xCraft XPlusOne Operating instructions

Operating and Maintenance Manual
© 2016, xCraft Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved
www.xcraft.io

Contents
1. Safety and Compliance ...........................................................................................1
2. Overview................................................................................................................... 2
3. Checklists.................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Normal Operation........................................................................................................................5
3.2 Emergency...................................................................................................................................6
4. Setup ......................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Assembly instructions .................................................................................................................7
4.2 Battery Charging .......................................................................................................................12
5. Operation................................................................................................................13
5.1 Flight Modes..............................................................................................................................13
5.2 RC Controls...............................................................................................................................13
5.3 Hover Controls ..........................................................................................................................14
5.4 Forward Flight Controls............................................................................................................16
5.5 First Flight.................................................................................................................................18
5.6 Transition Flight........................................................................................................................19
5.7 Platinum Operation (Platinum Option) .....................................................................................19
5.7.1 Loiter..................................................................................................................................19
5.7.2 Auto....................................................................................................................................19
5.7.3 Guided................................................................................................................................19
5.7.4 Follow Me..........................................................................................................................20
6. Emergencies ...........................................................................................................21
6.1 Lost Link ...................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Bird Attack ................................................................................................................................21
7. Maintenance...........................................................................................................22
7.1 Operational Limits.....................................................................................................................22
7.2 Software Updates ......................................................................................................................22
7.3 Repair ........................................................................................................................................22
7.3.1 Propellers ...........................................................................................................................22
7.3.2 Non-Serviceable Components ...........................................................................................23
7.3.3 Replacing Components......................................................................................................23
7.4 Inspections.................................................................................................................................24

7.4.1 Preflight Inspection............................................................................................................24
7.4.2 Periodic Inspection.............................................................................................................25
7.4.3 Control Check....................................................................................................................26
8. Legal Terms and Conditions................................................................................27
8.1 Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................27
8.2 Accessories................................................................................................................................28
8.3 Limitation of Liability...............................................................................................................28
8.4 Indemnification .........................................................................................................................28
8.5 Software.....................................................................................................................................28
8.6 Additional Terms.......................................................................................................................28
9. FCC Compliance ...................................................................................................30
10.Government Regulations......................................................................................31

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1. Safety and Compliance
WARNING!
This X PlusOne unit can be dangerous. Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before using the X
PlusOne, and ensure that basic safety precautions are always followed during operation of the X PlusOne.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death to the operator and/or bystanders. If situations occur that
are not specifically covered in this Operating and Maintenance Manual (this “Manual”), use care and good
judgement. Never allow children to operate this X PlusOne.
Operators of the X PlusOne agree to operate the X PlusOne safely, responsibly and only for authorized and lawful
purposes. Operators of the X PlusOne are solely responsible for complying with, and by using this X PlusOne unit
each operator represents that it has read and agrees to comply with:
(i) All instructions, warnings and terms and conditions on the X PlusOne unitand in this Manual and any other
manuals or documentation that accompany the X PlusOne, the remote control unit (if applicable) and any
other accessory included with this x PlusOne unit (if applicable);
(ii) All checklists, emergency procedures, and preflight inspections and periodic inspections and maintenance
as indicated in this Manual; and
(iii) Any and all applicable governmental and administrative laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and flight
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 Section 8 of this Manual are subject to change at any
time without prior notice –please refer to www.xcraft.io for the latest version.
SAFETY TIPS:
Always keep the X PlusOne in a visual line of sight
Do not fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Do not fly indoors
Do not fly at night
Always fly outside in clear, open areas away from any people, houses, vehicles, buildings, power lines,
trees, etc.
Do not fly over or near property owned by governmental entities or other individuals without their
express permission
Do not fly near international boarders
Do not fly in bad weather conditions such as rain, snow, high winds, or fog.
Take flying lessons, and practice flying often

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2. Overview
The X PlusOne is a hybrid platform that is capable of hovering and forward flight. The X PlusOne takes off, hovers,
and lands like a traditional quadcopter, but that's where the similarities with a multi-rotor stop. The key
differentiator is this: In place of the quadcopter frame is an upward facing wing. This allows the X PlusOne to pitch
over 90 degrees and fly nose-first at over 60 mph (100 km/h), twice as fast as a traditional quadcopter! Flight
control is handled by varying motor speed to provide pitch, roll, and yaw control, even in forward flight
mode. There are no traditional flight control surfaces on the X PlusOne. Thereby saving weight and complexity
and ensuring the overall design remains clean and efficient.
All components will be defined as though the X PlusOne is in forward flight. The following images have the major
components labeled the way they will be referenced.
top view
left motor
right motor
left wing
right wing
payload (standard nosecone)
GPS antenna (Platinum option)
front/nose
back/tail

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bottom view
battery hatch
FPV antenna (FPV option)
telemetry antenna (Platinum option)
safety switch (Platinum option)
external USB (USB option)

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side view
top pylon
bottom pylon
top motor
bottom motor

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3. Checklists
3.1 Normal Operation
Preflight Checklist
1. Check that the pylons are properly installed onto the wing
2. Check for loose parts or wires
3. Check foam and plastic components for signs of damage
4. Propellers are tight and installed to rotate in the proper direction
5. Battery fully charged
6. Battery installed, power not connected
7. Battery hatch secured
8. CG is within tolerance
9. Payload is within maximum allowable weight limit
Before Takeoff
1. Transmitter on
2. Transmitter charged
3. Correct flight mode selected
4. Area free of obstructions 10 ft around craft
5. No obstructions overhead
6. Connect battery
7. Connect ground station (optional)
8. (Platinum option) Press and hold safety switch
9. Arm motors
10. Check motor direction
Takeoff
1. Increase throttle to climb
2. Climb vertically to 15 ft
3. Check control response
4. Proceed with flight
Before Landing
1. Check landing area for obstructions
2. Fly to landing site
3. Transition to hover
4. Descend to 50 ft
Landing
1. Descend vertically at a reasonable rate
2. Adjust position during descent to land at desired location
3. Reduce throttle to minimum after touchdown
4. Disarm motors
5. Disconnect ground station if connected
6. (Platinum option) Press and hold safety switch
7. Disconnect connector and remove battery
8. Turn transmitter off

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Postflight
1. Check battery for overheating, or expansion
2. Check motors for overheating
3. Check airframe for damage or loose/missing components
Autonomous Flight
1. Perform Preflight check
2. Perform Before Flight check
3. Switch flight mode to “Auto”
4. Increase throttle to begin mission
5. Monitor aircraft visually
6. If necessary engage manual control by switching flight mode
a. Stabilize craft
b. Return to Auto mode at pilot’s discretion
7. Once craft lands, reduce throttle to minimum
8. Disarm motors
9. Disconnect ground station if connected
10. Disconnect and remove battery
11. Turn transmitter off
3.2 Emergency
Lost Link
1. Check controls
2. Check flight mode
3. Set throttle to half
4. Touchdown, set throttle to minimum
5. Retrieve aircraft
Control Failure
1. Check controls
2. Check flight mode
3. Set throttle to minimum
4. Retrieve aircraft
Bird Attack
1. If flying autonomously, engage manual control
2. Attempt to evade bird by making abrupt attitude changes
3. If attack continues, land
4. If attack stops, continue with flight