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CONTENTS STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 4 1 | PRODUCT PROFILE ............................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction Features & Highlight Flight Battery Flight Controller Body Plugin Platform SMC6-1550 2D Drawings 2 | PACKAGE INCLUDES..................................................................
STATEMENT Please read before using this UAS (sUAS) small Unmanned Aircraft System. The user accepts full responsibility upon use and that all contents of this statement is recognized and accepted. Please follow the manual to install and use the product. Given that the company cannot control the user’s specific usage of the product, installation and/or modification (including the use of non-specified parts, such as: motor, ESC, propeller, etc.) as well as other possible improper usages, etc.
1. PRODUCT PROFILE INTRODUCTION • Skylle 1550 is a professional industrial-grade four-axis UAV system specialized for surveillance and inspection. • Skylle 1550 is equipped with three-axis gimbal mounted with GOPRO4 HD sport, FLIR and real-time HD image transmission systems, which allows ground control central inspection and the aerial imaging through ground station. Other than that Skylle 1550 has different payloads with plugin platform for easily swapping the payloads.
Plugin Platform Features: 1. Intelligent and sophisticated plug-and-play connector, aims for industrial application. 2. Perfectly compatible with MMC’s various advanced payload. 3. Super easy to plug into the drone, no tool needed. 4. Supported maximum 13 channels. 5.
2. PACKAGE INCLUDES • Main Body • Flight Batteries & charger • Tool Kit • Body Battery Straps • Arms and Propellers • Controller • Ground Station • GPS Antenna • Propeller Locking screws • Controller Battery & Charger • Ground Station Battery & Charger • Payloads • Landing Gear • Transmission Antenna • Battery Checker 3. ASSEMBLY BODY & ARM ASSEMBLY Step 1: Step 2: Take the arm and insert to the body according to the number mentioned in the arm.
LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Take the landing leg and connect the carbon rod through the holes in the landing leg on both sides. Tighten the screws in the landing leg. Connect the landing gear with the body and tight it with the given plastic nut. BATTERY STRAPPING Step 1: Step 2: Place the battery and strap the battery with Velcro straps. Connect the battery connector to the drone and close the cap.
4. AIRCRAFT PROFILES FLIGHT CONTROLLER The A2 flight control system uses the Controller Unit at its core, which is connected with the IMU, GPS-COMPASS PRO PLUS, LED- BT-I, PMU and ESCs to complete the system. The system can achieve the height-lock and position-lock functions by using the IMU and the GPS, to control the aircraft. Please carry out the following procedures to finish assembly, configuration and flight-testing: Mount the A2 flight control system on youraircraft finish connection.
FLIGHT MODES Due to betterment of the customers for easy flying the UAV, the flight controller have been designed with 2 set of main control modes. The switches to access the modes are SE and SG is configured as default. If needed to change refer the remote controller section Switch Features: Switch SE Number Modes 0 (bottom) Alt Hold 1 (middle) Alt Hold 2 (upper) GPS mode Failsafe Mode: In case of emergency to make drone to come back to Home point this flight mode will be used.
Record forward direction successfully (20) Record a Point of Interest successfully (20) Bluetooth A2 Assistant is connected/disconnected to the flight control system: () When the LED blinks (3), please hover or land the UAS and wait for the white LED to go off. When the LED blinks (3), it is not recommended to fly. When the LED blinks (4), please contact your dealer. 5.
S.BUS2 System By using the S.BUS2 system multiple servos, gyros and telemetry sensors are easily installed with a minimum amount of cables. Model Types Six swash types are available for helicopters. Six types of main wings and three types of tail wings are available for airplanes and gliders. Functions and mixing functions necessary for each model type are set in advance at the factory. Data Input Large graphic LCD and new type Touch Sensor substantially improve ease of setup.
The antenna can be rotated 90 degrees and angled 90 degrees. Forcing the antenna further than this can damage it. The antenna is not removable. Monitor LED Display The status of the transmitter is displayed by LED at the bottom left and right sides of the “T14SG” logo. LED (Left) Displays the “non-default condition” warning. Blinking: Power switch is turned ON when any condition switch is turned ON. LED (Right): Displays the state of radio frequency transmission. • OFFRadio waves are in OFF state.
This scrolling technique is also used for data input, value input, mode selection, and similar operations. Examples include: Value, ON, OFF, INH, ACT, etc. RTN button Touch the RTN button when you want to open a setup screen or to switch between cursor move mode (reverse display) and data input mode (box display). This button can also be used as the enter button screen, etc.
STICK ADJUSTMENT: Adjustment of the stick lever length You can adjust the length of stick levers, as you like. It is recommended to adjust the length of the sticks in line with your hand size. • Hold the lever head “B” and turn the lever head “A” counter ~ clockwise. The lock will be released. • Turn the lever head “A” clockwise as you hold the lever-head “B” after placing it as you like. Adjustment of stick lever tension The tension of the self-return type stick lever can be adjusted. 1.
CONTROLLER BATTERY Attachment of the battery 1. T14SG to HTF1800B is removed. 2. A LiFe spacer (14SG attachment) is inserted as shown in figure. 3. A Controller battery (Option) is inserted as shown in figure. 4. 2P connector of a controller battery is connected. 5. Close the battery cover completely. 6. T14SG is turned on and [LINKAGE MENU]=>[WARNING]=>[LOW BATTERY] is called. 7. It changes into 6.0V from 5.6V.
How to turn transmitter power ON/OFF When turning on the power, the T14SG transmitter will begin emitting RF automatically after it confirms the surrounding RF conditions. The T14SG transmitter also offers the ability to auto shut-down. When turning on the power of the transmitter 1. Turn on the power switch of the transmitter. *The message ‘CHECK RF CONDITION’ is displayed for a moment. At the same time the left LED monitor blinks. 2.
6. GROUND STATION INTRODUCTION The 15" Portable Ground Station S85 is a professional, rugged and portable radio station designed for outdoor use. Equipped with magnesium metal shell, quality LCD, Intel core i5-4310M processor, Intel HD graphics core 4600i and 15.6 TFT LCD FHD (1920 x 1080), this Ground Station is an essential device for complicated and demanding UAV task. FEATURES: • With design of waterproof, dustproof and shockproof, It’s applicable to various tough environment.
GROUND CONTROL STATION (GCS) MGS is the specialized ground control station software where the user can control the UAS and the mounting equipment, simultaneously displaying the images transmitted by the drone in real time. INSTALLATION • Operating system requirements: Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 10. • Install the ground station software.
SOFTWARE SETTING Click the setting button, the setting interface will show. In the setting function’s interface, there are major functions including ‘General Setting’, ‘Firmware Upgrade’, ‘Security Setting’, ‘Sensor Calibration’, ‘Propellers and Wings Test’. 1. GENERAL SETTING The settings of the common settings interface can be made. • Language: Switch the language displayed on the current interface. This function must be restarted to take effect.
3. SECURITY SETTING Click “Security Setting” to open the security settings interface. There are mainly fault protection functions such as Failsafe Triggers, Geofence, and Return to Launch (RTL). The safety fault protection value setting is completed by setting the fault handling method of different fault drones. Warning: The failsafe trigger value setting is completed by setting the trigger values for the different types of failsafes. If you need to modify, please consult our technical staff first! 4.
ROUTE PLANNING 1. Click the “location icon” button to start the navigation point planning function. When entering the Waypoint Menu, the latitude and longitude of the displayed home point can be manually modified. Click the virtual keyboard to modify the latitude and longitude of the home point, use “clear” to delete data, use “Backspace” to remove a single digit, use “+” for value addition, use “-” for value subtracted. Waypoint Menu 2.
3. If you want to delete the current navigation point, click the trash icon at the bottom of the Waypoint Menu, or right-click for a few seconds. Select as needed and click to Delete Current Waypoint, or Delete All Waypoints. 4. Select any waypoint and drag it to modify the position of the waypoint. 5. Select the second waypoint. Long press the screen, click the “insert the waypoint”. If clicking “add land point”, and add one land point next to the waypoint of 4. 6.
TASK MANAGEMENT 1. Long press the screen after you complete all the needed settings. Select “mission” and click “send to vehicle”, clicking Sync to send the mission to the UAS. Then you could ascend the UAS (after 15 meters above the ground), and switch the “auto flight mode” stick in RC. Clicking “Photo” during the flight, will send the command to the drone and drone will capture an image accordingly. Sync 2. Accessibility The mission can be downloaded from the drone.
AREA SCAN Click the area scan button (third icon below the Setting button), and the editing interface will appear. Camera Selection 1. Parameter editing interface AREA SCAN There are a variety of different camera options to select. When selecting a custom camera, follow the steps below to set the parameters: 25 / 31 1. According to the parameters of the current camera, input the width and height of the sensor. Input the width and height of the photo, the camera focal length, and other basic data.
2. AREA DRAWING Method 1 1. Click the “Draw” button; 2. Double-click the position you want to select on the map, then add the point of the polygon you want to scan; 3. When the number of added points is more than three, right click to finish drawing; 4. Click “Finish Draw” or click the right mouse button on the map to complete the area drawing. Selecting the scan area Scanning area determination Method 2 Draw an area in Google Earth and save it as a .kml file.
DRONE CONTROL (GCS) 1. Unlock Click unlock, then swipe to unlock. Click take off. Set the flying height on the right, swipe, and click to take off. Note: The aircraft must be unlocked in the ALT Hold mode to unlock! 2. 3. Switch Mode, Click to switch to the guiding flight Mode switch and guiding flight • When the aircraft is in the air, push the throttle to the neutral position, switch to the guiding flight mode.
BATTERY SAFETY BATTERY Warnings & Usage Guidelines WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or serious injury. Mishandling LiPo batteries can result in fire. By handling, charging or using LiPo batteries, you assume all risks associated with LiPo batteries.
PRE-FIELD CHECKLIST** Flight assignment unique ID#: Date checklist completed (MM/DD/YYYY): PREFLIGHT DATA CHECK Weather report OK? / 20 FIELD EQUIPMENT Table Airspace OK? Canopy NOTAM OK? Bench/Chairs Flight location good Landing Pad No obstructions Cones No site disturbances Fire Extinguisher Backup Flight location / Generator No obstructions Gasoline No site disturbances Extension Cords Flight Mission planned? Power Strip Obtain all required permissions First Aid Kit Insurance OK
FLIGHT CHECKLIST AND FLIGHT LOG Flight assignment unique ID#: Flight date (MM/DD/YYYY): / / 20 Location: Take-off time (24H - HH:MM): : UAS ID#: Assignment / task description: Pilot: Co-Pilot: BEFORE GOING TO THE FIELD: **PRE-FIELD CHECKLIST completed Controller on and transmitting Ground Station on and connects UAS on IMMEDIATELY BEFORE FLIGHT (Chronological order): Last UAS hardware check Propellers and motors secured Sensors / Payload secured Visual frame check Compass OK Mission uploaded Sat
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
