Raymarine LIGHTHOUSE 4, Operation Instructions Manual

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the ACCESSORY connection to a dashboard or bulkhead, to make the
connection more accessible. A USB “Micro B” to USB “A” cable can then be
used to connect the primary controller to the display, as shown below.
Note:
• The RCR-SDUSB and RCR-1 CANNOT be used to connect your UAV to
the display.
• The UAV can only be controlled by the display that the primary controller
is connected to.
• Ensure that the USB connection to your display is secure and protected
against water ingress.
29.5 UAV precautions
Operating your UAV over water and launching and retrieving your UAV on a
vessel can be a significantly different experience than when on land.
The following precautions should be followed:
• You will need to be an experienced, competent pilot as launching and
retrieving the UAV on a vessel is more difficult due to confined space and
vessel movement / drift.
• Only launch your UAV in calm wind and tide conditions. When attempting
to launch or retrieve your UAV your vessel should be travelling at less
than 1 knot and your captain should be ready at the helm to back down or
maneuver the vessel to avoid accidental collisions
• Maintain awareness of your UAV’s battery status, remaining flight time,
distance from your vessel and Wind and Tide conditions. A UAV flying
against the wind will consume battery power more rapidly than when flying
downwind or in calm conditions. Always budget sufficient power reserves
to ensure the safe return and retrieval of your UAV.
• Maintain a permanent watch of your UAV while in flight. The UAV pilot
or competent observer must maintain awareness of surrounding air and
marine traffic while the UAV is in flight. The pilot must remain ready to
take control of the UAV and manually fly it to avoid interfering with other
vessels or aircraft.
• While your UAV’s controller is connected to your MFD it should be
positioned so that it maintains line of sight with your airborne UAV. If the
controller is not hand held then it must be secured to prevent it becoming
disconnected from your MFD and to prevent unintentional button presses.
No-fly zones
It is illegal to fly your UAV in no-fly zones. No fly zones include:
• Airports
• Airfields
• Country borders
• Sensitive institutions
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