Hylio Agrodrone (AG-110) Maintenance Manual
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Safety
Safe Maintenance Guidelines
1
Never perform maintenance cleaning procedures with the batteries inside the drone,
even if the batteries are disconnected.
2
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning with chemicals.
3
Always communicate with the spray team about potential safety or maintenance
concerns before beginning maintenance procedures.
4
Always be aware of the GPS LED indicator lights and buzzer sounds. They will indicate
the safety status of the drone.
5
Always follow safe battery charging and storage procedures.
Warning Signs
Look out for the following signs/symptoms. They are indicators of a potential problem.
1
Smell or appearance of electrical smoke from center frame or motors.
This occurs when there is an electrical short in the system.
2
Visual wear on any wire housing. Can cause electrical short if left to degrade over time.
3
Any components or wires getting hot when powered on, aside from motors after flight.
This occurs when there is an electrical short in the system.
4
Permanent discoloration of aluminum parts and spray tubing, or excessive rust. This
occurs when the UAS is not cleaned properly after spraying corrosive compounds.
5
Frame “wobble” when placed on flat ground. Occurs when frame screws are loose.
6
Arm “wobble” at the elbow joint. Occurs when M4 Elbow Joint Pivot screw is loose. Can
cause dangerous vibrations during flight.
7
Inconsistent flowmeter readings. Occurs when dirt gets inside the flowmeter housing, or
when flowmeter cables are loose.
