Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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• Narrow flight areas
• Heights above 1,500 meters above sea level
Good preparation is the key to being able to react correctly in challenging situations.
Perform frequent training sessions, especially in Height-Mode, to become a skilled
pilot. Analyze each mission regarding (but not limited to) the above-mentioned factors.
If you find that the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV does not react to control inputs as expected,
for example, inaccurate position control due to bad GPS reception), immediately
activate Height-Mode. Keep calm and try to carefully steer the UAV to a spot where less
disturbances are to be expected.
3.10. IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES
Interruptions to the regular control behavior can be caused by interference sources
such as other transmitters near the UAV. They can disturb the video signal (5.8 GHz
frequency band), the data link connection (2.4 GHz frequency band) and/or the GNSS
module or other system electronics.
In some cases, malfunctions or electronic component failures can also lead to the
abnormal behavior of the UAV.
Possible emergencies, and recommended responses, are outlined below.
Figure 3.21: Examples for situations to be avoided
Turbulences may
occur:
• Close to buildings or other large objects (e.g. trees,
woods).
• Close to thunderstorms.
• Above a source of heat (e.g. fire).
Interferences that
may affect the UAV
may occur:
• Close to any sources of magnetic or electric fields (e.g.
power lines, power generators, antenna poles, large fer-
romagnetic structures and/or nuclear radiation).
• Close to strong wireless communication towers like cellu-
lar network towers or radar antennas.
Urban areas:
• The surrounding houses will probably affect the GPS sig-
nal. Wind blowing above the houses can cause turbu-
lence, as well as local wind speed spikes due to the wind
tunnel effect. In this situation, you can expect sudden
movements of the UAV due to the relatively low posi-
tional accuracy, and strong external forces from the wind.
Extra vigilance is necessary when flying near buildings.

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