xCraft X PlusOne User manual

Quick Start Guide
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X PlusOne Quick Start Guide
1. Install Pylons:
1. Connect the pylon wires to the wires in the top of the wing as shown below. Connect two
bullet connectors and single ESC wire. Ensure polarity is correct (red to red, black to black, etc).
2. Insert the pylon spars into the connector on the wing and slide the pylon onto the wing. As you
slide the pylon in place, bundle the wires into the cavities in the wing and pylon.
3. Insert pylon mounting screws as shown above: short screws on top, mid-length screws with
washer on side. Screws should be pushed in then tightened easily. If there is resistance, “hug”
the pylon to the craft by placing the motor mount in the pit of your arm and pressing the
connector from the other side with your hand, squeezing the pylon into place and aligning the
screw with the hole.
4. Install the second pylon onto the bottom of the wing by repeating steps 1 through 3.
Caution: Ensure wire polarity is correct or damage will result. Verify that all colored
wires on wing match with the corresponding colored wires on pylon. ESC should
connect smoothly.
ESC pylon
wire
bullet
connectors
connector
pylon spars
ESC wing
wire (green
or yellow)

2. Install Propellers:
1. Place the bottom half of the spinner onto the motor then set the propeller over it.
2. Attach the clockwise spinning propellers (R) onto the top and bottom pylon motors and the
counterclockwise spinning propellers (no R) onto the wing motors. Ensure writing is facing up.
3. Screw the cap of the spinner on top of the propeller.
4. Tighten the spinner by holding the propeller stationary and rotating the spinner clockwise with
a thin metal rod or hex wrench inserted into the hole in the top of the spinner. Ensure that
spinners are tightened securely.
rotate clockwise
hold stationary
clockwise
propeller
(R)
spinner
clockwise
propeller
(R)
counterclockwise
propeller
counterclockwise
propeller
ensure
writing is
facing up

Long screws
3. Install Payload:
1. For the standard nosecone, install as shown in the image below using the supplied hardware:
long screws, washers, and nuts.
2. For all other payload options, follow the instructions included with the payload.
4. Charge Battery:
1. Connect charger power cord and plug the charger into wall outlet.
2. Check that blue lights flash on charger.
3. Plug the battery balance cable into the middle port of the charger. It is the only port that will fit that
size plug and it only goes in one way to ensure an easy connection.
4. Determine how charged your battery is by the light up indicators on the charger.
5. When fully charged (100%), unplug the battery from the charger and the charger from the outlet.
washers
nuts
battery
balance
cable
power cord

5. Controls:
6. Flight Modes
Home
Return to Home
Craft will return to original take off location
Fly
Normal switch position for flight
Hover
Manual flight control
Auto-level will keep craft pointed up when right stick is
centered
Smart
Hover in place
Position can be controlled with hover controls. Craft uses
GPS to auto-stabilize itself. Ensure GPS has clear signal,
free of buildings and trees etc.
Acro
Acro mode uses the RC sticks to control the angular
velocity of the craft. Release the sticks and the vehicle
Up
Rotate
Left
Down
Rotate
Right
Forward
Back
Left
Right
Power switch
Switch 4
(no function)
Switch 2
(no function)
Switch 1
Up –Fly
Down - Home
Switch 3
Up –Hover
Middle –Smart
Down - Acro

will maintain its current attitude and will not return to
level. Acro mode is useful for forward flight, aerobatics
such as flips or rolls, or FPV when smooth and fast
control is desired.
Auto (set via Mission Planner(PC) or
QGroundControl(MAC))
Autonomous mission
X PlusOne will fly the flight plan saved to the autopilot
Guided (Set via Mission Planner(PC) or
QGroundControl(MAC))
Ground station controlled flight
X PlusOne will fly to waypoints sent from the ground
station in real time
Follow Me (Ground station with GPS
required)
Follows ground station
X PlusOne will follow the ground station as you move.
Install “3DR Services” and “Tower” apps on smartphone
to connect with craft.
First Flight:
Perform preflight inspection.
1. Place X PlusOne on flat, level surface with the GPS antenna side facing you.
2. Check that the pylons are properly installed onto the wing
3. Check for loose parts or wires
4. Check foam and plastic components for signs of damage
5. Check that propellers are tight and installed to rotate in the proper direction
6. Power on transmitter (All switches need to be in the ‘up’ position and throttle down).
7. Install battery by facing the battery wires down and running the cable along the length of the
battery compartment, underneath the battery (see picture). Connect power to the craft by
matching the yellow ends of the both power cords together. The power cords will connect one
way. The battery balance cable is left loose.
8. Press and hold safety button, next to battery compartment, until it is solid red (If it does not
turn solid red, please disconnect the battery and restart the process). Indicator LED in the
center of the wing, should be flashing green; at connection of pylon.
9. Put the battery cover on the battery compartment to enclose the battery and all wires.
red safety button
battery balance cable
battery power cord
craft power cord

10. Arm the craft by holding the left stick of the transmitter down and right for several seconds.
11. Once armed, the motors will begin spinning.
Rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not start the motors when there are people nearby.
Always keep your hands on the remote controller so long as the motor is still spinning.
Never stop the motors mid-flight unless in emergency situations when doing so can reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
Always stay at least 15 feet away from the rotating propellers and motors.
12. Takeoff by increasing the throttle slightly above half and climb to approx. 20 feet.
Maintain line of sight of your aircraft at all times.
DO NOT fly under the influence of alcohols or drugs.
In the instance of a low battery warning, land the aircraft at a safe location.
13. Familiarize yourself with how the X PlusOne responds to control inputs.
14. When ready, land by performing the following:
a. Return craft to takeoff point
b. Achieve stable hover at 10 ft.
c. Reduce throttle to smoothly descend
d. Fully reduce throttle once on the ground
Optional “Return to Land” Feature
a. Place Switch 1 in “Home” mode
b. Fully reduce throttle once on the ground
15. Disarm by holding the left control stick down and left for several seconds.
16. Press and hold the safety button until it begins flashing
17. Disconnect battery then turn off transmitter.
WARNING: Never approach the craft when it is armed
TIP: It is suggested that you do not attempt to transition to forward flight until you are
comfortable with hover controls
TIP: If at any time you lose orientation while in forward flight, switch to hover mode and
set the throttle to full up and the craft will right itself.
arming
craft
disarming
craft