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User Manual

Summary of Contents for Quantix Mapper

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Page 4: ...s Recommended Not Recommended Planning a Mission 8 Choosing Your Launch Location Choose the Best Launch Location Not Great Better Best Quick Look HD 9 First View Second View Third View Preparing to Fl...

Page 5: ...19 Aircraft Fault Responses Locate Aircraft After Unplanned Landing Troubleshooting 20 Recognizing a Bad Magnetometer Mag Calibration Using Your Data and Case Studies 21 What is NDVI Warnings 22 Gener...

Page 6: ...ight with battery 5 lbs 2 3 kg Battery Type Lithium Ion Maximum Airspeed 45 mph 20 m s Motor 4x Direct Drive Brushless Electric Operating Temperature Range 0 120 F 17 49 C Storage Temperature Range 60...

Page 7: ...ree levels of override features to emergency land your aircraft On board processing instantly delivers georeferenced high resolution imagery on the included operating tablet upon landing no other devi...

Page 8: ...mple swipe of a button Quantix initiates a fully automated takeoff flight and landing allowing for a completely hands free data collection The aircraft s innovative vertical take off and landing VTOL...

Page 9: ...Back Power Button Volume Control Handstrap Antenna Stowed SD Card Slot Charge Port True Color Camera Multispectral Camera BOTTOM OF AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT BATTERY AND SD CARD Antenna Speakers and Microphon...

Page 10: ...Inc Proprietary Information Export Controlled Information Use or disclosure of information contained on this page is subject to the restriction on the title page of this document 87732_10 Dimensions Y...

Page 11: ...l require a short setup before using it for the first time A Google account is required to access the Google Play store which is used for updating the Quantix Mapper application Visit www google com t...

Page 12: ...connect from charger 3 Install a fully charged battery in the aircraft and power it on by pressing and holding the power button until the main light bar on the top of the aircraft illuminates 4 Launch...

Page 13: ...0 7 Defining a Collection Area Recommended Defining Collection Area Shapes The Quantix Mapper Mission Planner has been tested on a variety of shapes and areas The examples below will help you select a...

Page 14: ...e the Best Launch Location A Return Home Path Could Fly over adjacent areas Fly into an unsafe area Fly into an undesirable zone This launch location results in long Return Home paths outside the area...

Page 15: ...s subject to the restriction on the title page of this document 87732_10 9 Quick Look HD Quick Look HD Investigate high resolution NDVI and True Color right on the Quantix Mapper tablet Second View Cl...

Page 16: ...ure it s locked in place CARRYING THE AIRCRAFT Handling the Aircraft Always carry the aircraft by the fuselage nose of the aircraft Never try to carry it by the wings propellers or elevons Improper ha...

Page 17: ...safety buffer of 50 feet in every direction This area must remain clear the entire duration of flight The aircraft will launch vertically from this location to an elevation of 100 feet before switchin...

Page 18: ...ble conflicts in accordance with local airspace regulations Keeping a Strong Connection To ensure a strong connection between the tablet and aircraft the antenna should be directed towards the sky at...

Page 19: ...hts Your Quantix Mapper will update you on the status of the wind speed and the link from its current location and altitude Three Ways to Override Your Flight Land Now The immediate maneuver for landi...

Page 20: ...aircraft Lift the flap on the charging jack to access the charging port Plug in the aircraft charger to the battery and wall outlet to begin charging The first charge may take up to 4 hours 1 Be Read...

Page 21: ...e of the tablet The tablet may be charged using the wall car or portable chargers included in your charging kit The first charge may take up to 2 hours 2 USB Power Bank USB Cable USB Wall Adapter USB...

Page 22: ...s the Quick Look will vary depending on the size of your collection area After Your Flight Viewing High Resolution Imagery Quick Look HD View your high resolution georeferenced imagery on the tablet s...

Page 23: ...or Changing the Battery While gripping the fuselage squeeze the tabs on both sides of the battery Lift the battery out of the aircraft When placing the battery pack back into the aircraft listen for a...

Page 24: ...s with a 128GB PNY Flight SD Card Model No P SDX128U395 GE Updating Aircraft and Tablet Software We re always working to improve the Quantix Mapper application and aircraft If a software update become...

Page 25: ...h altitude Depleted Battery If the aircraft determines there is insufficient battery power to return home it will land immediately at flight path altitude Temperature Warning Battery Aircraft will not...

Page 26: ...a calibration indoors or within 10 feet of a building Do not perform a calibration within 15 feet of a vehicle Empty your pockets of all electronics phones watches etc large metallic objects multi too...

Page 27: ...tation by measuring the difference between near infrared which vegetation strongly reflects and red light which vegetation absorbs The result of this formula generates a value between 1 and 1 When you...

Page 28: ...uring takeoffs and landings Do not immerse any part of Quantix Mapper in any liquid Product specifications may change without prior notice Do not fly Quantix Mapper at night User takes full responsibi...

Page 29: ...ts or modifications to the aircraft Knowingly operating Quantix Mapper while the aircraft is damaged or otherwise unfit to fly Force majeure Failure to obtain permission to take imagery of all propert...

Page 30: ...ency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely t...

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Page 32: ...provider at the intersection of future defining capabilities that include robotics sensors software analytics and connectivity The company pioneered and is a leader in the markets for small Unmanned...

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