Payloads - Camera Options - Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual

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Figure 2-11. 2nd operator monitor package
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Payloads - Camera Options

Because of the deep integration of cameras, it is possible to change settings like
aperture, shutter speed or zoom (depending on the camera) directly from the Intel
Cockpit
into the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV, every payload must undergo mechanical and electrical
modifications. Therefore only payloads approved by Intel are allowed. Payloads, which
have not been integrated, might affect the compass calibration due to magnetic fields
emitted by the camera, and have detrimental effects on the flight performance. We will
be happy to help you finding a perfect camera option for your application.
Figure 2-12. Camera control via the Intel Cockpit Controller (CTR)
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The 2nd operator monitor fully assembled.
All cameras integrated on the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV can
be controlled via the CTR. Several switches on the
CTR are assigned to camera controls.
(1) Push Button B1: sets the camera to predefined
angles +/- 90°, +/- 45° and 0° when R1 (4) is
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pushed simultaneously (see below for details)
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2 (2) Push Button B2: changes the function
depending on the connected payload
(3) Push Button B3:trigger button on top of the left
control stick (S1)
(4) Rocker Switch R1: camera tilt
(5) Rocker-Switch R2: changes its function
depending on the camera used.
(6) Control Stick S2: turning the right control stick
(S2) controls the yaw axis of the UAV.
(7) Status Display and related control buttons 
(8) ESC, LEFT, RIGHT, ENT: depending on the
payload, additional options can be accessed via the
Status Display. Pushing ENT and selecting
Options
Status Display on page 20
Display).
For exact details regarding accessible functions see
the individual payload descriptions.
opens the respective menu (see also figure
and chapter 4 Status
Camera
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