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  • Page 1 RDS2 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Disclaimer

    The mixture of adaptability and easy-integration makes the RDS2 the perfect system for delivering medical supplies, food, equipment and much more. Although we achieved a very high standard in drone delivery with the RDS2, the user remains responsible to qualify and validate the application of the RDS2 for its intended use, especially critical for applications in strictly regulated areas like medical devices.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer Preface Warranty Information Patents Certifications Safety and Compliance 1.1 Important Safety Information 1.2 Operational Limitations 1.3 Hazards Introduction 2.1 What is Included 2.2 Specifications 2.3 Main Components Unpacking and Hardware Installation 3.1 Unboxing 3.2 Hardware Installation (MavLink-compatible main controller) Software 4.1 Install A2Z QGC 4.2 Flight Controller Parameters...

  • Page 4: Preface

    WARRANTY INFORMATION A2Z Drone Delivery warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of delivery, or 1,000 cycles — whichever comes first. A2Z Drone Delivery will pay labor and standard freight costs for warranty service for a period of thirty days from the date of delivery.

  • Page 5: Safety And Compliance

    SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 1.1 Important Safety Information The RDS2 has moving parts that can cause injury. Never reach into or touch the RDS2 while it is in operation. Always control the RDS2 manually if on the ground. Do not change or adjust anything on the RDS2 unless the change is authorized by the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    RDS2 is the most complete and easy to use system available. The RDS2 is an advanced drone delivery system capable of rapid and accurate delivery from up to 150 feet/45 meters AGL, carrying payloads up to 10kg. It is extremely easy to install, operate and maintain. A2Z Drone Delivery has developed this new system from the ground up, and provides an excellent platform to install on most heavy-lift drones available on the market today.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SYSTEM WEIGHT (with cover) 1.5 KG AUTO-RELEASE HOOK WEIGHT (with 150g ballasts) 264 G MANUAL-RELEASE HOOK WEIGHT 94 G RDS2 MOUNT 149 * 12 (mm) LIDAR MOUNT 62 * M3 (mm) externally mounted on drone TETHER MATERIAL 100% braided Kevlar®...

  • Page 8: Main Components

    2.3 Main Components The components of the RDS2 are as follows: Servo Auto-Release Hook RDS2 Universal Mount Manual Reel up/ Lock Button Cable Spool Lock Release Button Auto-Release Mechanism RDS2 Main Control Board Power Board...
  • Page 9 2.3 Main Components Different Views of the RDS2. Rear View Side View Top View Bottom View Proximity Sensor Pi Zero *(M600 version) Brake...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Hardware Installation

    UNPACKING AND HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3.1 Unboxing Open the main box containing the RDS2. Remove the RDS2 from the red foam. Open the accessories box and remove the items. 3.2 Hardware Installation Locate the top of the drone and remove any canopy, cover or battery tray that may be blocking access to the...
  • Page 11 Take the 6P to 3P telemetry cable and push the 6 pin end with the flight controller connector up through the main frame. If it is easier on your specific frame to go from the top down, make sure you insert the RDS2 connector- side (3 pin) of the cable into the frame so that it can be pulled out from the bottom.
  • Page 12 CUAV X7+ shown here for reference In order to power the RDS2, you will need to route power from the drone down to the bottom of the frame. This can be wired into the drone’s main power source. Solder a female XT30 connector to the power cable and route it out the bottom of the frame.
  • Page 13 Slide the 12mm rails first through the rail clamps on the drone mount, through the RDS2 mounting holes, and then into the second set of clamps on the other side of the RDS2. This can be a tight fit and can be a little bit tricky, so a second set of hands can help.
  • Page 14 Position the RDS2 on the mounting rails so that the CG of the drone is lined up with the hook/tether of the RDS2. There may be space on either side of the RDS2 case and the rail clamps. You will still need to use spacers to correctly position the RDS2 on the rails.
  • Page 15 UNPACKING AND HARDWARE INSTALLATION Plug the 3 pin telemetry cable into the board located on the side of the RDS2. Use a pair of tweezers or small needle nose pliers if needed. Be very careful not to damage the wires, as they will be somewhat fragile around the connector.

  • Page 16: Software

    Download the A2Z APK and install it on your Android device. The software link was sent to you when purchasing. Please contact A2Z Drone Delivery if you need a new link. The H16 (shown above) is a professional all-in-one ground station that comes standard with the RDST Delivery...

  • Page 17: Flight Controller Parameters

    SOFTWARE 4.2 Flight Controller Parameters Configure the port you used as a MAVLink2 port, and ensure the baudrate matches the winch (which by default uses 9600). Parameters can be changed by connecting the vehicle to QGC or Mission Planner. Navigate to the SETTINGS menu, then go to PARAMETERS ->...

  • Page 18: Main Interface

    SOFTWARE 4.3 Main Interface Mission Start Flight Mode Flight Mode Payload/Package Information/State Compass/Orientation Search Camera/ Map View Flight Info/Aircraft Main Delivery Control Menu GPS Signal Strength Operation Values Crosshair/ Delivery A2Z QGC Home Menu Radio Signal Strength Target A2Z QGC Settings Menu Aircraft Battery Status Mission Planner Menu Takeoff Status...

  • Page 19: Operation

    RDS2 winch. Place a card stock A2Z bookmark (can be found in the accessories box that comes with the RDS2) just above the centerline of the box (this may have to be adjusted slightly due to where the CG of the payload is located.)

  • Page 20: Box Loading

    Ensure that the RDS2 is ready to receive a payload. Under STATE, it will say ATTACHED. With the drone and ground station powered on and connected, face the rear payload area below the RDS2. Press the manual loading button on the left to allow the tether to free spool. Pull down the automatic release hook by hand so that it reaches the top of the box.
  • Page 21 OPERATION Press the right button on the RDS2 to reel in the tether, securing the box to the RDS2. For larger payloads, it may be necessary to hold the box and guide it up to the RDS2 (while still keeping tension). A2Z QGC will say ATTACHED when the box has been loaded properly.

  • Page 22: Delivery

    OPERATION 5.3 Delivery Take off and travel to the delivery location. TAKE OFF / HOME DELIVERY LOCATION When you have arrived at the delivery location, use the camera to align the cross-hair above the delivery target. A 3-axis gimbal and camera with zoom capabilities is highly recommended. DELIVERY LOCATION Press DELIVER, then slide DELIVER at the top of the delivery menu to confirm.
  • Page 23 The automatic release hook will release the package. The automatic release hook will then slowly reel back up to the RDS2. Once the STATE in A2Z QGC indicates ATTACHED, you may fly to the next destination. AUTO RELEASE HOOK SLOWLY...

  • Page 24: Reel Down/ Pickup

    OPERATION 5.4 Reel Down/ Pickup Manually lower the hook, then remove the automatic release hook from the tether. You can untie the knot from the tether, or you can cut the tether right above the knot. Run the tether through the center hole down the stalk of the manual hook. Tie an overhand loop knot.
  • Page 25 OPERATION Pull the tether tight to seat the knot in the hook. Press the right button(manual reel up) on the RDS2 until the hook gets close, but don’t reel it up all the way. Attach the handle of the bag/payload to the hook. Press both buttons at the same time to slowly reel up the hook into the RDS2.
  • Page 26 Reel Up REEL DOWN has been Lock confirmed. In this case, Reel Down the spool will stop the Freewheel reel down. The RDS2 will Lock then require the operator Deliver to reel up the hook using Freewheel the REEL UP button.
  • Page 27 (if picking up). Press REEL UP, then slide REEL UP to confirm. The hook/ bag will slowly reel back up to the RDS2. Once the STATE in A2Z QGC indicates ATTACHED, you may fly to the next destination.

  • Page 28: Freewheel/ Tether Abandon

    If you must abandon the payload for any reason, or the tether gets stuck on an obstacle, press FREEWHEEL, then slide FREEWHEEL at the top of the delivery menu to confirm. This will allow the tether to unspool from the RDS2, freeing the drone from any dangerous situations.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    6.1 Updating Firmware Always install new firmware if there is a new version available. Firmware updates will improve performance of the RDS2 or provide bug patches. Download the firmware file provided by A2Z Drone Delivery. Download STM32 Cube Programmer: https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubeprog.html Choose the correct version for your operating system, then follow he prompts.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE Power off the drone and RDS2. Remove the RDS2 from the drone. Remove the left side of the case from the RDS2 and set it aside. Plug the firmware update cable into the PCB. The 6 pin connector head is located in the back of the board right next to the power input (XT30).

  • Page 31: Logs

    Carefully plug the SD card back into the PCB. Insert until you feel a little spring click, then the SD card should be locked in. Power on the drone and RDS2. If there are three long beeps after the A2Z chime, that means the SD card isn’t inserted properly and please repeat #2 and #6.

  • Page 32: Replace Tether

    6.4 Reinstalling Auto Release Hook The hook is the RDS2’s payload release device and usually only needs to be replaced if the hook is lost, or if the tether is replaced/re-tied. It is very important to tie a proper single loop or non-slip knot.

  • Page 33: How To Properly Tie An Overhand Or Non Slip Loop Knot

    MAINTENANCE 6.5 How to Properly Tie an Overhand Loop or Non Slip Loop Knot Overhand Loop Knot Non Slip Loop Knot www.a2zdronedelivery.com...

  • Page 34: Hardware Installation - Dji M600

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION - DJI M600 7.1 Hardware Installation Locate the top of the M600 Pro, and with a 2.5mm hex driver, remove the 4 screws. Remove the 2 screws holding on the front GPS unit and mount. Remove the top cover. Be careful, as the fan wire will be attached. Place the cover/front GPS to the side on the frame, just so it is out of the way of the A3 unit.
  • Page 35 HARDWARE INSTALLATION - DJI M600 Looking from the top of the airframe, use a pair of tweezers to grab the end of the A3 Pro API Port Cable and pull it up through the top frame plate. Be careful not to damage the other wires. This may be tricky and it may take a few tries.
  • Page 36 RDS2 case. Look at the diagram on page 10 for the correct order on both sides. Do not slide the RDS2 all the way onto the mount, as you will have to plug in the API cable from the drone into the RDS2.
  • Page 37 HARDWARE INSTALLATION - DJI M600 If something is installed incorrectly, follow this diagram for the correct order: INSTALLATION DIAGRAM M600 Mounting Brackets 8mm gap RDS2 M600 Gimbal Mount Brackets Long Spacer Right Side Profile Rear Front WHEN LOOKING FROM FRONT OF DRONE...
  • Page 38 When everything is in the right place and aligned, you can begin tightening down the clamps on the rail system, making sure to do everything in the correct order so that the spacers, RDS2 and camera gimbal mount are all in the correct positions.
  • Page 39 HARDWARE INSTALLATION - DJI M600 Plug the lidar cable into the innermost connector on the RDS2 main board. Use cable ties to clean up any MAKE SURE TO REMOVE THE THIN PLASTIC SHEET ON THE LIDAR MODULE. leftover cable. Replace the top cover of the drone and the rear GPS module. You are know ready to install software.

  • Page 40: Software

    Within 60 seconds a notification should appear in DJI Go to activate the OnboardSDK. Press “Approve”. Power off the M600 Pro. 8.3 Install and Connect to the A2Z Pilot App Locate the A2Z Drone Delivery App. (if you did not receive the download from A2Z Drone Delivery, please contact us)
  • Page 41 SOFTWARE - DJI M600 Press Login with DJI. The A2Z Pilot App will then ask if it can access the device’s location, access photos, media and files, make and manage phone calls, and record audio. Make sure to ALLOW all. “Initializing SDK”...
  • Page 42 SOFTWARE - DJI M600 You will now be prompted to connect the DJI remote to the device. Plug in the USB cables from the remote the tablet/Android device. Power on the M600 Pro first, then power on the M600 Pro remote. The remote and drone will connect to the Android device and the main operation interface will appear.
  • Page 43 SOFTWARE - DJI M600 Make sure to check that all flight functions are working and that you have a clear camera view. READY FOR OPERATION...
  • Page 44 Radio Signal Strength OPERATION - DJI M600 Follow the operating instructions starting on page 22 to learn how to operate the RDS2. The functionality is the same, with only the MAIN DELIVERY CONTROL MENU being located in a different area.

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