Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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• To take off in GPS- or in Height-Mode, move the left control stick from the fully
downward position to fully upwards in one, swift movement and ascend to a
safe height. In Manual-Mode the ascent rate is much higher. The left control
stick must still be moved with one, swift movement, but avoid maximum control
stick input.
• In flight, always keep both hands on the control sticks.
3.8.1. Launching in GPS-Mode
Whenever possible, launching in GPS-Mode is recommended. The GPS quality
indicated on the Status Display and on the touchscreen tablet must show at least 4
bars.
To launch the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV in GPS-Mode:
1. Push the GPS button on the CTR; it will be illuminated.
2. Keep the left control stick completely pulled down (= descend).
3. Push the START/STOP button on the CTR up for at least 1 second to start the
motors.
4. Keep the right control stick centered (no pitch and roll) and push the left control
stick completely up (= ascend) to launch the drone.
5. Keep ascending until a safe height is reached. Be aware that the Intel® Falcon™ 8+
UAV may drift a little and correction might be required.
6. Once the safety height is reached, bring back the left control stick to the center. The
Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV will then keep its current position, height and orientation as
described in “FLIGHT MODES” on page 120.
3.8.2. Launching in Height-Mode
It is necessary to practice this flight mode frequently, because it makes it possible to
take off from enclosed areas, areas with magnetic disturbances, or areas with poor GPS
reception.
To launch the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV in Height-Mode
1. Push the HGT button on the CTR.
It will be illuminated.
2. Keep the left control stick completely pulled down (= descend) while pushing the
START/STOP button on the CTR up for at least 1 second.
The motors will start directly.
CAUTION: LAUNCHING IN HEIGHT-MODE IS RECOMMENDED FOR
EXPERIENCED PILOTS ONLY!

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