Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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5.2. PANORAMA
With the panorama function, the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV can take images at predefined
positions, optimized for later stitching the images into one, large panorama shot. The
speed of the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV is set automatically to always have 2 seconds in
between images. Any photo editing software with panorama stitching functionality, or
specialized panorama software, may be used to do the image post processing.
General tips for panorama photography
Recommended camera settings:
• Image quality: RAW (Because of the large amount of data, it is important to use a
fast SD card in the camera. Otherwise, there is the danger that not all images of
the panorama will be captured, all data cannot be stored fast enough.)
Warning:
Make sure that there
are no obstacles on the
flight path of the Circle
of Interest!
The next screen is opened.
Fly backwards. The distance of the UAV to the center,
(which was set in the previous step) defines the radius of
the Circle of Interest.
If necessary adjust the altitude of the UAV (left control
stick) to the desired height, if necessary.
Adjust the camera tilt angle by using the rocker switch R1
on the CTR to get the desired image framing.
Confirm START! by pushing ENT. The UAV will fly a circle
with the set parameters.
During the COI flight, the Status Display shows a progress
bar. It also displays:
Bat: battery voltage
Y: yaw angle
H: height
GPS: GPS signal quality
FT: flight time
Dist: distance from home position
The COI flight can be interrupted by giving a strong con-
trol stick command on the CTR or by pushing the ESC
button of the Status Display.
Figure 5.1: Circle of Interest (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