Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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New Project / Record Mode
This functionality allows the pilot to add/generate new waypoints during flight, by
using the camera trigger (left control stick S1).
The so named teach-in mode, is activated by using the record button. Waypoints cre-
ated accidentally can immediately be deleted by tapping the delete button.
The teach-in mode is stopped by tapping on the stop button.
After finishing recording, an automatic flight to all stored waypoints can be executed
by using the play icon.
Projects can be saved to the inserted USB stick, and can be reloaded at any time.
After entering the data of your new project, and tapping on the check mark (see
above), you can start your new project.
1. Launch the UAV.
2. Climb to a minimum of 10 m height.
3. Tap on the record button to activate the record mode.
4. Fly to the first desired waypoint, and make sure the camera points towards the
desired spot.
5. Push the camera trigger (left control stick S1) to store this and all following
desired waypoints in your project.
Waypoints created accidentally can immediately be deleted by tapping the delete
button.
6. To stop recording at the end of your path, tap on the stop button.
7. To save your new PATH project tap on the PATH button in the upper left
corner. This opens the PATH PROJECT window again.
8. Tap on the Save Project button.
The actual state of your project will be saved on the inserted USB stick.
Figure 3.4: The Cockpit Control Application and PATH Projects (continued)

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