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iVue Robotics LLC

 

Rated to operate at up to 240°C continuous (340°C maximum) temperatures, the 

KDE 2315XF-885 motors enable comfortable operation in tropical or arid climates. 
  

Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs): 

   

KDEXF-UAS20LV

 

 

The KDEXF-UAS20LV ESCs are tuned with Dynamic PWM and Motor Advance 

Timing algorithms to deliver highly efficient performance for stable operations. 

Receiver:

 

 

 

 

 

 

FrSky RX6R 

 

Using the FrSky RX6R receiver, Develop Air is compatible with many transmitters 

for manual remotely controlled operations within a 1.5mi (2.41km) range. 

Telemetry Radio:

   

 

 

 

HolyBro

 

915 Mhz 500 mW

 

 

With a 915 Mhz 500mW HolyBro telemetry radio, Develop Air is capable of 

autonomous remotely controlled operations within a nearly 2mi (3.2km) range. 

Skateboard / Airframe:

 

 

 

 

Nylon-12 SLS 

 

Develop Air was designed by iVue Robotics to be weather resistant, lightweight, 

and rugged with a SLS printed Nylon-12 skateboard and EPDM Rubber Foam gasket.  

Propellers:

   

 

 

 

 

9.4” Master Airscrew MR Series 

 

Including a built-in nut for ease of installation, the 9.4” Master Airscrew MR 

Series propellers are designed to maximize performance while also minimizing noise. 

Battery:

 

 

 

 

 

 

MaxAmps LiPo 6000XL 3S 11.1v 

 

The Max Amps LiPo 6000XL 3S 11.v boasts a 100C rating for quickly and safely 

discharging the waterproof, high capacity battery. 

Side Plates: 

  

 

 

 

 

Blank 

 

The blank side plates can be replaced with Dual Power, DB9, and Signal side 

plates for data and power pass through to mounted sensors and electronic payloads. 

Quick Release Payload Rail: 

 

 

 

Zinc Plated Steel Mini DIN Rail 

 

Payloads like sensors and deployment mechanisms can be conveniently 

mounted on Develop Air with the Quick Release Project Rail designed by iVue Robotics. 

Position & Status Indicator Lights: 

 

 

4 Position & 5 Status LEDs 

 

Quickly check the orientation, status, and position of Develop Air before, during, 

and after 

ight operations with the onboard position and status LEDs.

 

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Summary of Contents for Develop Air

Page 1: ...iVue Robotics LLC Develop Air Operating Manual iVue Robotics LLC 925 Sanders Road Suite C Cumming GA 30041 Page of 1 8 V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...elop Air off the ground understand the use of Develop Air s internal components and discover how to expand Develop Air s capabilities with hardware and software projects Warranty information is listed and included separately with Develop Air Standard Speci fi cations Flight Controller FC Processor Holybro Pixhawk 4 Flying with the Pixhawk 4 Develop Air can operate autonomously and control electric...

Page 3: ...gged with a SLS printed Nylon 12 skateboard and EPDM Rubber Foam gasket Propellers 9 4 Master Airscrew MR Series Including a built in nut for ease of installation the 9 4 Master Airscrew MR Series propellers are designed to maximize performance while also minimizing noise Battery MaxAmps LiPo 6000XL 3S 11 1v The Max Amps LiPo 6000XL 3S 11 v boasts a 100C rating for quickly and safely discharging t...

Page 4: ...perate Develop Air autonomously a ground control device like a phone tablet or PC running Windows Linux MacOS Android or iOS with QGroundControl is highly recommended While Develop Air can be used with other ground control software QGroundControl is recommended due to its compatibility across devices open source architecture and operator friendly interface Once QGroundControl is downloaded and ins...

Page 5: ...ry straps underneath Develop Air Once the battery is properly secured and orientated so the XT60 battery connector on Develop Air s fuselage and the battery is aligned on the same side the propellers can be connected to each motor by spinning them clockwise or counterclockwise until they are snug and will not tighten any further without noticeable force For the operator s safety the transmitter sh...

Page 6: ...lop Air s skateboard Operators may access the inside of Develop Air by removing the eight screws on the top cover with a Phillips head screw driver When removing the cover operators will fi nd the GPS assembly is connected from the dome on the top cover Operators should not disconnect the GPS or any other wiring within Develop Air s airframe skateboard and also be careful to not over tighten the s...

Page 7: ...rom the Pixhawk to a PC without needing to remove the microSD card from the Pixhawk and entering it into a computer Flight Logs can be uploaded for review here https logs px4 io Part 3 Build Create and Develop to Modify Develop Air Expanding Develop Air Once familiar with fl ying Develop Air and an understanding of its internal electronics is achieved the operator can expand the capabilities of De...

Page 8: ...LLC Page of 8 8 Brushless Motor Side Plate Foot Battery Boom Arm Assembly Top Cover Telemetry Antenna Landing Gear Assembly Battery Bracket Quick Release Payload Bracket Quick Release Rail Fuselage Replaceable Parts ...

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