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Gatewing X100UAS System Manual

Gatewing X100UAS System Manual (210 pages)

X100 SYSTEM SERIES

Brand: Gatewing | Category: Toy | Size: 11.09 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Terms and Conventions

15
- Copyright
  15
- Notation of Numbers
  15
- Units
  16
  - General
    16
  - Aviation
    16
- Conversion Table
  17
2 X100

19
- General
  19
  - Uas
    19
  - Autonomous Trajectory Control
    19
  - Image Acquisition
    20
  - Gcs
    20
3 X100 Parts

21
- X100 Body Zones
  22
- X100Construction
  23
  - Composition
    23
  - Load Capability
    23
- X100 Body Parts
  24
  - Ebox Bay Parts
    26
  - Elevon Servo Bay Parts
    27
  - Payload Bay
    28
  - Pitot Bay Parts
    31
  - Launcher Slat Parts
    33
- Download Cable
  34
- Check the X100 Body
  34
- Check the Pitot Tube
  35
- Check the Wingtips
  36
- Check the Elevons and Elevon Servos
  37
- Check the Elevon Response
  37
4 Operating Specifications

41
- ISA Conditions
  41
  - International Standard Atmosphere
    41
  - X100 Conditions
    41
- X100 Specifications
  42
  - Power
    42
  - Angles
    42
  - Altitudes
    42
  - Speeds
    43
  - Dimensions
    43
- Gatewing Modem Specifications
  44
5 Operating Limitations

45
- What
  45
- Overview
  45
- Image Acquisition Limitations
  46
  - What
    46
  - Overview
    46
6 Flight Behavior

47
- Phases of a Flight
  47
- Launch and Take-Off
  47
  - Launch
    47
  - Take-Off
    47
  - Air Pressure at Launch
    47
- Climb
  48
- Cruise Flight
  48
  - Crab Angle
    48
  - Air Pressure During Cruise Flight
    49
- Descent
  50
- Landing
  50
  - Landing Circuit
    50
  - Gliding Number
    51
  - Air Pressure During Landing
    51
  - Landing above the Launching Elevation
    52
  - Landing below the Launching Elevation
    53
  - Ground Effect
    54
7 Camera

55
- Camera Parts
  55
- Camera Specifications
  56
- Assemble the Camera
  57
- Set up the Camera
  57
  - Set Key Addressing off
    57
  - Set up Auto Power off
    57
8 Ebox

59
- Ebox Parts
  59
- Mount an Ebox in the X100
  60
- Remove an Ebox from the X100
  60
- Ebox Modes
  61
- Put the X100 in STANDBY Mode
  62
- 9 Antennas
  
  67
10 Motor

71
- Motor Parts
  71
  - Motor Details
    72
  - Propeller Details
    72
  - To Check the Propeller
    72
  - To Replace the Propeller Blades
    73
  - Check the Position of the Propeller Blades
    74
11 Launcher

75
- X100 Launcher
  75
  - Launch Slide Parts
    76
  - X100 Launcher Bag
    77
  - Assemble the Launcher
    77
  - Disassemble the Launcher
    82
  - Mount the X100 on the Launcher
    85
  - Check the Pitch and Roll Position of the X100
    88
  - Remove the Safety Pin from the Launcher
    89
  - Launch the X100
    89
12 Battery

91
- Battery Parts
  91
- Battery Specifications
  92
- Battery Charger
  92
  - What
    92
  - Operating Manual
    92
  - Battery Charger Parts
    93
  - Power on the Battery Charger
    93
  - Battery Charging Parameters
    94
    
    Default Parameters
    94
    
    Change Settings
    94
  - Charge a Battery
    94
  - Disconnect a Charged Battery
    96
  - Mount a Charged Battery in the X100
    97
  - Remove a Battery from the X100
    98
13 Ground Control Station

99
- Ground Control Station (GCS)
  99
- Modem
  100
  - Modem Details
    101
  - Prepare the GCS for Flight
    101
14 Tracker

103
- Tinyloc Tracking System Parts
  103
- F22 Transmitter Specifications
  104
- R1 Receiver Specifications
  105
- R1 Receiver Screen Components
  106
- Power On/Off the F22 Transmitter
  107
- Put an F22 Transmitter in the X100
  107
  - Tracking System
    107
  - Store an F22 Transmitter in the Memory of the R1 Receiver
    108
  - Track down an X100
    108
15 Virtual-GPS

111
- What
  111
- Landing Heading
  111
- Define a Landing Heading: First Method
  111
- Define a Landing Heading: Second Method
  112
16 Quickfield

113
- What
  113
- Custom Map
  113
  - When
    113
  - Format
    113
  - Zip File
    114
  - Jpg or *.Png File
    114
  - Project Area
    114
  - Scan Area
    114
  - Flight Plan
    115
    
    What
    115
    
    Parameters
    115
  - Flight and Scan Lines
    115
    
    Flight Line
    115
    
    Scan Line
    115
  - Create a Project
    116
  - Create a Flight Plan
    117
    
    Scan Area Properties
    119
17 Horizon

121
- What
  121
- User Interface
  121
- Simulate a Flight
  121
- October 2012
  121
- Establish a Wireless Link between the GCS and the X100
  122
  - Wireless (RF) Link between GCS and X100
    123
  - Upload the Flight Plan to the X100
    124
  - Reset the Airspeed Sensor
    125
  - Check the Airspeed Sensor Response
    126
  - Monitor the X100 Autopilot Initialization
    127
    
    GPS Field
    128
    
    READY Field
    128
  - Monitor the Battery Voltage of the X100
    129
    
    Mpbat Field
    129
  - Arm the GCS
    129
  - Monitor the Flight
    130
  - Monitor the Landing
    131
  - End a Flight
    131
18 Datalog Viewer

133
- What
  133
- Download the Log Files
  133
- Collect and Save the Log Files
  134
19 Prepare for Flight

137
- Operational Planning
  137
  - Check Your Flight Permission
    137
  - Check the Weather
    137
  - Check the Site
    137
  - Check the Pilot and Equipment
    142
  - Know Your Safe Operating Envelope
    142
- Checks and Preparations
  143
  - Check the Elevon Response
    143
  - Check the X100 Body
    145
  - Check the Pitot Tube
    145
  - Check the Wingtips
    146
  - Check the Elevons and Elevon Servos
    147
  - To Check the Propeller
    147
  - Mount an Ebox in the X100
    148
  - Prepare the GCS for Flight
    148
- Monitoring
  150
  - Monitor the X100 Autopilot Initialization
    150
  - Monitor the Battery Voltage of the X100
    150
- Flight Plan
  151
  - Create a Project
    151
  - Create a Flight Plan
    153
  - Simulate a Flight
    155
  - Screw the Data Link Antenna on the Ebox
    156
  - Mount a Charged Battery in the X100
    157
  - Upload the Flight Plan to the X100
    158
- Preparation of the X100 for Launch
  159
- Launch
  165
  - Assemble the Launcher
    165
  - Mount the X100 on the Launcher
    170
  - Check the Pitch and Roll Position of the X100
    173
  - Check the Position of the Propeller Blades
    174
  - Cover the Pitot Tube
    174
  - Reset the Airspeed Sensor
    175
  - Remove the Pitot Cover
    176
  - Check the Airspeed Sensor Response
    176
  - Arm the GCS
    177
  - Remove the Safety Pin from the Launcher
    177
  - Be Ready for Departure
    177
  - Launch the X100
    178
20 During Flight

179
- Safety Measures
  179
  - Safety Measures for Take-Off
    179
  - Safety Measures for Cruise Flight
    179
  - Safety Measures for Descent and Landing
    179
  - Monitor the Flight
    180
  - Monitor the Landing
    180
21 After the Flight

183
- Log Files
  183
  - End a Flight
    183
  - Download the Log Files
    183
  - Collect and Save the Log Files
    185
  - Pictures
    185
    
    Remove the Camera from the Aircraft
    185
    
    Check the Pictures on the Camera
    186
  - Clearing the Site
    186
    
    Remove a Battery from the X100
    186
    
    Remove an Ebox from the X100
    186
    
    Disassemble the Launcher
    187
22 Safety

191
- Definitions
  191
  - Above Ground Level
    191
  - Halp
    191
  - Zone of Operation
    191
  - A Crash
    191
  - Obstacle Clearances
    192
    
    Definition
    192
    
    Obstacles
    192
    
    Obstacle Clearances for Take-Off
    192
    
    Obstacle Clearances for Cruise Flight
    193
    
    Obstacle Clearances for Descent
    194
    
    Obstacle Clearances for Landing
    194
    
    Obstacle Clearances in French Airspace
    196
23 In Case of

197
- Failsafes
  197
  - Fail-Safe Mechanisms
    197
  - Handle a Low Battery Warning before Launch
    197
  - Handle Loss of GPS Lock before Launch
    198
  - Handle a Communication Link Failure before Launch
    198
  - Handle a Fatal Error before Launch
    198
  - Handle a Low Battery Warning During Flight
    198
  - Handle a Low Battery Warning During Flight (9.6 V)
    199
  - Handle a Communication Link Failure During Flight
    199
  - Handle Loss of GPS Lock During Flight
    200
  - Handle a Fatal Error During Flight
    200
  - Handle a Motor Failure During Flight
    200
  - Handle Undershoot in the Final Leg of the Landing
    200
  - Handle Overshoot in the Final Leg of the Landing
    200
  - Emergencies
    201
    
    Emergency Scenarios
    201
    
    FTS Command
    201
    
    HOLD Command
    201
    
    HOME Command
    202
    
    LAND Command
    202
    
    GS_UP(S) Command
    203
    
    Obstacles During Takeoff
    203
    
    Aircraft in Zoo Not Intending to Cross the Scan Area
    203
    
    Aircraft in Zoo Converging to the X100
    203
    
    Aircraft in Zoo Diverging from the X100
    204
    
    Aircraft in Zoo Intercepting the X100
    204
    
    Aircraft in Zoo Approaching the X100 Head-On
    204
    
    Aircraft in Zoo Intending to Land
    204
    
    Other Objects During Flight
    205
    
    Obstacles During Landing
    205
  - A Crash
    205
    
    Definition
    205
    
    Exceptions
    205
    
    Act in Case of a Crash
    205
    
    Track down an X100
    206
  - Sudden Weather Changes
    207

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