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Vulcan Raven
Manual V2.0
Heavy Lift MultiCopter
Page 1: ...www VulcanUAV com Vulcan Raven Manual V2 0 Vulcan Raven Heavy Lift MultiCopter Manual V2 0...
Page 2: ...nd you Never fly near or over buildings roads or people Always ensure you have plenty of space to fly with an uninterrupted view of your machine at all times Always stay well clear of moving propeller...
Page 3: ...luminium M3 threaded Battery Mounting Anti slip mat Dual battery straps Folding Mechanism Dual cam lever locks for each arm with additional safety latch Thrust bearing on lower side of cam levers to p...
Page 4: ...is a good alternative and although it is less resistant to heat than heat shrink it is easier to fit over pre fitted plugs and better looking so a good choice for any wires that will be visible If you...
Page 5: ...mount Heat shrink is a good choice for this See FIG 1 below Also check the edges of the metal arms where wires enter and leave and make sure there are no sharp edges If they feel sharp gentle use of a...
Page 6: ...ing down through the LED housing See FIG 2 below We recommend that the wires from the LEDs run from the top of the LED under the top motor mount and down the arm Always protect the LED wire from dam a...
Page 7: ...ts are fitted it is time to fit internal electronics and power systems As people use different internal electronics and components this manual does not cover this part of the build process specificall...
Page 8: ...12mm steel hex pillar down though the centre Fit a nylock nut to the end of the hex pillar and tighten fully com pressing the gel until the nut touches the brass collar inside the gel Do not over tigh...
Page 9: ...www VulcanUAV com Vulcan Raven Manual V2 0 FIG 5a FIG 5b FIG 5c...
Page 10: ...ex pillars to turn or you may damage the gels Once the studs are fitted attach 4 x 30mm aluminium pillars to the studs Use thread lock These pillars also need to have 16mm studs fitted in the top to g...
Page 11: ...www VulcanUAV com Vulcan Raven Manual V2 0 FIG 6a FIG 6b...
Page 12: ...sure you have fed any wires through the necessary holes in the top and bottom plate before closing Large holes for wires should be fitted with the 25mm grommets provided to protect the wires running t...
Page 13: ...hinner wire for the LEDs coming out of the end of the arm You must position the wires so the two sets of three sit one above the other on one side of the arm Once this is done insert something blunt a...
Page 14: ...ers See FIG 11 below NOTE The inner bolt should be loose enough to allow the arms to move but tight enough to provide some resistance to movement Close the cam levers and adjust the nylock nuts to get...
Page 15: ...lder The GPS puck holder sits on 90mm or two 60mm pillars joined with 16mm studs subject to clearance required See FIG 12 below These pillars can be extended as necessary with further studs and pillar...
Page 16: ...nd other components are properly secured and cannot come loose or move around dur ing flight Before first flight re check all bolts for tightness ensure the arm locking mechanisms are all in place and...
Page 17: ...re tight and cannot come apart Check the Centre of Gravity of your aircraft is correct Always undertake a radio range check before flying and ensure radio batteries are charged Always set a timer with...
Page 18: ...curs it can prevent the motor turning smoothly and operating correctly can cause excessive and premature wear of moving parts can induce a short circuit within the motor which in the worst case can le...
Page 19: ...und 100 cycles GENERAL FLYING LAW UK Under law if your aircraft weighs less tahn 7Kg it is illegal to fly over or within 50m of buildings or other manmade structures vehicles overhead cables roads and...
Page 20: ...The user assumes all liability for all potential damages or claims that might arise from the use purchase or handling of any items supplied by or purchased from Vulcan UAV Ltd Disclaimer As the assem...
