AEE CONDOR A22 User manual

CONDOR™ A22 Quick Start Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE
CONDOR™
A22
Quick Start Guide

CONDOR™ A22 Quick Start Guide
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CONDOR A22 Set up and Flight.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER MANUAL BEFORE YOUR FIRST FLIGHT.
1. Charge the Batteries
 By pressing the Power button once, the battery level will be indicated by the number of lit
LEDs.
 Each LED equals 25%
2. Insert the UAV Battery
Slide the battery into the slot until the highlighted latch blocks the battery.
Pull the latch to the unlocked position and push the battery in until it is firmly seated.
Check latch is seated by audibly clicking into the locked position.

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3. Extend the Landing Gear
To extend the landing gear: Gently pull the landing gear up until you hear it click into place.
4. Set up and Power on the Remote Control
Orientate the antennas vertically.
Confirm the Mode switch is in P-Mode
Slide the power switch “ON” and then Power on the UAV with one short press, release, press and
hold of the power button. ALWAYS POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROL FIRST.
CAUTION: Always make sure the mode switch is in P-Mode and remains there.
Wait for the “System Warm Up” phase to complete and Status LEDs to go Green.
5. Calibrate the Compass
1. Pull down and hold the left joystick (A) and press the Auto-Return-Home button (B) 10 times
or more until the remote screen displays “Compass Calibrate”, as shown below. The two LED
taillights on the UAV will flash a steady yellow in calibration mode.

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2. Lift the drone horizontally with the battery facing you and rotate yourself counterclockwise,
rotate continuously for just over 360 degrees until the two flashing taillights of the drone change
from flashing yellow to a steady flashing green.
3. Change the drone to a vertical position with the battery pointing up. Rotate yourself just over
360 degrees counterclockwise until the bottom taillights of the drone change from flashing green
to solid green.
4. After successful calibration, the screen of the remote will display the battery time and distance
from the remote to the UAV. You are ready to fly. The height “H” and speed “S” in meters per
second are displayed at the bottom of the remote screen.
WARNING: Always calibrate the Compass before the first flight of the day or if
you have moved a long way from the previous calibration point.
Recalibration Conditions
1. Compass data error: the rear status LEDs alternate flashing red and yellow.
2. You have moved to a new location.
3. The UAV has sustained mechanical or structural damage.
4. The UAV drifts severely in the flight, i.e., does not fly in a straight line.

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6. Attach Propellers
Make sure to install the propellers on the correct motors. There are two Clockwise (CW) and two
counterclockwise rotating propellers (CCW).
The propellers with a “P” on the hub screw onto the motor with a “P” on the motor arm, and the
other two connect to the other motors without any markings.
Observe the arrow with the lock and unlock symbol to help with attaching and removing the
propellers in the correct direction.
7. Flight
1. Place the Condor in a clear area on smooth ground with the rear LEDs facing you. (Battery
facing you).
2. Connect the release wire to the sinker at the end of your trace with baited hooks.
3. Clip the other end of the release wire into the Newton 3 release and lay it out to the front of
the UAV.
4. Start the motors, and smoothly push up on the left joystick to make the UAV take off.
5. Climb to your desired height and complete your bait drop.
6. To land, hover over your home point, and gently lower the aircraft onto the ground by
smoothly pulling down on the left joystick.
7. Once on the ground, pull the left-hand joystick down and hold it to shut down the motors.
8. Power the UAV off first, then power off the remote control.

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