................................................................III CHAPTER 1 USING THIS MANUAL .................................................................... 1 1.1 CONVENTIONS....................................................................................
3.2 PREPARING REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................... 32 3.2.1 RE-PAIRING REMOTE CONTROLLER........................................................... 33 3.3 PREPARING MOBILE DEVICE ....................................................................... 34 3.3.1 INSTALLING MOBILE APP ...................................................................... 35 3.3.2 REGISTERING USER ACCOUNT ................................................................ 35 3.3.
Chapter 1 Using This Manual This manual contains product usage instructions. Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain optional modules or accessories that are not included on your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of other modules and optional accessories. 1.1 Conventions The following conventions are used. 1.1.1 Bold Text Bold emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: z 1.1.2 Tap OK.
1.1.4 Hyperlinks Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue colored text indicates a selectable hyperlink. 1.1.5 Procedures An arrow icon indicates a procedure. Example: ¾ To use the camera: 1 Tap the Camera button. The camera screen opens. 2 Focus the image to be captured in the view finder. 3 Tap the blue circle. The view finder now shows the captured picture and auto-saves the taken photo.
Chapter 2 General Introduction The X-Star is the new generation of smart unmanned aircraft system. It is extremely easy to fly and reliable. Featuring the advanced built-in Smart Flight System, a high-performance remote control, combined with a powerful mobile app, the X-Star system allows safe and stable flight maneuvers both manually and automatically.
Image Qty. X1 X1 Description Gimbal Lock Protects the Camera Gimbal when not in use Lens Cap Protects camera lens from dust and scratches X1 Gimbal Camera Securing Bracket Secures the camera to the mount X1 Remote Controller Phone holder and 5000mAh Li-Ion battery included X1 Aircraft Battery 6400mAh Rechargeable Li-Po battery Provides ʈ25 minutes of flight time if fully charged.
Image Qty. X3 PC Suite Suitable for: ವ Windows 8 ವ Windows 7 ವ Windows Vista :indows XP X1 Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd. All Rights Reserved www.autel.com Optional Acc. Description Manuals z User Manual z X-Star ST1 Quick Start Guide z Camera Mount Quick Start Guide (for camera attached gimbals) CD Includes PC Aid Program and Manual, etc. User Propeller Guards Surround the propellers and protect them from damage. (4 in 1 set) Aircraft Maintenance Kit Image Qty.
Camera Accessories Kit Image Qty. Description X1 Waterproof Housing Allows underwater photographing.
2.2 Aircraft The X-Star aircraft is a quadcopter with an integrated stabilized camera gimba. The camera may or may not be supplied depending on the gimbal model purchased. The Micro-USB port on the aircraft supports convenient connection that allows easy flight configuration and system update through the PC Aid Software. 2.2.1 Functional Description Figure 2-1 Front Side 1. Propeller – 9.4 x 4.3 inch 2. Motor 3. Front LED Indicator Light – helps to identify the aircraft nose 4.
Figure 2-2 Rear Side 8. Rear LED Indicator Light – indicates flight status 9. Aircraft Battery 10. RC Pairing Button – prepares the aircraft to perform pairing with the Remote Control, see 3.2.1 Re-pairing Remote Controller on page 33 for detailed instructions 11. Landing Gear 12. Compass Aircraft Specifications Table 2-2 Aircraft Specifications Item Max. Payload Hover Precision Max. Yaw Rate Max. Inclination Angle Max. Ascent/Descent Speed Max.
Item Propeller Size Descriptions 9.4”x4.3” WiFi Frequency 2.4GHz Receiver Frequency 5.8GHz Flight Modes z Operating Environment Temperature GPS z ATTI IOC z Waypoint 0qC~50qC (32qF~122qF) Storage Temperature 0qC~45qC (32qF~113qF) Weight (Battery & Propellers included) 1.1kg z 2.2.2 Built-in Smart Flight System The X-Star features the Built-in Smart Flight System which enables autopilot flight control that provides great ease of use and stability.
Table 2-4 Smart Flight System Functions Function IOC Go Home Failsafe Descriptions Configures the aircraft to fly in the direction relative to the home point or consistent to the initial aircraft orientation, instead of its nose and tail. Commands the aircraft to return to and land on the specified home point. Enables the aircraft to take automatic protection measure when communication with the remote control is lost, to prevent damage or injuries.
2.2.3 Flight LED Indicator Light The LED Indicator Lights on the aircraft can be found at both the front and rear sides. The Front Indicators are mainly used for helping pilots to identify the position of the aircraft nose, and the Rear Indicators are used for showing the current flight status of the aircraft. The LED Indicator Lights will light up when the aircraft is turned on. The table below describes the definitions of the LED Indicator Light status.
2.2.4 LED Indicator Status Descriptions R-Ȗ-Quick (Rear LEDs) Light up when battery voltage is less than 20%. Y-Ȗ (Front & Rear LEDs) Indicates compass calibration is required. See 4.2 Calibrating Compass on page 41 for detailed instructions. Y-Ș (Rear LEDs) Displayed during the 1st step of compass calibration. G-Ș (Rear LEDs) Displayed during the 2nd step of compass calibration.
Table 2-7 Aircraft Battery Features Feature Descriptions Balancing Balances the voltage of each battery cell to prevent overcharging or over-discharging. Communication Retrieves and transfers battery info, including battery level, current, voltage, battery life, and temperature to the aircraft and the controller. Charging Temperature Detection Stops battery charging when environment temperature is out of allowed range. Low Battery Protection Activates alarm when battery level is less than 20%.
Aircraft Battery Specifications Table 2-8 Aircraft Battery Specifications Descriptions Item Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Po Battery Capacity 6400mAh Battery Voltage 11.1V Charging Environment Temperature Discharging Environment Temperature Storage Temperature & Humidity 0qC~40qC (32qF~104qF) -20qC~60qC (-4qF~140qF) Temp: -10qC~45qC (14qF~113qF); Humidity: 5~70% Functional Descriptions The Aircraft Battery front panel contains 4 LED Capacity Indicator Lights and 1 Power Button.
1. Capacity Indicator Lights 2. Power Button – allows you to check the battery level and turn on/off the battery A. To turn on the battery and power up the aircraft, long press the Power Button for 3 seconds. The Capacity Indicator Lights will illuminate and indicate the current battery level. (See Table 2-9 on page 15 for details.) B. To turn off the battery, long press the Power Button for 3 seconds. C.
2.2.5 3-axis Camera Gimbal The 3-axis Camera Gimbal mounted to the aircraft is specially designed to allow smooth aerial photographing to minimize camera vibration or shake. It is powered through the Aircraft Battery, and therefore it is turned on at the same time with the aircraft. A self-test is performed each time the Gimbal starts up. The X-Star system is compatible with more than one gimbal model.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Mounting Rack Vibration Absorber Anti-drop Lock Pin A. Press the pin through the hole at the corner of the gimbal’s mounting rack with the Vibration Absorber in between; B. Press the stud from the bottom up to lock the pin. Aircraft Communication Port Camera Connector Micro-USB Port – connects to the PC using the Micro-USB cable supplied for camera file transfer. Do not disconnect the camera from the gimbal while transferring.
The 3-axis Camera Gimbal for X-Star supports 2 working modes: 1. FPV Mode – synchronizes the camera gimbal movements with the aircraft to provide a real time video piloting experience from a first-person view. 2. Non-FPV Mode – enables stabilized camera tilting control for creative aerial photography. See 4.4.4 Configuration Operations on page 67 for detailed configuration instructions. 2.2.6 Camera The Camera mounted to the Aircraft is stabilized by the 3-axis Camera Gimbal.
1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. Shutter/Select Button WiFi Status Light (blue) Micro HDMI Port Mini USB Port Microphone Audio Speaker 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 12. Power/Mode Button Camera Status Light (red) MicroSD Card Slot LED Status Light Touch Screen Battery Compartment Lock Table 2-11 Camera Functional Descriptions Name 1. Shutter/Select Button 2. Power/Mode Button 3. WiFi Status Light (blue) 4. Camera Light (red) Status 5. Micro HDMI Port 6. MicroSD Card Slot 7. Mini USB Port 8.
Name Description 9. Microphone Records sound when taking videos. 10. Touch Screen Works as the display monitor featuring intuitive touch control. 11. Audio Speaker Makes alert sounds and plays audios. 12. Battery Compartment Lock Locks or unlocks the Battery Compartment. Contains a 940mAh rechargeable Li-Po battery. NOTE: The camera lens is covered by a lens cap on delivery to protect the camera lens from dust and scratches. Remove the lens cap before use.
The built-in 2.4GHz WiFi module on the Remote Controller allows self-generated WiFi network connection for real time flight and video data transmission between the aircraft and the mobile device enabling convenient controls of aerial photographing and remote piloting. NOTE: The X-Star WiFi Network is only established when the aircraft, the Remote Controller and the mobile device are properly connected through WiFi connection. See 3.3.3 Establishing X-Star WiFi Network on page 35 for detailed instructions.
13. Support Stand 15. WiFi Switch 17. Buzzer 14. Re-pair Hole 16. CE/FCC Control Screw 18. Battery Compartment Table 2-13 Remote Controller Functional Descriptions Name 1. WiFi & RF Antennas 2. Mobile Holder Description z The 5.8GHz RF signal antenna communicates with and transmits control signals to the aircraft. z The 2.4GHz WiFi antenna receives and transfers flight data and camera data to the X-Star Mobile App.
Name 6. Left Command Stick 7. Right Stick Command 8. Strap Hole 9. Power Button 10. Take-off Button 11. Landing Button 12. Micro USB Port 13. Support Stand Description Set by default: Throttle Up and Down: ascends and descends Rudder Left and Right: yaws left and yaws right Set by default: Elevator Up and Down: forward and backward Aileron Left and Right: left and right Attaches to a neck strap for easy portability.
Name Description Pressing the Re-pair Hole with a thin rod allows re-pairing the X-Star WiFi network. 14. Re-pair Hole 15. WiFi Switch 16. CE/FCC Screw Control 17. Buzzer 18. Battery Compartment Switches on/off the WiFi module to allow flight and video data transmission between the aircraft and the mobile device. z Turn the control screw for a full clockwise turn to set as CE compliant; z Turn the control screw for a full counter-clockwise turn to set as FCC compliant. Makes alert sounds.
The definitions for each of the Indicator Light are described in the table below: Table 2-14 Remote Controller Indicator Lights Item GPS Signal Aircraft Battery RF Signal WiFi Signal RC Power Button Description z Shows green light when GPS mode is enabled and more than 6 GPS satellite signals are received; z Shows red light when the GPS mode is disabled or less than 6 GPS satellite signals are received.
Item 2.3.3 Button Description Take Off Lights up when pressed, turns off when released. Landing Lights up when pressed, turns off when released. Technical Specifications Item Operating Frequency (RF Receiver) WiFi Repeater Frequency Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Communication Distance (open area) Transmission Power (EIRP) Operating Current/Voltage Battery Descriptions 5.8GHz 2.4GHz 0qC~50qC -20qC~75qC CE:400m; FCC:800m; CE: 25mW; FCC:150mW; WIFI ON: Max. 550mA@3.
Chapter 3 Pre/Post-flight Operations The X-Star features the user-friendly design that requires very simple assembly to get the aircraft ready to fly. However, it is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damages or injuries.
Replace the Gimbal Lock to protect the gimbal from accidental rotation to avoid damage when not in use. 3.1.2 Installing Propellers IMPORTANT: Do not power up the aircraft while installing or removing the propellers. Use only authorized propellers. It is recommended to wear protective gloves when assembling and removing the propellers. On each of the propellers there are one Lock icon and one Unlock icon with an arrow icon indicating the rotate direction to fasten or unfasten the propellers.
IMPORTANT: 1. Check and ensure every propeller is properly installed and in good condition before each flight. 2. Keep off and do not touch the propellers and motors when they are spinning. 3.1.3 Charging Flight Battery ¾ To charge the Aircraft Battery NOTE: If the current battery level is ʈ80%, turn on the battery before charging. 1. Connect the supplied Aircraft Battery Charger to the wall socket. 2. Connect the battery to the charger.
Table 3-1 Capacity Indicator Status while Charging Ș - Indicates solid green light; Ȗ- Indicates flashing green light Indicator Status Battery Level ʈ95% ʈ80% ʈ50% ʈ25% ʇ25% ͐͐͐͐ ͎͐͐͐ ͎͐͐ ͎͐ ͎ 3.1.4 Installing and Removing the Battery ¾ To install the battery 1. Make sure the battery is powered off before installation. 2. Insert the battery into the aircraft battery compartment as shown below (Figure 3-3). A click sound is heard when the battery has been properly installed.
¾ 3.1.5 To remove the battery 1. Make sure the battery is powered off before removal. 2. Press and hold the top and bottom tabs on the battery, and pull it out slowly. Mounting the Camera In the case when the purchased gimbal set does not come with a camera. The camera needs to be mounted manually by the user before flight. NOTE: Use only cameras authorized or specified by Maxaero which are compatible with the gimbal. ¾ To mount the camera 1.
Figure 3-4 Mounting the Camera 3.2 Preparing Remote Controller ¾ To charge the Remote Controller 1. Connect the remote controller to the USB Power Adapter using the Micro USB Cable supplied. 2. Plug the USB Power Adapter to the wall socket. 3. The Power Button on the remote controller will show flashing red light during charging. When charging is complete, the Power Button changes into solid green light, in this case, disconnect the power adapter and the remote controller.
¾ To power up the remote controller NOTE: It is recommended to power up the remote controller before turning on the aircraft. 3.2.1 1. Adjust the remote controller power output by twisting the CE/FCC Control Screw using a Philips screwdriver. Turn the screw clockwise for a full turn to set as CE compliant; or turn the screw counter-clockwise for a full turn to set as FCC compliant. 2. Press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds until the Power Button lights up in solid green.
¾ To re-pair the aircraft and the remote controller 1. Turn off the remote controller. 2. Turn on the aircraft. 3. Press and hold the RC Pairing Button on the aircraft for about 3 seconds, the pairing indicator beside the RC Pairing Button will flash slowly in green light, indicating the aircraft is ready to re-pair. 4.
3.3.1 Installing Mobile App Download the X-Star Mobile App from the website, and follow the procedures below to install it on your mobile device. Detailed information about X-Star Mobile app operations will be described in 4.4 X-Star Mobile App Operations on page 53. ¾ To install the X-Star Mobile App: 1. Power up the mobile device, and launch the browser after the internet connection is enabled. 2. Login to the official website: http://www.maxaero.com. 3. Click Download on the home page. 4.
¾ To connect the mobile device with the X-Star network 1. Power up the remote controller. 2. Power up the X-Star aircraft. 3. Switch on the Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device. 4. Tap the Settings option on your mobile device. Turn on the WiFi function, and select the X-Star Network from the list. The network may display as X_Star suffixed with a serial number. 5. Open the X-Star Mobile App on your mobile device. 6.
5. Enable Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device. 6. Select the X-Star Wi-Fi network from the list. 7. Tap to launch the X-Star Mobile App, and tap the Settings icon. 8. Choose Pairing in the menu list to enter the Pairing page (Figure 3-5). 9. Tap MAC button to manually enter or scan the MAC code of the aircraft. NOTE: By scanning the QR code at the bottom of the aircraft, the SSID and the MAC address will be automatically retrieved. 10. Tap Finish to complete the re-pairing.
3.4 Installing PC Aid Suite The PC Aid Suite is specially developed for enhancing aircraft capabilities and refining flight performance. This comprehensive program allows users to perform pre and post flight configurations and upgrade firmware for the X-Star aircraft, gimbal and remote controller on the PC. The PC Aid software package is included in the product CD supplied, and it is regularly updated through the internet. ¾ 3.4.1 To install the PC Aid software to the PC: 1.
Figure 3-6 Login Prompt After successful registration, enter your X-Star username and password to sign in the PC Aid operation program. See 4.5 PC Aid Operations on page 79 for detailed operation instructions of the PC Aid software.
Chapter 4 Flight Operations After all pre-flight preparations have been done properly, before proceeding to perform your first flight, take a few minute to familiarize yourself with the controls of your X-Star by following the operation instructions described in this section. IMPORTANT: Before flying the X-Star aircraft, make sure all safety instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating, or coming into contact with the product. 4.
9 The mobile device is mounted to the remote controller and properly connected to the X-Star WiFi Network. 9 The ground station on the X-Star Mobile App is enabled. 9 The camera function on the X-Star Mobile App is synchronizing with the mounted camera. 9 Familiarize yourself with the flight controls. 9 Find a suitable area for flying. 4.2 Calibrating Compass Make sure to calibrate the compass every time when flying in a new location.
2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and revolve for 360q around. The rear LEDs on the aircraft will change into solid green lights when this is done successfully. Figure 4-1 Horizontal Calibration 3. Hold the aircraft vertically with the nose down and rotate for 360q around. The LEDs on the aircraft will display normally in correspondence to the current flight mode when calibration is completed successfully.
4.3 Remote Controller and Flight Operations The Remote Controller is specially designed for convenient remote flight controls with 2 command sticks for aerial maneuvers in different directions, including Pitch, Roll, Yaw and Vertical (ascent and descent). The Smart Control Switch on the top left of the remote controller front panel allows pilots to conveniently activate the safety features – IOC (middle) or Go Home (down). Do not apply the IOC or Go Home controls when taking off.
Figure 4-3 Motor Start-up or Shut-down 4. Release the sticks gently and simultaneously after the motors have started spinning for 2 seconds. 5. Command the aircraft to take off. There are 2 methods available: A. Push the Throttle upward to take off the aircraft manually. B. Press and hold the Take-off button on the remote controller for 2 seconds. The remote controller makes a brief beep sound when the take-off command is sent successfully.
The 4 primary flight controls include: A. Throttle – commands the aircraft to ascend by pushing the stick upward, and descend by pushing it downward. )ROSH :NXUZZRK [V *KYIKTJ :NXUZZRK JU]T Figure 4-4 Throttle Control – Aircraft Left Side View B. Rudder – commands the aircraft to yaw left or right by pushing the Rudder left or right.
Rudder left Nose Yaws Left Figure 4-5 Rudder Control- Aircraft Top View C. Elevator – commands the aircraft to pitch up and down to move forward or backward by pushing the Elevator upward or downward.
D. Aileron – commands the aircraft to roll left or right by pushing the Aileron left or right. Aileron left left Aileron right right Figure 4-7 Aileron Control – Front View 4.3.3 Landing and Motor Shut-down The aircraft may be landed manually, automatically, or passively depending on different circumstances. IMPORTANT: The aircraft must be landed gently on a flat surface to avoid damage.
¾ To manually land the aircraft and shut down the motors 1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired position for landing. 2. Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches the target position to let it hover. 3. Push the Throttle down slightly and gently to land the aircraft. 4. When the aircraft has properly landed, operate with one of the command methods below to shut off the motors: 5. z A. Push the Throttle to the bottom position and hold for 3 seconds, until the 4 motors stop spinning.
z Landing due to low battery Generally it is recommended to land the aircraft immediately when the battery level reaches 20% or lower, this will be indicated by the indicator lights on both the aircraft and the remote controller. A. The rear LEDs on the aircraft will show quick flashing red lights. B. The Aircraft Battery Indicator on the remote controller will show yellow light.
Descriptions of the IOC modes: Home Lock - configures the aircraft to fly in the direction relative to the home point, instead of its nose and tail. In this mode, the Elevator will always move the aircraft on a line towards or away from the initial take-off location, and the Aileron will make it move right or left perpendicular to that line. Course Lock – also known as “Carefree Orientation” mode.
NOTE: For safety reasons, if the aircraft is hovering at the altitude lower than 30 meters when the Go Home function is activated, it will ascend to the 30-meter altitude before starting to return. To manually regain control of the aircraft during the activated Go Home procedure, take one of the methods below: A. When Go Home is activated manually Toggle the Smart Control Switch from Go Home position to the other positions to regain control. B.
A home point is usually memorized by the system as the point where the aircraft motors start up each time. The home point can also be repositioned during flight. ¾ Reposition the home point during flight 1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired home point. 2. Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches the target position to let it hover. 3. Press and hold the Take-off Button for 3 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 4.
4.4 X-Star Mobile App Operations The X-Star Mobile Application is a fully-featured program with 4 essential functions. It configures your mobile to perform as the central monitor for remote piloting control, aerial shooting and recording, and helps to tune the aircraft parameters to achieve refined and smooth flight performance. The 4 essential control functions are: A. Camera Remote Control – performs capturing, recording and set camera settings through wireless control B.
Figure 4-9 X-Star Mobile App Main Menu The application buttons on the Main Menu are listed and described in the table below: Table 4-1 Application Buttons Name Button Description Camera Allows data synchronization for image display and camera pairing for FPV or non-FPV navigation Ground Station Allows to locate the aircraft, and perform waypoint navigation and flight settings Configuration Allows to perform parameter configuration and firmware upgrades for the flight, gimbal and remote control syst
4.4.2 Camera Operations The Camera function works as a flight monitor that synchronizes the screen display with the onboard camera, allowing users to perform various camera operations and configurations for aerial photo-and-video shooting. To enter the Camera Operation screen (Figure 4-10), tap the Camera button on the Main Menu. Figure 4-10 Camera Operation Screen 1. 2. 3. 4.
Normal Mode In this mode, the camera pitch movement is controlled by the pitch scroll bar. Scroll it up to tilt the camera upwards or down to tilt the camera downwards. Physical Control Mode In this mode, the camera pitch angle simulates with the motions of the mobile device. Tilt the mobile device forward to pitch the camera down or backward to pitch the camera up.
z Camera Operation Panel The Camera Operation Panel includes 5 items, the functions of which are described respectively from top to bottom as follows: 1) Camera Settings – opens the camera settings menu 2) Camera Mode – allows choosing different camera modes, including single capture, burst mode, timed capture and video shooting 3) Shooting Button – displays the current camera mode, tapping which allows to execute the selected camera mode action 4) Hide/Display – tap to hide the flight information b
Camera Settings By tapping the Settings button, the Settings Panel will be displayed (Figure 4-11), which allows you to adjust camera configuration settings. Figure 4-11 Camera Settings Panel The functions of each setting option are described in the table below: Table 4-3 General Camera Settings Settings Button 1080P (16:9) (default); 960P (4:3); 720P (16:9); WVGA (16:9) Resolution Frame Rate Options 24, 30, 48, 60, 120, 240 fps (NTSC) *PAL: 50 fps. FPS Time Lapse 0.
Settings Button Options TV System PAL; NTSC (default) Format ɰ ; (default) Reset ɰ ; (default) NOTE: When you select Format in camera settings, the SD card will be formatted. Make sure to create a back-up copy of the SD card files. When you select TV system to view a TV/HDTV, select NTSC for North American televisions; for those outside of North America, select PAL in most cases. ¾ To format a Micro-SD card: 1.
Single Capture: press Shooting button once for a single photo Burst Mode: press Shooting button once for continuous capture Time Lapse: press Shooting button once to begin a timed capture, and press again to stop 2. Tap the Shooting button to run the selected camera mode action. ¾ To record a video: 1. Tap the Camera Mode button and select the Video mode. 2.
4.4.3 Ground Station Operations The Ground Station function allows you to create flight plans by placing waypoints, setting waypoint altitude, hover time and overall speed, etc. To perform this function, tap the Ground Station icon on the Main Menu, and select a desired map type (Gmap or Amap) to initiate the program. Figure 4-12 Ground Station Operation Screen NOTE: Make sure your mobile device is connected to the internet when using this function for the first time to allow auto installing of the maps.
Table 4-4 Control Panel Buttons Name Button Back z Description Returns to X-Star Mobile App Main Menu Waypoints Opens the Waypoint Control Panel Start Uploads the flight mission Pause Suspends execution of the flight mission Go Home Aborts the flight mission commands the aircraft home Landing Lands the aircraft and Status Information Bar The Status Information Bar on the top of the main sections of the screen displays the following items from left to right: 1) Flight Mode – indicates the c
z Functional Buttons The Functional buttons are vertically aligned on the right side of the operation screen. They are mainly used for controlling flight speed, calibrating the compass, selecting map view and locating the home point. Detailed descriptions of the Functional Buttons are listed in the following table: Table 4-5 Functional Buttons Name Button Description Speed Sets the desired level flight speed: high (8m/s), medium (5m/s) or low (2m/s). Compass Initiates the procedure.
¾ To view the map on Main Section: 1. Tap the Map View button to choose among the Normal, Hybrid or Satellite view. 2. Use two fingers to zoom in or zoom out the map. 3. Tap to move the map to view different areas. z Camera Split Screen The Camera Thumbnail, located on the lower right corner of the screen, allows the pilot to view the current camera filming during Ground Station operation. Tapping the thumbnail allows users to quickly switch to the camera operation screen.
Table 4-6 Waypoint Operation Buttons Name Button Description Exits the waypoint operation mode. Back Draw Waypoints Adds a waypoint. The total number of waypoints should not exceed 20. Waypoints cannot be added beyond 500m from the home point or outside of the Safety Zone. Creates the flight route by sliding through the map. Remove Waypoints Removes the selected waypoint one by one. Move Waypoints Moves the waypoint position one at a time. Delete Waypoints Deletes all waypoints.
¾ To edit the waypoints: 1. Tap the desired waypoint number at the bottom of the screen. 2. Adjust the waypoint altitude and hover time as demanded. 3. Tap OK to complete the waypoint setting. ¾ To start the flight mission: 1. Tap the Back button to return to the Ground Station Control Panel after completing the waypoint flight plan setting. 2. Tap GO on the Control Panel to start the flight mission.
4.4.4 Configuration Operations The Configuration program is designed to configure and upgrade the Smart Flight System and the Remote Controller. To optimize the X-Star system performance for accurate and stable flight maneuvering, it is recommended to perform configurations and firmware upgrades on a regular basis, either through PC Aid or X-Star Mobile App.
Figure 4-15 Flight Limits Setting Screen You can set the maximum flight height and distance to protect the aircraft from losing signal or being out of control. When these limits are determined, the aircraft cannot fly outside the preset limit boundaries under GPS mode. In non-GPS mode, the aircraft is only restricted to the preset height limit. For distance limit under non-GPS mode, it may be various depending on the regulations and laws in different areas and countries.
Figure 4-16 Gimbal Control Screen 1) z Angle Limits A. Horizontal Limit – sets the maximum angle on horizontal axis B. Vertical Limit – sets the maximum angle on vertical axis 2) Control Sensitivity - adjusts the speed of camera pitch movement 3) Mode Switch A. Non-FPV Mode –enables stabilized camera tilting control B.
Speed Level Flight Speed Descent Speed Ascent Speed Yaw Rate z Range 2m/s – 12m/s 1m/s – 3m/s 1m/s – 6m/s 60 q/s - 360 q/s Remote Controller The Remote Controller function enables the pilots to choose preferred transmitter modes, calibrate command sticks and testify if the Smart Control Switch and the Flight Mode Switch work properly. Tap the Remote Controller icon, and the screen below will be displayed.
The Remote Controller configuration screen consists of 3 sections. 1) Transmitter Modes Section There are 3 transmitter modes: Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3. Each mode indicates how the movement of command sticks controls the actions of the aircraft correspondingly.
The table below describes the respective aircraft movements reacting to the movements of the command sticks. Table 4-7 Controls of the Command Sticks Command Stick Movement Aircraft Movement Throttle Up/Down Ascend/Descend Rudder Left/Right Yaw Left/Right Elevator Up/Down Forward/Backward Aileron Left/Right Left/Right 2) Command Sticks Calibration There are 4 channels in total for command sticks calibration.
8. Tap Finish on the top right side to complete the calibration. If all scale icons (A, E, T and R) fall in the middle position, the remote controller is ready for use. 3) Switch and Button Test The Switch and button Test section allows users to test the 2 switches on the front top of the remote controller and 2 buttons at the bottom of the remote controller. The upper switch group allows testing of the Smart Control Switch which includes Normal, IOC and Go Home modes.
z Failsafe The Failsafe mode is set to enable the aircraft to take default emergency protection procedure when communication with the remote controller is lost, to prevent damage or injury. Go Home is set as the priority protection measure when Failsafe is activated. When the Go Home procedure initiates, the aircraft’s nose will be oriented towards Home Point. If the aircraft’s altitude is lower than 30 meters, it will ascend to 30 meters height to reduce risks of crashing or damages.
z Battery The Battery function allows you to view the current status and general information of the aircraft battery, and check the Low Battery Protection settings. There are 2 levels of protection measures for the inflight low battery concerns.
4) First Level Protection – activated when the battery level drops below 10% that forces the aircraft to immediately land onsite It is highly recommended to activate the Go Home procedure or manually command the aircraft to return when the low battery alarm is triggered (i.e. when the rear LEDs of the aircraft show with quick flashing red lights).
Figure 4-22 IOC Screen NOTE: The flying direction is relative to the starting point but not the location of the pilot. Home Lock mode works in GPS mode only while Course Lock mode works in both GPS and ATTI modes. z View Status Tapping View Status from the main menu displays an information screen, which presents an overview list of the configuration status of the X-Star system. 4.4.
z z z Camera Settings 1) Toolbar Auto Hide – slide the button to enable or disable auto hide of the operation panels 2) When Communication Lost – allows to set the camera operation mode in case when communication is lost 3) Preview Quality – tap to select the resolution and frame rate Flight Control and Gimbal Settings 1) Parameter Unit – tap to select a measurement unit: English or Metric 2) Ground Station – slide the button to enable or disable the ground station feature 3) Compass Calibrati
4.5 PC Aid Operations The PC Aid Suite is specially developed for enhancing aircraft capabilities and refining flight performance. This comprehensive program allows users to perform pre and post flight configurations and upgrade firmware for the X-Star aircraft, gimbal and remote controller on the PC. Launch the PC Aid program after installation is complete.
The PC Aid Operation screen includes 3 main sections: z Menu Bar The Menu Bar consists of 4 tags: 1) Flight Control System Settings 2) Gimbal Settings 3) Remote Controller Settings 4) Firmware Upgrades Selecting each tag will navigate you to the corresponding operation page. z Navigation Pane The Navigation Pane displays all the items that are required to be adjusted or calibrated for the flight system, gimbal and remote controller before or after flight.
Name Button Description Enables the aircraft to take automatic failsafe measure when communication with the remote controller is lost. Failsafe Displays the battery information, and allows activating/deactivating the low battery protection function. Allows pilots to set the IOC mode for easy aircraft navigation when its orientation is uncertain. Battery IOC View Status Displays current configuration status of the X-Star system.
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service To ensure optimum performance of the product, we advise that the maintenance instructions in this section are read and followed carefully. 5.1 Maintenance Instructions The following shows how to maintain your devices, together with precautions to take. y Keep the devices in dry conditions and within normal operating temperatures. y Dry your hands before using the devices. The touch screen of the camera may not work if it is moist, or if you tap it with wet hands.
5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist This section helps users to detect possible causes to certain problems occurred, and provide feasible solutions to handle certain operation failures. A. B. C. D.
E. When pairing up, the aircraft does not respond to the remote controller 9 F. If the Wi-Fi connection fails all the time 9 G. I. K. Keep the MicroSD card inside the camera.
L. If the X-Star mobile app is accidentally closed when the aircraft is in Ground Station mode 9 If the app is closed when the flight mission is under execution, the aircraft will continue to finish 9 If the app is closed when the flight mission is being suspended, and failed to reconnect with the aircraft within 1 minute, Go Home procedure will be automatically activated 9 Regain manual control of the aircraft using the remote controller 5.
E. Complete description of the problem F. Proof-of-purchase for warranty repairs G. Preferred method of payment for non-warranty repairs NOTE: For non-warranty repairs, payment can be made via Visa, Master Card, or with approved credit.
Chapter 6 Warranty Autel Aerial Technology Co., Ltd.
FCC Caution: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC Caution: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
