SAFETY GUIDE

TRIMBLE UX5 

AERIAL IMAGING ROVER

Before you use the Trimble® UX5 aerial imaging rover, make sure that you 

have read and understood all safety requirements. This safety information 

warns of potential hazards which, if not avoided, could result in serious 

personal injury and equipment damage.

Make sure that you have also read the Trimble UX5 Launcher Quick Start 

Guide for all safety requirements pertaining to the launcher.

An absence of specific warnings does not mean that there are no safety risks 

involved.

Safety measures for launch

WARNING: Make sure there are no people or obstacles near the landing 

zone. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and/or 

damage to the rover.

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Safety measures for landing

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WARNING: Always take care to avoid contact with the propeller 

blades. If the UX5 receives a sudden shock while armed, the motor can 

unexpectedly start causing the propeller blades to move. Contact with 

moving propeller blades can result in serious personal injury.

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WARNING: Make sure there are no people or obstacles near the front of 

the launcher. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and 

damage to the rover or launcher.

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WARNING: Take care to ensure the UX5 aerial imaging rover is correctly 

positioned on the launch dock. An incorrect position can result in launch 

failure, causing serious personal injury and damage to the rover or 

launcher.

WARNING: When handling the UX5, make sure that the elevons can 

move freely and are not obstructed in any way. Impaired movement of the 

elevons can cause the servo motor to burn up.

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Lithium polymer battery safety

WARNING: Lithium polymer batteries are volatile. Failure to read and 

follow these instructions may result in fire, personal injury, and damage to 

property if charged or used incorrectly. To prevent injury or damage:

– Use only the charger specified to charge the battery.

– If at any time you see a battery starting to balloon or swell up, 

discontinue the charging process immediately. Disconnect the battery 

and place it in a safe observation area for approximately 15 minutes. 

Continuing to charge a battery that has begun to swell will result in 

fire.

– Charge the battery in an isolated area, away from flammable materials.

– Never leave charging batteries unattended. When charging the battery 

you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the 

charging process and react to potential problems that may occur.

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WARNING: The maximum charging current for the UX5 battery is limited 

to 5 A. This value must be lower than the maximum permissable current 

(6 A) for the UX5 battery. Incorrect battery charging parameters can 

destroy your battery and cause it to catch fire or explode.

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WARNING: Always check that the settings on the charger are correct 

before charging the battery. Incorrect charger settings may result in 

damage to the battery, severe burning, and fire hazards.

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Read the user documentation provided for the battery charger carefully 

before using the charger for the first time.