Copyright © 2010-2014 Eagle Tree Systems, LLC
http://www.eagletreesystems.com
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Figure 1 – EagleEyes Connections
NOTE: The GPS position data format is displayed as Degrees:Minutes.Minutes (DDD.MM.MMMM) (known as “GPS format”) on the
PowerPanel LCD.
Some GPS programs display data in other formats, such as “Degrees:Minutes:Seconds” so you may need to convert between
the two formats using an online tool.
Additional Equipment Required (not included)
RCA male-male cables are required for connection to your A/V equipment.
A suitable battery or power supply with a 2mm barrel power plug is required to power the EagleEyes and the pan/tilt servos for tracking. Note
that the EagleEyes (but not your servos) can be powered from just the USB connection to your computer.
A standard “Mini” USB cable is not included, but is required to keep your unit updated to the latest firmware. Most likely, you already have a
compatible USB cable. New features and enhancements are provided online, and are loaded into your EagleEyes via USB. And, the
telemetry function requires USB to connect to your laptop.
To use the tracking function, a pan/tilt antenna mount with servos is required. To use the tracking and telemetry functions, our Vector or OSD
Pro airborne system is required.
A small Phillips or flathead screwdriver is required to rotate the adjustment potentiometers.
General Safety Precautions
In addition to the warnings and other precautions in this manual, the following precautions should always be observed:
1)
The EagleEyes is intended for recreational use only. You should always use a spotter if your eyes are not on your model. Any use of the
EagleEyes attempt to navigate your model, operate your model autonomously, or otherwise operate your model outside of Visual Line of Sight
(VLS) is not supported. For USA customers, please refer to the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code at
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF
and FPV related code at
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/550.pdf
2)
If you have never set up or operated an RC model before, you will need help from an experienced modeler. Local RC clubs are great ways to
meet experienced modelers, and receive the required training. This requirement is especially true for “FPV” flying, which can be more
challenging than visual-only flying.
3)
Never operate your model aircraft near or over buildings, power/telephone lines, or other obstacles. Never operate your model aircraft near or
over other people!
4)
RC models and accessories are not toys, and should be kept away from children, without proper adult supervision.
5)
Video equipment used for FPV, such as the EagleEyes, generally requires an amateur radio license. Please consult your local regulations and
ensure that you abide by the laws of your locality.
Have questions or Feedback?
Eagle Tree is committed to providing great customer service. If you’ve read the manual and something is not clear, just ask. We’d much prefer to
take the time to answer your questions, rather than having you waste your valuable time struggling with an issue.
To get help, visit the Eagle Tree EagleEyes support thread at
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1048046
or visit our main forum at
http://www.rcgroups.com/eagle-tree-systems-443/
Chances are someone has posted a solution to your problem
already. If not, posting your problem there will get a very
quick response from the Eagle Tree community.
If you prefer to not post on the forum, or you feel there is a
problem with your Eagle Tree hardware, please open a
support ticket with us at
http://ticket.eagletreesystems.com
We will respond to your support ticket as soon as we can
(normally 1-3 business days). In many cases you may
receive an answer to your question more quickly from our
forum above, since many other Eagle Tree customers also
monitor the forum. Note that when you create a support
ticket, you will be emailed a link that will let you check the
status of the ticket. If you do not receive the email, this most
likely means that a spam filter is intercepting emails from
Eagle Tree (but we still will be able to update your ticket).
Also, Eagle Tree greatly values your feedback on how we
can improve our products. To leave us feedback for a new
feature request or improvement, either post the feedback on
our support thread above, create a support ticket with your feedback, or send feedback at
http://www.eagletreesystems.com/Feature/feature.html
Firmware Updates
Note that, like most Eagle Tree products, the EagleEyes is a “living” device. Quite often we add new features and enhancements to our products
(based on customer requests) by changing the firmware.
To download the latest firmware for your EagleEyes, move your mouse over the “Support” tab of our website at
http://www.eagletreesystems.com
and select “Download Latest Software.”
