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Cerana ONE Pro

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2023-10-09

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Page 1 Garuda Robotics Cerana ONE Pro Unmanned Aircraft System User’s Manual Model: Cerana ONE Pro Version: Manual version: Manual revision: 2023-10-09...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Table of Contents About This Manual About Your UAS Features Before You Fly Package Contents Aircraft Speciﬁcations Battery Speciﬁcations Remote Control Speciﬁcations Payload Camera Speciﬁcations Compatible Ground Control Stations (GCS) Identifying Parts and Controls...
Page 3 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Compliance Preflight Checklists (Illustrative) Acceptable Use Policy Warranty Support GARUDA ROBOTICS PAGE 3 / 48...
Page 4: About This Manual
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual About This Manual Thank you for purchasing Cerana ONE Pro UAS by Garuda Robotics. This user’s manual provides the basic information you need to set up, operate and maintain your UAS. On its own, this manual does not provide sufﬁcient information for safe and compliant drone operations.
Page 5 WARNING: All after-sales servicing and support (if any) must be carried out by Garuda Robotics or its appointed agents. Any unauthorised disassembly, modiﬁcation, or attempted updates to Cerana ONE Pro may result in personal injury and/or void your warranty. GARUDA ROBOTICS...
Page 6: About Your Uas
ﬂights in autonomous and manual modes, with redundant onboard 5G cellular connectivity enabling remote operation for up to 40 minutes. Cerana ONE Pro is an X4 quadcopter, equipped with the highly advanced ﬂight control computer (FCC). This FCC allows Cerana ONE Pro to operate fully autonomously, semi-autonomously or manually depending on operator requirements.
Page 7: Before You Fly
Ensure that: 1. You are familiar with your local unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) regulations and only operate Cerana ONE Pro within the permissible scope of operation granted to you by the appropriate authorities; 2. You and your team have read and understood this user manual and are familiar with the UAS;...
Page 8: Package Contents
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Package Contents Your Cerana ONE Pro typically ships with the components shown below. Note: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your UAS. Some components may not be available in certain countries.
Page 9 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual USB charging cable Additional Package Contents Depending on your purchase, you will see your selected payload components as well 10x Zoom Camera Additional batteries, propellers, and other accessories may be purchased from Garuda Robotics or authorised resellers.
Page 10: Aircraft Specifications
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Aircraft Speciﬁcations Dimensions Unfolded, propellers included, 950 × 950 × 450 mm (L×W×H) Folded, propellers included, 500 × 380 × 230 mm (L×W×H) Diagonal Wingspan Propellers included, 1344mm Weight 3.7 kg (without batteries) 6.3 kg (with batteries)
Page 11 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Flight Control Computer (FCC) Mayan Robotics Control Zero H7 Model FCC Inertial Measurement Unit Triple Redundant IMU system (IMU) System 3 x Accelerometer 3 x Gyroscope 2 x Magnetometer 2 x Barometer FCC Modes...
Page 12 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Downward sensing: 1080p camera 60° (H) x 40° (V) Stereo depth camera Forward Radar Transmit Band: 76.0 - 77.0GHz Output Power(EIRP): 29.8dBm Range: 0.2 - 80m ±0.1m Radar Antenna Beam Width Azimuth: 112°...
Page 13 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19) Radio Power Limits ISM / SRD Bands <= 100 mW EIRP LTE Bands <= 200 mW EIRP GCC Operating System Ubuntu 18.04 LTS GCC Messaging Subsystem...
Page 14: Battery Specifications
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Battery Speciﬁcations Quantity per set Type Lithium Polymer 6S Capacity 10,000 mAh Total 20,000 mAh Nominal Voltage 22.2V Discharge Rating 25 C Net Weight 1.3 kg Total 2.6 kg Operating Temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122° F)
Page 15: Remote Control Specifications
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Remote Control Speciﬁcations Model Herelink HX4-06075 Screen Size and 5.5-inch touch screen Control Surface 2 x Hall Effect Gimbal with removable stick 1 x Scroll Wheel (left) 6 x Bottom Buttons 1 x Top Button (right) Operating Radio Frequency 2.4 Ghz (ISM / SRD)
Page 16: Compatible Ground Control Stations (Gcs)
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Compatible Ground Control Stations (GCS) VLOS Flights Mission Planner Requires Windows Laptop Download link: https://ﬁrmware.ardupilot.org/Tools/MissionPlanner/Mis sionPlanner-latest.msi Installation guide: https://ardupilot.org/planner/docs/mission-planner-instal lation.html QGroundControl (default GCS on Transmitter) For more compatible GCS for VLOS operation, contact us for details.
Page 17: Identifying Parts And Controls
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Identifying Parts and Controls UAV Parts GARUDA ROBOTICS PAGE 17 / 48...
Page 18 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Label Description Details Foldable Able to stow propellers easily for transportation Propellers x 4 22v 10000 mAH 2 x battery holders batteries x 2 GNSS Antenna x 2 2 x Helical Antenna for GNSS and RTK...
Page 19: Transmitter Control
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Transmitter Control Label Description Details Throttle Stick Controls the ascend and descend rate of the UAV Yaw Stick Controls the yaw rotation speed and direction of the UAV Pitch Stick Controls the pitch angle and forward/backward speed of...
Page 20 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Alt Hold (Short Press) Stabilise (Long Press) Button B GPS Flight Modes Loiter (Short Press) Position Hold (Long Press) Button C Autonomous Flight Modes Auto (Short Press) RTL (Long Press) Button D Conﬁgurable...
Page 21: Setting Up The Aircraft
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Setting Up the Aircraft Step 1: Initial Hardware Setup Charging the Batteries Plug in the XT-90 lead and balance board into the charger as shown for all batteries. Power on the charger after plugging it into the mains outlet.
Page 22 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Plug the balance port connector and XT-90 connector into the charger respectively. Plug in all the batteries into the charger as shown. GARUDA ROBOTICS PAGE 22 / 48...
Page 23 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Press “BATT TYPE” once and program select “Lipo Battery”. After ﬁnishing selection, Press “START” once. Press “START” once again and select “6S”. (Use “DEC.” and INC.” to change selection for each option.) Press “START” again and select “BAL-CHG”...
Page 24 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual After all selection is done, Press and hold “START” for at least 3 seconds until there is a beep sound. and press “START” once again to conﬁrm and it will begin charging Batteries charging completed.
Page 25 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual To check the voltage value on each individual cell, press “INC” while the battery is charging. Maximum Voltage for each must not exceed 4.2V! WARNING: Take care when handling and charging Lithium Polymer batteries. Do not overcharge the batteries or leave them charging unattended.
Page 26: Step 2: Setting Up The Herelink Transmitter
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Step 2: Setting up the HereLink Transmitter Charging the Transmitter Lift the rubber cover and plug the micro-b USB to the HereLink Transmitter The battery percentage of the transmitter will appear for a few seconds.
Page 27: Powering Up Transmitter
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual The LED will appear green while it is charging on the top of the left joystick. Powering up Transmitter Press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds. It will show the homepage of the transmitter.
Page 28: Launching Qgroundcontrol App
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Launching QGroundControl app Select the ‘QGroundControl’ app. Ensure the UAV is powered and wait for the QGroundControl to detect the UAV. Once the UAV is detected, it will start downloading its parameters. Once the download is...
Page 29: Activating Hotspot (Ap) For Wireless Telemetry Connection
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Activating Hotspot (AP) for wireless telemetry connection Swipe down from the top of the screen. Press and hold on the hotspot icon to access its settings Press on this icon to toggle the hotspot if you do not need to access the settings.
Page 30 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Select ‘Set up Wi-Fi hotspot’ You may change or read the password of the hotspot from this menu to connect your device to the transmitter. Press O to return to home. GARUDA ROBOTICS...
Page 31: Connecting Ground Control Station To Transmitter
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Connecting Ground Control Station to Transmitter Open up Mission Planner. (Make sure the UAV is power up and QGC is running on the transmitter with hotspot activated) Go to your system's WiFi connections and search for the AP and connect.
Page 32 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Select ‘UDP’ and press Connect. Put as default (14550) and press Wait for the Mission Planner to load the parameters. GARUDA ROBOTICS PAGE 32 / 48...
Page 33 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual The Mission Planner is ready to use. GARUDA ROBOTICS PAGE 33 / 48...
Page 34: Operating The Ua
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Operating the UA Failsafe settings Ensure the failsafe The recommended failsafe settings are listed below: settings are set The following are the recommended failsafe settings to employ and accordingly. are pre-configured as such. However, not all settings are the most ideal for all scenarios and pilots should change the settings accordingly to their needs.
Page 35: Arming The Ua
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Arming the UA Ensure that there are no error messages from the GCS, and the intended ﬂight mode is correctly selected. GARUDA ROBOTICS PAGE 35 / 48...
Page 36 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Just before arming, ensure that the UA is clear from any personnel or obstacles. This diagram is for illustrative purposes. Local regulations may differ. Once Pre-Flight Checks have been completed, arm the UA by pushing...
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Page 38: Care And Maintenance
Store Cerana ONE Pro in a cool dry place when not in use. Operating Environment Do not submerge Cerana ONE Pro in liquids of any form. The UAV is designed to resist splashes but is not waterproof. Avoid using Cerana ONE Pro in extremely dusty conditions. The UAV is designed with limited dust resistance, but using it in environments with plenty of ﬁne...
Page 39: Charging And Power
Always charge the LiPo batteries in a ventilated area. Do not place the batteries under pillows, blankets, fabrics, or other ﬂammable materials while charging. If you will not be using Cerana ONE Pro for an extended period, the battery should be discharged to approximately 50% charge before storage.
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Troubleshooting This section describes common problems you may encounter while using Cerana ONE Pro. Diagnosing Common Problems Use the Cerana ONE Pro status indicator to quickly determine the operating condition of the UAV. Indicator Status...
Page 41: Appendices
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Appendices Compliance Depending on where you purchased and/or ﬂy Cerana ONE Pro, you may need to comply with additional legal requirements: All locations Cerana ONE Pro is linked to your Garuda Plex company account.
Page 42 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Note: Garuda Robotics makes a reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this section is up to date at the time of publishing. The user of the UAS bears ﬁnal responsibility for ensuring compliance with all applicable local regulations.
Page 43: Preflight Checklists (Illustrative)
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Preﬂight Checklists (Illustrative) These excerpts from Garuda Robotics’ internal pre-ﬂight checklists are used by our operators and crews during deployments to conduct some of the required checks prior to the ﬂight in accordance with our operational procedures.
Page 44 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Action Verify (1. RTL or Land / 2. Report Only) 1 / 2 Telemetry Battery Voltage Verify Data _____ V Horizon/Axis Check No Error Message Check RC Pilot SETUP CHECKS Description Checked By: Veriﬁed By:...
Page 45 Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Transmitter Battery Level Verify ______ V Connectivity with UA Verify Flight Mode Switch Toggle Verify Trims - Neutral Verify Battery Identiﬁer mAh used GARUDA ROBOTICS PAGE 45 / 48...
Page 46: Acceptable Use Policy
UAS Trafﬁc Management (UTM) are adequately secured to Cerana ONE Pro before the conduct of each ﬂight. In the unfortunate event that Cerana ONE Pro is involved in any accident, loss, or theft, promptly report the details of the incident by emailing support@garuda.io.
Page 47: Warranty
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Warranty The warranty policy that applies to your UAS depends on where it was purchased and where it is intended to be used. Your sales agreement may also contain additional or varying terms. These policies are summarised in the following table:...
Page 48: Support
Cerana ONE Pro UAS | User’s Manual Support For all technical support matters, please contact support@garuda.io. For all warranty exchanges, please schedule a drop off time at Garuda Robotics Service Center: 67 Ayer Rajah Crescent #06-25 Singapore 139950 GARUDA ROBOTICS...