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The Draganflyer SAVS
Congratulations on your purchase of the Draganflyer Stabilized Aerial Video
System (SAVS). Following these instructions can help you rapidly add aerial
video to your list of valued production services.
CONTENTS
The Essentials
Safety First Page 3
The Simulator Page 3
Preflight The Helicopter Page 4
Preflight Flying Conditions Page 4
First Flights Page 6
The Details
Safety Precautions Page 8
Battery System Care Page 9
The Camera System Page 10
Technical Specifications Page 12
Videography Tips Page 14
Flight Controls Page 15
Flight Training Page 15
Preflight Checks Page 19
Thermal Intelligence Page 20
Maintenance Page 21
Troubleshooting Page 22
Ordering Parts
& Accessories Page 27
The Essentials
Safety First Always A Priority
Used correctly, the Draganflyer SAVS will provide excellent aerial
video production. Used incorrectly, however, it can result in bodily
harm to you or others and can also cause significant property dam
age.
• Don’t fly over or close to crowds or close to yourself.
• Using incorrect startup or shutdown procedures can
cause sudden uncontrolled startup and increases the risk of
injury.
• Maintain the Draganflyer as recommended in this manual.
• Fly only under acceptable weather and field conditions.
• Carefully follow instructions for use and care of the Lithium
Polymer batteries.
• Read the complete safety section in “The Details.”
The Simulator Fly More, Crash Less
If you are an experienced radio control helicopter pilot, you can lift
the Draganflyer SAVS out of the box and begin flying. If not, you
will need to learn piloting skills. Draganfly Innovations has cre
ated a great tool to help. Included with this package is the Dragan
flyer Simulator program for your PC. Your learning time to move
from beginner to expert will be much shorter and a lot less frustrat
ing if you spend a couple of hours with this program. The simula
tor manual contains setup instructions plus four valuable lessons to
get you started.
