User's Manual

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BEGINNER MODE

User may enable or disable the Beginner Mode under the following path: DRONE SETTINGS > AIRCRAFT > BEGINNER

MODE. When enabled, the aircraft will take off within a 98 ft radius from the home point. The ight speed will also be

reduced.

FLIGHT MODES

The EVOLVE 2 aircraft has 3 ight modes that the operator can choose from. The modes are selected by a 3-position

switch located on the top left of the Ground Station. Turn on the Multiple Flight Modes setting under the following path:

DRONE SETTINGS > AIRCRAFT > MULTIPLE FLIGHT MODES.

ALTITUDE MODE (GPS Disabled)

In this mode, the aircraft will hold its altitude when the

control sticks are released, but not its position. This results

in the aircraft drifting in the direction the wind is blowing and

the operator must control position at all times. This mode is

only recommended for experienced operators and is meant

for smoother breaking reactions and camera panning while

lming.

POSITION MODE (GPS Enabled)

In this mode, the aircraft will hold position using the GPS

and/or optical ow. When the control sticks are released

the EVOLVE 2 will hold its position in the air. This mode is

suggested for beginner operators and is also used most

frequently by professional users.

Position 2 (Center) – Position Mode

Position 1 (Left) – Attitude Mode

Aircraft cannot sense obstacles. Please pay close attention to your space during ight.

Multiple Flight Modes are not available when Beginner Mode is enabled.

Aircraft will lock its maximum altitude at 13 ft when ying

in area without GPS.

Summary of content (21 pages)

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BEGINNER MODE User may enable or disable the Beginner Mode under the following path: DRONE SETTINGS > AIRCRAFT > BEGINNER MODE. When enabled, the aircraft will take off within a 98 ft radius from the home point. The flight speed will also be reduced. Multiple Flight Modes are not available when Beginner Mode is enabled. FLIGHT MODES The EVOLVE 2 aircraft has 3 flight modes that the operator can choose from. The modes are selected by a 3-position switch located on the top left of the Ground Station.
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SPORT MODE (GPS Enabled) In this mode, the EVOLVE 2 to reaches its maximum speed and maneuverability. Increased yaw, roll and thrust give the user the ability to get the drone on target in the shortest possible time. This mode is recommended for experienced users who want to follow high-speed subjects and capture action packed videos. Pay close attention to the aircraft’s battery level when flying in this mode.
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COMPASS CALIBRATION The electronic compass on the EVOLVE 2 aircraft is used to determine the direction which aircraft is pointing to in reference to true north. The compass is a sensitive sensor that is affected by electromagnetic interference from sources such as radio towers and high voltage power lines. The compass can give false readings if the aircraft is placed over a surface composed of metal or if there is metal under the surface, such as rebar under concrete.
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GAIN AND EXPO Adjust the Gain and Expo under the following path: DRONE SETTINGS > AIRCRAFT > GAIN AND EXPO. All tuning only applies to POSITION mode. • Expo: Controls how much and how quickly the aircraft moves forward and backward, yawing and ascending • D/R or Sensitivity: Determines how quickly the aircraft reacts to the commands put into the control sticks. • Max Speed: Controls the top speed of the aircraft.
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AIRCRAFT FLIGHT CONTROL The flight control of the EVOLVE 2 is accomplished by manipulating the control sticks on the Ground Station. Proper orientation must always be considered when flying the aircraft. A basic rule of thumb when remote piloting an aircraft is to realize that when the aircraft’s nose, or front end, is facing the pilot the control inputs for roll and yaw are backwards. This disorientation is the leading cause of all aircraft accidents that are due to pilot error.
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CAMERA AND GIMBAL Attaching And Detaching Gimbal Attaching And Detaching Camera Lens Recommended Lens Camera Led Indicators Memory Card Format (SD Card/CFast) Shooting In ProRes Camera Settings Creative Assistant Gimbal Tilt Angle Gimbal Pitch (Speed/Smoothness) Auto Gimbal Calibration And Centralize Gimbal
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING GIMBAL ATTACHING THE GIMBAL Locate the red mark on the gimbal and align it to the unlock icon on the attachment mount. Then screw the gimbal CCW. Release the gimbal release button when the red mark aligns with the lock icon on the attachment mount. You should also hear a click when gimbal is securely mounted. DETACHING THE GIMBAL Press and hold onto the gimbal release button on the side, then turn the gimbal CW.
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING CAMERA LENS ATTACHING THE CAMERA LENS To attach the lens, align the red mark on the back of the lens with the red mark on the camera mount Once align, screw the lens CW. You should also hear a click sound when the lens is securely mounted. DETACHING THE CAMERA LENS To release the camera lens, press the release button located underneath the gimbal. Unscrew the lens CCW and detach the lens from the camera mount. EVOLVE 2 User Manual V1.
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RECOMMENDED LENS The Astra m4/3 system supports a vast array of lenses from multiple manufacturers that are small, lightweight that let lighten the load while still performing beautifully. The smaller size, focal length (35mm equivalent), aperture and AF speed provide amazing choices for even the most discerning filmmaker. Olympus and Panasonic are two mainstream manufacturers of MFT format lenses.
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CAMERA LED INDICATOR The camera system has an LED indicator located beside the camera lens mount. This indicator displays the camera’s status.
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MEMORY CARD FORMAT (SD CARD/CFAST) The EVOLVE 2 supports the following card formats for both SD and CFast Cards: ExFAT / FAT 32. If the ground station indicates a ‘Card Format Error’, please reformat the card via Windows/Mac computer and check if the problem persists. SHOOTING IN PRORES You can only shoot ProRes when using a CFast 2.0.
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ADJUST CAMERA SETTINGS WITH ROLLER CONTROLS 1. With no camera adjustment selected, press and hold on the B2 button for 2 secs (located on the top right). Release when one of the setting turns blue. 2. Roll the roller on the right (near the B2 button) to move through the different settings 3. Press the B2 button again to enter the setting, roll the roller to adjust 4. Once you have set your setting, press the B1 button (located on the left side) to exit the expanded menu 5.
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GIMBAL TILT ANGLE To capture even more challenging shots, the EVOLVE 2 allows you to add an extra +/- 20 degrees to your gimbal tilt angle.
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EVOLVE 2 User Manual V1.
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GROUND STATION Inserting and Removing the Ground Station Battery Turning On/Off the Ground Station Battery Charging the Ground Station Battery Ground Station LED Indicator Pairing the Ground Station and Aircraft Antennas (Internal/External) Image Transmission Control Stick Modes
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INSERTING AND REMOVING THE GROUND STATION BATTERY INSERTING THE GROUND STATION BATTERY STEPS FOR INSERTING THE GROUND STATION BATTERY 1. First ensure the battery is powered off. 2. Slide the latch to the right and insert the battery into the Ground Station. 3. Release the latch when the battery is securely inserted. REMOVING THE GROUND STATION BATTERY STEPS FOR REMOVING THE GROUND STATION BATTERY 1. First ensure the battery is powered off. 2. Slide the latch to the right to disengage the lock.
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TURNING ON/OFF THE GROUND STATION When powering on the Ground Station, be sure to provide at least 3 to 6 ft (1 to 2m) of space between the Ground Station and the aircraft. (If the Ground Station and aircraft are too close together the system may not properly connect.) Short press and long press the power switch until the Ground Station screens turn on (this double press procedure prevents accidental power ups).
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CHARGING THE GROUND STATION BATTERY The Ground Station battery can be charged with the supplied battery charger whilst inserted into the Ground Station‘s main housing. CHARGING THE GROUND STATION BATTERY 1. Connect the charger to a power source. 2. Connect the Ground Station Battery. 3. Connect the Ground Station Battery Charging Port. Please note that the Ground Station battery can also be charged simultaneously with the EVOLVE 2 aircraft battery. EVOLVE 2 User Manual V1.
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GROUND STATION LED INDICATOR The Ground Station LED indicator is located below the bottom screen. The LED indicates the current state of the Ground Station battery. When on charge, the Ground Station LED will blink Red, until the battery fully charged. Once charged, the LED will stop blinking. During normal operation, the LED will be displayed in constant blue. When the Ground Station battery level has dropped to a point requiring immediate recharge, the LED will turn to Red.
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PAIRING THE GROUND STATION AND AIRCRAFT The EVOLVE 2 aircraft and its Ground Station should be paired out of the box per factory settings. In the event you need to repair the aircraft and the Ground Station, please follow the steps below: PAIRING PROCEDURES 1. Navigate to the Pairing Page under the following path: DRONE SETTINGS > GROUND STATION > PAIRING 2. Turn on the aircraft. 3. Keep the aircraft at least 3 ft away from the Ground Station. 4. Tap “Start Pairing” on the Ground Station screen. 5.
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CONTROL STICK MODES FLIGHT MODE (MODE 2) Throttle – Increase (Aircraft rises up) Move left thumbstick up Keep right thumbstick centered (Left) (Right) Throttle – Decrease (Aircraft lowers down) Move left thumbstick down Keep right thumbstick centered (Left) 38 (Right)