Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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2.5.2. Payload and compass calibration
The payload calibration is stored in the payload itself, and the compass calibration is
stored in the UAV.
2.5.2.1. Payload calibration
The payload calibration can be done indoors with the motors switched off.
1. Attach the payload you are performing the calibration on.
2. Switch the payload ON, then the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV, then the touchscreen tablet
and the finally the CTR.
3. On the CTR push the ENT button of the Status Display and navigate to Settings >
Payload calib (see “STATUS DISPLAY” on page 166).
4. Make sure the camera can turn freely from the full down position to the full up
position (with the Inspection Payload, you will need to raise the Intel® Falcon™ 8+
UAV to make sure the payload does not hit the ground and cause damage when it
tilts downwards).
5. Push ENT to start the calibration. The camera will first rotate fully downwards and
then progressively move to the fully upwards position. Do not touch the Intel®
Falcon™ 8+ UAV during the process.
6. When the payload does not move anymore, switch off the payload, then the Intel®
Falcon™ 8+ UAV, then the touchscreen tablet and finally, the CTR.
CAUTION: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW PAYLOAD ONTO AN INTEL®
FALCON™ 8+ UAV, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM A PAYLOAD
CALIBRATION AND A COMPASS CALIBRATION (STRICTLY IN THAT
ORDER).
THE INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAV WILL SAVE THE CALIBRATIONS FOR
THAT EXACT PAYLOAD AND REMEMBER IT THE NEXT TIME THE
PAYLOAD IS USED.
IF YOU FAIL TO CALIBRATE, THE SYSTEM WILL USE DEFAULT
PARAMETERS WHICH WILL LEAD TO DECREASED HEADING
ACCURACIES.
TO PERFORM THE CALIBRATIONS, PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS
BELOW.

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