Airdog AD10 User manual

Airdog User Manual V.2
April, 2016
We will be adding more content to this user manual
over time as we receive feedback from users and
develop new functions. Please check our website on
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1.2 General Overview
1.1 Read Before The First Flight
4.1 AirDog Drone Overview
4.2 AirLeash Wearable Controller Overview
3.1 About Us
1.4 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration
4.1.1 Motors And Propellers
4.2.1 AirLeash Display
1.5 AirDog Mobile App Specifications
4.1.2 Battery
4.2.2 AirLeash Icons
1.6 AirDog Desktop App Specifications
4.1.3 Gimbal
4.1.4 Fold-Up Arms
1.7 What’s In The Box
1.3 Safety Guidelines For Small Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (sUAS) Recreational Users
Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Chapter 4: General Overview
Chapter 3: Get To Know AirDog
Chapter 2: AirDog Support
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4.2.3 AirLeash Buttons
4.2.5 AirLeash Strap
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4.3 Battery Overview
5.1 AirDog
5.2 Battery
4.3.2 Battery Operation Modes
4.3.3 Firmware Update
4.3.4 Error And Status Codes
4.3.5 Battery Recovery Process
5.1.2 Attaching The Landing Gears
5.2.2 General Guidelines And Warnings
5.1.5 Mounting The Camera
5.2.4 Storage And Transportation
5.1.3 Attaching The Propellers
5.1.4 Recommended GoPro Settings
5.2.3 Before Using The Battery
5.1.6 Inserting The Battery
5.2.5 Battery Disposal
4.3.1 Level Indicator
5.1.1 Unfolding The Arms
5.2.1 Charging The Battery
Chapter 5: System Preparation
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4.4 Mobile App Overview
4.5 AirLoader Desktop App Overview
4.6 Sport Modes
4.3.6 Battery Charger And AC Wall Plug Adapters
4.6.2 Follow Modes
4.6.3 Landing Modes
4.6.1 Sport Mode Descriptions

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5.4 AirDog Mobile App
5.5 GPS
5.6 Calibration
5.4.2 Activation Of AirDog
5.4.3 How To Customize A Sport Mode Via AirDog Mobile App
5.6.1.1 AirLeash Magnetometer (Mag) Calibration
5.6.2.1 AirDog Magnetometer (Mag) Calibration
5.6.3.1 Gimbal Gyroscope (Gyro) Calibration
5.6.1.2 AirLeash Accelerometer (Accels) Calibration
5.6.2.2 AirDog Accelerometer (Accels) Calibration
5.6.3.2 Gimbal Accelerometer (Accels) Calibration
5.6.1.3 AirLeash Gyroscope (Gyro) Calibration
5.6.2.3 AirDog Gyroscope (Gyro) Calibration
5.4.1 Download And Install AirDog app
5.6.1 AirLeash Calibration
5.6.2 AirDog Calibration
5.6.3 Gimbal Calibration
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6.1 Know Your Surroundings And Flight Safety
6.1.1 Pre-Flight Checklist
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5.3 AirLeash
5.3.2 Pairing With AirDog
5.3.3 Strapping AirLeash
5.3.1 Charging AirLeash

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7.1 Before Flight
7.2 Takeoff
7.3 AirDog Inflight Controls Via AirLeash
7.4 Landing
9.1 Specifications
9.2 Warranty
9.3 Compliance
9.4 Manufacturer’s Disclaimer Statement
6.1.2 Pre-Flight Requirements
6.1.4 Flight Limits
6.1.5 Laser Warning
6.1.3 Flight Location & Prohibited Takeoff Locations
7.1.1 Sensor Check
7.3.1 Altitude Adjustment
7.3.2 Angle Adjustment
7.3.3 Farther & Closer
7.3.4 Play / Pause Follow
9.2.1 What Is Covered and For How Long?
9.3.1 FCC Compliance
7.3.5 Come To Me (CTM)
9.2.2 What Is Not Covered?
9.3.2 IC RSS Compliance
9.3.3 EC Declaration Of Conformity
Chapter 7: Flight
Chapter 8: Software Update via Desktop app AirLoader
Chapter 9: Appendix
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Chapter 1
Before operating AirDog please read the following documents thoroughly,
follow all instructions and retain it for future reference:
A. AirDog User Manual
B. AirDog Safety Guidelines, Disclaimer And Warranty
First of all, thanks for joining in AirDog’s vision and being an early adopter
of auto-follow drone technology, developed by a small team of passionate
and adventurous engineers and entrepreneurs. The World’s First Auto-follow
Drone for Action Sports is in your hands and we hope it will empower you to
go out and create new stories around your actions. Because of people like you
we were able to innovate and develop a new technology never before seen.
After our success on Kickstarter, “auto-follow” or “follow me” have become
standard features in many drones and we are proud to have made such impact
in the industry. For AirDog, following is not a feature but its core essence. It
will follow and film you in many different ways, because every sport is different
so we’ve custom engineered auto-follow flight modes for various action
sports. Be careful and always pay close attention to the selected sport flight
mode to ensure the sport flight mode matches your sport. AirDog is future
proof and will become even more capable and intelligent over time as we
continue to improve the software.
AirDog has many built-in preflight and in-flight safety checks to avoid crashing.
The main rule you have to follow is to operate AirDog ONLY IN WIDE OPEN
AREAS where there is no risk of colliding into people and obstacles such as
trees, steep mountains, buildings and construction. This is especially important
until you gain experience and a better understanding of how different flight
modes and AirDog operates.
Before You Begin
General Overview
Read Before The First Flight
1.2
1.1
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1.3
What are the safety guidelines for sUAS recreational users?
Chapter 1
Safety Guidelines For Small Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (sUAS) Recreational Users
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To achieve AirDog’s performance we fuse data from many sensors such as
accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, GPS and barometers both in
AirDog and AirLeash. Please be gentle while operating, transporting and storing
all equipment. Avoid dropping, hard shocks, moisture, and strong magnets.
This is the first product of its kind, so your feedback, observations, opinions
and suggestions are highly appreciated. Please use the Support or Forum
section on our website to get in touch with us and other AirDog users. To have
the best user experience please read this “User Manual” in its entirety before
you go out and fly. And remember that if you need assistance we are always
reachable. Have fun!
• Follow community-based safety guidelines, as developed by organizations
such as the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
• Fly no higher than 400 feet (120 meters) and remain below any surrounding
obstacles when possible.
• Keep your sUAS in eyesight at all times, and use an observer to
assist if needed.
• Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations,
and you must see and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times.
• Do not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles, and
remain at least 25 feet (7 meters) away from individuals and
vulnerable property.
• Contact the airport or control tower before flying within five miles (8 km)
of an airport.
• Fly no closer than two nautical (4 km) miles from a heliport with a published
instrument flight procedure.
• Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or
reduced visibility.
• Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Ensure the operating environment is safe and that the operator is
competent and proficient in the operation of the sUAS.

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Users of commercial and recreational UAS should be aware that in remote,
rural and agricultural areas, manned aircraft, including fixed-wing aircraft and
helicopters, may be operating very close to ground level. Pilots conducting
agricultural, firefighting, law enforcement, emergency medical, wildlife survey
operations and a variety of other services all legally and routinely work in
low-level airspace. Operators controlling UAS in these areas should maintain
situational awareness, give way to, and remain a safe distance from these low-
level, manned airplanes and helicopters.
Source: knowbeforeyoufly.org
AirDog supports the Know Before You Fly education campaign and is
committed to providing consumers and prospective business operators of
unmanned aircraft systems the tools to know how to fly safely and responsibly
before taking to the skies.
If you own a drone, you must register it with the Federal Aviation
Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry. A federal law
effective December 21, 2015 requires unmanned aircraft registration, and you
are subject to civil and criminal penalties if you do not register. For Unmanned
Aircraft Systems Registration process, go to: www.faa.gov/uas/registration
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration
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• Do not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as power
stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, heavily traveled
roadways, government facilities, etc.
• Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying over
private property.
• Do not conduct surveillance or photograph persons in areas where there
is an expectation of privacy without the individual’s permission (see AMA’s
privacy policy).

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Download the free AirDog mobile app from the Apple App Store for your
iPhone or from Google Play for your Android phone.
Supported Operating Systems and Devices:
Apple
AirDog app can be used with iPhone (6s Plus, 6s, 6 Plus, 6, 5s, 5c, 5 & 4s), iPad
(Pro, Air - all models, Mini - all models, 3rd & 4th gen), iPod touch. Supported
operating systems: iOS 8 and newer.
Android
AirDog app for Android is supported on devices that support Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE) profile and run Android versions: 4.3 to 5.1
Download and install the app on your device before the first flight. The app is
compatible with AirDog only.
Download the free AirDog desktop app from our web page:
www.airdog.com/support
Supported Operating Systems:
Mac OS X
AirLoader desktop app can be installed on: 10.10 “Yosemite”, 10.11 “El Capitan”.
Microsoft Windows
AirLoader desktop app can be installed on: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10.
Linux
AirLoader desktop app can be installed on Ubuntu 12.04 or newer versions.
Download and install AirLoader desktop app on your device before the first
flight. These applications are compatible with AirDog only.
AirDog Mobile App Specifications
AirDog Desktop App Specifications
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What’s In The Box1.7
AirDog auto-follow drone (1x unit)*
AirLeash (1x unit)
Strap (1x unit)
USB wall adapter (1x unit)**
*GoPro camera and GoPro camera housing not included.
**US and EU adapters included.
Battery (1x unit)
Micro USB cable (1x unit)
Battery charger (1x unit)
Power cord (1x unit)**
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2. AirDog Support
Quick start videos, tutorials, tips and latest User Manual version:
at help.airdog.com
Get your questions answered:
at airdog.com/support and email: [e-mail]
(please allow up to 48 hours for response)
Website address: www.airdog.com AirDog Forum: www.forum.airdog.com
Social Media:
Mailing address:
© 2016 AirDog, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
AirDog, AirLeash and the AirDog logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of AirDog, Inc.
GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, and the GoPro Be a HERO logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.
App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other trademarks mentioned in this user manual are protected and are the
property of their respective owners.
Airdog SIA
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instagram.com/airdogteam plus.google.com/+Airdogteam
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3. Get To Know AirDog
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About Us3.1
A fresh powder ride, the best wave of the day, landing a trick. It’s these
moments that amplify our lives and give us motivation to find action, push
our boundaries or just enjoy it all. We believe these moments can truly inspire
ourselves and others.
AirDog was born out of a passion for action sports. For each Founder and
every AirDog team member it’s different — motocross, skateboarding,
snowboarding, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, surfing, biking, skiing, anything
that gets the adrenaline going and gives us motivation to be bold, push our
boundaries and find actions.
We set out to revolutionize how you can capture your actions and created
AirDog, the world’s first auto-follow drone with action sport flight modes.
AirDog enables you to capture yourself in action - easily, without assistance
and from any angle. We’ve reinvented drone controls with AirLeash, and we’ve
researched each and every sport to customize AirDog’s sport flight modes to
make capturing your actions flawless, effortless and fun. This will change the
way you film your actions and share your story.

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AirDog Drone Overview
Motors And Propellers
Battery
Gimbal
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AirDog is a small, foldable, autonomous and intelligent flying quadcopter drone.
It is designed to follow the user of AirDog, typically in action sports. AirDog will
follow the user wearing a small tracking controller device, AirLeash. AirDog will
film the user on a mechanically stabilized GoPro HERO camera.
AirDog has 4 motors and propellers to generate the lift needed for flight.
Front propellers face down and rear propellers face upwards. The front
left and rear right propellers spin counter clockwise. The front right and
rear left propellers spin clockwise. Propellers are self tightening and can
be removed and reattached. AirDog can be folded and transported with
propellers attached or removed.
AirDog uses a rechargeable Lithium polymer, 4 cell, 5600mAh battery.
Depending on conditions it can stay airborne up to 18 minutes. To ensure
safe operation please read section 5.2 on battery use and maintenance.
To ensure vibration-free and stable video footage, AirDog has a built-in
vibration isolation system and camera gimbal with 2 motors. The Gimbal
compensates the movements of AirDog to steady to camera. Panning is
achieved by yawing AirDog itself and it is done fully automatic. (see the
picture on page 13)

Fold-Up Arms4.1.4
The arms on AirDog are designed to fold in tightly. This makes it both safer
to travel with (as the arms won’t break off) and it makes it easy to store in
a small case or a backpack.
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4. General Overview
Landing Gear
(rear)
LED status
indicator 2 Axis Camera
Gimbal
Camera
Connector
Landing Gear
(front)
Propeller Hub Fold-Up Arm
Battery
Propeller
Motor
• In order to avoid signal interference, disable and turn off the WiFi on the
GoPro camera before each flight. Do not fly your AirDog with the
GoPro WiFi on.
• To start recording, manually turn on the GoPro camera using the power
button on the GoPro camera before each flight.
• Compatible Cameras: GoPro HERO3, 3+ and 4 Silver, Black (in Standard
Housing).

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AirLeash Wearable Controller Overview4.2
With long range wireless connectivity, AirLeash is everything you need to guide
and control AirDog. Its waterproof design lets you enjoy water sport actions
and it only takes a moment to customize the settings.
AirLeash connects to AirDog through a powerful long-range Bluetooth signal,
ensuring they stay connected and continue to communicate from a distance or
if the user is temporarily submerged under water. AirLeash allows the user to
control the positioning of AirDog and the camera angles.
AirLeash Display
AirLeash Icons
4.2.1
4.2.2
A display is built into AirLeash allowing you to view and change all current
settings and navigate the menu.
1. Information bar. Shows various
messages about AirDog’s status
and selected sport
2. Current selected follow mode
3. AirLeash battery level
4. Current selected landing mode
5. AirDog battery level
6. AirDog GPS signal strength
7. AirLeash GPS signal strength
Icon Meaning
Joystick mode. When you enter this mode, you will be able
reposition AirDog farther or closer to you.
Settings. Enter Settings menu to set the various features
of AirDog.
Pairing. Enable to pair AirLeash with AirDog.

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Icon Meaning
Sensor check. Verify if AirDog and AirLeash sensors are ok to fly.
Calibration. Enter calibration menu.
AirLeash calibration. Enter AirLeash sensor calibration menu.
AirDog calibration. Enter AirDog sensor calibration menu.
Magnetometer calibration. This icon is used for AirDog and
AirLeash magnetometer calibration.
Accelerometer calibration. This icon is used for AirDog and
AirLeash accelerometer calibration.
Gyro calibration. This icon is used for AirDog and AirLeash
gyro calibration.
Factory Reset. Reset AirLeash to factory settings. You need to
update the latest firmware after the reset.
Sports. Enter Sport Flight Mode menu.
Surf
Skatepark
MTB - Mountainbike
Wake Line
Windsurf

• Some icons may not yet be active.
• New icons might be available with software updates.
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AirLeash Buttons4.2.3
You don’t need to spend much time getting your AirDog ready for flight.
AirLeash only takes a few moments to either select a sport flight mode or
to customize your settings.
“SP” - short press; “LP” - long press (3 sec.)
Button On ground In flight
LP (3sec.): Power
AirLeash on/off
SP: Select/Confirm
LP (20sec.): Hard
shutdown
LP (3sec.): Power AirLeash on/off
SP: Stop repositioning
LP (20sec.): Hard shutdown
SP: Enter menu / Back
in menu
LP: back to main
SP: Enter / exit Joystick mode
SP: Change value for
flight parameter
SP: Increase altitude by one step /
Move farther away (while in
Joystick mode)
LP: Continuously adjust the
position: Altitude or Distance
Icon Meaning
Backcountry Ski and Snowboard
Custom

Button On ground In flight
SP: Change value for
flight parameter
SP: Decrease altitude by one step
/ Move closer (while in Joystick
mode)
LP: Continuously adjust the
position: Altitude or Distance
SP: Move Left while in
menu
SP: Orbit Left by one step
LP: Continuously orbit around you
until button is pressed
SP: Move Right while in
menu
SP: Orbit Right by one step
LP: Continuously orbit around you
until button is pressed
SP: Initiate takeoff SP: Start / Stop follow mode and
pause Landing
Inactive SP: Initiates “Come to Me”
command
Inactive
SP: Initiates land on “SPOT”
command
LP: Initiates “Return to Home”
command
Inactive Inactive
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Charge status LED
Red LEDBlue LED
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AirLeash LEDs4.2.4
Charge status LED
LED Status Meaning
Solid yellow AirLeash is charging
Solid green AirLeash is fully charged
Blue “Leashed” LED
LED Status Meaning
Off AirLeash is not connected to AirDog
Solid blue AirLeash is connected to AirDog
Blinks blue AirLeash is in pairing mode
Red LED
LED Status Meaning
Off Everything is ok
Solid red System is faulty, check info on the LCD
Blinks red AirDog battery is running low

AirLeash Strap4.2.5
4. General Overview
The neoprene strap can be adjusted around the wrist or arm with a
security slide to keep AirLeash firmly in place while in use.
For best following performance, use the extender and AirLeash on the
upper arm.
Battery Overview4.3
AirDog’s interchangeable 14.8 V, 5600mAh, lithium polymer battery provides
an estimated flight time of 10-18 min. depending on flight speed and wind
conditions. It must only be charged with an original AirDog battery charger.
We recommend purchasing multiple batteries to extend the flight time and use
of AirDog during your action.
Level Indicator4.3.1
The AirDog battery level Indicator shows how much power remains in
the battery. To check the battery level, press the button below the LED
indicators. The battery level indicators will light up to display the current
battery level (see the picture on page 20).
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