Autel Intelligent Tech 301RC58A1 EZ-Fly User Manual

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to the product specifications, functions, and illustrations.
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the results of using this product. Maxaero will not be liable for any direct
damages or for any special, incidental, or indirect damages or for any
economic consequential damages (including lost profits).
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.
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z
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.
For Services and Support:
http://www.maxaero.com
0086-755-86147779 (China)
Support@maxaero.com
Or contact your local selling agent for technical assistance in all other
markets.
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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
CONVENTIONS......................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 BOLD TEXT ......................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................... 1
1.1.3 NOTES AND IMPORTANT MESSAGES ........................................................... 1
1.1.4 HYPERLINKS ....................................................................................... 2
1.1.5 PROCEDURES ...................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3
2.1
IN THE BOX ............................................................................................ 3
2.2
AIRCRAFT .............................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................... 7
2.2.2 BUILT-IN SMART FLIGHT SYSTEM ............................................................... 9
2.2.3 FLIGHT LED INDICATOR LIGHT ................................................................ 11
2.2.4 AIRCRAFT BATTERY ............................................................................. 12
2.2.5 3-AXIS CAMERA GIMBAL ...................................................................... 16
2.2.6 CAMERA ......................................................................................... 18
2.3
REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................. 20
2.3.1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 21
2.3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER INDICATOR LIGHTS................................................... 24
2.3.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 26
CHAPTER 3 PRE/POST-FLIGHT OPERATIONS ................................................... 27
3.1
PREPARING AIRCRAFT .............................................................................. 27
3.1.1 REMOVING GIMBAL LOCK ..................................................................... 27
3.1.2 INSTALLING PROPELLERS ....................................................................... 28
3.1.3 CHARGING FLIGHT BATTERY ................................................................... 29
3.1.4 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY .................................................. 30
3.1.5 MOUNTING THE CAMERA ..................................................................... 31
3.2
PREPARING REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................... 32
3.2.1 RE-PAIRING REMOTE CONTROLLER........................................................... 33
3.3
PREPARING MOBILE DEVICE ....................................................................... 34
3.3.1 INSTALLING MOBILE APP ...................................................................... 35
3.3.2 REGISTERING USER ACCOUNT ................................................................ 35
3.3.3 ESTABLISHING X-STAR WIFI NETWORK ...................................................... 35
3.3.4 RE-PAIRING X-STAR WIFI NETWORK ........................................................ 36
3.4
INSTALLING PC AID SUITE ......................................................................... 38
3.4.1 REGISTER PC AID ACCOUNT .................................................................. 38
CHAPTER 4 FLIGHT OPERATIONS ................................................................... 40
4.1
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST .............................................................................. 40
4.2
CALIBRATING COMPASS ............................................................................ 41
4.3
REMOTE CONTROLLER AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS .............................................. 43
4.3.1 MOTOR START-UP AND TAKE-OFF ............................................................ 43
4.3.2 FLIGHT ATTITUDE CONTROLS.................................................................. 44
4.3.3 LANDING AND MOTOR SHUT-DOWN ........................................................ 47
4.3.4 OPERATIONS OF SMART FLIGHT FEATURES .................................................. 49
4.4
X-STAR MOBILE APP OPERATIONS ............................................................... 53
4.4.1 X-STAR MOBILE APP MAIN MENU .......................................................... 53
4.4.2 CAMERA OPERATIONS ......................................................................... 55
4.4.3 GROUND STATION OPERATIONS .............................................................. 61
4.4.4 CONFIGURATION OPERATIONS ................................................................ 67
4.4.5 SETTINGS OPERATIONS ........................................................................ 77
4.5
PC AID OPERATIONS ............................................................................... 79
CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE .............................................. 82
5.1
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 82
5.2
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ............................................................... 83
5.3
SERVICE PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 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:
1.1.2
Tap OK.
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
A 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:
ž
To use the camera:
Tap the Camera button. The camera screen opens.
Focus the image to be captured in the view finder.
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
X1
Aircraft
Integrated with a 3-axis Gimbal and a
Camera (optional)
X4 Pair
8GB
X1
Propeller
4 with red nut, 4 with white/black nut
8GB MicroSD Card
Inserted in the Camera MicroSD card slot
Image
Qty.
X1
X1
Description
Gimbal Lock
Protects the Camera Gimbal when not in
use
Lens Cap
Protects camera lens from dust and
scratches
X1
Gimbal Camera Securing Bracket
Secures the camera to the mount
X1
Remote Controller
Phone holder and 5000mAh Li-Ion battery
included
X1
Aircraft Battery
6400mAh Rechargeable Li-Po battery
Provides ʈ25 minutes of flight time if fully
charged.
X1
Aircraft Battery Charger
Connects the Aircraft Battery to the external
power port for AC/DC power supply
X1
Micro-USB Cable
z Connects the Remote Control to the
USB Power Adapter for power supply;
z Connects the Aircraft or the Remote
Control to the PC for firmware update or
configurations;
z Connects the Camera Gimbal to the PC
for camera file transfer.
X1
USB Power Adapter
Connects to the external power port and
provides power supply to the Remote
Control through the Micro-USB Cable.
Image
Qty.
X3
PC Suite
Suitable for:
ಾWindows 8
ಾWindows 7
ಾWindows Vista
:indows XP
X1
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Optional
Acc.
Description
Manuals
z User Manual
z X-Star ST1 Quick Start Guide
z Camera Mount Quick Start Guide (for
camera attached gimbals)
CD
Includes PC Aid Program and
Manual, etc.
User
Propeller Guards
Surround the propellers and protect them
from damage. (4 in 1 set)
Aircraft Maintenance Kit
Image
Qty.
X2
X2
X4
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)
X4
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.
Camera Accessories Kit
Image
Qty.
Description
X1
Waterproof Housing
Allows underwater photographing.
X2
X1
Backdoors
z Opened (without cover, not waterproof)
z Covered (with touchable screen protector)
Camera Battery
940mAh Rechargeable Li-Po Battery installed on
delivery
X1
Flat Mount
X1
Curved Mount
X2
Short Connectors
X1
Long Connector
X1
90qC Rotate Connector (long)
X1
90qC Rotate Connector (short)
X1
Connecting Screw (long)
X2
Connecting Screws (short)
X1
Fixing Rubber
Prevents the Rotate Connector from slipping off.
X1
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




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
Max. Payload
Hover Precision
Max. Yaw Rate
Max. Inclination Angle
Max. Ascent/Descent Speed
Max. Cruising Speed
Diagonal Wheelbase
Descriptions
0.8kg
Horizontal: r2m; Vertical: r1m;
180q/s
GPS Mode: 30q; ATTI Mode: 30q
Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s
12m/s
352mm
Item
Propeller Size
Descriptions
9.4”x4.3”
WiFi Frequency
2.4GHz
Receiver Frequency
5.8GHz
Flight Modes
Operating Environment Temperature
GPS
ATTI
IOC
Waypoint
0qC~50qC (32qF~122qF)
Storage Temperature
0qC~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
IMU
Compass
GPS Receiver
Descriptions
An electronic device consists of a gyroscope,
accelerometer and magnetometer that measures flight
velocity, gravitational force and orientation.
Reads geomagnetic information and assists the GPS
receiver for accurate position calculation.
Receives GPS signals and determines the latitude and
longitude of the aircraft location.
Table 2-4 Smart Flight System Functions
Function
IOC
Go Home
Failsafe
Descriptions
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.
Commands the aircraft to return to and land on the
specified home point.
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
GPS Mode
ATTI Mode
Manual Mode
Descriptions
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.
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.
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.
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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-Ș” stands for RED SOLID light.
Table 2-6 Definitions of Flight LED Indicator Light Status
LED Indicator Status
R-Ș (Front LEDs)
Descriptions
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.
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2.2.4
LED Indicator Status
Descriptions
R-Ȗ-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 1st step of compass
calibration.
G-Ș (Rear LEDs)
Displayed during the 2nd step of compass
calibration.
R-Ȗ (Front & Rear LEDs)
Indicates hardware problems possibly
caused by:
z IMU deviation or abnormal
z Compass error
z Remote
Controller recalibration
required
See 5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist
on page 83 for detailed information.
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.
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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.
Cuts off power supply when a short circuit
occurs to prevent damage.
All LED lights on the battery front panel will
flash green when a short circuit is
detected.
Short Circuit Protection
Power Saving
Turns the battery off automatically after 10
minutes of inactivity.
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Aircraft Battery Specifications
Table 2-8 Aircraft Battery Specifications
Descriptions
Item
Battery Type
Rechargeable Li-Po Battery
Capacity
6400mAh
Battery Voltage
11.1V
Charging
Environment Temperature
Discharging
Environment Temperature
Storage Temperature & Humidity
0qC~40qC (32qF~104qF)
-20qC~60qC (-4qF~140qF)
Temp: -10qC~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
Ș
- 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.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Mounting Rack
Vibration Absorber
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.
Aircraft Communication Port
Camera Connector
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
Operating Current
Descriptions
340mA@12V (Camera Off)
600mA@12V (Camera On)
Operating
Environment Temperature
Control Accuracy
0qC~45qC
Tilt/Roll: r0.02q
Yaw: r0.03q
Controllable Range
Pitch: 0q~90q (-130~+45°)
Maximum Angular Velocity
90q/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).
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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.
mode



Figure 2-5 Camera 6-Side View
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1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
11.
Shutter/Select Button
WiFi Status Light (blue)
Micro HDMI Port
Mini USB Port
Microphone
Audio Speaker
2.
4.
6.
8.
10.
12.
Power/Mode Button
Camera Status Light (red)
MicroSD Card Slot
LED Status Light
Touch Screen
Battery Compartment Lock
Table 2-11 Camera Functional Descriptions
Name
1. Shutter/Select
Button
2. Power/Mode Button
3. WiFi Status Light
(blue)
4. Camera
Light (red)
Status
5. Micro HDMI Port
6. MicroSD Card Slot
7. Mini USB Port
8. LED Status Light
Description
Press this button to:
A. Take photos or videos
B. Make selections on menus
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.
Indicates the WiFi communication status.
Indicates the working status of the camera
when taking photos or videos.
Connects the camera to a compatible
computer monitor, digital television, or video
projector for high definition video file transfer.
Stores camera files.
Connects to and communicates with the
gimbal or the PC for file transfer.
Synchronizes with the Camera and WiFi
Status lights for convenient identification.
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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
Operating Environment Temperature
Descriptions
-10qC~50qC (14qF~122qF)
Effective Pixels
12MP
HD Recording Resolution
1080P/60fps
Max. Recording Field of View
160q
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.
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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



Re-Pair
WiFi
CE/FCC






Figure 2-6 Remote Controller Front and Rear View
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
11.
WiFi & RF Antennas
Indicator Light Panel
Flight Mode Switch
Right Command Stick
Power Button
Landing Button
2.
4.
6.
8.
10.
12.
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Mobile Holder
Smart Control Switch
Left Command Stick
Strap Hole
Take-off Button
Micro USB Port
13. Support Stand
15. WiFi Switch
17. Buzzer
14. Re-pair Hole
16. CE/FCC Control Screw
18. Battery Compartment
Table 2-13 Remote Controller Functional Descriptions
Name
1. WiFi & RF Antennas
2. Mobile Holder
Description
z 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.
Holds the mobile device with the X-Star
Mobile App installed with up to 90 q
adjustable viewing angle for optimum
visibility.
Indicates different status of:
GPS satellite signal strength
3. Indicator Light Panel
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
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Name
6. Left Command Stick
7. Right
Stick
Command
8. Strap Hole
9. Power Button
10. Take-off Button
11. Landing Button
12. Micro USB Port
13. Support Stand
Description
Set by default:
Throttle Up and Down: ascends and
descends
Rudder Left and Right: yaws left and yaws
right
Set by default:
Elevator Up and Down: forward and
backward
Aileron Left and Right: left and right
Attaches to a neck strap for easy portability.
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.
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.
Pressing this button for 3 seconds
commands the aircraft to land. A buzz sound
can be heard at the same time when
activated.
Connects the remote controller to the PC
through the Micro USB Cable supplied for
battery charging, firmware update or RC
configurations.
Holds up the remote controller at a 40
degree angle.
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Name
Description
Pressing the Re-pair Hole with a thin rod
allows re-pairing the X-Star WiFi network.
14. Re-pair Hole
15. WiFi Switch
16. CE/FCC
Screw
Control
17. Buzzer
18. Battery Compartment
Switches on/off the WiFi module to allow
flight and video data transmission between
the aircraft and the mobile device.
z Turn the control screw for a full clockwise
turn to set as CE compliant;
z Turn the control screw for a full
counter-clockwise turn to set as FCC
compliant.
Makes alert sounds.
Contains a rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
See 4.3 Remote Controller and Flight Operations on page 43 for
more instructions about the remote controller operations.
NOTE: The Remote Controller makes an alert sound after 15
minutes of inactivity, and turns off automatically after 30 minutes of
inactivity.
2.3.2
Remote Controller Indicator Lights
There are 7 indicator lights on the remote controller, among which
4 are displayed on the Indicator Light Panel at the front top; the
other 3 indicators are displayed separately on the Power Button,
the Take-off Button and the Landing Button.
The Indicator Light Panel is activated when the WiFi switch at the
back of the remote controller is turned on. It displays in response
to the flight data received through the X-Star WiFi network, so
make sure to pair up the devices first.
NOTE: The 4 indicator lights on the Indicator Light Panel display
solid red lights when the X-Star WiFi network is disconnected.
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The definitions for each of the Indicator Light are described in the
table below:
Table 2-14 Remote Controller Indicator Lights
Item
GPS Signal
Aircraft Battery
RF Signal
WiFi Signal
RC Power
Button
Description
Shows green light when GPS mode is
enabled and more than 6 GPS satellite
signals are received;
Shows red light when the GPS mode is
disabled or less than 6 GPS satellite
signals are received.
Shows green light when the aircraft
battery is sufficient;
Shows yellow light when the aircraft
battery level is less than 20% (2nd Level
Low Battery Protection activated);
Shows red light when the aircraft battery
level is less than 10% (1st Level Low
Battery Protection activated).
Shows green light when communication
between the remote controller and the
aircraft through RF signals is active and
stable;
Shows red light when communication
between the remote controller and the
aircraft is lost.
Shows green light when the X-Star WiFi
network is active and stable;
Shows green light when powered up;
Shows red-green flashing light when
the remote controller battery voltage is
low;
Shows red flashing light when charging.
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Item
2.3.3
Button
Description
Take Off
Lights up when pressed, turns off when
released.
Landing
Lights up when pressed, turns off when
released.
Technical Specifications
Item
Operating Frequency
(RF Receiver)
WiFi Repeater Frequency
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Communication Distance
(open area)
Transmission Power (EIRP)
Operating Current/Voltage
Battery
Descriptions
5.8GHz
2.4GHz
0qC~50qC
-20qC~75qC
CE:400m; FCC:800m;
CE: 25mW; FCC:150mW;
WIFI ON: Max. 550mA@3.7V
5000mAh rechargeable Li-Ion
Battery
Max:2.2W
610g
Power Consumption
Weight (battery included)
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Chapter 3
Pre/Post-flight Operations
The X-Star features the user-friendly design that requires very simple
assembly to get the aircraft ready to fly. However, it is essential to read and
follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual, prior to assembly,
setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damages or injuries.
IMPORTANT: Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product
in any way inconsistent with this manual, failure to operate this product in a
safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage.
3.1 Preparing Aircraft
Follow the instructions in this section to prepare the Aircraft for flight.
3.1.1
Removing Gimbal Lock
Remove the Gimbal Lock before powering up the Aircraft to avoid
damage. Pull out the attached gimbal lock carefully as illustrated
below (Figure 3-1):
Figure 3-1 Removing the Gimbal Lock
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Replace the Gimbal Lock to protect the gimbal from accidental
rotation to avoid damage when not in use.
3.1.2
Installing Propellers
IMPORTANT: Do not power up the aircraft while installing or
removing the propellers. Use only authorized propellers.
It is recommended to wear protective gloves when assembling
and removing the propellers.
On each of the propellers there are one Lock icon and one Unlock
icon with an arrow icon indicating the rotate direction to fasten or
unfasten the propellers.
Name
Lock Icon
Unlock
Icon
ž
ž
Icon
Description
Fasten the propeller by rotating the propeller in
the indicated direction.
Unfasten the propeller by rotating the propeller
in the indicated direction.
To install the propellers
1.
Remove the warning cards from motors after reading.
Do not power up the aircraft.
2.
Match two of the propellers with red nuts to the
corresponding motors with red paint, and the other two
with black or gray nuts to the unpainted motors.
3.
Fasten the propeller by rotating in the direction indicated
by the Lock Icon.
To remove the propellers
1.
2.
Power off the aircraft.
Unfasten the propeller by rotating in the direction
indicated by the Unlock Icon.
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IMPORTANT:
1. Check and ensure every propeller is properly installed
and in good condition before each flight.
2. Keep off and do not touch the propellers and motors
when they are spinning.
3.1.3
Charging Flight Battery
ž
To charge the Aircraft Battery
NOTE: If the current battery level is ʈ80%, turn on the battery
before charging.
1.
Connect the supplied Aircraft Battery Charger to the wall
socket.
2.
Connect the battery to the charger. The Capacity
Indicator Lights will illuminate and indicate the battery
level during charging. (See Table 3-1 on page 30 for
details.)
3.
The Capacity Indicator Lights will turn off when the
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger and the
battery when charging is completed.
Figure 3-2 Charging the Aircraft Battery
The table below describes the specific battery levels indicated by
the Capacity Indicator Lights when charging.
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Table 3-1 Capacity Indicator Status while Charging
Ș
- Indicates solid green light; Ȗ- Indicates flashing green light
Indicator Status
Battery Level
ʈ95%
ʈ80%
ʈ50%
ʈ25%
ʇ25%
͐͐͐͐
͎͐͐͐
͎͐͐
͎͐
͎
3.1.4
Installing and Removing the Battery
ž
To install the battery
1.
Make sure the battery is powered off before installation.
2.
Insert the battery into the aircraft battery compartment
as shown below (Figure 3-3). A click sound is heard
when the battery has been properly installed.
Figure 3-3 Installing the Aircraft Battery
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3.1.5
To remove the battery
1.
Make sure the battery is powered off before removal.
2.
Press and hold the top and bottom tabs on the battery,
and pull it out slowly.
Mounting the Camera
In the case when the purchased gimbal set does not come with a
camera. The camera needs to be mounted manually by the user
before flight.
NOTE: Use only cameras authorized or specified by Maxaero
which are compatible with the gimbal.
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To mount the camera
1.
Align and connect the Mini USB Port on the camera to
the Camera Connector on the gimbal.
2.
Align the upper and lower screw holes of the Camera
Securing Bracket to the corresponding holes on the
gimbal mount.
3.
Fasten the securing bracket to the gimbal mount by
screwing up the screws supplied, through the aligned
holes (Figure 3-4).
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Figure 3-4 Mounting the Camera
3.2 Preparing Remote Controller
ž
To charge the Remote Controller
1.
Connect the remote controller to the USB Power Adapter
using the Micro USB Cable supplied.
2.
Plug the USB Power Adapter to the wall socket.
3.
The Power Button on the remote controller will show flashing
red light during charging. When charging is complete, the
Power Button changes into solid green light, in this case,
disconnect the power adapter and the remote controller.
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ž
To power up the remote controller
NOTE: It is recommended to power up the remote controller
before turning on the aircraft.
3.2.1
1.
Adjust the remote controller power output by twisting the
CE/FCC Control Screw using a Philips screwdriver. Turn the
screw clockwise for a full turn to set as CE compliant; or turn
the screw counter-clockwise for a full turn to set as FCC
compliant.
2.
Press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds until the
Power Button lights up in solid green. At the same time, 2
brief buzz sounds can be heard if the remote controller is set
as CE compliant, whereas 3 brief buzz sounds can be heard
when set as FCC compliant.
3.
Turn on the WiFi switch at the rear side of the remote
controller. The remote controller retrieves flight data while
communicating with the aircraft and the indicator lights will
light up indicating various aircraft and connection status.
Re-pairing Remote Controller
The Remote Controller and the aircraft are paired by default, this
enables the devices to pair up automatically when both powered
up.
Re-pairing between the aircraft and the Remote Controller may be
required when one of the devices has been replaced. In this case,
perform re-pairing by using the RC Pairing Button on the aircraft
(see 2.2.1 Functional Description on page 7 for more information).
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ž
To re-pair the aircraft and the remote controller
1.
Turn off the remote controller.
2.
Turn on the aircraft.
3.
Press and hold the RC Pairing Button on the aircraft for
about 3 seconds, the pairing indicator beside the RC
Pairing Button will flash slowly in green light, indicating
the aircraft is ready to re-pair.
4.
Push and hold the left command stick leftward while
pressing and holding the Power Button on the remote
controller for a few seconds, the pairing indicator will
change from slow flashing light to quick flashing light
when pairing is successful.
3.3 Preparing Mobile Device
By connecting your mobile device to the X-Star WiFi network, the
X-Star Mobile App configures the device to perform as a FPV monitor
and a ground station for remote piloting, flight configuration and
waypoint navigation, etc.
The X-Star mobile application works on either iOS or Android smart
phones. It can be downloaded from the official website, google play,
apple store or by scanning the QR code shown on the package.
Supported system:
A. iOS6.1 or later
B. Android 4.0 or later
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3.3.1
Installing Mobile App
Download the X-Star Mobile App from the website, and follow the
procedures below to install it on your mobile device. Detailed
information about X-Star Mobile app operations will be described
in 4.4 X-Star Mobile App Operations on page 53.
ž
To install the X-Star Mobile App:
1. Power up the mobile device, and launch the browser after
the internet connection is enabled.
2. Login to the official website: http://www.maxaero.com.
3. Click Download on the home page.
4. Search and download the installation file of X-Star Mobile
App
5. Tap Install and the X-Star application will be installed
onto your mobile device.
NOTE: The X-Star application will be regularly updated. Please
check occasionally for latest updates.
3.3.2
Registering User Account
When the X-Star Mobile app is properly installed, tap the app icon
to run the software. The first thing to do is to log into your X-Star
account before further operation. If you haven’t created your
account, tap Register and follow the instructions to complete your
registration.
3.3.3
Establishing X-Star WiFi Network
The X-Star WiFi Network is established when the aircraft, the
remote controller and the mobile device are properly connected
through WiFi connection. This enables the mobile device to
receive real time camera data in-flight and monitor flight
maneuvers through the X-Star Mobile App.
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ž
To connect the mobile device with the X-Star network
1. Power up the remote controller.
2. Power up the X-Star aircraft.
3. Switch on the Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device.
4. Tap the Settings option on your mobile device. Turn on
the WiFi function, and select the X-Star Network from the
list. The network may display as X_Star suffixed with a
serial number.
5. Open the X-Star Mobile App on your mobile device.
6. The SSID of the network and a green tick icon will be
displayed on top of the main screen of the X-Star App
when the connection is successful.
3.3.4
Re-pairing X-Star WiFi Network
When the X-Star WiFi Network connection fails, or either the
aircraft or the remote controller is replaced and re-paired, the
X-Star WiFi Network will need to be re-established as well.
ž
Re-pair the X-Star WiFi Network
1. Power on all the devices including the aircraft, the remote
controller, and the mobile device.
2. Re-pair the aircraft and the remote controller if one of the
devices is replaced. See 3.2.1 Re-pairing Remote
Controller on page 33 for detailed instructions.
3. After powering up the remote controller for 30 seconds,
press and hold the Re-pair Hole at the back of the remote
controller with a thin rod until a brief alert sound is heard.
4. Wait for 30 seconds until the WiFi Signal indicator on the
remote controller starts flashing, indicating the WiFi
network is ready to be re-established.
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5. Enable Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device.
6. Select the X-Star Wi-Fi network from the list.
7. Tap to launch the X-Star Mobile App, and tap the Settings
icon.
8. Choose Pairing in the menu list to enter the Pairing page
(Figure 3-5).
9. Tap MAC button to manually enter or scan the MAC code
of the aircraft.
NOTE: By scanning the QR code at the bottom of the aircraft,
the SSID and the MAC address will be automatically
retrieved.
10. Tap Finish to complete the re-pairing. The WiFi Signal
indicator on the remote controller will show solid green
light when connection is successful.
Figure 3-5 Pairing Screen
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3.4 Installing PC Aid Suite
The PC Aid Suite is specially developed for enhancing aircraft
capabilities and refining flight performance. This comprehensive
program allows users to perform pre and post flight configurations and
upgrade firmware for the X-Star aircraft, gimbal and remote controller
on the PC.
The PC Aid software package is included in the product CD supplied,
and it is regularly updated through the internet.
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3.4.1
To install the PC Aid software to the PC:
1.
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM of the PC. The driver
installation wizard will load momentarily.
2.
Click Next on the welcome page.
3.
Click the Change button, and select a destination folder to
install the program, and click Next to continue. Or directly
click Next to continue without changing the default
installation folder.
4.
Click Install and the PC Aid Setup.exe program will be
installed onto the PC.
Register PC Aid Account
After the PC Aid Suite is properly installed, click the Windows
Start Menu, select X-Star PC Aid to launch the program. When
using for the first time, users are required to create the X-Star user
account before login. Click Register and follow the onscreen
instructions to finish your registration. It is recommended to
register with the same user account you used for the X-Star
Mobile App.
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Figure 3-6 Login Prompt
After successful registration, enter your X-Star username and
password to sign in the PC Aid operation program.
See 4.5 PC Aid Operations on page 79 for detailed operation
instructions of the PC Aid software.
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Chapter 4
Flight Operations
After all pre-flight preparations have been done properly, before proceeding
to perform your first flight, take a few minute to familiarize yourself with the
controls of your X-Star by following the operation instructions described in
this section.
IMPORTANT: Before flying the X-Star aircraft, make sure all safety
instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all
persons operating, or coming into contact with the product.
4.1 Preflight Checklist
Follow the steps below to carry out a full preflight check-up to get ready
for the first flight.
ž
Check up before flight
The camera is stably mounted to the gimbal.
The camera lens cap is removed.
The gimbal lock is removed.
The propellers are properly installed and in good condition.
The flight battery, the remote control, the camera and the
mobile device are fully charged.
The aircraft and the remote controller are paired.
The X-Star Mobile App and the PC Aid software are properly
installed.
Firmware of the flight, gimbal, and remote control systems
has been updated to the latest version.
The configurations of the flight, gimbal, and remote control
systems are done properly.
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9
The mobile device is mounted to the remote controller and
properly connected to the X-Star WiFi Network.
The ground station on the X-Star Mobile App is enabled.
The camera function on the X-Star Mobile App is
synchronizing with the mounted camera.
Familiarize yourself with the flight controls.
Find a suitable area for flying.
4.2 Calibrating Compass
Make sure to calibrate the compass every time when flying in a new
location. The 4 LED indicators on the aircraft will show yellow flashing
light when the flight system detects compass deviation, indicating that
compass calibration is required.
IMPORTANT: The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic
interference, which may cause compass error leading to poor
performance or flight failure.
Be sure the following requirements are met when carrying out compass
calibration:
Perform calibration outdoors (recommended to perform on an
open space such as a lawn);
Be free from all magnetic interferences, such as magnetite or steel
reinforcement found in concrete;
Be away from both underground and overhead power lines.
ž
To calibrate the compass
1.
Quickly flip the Flight Mode Switch up and down for 5 times
or above. The rear LEDs on the aircraft will show solid yellow
lights when the calibration command is confirmed.
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2.
Hold the aircraft horizontally and revolve for 360q around.
The rear LEDs on the aircraft will change into solid green
lights when this is done successfully.
Figure 4-1 Horizontal Calibration
3.
Hold the aircraft vertically with the nose down and rotate for
360q around. The LEDs on the aircraft will display normally
in correspondence to the current flight mode when calibration
is completed successfully.
Nose Down
Figure 4-2 Vertical Calibration
NOTE: If the calibration is unsuccessful, the LEDs on the aircraft
will flash yellow lights again. In this case, repeat the above steps
to try again.
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4.3 Remote Controller and Flight Operations
The Remote Controller is specially designed for convenient remote
flight controls with 2 command sticks for aerial maneuvers in different
directions, including Pitch, Roll, Yaw and Vertical (ascent and descent).
The Smart Control Switch on the top left of the remote controller front
panel allows pilots to conveniently activate the safety features – IOC
(middle) or Go Home (down). Do not apply the IOC or Go Home
controls when taking off.
The Flight Mode Switch on the top right of the remote controller front
panel allows pilots to switch between different flight modes – GPS or
ATTI mode. See Table 2-5 on page 10 for details.
NOTE: Do not fly in GPS mode when less than 6 satellite signals are
received. In this case, the aircraft will not be able to take off.
4.3.1
Motor Start-up and Take-off
The motors must be started before commanding the aircraft to
take off. The standard operating procedures are described below.
ž
To start the motors and take off
1.
Push the Smart Control Switch to the Up position as the
IOC and Go Home features are not applied.
2.
Push the Flight Mode Switch to the position of a desired
mode for flight control.
3.
A.
Up: GPS Mode
B.
Middle: ATTI Mode
C.
Down: Manual Mode (disabled by default)
Push and hold both the Command Sticks to their bottom
corners either toe-in or toe-out for a few seconds to start
the motors.
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Figure 4-3 Motor Start-up or Shut-down
4.
Release the sticks gently and simultaneously after the
motors have started spinning for 2 seconds.
5.
Command the aircraft to take off. There are 2 methods
available:
A.
Push the Throttle upward to take off the aircraft
manually.
B.
Press and hold the Take-off button on the remote
controller for 2 seconds. The remote controller
makes a brief beep sound when the take-off
command is sent successfully.
Once the command is sent, the aircraft ascends
automatically and starts hovering when it reaches
the height of 2 meters.
4.3.2
Flight Attitude Controls
The aircraft reacts to the control inputs of the command sticks
transmitted through the RF signals. The flight speed varies
according to the push strength applied when moving the sticks.
NOTE: For beginners it is recommended to move the command
sticks lightly and slowly to keep the aircraft flying in a controllable
speed. By applying the GPS mode, the aircraft self-positioning
capability is enabled, which allows more stable and safer flight
maneuvers.
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The 4 primary flight controls include:
A.
Throttle – commands the aircraft to ascend by pushing the
stick upward, and descend by pushing it downward.
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Figure 4-4 Throttle Control – Aircraft Left Side View
B.
Rudder – commands the aircraft to yaw left or right by
pushing the Rudder left or right.
Rudder right
Nose Yaws Right
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Rudder left
Nose Yaws Left
Figure 4-5 Rudder Control- Aircraft Top View
C.
Elevator – commands the aircraft to pitch up and down to
move forward or backward by pushing the Elevator upward
or downward.
Elevator down
Forward
Elevator up
Backward
Figure 4-6 Elevator Control – Aircraft Left Side View
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D.
Aileron – commands the aircraft to roll left or right by
pushing the Aileron left or right.
Aileron left
left
Aileron right
right
Figure 4-7 Aileron Control – Front View
4.3.3
Landing and Motor Shut-down
The aircraft may be landed manually, automatically, or passively
depending on different circumstances.
IMPORTANT: The aircraft must be landed gently on a flat surface
to avoid damage.
Manual landing
Pilots may manually land the aircraft whenever and wherever they
choose and regard as safe by controlling the command sticks on
the remote controller.
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ž
To manually land the aircraft and shut down the motors
1.
Maneuver the aircraft to the desired position for landing.
2.
Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches
the target position to let it hover.
3.
Push the Throttle down slightly and gently to land the
aircraft.
4.
When the aircraft has properly landed, operate with one
of the command methods below to shut off the motors:
5.
A.
Push the Throttle to the bottom position and hold
for 3 seconds, until the 4 motors stop spinning.
This simple method is recommended for
beginners.
B.
Push and hold both the Command Sticks to their
bottom corners simultaneously, either toe-in or
toe-out, for a few seconds to stop the motors
(Figure 4-3).
Release the stick(s) gently and simultaneously after the
motors have stopped spinning.
Automatic landing
The Landing Button on the remote controller allows pilots to land
the aircraft automatically from where it is hovering (i.e. land onsite),
with one single click, without worries of controlling the flight
attitudes.
ž
To auto land the aircraft using the Landing Button
1.
Maneuver the aircraft to the desired position for landing.
2.
Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches
the target position to let it hover.
3.
Press and hold the Landing Button for 3 seconds until a
beep sound is heard.
4.
Wait about 3 seconds and the aircraft will start to
descend and land automatically.
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z
Landing due to low battery
Generally it is recommended to land the aircraft immediately when
the battery level reaches 20% or lower, this will be indicated by the
indicator lights on both the aircraft and the remote controller.
A.
The rear LEDs on the aircraft will show quick flashing red
lights.
B.
The Aircraft Battery Indicator on the remote controller will
show yellow light.
Passive landing due to low battery
The aircraft will be forced to land automatically on wherever it is
hovering when the battery level reaches 10% or lower to avoid
accidents and damages.
Passive landing when Failsafe is activated
When the Failsafe function is activated, the aircraft will perform Go
Home (if GPS is available) or Onsite Landing (if GPS is not
available) to avoid accidents and damages.
4.3.4
Operations of Smart Flight Features
The X-Star Smart Flight System supports 3 major smart features:
Intelligent Orientation Control
To activate the IOC function during flight, toggle the Smart Control
Switch on the top left of the remote controller to the middle
position.
This feature has 2 control modes: Home Lock and Course Lock.
The Home Lock mode works in GPS mode only, while the Course
Lock mode works in both GPS and ATTI modes.
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Descriptions of the IOC modes:
Home Lock - configures the aircraft to fly in the direction relative
to the home point, instead of its nose and tail. In this mode, the
Elevator will always move the aircraft on a line towards or away
from the initial take-off location, and the Aileron will make it move
right or left perpendicular to that line.
Course Lock – also known as “Carefree Orientation” mode. In
this mode, all control directions are based on the initial orientation
of the aircraft, regardless of its current nose direction. This mode
can be used to keep the aircraft staying on track even if it is being
rotated.
In addition, Course Lock mode works regardless of distance from
the starting point, while Home Lock mode requires the aircraft to
be at least 10 meters away from home point. If the aircraft is
getting closer within 10 meters boundary from home point, Home
Lock mode will be automatically switched to Course Lock mode.
NOTE: The flying direction is relative to the starting point but not
the location of the pilot. Home Lock mode works in GPS mode
only while Course Lock mode works in both GPS and ATTI
modes.
Go Home
The Go Home function only works in GPS mode. To manually
activate the Go Home function using the remote controller, toggle
the Smart Control Switch to the down position.
When the Go Home command has been successfully received,
the aircraft automatically maneuvers itself to return and land on
the prescribed home point with the shortest path.
When the Go Home procedure is activated, the remote controller
control will be disabled temporarily while the aircraft returns to the
home point. The Remote Controller control will be regained when
the aircraft starts to descend allowing the pilots to adjust the
aircraft attitude for a safe landing.
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NOTE: For safety reasons, if the aircraft is hovering at the altitude
lower than 30 meters when the Go Home function is activated, it
will ascend to the 30-meter altitude before starting to return.
To manually regain control of the aircraft during the activated Go
Home procedure, take one of the methods below:
A.
When Go Home is activated manually
Toggle the Smart Control Switch from Go Home position to
the other positions to regain control.
B.
When Go Home is activated by Failsafe
There are 2 ways to regain control:
1.
Press and hold the Take-off button on the remote
controller for 3 seconds. A brief beep sound can be
heard when the command has been sent successfully.
Move the command sticks to control the aircraft; if the
aircraft reacts correspondingly, the communication is
recovered.
2.
Push the Throttle upward to the position of 60% in range,
i.e. slightly above the middle point (Figure 4-8), and
hold for 2 seconds. In this case, the aircraft may fly
upward slightly when the remote controller control is
recovered.
100%
60%
0%
Figure 4-8 Push the Throttle Upward (60% in range)
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A home point is usually memorized by the system as the point
where the aircraft motors start up each time. The home point can
also be repositioned during flight.
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Reposition the home point during flight
1.
Maneuver the aircraft to the desired home point.
2.
Release the command sticks when the aircraft reaches
the target position to let it hover.
3.
Press and hold the Take-off Button for 3 seconds until a
beep sound is heard.
4.
Press the Take-off Button again within a 5-second
interval; hold the button until a beep sound is heard.
The rear LEDs of the aircraft will show quick flashing
green lights for 3 seconds indicating the reset is
successful.
Failsafe
The Failsafe function will be activated after 5 seconds when
communication between the aircraft and the remote controller is
lost. This function enables the aircraft to automatically take the
protection measure.
Go Home is set as the priority protection measure when Failsafe is
activated.
In the case when GPS is available at the time Failsafe is activated,
the aircraft will start the Go Home procedure automatically.
In the case when GPS is not available (i.e. received GPS satellite
signals are less than 6) when Failsafe is activated, the aircraft will
hover for a 10 seconds interval. If GPS becomes available during
this interval, the aircraft will start the Go Home procedure,
otherwise the aircraft will land onsite.
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4.4 X-Star Mobile App Operations
The X-Star Mobile Application is a fully-featured program with 4
essential functions. It configures your mobile to perform as the central
monitor for remote piloting control, aerial shooting and recording, and
helps to tune the aircraft parameters to achieve refined and smooth
flight performance.
The 4 essential control functions are:
A. Camera Remote Control – performs capturing, recording and set
camera settings through wireless control
B. Flight Data Display - displays parameters of:
Flight
Gimbal
Remote Controller
IMU Modules
Aircraft Battery
C. Ground Station Navigation – programs GPS waypoint navigation
missions, and set waypoint altitude, hover time and overall speed
D. Configuration Function – performs parameter configuration for
the flight control system, gimbal system and remote controller
4.4.1
X-Star Mobile App Main Menu
Before first flight, make sure your mobile device is properly
connected to the X-Star WiFi network. When connection is
successful, the SSID of the WiFi network alongside with a green
tick icon will be displayed on the header of the Main Menu as
below.
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Figure 4-9 X-Star Mobile App Main Menu
The application buttons on the Main Menu are listed and
described in the table below:
Table 4-1 Application Buttons
Name
Button
Description
Camera
Allows data synchronization for
image display and camera pairing for
FPV or non-FPV navigation
Ground Station
Allows to locate the aircraft, and
perform waypoint navigation and
flight settings
Configuration
Allows to perform parameter
configuration and firmware upgrades
for the flight, gimbal and remote
control systems
Settings
Allows users to set various control
settings of the application
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4.4.2
Camera Operations
The Camera function works as a flight monitor that synchronizes
the screen display with the onboard camera, allowing users to
perform various camera operations and configurations for aerial
photo-and-video shooting. To enter the Camera Operation screen
(Figure 4-10), tap the Camera button on the Main Menu.
Figure 4-10 Camera Operation Screen
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pitch Control Panel
Status Information Bar
Camera Operation Panel
Ground Station Split Screen
Pitch Control Panel
The Pitch Control Panel consists of 3 control buttons, the
functions of which are described respectively from top to
bottom as follows:
1)
Back – returns to X-Star Mobile App Main Menu
2)
Mode Switch – switches between Normal Mode and
Physical Control Mode
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Normal Mode
In this mode, the camera pitch movement is controlled
by the pitch scroll bar. Scroll it up to tilt the camera
upwards or down to tilt the camera downwards.
Physical Control Mode
In this mode, the camera pitch angle simulates with the
motions of the mobile device. Tilt the mobile device
forward to pitch the camera down or backward to pitch
the camera up.
3)
Pitch Scroll Bar – scrolls up or down to control the
camera pitch movement (Normal mode only)
Status Information Bar
The Status Information Bar on the top of the Camera
Operation Screen consists of 8 items. The features of each
item are described respectively from left to right as follows:
1)
Pitch Angle – indicates the camera pitch angle
2)
Flight Altitude – indicates planned flight height
3)
Flight Speed – indicates the current flying speed
4)
Primary Flight Display – indicates primary flight
information including the flight attitude (pitch and roll),
aircraft orientation, and approximate location
5)
WiFi Indicator – indicates the intensity of WiFi signal
6)
Battery Level – displays current aircraft battery level
7)
Micro-SD Card – indicates the status of the Micro-SD
Card
The icon will be highlighted when a valid Micro-SD Card
is properly inserted. The number beside the icon shows
the remaining photo number.
8)
GPS – displays the number of satellite signals received
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Camera Operation Panel
The Camera Operation Panel includes 5 items, the functions
of which are described respectively from top to bottom as
follows:
1)
Camera Settings – opens the camera settings menu
2)
Camera Mode – allows choosing different camera
modes, including single capture, burst mode, timed
capture and video shooting
3)
Shooting Button – displays the current camera mode,
tapping which allows to execute the selected camera
mode action
4)
Hide/Display – tap to hide the flight information bar
and the pitch control panel; tap
to show them again
The table below lists and describes the functions of the
4 camera modes.
Table 4-2 Camera Mode Buttons
Mode
Button
Description
Single
Capture
Captures a single photo
Video
Records video
Burst
Captures up to 10 photos in one
second
Time Lapse
Captures a series of Photos at preset
intervals
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Camera Settings
By tapping the Settings button, the Settings Panel will be
displayed (Figure 4-11), which allows you to adjust camera
configuration settings.
Figure 4-11 Camera Settings Panel
The functions of each setting option are described in the
table below:
Table 4-3 General Camera Settings
Settings
Button
1080P (16:9) (default); 960P (4:3);
720P (16:9); WVGA (16:9)
Resolution
Frame Rate
Options
24, 30, 48, 60, 120, 240 fps (NTSC)
*PAL: 50 fps.
FPS
Time Lapse
0.5, 1, 2 sec; 5 sec (default),
10, 30, 60 sec
Time
Stamp
OFF (default); Date; Time; Date/Time
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Settings
Button
Options
TV System
PAL; NTSC (default)
Format
ɰ ; ˜ (default)
Reset
ɰ ; ˜ (default)
NOTE: When you select Format in camera settings, the SD
card will be formatted. Make sure to create a back-up copy of
the SD card files.
When you select TV system to view a TV/HDTV, select
NTSC for North American televisions; for those outside of
North America, select PAL in most cases.
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To format a Micro-SD card:
1. Tap the Camera Settings button on the right side of
the screen to open the Settings Panel.
2. Tap Format button and a prompt will appear to
remind you that all data in the Micro-SD card will be
deleted if you proceed with this action.
3. Tap YES to complete formatting.
4. Reboot the camera when completed.
IMPORTANT: Do not shut down the camera, or remove the
battery or Micro-SD card during the procedure.
After the above settings have been completed, you can
proceed with photo shooting or video recording.
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To take a photo:
1. Tap the Camera Mode button to select a desired
shooting method.
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Single Capture: press Shooting button once for a
single photo
Burst Mode: press Shooting button once for
continuous capture
Time Lapse: press Shooting button once to begin a
timed capture, and press again to stop
2. Tap the Shooting button to run the selected camera
mode action.
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To record a video:
1. Tap the Camera Mode button and select the Video
mode.
2. Tap the Shooting button to start recording: a red dot
will flash to indicate the recording is in progress and
a time code will appear in the upper right corner of
the preview screen.
3. Press the Shooting button again to stop recording.
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To view the saved photos or videos:
1. Press the Back button on Pitch Control Panel to
return to the main menu.
2. Tap the Album icon to view the saved photos or
recorded videos.
Ground Station Split Screen
The Ground Station Split Screen, located on the lower right
corner of the screen, allows the pilot to view the current
Ground Station operation during camera filming. Tapping the
Split Screen allows users to quickly switch to the Ground
Station operation screen.
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4.4.3
Ground Station Operations
The Ground Station function allows you to create flight plans by
placing waypoints, setting waypoint altitude, hover time and
overall speed, etc. To perform this function, tap the Ground
Station icon on the Main Menu, and select a desired map type
(Gmap or Amap) to initiate the program.
Figure 4-12 Ground Station Operation Screen
NOTE: Make sure your mobile device is connected to the internet
when using this function for the first time to allow auto installing of
the maps.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Control Panel
Status Information Bar
Functional Buttons
Camera Split Screen
Control Panel
The Control Panel contains a number of buttons that allow
you to create flight plans, execute flight missions and
command the aircraft home. The table below provides a brief
description of the Control Panel buttons:
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Table 4-4 Control Panel Buttons
Name
Button
Back
Description
Returns to X-Star Mobile App Main
Menu
Waypoints
Opens the Waypoint Control Panel
Start
Uploads the flight mission
Pause
Suspends execution of the flight
mission
Go Home
Aborts the flight mission
commands the aircraft home
Landing
Lands the aircraft
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Status Information Bar
The Status Information Bar on the top of the main sections of
the screen displays the following items from left to right:
1)
Flight Mode – indicates the current flight mode
2)
Flight Altitude – indicates planned flight height
3)
Current Aircraft Distance – indicates the distance
between the current aircraft position and the home point
4)
Primary Flight Display – indicates various flight
information including the flight attitude (pitch and roll)
characteristics, orientation, and approximate location
info
5)
Flight Speed – indicates the current flying speed
6)
Wi-Fi Signal – indicates the intensity of Wi-Fi signal
7)
Battery Level – displays current battery level
8)
GPS – displays number of satellite signals received
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Functional Buttons
The Functional buttons are vertically aligned on the right side
of the operation screen. They are mainly used for controlling
flight speed, calibrating the compass, selecting map view and
locating the home point. Detailed descriptions of the
Functional Buttons are listed in the following table:
Table 4-5 Functional Buttons
Name
Button
Description
Speed
Sets the desired level flight speed: high
(8m/s), medium (5m/s) or low (2m/s).
Compass
Initiates the
procedure.
Map View
Allows choosing a desired map view:
Normal, Hybrid or Satellite view.
Locator
Locates the current home point retrieved
from X-Star system on the map;
When aircraft GPS data is not available,
it will locate the current mobile position
on the map.
compass
calibration
NOTE: For safety concerns, there are only 3 gears of level flight
speed under auto mode: high speed (8m/s), medium speed (5m/s)
and low speed (2m/s).
Main Section
The Main Section, which occupies the center area of the
screen, displays the map and the current location of the
aircraft. In addition, there is a circle on the Main Section,
within which defines the Safety Zone. The aircraft can fly in
this area safely and legally.
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To view the map on Main Section:
1. Tap the Map View button to choose among the
Normal, Hybrid or Satellite view.
2. Use two fingers to zoom in or zoom out the map.
3. Tap to move the map to view different areas.
Camera Split Screen
The Camera Thumbnail, located on the lower right corner of
the screen, allows the pilot to view the current camera filming
during Ground Station operation. Tapping the thumbnail
allows users to quickly switch to the camera operation
screen.
Waypoint Operations
Tapping the Waypoints button on the Control Panel opens
launches the Waypoint Operation Panel (Figure 4-13).
Figure 4-13 Waypoint Operation Panel
The Waypoint Operation Panel features the key functions of
the Ground Station, which allows you to set flight plans by
placing waypoints, defining flight altitude and hover time, etc.
The table below provides brief functional descriptions of the
Waypoint Operation Buttons:
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Table 4-6 Waypoint Operation Buttons
Name
Button
Description
Exits the waypoint operation mode.
Back
Draw
Waypoints
Adds a waypoint. The total number of
waypoints should not exceed 20.
Waypoints cannot be added beyond
500m from the home point or outside
of the Safety Zone.
Creates the flight route by sliding
through the map.
Remove
Waypoints
Removes the selected waypoint one
by one.
Move
Waypoints
Moves the waypoint position one at a
time.
Delete
Waypoints
Deletes all waypoints.
Add
Waypoints
Safety
Zone
Refers to the area within the circle.
The aircraft can fly in this area safely
and legally.
N/A
NOTE: To optimize video transmission quality, the aircraft is
restricted to operate within a 500m-radius area from the
Home Point.
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To move the waypoints:
1. Tap the Move Waypoints button.
2. Tap on the specific waypoint, and drag it to a new
location.
3. Tap the Move Waypoints button again to confirm
the change.
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To edit the waypoints:
1. Tap the desired waypoint number at the bottom of
the screen.
2. Adjust the waypoint altitude and hover time as
demanded.
3. Tap OK to complete the waypoint setting.
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To start the flight mission:
1. Tap the Back button to return to the Ground Station
Control Panel after completing the waypoint flight
plan setting.
2. Tap GO on the Control Panel to start the flight
mission.
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To terminate the waypoint mission:
There are two ways to terminate the waypoint mission:
1) Regain control of the aircraft by pushing the Flight
Mode Switch on the remote controller to ATTI
position. The aircraft will abort the mission and
respond to the navigation by the remote controller.
2) Tap the Go Home button to activate the Go Home
procedure. The aircraft will terminate the mission
and return to the home point and land automatically.
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To land the aircraft:
When the flight mission has been completed, the
aircraft will return to the home point (i.e. take-off point)
automatically and hover.
There are 2 ways to land the aircraft:
1) Regain control of the aircraft using the remote
controller to land the aircraft manually or by using
the 1-click Landing button
2) Tap the Landing button on the Ground Station
Control Panel.
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4.4.4
Configuration Operations
The Configuration program is designed to configure and upgrade
the Smart Flight System and the Remote Controller. To optimize
the X-Star system performance for accurate and stable flight
maneuvering, it is recommended to perform configurations and
firmware upgrades on a regular basis, either through PC Aid or
X-Star Mobile App.
Figure 4-14 Configuration Operation Screen
Flight Limits
All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilots should comply with
all regulations from ICAO (International Civil Aviation
Organization) and national rules of the air in their own state.
For safety concerns, it is required to set up the flight limits to
ensure safe and legal operation of this product. The flight
limits settings include flight height, distance limits and Flight
Restricted Areas.
To set the flight limits, click the Flight Limits icon and the
screen below will be displayed:
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Figure 4-15 Flight Limits Setting Screen
You can set the maximum flight height and distance to
protect the aircraft from losing signal or being out of control.
When these limits are determined, the aircraft cannot fly
outside the preset limit boundaries under GPS mode. In
non-GPS mode, the aircraft is only restricted to the preset
height limit. For distance limit under non-GPS mode, it may
be various depending on the regulations and laws in different
areas and countries.
NOTE: Under GPS mode, the maximum flight height must be
within 800 meters and flight distance must be within 1000
meters.
Gimbal
The Gimbal function is designed to perform Gimbal
parameters tuning such as sensitivity (roll, pitch and yaw)
and control speed, and to activate or deactivate FPV mode.
Tap the Gimbal icon, and the screen is displayed as below:
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Figure 4-16 Gimbal Control Screen
1)
Angle Limits
A.
Horizontal Limit – sets the maximum angle on
horizontal axis
B.
Vertical Limit – sets the maximum angle on vertical
axis
2)
Control Sensitivity - adjusts the speed of camera pitch
movement
3)
Mode Switch
A.
Non-FPV Mode –enables stabilized camera tilting
control
B.
FPV Mode –synchronizes the camera gimbal
movement with the aircraft
Flight Parameters
The Flight Parameters option is used to tune the systemic
parameters of the aircraft, including level flight speed,
descent speed, ascent speed and yaw rate, so as to achieve
safe and smooth flight maneuvers. Due to the highly
stabilized control system, the level speed, descent speed,
ascent speed and yaw rate can be adjusted within the
following ranges:
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Speed
Level Flight Speed
Descent Speed
Ascent Speed
Yaw Rate
Range
2m/s – 12m/s
1m/s – 3m/s
1m/s – 6m/s
60 q/s - 360 q/s
Remote Controller
The Remote Controller function enables the pilots to choose
preferred transmitter modes, calibrate command sticks and
testify if the Smart Control Switch and the Flight Mode Switch
work properly.
Tap the Remote Controller icon, and the screen below will
be displayed.
Figure 4-17 Remote Controller Screen
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The Remote Controller configuration screen consists of 3
sections.
1)
Transmitter Modes Section
There are 3 transmitter modes: Mode 1, Mode 2, and
Mode 3. Each mode indicates how the movement of
command sticks controls the actions of the aircraft
correspondingly. Below are the illustrations of Mode 1,
Mode 2, and Mode 3:
Figure 4-18 Mode 1, 2 and 3
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The table below describes the respective aircraft
movements reacting to the movements of the command
sticks.
Table 4-7 Controls of the Command Sticks
Command Stick Movement
Aircraft Movement
Throttle Up/Down
Ascend/Descend
Rudder Left/Right
Yaw Left/Right
Elevator Up/Down
Forward/Backward
Aileron Left/Right
Left/Right
2)
Command Sticks Calibration
There are 4 channels in total for command sticks
calibration. They are A, E, T and R channels,
representing Aileron, Elevator, Throttle and Rudder
respectively.
Before calibration, make sure your
desired transmitter mode has been selected.
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To calibrate the command sticks:
1. Turn on the remote controller and then the aircraft.
2. Connect your mobile device to the X-Star Wi-Fi
Network.
3. Launch the X-Star App on your mobile device.
4. Tap the Configuration icon on the main menu.
5. Tap the Remote Controller option.
6. Select your preferred transmitter mode and
familiarize yourself with the controls of the sticks.
7. Rotate the sticks in a circular pattern by their
maximum ranges several times and then back to the
middle position. You can do both sticks at a time or
one at a time.
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8. Tap Finish on the top right side to complete the
calibration. If all scale icons (A, E, T and R) fall in the
middle position, the remote controller is ready for
use.
3)
Switch and Button Test
The Switch and button Test section allows users to test
the 2 switches on the front top of the remote controller
and 2 buttons at the bottom of the remote controller.
The upper switch group allows testing of the Smart
Control Switch which includes Normal, IOC and Go
Home modes.
The lower switch group allows testing of the Flight Mode
Switch which includes GPS, ATTI and ATTI modes.
The bottom two buttons allows testing of the 1-click
Take-off and Landing buttons.
When pushing the switch on the remote controller to a
specific position or press the specific button, the
corresponding mode will be highlighted accordingly.
Test both switches and buttons in each of their positions
successively.
Figure 4-19 Switch and Button Test – in Normal Pos.
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Failsafe
The Failsafe mode is set to enable the aircraft to take default
emergency protection procedure when communication with
the remote controller is lost, to prevent damage or injury. Go
Home is set as the priority protection measure when Failsafe
is activated.
When the Go Home procedure initiates, the aircraft’s nose
will be oriented towards Home Point. If the aircraft’s altitude
is lower than 30 meters, it will ascend to 30 meters height to
reduce risks of crashing or damages. If the aircraft altitude is
higher than 30 meters, then the aircraft will remain at its
height level, and returns to the home point with the shortest
flight route.
To view the demonstrations of the Failsafe procedure, tap the
Failsafe icon and the screen as shown below will be
displayed.
Figure 4-20 Failsafe Screen
There are several occasions that may cause the loss of the
remote controller signal:
A. The controller has been turned off
B. The aircraft has flown out of the distance limit
C. The signal between the aircraft and the remote controller
has been blocked or interfered
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Battery
The Battery function allows you to view the current status and
general information of the aircraft battery, and check the Low
Battery Protection settings. There are 2 levels of protection
measures for the inflight low battery concerns. Tap the
Battery icon to enter the battery screen as below:
Figure 4-21 Battery Screen
The displayed battery information includes the following
items:
1)
Current Status – displays voltage and current values of
the aircraft battery
2)
General Information – displays general aircraft battery
information
3)
Second Level Protection – activated when the battery
level reaches 20%, which by default triggers the rear
LEDs on the aircraft to quick flash in red lights. Users
can also activate/deactivate Go Home measure for this
protection setting
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4)
First Level Protection – activated when the battery
level drops below 10% that forces the aircraft to
immediately land onsite
It is highly recommended to activate the Go Home procedure
or manually command the aircraft to return when the low
battery alarm is triggered (i.e. when the rear LEDs of the
aircraft show with quick flashing red lights).
IOC (Intelligent Orientation Control)
Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is a smart feature that
helps the pilot to navigate the aircraft without worrying about
its nose direction. This is very helpful for new pilots to regain
control of the aircraft orientation in case that the aircraft flies
too far away from the home point or when its orientation is
uncertain.
The IOC feature includes 2 modes:
1)
Home Lock (HL) Mode
2)
Course Lock (CL) Mode
See detailed descriptions of the IOC modes at 4.3.4
Operations of Smart Flight Features on page 49.
Tap the IOC icon on the main menu, and the IOC screen is
displayed (Figure 4-22).
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Figure 4-22 IOC Screen
NOTE: The flying direction is relative to the starting point but
not the location of the pilot. Home Lock mode works in GPS
mode only while Course Lock mode works in both GPS and
ATTI modes.
View Status
Tapping View Status from the main menu displays an
information screen, which presents an overview list of the
configuration status of the X-Star system.
4.4.5
Settings Operations
The Settings icon on X-Star Mobile App Main Menu allows the
pilot to adjust 3 categories of items displayed on the Settings
menu, including camera settings, flight control and gimbal settings
and general settings.
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Camera Settings
1)
Toolbar Auto Hide – slide the button to enable or
disable auto hide of the operation panels
2)
When Communication Lost – allows to set the camera
operation mode in case when communication is lost
3)
Preview Quality – tap to select the resolution and
frame rate
Flight Control and Gimbal Settings
1)
Parameter Unit – tap to select a measurement unit:
English or Metric
2)
Ground Station – slide the button to enable or disable
the ground station feature
3)
Compass Calibration – tap to start compass
calibration
4)
Low Battery Auto Return – slide the button to enable
or disable the auto return function for low battery
protection
5)
FPV Mode – slide the button to activate or deactivate
the FPV mode
General Settings
1)
Low Battery Protection – slide the button to enable or
disable the Low Battery Protection function
2)
Tips – tap to enable tip display during operation
3)
Pairing – displays the SSID and MAC information of the
paired aircraft, and allows pairing to other aircraft by
entering new SSID and MAC address
4)
Rename SSID – tap to rename the SSID of the X-Star
WiFi Network
5)
Find My X-Star – locates the aircraft position according
to the last GPS signal retrieved before communication is
lost
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4.5 PC Aid Operations
The PC Aid Suite is specially developed for enhancing aircraft
capabilities and refining flight performance. This comprehensive
program allows users to perform pre and post flight configurations and
upgrade firmware for the X-Star aircraft, gimbal and remote controller
on the PC.
Launch the PC Aid program after installation is complete.
After logging in to your PC Aid account, a prompt screen will appear to
remind you to connect the aircraft or the remote controller to the
computer, if you haven’t done already. In this case, use the USB cable
supplied to connect the devices. The PC Aid operation screen will be
displayed when the connection is successful.
Figure 4-23 PC Aid Operation Screen
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The PC Aid Operation screen includes 3 main sections:
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar consists of 4 tags:
1) Flight Control System Settings
2) Gimbal Settings
3) Remote Controller Settings
4) Firmware Upgrades
Selecting each tag will navigate you to the corresponding
operation page.
Navigation Pane
The Navigation Pane displays all the items that are required
to be adjusted or calibrated for the flight system, gimbal and
remote controller before or after flight. The items may vary
according to the specific tag selected on the Menu Bar.
Main Screen
This section, which occupies a great part of the display area
on the PC Aid operating screen, shows various content
depending on the operation selected on the Menu Bar and
Navigation Pane.
Table 4-8 Functional Buttons under the Flight Tag
Name
Button
Description
Allows pilots to set limits for the flight
height, distance and speed, and
displays the different categories of
flight restricted areas.
Examines and calibrates the
parameters of the gyroscope,
acceleration sensor, and compass to
ensure accurate flight controls.
Flight Limits
IMU Calibration
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Name
Button
Description
Enables the aircraft to take automatic
failsafe measure when communication
with the remote controller is lost.
Failsafe
Displays the battery information, and
allows activating/deactivating the low
battery protection function.
Allows pilots to set the IOC mode for
easy aircraft navigation when its
orientation is uncertain.
Battery
IOC
View Status
Displays current configuration status of
the X-Star system.
N/A
Table 4-9 Functional Buttons under the Gimbal Tag
Name
Button
Description
Adjusts and
parameters.
Basic
calibrates
gimbal
Table 4-10 Functional Buttons under Remote Controller Tag
Name
Button
Description
Allows pilots to choose preferred
Remote Control Mode, calibrate
command sticks, and testify if the
control switches and sticks work
properly.
Remote
Controller
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service
To ensure optimum performance of the product, we advise that the
maintenance instructions in this section are read and followed carefully.
5.1 Maintenance Instructions
The following shows how to maintain your devices, together with precautions
to take.
Keep the devices in dry conditions and within normal operating
temperatures.
Dry your hands before using the devices. The touch screen of the
camera may not work if it is moist, or if you tap it with wet hands.
Do not store the devices in humid, dusty or dirty areas.
Do not attempt to disassemble your devices.
Use a soft cloth with alcohol or a mild window cleaner to clean the touch
screen of the camera.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers, detergent or chemicals on the
camera.
Avoid dropping your devices, especially on a hard surface.
Use only authorized battery chargers and accessories. Any malfunction
or damage caused by the use of unauthorized battery charger and
accessories will void the limited warranty.
Ensure that the battery charger does not come in contact with
conductive objects.
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5.2 Troubleshooting Checklist
This section helps users to detect possible causes to certain
problems occurred, and provide feasible solutions to handle
certain operation failures.
A.
B.
C.
D.
When the aircraft indicates failure during self-check (with 4
LED lights flashing slowly in red and the buzzers beep all the time)
Check if the IMU is properly calibrated through the PC Aid or
X-Star Mobile App
Check if the remote controller parameters are properly
calibrated
When the aircraft motors fail to start up
Check if the remote controller and the aircraft are properly
paired
Check if the remote controller parameters are properly
calibrated
When take-off fails after motors are initiated
Check if the Smart Control Switch is in the Normal position
(flipped up)
Make sure the Flight Mode Switch is not in the GPS position
when the GPS satellite signals are less than 6
Check if the battery level is high enough
Check if the aircraft is in no-fly zone
Check if the aircraft is placed on a flat ground
When the aircraft’s flight time reduces
Make sure the battery is in a warm environment before use
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E.
When pairing up, the aircraft does not respond to the remote
controller
F.
If the Wi-Fi connection fails all the time
G.
I.
K.
Keep the MicroSD card inside the camera. Restart the
camera and wait until the video files are recovered (partial
data may be lost)
If acquisition of the SSID fails
Check if both the aircraft and the remote controller are
powered on
Make sure WiFi is enabled on both the mobile device and the
Remote Controller
If the aircraft is out of sight and the Wi-Fi connection is lost
J.
Make sure to be free from all magnetic or signal interferences
If the camera is powered off during video recording
H.
Make sure there is no large metal object, wireless source or
other remote controller around
Enable Go Home procedure to let it return or activate IOC
procedure to manually navigate it to return
If the camera fails to be synchronized with the mobile device
Check if your mobile device supports synchronization of the
1080i60 video files
If the video size is too large, it cannot be synchronized to the
mobile device
Check if your mobile device is connected to X-Star WiFi
Network
If sharing of files failed
Check if your mobile device is connected to the internet
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L.
If the X-Star mobile app is accidentally closed when the
aircraft is in Ground Station mode
If the app is closed when the flight mission is under execution,
the aircraft will continue to finish
If the app is closed when the flight mission is being
suspended, and failed to reconnect with the aircraft within 1
minute, Go Home procedure will be automatically activated
Regain manual control of the aircraft using the remote
controller
5.3 Service Procedures
This section introduces information for technical support, repair service,
and application for replacement or optional parts.
Technical Support
If you have any question or problem on product operations, please:
Call 0086-755-86147779 (China).
Contact local distributers or agents.
Visit our website http://www.maxaero.com.
Repair Service
If it becomes necessary to return your device for repair, please
download the repair service form from www.maxaero.com, and fill in the
form. The following information must be included:
A.
Contact name
B.
Return address
C.
Telephone number
D.
Product name
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E.
Complete description of the problem
F.
Proof-of-purchase for warranty repairs
G.
Preferred method of payment for non-warranty repairs
NOTE: For non-warranty repairs, payment can be made via Visa,
Master Card, or with approved credit.
Send the device to your local agent, or to the following address:
6th-10th Floor, Building B1, Zhiyuan, Xueyuan Road, Xili, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, 518055, China
Other Services
You can purchase the optional accessories directly from Maxaero’s
authorized tool suppliers, and/or your local distributors or agents.
Your purchase order should include the following information:
Contact information
Product or part name
Item description
Purchase quantity
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Chapter 6 Warranty
Autel Aerial Technology Co., Ltd. (the Company) warrants to the original
retail purchaser of this product, that should this product or any part thereof
during normal consumer usage and conditions be proven defective in
material or workmanship that results in product failure within the valid
warrant period from the date of delivery, such defect(s) will be repaired, or
replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) with Proof of Purchase, at the
Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the
defect(s).
Please visit http://www.maxaero.com for details of the limited periods
warranted for the different parts of this product.
The Company shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the device. Failure to
follow the safety instructions presented throughout the manual will void the
warranty of the product. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to
you.
This warranty does not apply to:
a) Products subjected to abnormal use or conditions, accident,
mishandling, neglect, unauthorized alteration, misuse, improper
installation or repair or improper storage;
b) Products whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number
has been removed, altered or defaced;
c) Damage from exposure to excessive temperatures or extreme
environmental conditions;
d) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory or other
product not approved or authorized by the Company;
e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as
framing and non-operative parts.
f) Products damaged from external causes such as fire, dirt, sand, battery
leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source.
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FCC Caution:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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