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ParaZero SafeAir Mavic Manual

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  • Page 1 Mavic Parachute Manual EU Version ASTM Compliant...
  • Page 2 ParaZero Ltd. Any use, disclosure, reproduction or copy by any method of this document or parts thereof is not allowed, except by the prior written authorization of ParaZero, and then only to the extent authorized. version 1.33EU...
  • Page 3 The parachute slows the descent rate of your drone and reduces the kinetic energy upon impact. Note – Using the SafeAir Mavic System does not eliminate all risk of drone operation. Please fly responsibly and in accordance with the rules and regulations defined by authorities in the area where you are operating.
  • Page 4 ParaZero’s SafeAir Mavic is a low altitude, autonomous parachute-based safety system. The SafeAir Mavic System Kit is compatible with the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Enterprise series (without modular accessories). The average measured descent rate of the Mavic with an open parachute is 3.9 meters per second (12.8 feet per second).
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions The ParaZero SafeAir Mavic is a drone safety system, designed to deploy instantaneously by using a powerful spring-based mechanism. Be careful not to lean against, press or drop the system. It is imperative to perform system updates on a regular basis through the desktop application.
  • Page 6 SafeAir System Package Content Placement stamp x 3 Safety insert SafeAir System Mavic and connected safety catch Placement tool cable USB-C Mavic Pro adapter Alcohol pad (not for use with version) ASTM...
  • Page 7 RC System Package Content DANGER stickers Remote controller...
  • Page 8 SafeAir System Ports & Switches System USB-C button port ASTM port Power switch...
  • Page 9 RC 2.0 System Ports & Switches Trigger switch Main screen Belt clip Control keys Maintenance port Power switch Charging port...

  • Page 10: Installation Step

    Installation Step Before you start the installation, make sure to update your device using the desktop application. Place the drone with the battery facing towards you and unfold its arms, but don’t attach the propellers yet. Unfold the placement tool and place it on the drone, so that the camera side arrow is placed above the camera and the motors’...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Step Clean the area of the hole in the placement tool using the alcohol pad, remove the sticker cover from the placement stamp and stick it, by placing it carefully through the hole in the placement tool. Remove the placement tool and verify that the placement stamp is still securely in place.
  • Page 12 Installation Step Remove the safety catch from the bottom of the system and store it in a safe place for reuse during transport.
  • Page 13 Installation Step Preflight note: Turn the Mavic on now, as the SafeAir Mavic is placed on top of the power button. Place the harness cord under the center of the drone with the SafeAir Mavic System placed upside-down to the left of the drone, while the string holder is adjacent...
  • Page 14 Step Slide the metal hook away from the base and place the SafeAir Mavic System by matching the three plugs at the bottom of the system inside the corresponding sockets of the placement stamp, (See close-up on the next page).
  • Page 15 Installation Step Match plugs to sockets.
  • Page 16 Installation Step Hang the harness on the metal hook and lock the handle upwards, but don’t overtighten it. Watch your fingers while doing so.
  • Page 17 Installation Step Position the string at the bottom part of the drone as shown in the illustration to avoid sensors interference.
  • Page 18 Installation Step Gently wiggle the system to confirm that it is securely in place. If the harness cord is not tight enough, repeat the last step while placing the harness in a higher position. Caution Overtightening the harness cord might harm the system.
  • Page 19 Installation Step Place the DANGER sticker in the orientation shown below, so that it covers the ParaZero logo. Verify that the rotors can rotate freely.

  • Page 20: System Operation

    System Operation Step Verify that the batteries are charged before each flight. To charge the SafeAir’s battery, use the USB-C port. The minimum charging time before first flight is one hour. Batteries that are not fully charged may not Caution be able to operate towards the end of a long flight.
  • Page 21 System Operation Step Before first use charge the RC using the provided USB cable for at least one hour. Monitor Main screen’s messages to verify proper operation of the RC and SafeAir systems. 1. The Control keys are intended for Warning advanced users 2.
  • Page 22 System Operation Step Prior to takeoff, verify that the system is placed firmly in the center of the drone and that the drone’s propellers can spin freely without touching the system.
  • Page 23 System Operation Step To activate the system, verify that the system is on a level surface and turn the power switch to the ON position. If it is already ON, turn it OFF and then ON again. A starting sequence initiates, and the LED turns green and then yellow for about 20 seconds.
  • Page 24 System Operation Step The system is now ready for flight. After first installation and when required, perform Mavic compass calibration. RC link verification - press the RC trigger switch and verify that the system LED blinks in yellow and/ or blue. Since the SafeAir is not armed, the parachute will not deploy.
  • Page 25 System Operation Step After landing, the system autonomously disarms, the LED turns blue a few seconds after rotors stop. Turn off the rotors and switch the SafeAir’s power switch to the OFF position before moving the drone. As a precaution, always turn the system off Warning before moving it.
  • Page 26 Deploymen The SafeAir Mavic includes an Autonomous Triggering System (ATS) that identifies most of the known critical failures and triggers the system autonomously. Should an emergency situation occur, the system deploys the parachute and stops the rotors. In addition to the ATS, the SafeAir system may also be triggered manually by the RC signal.
  • Page 27 Caution comply with ASTM F3322-18 and are intended for flight over people, parachutes must be packed and repacked by ParaZero (or by an entity that has been certified by ParaZero). After the system has deployed, make sure to turn the power switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 28: System Removal

    System Removal Step Unlock the harness by lowering the handle and unhook the harness from the metal hook.
  • Page 29 System Removal Step Remove the system from the drone. Insert the safety catch and store the system in a dry and clean place for reuse.
  • Page 30 SafeAir System Status and Troubleshooting System Status Corrective Action 1 Green Power up 2 Orange Power up Should charge battery 3 Red Power up Low battery, must charge battery 4 Steady Yellow System initialization sequence 5 Blue Standby mode 6 Steady Green Armed mode 7 Steady Red System has...

  • Page 31: Other Specifications

    SafeAir System Status and Troubleshooting System Status Corrective Action 11 Flashing Onboard Erase onboard storage using the ParaZero Yellow 3 times storage error Desktop Application Other Specifications Service Life (before repack required) 1 year 6000 meters (19,700 feet) Maximum Altitude Above Sea Level 72 kilometers per hour (43.5 miles per...
  • Page 32 RC System Main Screen Messages SafeAir Mavic EU SA Low Bat 0000.0 m...
  • Page 33 Signal is at 1-50% seconds 3 short beeps every 5 No signal seconds Paired SafeAir SafeAir Mavic EU Indicates which system is paired to the RC. system SafeAir Phantom EU It’s possible to assign the tail number for the SafeAir System...
  • Page 34 RC System Main Screen Messages Category Icon/Label Buzzer Meaning SafeAir State Short beep at power Systems is in Idle state, ready to operate up, 2 short beeps when entering idle entering idle Long beep when System is armed and monitoring flight system enters arm state Chirp sound for 5 System was deployed due to...
  • Page 35 RC System Main Screen Messages Category Icon/Label Buzzer Meaning SafeAir Auto detection and triggering Triggering Mode Manual triggering only SafeAir Battery is at 80-100% battery level Battery is at 60-80% Battery is at 20-60% Battery is critically low 0-20% System is connected to a power source Current The current altitude relative to the takeoff 0000.0 m...
  • Page 36 RC System Charging Instructions Turn the power switch off and The following indication plug the RC to a charger via means low power. the USB C cable. The main Charge the RC when screen shows the charging this indication shows. status.
  • Page 37 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The FCC Compliance Statement is available online at parazero.com/FCC-compliance EU Compliance Statement The EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at parazero.com/EU-compliance GRIZIM STUDIO...