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Ascending Technologies GmbH /// Konrad-Zuse-Bogen 4 /// 82152 Krailling /// Germany
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Страница 1: ...Ascending Technologies GmbH Konrad Zuse Bogen 4 82152 Krailling Germany T 49 089 89 55 60 79 0 F 49 089 89 55 60 79 19 team asctec de www asctec de Ascending Technologies GmbH...

Страница 2: ...be It is extremely easy to operate It is fun to start and improve one s own abilities with each performance It is an investment that is worth it You will be amazed by comfort and usability Neverthele...

Страница 3: ...AscTec Trainer 16 4 Operating the system 17 A Safety and warning instructions 17 B Flight modes 17 C Automated start up checks 19 D Emergency Modes 19 E Choose battery type 20 F Setting up the UAV 20...

Страница 4: ...the mission 43 A Receive data from the UAV 43 B AscTec Photo tagger software 43 C Batteries 44 D Transport 45 E Changing payloads 46 8 Updates Upgrades 47 A General firmware updates 47 B Optional soft...

Страница 5: ...severe effects on the GPS stability and or the magnetic field sensor Therefore a pilot must have the training and ability to fly the system in HEIGHT MODE in any situation It is recommended to avoid...

Страница 6: ...nd DOUBLE BEEP Do not move the UAV when calibrating 5 When the acoustic sound is a single BEEP only Calibration is finished and the camera mount stabilization starts working The system is waiting for...

Страница 7: ...t consists of 1 Extremely firm and lightweight construction made out of CNC milled carbon fiber 2 Knurled nut for the actively stabilized camera mount 3 Battery connector 4 Motor rail connectors 5 Vib...

Страница 8: ...motors are mounted 3 on the Motor clips 4 The landing feet are used to attach the carbon cross to the motor rails of the UAV 5 The data link antennas are attached to the carbon cross close to the mot...

Страница 9: ...evant except for the voltage shown in the upper right corner The Status Display and data link are used for communication with the UAV The Remote control contains 1 Zoom Rec switch Enables camera zoom...

Страница 10: ...iple AscTec Falcon UAVs you have to change the channel of the diversity video receiver For doing this please follow these steps 1 Switch on the UAV and the camera 2 The video receiver must be off and...

Страница 11: ...o Take a photo both cameras 3 View latest pict View latest pict 4 Change color pallete when FLIR is active 5 Tilt Up Down Tilt Up Down Tilt Up Down Tilt Up Down Yaw Gear Left Right 6 Yaw Left Right Ya...

Страница 12: ...he camera When changing camera settings make sure to switch off the camera at least 10 seconds before switching off the UAV to save the settings and the pictures We recommend to set the HDMI resolutio...

Страница 13: ...on top of the camera to communicate with the camera mount You must NOT use this plug for any other purpose Therefore for downloading your photos please remove the SD card It is located at the bottom...

Страница 14: ...a battery level display To check the charging state please press the small button in the left down corner of the BID and control the charging state by the LED Green LED 12 0 V Battery is full and rea...

Страница 15: ...r in green E TRANSPORT CASE ASCTEC BACKPACK The transport case consists of a Peli Case with a precisely water jet cut inlay fitting the complete AscTec Falcon 8 system with all its accessories For eas...

Страница 16: ...GHT MODE and MANUAL MODE with the same level of support and limitations Complete functionality of the Status Display e g telemetry GOTO HOME Waypoint Navigation and Comfort Package To bind the AscTec...

Страница 17: ...s on the ground and the motors are running 10 We strongly recommend a basic training and frequently practicing the HEIGHT MODE B FLIGHT MODES The user can select the flight modes by the two switches o...

Страница 18: ...orientation in the air system will be leveled Keep its height within the limits of the height controller approx 1 3 m For safety reasons and to make operation as easy as possible there are some limita...

Страница 19: ...g the time of the double beeping the system performs an automated start up check The gyroscopes are checked for drift The current magnetic field is compared to the expected magnetic field The electron...

Страница 20: ...V has reached during this flight and then fly back to home position This mode prevents crashing into obstacles but can be critical towards the end of the flight time since ascending drains the battery...

Страница 21: ...CAN and search for your AscTec Falcon 8 All available systems are displayed with its serial number which you find on the back of the central unit five numerals e g 30123 Choose your preferred system f...

Страница 22: ...T CONTROL STICK completely pulled DOWN DESCENDING while pushing the START STOP switch for at least 1 second Wait till motors run idle 3 Ready for take off Then Keep the RIGHT CONTROL STICK absolutely...

Страница 23: ...it is bouncing a little 5 Stop the motors For that keep the LEFT CONTROL STICK completely pulled DOWN DESCENDING while pushing the START STOP SWITCH for at least one second 6 Mission completed LANDIN...

Страница 24: ...attery warning when the remaining capacity lasts for max 5 minutes EMPTY BATTERY LAND NOW The remaining capacity lasts for only 90 seconds You have to start landing immediately Battery and UAV could b...

Страница 25: ...ently Sometimes reducing height a little is helpful EXCESSIVE WIND LAND NOW Just in case the UAV drifts away more than 10 meters for more than 4 seconds wind conditions are too strong for GPS MODE and...

Страница 26: ...extreme situation but not in trouble so far Indeed it is a combination which could lead to a critical situation By way of example Turbulences may occur Close to buildings or other large objects e g tr...

Страница 27: ...d in your Status Display Click Right once while not connected Latitude and longitude exact position are displayed See p 27 Your repair usually is done in 3 working days For several outdoor test flight...

Страница 28: ...V 3 Switch off the diversity data link and the diversity video receiver of the MGS 4 Unplug and remove the battery from the UAV 5 Unplug the video receiver battery 6 Fold all antennas on the UAV and M...

Страница 29: ...UAV manually to connect if the scan failed or Scan the area if the UAV is not automatically connected or Usually in a few seconds the UAV automatically connects View latest position ENT ENT 2 Set an...

Страница 30: ...OME MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS MENU GOTO HOME Call back home the UAV The UAV will directly fly back at its current height without descending and wait above the Home position for further input NAVIGATION The...

Страница 31: ...and define a new destination Even for GOTO HOME and the EMERGENCY MODE POINT OF INTEREST POI PART OF THE OPTIONAL COMFORT PACKAGE The POI function automatically orientates the camera towards a desired...

Страница 32: ...o the desired radius and height and adjust the camera tilt angle 4 Click START Now the UAV will perform a circular flight around the object taking pictures automatically PANORAMA PART OF THE OPTIONAL...

Страница 33: ...rolls together with the UAV CableCam Timeout Adjust the time interval after which the camera automatically deactivates the CABLECAM MODE Default 4 seconds Only available functions are displayed CAMER...

Страница 34: ...k command will lead to pitching the camera up or down As soon as you release the TRIGGER BUTTON you can control the height with the LEFT CONTROL STICK as usual Example If you climb with 1 m s when you...

Страница 35: ...the CABLECAM MODE is activated the AscTec Falcon 8 will lock its current orientation as forward regardless of the orientation of the AscTec Falcon 8 Example If you activate the CABLECAM MODE and give...

Страница 36: ...Note Mac users are able to run the software in Windows using Parallels for instance You must use a laptop to keep it connected during a mission So you have the opportunity to adjust coordinates restar...

Страница 37: ...h a joystick when you are doing team work Do not forget to dedicate a responsible camera operator Available with JOYSTICK CAMERA CONTROL Please ask for that feature if you are interested CONNECTING UA...

Страница 38: ...SATELLITE IMAGE FROM GOOGLE EARTH 1 Adjust the view so that the destination area is completely displayed and centered in the browser frame in maximum size The view must be aligned north up and straig...

Страница 39: ...with its current orientation Then you may fly another time and take further pictures from the same position with the same camera orientation 3 Waypoint Properties DESIRED HEADING Heading of the UAV a...

Страница 40: ...AMERA ANGLE please see the chart at the top of that page under WAYPOINT PROPERTIES You can always click on DRAW MATRIX to see the result of your current entries then change numbers and control again u...

Страница 41: ...es The time it will stay at each of the waypoints is determined by the waypoint itself To continue a mission at a certain waypoint simply enter its number in the field below the MISSION STATUS button...

Страница 42: ...42 D CAMERA CONTROL This tool can be used for controlling the camera angles and trigger directly from the PC...

Страница 43: ...om the SD card to a computer For every time you switch on the UAV there is a log file folder with a consecutive number starting at 001 ending at 500 The folder with the highest number is the latest on...

Страница 44: ...ES To read the data open a CSV file with a text editing software or MS Excel The file name shows the date as well as the time of the end of the flight Moreover it contains following information Filena...

Страница 45: ...ra and read the specific safety guidelines given by the battery manufacturer CHARGING For charging Li Po batteries we recommend the usage of a Robbe Power Peak C8 EQ BID 1 Plug the battery charger to...

Страница 46: ...the calibration manual REMOVING THE CAMERA MOUNT 1 Unplug the 10 pin cable from the central unit The two clips on the socket have to be pushed aside and the jack will come out 2 Gently pull out the c...

Страница 47: ...nect properly follow the steps as described at the bottom of that page Never switch off the AscTec Falcon 8 or the MGS during an update process This can cause an inconsistent state which is hard to re...

Страница 48: ...follows these steps 1 Power up your AscTec Falcon 8 and your MGS Make sure all batteries are charged and you have a solid signal connection 2 Plug in the mini USB cable into the link box behind the S...

Страница 49: ...pared so that we can help you effectively by having all relevant system information related You find the ID of your AscTec Falcon 8 on the backside oft he flight system above the battery slot It consi...

Страница 50: ...the complete motor rail and be up again in minutes To disassemble a motor rail from the UAV follow these steps 1 Unscrew the two screws that hold the motor rail plug in place 2 Carefully remove the mo...

Страница 51: ...is required at the safety authorities responsible for flight permissions It contains all basic facts figures and safety features of the AscTec Falcon 8 Download link http www asctec de downloads publ...

Страница 52: ...n increase in wind speeds over 10 m s Magnetic fields of intentionally or unintentionally approached current carrying cables Shadowing or disturbance of GPS signals Any possible technical defects on t...

Страница 53: ...f soft and hardware relates to the AscTec Falcon 8 2012 and the following and later versions of firmware LowLevel 3 0 HighLevel 3 0 Diversity 1 7 Div LCD 3 0 Earlier versions of firmware might have di...

Страница 54: ...4 13 CHANGELOG 2013 08 Version 2 0 New features and functions added 2012 07 2012 update of Status Display included 2012 04 Publication of AscTec Falcon 8 manual 2014 07 Adding new products and feature...

Страница 55: ...cerning our UAVs you can contact us at any time Company name Ascending Technologies GmbH Street Konrad Zuse Bogen 4 Zip code city 82152 Krailling Country Germany Telephone 49 089 89 55 60 79 0 Fax 49...

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