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MARS
QUADCOPTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Parameter Settings:
PTZ-ROLL-STAB (Default Value: N/A)
PTZ-PITCH-STAB (Default Value: N/A)
The PTZ-ROLL-STAB and PTZ-PITCH-STAB values are for use with servo-controlled camera gimbals, so
it’s Not Applicable to the Mars Series quadcopter, which uses a brushless camera gimbal. Changing these
values will not have any effect.
ROLL-STAB (Default Value: 38)
- This values allows you to adjust the stability of the quadcopter in the roll axis
during flight. Using a higher value will make the quadcopter more sensitive and may result in it being more difficult
to control. Using a lower value will make the quadcopter feel more stable, but less reactive to roll control input.
PITCH-STAB (Default Value: 38)
- This values allows you to adjust the stability of the quadcopter in the pitch axis
during flight. Using a higher value will make the quadcopter more sensitive and may result in it being more difficult
to control. Using a lower value will make the quadcopter feel more stable, but less reactive to pitch control input.
SHAKE-COMPENS (Default Value: 63)
- This values allows you to adjust gyro gain. Using a higher value will make
the quadcopter more sensitive and may result in the quadcopter shaking or bouncing. Using too low a value may
cause the quadcopter to lose stability.
The SHAKE-COMPENS value should be adjusted before the first flight of each day to fine-tune the quadcopter
to the current flight conditions. This will improve flight performance. For example, if it’s windy, you will usually
need a lower value to keep the quadcopter from bouncing or shaking. If it’s a calm day, using a higher number
will make the quadcopter hover smoother, although too high a number can result in the quadcopter bouncing
or shaking. You can also program the ROLL-STAB and PITCH STAB values in the same way to suit current flight
conditions; however, adjusting only the SHAKE-COMPENS value is usually all that is required.
Adjust the ROLL-STAB, PITCH-STAB and SHAKE-COMPENS values in 5 point increments to start, then
fine-tune in 2 point increments when you’re closer to the desired flight characteristics.
ALTITUDE LIMIT (Default Value: 100 Meters / 328 Feet)
- This value allows you to adjust the maximum altitude
from the transmitter during flight that the quadcopter’s Failsafe function will activate at.
DISTANCE LIMIT - (Default Value: 300 Meters / 985 feet) -
This value allows you to adjust the maximum distance
from the transmitter during flight that the quadcopter’s Failsafe function will activate at.
AUTOPiLOT CONfiGURATiON PROGRAMMiNG
PROGRAMMiNG vALUE DEfiNiTiONS
1) After changing the desired programming values,
press the Save button to write those values to the
flight controller. For detailed explanations of each
programming value, see the Programming Value
Definitions section below and on the next page.
2) After saving the programming values, unplug the
USB cable from the quadcopter.
SAviNG PROGRAMMiNG vALUES
The Autopilot Configuration program is used for several different types of quadcopters. If you press the Default
button, the programming values will default to general values that are not used for your Mars series quadcopter.
FAILURE TO ENSURE THE PROGRAMMING VALUES MATCH THE RECOMMENDED
VALUES IN THE PROGRAMMING VALUE DEFINITIONS SECTION BELOw CAN RESULT IN YOUR
QUADCOPTER NOT FLYING PROPERLY OR NOT FLYING AT ALL.
3) To change a programming value, highlight and enter the desired value in the desired field and/or select the desired
value from the desired drop-down menu.
Values displayed in the Adjust Transmitter field cannot be changed,
except for the STICK LAYOUT option.
ChANGiNG PROGRAMMiNG vALUES, CONTiNUED....
The default Altitude and Distance Limits are the maximum that can be programmed. Using higher values will not
increase the actual altitude or distance limits. We strongly suggest leaving these values at 100 and 300.
NEVER EXCEED THE ALTITUDE AND FLIGHT DISTANCE LIMITS AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON!
For more information, see the Maximum Altitude and Distance Limits section on page 27.