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Flying Tech G-Force250 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 G-Force250 FPV Racing Drone Kit...
  • Page 2 Assembly & Operations Manual Thank you for purchasing this Flying Tech product. The G-Force 250 kit comes with everything you need to build your own 250 FPV racing drone, except for radio gear and a battery. Whilst some previous model building and flying experience may be an advantage, this product has been designed with the beginner as well as the intermediate enthusiast in mind. Please remember multirotors can be dangerous if not properly constructed, maintained and operated. To that end, please follow the guidance in this manual carefully and always fly responsibly with due regard for safety. Please also ensure you adhere to local and national laws or rules. Never fly within 50m of people, animals and buildings and always fly outdoors. Kit contents: • G-Force Carbon Fibre 250 Quadcopter Frame • DYS 250 Power Pack (4x BE1806 2300Kv Motor, 4x BLHeli 16Amp ESC, 5030 Propeller Set) • Main Frame PDB with Integrated LED Lighting • XT60 Battery Cable, Buzzer and 5volt / 12volt BECs • Acro Naze FC with PWM RX cable and Micro Minim OSD • CMOS Wide Angle FPV Camera • 32 Channel 5.8Ghz FPV Transmitter • Fixings and Heat Shrink • Rubberised Battery Strap Required: • 6 Channel Radio Transmitter & Receiver • 3S LiPO Battery 1300-2200mAH Tools Required: • 2x 2.5mm Allan or Hex Type Key • 1x 2.0mm Allan or Hex Type Key • Thread-locking Fluid •...

  • Page 3: Assembly Guide

    Assembly Guide 1. Remove the Naze FC and the OSD module 2. Solder the buzzer to the PDB, taking note of from the header connections on the PDB. the correct polarity. 3. Solder the 5 and 12 volt BECs to the PDB, taking note of their orientation and position. It’s very important that the BECs have a good contact with the PDB, so make sure you get a good flow of solder around the joints. Next solder the XT60 power wire to the PDB. At this stage, it’s a good idea to test that the BECs are working. Ensure that the LED switch is in the ‘on’ position and plug in your battery. If the 12V BEC is working, the LEDs will light up. To test the 5V BEC, use a multimeter to measure the voltage output from the 5V auxiliary power point (located near connection S2).
  • Page 4 4. Attach one motor to each arm using the 5. Apply heat shrink to the three wires leading shorter screws that come in the power pack. back from each motor. 6. Stick the two foam pads onto the underside 7. Stick the 4 ESCs onto the foam pads so that of the PDB, noting their approximate position.
  • Page 5 10. Trim each set of motor wires so that ~35mm 11. To help solder the motor/esc wires, loosely overhangs the end of each motor arm. attach each motor arm with a single screw. 12. For each motor ESCS pair, solder the three wires leading from the motors to the three wires leading from its ESC and then place a length of heat shrink over each motor/esc wire pair (don’t apply heat yet, as some of the wires may need to be desoldered to reverse the motor direction).
  • Page 6 13. This stage requires you to use a computer to check the spin direction of the motors. Download the Cleanflight Configurator from the Goggle Chrome Web Store (note that the Chrome web browser is required by Cleanflight, and should be installed first). You may also need to install a USB to UART driver: http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx. With the software installed, plug the Naze FC back into the PDB (leave the OSD unplugged) and connect to your computer using a micro USB cable. Open Cleanflight, select the correct COM port and the baud rate as 11520, and then click ‘connect’. If the board connects successfully you’ll be shown the setup tab. To test the motor spin directions, go to the ‘Motors’ tab. Before plugging in your battery, check that none of the motor/ESCs wires are exposed. Now plug in your flight battery and agree to the motor test mode notice. The motors are powered up by raising their corresponding slider. One by one, spin up a motor and with reference to the diagram above, observe its spin direction. Most likely some of the motor directions will need to be reversed. Take...
  • Page 7 16. The main frame plate should now be fixed 17. The next couple of stages install the FPV to the bottom of the drone to cover over the equipment. Taking the FPV camera, stick it in ESCs. To secure it in place, use the M3x8mm position using the supplied foam pad. Now cut button head screws and washer for each, along its wires to an appropriate length and solder...
  • Page 8 20. With your receiver connected we need to return to Cleanflight to configure just a couple more settings (still without the OSD plugged in). Firstly, with the quad sitting steady on a flat surface, press the ‘Calibrate Accelerometer’ button and wait five seconds before continuing. 21. Next we are going to calibrate the ESCs to set their throttle range. Go to the ‘Motors’ tab and once again agree to the motor test notice. Raise the ‘master’ slider to the top. Now plug in your flight battery, you’ll hear a series of beeps and then a tone as the ESCs confirm the top point of the throttle range. After the tone has ended, lower the master slider to the bottom. Again, a series of beeps and a tone should be emitted. When the tone ends unplugged the battery. Check that the motors spin up at the same time by plugging the battery back in and raising the master slider. 22. Now we are going to check the control inputs. For this step you’ll need your battery plugged in to power your receiver. Go to ‘Receiver’ tab and check that you get a response for each control channel when you move the appropriate stick. If the wrong channel moves you should check your receiver connections and also the chosen channel map. If any of the responses are reversed, for example full throttle showing as idle, go to your transmitter and reverse the problem channel.
  • Page 9 23. The Naze features different flying modes and functions, which can be selected via its aux channels. To configure these modes set some aux switches up on your transmitter and then go to the ‘Modes’ tab to map these switches to your desire function. The Naze support 3 main flight modes ‘Angle’, ‘Horizon’ and ‘Rate/Acro’. You can also choose to setup a switch for arming the quad and also to activate the buzzer, which can then be used as a lost model alarm.
  • Page 10 25. With the electronics setup and tested; you‘re ready to fit the top plate. Firstly attach the anti vibration camera mount using the four rubber damping balls. Finally, secure the top plate to the aluminum standoffs using the remaining M3x6mm button head screws, applying a drop of thread lock to each screw. 26. All that is left to do now is to attach the prop adapters and then the props themselves. Note the correct position of the prop adapters: black spinners for front left / rear right and silver spinners for front right / rear left. The kit includes 2x pusher propellers (marked ‘R’) and 2x normal propellers (unmarked). The props labeled ‘R’ should be attached to the motors marked clockwise (Front Left / Back Right) and the ‘normal’ propellers to the motors marked counterclockwise. Congratulations, that concludes the build of your G-Force FPV racing drone. Please read in full the operate guide, safety notes and information before use.

  • Page 11: Flight Controls

    Flight Controls: Multirotors have become hugely popular; in part to due the simplicity of their controls meaning anyone can become a competent pilot within a relatively short period of time. The controls are as follows: Throttle: Move the left stick up and down to control altitude and acceleration. To take off and to gain height, raise the throttle stick slightly above centre. To maintain an altitude set the throttle stick to the centre position. Lower the throttle stick below centre to descend. To land, reduce the throttle gradually and set the stick fully down once the multirotor is just above the ground. Yaw: Move the left stick horizontally to rotate the multirotor and change its orientation. Move the stick to the left to rotate counterclockwise and right to rotate clockwise. For a slow rotation, move the stick slightly away from the centre. Moving the stick farther from the centre creates a faster rotation. Pitch and Roll: The right stick allows you to control the multirotor’s position in the air. Move the stick forwards to fly forwards, back to fly backwards, left to fly left and right to fly right. The amount of stick movement is proportional to the response, so a large stick deflection results in a more movement than a smaller input. Tips for first time fliers: • Only proceed to flight once confident of the controls and operation of the airframe. • To begin with, fly in Angle mode. Angle mode won’t maintain altitude or position; you need to make corrections for both using the control sticks, but it will make it a lot easier to fly and hover. With it switched off i.e. Acro mode, the quadcopter won’t auto stabilise when the right stick is centralised. So if for example the quadcopter rolls to the right, you would need to input left aileron to keep the craft level and stop it moving to the right. In Angle mode, this correction would be done automatically by centralizing the right stick.
  • Page 12 the ground quickly. If you raise the throttle slowly, you risk the quadcopter sticking on one side (especially if you are taking off from long grass or mud) causing it to takeoff at an angle. • Try to avoid hovering close to the ground, as turbulence will make it harder to control. Instead try to hover 3-4 feet up in the air. • Maintaining visual contact with the quadcopter is the best assurance of a safe flight. Don’t let it get too far away from you, as you are more likely to confuse its orientation. • As quadcopters are symmetrical, correctly orientating them is one of the most challenges aspects of flying them. If you lose orientation or get confused in flight, don’t panic and impulsively close the throttle. Instead make an aileron input; if you input right and it goes right it's flying with its back towards you in the normal orientation. If you input right and it goes left it's flying nose in towards you.
  • Page 13 Legal Requirements and Guidance: Within the UK, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is in charge of domestic air law and issues airspace legislation under what is called the Air Navigation Order (ANO). The ANO covers all aspects of aviation from commercial airliners to balloons, but most importantly for us it also governs the use of multirotors. Multirotors weighing up to 20kg are classified by the CAA as ‘Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA)’. As a pilot of a SUA it is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the laws and byelaws pertaining to the flying of remote controlled aircraft or multirotors (‘drones’), whether you do so for recreation or for commercial reasons. The CAA’s specific regulations governing SUA are described in article 166 of the ANO. To summaries, article 166 of the ANO states: • The operation of the aircraft must not endanger anyone or anything. • The 'remote pilot' has the responsibility for satisfying him/herself that the flight can be conducted safely. • An unmanned aircraft must never be flown beyond the normal unaided ‘line of sight’ of the person operating it - this is generally measured as 500m (1,640ft) horizontally or 400ft (122m) vertically. • CAA permission is required for all flights that are being conducted for ‘aerial work’ (i.e. where a flight is made for payment or the purpose is in any way commercial). Small unmanned aircraft that are being used for surveillance purposes (i.e. aerial photography) are subject to tighter restrictions with regard to the minimum distances that you can fly near people or properties. These specific regulations are stated in article 167 of the ANO. To summaries, article 167 of the ANO states a SUA fitted with a camera must not be flown: • Over or within 150 metres of any congested area • Over or within 150 metres of an organised open-air assembly of more than 1,000 persons. • Within 50 metres of any vessel, vehicle or structure which is not under the control of the person in charge of the aircraft • Within 50 metres of any person except during take-off or landing whereby the aircraft must not be flown within 30 metres of any person except for the person in charge of the aircraft. Flight Person View (FPV) Exemptions: • Flying a SUA from a ‘pilot’s eye’ perspective through the use of an on-board camera known as FPV flying does no fall under article 167 in situations where a camera is used for the sole purpose of controlling the aircraft. However, if the video is captured in some way and used for other purposes, the CAA considers the flight to have been for data acquisition and article 167 does apply.
  • Page 14 The regulations may seems a little confusing at first, but in the large part they are just based on common sense. They are designed to make flying safe for everyone i.e. other airspace users, those on the ground, and UAS operators themselves. To that end, we urge all of our customers to adhere to the ANO regulations when flying. Insurance: Whilst there is no legal requirement to have third-party liability cover for recreational drone use in the UK, it might save you a very expensive payout if your model was to go out of control and cause damage to somebodies property – or worst still cause injury. Such insurance is included with membership of FPV UK and the British Model Flying Association (BMFA). Membership fees are very reasonable for both organisations, so there’s really no reason not to protect yourself with insurance. FPV UK Membership: http://www.fpvuk.org/store/ BMFA Membership: https://bmfa.org/Join-Renew/Join-the-BMFA Flying Site: If you intend to fly on private land you should seek the permission of the landowner. If you plan to fly on public land such as a park then you must ensure that there are no bylaws in place specifically prohibiting or restricting model flying. In both cases, the main consideration is that of the overall suitability of the location for the activity, and that all flying can take place in compliance with the ANO. Safety: Always fly responsibly with due regard for safety. Drones can be hazardous if operated incorrectly and as pilot of a SUA you are ultimately responsible for it. Those new to the hobby may like to consider advice from more experienced flyers. In this regard, joining one of the many aero modeler clubs is a good place to start. Details of which can be found for the UK though the BMFA. • If you don't have sufficient knowledge about the control of a model aircraft, please seek help from someone with experience and don’t take to flight until you do have a good understanding. • Always fly within your line of sight and in compliance with local regulations. • When flying, always make sure to keep a safe distance between yourself and the drone. • Always fly in an open area away from people and buildings; do not attempt to fly indoors or in a confined space. • Do not fly over people, near airports, or in any situation that could pose a hazard to those around you. • Do not fly with distractions. Flying a drone requires your full concentration so choose somewhere away from spectators. • Multirotors will not avoid obstacles on its own. As the operator, it is your job to recognise and avoid obstructions while flying.
  • Page 15 Lithium Polymer LiPo Battery Care and Safety: LiPo batteries require careful management to maximise their life; they can be charged up to 4.20V and discharged down to 3.0V per cell. Any lower or higher in voltage and the cell will almost certainly be irreversibly damaged (reduced capacity or total inability to accept a charge). In respect of this it is common practice to abide by the ‘80% rule’. That is to not discharge you LiPo below 20% of their capacity during flight. An 80% discharged LiPo cell, will give an approximate open circuit voltage of 3.6 to 3.7 volts. A 3S LiPo pack therefore would show about 10.8 to 11.1 volts after a flight when it's about 80% discharged. To maxmise battery life further, you should store you LiPo batteries at a half charge state, around 3.85 volts per cell and fully charge them just before use. LiPO batteries are widely used by RC flyers as they boast a much high power to weight ratio than traditional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. However, they are volatile, so they should be handled with care. • Always follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions and charging guidelines • Charge batteries using a designated LiPo balance charger only and never attempt to overcharge. • Never leave a LiPo battery unattended while charging. • Inspect battery for damage before takeoff and after landing. If you observe any swelling of the cells or the battery ceases to function dispose of it safely • Protect battery from extreme heat, extreme cold, puncturing, and flammable surfaces. • Always transport, charge, and store the LiPo batteries in a fireproof container. Acronyms and Abbreviations: By reading through this instruction manual you’ve probably spotted a lot of acronyms and abbreviations. As with any technical hobby they can sometimes be difficult to understand for those new to it all. To hopefully clarify the main ones a glossary is provided below. • ACC: Accelerometer - a sensor that measures angular velocity or acceleration on a given axis. • AIL: Aileron - also known as roll. This is the control that enables you to move your multirotor left and right. • AUW: All up weight or max weight - the weight of the craft as it sits ready to fly. Including battery and payload. • BEC (UBEC): Battery Elimination Circuit - a voltage regulator designed to step down and regulate the main supply voltage. Usually designed to provide constant 5V voltage for RC equipment such as the flight controller and radio receiver. •...
  • Page 16 • FPV: First Person View - the closest thing to flying, without actually flying! It’s a technique that uses an onboard FPV camera and wireless connection, to allow a pilot on the ground to see a live video stream as if they were sitting in the cockpit while flying, through FPV goggles or a monitor. • GYRO: Gyroscope - Provides the angular velocity around 3 axes of space in degrees. Sensor which assists with keeping the multirotor level. • LIPO: Lithium-ion polymer battery - most commonly used battery type in multirotors due to its high energy storage to density ratio. They have the potential to be dangerous and pose a serious fire risk if they are overcharged or damage. Ensure that you understand how to maintain them before using them. • LOS: Line of Sight - piloting your multirotor by keeping it within view from your position on the ground. Important with respect to safety and operating multirotors for commercial use. Flying beyond line of sight without aids is irresponsible; an out of control drone has the potential to do a lot of damage. • PID: Proportional Integral Derivative - a control loop, that attempts to minimise the difference between a measured process value and its desired value by adjusting the control input of a process. A PID based system is used tune flight characteristics. • QUAD: Quadcopter - A type of multirotor that has 4 motors • RC: Radio Control - the foundation of our hobby. It’s also used to refer to the hobby as a whole, ‘radio controlled’ cars, planes, boats etc. • RUD: Rudder - also known as yaw. This is the control that enables you to change the orientation of your quadcopter by rotating it to the left or right. • Rx: Radio Receiver - A device that receives commands from our radio transmitter (Tx), and sends them directly to the servos or to the flight controller. • THR: Throttle used to control motor speed. This is the control that enables you to control your multirotor’s altitude. • Tx: Transmitter - a device that sends our commands to the receiver (Rx), controlled by the pilot. Warranty: • The G-Force has been carefully designed and manufactured, however in the unlikely event of a component failure within a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, the customer is requested to contact us describing the nature of the fault. Faults attributed to a manufacturing defect or material failure will be corrected under warranty. This warranty does not cover any...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications: • Frame: G-Force Carbon Fibre 250 Quadcopter • Autopilot hardware: Naze 32 Acro • Firmware: CleanFlight (Version 1.1.0) • Frame type: Quadcopter X-configuration • Motors: DYS BE1806 2300 KV • Propellers: Nylon 5030 • ESC: DYS 16Amp BLHeli • OSD: Micro Minim (MWOSD 1.5) • Camera: Tarot CMOS 600TVL Wide Angle • FPV Transmitter: Boscam TS5860 5.8Ghz 600mW 32 Channel • Battery: 3 cell 11.1.V 1300-2200mAH 35C lithium polymer (recommended) • Flight time: 6-10 minutes Resources: OSD Manual: http://www.flyingtech.co.uk/electronics/micro-minimosd-naze32-cc3d-multiwii-osd Naze Manual: https://github.com/cleanflight/cleanflight/releases/download/v1.11.0/Manual.pdf Flying Tech Store: www.flyingtech.co.uk...