Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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6. Locate the DNX button on the bottom
of the payload (next to the USB
connector; see picture to the left).
The button is accessible through a
small hole on the bottom of the
payload. The button can be pressed
by using a straightened paper clip or
similar object.
7. Insert the paper clip into the hole and
press the button.
When doing this a click can be heard.
8. While keeping this button pressed
down, power ON the Intel Falcon 8+
UAV.
This will put the payload into the
firmware update mode.
9. The DNX button can be released
approximately 5 seconds after
switching ON the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV.
Figure 2.28: Firmware update process (continued)
CAUTION: DO NOT TURN
EITHER THE PAYLOAD OR THE
UAV UPSIDE DOWN TO PRESS
AND HOLD THE DNX BUTTON.
LEAVE THE PAYLOAD IN
HORIZONTAL 0° PITCH ANGLE
POSITION BECAUSE THE
GIMBAL SERVOS OF THE
PAYLOAD WILL START
WORKING WHEN YOU SWITCH
ON THE UAV. THE ACTIVE
MOTIONS OF THE SERVOS
WOULD WORK AGAINST ANY
EXTERNAL FORCE, RESULTING
IN POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE
SERVO MOTORS.

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