Gatewing X100UAS - 13.2 Modem

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2.0 — 100 — 12 October 2012

Ground control station

Modem

13.2 Modem

The Gatewing modem (2.4 GHz) consists of the following parts:

E USB port

F Serial port

GOn/Off button

H Keyboard lock

I Camera activation

Entry Part

Entry Part

A Modem

B USB connector

C Modem antenna

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Terms and Conventions15
- Copyright15
- Notation of Numbers15
- Units16
  - General16
  - Aviation16
- Conversion Table17
2 X10019
- General19
3 X100 Parts21
- X100 Body Zones22
- X100Construction23
  - Composition23
  - Load Capability23
- X100 Body Parts24
- Download Cable34
- Check the X100 Body34
- Check the Pitot Tube35
- Check the Wingtips36
- Check the Elevons and Elevon Servos37
- Check the Elevon Response37
4 Operating Specifications41
- ISA Conditions41
  - International Standard Atmosphere41
  - X100 Conditions41
- X100 Specifications42
- Gatewing Modem Specifications44
5 Operating Limitations45
- What45
- Overview45
- Image Acquisition Limitations46
  - What46
  - Overview46
6 Flight Behavior47
- Phases of a Flight47
- Launch and Take-Off47
- Climb48
- Cruise Flight48
  - Crab Angle48
  - Air Pressure During Cruise Flight49
- Descent50
- Landing50
7 Camera55
- Camera Parts55
- Camera Specifications56
- Assemble the Camera57
- Set up the Camera57
  - Set Key Addressing off57
  - Set up Auto Power off57
8 Ebox59
- Ebox Parts59
- Mount an Ebox in the X10060
- Remove an Ebox from the X10060
- Ebox Modes61
- Put the X100 in STANDBY Mode62
- 9 Antennas67
10 Motor71
- Motor Parts71
11 Launcher75
- X100 Launcher75
12 Battery91
- Battery Parts91
- Battery Specifications92
- Battery Charger92
13 Ground Control Station99
- Ground Control Station (GCS)99
- Modem100
  - Modem Details101
  - Prepare the GCS for Flight101
14 Tracker103
- Tinyloc Tracking System Parts103
- F22 Transmitter Specifications104
- R1 Receiver Specifications105
- R1 Receiver Screen Components106
- Power On/Off the F22 Transmitter107
- Put an F22 Transmitter in the X100107
15 Virtual-GPS111
- What111
- Landing Heading111
- Define a Landing Heading: First Method111
- Define a Landing Heading: Second Method112
16 Quickfield113
- What113
- Custom Map113
17 Horizon121
- What121
- User Interface121
- Simulate a Flight121
- October 2012121
- Establish a Wireless Link between the GCS and the X100122
18 Datalog Viewer133
- What133
- Download the Log Files133
- Collect and Save the Log Files134
19 Prepare for Flight137
- Operational Planning137
- Checks and Preparations143
- Monitoring150
  - Monitor the X100 Autopilot Initialization150
  - Monitor the Battery Voltage of the X100150
- Flight Plan151
- Preparation of the X100 for Launch159
- Launch165
20 During Flight179
- Safety Measures179
21 After the Flight183
- Log Files183
22 Safety191
- Definitions191
23 In Case of197
- Failsafes197