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  • Page 1 ATLASPRO U S E R M A N U A L v 2 . 1 . 4 2 0 2 0 . 0 4 . 2 4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 CONTENTS Table of Contents Message to Users ........................
  • Page 4 AtlasPRO User Manual 2020...

  • Page 5: Message To Users

    MESSAGE TO USERS Message to our Customers Atlas is an EU based technology company that designs and manufactures in Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Our passion to simplify complex technologies and reduce barriers to utilization drives us to innovate in every aspect our work, delivering exceptional solutions.

  • Page 6: Notice To Users

    In addition, moisture can cause damage to electronic components and parts. • If you are concerned that any part of the AtlasPRO has been damaged WARNING: Failure to use this product as instructed in the manual can by water then DO NOT USE and return the item to an authorized Atlas result in damage to the product, outdoor property, and cause serious injury.

  • Page 7: Operational Flightlists

    Within the control screen click "Connect" If AtlasPRO is turned on and inactive for 3 minutes it will start to make warning sounds. Flying the aircraft or turning it o will stop sounds. Turning o the aircraft/system only requires repeating of steps 5a-c, 6a-b.

  • Page 8: Aircraft Overview

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW AIRCRAFT DIAGRAM Propellers Tail Motor Servo GNSS Antenna Tail Motor Arm Folding Smart Battery Mechanism Winglet LED Cover Gimballed Sensor Landing Gear When launching the aircraft, if it is armed (charged) successfully, it will emit a continuous sound for two seconds.

  • Page 9: Batteries: Overview

    12 V Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The AtlasPRO application displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected.

  • Page 10: Batteries: Additional

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 BATTERIES: ADDITIONAL Low Temperature / Flying with cold batteries: Battery capacity can be reduced when flying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments. It is highly recommended that the battery should not be used in environments where temperatures are lower than -25°C.

  • Page 11: Specifications: Atlasstation

    This piece of hardware is an integration of an iPad and a custom designed radio module with a standalone power supply. The iPad is configured in developer mode and is unable to access the Apple App Store but will receive updates, on a push basis from Atlas Headquarters. Users have the choice of implementing them or not.

  • Page 12: Specifications: Atlasrelay

    10,000mAh 3.85V LiPo battery but can, Just as the AtlasPRO and AtlasSTATION are able to be joined into a star network, to improved range and connectivity, so too can the AtlasRELAY. The added advantage of the AtlasRELAY is that it can to Ethernet or WIFI connected devices.

  • Page 13: Specifications: Camera Sensors

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 SPECIFICATIONS: CAMERA SENSORS Specifications ARGUS M10 Image sensor: 2MP 1/3” CMOS sensor Lens (wide to tele): 10x optical zoom, f=3.3 to 33.0mm Aperture: F1.8 to F3.4 Horizontal viewing angle: 58.2 to 6.9 degrees Shutter speed: 1/1 to 1/10000 sec Minimum illumination: 0.5 lux (1/30 sec, F1.8, 50%)
  • Page 14 AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 UI: LAYOUT & MISSION MAP AREA USER INTERFACE AtlasAPP is the application used to control the aircraft, manage media and establish networks. It is intentionally designed to be simple to navigate and intuitive to use. This portion of the manual will familiarize you with the various elements, their names and functions.

  • Page 15: Vizor Nx Isotherms

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 VIZOR NX ISOTHERMS VIZOR NX RADIOMETRIC / ISOTHERMAL IMAGING The Vizor NX camera is designed to be “radiometric” which means that images and video are not stored as “colours” but instead as a range of temperature readings. Without...

  • Page 16: Software: Atlasapp Updates

    WIFI and allow the iPad to perform a check of the software that needs updating. Oncee the software is downloaded it will update automatically. The first time you connect the AtlasPRO to the AtlasSTATION with updated software, it will let you know that there is an update in progress.

  • Page 17: User Interface: Flying Bar & Aircraft Menu

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 UI: FLYING BAR & AIRCRAFT MENU FLYING BAR This section of the screen displays the general status of the aircraft, at the same time the user can slide this bar up to access the Settings menu, additional flight options, maps and preplanned missions.

  • Page 18: User Interface: Notification Zone

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 UI: NOTIFICATION ZONE NOTIFICATION ZONE In this part of the screen will appear information about connectivity, hardware functionality, aircraft operations, system status, suggestions and general information. • Notifications displaying vertically in order of appearance • Notifications can be dismissed by swiping to the right •...

  • Page 19: User Interface: Flight, Camera & Media

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 UI: FLIGHT, CAMERA & MEDIA FLIGHT, CAMERA & MEDIA SETTINGS This section allows the user to start and stop video recordings, take snapshots, select point of interest, and access to main camera settings. Depending on the sensor/payload the system adapts to display the appropriate information in order to optimize performance.

  • Page 20: User Interface: Flight, Camera & Media

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 UI: FLIGHT, CAMERA & MEDIA FLIGHT, CAMERA & MEDIA SETTINGS On Screen Settings are available while streaming live video. With this window active you can change: the speed of the aircraft, turn on/o the aircraft LEDs lights and select the camera light calibration profile.

  • Page 21: Atlasapp: Media Encryption

    DECRYPTION OF MEDIA Decryption of data can be done in two places. 1. Data on the SD card within the AtlasPRO can be downloaded to the tablet and decrypted/shared from there as long as you have the encryption key. a. Decryption happens within the media library on the AtlasAPP.

  • Page 22: Atlasapp: Manual Controls

    ATLASAPP MANUAL CONTROL CONTROLLING ATLASPRO DURING FLIGHT There are two primary methods of flying the AtlasPRO, manually or using a pre-planned mission. In FreeFlight mode, digital joysticks may be used to control in the same way that analogue sticks might be.

  • Page 23: Atlasapp: Landing & Emergencies

    ATLASAPP: LANDING & EMERGENCIES LANDING THE ATLASPRO, THE NEW FUNCTIONALITY The AtlasPRO can be requested to pause its mission flight, land anywhere or even shut down its propellers in a rough landing or emergency situation. • Pausing the aircraft is done by pushing the pause button or pressing and holding on it.

  • Page 24: Atlasapp: Mission Planning

    ATLASAPP: MISSION PLANNING MISSION PLANNING & MAPS This mode allows you to drop points on the map, creating a path for your AtlasPRO to follow. As indicated in the image below, Mission Map Area, there are a number of elements to consider and interact with in this mode.

  • Page 25: Atlasapp: Maps

    MISSION PLANNING & MAPS DOWNLOADING FREE MAPS Although maps are not required for flying the AtlasPRO, a license is provided which enables users to download publicly available low resolution maps from around the world. These are not expected or intended to be equivalent/superior to privately available maps or maps available from military sources.

  • Page 26: Settings: Aircraft

    • Turn on LEDs: This setting turns the LEDs of the AtlasPRO ON/OFF and can be done while flying. • On lost connection: In the case where AtlasPRO is flying and the connection is lost, this will help choose the specific response.

  • Page 27: Settings: Mission

    • Min Altitude: This is the lowest altitude the operator will be permitted to fly the AtlasPRO. • Return to launch altitude: In the case of an emergency, the AtlasPRO will rise to this altitude before it begins to fly home. If it has already reached or surpassed this altitude, it will fly home directly.

  • Page 28: Settings: Camera/Gimbal

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 SETTINGS: CAMERA/GIMBAL Camera/Gimbal Settings • Use AES-256 encryption mode: Switching this on will enable encryption of all media. • Encryption Password: To set or change the key, use this setting. • Smart Gimbal Mode: An alternative method of controlling/pointing the camera.

  • Page 29: Settings: Wifi

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 SETTINGS: WIFI WIFI Settings • Add Network: This setting is only useful when performing initial setup/configuration of a device to be used via WIFI with the AtlasSTATION. If you are interested in connecting an AtlasRELAY to the AlasSTATION via 5.8GHz WIFI, this is the place to do it.

  • Page 30: Settings: Speed

    10km total means 5km out and 5km back. • Sport Mode: Consider this as a method of activating a higher gear. There is no change in attitude or control of the AtlasPRO, but the maximum possible speed increases, and so does the accelera- tion.

  • Page 31: Settings: Remaining Capacity

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 SETTINGS: REMAINING CAPACITY Remaining Capacity This area is available simply to display the amount of memory available for saving maps and other data to the tablet.

  • Page 32: Settings: Atlasmesh Console

    “ADD NEW DEVICE” button and follow the prompts. Everything is explained in the software itself. Ensure you have a small diameter probe with which you can reset the AtlasPRO. Usually the ink cartridge of a standard ballpoint pen is su cient.

  • Page 33: Networks: Wifi

    NETWORKS: WIFI NETWORKS AND MESHING The Atlas system is made up of a number of connections, some in hardware, some in software, together they allow an operator to control the aircraft and see livestream footage. The AtlasSTATION is composed of two parts, a radio module and a dedicated iPad. The two devices communicate using a local 5GHz WIFI.

  • Page 34: Networks: Control & Streaming

    Note 2: It is important to only pair one Atlas device at a time. If additional devices are being reset/turned into pairing mode simultaneously, it is possible that they can change names or become paired incorrect- ly.

  • Page 35: Networks: Bypass & 2.4 Meshing

    (Pilot) Video Quality and Mesh 1.) In order to save bandwidth in the mesh pipeline, only one AtlasPRO is allowed to stream at full resolution. Other AtlasPRO in the network are given a command to downgrade their video. 2.) The only AtlasPRO permitted to stream video, at full resolution, is chosen by the operator. It is the aircraft that is “full screen”...

  • Page 36: Networks: 2.2 Meshing

    NETWORKS: 2.2 MESHING Master - Slave - Slave (MSS) Mesh Configuration : 1.) Boot up AtlasSTATION, Network 1 should aready be established, boot up any additional AtlasPRO or AtlasRELAY you wish to have in your slave network. 2.) Pair them to AtlasSTATION. Provide an additional 15 seconds between steps which allows radios to enter into each mode successfully.

  • Page 37: Maintenance: Aircraft Body

    Body, Wings, Tail, Propellers, Cameras/sensors, Contacts, Tail Servo, Legs. Atlas does not warrant opening of the aircraft for any reason. If the aircraft makes unusual sound or vibration, suspect something is wrong. Consult Atlas immediately using your pilot certificate number and provide the serial number for your aircraft.

  • Page 38: Maintenance: Motor & Tail

    1.) The tail motor of the aircraft stabilizes the system, while in flight, using a servo to tilt the motor. Always check that the servo is aligned vertically and horizontally before flight. a.) When the AtlasPRO is turned o , the tail servo is inactive and should be able to move freely. Do not force it to move.

  • Page 39: Maintenance: Propellers

    Attempting to change or mix propeller types will cause flight problems and will void warranty. • AtlasPRO aircraft flying with Quiet Props are only designed to fly with Gen2 batteries. Flying with Gen1 batteries will void the warranty. 1.) Prior to changing a propeller, first take photos of each propeller while still attached to the aircraft.

  • Page 40: Maintenance: Gimbals & Sensors

    6.) A simple camera sensor test is to launch the aircraft 1-2m above the ground and look at an object with a surface rich in texture/patterns in good lighting, then test camera settings. 7.) Check the lens of the camera and ensure it is free of residue and fingerprints. 8.) Clean lenses only with recommended tools provided by Atlas.

  • Page 41: Maintenance: Battery

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 MAINENANCE: BATTERIES BATTERIES 1.) Never use a damaged or "pu y" battery. 2.) Never charge a damaged or "pu y" battery. 3.) Always check locking mechanism of batteries is functional, flexible and clean. Discontinue use of batteries whose mechanism is not functioning perfectly.

  • Page 42: Maintenance: Storage

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 MAINTENANCE: STORAGE LONG TERM STORAGE 1.) Always remove batteries prior to storage of the AtlasPRO. 2.) For long term storage charge and discharge the batteries once per month. 3.) Always remove gimbal during storage preparation procedure.

  • Page 43: Notes

    AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 NOTES...
  • Page 44 AtlasPRO User Manual 2020 UPDATES TO MANUAL 2020/04/24 - Added description of colours and requirements for GPS lock...

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