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- Page 1 Operating and Maintenance Manual © 2016, xCraft Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved www.xcraft.io...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Safety and Compliance ................... 1 2. Overview ........................2 3. Checklists ........................5 3.1 Normal Operation ........................5 3.2 Emergency ...........................6 4. Setup ......................... 7 4.1 Assembly instructions .........................7 4.2 Battery Charging ........................12 5. Operation ........................ 13 5.1 Flight Modes ..........................13 5.2 RC Controls ..........................13 5.3 Hover Controls ..........................14 5.4 Forward Flight Controls ......................16... - Page 3 7.4.1 Preflight Inspection ......................24 7.4.2 Periodic Inspection......................25 7.4.3 Control Check ........................26 8. Legal Terms and Conditions ................27 8.1 Limited Warranty ........................27 8.2 Accessories ..........................28 8.3 Limitation of Liability .......................28 8.4 Indemnification .........................28 8.5 Software .............................28 8.6 Additional Terms ........................28 9.
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Page 5: Safety And Compliance
This manual and the legal terms and conditions contained in Section 8 of this Manual are subject to change at any time without prior notice – please refer to www.xcraft.io for the latest version. SAFETY TIPS: ... -
Page 6: Overview
2. Overview The X PlusOne is a hybrid platform that is capable of hovering and forward flight. The X PlusOne takes off, hovers, and lands like a traditional quadcopter, but that's where the similarities with a multi-rotor stop. The key differentiator is this: In place of the quadcopter frame is an upward facing wing. - Page 7 battery hatch external USB (USB option) safety switch (Platinum option) FPV antenna (FPV option) telemetry antenna (Platinum option) bottom view v.1.1 Pg. 3...
- Page 8 top pylon top motor bottom motor bottom pylon side view Pg. 4 v.1.1...
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Page 9: Checklists
3. Checklists 3.1 Normal Operation Preflight Checklist 1. Check that the pylons are properly installed onto the wing 2. Check for loose parts or wires 3. Check foam and plastic components for signs of damage 4. Propellers are tight and installed to rotate in the proper direction 5. -
Page 10: Emergency
Postflight 1. Check battery for overheating, or expansion 2. Check motors for overheating 3. Check airframe for damage or loose/missing components Autonomous Flight 1. Perform Preflight check 2. Perform Before Flight check 3. Switch flight mode to “Auto” 4. Increase throttle to begin mission 5. -
Page 11: Setup
4. Setup 4.1 Assembly instructions To prepare for a flight, observe the following steps: 1. Connect the pylon wires to the wires in the top of the wing as shown below. Connect two bullet connectors and single ESC wire. Ensure bullet connector polarity is correct. Caution: Ensure wire polarity is correct or damage will result. - Page 12 2. Insert the pylon spars and slide the pylon onto the wing. As you slide the pylon in place, bundle the wires into the cavities in the wing and pylon. 3. Insert pylon mounting screws as shown above Pg. 8 v.1.1...
- Page 13 4. Install the other pylon onto the bottom of the wing by repeating steps 1 through 3 with the second pylon v.1.1 Pg. 9...
- Page 14 5. The X PlusOne uses 2 clockwise spinning propellers and 2 counterclockwise spinning propellers. Attach the clockwise spinning propellers onto the top and bottom pylon motors and the counterclockwise spinning propellers onto the wing motors. Clockwise spinning propellers are marked with an “R” on the propeller blade.
- Page 15 rotate clockwise hold stationary 6. Install Payload a. For the standard nosecone, install it as shown in the image below using the supplied hardware b. For all other payload options, follow the instructions included with the payload v.1.1 Pg. 11...
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Page 16: Battery Charging
4.2 Battery Charging 1. Connect power cord and plug it into power outlet 2. Check that the status light for LiPo is illuminated. If it is not, press the Start/Stop/Select button to select LiPo 3. Connect charging cable to charger by connecting the red cable into the red port and the black cable into the black port 4. -
Page 17: Operation
5. Operation How to operate your X PlusOne 5.1 Flight Modes Your X PlusOne has two standard flight modes (Hover and Forward Flight) and four flight modes (Loiter, Guided, Auto, and Follow Me) that rely on optional equipment: Hover Manual flight control Auto-level will keep craft pointed up when right stick is centered Forward Flight... -
Page 18: Hover Controls
5.3 Hover Controls While hovering, the X PlusOne functions as a standard quadrotor. Throttle Forward Increases motor speed If throttle is above hover position (varies with payload) craft will climb back view Throttle Backward Decreases motor speed If throttle is below hover position (varies with payload) craft will descend WARNING: Do not fully... - Page 19 Elevator Forward Pitches nose forward craft will fly forward side view Elevator Backward Pitches nose backward craft will fly backward side view Aileron Left Rolls nose left craft will fly to the left back view Aileron Right Rolls nose right craft will fly to the right back view v.1.1...
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Page 20: Forward Flight Controls
5.4 Forward Flight Controls While in forward flight, the X PlusOne functions as a standard airplane. Throttle Up Increases motor speed which increases airspeed side view Throttle Down Decreases motor speed which decreases airspeed side view Rudder Left Turns nose left top view Rudder Right Turns nose right... - Page 21 Elevator Forward Pitches nose down craft will descend side view Elevator Backward Pitches nose up craft with climb side view Aileron Left Rolls wings left back view Aileron Right Rolls wings right back view v.1.1 Pg. 17...
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Page 22: First Flight
5.5 First Flight 1. Perform preflight inspection 2. Put X PlusOne on flat, level surface 3. Power on transmitter 4. Install battery and connect power 5. (Platinum only) a. Press and hold safety button until it is solid red b. Verify that indicator LED is flashing green 6. -
Page 23: Transition Flight
5.6 Transition Flight Once you feel comfortable hovering your X PlusOne it is time to transition to forward flight. 1. Perform all preflight checks and prepare craft for takeoff WARNING: CG outside of acceptable range can lead to unsafe flying characteristics. -
Page 24: Follow Me
5.7.4 Follow Me Follow me allows the X PlusOne to follow a GPS equipped ground station. The craft will maintain a set altitude above the ground station as the ground station moves. The craft must first be in the air before entering Follow Me mode. -
Page 25: Emergencies
6. Emergencies In this section we discuss a number of possible in flight emergencies and how the pilot/operator should respond. This is not intended to be a complete list but is instead meant to highlight several possibilities. 6.1 Lost Link In the event that your X PlusOne loses contact with your transmitter it will enter a radio failsafe mode. -
Page 26: Maintenance
22 min Payload capacity 1 lbs 7.2 Software Updates Visit www.xcraft.io regularly to check for the latest version of all software 7.3 Repair Information on user serviceable components and non-serviceable components 7.3.1 Propellers Always balance all propellers used on your X PlusOne. Balanced propellers will greatly improve performance and allow clearer images from onboard cameras. -
Page 27: Non-Serviceable Components
7.3.2 Non-Serviceable Components There are several components of the X PlusOne that are not individually replaceable. These parts can be found in the wing assembly (main wing foam, wing spars, battery compartment, and spar insert) and the pylon assembly (main pylon foam, and pylon spars). To replace these components: 1. -
Page 28: Inspections
7.4 Inspections 7.4.1 Preflight Inspection 1. Check that the pylons are properly installed onto the wing 2. Check for loose parts or wires 3. Check foam and plastic components for signs of damage 4. Propellers are tight and installed to rotate in the proper direction 5. -
Page 29: Periodic Inspection
7.4.2 Periodic Inspection Performed every 10 flight hours More detailed than Preflight Inspection 1. Spin each motor by hand and check that the motors spin smoothly and quietly 2. Inspect airframe for damage. 3. If there is evidence of damage under a cover remove that cover and inspect the components underneath 4. -
Page 30: Control Check
7.4.3 Control Check A control check should be performed during the periodic inspection 1. Remove the propellers 2. Power on transmitter 3. Install battery and connect power WARNING: Remove propellers before arming 4. Arm the motors 5. Slowly increase the throttle until the motors begin spinning 6. -
Page 31: Legal Terms And Conditions
In the event the X PlusOne product fails during the warranty period stated above, XCraft or its designee will have the right, but not the obligation, to inspect and validate such defect, and, if the defect is confirmed by XCraft or... -
Page 32: Accessories
XCraft’s total maximum aggregate liability for damages relating to the sale and operation of the X PlusOne product shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the product. In no event shall XCraft be liable for, and purchaser and all operators of the product waive and release any claim (in contract, tort, breach of statutory... - Page 33 Idaho. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is specifically excluded and do not apply to this this Agreement nor the sale of this X PlusOne unit. v.1.1 Pg. 29...
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Page 34: Fcc Compliance
9. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 35: Government Regulations
X PlusOne. The below information and links are provided for convenience purposes only – XCraft does not guarantee or warrant that the following links are accurate or exhaustive of all applicable rules, laws and regulations relevant to the operation of the X PlusOne. - Page 36 Spain: http://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/lang_castellano/cias_empresas/trabajos /default.aspx Korea: http://www.law.go.kr/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=157013&efYd=20150301#0000 Pg. 32 v.1.1...