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TAKEOFF AND LANDING OPTIONS 

 
Different takeoff and landing options can be used depending on the rotor set.  
 
RECON ROTOR SET CONFIGURATION: 
 

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Ground Case Takeoff

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(use field case as a takeoff platform) 

 

1.

Place the case lid side down, with the lid open, on a flat/level 
surface. 

2.

Place Vesper on top of the case, aligning the magnets on the 
bottom of the battery to the magnets on the case. 

3.

Follow the standard takeoff procedure. 

4.

The case may shift or be knocked over during takeoff, but 
Vesper will detach. 
 

     

 

  
 
 
 
 
 

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Содержание Vesper UAS

Страница 1: ...Vesper UAS Vision GCS Operator s Manual v1 8...

Страница 2: ...TURN TO LAUNCH LOCATION RTL D DEFAULT CONTROLS VI AUTOMATED FLIGHT 1 4 A PREPARING A VESPER FLIGHT PLAN B FLYING A MISSION FLIGHT PLAN C RETURNING VESPER AFTER FLIGHT D CREATING NEW FILE E LOADING A F...

Страница 3: ...INDINGS F GCS ANTENNAS X VESPER HARDWARE 59 A ROTOR SETS B TAKEOFF AND LANDING OPTIONS C FIELD CASE D TRANSPORTATION CASES XI MAINTENANCE 66 A VISION G CS MAINTENANCE B CLEANING CARE ACCESSORY CASE C...

Страница 4: ...I SYSTEM COMPONENTS CONTROLS VESPER VISION GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM VISION GCS 4...

Страница 5: ...otion While manually operating Vesper only fly where you can see Vesper does not have lateral obstacle avoidance therefore it is the operator s responsibility to prevent collisions Exercise extreme ca...

Страница 6: ...safe behavior for various scenarios Click on the Q Ground Control logo on the top left hand side Navigate to the Vehicle Setup menu at the top of the screen Select the Safety option The sections belo...

Страница 7: ...lsafe Action dropdown menu the operator can define low battery behavior In this menu the operator can choose at what battery level to send a warning notification and enter the failsafe setting or emer...

Страница 8: ...enario occur By clicking the Failsafe Action dropdown menu the operator can designate the best option for Vesper and determine how many seconds of data link loss will lead to time out FAILSAFE LANDING...

Страница 9: ...h as power lines and electrical substations When operating Vesper in cold conditions store Vesper s battery close to your body to maximize performance Vesper uses a magnetometer for vehicle heading Do...

Страница 10: ...the Vision GCS by pressing the Power button and unfolding both antennas 5 If Vesper has not yet been paired with Vision GCS connect Vesper to Vision GCS by following the pairing instructions below 6 I...

Страница 11: ...e 4 Tap the pair vehicle icon on Vision GCS to open pairing manager 5 Choose Pair a Vehicle 6 After 30 45 seconds confirmation will appear To switch to high power mode press confirm 7 Move Vesper 10 f...

Страница 12: ...12...

Страница 13: ...se the camera to view the flight direction TAKEOFF 1 Once ready select Takeoff on the Vision GCS screen Use the lateral slider to confirm Vesper takeoff 2 Vesper will hover at a preset height and main...

Страница 14: ...eoff altitude or up to a cone extending up at 45 from the takeoff site whichever is lower Then Vesper will traverse until it is directly above the takeoff point When above the RTL location Vesper will...

Страница 15: ...s for Automated Flight Mode include a rapidly flying to a predetermined location b creating a photo dataset for 3D models c creating a photo dataset for orthomosaics and d automated search grids PREPA...

Страница 16: ...ecting areas on the map Note A waypoint is a point in three dimensional space that the drone flies to as part of a mission Each mission consists of a series of coordinated waypoints The operator can c...

Страница 17: ...operator can set specific directions for Vesper at each waypoint such as altitude flight speed and camera 5 To automatically take photos on a mission set directions for the camera at each waypoint Se...

Страница 18: ...specific altitude directions for Vesper at each waypoint as desired By default the altitude is set relative to home The operator can change the altitude to be relative to sea level or relative to terr...

Страница 19: ...7 Set the flight speed from the Mission Start position Operator MUST check the box next to flight speed and set the flight speed otherwise Vesper will not proceed to the first waypoint upon takeoff 19...

Страница 20: ...ose Return to Launch to automatically direct Vesper to return to the mission starting position 9 Once waypoint s and additional directions are set the operator can save the flight plan for future use...

Страница 21: ...d update in real time in response to the mission settings 11 When Vesper is ready to be sent on its flight path press Upload Required in the upper right corner 12 After upload to Vesper is complete sw...

Страница 22: ...USING FLIGHT PLAN FILES Flight Plans that have been created and saved or loaded onto the GCS are located in the Plan view under the File icon Note Flight Plan files are saved as plan files 22...

Страница 23: ...File to create a new Flight Plan 2 If there is already a Flight Plan open a prompt will appear on the right side of the screen to ensure you want to remove any preselected commands Select Yes to clea...

Страница 24: ...LOADING A FLIGHT PLAN FILE 1 Under the File menu select Open 2 A prompt will appear to open a Flight Plan file from storage 24...

Страница 25: ...the operator wants to clear the existing file in order to open a new file SAVING A FLIGHT PLAN FILE 1 Go to the File menu and select Save or Save as a Save will write over the current file b Save As...

Страница 26: ...N FLIGHT PLAN 1 Once a flight path has been programmed and uploaded from the Plan view navigate to the Fly view 2 A prompt to Start Mission will pop up at the bottom of the screen Slide the blue arrow...

Страница 27: ...enu RETURNING VESPER AFTER FLIGHT If Vesper was set to Return to Launch upon ending the mission Vesper will fly directly to that point rather than retrace the plotted course If Return to Launch was no...

Страница 28: ...en ascend and fly directly to the Mission Start location Vesper will default to a 60 meter altitude for Return to Launch to ensure obstacle and detection avoidance This pre set altitude can be changed...

Страница 29: ...mission To take photos manually touch the camera trigger big circle on the screen The on screen indicator will spin while photo capture is processing SWITCH CAMERA MODES Toggle the video photo icon t...

Страница 30: ...may take up to 5 seconds CAMERA PITCH CONTROL Joystick 2 controls the camera pitch Alternately camera pitch can be controlled with the slider on the far right of the screen RECORD VIDEO Select Video m...

Страница 31: ...s of the icons will change the zoom level ONE step The indicator next to the icons will read out the zoom level You may also use the hardware buttons located on the top right of the GCS as shown below...

Страница 32: ...r zooming photos are saved in the full resolution of the sensor and may appear less tightly zoomed than the view on the GCS Zoom is only available on the optical cameras the thermal camera does not ha...

Страница 33: ...oose screws and damage Replace propellers if damage is discovered 2 Inspect the lens for dirt debris Follow cleaning instructions as necessary 3 Keep batteries charged at full capacity whenever possib...

Страница 34: ...installed videos and photos will be stored on the internal flash memory and can be downloaded or transfered to an SD card as described below DOWNLOAD RECORDED VIDEO FILES 1 Enable Vesper Wi Fi Access...

Страница 35: ...ECT VIDEO FILE DOWNLOAD LOCATION Below each file entry are buttons that enable 1 Download of the video file to the client device or 2 Copy of the video file to the on board SD card if installed BATTER...

Страница 36: ...magnets will snap the battery in place 4 Power verification tones will sound once the battery is successfully connected to Vesper s fuselage CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 Assemble AC DC adapter AC cable and...

Страница 37: ...Pitch Roll Joystick 4 Return To Home 5 Camera Control 6 Flight Data Display 7 Camera Stream Map 8 Map Camera Stream PiP 9 QGC Settings 10 Vesper Batter Level 11 Power On Off 12 Brightness 13 Communic...

Страница 38: ...select Cancel Restart or Power Off 4 Pair the GCS to Vesper by following the steps in the PAIRING section below PAIRING Pairing refers to the successful exchange of security keys between Vesper and Vi...

Страница 39: ...3 Click the PAIRING icon in the upper right of QGC 4 A Discovering indicator will appear 39...

Страница 40: ...5 Tap the gear icon and ensure the pairing channel is set to 42 and the network ID is set to VANTAGE These fields should already be set properly this is just a troubleshooting step 40...

Страница 41: ...n triggered 7 Once the Vesper is discovered tap the Pair button to initiate the pairing process 8 Move Vesper at least 15 ft away from Vision GCS After approximately 30 seconds Vision GCS should conne...

Страница 42: ...ouble check the connection open the Pairing Manager and view the list of connected UAS vehicles The name listed should match the name of the currently connected UAS indicated on the upper left of the...

Страница 43: ...AIRING The operator can re pair Vesper and Vision GCS or change the bandwidth by following the below steps 1 Tap Pairing Manager 2 Tap Disconnect 3 Tap Pair Another 4 Follow previous steps for pairing...

Страница 44: ...42 Note that there may be varying levels of interference on different channels c If the configuration password or username is changed the defaults are i username admin ii password vantage d The pairin...

Страница 45: ...y and video will appear in QGC after about 50 seconds after Vesper emits startup tune 4 If video does not appear after 60 seconds see Connecting with GCS in the Troubleshooting section USER INTERFACE...

Страница 46: ...igure and tune Vesper Plan create pre planned autonomous missions Fly monitor Vesper while flying VESPER STATUS ICONS Once Vesper is connected to Vision GCS The Vesper status bar will show at the top...

Страница 47: ...el displays battery life percentage Pressing this icon will tell you the voltage and accumulated consumption NOTE The status bar is not displayed while in Plan mode ASSIGNING CONTROL BINDINGS The oper...

Страница 48: ...d then navigate to the Button Assignment tab 3 Press a physical button on the GCS and see which button lights up in green on the Button Assignments page 4 Use the dropdown menu next to the selected bu...

Страница 49: ...s menu and select Display MGRS coordinates VISION GCS ANTENNAS The GCS has two antennas Omni Antenna and Directional Antenna that can be attached for different use cases 1 The Omni Antenna is a thin r...

Страница 50: ...e process for deployment Note the Directional Antenna should be handled with care When opening the Directional Antenna be sure to release it slowly In storage ensure the Directional Antenna is not in...

Страница 51: ...NAVIGATING UBUNTU 1 Triple tap the menu bar to exit fullscreen mode in QGC Note screen below captures screen after fullscreen mode is exited 51...

Страница 52: ...2 To go full screen double tap top menu bar 3 To exit QGC when not in fullscreen mode tap the red X icon in the top right corner of the window 52...

Страница 53: ...C double tap the QGC file on the desktop as shown below Connecting to a Wifi Network 1 Exit fullscreen mode by following instructions on p 48 2 Tap the menu bar in the top right to access the quick se...

Страница 54: ...3 Tap the Wifi icon to access the wifi quick settings menu 4 Tap select network to show all available wifi networks 54...

Страница 55: ...5 Select the network you would like to connect to and enter the passphrase using the on screen keyboard Tap Connect when done 55...

Страница 56: ...Accessing Ubuntu System Settings 1 Tap the menu bar in the top right to access the quick settings menu 56...

Страница 57: ...access Ubuntu System settings We recommend that you do not change anything here as it may affect system performance Disabling the lock screen 1 Access the settings menu as shown above 2 Select Users...

Страница 58: ...orner of the screen The authentication window will pop up Enter the default password Vantage1 4 Toggle the Automatic Login switch to disable the lockscreen on boot 5 You can change the GCS password by...

Страница 59: ...6 Enter the default password Vantage1 and then enter a new password Tap Change to complete the change 59...

Страница 60: ...Accessing files 1 Exit full screen mode by following the instructions above 2 Tap the Folder icon in the dock on the left side to open the file browser 60...

Страница 61: ...or Set and the Recon Rotor Set 61 Name Use Description Safety Rotor Set Use for Training Flights near or over people indoors in other confined spaces 6 inch shrouded plastic propellers Recon Rotor Set...

Страница 62: ...uld be on the front side of the fuselage near the gimbal and the shorter unbent arms should be on the rear end The polarity of the fuselage magnets will not allow the Recon Rotor Set to attach if alig...

Страница 63: ...akeoff use field case as a takeoff platform 1 Place the case lid side down with the lid open on a flat level surface 2 Place Vesper on top of the case aligning the magnets on the bottom of the battery...

Страница 64: ...or to hold the case overhead while following these safety precautions a Always hold the case from the bottom b Always wear eye head and arm protection c Look downwards as Vesper takes off d As soon as...

Страница 65: ...sing against opposite sides of the battery 2 Set feet in an active stance so you are prepared to exit the fly area quickly 3 When hands and feet are set inform the operator you are ready for takeoff 4...

Страница 66: ...with a a low light wide angle navigation camera b a zoom camera and c a thermal camera SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS 66 Lens Speed Horizontal FOV Resolution Navigation f1 0 63 degrees 3840x2160 Telephoto f2 4...

Страница 67: ...the fuselage The Field Case lid can act as a landing and takeoff point The Field Case is waterproof to up to 3ft crushproof up to 250 lbs and resists drops up to 6 ft TRANSPORTATION CASES Transportati...

Страница 68: ...SORY CASE The Vesper Cleaning Care Accessory Case is a water resistant and contains Set of four replacement propellers for the Recon Rotor Set and the Safety Rotor Set Lens cleaning brush uju 1 5mm he...

Страница 69: ...ents from the Field Case b Disassemble fuselage battery and rotor set 2 Battery a Remove any metal debris stuck to magnets b Recharge batteries with charging dock after use Note If a battery is cracke...

Страница 70: ...wn gently with soap and water STEPS FOR REASSEMBLY STORAGE 1 After the battery is charged attach battery to the fuselage 2 Attach fuselage and battery to the rotor set forming a complete UAS 3 Fold th...

Страница 71: ...peller directly off of the motor 2 Replace with a new propeller The new propeller will snap into place easily listen for a click sound 3 Spin the blades with one finger to check that the new propeller...

Страница 72: ...r using a 1 5mm allen head screwdriver turning screws counter clockwise 2 Set screws aside 3 Ensure the new propeller is correct for SRS the white blades and for RRS the gray plastic blades 4 Ensure t...

Страница 73: ...des clockwise Note When oriented as the picture below the layout is 7 Place the new propeller over the holes and attach with the screws Torque the screws to snug plus a quarter turn 8 Spin the blade w...

Страница 74: ...lem Indicator Response Cannot get Vesper into pairing mode No tone indicating successful pairing 1 Disconnect battery wait a few seconds then reconnect 2 Repeat pairing instructions see page 10 Gimbal...

Страница 75: ...6 If not successful power cycle Vision GCS and repeat again Pairing process gets stuck on switch to high power High power transition screen shown for 60 seconds 1 Confirm Vesper is on by checking the...

Страница 76: ...ive but video is not 1 Confirm that Vesper is at least 15 feet away from Vision GCS 2 If unsuccessful confirm that Vesper has a SD card inserted with at least 2 GB available 3 If unsuccessful power cy...

Страница 77: ...props are clear and spin freely 3 If props do not spin freely replace the rotor set 4 P If there is no clear corrective action try again 3x times 5 C Power cycle Vesper 6 P Try again Image blurry Ima...

Страница 78: ...arning upon connecting GCS to Vesper Yellow warning indicator shows One or more vehicle components require setup prior to flight 1 P Tap X at the top right corner to disregard the pop up SD Card show...

Страница 79: ...towards home until feed returns Operator cannot control gimbal pitch Gimbal pitch not responsive 1 Restart QGC see instructions below Drone does not command pitch in missions Gimbal pitch does not ch...

Страница 80: ...tency command data or video Slow video feedback or response to commands Early flight 1 P Land 2 C Power cycle 3 P C Restart flight mission Mid flight 1 C Adjust antenna 2 P Move or increase altitude t...

Страница 81: ...the image of the QGC interface and click the upper right arrow to quit 4 Select the option to exit from the popup window when returning to the app 5 Open activities Files Desktop 6 Double tap VantageQ...

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