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USER MANUAL AND
INSTRUCTIONS
ZÉPHYR MINI RESCUE PARACHUTE FOR AIRCRAFT
LESS THAN 1KG WITH AUTOMATIC CRASH DETECTION

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  • Page 1 Dronavia USER MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ZÉPHYR MINI RESCUE PARACHUTE FOR AIRCRAFT LESS THAN 1KG WITH AUTOMATIC CRASH DETECTION...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING PROCEDURES crash detection & MAINTENANCE USEFUL LINKS Deactivation of crash detection Useful links System shutdown Dismantling the parachute Introduction System states MORE ABOUT DRONAVIA Preventive maintenance Checking the battery level of the parachute module Post-trigger maintenance More about Dronavia...
  • Page 3 HAVE JUST ACQUIRED YOUR Zéphyr MINI PARACHUTE... At Dronavia, we have been developing since 2015 a wide and innovative range of accessories to secure your professional drones. Based in Remiremont we manufacture all our products in our workshop in France, in accordance with DGAC standards, ensuring unrivalled quality.

  • Page 4: Presentation Of The

    Based in Remiremont, France, DRONAVIA is at your service to advise you on the purchase of your Zéphyr Mini parachute and to answer any technical or commercial questions.
  • Page 5 This emergency device does not preserve the integrity of the equipment, nor the damage to property or people, it is a safety element that complements other safety elements. DRONAVIA and its distributors cannot be blamed for any malfunction or operation...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR Dronavia may suspend the warranty and disclaim any responsibility to any person who does not follow the basic safety instructions given below. Before handling the Zéphyr Mini, you must read this manual carefully. This manual will inform you about the use of the parachute.

  • Page 7: The 15 Rules To Respect

    THE 1 5 RULES TO RESPECT IT IS FORBIDDEN TO CARRY OUT ANY MANIPULATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE MANUAL. THE DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. ALWAYS KEEP THE DEVICE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • Page 8 THE 1 5 RULES TO RESPECT THE USE OF A ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE SHOULD NOT IN ANY WAY INCREASE YOUR RISK-TAKING. THE ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE ATTEMPTS TO COUNTERACT FREE FALL MALFUNCTIONING UAV. HOWEVER, THERE ARE DROP SITUATIONS WHERE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE MAY BE LIMITED OR IMPEDED.

  • Page 9: Uses Of The Zéphyr Mini Parachute

    USES OF THE Zéphyr MINI PARACHUTE INTRODUCTION In this section you will find all the information you need to use your Zéphyr Mini parachute. The activation of a drone rescue system is not a harmless and risk- free act. It should only be done in an emergency situation. We remind you that limiting the impact on the ground does not guarantee the preservation of the aircraft, nor the absence of damage to the ground or injuries to people.

  • Page 10: Presentation Of The Elements

    PRESENTATION OF THE ELEMENTS TUBE EJECTION CANVAS ARMING TOOL ELECTRONICS PARACHUTE CANVAS ELASTIC X 2 SUPPORT TUBES CAPSULE CARABINER LINES FOR DRONE OPTIONAL RESET KIT (32.50€) RESET TOOLS SPRING FOLDING ROPE...
  • Page 11 PRESENTATION OF THE ELEMENTS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE 115G TOTAL WEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT 1000 G OF THE DRONE SPRING DEVICE PRESTRESSED EJECTOR MODE AUTOMATIC CRASH DETECTION WITH IA TRIGGERING MODE (OPTIONAL MANUAL) FROM MINIMUM HEIGHT 15 METERS EFFICIENCY AUTONOMY 5 HOURS...
  • Page 12 LES PIÈCES DU SYSTÈME THE ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM The electronic module of the Zéphyr Mini parachute, located on the top of the carbon tube, contains the electronics dedicated to the system (AI for automatic crash detection), a battery power supply independent from that of the drone and an audible alarm.

  • Page 13: The Elements Of The System

    LES PIÈCES DU SYSTÈME THE ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM The Zéphyr Mini parachute consists of an attachment clip fixed to the carbon tube and an adhesive attachment bracket. (Figure 2) The carbon ejection tube contains the parachute. (Figure 3) FIXING CLIPS FIGURE 2 ADHESIVE FIXING SUPPORT FIGURE 3...

  • Page 14: Installation Of The Parachute

    INSTALLATION OF THE PARACHUTE THE ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE SYSTEM CAN BE INSTALLED IN A FEW MINUTES. TO INSTALL THE PARACHUTE, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER: INSTALL THE ADHESIVE PARACHUTE MOUNT, CENTERED ON TOP OF THE DRONE (FIGURE 4) FIXING SUPPORT PARACHUTE ADHESIVE FIGURE 4 Ensure that the mount allows for battery replacement and that no sensor...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION OF THE PARACHUTE Video tutorial on our Youtube channel Dronavia INSTALL THE PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY ONTO THE DRONE, SLIDING THE PARACHUTE MOUNTING CLIP INTO THE ADHESIVE FIXING BRACKET PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED. (FIGURE 5) FIGURE 5...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION OF THE PARACHUTE Video tutorial on our Youtube channel Dronavia PASS THE PARACHUTE LINE UNDER BOTH FRONT ARMS OF THE DRONE (BEHIND THE ADHESIVE FIXING BRACKET ON THE AUDIBLE ALARM SIDE). (FIGURES 6 & 7) FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION OF THE PARACHUTE Video tutorial on our Youtube channel Dronavia ATTACH THE CARABINER TO THE LINE BY PASSING IT UNDER THE CARBON TUBE. PASS THE RUBBER BAND AROUND THE TUBE AND THE LINE. ADVANCE THE RUBBER BAND UNTIL THE LINE IS TAUT. (FIGURE 8 & 9)
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION OF THE PARACHUTE Video tutorial on our Youtube channel Dronavia WATCH OUR VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO INSTALL, RESET & PACK THE ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Watch now...
  • Page 19 ACTIVATION AND RELEASE OF THE PARACHUTE WITH CRASH DETECTION TO ENABLE AUTOMATIC CRASH DETECTION, FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER: TURN ON THE PARACHUTE BY HOLDING DOWN THE BLACK IGNITION BUTTON FOR 1 SECOND. THE LED INDICATES THE START-UP BY A COLOUR SEQUENCE, THE AUDIBLE ALARM BEEPS 3 TIMES TO INDICATE ITS CORRECT OPERATION AND THE LED INDICATES THE BATTERY LEVEL (SEE PAGE 19).
  • Page 20 YOUR ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE IS ACTIVE & OPERATIONAL!

  • Page 21: Parachute Activation With

    DEACTIVATION OF THE PARACHUTE WITH CRASH DETECTION TO DISABLE AUTOMATIC CRASH DETECTION, FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER: TO DEACTIVATE THE CRASH DETECTION, DOUBLE CLICK ON THE POWER BUTTON. THE LED WILL BLINK PURPLE TWICE TO CONFIRM THE DEACTIVATION OF THE CRASH DETECTION. THE LED FLASHES YELLOW TO INDICATE THAT THE PARACHUTE IS POWERED.

  • Page 22: System Shutdown

    SYSTEM SHUTDOWN TO STOP, TURN OFF AND RESET THE PARACHUTE, FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER: PRESS AND HOLD (3 SECONDS) THE BUTTON, LED INDICATES BATTERY LEVEL THEN GOES OUT. THE SYSTEM IS OFF. FIGURE 10 IGNITION BUTTON...
  • Page 23 DISASSEMBLY OF THE PARACHUTE TO DISMANTLE THE SYSTEM, SIMPLY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN REVERSE ORDER. FOR EASE OF USE, FIRST REMOVE THE TUBE AND THEN REMOVE THE CARABINER.

  • Page 24: System States

    SYSTEM STATES THE LED INDICATOR HELPS YOU CHECK THE SYSTEM STATUS IN REAL TIME. HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE DIFFERENT STATES: NORMAL FUNCTIONING SYSTEM START-UP (+ BEEP TONE + BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY) PRESS THE BUTTON FOR 1 SECOND PARACHUTE ON, WAITING TO BE ACTIVATED DOUBLE CLICK ON THE BUTTON CRASH DETECTION BEING ACTIVATED (FIXED LED) (IF PARACHUTE IS ON)
  • Page 25 CHECKING THE PARACHUTE BATTERY A SHORT PRESS ON THE PARACHUTE MODULE'S IGNITION BUTTON INDICATES THE REMAINING CHARGE LEVEL BY THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE INDICATOR FLASHES. LOAD LEVEL OF THE PARACHUTE MODULE : 100%...

  • Page 26: Parachute

    CHARGINGTHE PARACHUTE TO CHARGE THE PARACHUTE'S BATTERY, SIMPLY CONNECT A USB-C CORD TO THE USB-C SOCKET LOCATED NEAR THE IGNITION BUTTON AND CONNECT THIS CORD TO A COMPUTER (FIGURE 11 & 12). THE LED WILL GLOW SOLID YELLOW TO INDICATE CHARGING AND SOLID GREEN ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED.
  • Page 27 MANUAL TRIGGERING WITH RADIO CONTROL CONTROL (OPTIONAL) The Zéphyr mini parachute can be triggered manually (while retaining the ability to activate crash detection) if an optional radio control control is purchased with the system (199 € TC). pages 26 to 34 detail the use of the Zéphyr mini parachute with a radio control control.
  • Page 28 THE COMPONENTS OF THE RADIO CONTROL The remote control module consists of a red adhesive base, an oval ignition button on the back, a triangular parachute release button, an indicator LED, three white battery level LEDs, an extension port on the left side and a USB port on the right side for recharging (Figures 13, 14 &...
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION OF THE RADIO CONTROL INSTALL THE RED BASE OF THE ZÉPHYR REMOTE CONTROL ON THE DRONE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE ADHESIVE PROVIDED (FIGURE 8). THIS BASE FITS ON THE DIFFERENT RADIO CONTROLS, BEFORE GLUING THE BASE PERMANENTLY, DO A POSITIONING TEST (FIGURE 16). FIGURE 16 INSERT THE ZÉPHYR REMOTE CONTROL INTO ITS CRADLE BY SLIDING IT IN FROM THE BACK (FIGURE 17).
  • Page 30 MANUAL RELEASE OF THE PARACHUTE TURN ON THE PARACHUTE BY HOLDING DOWN THE BLACK IGNITION BUTTON FOR 1 SECOND. THE LED INDICATES THE START-UP BY A COLOUR SEQUENCE, THE AUDIBLE ALARM BEEPS 3 TIMES TO INDICATE ITS CORRECT OPERATION AND THE LED INDICATES THE BATTERY LEVEL (SEE PAGE 19).
  • Page 31 MANUAL RELEASE OF THE PARACHUTE MANUALLY ACTIVATE PARACHUTE, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: NEVER ATTEMPT TO ACTIVATE THE PARACHUTE ON THE GROUND. REFER TO THE "SYSTEM MAINTENANCE" CHAPTER IF NECESSARY. THE ZÉPHYR MINI PARACHUTE IS DESIGNED TO BE ACTIVATED AT A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 15M / GROUND IN STANDARD ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS.
  • Page 32 PARACHUTE RELEASE IN ORDER TO KEEP THE POSSIBILITY OF TRIGGERING THE PARACHUTE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS AND TO BE AS REACTIVE AS POSSIBLE, A SIMPLE GESTURE ALLOWS YOU TO TRIGGER THE PARACHUTE SYSTEM AND TO CUT THE MOTORS (IF A FTS IS INSTALLED). SIMPLY PRESS THE TRIANGULAR BUTTON ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.

  • Page 33: Charging The Parachute Battery

    SYSTEM STATES WITH RADIO CONTROL THE LED INDICATOR HELPS YOU CHECK THE SYSTEM STATUS IN REAL TIME. HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE DIFFERENT STATES: NORMAL OPERATION SYSTEM START-UP ( + BEEP TONE + BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY) 1 SECOND PRESS ON THE BUTTON OF THE RADIO CONTROL AND THE PARACHUTE POWERED PARACHUTE WITHOUT RADIO CONTROL CONNECTION PARACHUTE ACTIVATED...
  • Page 34 CHECKING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY FOUR INDICATOR LIGHTS ALLOW YOU TO CHECK THE BATTERY LEVEL OF THE ZÉPHYR REMOTE CONTROL. A SHORT PRESS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL'S POWER BUTTON INDICATES THE REMAINING BATTERY LEVEL ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF INDICATORS LIT (FIGURE 19). 100% FIGURE 19...
  • Page 35 CHARGING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY TO CHARGE THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY, SIMPLY CONNECT A MICRO USB CABLE TO THE MICRO USB SOCKET ON THE RIGHT AND CONNECT THE CABLE TO A COMPUTER (FIGURE 20). THE STATUS LED WILL TURN SOLID YELLOW TO INDICATE CHARGING AND SOLID GREEN ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED.
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION OF THE SAFETY BUTTON (OPTIONAL) YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AN OPTIONAL SAFETY BUTTON. THE SAFETY BUTTON ADDS A SECOND RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SYSTEM TO PREVENT UNWANTED TRIGGERS FROM INADVERTENTLY PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE ZÉPHYR REMOTE. THE SECURITY BUTTON COMES WITH A CONNECTION CABLE, TO CONNECT IT TO YOUR ZÉPHYR REMOTE CONTROL, SIMPLY CONNECT THE CABLE BETWEEN THE SECURITY BUTTON AND THE REMOTE CONTROL (FIGURES 21, 22, 23 &...

  • Page 37: Installation Of The Safety Button (Optional)

    INSTALLATION OF THE SAFETY BUTTON (OPTIONAL) FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 Check before each take-off that the safety button is correctly connected to the Zéphyr remote control.
  • Page 38 SYSTEM TRIGGERING WITH SAFETY BUTTON (OPTIONAL) IF YOUR ZÉPHYR REMOTE CONTROL IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL SECURITY BUTTON, SIMPLY PRESS THE TWO TRIANGULAR BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE AND THE SECURITY BUTTON SIMULTANEOUSLY. FOR SAFETY REASONS, IT IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE POSITION FOR AT LEAST 1/2 SECOND UNTIL THE LED FLASHES GREEN RAPIDLY AND TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTACTS ARE MADE CORRECTLY (FIGURE 25).

  • Page 39: Introduction

    DANGEROUS WE ADVISE YOU TO OPT FOR THE MANUFACTURER'S MAINTENANCE SERVICE THAT DRONAVIA OFFERS. IF YOU WISH TO DO IT YOURSELF, DRONAVIA DISENGAGES ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SYSTEM, IN ADDITION TO CANCELLING THE WARRANTY IF YOU CHOOSE TO REARM THE SYSTEM YOURSELF.
  • Page 40 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE YOU SHOULD CARRY OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON YOUR PARACHUTES EVERY YEAR. CHANGE THE SPRING EVERY YEAR. A SPRING THAT HAS BEEN LEFT IN COMPRESSION FOR TOO LONG WILL GRADUALLY LOSE ITS ELASTICITY. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE IT PREVENTIVELY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AN OPTIMAL PERCUSSION SPEED WITH THE CO2 CARTRIDGE.

  • Page 41: Post-Trigger Maintenance

    POST-TRIGGER MAINTENANCE YOU MUST CARRY OUT POST-TRIGGER MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH ACTIVATION OF YOUR PARACHUTES. THE CO2 CARTRIDGE MUST BE REPLACED AFTER EACH ACTIVATION (SEE CO2 CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT). CHECK THE TIP OF THE HARDENED STEEL FIRING PIN. THE IMPACT OF THE FIRING PIN ON THE LID OF THE CO2 CARTRIDGE CAN WEAR OUT THE TIP AND MAKE IT LESS PROMINENT.

  • Page 42: Maintenance Offer

    THIS PACKAGE ALSO COVERS THE RETURN TRANSPORT COSTS FOR THE PARACHUTE SYSTEM AND ITS REMOTE CONTROL. BUILDER MAINTENANCE RATE: 62.50 € EXCL. FOR ANY MAINTENANCE REQUEST, PLEASE CONTACT DRONAVIA AT 03 54 40 00 78 OR BY E-MAIL AT ATELIER@DRONAVIA.COM.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Parachute Module

    PROCÉDURES RESET OF THE PARACHUTE MODULE OPÉRATIONNELLES RESETTING THE PARACHUTE MODULE : TO RESET THE PARACHUTE MODULE, THE RESET BUTTON IS LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE PARACHUTE MODULE (FIGURE 26). SLIP A PAPER CLIP OR OTHER THIN OBJECT INTO THE BUTTON AND A SHORT PRESS WILL RESET THE PARACHUTE.
  • Page 44 PROCÉDURES RADIO CONTROL CONTROL RESET OPÉRATIONNELLES TO RESET YOUR REMOTE CONTROL, FOLLOW THESE STEPS : IN CASE OF A MALFUNCTION, A BUG OR IF THE SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND ANYMORE, A RESET MANOEUVRE ON THE REMOTE CONTROL CAN SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.

  • Page 45: Folding Of The Canvas

    CRITERIA AND A DEFINED CHRONOLOGY. IF YOU DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE OF DOING THIS, WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO CALL ON COMPETENT OR SPECIALISED PEOPLE, OR TO CONTACT DRONAVIA FOR A WORKSHOP RETURN. BEFORE FOLDING, TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO :...

  • Page 46: Maintenance & Guarantees

    WITHOUT SOAP AND THEN DRIED. GUARANTEE DRONAVIA TAKES GREAT CARE IN THE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF ITS PRODUCTS. WE GUARANTEE OUR PARACHUTES FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AGAINST ANY DEFECT OR DESIGN FAULT THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE COURSE OF NORMAL USE OF THE PRODUCT.

  • Page 47: Useful Links

    USEFUL LINKS FOR FRANCE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONSULT THE WEBSITE OF THE MINISTRY ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS OR QUESTIONS. WEBSITE OF THE MINISTRY OF ECOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY http://www.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/quelle-place-drones-dans-ciel- francais DETAILS OF THE ORDER OF 11/04/2012 : https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do? cidTexte=JORFTEXT000025834986...

  • Page 48: More About Dronavia

    MORE ABOUT DRONAVIA AT DRONAVIA, WE HAVE BEEN DEVELOPING A WIDE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE ACCESSORIES TO SECURE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DRONES SINCE 2015. BASED IN THE EAST OF FRANCE, WE MANUFACTURE ALL OUR PRODUCTS IN OUR WORKSHOP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DGAC STANDARDS, ENSURING AN UNRIVALLED QUALITY.

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