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KAIROS UxV/35 Sturnus Manual

Sturnus dropper mission test procedure
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UxV/35 Sturnus
UxV/35 Sturnus Dropper Mission Test Procedure
Introduction
This document provides a test procedure for confirming a functional drone and dropper prior to
a dropper mission. The document is specific to the UxV/35 Sturnus and its onboard safety
systems.
The test procedure is broken into four modules to test and verify multiple Sturnus drones in an
assembly line.
IMPORTANT!
Follow this procedure in this exact order shown
to ensure safety at all times.
TEST STAND 1 - PREFLIGHT CHECK
1. Check the hardware
 Visually inspect the interior of the Sturnus for any loose screws or cables
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Kairos Autonomi, Inc.
Dropper Mission Test Procedure
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v. 2024-04-01
V:\Kairos Documentation\Test Procedures\UxV35_Sturnus_Dropper_Mission_BlueDrop_TestProcedure_20240401(82nd).docx

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  • Page 1 Introduction This document provides a test procedure for confirming a functional drone and dropper prior to a dropper mission. The document is specific to the UxV/35 Sturnus and its onboard safety systems. The test procedure is broken into four modules to test and verify multiple Sturnus drones in an assembly line.
  • Page 2 UxV/35 Sturnus  Confirm the correct propeller location. Red and Blue markings on the propellers should match markings on the drone 2. Install the drone on the Pelican case test stand  The Velcro straps should be snug around the drone.
  • Page 3 UxV/35 Sturnus 3. Install the LiPo battery onto the drone  Check the LiPo battery level. The battery level should be above 85%.  Install and connect the LiPo battery onto the drone.  Tuck the battery cables into the cavity in the drone after connecting the battery.
  • Page 4 UxV/35 Sturnus  Press the power button on the top of the drone for 5 seconds to turn it on  Press the power button again for 5 seconds to turn the drone off Power Button on two generations of Sturnus drone 4.
  • Page 5 UxV/35 Sturnus 5. Change the settings on the controller  Briefly press the Menu button (containing three horizontal lines instead of the word “Menu”)  The MODELSEL menu appears on the controller display, and the menu page number “1/12” displays in the top right of the screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Autonomi, Inc.
  • Page 6 UxV/35 Sturnus  Press the Page button once  The SETUP menu appears and the top right of the screen displays “2/12”  Spin the Scroll dial to scroll down through page 2/12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Autonomi, Inc. Dropper Mission Test Procedure Page | 6 ©...
  • Page 7 UxV/35 Sturnus  Find a row labeled “RxNum.”  Press the Scroll dial to select the “RxNum” menu and rotate the dial to move the selection reticle (black blinking rectangle) to “[BND]”  Press the Scroll dial (center) once to select the BND setting ...
  • Page 8 UxV/35 Sturnus 6. Install the Bind tool onto the top of the drone Bind Button Bind Tool mounted on top of drone Bind Tool  Press and hold down the Bind Tool button and the drone’s Power button at the same time for at least 10 seconds ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Autonomi, Inc.
  • Page 9 UxV/35 Sturnus  After the drone is powered on for 10 seconds, release the Bind tool button and the drone’s Power button  Press the Exit button on the controller three times to return to the controller’s menu  Signal bars confirm that the controller sees the drone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Autonomi, Inc.
  • Page 10 UxV/35 Sturnus  Check the trims and profile  Check the controller battery is above 6 bars  Power off the drone by pressing and holding the power button on the lid for 5 seconds. When the drone is powered off, all lights on the drone will go off and...
  • Page 11 UxV/35 Sturnus TEST STAND 1 ‒ TETHERED FLIGHT TEST 1. Perform a pre-flight check  Put on safety goggles and review steps in Preflight Check Modules 1-3. Then perform the following steps:  Confirm Pelican carrying case latches are closed ...
  • Page 12 UxV/35 Sturnus  The bottom line on the Warden display should change to CMD: RUN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Autonomi, Inc. Dropper Mission Test Procedure Page | 12 © 2024 v. 2024-04-01 V:\Kairos Documentation\Test Procedures\UxV35_Sturnus_Dropper_Mission_BlueDrop_TestProcedure_20240401(82nd).docx...
  • Page 13 UxV/35 Sturnus 2. Arm the drone  Put on safety goggles  Power on the drone  Confirm the controller is connected to the drone  Remove the loopback with the “Remove Before Flight” tag  Stand out of range of the drone’s propellers and facing the same direction it will fly ...
  • Page 14 UxV/35 Sturnus 3. Test the drone’s flight controls and E-Stop on the Test Stand  Slowly raise the left throttle stick to 75%. The drone should level out on the test stand  Move the left stick left and right to confirm Yaw movement. The drone should slightly change heading left or right ...
  • Page 15 UxV/35 Sturnus TEST STAND 2 – UNTETHERED FLIGHT AND E-STOP CHECK 1. Stage the DISARMED drone on a padded surface  Place the drone on a padded surface such as an exercise mat in an open area. Orient the front of the drone facing away from you ...
  • Page 16 UxV/35 Sturnus 2. Test drone flight commands  Power on the Warden and press the small button to send the Run command  Straighten props and power on the drone, giving time for the drone to initialize (Up to 30 seconds) ...
  • Page 17 UxV/35 Sturnus  Reinstall the loopback with the “Remove Before Flight” tag  Press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds on the drone to confirm it powers back on. Lights on the drone will turn on and there will be audible beeps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Autonomi, Inc.
  • Page 18 UxV/35 Sturnus TEST STAND 3 – DROPPER FUNCTIONALITY TEST 1. Load the dropper with tennis balls  Place the drone upside down on the Pelican test flight case  Check for proper placement (motors are in the corner grooves and props are not being stressed) ...
  • Page 19 UxV/35 Sturnus  Place the payload on the inside of the fabric and proceed to roll inwards towards the center of the drone. Keep the roll tight and with minimal overlap on the sides  Rearm the ARMING PIN making sure that the ARMING PIN rope is over the...
  • Page 20 UxV/35 Sturnus 2. Release the dropper payload using the test stand  Place the drone right-side up on the dropper test stand. Velcro at least two opposite diagonal sides  Power on the drone and wait for it to initialize. Wear protective goggles ...
  • Page 21 UxV/35 Sturnus  Power on the controller. There are two payload switches. The left one of the two switches will arm the rear payload on the drone, while the right one will arm the front payload Arm rear payload front payload ...
  • Page 22 UxV/35 Sturnus  Flip the rear PAYLOAD switch toward you rear payload  On the controller, flip the FIRE switch on the back side of the controller toward you Fire  The payload releases and you see the hanging fabric tails indicating a successful drop ...
  • Page 23 UxV/35 Sturnus 3. Release a payload from an untethered flight  Reload the droppers  Set the drone on a padded surface such as a foam mat  Put on safety goggles  Confirm that the loopback with the “Remove Before Flight” tag is installed ...
  • Page 24 UxV/35 Sturnus  Remove the loopback with the “Remove Before Flight” tag  Hover the drone over the padded area about 5 feet and arm both front and rear PAYLOAD switches  Flip the FIRE switch. Both payloads should release which can be confirmed visually with two hanging fabric tails ...
  • Page 25 UxV/35 Sturnus TEST STAND 4 – LOAD BLUE BODY GRENADE 1. Position the drone for adding the payload  Place the drone upside down on the Pelican test flight case  Check for proper placement (motors are in the corner grooves and props are not being stressed) ...
  • Page 26 UxV/35 Sturnus 2. Load the grenade  Place the grenade on the inside of the fabric.  Offset the grenade to one side with the minimal amount of clearance needed to pull the safety pin  LEAVE THE GRENADE SAFETY PIN INSTALLED and proceed to roll inward toward the center of the drone.
  • Page 27 UxV/35 Sturnus  Rearm the ARMING PIN making sure that the ARMING PIN rope is over the middle section of the release fixture and the ARMING PIN is held by the RELEASE PIN  When the payload is fired, this RELEASE PIN will retract and allow the ARMING PIN to swing away, releasing the payload ...
  • Page 28 UxV/35 Sturnus Version History Date and Revisions Reasons for Revision Signature 3/28/2024 Document was written. (v01.00.00) Jack Ronnie Incorporate Ben’s suggestions: 3/30/24 procedures, add more photos. Jean Takach, Joyce Champion Kairos Autonomi 8700 S. Sandy Pkwy. Sandy, Utah 84070 801-225-2950 (office) 801-907-7870 (fax) www.kairosautonomi.com...