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ELIOS 2

3 – Elios 2 Technical Specification

 

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 

 

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Elios 2 Technical Specification 

Flight mode 

Types 

Velocity control, angle control, manual 

Availability 

Switch between modes at any time 

Fail safes 

Auto-landing on low-battery or signal lost 

Onboard Electronics

 

Avionics-board 

Autopilot, thermal video and system management 

Power-board 

Motor control 

Payload-board 

Camera, thermal camera and lighting control 

Flight system

 

Type 

Quadcopter configuration 

Dimension 

Fits in < 400 mm sphere 

Motors 

4 fast reversing electric brushless motors 

Propellers 

4 propellers, 5 inches 

Take-off weight  

1400g including battery, payload & protection 

Flight time 

Up to 10 mn 

Max. climb rate 

1.5 m/s 

Wind resistance 

3 m/s (Pilot assist), 5 m/s (angle mode) 

Max groundspeed 

1.5 m/s (Pilot assist) 

Sensors 

IMU, magnetometer, barometer, 7 velocity and distance sensors 

Materials 

Carbon fiber composites, magnesium alloy, aeronautical grade aluminum, high-quality 
thermoplastics 

Operating temperature 

0 ºC to 50 ºC 

Ruggedness 

Splash and dust resistant (equivalent to IP53 but not certified) 

Remote controller (ground system)

 

Type 

Ergonomic joysticks and payload controls, integrated video outputs 

Weight 

810 g 

Operating temperature 

0 ºC to 40 ºC 

Output ports 

HDMI, SDI, USB 

Battery 

6000 mAh, 2S 

Controls 

Payload settings and aircraft control 

Options 

Optional  remote  controller  (camera  operator)  with  video  stream  reception  on  a 
secondary screen, and dual control of camera settings. 

Wireless communication Remote Controller to UAV

 

Type 

Digital, bidirectional, long range, video and data downlink to remote controller (RC), 
command and data uplink to UAV 

Operating Frequency 

2404 – 2483 MHz 

Modulation Type 

DSSS OFDM 

Range 

Up to 500 m in direct line of sight 

EIRP RC (to UAV) 

  
FCC: ≤20dBm CE: ≤16dBm ; MIC: ≤16dBm  

EIRP UAV (to RC) 

FCC: ≤ 27dBm ; CE : ≤20dBm ; SRRC : ≤20dBm ; MIC: ≤20dBm 

Wireless communication Remote Controller to Camera Operator Remote Controller

 

Frequency 

5738-5808 MHz  
920.6-928 MHz (Japan only)  

EIRP RC to RC 

5.8GHz: FCC: ≤ 27dBm ; CE : ≤20dBm ; SRRC : ≤20dBm 
920MHz: MIC: ≤10dBm 

System power 

Type 

Lithium polymer battery high voltage, 5 cells, 19V, 5200 mAh, 98.8 Wh 

Charging time 

1 h 

Battery change time 

< 1 mn 

Summary of Contents for ELIOS 2

Page 1: ...FLYABILITY SA 41 21 311 55 00 INFO FLYABILITY COM FLYABILITY ELIOS 2 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS VERSION 1 0 02 15 2019 ...

Page 2: ... normative documents Safety EN 62368 1 2014 A11 2017 EN 62471 2008 EMC EN 301 489 1 V2 2 0 2017 03 EN 301 489 17 V3 2 0 2017 03 Radio EN 300 328 V2 1 1 2016 11 Health RF Exposure EN 62311 2008 following the provisions of Radio Equipment Directive RED 2014 53 EU ROHS Directive 2011 65 EU REACH Regulation 2006 1907 EC The Technical Construction File is maintained at Flyability SA EPFL Innovation Par...

Page 3: ...e user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION Th...

Page 4: ...e remedies to You according to the Agreement The warranty shall exclude defects due to mis use non observation of the Original Instructions moisture or liquids explosive gas proximity or exposure to heat at temperatures exceeding the Operating temperature of 50 degrees Celsius excessive strain abuse neglect misapplica tion repairs or modifications made by anyone other than Flyability or certified ...

Page 5: ...ssociated with used to identify to such information we Flyability stores it By using the product the tablet application or any other software distributed by Flyability or by manually providing data to Flyability you consent to i Our storage of any telemetry data and other data uploaded or provided to us including in combination with your user name and ii Our use of any such data uploaded or provid...

Page 6: ...clothing or long hair Apart from the camera operator the spotter or the inspector no one should talk to the pilot It may reduce his concentration When the propellers are spinning the aircraft must not be touched If not applicable make sure the aircraft is stable touch only the aircraft s protective cage with your hands wide open and your fingers straight to prevent any of them from entering the ca...

Page 7: ...e pilot MUST always go through the checklists before during and after each flight Elios 2 like any remotely piloted aircraft system must be operated per the laws of the country it is used in It is the sole responsibility of the pilot to be informed of the applicable restrictions If you are flying in a public envi ronment or around people make sure to respect the rules of flight in line of sight Us...

Page 8: ...ent should be performed prior taking any actions It is recommended to use only transport cases approved by Flyability Read carefully the Battery Safety Guidelines and the Quick Start Guide before using the Elios 2 system After a flight wait 3 minutes before touching the parts highlighted on the drawing above a Motors b Lighting system heatsink ...

Page 9: ...e safe practices as described in the Battery Safety Guidelines Hot temperatures above 40 C will interfere with the battery performances The pilot should observe the safe practices regarding the battery described in the Battery Safety Guidelines Also Flyability cannot guaranty the collision sustainability of the aircraft above 40 C The Pilot assist performance may diminish The maximum power of the ...

Page 10: ...following preventive actions 1 Change pentagons anytime a damage is present 2 A damaged propeller may break and pieces of broken blade can become dangerous projectiles and reduce the aircraft reliability Replace the propeller if it is broken cracked bent or damaged in any way 3 Change the propeller after 10h of flight 4 Change the motor after 25h of flight ...

Page 11: ...environment must comply to the limitation presented in the Environment Awareness section presented in the Original Instructions The presence of dangerous elements must have been stated in the RA and MS documents 4 Is there any biological hazard If the Elios 2 is flying in environment that can present bio hazard sewer pandemic area etc the risk should be listed within the MS or RA and appropriate m...

Page 12: ...n increased stability of the aircraft Make also sure that the camera lens is free of stains ELECTRICAL SUPPLY UNDAMAGED SECURED PLUGGED A fully charged and in visual proper condition battery is tightly connected to the aircraft and secured with the strap 2 3 Take off Checklist Do the take off checklist before each flight Remember the acronym SAFE SAFETY BRIEFING PERFORMED All personnel surrounding...

Page 13: ...ting temperature 0 ºC to 50 ºC Ruggedness Splash and dust resistant equivalent to IP53 but not certified Remote controller ground system Type Ergonomic joysticks and payload controls integrated video outputs Weight 810 g Operating temperature 0 ºC to 40 ºC Output ports HDMI SDI USB Battery 6000 mAh 2S Controls Payload settings and aircraft control Options Optional remote controller camera operator...

Page 14: ...W total lighting Operational safety collision worthiness Navigation lights Green and red lights Protection cage Carbon fiber cage with soft coating modular subcomponents for maintenance ease thermoplastic elastomer suspensions front opening dimensioned for hand to access inside for swapping batteries Collision tolerance Uniform all around the drone up to 2 m s on sharp objects up to 3 m s on flat ...

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