Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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3. Keep the right control stick centered (no pitch and roll) and push the left control
stick completely up (=ascend).
The UAV will lift off quickly.
Once in the air you will have to use the right control stick to compensate for the wind
(by pitching and rolling the UAV accordingly).
3.8.3. Launching in Manual-Mode
In Manual-Mode the pilot must control all axes. There is no automation regulating, nor
preventing pilot errors. Normally this mode should not be used.
To launch the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV in Manual-Mode:
1. Push the GPS and HGT buttons on the CTR simultaneously.
Both 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 almost completely up (forward) to launch the drone.
The UAV will lift off very quickly. Therefore, be prepared to reduce thrust quickly
after a safety distance to the ground is reached. The actual safety distance depends
on the specific circumstances of the take-off spot (wind, distance to obstacles, etc.).
Be aware that all axes must be controlled manually!
The left control stick is now controlling the motor speed directly, so to ascend you
must move the left control stick up with rather strong movements, but very carefully
down to descend, because the UAV will automatically descend when there is not
enough thrust. Normally you must give at least approximately 50% thrust to maintain
your height (depending on the attached payload).
CAUTION: LAUNCHING IN MANUAL-MODE IS FOR EXPERTS 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