Flyability ELIOS 3 Original Instructions Manual

Flyability ELIOS 3 Original Instructions Manual

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FLYABILITY
ELIOS 3
ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS
VERSION 1.0
20.07.2022
FLYABILITY SA
+41 21 311 55 00 —
INFO@FLYABILITY.COM
EPFL INNOVATION PARK BLDG C | 1015 LAUSANNE | SWITZERLAND

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  • Page 1 FLYABILITY ELIOS 3 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS VERSION 1.0 20.07.2022 FLYABILITY SA +41 21 311 55 00 — INFO@FLYABILITY.COM EPFL INNOVATION PARK BLDG C | 1015 LAUSANNE | SWITZERLAND...
  • Page 2 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 of 24 Strictly confidential...
  • Page 3 EPFL INNOVATION PARK BLDG C, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland Tel: +41 21 311 55 00 declare under our sole responsibility that the product: ELIOS 3 UAV with Lidar to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: Radio Spectrum EN 300 328 V2.2.2...
  • Page 4 FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 5 You agree that the Product: Will only be operated by Flyability Certified ELIOS 3 Pilots and, if required by law, with other drone pilot licenses or any other certification necessary to pilot ELIOS 3; and (ii) Presents a risk of physical injuries if wrongly used;...
  • Page 6 IN WHICH THE PRODUCT IS OPERATED. Data storage and usage When You use the tablet application or any other software provided by Flyability, data regarding the use and operation of the product, such as flight telemetry data (e.g. battery life, altitude, or hardware identification) and operations records may be automatically or manually uploaded to a...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ELIOS 2 Contents Contents Safety Operation Safety Rules General Guidelines Environmental Awareness Maintenance guidelines Checklists Mission Planning Guidelines Aircraft Inspection Take-off Checklist ELIOS 3 System specifications ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 of 24...
  • Page 8: Safety

    Read carefully and understand these important safety instructions before flying to prevent any risk of accident and/or serious injuries. Operation Safety Rules During operation and missions with any Flyability product, please observe the following rules. Make sure people around you have been briefed about safety accordingly. WARNING...
  • Page 9: General Guidelines

    3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications General Guidelines The pilot MUST be a Flyability Certified ELIOS 3 Pilot and, if required by local laws, hold other drone pilot licenses or any other certification necessary to pilot ELIOS 3. A damaged propeller may break in flight, causing the drone to crash. Pieces of the broken blade can become dangerous projectiles.
  • Page 10 It is recommended to use only transport cases approved by Flyability to transport the ELIOS 3.. Carefully read the Battery Safety Guidelines and the User Manual before using the ELIOS 3 system. During a flight, parts of the aircraft can become very hot. Wait 3 minutes after disarming the drone for these parts to cool down and access the battery.
  • Page 11: Environmental Awareness

    Do not fly at density altitudes over 5000m. The wind may have severe effects on ELIOS 3. With the wind higher than 5m/s when flying in ASSIST mode, Flyability cannot guarantee ELIOS 3’s ability to hold its position without pilot input on the sticks .
  • Page 12: Maintenance Guidelines

    ELIOS 3 should not be used in or near explosive or flammable environments. Maintenance guidelines To ensure safe and reliable maintenance of your ELIOS 3, observe the following preventive actions: Change cage elements whenever they are structurally damaged. A damaged propeller may break, and pieces of the broken blade can become dangerous projectiles and reduce the drone’s reliability.
  • Page 13: Checklists

    Hard hat. Have protective gloves in vicinity. You must be aware of the effects of operating ELIOS 3 in your working environment and dress accordingly: If the environment is dusty, wear respiratory protection. If the environment contains hazardous elements, wear the corresponding PPE.
  • Page 14: Aircraft Inspection

    3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications Aircraft Inspection The aircraft inspection checklist ensures that the ELIOS 3 is ready to fly. An inspection that includes all of the items on the checklist should be performed before each flight and after having transported the ELIOS 3.
  • Page 15: Take-Off Checklist

    CHECKED The preflight inspection ensures the ELIOS 3 is ready to fly. LIGHT PLAN DONE The flight plan ensures that the pilot will fly ELIOS 3 in a safe way and will gather data in a consistent way. NVIRONMENT CHECKED Make sure you are flying in a safe environment and complying with the limitations of...
  • Page 16: Elios 3 System Specifications

    ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications 3 ELIOS 3 System specifications AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION Ducted fan quadcopter DATA INTERFACE USB-c port using Inspector (requires drone to be powered by its battery) USER INTERFACE One back-lit power button with RGB lights to put the drone in...
  • Page 17 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications MAXIMUM TRANSMITTED 2.4 GHz: 29.68 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE); ≤10 dBm/MHz (MIC) POWER (EIRP) INGRESS PROTECTION E3 with basic inspection payload: Splash and dust resistant, equivalent to at least IP44 Lidar payload: IP68...
  • Page 18 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications PAYLOAD CHASSIS PAYLOAD HEAD Damped for vibrations CAMERA POD UPWARD +90 degrees TILT CAMERA POD -90 degrees DOWNWARD TILT Frontal shock absorbers. PAYLOAD PROTECTION MAIN CAMERA SENSOR 1/2.3" CMOS Effective Pixels: 12.3 M...
  • Page 19 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications THERMAL CAMERA SENSOR Lepton 3.5 FLIR VIDEO RECORDING 160 x 120 at 9 fps RESOLUTION LENS FOV 56° x 42°, Depth of field 15cm to infinity SENSITIVITY (NEDT) <50 mK TEMPERATURE RANGE -10°C to 140°C (14°F to 284°F)
  • Page 20 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATING FREQUENCIES 2412 – 2462 MHz (RC to UAV) MAX TRANSMISSION Up to 500 m in direct line of sight in ideal RF conditions DISTANCE MAXIMUM TRANSMITTED 2.4 GHz: 29.68 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE); ≤10 dBm/MHz (MIC)
  • Page 21 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications COCKPIT SOFTWARE FEATURES Real-time video and UAV telemetry, status visualization (remaining battery, payload settings, warnings, etc. ), control payload settings, and various configurations. COMPATIBILITY Not compatible with E1 and E2 drones OPERATING SYSTEM...
  • Page 22 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications ELIOS 3 System transmitted Power ELIOS 3 and GCS FREQUENCY BAND TX 2.4GHz ISM band (2412MHz - 2462MHz) CHANNEL BANDWIDTH 20MHz 2.4 GHz: 29.68 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE); ≤10 dBm/MHz (MIC)
  • Page 23 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 of 24...
  • Page 24 ELIOS 3 3 – ELIOS 3 System specifications Content subject to change To download the latest versioncheck www.flyability.com ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 24 of 24...

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