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USER MANUAL Ver.1.0.6 Last updated:2017/07/24 Thank you for choosing K3-A flight controller. Hope you will have a good flight with K3-A. We strongly recommend you to read this manual carefully before you install K3-A flight controller. The following instructions will help you to make your K3-A flight controller work perfectly.
5.1 Flight mode introduction ..................13 5.2 Advanced Fountion ....................13 5.3 Introduction to the Functions of Remote Controller ......... 23 Appendix: ..........................28 Appendix1 Product Specification: ................28 Appendix2:LES STATUS DESCRIPTION ..............30 Appendix3 :JIYI Technical Suppport ................31 JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Disclaimer Kindly Reminder: K3-A is not a toy, please read the manual carefully before you use this product. Upon reading this, you’re deemed to agree with the disclaimer, this products is not suitable for people aged below 18 years old.
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9.Abnormal working condition of flight controller where caused by user tearing or modifying the JIYI product and accessories; 10.Flight where user under drunk, drug abuse or any other unhealthy condition; 11.Any others products defects which is not caused by JIYI products. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
(2) Those marked numbers matches the input ports M1 to M8 of FCU; (3) The upper propellers of coaxial multicopter indicates by green and the lower indicates by red. 3.2 Wiring Diagram 3.2.1 Instruction of Ports JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Connects to percentage level module meter Connects to radar module RC/CH1 Connects to PPM/SBUS receiver Use USB to connects to Assistant2 LINK or use datalink to connect to APP Connects to LED tricolored light module 2、Overall Wiring Diagram JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
3.4 GPS Setup 3.4.1 Install Direction Please choose a direction as the following figure shown.And set the corresponding configuration in the Assistant2 Software. PATH:Basic Setting ->Installation - >GPS direction . ( Red arrow indicates the nose direction). JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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(2) Ensure to fly in open environment (no shield); (3) Avoid flying under magnetic interference; (4) Please don’t put magnetic stuff close to the GPS, otherwise it could be cause to permanent damage of the compass. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
4. Configuring by Assistant Software 4.1 Installing driver and Assistant Software Boot up the computer, and then visit JIYI’s official website (www.jiyiuav.com). 1、 Download the driver program and K3A Assistant2 software; 2、 Run the installation program of the driver and the assistant software installation program;...
The propeller must be discharged when you use power supply, meanwhile the motor should be turned off. 4.2 Connect to the FCU Click the “Connect” button , the following interface shows the FCU had beed connected successfully. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
Control the rate of yaw To change the desire rate of pitch angle 5.1.2 ATT-ALT ATT-ALT mode is suitable for central-control remote controller. In the mode, IMU and Barometer will both involve in flight control. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Priority Unconnected GPS/GPS no Red indicator blinks for three times receives satellite Bad signal Red indicator blinks twice Normal signal Red indicator blinks once Red indicator doesn’t blink Good signal RTK positioning Yellow indicator blinks once JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Channel setting Description Control the rate of Different from GPS-angle mode, the stick roll angle couldn’t control the roll angle of the aircraft any more, but strictly controls the flight speed of the aircraft in roll direction. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Settings of AB record: connect to Assistant2 Software and enter the path of “Adv”—“Plant”. Read AB operation process. Gear 1: close Gear 2: record A Gear 3: record B record p<=1200 1400<=p<=1600 p>=1800 channel value JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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During the execution, the CH3 and CH4 of remote controller can be used to control the altitude and flight direction. 3、Correction function AB points distance correction : push pitch bar upwards or downwards, it can lengthened or shortened the AB waypoint length. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Until the aircraft landing completes, the aircraft will lock automatically. If the distance between the aircraft and return-to-homewaypoint is less than 2m, the aircraft will land and lock automatically. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Supporting the configurations of the banner in sidesway by both Assistant2 Software and APP. Assistant Software setting:connect to Assistant2 Software and enter the path of “Adv”—“Plant”. Read AB operation process. APP setting: use data-link to connect the FCU. Please refer to the port definitions table. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Supporting the configurations of the PUMP by both Assistant2 Software and APP. Assistant Software setting:connect to Assistant2 Software and enter the path of “Adv”—“Pump”. APP setting: use data-link to connect the FCU. Please refer to the port definitions table. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Supporting the configurations of the PUMP by both Assistant2 Software and APP. Assistant Software setting:connect to Assistant2 Software and enter the path of “Adv”—“Expand”. APP setting: use data-link to connect the FCU. Please refer to the port definitions table. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Supporting the configurations of the GPS Speed Shifting by both Assistant2 Software and APP. Assistant Software setting:connect to Assistant2 Software and enter the path of “Adv”—“plant”. APP setting: use data-link to connect the FCU. Please refer to the port definitions table. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
GPS speed mode. 5.3 Introduction to the Functions of Remote Controller 5.3.1Arm And Disarm 1.Arm You can arm the aircraft as is shown in following figure. The motor will be in an idling status after being armed. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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The calibration will complete in 1 or 2 second(s), and then the LED light will blink normally. 5.3.3Compass Calibration Flight controller supports compass calibration on remote controller. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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Attention: Under normal conditions, motor sequence test can be triggered after one time stick pushing action . But if the sticks are pushed in wrong positions, the motor sequence test can only be triggered after repeating the 4 stick pushing actions in step JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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If the signal of remote controller is recovered during return-to-home, switch the flight mode control channel back and forward to get control right if you want to control aircraft again. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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6 User Manual of Mobile Ground Station Please refer to user manual of mobile ground station for detailed information. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
Recommended RC: SBUS receiver PC system requirement: Windows XP SP3, Windows 7, Window 8, IOS X Basic Specs Working Voltage: Core flight controller: 4.8v to 5.3v Power module: input 11.1v to 50v (recommended 3S to 12S LiPo), maximum JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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LED light module: 13g Power Module: 39g Size: The Core Flight Controller:53.5mm×40.0mm×21.0mm GPS/Compass module:63.0mm(diameter)×15.0mm LED light module:24mm×24mm×8mm Power Management Module:53.5mm×34.5mm×14.5mm Flight Performance Hovering Accuracy: Horizontal:±1.5m Vertical:±0.5m Maximum Tilt Angle:30° Max Yaw Angular Velocity:150°/s Max Vertical Volocity:6m/s JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
Strong GPS signal No blink of red indicator RTK positioning yellow indicator blinks once Indication Status Indicator Priority Level Voltage Alarm Level one alarm yellow indicator blinks three times Level two alarm yellow indicatorblinks quickly High JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
High indicators Unlock failure Red indicator is normally on High Appendix3 :JIYI Technical Suppport If you have any problem during your usage,please contact JIYI for technical support. You can download relevant information from JIYI official website. JIYI Robotics CO. Ltd...
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