Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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5. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
This chapter offers a description of several functions to perform semi-automatic flights
directly from the Intel® Cockpit Controller (CTR). Most of these functions can only be
executed in GPS-Mode and require a good GPS reception.
5.1. CIRCLE OF INTEREST (COI)
This function is an optional part of the Inspection Package (see Chapter 2.8 Software
Feature Packages). With the Circle of Interest (COI) it is possible to fly an automated
360° circle around an object, and take photos at predefined positions. These photos
can later be processed by 3D modeling software such as Agisoft PhotoScan, to build a
3D model of the object.
Figure 5.1: Circle of Interest
Pushing ENT in the
Main Screen opens the
screen below:
Selecting Navigation
and pushing ENT opens
the following screen:
Selecting Circle of Interest and pushing ENT opens the
next screen:
Rotation Angle: Sets the angle after which the next
photo will be taken. For example, one image every 30° =
360° / 30° = 12 images. Push ENT to change the angle.
Use the arrow RIGHT/LEFT button to increase, or
decrease the angle. Confirm by pushing ENT.
SET CENTER->: Sets the center of the Circle of Interest
at the current position of the UAV. Fly to the exact center
of the Circle of Interest. Tilt the camera down 90°, and use
the preview video image to identify the center. At the
desired position, push ENT to confirm SET CENTER->.

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