Dahua Technology NAVIGATOR X1550 User manual

NAVIGATOR X1550
User’s Manual
V1.0.0
ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

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Legal Statement
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wholly, by any means, without the prior written notice of ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION
TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
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Without the prior written approval of the corresponding party, any person cannot (including but
not limited to) copy, distribute, amend, excerpt, reverse compile, disassemble, decode, reverse
engineering, rent, transfer or sublicense the software.
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company names mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.
Update and Modification
In order to enhance the product security and provide better user experience, Dahua may
improve the product via software auto update, but Dahua doesn't need to inform in
advance and isn't liable to any responsibility.
Dahua reserves the right to modify any information in this document at any time; the
modified contents will be added into the new version without prior announcement. There
may be minor differences about some product functions after it is updated.

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Preface
Document Overview
The manual is to comprehensively introduce function features, structure parameters,
installation, dismounting and flight guide etc. of the product.
Applied Model
X1550
Application Object
End users.
Reading Guide
Chapter
No.
Chapter
Name
Main Content
1
Product
Overview
It is to introduce the function features and application scenarios of
the product.
2
Product
Component
It is to comprehensively introduce main components of the
product.
Read the chapter before use; understand product structure and
application methods of main components.
3
Flight
Preparation
It is to elaborate the complete flow of aircraft unlock before takeoff.
Strictly conform to the installation debugging sequence of the
chapter, install each component and make initial debugging before
first use.
If it is not the first time to use the device, you can select the
installation content according to the dismounting situation last
time. However, confirm that all the components (unnecessary
steps excluded) listed in the chapter have been stably installed.
Please conform to the operating steps in this chapter strictly and
follow the operating sequence.
4
Enable
Flight
It is to elaborate the complete flow of aircraft formal launch and
landing. Complete the preparation steps listed in Chapter 3.
Confirm that all the inspection items, including environment and
the device itself, conform to flight requirements before enabling
flight.
Please operate by strictly conforming to the steps described in the
chapter; the operation sequence can't be reversed.
5
End Flight
It is to elaborate the operation steps after aircraft landing.

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Please operate by strictly conforming to the steps described in this
chapter; the operation sequence can't be reversed.
6
Upgrade
It is to introduce upgrade methods and points of attention.
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Appendix 1
It is to introduce the technical parameters.
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Appendix 2
It is to introduce the indicator definition of the aircraft.
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Appendix 3
It is to introduce the matching method among the components.
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Appendix 4
It is to list possible problems and solutions when using the
product.

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Symbol Definition
The following symbol may appear in the document. Please refer to the table below for the
respective definition.
Symbol
Note
Danger
It indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Warning
It indicates a moderate or low level of potential danger which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution
It indicates a potential risk that, if ignored, could result in damage to device,
degraded performance, or unpredictable results.
Tips
It means that it can help you to solve some problem or save your time.
Note
It means the additional information, which is the emphasis and supplement
of the main body.
Document Material
The product includes the following document materials. Please search according to your
requirements.
Quick Start Guide
It applies to the first simple flight. Please refer to User’s Manual for operation details when it is used
for the second time or it has to use some other advanced functions.
Check the paper material in the packaging box or log in www.dahuasecurity.com to obtain the
User’s Manual.
User’s Manual (this document)
It comprehensively introduces the product function features, structure parameters, installation,
dismounting and flight guide etc.
Log in www.dahuasecurity.com to obtain the User’s Manual.
Revision Record
No.
Version No.
Revision Content
Release Date
1
V1.0.0
First release
2017.9.13

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
The following description is the correct application method of the device. Please read the
manually carefully before use, in order to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to
the manual during application and keep it properly after reading.
Danger
Please operate the aircraft in the environment which meets flight conditions, and keep
away from no-fly zone.
After unlocking, operators shall keep at least 5m away from the aircraft, in order to prevent
personal injury.
Warning
Please transport, use and store the product and all its components in the environment
which satisfies the requirements.
Please strictly conform to operation flows described in the manual when dismantling the
device. Please do not dismantle other components privately.
Caution
Before the first flight, please carry out geomagnetic calibration according to 3.9.5.
Please do not touch the lens of PTZ camera directly. Use hair drier to remove the dust or
dirt from the lens surface.
Please operate the device by strictly conforming to the steps described in the manual; the
operation sequence can’t be reversed.
Get to know local laws and regulations before using the aircraft. Please apply to local
authorities for flight permission if necessary.
For the first flight, please adopt loiter mode (before takeoff, it is suggested that GPS
satellites are≥12 and horizontal precision factor is ≤1.
Please make sure that the device antenna has been properly installed before enabling the
power of remote control, ground station or aircraft. Otherwise, it may cause damages to
internal module or shorten the control distance.
Flight Environment
Warning
Please make flight in the environment which meets the following conditions:

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Keep away from no-fly zone; please do not enter no-fly zone.
Keep view wide open; make sure the device is flying within field of view; please do not
block field of view.
Please do not fly the aircraft in rain, snow and thunder weather.
Please do not fly in narrow and small space.
Try not to fly right above the crowd, in order to prevent personal injury.
Please do not get close to high-voltage power line. Keep more than 10m distance.
Power Requirement
Caution
The product shall use electric wires (power wires) recommended by this area, which shall
be used within its rated specification!
Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is
equipped with protective grounding.
Please conform to local electrical safety standards strictly.
Before operation, please check whether power supply is correct.
Please use power supply that meets SELV (safety extra low voltage) requirements, and
supply power with rated voltage that conforms to Limited Power Source in IEC60950-1. For
specific power supply requirements, please refer to device labels.
Prevent power cord from being trampled or pressed, especially the plug, power socket and
the junction extruded from the device.
Battery Points of Attention
Warning
It has to use the exclusive power adapter provided by Dahua Technology to charge the
device. Otherwise, it may damage the battery or lead to other unpredictable
consequences.
Charge the device at a temperature between 0 and 50℃.
Distinguish positive and negative poles when charging the device, to prevent short circuit.
Charge and discharge at least once every month; prohibit storing the device without
electricity.
Please do not place the device close to fire source or inflammables.
Please do not charge and discharge the device in unattended conditions.

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Please do not use undesignated battery to the device.
Please do not dismantle and destroy the battery without permission; water is not allowed to
enter the device; man-made damages are not covered by warranty.
Please do not throw the battery into fire or expose it to high-temperature environment.
Please do not dismantle, modify or deform the battery.
Avoid short circuit between positive and negative contacts (please do not place the battery
together with the objects such as necklace and hairpin etc. when carrying or storing the
battery).
Please replace new battery timely when it is damaged.
Please charge the battery or discharge it to 30%～40% remaining capacity if it won't be
used for a long time, and place it in a dry and cool environment under an ambient
temperature of -20℃—35℃.
If the battery leaks and the liquid enters eyes accidentally, please do not rub your eyes;
wash your eyes with clean water and see a doctor immediately.
Caution
It is normal that the battery heats up after it is running for a period of time.
It is normal that the battery heats up when it is being charged.
The cycle times of power battery is 300 in normal application situation.
During charging of power battery, charging is completed when the charger displays “FULL”
and beeps for 5 times. Don’t take down batteries before charging is completed.
Application Environment Requirements
Please do not aim the device at strong light (such as lighting, sunlight and so on).
Please transport, use and store the device within the allowed humidity and temperature
range.
Please do not let any liquid flow into the device.
Please do not block the device ventilation.
Please do not press, vibrate or soak the device.
Please pack the device with default package or material with equivalent quality.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

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user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and any part of your body.

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Operation and Maintenance Requirements
Warning
Please do not dismantle the device privately.
Please do not touch sensor CCD or CMOS directly; use hair drier to remove dust or dirt
from the lens surface.
Please use soft dry cloth or clean soft cloth to dip a little mild detergent to clean the device.
Please do not touch or wipe the lens surface directly.
Please use the accessories provided by manufacturer and it shall be installed and repaired
by professional staffs.
Please avoid laser beam radiation to the surface when using laser beam device.
Please do not provide two or more power supply modes to the device at the same time;
otherwise, it may damage the device.
Max 3 aircrafts are allowed to fly in the same area at the same time. Two remote controls
shall be at least 15m away from each other, thus avoid radio interference and guarantee
control distance.
Please make sure that there is no occlusion above the flight.
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others' such as face,
fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS and so on. You need to be
in compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate
rights and interests of other people by implementing measures include but not limited to:
providing clear and visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance
area and providing related contact.
About the Manual
The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.
The Manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper User's Manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our
official website. If there is inconsistency between paper User's Manual and the electronic
version, the electronic version shall prevail.
All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Please
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Guide (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the
properties of their respective owners.

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Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.

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Table of Contents
Legal Statement......................................................................................................................................... I
Preface....................................................................................................................................................... II
Important Safeguards and Warnings.....................................................................................................V
1. Product Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Functional Features...................................................................................................................... 1
2. Structure ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Aircraft.......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Product Dimensions.......................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Structural Component....................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Airborne Device........................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Visible Light PTZ Camera................................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 Thermal PTZ Camera (Optional).....................................................................................11
2.3 Remote Control.......................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Structural Component..................................................................................................... 15
2.3.3 Buttons............................................................................................................................ 19
2.3.4 Operation Interface......................................................................................................... 21
2.4 Ground Control Station (GCS)................................................................................................... 27
2.4.1 Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.2 Structural Component..................................................................................................... 28
2.4.3 Operation GUI................................................................................................................. 29
3. Flight Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 36
3.1 Unpack....................................................................................................................................... 36
3.2 Check Remaining Power........................................................................................................... 37
3.2.1 Aircraft............................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.2 Remote Control............................................................................................................... 38
3.2.3 Ground Station Battery Check........................................................................................ 38
3.3 Charging .................................................................................................................................... 39
3.3.1 Aircraft Battery Charging ................................................................................................ 39
3.3.2 Remote Control Charging............................................................................................... 40
3.3.3 Ground Station Charging................................................................................................ 40
3.4 Prepare Device.......................................................................................................................... 41
3.4.1 Prepare Airborne Device ................................................................................................ 41
3.4.2 External Microphone....................................................................................................... 42
3.5 Prepare Aircraft.......................................................................................................................... 43
3.5.1 Install Aircraft Arm........................................................................................................... 43
3.5.2 Open Antenna................................................................................................................. 43
3.5.3 Install Aircraft Battery...................................................................................................... 44
3.6 Prepare Ground Station............................................................................................................. 45
3.6.1 Set up Antenna............................................................................................................... 45

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3.6.2 Enable Ground Station Power........................................................................................ 45
3.7 Prepare Remote Control............................................................................................................ 46
3.7.1 Install Micro SD Card...................................................................................................... 46
3.7.2 Open Antenna................................................................................................................. 46
3.7.3 Enable Remote Control Power....................................................................................... 47
3.7.4 Confirm Remote Control Mode....................................................................................... 47
3.8 Enable Aircraft Power................................................................................................................ 48
3.9 Check and Debugging............................................................................................................... 49
3.9.1 Aircraft Diagnosis............................................................................................................ 49
3.9.2 Remote Control Calibration ............................................................................................ 50
3.9.3 Accelerometer Calibration .............................................................................................. 50
3.9.4 Initialization Failure......................................................................................................... 51
3.9.5 Geomagnetic Abnormity................................................................................................. 51
3.9.6 GPS Satellites Insufficiency............................................................................................ 53
3.10Install Propellers........................................................................................................................ 53
4. Enable Flight.................................................................................................................................... 55
4.1 Flight Mode................................................................................................................................ 55
4.2 Manual Mode............................................................................................................................. 56
4.2.1 Introduction to Manual Flight Flow.................................................................................. 56
4.2.2 Unlock Flight Control ...................................................................................................... 56
4.2.3 Manual Takeoff............................................................................................................... 57
4.2.4 Manual Flight Control...................................................................................................... 58
4.2.5 Manual RTH and Landing............................................................................................... 59
4.2.6 Manual Locking............................................................................................................... 60
4.3 Intelligent Mode.......................................................................................................................... 61
4.3.1 Flight Route..................................................................................................................... 61
4.3.2 Intelligent Flight Mode..................................................................................................... 62
4.3.3 Intelligent Locking Mode................................................................................................. 66
4.4 Intelligent Protection Mechanism............................................................................................... 68
4.4.1 Low Battery..................................................................................................................... 68
4.4.2 Out of Control.................................................................................................................. 68
4.4.3 Electronic Fence............................................................................................................. 68
4.5 Other Parameters...................................................................................................................... 71
4.5.1 Remote Control Parameter Settings............................................................................... 71
4.5.2 Ground Station Parameter Settings................................................................................ 75
5. End Flight......................................................................................................................................... 77
5.1 Turn off Power ........................................................................................................................... 77
5.2 Remove Aircraft Battery............................................................................................................. 78
5.3 Dismantle Airborne Device........................................................................................................ 79
5.4 Fold Aircraft................................................................................................................................ 80
5.5 Dismantle Image Transmission Antenna................................................................................... 80
5.6 Copy Video of Camera Micro SD Card ..................................................................................... 81
5.7 Remove Other Components...................................................................................................... 81
6. Upgrade and Update....................................................................................................................... 82
6.1 Aircraft Firmware Update........................................................................................................... 82
6.2 Remote Control Update............................................................................................................. 82
6.2.1 APP Update.................................................................................................................... 82

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6.2.2 Download and Update Offline Map of Remote Control.................................................. 83
6.3 Ground Station Update.............................................................................................................. 85
6.3.1 Ground Station Software Update.................................................................................... 85
6.3.2 Ground Station Map Update........................................................................................... 85
6.3.3 Ground Station Offline Map............................................................................................ 85
Appendix 1 Main Technical Parameters............................................................................................. 89
Appendix 2 Aircraft Status Indicator.................................................................................................... 93
Appendix 3 System Pairing................................................................................................................... 95
Appendix 4 FAQ.................................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix 4.1 FAQ and Solutions of Aircraft..................................................................................... 97
Appendix 4.2 FAQ and Solutions of Remote Control....................................................................... 97
Appendix 4.3 FAQ and Solutions of Ground Station........................................................................ 98
Appendix 4.4 FAQ and Solutions of Airborne Device....................................................................... 98

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1.Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
This product is a hex-rotor drone designed for public security, transportation, firefighting, border
defense, agriculture, forest and energy source fields. It provides integrated solutions of aerial
video surveillance.
This product consists of aircraft, airborne device, remote control and ground control station
(GCS).
Aircraft: It consists of navigation system, flight control system and power system.
Airborne device: It consists of the PTZ control system, mission device and servo motor.
Remote control: It consists of the remote control system and touch screen.
GCS: It consists of the PC, image transmission system and ground control station
software.
1.2 Functional Features
Integrated Design
The aircraft adopts integrated design and neat appearance. Only the propeller shall be
dismantled and installed.
The remote control integrates the remote control and touch screen together. It is easy to
operate and has clear indicator.
Folded Packages
Antennas can be folded repeatedly and dismantled, suitable to be carried, transported and
stored.
Quick Dismantling
The aircraft arm and the propeller adopt quick dismantling structure, easy to open or fold
antenna.
The PTZ camera adopts quick dismantling structure. Installation screws are secured on
the shock absorber plate, in order to prevent them from being lost.
HD Video

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The shock absorber board and shock absorber ball work together to guarantee PTZ
camera stability.
Industrial optical zoom visible light camera is optional, with professional HD video effect.
IR thermal camera is optional, suitable for special environments such as fire scene or night
environment, so as to guarantee clear video and high restoration.
The remote control has snapshot button and record button, which are easy to operate and
instantly start snapshot and record function.
Accurate Positioning
Empennage has built-in GSP system, so its positioning is accurate and real-time.
Wireless Transmission
Aircraft has 4 antennas. Connect the remote control and image transmission device to
send and receive radio wave signals.
The remote control has 3 antennas. Connect the aircraft and GCS to send and receive
radio wave signals.
The ground station connects large-size image transmission antenna, to send and receive
radio wave signals.
Low Electric Quantity Protection
When electric quantity is lower than estimated safe return value, trigger low electric quantity
protection automatically, including alarm, return home and landing.
Flight Log
The ground station automatically records flight logs.
Intelligent Battery
Display remaining electric quantity: Battery has built-in power indicator light.
Balanced charging protection function: Automatically balance the battery cell voltage to
protect battery.
Overcharge protection function: Battery automatically stops charging when the voltage is
full.
Sleep protection function: Battery automatically goes to sleep status when there is no
operation within 5 minutes.
Charging temperature protection function: The battery charging temperature ranges from 0℃
to 50℃. Once the temperature is too high, battery automatically stops charging; otherwise,
it may result in battery damage.
Communication: The remote control and the GCS can get current remaining capacity and
voltage information.
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The aircraft adopts hex-rotor power system. It can switch among several flight modes and is
easy to control the flight direction.
Electronic Fence (e-fence)
Support e-fence function; prevent the aircraft from leaving the specified flight zone.
Support customized e-fence settings.

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2.Structure
This product mainly consists of aircraft, airborne device, remote control and ground control
station (GCS). This chapter introduces the structures of these four components. The detailed
operations will be introduced in Chapter 3.
Note
All figures listed below and all dimensions listed here for reference only. The figure and the
dimensions may be slightly different from the user data due to measurement position,
measurement accuracy and position indication. Please refer to the actual product for detailed
information.
2.1 Aircraft
Please refer to Chapter 3 to install the propeller and unfold the whole device.
2.1.1 Product Dimensions
Figure 2-1 Unit is mm.

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Figure 2-2 Unit is mm.

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2.1.2 Structural Component
Figure 2-3
No.
Name
Function
1
Propeller
High-speed revolution to turn the motor power to propulsive
force.
There are 3 pairs of propellers with different structures.
Please adjust the installation positions according to the actual
situation.
2
Arm
Detachable.
3
Antenna
Fold or unfold.
2 antennas are to receive the remote control signal.
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2 antennas are for wireless image transmission.
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4
Set screws of battery
compartment cover
Loosen the screws to open the battery compartment cover.
5
Battery compartment
cover
After opening the cover, install or dismantle the batteries.
6
Landing gear
Detachable. It is used to fix the aircraft.
7
Empennage
Built-in GPS and compass.
8
Pair button
When the remote control, GCS and the aircraft loses remote
connection, click it to pair again.
9
Power switch (with
indicator)
Press it for 1s + long press it for 3s to turn on/off the aircraft.