AG-VA	Manual

TECHINICAL SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENT						

Last	updated 09/01/2016
INSTRUCTIONS

DISCLAIMER

										Thank you for purchasing HSE Unmanned Sprayer System. This equipment has sophisticated

										controls and any error may lead to damage of property or personal injury. HSE shall not be

held liable for any direct or indirect consequences arising due to use of this equipment. In order to

ensure safety, read manual and related documents carefully before operation or contact your local

dealer. Not suitable for ages below 18.

WARNING

		1. Please keep the equipment outside the reach of children

		2. Ensure that aircraft is flown away from the crowds and dangerous goods; we recommend that you fly in a

private property with proper permissions

		3. Do operate under intoxication, poor state of mind, fatigue or mental conditions

		4. Always operate in strict accordance with the operating manual operation

		5. Before the flight, make sure the power supply system and other functional modules are connected properly,

loose connections may cause damage to the equipment or accidents

		6. Perform Remote control channel calibration, firmware upgrade, and parameter settings, before calibrating ESC

turn off the power or remove the propeller to prevent the motor suddenly high speed rotation.

		7. Do not fly in harsh conditions

		8. Do not change the structure of the equipment; any modification may lead to accidents or damage.

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INTRODUCTION

HSE AG-VA series of multi-rotor UAV is HSE product	line	specifically developed for the agricultural use,	mainly	for

pesticide spraying to	provide	cost	efficient real	time solutions. The AG-VA series is available	in	three	different models	

according to different load capacity: V6A,	V8A,	V6A+	PRO, with a maximum load up to 44lbs. The HSE UAV body is	

build	with complete carbon fiber materials to extend durability, high	power brushless motors to	ensure the aircraft s

maneuverability, and the option of lithium polymer battery as a power system to facilitate easy	maintenance and

repair of aircraft systems. Selected	HSE	systems	are	equipped	with dual redundant control system to ensure safe and

reliable vehicle stability. The HSE systems are the result of several	years	of	development and	extensive testing.

FIGURE: V8A

FIGURE: V6A

FIGURE: V6A+	v2

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TECHNICAL RATING

MaxPayload

Spray	Rate

Adjustable

Speed Use average

of 5~6 m/s

Op mal Height

From plant height

V6A

13

.24~.29

0~33.5

1.6~9.8

9.8~13.1

≥0.197

.62

3.8

1.78

16.5

1x 16,000 mAh

1x 16,000 mAh

4

T	59~104

V8A

22

.37~.42

0~33.5

1.6~9.8

13.1~16.4

≥2.96

.62

4.4

1.68

23.5

2x 16,000 mAh

2x 16,000 mAh

6

T	59~104

V6A+	v2

44

.37~.42

0~33.5

1.6~9.8

14.7~18

≥4.69

.62

5.1

1.85

31.3

4x 16,000 mAh

4x 16,000 mAh

6

T	59~104





UNITS

lbs

gal/min

mph

ft

ft

acres

miles

ft

ft

lbs

22.2V

22.2V

Number

°F

For models after 8	 June 2015

Requirements and

Performance may vary during

actual use

th

Spraying Swath

Coverage Area

Control Range

Upgradable

Diagonal

Wheelbase

Height may vary

Weight without

Load, may vary

Max Battery

Minimum

Battery

Nozzles

Temperature

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THE HARDWARE

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ASSEMBLY REFERENCE

Major system components are preinstalled at the factory. Do not modify any components, follow

the below steps carefully. Contact your local dealer in case of any queries.

GPS MODULE

The GPS antennas are unscrewed for packing. Tighten the base of the antennas to fix them at

upright position. Arrows on the GPS must face away from the aircraft towards the forward direction.		

MOTOR ARMS

Use M4

position.

42 screw to tight the bottom of the arm. Use the top clip to lock arm in horizontal

Clip

Wires

Arm

Completed Setup

M4x42 Screw

1T1 Arms

PROPELLER

Place propellers at the center of the motors. Propellers labeled M1, M3, M5, M7 are

Counter clockwise; and M2, M4, M6, M8 are clockwise.

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1T2 Propeller

Use two M3x14 screws and washer to tighten propeller on to the motor.

												M3x14 Screw

Propeller

Washer

Motor

1T3 Propeller Installation

SPRAYER

First, connect the supporting rods and holder into place as shown in Fig 1T4. 1T4 Sprayer

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One end of the 5mmx8mmtube is connected to the pump outlet as shown in Fig 1T5 and the

other end is connected to the nozzle. Use push in button on the nozzle to connect and disconnect the

tube, as shown in Fig 1T6.		

1T5 Sprayer	tube connection

1T6	Sprayer	to	nozzle	connection

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BASICS	

BATTERY CHARGING AND	MAINTANENCE	

GENERAL	TYPES	

LiPo	– Lithium	Polymer	

LiFe	– Lithium	Iron	Phosphate	

Li	ion – Lithium Ion	

NiCd	– Nickel Cadmium	

MiMH	– Nickel	Metal	Hydrate	

INDIVIDUAL	CELL	CUTOFF VOLTAGES	

TYPE	

LiPo

Li	ion	

LiFe	

NiMH	

NiCd	

NOMINAL	

3.7 V	

3.6 V	

3.3	V	

1.2	V	

1.2	V	

STORAGE	

3.8 V	

3.8 V	

3.3	V	

1.4	V	

1.4	V	

DISCHARGE LIMIT CHARGE LIMIT	

4.2 V	

4.1 V	

3.6 V	

1.2	V	

1.4	V	

3.3 V	

2.75	V	

2.0	V	

1	V	

1	V	

OPERATION	CUT OFF VOLTAGE FOR 22.2V	BATTERY: 20.0V	

Do	not	operate	below	20.0	V.	Ground	aircraft	immediately	if	the	battery	level	falls	below	20.0V.	

Do	not	charge	a	22.2V	battery	more	than	25.2V	

Optimal	charge	top	off	for	a	22.2V	battery	is	24.6V	

Dead	cell	voltage	is	18.6V.	Do	not	charge	battery	if	voltage	is	below	the	dead	cell	voltage.	

Optimal	charge	rate	for	a	10,000	mAh	battery	is	0.5C	 5A.	Maximum	recommended	charge	rate	is	

1C.	

MAINTANENCE	

Do	not	use	a	new	battery	before	charging	

Store	in	a	cool	dry	place	

Optimal	storage	temperature	is	77 degrees	Fahrenheit and	humidity	of	30		

CHARGING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	

Charging	area	must	be	kept	clean	and	tidy,	the	charger	and	the	battery	must	be	placed	on	the	

insulating	panels	without	touching	any	other	conductor	

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Positive	and	negative	terminals	cannot	be	reversed,	always	check	the	charger	and	the	battery	

temperature	

While	charging	place	both	positive	and	negative	terminals	as far	as	possible,	and	well	insulated	

While	charging	place	batteries	in	explosion	proof	battery	bag/containers		

Charging	area	must	be	well	ventilated	

All	power	must	be	disconnected	when	unattended	

Read	and	follow	Battery	and	Charger	manual	before/while	using	

AUTOPILOT EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION	

Refer	to	GEMINI	Multi	Rotor	Autopilot	Manual	Attached	below	for	setup	and	usage	instructions.	

DO	NOT	SKIP.	 This	aircraft	is	equipped	with	Zero	UAV	Gemini	Autopilot	

Manual	http://zerouav.com/en/support/

o Go to	ZeroUAV	website	http://zerouav.com/en/support and	download	Android	Ground	 Station	

software.	

o GCS	must	be	installed	to	phone	memory	for	proper	working	of	the	software.	

PC GCS	

o Go	to	ZeroUAV	website	http://zerouav.com/en/support		

o Unzip	and	use	the	.exe	file.	

WIFI	

o Two	modes	of	Wifi	communication:	ad	hoc	and	router	mode	is	supported.	Factory	default	

is	set	at	ad	hoc	mode.	The	default	SSID	is	ZEROTTECH Note:	earlier	models	have	default	

SSID	

o It	is	essential	to	keep	the	equipment	connected	to	either	GCS	at	all	times,	without	which	

the	warranty	will	not	be	applicable.	While	connected,	the	flight	data	is	logged	to	 YShj

folder	in	PC	and	 Hj folder	in	phone.	The	files	have	an	extension	of	 hj and	 .hjext2

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ARMING / TAKE OFF PROCEDURE	

PRE ARM CHECK	

After	installation,	check	the	tightness	of	screws	

First	power	on	Remote	Control	then	the	aircraft		

Connect	to	GCS	Tablet/Phone	Always	keep	GCS	connected	to	aircraft

Make	sure	all	the	parameters	are	set	right. Refer to	Autopilot	Manual

Check	for	any	errors	in	

					o Motor	rotation	

					o Propeller	installation	

					o IMU	installation	

					o Connections	and	wiring

Check	for	Motor	Mixing	

FIGURE: PROPELLER DIRECTION FOR AG-V8A	

FIGURE:	PROPELLER DIRECTION FOR AG-V6A	AND AG-V6A+

v2

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ARMING	

Arm	motors	

Push	the	throttle	stick	within	5	seconds	for	takeoff.	If	throttle	is	not	pushed	after	5	seconds,	the	

motor	is	automatically	locked	

Check	in	GCS	for	any	reported	errors,	if	none	continue;	else	land	aircraft	

Always	keep	aircraft	within	line	of	sight	

Monitor	battery	voltage	

POST	ARM TESTING	

Enter	Auto	hover	mode	and	check	status	in	GCS	

Gently	push	joysticks	to	check	for	aircraft,	pitch,	roll,	heading	angle.	

				o Look	if	aircraft	movement	trends	are	correct,	if	not	enter	settings	to	calibrate	or	check	for		errors	

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PACKAGING	REFERENCE	

PRODUCT	 DESCRIPTION	 EXTERIOR	 QTY	

HSE AG-VA:	Body,	

Motor,	ESC, Tank	 Multirotor UAV	 1	Set	

Propeller	 20	in	 8	or	6	Pcs	

Flight Controller	 Gemini	 1	Set	

Data Link	 Agriculture	Edition	 1	Set	

WIFI	 WIFI Module	 1	Pc	

Power	Supply	 Agriculture	Edition	 1	Set	

Case	 Transport	Case	 1	

Pump	 Pesticide Pump	 1	

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Nozzle	 Sprayer	Head	 4	or	6	

LiPo	Battery	 6S	 Optional

Warranty	Period

Exclusive	Warranty:	 The	manufacture	warrants that the Products purchased	will be free from defects in materials and

workmanship at the date of purchase by the	Purchaser.

				 Motors	are	covered	under	warranty	for	a	period	of	5	months	from	the	date	of	purchase	

				 Other	components	are	covered	under	warranty	for	a	period	of	12	months	from	the	date	of	purchase	

				 Batteries	and	Remote	Control	are	not	covered	by	HSE and	maybe	covered	under	warranty	by	their	respective	

manufacturer	

									

Limited Warranty	

a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER	

THIS	WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This	warranty	covers	only	those	Products	purchased	from	

an	authorized	manufacture dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty.	Proof	of	purchase is required

for warranty claims. Further, the	manufacture	reserves	the	right	to	change	or	modify	this	warranty	without	notice	and	

disclaims	all	Other warranties,	express	or	implied.

b Limitations	 THE	MANUFACTURE	MAKES NO WARRANTY OR	REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR	IMPLIED, ABOUT

NONTINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER

ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS

OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE.

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c Purchaser Remedy Manufacture	 sole	obligation	hereunder	shall	be	that	HSE and	the	manufacture	will,	at	their option,	

repair or replace,	any Product determined by the	manufacture	to be defective. In the event of a defect, these

are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies. The	manufacture	reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment

involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of HSE and/or	the	manufacture.	

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,

commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper

installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than the	manufacture. Return of any goods by

Purchaser must be approved in writing by the	manufacture before shipment.

Damage Limits

THE	MANUFACTURE	SHALL	NOT	BE	LIABLE	FOR	SPECIAL,	INDIRECT	OR	CONSEQUENTIAL	DAMAGES,	LOSS	OF	PROFITS OR

PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN

CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of the	manufacture	exceed	

the	individual	price	of	the	Product	on	which	liability is asserted. As the	manufacture	have no control over use, setup, final

assembly, modification or misuse,	no	liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of

use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to

accept the liability associated with the	use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product

immediately in new and unused condi0on to the place of purchase.

Law:	These	Terms	are	governed	by	laws	of	the	United	States without regard to conflict of law

principals .	

Safety Precautions

This	is	a	sophisticated	Product	and	not	a	toy.	It	must	be	operated	with	caution	and	common	

sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and

responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property. This Product is

not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. The Product manual contains

instructions for safety, opera on and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions

and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid

damage or injury.	

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs	

Your	local	hobby	store	and/or	place	of	purchase	cannot	provide	warranty support	or	repair.	Once	

assembly, setup	or use of the Product has been started, you	must	contact	HSE directly. This will

enable HSE and	the	Manufacture	to be able answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any

assistance.

For questions or assistance, please direct your email to info@hse-uav.com

Inspection or Repairs	

If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please email	for a Return Merchandise Authorization

RMA . Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that	original	boxes may be

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included. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged

parcels, as HSE and	the	Manufacture	are not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted

at our facility. Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty

consideration. Be sure your name,	address and RMA number are clearly written on

the outside of the shipping carton.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs		

To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying	the proof	of

purchase date. Provided warranty condi4ons have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced

free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of the	Manufacture.

Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered	by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will

be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50	 of the

retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair

without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with

your	repair.	Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of 1⁄2 hour of labor. In addition you

will be billed for return freight. Please advise us	of your preferred method of payment. HSE accepts

money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.

If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your credit card number and expiration date. Any

repair le unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of

accordingly.	

Instructions for Disposal

This	product	must	not	be	disposed	of	with	other	waste.	Instead,	it	is	the	user s	responsibility	to	

dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling

of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste

equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled

in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more	information about where you

can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household

waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.	

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