## Matrix E Quadcopter

TURBO ACE MATRIX QUACOPTER A game changer in aerial video and photography, Matrix is new paradigm in super quadcopter designs. Sporting low profile architecture, its triple carbon fiber deck supports a generous 1000mm wingspan that's foldable down to fit inside an optional carry

- on aluminum case for portability. No dismounting and remounting of propellers, landing skids or gimbal are required. Its larger & powerful motors, propellers and batteries offer up to 3 times the flight time and payload of a traditional quadcopter. Ideally positioned camera mount on the nose delivers wide

- angle views unobstructed by propeller shad ows, reflections and landing skids. And, with versatile battery positions to counter a variety of gimbal and camera payloads, Matrix's well

- balanced center of gravity is key to superior video quality for a wide range of applications.

MATRIX FEATURED VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNEn0wFl8ho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdc1gLXGm2s

MATRIX PACKAGE FEATURES & OPTIONS

Triple Deck Carbon Fiber Architecture
Foldable Arms that locks into portable or operating positions

Naza

- M Lite, Naza

- M V 2, WooKong & A2 Flight Controller Selection
GPS & Compass Functions include GPS

- Lock, Home

- Lock, Course

- Lock & Return

- to

- Home Brushless Gimbal for gyro based auto

- stabilization or Hard Mount with Vibration Isolation Options
Centrally Located Ro tation for camera & gimbal auto

- stabilization eliminates the pendulum effect
42mm Brushless Motors dynamically balanced to minimize vibrations
40amp ESCs with Cooling Algorithm over specced to support extended high torque operations

15inch Extr a Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Propellers to resist flexing and warping under heavier payloads
2.4GHz Standard & Long Range Walkera, Spektrum & Futaba Transmitters, Receivers & Telemetry
Multiple Battery Mounting Positions both on the top or bottom of m ain frame Single 8,000 or 10,000 or 16,000 or 22,000 mah 6S (22.2V) LiPo Battery OptionsB601 or Quattro Professional Wall Charger Options
Adjustable Landing Skid for a variety of surfaces
Foldable GPS Compass with Locking Bracket for consis tent alignment
Adjustable Arms Mounting Position for aggressive forward sports flight

FPV Live Feed Video available for a selection of cameras
Flash Memory with detailed instructions
Heavy Duty Aluminum Carrying Case will be available to fit Matrix, transmitter, gimbal & more.
Training Package Options including small crash resistant quadcopters & flight simulators

MATRIX SPECIFICATION

Dimensions Operating Position (includ ing propellers): L=392mm, W=1000mm, H=135mm Dimensions Folded Position (including propellers): L=800mm, W=290mm, H=120mm
Dimensions Motor to Motor: Diagonal=725mm, Front to Front=615mm, Back to Back=545mm
Dimensions Blade Tip to Tip: Diagonal 1 106mm, Width=996mm
Maximum Payload Capacity: Gimbal+Camera+Accessories=3.5LB, Gimbal+Camera+Accessories+8000mah Battery=6.2LB
Maximum Optimal Payload Capacity: Gimbal+Camera+Asscessories=2.5LB, Gimbal+Camera+Accessories+8000mah Battery=5.2LB

Ma trix Weight without Payload/Battery: 3.5LB
Typical Operating Weight: Matrix+Brushless Gimbal+Hero3+VTX+2x5300mah Batteries = 8LB
Motors: Diameter=42mm, Height=35mm
ESC: 40amp Propellers: 2xCW & 2xCCW, 15" Extra Robust Carbon Fiber Construct ions, Dual Position Mount Battery Recommended: 6S (22.2V) 35C at 2x5,300mah, 1x8,000mah & 1x10,000mah
Flight Time: Matrix + 8,000mah Battery + Brushless Gimbal + Hero3 = 25min
Flight Time: Matrix + 8,000mah Battery + Vibration Isolation Carbon Plates + Hero3 = 30+min
Flight Time: Matrix + 10,000mah Battery = 35min
Transmitter & Receiver Recommendation: 2.4GHz, Minimum 6

- Channels, Optimal 7

- Channels or moreStandard Distance Operations: 300 to 500 feet (Using Walkera Devo 10 & Most Ot her Name Brand Transmitters) Long Distance Operations: 4,224 feet (.8miles) to 6,336 feet (1.2miles) (Using Spektrum DX8/DX18 & Futaba 14SG)
FPV Recommendation: 5.8GHz Video Transmitter & Video Receiver + Monitor or Goggles

Wind Tolerance: Clas s 5
Aluminum Case Dimensions: L=935mm, W=410mm, H=145mm

CULMINATION OF INNOVATION, EXPERIENCE & EXECUTION Leapfrogging quadcopter records with ease, the sporty new Matrix is crushing all competitions with its super sized wingspan. Yet, it folds down nicely to fit in a professional aluminum case along with the transmitter radio. Matrix's super efficient 6

- cell system powers 4 muscula r 42mm brushless motors driving 15" carbon fiber propellers for unparalleled lifting capacity and stability. Conceptualized by master FPV pilots, Matrix is a quadcopter designed for rather than adapted to carrying cameras. To satisfy an almost insurmountab le list of high expectations, Turbo Ace engineers set out on a journey of innovation and discovery. Applying more than 85 years of combined helicopter and multi

- rotor expertise between our master pilot group, engineers and designers, the Matrix represents an ultimate breakthrough in quadcopter engineering and optimization. To search for the ultimate mix of performance and durability, Turbo Ace developers matched up countless motors, ESCs and propellers combinations followed by series of unrelenting updates and test flights. From planning and implementing the best components on a foldable structure, setting and meeting new milestones in flight time and payload, to executing crucial requirements for flight and camera stabilization, the Turbo Ace Matrix is trul y a quadcopter beyond its time.

UNPRECEDENTED PAYLOAD & FLIGHT TIME Matrix's big breakthrough is an amazing 25

- minute flight time carrying the #1 selling GoPro Hero3 stabilized on the ultra fast 2

- axis brushless Gyrox3 gimbal. Cutting out the gimbal bu t keeping the Hero3 on a vibration isolation plate will extend Matrix flight time beyond the amazing 30

- minute threshold. Despite many unrealistic claims, the closest competition offers less than half the flight time. At about 3 times the size of a mid

- siz ed quadcopter, heavier payloads exert disproportionately less impact on Matrix flight time than smaller quadcopter flight time. Without exception, even the top selling mid

- sized quadcopters with 8" to 10" propellers will max out at 5

- 6 minutes with Hero3 a nd gimbal onboard. It's not uncommon for both vendors and end users to exaggerate or manipulate payload and flight time by gutting critical components inside quadcopters and cameras or by using lighter batteries with limited rechargeable cycles.IDEAL UNOBSTRUCTED AUTO

- STABILIZED CAMERA/GIMBAL LOCATION
Tired of propellers and landing skids framing your video? The Matrix's nose offers an ideal location with unobstructed view

- no propellers even in wide angle videos, no skid landing when pointed down an d no more annoying propellers shadows on the lenses. Although these are nagging issues, there are even more crucial factors in achieving stability. Because traditionally mounted cameras are about 8 inches below the main hub, a quadcopter’s roll causes the camera to swing like a pendulum. Although a good gimbal is able to compensate for the roll axis movement, it's unable to address the horizontal movement resulting in videos that shift from side to side as if a skater is holding the camera. By moving the gi mbal and camera up to the level of the propellers, the Matrix design has basically eliminated the pendulum effect. Last but not least, gimbals are only as stable as the foundation they are mounted on. Bypassing the weight and slack of unstable under

- mounte d gimbal platforms, Matrix's gimbal is mounted directly on the main frame to prevent oscillation from surfacing.

FOLDS AND FITS NEATLY INTO A CARRY

- ON SIZED ALUMINUM CASE No more awkward quadcopter with protruding arms and propellers to lug around. Unlike typical folding mechanisms, the Matrix's arms and landing skids are designed to lock into folded or operating positions so you don't have to sacrifice structural integrity for portability. Implementations of slotted tracks enable fast and secured transiti ons without the risk losing any hardware. For a day out in the park or a hiking trip, you can retract the arms and skids to reduce the footprint. And for traveling, foldable antenna enable the Matrix and the transmitter to slip comfortably into a professio nal aluminum case without dismounting the propellers and gimbal. Upon arrival at the flight location the operator can adjust the landing skid height to accommodate rougher terrain. An optional aluminum case even includes cutouts for transmitter, batteries, spare parts & tools. Who knows, you might have a trip planned for Europe and the very versatile Matrix can make a great companion as a carry

- on.

STRONG AND VERSATILE STRUCTURE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATION In housing and supporting an extensive list of s tock and upgrade components on a super

- scaled quadcopter, Matrix's triple decked carbon fiber structure is extremely strong and versatile. Four foldable arms which double as supporting beams are securely sandwiched between the lower decks along with multip le ventilated ESC positions. The middle deck houses and protects all critical electronic components such as the flight controller, the GPS, LED and other optional systems. Versatile Battery and ESC mounting positions allows the operator to shift CG (center of gravity) upward, downward, forward and backward to accommodate a wide variety of payloads and flight characteristics. Mount the battery below the lower deck for more stable flights or move the battery to the upper deck to increase maneuverability. And to counter balance different camera payloads, you can shift the battery, ESCs and arms into optimal positions for proper CG.

DYNAMICALLY BALANCED MOTORS & OVER

- SPECCED ESCSFor exceptionally smooth flights, Matrix super muscular 42mm brushless motors are dynamical balanced. Since brushless motors are hand

- wound, the mass center is usually not in alignment with the mechanical center. Using advanced electronic balancing instruments, our factory spins up each motor then make proper adjustment to bring the mas s center into alignment. Then to control and power the motors, Matrix 40A ESCs feature advanced multi

- rotor algorithms which offers better performance and reliability than generic helicopter algorithms. Over specced to sustain unrestrained amperage in high er torque for acceleration, extreme maneuvers and bigger payloads, Matrix is engineered to operating below capacity, so mechanical and electronic components stay relatively cooler even with consecutive flights.

STIFFER & THICKER DOUBLE

- POINT MOUNTED 15" C ARBON PROPELLERS No propellers are created equal. 15" Matrix robust carbon fiber propellers are sculpted with extra thick mid

- section to resists flex then tapers to efficient blades to cut through the air with minimal resistance. Traditional circular mount s are accidents waiting to happen because the force of rotating propellers will eventually unscrew the crown nuts during flight. Integrated double point mounts on Matrix motors and propellers eliminate this possibility and at the same time improve tracking precision because the propellers are forced to sit flat against the top of the motors. Another benefit of a flat mount is that there are no vulnerable protruding motor shafts. Slight deviations in traditional circular mounting holes or protruding motor sh afts are extremely difficult to detect which magnify pitch and tracking variances, a major cause of vibrations and unstable flights. Since end

- users are often required to purchase and mount propellers, Matrix's new hassle free mounting configuration is imp lemented to prevent vibration issues from surfacing.

SELECTABLE MANUAL, ATTITUDE & GPS FLIGHT MODES

A 3

- positioned switch is setup on Matrix' transmitter for pilot to select between 3 different flight modes. (1) With Manual Flight Mode, the absence of Gyr o assisted flight makes it very difficult for the Pilot to stabilize and maneuver the quadcopter. (2) For 3

- axis gyro auto

- stabilized flight, the Attitude Flight Mode will automatically keep the Matrix in a leveled and sustainable flight thus enabling the pilot to focus on maneuvering the quadcopter. (3) Finally, the GPS Flight Mode is the most often used mode because it combines the benefit of 3

- axis gyro auto

- stabilized flight with 4 advanced GPS based functions described below.

GPS

- LOCK & RETURN

- TO

- HOME Under GPS Flight Mode, (1) one of the most utilized GPS based functions is the GPS

- Lock function. Simply release the cyclic stick and allow it to spring to the middle of the control and the Matrix will be locked into a fixed GPS location (longitude

- lock a nd latitude

- lock) with a tolerance of 3 to 5 feet radius. Another similar function from the Matrix flight controller, the Barometric

- Lock can be activated by moving the throttle stick to the middle of the control and the Matrix will be locked into a fixed elevation (altitude

- lock). A hands

- free hover mode is established when the pilot activates both the GPS

- Lock andthe Barometric

- Lock simultaneously and the flight controller takes over. Either lock may also be used independently to hover in a fixed GPS coo rdinate with pilot controlled elevation or the longitude/latitude. By relinquishing controls to these auto

- hover modes, the pilot can better focus on monitoring the video and controlling the camera. (2) Another popular GPS function is the Return

- to

Home se quence, a preprogrammed failsafe function that is automatically triggered by lose of remote control signals. Upon activation, the quadcopter will hover in place for a couple of seconds before elevating to a preprogrammed height and return to the home posit ion for an automated landing sequence.

GPS BASED COURSE

- LOCK & HOME

- LOCK Under GPS Flight Mode, there is dedicated 3

- positioned carefree mode switch set up to access (3) Course

- Lock, a compass based carefree mode that remembers the initial take

- off direct ion of the flight which is used to consistently orient the quadcopter. Under Course

- Lock, the transmitter radio must remain in the initial take

- off direction until it's reset or until the quadcopter lands. For example, with the transmitter pointed in the e astward direction, a quadcopter takes off in eastward heading orientation then turns towards a northward heading. Without Course

- Lock, a transmitter cyclic (directional) stick moved up towards the east will cause the quadcopter to head northward. Under Cou rse

- Lock, a cyclic stick moved up towards the east would cause the quadcopter to head eastward which is consistent with the initial take

- off direction. In fact, by keeping the transmitter pointed in the initial eastward take

- off direction, the cyclic stick direction will always correspond to the direction of the quadcopter no matter how the heading has changed. At any time the pilot may reset the initial direction by flipping the Carefree Mode Switch in and out of Course

- Lock. (4) Lastly, there is another s imilar carefree mode with a twist. Home

- Lock, a home coordinate based carefree mode is very similar to Course

- Lock. The difference is that Home

- Lock uses the home location as the consistent tail

- in orientation for the entire flight. While this allows the p ilot to constantly turn and follow the quadcopter, the pilot should not move away from the home location. And because GPS has a tolerance of 3

- 5 feet, Home

- Lock is less precise than Course

- Lock. However, as the quadcopter gains more distance from the home position the precision improves dramatically. This is why Home

- Lock will not and cannot be activated within a 30

- feet circle from the home position. To use Home

- Lock, the pilot usually maintains a tail

- in orientation until the quadcopter is well beyond the 30

- feet circle before assuming that Home

- Lock has activated. At this point the pilot can constantly turn and point the transmitter at the quadcopter and the cyclic stick will always correspond directly to the quadcopter's direction. To bring the quadcopte r back, the pilot simply pulls the cyclic towards himself

- basically a manual controlled return

- to

- home function. Special caution is required when the quadcopter approaches the 30

- feet circle because Home

- Lock will automatically switch to Course

- Lock. If the quadcopter enters the 30

- feet circle from the initial take

- off direction so that Home

- Lock is equal to Course

- Lock the pilot can assume that the quadcopter is under Course

- Lock until the quadcopter lands. In summary, an experienced pilot uses the "Norm al" flight mode because no help is required from GPS. Both Course

- Lock & Home

- Lock carefree flight modes enable the operator to pilot the quadcopter without keeping track of the quadcopter's tail position. This is especially useful if a less experienced pi lot is rotating the quadcopter to pan the video. There is much less confusion for beginner pilots to stick with either "Normal" mode or use GPS assisted Course

- Lock. Home

- Lock is usually reserved for longer distances within

- the

- line

- of

- sight flight because it's a bit confusing to operate when it approaches the home position.ULTRA DURABLE & MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY All Matrix material and components are selected and built for reliability and durability. Premium carbon fiber is utilized in the main frame for its rigidity and lightweight properties. Wear resistant CNC aluminum is utilized in screw

- mounted joints, brackets and posts. Tough Japanese bearings are implemented to guard against higher temperatures. Then for continued maintenance, Matrix is based

on a modularized design with strategically placed high tensile strength connectors so it's extremely easy and cost effective to maintain and operate. With minimal disassembly, components can be independently removed and replaced to diagnose and repair problems . As with all Turbo Ace production models, well stocked Matrix parts and upgrades are manufactured in larger volumes and savings are passed on to end

- users. Operators are encouraged to keep some backup parts such as spare propellers, screws and batteries f or replacement. Complimentary Turbo Ace videos are available online to assist operators in maintaining and upgrading the Matrix.

EXPANDABILITY WITH OPEN ARCHITECTURE & UPDATABLE ONLINE FIRMWARE Catering to research professionals and avid hobbyists, the Ma trix welcomes a full spectrum of specialized modifications. An open architecture supports unparalleled flexibility for arm and frame extensions, variable motor mount options and ample space for peripheral integration. To get a head start on more advanced i ntegration, you can get an upgrade from the DJI Naza

- M Lite to either the Naza

- M V2 or WooKong flight controllers are all supported with continued online updateable firmware. Multiple adjustable mounting positions are pre

- drilled to accommodate third party gimbal integration.

FLIGHT CONTROLLER OPTIONS & SPECIFICATION

DJI NAZA

- M LITE

Support Multi

- Rotor: Quadcopter I4, X4/ Hexacopter I6, X6, IY6, Y6/
Supported ESC Output: 400Hz Refresh Frequency

Recommended Transmitter: PCM or 2.4GHz with minim um 4 channels
Working Voltage Range: MC: 4.8V~5.5V Power Consumption: MAX 1.5W (0.3A@5V), Normal: 0.6W (0.12A@5V)
Operating Temperature:

- 10 ~ 50 degree Celsius Assistant Software System Requirement: Windows XP sp3 / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Maximum Yaw Angular Velocity: 200 Degree/Sec
Maximum Tilt Angle: 45 DegreeAscent / Descent: +

- 6m/Sec
MC: 25g GPS/Compass: 21.3g
VU: 20g Dimensions: MC: 45.5mm x 31.5mm x 18.5mm, GPS/Compass 46mm (diameter) x 9mm, VU 32.2mm x 21. 1mm x 7.7mm

Built

- in Functions: Three Modes Auto

- pilot, Enhanced Fail

- safe, Low Voltage Protection, S

- Bus Receiver Support, PPM Receiver Support, 2

- Axis Gimbal Support

DJI NAZA

- M V2

Support Multi

- Rotor: Quadcopter I4, X4/ Hexacopter I6, X6, IY6, Y 6/
Octocopter I8

, V8

, X8 Supported ESC Output: 400Hz Refresh Frequency

Recommended Transmitter: PCM or 2.4GHz with minimum 4 channels
Working Voltage Range: MC: 4.8V~5.5V Working Voltage Range: PMU input:7.4V to 26.0V (recommend 2S to 6S Lipo) Power Consumption: MAX 3.15W (0.25A@12.6V), Normal: 1.638W (0.13A@12.6V)
Operating Temperature:

- 10 ~ 50 degree Celsius Assistant Software System Requirement: Windows XP sp3 / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Maximum Yaw Angular Velocity: 200/s
Maximum Tilt Angle: 45 Ascent / Descent: +

- 6m/s
MC: 27g GPS/Compass: 27g
PMU: 28g
LED: 13g Dimensions: MC: 45.5mm x 32.5mm x 18.5mm, GPS/Compass 46mm (diameter) x 10mm, PMU 39.5mm x 27.5mm x 10.0mm, LED 25mm x 25mm x 7.0mm

B uilt

- in Functions: Three Modes Auto

- pilot, Enhanced Fail

- safe, Low Voltage Protection, S

- Bus Receiver Support, PPM Receiver Support, 2

- Axis Gimbal SupportDJI WOOKONG

- M DJI Wookong

- M controller with 3

- Axis gyro Multi Rotor Types: Quadcopter / Hexa copter / Octocopter
Supported ESC output: 400Hz refresh frequencies
Recommended Power Supply: DC 4.8 ~ 12V Power Consumption: MAX 5W (0.9A@5V, 0.7A@5.8V,0.5A@7.4V,0.4A@8V)
Operating Temperature:

- 5°C to +60°C (You have to keep the IMU warm if you want to use it under low temperature, could be

- 5°Cor lower.)
Flight Modes: GPS Lock & 2 Care Free Flight Modes
Hovering Accuracy: Vertical: ± 0.5m, Horizontal: ± 2m Suitable Wind Condition: < 8m/s (17.7mph)
Max Rotate Angle: 35° Vertical Speed: 6m/s
Packaging & Shapes
Dimensions: Main Controller: 51mm x 39.6mm x 15.8mm, IMU: 40mm x 31mm x 26mm, GPS & Compass: 50mm (diameter) x 9mm, LED Indicator: 25mm x 25mm x 7mm

Total Weight: <= 150g

Built In Functions: Auto

- pilot, Fail

- safe Hover, Voltage monitor (not telemetry)

DJI A2 MULTI

- ROTOR STABILIZATION CONTROLLER Based on the technology and design philosophy of DJI’s Ace series of high

- performance controllers, the A2 offers you a brand new flight experience. The A2 adopts a full metal case design and utilizes high quality components precisely calibrated with temperature compensation in all gyros and sensors, industry renowned flight algorithm in flight control and UAV field.
Supported Mu lti

- Rotor: Quad

- Rotor: +4,x4; Hex

- Rotor +6,x6,Y6,Rev Y6; Octo

- Rotor +8,x8,V8 Supported ESC Output: 400Hz refresh frequency
Supported Transmitter for Built

- in Receiver: Futaba FASST Series and DJI DESST Series
Supported External Receiver: Futaba S

- Bus, S

- Bu s2, DSM2 Recommended Battery: 2S ~ 6S LiPoOperating Temperature:

- 5°C to +60°C Assistant Software System Requirement: Windows XP SP3 / 7 /8 (32 or 64 bit)
Other DJI Products Supported: Z15,H3

- 2D,iOSD,2.4G Data Link,S800 EVO

CAMERAS

Aerial cameras mounte d under quadcopter serve two main purposes. (1) First and foremost, cameras are used for the purpose of recording videos or taking still photographs. Preferably, a DSLR camera is mounted on an auto

- stabilized gyro based gimbal (camera mount) to stabilize t he camera's horizon. (2) For more experienced pilots, a camera can be used for the purpose of piloting the quadcopter from the point of view of the camera AKA FPV (first

- person

- view) piloting. If the camera is either mounted directly on the quadcopter with out stabilization so the pilot can experience the tilt (pitch) & roll of the quadcopter. If the camera is auto

- stabilized, OSD (on

- screen

- display) may be required to overlay artificial horizon and flight status on live feed video.

420 & 700 TVL CCD Camer a Super Compact 1"x1"x1" approximate dimension suited to FPV.
Extremely Lightweight with exceptional resolution.
Hard mounted as a second camera on a separate H1 Vibration Isolation Plate just behind and below any gimbal mounted camera so the pilot can see the video's tilt & roll action of the quadcopter..
Hard mounted as the only camera on the the H3 Vibration Isolation System in front of the quadcopter for pure FPV operations without a gimbal so the pilot can see the video's tilt & roll action of the quad copter. GoPro Hero4/3+/3
Adjustable Ultra Wide Angle Lenses
2X Faster Image Processor 2X Low Light Performance
12MP Image Sensor for high definition photos
HD Video from 1080p at 60 fps to 4K at 30 fpsVIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNT & AUTO

- STABILIZED CAMERA MOUNTS ON MATRIX Employing vibration isolation mount for camera can significantly dampen high frequency vibrations to prevent rolling shutter & jello effects on videos. And for more professional applications, we can optionally add gyro based camera mounts to automatically stabilize cameras to accommodate quadcopter's tilt & roll movements to maintain a leveled video horizon. To control the camera's aim, a dial switch on the transmitter radio enables the pilot to tilt the camera up or down. With the freedom to maneuver and turn the quadcopter from different perspectives, heights and angles, one can achieve an endless variety of high quality shots and videos.

H1 Vibration Isolation Mount Vibrations Dampening (for CCD cameras)

Mounted under the lower deck
Supe r Light Weight Configuration for extended flight time & range

H3 Vibration Isolation Mount

Vibration Dampening (for GoPro Hero2/3 & other small cameras)
GoPro Tripod Mount & Tripod Screw
Super Light Weight Configuration Enables Dual Battery Se tup for Extended Flight Time

Gyrox3 Brushless 2

- Axis Gimbal

Super Fast Auto

- Stabilized Roll

- Axis Super Fast Pilot Controlled & Auto

- Stabilized Tilt

- Axis Expanded Tilt

- Axis Angle Enables the Camera to Point Straight Down
Optimized Stabili zation & Mounting for GoPro Hero3 Camera Only

FPV LIVE FEED VIDEO Live feed video enables the pilot or cameraman to see real time videos from the camera's point of view is synonymous to FPV (first

- person

- view). In contrast to slower and shorter distanced WiFi video streaming on cameras, aerial FPV requires much longer distance transmission without visible delay. Avideo transmitter is usually attached to a camera's video

- out port to transmit the video signals. A matching video receiver, located next to th e pilot or cameraman, receives the video signals. The video receiver is connected to a monitor mounted on the transmitter displays the video live so the operator is able to pilot the quadcopter and watch the live feed video at the same time. There are 2 ma in purposes for aerial FPV. (1) To enable pilot/cameraman to see and frame videos or still shots by adjusting the gimbal and/or the quadcopters location and orientation. (2) To enable pilot to see and fly from the point of view of the camera

- as from the cockpit. If a camera is hard mounted without auto

- stabilization, the video will reflect the tilt (pitch) and roll of the quadcopter. If a camera is auto

- stabilized on a gimbal, an OSD (on

- screen

- display) may be implemented to overlay artificial horizon and flight data on the auto

stabilized footage which do not reflect the tilt and roll of hexacopter.

FPV From CCD Camera Lighter CCD camera is easy to set up and promotes longer flight time.
Composite video output & standardized plug enable simple connection to video transmitter.
Hard mounted on the Quadcopter, CCD camera can be used for FPV piloting & surveillance.
Mounted on under or above the gimbal, CCD camera can be aligned with main camera for framing your vid eos and stills. FPV From Hero4/3+/3 or HD Camera You can see exactly what the Hero4/3+/3 or HD camera is capturing for framing your video and stills. Special cable connector and/or converter is provided for video transmitter to plug into the camera specifi c video out port. Examples of cameras supported: Hero4/3+/3 for Matrix

- S & Matrix

- i, Sony A7, A5000, A6000, NEX 5/6/7 & BMPC for Matrix

- E

STANDARD & LONG DISTANCE TRANSMITTERS FOR MATRIX Due to safety and equipment concerns, transmitter reliability is cr ucial in professional quadcopter operations. Without an established standard of verification, it's common place for transmitter brands to overstate operating distance by discounting the importance of reliability. A typical transmitter spec for 2,000 feet r ange may only be reliable 80% of the time and you can easily lost your quadcopter and associated equipment in several flights at 300 feet. Only extensive field testing over several months

- not biased reviews based on several test flights

- are true indica tors of consistently reliable operating range.

Walkera F7 Transmitter

2.4GHz Transmitter with 7 ChannelsRX701 Receiver with 7 Channels
Telemetry Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm

Standard Distance of 300

- 500 Feet

Build

- in 3.5" Color LCD Screen for FPV Live Video Display
Compatible only with DV04 Camera

Walkera Devo 10 Transmitter

2.4GHz Transmitter with 10 Channels

RX1002 Receiver with 10 Channels
Telemetry Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm

Standard Distance of 300

- 500 Feet

A Practical and Cost Effective Solution

Spektrum DX8 Long Distance Transmitter

2.4GHz DSMX Transmitter with 8 Channels
AR8000 Receiver Package with 8 Channels
Main Receiver & Satellite Receiver Strategically Placed for Signal Path Diversity
TM1000 Telemetry Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm
Reliable Standard & Long Dis tance of 1 to 1.2 Mile
2013’s #1 Selling & User Friendly Transmitter

Spektrum DX9 Long Distance Transmitter

2.4GHz DSMX Transmitter with 9 Channels
AR9020 Receiver Package with 9 Channels
Main Receiver & Dual Satellite Receivers Strategically Placed for Signal Path Diversity
TM1000 Telemetry Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm
Reliable Standard & Long Distance of 1 to 1.2 Mile
2014’s #1 Selling & User Friendly TransmitterFutaba 14SG Long Distance Transmitter

2.4GHz FASSTEST Transmitter with 14 Channels

R7800SB Bi

- Directional Receiver with 8 Channels (Optional: R6106HFC Receiver for 6 additional channels)

S.Bus2 Bi

- Directional Protocol for Additional Servos, Telemetry & Other Auxiliary Functions

T elemetry Voltage Sensor Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm Ultra Reliable Standard & Long Distance of 1 to 1.2 Mile (Upgradable for even longer range
Overwhelmingly Recommended by Professional RC Pilot Groups

TRANSMITTER & RECEIVER OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
Standard remote control transmitters and receivers utilized with the Matrix quadcopter operate under FCC Part 15 (S29DEVO

- 10, BRWDAMTX11, AZPT14SG

- 24G, S29TX5803) in either legal 2.4GHz and/or 5.8GHz frequencies. In general, advanced quadcopters require a minimum of 7 channels under the 2.4GHz frequency range: 4 channels for piloting contro ls, 2 channels for the GPS and 1 channel for controlling the tilt

- axis of the gimbal. Extended distance transmitters usually employ several methods to promote signal strength and reliability. (1) Frequency

- hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) is a method of
tran smitting radio signals by rapidly switching between several frequencies to seek the least amount of traffic. (2) Dual or triple paths diversity enable signals to reach two receivers or antennas mounted in different locations on the quadcopter enables the t ransmission to utilize the strongest signal path. Bi

directional receivers can also communicate signal strength between the receiver and the transmitter to locate the best frequencies in real time (3) In case of signal disruptions, ultra fast signal recove ry algorithm enables the transmitter and receiver to quickly rebind for continued quadcopter operations. Products using permitted frequencies without certification will require an amateur radio (ham) license. It is the operator's responsibilities to ensure the use of such products meet their individual countries' federal and local government's rules or regulations for RF devices. If you are unsure of your government's requirement or unable to comply with them, please do not purchase this product. Please do not alter the purchased product in violation of said rules and regulations because Wow Hobbies cannot be held liable for operator's misuse or modification of a legal product.

INTEGRATION, SET UP, FLIGHT TEST & SHIPPING There is a myriad of Matrix quadcopt er options to satisfying specific applications. After installation, setup and inspection, our technicians will complete final adjustments plus a series of test flights. If your orders is placed for pick

- up, we will redo a live flight

- test when you arrive a t our showroom. If yourquadcopter order is to be shipped, a test flight video for your specific Matrix order will be recorded, saved and shipped with the instructions in a flash drive. Our Matrix packages are designed to retain all assembled components as a fully integrated system during shipping. To prevent damage, the Matrix quadcopter is suspended in the middle of a large corrugated shipping box.

MATRIX QUADCOPTER STARTING TIPS * Make sure you read the entire Matrix Instruction Manual on flash drive be fore you operate the Matrix quadcopter. * Follow the instruction manual for a tied down flight test. This is the safest way to make sure the Matrix quadcopter has not been damaged in shipping. * Foldable Matrix aluminum arms operate on guiding carbon track s with locks on each end. To release the arm from the folded or operating ends of the track, you need to unscrew the arm bolt several turns for a height of 1/8” before the lock will release. If the bolt is not unscrew to a sufficient height you may risk da mage to the carbon track. * Prior to each takeoff, make sure the GPS antenna/compass is erected from the folded position.
* When mounting a propeller, make sure the propeller clamp sits completely flat against the top of the propeller.

MAINTAINING MATRI X'S LIPO BATTERIES * Please read charger instructions to set up the charger to charge Matrix quadcopter LiPo batteries and other possible batteries for the gimbal or the live video feed equipment before you start. * Matrix quadcopter batteries are made up of 6 cells and each cell must be maintained between 3.7V to 4.2V. The total voltage for Matrix quadcopter batteries should be maintained between 22.2V (3.7Vx6) and 25.2V (4.2Vx6). It’s very important for you to keep each cell above 3.7V. A cell is at risk of being damaged at 3.6V. And at 3.5V you are pretty much guaranteed damage. If any one or more cell is damaged, the 6

- cell battery will not function properly and should not be used. Once you have set up the charger for the Matrix quadcopter battery, the c harger will automatically stop when the battery is fully charged. * Each Matrix quadcopter battery includes a yellow charging/discharging plug and a white balancing plug. Both plugs are used for charging the battery. The yellow plug with thicker gauge wire s enables a faster charge rate while the white plug with 1 small red wire and 6 small black wires enables the charger to balance charge 6 individual cells. When all 6

- cells reaches 4.2V each for a total of 25.2V, the charger will automatically stop. You sh ould always monitor the charging cycle, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours for each battery. Battery should be stored in a cool location but not the freezer. * A quick battery meter is the easiest way to monitor voltage on any LiPo battery. There are seven p ins on the battery meter and one of the pins is marked with a “

- “ symbol. Line up the black wire on the edge of the Matrix battery’s white plug with this “

- “ pin then insert. You will see a total of 7 sequentialnumbers on the meter. The first number is th e total charge of the battery’s 6 cells which should fall be between is 22.2V (3.7Vx6) to 25.2V (4.2Vx6) follow by six more numbers representing the individual charge of each of the 6 cells with 3.7V to 4.2V each. Without the quick meter, there are other w ays to monitor the battery’s charge by using the charger or through the transmitter’s telemetry functions which requires the battery to be plugged in on the quadcopter. * To prevent batteries from slipping out of battery straps, we highly recommend that y ou apply a 2” strip self

- adhesive felt velcro on the batteries’ slippery surface. Due to possible fire hazard, a LiPo battery that is punctured or damaged, from a fall or otherwise, must be properly disposed immediately.

BEFORE & AFTER EACH FLIGHT

* Befor e each flight always turn on the transmitter first then plug in the Matrix quadcopter battery. Then, you need to allow proper time for the flight controller & GPS to complete initialization (study the User Manual’s LED Description Section).

* After each fl ight always unplug the Matrix battery first then turn off the transmitter. If you forget, the quadcopter and/or transmitter will continue to drain power from the batteries. Once a LiPo battery falls below 3.7V per cell at no load, it will loose the ability to fully charge back up again. This rule also applies to all LiPo batteries used to power other accessories.

DOS * Do initialize the Matrix & takeoff from a large leveled surface. * Do implement a pre

- flight checklist & use it consistently before takeoff

. * Do unplug the Matrix Battery when maintaining or upgrading the quadcopter. * Do dismount propellers if battery is plugged in for updating flight controller. * Do observe privacy concerns. Stay away from windows and backyards.

* Do recalibrate GPS if the Matrix has passed through airport X

- ray screening.

DON'TS * Don’t operate near airports or other sensitive government institutions.
* Don’t operate near people or pets & do not allow people to approach an operating quadcopter. * Don’t operate in tight spaces or near vulnerable property. * Don’t use magnets (e.g. magnetized screwdrivers & tools) in close proximity to the GPS antenna/compass.
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