Operating The System; Preparing The Intel Falcon 8+ Uav - Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual

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Operating the System

In this chapter you find a description how to operate the Intel Falcon 8+ UAS.
3.1

Preparing the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV

The following section shows and describes how to prepare the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV for
flight.
When using the Intel Falcon 8+ system for the first time, some additional steps are
required, which only need to be performed once. It might be necessary to repeat them
only in rare exceptions. In detail these steps are:
• Establish the initial connection between Intel Falcon 8+ UAV and Intel Cockpit
Controller (CTR) (see
the UAV).
• Set the system date and time on the touchscreen tablet of the CTR (see
chapter 3.3 The Touchscreen
• Perform a payload and compass calibration with every payload (see
Payload and compass
• Visit
latest firmware on the system (see
Updates). Regularly check the website for updates.
Always strictly follow the instructions in
the UAV is in perfect condition, and ideally setup for the flight.
Figure 3-1. Preparing the UAV
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Intel Falcon F8+
chapter 6.2.1 Establishing a connection between the CTR and
calibration).
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chapter 6.1.1 Intel Falcon 8+ UAS Firmware
chapter 1.3 Pre-Flight Check
1. Slide the batteries with the colored ("Intel")
label facing upwards (1) into the battery
compartment. Slide them all the way in until
they are stopped and flush with the ends of the
slots. Check that each battery is locked by its
retaining clip (2).
Caution:
The Intel Falcon 8+ UAV must always be flown
with two batteries inserted.
chapter 2.5.2
and install the
to make sure that
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