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FLYABILITY ELIOS 2 UAV model 107324 GCS model 108060 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS VERSION 1.03 27/10/2021 FLYABILITY SA +41 21 311 55 00 — INFO@FLYABILITY.COM EPFL INNOVATION PARK BLDG C | 1015 LAUSANNE | SWITZERLAND...
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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.
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You agree that the Product: Can only be operated by a Flyability Certified ELIOS 2 Pilot and, if required by laws, with other drone pilot licenses or any other certification necessary to pilot ELIOS 2; and (ii) Presents a risk of physical injuries if wrongly used;...
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The provided data does not include personal data (e.g. name, address) but does include identifica- tion data, such as the pilot’s user name, which may be stored by Flyability. By using the product, the tablet application or any other software distributed by Flyability, or by manually providing data...
ELIOS 2 1 – Safety Safety Read carefully and understand these important safety instructions before flying to prevent any risk of accident and serious injuries. Operation Safety Rules During operation and missions, please observe the following rules. Make sure people around you have been briefed about safety accordingly.
1 – Safety General Guidelines The pilot MUST be a Flyability Certified ELIOS 2 Pilot and, if required by laws, hold the required drone pilot licenses or any other certification necessary to pilot ELIOS 2. A damaged propeller may break, and pieces of the broken blade can become dangerous projectiles and reduce the aircraft’s reliability.
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The aircraft must remain under supervision. A risk assessment should be performed prior to taking any actions. It is recommended to use only transport cases approved by Flyability. Read carefully the Battery Safety Guidelines and the Quick Start Guide before using the ELIOS 2 system.
The wind has severe effects on ELIOS 2. If the wind is higher than 3m/s, it should be piloted in Sport mode. In this mode and/or with the wind higher than 3m/s, Flyability cannot guar- antee ELIOS 2’s ability to sustain a collision. With the wind above 5m/s, Flyability cannot guar- antee the stability or flying capability of ELIOS 2.
ELIOS 2 1 – Safety ELIOS 2 should not be used in or near explosive or flammable environments. Maintenance guidelines To ensure a safe and reliable product, the user is asked to observe the following preventive actions: Change pentagons anytime damage is present. A damaged propeller may break, and pieces of the broken blade can become dangerous projectiles and reduce the aircraft reliability.
Contact the aeronautical agency in place in your country for more infor- mation. Use of the aircraft Flyability products are NOT listed as dual-use products. Ensure the system is not used with the intent to harm. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 of 26...
ELIOS 2 2 – Checklists Aircraft Inspection The aircraft inspection checklist ensures the ELIOS 2 is suited to fly. It should be made before each flight and after having transported the ELIOS 2. Remember the acronym PEACE. ROPELLERS ......... TIGHT Propellers are tight on the motors.
ELIOS 2 2 – Checklists Take-off Checklist Perform the take-off checklist before each flight. Remember the acronym SAFE. AFETY BRIEFING ....PERFORMED All personnel surrounding the operation have been briefed about safety using the Basic Safety Rules whilst in operation and are aware that they should avoid perturbing the pilot.
ELIOS 2 3 – ELIOS System specifications ELIOS System specifications AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION Quadcopter DIMENSIONS Fits in a < 400 mm sphere; 15.75 in MOTORS 4 fast reversing electric brushless motors MOTOR POWER RATING 120W average power, 750W nominal peak power PROPELLERS 4 propellers, 5 inches TAKE-OFF WEIGHT...
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ELIOS 2 3 – ELIOS System specifications OPERATING 0-50°C TEMPERATURE additional precautions must be taken between 0-10ºC and 40-50ºC. Stability, flight performance and flight time might be reduced. CHARGING TEMPERATURE 10 - 40°C ; 50°F - 113°F MAX CHARGING POWER 150 VA AC power CHARGER Elios 2 Smart Battery Charger...
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ELIOS 2 3 – ELIOS System specifications TYPE High-efficiency LEDs for even lighting in front, top and bottom, optimized for low impact of dust on picture quality. IR light used for stabilization system. CONTROL From the remote controller, adaptive light beam controlled by camera pitch MODES Indirect/dustproof lighting...
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ELIOS 2 3 – ELIOS 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. OPERATING SYSTEM Android. Optimized for tablet provided with the ELIOS 2 system INSPECTOR SOFTWARE FEATURES Video and thermal video viewer (frame by frame), flight log analysis...
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ELIOS 2 3 – ELIOS System specifications ELIOS 2 System transmitted Power ELIOS 2 model 107324 FREQUENCY BAND TX 2403 – 2481 MHz MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER FCC: 500mW, 27dBm in 2.4GHz ISM band MIC: 50mW, 17dBM in 2.4 GHz ISM band DESIGNATION OF EMISSIONS Digital unidirectional video and data downlink to remote controller, command and data uplink to UAV...
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