Summary of Contents for Impossible US-1
- Page 1 US-1 Operating Handbook Version 3.0 Impossible Aerospace 2222 Ronald Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95050 650-262-7184 November 22, 2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.1 US-1 Specifications ....3.2 US-1 Handset ...... - Page 3 7.4 Landing US-1 ......7.5 Operating the FLIR Camera and Gimbal ..
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Page 4: Safety
The Impossible US-1 is an unmanned aircraft built to provide situa- tional awareness and aerial reconnaissance. Carrying our standard payload, the US-1 offers up to 78 minutes of flight time. The US- 1 airframe is engineered, assembled, and supported in the United... - Page 5 1. Power Button 2. Gimbal Attachment 3. Charge Connector 4. Landing Feet (4X) 5. Clockwise Propellers (2x) 6. Counterclockwise Propellers (2x)
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Page 6: Specifications
Up to 2 miles 3.2 US-1 Handset The US-1 handset is an all-in-one radio for control, telemetry and HD video, capable of ranges up to 2 miles. The handset is equipped with 6 auxiliary switches and 2 rotary dials to accommodate the US- 1’s many functions. - Page 7 1. Gimbal Tilt Dial 2. Gimbal Pan Dial 3. Gimbal Mode Switch 4. Return to Home Switch 5. Left Control Stick 6. Right Control Stick 7. Camera Function Switches (F1-F3) 8. Charge Indicator 9. Charge Port 10. Power Switch 11. HDMI Port 12.
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Page 8: Flir Duo Pro R (Optional Accessory)
3.3 Flir Duo Pro R (Optional Accessory) The FLIR Duo Pro R and Gimbal optionally delivered with US-1 are pre-balanced and ready to support flight operations. The Flir Duo Pro R comes with two microSD cards. Prior to each flight, ensure that the cards are emptied and inserted to enable data collection. -
Page 9: Flir Duo Pro R Configuration
F1 switch. 3.4 US-1 Case Contents The US-1 comes equipped with tools, accessories, and shipping pro- tectors. If the US-1 is to be shipped or handled roughly in the fu- ture, keep the foam shipping protectors that come with the vehicle. - Page 10 1. 1x US-1 Airframe with Propellers 2. 4x Landing Gear Feet 3. 1x Hardshell Carrying Case 4. 1x Flir Duo Pro R with Gimbal 5. 2x 64Gb MicroSD Cards 6. 1x Remote Control Handset 7. 1x Handset Charger 8. 1x Samsung Galaxy S5E Tablet 9.
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Page 11: About Iags
The counterclockwise pro- pellers are marked with silver at the center of the propeller hub, and are installed on US-1’s the front right and back left arms, as indicated in section 3. To install each propeller, use 2 propeller screws and the included torque driver. -
Page 12: Initial Charge
fire. Before charging US-1, ensure that the charger, charge con- nector, and vehicle are undamaged and unmodified. Do not charge US-1 if the vehicle has suffered crash damage. Do not charge US-1 with any charger other than the one provided. Remove any non- standard payloads before charging US-1. - Page 13 5.2 Charging US-1 US-1 can be safely charged when the battery cells are between 32 F and 104 F. Should the cells be too cold or too warm, the charger will turn off. The vehicle will resume charging onche cells are within the above temperature range.
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Page 14: Charging The Handset And Tablet
The US-1 in its hardshell case with charger weighs roughly 75 pounds. Be certain to maneuver the case and its contents with two people to limit the risk of injury. When moving US-1 outside of its case, grasp the vehicle firmly with both hands. In the event of an acci-... -
Page 15: Deploying
6.3 Deploying US-1 1. Gently lift the US-1 out of its case and place it on its side. 2. Unfold each leg and attach the feet. Attach each foot to the inner leg first, then the outer leg. Ensure the detents click into place. -
Page 16: Powering On
6.5 Powering On 1. To power on US-1, press and hold the black power button. 2. To power on the handset, slide the switch on the bottom right of the handset to the ‘ON’ position. 3. Ensure the tablet is powered on and the USB cable is con- nected to the handset, and launch the IAGS application. -
Page 17: Checking Safety Settings
, and green when the action has been completed. Remember that the back of the US-1 is the side of the airframe with the power button; this should correspond to the tail of the small airplane shown during calibration. - Page 18 (a) Ensure the Failsafe Action is set to ”Return Mode”. (b) Ensure the Battery Warn Level is set as desired (20% recommended). (c) Ensure the Battery Failsafe Level is set as desired (15% recommended). (d) Ensure the Battery Emergency Level is set as desired (5% recommended).
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Page 19: Starting Recording
7.2 Arming and Taking off Arming US-1 starts the propellers spinning and allows the vehicle to take off. If US-1 is armed but no takeoff is performed, the vehicle will disarm after roughly 8 seconds. Before arming: 1. -
Page 20: Controlling Us-1 In Flight
3. 3. To take off, advance the left stick away from the operator until the aircraft becomes airborne. 7.3 Controlling US-1 in Flight In Position Hold mode, the aircraft will not move or drift when the sticks are centered. -
Page 21: Landing
7.4 Landing US-1 1. Before landing US-1, tilt the camera upward to protect its lens from dust and debris. 2. To land, hover over the desired landing spot and pull the left stick towards the operator until the vehicle lands and disarms. -
Page 22: Autonomous Flight
In the high posi- tion, full-screen thermal is enabled. 7.6 US-1 Autonomous Flight US-1 supports autonomous flight modes to reduce pilot workload. Remember that autonomous operation is not a replacement for a qualified operator. If an operator can’t perform an action manually, they shouldn’t attempt it autonomously. -
Page 23: Auto Landing
To perform an Automatic Landing: 1. Fly over the desired landing spot. 2. Before landing US-1, tilt the camera upward to protect its lens from dust and debris. 3. From the Fly view, press the ’Land’ button on the left. -
Page 24: Go To Location
To automatically go to a location while flying: 1. In Fly view, press a location on the map. 2. Select ’Go to Location’. Remember, US-1 will not avoid obsta- cles. Ensure there are no obstacles above the vehicle’s current altitude. Do not select ’Orbit Location’. -
Page 25: Battery Management
UAS. Though Battery consumption varies depending on wind, flight profile, and payload. The battery voltage of a flying US-1 with a FLIR will decrease roughly 1 volt per 10 minutes of operation. Operators should know the following voltages and their mean-... -
Page 26: Operational Limitations
9. Securely latch the hardshell case before moving. 8 US-1 Operational Limitations 8.1 Wind US-1 is capable of flying in sustained wind speeds of up to 25 MPH and gusts of 30 MPH. In high wind conditions, US-1’s battery will deplete faster than usual. -
Page 27: Emergency Procedures
9 Emergency Procedures 9.1 Flyaway Procedures In position mode, the US-1 uses GPS to maintain its location. In the extremely unlikely event of a GPS or radio error, a US-1 in position mode could begin moving when no command is given , causing a “Flyaway”. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Impossible Aerospace Technical Support at (408) 675-1195 or support@impossible.aero. 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 US-1 does not connect to Handset If the US-1 does not connect to the handset within 30 seconds of power up: 1. Ensure the aircraft and handset are powered on with adequate charge. -
Page 29: Updating Us-1'S Firmware
LTE connection. Please allow up to 30 minutes for the US-1 to receive and install its update pack- age. Impossible Aerospace will never update the vehicle firmware with- out first notifying the operator. -
Page 30: Legal Information
12.4 Log Uploads The US-1 is equipped with an LTE SIM card, and is capable of ac- tively uploading flight logs to Impossible’s flight database, when op- erated in an area with acceptable LTE coverage. Flight logs are also... -
Page 31: Limitation Of Liability
12.5 Limitation of Liability To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Impossible Aerospace be liable for any loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of data, or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, even if Impossible Aerospace has been notified of the possibility of such...