Sony Airpeak S1 Startup Manual page 47

• Flight direction and positioning accuracy may be affected by
degradation of wireless transmission quality and operating
problems near airspace susceptible to magnetic or radio
interference, such as near high-voltage power lines, large-scale
power transmission stations, cell towers, and broadcast towers.
Do not fly near this airspace, because you may lose control of
the aircraft if the interference is too strong.
• Before flights, make sure that flying is legally permitted in the
airspace where you plan to fly.
• Do not fly when visibility is poor, such as when there is heavy
fog, and when you cannot see the aircraft with your own eyes.
Only operate before sunrise, after sunset if you comply with
federal regulations to do so and determine such an operation
can be performed safely.
• Do not fly the aircraft from a moving vehicle.
• To avoid affecting the service life of the motors, do not launch
or land the aircraft in sandy or dusty areas.
• Do not load anything onto the aircraft with the intent to drop it
during flight.
• Comply with all local laws, regulations or ordinances and
obtain any required approval. Operators are responsible for
complying with all applicable local laws, regulations or
ordinances while using the aircraft and remote controller.
• Do not fly in the No-fly zones. Contact the local aviation
authorities for the latest No-fly zone list and law, regulation or
ordinance.
• Flight altitude restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Do not fly above
the maximum altitude stipulated by local laws and regulations.
• Avoid flying in airspaces where rescue operations are
underway.
Preflight checks
• Confirm that the aircraft and remote controller batteries are
fully charged.
• Confirm that both battery packs are loaded in the aircraft.
• Use only genuine Sony parts or parts recommended by Sony,
and confirm that all parts are free of damage and defects.
• Before loading battery packs, confirm that there is no moisture
or foreign objects on battery pack terminals, terminals in the
aircraft battery slots, on battery pack surfaces, or in the battery
slots.
• Confirm that the propellers are free of damage and securely
attached.
• If the propeller attachment point does not move smoothly, the
propeller may fall off during flight and pose a risk of crash.
Contact Sony Customer Support.
• Calibrate the aircraft compass by following the instructions
displayed in the "Airpeak Flight" app.
• Before turning on the aircraft, confirm that there are no objects
near the propellers that may come into contact with them.
• Confirm that the screws securing the damping plate to the
aircraft are tight. Loose screws pose a risk of the gimbal and
camera in it falling off during flights. As a preflight check item,
always confirm that the screws are securely tightened.
• Confirm that aircraft motors are free of problems and work
correctly.
• Confirm that the aircraft's stereo cameras, infrared range
sensors, and FPV gimbal camera are free of dirt and debris.
• Confirm that there are no problems with gimbal operation.
• Calibrate the compass, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and
stereo cameras when prompted to do so in the "Airpeak Flight"
app.
• Do not calibrate the compass in areas subject to strong
magnetic interference, such as multi-storey parking facilities or
underground steel-reinforced structures.
• Do not calibrate the aircraft's stereo cameras in a dark place or
a place that is backlit by the sun or other light sources.
• Do not place ferromagnets near the product during calibration.
• Confirm that the number of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite
System) satellites is six or more in the "Airpeak Flight" app.
• Make sure that you fully understand the flight mode that you
have selected, as well as the safety functions and warnings.
• Make sure that the "Airpeak Flight" app is working properly to
assist you in controlling the aircraft. Sony may not be able to
provide after-sales services or take responsibility under certain
circumstances, such as when flight data recorded by the
"Airpeak Flight" app is not present or the aircraft is lost.
• When you fly the aircraft with an external device loaded, check
the following items before flight.
— Test the hovering performance of the aircraft prior to each
flight.
— Confirm that the total takeoff weight does not exceed normal
specifications.
— Confirm that there is no strong mechanical vibration in the
aircraft, electromagnetic interference, or malfunction of the
stereo cameras or infrared range sensors.
• Check the version numbers of the "Airpeak Flight" app and
system software of the aircraft and remote controller to
confirm that they are up to date.
Precautions during flights
• Always operate the aircraft within the visual line of sight of the
operator or a visual observer, unless you have received a
waiver from the FAA to conduct an operation beyond visual
line of sight.
• Keep away from the spinning propellers and motors in use.
• Propellers in motion are dangerous and should never be
touched with your hands, rods or sticks, or by any other means.
• Do not touch the landing gear while the aircraft is in use. This
may damage the aircraft or cause injury.
• Be careful not to cover aircraft or remote controller antennas by
mistake. This may affect wireless transmission.
• Be careful not to cover the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite
System) antenna part of the aircraft by mistake. This may affect
the attitude control of the aircraft.
• When the aircraft descends to a certain altitude from the
ground, the landing protection function is activated to check if
the terrain below is suitable for landing. If no problem is
detected, the landing gear will be automatically lowered.
However, the stereo cameras may not work properly or the
ground surface may not be recognized under certain
circumstances, such as when there is not enough light or there
is an obstacle with an unclear surface pattern. Operate the
aircraft with great caution.
• If the flight is unstable, land the aircraft immediately, and then
check for any dirt on the sensors and calibrate them.
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