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3 Update Parameter File and Add Stickers to Controller

Connect to Mission Planner

Connect the telemetry radio to your laptop, 
power IRIS, select the COM port, set the 
rate to 57600, and select Connect.

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Select Config/Tuning

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Select Full Parameter List

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Select IRIS+

Select the drop-down menu to view 
available parameter files, and select 
3.param.

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Select Write Params

to save the new parameters. The 
parameter loading process is now 
complete.

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Your IRIS is now programmed with the new mode configuration of IRIS+. Before your next 
flight, add the new mode stickers to your controller, and review the IRIS+ manual and 
checklist included with the upgrade kit.

Follow Me support for IRIS+ Upgrade users is coming soon! Please visit 3dr.com/iris/info 
and check the Upgrade Kit section for updates on configuring and using Follow Me with 
your upgraded IRIS+.

Advanced user note: The IRIS+ parameter file contains important tuning updates for the 
new propellers, motors, and battery as well as the new mode configuration, including 
altitude hold instead of stabilize as the default mode. If you would like to modify the modes, 
please do so using the Initial Setup - Flight Modes screen after updating the parameter file.

Summary of Contents for IRIS+ Upgrade Kit

Page 1: ...llips head screwdriver 2 mm hex key Glue for foam preferably hot glue but Gorilla Glue or RC modeling adhesive will also work Small flat prying tool for removing DF13 connectors You will reuse the scr...

Page 2: ...ling connectors A video demonstrating DF13 connector removal can be found under the Upgrade Kit section at 3dr com iris info Turn IRIS over and remove the top shell If there are any cables held togeth...

Page 3: ...he two plates by tearing the foam Try to separate the foam from the plate with the ESC as cleanly as possible at the surface of that plate so there is minimal foam attached to the smaller plate Once t...

Page 4: ...red brown and yellow three wire with split connectors Thread it through the slots in the bottom shell LED and USB cables not pictured Thread the red and black two wire cable with the red JST connector...

Page 5: ...he Pixhawk Ensure that all cables are clear of the areas on the bottom plate where the foam will attach to the top plate When you re ready to attach the top plate add glue to the places on the bottom...

Page 6: ...ire cable to Pixhawk s RC IN pins with the black wire connected to ground the red wire connected to power and the white wire connected to signal s If you haven t performed the Pixhawk Adjustment Impro...

Page 7: ...guration of IRIS Before your next flight add the new mode stickers to your controller and review the IRIS manual and checklist included with the upgrade kit Follow Me support for IRIS Upgrade users is...

Page 8: ...your thumbs to push the leg out while ensuring that your other fingers are away from the end of the arm IRIS uses four propellers two with black nuts and two with silver nuts Attach the propellers wit...

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