WISPR Ranger Series User manual

Wispr Ranger Series Manual

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Table of Contents
Wispr Ranger Series Specifications..............................................................................................................3
Wispr Ranger 1000 Overview ......................................................................................................................4
UAS I/O Ports and Payload attachment:.................................................................................................4
Wispr Ranger 1100 Overview ......................................................................................................................5
UAS I/O Ports and Payload attachment:.................................................................................................5
Assembling the Wispr Ranger Series Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ...................................................6
1. Landing Gear Overview....................................................................................................................6
2. Attach landing gear to UAS body.....................................................................................................7
3. Attach the propellers to the motors................................................................................................8
4. Inserting Battery into UAS ..............................................................................................................10
Attaching gimbal platform, wiring harness, and camera gimbal to UAS ................................................11
1. Gimbal Platform Overview –..........................................................................................................11
2. Attaching gimbal platform.............................................................................................................12
2. Attaching camera gimbal payload onto gimbal platform.............................................................18
Ground Station Smart Controller ...............................................................................................................20
1. Overview of Ground Station Smart Controller..............................................................................20
2. Joystick controls..............................................................................................................................21
3. Right Index Finger button control, Left Index Finger roller button control, Power button, and
Home Button...........................................................................................................................................24
4. A, B, C, and D Buttons .....................................................................................................................25
Flight Checklist............................................................................................................................................26
Pre-Flight ................................................................................................................................................26
Pre-Launch after powering on the UAS.................................................................................................26
Launch/In-flight......................................................................................................................................27
Landing ...................................................................................................................................................27
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............................................................................................................28

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Wispr Ranger Series Specifications
Wispr Ranger 1000
Wispr Ranger 1100
Maximum Payload
6 lb.
6 lb.
Max Flight Time
18-35 minutes depending on
payload
18-35 minutes depending on
payload
Max Payload Stability Wind Rating
40MPH+ Winds - Tested
40MPH+ Winds - Tested
Collision Avoidance
Front collision avoidance- LiDAR
range finder based works in day
and nighttime conditions
360⁰collision avoidance- LiDAR
range finder based works in day
and nighttime conditions
RTK Compatible?
Yes
Yes
PPK Compatible?
Yes
Yes
Diagonal Wheelbase
38” without propellers
38” without propellers
Max Speed
60MPH
60MPH
Max Takeoff weight
22 lb
22 lb
Height
15” without landing gear
28” with landing gear
15” without landing gear
28” with landing gear
Width
27.5”
27.5”
Weight
10 lb.
10 lb.
Max Operating Temperature
122⁰F
122⁰F
Minimum Operating Temperature
-4⁰F
-4⁰F
Frame material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Battery Requirement
1 x 6S, 17000mAh, 22.8V LiHV
1 x 6S, 17000mAh, 22.8V LiHV
Battery Weight
4.1 lb.
4.1 lb.
Propeller Size
18.5” x 6.3 folding carbon fiber
propellers pair, balanced
18.5” x 6.3 folding carbon fiber
propellers pair, balanced
24V power port?
Yes
Yes
HDMI I/O port?
Yes
Yes
Serial I/O port?
Yes
Yes
SBUS I/O port?
Yes
Yes
Altitude accuracy
+/- 1”, uses LiDAR range finder
and Altimeter
+/- 1”, uses LiDAR range finder and
Altimeter
Orientation LED light colors
Red, White, Blue
Red, White, Blue
Flight Controller
CubePilot
CubePIlot
Flight controller firmware?
Open Sourced (ArduPilot)
Open Sourced (ArduPilot)
Frame Type
Quad Copter
Quad Copter
Warranty
1 –year manufacturer defect
1 –year manufacturer defect
Made in America?
Yes
Yes

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Wispr Ranger 1000 Overview
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Sensors:
•Front LiDAR collision avoidance sensor
•LiDAR Ranger Finder Altimeter for Altitude Orientation
•Altimeter (Barometers) x2 for Altitude Orientation
•Compass (magnetometers) sensor x2 for Pitch, Roll, Yaw Orientation
•Accelerometer (magnetometers) sensor x2 for Pitch, Roll, Yaw Orientation
•Gyroscope sensor x2 for Pitch and Roll Orientation
•GNSS Receiver (RTK compatible GPS) for position Orientation
UAS I/O Ports and Payload attachment:
•24V Power Port (XT60-M)
•Micro HDMI Port
•SBUS I/O port –JST 3 Pin Port
•AUX (SERIAL, SBUS, PWM, Combined) I/O port –JST 10 Pin Port
•Communication Antenna
•Universal payload mount (Dove tail mount)

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Wispr Ranger 1100 Overview
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Sensors:
•360⁰LiDAR collision avoidance sensor
•LiDAR Ranger Finder Altimeter for Altitude Orientation
•Altimeter (Barometers) x2 for Altitude Orientation
•Compass (magnetometers) sensor x2 for Pitch, Roll, Yaw Orientation
•Accelerometer (magnetometers) sensor x2 for Pitch, Roll, Yaw Orientation
•Gyroscope sensor x2 for Pitch and Roll Orientation
•GNSS Receiver (RTK compatible GPS) for position Orientation
UAS I/O Ports and Payload attachment:
•24V Power Port (XT60-M)
•Micro HDMI Port
•SBUS I/O port –JST 3 Pin Port
•AUX (SERIAL, SBUS, PWM, Combined) I/O port –JST 10 Pin Port
•Communication Antenna
•Universal payload mount (Dove tail mount)

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Assembling the Wispr Ranger Series Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
1. Landing Gear Overview

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2. Attach landing gear to UAS body
a. Insert each landing gear into the landing gear bracket on the bottom of the UAS
b. Make sure that antenna mounts are facing outward of the UAS away from payload area.
c. Make sure that both of the landing gear feet are parallel to each other, and the UAS sits
flat on the ground.
d. Tighten each screw on each of the landing gear mounts until screws have been fully
tighten.
e. Attach antennas to Velcro on the antenna mount and make sure Velcro is fastened and
antennas are mounted securely.

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3. Attach the propellers to the motors
a. The propellers come in pairs one counter-clockwise (ccw) propeller and another
clockwise (cw) propeller. The cw propeller has a L marked on the propeller and the ccw
propeller has a R marked on it so you can easily tell the difference in the cw and ccw
propellers. Ranger Propellers are 18.5” with a pitch of 6.3
(R) or counterclockwise spinning
propeller
(L) or clockwise spinning
propeller

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b. Attach the cw propellers to the front left and back right motors with the KDE logo on the
propeller facing upward towards the sky. Screw in propellers using the 2.5mm driver
given with each drone sold. Make sure propellers are mounted tight to the motor and
have no play.
c. Attach the ccw propellers to the front right and back left motors with the KDE logo on
the propeller facing upward towards the sky. Screw in propellers using the 2.5mm driver
given with each drone sold. Make sure propellers are mounted tight to the motor and
have no play.
Clockwise propellers
go on the front left
and back right motors
Propeller’s logo must be
facing the sky and
propellers must be
mounted securely.
Counterclockwise
propellers go on the
front right and back
left motors
Propeller’s logo must
be facing the sky and
propellers must be
mounted securely.

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4. Inserting Battery into UAS
a. Ranger Series Batteries are 22.8V LiPo HV, 6S, 17000mAh or 17Ah –
i. When inserting the Ranger Series Battery, make sure the silver side is up when
inserting.
ii. Run the strap between the red and black wires and around the standoff then
attach the Velcro strap tightly to prevent the battery from potentially sliding
out.
Insert battery with silver side up with
the XT90 plug wires on the right side.
Pull Velcro strap through red and
black XT90 plug and around standoff
then tighten Velcro strap.