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ParaZero SAFEAIR Phantom ASTM Manual

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  • Page 1 Phantom 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 1.32...
  • Page 3 – Using the SafeAir Phantom 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. Visit the ParaZero website (www.parazero.com) on a regular basis for the latest information and updates.
  • Page 4 General ParaZero’s SafeAir Phantom is a low altitude, autonomous parachute-based safety system. The SafeAir Phantom System is designed to work on all versions of DJI’s Phantom 4 series (excluding RTK). The average measured descent rate of the Phantom with an open parachute is 5.12 meters per second (16.8 feet per second).
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions The ParaZero SafeAir Phantom 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 SafeAir Phantom System and connected safety catch Spring insert Placement stamp Placement tool cable USB-C...
  • 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 Place the drone with the battery facing towards you and remove the rotors. Unfold the placement tool so that the arms are fully extended with the battery side facing towards you. Caution Follow installation instructions carefully. Systems that are not installed correctly may interfere with the spinning rotors.
  • Page 11 Installation Step Place the placement tool on the drone with the four circular holes around the four motors. Reconnect the four rotors in order to verify the placement tool’s correct position.
  • Page 12 Installation Step Remove the sticker cover from the placement stamp.
  • Page 13 Installation Step Stick the placement stamp to the center of the drone by placing it carefully through the hole in the placement tool.
  • Page 14 Installation Step Remove the rotors and the placement tool and verify that the placement stamp is still securely in place.
  • Page 15 Installation Step Unbox your ASTM package and place it next to the drone together with the SafeAir Phantom.
  • Page 16 Installation Step Place the placement tool on the drone with the four circular holes around the four motors.
  • Page 17 Installation Step Remove the sticker cover from the Dual Lock placement stamp.
  • Page 18 Installation Step Fold down the placement tool’s flap onto the drone’s arm and stick the placement stamp, by placing it carefully through the gap in the flap. Remove the placement tool and verify that the placement stamp is securely in place.
  • Page 19 Installation Step Remove the safety catch from the bottom of the system and store it in a safe place for reuse during transport.
  • Page 20 Installation Step Place the harness cord around the landing gear of the drone with the SafeAir Phantom System placed upside- down to the left of the drone, while the string holder is adjacent to the drone.
  • Page 21 Installation Step Place the SafeAir Phantom 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 22 Installation Match plugs to sockets.
  • Page 23 Installation Step Slide the tension ratchet to the battery side of the drone. Lift the harness cord and hang it on the hook on the right side of the system.
  • Page 24 Installation Step Tighten the harness cord by turning the tension ratchet clockwise. Make sure that the cord is being wrapped around the center of the ratchet. Once the harness cord is firm, lock it using 2 opposite teeth of the tension ratchet. Throughout the whole tightening process verify that the system is still placed correctly on the placement stamp.
  • Page 25 Installation Step To verify that the harness cord is tight enough, hold the SafeAir Phantom System, lift it together with the drone and swing gently. The system and drone should move as one unit without movement between them.
  • Page 26 Installation Step Verify that the cord is not overlapping the placement stamp.
  • Page 27 Installation Step Unhook the elastic band on the Add-on device.
  • Page 28 Installation Step Place your receiver unit on the Add-on device, while maintaining the orientation shown in the photo. Gently secure the antenna.
  • Page 29 Installation Step Fasten the elastic band to keep the receiver unit in place, verify it is secured.
  • Page 30 Installation Step Connect the RC cable (the smaller connector) to the receiver’s socket.
  • Page 31 Installation Step Connect the ASTM cable (the bigger connector) of the Add-on device to the SafeAir Phantom’s ASTM port. Maintain the orientation on the drone as seen in the photo.
  • Page 32 Installation Step ASTM cable connected.
  • Page 33 Installation Step Firmly attach the Add-on device to the placement stamp.
  • Page 34 Installation Step Reconnect the rotors and verify that they can rotate freely.
  • Page 35 Installation Step Place the DANGER sticker in the orientation shown below, so that it covers the ParaZero logo.

  • Page 36: System Operation

    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 37 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 38 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 flight termination rings.
  • Page 39 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 40 System Operation Step The system is now ready for flight. 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 41 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 power switch to the OFF position before moving the drone. As a precaution, always turn the system off Warning before moving it.
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44: System Removal

    System Removal Step Remove the Add-on device from the drone. Warning Verify that the SafeAir Phantom System is off before removing it from the drone.
  • Page 45 System Removal Step Unplug the ASTM cable from the SafeAir Phantom.
  • Page 46 System Removal Step Unplug the RC cable from the receiver.
  • Page 47 System Removal Step Remove the receiver unit.
  • Page 48 System Removal Step Refasten the elastic band back and store the Add-on unit in a safe place.
  • Page 49 System Removal Step Unlock the tension ratchet by removing the cord from between the teeth.
  • Page 50 System Removal Step Unhook the cord from the metal hook.
  • Page 51 System Removal Step Remove the system from the drone.
  • Page 52 System Removal Step Release the cord from the drone.
  • Page 53 System Removal Step Insert the safety catch and store the system in a clean, dry place for reuse.
  • Page 54 SafeAir System Status and Troubleshooting System Status Corrective Action Green Power up Orange Power up Should charge battery Power up Low battery, must charge battery Steady Yellow System initiation sequence Blue Standby mode Steady Green Armed mode Steady Red System has Turn the power switch to the OFF position and follow deployed the repacking instructions...

  • Page 55: Other Specifications

    SafeAir System Status and Troubleshooting System Status Corrective Action 11 Flashing Onboard Erase onboard storage using the ParaZero Yellow 3 times storage erro Desktop Application Other Specifications Service Life (before repack required) 2 years 6000 meters (19,700 feet) Maximum Altitude Above Sea Level 72 kilometers per hour (43.5 miles per...
  • Page 56 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 57 - 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...