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Intel Aero Manual

Intel Aero Manual

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Intel Aero Ready to Fly UAV
KEY AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS NOTES
Specifications
Voltage Input 11.1 - 14.8V
Intel Aero Compute Board
Intel® AtomTM x7-Z8750 processor, 4 GB
LPDDR3-1600, 32 GB eMMC
Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
MicroSD slot
M.2 connector 1 lane PCIe for SSD
USB 3.0 OTG
Programmable I/O via Altera Max 10 FPGA
Insyde Software InsydeH2O UEFI BIOS
optimized for Aero Platform
Dronecode PX4 autopilot (STM32 MCU, MAVLink
protocol over HSUART)
Sensors
Intel RealSense camera (R200)
8MP RGB camera (front-facing)
down-facing monochrome VGA camera w/
global shutter
6 degrees of freedom (DoF) inertial
measurement unit (IMU)
Use Notes
Use credible brand lithium-Ion polymer (Li-Po) 4 cell 14.4v (4S) 4000mAh+ (with XT60 connector).
Charge with credible brand charger. Battery must be secured tightly in the cavity with velcro straps. ​
battery shifts, control may be lost.
Test UAV balance at frame side center points with battery inserted. Adjust forward or backward for
best balance. ​
O ut of balance airframes add pressure to autopilots unnecessarily using battery
capacity to compensate.
GPS array mast may be stiff. Grip mast at center to raise 90​
spins to fully secure.
Attach Yuneec Typhoon H 230mm props noting A and B types:
A-types
attach to motors with black caps by gripping motor and pressing down on the prop and twisting
counter-clockwise (per the arrows on the prop).
B-types ​
a ttach to motors with white caps by gripping motor and pressing down on the prop and twisting
clockwise (per the arrows on the prop).
Magnetometer
Altitude
GPS
compass
Props Yuneec Typhoon H 230mm
Spektrum* DSMX* Serial Receiver
Spektrum DXe Transmitter (2.4GHz DSMX
Flight time: 20 min (4S 4000mAh battery,
hovering, no added payload)
Max sustained wind: 15 knots
Max control range: 300m
Max airspeed: 15 m/s
Max operational altitude: 5000msl
Temperature range (min / max): -0 C / +45 C
Weight without battery: 865g
Max takeoff gross weight: 1900g
Width: 360 mm (hub-to-hub)
Height: 222 mm (base to top of GPS arra
° ​
. Tightening clamp may take several
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Summary of Contents for Intel Aero

  • Page 1 Intel Aero Ready to Fly UAV KEY AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS NOTES Specifications ● Voltage Input 11.1 - 14.8V ○ Magnetometer ● Intel Aero Compute Board ○ Altitude ● Intel® AtomTM x7-Z8750 processor, 4 GB ○ LPDDR3-1600, 32 GB eMMC ○...
  • Page 2 Transmitter Spektrum DXe Transmitter​ manual Install supplied 4 AA batteries or optional ​ S pektrum 2000mAh LI-ION battery Set all switches as shown for normal flight modes. Warning: setting switches to other positions may interfere with motor disarming Flight Modes 0 - Manual required for indoor or areas without GPS signal lock.
  • Page 3 Verify md5sum checksum - if not matching, board could be bricked . Log into console via ssh, USB or direct connection with USB drive copy BIOS image into root directory of Aero board Run command ​ $ root@intel-aero:~# rpm -ivh capsule-01.00.12-r0.core2_64 Message indicates rpm successfully installed in /boot/ Preparing...
  • Page 4 Intel Aero Ready to Fly UAV NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLISTS POWER UP / SAFETY CHECK 1. Inspect frame for loose, cracked or damaged parts 2. Inspect props for imperfections and securely attached 3. GPS array is raised and secured 4. Verify UAV battery fully charged, fully inserted and tightly secured by the straps 5.