XAG P Series Pilot Operating Handbook

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XAG P-SERIES

P10/20/30 RTK

V 1.6

Pilot Operating Handbook

2019.07

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Page 2 Watching all the tutorial videos is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight following the instruction. Refer to this Handbook for more comprehensive information. Watch the video tutorials Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use XAG P-SERIES RTK Agricultural UAS correctly and safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF15fb_WWRI...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
DIAGRAM – RTK Ground Module DIAGRAM - GNSS RTK Rover & Portable Base Station RTK Status Indicator CDA Nozzles DIAGRAM – CDA Nozzles Liquid Container DIAGRAM – Liquid Container Flight Flight Environment Requirements @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 3...
Page 4 Spraying System Remote Controller – A2 Pilot Phone Remote Controller – ARC1 GNSS RTK Ground Module GNSS RTK Extension Rod + Battery Smart Battery Charger – Power Hub XAG Firmware Update @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 4...
Page 5 Product Profile This chapter describes the features of the XAG P-Series RTK UAV, contains the diagrams of the aircraft and remote controller with component explanations @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 5...
Page 6: Product Profile
Product Profile Introduction XAG P-Series RTK UAV is a battery-powered multi-rotor aircraft designed for agricultural applications in variety of environments and terrains. P-Series Agricultural UAS is equipped with the new SUPERX RTK Flight Control System and XAI agricultural intelligence engine. P-Series redefines the technological boundaries of the UAV industry with advanced industrial designs, dynamic propulsion system, and complete water- resistant performance.
Page 7: Feature Highlights
 Near-infrared illumination technology makes obstacle avoidance possible even at night.  With ultra strong data link, the flight log can be transmitted to cloud server in real-time. XAG™ AI will then analyze in real-time the potential faults, alerting and notifying operators in advance.
Page 8: Diagram - P-Series Airframe
16) M2 Motor 17) M3 Motor 18) M4 Motor 19) Antenna (R) 20) Antenna (L) 21) Radar 22) Optic Flow 23) M1 Pump 24) M2 Pump 25) M3 Pump 26) M4 Pump @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 8...
Page 12: Aircraft
Device Security & Activation UAS developed by XAG are precision industrial grade UAS equipped with RTK, to ensure public security and operation safety. It can only be operated by certified personnel who have completed the theoretical and practical courses in this field and has the comprehensive ability requirements for the profession.
Page 13: Operation Mode
P-SERIES can fly autonomously and avoid obstacles. Safety risk will be minimized with the unique AI Fault Prediction. XAG P-Series uses a XAG dedicated SUPERX RTK flight control system, providing multiple operation modes: Standard Pattern, Custom Waypoint, Spot Spray and Manual Mode.
Page 14 Spraying, Spray rate, Flight speed, Terrain Following, Return-to-Home. WARNING Based on the statistics on XAG UAS usage, 90% of accidents are caused by human error. XAG does not recommend operating XAG Unmanned Aerial System in Manual Mode and bear no responsibility for actions undertaken in Manual Mode.
Page 15: Flight Recorder
The function is enabled by default, and can be disabled or adjusted prior to the Operation in XAG A2 APP – Operation, when enabled, the aircraft will maintain the preset parameters above the surface.
Page 16: Aircraft Status Indicator
Fast Flash ESC Error •• •• •• •• •• ••••• Flash x 3 Critical Low Battery Warning •• •• •••••• •• •• When the battery ≤ 15%, Battery low voltage warning activated. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 16...
Page 17: Return-To-Home (Rth)
Hold the motors and rotate the propeller in the unlock direction. WARNING Propeller blades are sharp; please handle with care  Only use XAG approved propellers. DO NOT mix propeller types  To avoid injury, stay clear of spinning motors. DO NOT touch the propellers when they are ...
Page 18 Smart Battery This chapter describes the features of the XAG Smart Battery, contains the diagrams of the P-Series Battery with component explanations @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 18...
Page 19: Smart Battery
P-Series Smart battery features upgraded battery cells and XAG Battery Management System (XBMS), providing up to 25 minutes of mission time, servicing area up to 2 ha per mission. All XAG P-Series Smart Batteries have additional self-balancing and self-heating function to increase battery life and efficiency, and ensuring stable operation during low temperature environment.
Page 20 10%-30% 30%-50% 50%-70% 70%-90% 90%-100% Fully Charged Battery Level Indicators LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Battery Level Battery Locked Low Voltage 10%-30% 30%-50% 50%-70% 70%-90% 90%-100% @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 20...
Page 21  To maximize and prolonging battery life, operators should ensure the battery is free of smudges, and cleaned regularly. Handle with care and prevent dust from entering the Battery connector port. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 21...
Page 23: Gnss Rtk
(global navigation satellite systems, GNSS) such as GPS, P-Series UAV integrated with GNSS RTK is an quad copter UAV that were developed by XAG to achieve precision agricultural application, and requires RTK Referencing to achieve centimeter level precision.
Page 25: Rtk Status Indicator
LED Flash x 3 Fixed Base Station •• •• Boot Mode (LED Indicator) LED Flashing Module is in BOOT mode BLUE LED Flashing Module Updating YELLOW LED Flashing Built-in Module Updating @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 25...
Page 26   For long duration task, it is recommended to connect the RTK Station with an external Power Bank to ensure the RTK station have sufficient battery for the whole task. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 26...
Page 28: Cda Nozzles
CDA Nozzles XAG CDA Nozzles enables the use of low and ultra-low volumes of spray liquid. This logistical advantage can be of critical importance in crop protection, allowing effective spraying programmes to be undertaken quickly in non-mechanized agriculture and greater spraying productivity in mechanized agriculture.
Page 29 100 um 95 um 14000 95 um 95 um 15000 95 um 90 um 16000 90 um 85 um IMPORTANT The Recommended Spray Height is 2.0M These Charts is for reference ONLY @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 29...
Page 30 Liquid Container This chapter describes the features of the XAG Liquid Container, contains the diagrams of the 12L Liquid Container with component explanations @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 30...
Page 31: Liquid Container
Liquid Container XAG Intelligent Chemical Container of P-SERIES automatically senses chemical density, temperature, and volume, Accurate and Reliable. During the flight, container’s information is updated uninterruptedly. Allowing the aircraft to adjust the chemical output and differentiate flying routines, in order to prevent chemical overdose and protect our environment DIAGRAM –...
Page 33: Flight
5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying at high altitudes, as battery and aircraft performance may be affected. 6. The compass and GNSS will not work in Polar Regions. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 33...
Page 34: Flight Limits And No-Fly Zones
Where approved, the RPAS operation may be subject to restrictions of, but not limited to, geographic lateral limits, vertical (altitude) limits, a specific time block and specific communication requirements. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 34...
Page 37 IMPORTANT Ensure Remote Controller, XAG P-Series Smart Battery, RTK Smart Battery are fully charged 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly 3. Motors can start and are functioning normally 4. UAS Battery is properly inserted and secured 5. Liquid Container is properly inserted and secured 6.
Page 39: Xag A2 App
XAG A2 APP XAG A2 APP is designed for XAG UAS system and is able to display, manage, monitor and configure various settings. After planning a task via the APP, operator can operate XAG UAS autonomously following the automatically generated flight route.
Page 40: Instruction - Rtk Setting
INSTRUCTION – RTK SETTING XAG UAS equipped with RTK is an quad copter UAV developed by XAG. It was a purposely designed UAV for fully autonomous flight operation and precision aerial application. The fully autonomous flight operation requires precision accuracy to assist the operation of UAS. Once these processes are completed, Operator will be able to beginning mapping in Mapping APP and pre-plan for operation.
Page 41 7. Battery Information 8. Select “RTK Settings Menu” 9. Operators are able to manually adjust RTK Station Name 10. Editing Station name will allow you to identify the station for future easy reference @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 41...
Page 42 12. Select one type of Reference point for RTK Station 13. RTK Station is now collecting coordinate from Satellite 14. RTK Station had finished Coordinate collection from Satellite 15. RTK Location is now fixed and ready for UAV Operation @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 42...
Page 43: A2 App Interface - Mapping
A2 APP INTERFACE - MAPPING Mapping APP is the main application developed by XAG XPlanet specifically for XAG P-Series Autonomous Agricultural UAS, this application would allow operator to Create & manage Task, access the server for historical task list, and map the operation area based on the different operation mode.
Page 44: Instruction - Mapping
The fully autonomous flight operation requires a preplan flight route and operation mode and could be planned and generated by XAG A2 APP - Mapping, Operator can access the RTK Rover and plan their field with the use of RTK Rover and A2 Pilotphone. Instructions on how to create and operate...
Page 45 Select “+ NEW TASK” to create a new task Create a new Task by selecting this “+” Icon (Go to Step **) or Create a Task by Historical Task Connecting to RTK Rover + NEW TASK Accessing Server @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 45...
Page 46 12. Select the desired Pattern based on your Task (In this handbook, we will be demonstrating how to create a standard pattern Route for the Task) 13. In this Field Details, operator are able to choose whether to create the standard pattern by HD Map generated by XAG C-Series GeoSurvey, OR 14.
Page 47 17. When all the corners of your field had been recorded. Select one of the outer boundary to generates Flight Path, then Select “Close” to return to Field List Recording Corners (Continue) Recording Corners (Continue) Recording Corners (Continue) @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 47...
Page 48 20. Upload your Route Data for your Field 21. The Field is now uploading to XAG Cloud and will be available for you once the upload is completed. Operator may now leave the Mapping APP and your created field will now be ready to be operated in...
Page 49: A2 App Interface - Operation
A2 APP INTERFACE - OPERATION Operation APP is the main application developed by XAG XPlanet specifically for XAG P-Series Autonomous Agricultural UAS, this application would allow user to Create & manage Task, monitor the status of each individual aircraft, and adjust parameters and operate of the UAV.
Page 50: Pairing Aircraft
Pairing Aircraft Operator using the XAG P-Series Plant Protection UAV for the first time, operator would needs to pair their aircraft with their account Operation APP User Menu UAV Pairing UAV Pairing Procedure SETP 1 - Open & Login to Operation APP...
Page 51: Pre- Flight Checklist
Prior to beginning any aircraft operations, it is necessary to undertake a pre-flight check of the aircraft. The following is a pre-flight checklist that had been recommended by XAG prior to any operation. Operator can inspect the aircraft conditions by opening UAS Module Information from Operation APP.
Page 53 2. Operators can Test the Motor by selecting the specific Motor or Test All Motor simultaneously WARNING Please stand clear from Aircraft during Motor Testing Testing Individual Motors Testing All Motors @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 53...
Page 54 Spray System. If there are any problems listed, please perform additional manual check and replace the parts required. WARNING DO NOT USE chemical for Spray System Testing Self-Check Preparation Self-Check in Progress Testing Result @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 54...
Page 55 Terrain Tracing Module This interface provide basic information about the Status of Terrain Tracing Component, Confirm the Status is “OKAY XCOPE Obstacle Avoidance Module Open XCOPE Module and confirm the Status is OK @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 55...
Page 56 Ensure Flight Route Safety (Position, Size and Height)  Propellers are in good condition and firmly secured  Nothing obstructing the motors  Motors are in good condition and working  Strong GNSS Satellites  @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 56...
Page 57: Instruction - Operation
INSTRUCTION - OPERATION XAG P-Series RTK equipped with the SUPERX RTK flight control system is an agricultural quad copter UAV developed by XAG. It was a purposely designed UAV for fully autonomous flight operation and precision aerial application. The fully autonomous flight operation are created, managed and operated by XAG A2 APP –...
Page 58 The Field is now bonded to this Task Press & Hold the UAV 10. Drag the UAV into the Field 11. Operator is now direction to Operation Overview Add the Field to Task Assigning UAV to Field @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 58...
Page 59: Operation Overview
12. Operation Flight Parameters – Enroute 13. Operation Flight Parameters – Application 14. Operation Flight Parameters – Spray 15. Operation Flight Parameters – RTH 16. Operation Flight Parameters – Flight Route @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 59...
Page 60: Operation Flight Parameters - Enroute
Mode B: Aircraft will take-off at the preset height and readjust to operation height at guide point and continue to mission start point at operation height. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 60...
Page 61: Operation Flight Parameters - Application
Mapping APP and obstacles that were detected by the APAS Obstacles Avoidance. Disable: If disabled, the aircraft will ONLY avoid any obstacles that had been previously marked by Mapping. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 61...
Page 62: Operation Flight Parameters - Spray
Setting are adjustable in mL per ha. Atomization This setting will allow operators to adjust the atomization rate for the UAV in the selected field. Settings are adjustable in between 85 – 550 μm. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 62...
Page 63: Operation Flight Parameters - Rth
Mode A: Aircraft will readjust height to preset height before returning to home point. Mode B: Aircraft will readjust height to preset height at Guide point before returning to home point. @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 63...
Page 64: Operation Flight Parameters -Flight Route
Start Point This setting will allow operators to adjust the starting point of the UAV Return Point This setting will allow operators to adjust the return point of the UAV @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 64...
Page 65 23. Task Status should now displayed as “Task Running” 24. Select this icon to open the operation status and monitor the aircraft operation. Task Confirmation – Uploading Route Task Confirmation – Starting in 5 Seconds Task is now Running @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 65...
Page 66 Ensure Flight Route Safety (Position, Size and Height)  Propellers are in good condition and firmly secured  Nothing obstructing the motors  Motors are in good condition and working   Strong GNSS Satellites @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 66...
Page 67: Emergency Procedure
Hold the Failsafe button on the Left-side of the A2 Pilot Phone, and Drag the UAV from Top to bottom into Landing or temporary pausing any aircraft operation by “Pause” @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 67...
Page 68: Post-Flight Recommendation
Upon Task completion, the aircraft will return to home and land automatically. Once the operation had been completed, or the user of a different chemical are required, XAG recommends the pilots to clean out any possible residue that may remain within the Aircraft and the liquid container. Any residues remaining within the aircraft may pose hazardous to other operating personnel and shorten the operating lifespan of your aircraft.
Page 69: Appendix
Terrain Tracing Detection Range (m) ≤30 Navigation Method GNSS RTK Spray Width (m) Efficiency (ha/mission) Operation Efficiency (ha/hr) Max Speed 8m/s Max Flight Time (with XAG Battery) 20 Minutes 25 Minutes 30 Minutes Operating Temperature -10°Cto 45°C P-Series Smart Battery Model B12400...
Page 70: Propulsion System
13.56MHz ISO14443A/B ISO15693 Sensor G-Sensor Electronic compass Gyroscope Radial Sensor Proximity Sensor Interface USB: Micro USB 2.0 OTG STM Card Slot: Micro Card Slot T Card Slot: Lithium Polymer Battery 4660mAh @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 70...
Page 71: Remote Controller - Arc1
Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C Storage Temperature -55°C to 95°C Bluetooth BT 4.0LE GNSS RTK Extension Rod + Battery Model B4100 Battery Type Lithium Polymer Battery Dimension 45 * 45 * 1166mm @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 71...
Page 72: Smart Battery Charger - Power Hub
XAG product Firmware Update 1. Open APP – Firmware Center 2. Select the Product to Update (XAG P-Series UAV, RTK Station, A2 Pilot Phone, or XPilot) 3. Follow the On-screen instruction Restart the Module Component after the firmware upgrade is completed...
Page 73 If you have any question about this document, please contact your supplier or contact us by sending an enquiry in the following method: P: +61 2 9168 7918 E: Info@xagaustralia.com.au Copyright © 2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved @2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 73...

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