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  • Page 1 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2 We hope that it serves you and your organization well in all of your future endeavors. Please feel free to reach out any time with critical feedback, feature requests and suggestions. Thank you for your support and trust in our products. Bobby Watts WATTS INNOVATIONS SCAN TO DOWNLOAD FULL www.WATTSINNOVATIONS.com PRISM USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE QUADCOPTER AND COAXIAL MASS TABLE QUADCOPTER COAXIAL X8 DRY WEIGHT 15.6 lbs (7.08 kg) 20.3 lbs (9.21 kg) WEIGHT WITH BATTERIES See values scaled for battery weights, below Tattu 6s 8,000mAh x 4 (10.6lbs) 26.2 lbs (11.88 kg) 30.9 lbs (14.02 kg) Tattu 6s 10,000mAh x 4 (13.75lbs) 29.4 lbs (11.29 kg)
  • Page 4 FLIGHT MODE EXPLANATIONS ALTITUDE HOLD ALT HOLD mode is the base flight mode of this PRA, and provides the most manual control over the aircraft. In this flight mode, the aircraft uses the onboard sensors to only stabilize its attitude and altitude. Pitch and roll are commanded by manipulating the respective control sticks.At neutral control input (center pitch and roll stick position) the RPA will remain level and not increase or decrease altitude.
  • Page 5 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE RTL MODE (RETURN TO LAND) This mode can be selected in an emergency situation, and will command the aircraft to automatically return to home and land. The home position is recorded automatically when the aircraft is armed and the aircraft will return to this exact original takeoff position.
  • Page 6 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR FLIGHT 1. Remove the main aircraft body from its transport container and place it on a flat, level surface. 2. Slot the T-shaped landing gear into their receptacles on the underside of the central airframe and turn the cam lock until it is in the locked position.
  • Page 7 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE 6. Ensure the data uplink/downlink antennas on the left and right sides of the aircraft are positioned outward and up at about a 45-degree angle. 7. Remove the protective cloth covers from each of the motors and set the covers aside where they will not be blown away by the propwash during operations.

  • Page 8: Operating Procedures

    OPERATING PROCEDURES POWER UP ARM AIRCRAFT & TAKE OFF FINAL CHECKS BEFORE TAKE OFF 1. Power up payload and 1. Observe the RPA is has 1. Select either ALTHOLD or POSHOLD flight mode with the ensure it is functioning acquired GPS lock. three position switch.
  • Page 9 SHUT DOWN FLIGHT DESCENT AND LANDING 1. Check battery voltage on 1. Ensure landing area is clear. 1. Power down RPA by the display at regular intervals. disconnecting the battery 2. Payload operator to prepare plugs. 2. Ensure both video payload for landing.
  • Page 10 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE >>> WATTS QGC EXPLANATION >>>...
  • Page 11 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE [10]: Artificial Horizon & Heading Indica- [1]: WattsQGC Application Settings (magnetic) [2]: PRISM Vehicle Settings [11]: Real-Time Telemetry Values [3]: Automated Flight Setup [12]: Camera Input Source Selector [4]: Main Fly Screen / Fly Menu [13]: Picture-in-Picture [5]: MAVLink warnings/notifications [14]: RTL/Land button [6]: GPS Satellite Status...
  • Page 12 DISASSEMBLY AFTER FLIGHT 1. After operations are complete, power down and remove the payload. 2. Before folding the arms of PRISM, the propellers should be folded and secured, and the motors covered with their dust covers. Fold the arms by pulling up on the round release knob on the left side (as-facing) of the attachment point, then folding the boom arm against the side of the main airframe.

  • Page 13: Accelerometer Calibration

    ACCELEROMETER CALIBRATION PRISM’s accelerometers are calibrated from the factory and should not require an additional calibration before flight. It is important to note however that operations in extreme temperatures may require an additional accelerometer calibration. In order to calibrate the accelerometer, simply enter into Sensors -> Accelerometer, then follow the instructions.
  • Page 14 UPDATING PRISM FIRMWARE WITH THE ECHOSKY MOBILE HANDSET 1. Ensure the aircraft and RPS are powered on with sufficient power for the duration of the update. 2. Connect PRISM’s onboard companion computer to a wireless network. This is done by entering the network SSID and password into the Network Access fields in PRISM menu of the Vehicle Settings, and tapping “Connect.”...
  • Page 15 UPDATING WATTSQGC Watts Innovations will frequently release new versions of the WattsQGC Application for the EchoSky Mobile handset. These updates will include new feature implementations, improvements and bug fixes. It is highly recommended that users continually update both WattsQGC as well as the onboard PRISM firmware to ensure optimal performance and the best user experience possible.
  • Page 16 PRISM QUICK START GUIDE NOTES...
  • Page 17 © 2021 Watts Innovations Watts All Rights Reserved...

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