Summary of Contents for ONDRONE Spider Quad
- Page 1 Spider Quad Instruction Manual http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
- Page 2 Introduction The SPIDER QUAD is based on the open source ArduPilot APM 2.6 hardware platform and fully compatible with the excellent ARDUCOPTER flight control software. Always check the official project websites for latest information. Their documentation is excellent and there are regular software updates and feature additions.
- Page 3 SPIDER QUAD Specifications Size : 510mm (prop to prop) Props : 10 x 4.5 carbon re-inforced Motors : SunnySky X2212-13 980KV Motor voltage: 2-3S (LiPo) ESC : QUATTRO 4 X 25A. 2-4S LiPo. XT60 LiPo: 4000mAh 3S. (High Discharge >35C)
- Page 4 It is important to match the propellor type to the motor direction. Each motor or arm will be clearly labelled with the motor direction as show below. The motors or arms will be labelled with the motor direction CW = Clockwise CCW = Counter Clockwise http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
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Page 5: Lipo Batteries
Check for correct cell count 3S , 4S or 5S ○ Never leaving charging pack unattended ○ If you will not be using the LiPo battery for an extended period ● of time use the “Storage” function on the charger to set a safe storage voltage http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ... - Page 6 To enable battery and failsafe monitoring from the APM autopilot you need to fit a Power Monitor Module. Charge batteries Make sure all batteries being used are fully charged Plan your flight Think through your flight plan before arrive at the flying site. http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
- Page 7 Give the drone a few minutes of gentle flight in stabilize mode before ● testing ALT_HOLD or LOITER flight modes. When ready to land gently drop throttle stick down until drone touches ● down. Disarm by keeping THROTTLE at 0% and moving YAW to LEFT 100% ● http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
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Page 8: Flight Modes
(It is even better to wait a bit longer to allow the GPS acquire additional satellites.) 3. Hold the throttle down and to the right for several seconds to “Arm” The motors on your copter. http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ... - Page 9 7. When you have finished flying in Loiter or Alt Hold modes (or if anything unexpected or undesirable happens) switch back to Stabilize mode and land. 8. Disarm your copter and record a log by holding the throttle down and to the left for 5 seconds http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
- Page 10 ORANGE WHITE APM Analog Pin Connections: Mission Planner set LED_MODE to 11 Buzzer A5 SIGNAL A5 GROUND GPS LED A6 SIGNAL ARM LED A7 SIGNAL GROUND A7 GROUND CAPACITOR A8 VC+ A8 GROUND http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
- Page 11 The flight controller does some pre-ARM checks and needs to establish a GPS lock before it will ARM. The on-board blue status LED (C) shows GPS. Solid blue indicates GPS lock. The on-board status LED (A) shows ARM status. Blinking = DISARMED. Solid = ARMED http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
- Page 12 FREE TO USE CONFIGURE IN MISSION PLANNER CHANNEL 7 RETURN TO LAUNCH (RTL) Flight Mode Switch = switch SE (3 way) Forward Position (Away from you) = STABILIZE Centre Position = ALT_HOLD Back Position (Toward you) = LOITER http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
- Page 13 We recommend not starting in Simple mode. Begin your flying in the basic ● Stabilize mode. Arducopter establishes its home position at the time of arming, so arm ● your copter in the location you wish to designate as the home position. http://www.ondrone.com/ onDrone Spider Quad Owners Manual rev 0514.2 ...
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