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Sky-Drones SMARTAP PRO User Manual

Sky-Drones SMARTAP PRO
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Flight Control System
User’s Guide
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Sky-Drones SMARTAP PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSky-Drones
ModelSMARTAP PRO
CategoryDrone & Quadcopter Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SmartAP PRO Specifications

Capabilities

Key features: flight stability, IMU, OSD, GPS/altitude hold accuracy.

SmartAP PRO Installation

Connections

Instructions for connecting peripherals like GPS, RC receiver, telemetry, and ESCs.

SmartAP MAX Installation

Connecting Peripherals

Instructions for connecting GNSS, RC receiver, ESCs, and other components.

SmartAP PDB Specifications

SmartAP PDB Installation

Powering the Autopilot

Connecting the PDB to power SmartAP PRO and SmartAP MAX autopilots.

SmartAP GNSS Specifications

RTK GNSS Capabilities

Information on RTK technology for centimeter-level positioning accuracy.

SmartLink Installation

Power Supply Recommendations

Powering SmartLink modules, emphasizing 5V tolerance for the air module.

Run Ground Station Software

Starting and configuring SmartAP GCS for SmartLink connection and video.

SmartLink Manual Control

Joystick Configuration

Setting up a USB joystick for manual drone control via SmartAP GCS.

SmartLink API and SDK

SmartLink Other AP / GCS Support

SmartLink Firmware Update

Ubuntu Update Procedure

Updating SmartLink firmware using Ubuntu, including bootloader and flashing.

Troubleshooting Ping Issues

Resolving 'smartlink.local' ping issues by finding the IP address.

Autopilot Configuration

Drivers Installation

Installing necessary drivers for flight controller communication.

Firmware Update

Procedure for updating flight controller firmware using USB.

General Configuration

Configuring vehicle type, system orientation, sensors, radio, and flight parameters.

Updating GNSS Module

Updating GNSS receiver configuration using UBlox U-Center or FTDI cable.

Flashing Bootloader

Flashing the bootloader onto the flight controller using ST-Link debugger.

Flashing DFU (old)

Updating firmware/bootloader using DfuSe utility via USB in DFU mode.

Autopilot Standard PID Presets

Flying Modes Overview

Flying Transmitter Commands

ARM and DISARM Commands

Transmitter commands for arming and disarming motors.

Sensor Calibration Commands

Transmitter commands for initiating sensor calibration.

Flying with SmartAP GCS

Autonomous Flights Setup

Creating and executing autonomous missions using waypoints navigation.

Guided Flight Mode

Using the "Fly here" mode for interactive, real-time vehicle positioning.

Flying with RTK GNSS

RTK Setup and Antenna Placement

Guidelines for RTK GNSS setup, including base station antenna placement and connection.

Survey-In Procedure

Steps to determine the accurate base station position for RTK corrections.

Geotag Images

Logs Analysis

Processing the Logs

Support

Safety Information

Essential safety guidelines and precautions for operating powered vehicles and aircraft.

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