SKY-WATCH7 Huginn X1 User Manual

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Version 2.3

17.07.2014

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Page 1 Version 2.3 17.07.2014...
Page 2 THE HUGINN X1 KIT...
Page 3: Key Components
Key Components Huginn X1 Ground Station Charger One-handed Controller Cables & High Gain Antenna 4x Batteries 4x Extra Rotors Maintenance tool Installation Manual...
Page 4 Huginn X1 Details A: ON Button B: Data Antenna I: Motor Controller H: Rotor C: Body / Flight Computer G: Arm D: Landing Gear F: Rotor Blade Holders E: Camera Payload...
Page 5 Huginn X1 Details A: Cooling F: Camera connector B: Sonar E: Video Transmitter C: Video Antenna D: Battery Compartment...
Page 6 Ground Station Details E: Data Antenna F: Video Antennas G: Battery Compartment A: One-handed Controller D: Video Out B: External C: Mini USB Connector Power Source...
Page 7 Handheld Controller Details A: Joystick B: Land Take-Off button C: Change button to vertical and pan control...
Page 8: Battery Details
Battery Details A: Lock B: Marker C: Unlock Button...
Page 9 CONNECTING THE SYSTEM...
Page 10 Connecting the Ground Station Connect the Mini USB end of the USB Cable to the Ground Station (C). Connect the USB end of the connecting cable to one of the USB ports in your computer The Computer will make a sound, when the drivers have been installed (if sound is not muted) A B C D...
Page 11 Connecting the One-Handed Controller Connect the One-Handed Controller to the • Ground Station (A) The One-Handed Controller is calibrated when • the Ground Station is turned on The One-Handed Controller can be connected • at any given time during the flight * The plug can only fit if the tap is placed in the correct orientation...
Page 12 Huginn X1 - LED Indicators During Takeoff • Blinking while takeoff – The LEDS • switch off when takeoff is completed If the LED blinks while the Huginn X1 • is on the ground check warnings in the Navigator In Air •...
Page 13 Ground Station – LED indicators Turns GREEN when the Ground Station is turned on Turns GREEN when the Huginn X1 is connected Turns GREEN when the PC is connected to the Ground Station Turns RED when the battery on the Ground...
Page 14 GETTING READY...
Page 15 Unfolding the Huginn X1 Take the Huginn X1 out of the box Foldout the front arms Foldout the rear arms Fold up the data communication antenna Place the drone on the ground and push the ON button...
Page 16: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Turn the Battery so that the Unlock Button is UP When the Battery is installed the Charger will give out three beeps To see the status push the Button on the side once Mode Button...
Page 17 Slide the Battery into the Battery compartment When the Battery “Clicks” check if both white markers are visible * The battery level can be checked by looking at the navigator when the Huginn X1 have been turned on and is connected to the Ground Station...
Page 18: Connect External Monitor
Connect External Monitor Connect the video cable to the Ground Station • Connect the other end of the video cable to the • monitor/projector/ TV/Head-up display etc. If needed find the right AV channel •...
Page 19: Pre-Flight Check
Pre-flight Check Are the arms lined up in a X? • Are there any considerable movement if the • motor controller is twisted gently (if yes consider changing the arm)? Is there any dust in the engines (if yes clean •...
Page 20 Black Box Viewer The Black Box viewer Software is a program designed to offer the operator to go through a flight recorded by the Black Box to see how and where the drone was flying in a 3d model in Google Maps Step 1 start the Black Box Viewer by selecting the icon on your desktop.
Page 21 SKY-WATCH HUGINN UPDATER...
Page 22 Install Updater Go to Sky-Watch.dk Select login and use your X1 serial number and provided password to login. *If you do no not have a password please contact Sky-Watch support info@sky-watch.dk and have your X1 serial number ready.
Page 23 Install Updater Once logged in, please download the latest version of the Huginn Updater Select the file and follow the installation guide. Please make sure to watch any new videos concerning new software releases and view the update Changelog...
Page 24 Huginn Updater Once installed Click the Updater icon now located on your Desktop. Type in the Username and Password you also use as login on the website. Press OK.
Page 25 Huginn Updater If any new software releases have been made they can be found in the Updater. To update Huinn X1 / Ground station please connect it the computer. *Remember to only update one unit at a time. To update Navigator click Update navigator and follow instructions...
Page 26 Huginn X1 as well as the ground station if needed. Please update the Huginn X1 if a new software is available before changing the com settings *Remember to only update one unit at a time.
Page 27 Ground station Com setting The sky-watch updater has the option of changing the digital communication channels of the Huginn X1 as well as the ground station if needed. Please update the ground station if a new software is available before changing the com settings *Remember to only update one unit at a time.
Page 28 Black Box file extraction Open the Huginn updater Select the option icon in the top right corner. In the option window under Black Box download select how many Black Box files you wish to save to you local drive. 1 Black Box file equals one flight. A flight is recognized by the X1 from when the rotors start spinning until the drone is shutdown or comes to a full stop on the ground.
Page 29 INSTALLING SKY-WATCH NAVIGATOR...
Page 30 Installing Sky-Watch Navigator Before starting installation of the Navigator please power on and connect the Ground station to the computer. Open Sky-Watch Huginn Updater and login with username and password Click install navigator Click Next...
Page 31 Installing Sky-Watch Navigator Click “I Agree” If installation location changes is needed it can be done here if not then just click “Next” Click “Next” to start installation...
Page 32 Installing Sky-Watch Navigator Wait for installer to proceed “Hauppauge and GeoServer installer windows will show” Hauppauge: Follow installer instructions until it is done GeoServer: Click “Next”...
Page 33 Installing Sky-Watch Navigator Click “I Agree” If installation location changes is needed it can be done here if not then just click “Next” Click “Next”...
Page 34 Installing Sky-Watch Navigator If Java is installed just click “Next” if not then please install java http://www.java.com/ Click “Next” Click “Next”...
Page 35 Installing Sky-Watch Navigator Click “Next” Click “Next” Wait for GeoServer Installer to finish...
Page 36 Installing Sky-Watch Navigator Click “Finish” Click “Close” The Sky-Watch Huginn Navigator have now been installed...
Page 37 SKY-WATCH NAVIGATOR...
Page 38 Navigator Orientation • Autonomous control • Waypoint • Advanced Waypoint • Drag and Drop • Camera Controls • * For use of online maps please remember to connect to the Internet...
Page 39 Selecting Map The Navigator by default uses online maps that • Click for offline/overlay maps needs the computer connected to the internet, if not connected to the internet the map will be black and the user can select/import a offline/overlay map The offline/overlay map option can also be used while using online maps can will just act as a overlay to the online map.
Page 40 Offline/Overlay map If no maps shows in the list the user will need • to import a map . Click the import button, this will take you to the • import map option here the user can select the Browse Button to go to your local drive and select the map material the user would like to use, as well a the needed worldfile if the map if not a GEO-TIFF file from the start...
Page 41 Battery Level Indicator – direction the Green / Yellow / Red / None Home Icon Huginn X1 is A Grey area in the battery bad Pointing is a dynamic auto land indicator Ground Station Grey area indicates when auto land will start.
Page 42 Drag & Drop and Waypoint Control Delete last WP Add POI Delete WP Open WP route Fly only zone / temp WP /POI Enter waypoint edit mode Add WP Save WP Delete Loop WP Manually route route route add POI Adjust altitude Helicopter icon –...
Page 43 Takeoff altitude Takeoff altitude can be changed for nomal takeoff and delayed takeoff default altitude is 6 meters...
Page 44 The fly ony zone will make a virtual fence around a area and the Huginn X1 will not be able to fly outside that zone. If the waypoint route goes outside the fly only zone or if the huginn x1 should go out of the fly only zone a audio warning will sound.
Page 45 Advanced Waypoint Control Climb/Descent Before Adjust height up by +10 Click for Next or after reaching the or +1 Waypoint Waypoint Click for Previous Waypoint Click a Waypoint to open Advanced Waypoints Adjust height Down by -10 or -1 Fly through waypoint or wait 3 seconds...
Page 46 Save Waypoint Routes Enter a Route Name Enter a Route Description You can also export Route Press Save...
Page 47 Load Waypoint Routes Select the Route the user would like to load Thumbnail of the Route *Only avalible if connected to the internet...
Page 48: Selecting Options
Selecting options The Settings window for the Navigator can This will enable de-interlacing of be found by clicking the icon at the top right live video. (Warning) slow or old corner of the navigator. Computers might experience lag when recording locally. Measurement units Coordinate formats This will enable the record function on the...
Page 49: Camera Controls
Camera Controls Take snap shot from Zoom In Navigator or Store on *digital zoom SD Card if HD cam is selected Zoom Out Record Video from Switch Video *digital zoom Navigator or Store on and Map SD Card...
Page 50 Camera Controls Press on screen to center Camera on that position Right click on screen to open full screen Video. If using tablet with touch interface press and hold on screen to open full screen video...
Page 51: Full Screen Video
Full screen video Move Camera to top Auto Center Camera Move Camera to bottom...
Page 52 Thermal Camera Change between EO/IR AUTO Calibrate (inflight calibration)
Page 53 Navigator Error Messages When getting an error or warning, it can appear as a Pop-up or by the X1, on the GUI, turning yellow. If it is the warning button on the GIU turning yellow - Pop-up do as following Click on the yellow warning Click on the Pop-up, which appear in the button of your screen...
Page 54 HAND LAUNCH HUGINN X1...
Page 55: Hand Launch
Place the Huginn X1 on the ground Turn on the Huginn X1 Wait for rear red LED to turn off Rest the Huginn X1 on your palm above your head in full reach. Safety notice! Always wear helmet, eye protection and gloves when executing a hand launch.
Page 56 2 person setup When executing a hand launch, the operator should have the wind in the back, to ensure that the Huginn X1 will move up and away from the operator The operator of the navigator presses the take-off button...
Page 57 Turn on the Huginn X1 Wait for rear red LED to turn off Press take-off and select 15 sec. delayed take-off Rest the Huginn X1 on your palm above your head in full reach. Safety notice! Always wear helmet, eye protection and gloves when executing a hand launch.
Page 58 1 person setup When executing a hand launch, the operator should have the wind in the back to ensure that the Huginn X1 will move up and away from the operator When the operator feels that the Huginn X1 is trying to...
Page 59 MANUAL FLIGHT...
Page 60 Manual (Take-Off/Land) Push the top Button on the Controller “C” to • initiate the takeoff or land procedure During Take-off and land you are able to • navigate the drone using the Joystick If “C” is released the drone will cancel the •...
Page 61 Forward is ALWAYS the direction of the camera • As soon as the user releases the joystick the • the Huginn X1 in a GPS hold and stay at the altitude and position it currently is at.
Page 62 Manual Flight (Up/Down) By pushing the lower button “Z” and pushing • the Joystick upwards or downwards you can control height The drone will automatically stop when • lowered to an altitude of approx. 80 cm above the ground...
Page 63 It is recommended that you ALWAYS turn your • body to the direction of the Huginn X1 Forward is ALWAYS the direction of the camera • Only ONE command at the time - Eg. Do not •...
Page 64 SAFETY...
Page 65: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions -20 to +40 Degree (Core Temperature)
Page 66 Failsafes Critical Battery -> Auto Land Loss of Signal -> Come Home Crash Detect -> System Shutdown...
Page 67 SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & PAYLOAD CHANGE...
Page 68 Changing a Rotor Tools Remove the Rotor blade holder by turning it 1,5mm Allen Key • counter clockwise Remove the Rotor blade holder by pulling it straight up Clockwise (Pusher) Counter Clockwise Remove the ring if it is damaged Clockwise (Pusher) Counter Clockwise...
Page 69 Changing an Arm Tools 1,5mm Allen Key • Plier or Hand • Pull the arm gently out – turning the arm clockwise while taking out Remove the Screw the arm make it easier to disconnect the arm...
Page 70 Maintaining the Huginn X1 Replace the Rotors if marks or cracks are • present Clean the Battery Compartment for dust with a • piece of cloth or pressurized air Clean the Sonar gently with a piece of cloth • Replace the the landing gear if it is bend or •...
Page 71 Changing the Payload Press Buttons to release Do not remove camera while X1 is turned on. Doing so may result in product damage. Payload Connector...
Page 72: Changing The Sd Card
Changing the SD Card SD Card – Push to access the card SD Card Lit...