xCraft X2 Geo User manual

©2018 xCraft Enterprises
X2 Geo is a trademark
of xCraft Enterprises
OPERATORS MANUAL
REVISION 02|JAN 1, 2018

NOTE
Dear xCraft Pilot,
Thank you for purchasing the x2 Geo! Please note that while the enclosed information
is valid at the time of shipping, it is important to check all of the appropriate and up to
date legal and nonlegal information on our website: xcraft.io
Also, remember to register your x2 Geo at: https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/
Before you y it is a good idea to read up on the regulations in your area at: http://
knowbeforeyouy.org/
Sincerely,
Team xCraft
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x2 Geo Operation Manual
©2018 xCraft Enterprises
x2 Geo is a trademark of xCraft Enterprises
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ATTENTION!
Prior to assembly and/or operation of this x2 Geo you must fully read and comply with all instructions and
warnings contained in the Operation and Maintenance Manual or any other manual or documentation
accompanying this x2 Geo product.
You must operate this x2 Geo safely, responsibly, and in accordance with any and all applicable rules, laws
and regulations as well as all checklists, emergency procedures and all other instructions contained in the
Operating and Maintenance Manual and any other manuals or documentation that accompany this x2 Geo
product.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE X2 GEO OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OR ANY OTHER MANUALS
OR DOCUMENTATION THAT ACCOMPANY THIS PRODUCT WILL RESULT IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TO BECOME VOID.
ADDITIONALLY, THE LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WILL BECOME VOID IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH SPECIFIC NOTES OR WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THE
OPERATING MAINTENANCE MANUAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ANY FAILURE TO CONDUCT
PREFLIGHT OR OTHER PERIODIC INSPECTIONS; SUBJECTING THE X2 GEO TO ANYTHING BEYOND ORDINARY
AND INTENDED USE; MODIFYING THE X2 GEO OR ITS SOFTWARE; OR USE OF THE X2 GEO IN VIOLATION OF
ANY APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL RULES, LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
WARNING!
This x2 Geo unit can be dangerous. Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before using
the x2 Geo, and ensure that basic safety precautions are always followed during operation of the x2 Geo.
Failure to do so can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury. This
is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult
supervision. DO NOT use incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents
provided by xCraft Enterprises. This Operating and Maintenance Manual contains instructions for safety,
operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the x2 Geo
user manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or
serious injury. If situations occur that are not specically covered in this Operating and Maintenance Manual
(this “Manual”), use care and good judgement.
Operators of the x2 Geo agree to operate the x2 Geo safely, responsibly and only for authorized and lawful
purposes. Operators of the x2 Geo are solely responsible for complying with, and by using this x2 Geo unit
each operator represents that it has read and agrees to comply with:
All instructions, warnings and terms and conditions on the x2 Geo unit and in this Manual and any other
manuals or documentation that accompany the x2 Geo, the remote control unit (if applicable) and any other
accessory included with this x2 Geo unit (if applicable);
All checklists, emergency procedures, and preight inspections and periodic inspections and maintenance as
indicated in this Manual; and
Any and all applicable governmental and administrative laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and ight
restrictions, whether federal, state, local or international, including, without limitation, any and all applicable
aviation, communication, data protection, safety, and privacy laws.
This manual and the legal terms and conditions contained in this Manual are subject to change at any time
without prior notice – please refer to
www.xcraft.io for the latest version.
SAFETY
Always keep the x2 Geo in a visual line of sight.
Do not y under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not y indoors.
Do not y at night.
Always y outside in clear, open areas away from any people, houses, vehicles, buildings, power lines, trees,
etc.
Do not y over or near property owned by governmental entities or other individuals without their express
permission.
Do not y near international borders.
Do not y in bad weather conditions such as rain, snow, high winds, or fog.
Take ying lessons, and practice ying often.
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X2 Geo
Storage Container
Parts List
(Photo)
TRANSMITTER
BATTERY
X2 GEO VEHICLE
PYLON
BATTERY
CHARGER
LONG RANGE TELEMETRY
KICKSTAND
SPARE PROPS
(3) 10X5 R, (3) 10X5, (1) FOLDING
TOOLKIT
TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
USB CABLE
MICRO-USB CABLE
PARTS LIST
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUPPORT.............................................................................2
ATTENTION / SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE................................3
PARTS LIST .........................................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................5
DEFINITION OF TERMS.........................................................6
PREPARING THE X2 GEO FOR FLIGHT
PREPARING THE VEHICLE ............................................9
CONNECTING RFD 900+ TELEMETRY.............................11
CALIBRATING YOUR X2 GEO .......................................12
FLYING THE X2 GEO
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT - PLANNING WAYPOINT MISSION ...14
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT - PLANNING SURVEY MISSION .......15
FLYING THE AUTONOMOUS MISSION............................16
MANUAL FLIGHT..........................................................17
SENSORS ............................................................................19
UPDATING FIRMWARE ..........................................................21
DATA PROCESSING ..............................................................22
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...............................23
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................24
NOTICES & WARNINGS.........................................................25
LEGAL TERMS & CONDITIONS...............................................27
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ....29
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1. x2 Geo
The x2 Geo is a powerful, multi-rotor machine. This hybrid VTOL craft combines the
precision of a quadcopter with the speed and endurance of a xed wing aircraft. Denition
of components is provided below.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
qWing
wPylon
eSpinner
rMotor
tNosecone
y10x5 Propeller
u10x5R Propeller
iFolding Propeller
r
r
r
u
y
e
e
e
i
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TOP
BOTTOM
Left
Elevon
Right
Elevon
Kickstand
DEFINITION OF TERMS
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2. Transmitter
MODEVTOL
-Stabilize
-Hold Position
-Mission
Hover-
Cruise-
qPower Switch
wDisplay
eThrottle / Yaw
rPitch / Roll
tVTOL Switch
yMode Switch
DEFINITION OF TERMS
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STEP 1: ASSEMBLY
Assemble your x2 Geo (see parts list)
q Open your x2 Geo case on a at level surface.
wRemove pylon, kickstand and x2 Geo vehicle from case to begin assembly.
eAttach pylon to x2 Geo with bolts and washer.
rAttach kickstand with screw and nut.
PREPARING THE X2 GEO FOR FLIGHT
PREPARING VEHICLE
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PREPARING THE X2 GEO FOR FLIGHT
PREPARING VEHICLE
tAttach 10x5 propeller (silver spinner) on right
wing motor.
yAttach 10x5R propeller (black spinner) on left
wing motor
Note: This spinner is reverse threaded.
uCheck all of your attachment points to be sure
everything is rmly in place.
 iConnect the battery in your vehicle.
Left wing motor
Letters facing up!
Right wing motor
Letters facing up!
i
Camera connection Battery connection
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PREPARING THE X2 GEO FOR FLIGHT
CONNECTING THE RFD 900+ TELEMETRY
STEP 2: Connect RFD 900+ Long Range Telemetry
(If not already installed you can download the QGroundControl program online at www.
qgroundcontrol.com/downloads). It is a free open-source program. As of the writing of this
manual version 3.1.3 is recommended.
qPlug in RFD 900+ long range telemetry sensor into computer using the included
USB cable.
wIn QGroundControl Program:
i. Click in upper left.
ii. Click to connect to RFD 900+ long range telemetry.
iii. Click “add” at the bottom.
iv. Under serial link settings – select serial port for vehicle.
v. Set baud rate to 57600.
STEP 3: Calibrate Vehicle. See next page.
(Continue on next page to begin calibrating you x2 Geo)
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Diagram 01 - Vehicle Setup
q Open QGroundControl & connect x2 Geo
through telemetry.
w Click .
e Click .
r Click . Follow audio
commands and calibrate vehicle for each
position in diagram 02.
t Select .Follow audio
commands to calibrate vehicle for each
position in diagram 03.
Do not disturb vehicle until status bar (see
diagram 04) lls completely with green and
status changes to “completed.”
r
t
y
u
q
e
w
Diagram 02 Calibrating Compass & Accelerometer
It is recommended that compass and level-horizon calibrations be performed
before the rst ight of each day. Perfom other calibrations only when
necessary or after updating rmware.
PREPARING THE X2 GEO FOR FLIGHT
CALIBRATING YOUR X2 GEO
y Select . Follow audio commands to calibrate vehicle in each
position shown in diagram 02.
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Diagram 03 - Calibrating Gyroscope
Diagram 04
Error notication
Status bar
Error Reports
PREPARING THE X2 GEO FOR FLIGHT
CALIBRATING YOUR X2 GEO
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STEP 1: Click and nd your ying location on the map.
STEP 2: Planning Waypoint Mission
q
Click the icon to begin creating your mission plan.
w Click on map to add waypoints.
e Select rst waypoint, change command to VTOL takeo and transition and set
desired transition altitude.
 rSelect last waypoint, change command to VTOL transition and land and set altitude
to zero.
t Click when nished.
y In the menu that appears, click
upload to send mission plan to
x2 Geo. Diagram 06 - Planning Waypoint Mission
q
er
w
FLYING THE X2 GEO
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT - PLANNING WAYPOINT MISSION
y
t
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STEP 1: Click and nd your ying location on the map.
STEP 2: Planning Survey Mission
q
Click the and set VTOL takeo and transition. Set altitude to desired transition
altitude.
wClick on the left, draw survey area, set desired altitude and change grid
angle and grid spacing as needed. Turnaround distance minimum should be 60m.
 e Click and set nal waypoint at desired landing location. Set altitude to 0m.
r Click when nished.
t In the menu that appears, click
upload to send mission plan to
x2 Geo.
Diagram 07 - Planning Survey Mission
w
FLYING THE X2 GEO
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT - PLANNING SURVEY MISSION
vt
r
qe
q w
e
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Flying the Autonomous Mission
qPlace the vehicle on a at and stable surface ensuring no overhead obstructions above
or within 20 meters around vehicle.
w Insure vehicle has a 3D GPS x (see diagram 08 for status indications).
eDeactivate safety by pressing and holding the safety switch until the safety switch
turns solid red.
 r Arm the vehicle by moving the transmitter’s left stick all the way down and to
the right. Hold until motors begin to spin.
 tBegin mission by ipping the mode switch down to the mission position.
 yThe vehicle will perform the mission most recently uploaded. Watch the vehicle’s ight
path carefully ensuring that it performs the mission properly. Also ensure that
the vehicle lands on a clear at and stable surface. Be ready to assume manual
control by switching mode switch to stabilize or hold in the event the above conditions
are not met.
 uAfter the vehicle sucessfully lands the motors will disarm after 2 seconds.
 iApproach vehicle. Press and hold safety switch until light turns to a ashing red to
activate safety. It is now safe to retrieve vehicle.
IMPORTANT!
Switching ight mode at any time will pause current mission and return to the selected mode.
FLYING THE X2 GEO
FLYING THE AUTONOMOUS MISSION
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IMPORTANT!
Switching ight mode at any time will deactivate current mission and return to the selected mode.
qPlace the vehicle on a at and stable surface ensuring no overhead obstructions
above or within 20 meters around vehicle.
w Ensure vehicle has a 3D GPS x (see diagram 08 for status indications).
eDeactivate safety by pressing and holding the safety switch until the safety switch
turns solid red.
 r Place the mode switch in either stabilize or hold position.
 t Arm the vehicle by moving the transmitter’s left stick all the way down and to
the right. Hold until motors begin to spin.
 yThrottle up to take o. The x2 Geo will follow your guidence per diagrams on the
next page. Use the transmitter VTOL switch to toggle between hover and cruise
ight.
 uLand the vehicle on a clear at and stable surface.
 iApproach vehicle. Press and hold safety switch until light turns to a ashing red to
activate safety. It is now safe to retrieve vehicle.
FLYING THE X2 GEO
MANUAL FLIGHT
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THROTTLE
YAW
(inactive for Cruise)
PITCH
ROLL
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FLYING THE X2 GEO
MANUAL FLIGHT
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SENSORS
SONY
Sony DSC-WX220 (18.2 MP)
MAPIR
MAPIR Survey3 (12 MP)
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Many dierent le processing software packages are available. Below are several options to
consider depending on type of data and desired output.
Pix 4D......................................................................................... www.Pix4d.com
Event 38 Unmanned Systems......................................................www.Event38.com
Droni .......................................................................................www.Droni.com
Drone Deploy......................................................................www.Dronedeploy.com
DATA PROCESSING
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