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Page 1: ...Operation Manual Read before flying IMPORTANT ...

Page 2: ...ers 07 Camera Operation 07 DroneDeploy Account Setup 08 Safety 10 Quickstart 1 Click Map 12 Learning More about DroneDeploy 13 Manual Flight 16 Modes 18 Return to Launch 18 Controller Flight Data 19 Manual Flight Procedure 24 Camera Setup 25 Specifications and Resources 26 Learn More and Support ...

Page 3: ...ro is a professional aerial survey platform powered by 3DR autonomous technology and DroneDeploy mapping software Please read this manual carefully before your first flight and pay close attention to safety information Happy flying Meet IRIS MPro ...

Page 4: ...02 Front Rear Status LED Battery compartment USB port Front arms blue Safety button safety switch Rear arms black DroneDeploy CoPilot Gimbal ...

Page 5: ...bag and charger with international travel adapters Propellers and tool kit Four propellers and four spares with propeller tool and small medium and large hex keys 1 5 mm 2 mm 2 5 mm and 3 mm Tablet Verizon Ellipsis 7 Camera GoPro HERO4 Silver Spare short legs for lightweight flying without gimbal IRIS M quadcopter with Tarot Gimbal ...

Page 6: ...at half charge so please charge before your first flight Each full battery provides up to 10 minutes of flight time Connect charger to the power adapter cable and a wall outlet Connect the red cable to the port and the black cable to the port Set the charger to LiPo and 3A Connect the white connector to the 3S port Join the two yellow connectors together 1 2 LiPo 3A 3S 3 ...

Page 7: ...s unusable Always discontinue use when you receive a low battery notification and always fly with a fully charged battery Inspect the battery for damage before takeoff and after landing If you observe any swelling of the package or the battery ceases to function do not use the battery Locate your local battery recycling center to dispose of the battery In the US and Canada visit call2recycle org t...

Page 8: ...pin clockwise to attach Spin counterclockwise to remove For propellers with silver nuts Spin counterclockwise to attach Spin clockwise to remove Each propeller has locking and unlocking direction symbols To attach spin the propeller in the direction of the locking symbol The propellers will automatically tighten onto the motors before takeoff To remove hold the motor in place with the propeller to...

Page 9: ...he WiFi The camera s WiFi allows it to communicate with the CoPilot during flight DroneDeploy Account Setup Power on the tablet and select the DroneDeploy icon on the main home screen Select Not signed up yet and create an account Enter the DroneDeploy acti vation code included with your IRIS M Retrieve the confirmation link from your email to activate your account and set your password Once you r...

Page 10: ...afety button displays solid red Always press the safety button until it displays blinking red before handling the copter Always follow the preflight and postflight steps in the order described in this manual and remain attentive at all times while flying Environmental Awareness Don t fly in low light high winds rain or other conditions that might impede visibility Before you fly assess the feature...

Page 11: ...l is lost during a mission IRIS M continues with the mission GPS Management IRIS M requires an active GPS signal for AUTO missions LTR and RTL If IRIS M loses GPS signal in flight it lands at the current position indicated by a blinking blue and yellow LED with a high high high low tone Always choose an unobstructed flying area to improve GPS signal strength Safety cont 400 ft 120 m Emergency Reca...

Page 12: ...10 acre area you want to map and ensure that there are no obstacles above 300 feet Power IRIS M Press the sides of the battery compartment together and rotate the door down Squeeze the door and rotate up until it clicks into place Ensure that the battery cables do not interfere with the LED cables Insert battery and attach the yellow connectors If you see a flashing yellow status LED it s likely t...

Page 13: ... Mission Pre Flight Checks Now you re ready to fly Stand back and select Auto Launch from your DroneDeploy dashboard Do not touch the gimbal while it is starting up Ensure that the camera is powered on with the WiFi enabled See page 7 for instructions DroneDeploy automatically runs the pre flight checklist When all the checks are passed press and hold the safety button on the IRIS M until it displ...

Page 14: ...M In addition to the 1 click map Drone Deploy lets you create custom planned maps using the Ortho Map and Custom Map options You can also create NDVI maps 3D models and digital elevation models To learn more about DroneDeploy visit the Documentation link by selecting the menu icon on the dashboard When the map is completely processed select the Map button next to your flight from the main dashboar...

Page 15: ...e Set the throttle stick to center to maintain the current altitude left stick Left Stick Left Stick Move the left stick up and down to control altitude Throttle Manual Flight Set the throttle stick fully down to land once IRIS M is a few inches above the ground Left Stick To take off and to gain altitude raise the throttle stick slightly above center position Left Stick Left Stick ...

Page 16: ...Right Yaw Deactivate Hold until propellers stop spinning Move the stick to the left to rotate counterclockwise Move the stick to the right to rotate clockwise left stick Left Stick Release the stick to stop rotating and maintain the current orientation Move the left stick horizontally to rotate IRIS M and change orientation For a slow rotation move the stick slightly away from the center in either...

Page 17: ...ht towards the right arms How far you move the stick from the center before releasing it tells IRIS M how fast to move Pitch and Roll pellers t htly d ghtly Left Back Forward Right pellers t htly d ghtly Left Back Forward Right Move the right stick left to fly left Move the right stick right to fly right Flight Tip IRIS M moves according to its orientation The blue arms and white lights face forwa...

Page 18: ...de Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch mode switch IRIS M includes three flight modes manual flight STD altitude hold hover mode LTR loiter and mission flight AUTO Use the switch on the right side of the controller to select a flight mode To avoid sudden changes in altitude set the throttle stick to center position before switching modes Advanced...

Page 19: ...e TILT knob to control the angle of the camera in flight Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Land CH 7 land at the current position Set the CH 7 switch to ON to end your flight and land IRIS M at its current position Once you activate land set the throttle stick fully down and IRIS M will automatically disarm after landing IRIS M will not disarm automatically unless the throttle stick is ...

Page 20: ...RIS M in a safe unobstructed launch point When commanded to RTL IRIS M will 1 Achieve minimum altitude of 15 m 50 ft or maintain current altitude if above 15 m 2 Move to launch point and loiter for 5 seconds 3 Land at launch point launch point 15 meters 1 2 3 hover 5 seconds Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch Return to Launch RTL Reposition during landing During landing use the ri...

Page 21: ...and on the Flight Checklist every time you fly 1 Preflight Check IRIS M Point the controller antenna up and the IRIS M antenna down for the strongest signal Ensure that the RTL switch is set to OFF Set the mode switch to standard STD If you re new to flying try starting your first flight in loiter LTR instead of standard 2 Power on controller Ensure that the controller is always turned on while IR...

Page 22: ...ad a ground station app for you laptop or Android device visit 3dr com irism Place IRIS M at the launch point with the black arms facing towards you and the blue arms facing away from you Wait 10 seconds before closing the battery door or moving IRIS M at all while the internal sensors calibrate and the status LED shows blue and red Insert battery and attach the yellow connectors If you see a flas...

Page 23: ...red GPS lock Pre arm safety check failure Connect to a ground station and see the trouble shooting guide at 3dr com irism 6 To activate the motors hold the left stick down right until the motors spin Now you re ready for takeoff Arm motors IRIS M will spin its propellers when armed Ensure that the launch point is clear of obstructions before arming Always disarm the motors before approaching IRIS ...

Page 24: ...l IRIS Left Stick Lower the left stick below center to descend Left Stick Set the left stick to center to maintain the current altitude Rotate counter clockwise and clockwise by moving the left stick left and right IRIS M is a powerful and agile flier Move the sticks in small increments until you feel comfortable with how IRIS M responds to controls Left Stick Set the left stick fully down to land...

Page 25: ...or position If IRIS M drifts forward backward left or right or rotates clockwise or counterclockwise use the corresponding stick controls to correct Skill 2 Box When you feel comfortable with your ability to maintain a consistent hovering altitude try flying a box pattern To practice this take off reach your hovering altitude then fly forward right backward and left by making small adjustments to ...

Page 26: ... top right corner remove Place the blue face plate over the camera and secure from the back with the two original screws Add face plate tighten 1 2 3 Attach the GoPro HERO to the gimbal Connect the mini USB cable to the camera s mini USB port Insert the mounting screw through the cable plate and attach to the hole in the gimbal marked below This secures the cable to the camera 4 ...

Page 27: ...limit 3S Battery weight 320 g IRIS M is compatible with 3S lithium polymer batteries only Using a 4S battery can cause permanent damage to the gimbal electronics and will void the warranty Weight with battery 1 764 g 3 8 lbs Height 210 mm Motor to motor 550 mm Payload capacity 330 g 7 lbs Radio range up to 1 km 6 miles Flight time 10 minutes Flight time varies with payload wind conditions elevatio...

Page 28: ...yaw behavior during autonomous flight descent speed during RTL and more Join the community and share your experience at diydrones com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter 3drobotics We re here to help online 3dr com support email support 3dr com call 1 855 982 2898 toll free 1 858 225 1414 direct IRIS M Operation Manual vD DCT0085 3D Robotics Inc 2015 GOPRO and HERO are trademarks or registered trade...

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