Intel FALCON 8+ Flight Manual

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INTEL
®
FALCON™ 8+ UAS
PERFORMANCE
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APR 2017
SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE PLANNING
INTRODUCTION
This Section of the Aircraft Flight Manual describes all performance information required by the
Federal Aviation Regulations (or other applicable regulations). Additional performance and
related information may be included to enhance the Pilot's operation of the aircraft.
FLIGHT PLANNING
NOTAMS Review
Review all NOTAMs for the area of intended operations to ensure none impact the planned
operation.
Maintenance Logbook Review
Review logbook entries and ensure no open items exist that may affect the planned
operation.
Meteorological Conditions Check & Record
Obtain latest current and forecast weather as applicable for the flight from an FAA approved
weather source.
Ensure weather is VMC. Look for any forecast deterioration of weather conditions.
Wind Direction Determine
Wind Speed 26 mph (12 m/s) GPS Mode
35 mph (16 m/s) Other
Modes
Determine wind direction and speed for estimated time of launch
Visibility 3 SM or Better
Intel
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Cockpit GCS Power On
Firmware / Software Version(s) Verify Current Version
Flight Plan Program
Route of Flight Waypoints Enter if chosen / as required
Loiter Points Enter chosen / as required
Mission Termination Point Enter chosen / as required
Altitudes Set
Mission Duration Set
Landing Area Identify and Program

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