Aee AP9 Quick Start Guide
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Content
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................2
1 Kit Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Quadcopter Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Preparations before ight ..............................................................................................................................................................4
1 Preparing Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Quadcopter Battery Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Charging the Quadcopter battery ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Quadcopter Battery Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Caution ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Preparing the Quadcopter .........................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Flight Control System ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Flight Indicator .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Install the Camera Frame .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Install the Connector and Camera Cage: ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.2 Install the Camera Cage: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3 Preparing Propellers .................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Assembling Propellers .......................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Disassembling Propellers ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4 Preparing the Remote control ...................................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Status Indicator on Remote control ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Powering on the Remote control ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Antenna Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Operating the Remote control .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Frequency Pairing between Remote control and Receiver .............................................................................................................................. 12
Flight ..............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Flight Environment Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Pre-ight Check: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
1 Compass Calibration ...............................................................................................................................................................13
1.1 Calibration Procedures .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 When to Recalibrate ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Starting / Stopping the Motor .................................................................................................................................................13
2.1 Starting the motor ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.2 Stopping the Motors ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Basic Flight ..............................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Basic Flight Procedures.................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Aerial Photography Tips and Tricks (If camera installed already) ....................................................................................................................14
4 Failsafe Protections ...............................................................................................................................................................14
4.1 Scenarios when Quadcopter enters Failsafe mode.......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Failsafe Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 How to regain control during Failsafe Procedures............................................................................................................................................ 15
5 Low Battery Level Alarm Function ........................................................................................................................................15
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................................................15
1 Description of Common Indicators ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2 Specications ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3 Common Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................16
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AEE AP9 User Manual
V1.0 2015.4
Please read this " User Manual " carefully before using AP9.
Conventions
Except when specically stated, all AP9 features described in this manual are for Quadcopter Operating Modes.
Warning:
(1) When installing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the lock direction specied by the mark, and DO NOT apply too much force in order to avoid
possible damage.
(2) When removing the propellers, rotate the propellers strictly in the unlock direction specied by the mark, in order to avoid possible damage.
Overview
AP9 is a high-tech electronic product integrating ight control system. Thecamera can be mounted with a camera frame, which helps you easily capture clear and
stable aerial videos and photos.
1 Kit Contents
Before using, please check all items inside the kit box.
No. Name Diagram Quantity Description
1 Quadcopter 1 pcs
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3
Propellers 2 pairs
Remote control
Q45 camera cage
4
(mounted on
the quadcopter
before delivery)
GPS
NULL
NULL
S2
S1
S3 S4
NRM
NULL
1 pcs
1 set
2 pcs with black nuts;
2 pcs with gray nuts
AEE S50/S51/S60/S71/S70/
OM51S/OM60S/OR60S/OR71S/
S40 and other series of cameras
can be mounted (Camera shall
be purchased separately)
5 Quadcopter Battery 1 pcs Quadcopter power supply
Quadcopter Battery
6
Charger
1 pcs 100-240V 50/60Hz
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Quadcopter
Camera Cage
1pcs wrench - (for
7 Tools 1 set
8 AA batteries 4 pcs For Remote control power supply
disassembling propeller ) and
1pcs screwdriver (for assembling
propeller guard)
9 Manuals 1 pcs
10 CD
● Accessories you have received may vary due to different product customizations. Package contents are subject to change without further notice.
2 Quadcopter Introduction
Adopting compact integrated design, AP9 provides excellent ight control and aerial photography for outdoor low-altitude or large indoor spaces. You only need to
follow simple installation steps before ight and taking aerial photos. You can control the quadcopter in real-time fashion with the Remote control . Featuring simple
and exible operating procedures, stable and reliable performance, AP9 is ideal for amateur or commercial photography.
1 pcs
(optional)
Remote control Device Quadcopter External Components Operating Modes
Remote control with 2 joysticks, multi-
channel
Power unit (motor &Propeller)
GPS mode
Normal mode
Including: AP9 Quick Start
Guide,Disclaimer
AP9 User Manual
Quadcopter Internal
Components
Flight Control System
Receiver
ESC (Electronic Speed Control)
Figure 1
Propellers
Motor
3
3
Transmitter
NULL
S3 S4
GPS
NRM
S2
NULL
NULL
S1
Figure2
Battery Level
Check button
Battery Level
(Segment Display)
Preparations before ight
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Refer to the following for installing components and pre-ight quadcopter check.
1 Preparing Batteries
Ensure all device batteries are fully charged before operating AEE AP9.
Device Power Supply
Remote control Load 4 AA batteries for power supply.
Quadcopter Charge quadcopter batteries for power supply.
The following instructions are for the quadcopter battery.
1.1 Quadcopter Battery Introduction
The quadcopter battery (Figure 3) is a specically designed battery for AP9 with charge and discharge management functionality, with 5300mAh capacity and voltage
of 11.1V. Only use the dedicated quadcopter battery charger (Figure 4) provided by AEE, for charging.
Battery Charger Indicator
Figure3 Figure4
Short press the Battery Level Check button (Figure 5). Battery Level LCD Segment Display displays appropriate battery level. Please fully charge the battery if it is
less than two bars.
Figure 5
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Battery Specications
Type Li-Po Battery
Capacity
Charging ambient temperature
Discharging ambient temperature
Charge / discharge ambient relative humidity
Please carefully read and strictly comply with this manual before use. Users take full responsibility for any problems caused due to failure to follow instructions.
5300mAh
0°C-50°C
-20°C-50°C
< 80%
1.2 Charging the Quadcopter battery
(1) Connect the charger to an AC power source (100-240V, 50 / 60Hz). Please use a power adapter, if necessary.
(2) While charging, the battery charger indicator turns red.
(3) When the battery charger indicator turns green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging is complete.
Figure 6
1.3 Quadcopter Battery Installation
Push the battery into the battery compartment in the correct direction (Figure 7). After the battery is properly installed, a “click” sound will be heard, indicating that the
battery has been fastened.
An incorrectly installed battery may
cause
● Bad contact
● Affect ight safety
● Inability to take off.
Figure 7
1.4 Caution
(1) Do not directly pull out the battery when the Quadcopter is switched on as it may damage the power supply connector.
(2) For long term storage, discharge the battery to 40%-50% power, and store in a specied battery box. Discharge/charge the battery once every three months to
maintain battery life.
(3) Replace the battery after it has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a battery prior to disposal.
(4) Replace the battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way, to avoid re and explosion.
(5) Do not charge expanded or damaged batteries.
(6) Pay attention while charging batteries to prevent accidents. Always charge batteries on a non-ammable surface, and never near any ammable materials.
(7) Battery safety is extremely important. Please refer to Disclaimer for more precautions.
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