Maxaero X-Star ST1 User Manual

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ecial, incidental, or indirect damages or for any

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IMPORTANT:

Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully, paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.

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.

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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.

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

............................... I

SAFETY INFORMATION

...................................................................................... II

ABOUT BATTERY USAGE

...................................................................................III

CHAPTER 1 USING THIS MANUAL

.................................................................... 1

1.1 C

ONVENTI ONS

......................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 B

OLD TEXT

......................................................................................... 1

1.1.2 T

ERMINOLOGY

.................................................................................... 1

1.1.3 N

OTES A ND IMPORTANT MESSAGES

........................................................... 1

1.1.4 H

YPERLINKS

....................................................................................... 2

1.1.5 P

ROCED URES

...................................................................................... 2

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

............................................................. 3

2.1 IN T

HE BOX

............................................................................................ 3

2.2 A

IRCRAFT

.............................................................................................. 7

2.2.1 F

UNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

...................................................................... 7

2.2.2 B

UILT-IN SMART FLIGHT SYSTEM

............................................................... 9

2.2.3 F

LIGHT

LED I

NDICATOR LIGHT

................................................................ 11

2.2.4 A

IRCRAFT BAT T ER Y

............................................................................. 12

2.2.5 3-

AXIS CAMERA GIMBAL

...................................................................... 16

2.2.6 C

AMERA

......................................................................................... 18

2.3 R

EMOTE CONTROLLER

............................................................................. 20

2.3.1 F

UNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

.................................................................... 21

2.3.2 R

EMOTE CONTROLLER INDICATOR LIGHTS

................................................... 24

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

CHAPTER 3 PRE/POST-FLIGHT OPERATIONS

................................................... 27

3.1 P

REPARING AIRCRAFT

.............................................................................. 27

3.1.1 R

EMOVING GIMBAL LOCK

..................................................................... 27

3.1.2 I

NSTALLING PROPELLERS

....................................................................... 28

3.1.3 C

HARGING FLIGHT BAT T ER Y

................................................................... 29

3.1.4 I

NSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BAT TE R Y

.................................................. 30

3.1.5 M

OUNTING THE CAMERA

..................................................................... 31

3.2 P

REPARING REMOTE CONTROLLER

............................................................... 32

3.2.1 RE-

PAIRING REMOTE CONTROLLER

........................................................... 33

3.3 P

REPARING MOBILE DEVICE

....................................................................... 34

3.3.1 I

NSTALLING MOBILE APP

...................................................................... 35

3.3.2 R

EGIST ERING USER ACCOUNT

................................................................ 35

3.3.3 E

STABLISHING

X-S

TA R WIFI NETWORK

...................................................... 35

3.3.4 RE-

PAIRING

X-S

TAR WIFI NETWORK

........................................................ 36

3.4 I

NSTALLING PC AID SUITE

......................................................................... 38

3.4.1 R

EGIST ER PC AID ACCOUNT

.................................................................. 38

CHAPTER 4 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

................................................................... 40

4.1 P

REFLIGHT CHECKLIST

.............................................................................. 40

4.2 C

ALIBRATING COMPASS

............................................................................ 41

4.3 R

EMOTE CONTROLLE R AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS

.............................................. 43

4.3.1 M

OTOR STAR T-UP AND TAKE-OFF

............................................................ 43

4.3.2 F

LIGHT ATTITUDE CONTROLS

.................................................................. 44

4.3.3 L

ANDING AND MOTOR SHUT-DOWN

........................................................ 47

4.3.4 O

PERATIONS OF SMART FLIGHT FEATURES

.................................................. 49

4.4 X-S

TAR MOBILE APP OPERATIONS

............................................................... 53

4.4.1 X-S

TAR MOBILE APP MAIN MENU

.......................................................... 53

4.4.2 C

AMERA OPERATIONS

......................................................................... 55

4.4.3 G

ROUND STATI ON OPERATIONS

.............................................................. 61

4.4.4 C

ONFIGURATION OPERATIONS

................................................................ 67

4.4.5 S

ETTINGS OPERATIONS

........................................................................ 77

4.5 PC A

ID OPERATIONS

............................................................................... 79

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

provides helpful information such as additional

explanations, tips, and comments.

Important

IMPORTANT

indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damages or personal injuries.

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)

X4 Pair

Propeller

4 with red nut, 4 with white/black nut

8GB MicroSD Card

Inserted in the Camera MicroSD card slot

8GB

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)

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.

X11

Spare Screws

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.

Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd.

www.autel.com

PC Suite

Suitable for:

ವWindows 8 ವWindows 7 ವWindows Vista :indows XP

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

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:

2m; Vertical: r1m;

Max. Yaw Rate 180

Max. Inclination Angle GPS Mode: 30

; ATTI Mode: 30

Max. Ascent/Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s Max. Cruising Speed 12m/s Diagonal Wheelbase 352mm

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Item Descriptions

Propeller Size 9.4”x4.3”

WiFi Frequency 2.4GHz

Receiver Frequency 5.8GHz

Flight Modes

GPS

IOC

ATTI

Waypoint

Operating Environment Temperature0q

C~50qC(32qF~122qF)

Storage Temperature 0

C~45qC(32qF~113qF)

Weight (Battery & Propellers included)

1.1kg

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

IMU

An electronic device consists of a gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer that measures flight velocity, gravitational force and orientation.

Compass

Reads geomagnetic information and assists the GPS receiver for accurate position calculation.

GPS Receiver

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

Table 2-4 Smart Flight System Functions

Function Descriptions

IOC

Configures the aircraft to fly in the direction relative to 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.

Failsafe

Enables the aircraft to take automatic protection 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

GPS Mode

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

, which offers more stable and smooth flight maneuvers. It allows the safety features including Go Home, IOC and Failsafe for safer flight experiences.

ATTI Mode

Stabilizes and holds the aircraft to the altitude on stick release. The ATTI mode provides more agility in flight controls with attitude and speed mixture. It allows the safety features including Go Home, IOC and Failsafe for safer flight experiences.

Manual Mode

Provides freer and more agile flight maneuvers depending on 100% mechanical driving by controls of the command sticks. 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

Example: “

R-

” sta

nds for

RED SOLID

light.

Table 2-6 Definitions of Flight LED Indicator Light Status

LED Indicator Status Descriptions

R-Ș(Front LEDs)

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

G-Ȗ(Rear LEDs)

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

Y-Ȗ(Rear LEDs)

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

R-Ȗ-Slow

(Rear LEDs)

Displayed when communication with the remote controller is lost.

LED Indicator Status Descriptions

R-

-Quick

(Rear LEDs)

Light up when battery voltage is less than 20%.

Y-Ȗ(Front & Rear LEDs)

Indicates compass calibration is required. See 4.2

Calibrating Compass

on page

41 for detailed instructions.

Y-Ș(Rear LEDs)

Displayed during the 1

step of compass

calibration.

G-Ș(Rear LEDs)

Displayed during the 2

step of compass

calibration.

R-Ȗ(Front & Rear LEDs)

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.

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.

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.

Communication

Retrieves and transfers battery info, including battery level, current, voltage, battery life, and temperature to the aircraft and the controller.

Charging Temperature Detection

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

Low Battery Protection

Activates alarm when battery level is less than 20%.

LED Capacity Indicator Indicates current battery level.

Overcharging & Over-discharging Protection

Automatically stops charging when battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent damage.

Automatically stops discharging when battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent damage.

Short Circuit Protection

Cuts off power supply when a short circuit occurs to prevent damage.

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

Descriptions

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Po Battery

Capacity

6400mAh

Battery Voltage

11.1V

Charging Environment Temperature

C~40qC(32qF~104qF)

Discharging Environment Temperature

-20

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

Storage Temperature & Humidity Temp: -10

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

Humidity: 5~70%

Functional Descriptions

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

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

Capacity Indicator Status while Discharging

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

Indicator Status Battery Level



90%~100%



75%~89%



60%~75%



50%~60%



40%~50%



25%~40%



15%~25%



0%~15%

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

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.

Figure 2-4

Standard 3-axis Camera Gimbal Sample

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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

C~45qC

Control Accuracy

Tilt/Roll:

0.02

Yaw:

0.03

Controllable Range

Pitch: 0

~90q(-130~+45°)

Maximum Angular Velocity

/s (r150°/S)

NOTE:

The Camera Gimbal comes with a gimbal lock attached which protects the gimbal from incidental rotation to avoid damage. Remove the clamp before powering up the aircraft (see

Figure 3-1

on page 27

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.

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

2. Power/Mode Button

A. Press this button once to turn on the

camera.

B. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off

the camera.

C. When the camera is powered on,

pressing this button allows you to switch among the camera

Modes

, the

Playback

and the

Setting

options in

sequence.

3. WiFi Status Light

(blue)

Indicates the WiFi communication status.

4. Camera Status

Light (red)

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

5. Micro HDMI Port

Connects the camera to a compatible computer monitor, digital television, or video projector for high definition video file transfer.

6. MicroSD Card Slot

Stores camera files.

7. Mini USB Port

Connects to and communicates with the gimbal or the PC for file transfer.

8. LED Status Light

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

Name Description

9. Microphone

Records sound when taking videos.

10. Touch Screen

Works as the display monitor featuring intuitive touch control.

11. Audio Speaker

Makes alert sounds and plays audios.

12. Battery

Compartment Lock

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

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.

Camera Specifications

Table 2-12

Camera Specifications

Item Descriptions

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

Effective Pixels 12MP

HD Recording Resolution 1080P/60fps

Max. Recording Field of View 160

NOTE:

Refer to the supplied camera manual for more operation instructions.

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

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

1. WiFi & RF Antennas

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

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

2. Mobile Holder

Holds the mobile device with the X-Star Mobile App installed with up to 90

adjustable viewing angle for optimum visibility.

3. Indicator Light Panel

Indicates different status of:

GPS satellite signal strength

Aircraft battery level

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

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

5. Flight Mode Switch

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

Name Description

6. Left Command Stick

Set by default: Throttle Up and Down: ascends and descends Rudder Left and Right: yaws left and yaws right

7. Right Command Stick

Set by default: 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.

9. Power Button

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

10. Take-off Button

When the motors start up, pressing this button for 3 seconds commands the aircraft to take off and hover at an altitude of 2m. A buzz sound can be heard at the same time when activated.

11. Landing Button

Pressing this button for 3 seconds commands the aircraft to land. A buzz sound can be heard at the same time when activated.

12. Micro USB Port

Connects the remote controller to the PC 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.

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