CONDOR A22 User Manual User Manual Please read and follow this user manual in its entirety before operating the UAV for the first time. Legend CAUTION: Pay attention to the instructions to minimise the risk of injury or damage to persons or...
CONDOR A22 User Manual What’s In The Box Name Sketch Quantity Description Condor A22 UAV UAV Battery LiPO Battery Newton3 A22 Mechanical Release Release Release wires for Newton 3 Release Wire release 4 x CW and 4 x CCW Rotating...
CONDOR A22 User Manual Introduction The Condor A22 is a purpose-built fishing drone with an onboard NEWTON 3 release mechanism. This drone is fitted with the latest flight control platform and software to ensure the safety and performance of the drone.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Landing Gear To extend the landing gear: Gently pull the landing gear up until you hear it click into place. To retract the landing gear: Push the release button and then gently fold the gear down.
CONDOR A22 User Manual After a propeller is carefully wound onto the motor, hold the motor while turning the propeller to lightly finger tighten. Observe the arrow with the lock and unlock symbol to help with attaching and removing the propellers in the correct direction.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Diagrams 1. Battery Indicator Lights 2. Battery On – Off Button 3. Newton 3 Release Clip 4. Battery 5. Rear Green LED 6. Leg Lock Release Button 7. Front White LED 8. Battery Lock 1. Flight speed switch 2.
See page 14 LED Status Indicators The Condor A22 has LED indicator status lights under each motor, these are used to indicate the status of the aircraft. And a logo LED indicator that pulses when the UAV is powered on.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Status Indicator Description System Status: Normal Colours Powering On Only Front LEDs are on White Warming Up Flashing Rear LED’s Alternating Blue, Green and GPS Mode Solid Green(ready to fly) Manual Mode Solid Yellow Calibrating Slow Flash...
CONDOR A22 User Manual 1: Manual RTH You can make the UAV return home by manually pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The UAV will automatically return to the last recorded home point, land and shut down. You can cancel this operation at any time by pressing the RTH button again, giving you full control of the UAV.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Remote Controller The remote controller that comes with the aircraft is already bound. By default, it is in Mode Two (left-hand stick-up and down is power) The Controller operates in the 2.4GHz spectrum. It is used for controlling the UAV as well as the Newton 3 release system.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Charging the Remote Plug the dedicated charger into the charging port of the remote. Make sure the Remote controller is fully charged before each day of flying. Using The Remote Controller Slide the ON/OFF button on the front of the controller to the ON position, and the status LED will turn on as well as the LCD screen with the current status of the controller.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Flight Mode and Speed Switch Three Flight speed settings: Position S: High speed Position D: Medium speed Position E: Low speed Three flight mode positions: P-mode: Position mode, GPS is used to control the UAV M-mode: Manual mode(No...
Condor A22 Battery The specially designed UAV battery is an 11.1V, 6,800mAh smart battery with charging and discharging management functions. Only use the supplied AEE charger to charge the UAV battery. By pressing the Power button once, the battery level will be indicated by the amount of lit LEDs Each LED represents a charge of 25%.
CONDOR A22 User Manual 1. Battery Use 2. Do Not expose the batteries to any form of liquid. 3. Only use the correct batteries, no aftermarket batteries. 4. Never use or charge, swollen, leaking or damaged batteries, this could cause a fire.
CONDOR A22 User Manual NEWTON 3 Release The Newton 3 release is a patented release system, enabling smooth, repeatable results. It uses both tension as well as a mechanical release to drop the load. Pressing the Bait release button or RTH button on the remote causes the bait to drop, entering any of the Fail safes also will cause the bait to drop, before returning home.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Flight Make sure you are familiar with the content of this manual before your first flight. Make sure to conduct your preflight checks and compass calibration at the start of each day's flying. Flight Environment and Location 1.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Calibration Procedure: Confirm the mode switch in P-Mode and ensure you are in an open area. 1. Pull down and hold the left joystick (A) and press the Auto-Return-Home button (B) 10 times or more until the remote screen displays “Compass Calibrate”, as shown below.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Recalibration Conditions 1. Compass data error: the rear status LEDs alternate flashing red and yellow. 2. You have moved to a new location. 3. The UAV has sustained mechanical or structural damage. 4. The UAV drifts severely in the flight, i.e., does not fly in a straight line.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Basic Flight Steps 1. Place the Condor in a clear area on smooth ground with the rear LEDs facing you. (Battery facing you) 2. Power on the remote control and then the UAV, Confirm the mode switch is in P-mode.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Specifications Aircraft Weight 1.5Kg Hover Accuracy Horizontal: ±1.5m Vertical: ±0.5m Max Pitch angle 20° Maximum rate of climb/descent Climb: 5m/s Descend: 2.5m/s Maximum flight speed 16m/s Max Distance (Geofence) 1000m Flight time +/- 20min Max Height...
CONDOR A22 User Manual Compliance This Product is FCC and CE compliant and has been tested to the ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 Standard. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
CONDOR A22 User Manual Limitation of Liability We shall not be held liable for any personal injury, property loss or damage, whether directly or indirectly, caused by but not limited to the following: 1. Operating this UAV Unlawfully. 2. Operating under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or any mental impairment.
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