A2Z Drone Delivery RDS1 User Manual Download

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Locate the files “LOGS” and “PARAM.” Copy both files to your computer. Please do not edit or delete either

file. Eject SD.

MAINTENANCE

Power off the drone and RDS1.

Remove SD card from the PCB. Gently push it inwards. You will feel a small click. Gently pull it out from the

SD slot. Please take note of the orientation as you remove it. Black side faces up. If you struggle to reach the SD

card when the RDS1 is installed on the drone, please remove the RDS1. Plug the SD card into the provided

MicroSD adapter, then plug the adapter into a PC or Mac.

If there is a suspected software bug, please pull logs and send to A2Z Drone Delivery. This is how A2Z

Drone Delivery can diagnose what went wrong, when, and how to prevent it from happening again in the

future.

6.2 Logs

Carefully plug the SD card back into the PCB. Insert until you feel a little spring click, then the SD card should

be locked in.

Power on the drone and RDS1. If there are three long beeps after the A2Z chime, that means the SD card isn’t

inserted properly and please repeat #2 and #6.

Summary of Contents for RDS1

Page 1: ...RDS1 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...mercial business environment The mixture of adaptability and easy integration makes the RDS1 the perfect system for delivering medical supplies food equipment and much more Although we achieved a very high standard in drone delivery with the RDS1 the user remains responsible to qualify and validate the application of the RDS1 for its intended use especially critical for applications in strictly re...

Page 3: ... Installation M600 Pro Software 4 1 Configure DJI Go App 4 2 Activate the M600 s OnboardSDK Support 4 3 Install the A2Z Delivery App Operation 5 1 Deliver 5 2 Pickup 5 3 Payload Abandon 5 4 Deliver Abandon Tether 5 5 Deliver Reel Down 5 6 Camera Operation Maintenance 6 1 Updating Firmware 6 2 Logs 6 3 Spool Calibration 6 4 Scale Calibration 6 5 Replace Tether 6 6 Reinstalling the Tap and Go Hook 2...

Page 4: ...very This warranty does not cover any consumable item e g memory cards cable A2Z Drone Delivery s sole obligation under said warranty is to repair or at its option replace the defective part All special incidental and consequential damages are excluded The warranty shall be voided by alterations of equipment except by A2Z Drone Delivery tampering with improper installation or maintenance accident ...

Page 5: ...maintain target accuracy This height is the relative distance from the drone to the ground measured by the RDS1 s lidar Do not operate in rain or wet conditions The RDS1 s electronics are not yet IP rated Do not operate without prop strike protection The RDS1 includes safety wire that is used for protecting against prop strikes Do not operate in adverse wind conditions We do not recommend deliveri...

Page 6: ... 2 1 What is Included 2 2 Specifications Item Quantity Package Label A2Z RDS1 A B C D E F G H I J K 1 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A2Z RDS1 Tap Go Boxes DJI A3 Pro to Pi Zero Cable Kevlar Tether XT30 Cable A2Z RDS1 Lidar M600 Pro Landing Bar Safety Wire A2Z RDS1 Tap N Go extra M600 Pro Rail Spacers A2Z RDS1 Debugger Wire A2Z RDS1 Firmware Upgrade Adapter L 1 A2Z RDS1 Tap Go Knot Tying Tool M 1 A2Z RDS1 PC...

Page 7: ...1 are as follows 2 3 Main Components 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Servo Pi Zero Board RDS1 Main Control Board RDS1 Floating Universal Mount Cable Spool DC Motor Tap N Go Proximity Sensor Encoder Break Winding Gear ...

Page 8: ...8 Different Views of the RDS1 2 3 Main Components 12 13 12 Lock Release Button 13 Manual Wind Lock Button Rear View Side View Bottom View ...

Page 9: ...wrapping as they may cause scratches or damage parts 3 1 Unboxing 3 2 Hardware Installation M600 Pro 1 Locate the top of the M600 Pro and with a 2 5mm hex driver remove the 4 screws Remove the 2 screws holding on the front GPS unit and mount Remove the top cover Be careful as the fan wire will be attached Place the cover front GPS to the side on the frame just so it is out of the way of the A3 uni...

Page 10: ...hrough the opening IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO PUSH THE CORRECT SIDE OF THE A3 PRO API PORT CABLE UP THROUGH THE FRAME 4 Looking from the top of the airframe use a pair of tweezers to grab the end of the A3 Pro API Port Cable and pull it up through the top frame plate Be careful not to damage the other wires This may be tricky and it may take a few tries 10 2 Remove the gimbal mounting kit and an...

Page 11: ... M600 Pro s Gimbal Mounting Kit not included with the RDS1 Install the gimbal as shown For now leave the clamping screws slightly loose There will be an 8mm gap between the mounting clamp and gimbal mount clamps once everything is installed 6 Plug in the XT30 male to female cable into the 6S lipo port For older models shipped with XT30 splitters instead plug in the included XT30 splitter to 18V Tu...

Page 12: ...nd rest them against the gimbal mount 7 Plug in the micro USB cable into the Pi Zero micro USB port connecting it with the micro USB port on the RDS1 PCB 12 8 Mount the A2Z RDS1 lidar unit on to the M600 Pro s landing gear base using the included M2 5 hex screws Apply blue Loctite to the 3 screws UNPACKING AND HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...

Page 13: ... the gimbal mount Slide the mechanism towards the gimbal mount 8 Plug in the A3 Pro API port cable to the Pi Zero 9 Plug in the A2Z RDS1 lidar cable to the RDS1 PCB From left to right make sure to plug in gray then white then black UNPACKING AND HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...

Page 14: ...o the RDS1 PCB 12 For older models shipped with XT30 splitters Plug in the other end of the XT30 splitter to the gimbal mounting kit 13 Install the two long M600 Pro Rail Spacers one on each rail UNPACKING AND HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...

Page 15: ...Pro landing bar safety wires Use pliers to crimp Replace the top cover and front GPS unit on the M600 Pro and tighten the screws with a 2 5mm hex driver Tidy up any wires with small cable ties If something is installed incorrectly follow this diagram for the correct order Front Rear Side Profile INSTALLATION DIAGRAM M600 Mounting Brackets 8mm gap M600 Gimbal Mount Brackets RDS1 Mounting Plates Lon...

Page 16: ...ssistant and ensure that the OSDK baudrate is set to 230400 4 2 Activate the M600 s OnboardSDK Support 1 Power on the M600 Pro and connect to it via the DJI Go App on an internet connected device 2 Power cycle the Pi Zero by unplugging and re plugging in the microUSB cable ...

Page 17: ...Drone Delivery app from the Google Play Store 4 Power off the M600 Pro 2 Press Login with DJI The A2Z Pilot App will then ask if it can access the device s location access photos media and files make and manage phone calls and record audio Make sure to ALLOW all 3 Initializing SDK will appear on the screen When the Login screen opens enter your username and password to login ...

Page 18: ...et Android device SOFTWARE 18 4 Once logged in you will be asked to enter your phone number for Identity Authorization Check AGREE next to DJI GEO Zone Unlocking Conditions Press REQUEST A code will be texted to you Enter in the code on the next screen 6 Power on the M600 Pro first then power on the M600 Pro remote ...

Page 19: ...The remote and drone will connect to the Android device and the main operation interface will appear READY FOR OPERATION Make sure to check that all flight functions are working and that you have a clear camera view ...

Page 20: ...Map Compass Orientation Flight Info Aircraft Operation Menu Flight Mode GPS Signal Strength Radio Signal Strength 13 Package Delivery Interface 14 Camera Control Interface 15 Calibration Settings Interface 16 Cross hair HD Transmission Strength Wifi Takeoff Status Aircraft Remote Battery Status 12 Main Delivery Control Menu ...

Page 21: ...e user to change basic aircraft settings Compass Calibration Battery Status SD card information and more This can be easily accessed by pressing the bottom left hand corner button The Camera Menu can be accessed by pressing the camera icon in the center menu This menu features the standard camera settings including Photo Mode Image Ratio Image Format and more ...

Page 22: ...anism and the right button reels in the tether 5 1 Deliver 1 Ensure that the RDS1 is properly calibrated see MAINTENANCE section OPERATION 22 2 Attach the Tap N Go hook to the A2Z Delivery Box payload Insert the top triangle part of the hook into the handle then slip the cable over the point of the hook ...

Page 23: ...off and travel to the delivery location OPERATION 23 5 Press the center cross hair on the A2Z app pointing the camera downwards Align the cross hair above the delivery target TAKE OFF POINT DELIVERY LOCATION DELIVERY LOCATION H DELIVER CONFIRM ...

Page 24: ...to the RDS1 This process is fully automated and does not require manual input OPERATION 24 8 The payload status will now indicate ATTACHED You can now fly safely back to the take off point TAKE OFF POINT DELIVERY LOCATION H DELIVERY LOCATION DELIVERY LOCATION CONTROLLED FREE FALL BRAKE AND STOP LOWERS SLOWLY DELIVERY LOCATION TAP N GO RELEASES PAYLOAD AND REELS BACK UP TO DRONE TAKE OFF POINT DELI...

Page 25: ...ENANCE section 2 Take off and travel to the pickup location 5 2 Pickup 3 Press the center cross hair on the A2Z app pointing the camera downwards Align the cross hair above the pickup target TAKE OFF POINT PICKUP LOCATION H TAKE OFF POINT H 4 Press DROP PICKUP LOCATION ...

Page 26: ... Tap and Go hook will now begin a controlled free fall brake and then come to a gentle stop 3 5 meters above the ground 6 Press REEL DOWN PICKUP LOCATION PICKUP LOCATION CONTROLLED FREE FALL BRAKE AND STOP PICKUP LOCATION BRAKE AND STOP MANUAL REEL DOWN PICKUP LOCATION REEL DOWN STOPS AUTOMATICALLY TAP N GO ...

Page 27: ...rning message and abort the process 11 The payload reaches the drone and the payload status shows ATTACHED Fly back to the take off location OPERATION 27 8 Personnel will attach the payload to the Tap N Go hook PICKUP LOCATION PICKUP LOCATION PERSONNEL TAP N GO PICKUP LOCATION REEL UP TAKE OFF POINT H ...

Page 28: ...ck to the take off location 5 3 Payload Abandon 5 4 Deliver Abandon Tether 1 Ensure that the RDS1 is properly calibrated see MAINTENANCE section 2 Load the payload using the loading buttons on the RDS1 The left button unlock locks the mechanism the right button reels in the tether After reeling in the tether and payload the status should read Attached TAKE OFF POINT H ...

Page 29: ... and travel to the delivery location 4 Press the center cross hair on the A2Z app pointing the camera downwards Align the cross hair above the delivery target 5 Press DROP TAKE OFF POINT DELIVERY LOCATION H DELIVERY LOCATION ...

Page 30: ...le stop 3 5 meters above ground 7 Press REEL DOWN The Tap and Go hook reaches the ground and reel down stops automatically 8 Press ABANDON The Payload Status shows ABANDONED DELIVERY LOCATION CONTROLLED FREE FALL BRAKE AND STOP BRAKE AND STOP MANUAL REEL DOWN DELIVERY LOCATION DELIVERY LOCATION ...

Page 31: ...r Reel Down 1 Follow steps 1 4 in the previous section 5 4 2 Press REEL DOWN 3 The payload begins its descent and is slowly lowered to the ground by the motor The payload reaches the ground and motor automatically stops DELIVERY LOCATION LOWERS SLOWLY BY MOTOR DELIVERY LOCATION AUTOMATICALLY STOPS TAKE OFF POINT ...

Page 32: ...ERATION 4 The payload status indicates ON GROUND Press REEL UP 5 The payload reaches the drone and the payload status shows ATTACHED 6 Fly back to the take off point DELIVERY LOCATION REEL UP TAKE OFF POINT ...

Page 33: ...A2Z Drone Delivery 2 Download STM32 Cube Programmer https www st com en development tools stm32cubeprog html Choose the correct version for your operating system then follow he prompts 5 6 Camera Operation MAINTENANCE Always install new firmware if there is a new version available Firmware updates will improve performance of the RDS1 or provide bug patches 6 1 Updating Firmware ...

Page 34: ...r Mac A red LED light on the update module should light up The RDS1 should also sing the A2Z chime but no servo movement 6 Launch STM32 Cube Programmer 7 Click the tab Open File open the bin firmware file 8 Click the green Connect button on the right 9 A popup window will show Device successfully connected If not try 4 again 10 Click the blue Download button 11 Click the green Connect button on th...

Page 35: ... the drone please remove the RDS1 Plug the SD card into the provided MicroSD adapter then plug the adapter into a PC or Mac If there is a suspected software bug please pull logs and send to A2Z Drone Delivery This is how A2Z Drone Delivery can diagnose what went wrong when and how to prevent it from happening again in the future 6 2 Logs 6 Carefully plug the SD card back into the PCB Insert until ...

Page 36: ...n the SETTINGS tab 3 Fly the M600 Pro to 15m AGL Spool Calibration should be performed every time the tether is replaced This is how the RDS1 knows how much tether is on its spool which is extremely important for deliveries 6 3 Spool Calibration 4 Press CAL LOW The payload will slowly descend and stop once it reaches the ground SLOW DECENT AND STOP 15m AGL ...

Page 37: ...37 MAINTENANCE 5 Detach the payload Press Reel Up 6 Land the drone perform steps 2 5 again from 35m AGL and click Cal High 35m AGL SLOW DECENT AND STOP ...

Page 38: ...air and how much the payload weighs to calculate its free fall which is extremely important for deliveries Scale drift is considered normal phenomena 6 5 Replace Tether 1 Press ABANDON The tether on the RDS1 should be replaced above 50 delivery cycles or if any part of the tether is visibly damaged The area most prone to abrasion is at the base of the hook or payload release device The tether is r...

Page 39: ...Go Hook 1 Thread the tether through the top and out the bottom end of the stalk 2 Thread the tether through the side hole of the stalk 3 Pull out at least 10cm of tether in preparation for the non slip loop knot 4 Install the included 5mm washer to the tether Allow it to sit on the base against the side hole of the stalk 5 Tie the non slip loop knot During step 2 loop around the stalk before enter...

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