ALLIED DRONES AR25 Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Firmware Flight Controller Radio Control Failsafe Motors, Props, ESCs Side Plates Battery FPV System Accessories Specifications rev 1 7/2016...
Page 3: Overview
overview …the next evolution of high performance racing drones Impact resistant composite frame core  Integrated MinimOSD Micro  4mm carbon fiber booms  Race-spec 2205 2300kv hollow shaft motors  Fully integrated power and signal PCBs  Flycolor 30A SiLabs F330 ESCs  24k gold plated connectors and bus bar  Internal battery bay ...
Page 4: Firmware
Cleanflight Firmware & Configurator Software  improvements to the software and firmware! http://cleanflight.com/ Betaflight Flight Control Firmware (installed in the AR25)  https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight That being said, the AR25 comes fully configured and tuned out of the box and should fly just fine for Betaflight Configurator ...
Page 5: Flight Controller
8 output channels  enables fast loop times and multiple UART ports. 3 UARTs (GPS, Telemetry, S.bus)  The Dodo board interfaces with an AR25 flight 2-6s input power 30v MAX INPUT  controller adapter board on the right side plate. This 5v output - 0.5A Max ...
Page 6: Radio Control
RADIO CONTROL RC Transmitter & Mode Controls The AR25 has been setup to work nativley with the FrSky Taranis X9D Plus and XSR s.bus receiver. If you purchased an ARF package from Allied Drones, then your receiver has been setup as indicated: SF - Disarm / Arm ...
Page 7: Failsafe
FAILSAFE Failsafe Mode In the event of a loss of radio control signal, both the radio transmitter (if included) and the flight controller have been set with basic failsafe mode functionality. In the event of a lost link between the transmitter and the RC receiver onboard the RC system is configured to send “no pulses”.
Page 8: Motors, Props, Escs
M4 (CW) M2 (CCW) The motor and propeller direction and numbering is critical for the flight of the AR25. Each set of ESC/ Motor solder tabs are labeled on the side plates. Because each ESC is fully configurable through the...
Page 9 ESC / Motors Motor direction can be changed either by exchanging the position of any 2 motor or ESC leads, or can be done in firmware via a simple software configuration. After replacing motors or ESCs, remove the props, power on, and arm the motors.
Page 10 The ESCs supplied with the AR25 are Flycolor Raptor 30a model number W-FW020004. Specifications:  Constant Current Rating: 30A  Burst Current Rating (10s): 40A  BEC: No  Cells: 2-4S  Weight: 9.6g  Processor: SiLabs F330  Firmware: BLHeli 14.4 BLheli Options Set:  Dampened Light: On ...
Page 11: Side Plates
The AR25 side plates feature integrated RGB and rear facing red LED lights, power and signal distribution, integrated 5v regulated power supply, an audible buzzer, XT60 power connector, an auxiliary 5v power pinout, gold plated contacts, solder-less/tool-less internal component connectors,...
Page 12 side plates Right Plate (flight controller side) Motor 1 ESC Signal Pins  Motor 2 ESC Signal Pins  5v Auxiliary Power Pins from BEC  Filtered Auxiliary BEC (internal)  Buzzer (internal)  XT60 Main Battery Connector  Gold Plated Bus Bar Screws  Flight Controller Screws, black plastic  OSD Advanced Solder Tabs and FTDI ...
Page 13 side plates Left Plate Motor 3 ESC Signal Pins  Motor 4 ESC Signal Pins  Gold Plated Bus Bar Screws  Video Camera Tilt Screws rev 1 7/2016...
Page 14 LEDs There are 7 programmable WS2812 RGB LEDs on each of the AR25 side plates. These LEDs are able to be programmed and controlled via the flight controller and Betaflight firmware. In addition to the 14 programmable LEDs, there are also 12 non-programmable red LEDs facing the rear of the AR25.
Page 15 side plates LEDs The address for each WS2812 programmable LED is shown in the following diagrams. Non-programmable solid red LEDs Programmable WS2012 LEDs (10) (11) (12) (13) rev 1 7/2016...
Page 16 Bus Bar The two side plates of the AR25 have a pair of 24k gold plated aluminum power bus bars connecting them that supply power from the battery, through the right side plate and then into the left side plate.
Page 17 5v center hot pin. This auxiliary pin receives regulated 5v power from the integrated AR25 3A power supply and is intended to allow for the easy addition of an optional LED race Ground transponder.
Page 18: Battery
Internal Battery Bay Dimensions: 111mm x 30mm x 35mm  The AR25 battery has been specifically designed for Standard AR25 battery: 4S 1P, 14.8v, 1800mAh, 60C, XT60, 210g  the internal battery bay and features extended Standard battery dimensions: 105mm x 27mm x 35mm ...
Page 19: Fpv System
Video Camera Specifications The video camera installed in the AR25 is the best Model  RunCam Swift  available on the market. Battery voltage (4S, Image Sensor  1/3 Sony Super HAD II CCD  Horizontal Resolution  600TVL  12.8-16.8VDC) is supplied directly to the camera via Lens ...
Page 20 fpv system Video Transmitter Specifications The video transmitter channel display and change button is accessible through two ports on the left side plate. A short press will change channels while a long press will change bands. Button (short press - channel change, long press - band change) Alternating Channel / Band Display 200mW ...
Page 21 On Screen Display (OSD) The onboard video system of the AR25 features an integrated OSD. The MinimOSD Micro with KV Team Mod was selected due to its small size and full feature set. As delivered, the OSD has been flashed GND GND with MW OSD R1.6 and is programmed to display...
Page 22: Accessories
Accessories Runcam HD Camera Mount Carbon fiber bolt on isolated camera mount GoPro HD Camera Mount Carbon fiber bolt on isolated camera mount FPV Camera Up Armor Kit Carbon fiber armor kit for increased crash protection Custom 6” Prop Booms Carbon Fiber, 4mm, suitable for 6”...
Page 23: Specifications
Length, Width, Height: 223.5mm x 218.6mm x 96.9mm  Motor Diameter / MultiGP Class: 239mm / 3S, 4S, Open  Propellers: 2- or 3-blade DALProp 5045 bull nose  Motors: Allied Drones 2205 Special Edition 2300kv hollow-shaft race motors  Battery: 4S 1800mah 75C  ESC: Flycolor Raptor 30A ...
Page 24 Specifications rev 1 7/2016...