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XCraft XPlusOne Operating And Maintenance Manual
Summary of XPlusOne
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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 2. Overview ................................................................................................................... 2 3. Checklists ...............................
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7.4.1 preflight inspection ............................................................................................................24 7.4.2 periodic inspection.............................................................................................................25 7.4.3 control check ........
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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 serious...
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Pg. 2 v.1.1 2. Overview the x plusone is a hybrid platform that is capable of hovering and forward flight. The x plusone takes off, hovers, and lands like a traditional quadcopter, but that's where the similarities with a multi-rotor stop. The key differentiator is this: in place of the quadcopter f...
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V.1.1 pg. 3 bottom view battery hatch fpv antenna (fpv option) telemetry antenna (platinum option) safety switch (platinum option) external usb (usb option).
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Pg. 4 v.1.1 side view top pylon bottom pylon top motor bottom motor.
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V.1.1 pg. 5 3. Checklists 3.1 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. Batte...
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Pg. 6 v.1.1 postflight 1. Check battery for overheating, or expansion 2. Check motors for overheating 3. Check airframe for damage or loose/missing components autonomous flight 1. Perform preflight check 2. Perform before flight check 3. Switch flight mode to “auto” 4. Increase throttle to begin mis...
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V.1.1 pg. 7 4. Setup 4.1 assembly instructions to prepare for a flight, observe the following steps: 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: ensure wire pol...
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Pg. 8 v.1.1 2. Insert the pylon spars and slide the pylon onto the wing. As you slide the pylon in place, bundle the wires into the cavities in the wing and pylon. 3. Insert pylon mounting screws as shown above.
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V.1.1 pg. 9 4. Install the other pylon onto the bottom of the wing by repeating steps 1 through 3 with the second pylon.
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Pg. 10 v.1.1 5. The x plusone uses 2 clockwise spinning propellers and 2 counterclockwise spinning propellers. Attach the clockwise spinning propellers onto the top and bottom pylon motors and the counterclockwise spinning propellers onto the wing motors. Clockwise spinning propellers are marked wit...
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V.1.1 pg. 11 6. Install payload a. For the standard nosecone, install it as shown in the image below using the supplied hardware b. For all other payload options, follow the instructions included with the payload rotate clockwise hold stationary.
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Pg. 12 v.1.1 4.2 battery charging 1. Connect power cord and plug it into power outlet 2. Check that the status light for lipo is illuminated. If it is not, press the start/stop/select button to select lipo 3. Connect charging cable to charger by connecting the red cable into the red port and the bla...
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V.1.1 pg. 13 5. Operation how to operate your x plusone 5.1 flight modes your x plusone has two standard flight modes (hover and forward flight) and four flight modes (loiter, guided, auto, and follow me) that rely on optional equipment: hover manual flight control auto-level will keep craft pointed...
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Pg. 14 v.1.1 5.3 hover controls while hovering, the x plusone functions as a standard quadrotor. 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 (va...
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V.1.1 pg. 15 elevator forward pitches nose forward craft will fly forward side view elevator backward pitches nose backward craft will fly backward side view aileron left rolls nose left craft will fly to the left back view aileron right rolls nose right craft will fly to the right back view.
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Pg. 16 v.1.1 5.4 forward flight controls while in forward flight, the x plusone functions as a standard airplane. Throttle up increases motor speed which increases airspeed side view throttle down decreases motor speed which decreases airspeed side view rudder left turns nose left top view rudder ri...
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V.1.1 pg. 17 elevator forward pitches nose down craft will descend side view elevator backward pitches nose up craft with climb side view aileron left rolls wings left back view aileron right rolls wings right back view.
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Pg. 18 v.1.1 5.5 first flight 1. Perform preflight inspection 2. Put x plusone on flat, level surface 3. Power on transmitter 4. Install battery and connect power 5. (platinum only) a. Press and hold safety button until it is solid red b. Verify that indicator led is flashing green 6. Arm by holding...
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V.1.1 pg. 19 5.6 transition flight once you feel comfortable hovering your x plusone it is time to transition to forward flight. 1. Perform all preflight checks and prepare craft for takeoff 2. Takeoff and climb to a suitable altitude for transition 3. Flip switch to forward flight 4. Slowly (2-4 se...
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Pg. 20 v.1.1 5.7.4 follow me follow me allows the x plusone to follow a gps equipped ground station. The craft will maintain a set altitude above the ground station as the ground station moves. The craft must first be in the air before entering follow me mode..
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V.1.1 pg. 21 6. Emergencies in this section we discuss a number of possible in flight emergencies and how the pilot/operator should respond. This is not intended to be a complete list but is instead meant to highlight several possibilities. 6.1 lost link in the event that your x plusone loses contac...
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Pg. 22 v.1.1 7. Maintenance this section has information on how to keep your x plusone flight ready. 7.1 operational limits maximum altitude 400 ft range 0.5 miles maximum estimated flight time 22 min payload capacity 1 lbs 7.2 software updates visit www.Xcraft.Io regularly to check for the latest v...
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V.1.1 pg. 23 7.3.2 non-serviceable components there are several components of the x plusone that are not individually replaceable. These parts can be found in the wing assembly (main wing foam, wing spars, battery compartment, and spar insert) and the pylon assembly (main pylon foam, and pylon spars...
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Pg. 24 v.1.1 7.4 inspections 7.4.1 preflight inspection 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. Install battery ...
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V.1.1 pg. 25 7.4.2 periodic inspection performed every 10 flight hours more detailed than preflight inspection 1. Spin each motor by hand and check that the motors spin smoothly and quietly 2. Inspect airframe for damage. 3. If there is evidence of damage under a cover remove that cover and inspect ...
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Pg. 26 v.1.1 7.4.3 control check a control check should be performed during the periodic inspection 1. Remove the propellers 2. Power on transmitter 3. Install battery and connect power 4. Arm the motors 5. Slowly increase the throttle until the motors begin spinning 6. Test each control input and c...
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V.1.1 pg. 27 8. 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. 8.1 limited warranty xcraft enterprises, llc (“xcraft”) wa...
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Pg. 28 v.1.1 replacement as provided above, and in no event shall xcraft’s liability exceed the purchase price paid by purchaser for the x plusone product. 8.2 accessories the above limited warranty in section 8.1 only extends to the x plusone unit accompanying this manual and does not extend to the...
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V.1.1 pg. 29 idaho. The united nations convention on contracts for the international sale of goods (cisg) is specifically excluded and do not apply to this this agreement nor the sale of this x plusone unit..
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Pg. 30 v.1.1 9. 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. T...
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V.1.1 pg. 31 10. Government regulations as an x plusone operator, you are solely responsible for assuring your operation of the x plusone is conducted safely and in accordance with all local laws and regulations. Below are links for regulatory information on flying unmanned devices in differing juri...
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Pg. 32 v.1.1 spain: http://www.Seguridadaerea.Gob.Es/lang_castellano/cias_empresas/trabajos /default.Aspx korea: http://www.Law.Go.Kr/lsinfop.Do?Lsiseq=157013&efyd=20150301#0000