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Intel FALCON 8 Plus User Manual

Intel FALCON 8 Plus
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INTEL
®
FALCON™ 8+
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
ENGLISH
AUGUST 2017
USER MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Intel FALCON 8 Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIntel
ModelFALCON 8 Plus
CategoryDrones
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS

1.1. Safety First

Contains essential safety information, warnings, and guidelines for operating the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV.

1.2. UAS and Safety Check

Details the mandatory daily UAS and safety check procedures to ensure proper system condition before flight.

1.3. Pre-Flight Check

Outlines the essential steps to perform a thorough pre-flight check of the UAS for safe operation.

1.4. Post-Flight Check

Provides the necessary steps for a post-flight check of the UAS after operations.

2. Description of the System

2.1. The Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV

Describes the components and features of the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

2.2. The Intel® Cockpit Controller (CTR)

Details the Intel® Cockpit Controller (CTR) as the main control hub for the system.

2.3. The Independent Camera Control (ICC)

Explains the optional Independent Camera Control (ICC) for controlling cameras via a gamepad.

2.4. The 2nd Operator Monitor

Describes the optional 2nd operator monitor for video preview and camera operation.

2.5. Payloads - Camera Options

Covers camera options and how to change payloads on the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV.

2.6. The Intel® Powerpack Batteries

Provides information on the Intel® Powerpack batteries powering the UAV and CTR.

2.7. Transport Cases & Intel® Backpack

Details the transport cases and backpack for carrying the system and accessories.

2.8. Software Feature Packages

Explains the optional software feature packages available for the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS.

2.9. Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV Flight Logs

Describes how flight controller data is logged onto storage devices for analysis.

3. Operating the System

3.1. Preparing the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV

Shows and describes how to prepare the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV for flight.

3.2. Preparing the Intel® Cockpit Controller (CTR)

Describes the steps required to prepare the Intel® Cockpit Controller (CTR) for operation.

3.3. The Touchscreen Tablet

Details the operation and features of the touchscreen tablet integrated into the CTR.

3.4. Automated Start-Up Checks

Covers the automated start-up checks performed by the system for flight readiness.

3.5. Link Loss Procedure

Explains the procedures to follow in case of a lost data link connection.

3.6. Flight Modes

Describes the three different flight modes (GPS, Height, Manual) for operating the UAV.

3.7. Starting and Stopping the Motors

Provides instructions for starting and stopping the UAV motors safely.

3.8. Taking Off

Details the procedures for taking off the UAV in different flight modes.

3.9. The Flight

Covers essential aspects of controlling the UAV during flight.

3.10. In-Flight Emergencies

Outlines recommended responses to potential in-flight emergencies.

3.11. Landing

Provides instructions for landing the UAV in different flight modes.

3.12. Warnings

Details various warnings displayed by the system and their meanings.

3.13. Operational Limitations

Specifies the operational limits for the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS.

4. Status Display

4.1. Status Display Overview

Provides an overview of the Status Display and its functions.

5. Special Functions

5.1. Circle of Interest (COI)

Describes the Circle of Interest (COI) function for automated 360° flights around an object.

5.2. Panorama

Explains the Panorama function for capturing images for panoramic shots.

5.3. Quick Surveying Assistant

Details the Quick Surveying Assistant for easy mapping flights of rectangular areas.

5.4. Waypoint Navigation Using AscTec Navigator Software

Covers waypoint navigation using the AscTec Navigator Software for complex flight patterns.

6. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Support

6.1. Maintenance

Provides guidance on maintaining the system and keeping it up to date.

6.2. Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common problems encountered with the system.

6.3. Support

Details how to contact support and the information required for assistance.

7. Technical Specification

7.1. Technical Data

Provides detailed technical specifications for the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV and its components.

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