Using the Automatic Antenna Tracker (AAT)
The Automatic Antenna Tracker (AAT) is designed to wirelessly connect to your ground equipment. To
connect to your ground equipment:
1. Install the AAT on the tripod
2. Install the supplied AAT batteries in the AAT
3. Power on the AAT by inserting the yellow connector into the AAT power socket
4. Attach the joystick to the VCS
5. Power on the VCS and GCS
Both the VCS and GCS will connect to the AAT within 60 seconds using WiFi.
After powering on the AAT and the UAV a connection between the AAT and the UAV should be established.
To establish a connection it is required that the UAV is fully setup including wings, this is because the GPS
for the UAV is located in the right-side wing.
When the AAT is connected to the UAV the small display at the bottom of the AAT will indicate this via the
GPS reading. The GPS reading is on the top line and will show the number of satellites for the AAT and for
the UAV. This is displayed as "GPS:xx L:xx" where the GPS value is the number of satellites seen by the
UAV and the L value is the number of satellites seen by the AAT. For example, GPS:12 L:10" indicates that
the UAV is locked to 12 satellites and the AAT is locked to 10 satellites.
Alignment of the antenna is important for maximum range. Always make sure your antenna tracker
is properly aligned.
Once a lock of at least 8 satellites on both the UAV and the AAT is established, and the AAT is moving the
antenna somewhat, you can proceed to align the AAT. To do this you will need to move the UAV at least
50m away from the AAT. From there you can turn the tripod so that the antenna is facing the UAV exactly.
Once the UAV is airborne it is recommended to fine-tune the alignment by moving the tripod and changing
the angle by raising or lowering one of the 3 legs of the tripod.
When using radio transmission systems, there is always a trade-off between video quality and range. The
further you wish to fly, the lower video quality can be achieved. The range of your radio system is dependant
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