Ignis Operations Manual
Drone Amplified
1.1 Overview
Figure 1.1: Overview of the Ignis 2 system.
The Ignis system is shown in Figure 1.1. The top component of it is called the Hopper
and holds the ignition spheres. The bottom component is called the Dropper and performs
the puncturing and injection of the ignition spheres. The Dropper has a dual-mechanism
with two sides, A and B, to allow dropping of ignition spheres at a maximum rate of
approximately 120 ignition spheres per minute.
This manual covers the operation of the Ignis when used with a DJI Matrice 600 (M600),
Alta X, and IF 1200. It connects to the mounting rails of the aircraft and receives commands
over a communication link from the aircraft. The Ignis system includes a number of safety
systems. This includes onboard monitoring of the system status, onboard sensors, the
ability to detach the dropper remotely, and an integrated camera feed for enhanced
awareness. See the following sections for details on connecting and using the Ignis system.
For first-time installation of Ignis on the M600 see
This manual provides standard checklists for typical operations and conditions. In
addition to following the guidelines in this manual, we recommend:
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