Autel Intelligent Tech 301RC58A1 Users Manual

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IMPORTANT:

manual carefully, paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.

Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this

ecial, incidental, or indirect damages or for any

Safety Information

For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the product and other properties, it is important that the instructions and all safety information presented throughout the product manuals be read and understood by all persons operating, or coming into contact with, the product.

IMPORTANT:

This product is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way inconsistent with the instructions provided by Maxaero.

Fly with an experienced pilot for the first flight is strongly recommended.

Fly in open and safe area; keep away from people and moving vehicles especially when taking-off and landing.

Remove the batteries before assembly or when not in use.

Keep away from the moving and powered parts especially rotating propellers.

Remove all propellers during configuration and setup.

Keep the small or electrical parts out of the reach of children.

Keep all the parts dry and clean.

Keep away from heat sources or humid and hostile environments.

Make a thorough preflight check before each flight.

Remove the propellers when testing the motors’ operation.

Make sure the batteries of all devices (aircraft, remote controller, camera, and mobile) are fully charged.

Make sure the failsafe function of your remote controller is enabled before take-off.

Do not fly in GPS mode when less than 6 satellite signals are received.

Keep away from electromagnetic interference.

Use with only authorized accessories approved or provided by Maxaero.

About Battery Usage

The product is powered by a built-in Lithium-ion Polymer battery.

LiPo/Li-Ion batteries can be extremely hazardous and special attention is required during usage. Read and follow all safety messages and instructions presented to avoid personal injuries or property damages.

DANGER:

The built-in Lithium-ion Polymer battery is factory replaceable only; incorrect replacement or tampering with the battery pack may cause an explosion.

Do not use a damaged battery charger.

Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.

Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, expose the battery to fire, explosion or other hazards.

Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V.

Stop using or charging the battery immediately whenever the battery starts to swell, smoke or leak.

Only use the charging device that has been qualified with device per the standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazards.

The heavier the payload, the shorter the flight time will be as more battery power may be consumed.

The battery recharging time varies depending on the remaining battery capacity.

Battery life inevitably shortens over time.

Since over charging may shorten battery life, remove the battery or the device from its charger once it is fully charged. Unplug the charger once charging is complete.

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Leaving the product in extreme environments may reduce the capacity and life of the battery. Always keep the battery within normal temperatures.

Completely discharge the battery prior to disposal.

Dispose of the battery properly.

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Contents

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES

SAFETY INFORMATION

ABOUT BATTERY USAGE

CHAPTER 1 USING THIS MANUAL

1.1 C

ONVENTI ONS

1.1.1 B

1.1.2 T

1.1.3 N

1.1.4 H

1.1.5 P

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

2.1 IN T

2.2 A

IRCRAFT

2.2.1 F

2.2.2 B

2.2.3 F

2.2.4 A

2.2.5 3-

2.2.6 C

2.3 R

EMOTE CONTROLLER

2.3.1 F

2.3.2 R

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OLD TEXT

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ERMINOLOGY

OTES AND IMPORTANT MESSAGES

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UNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

UILT-IN SMART FLIGHT SYSTEM

LIGHT

LED I

NDICATOR LIGHT

IRCRAFT BAT T ER Y

AXIS CAMERA GIMBAL

AMERA

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UNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

EMOTE CONTROLLER INDICATOR LIGHTS

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2.3.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 26

CHAPTER 3 PRE/POST-FLIGHT OPERATIONS

3.1 P

REPARING AIRCRAFT

3.1.1 R

3.1.2 I

3.1.3 C

3.1.4 I

3.1.5 M

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EMOVING GIMBAL LOCK

NSTALLING PROPELLERS

HARGING FLIGHT BAT T ER Y

NSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BAT TE R Y

OUNTING THE CAMERA

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3.2 P

3.3 P

3.4 I

CHAPTER 4 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

4.1 P

4.2 C

4.3 R

4.4 X-S

4.5 PC A

REPARING REMOTE CONTROLLER

3.2.1 RE-

3.3.1 I

3.3.2 R

3.3.3 E

3.3.4 RE-

3.4.1 R

PAIRING REMOTE CONTROLLE R

REPARING MOBILE DEVICE

NSTALLING MOBILE APP

EGIST ERING USER ACCOUNT

STABLISHING

PAIRING

NSTALLING PC AID SUITE

EGIST ER PC AID ACCOUNT

X-S

TA R WIFI NETWORK

X-S

TAR WIFI NETWORK

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REFLIGHT CHECKLIST

ALIBRATING COMPASS

EMOTE CONTROLLE R AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS

4.3.1 M

4.3.2 F

4.3.3 L

4.3.4 O

4.4.1 X-S

4.4.2 C

4.4.3 G

4.4.4 C

4.4.5 S

OTOR STAR T-UP AND TAKE-OFF

LIGHT ATTITUDE CONTROLS

ANDING AND MOTOR SHUT-DOWN

PERATIONS OF SMART FLIGHT FEATURES

TAR MOBILE APP OPERATIONS

TAR MOBILE APP MAIN MENU

AMERA OPERATIONS

ROUND STATI ON OPERATIONS

ONFIGURATION OPERATIONS

ETTINGS OPERATIONS

ID OPERATIONS

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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE .............................................. 82

5.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 82

5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ............................................................... 83

5.3 SERVICE PROCEDUR ES ........................................................................... 85

CHAPTER 6 WARRANTY ......................................................................... 87

Chapter 1 Using This Manual

This manual contains product usage instructions.

Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain optional modules or accessories that are not included on your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of other modules and optional accessories.

1.1 Conventions

The following conventions are used.

1.1.1 Bold Text

Bold emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options.

Example:

Tap OK.

1.1.2 Terminology

The term “select” means highlighting a button or menu item and tapping it to confirm the selection.

1.1.3 Notes and Important Messages

The following messages are used.

Notes

NOTE

explanations, tips, and comments.

provides helpful information such as additional

Important

IMPORTANT

result in property damages or personal injuries.

indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may

1.1.4 Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue colored text indicates a selectable hyperlink.

1.1.5 Procedures

An arrow icon indicates a procedure.

Example:

To use the camera:

1 Tap the

Camera

button. The camera screen opens.

2 Focus the image to be captured in the view finder.

3 Tap the blue circle. The view finder now shows the

captured picture and auto-saves the taken photo.

Chapter 2 General Introduction

The X-Star is the new generation of smart unmanned aircraft system. It is extremely easy to fly and reliable. Featuring the advanced built-in Smart Flight System, a high-performance remote control, combined with a powerful mobile app, the X-Star system allows safe and stable flight maneuvers both manually and automatically. The stabilized 3-axis camera gimbal offers ideal solutions for smooth aerial photographing and video recording, making the system incredibly versatile and powerful.

This manual describes the construction and operation of the product, and how it works to deliver flight maneuvers for ideal aerial photographing solutions.

2.1 In The Box

The complete X-Star ST1 standard package comes with the following items. Before using the system, check if everything is included.

NOTE:

The package may or may not contain the camera and the

camera accessories kit depending on the Gimbal system purchased.

Table 2-1

Package Contents

Image Qty. Description

Aircraft

Integrated with a 3-axis Gimbal and a Camera (optional)

Propeller

4 with red nut, 4 with white/black nut

8GB MicroSD Card

Inserted in the Camera MicroSD card slot

8GB

X4 Pair

Image Qty. Description

Gimbal Lock

Protects the Camera Gimbal when not in use

Lens Cap

Protects camera lens from dust and scratches

Gimbal Camera Securing Bracket

Secures the camera to the mount

Remote Controller

Phone holder and 5000mAh Li-Ion battery included

Aircraft Battery

6400mAh Rechargeable Li-Po battery Provides

25 minutes of flight time if fully

charged.

Aircraft Battery Charger

Connects the Aircraft Battery to the external power port for AC/DC power supply

Micro-USB Cable

Connects the Remote Control to the USB Power Adapter for power supply;

Connects the Aircraft or the Remote Control to the PC for firmware update or configurations;

Connects the Camera Gimbal to the PC for camera file transfer.

USB Power Adapter

Connects to the external power port and provides power supply to the Remote Control through the Micro-USB Cable.

Image Qty. Description

Manuals

User Manual

X-Star ST1 Quick Start Guide

Camera Mount Quick Start Guide (for camera attached gimbals)

PC Suite

Suitable for:

ವWindows 8 ವWindows 7 ವWindows Vista

:indows XP

Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd.

www.autel.com

Includes PC Aid Program and User Manual, etc.

Optional

Acc.

Propeller Guards

Surround the propellers and protect them from damage. (4 in 1 set)

Aircraft Maintenance Kit

Image Qty. Description

Indication Stickers

Helps pilots to identify the front side of the aircraft.

Anti-drop Lock Pins

Fix the Camera Gimbal to the mounting rack

connected to the aircraft to avoid dropping. 2 pins mounted on deliver; 2 extra supplied for maintenance use

Vibration Absorber

Fixed in between the gimbal’s mounting rack and

the Gimbal to reduce vibrations and avoid mechanical damage.

Spare Screws

X11

M3X5 (6pcs); M3X8 (5pcs)

Rubber Pad

Stick to the 4 corners at the bottom of the landing

gear to support the aircraft when it is on the ground, and when it is landing or taking off.

Camera Accessories Kit

Image Qty. Description

Waterproof Housing

Allows underwater photographing.

Backdoors

Opened (without cover, not waterproof)

Covered (with touchable screen protector)

Camera Battery

940mAh Rechargeable Li-Po Battery installed on delivery

Flat Mount

Curved Mount

Short Connectors

Long Connector

90qC Rotate Connector (long)

90qC Rotate Connector (short)

Connecting Screw (long)

Connecting Screws (short)

Fixing Rubber

Prevents the Rotate Connector from slipping off.

Mini USB Cable

Connects the Camera to the PC for file transfer.

2.2 Aircraft

The X-Star aircraft is a quadcopter with an integrated stabilized camera gimba. The camera may or may not be supplied depending on the gimbal model purchased. The Micro-USB port on the aircraft supports convenient connection that allows easy flight configuration and system update through the PC Aid Software.

2.2.1 Functional Description

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Figure 2-1

Front Side

1. Propeller – 9.4 x 4.3 inch

2. Motor

3. Front LED Indicator Light – helps to identify the aircraft nose

4. Micro-USB Port – allows communication between the Smart Flight System and the PC Aid program through USB connection

5. 3-axis Camera Gimbal

6. Camera

7. Front Sticker – helps to identify the aircraft nose

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Figure 2-2 Rear Side

8. Rear LED Indicator Light – indicates flight status

9. Aircraft Battery

10. RC Pairing Button – prepares the aircraft to perform pairing

with the Remote Control, see 3.2.1 Re-pairing Remote

Controller on page 33 for detailed instructions

11. Landing Gear

12. Compass

Aircraft Specifications

Table 2-2 Aircraft Specifications

Item Descriptions

Max. Payload 0.8kg

Hover Precision Horizontal: Max. Yaw Rate 180

Max. Inclination Angle GPS Mode: 30

2m; Vertical: r1m;

; ATTI Mode: 30 Max. Ascent/Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s Max. Cruising Speed 12m/s

Diagonal Wheelbase 352mm

Item Descriptions

Propeller Size 9.4”x4.3”

WiFi Frequency 2.4GHz

Receiver Frequency 5.8GHz

Flight Modes

Operating Environment Temperature0q

Storage Temperature 0

Weight (Battery & Propellers

1.1kg

included)

2.2.2 Built-in Smart Flight System

The X-Star features the Built-in Smart Flight System which enables autopilot flight control that provides great ease of use and stability. The Smart Flight System consists of various modules such as the GPS receiver, the Compass and the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). It works as the central computer of the aircraft and supports various functions such as Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC), Go Home, and Failsafe, etc.

Table 2-3 Smart Flight System Modules

Module Descriptions

An electronic device consists of a gyroscope,

IMU

Compass

accelerometer and magnetometer that measures flight velocity, gravitational force and orientation. Reads geomagnetic information and assists the GPS receiver for accurate position calculation.

GPS IOC

C~50qC(32qF~122qF)

C~45qC(32qF~113qF)

ATTI Waypoint

GPS Receiver

Receives GPS signals and determines the latitude and longitude of the aircraft location.

Table 2-4 Smart Flight System Functions

Function Descriptions

Configures the aircraft to fly in the direction relative to

IOC

the home point or consistent to the initial aircraft orientation, instead of its nose and tail.

Go Home

Commands the aircraft to return to and land on the specified home point. Enables the aircraft to take automatic protection

Failsafe

measure when communication with the remote control is lost, to prevent damage or injuries.

NOTE:

A home point is usually memorized by the system each time as the point where the aircraft takes off. The home point can also be repositioned during flight. See 4.3.4 Operations of Smart Flight Features on page 49 for details.

Table 2-5 Supported Flight Modes

Flight Modes Descriptions

Stabilizes and holds the aircraft in position on stick release when activated (requires at least 6 GPS satellite

GPS Mode

signals)

, which offers more stable and smooth flight maneuvers. It allows the safety features including Go Home, IOC and Failsafe for safer flight experiences. Stabilizes and holds the aircraft to the altitude on stick release. The ATTI mode provides more agility in flight

ATTI Mode

controls with attitude and speed mixture. It allows the safety features including Go Home, IOC and Failsafe for safer flight experiences. Provides freer and more agile flight maneuvers depending on 100% mechanical driving by controls of the command sticks.

Manual Mode

This mode is only recommended for experienced pilots, and is disabled by default. It can be activated through flight configurations with the PC Aid or X-Star Mobile App.

2.2.3 Flight LED Indicator Light

The LED Indicator Lights on the aircraft can be found at both the front and rear sides. The Front Indicators are mainly used for helping pilots to identify the position of the aircraft nose, and the Rear Indicators are used for showing the current flight status of the aircraft.

The LED Indicator Lights will light up when the aircraft is turned on. The table below describes the definitions of the LED Indicator Light status.

Ș - Indicates solid light;

Ȗ – Indicates flashing light;

R – Indicates red colored light;

G – Indicates green colored light;

Y – Indicates yellow colored light

R-

” sta

nds for

Example: “

Table 2-6 Definitions of Flight LED Indicator Light Status

LED Indicator Status Descriptions

R-Ș(Front LEDs)

RED SOLID

Light up when the motors start spinning after the aircraft is powered on, indicating the position of the aircraft nose.

light.

G-Ȗ(Rear LEDs)

Y-Ȗ(Rear LEDs)

R-Ȗ-Slow

(Rear LEDs)

Displayed when in GPS Flight Mode. This mode can be activated only when more than 6 GPS satellites are found.

Displayed when in non-GPS Flight mode, or when less than 6 GPS satellites are found.

Displayed when communication with the remote controller is lost.

LED Indicator Status Descriptions

R-

-Quick

(Rear LEDs)

Y-Ȗ(Front & Rear LEDs)

Y-Ș(Rear LEDs)

G-Ș(Rear LEDs)

R-Ȗ(Front & Rear LEDs)

2.2.4 Aircraft Battery

The Aircraft Battery is a rechargeable Li-Po Battery with the capacity of 6400mAh specially designed for the X-Star aircraft. It can only be charged by the charger supplied with the X-Star package, and can provide sufficient power for about 25 minutes of continuous flight if fully charged.

Light up when battery voltage is less than 20%.

Indicates compass calibration is required. See 4.2

Calibrating Compass

on page

41 for detailed instructions.

Displayed during the 1

step of compass

calibration.

Displayed during the 2

step of compass

calibration.

Indicates hardware problems possibly caused by:

IMU deviation or abnormal

Compass error

Remote Controller recalibration required

See 5.2

Troubleshooting Checklist

on page 83 for detailed information.

The Aircraft Battery features several smart functionalities for charge-discharge management that improves the battery’s longevity.

Table 2-7 Aircraft Battery Features

Feature Descriptions

Balancing

Balances the voltage of each battery cell to prevent overcharging or over-discharging.

Retrieves and transfers battery info, including

Communication

battery level, current, voltage, battery life, and temperature to the aircraft and the controller.

Charging Temperature Detection

Low Battery Protection

Stops battery charging when environment temperature is out of allowed range.

Activates alarm when battery level is less than 20%.

LED Capacity Indicator Indicates current battery level.

Automatically stops charging when battery Overcharging & Over-discharging Protection

voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent damage.

Automatically stops discharging when

battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent

damage.

Cuts off power supply when a short circuit

occurs to prevent damage. Short Circuit Protection

All LED lights on the battery front panel will

flash green w

hen a short circuit is

detected.

Power Saving

Turns the battery off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Aircraft Battery Specifications

Table 2-8 Aircraft Battery Specifications

Item

Battery Type

Capacity

Battery Voltage

Charging Environment Temperature Discharging Environment Temperature Storage Temperature & Humidity Temp: -10

Descriptions

Rechargeable Li-Po Battery

6400mAh

11.1V

C~40qC(32qF~104qF)

-20

C~60qC(-4qF~140qF)

C~45qC(14qF~113qF);

Humidity: 5~70%

Functional Descriptions

The Aircraft Battery front panel contains 4 LED Capacity Indicator Lights and 1 Power Button.

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Figure 2-3 Aircraft Battery

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1. Capacity Indicator Lights

2. Power Button – allows you to check the battery level and turn

on/off the battery

A. To turn on the battery and power up the aircraft, long

press the Power Button for 3 seconds. The Capacity Indicator Lights will illuminate and indicate the current battery level. (See Table 2-9 on page 15 for details.)

B. To turn off the battery, long press the Power Button for 3

seconds.

C. To check the current battery level when the battery is

powered off, short press the Power Button once, and the Capacity Indicator Lights will illuminate and indicate the current battery level.

The table below describes the specific battery levels indicated by the Capacity Indicator Lights during discharging process.

Table 2-9

- Indicates solid green light; Ȗ- Indicates flashing green light

Indicator Status Battery Level

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

See 3.1.3 Charging Flight Battery on page 29 for more details.

Capacity Indicator Status while Discharging

90%~100%

75%~89%

60%~75%

50%~60%

40%~50%

25%~40%

15%~25%

0%~15%

2.2.5 3-axis Camera Gimbal

The 3-axis Camera Gimbal mounted to the aircraft is specially designed to allow smooth aerial photographing to minimize camera vibration or shake.

It is powered through the Aircraft Battery, and therefore it is turned on at the same time with the aircraft. A self-test is performed each time the Gimbal starts up.

The X-Star system is compatible with more than one gimbal model. Depending on the specific gimbal model purchased, the gimbal may or may not have a camera mounted, and the camera, if supplied, may or may not be detachable.

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Figure 2-4

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Standard 3-axis Camera Gimbal Sample

1. Mounting Rack

2. Vibration Absorber

3. Anti-drop Lock Pin

A. Press the pin through the hole at the corner of the

gimbal’s mounting rack with the Vibration Absorber in between;

B. Press the stud from the bottom up to lock the pin.

4. Aircraft Communication Port

5. Camera Connector

6. Micro-USB Port – connects to the PC using the Micro-USB

cable supplied for camera file transfer. Do not disconnect the camera from the gimbal while transferring.

Camera Gimbal Specifications

Table 2-10

Camera Gimbal Specifications

Item Descriptions

Operating Current

340mA@12V (Camera Off) 600mA@12V (Camera On)

Operating Environment Temperature Control Accuracy

Controllable Range

Maximum Angular Velocity

NOTE:

The Camera Gimbal comes with a gimbal lock attached

C~45qC

Tilt/Roll: Yaw:

Pitch: 0

/s (r150°/S)

0.02

0.03

~90q(-130~+45°)

which protects the gimbal from incidental rotation to avoid damage. Remove the clamp before powering up the aircraft (see on page 27

Figure 3-1

The 3-axis Camera Gimbal for X-Star supports 2 working modes:

1. FPV Mode – synchronizes the camera gimbal movements

with the aircraft to provide a real time video piloting experience from a first-person view.

2. Non-FPV Mode – enables stabilized camera tilting control for

creative aerial photography.

See 4.4.4 Configuration Operations on page 67 for detailed configuration instructions.

2.2.6 Camera

The Camera mounted to the Aircraft is stabilized by the 3-axis Camera Gimbal. Depending on the gimbal’s working mode applied, it enables both real time FPV piloting control and smooth aerial photographing and video recording based on the pilot’s needs. See 3-axis Camera Gimbal on page 16 for more information.

The Camera has a built-in Li-Po battery, which can be charged

either by the Aircraft Battery when mounted to the gimbal on the aircraft, or by connecting to the PC using the Mini USB Cable supplied.

Turn on the camera before powering up the aircraft.

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Figure 2-5

Camera 6-Side View

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1. Shutter/Select Button 2. Power/Mode Button

3. WiFi Status Light (blue) 4. Camera Status Light (red)

5. Micro HDMI Port 6. MicroSD Card Slot

7. Mini USB Port 8. LED Status Light

9. Microphone 10. Touch Screen

11. Audio Speaker 12. Battery Compartment Lock

Table 2-11

Camera Functional Descriptions

Name Description

1. Shutter/Select

Button

Press this button to:

A. Take photos or videos B. Make selections on menus

A. Press this button once to turn on the

camera.

B. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off

the camera.

2. Power/Mode Button

C. When the camera is powered on,

pressing this button allows you to switch among the camera

Playback

sequence.

3. WiFi Status Light

(blue)

4. Camera Status

Light (red)

Indicates the WiFi communication status.

Indicates the working status of the camera when taking photos or videos.

Connects the camera to a compatible

5. Micro HDMI Port

computer monitor, digital television, or video projector for high definition video file transfer.

6. MicroSD Card Slot

7. Mini USB Port

8. LED Status Light

Stores camera files. Connects to and communicates with the

gimbal or the PC for file transfer.

Synchronizes with the Camera and WiFi Status lights for convenient identification.

and the

Modes

Setting

, the

options in

Name Description

9. Microphone

Records sound when taking videos.

10. Touch Screen

11. Audio Speaker

12. Battery

Compartment Lock

NOTE:

The camera lens is covered by a lens cap on delivery to protect the

camera lens from dust and scratches. Remove the lens cap before use.

Works as the display monitor featuring intuitive touch control.

Makes alert sounds and plays audios.

Locks or unlocks the Battery Compartment. Contains a 940mAh rechargeable Li-Po battery.

Camera Specifications

Table 2-12

Item Descriptions

Operating Environment Temperature -10qC~50qC(14qF~122qF)

Effective Pixels 12MP

HD Recording Resolution 1080P/60fps

Max. Recording Field of View 160

Refer to the supplied camera manual for more operation instructions.

NOTE:

Camera Specifications

2.3 Remote Controller

The X-Star Remote Controller enables wireless communication with the Aircraft through a 5.8GHz radio frequency band. The maximum working range of the Remote Controller through RF signal in an open area is about 400m when set as CE compliant, or about 800m when set as FCC compliant.

The built-in 2.4GHz WiFi module on the Remote Controller allows self-generated WiFi network connection for real time flight and video data transmission between the aircraft and the mobile device enabling convenient controls of aerial photographing and remote piloting.

NOTE:

The X-Star WiFi Network is only established when the aircraft, the Remote Controller and the mobile device are properly connected through WiFi connection. See 3.3.3 Establishing X-Star WiFi Network on page 35 for detailed instructions.

2.3.1 Functional Description

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Figure 2-6

Remote Controller Front and Rear View

1. WiFi & RF Antennas 2. Mobile Holder

3. Indicator Light Panel 4. Smart Control Switch

5. Flight Mode Switch 6. Left Command Stick

7. Right Command Stick 8. Strap Hole

9. Power Button 10. Take-off Button

11. Landing Button 12. Micro USB Port

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Re-Pair WiFi CE/FCC

13. Support Stand 14. Re-pair Hole

15. WiFi Switch 16. CE/FCC Control Screw

17. Buzzer 18. Battery Compartment

Table 2-13

Remote Controller Functional Descriptions

Name Description

The 5.8GHz RF signal antenna communicates with and transmits control signals to the aircraft.

1. WiFi & RF Antennas

The 2.4GHz WiFi antenna receives and transfers flight data and camera data to the X-Star Mobile App.

Holds the mobile device with the X-Star

2. Mobile Holder

Mobile App installed with up to 90 adjustable viewing angle for optimum visibility.

Indicates different status of:

GPS satellite signal strength

Aircraft battery level

3. Indicator Light Panel

RF remote control signal strength

WiFi communication

See 2.3.2 Remote Controller Indicator Lights on page 24 for detailed information.

4. Smart Control Switch

5. Flight Mode Switch

Switch to activate the Smart Flight function of IOC or Go Home controls.

Switch to change flight modes: Up: GPS Mode Middle & Down: ATTI Mode

Name Description

Set by default: Throttle Up and Down: ascends and

6. Left Command Stick

descends Rudder Left and Right: yaws left and yaws right

Set by default:

7. Right Command Stick

Elevator Up and Down: forward and backward Aileron Left and Right: left and right

8. Strap Hole Attaches to a neck strap for easy portability.

Long press for 3 seconds to turn on/off the remote controller, a quick buzz can be heard at the same time.

9. Power Button

The power button shows solid green light when the remote controller is turned on. See

2.3.2 Remote Controller Indicator Lights on

page 24 for detailed information. When the motors start up, pressing this button for 3 seconds commands the aircraft

10. Take-off Button

to take off and hover at an altitude of 2m. A buzz sound can be heard at the same time when activated. Pressing this button for 3 seconds

11. Landing Button

commands the aircraft to land. A buzz sound can be heard at the same time when activated. Connects the remote controller to the PC

12. Micro USB Port

through the Micro USB Cable supplied for battery charging, firmware update or RC configurations.

13. Support Stand

Holds up the remote controller at a 40 degree angle.

Name Description

14. Re-pair Hole

Pressing the Re-pair Hole with a thin rod allows re-pairing the X-Star WiFi network.

Switches on/off the WiFi module to allow

15. WiFi Switch

flight and video data transmission between the aircraft and the mobile device.

Turn the control screw for a full clockwise

16. CE/FCC Control Screw

turn to set as CE compliant;

Turn the control screw for a full counter-clockwise turn to set as FCC compliant.

17. Buzzer Makes alert sounds.

18. Battery Compartment Contains a rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

See 4.3 Remote Controller and Flight Operations on page 43 for more instructions about the remote controller operations.

NOTE:

The Remote Controller makes an alert sound after 15 minutes of inactivity, and turns off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity.

2.3.2 Remote Controller Indicator Lights

There are 7 indicator lights on the remote controller, among which 4 are displayed on the Indicator Light Panel at the front top; the other 3 indicators are displayed separately on the Power Button, the Take-off Button and the Landing Button.

The Indicator Light Panel is activated when the WiFi switch at the back of the remote controller is turned on. It displays in response to the flight data received through the X-Star WiFi network, so make sure to pair up the devices first.

NOTE:

solid red lights when the X-Star WiFi network is disconnected.

The 4 indicator lights on the Indicator Light Panel display

The definitions for each of the Indicator Light are described in the table below:

Table 2-14 Remote Controller Indicator Lights

Item Button Description

Shows green light when GPS mode is enabled and more than 6 GPS satellite

GPS Signal

signals are received;

Shows red light when the GPS mode is disabled or less than 6 GPS satellite signals are received.

Shows green light when the aircraft battery is sufficient;

Aircraft Battery

Shows yellow light when the aircraft battery level is less than 20% (2 Low Battery Protection activated);

Shows red light when the aircraft battery

Level

level is less than 10% (1st Level Low Battery Protection activated).

Shows green light when communication between the remote controller and the aircraft through RF signals is active and

RF Signal

stable;

Shows red light when communication between the remote controller and the aircraft is lost.

WiFi Signal

RC Power

Shows green light when the X-Star WiFi network is active and stable;

Shows green light when powered up;

Shows red-green flashing light when the remote controller battery voltage is low;

Shows red flashing light when charging.

Item Button Description

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Landing

Lights up when pressed, turns off when released.

2.3.3 Technical Specifications

Item Descriptions

Operating Frequency (RF Receiver) WiFi Repeater Frequency 2.4GHz

Operating Temperature 0 Storage Temperature -20 Communication Distance

(open area) Transmission Power (EIRP) CE: 25mW; FCC:150mW;

Operating Current/Voltage WIFI ON: Max. 550mA@3.7V Battery 5000mAh rechargeable Li-Ion

Power Consumption Max:2.2W Weight (battery included) 610g

5.8GHz

C~50qC

C~75qC

CE:400m; FCC:800m;

Battery

Chapter 3 Pre/Post-flight Operations

The X-Star features the user-friendly design that requires very simple assembly to get the aircraft ready to fly. However, it is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damages or injuries.

IMPORTANT:

in any way inconsistent with this manual, failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage.

Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product

3.1 Preparing Aircraft

Follow the instructions in this section to prepare the Aircraft for flight.

3.1.1 Removing Gimbal Lock

Remove the Gimbal Lock before powering up the Aircraft to avoid damage. Pull out the attached gimbal lock carefully as illustrated below (Figure 3-1):

Figure 3-1

Removing the Gimbal Lock

Replace the Gimbal Lock to protect the gimbal from accidental rotation to avoid damage when not in use.

3.1.2 Installing Propellers

IMPORTANT:

Do not power up the aircraft while installing or

removing the propellers. Use only authorized propellers.

It is recommended to wear protective gloves when assembling and removing the propellers.

On each of the propellers there are one Lock icon and one Unlock icon with an arrow icon indicating the rotate direction to fasten or unfasten the propellers.

Name Icon Description

Lock Icon

Unlock Icon

To install the propellers

Fasten the propeller by rotating the propeller in the indicated direction.

Unfasten the propeller by rotating the propeller in the indicated direction.

1. Remove the warning cards from motors after reading. Do not power up the aircraft.

2. Match two of the propellers with red nuts to the corresponding motors with red paint, and the other two with black or gray nuts to the unpainted motors.

3. Fasten the propeller by rotating in the direction indicated by the Lock Icon.

To remove the propellers

1. Power off the aircraft.

2. Unfasten the propeller by rotating in the direction indicated by the Unlock Icon.

IMPORTANT:

1. Check and ensure every propeller is properly installed and in good condition before each flight.

2. Keep off and do not touch the propellers and motors when they are spinning.

3.1.3 Charging Flight Battery

To charge the Aircraft Battery

NOTE:

If the current battery level is ʈ80%, turn on the battery

before charging.

1. Connect the supplied Aircraft Battery Charger to the wall socket.

2. Connect the battery to the charger. The Capacity Indicator Lights will illuminate and indicate the battery level during charging. (See Table 3-1 on page 30 for details.)

3. The Capacity Indicator Lights will turn off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger and the battery when charging is completed.

Figure 3-2

Charging the Aircraft Battery

The table below describes the specific battery levels indicated by the Capacity Indicator Lights when charging.

Table 3-1 Capacity Indicator Status while Charging

Ș - Indicates solid green light; Ȗ- Indicates flashing green light

Indicator Status Battery Level

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3.1.4 Installing and Removing the Battery

To install the battery

1. Make sure the battery is powered off before installation.

2. Insert the battery into the aircraft battery compartment as shown below (Figure 3-3). A click sound is heard when the battery has been properly installed.

95%

80%

50%

25%

Figure 3-3

Installing the Aircraft Battery

To remove the battery

1. Make sure the battery is powered off before removal.

2. Press and hold the top and bottom tabs on the battery, and pull it out slowly.

3.1.5 Mounting the Camera

In the case when the purchased gimbal set does not come with a camera. The camera needs to be mounted manually by the user before flight.

NOTE:

Use only cameras authorized or specified by Maxaero

which are compatible with the gimbal.

To mount the camera

1. Align and connect the Mini USB Port on the camera to the Camera Connector on the gimbal.

2. Align the upper and lower screw holes of the Camera Securing Bracket to the corresponding holes on the gimbal mount.

3. Fasten the securing bracket to the gimbal mount by screwing up the screws supplied, through the aligned holes (Figure 3-4).

Figure 3-4

Mounting the Camera

3.2 Preparing Remote Controller

To charge the Remote Controller

1. Connect the remote controller to the USB Power Adapter using the Micro USB Cable supplied.

2. Plug the USB Power Adapter to the wall socket.

3. The Power Button on the remote controller will show flashing red light during charging. When charging is complete, the Power Button changes into solid green light, in this case, disconnect the power adapter and the remote controller.

To power up the remote controller

NOTE:

It is recommended to power up the remote controller

before turning on the aircraft.

1. Adjust the remote controller power output by twisting the

CE/FCC Control Screw using a Philips screwdriver. Turn the screw clockwise for a full turn to set as CE compliant; or turn the screw counter-clockwise for a full turn to set as FCC compliant.

2. Press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds until the

Power Button lights up in solid green. At the same time, 2 brief buzz sounds can be heard if the remote controller is set as CE compliant, whereas 3 brief buzz sounds can be heard when set as FCC compliant.

3. Turn on the WiFi switch at the rear side of the remote

controller. The remote controller retrieves flight data while communicating with the aircraft and the indicator lights will light up indicating various aircraft and connection status.

3.2.1 Re-pairing Remote Controller

The Remote Controller and the aircraft are paired by default, this enables the devices to pair up automatically when both powered up.

Re-pairing between the aircraft and the Remote Controller may be required when one of the devices has been replaced. In this case, perform re-pairing by using the RC Pairing Button on the aircraft (see 2.2.1 Functional Description on page 7 for more information).

To re-pair the aircraft and the remote controller

1. Turn off the remote controller.

2. Turn on the aircraft.

3. Press and hold the RC Pairing Button on the aircraft for about 3 seconds, the pairing indicator beside the RC Pairing Button will flash slowly in green light, indicating the aircraft is ready to re-pair.

4. Push and hold the left command stick leftward while pressing and holding the Power

Button on the remote controller for a few seconds, the pairing indicator will change from slow flashing light to quick flashing light when pairing is successful.

3.3 Preparing Mobile Device

By connecting your mobile device to the X-Star WiFi network, the X-Star Mobile App configures the device to perform as a FPV monitor and a ground station for remote piloting, flight configuration and waypoint navigation, etc.

The X-Star mobile application works on either iOS or Android smart phones. It can be downloaded from the official website, google play, apple store or by scanning the QR code shown on the package.

Supported system:

A. iOS6.1 or later

B. Android 4.0 or later

3.3.1 Installing Mobile App

Download the X-Star Mobile App from the website, and follow the procedures below to install it on your mobile device. Detailed information about X-Star Mobile app operations will be described in 4.4 X-Star Mobile App Operations on page 53.

To install the X-Star Mobile App:

1. Power up the mobile device, and launch the browser after the internet connection is enabled.

2. Login to the official website: http://www.maxaero.com

3. Click

4. Search and download the installation file of X-Star Mobile

5. Tap

Download

App

Install

and the X-Star application will be installed

onto your mobile device.

on the home page.

NOTE:

The X-Star application will be regularly updated. Please

check occasionally for latest updates.

3.3.2 Registering User Account

When the X-Star Mobile app is properly installed, tap the app icon to run the software. The first thing to do is to log into your X-Star account before further operation. If you haven’t created your account, tap

and follow the instructions to complete your

registration.

3.3.3 Establishing X-Star WiFi Network

The X-Star WiFi Network is established when the aircraft, the remote controller and the mobile device are properly connected through WiFi connection. This enables the mobile device to receive real time camera data in-flight and monitor flight maneuvers through the X-Star Mobile App.

To connect the mobile device with the X-Star network

1. Power up the remote controller.

2. Power up the X-Star aircraft.

3. Switch on the Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device.

4. Tap the

Settings

option on your mobile device. Turn on the WiFi function, and select the X-Star Network from the list. The network may display as X_Star suffixed with a serial number.

5. Open the X-Star Mobile App on your mobile device.

6. The SSID of the network and a green tick icon will be displayed on top of the main screen of the X-Star App when the connection is successful.

3.3.4 Re-pairing X-Star WiFi Network

When the X-Star WiFi Network connection fails, or either the aircraft or the remote controller is replaced and re-paired, the X-Star WiFi Network will need to be re-established as well.

Re-pair the X-Star WiFi Network

1. Power on all the devices including the aircraft, the remote controller, and the mobile device.

2. Re-pair the aircraft and the remote controller if one of the devices is replaced. See 3.2.1 Re-pairing Remote

Controller on page 33 for detailed instructions.

3. After powering up the remote controller for 30 seconds, press and hold the Re-pair Hole at the back of the remote controller with a thin rod until a brief alert sound is heard.

4. Wait for 30 seconds until the WiFi Signal indicator on the remote controller starts flashing, indicating the WiFi network is ready to be re-established.

5. Enable Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device.

6. Select the X-Star Wi-Fi network from the list.

7. Tap to launch the X-Star Mobile App, and tap the

Settings

icon.

8. Choose (

Figure 3-5

9. Tap

Pairing

in the menu list to enter the Pairing page

MAC

button to manually enter or scan the MAC code

of the aircraft.

NOTE:

By scanning the QR code at the bottom of the aircraft, the SSID and the MAC address will be automatically retrieved.

10. Tap

Finish

to complete the re-pairing. The WiFi Signal indicator on the remote controller will show solid green light when connection is successful.

Figure 3-5 Pairing Screen

3.4 Installing PC Aid Suite

The PC Aid Suite is specially developed for enhancing aircraft capabilities and refining flight performance. This comprehensive program allows users to perform pre and post flight configurations and upgrade firmware for the X-Star aircraft, gimbal and remote controller on the PC.

The PC Aid software package is included in the product CD supplied, and it is regularly updated through the internet.

To install the PC Aid software to the PC:

1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM of the PC. The driver installation wizard will load momentarily.

2. Click

3. Click the

4. Click

on the welcome page.

Change

install the program, and click click

installation folder.

Install

installed onto the PC.

button, and select a destination folder to

to continue without changing the default

and the PC Aid Setup.exe program will be

3.4.1 Register PC Aid Account

After the PC Aid Suite is properly installed, click the

Start Menu

using for the first time, users are required to create the X-Star user account before login. Click instructions to finish your registration. It is recommended to register with the same user account you used for the X-Star Mobile App.

, select

X-Star PC Aid

to continue. Or directly

Windows

to launch the program. When

and follow the onscreen

Figure 3-6

After successful registration, enter your X-Star username and password to sign in the PC Aid operation program.

See 4.5 PC Aid Operations on page 79 for detailed operation instructions of the PC Aid software.

Chapter 4 Flight Operations

After all pre-flight preparations have been done properly, before proceeding to perform your first flight, take a few minute to familiarize yourself with the controls of your X-Star by following the operation instructions described in this section.

IMPORTANT:

instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating, or coming into contact with the product.

Before flying the X-Star aircraft, make sure all safety

4.1 Preflight Checklist

Follow the steps below to carry out a full preflight check-up to get ready for the first flight.

Check up before flight

The camera is stably mounted to the gimbal.

The camera lens cap is removed.

The gimbal lock is removed.

The propellers are properly installed and in good condition.

The flight battery, the remote control, the camera and the mobile device are fully charged.

The aircraft and the remote controller are paired.

The X-Star Mobile App and the PC Aid software are properly installed.

Firmware of the flight, gimbal, and remote control systems has been updated to the latest version.

The configurations of the flight, gimbal, and remote control systems are done properly.

The mobile device is mounted to the remote controller and properly connected to the X-Star WiFi Network.

The ground station on the X-Star Mobile App is enabled.

The camera function on the X-Star Mobile App is synchronizing with the mounted camera.

Familiarize yourself with the flight controls.

Find a suitable area for flying.

4.2 Calibrating Compass

Make sure to calibrate the compass every time when flying in a new location. The 4 LED indicators on the aircraft will show yellow flashing light when the flight system detects compass deviation, indicating that compass calibration is required.

IMPORTANT:

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which may cause compass error leading to poor performance or flight failure.

Be sure the following requirements are met when carrying out compass calibration:

Perform calibration outdoors (recommended to perform on an open space such as a lawn);

Be free from all magnetic interferences, such as magnetite or steel reinforcement found in concrete;

Be away from both underground and overhead power lines.

To calibrate the compass

1. Quickly flip the Flight Mode Switch up and down for 5 times or above. The rear LEDs on the aircraft will show solid yellow lights when the calibration command is confirmed.

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and revolve for 360qaround. The rear LEDs on the aircraft will change into solid green

lights when this is done successfully.

Figure 4-1 Horizontal Calibration

3. Hold the aircraft vertically with the nose down and rotate for

360

around. The LEDs on the aircraft will display normally in correspondence to the current flight mode when calibration is completed successfully.

Nose Down

Figure 4-2 Vertical Calibration

NOTE:

If the calibration is unsuccessful, the LEDs on the aircraft will flash yellow lights again. In this case, repeat the above steps to try again.

4.3 Remote Controller and Flight Operations

The Remote Controller is specially designed for convenient remote flight controls with 2 command sticks for aerial maneuvers in different directions, including Pitch, Roll, Yaw and Vertical (ascent and descent).

The Smart Control Switch on the top left of the remote controller front panel allows pilots to conveniently activate the safety features – IOC (middle) or Go Home (down). Do not apply the IOC or Go Home controls when taking off.

The Flight Mode Switch on the top right of the remote controller front panel allows pilots to switch between different flight modes – GPS or ATTI mode. See

Table 2-5

on page 10 for details.

NOTE:

received. In this case, the aircraft will not be able to take off.

Do not fly in GPS mode when less than 6 satellite signals are

4.3.1 Motor Start-up and Take-off

The motors must be started before commanding the aircraft to take off. The standard operating procedures are described below.

¾ To start the motors and take off

1. Push the Smart Control Switch to the Up position as the IOC and Go Home features are not applied.

2. Push the Flight Mode Switch to the position of a desired mode for flight control.

A. Up: GPS Mode

B. Middle: ATTI Mode

C. Down: Manual Mode (disabled by default)

3. Push and hold both the Command Sticks to their bottom corners either toe-in or toe-out for a few seconds to start the motors.

Figure 4-3 Motor Start-up or Shut-down

4. Release the sticks gently and simultaneously after the motors have started spinning for 2 seconds.

5. Command the aircraft to take off. There are 2 methods available:

A. Push the Throttle upward to take off the aircraft

manually.

B. Press and hold the Take-off button on the remote

controller for 2 seconds. The remote controller makes a brief beep sound when the take-off command is sent successfully.

Once the command is sent, the aircraft ascends

automatically and starts hovering when it reaches the height of 2 meters.

4.3.2 Flight Attitude Controls

The aircraft reacts to the control inputs of the command sticks transmitted through the RF signals. The flight speed varies according to the push strength applied when moving the sticks.

NOTE:

For beginners it is recommended to move the command sticks lightly and slowly to keep the aircraft flying in a controllable speed. By applying the GPS mode, the aircraft self-positioning capability is enabled, which allows more stable and safer flight maneuvers.

The 4 primary flight controls include:

A. Throttle

– commands the aircraft to ascend by pushing the

stick upward, and descend by pushing it downward.

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Figure 4-4 Throttle Control – Aircraft Left Side View

B. Rudder

– commands the aircraft to yaw left or right by

pushing the Rudder left or right.

Rudder right

Nose Yaws Right

Rudder left

Nose Yaws Left

Figure 4-5 Rudder Control- Aircraft Top View

C. Elevator

– commands the aircraft to pitch up and down to move forward or backward by pushing the Elevator upward or downward.

Elevator down

Forward

Elevator up

Backward

Figure 4-6 Elevator Control – Aircraft Left Side View

D. Aileron

– commands the aircraft to roll left or right by

pushing the Aileron left or right.

Aileron left

Aileron right

Figure 4-7 Aileron Control – Front View

4.3.3 Landing and Motor Shut-down

left

right

The aircraft may be landed manually, automatically, or passively depending on different circumstances.

IMPORTANT:

The aircraft must be landed gently on a flat surface

to avoid damage.

Manual landing

Pilots may manually land the aircraft whenever and wherever they choose and regard as safe by controlling the command sticks on the remote controller.

To manually land the aircraft and shut down the motors

1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired position for landing.

2. Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches the target position to let it hover.

3. Push the Throttle down slightly and gently to land the aircraft.

4. When the aircraft has properly landed, operate with one of the command methods below to shut off the motors:

A. Push the Throttle to the bottom position and hold

for 3 seconds, until the 4 motors stop spinning. This simple method is recommended for beginners.

B. Push and hold both the Command Sticks to their

bottom corners simultaneously, either toe-in or toe-out, for a few seconds to stop the motors (

Figure 4-3

5. Release the stick(s) gently and simultaneously after the motors have stopped spinning.

Automatic landing

The Landing Button on the remote controller allows pilots to land the aircraft automatically from where it is hovering (i.e. land onsite), with one single click, without worries of controlling the flight attitudes.

To auto land the aircraft using the Landing Button

1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired position for landing.

2. Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches the target position to let it hover.

3. Press and hold the Landing Button for 3 seconds until a beep sound is heard.

4. Wait about 3 seconds and the aircraft will start to descend and land automatically.

Landing due to low battery

Generally it is recommended to land the aircraft immediately when the battery level reaches 20% or lower, this will be indicated by the indicator lights on both the aircraft and the remote controller.

A. The rear LEDs on the aircraft will show quick flashing red

lights.

B. The Aircraft Battery Indicator on the remote controller will

show yellow light.

Passive landing due to low battery

The aircraft will be forced to land automatically on wherever it is hovering when the battery level reaches 10% or lower to avoid accidents and damages.

Passive landing when Failsafe is activated

When the Failsafe function is activated, the aircraft will perform Go Home (if GPS is available) or Onsite Landing (if GPS is not available) to avoid accidents and damages.

4.3.4 Operations of Smart Flight Features

The X-Star Smart Flight System supports 3 major smart features:

Intelligent Orientation Control

To activate the IOC function during flight, toggle the Smart Control Switch on the top left of the remote controller to the middle position.

This feature has 2 control modes: Home Lock and Course Lock. The Home Lock mode works in GPS mode only, while the Course Lock mode works in both GPS and ATTI modes.

Descriptions of the IOC modes:

Home Lock

- configures the aircraft to fly in the direction relative to the home point, instead of its nose and tail. In this mode, the Elevator will always move the aircraft on a line towards or away from the initial take-off location, and the Aileron will make it move right or left perpendicular to that line.

Course Lock

– also known as “Carefree Orientation” mode. In this mode, all control directions are based on the initial orientation of the aircraft, regardless of its current nose direction. This mode can be used to keep the aircraft staying on track even if it is being rotated.

In addition, Course Lock mode works regardless of distance from the starting point, while Home Lock mode requires the aircraft to be at least 10 meters away from home point. If the aircraft is getting closer within 10 meters boundary from home point, Home Lock mode will be automatically switched to Course Lock mode.

NOTE:

The flying direction is relative to the starting point but not the location of the pilot. Home Lock mode works in GPS mode only while Course Lock mode works in both GPS and ATTI modes.

Go Home

The Go Home function only works in GPS mode. To manually activate the Go Home function using the remote controller, toggle the Smart Control Switch to the down position.

When the Go Home command has been successfully received, the aircraft automatically maneuvers itself to return and land on the prescribed home point with the shortest path.

When the Go Home procedure is activated, the remote controller control will be disabled temporarily while the aircraft returns to the home point. The Remote Controller control will be regained when the aircraft starts to descend allowing the pilots to adjust the aircraft attitude for a safe landing.

NOTE:

For safety reasons, if the aircraft is hovering at the altitude lower than 30 meters when the Go Home function is activated, it will ascend to the 30-meter altitude before starting to return.

To manually regain control of the aircraft during the activated Go Home procedure, take one of the methods below:

A. When Go Home is activated manually

Toggle the Smart Control Switch from Go Home position to

the other positions to regain control.

B. When Go Home is activated by Failsafe

There are 2 ways to regain control:

1. Press and hold the Take-off button on the remote controller for 3 seconds. A brief beep sound can be heard when the command has been sent successfully.

Move the command sticks to control the aircraft; if the aircraft reacts correspondingly, the communication is recovered.

2. Push the Throttle upward to the position of 60% in range, i.e. slightly above the middle point (

Figure 4-8

), and hold for 2 seconds. In this case, the aircraft may fly upward slightly when the remote controller control is recovered.

100%

60%

Figure 4-8 Push the Throttle Upward (60% in range)

A home point is usually memorized by the system as the point where the aircraft motors start up each time. The home point can also be repositioned during flight.

Reposition the home point during flight

1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired home point.

2. Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches the target position to let it hover.

3. Press and hold the Take-off Button for 3 seconds until a beep sound is heard.

4. Press the Take-off Button again within a 5-second interval; hold the button until a beep sound is heard.

The rear LEDs of the aircraft will show quick flashing green lights for 3 seconds indicating the reset is successful.

Failsafe

The Failsafe function will be activated after 5 seconds when communication between the aircraft and the remote controller is lost. This function enables the aircraft to automatically take the protection measure.

Go Home is set as the priority protection measure when Failsafe is activated.

In the case when GPS is available at the time Failsafe is activated, the aircraft will start the Go Home procedure automatically.

In the case when GPS is not available (i.e. received GPS satellite signals are less than 6) when Failsafe is activated, the aircraft will hover for a 10 seconds interval. If GPS becomes available during this interval, the aircraft will start the Go Home procedure, otherwise the aircraft will land onsite.

4.4 X-Star Mobile App Operations

The X-Star Mobile Application is a fully-featured program with 4 essential functions. It configures your mobile to perform as the central monitor for remote piloting control, aerial shooting and recording, and helps to tune the aircraft parameters to achieve refined and smooth flight performance.

The 4 essential control functions are:

A. Camera Remote Control

– performs capturing, recording and set

camera settings through wireless control

B. Flight Data Display

Flight

Gimbal

Remote Controller

IMU Modules

Aircraft Battery

C. Ground Station Navigation

- displays parameters of:

– programs GPS waypoint navigation

missions, and set waypoint altitude, hover time and overall speed

D. Configuration Function

– performs parameter configuration for

the flight control system, gimbal system and remote controller

4.4.1 X-Star Mobile App Main Menu

Before first flight, make sure your mobile device is properly connected to the X-Star WiFi network. When connection is successful, the SSID of the WiFi network alongside with a green tick icon will be displayed on the header of the Main Menu as below.

Figure 4-9 X-Star Mobile App Main Menu

The application buttons on the Main Menu are listed and described in the table below:

Table 4-1 Application Buttons

Name Button Description

Allows data synchronization for

Camera

image display and camera pairing for FPV or non-FPV navigation

Allows to locate the aircraft, and

Ground Station

perform waypoint navigation and flight settings

Allows to perform parameter

Configuration

configuration and firmware upgrades for the flight, gimbal and remote control systems

Settings

Allows users to set various control settings of the application

4.4.2 Camera Operations

The Camera function works as a flight monitor that synchronizes the screen display with the onboard camera, allowing users to perform various camera operations and configurations for aerial photo-and-video shooting. To enter the Camera Operation screen (Figure 4-10), tap the

Camera

button on the Main Menu.

Figure 4-10

Camera Operation Screen

1. Pitch Control Panel

2. Status Information Bar

3. Camera Operation Panel

4. Ground Station Split Screen

Pitch Control Panel

The Pitch Control Panel consists of 3 control buttons, the functions of which are described respectively from top to bottom as follows:

Back

– returns to X-Star Mobile App Main Menu

Mode Switch

– switches between Normal Mode and

Physical Control Mode

Normal Mode

In this mode, the camera pitch movement is controlled by the pitch scroll bar. Scroll it up to tilt the camera upwards or down to tilt the camera downwards.

Physical Control Mode

In this mode, the camera pitch angle simulates with the motions of the mobile device. Tilt the mobile device forward to pitch the camera down or backward to pitch the camera up.

Pitch Scroll Bar

– scrolls up or down to control the

camera pitch movement (Normal mode only)

Status Information Bar

The Status Information Bar on the top of the Camera Operation Screen consists of 8 items. The features of each item are described respectively from left to right as follows:

Pitch Angle –

indicates the camera pitch angle

Flight Altitude –

Flight Speed –

Primary Flight Display –

indicates planned flight height

indicates the current flying speed

indicates primary flight information including the flight attitude (pitch and roll), aircraft orientation, and approximate location

WiFi Indicator –

Battery Level –

Micro-SD Card –

indicates the intensity of WiFi signal

displays current aircraft battery level

indicates the status of the Micro-SD

Card

The icon will be highlighted when a valid Micro-SD Card is properly inserted. The number beside the icon shows the remaining photo number.

GPS –

displays the number of satellite signals received

Camera Operation Panel

The Camera Operation Panel includes 5 items, the functions of which are described respectively from top to bottom as follows:

Camera Settings

Camera Mode

– opens the camera settings menu

– allows choosing different camera modes, including single capture, burst mode, timed capture and video shooting

Shooting Button

– displays the current camera mode, tapping which allows to execute the selected camera mode action

Hide/Display

– tap to hide the flight information bar

and the pitch control panel; tap to show them again

The table below lists and describes the functions of the

4 camera modes.

Table 4-2

Camera Mode Buttons

Mode Button Description

Single Capture

Video

Burst

Time Lapse

Captures a single photo

Records video

Captures up to 10 photos in one second

Captures a series of Photos at preset intervals

Camera Settings

By tapping the

Settings

button, the Settings Panel will be displayed (Figure 4-11), which allows you to adjust camera configuration settings.

Figure 4-11

Camera Settings Panel

The functions of each setting option are described in the table below:

Table 4-3

General Camera Settings

Settings Button Options

Resolution

Frame Rate

FPS

1080P (16:9) (default); 960P (4:3); 720P (16:9); WVGA (16:9)

24, 30, 48, 60, 120, 240 fps (NTSC) *PAL: 50 fps.

Time Lapse

Time Stamp

0.5, 1, 2 sec; 5 sec (default), 10, 30, 60 sec

OFF (default); Date; Time; Date/Time

Settings Button Options

TV System

Format ɰ; 

Reset ɰ; 

NOTE:

When you select Format in camera settings, the SD

PAL; NTSC (default)

(default)

card will be formatted. Make sure to create a back-up copy of the SD card files.

When you select TV system to view a TV/HDTV, select NTSC for North American televisions; for those outside of North America, select PAL in most cases.

To format a Micro-SD card:

1. Tap the

Camera Settings

button on the right side of

the screen to open the Settings Panel.

2. Tap

Format

button and a prompt will appear to remind you that all data in the Micro-SD card will be deleted if you proceed with this action.

3. Tap

YES

to complete formatting.

4. Reboot the camera when completed.

IMPORTANT:

Do not shut down the camera, or remove the

battery or Micro-SD card during the procedure.

After the above settings have been completed, you can proceed with photo shooting or video recording.

To take a photo:

1. Tap the

Camera Mode

button to select a desired

shooting method.

Single Capture

: press

single photo

Burst Mode

: press

continuous capture

Time Lapse

: press

Shooting

timed capture, and press again to stop

2. Tap the

Shooting

button to run the selected camera

mode action.

To record a video:

1. Tap the

Camera Mode

mode.

2. Tap the

Shooting

button to start recording: a red dot will flash to indicate the recording is in progress and a time code will appear in the upper right corner of the preview screen.

3. Press the

To view the saved photos or videos:

1. Press the

Shooting

Back

button on Pitch Control Panel to

button again to stop recording.

return to the main menu.

2. Tap the

Album

icon to view the saved photos or

recorded videos.

Shooting

button once for a

button once for

button once to begin a

button and select the

Video

Ground Station Split Screen

The Ground Station Split Screen, located on the lower right corner of the screen, allows the pilot to view the current Ground Station operation during camera filming. Tapping the Split Screen allows users to quickly switch to the Ground Station operation screen.

4.4.3 Ground Station Operations

The Ground Station function allows you to create flight plans by placing waypoints, setting waypoint altitude, hover time and overall speed, etc. To perform this function, tap the

Station

(Gmap or Amap) to initiate the program.

icon on the Main Menu, and select a desired map type

Ground

NOTE:

Figure 4-12

Make sure your mobile device is connected to the internet

Ground Station Operation Screen

when using this function for the first time to allow auto installing of the maps.

1. Control Panel

2. Status Information Bar

3. Functional Buttons

4. Camera Split Screen

Control Panel

The Control Panel contains a number of buttons that allow you to create flight plans, execute flight missions and command the aircraft home. The table below provides a brief description of the Control Panel buttons:

Table 4-4

Control Panel Buttons

Name Button Description

Back

Returns to X-Star Mobile App Main Menu

Waypoints

Start

Pause

Go Home

Landing

Status Information Bar

Opens the Waypoint Control Panel

Uploads the flight mission

Suspends execution of the flight mission

Aborts the flight mission and commands the aircraft home

Lands the aircraft

The Status Information Bar on the top of the main sections of the screen displays the following items from left to right:

Flight Mode –

Flight Altitude –

Current Aircraft Distance –

indicates the current flight mode

indicates planned flight height

indicates the distance

between the current aircraft position and the home point

Primary Flight Display –

indicates various flight information including the flight attitude (pitch and roll) characteristics, orientation, and approximate location info

Flight Speed –

Wi-Fi Signal –

Battery Level –

GPS –

displays number of satellite signals received

indicates the current flying speed

indicates the intensity of Wi-Fi signal

displays current battery level

Functional Buttons

The Functional buttons are vertically aligned on the right side of the operation screen. They are mainly used for controlling flight speed, calibrating the compass, selecting map view and locating the home point. Detailed descriptions of the Functional Buttons are listed in the following table:

Table 4-5

Functional Buttons

Name Button Description

Speed

Compass

Map View

Sets the desired level flight speed: high (8m/s), medium (5m/s) or low (2m/s).

Initiates the compass calibration procedure.

Allows choosing a desired map view: Normal, Hybrid or Satellite view.

Locates the current home point retrieved from X-Star system on the map;

Locator

When aircraft GPS data is not available, it will locate the current mobile position on the map.

NOTE:

For safety concerns, there are only 3 gears of level flight

speed under auto mode: high speed (8m/s), medium speed (5m/s) and low speed (2m/s).

Main Section

The Main Section, which occupies the center area of the screen, displays the map and the current location of the aircraft. In addition, there is a circle on the Main Section, within which defines the

Safety Zone

. The aircraft can fly in

this area safely and legally.

To view the map on Main Section:

1. Tap the

Map View

button to choose among the

Normal, Hybrid or Satellite view.

2. Use two fingers to zoom in or zoom out the map.

3. Tap to move the map to view different areas.

Camera Split Screen

The Camera Thumbnail, located on the lower right corner of

the screen, allows the pilot to view the current camera filming

during Ground Station operation. Tapping the thumbnail

allows users to quickly switch to the camera operation

screen.

Waypoint Operations

Tapping the launches the

Waypoints

button on the Control Panel opens

Waypoint Operation Panel

Figure 4-13

Waypoint Operation Panel

(Figure 4-13).

The Waypoint Operation Panel features the key functions of

the Ground Station, which allows you to set flight plans by

placing waypoints, defining flight altitude and hover time, etc.

The table below provides brief functional descriptions of the

Waypoint Operation Buttons:

Table 4-6

Waypoint Operation Buttons

Name Button Description

Back

Exits the waypoint operation mode.

Adds a waypoint. The total number of

Add Waypoints

waypoints should not exceed 20. Waypoints cannot be added beyond 500m from the home point or outside of the Safety Zone.

Draw Waypoints

Remove Waypoints

Move Waypoints

Delete Waypoints

Safety Zone

NOTE:

N/A

To optimize video transmission quality, the aircraft is

Creates the flight route by sliding through the map.

Removes the selected waypoint one by one.

Moves the waypoint position one at a time.

Deletes all waypoints.

Refers to the area within the circle. The aircraft can fly in this area safely and legally.

restricted to operate within a 500m-radius area from the Home Point.

To move the waypoints:

1. Tap the

Move Waypoints

button.

2. Tap on the specific waypoint, and drag it to a new location.

3. Tap the

Move Waypoints

button again to confirm

the change.

To edit the waypoints:

1. Tap the desired waypoint number at the bottom of the screen.

2. Adjust the waypoint altitude and hover time as demanded.

3. Tap

To start the flight mission:

1. Tap the

to complete the waypoint setting.

Back

button to return to the Ground Station Control Panel after completing the waypoint flight plan setting.

2. Tap

on the Control Panel to start the flight

mission.

To terminate the waypoint mission:

There are two ways to terminate the waypoint mission:

1) Regain control of the aircraft by pushing the Flight Mode Switch on the remote controller to position. The aircraft will abort the mission and respond to the navigation by the remote controller.

ATTI

2) Tap the

Go Home

button to activate the Go Home procedure. The aircraft will terminate the mission and return to the home point and land automatically.

To land the aircraft:

When the flight mission has been completed, the aircraft will return to the home point (i.e. take-off point) automatically and hover.

There are 2 ways to land the aircraft:

1) Regain control of the aircraft using the remote controller to land the aircraft manually or by using the 1-click

2) Tap the

Landing

button

button on the Ground Station

Control Panel.

4.4.4 Configuration Operations

The Configuration program is designed to configure and upgrade the Smart Flight System and the Remote Controller. To optimize the X-Star system performance for accurate and stable flight maneuvering, it is recommended to perform configurations and firmware upgrades on a regular basis, either through PC Aid or X-Star Mobile App.

Flight Limits

Figure 4-14

Configuration Operation Screen

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilots should comply with all regulations from ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and national rules of the air in their own state.

For safety concerns, it is required to set up the flight limits to ensure safe and legal operation of this product. The flight limits settings include flight height, distance limits and Flight Restricted Areas.

To set the flight limits, click the

Flight Limits

icon and the

screen below will be displayed:

Figure 4-15

Flight Limits Setting Screen

You can set the maximum flight height and distance to protect the aircraft from losing signal or being out of control. When these limits are determined, the aircraft cannot fly outside the preset limit boundaries under GPS mode. In

non-GPS mode, the aircraft is only restricted to the preset height limit. For distance limit under non-GPS mode, it may be various depending on the regulations and laws in different areas and countries.

NOTE:

Under GPS mode, the maximum flight height must be within 800 meters and flight distance must be within 1000 meters.

Gimbal

The Gimbal function is designed to perform Gimbal parameters tuning such as sensitivity (roll, pitch and yaw) and control speed, and to activate or deactivate FPV mode. Tap the Gimbal icon, and the screen is displayed as below:

Angle Limits

Figure 4-16

Gimbal Control Screen

A. Horizontal Limit – sets the maximum angle on

horizontal axis

B. Vertical Limit – sets the maximum angle on vertical

axis

Control Sensitivity

- adjusts the speed of camera pitch

movement

Mode Switch

A. Non-FPV Mode –enables stabilized camera tilting

control

B. FPV Mode

–synchronizes the camera gimbal

movement with the aircraft

Flight Parameters

The Flight Parameters option is used to tune the systemic parameters of the aircraft, including level flight speed, descent speed, ascent speed and yaw rate, so as to achieve safe and smooth flight maneuvers. Due to the highly stabilized control system, the level speed, descent speed, ascent speed and yaw rate can be adjusted within the following ranges:

Speed Range

Level Flight Speed 2m/s – 12m/s Descent Speed 1m/s – 3m/s Ascent Speed 1m/s – 6m/s Yaw R at e 60q/s - 360 q/s

Remote Controller

The Remote Controller function enables the pilots to choose preferred transmitter modes, calibrate command sticks and testify if the Smart Control Switch and the Flight Mode Switch work properly.

Tap the

Remote Controller

be displayed.

Figure 4-17

icon, and the screen below will

Remote Controller Screen

The Remote Controller configuration screen consists of 3 sections.

1) Transmitter Modes Section There are 3 transmitter modes: Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3. Each mode indicates how the movement of command sticks controls the actions of the aircraft correspondingly. Below are the illustrations of Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3:

Figure 4-18 Mode 1, 2 and 3

The table below describes the respective aircraft movements reacting to the movements of the command sticks.

Table 4-7

Controls of the Command Sticks

Command Stick Movement Aircraft Movement

Throttle Up/Down Ascend/Descend

Rudder Left/Right Yaw Left/Right

Elevator Up/Down Forward/Backward

Aileron Left/Right Left/Right

2) Command Sticks Calibration There are 4 channels in total for command sticks calibration. They are A, E, T and R channels, representing Aileron, Elevator, Throttle and Rudder respectively. Before calibration, make sure your desired transmitter mode has been selected.

To calibrate the command sticks:

1. Turn on the remote controller and then the aircraft.

2. Connect your mobile device to the X-Star Wi-Fi Network.

3. Launch the X-Star App on your mobile device.

4. Tap the

5. Tap the

Configuration

icon on the main menu.

Remote Controller

option.

6. Select your preferred transmitter mode and familiarize yourself with the controls of the sticks.

7. Rotate the sticks in a circular pattern by their maximum ranges several times and then back to the middle position. You can do both sticks at a time or one at a time.

8. Tap

Finish

on the top right side to complete the calibration. If all scale icons (A, E, T and R) fall in the middle position, the remote controller is ready for use.

3) Switch and Button Test

The Switch and button Test section allows users to test the 2 switches on the front top of the remote controller and 2 buttons at the bottom of the remote controller.

The upper switch group allows testing of the Smart Control Switch which includes Normal, IOC and Go Home modes.

The lower switch group allows testing of the Flight Mode Switch which includes GPS, ATTI and ATTI modes.

The bottom two buttons allows testing of the 1-click Take-off and Landing buttons.

When pushing the switch on the remote controller to a specific position or press the specific button, the corresponding mode will be highlighted accordingly. Test both switches and buttons in each of their positions successively.

Figure 4-19

Switch and Button Test – in Normal Pos.

Failsafe

The Failsafe mode is set to enable the aircraft to take default

emergency protection procedure when communication with the remote controller is lost, to prevent damage or injury. Go Home is set as the priority protection measure when Failsafe is activated.

When the Go Home procedure initiates, the aircraft’s nose

will be oriented towards Home Point. If the aircraft’s altitude

is lower than 30 meters, it will ascend to 30 meters height to

reduce risks of crashing or damages. If the aircraft altitude is higher than 30 meters, then the aircraft will remain at its height level, and returns to the home point with the shortest flight route.

To view the demonstrations of the Failsafe procedure, tap the

Failsafe icon and the screen as shown below will be

displayed.

Figure 4-20

Failsafe Screen

There are several occasions that may cause the loss of the

remote controller signal:

A. The controller has been turned off B. The aircraft has flown out of the distance limit C. The signal between the aircraft and the remote controller

has been blocked or interfered

Battery

The Battery function allows you to view the current status and

general information of the aircraft battery, and check the Low

Battery Protection settings. There are 2 levels of protection

measures for the inflight low battery concerns. Tap the

Battery

icon to enter the battery screen as below:

Figure 4-21

Battery Screen

The displayed battery information includes the following

items:

Current Status

– displays voltage and current values of

the aircraft battery

General Information

– displays general aircraft battery

information

Second Level Protection

– activated when the battery level reaches 20%, which by default triggers the rear LEDs on the aircraft to quick flash in red lights. Users can also activate/deactivate Go Home measure for this protection setting

First Level Protection

– activated when the battery level drops below 10% that forces the aircraft to immediately land onsite

It is highly recommended to activate the Go Home procedure or manually command the aircraft to return when the low battery alarm is triggered (i.e. when the rear LEDs of the aircraft show with quick flashing red lights).

IOC (Intelligent Orientation Control)

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is a smart feature that helps the pilot to navigate the aircraft without worrying about its nose direction. This is very helpful for new pilots to regain control of the aircraft orientation in case that the aircraft flies too far away from the home point or when its orientation is uncertain.

The IOC feature includes 2 modes:

1) Home Lock (HL) Mode

2) Course Lock (CL) Mode

See detailed descriptions of the IOC modes at 4.3.4

Operations of Smart Flight Features on page 49.

Tap the

IOC

icon on the main menu, and the IOC screen is

displayed (Figure 4-22).

Figure 4-22

IOC Screen

NOTE:

The flying direction is relative to the starting point but not the location of the pilot. Home Lock mode works in GPS mode only while Course Lock mode works in both GPS and ATTI modes.

View Status

Tapping

View Status

information screen, which presents an overview list of the configuration status of the X-Star system.

4.4.5 Settings Operations

The

Settings

pilot to adjust 3 categories of items displayed on the Settings menu, including camera settings, flight control and gimbal settings and general settings.

icon on X-Star Mobile App Main Menu allows the

from the main menu displays an

Camera Settings

Toolbar Auto Hide

disable auto hide of the operation panels

When Communication Lost

operation mode in case when communication is lost

Preview Quality

– tap to select the resolution and

frame rate

Flight Control and Gimbal Settings

Parameter Unit

– tap to select a measurement unit:

English or Metric

Ground Station

– slide the button to enable or disable

the ground station feature

Compass Calibration

3) calibration

Low Battery Auto Return

4) or disable the auto return function for low battery protection

FPV Mode

– slide the button to activate or deactivate

the FPV mode

General Settings

Low Battery Protection

disable the Low Battery Protection function

Tips

– tap to enable tip display during operation

Pairing

– displays the SSID and MAC information of the paired aircraft, and allows pairing to other aircraft by entering new SSID and MAC address

Rename SSID

– tap to rename the SSID of the X-Star

WiFi Network

Find My X-Star

– locates the aircraft position according to the last GPS signal retrieved before communication is lost

– slide the button to enable or

– allows to set the camera

– tap to start compass

– slide the button to enable

– slide the button to enable or

4.5 PC Aid Operations

Launch the PC Aid program after installation is complete.

After logging in to your PC Aid account, a prompt screen will appear to remind you to connect the aircraft or the remote controller to the computer, if you haven’t done already. In this case, use the USB cable supplied to connect the devices. The PC Aid operation screen will be displayed when the connection is successful.

Figure 4-23

PC Aid Operation Screen

The PC Aid Operation screen includes 3 main sections:

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar consists of 4 tags:

1) Flight Control System Settings

2) Gimbal Settings

3) Remote Controller Settings

4) Firmware Upgrades Selecting each tag will navigate you to the corresponding operation page.

Navigation Pane

The Navigation Pane displays all the items that are required to be adjusted or calibrated for the flight system, gimbal and remote controller before or after flight. The items may vary

according to the specific tag selected on the Menu Bar.

Main Screen

This section, which occupies a great part of the display area on the PC Aid operating screen, shows various content depending on the operation selected on the Menu Bar and Navigation Pane.

Table 4-8

Functional Buttons under the Flight Tag

Name Button Description

Allows pilots to set limits for the flight

Flight Limits

height, distance and speed, and displays the different categories of flight restricted areas. Examines and calibrates the

IMU Calibration

parameters of the gyroscope, acceleration sensor, and compass to ensure accurate flight controls.

Name Button Description

Enables the aircraft to take automatic

Failsafe

failsafe measure when communication with the remote controller is lost.

Displays the battery information, and

Battery

allows activating/deactivating the low battery protection function. Allows pilots to set the IOC mode for

IOC

easy aircraft navigation when its orientation is uncertain.

View Status

Table 4-9

N/A

Functional Buttons under the Gimbal Tag

Displays current configuration status of the X-Star system.

Name Button Description

Basic

Table 4-10

Functional Buttons under Remote Controller Tag

Adjusts and calibrates gimbal parameters.

Name Button Description

Allows pilots to choose preferred

Remote Controller

Remote Control Mode, calibrate command sticks, and testify if the control switches and sticks work properly.

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service

To ensure optimum performance of the product, we advise that the maintenance instructions in this section are read and followed carefully.

5.1Maintenance Instructions

The following shows how to maintain your devices, together with precautions to take.

Keep the devices in dry conditions and within normal operating

temperatures.

Dry your hands before using the devices. The touch screen of the

camera may not work if it is moist, or if you tap it with wet hands.

Do not store the devices in humid, dusty or dirty areas.

Do not attempt to disassemble your devices.

Use a soft cloth with alcohol or a mild window cleaner to clean the touch

screen of the camera.

Do not use any abrasive cleansers, detergent or chemicals on the

camera.

Avoid dropping your devices, especially on a hard surface.

Use only authorized battery chargers and accessories. Any malfunction

or damage caused by the use of unauthorized battery charger and

accessories will void the limited warranty.

Ensure that the battery charger does not come in contact with

conductive objects.

5.2Troubleshooting Checklist

This section helps users to detect possible causes to certain problems occurred, and provide feasible solutions to handle certain operation failures.

When the aircraft indicates failure during self-check

LED lights flashing slowly in red and the buzzers beep all the time)

Check if the IMU is properly calibrated through the PC Aid or

X-Star Mobile App

Check if the remote controller parameters are properly

calibrated

When the aircraft motors fail to start up

Check if the remote controller and the aircraft are properly

paired

Check if the remote controller parameters are properly

calibrated

When take-off fails after motors are initiated

Check if the Smart Control Switch is in the Normal position

(flipped up)

(with 4

Make sure the Flight Mode Switch is not in the GPS position

when the GPS satellite signals are less than 6

Check if the battery level is high enough

Check if the aircraft is in no-fly zone

Check if the aircraft is placed on a flat ground

When the aircraft’s flight time reduces

Make sure the battery is in a warm environment before use

When pairing up, the aircraft does not respond to the remote controller

Make sure there is no large metal object, wireless source or

other remote controller around

If the Wi-Fi connection fails all the time

Make sure to be free from all magnetic or signal interferences

If the camera is powered off during video recording

Keep the MicroSD card inside the camera. Restart the

camera and wait until the video files are recovered (partial

data may be lost)

If acquisition of the SSID fails

Check if both the aircraft and the remote controller are

powered on

Make sure WiFi is enabled on both the mobile device and the

Remote Controller

If the aircraft is out of sight and the Wi-Fi connection is lost

Enable Go Home procedure to let it return or activate IOC

procedure to manually navigate it to return

If the camera fails to be synchronized with the mobile device

Check if your mobile device supports synchronization of the

1080i60 video files

If the video size is too large, it cannot be synchronized to the

mobile device

Check if your mobile device is connected to X-Star WiFi

Network

If sharing of files failed

Check if your mobile device is connected to the internet

If the X-Star mobile app is accidentally closed when the aircraft is in Ground Station mode

If the app is closed when the flight mission is under execution,

the aircraft will continue to finish

If the app is closed when the flight mission is being

suspended, and failed to reconnect with the aircraft within 1

minute, Go Home procedure will be automatically activated

Regain manual control of the aircraft using the remote

controller

5.3Service Procedures

This section introduces information for technical support, repair service, and application for replacement or optional parts.

Technical Support

If you have any question or problem on product operations, please:

Call 0086-755-86147779 (China).

Contact local distributers or agents.

Visit our website http://www.maxaero.com.

Repair Service

If it becomes necessary to return your device for repair, please download the repair service form from www.maxaero.com form. The following information must be included:

Contact name

Return address

Telephone number

Product name

, and fill in the

Complete description of the problem

Proof-of-purchase for warranty repairs

Preferred method of payment for non-warranty repairs

NOTE:

For non-warranty repairs, payment can be made via Visa,

Master Card, or with approved credit.

Send the device to your local agent, or to the following address:

6th-10th Floor, Building B1, Zhiyuan, Xueyuan Road, Xili, Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518055, China

Other Services

You can purchase the optional accessories directly from Maxaero’s authorized tool suppliers, and/or your local distributors or agents.

Your purchase order should include the following information:

Contact information

Product or part name

Item description

Purchase quantity

Chapter 6 Warranty

Autel Aerial Technology Co., Ltd. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the valid warrant period from the date of delivery, such defect(s) will be repaired, or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) with Proof of Purchase, at the Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s).

Please visit http://www.maxaero.com warranted for the different parts of this product.

The Company shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the device. Failure to follow the safety instructions presented throughout the manual will void the warranty of the product. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

for details of the limited periods

This warranty does not apply to:

a) Products subjected to abnormal use or conditions, accident,

mishandling, neglect, unauthorized alteration, misuse, improper installation or repair or improper storage;

b) Products whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number

has been removed, altered or defaced;

c) Damage from exposure to excessive temperatures or extreme

environmental conditions;

d) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory or other

product not approved or authorized by the Company;

e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as

framing and non-operative parts.

f) Products damaged from external causes such as fire, dirt, sand, battery

leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source.

FCC Caution:

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular inst allation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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