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X Craft x plus one Operation Manual

Summary of x plus one

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    Operating and maintenance manual © 2016, xcraft enterprises, llc. All rights reserved www.Xcraft.Io.

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    Contents 1. Safety and compliance .................................................................................................................. 1 a) battery .............................................................................................................................................

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    Ii. Non- serviceable components ....... 23 iii. Replacing components ................................................................................................................................. 24 d) inspections ......................................................................................

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    Fcc compliance this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · this device may not cause harmful interference, and · this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipmen...

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    Attention! Prior to assembly and/or operation of this x plusone you must fully read and comply with all instructions and warnings contained in the operation and maintenance manual or any other manual or documentation accompanying this x plusone product. You must operate this x plusone safely, respon...

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    Dear xcraft pilot, please note that while the enclosed information is valid at the time of shipping, it is important to check all of the appropriate and up to date legal and nonlegal information on our website: xcraft.Io please remember to register your x plusone at: https://www.Faa.Gov/uas/registra...

  • Page 7: Xcraft Support

    Xcraft support contact xcraft support for questions and technical help. Online: http://xcraft.Io/xplusone-contact-xcraft-vtol-drone-sandpoint-id/ email: support@xcraft.Io call: +1 (208) 665-1353 support line hours: mon-fri, 8 am to 3 pm pst xcraft enterprises 313 e sherman ave coeur d’ alene, id 838...

  • Page 9: Warning!

    V.1.1 pg. 1 1. Safety and compliance warning! This x plusone unit can be dangerous. Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before using the x plusone, and ensure that basic safety precautions are always followed during operation of the x plusone. Failure to do so can result in damage ...

  • Page 10: Warning!

    Pg. 2 v.1.1 a) battery warning! To avoid fire, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following safety guidelines when using, charging, or storing your batteries. Warning  use caution when handling the x plusone battery; lithium polymer batteries can cause a fire if handled incorrectly. N...

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    V.1.1 pg. 3  do not charge battery immediately after flight, because the battery temperature may be too high. Do not charge the battery until in cools down to near room temperature. Charging the battery outside of the temperature range of 32° f to 104 ° f may lead to leakage, overheating, or batter...

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    Pg. 4 v.1.1 all components will be defined as though the x plusone is in forward flight. The following images have the major components labeled the way they will be referenced. Top view bottom view battery hatch fpv antenna (fpv option) telemetry antenna safety switch external usb (usb option) left ...

  • Page 13: Safety

    V.1.1 pg. 5 bottom pylon side view safety  always fly at locations that are clear of building and other obstacles.  do not fly above or near large crowds.  avoid flying at altitudes above 400 ft.  be very careful when flying 19,600 ft. Or more above sea level.  fly in moderate weather condition...

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    Pg. 6 v.1.1 4. Checklists a) normal operation preflight checklist 1. Check that the pylons are properly installed onto the wing 2. Check for loose parts or wires 3. Check foam and plastic components for signs of damage 4. Propellers are tight and installed to rotate in the proper direction 5. Batter...

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    V.1.1 pg. 7 5. Disconnect ground station if connected 6. (platinum option) press and hold safety switch 7. Disconnect connector and remove battery 8. Turn transmitter off postflight 1. Check battery for overheating, or expansion 2. Check motors for overheating 3. Check airframe for damage or loose/m...

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    Pg. 8 v.1.1 5. Setup-assembly instructions to prepare for flight, observe the following steps: installing pylons: 1. Connect the pylon wires to the wires in the top of the wing as shown below. Connect two bullet connectors and single esc wire. Ensure bullet connector polarity is correct. Caution: en...

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    V.1.1 pg. 9 2. Insert the pylon spars and slide the pylon onto the wing connector. As you slide the pylon in place, bundle the wires into the cavities in the wing and pylon. Connector pylon spars.

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    Pg. 10 v.1.1 3. Insert pylon mounting screws as shown above 4. Install the second pylon onto the bottom of the wing by repeating steps 1 through 3..

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    V.1.1 pg. 11 installing propellers: the x plusone uses 2 clockwise spinning propellers and 2 counterclockwise spinning propellers. Clockwise spinning propellers are marked with an “r” on the propeller blade. 1. Place the bottom half of the spinner onto the motor then set the propeller over it. 2. At...

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    Pg. 12 v.1.1 3. Screw the cap of the spinner on top of the propeller. 4. Tighten the spinner by holding the propeller stationary and rotating the spinner clockwise with a thin metal rod, inserted into the hole in the top of the spinner. Ensure that spinners are tightened securely. Install payload a....

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    V.1.1 pg. 13 6. Battery charging the battery 1. Connect charger power cord and plug the charger into wall outlet. 2. Check that blue lights flash on charger. 3. Plug the battery balance cable into the middle port of the charger. It is the only port that will fit that size plug and it only goes in on...

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    Pg. 14 v.1.1 2. Press and hold safety button, next to battery compartment, until it is solid red (if it does not turn solid red, please disconnect the battery and restart the process). Indicator led in the center of the wing, should be flashing green; at connection of pylon. 7. Operation-how to oper...

  • Page 23: Safety

    V.1.1 pg. 15 guided (set via mission planner(pc) or qgroundcontrol(mac)) ground station controlled flight x plusone will fly to waypoints sent from the ground station in real time follow me (ground station with gps required) follows ground station x plusone will follow the ground station as you move...

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    Pg. 16 v.1.1 b) controls the x plusone functions as a standard quadrotor. Top view throttle forward increases motor speed if throttle is above hover position (varies with payload) craft will climb back view throttle backward decreases motor speed if throttle is below hover position (varies with payl...

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    V.1.1 pg. 17 top view elevator forward pitches nose forward craft will fly forward side view back view rudder right rotates wings clockwise elevator backward pitches nose backward craft will fly backward aileron left rolls nose left craft will fly to the left side view.

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    Pg. 18 v.1.1 back view back view aileron right rolls nose right craft will fly to the right.

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    Pg. 19 v.1.1 first flight perform preflight inspection: 1. Put x plusone on flat, level surface 2. Power on transmitter 3. Install battery and connect power 4. Press and hold safety button, next to battery compartment, until it is solid red (if it does not turn solid red, please disconnect the batte...

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    Pg. 20 v.1.1 11. Disarm by holding the left control stick down and left for several seconds. 12. Press and hold the safety button until it begins flashing 13. Disconnect battery 14. Turn off transmitter a) transition flight once you feel comfortable hovering your x plusone it is time to transition t...

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    V.1.1 pg. 21 b) autonomous flight once you have familiarized yourself with your x plusone you may want to fly it autonomously.  smart when in smart mode your x plusone will hover in place. Using the hover controls on your transmitter you can reposition the craft.  auto auto mode is used to fly an ...

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    Pg. 22 v.1.1 9. Maintenance this section has information on how to keep your x plusone flight ready. A) operational limits maximum altitude 400 ft range 0.5 miles maximum estimated flight time 22 min payload capacity 1 lbs b) calibrating your x plusone you will need to calibrate your craft regularly...

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    V.1.1 pg. 23 software updates visit www.Xcraft.Io regularly to check for the latest version of all software c) repair information on user serviceable components and non-serviceable components i. Propellers always balance all propellers used on your x plusone. Balanced propellers will greatly improve...

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    Pg. 24 v.1.1 tip: you may want to take several pictures after removing the cover to aid in reassembly. 4. Remove all electronics from damaged assembly 5. Make careful note of all connections to the removed components as well as wire routing throughout the assembly 6. Unscrew motor mount(s) from spar...

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    V.1.1 pg. 25 10. If the nose tips down the cg is forward of your balance point 11. If it tips up the cg is behind your balance point 12. Adjust the position of your fingers until your x plusone balances and make note of the position of your fingers, this is the cg 13. Measure the distance from the c...

  • Page 34: Safety

    Pg. 26 v.1.1 13. Check connectors, verify that connections are not loose 14. Check landing gear 15. Hold one of the pylons in one hand 16. Grasp the landing gear with the other hand 17. Verify that landing gear is firmly attached 18. Repeats steps a-c with the other pylon 19. Reinstall both pylons 2...

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    V.1.1 pg. 27 10. Legal terms and conditions this section contains the legal terms and conditions relating to the use and operation of the x plusone. Please read it thoroughly. The below terms and conditions affect and limit your legal rights. A) limited warranty xcraft enterprises, llc (“xcraft”) wa...

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    Pg. 28 v.1.1 including, without limitation, the implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The purchaser acknowledges that the purchaser alone has determined that the product will suitably meet the requirements of the purchaser’s intended use. The e...

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    V.1.1 pg. 29 f) additional terms these terms represent the entire understanding between xcraft and the purchaser and operators of the x plusone product. In the event any provision of these terms is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum...

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    Pg. 30 v.1.1 11. Fcc compliance this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operati...

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    V.1.1 pg. 31 denmark: http://selvbetjening.Trafikstyrelsen.Dk/civilluftfart/dokumenter/love%20og%20bestem melser/bestemmelser%20for%20civil%20luftfart%20(bl)/bl%2009-serien/9_4_ud3.Pdf uk: http://www.Caa.Co.Uk/default.Aspx?Catid=1995 france: http://www.Developpement-durable.Gouv.Fr/effectuer-des-act...