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Part # 27670012

Revision 05-25-2017

Aircraft Flight Manual

RDASS HD2

Summary of Contents for RDASS HD2

Page 1: ...Part 27670012 Revision 05 25 2017 Aircraft Flight Manual RDASS HD2...

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Page 3: ...3 2 Intelligent Orientation Control IOC Menu 15 4 Ground Station Pro 18 Ground Station Pro Procedures 18 4 1 1 Link Ground Station Pro to the Aircraft 18 4 1 2 Create a Mapping Flight Plan 18 4 1 3 Cr...

Page 4: ...LIR Vue Pro Specifications 32 6 3 Sony 6000 33 6 3 1 Sony 6000 Camera Specifications 34 6 4 MicaSense RedEdge 35 6 4 1 MicaSense RedEdge Camera Specifications 35 6 5 Additional Ethernet Out 36 7 GeoRe...

Page 5: ...k Procedure 47 9 Flight Checklist 48 9 1 Crew Brief 50 9 2 LED Autopilot Status Lights 51 10 Performance and Limits 53 11 1 Aircraft Specifications 53 11 2 Flight Time Calculation 53 11 User Level Mai...

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Page 7: ...om for updates to this manual as this manual is subject to change without notice 1 1 Documentation Conventions An operating procedure condition etc which is essential to highlight An operating procedu...

Page 8: ...used to verify functionality controllability of the aircraft and associated flight equipment throughout various flight regimes IOC Intelligent Orientation Control IOC modes consist of Course Lock CL a...

Page 9: ...intervention from within or on the aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft System Unmanned aircraft and associated elements including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft t...

Page 10: ...ble on leptron com FAA 14 CFR 61 51 b Comply with all FAA or similar aviation authority and local regulations Before flying check for Temporary Flight Restrictions TFRs Military Training Routes MTRs a...

Page 11: ...ncontrollable Do not leave LiPo batteries unattended while charging An undetected fault in the charger could cause a fire Visual Line of Sight SHALL be maintained at all times by ether the PIC or VO F...

Page 12: ...and property when conducting a post maintenance functional test flight Beware of spinning motors and propellers All parts must be kept out of the reach of children to avoid choke hazard if a child acc...

Page 13: ...TION 2 1 List of Components Table 1 RDASS Basic Components Item Qty Description Part Number A 1 Pelican Case with Foam 57605033 B 1 HiTec Charger 57605021 C 2 Flight Battery 57605014 D C Anti Crush Tu...

Page 14: ...1 RDASS Basic Components Continued Item Qty Description Part Number E 1 1 Camera 17606099 E 2 1 HDMI Ribbon Cable 17606427 F 1 iPad Mini 17606856 G 1 1 Remote Control 17606829 G 2 1 Expansion Module 1...

Page 15: ...art 57605029 Item Qty Description Part Number 1 Laminated Checklist 27670011 1 Wattmeter 17606022 1 Dynamite Driver Toolkit 17606091 1 10mm Open Closed End Wrench 17606176 2 Spare e Props Right 176060...

Page 16: ...nt Qty Description Part Number 1 Sony 6000 17606716 1 GeoReferencer 17606826 1 Camera Gimbal and Power Cable 87606044 1 Gyro Stabilized Dual Camera Gimbal 17606769 1 FLIR Camera 17606639 1 RedEdge Mul...

Page 17: ...Continued Qty Description Part Number 1 Red Green White Navigation Lights 57606006 1 Additional Video HDMI Out and Ethernet Out 87606018 1 SanDisk 64 GB Card 17606527 1 12 Volt Power Supply 77610000 1...

Page 18: ...ogy On Off Switch Return to Home Link Indicator LED Battery Status LEDs Charging Port Inoperative Inoperative Flight Mode Inoperative Video Source Switch Gimbal Tilt USB Port HDMI Port SDI Jack Upgrad...

Page 19: ...Land Flight Telemetry IOC Menu Aircraft Altitude AGL Vertical Speed Distance from Home Horizontal Speed Distance from Remote Control Map General Settings Flight Voltage Video Signal Remote Control Si...

Page 20: ...nd location data the Go app also allows for the selection of automatic takeoff and landing intelligent orientation modes and the return to home function 3 1 Aircraft Status Menu In addition to activat...

Page 21: ...te POI begin by flying the aircraft directly over the desired POI Next tap on the IOC menu icon select Point of Interest and then click Record POI Use the settings window that appears on the right sid...

Page 22: ...s a prerecorded route To start click the IOC icon on the left side of the Go App screen and select Waypoints from the submenu Click New Mission if recording a new Waypoint mission Fly the aircraft to...

Page 23: ...o the left or right will result in the aircraft orbiting the home point Course Lock The Course Lock feature enables the user to set and fly on a course regardless of the aircraft heading To do so tap...

Page 24: ...e a Mapping Flight Plan Define an area of interest and fly a lawnmower pattern that covers the entire area The flight plan is configured based on the payload characteristics desired flying height and...

Page 25: ...ght parameters such as speed height and heading for each of the waypoints to fit the user s application 1 Click New Mission on the home screen 2 Select WayPoint Route on the popup menu 3 Touch the des...

Page 26: ...Station Pro will alert you if the drone comes close to the borders and will stop it from leaving this user defined area 1 Click New Mission on the home screen 2 Select Virtual Fence on the popup menu...

Page 27: ...ck Connection Status Flight Mode GNSS Signal Strength Remote Control Signal Strength Camera Model Battery Level Indicator iPad Battery Level Rotation Map Select Location New Mission Mission List Gener...

Page 28: ...ith a car battery can leave you stranded if you don t run your car The operator should not begin a flight with less than 25 0 Volts on the Flight Battery Do not fly batteries beyond 80 of their capaci...

Page 29: ...n seek medical assistance immediately If battery emits an odor swells or exhibits any other abnormal phenomena discontinue use and discard battery in accordance with local laws Use a clean dry lint fr...

Page 30: ...to the transmitter charge port 3 Connect the power supply to a power outlet using the appropriate adapter 4 The four status LEDs on the bottom of the front of the transmitter flash sequentially during...

Page 31: ...to a computer or other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable The camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when charging is complete Use on 5V 1A charger 5 4 Testing LiPo...

Page 32: ...o toggle Voltage Press Enter 5 Connect Battery to HiTec Charger 6 Press and hold START for 2 seconds 7 HiTec Charger prompts CONFIRM Press Enter 8 Verify charge mAh is counting up 9 After Battery char...

Page 33: ...nter 4 Press INC or DEC to toggle Voltage Press Enter 5 Connect Ground Station to HiTec Charger 6 Press and hold START for 2 seconds 7 HiTec Charger prompts CONFIRM Press Enter 8 Verify charge mAh is...

Page 34: ...er Select Button 7 Micro SD Card Slot micro SD card not included 3 Wireless Status Light blue 8 Mini USB Port supports composite A V cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter not included 4 Camera Status Screen...

Page 35: ...edium 72 2 94 4 4 x 3 Narrow 49 1 64 6 17 x 9 Wide 69 5 125 3 16 x 9 Wide 69 5 118 2 16 x 9 Medium 55 94 4 16 x 9 Narrow 37 2 64 4 6 1 2 Common GoPro Operations 6 1 3 Take Time Lapse Photos TIME LAPSE...

Page 36: ...30 6 1 4 GoPro Hero4 Menus GOPRO MODES VIDEO MODES VIDEO SETTINGS PHOTO MODES PHOTO SETTINGS PROTUNE SUB MENU...

Page 37: ...31 SETUP MODE 6 1 5 GoPro Status Screen Battery Life Wi Fi Frames sec Camera Settings Time Storage Files Protune Resolution Camera Modes Field of View of Files Captured...

Page 38: ...over the lens surface FLIR Vue is neither water nor dust resistant Care for it as you would any valuable piece of electronics equipment Thermal Imager Uncooled VOx Microbolometer Resolution 640 x 512...

Page 39: ...t dial 4 Wi Fi sensor built in 16 Flash pop up button 5 Flash 17 MENU button 6 Mode dial 18 AEL button Playback zoom 7 Control dial 19 MOVIE Movie button 8 Charge lamp 20 Fn Function button Send to Sm...

Page 40: ...Tripod socket hole 4 Speaker 5 Access lamp 6 Battery memory card cover 7 Memory card slot 8 Battery insertion slot 9 Battery eject lever 6 3 1 Sony 6000 Camera Specifications Sensor Image sensor APS...

Page 41: ...Camera Specifications Sensors 4 8 mm x 3 6 mm 1280 x 960 Global Shutter Focal length 5 5 mm Aspect Ratio 4 3 Band 1 Blue Filter Band 2 Green Filter Band 3 Red Filter Band 4 Near IR Filter Band 5 Red E...

Page 42: ...en hold the power button on the Remote Control to turn on same sequence of tap then hold will turn Remote Control off 6 Connect LAN port on Matrox to Ethernet port on computer or router 7 Place SD car...

Page 43: ...7 2 Configuring the GeoReferencer To configure the GeoReferencer open the Config txt file and follow the instructions If the Config txt file is lost install the SD card in the GeoReferencer and plug i...

Page 44: ...oriented parallel and pointing vertically for best signal Remote Control Power On Off Procedure 1 Double click and hold the On Off Switch on the Remote Control 2 The light on the bottom left side of...

Page 45: ...vel attitude Do not exceed 90 in three 3 seconds 4 A solid green LED indicates the aircraft is ready to begin the vertical calibration 5 Tilt the aircraft so that the LED Indicator is up nose downward...

Page 46: ...positioned between position 1 and position 4 Gimbal Procedure Gimbal Tilt Rotate the gimbal tilt knob in the desired direction of movement Source Switch Toggle down and back up the source switch to c...

Page 47: ...Rearward Roll Control Fly Right Fly Left Motor Startup Combined Stick Command CSC to start motors Note if the operator holds the CSC for longer than 2 seconds the motors will shut off Motor Shutdown...

Page 48: ...e off 1 Click on the Intelligent Orientation Controls menu icon on the left side of the DJI GoApp screen 2 On the bottom of the screen select Course Lock from the options panel 3 Yaw the aircraft to t...

Page 49: ...rcraft orientation Fly in direction that aircraft tail was heading during Course Lock engagement Roll Control Fly in direction that aircraft right wing was heading during Course Lock engagement Fly in...

Page 50: ...the aircraft has commenced flight Do not attempt to initiate Home Lock Mode prior to take off 1 Click on the Intelligent Orientation Controls IOC menu icon on the left side of the DJI Go App screen 2...

Page 51: ...dius Control Fly away from home point along a radial regardless of aircraft heading Fly toward home point along a radial regardless of aircraft heading Orbit Control Fly clockwise in an orbit around a...

Page 52: ...button Go Home Procedure Autopilot commands Return to Home after 3 seconds of lost communication with the Remote Control Phase III is not recommended The pilot should regain control of the aircraft an...

Page 53: ...position P to position A and immediately return the switch to position P Remote Control Take Back Procedure Quickly toggle the Flight Mode switch from P to A to P 1 time The Take Back procedure is als...

Page 54: ...k and Record Voltage 25 0 Volts minimum Flight Battery Install with Velcro Strap DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY AT THIS TIME Gimbal Check Freedom of Movement 6 Mechanical Checks Bottom Landing Gear Check GoPr...

Page 55: ...ep Throttle at position Takeoff Verify Aircraft Stability Optional Ground Station GO Button Press as required GROUND STATION POST FLIGHT CHECKS if in use Tablet Off Cell Phone Hot Spot Off POST FLIGHT...

Page 56: ...aircraft focus on Vehicle 2 Traffic obstacles avoidance 3 Monitor FLIGHT CLOCK Pilot not on the controls 1 Assist avoiding traffic obstacles 2 Cross check FLIGHT CLOCK 3 Assist in Maintaining Aircraf...

Page 57: ...wice Manual Mode Blinking Blue Rapidly for 1 5s Switching Devices for Modular Redundancy System Blinking Green Rapidly for 1 5s Home Point POI Course Orientation Set Blinking Yellow Alternates with ot...

Page 58: ...52 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ESTIMATED AVAILABLE FLIGHT TIME MIN ACTUAL FLIGHT TIME MIN 3000 mAh 4000 mAh 5000 mAh 6000 mAh 7000 mAh...

Page 59: ...et min 4 1 m s Supported Flight Battery LiPo 6S Operational Ceiling 12 000 feet DA 3650 m Maximum payload 1 lb 8 ounces 680g Operational Range 1 5 mi 2 4 km Max Power Consumption 300 Watts 0 4 hp 11 2...

Page 60: ...turning counter clockwise 2 Remove and save the anodized black washer for use with new rotor blade 3 Remove the rotor blade from the motor post 4 Remove and save the aluminum bushing from the motor po...

Page 61: ...hing on the motor post 2 Install the correct rotor blade 3 Install the anodized washer 4 Install the 10mm nut by turning clockwise until increased resistance is felt 5 Use a 10mm wrench to turn the nu...

Page 62: ...the IMU to be calibrated upon receiving the aircraft and any time erratic flight behavior is observed or in the event of a crash 1 Loosen the four prop nuts one for each motor that secure the propell...

Page 63: ...he center of the aircraft dome and center the bubble in the level by adjusting the landing gear with shims Ensure the aircraft is located on a steady surface and do not touch the aircraft during the I...

Page 64: ...n Unmanned Aircraft Systems Inc 2650 East 40th Avenue Denver Colorado 80205 303 384 3469 800 722 2800 FAX 303 322 7242 email sales leptron com website www leptron com Printed in the United States of A...

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