Freefly Alta Setup Manual
SETUP GUIDE
REVISION A | 7.24.2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 Disclaimer and Warning
07 Introduction
12 Unfolding A LTA
13 Folding A LT A
14 Installing a Radio Receiver
16 Failsafe and Loss of Signal
18 Installing a Battery
20 Status Light
21 Or ientation L ights
22 Configuration Jumper
23 ALT A App
24 Mapping Channels
25 Arm Enable Switch
26 Compass Calibration
27 Control Modes
30 Arming and Starting ALTA Motors
32 Tuning ALT A
33 Setting Hover Throttle
34 Attaching a MōV I
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DISCLAIMER AND WARNING
IMPORTANT - Please read this disclaimer and warning carefully
and review the A LTA User Manual prior to flight. If you have any
questions, please contact support@freeflysystems.com prior to
using the ALTA. You can review the most current version of this
Setup Guide at www.freeflysystems.com/software-manuals/.
By using ALTA, you acknowledge that you have read, understand
and agree to this disclaimer. You agree that you are solely
responsible for your conduct while using ALTA, and for any
direct or indirect consequences that may result from its use.
You agree to only use ALTA for proper purposes that are in
accordance with local and airspace rules and regulations.
» ALTA is not a toy and should be operated with extreme care, as
improper operation can cause damage to property, serious
personal injury or death.
» As with any multi-rotor, ALTA is a complex and technical machine.
Novice pilots should invest sufficient time on a flight simulator and
seek training from an experienced pilot prior to operation. A flight
simulator is no substitute for training with an experienced pilot,
particularly when it comes to learning how to safely operate ALTA.
Novice pilots should never fly without the supervision
of an experienced pilot.
» Always check ALTA and its components for proper
and complete installation prior to operation.
» Always maintain a safe distance from ALTA when in use.
» Never attempt to touch A LTA when the propellers are moving.
» Never fly A LTA over or around people, power lines or other aircraft.
» Always keep children and animals a safe distance away from ALTA
when in use and when changing A LTA’s configurations.
» Only use propellers supplied by Freefly Systems
that are designed for use on ALTA.
» Always remove the propellers or power ALTA using a low-power
source when making a change to the configuration of ALTA to prevent
propeller strikes in the event of unintentional motor starts.
» Always remove the Configuration Jumper when making changes to the
configuration of A LTA .
» Always test ALTA with the propellers removed to make sure that
the motors are spinning in the correct direction and that the motor
assignment is correct with respect to the Sy naps e Flight Controller. If
either of these conditions are not met, ALTA will be
uncontrollable and dangerous.
» It is your responsibility to perform a full system
check of A LTA prior to every flight.
» It is your responsibility to learn how to safely operate ALTA and to
adhere to all applicable rules and regulations.
» Fly at your own risk.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SH ALL FREEFLY BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR SPECIA L DAMAGES, OR
ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ALTA OR
FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS (HOW EVER CAUSED A ND UNDER
ANY T HEORY OF LIABILITY), EVEN IF FREEF LY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE PO SSIBIL ITY OF SUCH DAM AGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY’S
LIA BILIT Y FOR A PRODUCT (W HETHER ASSERTED AS A TORT CL AIM,
A CONT RACT CLAIM OR OTHERWISE) E XCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO
FREEFLY FOR SUCH PRODUCT. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN,
IN NO EVENT SH ALL FREEFLY’S L IABIL ITY FOR ALL CL AIMS A RISING OUT
OF OR REL ATING TO T HIS AGREEMENT E XCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY
BUYER TO FREEFLY FOR PRODUCT IN THE L AST TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
IN NO EVENT WILL FREEFLY BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT
OR SUBSTITUTE GOODS BY BUY ER. THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN
SHALL APPLY TO ALL LIABILITIES TH AT MAY ARISE OUT OF THIRDPART Y CLAIMS AGA INST BU YER. T HESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY
NOT WITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURP OSE OF ANY
LIMITED REMEDY.
Freefly shall not be liable for damages or injuries incurred directly
or indirectly from the use of A LTA including, but not limited to, the
following situations:
» Failure of operator to follow proper instructions and safety warnings
found at www.freeflysystems.com/software-manuals/.
» Failure of the operator to follow onboard safety
warnings while using ALTA.
» Failure of the operator to follow and comply
with local rules and regulations.
» Failure of the operator to inspect A LTA and its
components prior to operation.
» Failure of the operator to properly maintain and/or service
ALTA through an authorized Freefly Service Center
with genuine ALTA parts.
» Use of third-part y products on A LTA .
» Use of ALTA in a physically or mentally
impaired capacity.
» Use of ALTA without sufficient training.
» Use of ALTA in unsafe conditions, including, but not limited to, bad or
severe weather, such as rain, wind, snow, lightning, dust storms, etc.,
or in areas of magnetic or radio inter ference, such as power stations,
broadcasting and cell phone towers,
government prohibited airspace, etc.
» Improper operation, misjudgment or risky behavior
while using ALTA.
» Infringement of third-part y data, audio or video
rights recorded when using ALTA.
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BOOM NUMBERING AND PROP ROTATION (OVERHEAD VIEW)
BOOM 1 – Clockwise
BOOM 2 – Counter-Clockwise
BOOM 3 – Clockwise
BOOM 4 – Counter-Clockwise
BOOM 5 – Clockwise
BOOM 6 – Counter-Clockwise
FORWARD
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INTRODUCTION
ALTA is a professional multi-rotor aircraft designed
for demanding cinematic, television, and photographic
applications. Within five minutes, ALTA can unfold from
its carrying case to flying some of the most advanced
cinema cameras on either the top or bottom of the
aircraft. The Synapse Flight Controller is purpose-built
for cinema use, yielding precise yet smooth control.
This Setup Guide has been prepared to highlight the
operation of basic airframe and flight control systems.
It is supplemental to the ALTA User Manual, which
contains all the information required to set up, operate
and maintain an ALTA system safely. Do not operate
ALTA without completely reading the User Manual
found at www.freeflysystems.com/software-manuals/.
WARNING
Warnings are used to call attention to operating procedures which,
if not strictly observed, may result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAU TION
Cautions are used to call attention to operating procedures which,
if not strictly observed, may cause damage to equipment.
NOTE
Notes are used to highlight specific operating conditions or steps
of a procedure.
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ALTA OVERVIEW
1. GPS/Compass/Wi-Fi Module/microSD Card
2. Propeller
3. Boom
4. Boom Latch
5. Inverted Landing Gear
6. Boom Retention Clip
7. Isolator Cartridge
8. Motor
9. Battery Pack (Not Included)
10. Battery Retention Strap
TOP MOUNT CONFIGRATION
11. Status Light
12. Orientation Light
13. Toad In The Hole Adapter
14. MōVI & Camera (Not Included)
15. Landing Gear (Not Included)
16. FPV Camera Mount
17. Handle
18. Power Leads
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BOTTOM MOUNT CONFIGRATION
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UNBOXING ALTA
1. Case
2. ALTA
3. Case Lid Foam
4. Isolator Cartridges
a. (6) Teal (Installed)
b. (6) Black
c. (6) Red
5. Documentation
6. USB-Futaba Power Cable
7. Inverted Landing Gear
8. Antenna Tubes
9. FPV Cables
a. Skyzone/BOSCAM
b. ImmersionRC /Fat Shark
c. Ready Made RC
10. Fasteners
a. (4) M3 × 8 Socket Head for
Toad In The Hole Male Adapter
b. (2) M3 × 8 Flat Head for Accessor y Mount
11. Toad In The Hole Male Adapter
12. 5.5mm Wrench
13. Hex Drivers (1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm)
14. Accessory Mount
15. Double-Sided Tape
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