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Sony Airpeak RTK-1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Airpeak RTK-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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RTK Kit
Operating Instructions
RTK-1
Before first use
Connection/Installation
Settings/Operation
Storing
Flight Information and
Specifications

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  • Page 1 RTK Kit Before first use Connection/Installation Operating Instructions Settings/Operation Storing Flight Information and Specifications RTK-1...

  • Page 3: Warning

    • Disconnect the connection cable from the For question regarding your product or for the antenna unit for base station before moving Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-217- the product. Otherwise, the connection cable SONY (7669) in the United States.
  • Page 4 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    This manual describes information needed when first using this product, such as how to prepare, connect, install, and store the product. For details on settings and operation, refer to the ARS-S1 Help Guide (Web manual). ARS-S1 Help Guide (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/airpeak/arss1/en/...

  • Page 6: Before First Use

    Before first use Highlights This product is an RTK GNSS (Real Time Kinematic Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver that can be installed on the ARS-S1 to enable high-precision positioning. High-precision manual/automated flight by high-precision self- position estimation RTK GNSS enables high-precision positioning of the aircraft, and enhances operability when flying the aircraft and path repeatability during automated flight.
  • Page 7 Supported devices For cameras and lenses supported by this product, please check our Customer Support Website. Select so that the total mass including this product is within the max takeoff mass of the aircraft. https://electronics.sony.com/airpeak/support/compatibility...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    • Flash sync relay cable (1) Package contents Contact the place of purchase or Sony Customer Support if any components are missing. Quantities are indicated in parentheses. • Hex screw (10) (including two spare • Interface unit (1) screws) • Antenna unit for aircraft (2) •...

  • Page 9: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls Interface unit        ANT L port  POWER port  Control port  SD memory card slot  ANT R port  USB port...

  • Page 10: Antenna Unit For Aircraft

    Antenna unit for aircraft       GNSS antenna  STATUS LED Lights white when the RTK function is  ANT port available. Blinks white while receiving  Lock slide correction data.  POWER LED Lights green when the power is on. Antenna unit for base station ...

  • Page 11: Connection/Installation

    Connection/Installation Preparing the app and the batteries When you use the ARS-S1 for the first time, refer to the Startup Guide included with the ARS-S1 and follow the steps below. “Mobile app ‘Airpeak Flight’ installation/initial setup” chapter • “Installing the ‘Airpeak Flight’ app” •...
  • Page 12 Remove the cables from the quick-release ports.  USB Type-C® cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Power cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Control cable (aircraft — gimbal) Note A locking mechanism is used on the control cable (aircraft — gimbal) and power cable (aircraft — gimbal). To release the lock, hold down the locking tab and pull out the cable.
  • Page 13 Remove the damping plate from the aircraft. Remove the damping plate after removing the hex screws.
  • Page 14 [2] Removing the connection hub from the aircraft Remove the cables from the aircraft. Remove the cables from the connection hub on the aircraft.  USB Type-C® cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Power cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Control cable (aircraft —...
  • Page 15 Note A locking mechanism is used on the control cable (aircraft — gimbal) and power cable (aircraft — gimbal). To release the lock, hold down the locking tab and pull out the cable. Hold down the locking tab and pull out the cable. Remove the M2 screws that secure the connection hub to the aircraft.
  • Page 16 [3] Attaching the interface unit to the aircraft Place the interface unit on the aircraft. With the arrow indicating FRONT () pointing toward the front of the aircraft, place the interface unit on the aircraft connector. Push the interface unit fully until they are connected. ...

  • Page 17: Antenna Cable

    [4] Connecting cables to the interface unit Connect cables to the interface unit attached on the aircraft.  USB Type-C® cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Antenna cable  Power cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Control cable  Antenna cable (aircraft —...
  • Page 18 Bottom of aircraft  Connect the antenna cables to the ANT L/R ports. Notes • Connect the cables before attaching the damping plate, as it will be difficult to insert the cables once the damping plate is attached. • The antenna cables on the right and left are the same part. Do not route the antenna cables with them crossed.
  • Page 19 [5] Attaching the damping plate and antenna units for aircraft to the aircraft Note Be sure to attach the damping plate and antenna units for aircraft according to the following procedure. Installing them in the wrong order may cause deformation or damage to the parts. Also, the antenna units for aircraft may not be in the correct position, which may affect the aircraft's attitude control.
  • Page 20 Place the antenna units for aircraft on the aircraft. Place the antenna units for aircraft on the left and right sides of the aircraft so that they cover the damping plate. Secure the damping plate and the antenna units for aircraft using the hex screws included with this product.
  • Page 21 [6] Connecting cables to the quick-release Insert the plugs at the other ends of the cables connected to the aircraft in the corresponding quick-release ports.  USB Type-C® cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Power cable (aircraft — gimbal)  Control cable (aircraft —...
  • Page 22 Rear of aircraft  Connect the power cable (aircraft — gimbal) to the POWER port.  Connect the USB Type-C® cable (aircraft — gimbal) to the USB port.   FRONT Note A locking mechanism is used on the control cable (aircraft — gimbal) and power cable (aircraft — gimbal). Insert fully until the plug locks into place.
  • Page 23 [8] Attaching landing gear to the aircraft Press in the ball detent and insert the landing gear. Make sure that the ball detent is fully engaged. Ball detent Turn the lever to lock the landing gear. Turn both landing gear levers below the dotted line as shown below. Lever Attach the other landing gear in the same manner.
  • Page 24 Turn the aircraft over. Holding the aircraft securely by two frame arms, turn it over. Frame arm Frame arm [9] Connecting cables to the antenna units for aircraft Connect the antenna cable to the antenna unit for aircraft. Connect the other antenna cable to the antenna unit for aircraft in the same manner.
  • Page 25 Raise the folded antenna units for aircraft. After raising the antenna, push it in until it clicks into place. Make sure that the yellow label is invisible through the windows on the sides of the lock slides. Push in until it clicks into place.
  • Page 26 [10] Inserting an SD memory card For information about SD memory cards that can be used with this product, refer to “Memory cards that can be used” (page 58). Slide the switch on the SD memory card slot cover to unlock. L O C K O P E N U S B...

  • Page 27: Installing The Base Station

    Installing the base station Installation environment • Install the antenna unit for base station on a tripod or the like to provide distance from the ground. If close to a water surface or object with a wide area, the multipath effect will prevent satellite signals from being received correctly.
  • Page 28 Connect the micro USB OTG cable to the micro USB port (USB-B) of the remote controller. Micro USB port (USB-B) Peel the release paper off the fixing sheet attached to the micro USB OTG cable, and stick the fixing sheet on the back of the remote controller.
  • Page 29 Secure the micro USB OTG cable to the left side of the handle bar with the hook-and-loop fastener. Top of the handle bar Left side of the handle bar Right side of the handle bar Hook-and-loop fastener Notes • There is a communication antenna on the right side of the handle bar. To ensure stable wireless communication, do not secure the micro USB OTG cable to the right side of the handle bar.
  • Page 30 Connect the micro USB OTG cable and the USB Type-C® cable (remote controller-base station). Micro USB OTG cable USB Type-C® cable (remote controller-base station) Notes • When connecting the USB Type-C® cable (remote controller-base station) to the remote controller, be sure to connect to the micro USB port (USB-B) of the remote controller via the micro USB OTG cable.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Remote Controller And The Aircraft

    Preparing the remote controller and the aircraft When you use the ARS-S1 for the first time, refer to the Startup Guide included with the ARS-S1 and follow the steps below. “Setup” chapter • “Attaching a mobile device to the remote controller” •...
  • Page 32 [2] Configuring required settings on the camera Configure the following setting items on the camera. For setting instructions, refer to the camera operating instructions or online Help Guide (Web manual). • [PC Remote Function] — [PC Remote]: [On] • [PC Remote Function] — [Still Img. Save Dest.]: –...

  • Page 33: Mounting The Gimbal On The Aircraft

    Mounting the gimbal on the aircraft Carefully follow these instructions. Errors in set-up may cause the WARNING camera to detach and fall from the aircraft when in flight, which could result in injury or property damage. Make sure the aircraft is off. Confirm that the power status LED of the aircraft is off.

  • Page 34: Mounting A Camera On The Gimbal (When Using The Gbl-Px1)

    Mounting a camera on the gimbal (when using the GBL-PX1) The installation procedure differs depending on the gimbal. Mount the camera on the gimbal according to the instructions for your gimbal. [1] Attach the L-Bracket to the camera Note Be careful not to get your fingers caught when operating the lever. Remove the shoulder strap attachment from the camera.
  • Page 35 Loosen the camera fixing screw, and temporarily attach the tripod screw on the L-Bracket to the tripod socket on the bottom of the camera. Make sure there is a gap of about 1 mm (0.04 in.) between the L-Bracket and the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 36 [2] Mounting the camera on the gimbal Place the camera in the gimbal. Unlock the lever and place the camera in the gimbal from the front. Lever Secure the camera in the gimbal. Lock the lever. Lever...
  • Page 37 [3] Connecting cables between the camera and gimbal Connect the USB Type-C® cable (gimbal — camera) to the camera and the gimbal. Insert the plug of the USB Type-C® cable (gimbal — camera) included with the aircraft in the camera USB port. Insert the other end of the USB Type-C®...

  • Page 38: Hot Shoe Cable

    Remove the hot shoe attachment from the hot shoe cable included with this product. ¼ Hint The hot shoe attachment is a part used when mounting the camera on the gimbal GBL-T3. Store the hot shoe attachment securely so as not to lose it. Attach the hot shoe cable to the camera.
  • Page 39 [4] Adjusting the balance of the gimbal Adjust the balances of the tilt, roll, and pan axes. Note Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the tilt frame, roll frame, or pan frame when adjusting the balance of the gimbal. Preparation •...
  • Page 40 Adjust the balance of the tilt axis. Adjust the horizontal and vertical balances of the tilt axis. Horizontal balance adjustment of the tilt axis  Loosen the lever, and then slide the L-Bracket forward or backward to adjust the balance. ...
  • Page 41 Adjust the balance of the roll axis.  Loosen the lever and slide the roll frame left and right to adjust the balance.  After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the lever.  Rotate the roll frame by about ±45° to check if the balance is adjusted properly. If properly adjusted, the roll frame will stay still or slowly return to the horizontal position.
  • Page 42 [5] Adjusting the gimbal parameters The gimbal parameters need to be adjusted. Visit the support site for details on adjustment. http://electronics.sony.com/airpeak/p/gblpx1/settings...

  • Page 43: Mounting A Camera On The Gimbal (When Using The Gbl-T3)

    Mounting a camera on the gimbal (when using the GBL-T3) The installation procedure differs depending on the gimbal. Mount the camera on the gimbal according to the instructions for your gimbal. [1] Attaching the camera plate and hot shoe cable to the camera The camera plate is included in the gimbal GBL-T3 set (sold separately).

  • Page 44: Hot Shoe Attachment

    Attach the hot shoe cable included with this product to the camera. Hot shoe cable Notes • When using the gimbal GBL-T3 set (sold separately), be sure to use the hot shoe attachment. Otherwise, the camera may not be secured properly on the gimbal. •...
  • Page 45 [2] Connecting the flash sync relay cable to the gimbal and securing it Connect the flash sync relay cable to the AUX port of the gimbal. Flash sync relay cable Secure the flash sync relay cable to the bottom part of the gimbal frame with the hook-and-loop fastener.
  • Page 46 [3] Mounting a camera on the gimbal Place the camera in the gimbal. Loosen the locking screws on both sides of the gimbal frame, extend the tilt top bar to make it higher, and place the camera in the gimbal from the front. Slide the camera plate attached to the camera into the groove on the bottom part of the frame.
  • Page 47 [4] Connecting cables between the camera and gimbal Connect the flash sync relay cable to the hot shoe cable, and connect the camera and the gimbal with the USB cable included with the aircraft. Connect the flash sync relay cable to the hot shoe cable. Connect the hot shoe cable to the connector of the flash sync relay cable.
  • Page 48 Perform all the operations that follow  in "Horizontal balance adjustment of the tilt axis" under step 1 to adjust the balance of the tilt, roll, and pan axes. [6] Adjusting the gimbal parameters The gimbal parameters need to be adjusted. Visit the support site for details on adjustment. http://electronics.sony.com/airpeak/p/gblt3/settings...

  • Page 49: Settings/Operation

    If a system software update is available, a notification will be displayed on the “Airpeak Flight” App Home page. Making the RTK kit settings Refer to the ARS-S1 Help Guide for a description of operations and settings. ARS-S1 Help Guide (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/airpeak/arss1/en/...

  • Page 50: Flying

    Flying [1] Attaching the propellers Refer to the Startup Guide included with the ARS-S1 and follow the steps below. “Flights” chapter • “Attaching the propellers” [2] Checking error messages in the flight screen Error messages can be checked by accessing the flight screen from the “Airpeak Flight” app home page.
  • Page 51 [4] Flying the aircraft Refer to the ARS-S1 Help Guide. General instructions for operating the ARS-S1, including flight plans and maneuvering the aircraft, are described. Also, refer to the following steps in the Startup Guide included with the ARS-S1. Some operations are described.

  • Page 52: Storing

    Storing Folding the antenna units for aircraft Hold the lock slides on both sides of the antenna units for aircraft and pull upward. The antenna units for aircraft are unlocked. Lock slide Fold the antenna units for aircraft.

  • Page 53: Storing In The Packing Box

    Storing in the packing box You can store the aircraft in the packing box with the antenna units for aircraft installed. When storing, remove the landing gear from the aircraft and be sure to fold the antenna units for aircraft.

  • Page 54: Flight Information And Specifications

    Notes on use Flight Information and Specifications About heat generation Flight Precautions The interface unit and the inserted SD memory card may become hot during operation, but this does not affect operation. • Be careful not to cover the GNSS antenna parts of the antenna units for aircraft Carrying components and the antenna unit for base station by...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    The fixing sheet attached to the micro USB OTG cable is available for purchase.  Cycle the power. Please consult Sony Customer Support. Interface unit, antenna unit for Instructions for attaching a new fixing sheet aircraft: to the micro USB OTG cable are as follows.
  • Page 56 With the USB plug of the micro USB OTG cable toward you, align the starting edge of the fixing sheet with the dotted line shown below, using the beginning of the lower left curve of the USB plug as a guide, and attach the adhesive side.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Supported correction data formats Specifications RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2 MSM3, RTCM3.2 MSM4, RTCM 3.2 MSM5, RTCM 3.2 MSM7 Recording media Model SD memory card (UHS-I compatible) slot RTK-1 • Design and specifications are subject to change Dimensions without notice. • Product performance is subject to environmental Interface unit: Approx.
  • Page 58 Bluetooth • This product supports SD memory cards up SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony to 2 GB, SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB, Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is and SDXC memory cards up to 1 TB (as of under license.
  • Page 59 Sony Group Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “third- party software”). To use any third-party software, you are bind to comply with its license agreement.
  • Page 60 © 2023 Sony Group Corporation Printed in Japan 5-052-226-11 (1)

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