Intel FALCON 8+ Flight Manual

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INTEL
®
FALCON™ 8+ UAS
SAFETY
138 © 2017 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
REV 00
APR 2017
System Safety
 The Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS, like all comparable aircraft, can in rare cases suffer electrical,
mechanical and/or other failures. This may lead to a partial or complete loss of flying
capability. Therefore, the RPIC is responsible for conducting all flights at a safe distance
from people, moving vehicles etc. such that in the event of loss of flight control, will
result in no personal injury.
 Operating the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS close to power lines, power transformers or other
areas with high electromagnetic disturbances, or in urban canyons, can have severe
effects on the GPS stability and/or the magnetic field sensor, which ultimately also
effects GPS stability. The Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS is designed to compensate these errors
in most cases, but the function is not guaranteed in any scenario. Therefore a Remote
Pilot must have the training and ability to fly the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS in Height-Mode
in any situation. Only operate in these environment with sufficient training!
 Risk of fire or explosion. Do not operate the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS in potentially
explosive environments such as fueling stations, fueling areas, fuel or chemical storage
facilities, or areas where the air may contain chemical or dust particles such as grain
particles or metal powders. If possible and if you can do so safely, physically remove this
product from any such environment. Do not connect any accessory cables or press any
of the product's buttons until outside of these environments.
 The Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS and payloads are not waterproof. Do not operate the UAS in
Avoid placing the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS or the Intel® Cockpit GCS next to heat sources,
leaving it in the direct sunlight for extended periods, or in a place where the temperature
may exceed the specified range (such as a parked car on a hot day).
 Adverse weather (sand storm, rain, fog, snow, etc.) or at night.
 The Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS is not equipped with a sense-and-avoid system. The operator
is responsible for seeing and avoiding all other traffic, persons, structures, and obstacles.
Always give way to other aircraft! Watch out for low flying helicopters!
 GPS-Mode will limit the maximum speed. Flying the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS at wind
speeds above 12 m/s is not recommended. Please note that wind conditions on the
ground and in the air can differ.
 Rotating propellers are capable of causing serious personal injury and property damage.
Keep a safe distance and/or wear appropriate safety equipment (safety goggles, gloves).
 Do not disassemble the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS.
 Do not modify the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS. Any modifications may compromise safety
features, increasing risk of injury, death, or property damage.
 There are no user serviceable parts inside this unmanned aircraft. Refer all service to
Intel Service Depot support.
 Using other devices in combination with the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS other than approved
by Intel (e.g., batteries, battery chargers, cameras, etc.) is prohibited. Any unapproved
modification of the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAS is prohibited.

Intel FALCON 8+ Specifications

General

Type	Octocopter
Easy to use	Yes
Product color	Black, Yellow
Maximum speed	16 m/s
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Number of rotors	8 rotors
Maximum flight time	26 min
Maximum weight capacity	2.8 kg
Maximum operating distance	1000 m
Maximum pitch angular velocity	50 °/sec
Operating temperature (T-T)	-5 - 40 °C
Transmitter power consumption	100 mW
Built-in processor	-
Moving control functions	Backward, Forward, Turn left, Turn right, Upward

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	817 mm
Width	768 mm
Height	160 mm
Weight	1200 g
Rotor diameter	203.2 mm