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- Page 1 Wispr Ranger Series Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
UAS I/O Ports and Payload attachment: ....................4 Wispr Ranger 1100 Overview ........................5 UAS I/O Ports and Payload attachment: ....................5 Assembling the Wispr Ranger Series Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ........... 6 Landing Gear Overview ........................6 Attach landing gear to UAS body ..................... 7 Attach the propellers to the motors .................... -
Page 3: Wispr Ranger Series Specifications
Wispr Ranger Series Specifications Wispr Ranger 1000 Wispr Ranger 1100 Maximum Payload 6 lb. 6 lb. Max Flight Time 18-35 minutes depending on 18-35 minutes depending on payload payload Max Payload Stability Wind Rating 40MPH+ Winds - Tested 40MPH+ Winds - Tested... -
Page 4: Wispr Ranger 1000 Overview
Wispr Ranger 1000 Overview Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Sensors: • Front LiDAR collision avoidance sensor • LiDAR Ranger Finder Altimeter for Altitude Orientation • Altimeter (Barometers) x2 for Altitude Orientation • Compass (magnetometers) sensor x2 for Pitch, Roll, Yaw Orientation •... -
Page 5: Wispr Ranger 1100 Overview
Wispr Ranger 1100 Overview Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Sensors: • 360⁰ LiDAR collision avoidance sensor • LiDAR Ranger Finder Altimeter for Altitude Orientation • Altimeter (Barometers) x2 for Altitude Orientation • Compass (magnetometers) sensor x2 for Pitch, Roll, Yaw Orientation •... -
Page 6: Assembling The Wispr Ranger Series Unmanned Aircraft System (Uas)
Assembling the Wispr Ranger Series Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) 1. Landing Gear Overview... -
Page 7: Attach Landing Gear To Uas Body
2. Attach landing gear to UAS body a. Insert each landing gear into the landing gear bracket on the bottom of the UAS b. Make sure that antenna mounts are facing outward of the UAS away from payload area. c. Make sure that both of the landing gear feet are parallel to each other, and the UAS sits flat on the ground. -
Page 8: Attach The Propellers To The Motors
Attach the propellers to the motors a. The propellers come in pairs one counter-clockwise (ccw) propeller and another clockwise (cw) propeller. The cw propeller has a L marked on the propeller and the ccw propeller has a R marked on it so you can easily tell the difference in the cw and ccw propellers. - Page 9 b. Attach the cw propellers to the front left and back right motors with the KDE logo on the propeller facing upward towards the sky. Screw in propellers using the 2.5mm driver given with each drone sold. Make sure propellers are mounted tight to the motor and have no play.
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Page 10: Inserting Battery Into Uas
4. Inserting Battery into UAS a. Ranger Series Batteries are 22.8V LiPo HV, 6S, 17000mAh or 17Ah – i. When inserting the Ranger Series Battery, make sure the silver side is up when inserting. Insert battery with silver side up with the XT90 plug wires on the right side. -
Page 11: Attaching Gimbal Platform, Wiring Harness, And Camera Gimbal To Uas
Attaching gimbal platform, wiring harness, and camera gimbal to UAS 1. Gimbal Platform Overview – NOTE: The cables plugged into the 10PIN AUX and SERIAL ports on the gimbal quick attach and the AUX Cable and Power Cable coming off the gimbal platform should never be unplugged. -
Page 12: Attaching Gimbal Platform
2. Attaching gimbal platform a. Large gimbal platform (for Sony a6000, a7, a9, a7r, etc.) i. Attach - Slide the dove tail mounting rail on the gimbal platform into the dove tail quick mount adapter on the UAS with the arrow on the gimbal quick attach facing the front of the aircraft. - Page 13 b. Large gimbal wiring harness on gimbal platform- cables connected from the gimbal platform to the UAS consist of SBUS, AUX (PWM, SERIAL, SBUS), MicroHDMI, and 24V Power. The gimbal platform comes with the AUX Cable and Power Cable Pre-Installed on the gimbal platform and only needs to be plugged into the UAS.
- Page 14 iii. Plug in the AUX cable from the gimbal platform to the AUX port on the right side of the UAS. The AUX cable plugs into the serial port on coms extension box and auxiliary port on gimbal platform extension board. Plug in the AUX cable JST 10 Pin Plug into the JST 10 Pin AUX Port on the UAS.
- Page 15 c. Small gimbal platform (for Sony RX100 vii, FLIR Vue Pro, FLIR Vue Pro R, etc.) i. Attach - Slide the dove tail mounting rail on the gimbal platform into the dove tail quick mount adapter on the UAS with the arrow on the gimbal quick attach facing the front of the aircraft Locate the arrow on the gimbal With the arrow pointing to the...
- Page 16 d. Small gimbal wiring harness on gimbal platform - cables connected from the gimbal platform to the UAS consist of SBUS, AUX (PWM, SERIAL, SBUS), MicroHDMI, and 24V Power. The gimbal platform comes with the AUX Cable and Power Cable Pre-Installed on the gimbal platform and only needs to be plugged into the UAS.
- Page 17 iii. Plug in the AUX cable from the gimbal platform to the AUX port on the right side of the UAS. The AUX cable plugs into the serial port on coms extension box and auxiliary port on gimbal platform extension board. Plug in the AUX cable JST 10 Pin Plug into the JST 10 Pin AUX Port on the UAS.
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Page 18: Attaching Camera Gimbal Payload Onto Gimbal Platform
2. Attaching camera gimbal payload onto gimbal platform a. Large gimbals (Sony a6000, a7, a9, a7r, etc. and another large camera payload) i. Slide the gimbal quick attach locking mechanism into the unlocked position by rotating it counterclockwise. Silver line location on gimbal to Gimbal quick attach in unlocked line up when attaching to quick position... - Page 19 b. Small gimbal (Sony RX100 vii, FLIR Vue Pro, etc. and other small camera payloads) i. Slide the gimbal quick attach locking mechanism into the unlocked position by rotating it counterclockwise. Gimbal quick attach in Silver Dot located on unlocked position gimbal to line up when attaching to quick attach ii.
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Page 20: Ground Station Smart Controller
Ground Station Smart Controller 1. Overview of Ground Station Smart Controller... -
Page 21: Joystick Controls
2. Joystick controls a. Left Joystick (Arming, Taking-off, Landing, Disarming) - Page 22 b. Left joystick (Movement Controls)
- Page 23 c. Right joystick (Basic controls)
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Page 24: Right Index Finger Button Control, Left Index Finger Roller Button Control, Power Button, And Home Button
3. Right Index Finger button control, Left Index Finger roller button control, Power button, and Home Button... -
Page 25: A, B, C, And D Buttons
4. A, B, C, and D Buttons 5. How to download maps onto the smart controller 6. How to modify button layout on Smart Controller... -
Page 26: Flight Checklist
Check that your battery is in good health and not swollen or damaged in anyway including the XT90 female connector Check that your Battery is fully charged to max capacity prior to flight – 25.2V for LiPo (Wispr Scout 1000 Batteries) and 26.10V for LiPo-HV (Wispr Ranger Series Batteries) Ensure Propellers are attached securely, and the propellers are in the correct orientation CCW –... -
Page 27: Launch/In-Flight
Area- The flying area should be checked and made sure it is clear and safe to take off and fly. Ensure no obstructions are above the UAS when taking off. Crew/civilians- All people, whether part of the flight crew or not, should be at a safe distance from the UAS prior to takeoff Launch/In-flight Click A button and ensure you are in loiter mode prior to arming... -
Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) o Prior to flying after a landing or after a UAS restart always close and reopen QGC. o After landing restart QGC prior to beginning a new flight. o If camera feed starts up by showing a previous picture, click the Auto focus button (AF) on the onscreen MavCam control and live feed will come up.
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