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TerraView RangePro RPX8-P User Manual (139 pages)

multi-rotor unmanned aircraft system

Brand: TerraView | Category: Quadcopters | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Summary Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
5
List of Figures
11
List of Tables
13
About this Guide
14
Audience
14
Structure
14
Conventions/Terminology
15
Precautions
15
Airborne Innovations
16
Hitec
16
Industry Standards
16
Microhard
16
Other Documentation
16
Reference Documents
16
General Information

17
- Rangepro RPX8 Overview
  18
- Understanding Pixhawk and Ardupilot Open Source Autopilot Systems
  18
What's in the Case

20
Rangepro RPX8-P Case Contents

22
- Where Is the Battery and Battery Charger
  23
- Spares and Replacements
  23
Register Your Drone

24
- Introduction
  25
- Label Your Drone According to FAA Regulations
  25
Cautions and Warnings

26
- Introduction
  27
- Motors and Propellers
  27
- The Aircraft
  28
- During a Flight
  28
- Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries
  28
Chapter 5 Assemble Rangepro RPX8-P for Flight

29
- Introduction
  30
- Parts of the Aircraft
  30
- Top View
  31
- Bottom View
  32
- Aircraft Assembly
  33
- Rear View
  33
- Removing Landing Leg from Case
  34
- Removing Rangepro RPX8-P Drone from Case
  35
- Installing a Landing Leg
  36
- Installing a Landing Leg (Close-Up)
  36
- Attaching Antenna Clips Onto Landing Legs
  38
- Rangepro RPX8-P Standing on Landing Legs
  39
- Raising the GPS Antenna
  40
- Rear Arms Unfolded
  42
- Lifting Arm Pins
  42
- Battery Installation
  43
- Testing the Battery
  43
- All Arms Unfolded
  43
- Battery Tester
  44
- Battery Tester Cable
  44
- Battery Tester Connected to Battery
  45
- Cable B1 Connector Black Wire
  45
- Installing the Battery
  46
- Disconnecting Battery Tester Cable
  46
- Installing the Battery into the Airframe Rails
  47
- Battery Transport Mode Hole and Battery Flight Mode Hole
  47
- Payload Installation
  48
- Removing the Gimbal Plate from the Aircraft
  48
- Installing Gimbal Ring Onto Gimbal Plate
  49
- Installing Gimbal on Gimbal Ring
  50
- Rotate Ring Clockwise to Locked Icon
  50
Chapter 6 Ground Control Station Setup

52
Chapter 7 Emergency Procedures

62
- Introduction
  63
- Propeller Loss
  63
- Loss of Power
  63
- Loss of GPS
  64
- Loss of Command and Control Link
  64
- Loss of Telemetry Data Link
  64
- Loss of Video Link
  64
- Fly Away
  65
Chapter 8 Flight Ops

66
- Introduction
  67
- Pre-Flight
  67
- Positioning Propellers for Flight
  68
- Proper Distance between Propeller Tips
  69
- Ground Station Connection
  71
- Calibration
  71
- UAV Green and White Position Strobe Lights
  71
- Battery Health Monitor
  72
- Flight Safety Settings
  72
- Manual Compass Calibration Initiation Sequence
  72
- GPS Satellite Connectivity
  73
- Flight Safety Settings
  73
- Takeoff
  74
- Arming the Aircraft
  74
- In-Flight
  75
- Manual Arming Sequence
  75
- Landing
  76
- Post-Flight
  77
- Disassemble the Rangepro RPX8-P
  77
- Disassemble the Ground Control Station
  78
- Packing up
  78
Data Management

80
- Introduction
  81
- Downloading Parameter Files
  81
- Qgroundcontrol
  81
- Mission Planner
  81
- Uploading Parameter Files
  81
- Collecting On-Board Flight Telemetry
  82
- Qgroundcontrol
  82
- Mission Planner
  82
- Collecting Payload Data
  82
Drone Battery Management

83
- Introduction
  84
- Charging the Battery
  84
- Battery Charger AC Power Cord
  84
- Battery Charger
  84
- Battery Charging
  85
- Connecting the Battery Charging Cable to the Battery Charger
  85
- Inspecting the Battery
  86
- Storing the Battery
  86
- End of Life Battery Processing Steps
  86
Maintenance

87
- Introduction
  88
- User Maintenance Activities
  88
- Replacing a Pair of Propellers
  88
Contacting Terraview for Support

90
- Support Options
  91
A Certifications/Compliance

92
Certifications/Compliance

92
- Compliance
  93
- North America (United States and Canada)
  93
- FCC Part 15 Class B
  93
- NRTL (Nationally Recognized Test Lab) Mark
  93
- Standards
  93
- European Union
  93
- CE Mark
  93
Warranty

94
B Warranty

94
Rangepro RPX8-P Manual Flight Checklist

97
- Rangepro RPX8-P
  97
- Preflight Checklist
  98
- Arm for Flight, Takeoff, and Control Validation
  99
- Landing
  99
C Rangepro RPX8-P Manual Flight Checklist

97
Rangepro RPX8-P Automated Flight Checklist

100
- Preflight Checklist
  101
- Perform the Mission
  101
- Completing the Mission
  101
D Rangepro RPX8-P Automated Flight Checklist

100
E Rangepro RPX8-P Post Flight Checklist

102
- Power down Sequence
  103
- Safety Inspection
  103
- Payload Management
  103
- Stowing the Aircraft
  103
FLED Meanings

104
LED Meanings

104
- Introduction
  105
G Passwords and IP Addresses

106
G Passwords and IP Addresses

107
- Introduction
  107
- Herelink Systems
  107
- Important Settings Within Qgroundcontrol
  107
- Standard Ground Control Station
  107
- GCS Client Configuration
  108
- Connecting to the Radios
  108
- Video Encoder
  109
Standard Controller Channel Numbers

110
- Standard Controller Layout
  111
- Standard Controller Related Parameter Settings
  112
H Standard Controller Channel Numbers

110
I Herelink Controller Settings

114
- Herelink Controller Settings
  115
- Radio Tab
  115
- Joystick Tab
  115
- Button Tab
  115
- Channel Purpose and Effect
  115
- Switch
  115
  - Hotspot
    116
J Helpful Parameter Hints

117
- General Ardupilot Settings
  118
- Aircraft Orientation During Autonomous Flight
  118
- Behavior During Return to Land
  118
- Herelink Specific
  118
- Trick for Tilting the Camera
  118
Configuration Specific Parameters

119
- Load Specific Parameters
  120
K Configuration Specific Parameters

119
Making Sense of Motor Tests

121
- Tests
  121
L Making Sense of Motor Tests

121
Serial Port Assignment

123
- Serial Port Assignment
  124
M Serial Port Assignment

123
N Breakout Board Connections and Pinouts

125
- Introduction
  126
- Power out
  126
- Serial out
  126
- Breakout Board Connectors
  126
Power out Pinout

126
- Ethernet out
  127
Serial out Pinout

127
Ethernet out Pinout

127
- Sbus out
  128
- PWM out
  128
- I2C out
  
  127
I2C out Pinout

128
Sbus out Pinout

128
PWM out Pinout

128
- Related Terraview Breakout Cables
  129
Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries

130
- Introduction
  131
- Basic Shipping Requirements
  131
O Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries

130
P Using the D400 Charger with a Rangepro RPX8-P Battery

133

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Table of Contents

General Information

What's in the Case

Rangepro RPX8-P Case Contents

Register Your Drone

Cautions and Warnings

Chapter 5 Assemble Rangepro RPX8-P for Flight

Chapter 6 Ground Control Station Setup

Chapter 7 Emergency Procedures

Chapter 8 Flight Ops

Data Management

Drone Battery Management

Maintenance

Contacting Terraview for Support

A Certifications/Compliance

Certifications/Compliance

Warranty

B Warranty

Rangepro RPX8-P Manual Flight Checklist

C Rangepro RPX8-P Manual Flight Checklist

Rangepro RPX8-P Automated Flight Checklist

D Rangepro RPX8-P Automated Flight Checklist

E Rangepro RPX8-P Post Flight Checklist

FLED Meanings

LED Meanings

G Passwords and IP Addresses

G Passwords and IP Addresses

Standard Controller Channel Numbers

H Standard Controller Channel Numbers

I Herelink Controller Settings

J Helpful Parameter Hints

Configuration Specific Parameters

K Configuration Specific Parameters

Making Sense of Motor Tests

L Making Sense of Motor Tests

Serial Port Assignment

M Serial Port Assignment

N Breakout Board Connections and Pinouts

Power out Pinout

Serial out Pinout

Ethernet out Pinout

I2C out

I2C out Pinout

Sbus out Pinout

PWM out Pinout

Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries

O Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries

P Using the D400 Charger with a Rangepro RPX8-P Battery

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