Airdog ADII User manual
AIRDOG USER MANUAL V.4
DECEMBER, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin 5
1.1 Read Before The First Flight 5
1.2 General Overview 5
1.3 Safety Guidelines For Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(sUAS) Recreational Users 5
1.4 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Registration 6
1.5 Laser Warning 6
1.6 What’s In The Box 7
Chapter 2: Support 8
Chapter 3: Airdog ADII Drone Overview 9
3.1 Unfolding The Arms 10
3.2 Unfolding The Landing Gear 10
3.3 Attaching The Propellers 11
3.4 Inserting The Battery 12
3.5 Turning The Drone ON And OFF 12
3.7 LED Status Indicator Description 12
3.8 Camera Gimbal (Stabilizer) 13
3.8.1 Gimbal Locking For Transport 14
3.8.2 Mounting The Camera 14
3.8.3 Gimbal Calibration 15
3.8.4 Recommended Camera Settings 15
Chapter 4: AirLeash Wearable Controller Overview 16
4.1 AirLeash Status LEDs 16
4.2 AirLeash Buttons 17
4.3 AirLeash LCD Display 18
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4.4 AirLeash Icon Description 18
4.5 AirLeash Strap 20
4.6 Charging AirLeash 22
4.7 Pair AirLeash With Airdog ADII 22
Chapter 5: Airdog ADII Battery Overview 24
5.1 Checking The Battery Level 24
5.2 Battery Operation Modes 25
5.3 Battery Charger 25
5.4 Charging The Airdog ADII Battery 25
5.5 Battery Firmware Update 26
5.6 Battery Storage, Self-Discharge And Transportation 27
5.7 Battery General Guidelines And Warnings 28
5.8 Battery Disposal 28
Chapter 6: Activity Presets 29
6.1 Selecting And Customizing Activity Preset 29
6.2 Follow Modes 30
6.3 Landing Modes 32
Chapter 7: Mobile And Desktop Apps 34
7.1 Mobile App Overview 34
7.1.1 Download And Install Airdog Mobile App 34
7.1.2 Pairing Airdog ADII With The Mobile App 35
7.2 Airdog Suite Desktop App Overview 36
7.2.1 Download And Install Airdog Suite Desktop App 36
7.2.2 Airdog ADII And AirLeash Firmware Update 36
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Chapter 8: Sensor Calibration 38
8.1 Factory Reset Airdog ADII And AirLeash 38
8.2 AirLeash Calibration 39
8.2.1 AirLeash Magnetometer (Mag) Calibration 40
8.2.2 AirLeash Accelerometer (Accel) Calibration 43
8.2.3 AirLeash Gyroscope (Gyro) Calibration 46
8.3 Airdog ADII Calibration 47
8.3.1 Airdog ADII Magnetometer (Mag) Calibration 48
8.3.2 Airdog ADII Accelerometer (Accel) Calibration 51
8.3.3 Airdog ADII Gyroscope (Gyro) Calibration 55
Chapter 9: Safety 57
9.1. Safety Checklist 57
9.2 Operation Requirements 57
9.3 Flight Location & Prohibited Takeo Locations 58
Chapter 10: Flight 59
10.1 Getting GPS 59
10.2 Preflight Check For AirDog ADII and AirLeash 60
10.3 Flight Training Mode 61
10.4 Takeo 62
10.5 Airdog ADII In-flight Controls Via AirLeash 63
10.5.1 Adjust Altitude 63
10.5.2 Change Angle 63
10.5.3 Farther & Closer 64
10.5.4 Play / Pause Follow 64
10.5.5 Come To Me (CTM) 65
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10.6 Landing 65
10.7 Scenic Shots 66
Chapter 11: Appendix 67
11.1 Specifications 67
11.2 Warranty 69
11.2.1 What Is Covered And For How Long? 69
11.2.2 What Is Not Covered? 70
11.3 Compliance 72
11.3.1 FCC Compliance 72
11.3.2 IC RSS Compliance 73
11.4 Manufacturer’s Disclaimer Statement 74
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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1.1 Read Before The First Flight
Before operating Airdog ADII, please follow the steps below, and retain the User
Manual for future reference:
1. Read the Airdog ADII User Manual. The latest version can be found
at www.airdog.com/downloads
2.Get familiar with Safety Guidelines, Disclaimer and Warranty
3.Look for tutorials and other useful information on Airdog self-help
portal help.airdog.com
1.2 General Overview
First of all, thanks for joining the Airdog community and for being an early adopter
of autonomous drone technology. We hope Airdog ADII will encourage you to fill
your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell not stu to show.
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 the Airdog ADII, auto-follow is not a feature or a mode, but it’s
core essence. And because every sport is dierent and has dierent demands for
precision following, we’ve custom engineered flight modes for various sports,
activities, and creative needs.
We can’t wait to see the amazing footage of your action, so remember to use
#airdog when you share your videos and photos! Have fun and make sure you’re
familiar with the User Manual to ensure you get the most out of your Airdog ADII
while staying safe!
1.3 Safety Guidelines For Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
Recreational Users
Safety guidelines for sUAS:
•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.
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•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 and control tower before flying within five miles of an
airport or heliport.
•Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or reduced
visibility.
•Do not fly under the influence of drugs, alcohol and medicines.
•Ensure the operating environment is safe and that the operator is competent
and proficient in the operation of the sUAS.
•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).
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.
1.4 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Registration
You must register your drone with the Federal Aviation Administration’s
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry. A federal law eective since December
21, 2015 requires unmanned aircraft registration, and you are subject to civil and
criminal penalties if you do not register.
To register, go to: https://registermyuas.faa.gov
1.5 Laser Warning
Airdog ADII is equipped with a downward LiDAR sensor (circular lenses under the
drone) which is a remote sensing technology that measures distance between the
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drone and the ground by illuminating a target with a laser and analyzing the
reflected light. LiDAR prevents downward collisions, should you suddenly descend
too fast. Meaning, if you take a steep drop on a mountain bike, Airdog ADII won’t
bounce o the rocks.
1.6 What’s In The Box
Airdog ADII drone (1x unit)*
AirLeash (1x unit) Strap (1x unit) Micro USB cable (1x unit)
Battery (1x unit) Battery charger (1x unit) Power cord** (3x units)
*GoPro camera not included.
**Airdog ADII battery charger power cord for US, EU and UK.
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Visit Airdog self-help portal: help.airdog.com
Get help:
Go to: www.airdog.com/report-wizard
Website address: www.airdog.com
Social Media:
facebook.com/airdogteam youtube.com/airdogchannel
twitter.com/airdogteam instagram.com/airdog_ocial
vimeo.com/airdog
Mailing address:
SIA Airdog
Maskavas street 12 k-1,
Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
© 2017 Airdog, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Airdog, Airdog ADII, ADII, 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.
CHAPTER 3: AIRDOG ADII DRONE OVERVIEW
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The ADII is a foldable, autonomous, and intelligent flying quadcopter. The ADII will
follow the user wearing a small tracking and control device called AirLeash. The
ADII films the user with a mechanically stabilized 3 axis gimbal for GoPro® HERO
5 Black camera.
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3.1 Unfolding The Arms
Airdog ADII arms are designed to fold in. This makes it safer to travel with and it
makes it easy to store in a small case or a backpack.
To unfold the arms:
1) Push the arm away from the
drones body.
2) Arm is fully unfolded when a snap
is heard and it's locked in place.
To fold the arms back together:
1) Slowly pull the arm back toward
the drones body.
•Be careful while folding the arms as there is a risk of pinching your fingers.
•Make sure that all drones arms are fully unfolded and locked in place before
each flight.
•Make sure that the drones arms are in good condition before each flight.
•Flying with damaged (cracked) arms may cause a crash that is not covered by
the warranty.
•Do not try to unfold or fold the arms while the propellers are rotating.
3.2 Unfolding The Landing Gear
Unfold the front landing gear:
1) Press on the snap-fit to release the “Y” part from the folded position.
2) Lift the "Y" part up to approximately 45º.
3) Lift the small support piece and hook it into the “Y” part.
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3.3 Attaching The Propellers
Airdog ADII has four dierent propellers. Each propeller has a unique symbol
engraved on the metal hub that matches the engraved symbol on the motor:
To attach the propellers you have to match the propeller symbol with the same
symbol on the motor. Note that front arm motors are facing down, so start with the
rear arms and then flip the drone belly-up and attach the front propellers.
Tighten the propellers in the direction according to
arrows next to padlock icon that is embossed on the
propeller plastic:
Left Right
Front
Rear
• Incorrect propeller placement may cause the drone to flip over or fly out of control.
• Before each flight ensure the propellers are attached correctly and in good condition.
• Propellers are self tightening, so don’t over-tighten the propellers, to avoid damaging the threads.
• Always use original Airdog propellers.
• Do not touch the drone when propellers are rotating. Always turn off Airdog ADII before handling it or the propellers.
• Ensure that rotating propellers are at least 25 feet (7 meters) away from any person, animal or property.
Unfold the landing gear for both rear arms:
1) Unfold the landing gear from the folded position.
2) Push the landing gear hook with your finger (near the motor) over the motor
hook and lock it in place.
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3.4 Inserting The Battery
To insert the battery into Airdog ADII:
Turn the battery face up (so you see the Airdog logo)
and slide it in until it securely snaps in place.
To remove the battery from Airdog ADII:
1. Press and hold the two side release buttons on battery.
2. Pull the battery outside.
3.5 Turning The Drone ON And OFF
The battery charge level button acts as Airdog ADII Power button, when it's inserted
into the drone. This means that you will have to manually turn on Airdog ADII, after
you insert the battery into the drone.
To power Airdog ADII ON:
Insert the battery into the drone, press and hold the
Power button (located on the battery itself), until
ADII's LEDs light up and you hear the startup tone:
To turn Airdog ADII OFF:
Press and hold the Power button (located on the battery
itself), until ADII's LEDs turn o or simply pull the battery
out from the drone.
The drone will automatically power o after 1 hour of inactivity since last flight.
3.7 LED Status Indicator Description
Airdog ADII has four RGB color LED status indicators, two in front and two in back, that
communicate the system status. Refer to the table below for more information about the
LED color and lighting pattern meanings:
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LED color and lighting pattern Meaning
Yellow - slowly dimming System initializing, please wait
Yellow - solid Preflight Check required
Red - slowly dimming System failure, check AirLeash display for info
Green - solid Airdog is ready for takeo
Blue - flashing rapidly Airdog is in pairing mode
3.8 Camera Gimbal (Stabilizer)
To ensure vibration-free, smooth and professional grade video footage, Airdog ADII has a
built-in gimbal for GoPro HERO 5 Black camera. Powered by three brushless motors, the
gimbal has the ability to keep the camera level on all axes no matter how the drone is flying,
even when operating in extreme weather conditions. The gimbal adapter also charges your
GoPro, so there is one battery less to charge.
• Airdog ADII 3 axis gimbal is compatible only with GoPro HERO 5 Black camera.
• Use only original GoPro camera. Using other brands, that have different weights and
dimensions, may cause a crash that is not covered by the limited warranty.
• Camera battery needs to be inserted into the camera when it's mounted on the
gimbal adapter.
• In order to avoid signal interference, turn off the WiFi on the GoPro camera before
each flight. DO NOT fly your Airdog ADII with the GoPro WiFi on.
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3.8.1 Gimbal Locking For Transport
To keep your camera gimbal secure while being transported, the gimbal has two locks, one
on the roll motor and other on the yaw (pan) motor.
To release the camera gimbal from locked position, gently turn the roll motor clockwise until
it moves freely and do the same thing for the yaw (pan) motor.
Make sure that the camera gimbal moves freely in all 3 axis before you take o!
3.8.2 Mounting The Camera
1. Press on the gimbal adapter bottom lever
to open the camera adapter side latch.
2. Unfold the adapter side latch completely.
3. Remove the camera side door, before inserting it
into the adapter.
4. Gently slide the camera in the adapter until it snaps in place.
5. Close the adapter side latch.
6. Secure the adapter side latch by pressing down on
the bottom lever and hooking it in place.
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• Always ensure the camera is mounted and connected correctly before each flight.
• Never try to mount or unmount the camera while the propellers are rotating.
• Always turn off the drone before handling the camera.
3.8.3 Gimbal Calibration
1. Turn on Airdog ADII by inserting the battery into the drone and long pressing (3 sec.) the
Power button (located on the battery itself).
2. Turn on AirLeash by long pressing (3 sec.) the Power/OK button.
3. Short press the Menu button to enter Menu.
4. Navigate through the Menu with arrow left or right buttons until you see the
Settings icon on the AirLeash display.
5. Short press the Power/OK button to enter Settings.
6. Navigate through the Settings with arrow left or right buttons until you see the Calibration
icon on the display.
7. Short press on the Power/OK button to enter the Calibration menu.
8. Navigate through the Calibration menu with arrow left or right buttons until you
see the Gimbal calibration icon.
9. Short press the Power/OK button to enter Gimbal Calibration.
10. You can scroll down with arrow down button to read the calibration tips or press the
Power/OK button to start the gimbal calibration.
3.8.4 Recommended Camera Settings
Here are our recommended GoPro HERO 5 Black camera settings:
•Wireless Connections (WiFi): OFF
•PROTUNE - OFF
•Video Stabilization - ON
•Resolution: Full HD 1080 or 2.7K
•FOV (field of view): Medium or Linear
•Frame rate: 50 / 60 fps
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4.1 AirLeash Status LEDs
Charge status LED
Solid yellow AirLeash is charging
Solid green AirLeash is fully charged
Blue “Leashed” LED
O AirLeash is not connected to the drone
Solid blue AirLeash is connected to the drone
Blinks blue AirLeash is in pairing mode
Red “Status” LED
O Everything is ok
Solid red System faulty, check the AirLeash display for info
Blinks red Drone battery is running low
Red LED
Charge status LED
Blue LED
The AirLeash is a small waterproof tracker with clever software and sensors inside. It sends
signals to the Airdog ADII, indicating exact movement trajectory and speed. The drone
performs in-flight calculations to adjust its flying pattern and aims the camera at the user
wearing AirLeash. AirLeash allows the user to easily control the distance, altitude, and the
follow angle of the drone during the flight.
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4.2 AirLeash Buttons
The following is a description of the buttons on AirLeash and their functions. Notice that
some buttons have dierent functions when Airdog ADII is on ground and in flight.
“SP” - short press; “LP” - long press (3 sec.)
SP: Confirm selection
LP (3 sec.): Power AirLeash on/o
LP (20 sec.): Hard shutdown for AirLeash
SP: Change value in customize menu
SP: Change value in customize menu
SP: Move Left while in menu
SP: Move Right while in menu
SP: Initiate takeo
Inactive
SP: Start / Stop follow mode and
SP: Initiates “Come to Me” command
SP: Confirm selection
LP (3 sec.): Power AirLeash on/o
LP (20 sec.): Hard shutdown for AirLeash
SP: Enter / exit Joystick mode
SP: Enter menu / Back in menu
SP: Go Up or move Farther away
LP: Continuously go up or move
Farther away, until button is pressed
SP: Go down or move Closer
LP: Continuously go down or move Closer,
until button is pressed
SP: Change follow angle to the left by one step
LP: Continuously circle, until button is
pressed
SP: Change follow angle to the right by one step
LP: Continuously circle, until button is
pressed
Button On Ground In Flight
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4.3 AirLeash LCD Display
The AirLeash display provides information about Airdog ADII overall status, battery level and
allows you to select and customize Activity Preset settings.
Main screen:
1. Information bar. Shows various messages
about the drone and AirLeash status
and selected Activity Preset
2. AirLeash battery level
3. Current Follow Mode
4. Current Landing Mode
5. Drone battery level
4.4 AirLeash Icon Description
Inactive SP: SPOT landing
LP: HOME landing
SP: Enter Scenic Shots menu SP: Enter / exit Scenic Shots menu
Getting GPS. This icon will be visible only when one or both of the devices
(Airdog ADII or AirLeash) don't have strong GPS signal.
To operate ADII and AirLeash need to have 100% GPS.
Joystick mode. When you enter this mode (the Joystick icon on AirLeash
display is visible), you will be able reposition the drone farther arrow up or
closer arrow down to you.
Current drone altitude. This icon will be visible only when the drones altitude
is adjusted during the flight via AirLeash. It represents the drones current
altitude above takeo point.
Current follow distance. This icon will be visible only when the drones
distance is adjusted during follow via AirLeash. It represents the current
distance between drone and AirLeash.
Button On Ground In Flight
Icon Description
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Settings menu.
Enter Settings menu to adjust various settings of the drone or AirLeash.
Pairing.
Enable pairing mode on AirLeash.
AirLeash LCD brightness.
Adjust the brightness level of AirLeash LCD display.
Calibration.
Enter calibration menu.
AirLeash calibration.
Enter AirLeash sensor calibration menu.
Airdog calibration.
Enter Airdog ADII sensor calibration menu.
Camera gimbal calibration.
Enter ADII camera gimbal calibration menu.
Gyro calibration.
This icon is used for ADII and AirLeash gyro calibration.
Magnetometer calibration.
This icon is used for ADII and AirLeash magnetometer calibration.
Accelerometer calibration.
This icon is used for ADII and AirLeash accelerometer calibration.
Icon Description
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