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- Page 1 RangePro ® Safety Manual Toll Free: +1 (800) 628-3119 Phone: +1 (301) 263-7321 Support: https://terraview.com/contact/ Web: www.terraview.com Part Number: 50000067-T3IMD, Rev. B Revised: December 18, 2020...
- Page 2 Web: www.terraview.com Trademark Statement The term RangePro is a registered trademark of TerraView 360, Inc. (TerraView). All other trademarks presented in this document are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2020, TerraView 360, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................3 Introduction ........................5 Precautions........................5 Conventions/Terminology ....................5 Reference Documents .......................6 Registration........................6 Label Your Drone According to FAA Regulations ..............6 Cautions and Warnings.......................7 Motors and Propellers.......................7 Aircraft........................8 During a Flight.........................8 Other Flight Guidelines ....................8 Environmental/Operational Concerns ................9 Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries ..................9... - Page 4 RangePro X8 Safety Manual Contacting TerraView for Support ..................16 Support Options......................16 Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries .................17 Basic Shipping Requirements ..................17...
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Page 5: Introduction
This Safety Manual has been prepared as a general guide that applies to any TerraView model. Additional safety instructions and warnings are included in the User Manual for your particular model. These additional instruc- tions may be specific to the charger, batteries, controller, and so forth, that shipped with your drone. -
Page 6: Reference Documents
If you are a commercial operator of the RangePro X8 in the US, review the FAA Part 107 requirements and comply with all local and federal regulations. If you are an operator outside of the US, contact your local authorities to ensure compli- IMPORTANT ance with local laws and regulations. -
Page 7: Cautions And Warnings
Cautions and Warnings Every member of the RangePro X8 family of drones is a sophisticated UAV. Drone operation can be dangerous. This section covers various cautions and warnings that apply both to various parts of the aircraft, and to the environment (which includes other people) around your fly zone. -
Page 8: The Aircraft
X8 for damage, including small cracks in the propellers, the arms, landing gear, gimbal, and especially the battery. IMPORTANT If there is any damage to the RangePro X8, do not fly the drone until it has been repaired. Other Flight Guidelines Maintain a line of sight to your aircraft at all times. -
Page 9: Environmental/Operational Concerns
Lithium polymer batteries are flammable and are thus governed by specific regulations. The battery for your RangePro X8 was shipped separately. Be sure to save the shipping material that comes with the battery, because the materials can be reused for future shipments. See Appendix A, “Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries”... -
Page 10: Emergency Procedures
Chapter 3 Emergency Procedures Propeller Loss Do the following: 1. If you suspect that you have lost a propeller, slowly and carefully fly the aircraft to a reasonable landing area and land immediately. 2. You may also use the automated RTH/RTL function, but keep an eye on the aircraft and make sure it is heading in the correct direction to come back home. -
Page 11: Loss Of Command And Control Link
RangePro X8 Safety Manual 3 • Emergency Procedures Loss of Command and Control Link Do the following: 1. If you lose your data link/command and control functionality of the aircraft, then after several seconds the aircraft will switch to fail-safe RTH/RTL. This will bring the aircraft back to the takeoff location and auto- matically land. -
Page 12: Pre-Flight
Do the following: 1. Place the RangePro X8 in a clear area absent of debris with direct access to satellites to obtain GPS lock. 2. Unfold propellers so they are fully extended and perpendicular with props below and repeat for each arm... -
Page 13: Takeoff
Do the following: 1. Make sure the RangePro X8 is in a good takeoff location (free of debris and a safe distance from objects and structures like buildings and trees. TerraView recommends a 30-foot or 9-meter radius around the air-... -
Page 14: Other Warnings For Batteries And Chargers
RangePro X8 Safety Manual 4 • 2. Check connector pins to ensure pins are secure and there are no burn marks. DO NOT use a battery that shows signs of damage. This includes damage to the cells, wires, and connectors associated with the battery. -
Page 15: Maintenance
User Maintenance Activities The following should be performed by the user before and after every flight: Keep it clean: The proper way to clean your RangePro X8 is to use a damp cloth to wipe down the cover and •... - Page 16 In addition to standard warranty support, TerraView offers training, integration, and customization services, maintenance, repair, and extended warranty options. Contact your distributor or sales representative for more information. For technical support or questions about safety-related issues, contact the TerraView Flight Support line at 1-800-628-3119 or e-mail support@terraview.com. Support Options...
- Page 17 FedEx or UPS. WARNING When shipping these batteries for return to TerraView or a third party, the following basic requirements must be met: 1. The shipping box must meet the U3480 regulation. The packaging in which the batteries shipped is appropriate and approved.
- Page 18 RangePro X8 Safety Manual A • Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries Figure 3. Shipping container label 3. The capacity of these batteries does not allow for shipping on passenger aircraft. The label shown in figure 4 must also be present on the shipping container when shipping via air. When shipping via ground, this label is not required.
- Page 19 RangePro X8 Safety Manual A • Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries 4. Finally, UN3480 covers shipping lithium batteries shipped by themselves. To indicate this on the packag- ing, the label shown in figure 5 is also required. The shipper’s phone number should be included on the label.
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