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RadioLink Crossflight - User Manual

RadioLink Crossflight
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CrossFlight
User Manual for Helicopter
(Compatible with Fixed-wing/Glider/Multirotor/Helicopter/Car/Boat/Robot)
CE FCC RoHS
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RadioLink Crossflight Specifications

General IconGeneral
Simulatoryes
Frequency2.4GHz
Transmitter Power20dBm
GimbalsHall Sensor
DisplayLCD

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

FCC Statement

1. CrossFlight Introduction

1.1 Spare Parts

Lists all the components included in the CrossFlight package.

1.2 Connectors and Specifications

Specifications

1.3 Advices

2. Mission Planner

2.1 Install Mission Planner

Step-by-step guide to installing the Mission Planner software and necessary drivers.

2.2 Mission Planner Introduction

An overview of the Mission Planner interface and initial setup process.

3. Initial Setup

3.1 Download and Install Firmware

Instructions for downloading and installing firmware onto the CrossFlight controller.

3.2 Accelerometer Calibration

Steps for calibrating the accelerometer to ensure accurate flight data and stabilization.

3.3 Compass Calibration

Instructions for calibrating the compass for accurate navigation and heading.

3.4 Radio Calibration

Process for calibrating the RC transmitter and receiver for flight control.

3.5 Flight Modes Setting

How to configure and assign different flight modes to transmitter switches.

3.6 Flight Modes Introduction

3.6.1 Stabilize Mode

Details on how to manually fly the vehicle with self-leveling stabilization.

3.6.2 Acro Mode (FPV)

Information on Rate mode for aerobatics and FPV flying.

3.6.3 Altitude Hold Mode

How the copter maintains altitude while allowing manual control.

3.6.4 Auto Mode

How the copter follows pre-programmed mission scripts.

3.6.5 PosHold Mode

Mode for maintaining position, heading, and altitude with pilot stick control.

3.6.6 RTL Mode

Return to Launch functionality for safe recovery.

3.6.7 Simple and Super Simple Modes

Modes for easier control, especially for new pilots, based on heading or GPS.

3.6.8 More flight modes

Brief descriptions of additional flight modes like Guided, Loiter, Circle.

4. F;S(failsafe) Setting

4.1 Radio Failsafe Setup

How to set up and test radio signal loss failsafe.

4.2 EKF FailSafe

Configuration for Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) failsafe actions.

5. Installation and setup of CrossFlight

5.1 Install CrossFlight on aircraft

Instructions for physically mounting the CrossFlight controller onto the drone.

5.2 Connect CrossFlight to Helicopter

Wiring diagrams and instructions for connecting servos and ESCs for helicopter setup.

5.3 Connect the Spare Parts

How to connect external modules like receiver, buzzer, power module, and GPS.

5.4 Level Calibration

Procedures for calibrating the drone's level if it appears tilted in Mission Planner.

5.5 Helicopter Setup

5.5.1 Heli Setup Interface Introduction

Overview of the helicopter setup interface within Mission Planner.

5.5.2 Select Swashplate Type

Guide to choosing the correct swashplate type for helicopter control.

5.5.3 Swashplate Setting

Detailed steps for setting up swashplate movement and collective pitch.

5.5.4 Rotor Speed Control Setup

Configuration for managing rotor speed using different RSC modes.

5.5.5 Internal RSC Governor

Using the internal governor for maintaining constant rotor head speed.

5.5.6 Tailrotor Setup

Methods for controlling the tailrotor for yaw stabilization and control.

6. LED Indicator, Arming and Troubleshooting

6.1 LED Indicator

Meanings of different LED color and flashing patterns for status indication.

6.2 Arming and Disarming

Step-by-step guide to safely arming and disarming the aircraft motors.

6.3 Failure Messages

Explanations of various failure messages and their causes.

7. Helicopter Advanced Settings

7.1 Advanced parameters

Overview of key advanced parameters affecting helicopter performance.

7.2 Rate Yaw

Tuning parameters for controlling the yaw rate and tail response.

7.3 PID Adjustment

Guide to tuning PID controllers for optimal flight performance.

7.3.1 Adjust FF (Feedforward Compensation)

Adjusting feedforward parameters to improve servo response speed.

7.3.2 Adjust D

Method for tuning the derivative (D) component of the PID controller.

7.3.3 Adjust P

Method for tuning the proportional (P) component of the PID controller.

7.3.4 Adjust I and IMAX

Tuning the integral (I) and IMAX parameters for PID control.

7.3.5 Hover Level Adjustment

Adjusting parameters to compensate for tilt angle during hover.

8. GeoFence

9. Onboard OSD

9.1 Setting Introduction

Overview of OSD parameters and their settings.

9.2 Screen Introduction

Explains the Mission Planner screen interface for OSD customization.

10. Parameters Setting

10.1 Parameter Introduction

Introduction to the parameter system in Mission Planner for CrossFlight.

10.2 Parameter Modification

Step-by-step guide on how to modify parameters using Mission Planner.

11. Download DataFlash Log

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