3d-robotics X8-M Bedienungsanleitung

X8-MOperation ManualV.1 2014©3D RoboticsDCT006Thank you for purchasing an X8-M! This manual contains important information about your aerial map

91Open Mission Planner, select Flight Plan, and zoom to your flying location. 2Right-click on the map, select Map Tool and Prefetch, and accept the de

102Right click on the map. Select Draw Polygon and Add Polygon Point. Click and drag to add points around the area you want to map. 3Right click on th

11Configure Survey: Set Default Parameters Set CameraCanon SX260-SX280Set Camera OrientationCheck the option for Camera top facing forward.Set Default

12Set AngleWind DirectionIn environments with winds of less than 6 m/s, set the angle so that the X8 flies into the wind. In winds from 7-10 m/s, config

13Set AltitudeRecommended altitude: 60 mOperating altitude: 50-100 mIncreasing altitude decreases flight time, allowing you to cover more area per minu

14Check Photo IntervalPhoto Every must be longer than 2 seconds for the SX260 camera.AltitudeIncreasing altitude increases photo interval.Keep altitud

15Takeoff and Land WP’sFor automatic takeoff and landing (recommended)Check the Add Takeoff and Land WP’s option.Check the Use RTL option. After initi

16Check Advanced Optionsto view the Survey Tool’s advanced configuration options.Adjust Overlap and SidelapOverlap and sidelap are set to 50% and 60%,

17Before accepting the survey, check that the mission complies with the X8’s operating parameters. Once you accept the survey, you will not be able to

18Select Write WPsto save the mission to the X8.Select Save WP Fileto save the mission file to your computer. To repeat this mapping mission, load the

11 PlanParts 2Flight Battery 3Charging 3Safety 3Powering the X8 4Camera Setup 53DR EAI 5Charging 5Starting a Mission

192 FlySafety 20Aircraft Operation 21Components 21Assembly 22Controls 23Modes 24Preflight Checks 25LED Indicators and Ton

20To ensure safe and successful flying, familiarize yourself with the safety information on this page. Always fly in accordance with your location regul

21Aircraft OperationComponentssafety buttoncamera integration cablestatus LEDPixhawk autopilotfront armsrear armscamera mount

22Propellers Remove the nuts and washers from the motors. Add SFP propellers and SF propellers as marked below with the writing on the propellers faci

23throttle upIncrease speed and altitude.throttle downDecrease speed and altitude.throttle fully downLand.yaw leftyaw rightRotate counterclockwise.Rot

24Auto - fly a missionFly an autonomous mission. This is the mode that the X8 will use to create the map.Altitude hold - assisted manual controlAltitud

25Pre-flight ChecksVisual CheckBefore flying, examine the X8 to verify the following: » All propellers are tightly attached in the correct order with th

26Arming and disarming are important steps that must be completed before takeoff and after landing. There are two steps to arming the X8: the safety b

27FPV System OperationIf you selected to receive an optional FPV/OSD system, the components are pre-installed into the X8 to transmit on-board video.A

28Flying Mapping MissionsTakeoff ChecklistBefore flying the mission, check the following: » Camera is on with mission script ready and is secured into

2PartsRC controller and accessoriesbatteries (2)hex keyspropeller wrenchspare UV filterspare mounting nutAndroid adapter cableSF propellers SFP propel

29visual line of sight400 ft(120 m)100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)400 ft(120 m)Failsafesvisual line of sight400 ft(120 m)100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)400

303 ProcessOn-Site Quality Check 31Spot Check 31Download Images 31Download Log File 32 Pix4D Rapid Check 33Full Processing 33

31On-Site Quality Check Before leaving the survey site, check the images using Pix4D to ensure sufficient quality for mapping by downloading the images

32Pix4D uses the GPS data from the X8’s log file to georeference the images. To download the X8’s dataflash log, power the X8 and connect to Mission Pla

331 Open Pix4D Mapper, and create a new project.2 Select Aerial Nadir as the project type.After creating the project, select the Local Processing scre

34AppendixAerial Imaging Concepts 353DR EAI 36Image Quality Troubleshooting 38Operational Troubleshooting 39

35Aerial Imaging ConceptsUnderstanding key concepts in aerial images can help you understand the mission planning process and create better maps.Dista

363DR EAI3DR EAI is based on KAP UAV Exposure Control Script v3.1: a great open-source project for kite and UAV aerial photography. Start and Stop Scr

37Updating the Script3DR EAI is an open-source project and continuously improving. To download the latest script, visit 3DR.com/X8-M and select 3DR EA

38Image Quality TroubleshootingIf you observe poor image quality during the spot check or if you receive error messages during processing, use the set

31 Connect the charger to the power adapter cable and a wall outlet. Connect the red cable to the + port and the black cable to the - port.+–2 Set the

39Operational TroubleshootingNo Images Captured1 If the camera did not capture any images during the mission, first perform a physical inspection

42Attach the battery to the underside of the copter using the velcro straps, and join the yellow connectors.Powering the X8!It is important to establi

5Camera SetupThe X8 includes a Canon PowerShot SX260 HS running the 3DR EAI script.SD card lockedLoad 3DR EAI » Fly a mapping missionSD card unlockedL

6mounting platelatchWhen the camera is ready to start the mission, open the latch, and insert the camera into the mount. Close the latch, and rotate t

7Mission PlannerYour license key for Pix4Dmapper can be found on the registration card inside the documents package. Visit mapper.pix4d.com/license-re

8Operating ParametersCamera Canon SX260Camera Orientation Landscape (top facing forward)Operating Altitude 50-120 mDefault Altitude 60 mLow-Wind Condi