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ParaZero SafeAir Mavic Manual

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Summary of Contents for ParaZero SafeAir Mavic

  • Page 1 Mavic Parachute Manual ASTM Version...
  • Page 2 ParaZero Ltd. Any use, disclosure, reproduction or copy by any method of this document or parts thereof is not allowed, except by the prior written authorization of ParaZero, and then only to the extent authorized. version 1.30...
  • Page 3 The parachute slows the descent rate of your drone and reduces the kinetic energy upon impact. Note – Using the SafeAir Mavic System does not eliminate all risk of drone operation. Please fly responsibly and in accordance with the rules and regulations defined by authorities in the area where you are operating.
  • Page 4 General ParaZero’s SafeAir Mavic is a low altitude, autonomous parachute-based safety system. The SafeAir Mavic System and the ASTM Professional Kit is compatible with the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Enterprise series (without modular accessories). The average measured descent rate of the Mavic with an open parachute is 3.9 meters per second (12.8 feet per second).
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions The ParaZero SafeAir Mavic is a drone safety system, designed to deploy instantaneously by using a powerful spring-based mechanism. Be careful not to lean against, press or drop the system. It is imperative to perform system updates on a regular basis through the desktop application.
  • Page 6 SafeAir System Package Content Placement stamp x 3 Safety insert SafeAir System Mavic and connected safety catch Placement tool cable USB-C Mavic Pro adapter Alcohol pad (not for use with version) ASTM...
  • Page 7 Professional Kit and RC System Package Content Antenna ASTM Add-on DANGER stickers Receiver Dual Lock placement stamp Remote controller Placement (for SafeAir Phantom only) Micro USB cable...
  • Page 8 SafeAir System Ports & Switches System USB-C button port ASTM port Power switch...
  • Page 9 RC System Ports & Switches Lanyard hole Trigger switch Power switch Charging port Belt clip...
  • Page 10 Installation Step Before you start the installation, make sure to update your device using the desktop application. Place the drone with the battery facing towards you and unfold its arms, but don’t attach the propellers yet. Unfold the placement tool and place it on the drone, so that the camera side arrow is placed above the camera and the motors’...
  • Page 11 Installation Step Clean the area of the hole in the placement tool using the alcohol pad, remove the sticker cover from the placement stamp and stick it, by placing it carefully through the hole in the placement tool. Remove the placement tool and verify that the placement stamp is still securely in place.
  • Page 12 Installation Step Unbox your Professional Kit and RC package and place it next to the drone together with the SafeAir Mavic.
  • Page 13 Installation Step Remove the sticker cover from the Dual Lock placement stamp and stick it just below the battery to the left side of the Mavic.
  • Page 14 Installation Step Remove the safety catch from the bottom of the system and store it in a safe place for reuse during transport.
  • Page 15 Installation Step Preflight note: Turn the Mavic on now, as the SafeAir Mavic is placed on top of the power button. Place the harness cord under the center of the drone with the SafeAir Mavic System placed upside-down to the left of the drone, while the string holder is adjacent...
  • Page 16 Step Slide the metal hook away from the base and place the SafeAir Mavic System by matching the three plugs at the bottom of the system inside the corresponding sockets of the placement stamp, (See close-up on the next page).
  • Page 17 Installation Step Match plugs to sockets.
  • Page 18 Installation Step Hang the harness on the metal hook and lock the handle upwards, but don’t over - tighten it. Watch your fingers while doing so.
  • Page 19 Installation Step Position the string at the bottom part of the drone as shown in the illustration to avoid sensors interference.
  • Page 20 Installation Step Gently wiggle the system to confirm that it is securely in place. If the harness cord is not tight enough, repeat the last step while placing the harness in a higher position. Caution Over tightening the harness cord might harm the system.
  • Page 21 Installation Step Verify that the cord is placed within the Dual Lock fibers.
  • Page 22 Installation Step Unhook the elastic band on the Add-on device.
  • Page 23 Installation Step Place your receiver unit on the Add-on device, while maintaining the orientation shown in the photo.
  • Page 24 Installation Step Fasten the elastic band to keep the receiver unit in place, verify it is secured.
  • Page 25 Installation Step Connect the RC cable (the smaller connector) to the receiver’s socket and gently secure the antenna, while maintaining the orientation shown in the photo.
  • Page 26 Installation Step Fold the ASTM cable (the bigger connector) to pass between the two right rubber bands. Correct Incorrect...
  • Page 27 Installation Step Firmly attach the Add-on device to the placement stamp.
  • Page 28 Installation Step Connect the ASTM cable of the Add-on device to the SafeAir Mavic’s ASTM port. Maintain the orientation on the drone as seen in the photo. Verify that the cable isn’t placed between the SafeAir Mavic and the drone.
  • Page 29 Installation Step Place the DANGER sticker in the orientation shown below, so that it covers the ParaZero logo. Verify that the rotors can rotate freely.
  • Page 30 System Operation Step Verify that the batteries are charged before each flight. To charge the SafeAir’s battery, use the USB-C port. The minimum charging time before first flight is one hour. Batteries that are not fully charged may not Caution be able to operate towards the end of a long flight.
  • Page 31 System Operation Step Before first use: 1. Charge the RC using the provided USB cable for at least one hour 2. Connect the antenna to the RC The Add-on device and the receiver operate seamlessly once connected to the SafeAir system. Make sure the Add-on device is firmly Warning connected to the drone, and its cable are...

  • Page 32: System Operation

    System Operation Step Prior to takeoff, verify that the system is placed firmly in the center of the drone and that the drone’s propellers can spin freely without touching the system.
  • Page 33 System Operation Step To activate the system, verify that the system is on a level surface and turn the power switch to the ON position. If it is already ON, turn it OFF and then ON again. A starting sequence initiates, and the LED turns green and then yellow for about 20 seconds.
  • Page 34 System Operation Step The system is now ready for flight. After first installation and when required, perform Mavic compass calibration. The system autonomously detects takeoff (~3m above takeoff level), switches to Armed mode and the LED turns green. Once it’s armed, a single beep will sound. Note: Systems that are configured for manual RC triggering will not switch to Standby/ Armed mode unless an RC receiver is properly connected and configured.
  • Page 35 System Operation Step After landing, the system autonomously disarms, the LED turns blue a few seconds after rotors stop and two beeps will sound. Turn off the rotors and switch the SafeAir’s power switch to the OFF position before moving the drone. Warning As a precaution, always turn the system off before moving it.
  • Page 36 Deployment The SafeAir Mavic includes an Autonomous Triggering System (ATS) that identifies most of the known critical failures and triggers the system autonomously. Should an emergency situation occur, the system deploys the parachute, stops the rotors and sounds an audio-warning buzzer to alert bystanders of the falling drone.
  • Page 37 Caution comply with ASTM F3322-18 and are intended for flight over people, parachutes must be packed and repacked by ParaZero (or by an entity that has been certified by ParaZero). After the system has deployed, make sure to turn the power switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 38: System Removal

    System Removal Step Unplug the ASTM cable from the SafeAir Mavic. Warning Verify that the SafeAir Mavic System is off before removing it from the drone.
  • Page 39 System Removal Step Remove the Add-on device from the drone.
  • Page 40 System Removal Step Unplug the RC cable from the receiver.
  • Page 41 System Removal Step Remove the receiver unit.
  • Page 42 System Removal Step Refasten the elastic band back and store the Add-on unit in a safe place.
  • Page 43 System Removal Step Unlock the harness by lowering the handle and unhook the harness from the metal hook.
  • Page 44 System Removal Step Remove the system from the drone. Insert the safety catch and store the system in a dry and clean place for reuse.
  • Page 45 SafeAir System Status and Troubleshooting System Status Corrective Action 1 Green Power up 2 Orange Power up Should charge battery 3 Red Power up Low battery, must charge battery 4 Steady Yellow System initialization sequence 5 Blue Standby mode 6 Steady Green Armed mode 7 Steady Red System has...

  • Page 46: Other Specifications

    SafeAir System Status and Troubleshooting System Status Corrective Action 11 Flashing Onboard Erase onboard storage using the ParaZero Yellow 3 times storage error Desktop Application Other Specifications Service Life (before repack required) 2 years Maximum Altitude Above Sea Level 6000 meters (19,700 feet) Maximum Speed 72 kilometers per hour (43.5 miles per...
  • Page 47 System status Corrective action Green System ready No link RC might be turned off, or the SafeAir is too far from the RC Contact customer service at support@parazero.com if required RC System Specifications Range 1 km or line of sight 1.5 hours...
  • Page 48 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The FCC Compliance Statement is available online at parazero.com/FCC-compliance EU Compliance Statement The EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at parazero.com/EU-compliance GRIZIM STUDIO...