Instruction Manual
MANUAV REV-B 28/8/15
VICTORIA (HEAD OFFICE)
244- 264 Greens Rd,
Dandenong South, 3175 Australia
Telephone: +61 (03) 9215 2700
Facsimile: +61 (03) 9215 2701
www.silvan.com.au
NEW ZEALAND
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Te Rapa, Hamilton, 2001 New Zealand
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www.silvannz.co.nz
SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
ABN 48 099 851 144
UAV SYSTEMS
Farm-Eyes ROS
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DATE OF DELIVERY
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SELLING DEALER:
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DEALER ADDRESS
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DEALER PHONE NUMBER
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INSTALLED BY
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SILVAN SERIAL NO
(Sticker next to flight controller)
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SILVAN PART
NUMBER
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OWNERSHIP DETAILS
OWNERS NAME
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OWNER PHONE NUMBER
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PRIMARY PIOLOT NAME
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SECONDARY PILOT NAME
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No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in
this publication, although due care has been taken to make it as
complete and accurate as possible.
The information, illustrations and technical data were considered
to be correct at the time of preparation.
In accordance with our policy of continuous development Silvan
Australia Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time
without notice.
YOUR PRODUCT DETAILS
Record the details here for future reference when discussing service with your Silvan dealer, ordering service
parts or making a warranty claim.
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The Silvan Warranty
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Safety notice and Warnings
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Product Overview
-Kit Contents
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-Specifications
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-Getting familiar with Hexacopter parts
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-Recognising rotors
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-Parts of the Controller
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Assembly and Installation
-1. Batteries and Charging advice
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-2. Unfold Rotor arms
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-3. Fit 2D Gimbal and Camera
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-4. Assemble Screen mounting bracket and fit to controller
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-5. Fit LCD screen to Remote control, attach battery and neaten cables
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-6. Fitting the 4S Flight battery and Accessory 2S battery
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-7. Landing Feet
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-8. Camera USB connection
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-8. Fit Rotors
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Start up and Flying
-Quick Start Procedure
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-Basic Controller operation
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-Full Start procedure
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Supplementary information
- Emergency Failsafe’s
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-Controller binding procedure
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-Led Indicator lights and their meaning
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-Hexacopter Gyroscope/Compass Calibration
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-Flight Calibration
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-CASA Safety Guidelines
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Trouble Shooting information
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Flight Log
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Contents
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the Silvan
Warranty
This warranty is the only warranty applicable to Silvan new products ('Products') and, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, is expressly in lieu of any other conditions or warranties expressed
or implied in relation to the Products.
Subject only to legislative obligations to the contrary, Silvan shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damage resulting from ownership or use of a Product.
Silvan does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with
these products.
Silvan warrants its authorised Dealer, who in turn warrants the original purchaser (owner) of each new
Silvan product that it will repair or replace the product, or, pay the cost of repair or replacement, as
determined by Silvan without charge for labour or any defective or malfunctioning parts in accordance with
the warranty limitations and adjustment schedule below.
The warranty period begins on the date the product is delivered to the first retail purchaser for a period of 12
months
This Warranty Covers
Only conditions resulting directly from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service.
Warranty Exclusions
The Warranty does not cover:
Conditions resulting from misuse, mis-operation, exceeding machine specifications including overloading,
impact damage, negligence, accidental damage or failure to perform recommended maintenance services.
Any product which has been repaired by other than an authorised Silvan service outlet in a way which, in the
sole and absolute judgement of Silvan, adversely affect its performance or reliability.
The replacement of maintenance items or wearing components such rotors, propellers or landing feet, etc.
Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the product liability to third parties or any other consequential
damages.
Incidental costs associated with a warranty repair including any travel costs, out of hour’s labour charges,
cleaning costs, transportation costs, freight costs or any communication costs.
The repair of a defective product qualifying under this warranty will be performed by any authorised Silvan
service outlet within a reasonable time following the delivery of the product, at the cost of the owner, to the
service outlet’s place of business. The product will be repaired or replaced, using new parts supplied by
Silvan. Silvan, in its absolute discretion, may choose to pay the cost of replacement or repair of the product.
The owner is responsible for the performance of regular maintenance services as specified in the
Owner/Operator Manual applicable to the product. Failure to carry out regular maintenance may invalidate
warranty
New Product Warranty
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Ensure you have read and understood this manual and all other support documentation in its entirety
before attempting to operate or install
Read and take note of all following safety warnings and notices.
Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death.
Warning ! This product is highly technical, although it has functions to allow for easier flying this product is not a toy and absolute
caution must be used to avoid damage to the equipment and people and animals.
Warning ! Never allow an inadequately trained person to install or operate. We recommend that you seek the assistance of an
experienced pilot when flying for the first time.
Warning ! Operator miss-operation may cause severe damage or injury to people or property and is the responsibility of the operator.
Warning ! Ensure that all operators and associated personnel are familiar with the legal regulations and codes of practice that apply to
usage. CASA (Civil aviation safety authority) is the main regulatory body and we suggest your review www.casa.gov.au for
your initial regulatory information for flying a RPA (remotely piloted aircraft).
Warning ! Always keep a safe distance in all directions around the UAV to avoid collisions or injury. This UAV is controlled by a radio
signal subject to possible interference or obstruction outside of your control that may cause momentary loss of control.
Warning ! Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered and never operate with low batteries.
Warning ! This product should never be left unattended and must always have an active and attentive operator whenever the UAV is
powered on.
Warning ! Always, disconnect all batteries when not in use and remove from the UAV, Always remove batteries before disassembly.
Warning ! This product and its accessories utilise Li-ion and/or LiPO type batteries that must be maintained and cared for. Miss-handling
or improper care may degrade battery performance, cause irreversible damage or fire to the battery or connected equipment.
Warning ! Ensure that the electrical cables are always in good condition: Do not allow them to become tightly knotted, crushed or
pinched. Damaged cabling may cause critical failures, electric short or fire damage. Never fly with damaged parts.
Warning ! Do not exceed the maximum take-off weight, this may apply undue stresses on the airframe, create instability, cause damage
or wear to equipment.
Warning ! If any batteries or accessory equipment is fitted to the Hexacopter (including parts for FPV configuration) you must fit the
items closest to the centre of gravity to minimise any imbalance and to not exceed the maximum total weight of 3.0kg.
Warning ! Moisture can cause damage to electronics. This equipment not specifically designed and protected for water exposure so it
should be avoided.
Warning ! Always reduce the throttle when collision, crash or rotor strike to prevent further damage to rotors, motors or other items.
Warning ! Some Flight modes need to be disabled in the event of a collision, crash or rotor strike to allow the rotor to be completely
stopped.
Warning ! This product should be re-calibrated after any collision, crash or configuration change to the accessories fitted effecting the
weight distribution or magnetic field to the compass.
Warning ! Always keep moving parts clean. Always let parts cool after use before touching. Always keep clear of moving parts.
Warning ! Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. Always operate UAV in open spaces away with appropriate separation
distance from people, vehicles, animals and structures according to guidelines and regulations set by CASA.
Safety Notice
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Total list of parts and contents shown. Some items may have been sub-assembled together prior to delivery.
Battery Charger with
included adaptor cables
LIPO Batteries
2S battery for
gimbal and
video transmitter
4S flight battery
3S battery for
LCD screen
FARMEYES –bare Hexacopter
Motor Arm Lock Nuts x6
Landing feet, padded x4
Action Camera with video out cable
Video Transmitter 5.8Ghz
Rotor A (CW) PN: 65-001A
Rotor B (CCW) PN: 65-001B
Gimbal 2-D axis
Product Overview: Kit Contents
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Carefully open the primary shipping carton and remove all separate components confirming the presence of all major items.
Total list of parts and contents shown. Some items may have been sub-assembled together prior to delivery.
Cable ties & Velcro tape
Mount Bracket for gimbal
Splitter power cable (JST connectors)
USB Cable
7” LCD Screen, 5.8Ghz
receiving antenna & accessory
Adapter cable supplied with LCD screens
that use the Dean type power connector
(XT60 to Dean connector)
Remote Control 2.4Ghz Transmitter
Mounting Bracket for fitting
LCD screen to remote control
Main contents of the FarmEyes.
1x Hexacopter
3x Rotor A (Clockwise Spinning)
3x Rotor B (Anti-clockwise spinning)
1x Flight Battery Lipo 4S 5200mAh
1x Transmitter, controller
1x Advanced battery charger
1x Mounting Bracket for accessory (aluminium
arm set for gimbal connection)
1x Gimbal 2D
1x Video Transmitter 5.8Ghz
1x G3 Action Camera
1x Battery lipo 2S 800mAh
1x 7” LCD Screen (with bracket stand)
1x Screen Mounting Bracket (for
connection to transmitter, controller)
1x Battery lipo 3S 2200mAh
Note: Some parts may arrive sub assembled
together for simplified assembly
Product Overview: Kit Contents
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The term UAV is a general acronym for Unmanned aerial vehicles, there are many types of (non-military) UAV’s ranging
from small toy like electric aircraft to large jet propelled craft. This product the FARMEYE’s ROS (Remote observation
system) is a Hexacopter type UAV’s which utilise 6 rotors (propellers) driven by electric brushless motors and LIPO power
source.
The FARMEYES system is comprised of two major aspects; firstly the remote operated aerial vehicle and secondly the FPV
(First person View) system which is the camera its gyroscopic mounting, transmitters and screen for live preview from the
position of the FARMEYES.
Product features of the FARMEYES UAV
Hexacopter configured body comprising of
o Carbon fibre construction and aluminium alloy
o Fold down arm design for transport/ storage
o 6 counter rotating brushless motors with gyroscopically stabilised by ESC units
o 280mm diameter propellers
o GPS receiver and compass for flight assistance
o Advanced flight controller (with some auto pilot functionality) supporting Return-to-Land and GPS Loiter /
Assist for stabilization for position hold and altitude hold
o Radio receiver 2.4Ghz (8 Channel) for flight control information
o Flight Battery LiPo 4S (4 cell = 14.4V), 5200mAh capacity with XT60 plug
I8 Controller / Transmitter, 2.4Ghz transmitter
o Set as Mode 2 for throttle by left stick
o Operates with 4x AA batteries (not supplied)
o Control range up to 1km (NOTE: CASA requires operation remains within line-of-site)
B6 Advanced Battery Charger
Note: All the supplied batteries are LIPO (Lithium polymer type)
o 50W charger powered by 240VAC or 12VDC
o Includes adaptor cables for charging batteries with XT60 and JST type plugs (Also includes additional adaptors
for alternative batteries not used with this product)
o LiPo Battery setting (also includes programs for charging different batteries ie. Pb, NiHh, NiCd, LiFe, LiIon
but are not for use with this product)
o Include balance socket for charging multi-cell batteries 1S to 6S (1 to 6 cell size/voltage)
o Includes multiple charge programs including Balance Charge and Storage charge which are the safest for
charging a LiPo battery
Product Overview: Specifications
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Product features of the First Person View components
Parts for fitment to the Hexacopter
o 2D Gimbal with rubberised vibration dampers and gyroscopically stabilised camera mount (Requires a 2S
battery as power source with JTS plug)
o G3 Wide View Action Camera 1080P quality
Records to Micro SD memory (card not included), Recommend 4Gb Class 8 or better
Internal rechargeable battery recharged by USB connection
Includes USB cable
Includes Video Out cable (with alternate power cable connection for power from Hexacopter but not
required for operation)
o 5.8Ghz Video Transmitter (Requires a 2S battery as power source with JTS plug), approx. range 600m in open
environment without interference
o Battery LiPo 2S (2 cell = 7.4V), 850mAh capacity with JST plug for video transmitter and Gimbal
Parts for fitment to the Controller
o 7” LCD Screen with 5.8Ghz receiver for video review, includes optional stand for use independent of
controller (requires 2S or 3S battery, supplied with XT60 Plug adaptor)
o Carbon fibre mounting bracket attaching screen to controller
o Battery LiPo 3S (3 cell = 11.1V) 2200mAh capacity with XT60 plug to power the LCS screen
Dimensions and weights
Width across: 940mm (including. propellers),
Propeller diameter: 280mm, Height: 300mm
Weight: 1.38Kg, bare (less FPV camera parts & flight battery)
Weight: 1.99kg, with FPV parts (battery not included).
Weight: 2.48kg, fully equipped with FPV parts, & flight battery.
Max Take-off Weight: 3.00kg
Standard Flight battery 0.49kg.
Battery Life
Based on a machine loaded out to a weight of 2.48kg battery life of one Fully charged 4S Flight battery can allow
up to 15 minutes of hover and flight. Note: The Battery life varies according to how the machine is flown and
weather conditions and battery condition.
An increase to the total weight of the Hexacopter will decrease the potential flight time and possibly add instability.
Flight Speeds and weather limits
Flight speed: 16km/hr (4.4m/s) cruise speed under GPS assist mode
Max speed: 40km/hr (1111m/s) when flying without in Manual mode (no altitude hold or GPS assist) Warning:
Manual mode in only for expert and highly experienced operators.
Weather Limit wind: The FARMEYES when using the GPS assist mode can stabilize and hold position in winds
upto 5m/Sec. Flying in high winds reduces battery life and can cause erratic flight behaviour as well as risk
accidents when landing. Do not fly in high winds.
Weather Limit: Dry weather flight. The Electronics are not intended to get wet in anyway so flying should be
avoided when any precipitation risk.
Note: Not all FPV systems are equal, some companies may indicate a system as FPV however only supply a camera
that can not be reviewed live, others allow live First person View of video by WiFi between the camera and a phone for
short <30m distances. The FARMEYES system includes all the parts for live review at large range
Product Overview: Specifications
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Motor Arm
fastening nut
GPS
Flight Controller
Indicator Light
Flight Controller
(APM)
Radio Receiver
Compass
Lower body
fastening nut
4S Flight
Battery
Motor, brushless
Landing Legs
Rotor
Accessory Rails
(for Gimbal)
Motor Arm
Camera mounting
bracket
Camera Mode
button
Camera OPERATE button (main functions: start/stop
recording, Power On/Off)
See camera manual
for full instructions
5.8Ghz Video Transmitter
Accessory
battery 2S Lipo
Transmitting
antenna
Rubber grommets /
Shock absorbers
2D Gimbal
Gyro motor
G3 Action Camera
Memory card slot
Video out cable
Product Overview: Getting familiar with Hexacopter Parts
Binding button
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RED tape indicates
front direction
Note: Rotors on opposite sides of the Hexacopter rotate
in the opposite direction for stability. Check the
inscription on the motor for direction
Stable Rotors
Special note: The underside of the rotor has a larger size hole to suit alternative
Rotor A
Rotor B
Top side of Rotor
Bottom side of Rotor
has larger hole
A shim is supplied to ensure
a tight and balanced fit on
the motor shaft.
Ensure the shim is fitted before
fastening rotors to each motor.
Be mindful not to lose the shim.
Warning: Operations of a Rotor that
is unbalanced, bent, cracked, dirty
or otherwise damaged may result in
part failure, further damage or
injury. Use of Vibrating rotor can
lead to unwarrantable damage
There are two types or rotors Rotor A is CW (clockwise) spinning and Rotor B is CCW (counter-clockwise) spinning.
Rotors feature a small directional arrow on the top to indicate the intended direction of spin and the rotor must be
fitted to the motor with the same direction of spin. The motors are inscribed with CW (clockwise) and CCW (counterclockwise).
Fitting rotors
Ensure that the shim is still fitted to the underside of the rotor before fitting to motors. Match the motors spin
direction with the markings on the rotors, the nuts on the motor shaft alternate between normal and reverse threaded
As a means to reduce risk of a loosening in flight.
Warning: Fast moving rotors may cause damage or injury.
Warning: Always ensure the rotors are not fitted when testing or preforming maintenance when the flight battery is
fitted for risk of accident
Product Overview: Recognising Rotors
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