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Instruction Manual
MANUAV REV-B 28/8/15
UAV SYSTEMS
Farm-Eyes ROS
SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
ABN 48 099 851 144
VICTORIA (HEAD OFFICE)
NEW ZEALAND
244- 264 Greens Rd,
22 Sunshine Avenue
Dandenong South, 3175 Australia
Te Rapa, Hamilton, 2001 New Zealand
Telephone: +61 (03) 9215 2700
Telephone: +64 (07) 8496033
Facsimile: +61 (03) 9215 2701
Fax: +64 (07) 8496070
www.silvan.com.au
www.silvannz.co.nz

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual MANUAV REV-B 28/8/15 UAV SYSTEMS Farm-Eyes ROS SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ABN 48 099 851 144 VICTORIA (HEAD OFFICE) NEW ZEALAND 244- 264 Greens Rd, 22 Sunshine Avenue Dandenong South, 3175 Australia Te Rapa, Hamilton, 2001 New Zealand...
  • Page 2 No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although due care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible. The information, illustrations and technical data were considered to be correct at the time of preparation. In accordance with our policy of continuous development Silvan Australia Pty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents The Silvan Warranty Safety notice and Warnings Product Overview -Kit Contents -Specifications -Getting familiar with Hexacopter parts -Recognising rotors -Parts of the Controller Assembly and Installation -1. Batteries and Charging advice -2. Unfold Rotor arms -3. Fit 2D Gimbal and Camera -4.

  • Page 4: The Silvan Warranty

    New Product Warranty the Silvan Warranty This warranty is the only warranty applicable to Silvan new products ('Products') and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, is expressly in lieu of any other conditions or warranties expressed or implied in relation to the Products. Subject only to legislative obligations to the contrary, Silvan shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from ownership or use of a Product.

  • Page 5: Safety Notice And Warnings

    Safety Notice Ensure you have read and understood this manual and all other support documentation in its entirety before attempting to operate or install Read and take note of all following safety warnings and notices. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death. Warning ! This product is highly technical, although it has functions to allow for easier flying this product is not a toy and absolute caution must be used to avoid damage to the equipment and people and animals.

  • Page 6: Product Overview -Kit Contents

    Product Overview: Kit Contents Total list of parts and contents shown. Some items may have been sub-assembled together prior to delivery. FARMEYES –bare Hexacopter Motor Arm Lock Nuts x6 Rotor A (CW) PN: 65-001A Rotor B (CCW) PN: 65-001B Landing feet, padded x4 Action Camera with video out cable Gimbal 2-D axis Video Transmitter 5.8Ghz...
  • Page 7 Product Overview: Kit Contents Carefully open the primary shipping carton and remove all separate components confirming the presence of all major items. Total list of parts and contents shown. Some items may have been sub-assembled together prior to delivery. 7” LCD Screen, 5.8Ghz Cable ties &...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Product Overview: Specifications The term UAV is a general acronym for Unmanned aerial vehicles, there are many types of (non-military) UAV’s ranging from small toy like electric aircraft to large jet propelled craft. This product the FARMEYE’s ROS (Remote observation system) is a Hexacopter type UAV’s which utilise 6 rotors (propellers) driven by electric brushless motors and LIPO power source.
  • Page 9 Product Overview: Specifications Product features of the First Person View components  Parts for fitment to the Hexacopter o 2D Gimbal with rubberised vibration dampers and gyroscopically stabilised camera mount (Requires a 2S battery as power source with JTS plug) o G3 Wide View Action Camera 1080P quality ...

  • Page 10: Getting Familiar With Hexacopter Parts

    Product Overview: Getting familiar with Hexacopter Parts Binding button Flight Controller Rotor (APM) Radio Receiver Motor, brushless Compass Motor Arm Lower body fastening nut Landing Legs 4S Flight Flight Controller Motor Arm Accessory Rails Indicator Light Battery fastening nut (for Gimbal) Accessory battery 2S Lipo Rubber grommets /...

  • Page 11: Recognising Rotors

    Product Overview: Recognising Rotors There are two types or rotors Rotor A is CW (clockwise) spinning and Rotor B is CCW (counter-clockwise) spinning. Rotors feature a small directional arrow on the top to indicate the intended direction of spin and the rotor must be fitted to the motor with the same direction of spin.

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Controller

    Product Overview: Parts of the Controller This is an 8 channel transmitting remote control physically configured to what is described the Mode 2 layout, which means the Throttle stick is fitted to the left side without spring to return stick the middle position. As part of Mode 2 the Elevator & Aileron switch is fitted with a spring to return the stick to the center position which allows the Hexacopter to return to level flight after forward, backward, left or right movement.

  • Page 13: Assembly And Installation

    Assembly and Installation Refer back to earlier pages for reference information regarding parts identification. The following items can be supplied preassembled  Gimbal to with mounting brackets for gimbal  Video Transmitter 5.8Ghz,, video out cable and splitter power cable to Hexacopter Once all parts have been checked follow these steps in order.

  • Page 14: Fit 2D Gimbal And Camera

    Assembly and Installation 3. Fit 2D Gimbal and Camera As the Gimbal was pre-fitted to the mounting brackets it has packed outside of its original 2D Gimbal box. Slide the assembly all the way onto the Accessory Rails (figure A), take note of the orientation of the gimbal as you do not want to fit it backwards.

  • Page 15: Assemble Screen Mounting Bracket And Fit To Controller

    Assembly and Installation 4. Assemble Screen mounting Bracket and fit to Controller Although the LCD Screen can be used independently of the controller the following instruction covers how to fit the live viewing screen directly to the Controller along the operator to have a convenient live view from the FARMEYES while hands still on the controls.

  • Page 16: Fit Lcd Screen To Remote Control, Attach Battery And Neaten Cables

    Assembly and Installation 5. Fit LCD screen to Remote control, attach battery and neaten cables Fit the screen to the mounting point with as shown with the fitting screw from the kit (figure J). Cable-Tie the black cable to the handle located on the back of the controller (figure K.) Figure K.

  • Page 17: Fitting The 4S Flight Battery And Accessory 2S Battery

    Assembly and Installation 6. Fitting the 4S Flight Battery and the accessory 2S battery The 4S Flight battery is held under the FARMEYES with two Velcro straps. Loosen the straps slide the battery in and tighten the straps as shown. Take note that the end of the battery with the power connection must be aimed to the back of the FARMEYES to allow for the power to be connected at a later stage.

  • Page 18: Landing Feet

    Assembly and Installation 7. Landing Feet To fit the landing feet simply slide over the tube landing legs and tightly fasten 2 cable ties per landing foot. 8. Camera USB connection When using the camera for live feed video to the controller simply fit the USB cable to the camera. Make sure that the cable is not snagged or entangled on the Hexacopter as the cable needs sufficient length to allow the Gimbal to move the camera without restriction.

  • Page 19: Fit Rotors

    Assembly and Installation 9. Fit Rotors Note: Its best to complete this step after initial flight tests to ensure everything is working as it should before fitting the rotors to the motors. Detailed in the product overview area of this manual is an instruction covering how to recognise the different rotors.

  • Page 20: Start Up And Flying -Quick Start Procedure

    Start up and Flying: Quick Start Procedure The Following is for experienced users already familiar with the full flying procedures of the FARM EYES. As per the user agreement ensure all manuals have been read and understood in full. If any part of this procedure differs from your experience consult the manual and then seek technical assistance if not resolved.

  • Page 21: Basic Controller Operation

    Start up and Flying: Basic Controller Operation Remote Controller / Transmitter The controller transmitter operates 8 channels around the 2.4Ghz frequency band. Control communication is up to 1000m when used with fully charged batteries, without obstructions or other radio communication interference. Familiarise yourself with the listed actions as detailed CHANNEL- 8 CHANNEL- 5/6...
  • Page 22 Start up and Flying: Basic Controller Operation Air Craft and Transmitter basic operation CHANNEL-4 FRONT Throttle Throttle control: Increases / decreases altitude. FRONT CHANNEL-3 Rudder Rudder control: Turn Left / Turn Right. SW1 = 0 CHANNEL-1 Aileron UAV FACING AWAY FROM OPERATOR Aileron control: Rolls the aircraft left or right for sideways movement SW1 = 0 CHANNEL-2...
  • Page 23 Start up and Flying: Basic Controller Operation Flight modes: SW1 switch and SW2. The Flight Controller allows for advanced control of how the FARMEYES behaves when flown. There are two switches SW1 and SW2 that work together; understanding these switches and their action can greatly improve the user experience. CHANNEL- 5/6 CHANNEL- 5/6 (3 Position switch)
  • Page 24 Start up and Flying: Basic Controller Operation GPS Loiter / Assist (and Altitude Hold): When enabled the FARMEYES use the GPS sensor and internal barometer to establish its altitude and its coordinate map location. When flying and the control sticks release the flight controller will take control and make adjustments to maintain altitude and position.

  • Page 25: Full Start Procedure

    Start up and Flying: Full Start Procedure 1. Controller (Transmitter) Connect the LCD screen power cable to the 3S 11.1V Battery Power connector. The 3S 11.1V Battery features a yellow XT60 type power connector. Note: Do not fit the 4S flight battery to the LCD screen as the higher voltage of the 4S battery may damage the screen Note: Some LCD screens come with a DEAN's type power connector with maroon coloured plastic plug, where applicable with the included adaptor cable to fit together.
  • Page 26 Start up and Flying: Full Start procedure 3. Camera Fit the AV-out cable to the camera if not already to the USB socket on the camera. Make sure the cable is not entangled so that it does not limit the cameras’ movement. This will allow a video signal to reach the 5.8Ghz Video transmitter.
  • Page 27 Start up and Flying: Full Start Procedure 5. Ready for Flight The FARMEYES should be ready to arm motors which allows them to be powered for flight. The arming procedure has an automatic safety lock which will disarm the motors after a few seconds if the motors throttle is at 0% for sufficient time.

  • Page 28: Supplementary Information

    Supplementary information Emergency Failsafe’s There are some circumstances that pose risks to any remote controlled aircraft that could risk the device to loss or damage, the first being loss or interruption to the control signal and the second being a low charge flight battery not being able to sustain flight and the flight controller is able to enable two failsafe’s to try and counter these problems.

  • Page 29: Controller Binding Procedure

    Supplementary information Controller Binding procedure Although every FARMEYES is shipped with a bound controller it may become necessary to rebind the controller if replaced. If the Radio receiver indicator light is solidly alit when both controller and Hexacopter powered on there is no reason to preform this procedure.

  • Page 30: Hexacopter Gyroscope/Compass Calibration

    Supplementary information Hexacopter Gyroscope / Compass binding procedure This procedure re-calibrates the gyroscopes and compass which are used control stability, level the machine for hovering, turning and also the tilt levels of the Hexacopter used when moving sideways, forwards or backwards. The FARMEYES is calibrated and tested prior to shipping however as the compass senses the geomagnetic field of the surrounding area.

  • Page 31: Flight Calibration

    Supplementary information Flight Calibration Flight calibration is process not often used which is meant for resolving minor flight instability. The outdoor calibration process allows the Hexacopter fly and determine the level position. Unless advised to it is recommended to instead use the prior Hexacopter Gyroscope / compass binding procedure which is a more accurate method.

  • Page 32: Casa Safety Guidelines

    Supplementary information CASA (CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY) Safety Guidelines Before flying it is important that ever operator is familiar with the law before taking to the sky. For additional information please contact CASA (Phone 131757) or view their website www.casa.gov.au/rpa for the most up to date information.

  • Page 35: Flight Log

    Flight Log Date Time Location Wind Weather Flight purpose, Comments, maintenance Start/End conditions...
  • Page 36 SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ABN 48 099 851 144 244-266 Greens Rd Dandenong Sth 3175 Australia Telephone: +61 (03) 9215 2700 Facsimile: +61 (03) 9215 2701 www.silvan.com.au SILVAN NEW ZEALAND PTY.LTD. 22 Sunshine Avenue Te Rapa, Hamilton, 2001 New Zealand Telephone: +64 (07) 8496030 Fax: +64 (07) 8496070 www.silvannz.co.nz...

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