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Foxtech GAIA 160AG User Manual

GAIA 160AG
Agricultural Spraying Drone
User Manual
V1.0
2019.04
Contents
GAIA 160AG-Agricultural Spraying Drone User Manual
Specications
SetupandCalibration
BasicTheory
N3-AGIntroduction
N3-AG Parts
AgricultureManagementUnit(AMUII)Introduction
RemoteController
Installation
Overview
Start the Installation
SystemFunctions
Flight Modes
Operation Modes
Operation Resumption
Data Protection
Empty Tank Warning
Return to Home (RTH)
Attitude Control When One Motor Output Fails
Propulsion System Protection
Altitude Stabilization System
Radar Module
DJIMGApp
Linking the Remote Controller
Operation View
Flight
Operation Environment
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones
Pre-Flight Checklist
Compass Calibration
Flow Calibration
Flight Control
DJIAssistant2
Installation and Launching
Using DJI Assistant 2
Appendix
Flight Status LED Indicator Descriptions
FAQ
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Specifications

Aircraft
Structure
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Item Name
Version
Material
Shipping Dimension
Shipping Weight
Wheelbase
Max. Take-off Weight
No-load Weight
Load Pesticides
Flying-time
The Altitude of Spraying
Spraying Swath
Spraying speed
Operation Efficiency
Suggested Battery
GAIA 160AG-Agricultural Spraying Drone
ARF Combo
Carbon Fiber
1260x440x460mm
35kg
1600mm
46.5kg
24kg
22.5L
18min(4x 6s 16000mah)
1-5m
>5m
2-6m/s
10ha/h(max)
Foxtech 6s 16000mah x4
Flight Controller
Remote Controller
N3-AG
DJI AG 2.0
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Dimension
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Setup and Calibration

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1.Mounting GPS holder. GPS holder is horizontal to the ground, GPS arrow points straight ahead to the aircraft head direction.
4.Unfold carbon tube.
2.Install carbon tube kit.
5.Mounting propellers.
3.Connect water pipe.
6.Conect the arms.
7.Fix the arms and lock the hooks.
10.Note: if use two batteries, connect one battery to A cable, the other to B cable.
8.Install the arms according to its number.
11.Turn on the remote controller.
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9.Power the drone.
12.Toggle the flight mode switch on the remote controller back and forth until the aircraft status indicator turns yellow.
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13.Calibrate according to the prompts, horizontally rotate the aircraft 360 degrees.
16.Open the pressure relief valve, drain the air in the pipeline, and tighten the pressure relief valve after the spraying test.
14.Calibrate. make the aircraft head vertical to the ground, horizontally rotate the aircraft 360 degrees.
15.Fill the tank with water.
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Basic Theory

GAIA 160AG agriculture spraying drone is a high performance aircraft capable of offering comprehensive solutions for agricultural care. GAIA 160AG is made of carbon fiber material which features light weight and high strength, the top cover of the fuselage and the tank are made of glass fiber. The frame weight if about
7.25kg. The arm of GAIA160 series hexacopter is pluggable, both the cover and arms can be locked with the quick locking hooks.
The big fuselage of GAIA 160AG makes it possible to install many equipments eg. battery, Gps, flight control system. And all the wires are built into the fuselage. The closed fuselage structure can protect the GAIA 160AG hexacopter from the rain and dust, and also protect other load equipments.
This GAIA 160AG is equipped with a 2.8 meter long tube with four nozzles. The new water-saving nozzles could save the pesticide and improve the efficiency of spraying at the same time. This GAIA 160AG has a grid pesticide container which can prevent the liquids sloshing in the flight. The capacity of pesticide tank is 22.5L, so do not need to add pesticide frequently. The propeller vortex can help the GAIA 160AG evenly spraying the pesticide on the front and back of the plant leaves.
The GAIA 160AG is equipped with powerful motor and high efficiency 30 inch folding propeller, the max lift of one rotor can reach 13kg. The total thrust is over 70kg. The GAIA 160AG supports both manual and automatic flight, it can achieve automatic spraying by the planned flight paths. The motor and ESC use the water-resistant design, and can be applied in different weather conditions. Because of the large liquids load the efficiency of GAIA 160AG is twice as much as other aircraft with 10L payload.
The GAIA 160AG DJI AG 2.0 Version adopts N3-AG 2.0 flight controller and radar sensing system, combined with the new spraying system and intelligent operation planning system, agricultural plant protection efficiency is significantly improved. All these additions make plant protection more accurate and efficient. The downward radar module adopts microwave technology which provides high-precision altitude, so 160AG will fly above the crops at a constant spraying distance to ensure uniformity of the pesticide spraying.
Version Upgrade: The legs of GAIA 160AG are lengthened to provide more space for installation of various spraying equipment.
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N3-AG Introduction

The N3-AG Agriculture Flight Control System, based on the DJI N3 flight control system, is designed for agriculture applications. It consists of flight controller, GNSS-Compass Pro, PMU(Power Management Unit) and LED module.

N3-AG Parts

Flight Controller
Feature Highlights
1. Built-in inertial sensors for the measurement of aircraft attitude and built-in pressure sensor for the detection of aircraft altitude.
2. Support for multiple receiver types. If used with the DJI Datalink 3, the A3-AG has direct access to features in the DJI MG app such as intellignt planning and operation.
3. M1 to M8 are used to connect the ESCs of the aircraft and iESC for DJI Intelligent ESC communication.
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Flight Controller
1. PMU Port Derives power from the PMU module.
2. LED Port Communicates with the LED module.
3. M1-M8 Pins Connects to the corresponding ESC PWM port for each motor.
4. iESC Port Communicates with the DJI Smart ESC using the Smart ESC Communication Cable.
5. RF Port Communicates with the DJI Datalink 3 Air System.
6. Status Indicator Indicates the status of the flight controller.
GNSS-Compass Module
7. CAN2 Port CAN Bus port (Reserved port).
8. S-Bus Port Communicates with a DJI DR16 or S-Bus receiver.
9. F1-F4 Pins Multifunction PWM output ports.
10. F5-F8 Pins Multifunction PWM I / O ports.
11. API Port Reserved port.
12. EXP Port Extended port (Communicates with the A3 upgrade kit).
13. Orientation Arrow The flight controller orientation arrow.
The GNSS-Compass module has a built-in GPS/GLONASS and compass. The compass is used for geomagnetic field measurements. Compass calibration is required before use. DO NOT use or store the compass in environments with ferromagnetic materials.
1. Orientation Arrow The GNSS-Compass module should be mounted with the arrow pointing toward the aircraft nose.
2. GNSS-Compass Status Indicator Indicates the status of the GNSS-Compass Module.
3. Extended CAN1 Port Dedicated DJI CAN-Bus port. Communicates with a DJI device.
PMU Module
Supported the LiPo batteries. with built-in PMU providing power for the whole Flight Control System and low voltage protection function.
1. iBAT Reserved.
2. Power Status Indicator Indicates the power status of the flight control system.
3. 3S-12S Derives power from LiPo battery.
4. Power Port (9V 2A) Connected to the Flight Controller for power supply.
5. CAN1 Port Connected to the GNSS-Compass module.
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LED Module
The LED Module has an integrated LED Indicator and Micro USB port. A. The LED is mainly for flight control system status indication during flight (e.g. Flight Mode). B. In addition, there is a Micro USB port for firmware upgrades via DJI Assistant 2.
1. Flight Status Indicator Indicates the status of the flight control system.
2. Micro USB Port Used to configure and upgrade the N3 via DJI Assistant 2.
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AgricultureManagementUnit(AMUII) Introduction
The Agriculture Management Unit (AMUII) is equipped with essential expansion ports to support DJI modules such as pump, RTK.
1. iBAT Intelligent communication interface
2. The light is always green when working normally
3. CAN 2 CAN Bus ports, can be connected to FC CAN1 port
4. Power port XT60 port, connect to 12s lipo battery
5. RTK Reserved Interface
6. Pump I Used to connect DJI liquid pump 1
7. Pump II Used to connect DJI liquid pump 2
8. Radar Used to connect DJI radar module
9. EXP Extension interface for connecting other agriculture-related accessories.
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RemoteController
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1. Antennas Relays aircraft control signals.
2. Display Device Android-based to run the DJI MG app.
3. Speaker Audio output.
4. Control Sticks Controls aircraft movement. Can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2, or a custom mode.
5. Lanyard Attachment Used to attach the remote controller lanyard.
6. Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off.
7. Status LED Indicates whether the remote controller is linked to the aircraft.
8. Battery Level LEDs Displays current battery level.
9. RTH Status LED Circular LED around the RTH button. Displays RTH status.
10. RTH Button Press and hold this button to initiate Return to Home (RTH).
11. Micro USB Port Reserved.
12. Micro SD Card Slot Provides display device with up to 128 GB of extra storage.
13. CAN Port Used to connect other accessories, such as a GPS module.
14. USB Port Reserved.
15. Spray Rate Dial Turn to adjust the spray rate in Manual operation mode.
16. Spray Button Press to start/stop spraying in Manual operation mode.
17. Flight Mode Switch Used to switch among P, A, and M flight modes.
18. Sleep/Wake Button Press to sleep/wake the screen; press and hold to restart.
19. Button A Records Point A of the operation route.
20. Button B Records Point B of the operation route.
21. Settings Dial Turn to adjust work efficiency in Smart operation mode, AB Point mode, Manual plus mode.
22. Button C1 Press to start or end obstacle measurements when planning a task. In other mode, the default fuction: task mode ( switch between A-B, M and M+ )
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23. Button C2 Press to add a waypoint when planning a task.(not support user-defined) Support user-defined in other mode. Default function: eliminate route.
24. Button C3 Default function: Press to use the front two sprinklers only in Manual operation mode. support user-defined in APP.
25. Button C4 Press to use only the rear two sprinklers in Manual operation mode. support user-defined in APP.
26. Power Port Connects to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery.
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Installation

In this chapter use the N3-AG.

Overview

Installation Procedure
Read this section carefully and follow the procedures below to install your flight control system, otherwise the flight control system may not normally work. 1 Ensure all parts are in good condition. 2 Mount the parts to your airframe and connect them properly. 3 Launch the DJI Assistant 2 and configure the parameters. 4 Ensure the motor, remote controller channels and Failsafe settings are correct. 5 Ensure the devices connected to the flight controller are working normally and correctly set in DJI Assistant 2.
Remember to select the corresponding airframe type in DJI Assistant 2 after assembling the airframe and connecting the cables.
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The arrow directions in the above diagram indicate the rotation direction of the motor/ propeller. Dark colored arm (s) indicate the direction of the aircraft’s nose. For coaxial propellers, dark colored propellers are at the top and gray colored propellers are at the bottom. Otherwise, all propellers are at the top.
Make sure that the receiver and remote controller are linked properly before use. Be sure to link the receiver and remote controller according by following all the procedures in the remote controller and receiver user manual, and according to the configurations in DJI Assistant 2. DJI Datalink 3 DJI Datalink 3 lets you use DJI MG app to configure the flight control system parameters and utilize intelligent agricultural operation.
There is no need to enable the Failsafe function on the remote controller. Once the receiver loses signal from the remote controller, the controller unit will enter Failsafe mode automatically, and the aircraft will hover or return-to-home & land according to the Failsafe configurations in DJI Assistant 2.
ESC
ESC output should be 400Hz. DJI Propulsion systems are recommended. The iESC port can connect to the DJI Smart ESC Communication Cable if using the DJI Intelligent ESC.
Propeller and Motor
It is required to use with Propeller and Motor of more than 2400rpm.
Battery
If using a LiPo battery (3S - 12S), only the voltage information and low voltage protection are available.
Preparing DJI Assistant 2
Download DJI Assistant 2 DJI Assistant 2 is used to configure the flight control system. http://www.dji.com/agriculture-solution/info#downloads
Supports Windows 7 (or later) or Mac OS X 10.11 (or later).
Installing DJI Assistant 2
DJI Assistant 2 will guide you through setting the Flight Control System’s parameters. Carefully follow the on- screen prompts to configure the Flight Control System.
Installing and Running on Windows
Supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit).
1. Connect the Micro USB port on the LED module to a PC via a Micro USB cable.
2. Run the software assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.
3. Double click the software assistant icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software.
Installing and Running on Mac OS X
Supports Mac OS X 10.11 (or later).
1. Run the DMG installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.
2. If using Launchpad to run DJI Assistant 2 for the first time, Launchpad will not allow access because the software has not been reviewed by the Mac App Store.
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