Ignis Operations Manual (DJI M600 Variant)
Drone Amplified
The Ignis 2 system is approximately 20 x 33 x 40 cm as shown in Figure 2. With no ignition
spheres or antifreeze, the system weighs 2.02kg. With a full load of 400 ignition spheres and
antifreeze, the total weight is 4.015kg.
1.3 Battery and Power
The Ignis 2 requires a separate 2 Cell LiPo battery (nominal voltage of 7.4V, fully charged
voltage of 8.4V) with a standard XT60 connector
. Always use the batteries provided with
Ignis 2 or a battery of similar kind and quality.
For best performance, the battery voltage should be above 7.0V during operation and we
do not recommend operations below 6.8V. A fully charged 2200mAh battery should allow
for over 2000 injections before dropping below 6.8V. However, temperature and operational
conditions can have a significant impact on the number of injections per battery charge. We
always recommend checking the battery voltage before flights (see Section 4.1.16).
1.4 Safety Systems
Ignis contains numerous safety features to ensure safe and reliable operation and before
delivery, each Ignis component undergoes rigorous individual tests and quality control, and
every system is tested in the factory after completion. Ignis contains more than a dozen
sensors and independent processors to ensure that each operation, from the puncturing
to the injection, is proceeding properly. The system continuously monitors motor speed,
current, and temperatures to make sure that all systems are operating correctly. Custom
designed needles, that are reinforced and supported at the injection point, reduce any risk of
bent or clogged needles and software monitors quickly detect these conditions and notify the
user. Finally, Ignis contains an ejection system that allows the detachment of the Dropper
from the Hopper in the case of an emergency.
1.5 Android App
Ignis is primarily controlled from a custom Android app we have developed. This app
integrates software to control a DJI drone, online and offline satellite maps, and control of
Ignis to allow safe and easy aerial ignitions anywhere. The app can be used to control Ignis
over a convenient short-range Bluetooth connection that can be used without connecting
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One such example is
https://www.amazon.com/Turnigy-2200mAh-Lipo-Pack-XT60/dp/B07F8KP7FS/
ref=sr_1_4?keywords=2s+lipo+turnigy&qid=1570554570&sr=8-4
Last Updated March 12, 2020
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