TerraView RangePro X8 User guide

RangePro®X8
Safety Manual
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Part Number: 50000067-T3IMD, Rev. B
Revised: December 18, 2020

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..............................................................................................................3
1Introduction .......................................................................................................................5
Precautions.......................................................................................................................5
Conventions/Terminology ................................................................................................5
Reference Documents .......................................................................................................6
Registration......................................................................................................................6
Label Your Drone According to FAA Regulations ..............................................................6
2Cautions and Warnings.......................................................................................................7
Motors and Propellers.......................................................................................................7
The Aircraft......................................................................................................................8
During a Flight.................................................................................................................8
Other Flight Guidelines ...................................................................................................8
Environmental/Operational Concerns ...............................................................................9
Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries ..................................................................................9
3Emergency Procedures ......................................................................................................10
Propeller Loss .................................................................................................................10
Loss of Power .................................................................................................................10
Loss of GPS....................................................................................................................10
Loss of Command and Control Link ...............................................................................11
Loss of Telemetry Data Link ...........................................................................................11
Loss of Video Link..........................................................................................................11
Fly Away ........................................................................................................................11
4 ........................................................................................................................................12
Pre-Flight.......................................................................................................................12
Takeoff ..........................................................................................................................13
Post-flight—Inspecting and Storing the Battery ...............................................................13
Other Warnings for Batteries and Chargers......................................................................14
5Maintenance.....................................................................................................................15
User Maintenance Activities............................................................................................15
Replacing a Pair of Propellers ..........................................................................................15

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RangePro X8 Safety Manual
6Contacting TerraView for Support ....................................................................................16
Support Options.............................................................................................................16
AShipping Lithium Polymer Batteries .................................................................................17
Basic Shipping Requirements ..........................................................................................17

Precautions 5
Chapter 1 Introduction
Members of the RangePro X8 drone family from TerraView are sophisticated Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(UAVs). Flying drones can be fun and exciting, but it is also dangerous. Careless handling and usage poses a
danger both to yourself and to others.
This Safety Manual has been prepared as a general guide that applies to any TerraView model. Additional safety
instructions and warnings are included in the User Manual for your particular model. These additional instruc-
tions may be specific to the charger, batteries, controller, and so forth, that shipped with your drone. Review
and heed all warnings in both this Safety Manual and your User Manual.
Precautions
Warnings, cautions, and notes, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you
become aware of potential problems. Warnings relate to personal injury issues, and Cautions refer to potential
property damage.
Note Highlights a helpful tip to help the user work more efficiently.
Conventions/Terminology
Payload: Any attachment connected to the RangePro X8.
RTH/RTL: Return to Home/Return to Launch
Transmitter: The controller that the pilot holds while flying the RangePro X8
UAV: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (AKA a drone)
The alert symbol and IMPORTANT heading calls attention to important information.
The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard.
Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury.
The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential electric shock haz-
ard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage caused by electric shock.
The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential hazard. Strictly follow the
instructions to avoid property damage.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

Reference Documents 6
RangePro X8 Safety Manual 1 • Introduction
Reference Documents
Where applicable, your User Manual references other documents that provide safety regulations, detailed notes
on how to operate specific pieces of equipment included with the RangePro X8, and other information, that
will ensure your flight operations are safe and your RangePro X8 is well maintained.
Prior to flight operations, be sure to familiarize yourself with both your User Manual and all the information in
the reference documents. Electronic copies of these documents may be found on the www.terraview.com sup-
port page.
Registration
In the US, current FAA regulations require registration of all drones that weigh in excess of 9 ounces (250
grams). The RangePro X8 with a battery and no payload weighs approximately 10 pounds (4.4 kilograms) and
is therefore subject to registration requirements. To register your drone, visit the FAA website at https://
faadronezone.faa.gov.
Label Your Drone According to FAA Regulations
Comply with the current regulation for labeling your drone. In the US, refer to https://faadronezone.faa.gov.
If you are a commercial operator of the RangePro X8 in the US, review the FAA Part 107
requirements and comply with all local and federal regulations.
If you are an operator outside of the US, contact your local authorities to ensure compli-
ance with local laws and regulations.
IMPORTANT

Motors and Propellers 7
Chapter 2 Cautions and Warnings
Every member of the RangePro X8 family of drones is a sophisticated UAV. Drone operation can be dangerous.
This section covers various cautions and warnings that apply both to various parts of the aircraft, and to the
environment (which includes other people) around your fly zone.
In addition, heed the following cautions and warnings when operating or servicing the drone.
Motors and Propellers
The motors and rotating propellers of the aircraft can cause serious injury to yourself and others. Obey the fol-
lowing cautions and warnings for your safety and the safety of others:
To avoid the risk of personal injury, DO NOT fly the RangePro X8 above or near
large crowds.
To avoid the risk of personal injury, be aware of the sharp edges of the propellers
during pre-flight setup or when replacing the propellers. Wear gloves or take other
protective measures when touching the propellers.
Stay away from rotating propellers and motors.
Keep foreign objects away from rotating motors and propellers.
Burn risk: Motors may be hot after a flight. Do not touch or handle the motors until
they have cooled down after a flight.
To avoid damaging the RangePro X8:
•DO NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motors.
•DO NOT stop the motors in mid-flight.
•DO NOT use aged, chipped or broken propellers.
•DO NOT turn the motors on when propellers are mounted and there are other people
or animals in the immediate vicinity.
•Verify that the motors are securely mounted and rotating smoothly.
•Verify that the propellers and frame arms are properly positioned for flight.
•Verify that the propellers are in good condition and securely tightened and mounted
to prevent them from falling off the motors.
•Verify there is nothing obstructing the motors before activating them.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

The Aircraft 8
RangePro X8 Safety Manual 2 • Cautions and Warnings
The Aircraft
During a Flight
Other Flight Guidelines
•Maintain a line of sight to your aircraft at all times.
•Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures may block the GPS signal or affect the accuracy of the air-
craft's compass.
•Pay attention to Low Battery warnings and land the aircraft promptly and safely.
•If flying in return-to-home mode, you can adjust the altitude of the aircraft to avoid obstacles.
To avoid damaging the RangePro X8:
•DO NOT fly the RangePro RPX8-P if any battery cell is below 3.2V. Full charge on the
battery should be 4.3V per cell, or 25.8V total.
•DO NOT use RangePro RPX8-P parts (i.e. batteries, flight controller, etc.) for any-
thing other than their intended purpose.
•Verify that any attached gimbal mount or payload is properly locked into position and
secured before flight.
•Verify that there are no foreign objects (such as water, oil, soil, sand, etc.) inside of
the aircraft fuselage or its components.
•Verify that there is sufficient room around the UAV (TerraView recommends a 30-foot
or 9-meter radius around the aircraft) for takeoff and landing.
•Only use RangePro RPX8-P replacement parts when servicing the UAV.
•Perform regular maintenance on your aircraft and its components (see Chapter 11,
“Maintenance” on page 87) to ensure that everything is working properly.
To avoid the risk of personal injury and/or property damage, land immediately if
severe drifting occurs (i.e. if the aircraft does NOT fly in straight lines) or if the air-
craft does not properly respond to flight commands.
Comply with local regulations for piloting a small UAV.
To avoid damaging the RangePro X8, before using the UAV, consult a weather service for
local weather conditions. Avoid flying the drone if:
•Wind speeds may exceed 25 mph (40 kph)
•Precipitation is present.
•Temperatures are below 14 °F or above 104 °F (below -10 °C or above 40 °C).
In the event of a crash, approach the aircraft slowly and cautiously; inspect your RangePro
X8 for damage, including small cracks in the propellers, the arms, landing gear, gimbal,
and especially the battery.
If there is any damage to the RangePro X8, do not fly the drone until it has been repaired.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT

Environmental/Operational Concerns 9
RangePro X8 Safety Manual 2 • Cautions and Warnings
•Land immediately when severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e., the aircraft DOES NOT fly in a straight line.
•DO NOT answer incoming calls during flight.
•DO NOT fly under the influence of alcohols or drugs.
•REMEMBER: It is solely your responsibility to comply with all flight regulations.
Environmental/Operational Concerns
•Know and observe local laws and regulations.
•Make sure you have been sufficiently trained.
•Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include high winds, thunderstorms, rain, snow and
so forth.
•Do not use the aircraft near accidents, fire, or near locations where natural disasters like storm damage or tor-
nadoes have occurred. These places may have emergency and rescue personnel present who are not normally in
the area.
•Do not drop, launch, or otherwise project any dangerous payloads on or at any buildings, persons or animals.
•Respect the privacy of others when using a camera as your payload. Make sure you comply with local privacy
laws, regulations, and moral standards.
•Do not trespass into the private property of others or other restricted zones.
•Do not operate in the vicinity of manned aircraft, regardless of altitude.
•Do not fly the aircraft in densely populated areas, including cities, sporting events, exhibitions, performances,
etc.
•Do not fly the aircraft near or inside No Fly Zones specified by local laws and regulations.
•Do not fly the aircraft indoors. The RangePro X8 was designed for outdoor flight with GPS lock.
Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium polymer batteries are flammable and are thus governed by specific regulations. The battery for your
RangePro X8 was shipped separately. Be sure to save the shipping material that comes with the battery, because
the materials can be reused for future shipments. See Appendix A, “Shipping Lithium Polymer Batteries” on
page 17 or the TerraView Lithium Battery Shipping Notice for additional details.
.
Federal regulations prohibit the shipping of large Lithium based batteries with other
equipment. Regulations may change, so regardless of whether you are shipping by air
or by ground, be sure to check with your carrier before packing and labeling batteries for
shipment.
IMPORTANT

Propeller Loss 10
Chapter 3 Emergency Procedures
Propeller Loss
Do the following:
1. If you suspect that you have lost a propeller, slowly and carefully fly the aircraft to a reasonable landing area
and land immediately.
2. You may also use the automated RTH/RTL function, but keep an eye on the aircraft and make sure it is
heading in the correct direction to come back home. If the aircraft starts to deviate from the RTH/RTL
flight path, initiate the automated RTH/RTL sequence again. Repeat this step until the aircraft comes
home and lands.
3. If the unit is not able to return to home, manually land in the nearest unpopulated area.
4. If the aircraft loses a propeller and is flying out of control toward a populated area, initiating an emergency
“prop stop” until the props stop would be the safer recourse. Refer to your model's user manual for instruc-
tions for stopping the propellers in flight.
Loss of Power
Do the following:
1. If power loss occurs, the aircraft will drop from the sky and fall to the ground.
2. Verbally warn others in the operation area immediately.
3. After the aircraft has hit the ground, approach the crash site cautiously.
4. Look for debris as there may be sharp jagged pieces lying about. Also be cautious in case a damaged battery
erupts into a fire.
Loss of GPS
Do the following:
1. If the GPS signal degrades until it is not working properly, or fails completely, you can still fly the aircraft
in manual mode.
2. Bring the aircraft back to the landing area if you are able and land immediately.
3. If you cannot return to your landing area, then land immediately in the area of GPS loss if the area is suit-
able and safe for landing.