Bird-X Prohawk User manual

PROHAWK INSTRUCTION GUIDE
1. What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
2. Setting Up: Fly-Ready Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
3. Taranis Controller Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
4. Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
5. Mission Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
6. Battery Care and Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Congratulations on purchasing the ProHawk unmanned aerial system. This guide is meant
to help you unbox your new drone and get started using it safely and effectively. Before
beginning to use the drone, please read the following warning and familiarise yourself with
the relevant laws and regulations in your area of intended ight.
There is pending legislation through which the Federal
Aviation Administration would require all unmanned
aircraft be registered. Check https://www.faa.gov for
the latest advice, status of this legislation and registration
details.
You are responsible for following all federal, state and local
laws which may regulate the use of products purchased in
your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equip-
ment or products.
INDEX OF DOCUMENTATION
* It is highly recommended that ALL
pages in this manual be thoroughly
reviewed before ying the ProHawk.
Even the most experienced pilots allow
themselves time to become familiar with
a new aircraft and control system.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
for users of the ProHawk drone
Unboxing the ProHawk
1.
1. Fully assembled ProHawk Drone Unit Unmanned
Aerial System
2. Bird X Vermin/Pest Disperser Polyphonic
Speaker Unit
3. Taranis plus Remote Control Transmitter
4. Taranis Charger 15v AC Power Adaptor
5. Hyperion EOS720i Intelligent Battery Charging Unit
150W; Charge/Discharge/Balance
LiPoly; LiIon; LiFe; NiMh; NiCo; Pb
6. Tattu 10,000mAh Rechargeable Battery
7. Dual Antennae (signal diversity optimization
8. 14” Propellers x 4
9. Prop Wrench
10. Travel/Storage Case with Custom Cut Foam (TSA
approved for simpler baggage check during travel)
11. Neck strap to hold your Taranis Controller
11
23
45
6
7
89
10

SETTING UP: FlY-READY GUIDE
for users of the ProHawk drone
2.1
Step 1. Identify the attachment parts (1.1, 1.2), propellers, and prop wrench (1.3)
* Propellers have sharp edges! Please handle with care.
Step 2. Use the prop wrench to attach the
propellers (2.1)
Make sure that the propellers are being attached
correctly (2.2)
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. Monarch, Inc assumes no responsibility for loss,
damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
Attaching the Props
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
1.1 1.2 1.3
Correct conguration is achieved when the “V” on
the prop and the “V” on the drone are both facing
the same direction (2.3)
2.1 2.2
2.3
MAKE SURE THE PROPS ARE PLACED
PROPERLY AND FULLY TIGHTENED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY.

SETTING UP: FLY-READY GUIDE
for users of the ProHawk drone
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacterer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
Positioning the GPS
2.2
Raise the GPS Mast (from storage position into y-ready position). DO NOT touch the circular GPS unit
atop the mast, since any alteration in its mounting orientation (relative to the mast) can result in GPS
issues. Such issues will lead to malfunction of any/all GPS-based ight modes (Auto, Loiter, RTL). Instead,
grasp the metal shaft of the GPS Mast at its base to raise into an upright position.
Tighten the nut to secure in place.
Securing the Battery
2.3
Locate the battery casing. Slide the battery in its casing and secure it with the velcro strip. See Taranis
controller steps before connecting power to the ProHawk. For battery charging and care, see Section 6
of this guide.

TARANIS CONTROLLER STEPS
for users of the ProHawk drone
Taranis Basic Flight Control
3.1
Become familiar with all (default shipped) active switches, the varying positions of each, and the
corresponding function of each position per switch. Become familiar with the two main control
sticks and the corresponding ight maneuver. Once you are familiar with Taranis ight controls/
switches, follow the steps in 3.2.
Please visit the glossary at the end of this manual for additional detail/denition on each term.
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.

TARANIS CONTROLLER STEPS
for users of the ProHawk drone
Sound Control with the Taranis Controller
3.2
Follow the steps below to y the ProHawk with sound activated. Note the placement of the Fail-
Safe Land switch and the ProHawk noise maker.
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
1 Ensure all switches are in their
most downward position (toward
the operator)
2 Learn and memorize the default
switches and their positions
3 When prepared for ight (after 1& 2),
turn Taranis ON
4 Double-check that your ProHawk
is ready to y and the area is clear. If
ready, press the PRE-ARM button,
located near the ProHawk’s battery
5 Initiate the ARM position on the throttle
of the Taranis
6 Lift off and y! Use the left-hand switch to
control sound emissions during ight
OFF
ON
Back switch is non-GPS
FAIL SAFE LAND
Bird Noise Maker
is left side switch
ARM ProHawk by pulling
throttle fully down and right

FLIGHT
for users of the ProHawk drone
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
Get Ready to Fly
4.1
A successful ight is a safe ight. We encourage you to follow the below as a guide for
safe ight, but also suggest that you regularly check for new guidance and regulations
via the Federal Aviation Administration website. As a rule, we recommend the following:
1. Ensure all previous steps have been properly executed (props tightened, GPS upright,
etc) and the ProHawk is ready to y.
2. Connect the battery to provide power to the ProHawk
3. Wait and Listen for the Flight Computer to beep. Wait for 3 total beeps. During this
time, avoid moving or touching the ProHawk entirely as well as any controls on the
Taranis.
4. Once all 3 beeps are heard, the operator can now PRE-ARM the drone using the
button located near the battery.
5. Clear the area (>5 ft from the ProHawk).
6. Initiate the ARM positioning on the Taranis throttle until the motors/propellers start
spinning, then release.
Only Fly in Open Areas: Always y in locations that
are clear of buildings, trees, power lines, and other
obstacles. Never y above or near people.
Maintain Control at All Times by keeping your hands
on the Remote Controller even when using autopilot
functions.
Maintain Line of Sight at all times.
Monitor Your Altitude: Fly at altitudes less than 400 feet
(120 meters) above ground level, or in line with your
local laws and regulations.

MISSION PLANNER
for users of the ProHawk drone
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
Planning Your Flight
5.1
The ProHawk unit is designed to be piloted by way of manual control, as well as via an
auto-piloting waypoint system.
The ProHawk is set up to work with Mission Planner, aground station application for
the ArduPilot open source autopilot project. By default and this is the recommended
waypoint software; use of waypoint planner software outside of Mission Planner is not
recommended and doing so is at the risk and liability of the owner of the ProHawk unit.
Before ying, begin your auto-pilot waypoint training with Mission Planner at the link
below. Here you’ll nd a comprehensive overview of use and best practice for
getting the most out of Mission Planner.
http://planner.ardupilot.com/wiki/mission-planner-overview
When you are ready to use Mission Planner, connect the telemetry receiver to the
computer running Mission Planner.

MISSION PLANNER
for users of the ProHawk drone
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
Battery Care
6.1
The ProHawk uses a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery as its main ight battery. The
battery is a TATTU brand four cell (14.8V) pack with a 10,000mAH capacity and a
discharge rate of 25C. Generally, LiPo batteries have a great deal of electrical energy for
their size and should be handled with care.
Always keep the battery away from ammable objects.
1C is the recommended charge rate. Never charge
above 2C.
Never disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or
puncture cells.
Never exceed the maximum of discharge rate or load.
May explode if damaged or disposed of in re.
Store long-term at 3.8V per cell. Avoid unnecessary
charging and cycling.
Disclaimer: You declare that you have read and
understood the safety instructions before use and you
agree to take the full responsibility of results caused by
improper use.
For further study on the proper care, handling and use of LiPo batteries, we recommend
an article published by the Academy of Model Aviation: LiPo Batter Basics -
Understanding the technology and its safe use.
This four part article and accompanying videos presents all the current information on
LiPo batteries and can be found here: http://www.modelaviation.com/lipo1

MISSION PLANNER
for users of the ProHawk drone
Unmanned aerial systems are inherently complicated and the ProHawk should not be used by anyone without
prior training and experience in ying drones. You are responsible for following all federal, State and local laws
which may regulate the use of products purchased in your area. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
loss, damage or injury due to use or misuse of our equipment or products.
Charging the Battery
6.2
The Hyperion EOS 0720! Net3 AD charger has been set up at the factory to charge the
10,000mAH ProHawk batteries. Connect the main power lead and balance connector
of the battery to the charger and press the “Enter” button while following the prompts
to start the charge. Detail on the EOS 0720! Net3 AD can be found in the included PDF
manual (EOS0720NET-MAN-EN12.pdf).
WARNING – NEVER FLY THE PROHAWK CRAFT BEYOND
THE RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITY.
Catastrophic failure will result, including severe
damage to or loss of craft. Allow a safe margin
and never y more than 20 minutes total before
re-charging the battery fully. Be sure to account for
the reduction of ight time due to wind-speed and
other conditions that may affect total ight time.
If in doubt, bring craft safely to ground as soon
as possible.