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  • Page 1 Dragonfish Pro User Manual...
  • Page 2 Children are not allowed to use this aircraft.The aircraft shall be kept out of the reach of children when it is not used. If user fails to abide by the safe operating instructions, Autel Robotics will assume no responsibility for any product damage or loss--(direct or indirect, legal, special or economic loss (including but not limited to profit loss)) during use, and will not provide warranty service.
  • Page 3 Autel Voyager, Autel Robotics customer service team has no right to access to the flight log data. With the authorization, it is only allowed to access to the flight logs within the selected time. Various still images, motion images and data from the aircraft sensor will be stored in the internal drive of aircraft.
  • Page 4 temperature will affect the battery life. Too high temperature may cause fire or spontaneous combustion; too low temperature may cause permanent damage of battery. When the battery is at a temperature lower than 10°C, the battery needs to be preheated ...
  • Page 5 Warning If any part of the aircraft or the remote controller fails to work normally or is visibly  damaged, please do not fly any longer and contact the Autel Robotics customer service team: www.autelrobotics.com/page/contact Storage and maintenance Carefully check each part of the aircraft after any collision or extrusion. Store the aircraft and its accessories out of the reach of children and pets.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 About the Manual ......................8 1.1 Instructions for the first flight ....................8 1.1.1 Documents of start guide ...................8 Chapter 2 Be familiar with your Dragonfish Pro ................9 2.1 Product overview ........................ 10 2.1.1 Aircraft ........................10 2.1.2 Gimbal camera ......................11 2.1.3 Base station ......................
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 Maintenance and service ....................40 5.1 Firmware update ......................... 40 5.2 Solutions to common faults ....................40 5.3 Storage and maintenance ....................41 5.4 Warranty ..........................41 5.5 Customer service ........................ 42 5.5.1 Technical support .....................42 5.5.2 Maintenance service ......................43 Chapter 6 Annex ..........................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 About The Manual

    1.1 Instructions for the first flight 1.1.1 Documents of start guide The following documents provide a start guide for you to use the Dragonfish Pro UAV for the first time. 1. Quick Start Guide: Basic knowledge for operating the Dragonfish Pro product, including lift of articles.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Be Familiar With Your Dragonfish Pro

    IP43 (referring to the IEC60529 Standard). The loaded flight time of the Dragonfish Pro is up to 180 minutes. The high-definition dual-frequency image transmission distance is as long as 30km, and the whole system can self-check in 5 seconds, and assembled rapidly in 3 minutes.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    2.1 Product overview 2.1.1 Aircraft The aircraft is mainly composed of four main parts: the fuselage, the left wing, the right wing, and the tail wing. Internally, it contains an automatic driving system, a power system, a data transmission system, a positioning system, an intelligent power supply system, a load system, etc. ①...

  • Page 11: Gimbal Camera

    ⑩ Wing lock 2.1.2 Gimbal camera Dragonfish Pro is equipped with a high-precision 3-axis stabilization gimbal to ensure stability and clarity of high-altitude and high-speed aerial pictures. It is compatible with a variety of mounts, and supports multiple loads of dual-lens cameras, triple-lens cameras, multi-spectral cameras, third-party cameras, etc., to meet the application needs of different industries.
  • Page 12 Base station main body  ① Frequency pairing indicator ⑦ Power button ② Wi-Fi indicator ⑧ Port cover ③ RTK indicator ⑨ Antenna N-shaped connector ④ Power indicator ⑩ Turntable mounting hole ⑤ USB-C charge interface ⑪ Cooling hole ⑥ Frequency pairing button Tripod ...

  • Page 13: Aircraft Battery

    Green light 3s/0.2s blinking flash In upgrade data downloading Normally on green In firmware update 2.1.4 Aircraft battery The rechargeable lithium polymer battery used in the Dragonfish Pro is high energy and high capacity, and should be charged with the provided special charger.
  • Page 14 ① Power button ② Battery level indicator Check battery level  When the battery is turned off, press the power button for 1 second and then release it quickly to check the battery level. LED will indicate the current battery level, as shown below. Battery level indicator status (non-charging status) - Green is flashing - Green is normally on...
  • Page 15  Battery level indicator status (charging status) LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Battery level 0-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% - Indicator flashes in green - Indicator is normally on green Additional functions  Follow these steps to protect and prolong the battery service life. Self-discharge protection for storage ...

  • Page 16: Intelligent Flight Control System

    After connecting the charger, the battery will resume normal functions. 2.1.5 Intelligent flight control system Dragonfish Pro is able to conduct stable and convenient flight control by its built-in intelligent flight control system. This system can support multiple advanced functions, including course reversal, tracking, terrain following, etc.

  • Page 17: Intelligent Flight Features

    Intelligent tracking uses deep learning algorithms to automatically track selected target. Pointed flight  Select a target point in the camera interface frame, then Dragonfish Pro can fly to the target point at a speed and height. Terrain following ...

  • Page 18: Ground Station

    2.2 Ground station 2.2.1 Portable ground station Dragonfish Pro is equipped with a 9.7-inch TFT-LCD capacitive touch screen, with 2048*1536 ultra-high-definition resolution. The highest brightness is up to 1000cd/m², with a built-in 256G memory, the image transmission range is up to 30 kilometers, and the battery life is up to 4.5 hours.
  • Page 19 ⑨ Touch display screen ㉑ HDMI interface ⑩ Hook ㉒ User-defined key ⑪ Microphone ㉓ Headphone jack ⑫ Shooting/video recording key ㉔ Air outlet Ground station setting  Rocker mode  The rocker mode includes: Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, you can switch the Rocker mode in the APP based on your own preference to control the aircraft.

  • Page 20: Autel Voyager App

    2.2.2 Autel Voyager App Autel Voyager is flight control software specially designed for industry applications. It integrates multiple functions such as waypoint planning, intelligent tracking and flight history record, and more. Together with exclusive modeling software, it provides a one-stop solution for users. App main interface ...
  • Page 21 Image transmission signal Base station RTK satellite signal Aircraft RTK satellite signal Camera interface  Symbol Information Start/exit tracking task One-key takeoff One-key landing Gimbal angle switching...
  • Page 22 Task interface  Symbol Information Map mode switching: Normal, hybrid, satellite Rapid positioning: Remote controller position, aircraft position Search: To search place name or address In the center: Make the return point in the center of the screen Elevation preview: Waypoint preview, check flight planning, turn on/off terrain following Edit current task Takeoff key, start the task...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Flight Preparation

    Chapter 3 Flight preparation Dragonfish Pro has a convenient rapid disassembly design. To ensure the safe operation of the UAV, please read the following instructions and warnings before the first flight. 3.1 Battery preparation 3.1.1 Aircraft battery charging Charging ...

  • Page 24: Base Station Charging

    Always place the charger in stable and safe position.  During charging, do not touch the metallic casing of the charger, to avoid high-temperature  scalding. 3.1.3 Base station charging When using it for the first time, be sure to fully charge the battery. Please use dedicated charger to charge the base station.

  • Page 25: Turn On/Off Ground Station

    3.2.2 Turn on/off ground station Power on  Press and hold the power button ( ) for 2s until you hear a short beep. The flight information panel will light up, and startup inspection will commence. Important Always turn the remote controller on before turning on the aircraft’s power. ...

  • Page 26: Ground Station Calibration

    3.2.4 Ground station calibration If the rocker is abnormal (for example, the ground station falls on the ground or the flight direction of the aircraft is not consistent with its operation direction), it is recommended to recalibrate the controller. You can calibrate the remote controller by using Autel Voyager App, or calibrate by the following steps.

  • Page 27: Base Station Preparation

    3.3 Base station preparation 3.3.1 Base station construction Set up the base station in a place with a wide view and mark it (align the center of the tripod with the center of the mark point), so that the base station can be accurately reset after being moved. 1.

  • Page 28: Aircraft Preparation

    may intensively interfere with satellite signal receiving, to reduce influence of multi-path effect. The base station must not be moved while the aircraft is in operation, otherwise the aircraft  may be disconnected, and unexpected loss may occur. Align and buckle 3.4 Aircraft preparation 3.4.1 Assemble aircraft 1.
  • Page 29 Wear protective gloves when installing or disassembling the propeller.  Put into base Press and rotate paddle Install in locking position Locking direction: rotate in indicated direction to lock the propeller. Unlocking direction: rotate the propeller as indicated to unlock it. Install marked propeller on marked motor.

  • Page 30: Activate Aircraft

    6. Install intelligent aircraft battery When the aircraft battery is installed or removed, be sure to turn off the aircraft power. Align the battery port with the battery port on the fuselage, put in the battery until you hear a click. 3.4.2 Activate aircraft 1.

  • Page 31: Flight

    4. Activate aircraft Turn on Autel Voyager and click the activation button to activate the aircraft. 5. Airspeedometer calibration 1. Enter the aircraft setting interface, select the airspeedometer option. 2. According to the prompt, cover the airspeed tube with calibrator. 3.
  • Page 32 1. Switch the ground station to the gear M 2. Check the aircraft system state 3. At the same time, press the left and right rockers inwards or outwards, and hold for 2 seconds to unlock the motor 4. Push the accelerator rocker up, then the aircraft will rise.

  • Page 33: Automatic Takeoff

    Warning The manual mode is not recommended for non-professionals.  3.5.2 Automatic takeoff 1. Switch the ground station to the gear A 2. Click the task creation button to plan flight tasks...
  • Page 34 3. Check the aircraft system state 4. Display the flight interface...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Flight Operation

    Chapter 4 Flight Operation 4.1 Precautions Check list before flight  Perform comprehensive check before flight by the following steps: Fully charge the aircraft battery, the ground station battery and the base station battery.  Confirm that the propeller is intact and correctly installed. ...

  • Page 36: Ground Station And Flight Operation

    4.2 Ground station and flight operation This aircraft includes three rocker modes: Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 3. Each mode has different control on the aircraft. The default mode is the Mode 2. Mode 2  Left Rocker Right Rocker Forward Turn left Turn right...

  • Page 37: Motor Start And Aircraft Take Off

    Remark The accelerator rocker is used to control the aircraft to raise and descend.  Reminding The rocker modes, which can be switched in the Autel Voyager, can be selected according to  operation habits, and the American manipulator is recommended for the beginner. Basic flight ...

  • Page 38: Manipulator Control (Mode 2)

    Push the rocker leftwards or rightwards to move the aircraft left or right. 4.2.3 Landing and motor off Dragonfish Pro can be manually, automatically or passively landed. Steps to operate the aircraft to land down by using the three methods are as follows: Important Always land on a flat and open surface.
  • Page 39 When the aircraft lands on the ground, select one of the following methods to turn off the motor: Push two rockers inwards and hold Push the throttle rocker to the in the position for 2s bottom and hold in the position for 2s Automatic landing ...

  • Page 40: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service 5.1 Firmware update In order to optimize the system performance of Dragonfish Pro aircrafts, Autel Robotics will update relevant firmware when necessary. When the system detects a new firmware version, Autel Voyager APP will open a prompt box after it is connected with the aircraft to remind you to download and install the new version.

  • Page 41: Storage And Maintenance

    5.3 Storage and maintenance In order to ensure the optimal performance of Dragonfish Pro, please read and follow the maintenance instructions in this section carefully. Store the aircraft, battery and remote controller in a clean, dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

  • Page 42: Customer Service

    This section includes the information on technical support, maintenance service, application for replacement and spare parts. 5.5.1 Technical support If you have any problem or question about our product, please contact the customer support of Autel Robotics: North America/Europe Tel: (844) 692-8835 Email :...

  • Page 43: Maintenance Service

     For non-warranty: provide the preferred payment mode  The customer support personnel at Autel Robotics will evaluate the problem and give a reply within 2 days. Remark All contents of the product may be deleted during maintenance. You are advised to create a ...

  • Page 44: Chapter 6 Annex

    6.1 Restricted area and indexes of laws and regulations 6.1.1 Diagram of restricted area Dragonfish Pro UAV can automatically identify restricted areas and avoid these areas by default during flight. This function ensures that the aircraft complies with the legal flight area requirements.

  • Page 45: Indexes Of Laws And Regulations For Chinese Uavs

    Class II: Sensitive area or organization & military area & border between countries Ⅰ: Warning area APP will give a warning information when the aircraft enters the area of 2 km from the airport. Ⅱ: Restricted area A circular area centered on this area and with a radius of 1km. Remark When the aircraft enters any takeoff restricted area, it will land automatically.
  • Page 46 2019. 2. Normative documents Civil Unmanned Aircraft System Air Traffic Management Measures MD-TM-2016-004  (Bureau Invention Electric (2016) No. 2630), promulgated on September 21, 2016, and implemented on September 21, 2016. Regulations on the Operation of Light and Small UAVs (Trial) AC-91-FS-2015-31, ...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    6.2 Specifications Aircraft Size 1.65*3.04*0.46 m Weight (including two batteries, 14.5 kg excluding the gimbal) of single battery Weight 3.6kg Maximum takeoff weight 17 kg Max. loading capacity 2.5kg 902-928 MHz； Working frequency 2.4000-2.4835 GHz； 5.725-5.755GHz 900MHz FCC：< 30 dBm； 2.4 GHz FCC：<...
  • Page 48 GNSS GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou+Galileo Vertical: ± 0.1 m (vision positioning works normally) ± 0.5 m (GPS works normally) ± 0.1 m (RTK positioning works normally) Hover precision(P-GPS) Horizontal: ± 0.3 m (vision positioning works normally) ± 1.5 m (GPS works normally) ± 0.1 m (RTK positioning works normally) In RTK FIX: RTK position accuracy 1 cm+1 ppm(horizontal)
  • Page 49 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz 5.150 - 5.250GHz Working frequency 5.650 - 5.755GHz 5.725 - 5.850 GHz Others specs of ground station Name: lithium polymer battery Capacity: 8200mAh Voltage: 11.4 V Battery Battery type: Li-Po Energy: 93 Wh Charging time: 120 minutes Battery life About 3 hours (maximum brightness) About 4.5 hours (50% brightness)
  • Page 50 Vertical: 1.5 cm+ 1 ppm(RMS) 1 ppm: For every increase of 1km, the accuracy is decreased by 1mm. For example, the precision is 1.1cm when the aircraft is 1km away from the base station. Positioning update rate 1Hz, 2 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz and 20Hz Cold startup ＜40s Warm startup...
  • Page 51 Base station and aircraft: 30km(FCC) Base station and ground station: 200m (FCC) (no interference, no blockage;the base station Communication distance erection height, namely the height from the antenna to the tail end of the tripod, is 2m, the height difference with the ground station is within 10m, and the height of the ground station from the ground is 1.2m).

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