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  • Page 1 STORMBEE User Manual Think 3D BVBA 30/09/2018...
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  • Page 3: Version Control

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Version Control Author Date Version Comments/Adaptations Jon Verbeke 26/04/2018 First draft Jon Verbeke 30/09/2018 Updated to S20 model...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    List of figures ............................ix List of tables ............................xi Symbols and abbreviations ........................xiii Introduction ............................. 1 STORMBEE specifications ........................ 3 Three-View-Drawing of the STORMBEE S20 ................4 Flight controller schematics ....................5 Component placement ......................5 Dimensions ..........................6 Weights ............................ 6 Limitations ..........................
  • Page 6 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 5.1.3 Waypoint flight mode (DJI GS Pro) ................37 5.1.4 Return-to-Home (RTH) ....................38 Take-off procedure ........................ 39 Flight ............................41 Landing ..........................43 Post-flight actions .......................... 45 Shut-down procedure ......................
  • Page 7 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Appendix B: FARO Focus scanner helical operation brackets (X-series only) ........71 Appendix C: FARO Focus scanner STORMBEE helical profile settings (X-series only) ......75 Enabling the helical scan mode via the scanner’s user interface .......... 75 Switching between profiles via the scanner’s user interface ..........
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  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    Figure 2.1 STORMBEE S20 three-view drawing ..................4 Figure 2.2 STORMBEE with DJI A3 flight controller schematics [DJI] ............5 Figure 2.3 STORMBEE S20 component placement (external view) ............5 Figure 2.4 STORMBEE component placement (top level, with canopy removed) ........6 Figure 3.1 DJI Lightbridge 2 remote controller with iPad (mini) running DJI Go app [DJI] .....
  • Page 10 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure B. 7 Brackets replacement step 7 [FARO]................... 73 Figure B. 8 Brackets replacement step 8 [FARO]................... 74 Figure B. 9 Brackets replacement step 9 [FARO]................... 74 Figure C. 1 Creating helical scan profile via command prompt [FARO] ..........75 Figure C.

  • Page 11: List Of Tables

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 List of tables Table 2.1 STORMBEE specifications and performance ................3 Table 7.1 FARO Focus scanner STORMBEE helical profile settings ............57...
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  • Page 13: Symbols And Abbreviations

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Symbols and abbreviations ASAP As Soon As Possible Air Traffic Control Centre of Gravity Dà-Jiāng Innovations DSLR Digital Single Lens Reflex (camera) Electronic Speed Controller Flight Controller (autopilot)
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  • Page 15: Introduction

    Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 1 Introduction This user manual applies to the STORMBEE S20 drone developed by Think 3D BVBA (Figure 1.1). Figure 1.1 STORMBEE S20 Please read, understand and adhere to the procedures and guidelines described in the following...
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  • Page 17: Stormbee Specifications

    Both the motor arms and landing gear are foldable for transport. The standard payload consists of a Faro Focus (X- or S- series) scanner used for airborne laser scanning. The main specifications of STORMBEE S20 are given in Table 2.1. Table 2.1 STORMBEE specifications and performance...

  • Page 18: Three-View-Drawing Of The Stormbee S20

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 2.1 Three-View-Drawing of the STORMBEE S20 Figure 2.1 STORMBEE S20 three-view drawing...

  • Page 19: Flight Controller Schematics

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 2.2 Flight controller schematics Figure 2.2 STORMBEE with DJI A3 flight controller schematics [DJI] 2.3 Component placement Figure 2.3 STORMBEE S20 component placement (external view)

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 2.4 STORMBEE component placement (top level, with canopy removed) 2.4 Dimensions Size extremities (including propeller diameter): ➢ Length: 1,45m ( 4,8ft) ➢ Width: 1,50m ( 4,8ft) ➢ Height: 0,60m ( 2,0ft) Size (folded for transport): ➢...

  • Page 21: Limitations

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Flight batteries (2): 4 − 5kg ( 9 – 11 lbs) ➢ 16Ah each: 2.1 kg ( 4.6 lbs) ➢ 18Ah each: 2.3kg ( 5.1 lbs) ➢ Batteries with larger capacity are allowed as long as MTOM is not exceeded and after approval of Think 3D.
  • Page 22 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Do not fly during icing conditions (atmospheric temperatures below 0°C). Note that X-series FARO Focus scanners shut down below 5°C. S-series FARO Focus scanners have an extended temperature range to as low as -20°C.

  • Page 23: Remote Pilot Station

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 3 Remote Pilot Station 3.1 General layout STORMBEE is controlled by a DJI A3 flight controller through a DJI Lightbridge 2 (LB2) remote controller together with a tablet mounted on top of the LB2 running the DJI Go app or GS Pro app. The apps are used for streaming the video feed of the onboard First-Person-View (FPV) camera.

  • Page 24: Lightbridge 2 Controls Layout

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 3.2 Lightbridge 2 controls layout Figure 3.2 DJI Lightbridge 2 controls layout (front) [DJI] Figure 3.3 DJI Lightbridge 2 controls layout (top) [DJI]...

  • Page 25: Dji Go App

    3.5 Firmware | Software WARNING!! All firmware and software updates must be done by Think 3D or a Think 3D approved maintenance centre. DO NOT UPDATE ANY COMPONENT: neither the DJI GO app, the DJI GS Pro app, the DJI Lightbridge 2 nor the DJI A3 controller! Performing updates of any component without proper guidance or approval from Think 3D or its maintenance centres risks changing critical settings or introducing incompatibilities which may threaten the flight safety of future missions.

  • Page 26: Figure 3.6 Dji Gs Pro Interface [Dji]

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 3.6 DJI GS Pro interface [DJI]...

  • Page 27: Pre-Flight Actions

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 4 Pre-flight actions 4.1 Mission preparation at home 4.1.1 Checking documents, permits and weather 1. Verify that all documents are in order and (copies) are available to take with you to your mission location.
  • Page 28 Check applicable privacy laws and take appropriate measures to adhere to them. 3. Prepare mission: o Think 3D strongly advises STORMBEE operators to visit the inspection site a few days before the actual inspection flight to acquaint yourself with the surroundings (obstacles, roads, waterways, people, crowds, trees, antennas, high-rise buildings, power lines…) and mission (infrastructure/area to scan) which will enable you to...

  • Page 29: Charging Flight Batteries Stormbee

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 o Although STORMBEE can easily be flown by a single person, Think 3D advises its operators to operate STORMBEE with a two person crew as it facilitates easier handling of STORMBEE and its accessories during pre-and post-flight actions on the ground.

  • Page 30: Figure 4.2 Battery Charging Process Step 2

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 4.2 Battery charging process step 2 4.1.2.1 Without battery charging hubs (2 batteries max) If you only want to charge two batteries simultaneously (instead of three or more, see section ), then you don't need the charging hubs and can connect the batteries directly to the two ports of the main charger.

  • Page 31: Figure 4.3 Battery Charging Process Step 3A

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 WARNING!! You should shove the battery connectors and the conversion connectors smoothly and completely into each other and in the socket of the charger in one fluent motion. Do not leave it halfway or fumble about to much when shoving it in the socket.

  • Page 32: Figure 4.4 Battery Charging Process Step 3B (After Pressing "Start")

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 4.4 Battery charging process step 3b (after pressing "Start") Figure 4.5 Battery charging process step 3c (left screen: "Fast Charge", right screen: "Balanced Charge") 5. When the charging process is complete or you want to abort the charging, simply press the "Stop"...

  • Page 33: Figure 4.6 Battery Charging Process Step 4

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 4.1.2.2 With battery charging hubs (12 batteries max) When you want to charge three or more batteries simultaneously, you need to connect the charging hubs to the battery charger.
  • Page 34 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 6. Press the "Start" key to start the charging process. During the charging, the current and capacity percentage will be displayed. 7. When a battery is fully charged, the corresponding LED on the charging hub will turn solid green and the buzzer will beep 5 times.

  • Page 35: Checking Health And Preparing Stormbee And Accessories

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 4.1.3 Checking health and preparing STORMBEE and accessories If any abnormality is detected, contact Think 3D or its authorised maintenance centres for advice. DO NOT FLY. 1. Check STORMBEE’s general state: o Check for the presence of dents, cracks, dirt.
  • Page 36 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 o Verify that the landing gear tubes have a plastic cover at the bottom end to protect them during landing. Verify that they are in good condition. 5. Electronics and batteries o Check all visible wires ▪...
  • Page 37 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 o Fire extinguisher (the one belonging with the vehicle used to go to the mission site is fine) o Small set of tools, including a hex key set to tighten or loosen the four screws of the FARO Focus scanner mount.

  • Page 38: Mission Preparation On-Site

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 4.2 Mission preparation on-site CAUTION! SAFETY FIRST!! Do not rush your preparation nor flight mission itself as this will lead to errors which can endanger flight safety and safety of pilot, crew and bystanders. Be aware that the propellers of STORMBEE are large (60cm, 22”) and rotate at very high...

  • Page 39: Figure 4.7 Remove Battery Faro Scanner (Left: X-Series, Right: S-Series [Faro])

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 forwards. Secure the FARO Focus scanner by tightening the four bolts through the holes in the top plate of the STORMBEE while holding the scanner against its mount. Tighten the bolt opposite the last one you tightened in a crisscross pattern.

  • Page 40: Flight Operational Preparations

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 damage and fire/explosion. Always use fully charged batteries to ensure both batteries have the same voltage level. WARNING!! The Velcro strap should always be used to keep the batteries in place during flight.
  • Page 41 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 4. Verify the weather is as expected and within limitations of STORMBEE and its mission. Ensure the visibility is always at least 1,5 times the greatest distance that will occur between STORMBEE and the pilot, in all directions including upwards.

  • Page 42: Pre-Flight Actions With Dji Go App (Only Manual Flight)

    CAUTION! Ignore all updates suggestions as only Think 3D or its authorised maintenance centres may perform updates to ensure compatibility and correct settings are maintained. 3. Power on the Lightbridge 2 by pressing the power button first short, then long. When the LB2 is powered on, the DJI Go app) should now show a picture of the LB2 and its name.
  • Page 43 A window will immediately open with the “Aircraft Status”. If you get a message that the firmware is out of date, ignore it as only Think 3D or its authorised maintenance centres may perform updates to ensure compatibility and correct settings are maintained. Verify status elements (flight battery voltage STORMBEE, remote controller battery charge level, GPS, compass…) are all green and OK.
  • Page 44 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 8. Press on the small map in the bottom corner to switch between the “Google Maps” window and the camera feed window. The Google Maps (satellite view) window will maximize, and you should visually verify that STORMBEE’s location is correct.
  • Page 45 Wi-Fi routers. NOTE STORMBEE S20 is equipped with the Applanix APX-20 GNSS-inertial module and a single GNSS receiver. Compared to systems that have two GNSS receivers (mounted on long arms), the heading of STORMBEE cannot be directly measured by comparing the positions of the GNSS receiver.

  • Page 46: Pre-Flight Actions With Dji Gs Pro App (Automated Flight)

    CAUTION! Ignore all updates suggestions as only Think 3D or its authorised maintenance centres may perform updates to ensure compatibility and correct settings are maintained. 3. Use the laser range finder binocular to measure the height of the relevant obstacles within or close by your mission area.
  • Page 47 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 NOTE If the LB2 is powered on and no pilot input is given for some time, the LB2 may start beeping as a reminder to the pilot to turn it off if the LB2 is no longer required (to preserve battery level).
  • Page 48 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 11. Tap on the FPV video feed window to maximize it. The mission window will now minimize. Zoom in or out and move the waypoint trajectory so that it is fully visible within the minimized mission window.
  • Page 49 Wi-Fi routers. NOTE STORMBEE S20 is equipped with the Applanix APX-20 GNSS-inertial module and a single GNSS receiver. Compared to systems that have two GNSS receivers (mounted on long arms), the heading of STORMBEE cannot be directly measured by comparing the positions of the GNSS receiver.
  • Page 50 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 19. After the scanner has started scanning, the mirror has spooled up and the scanner has blinked red 5 times, press the large GNSS-scanner synchronisation button (next to the GNSS power button) to start recording the FARO Focus scanner mirror rotations and its time stamp with respect to the GNSS position estimation.

  • Page 51: Flight Actions

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 5 Flight actions 5.1 Flight modes 5.1.1 Manual (A-/ATTI-/P-ATTI mode) NOTE This is the emergency flight mode to which the pilot should switch immediately if STORMBEE exhibits strange behaviour.

  • Page 52: Return-To-Home (Rth)

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 in the most accurate flight path and stabilisation for STORMBEE. Steady accurate flight trajectories result in accurate GNSS positioning and high quality point cloud data after post-processing. For both automated and piloted manual flight, try to program/fly as much straight lines as possible.

  • Page 53: Take-Off Procedure

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 The RTH process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if the remote controller signal is resumed. The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during Failsafe RTH. Therefore, it is important to set a reasonable failsafe altitude before each flight.
  • Page 54 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 6. In addition, before take-off, listen to the sound of the motors and propellers. You should hear a uniform sound from all motors and propellers and you should visually verify that STORMBEE exhibits little to no vibrations, in other words, STORMBEE is not shaking.

  • Page 55: Flight

    11. Verify that the GNSS LED module is solid green. If not, please fly a varying trajectory until it is. NOTE STORMBEE S20 is equipped with the Applanix APX-20 GNSS-inertial module and a single GNSS receiver. Compared to systems that have two GNSS receivers (mounted on long arms), the heading of STORMBEE cannot be directly measured by comparing the positions of the GNSS receiver.
  • Page 56 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Flying your missions in automated flight mode, using GPS waypoints, instead of piloted P-GPS will result in the most accurate flight path and stabilisation for STORMBEE. Steady accurate flight trajectories result in accurate GNSS positioning and high quality point cloud data after post-processing.

  • Page 57: Landing

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 them more accurately. Discuss the pilot’s movements before the flight and assure the path on the ground is free from obstacles over which the pilot can stumble/trip. WARNING!! If all control of the STORMBEE is lost and neither the Return-To-Home function nor STORMBEE’s response in ATTI-mode are sufficient to bring STORMBEE home and land,...
  • Page 58 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 (section 5.3 “Flight”). If performed during landing or just after touchdown STORMBEE might still respond to your inputs and start wobbling around and possibly tilt over resulting in a crash as well.

  • Page 59: Post-Flight Actions

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 6 Post-flight actions 6.1 Shut-down procedure CAUTION! It is very important that you shut down the scanner and STORMBEE in the correct sequence as otherwise the scanner and GNSS data might not be stored! 1.

  • Page 60: Data Retrieval

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 the latest scan (with a time stamp equal to the scan start time) has more than 100MB of data per minute of flight (roughly 700MB or more for standard flight).

  • Page 61: Figure 6.1 Remove Sd-Card From Faro Scanner (Left: X-Series, Right: S-Series [Faro])

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 2. Remove the SD card of the FARO scanner. Please refer to the manual of your specific FARO scanner on how to do this. Figure 6.1 Remove SD-card from FARO scanner (Left: X-series, Right: S-series [FARO]) 3.

  • Page 62: Extracting Data From Gnss Module

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 6.3 FARO scanner data *.fls folder structure 6.2.2 Extracting data from GNSS module Data retrieval requires FileZilla Client Basic (or equivalent) software. Please download and install program from https://filezilla-project.org/.

  • Page 63: Figure 6.5 Data Extraction: Turn On Gnss Avionics And Connect Ethernet Cable

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 3. Wait until the large LED is blinking and then connect the ethernet cable from the GNSS avionics box to your PC. Figure 6.5 Data extraction: turn on GNSS avionics and connect ethernet cable 4.

  • Page 64: Figure 6.7 Ethernet Settings 2

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 6.7 Ethernet settings 2 Figure 6.8 Ethernet settings 3...

  • Page 65: Figure 6.9 Filezilla Open Site Manager

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 5. Open FileZilla 6. File -> Site Manager Figure 6.9 FileZilla open site manager 7. If you have already performed this step once, you can skip this step.

  • Page 66: Figure 6.10 Filezilla Site Manager Settings

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 6.10 FileZilla site manager settings 8. Connect to STORMBEE using the dropdown menu of the upper left icon and choose “STORMBEE”. FileZilla will connect to STORMBEE and show the file structure in the right-hand window.

  • Page 67: Figure 6.12 Filezilla Select Files And Drag To Left Screen

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 9. Find the data file with the newest date of creation (Last modified) corresponding to your flight. Select all relevant files. In the left-hand window go to your preferred folder in which the GNSS data files may be stored.
  • Page 68 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 11. Close FileZilla, disconnect the ethernet cable and power off the GNSS avionics (and FARO Focus scanner) by pressing the large button with the power symbol on it. Afterwards, disconnect the flight battery/batteries.

  • Page 69: Faro Focus Scanner Settings And Usage Inflight

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 7 FARO Focus scanner settings and usage inflight 7.1 Hardware preparation and mounting before flight 7.1.1 Replacing brackets (X-series only!) To mount the FARO Focus scanner (X-series only, S-series not required) underneath STORMBEE, the standard scanner brackets should be replaced with the STORMBEE (provided) helical operation brackets.

  • Page 70: Settings

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 you’ve tightened all the bolts, go back through the pattern again to ensure that each bolt is evenly tight. NOTE If the flight will occur without the FARO Focus scanner or any other payload, for instance for training purposes, then the pilot is advised to hang a dummy weight underneath the STORMBEE to keep the Take-Off Mass near the MTOM.

  • Page 71: Calibration

    Currently, this calibration can only be done by Think 3D. However, to do this calibration, Think 3D only requires the user to send (over internet) the point cloud data files of one of the last flights in which a Hashtag (#) manoeuvre is performed (Figure 7.2).

  • Page 72: Data Retrieval

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure 7.2 STORMBEE hashtag (#) calibration flight path example 7.4 Data retrieval See section 6.2 ”Data retrieval”.

  • Page 73: Safety

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 8 Safety 8.1 STORMBEE safety guidelines Given the longitudinal and lateral symmetry of STORMBEE, the reference line for the longitudinal and lateral Centre of Gravity (CG) is located on the symmetry axes. This corresponds also with the horizontal centre of the FARO Focus scanner mount.

  • Page 74: Operational Safety Guidelines

    DJI guideline. If this is not the case, or in case of doubt, contact Think 3D or one of its resellers or authorised maintenance centres. An example of conflict between DJI guidelines and STORMBEE guidelines is with regards to the firmware update.

  • Page 75: Battery Safety Guidelines

    Never leave batteries, chargers and power supplies unattended during use. 10. To charge the LiPo battery you must use only Think 3D approved chargers. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing property damage and/or severe injury.

  • Page 76: Flight Controller Safety Settings

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 11. If at any time the LiPo battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes.

  • Page 77: Emergency Procedures

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 STORMBEE will climb to a pre-programmed height, which the pilot should set (5 to 10m) higher than any obstacle in the vicinity before take-off, and then fly home in a direct line, after which it will land at a pre-programmed location.

  • Page 78: Electrical Failure

    Press the RTH button on the transmitter or app, or pilot STORMBEE to landing zone and land ASAP. Sticks calibration error: Calibrate remote controller in the DJI GS Pro app. If problem persists, contact Think 3D or one of its authorised maintenance centres. Control stick error: Control sticks may experience severe electromagnetic interference and may not function properly.

  • Page 79: Fire

    Follow the national and regional UAS/RPAS/drone guidelines regarding how to inform the authorities of incidents, accidents or crashes. Immediately inform Think 3D or its authorised maintenance centres or resellers when incidents, accidents and/or crashes occur. They will help set-up an appropriate action plan on how to prevent these in the future, verify STORMBEE’s integrity and take the necessary repair/maintenance actions to...

  • Page 80: Faro Focus Scanner Safety Guidelines

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Maintenance may only be performed by Think 3D approved servicers. Maintenance events should be marked in the maintenance logbook of STORMBEE. Batteries: All STORMBEE batteries should be individually checked and charged to their recommended voltage storage level every 6 months.

  • Page 81: Appendix A: Transportation Checklist

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Appendix A: Transportation checklist Here you will find a complete list of all items that you (may) need to take with you to perform an inspection flight in the form of a checklist. The items themselves have already been mentioned in earlier chapters.
  • Page 82 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 EQUIPMENT STORMBEE STORMBEE CANOPY BATTERIES STORMBEE LIGHTBRIDGE 2 TABLET TABLET USB CABLE FARO FOCUS SCANNER LASER RANGE FINDER BINOCULARS LIPO BATTERY CHARGER AND ACCESSORIES LIPO BATTERY CHARGER POWER SUPPLY...
  • Page 83 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 CREW APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOOD AND DRINKS SUNGLASSES SUNSCREEN ANTI-MOSQUITO SPRAY MOBILE PHONE WITH EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS PRE-PROGRAMMED HIGH VISIBILITY JACKETS GLOVES...
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  • Page 85: Appendix B: Faro Focus Scanner Helical Operation Brackets (X-Series Only)

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Appendix B: FARO Focus scanner helical operation brackets (X-series only) 1. Remove the small covers on top of each clamp with the help of a small screw driver or tweezers.

  • Page 86: Figure B. 3 Brackets Replacement Step 3 [Faro]

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 3. Loosen the four M3 screws (two per clamp) on the bottom of the scanner housings by using a Torx T10 screw driver. You might have to remove the security labels covering the screws first.

  • Page 87: Figure B. 6 Brackets Replacement Step 6 [Faro]

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 6. Tighten the four M3 screws (two per clamp) on the bottom of the scanner housings by using a Torx T10 screw driver (with a torque of 1 Nm).

  • Page 88: Figure B. 8 Brackets Replacement Step 8 [Faro]

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 8. Mount the small covers on top of each clamp. Figure B. 8 Brackets replacement step 8 [FARO] 9. Remove the Interface Cover: Loosen the three M1.6 screws on the bottom of the scanner base (use the Phillips Ph00 screw driver) and remove the interface cover.

  • Page 89: Appendix C: Faro Focus Scanner Stormbee Helical Profile Settings (X-Series Only)

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Appendix C: FARO Focus scanner STORMBEE helical profile settings (X- series only) Please also refer to section 7.2 “Settings” for the description of the helical mode and overview of settings of the FARO Focus scanner STORMBEE helical profile.

  • Page 90: Figure C. 2 Overview Current Profiles [Faro]

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure C. 2 Overview current profiles [FARO] The newly added helical profile is generated with the following default settings: ➢ Resolution 1/8 ➢ Quality 4x ➢ Helical TTL mode or CAN mode ➢...

  • Page 91: Figure C. 4 Stormbee Helical Scan Mode Resolution And Quality

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 You can add additional helical scan profiles by duplicating the existing helical profile under “Manage” → “Profiles” or by re-entering the “HelicalGrey” command in the command prompt as described above.

  • Page 92: Switching Between Profiles Via The Scanner's User Interface

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 the number of scan lines (200,000) so there is only one large scan data file (per flight), which is required for post-processing. Figure C. 5 STORMBEE helical scan mode settings Switching between profiles via the scanner’s user interface...

  • Page 93: Appendix D: Faro Focus Scanner Stormbee Helical Profile Settings (S-Series Only)

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Appendix D: FARO Focus scanner STORMBEE helical profile settings (S- series only) Please also refer to section 7.2 “Settings” for the description of the helical mode and overview of settings of the FARO Focus scanner STORMBEE helical profile.
  • Page 94 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure D. 2 Overview current profiles [FARO] The newly added helical profile is generated with the following default settings: ➢ Resolution 1/8 ➢ Quality 4x ➢ Helical TTL mode or CAN mode ➢...
  • Page 95 STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Figure D. 3 Helical mode default settings [FARO] You can add additional helical scan profiles by duplicating the existing helical profile under “Manage” → “Profiles” or by re-entering the “HelicalGrey” command in the command prompt as described above.

  • Page 96: Switching Between Profiles Via The Scanner's User Interface

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 the number of scan lines (200,000) so there is only one large scan data file (per flight), which is required for post-processing. Switching between profiles via the scanner’s user interface...

  • Page 97: Appendix E: Pc1080 Battery Charger And G630 Hub Manuals

    STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018 Appendix E: PC1080 Battery charger and G630 hub manuals...
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