Flyability ELIOS - Page 11

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Thermal Camera
A thermal camera is also part of the payload. Its video feed is directly recorded by the aircraft. The
camera is mounted on the same servo motor than the Full HD Optical Camera allowing the latter to
tilt.
Transmitter
The transmitter offers a reliable wireless link between the GCS and Elios.
Motors and Propellers
Four propellers create thrust allowing Elios to fly. Arms annotated with a R are spinning counter-
clockwise whereas the other two others are spinning clockwise. The R propellers are mounted on
the R arms. The non R propellers are mounted on the non R arms. See the 6.1 Propeller section.
Cage
Elios is surrounded by a protective cage. The cage is here to prevent collision between the
propellers and human or other obstacles.
Decoupling System
The decoupling system allows a free rotation of the cage around the aircraft itself. It is composed of
a ring and a beam giving 3 degrees of rotation.
Camera SD Card
The Camera SD Card records the full HD optical video feed whilst Elios is flying. Please only use the
provided SD card marked Video.
Log SD Card
The Log SD Card records the thermal video feed as well as plenty of telemetry data. The telemetry
will be useful for you to analyze your flight using Flyability Inspector software. Furthermore, it will
help the Flyability team to run diagnostic in case of issue with your system. Please only use the
provided SD card marked LOG.
Battery
A 3 cells LiPo battery powers the aircraft. Providing a 10min flight time.
Onboard lighting
Powerful white LEDs array offer bright lighting on the front, top and bottom on the aircraft. It will
help operators to navigate and gather high value footage in any dark environment.
Guiding LED
To help the pilot during Line of Sight (LOS) operations. Two LEDs are placed to give orientation
awareness of the aircraft. The Red LED is located on the left and the Green LED on the right
regarding the aircraft orientation.
If the LEDs are blinking, it means the awaiting to connect to the ground control unit.
Camera LED status
Gives information about the status of the camera
- Solid green: On and ready
- Blinking green: Recording
- Blinking red: Error or missing SD card
Avionics LED status
Gives information about the status of the avionics:
- Left LED blinking blue: Avionics working properly
- Right LED still blue: LOG are being recorded correctly
Transmitter LED status
Gives information about the status of the transmitter.
Right LED:
- Blinks red: Link button pressed. Air System is attempting to link with the Ground System
- Blinks green: Signal detected but not linked to the ground control system
- Solid green: Successfully linked to the ground control system
- Solid red: No signal detected, ensure ground control system is on.
Left LED:
- Solid green: Video from the camera is well received by the transmitter
- Solid red: Error