# COPELANDRED LLC UAV FreeFly Systems (Legacy Platform) (ALTA RTF) CopelandRED LLC (Delta wing program) INFORMATION MANUAL

MULTI-ROTOR UAS Octocopter Hexacopter Quadcopter Delta Wing LLC

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## NOTICE 

# COPELAND RED LLC UAV THIS INFORMATION MANUAL SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK FOR THE SPECIFIED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. THIS PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK MUST ACCOMPANY

THE PILOT DURING ALL PHASES OF FLIGHT.

## C ONFIGURATION 1. FreeFly Systems ALTA RTF 2. Synapse 3. RTF Motors 4. RTF Props 5. Graupner Radio RX/TX / Fuji
Limitations: The use of this manual is only applicable in the stated configuration. This manual refers to the aircraft only and does not include a gimbal or other payloads. 

## I NTRODUCTION 

# PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS 

# ALTA FreeFly Systems ALTA UAS (Continued)

Notes : The use of propellers 14X5 L/R authorized for this platform. This aircraft may use one or two flight packs for power. *Ramp & Takeoff weights include 2 lb camera, mount plate and MOVI Gimbal. 2

*SPEED MAXIMUM (UAS HA BEEN DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND WIND SPEEDS WITH OUT A SHEAR FACTOR OF 65 KNOTS) <87 KNOTS MAXIMUM OPERATION ALTITUDE 24,000 Feet 5000 Meters WEIGHT Maximum Weight .................................................... Ramp ........................................................................ Takeoff ..................................................................... Standard Empty ...................................................... Maximum Useful Load ........................................... 50 lbs 17.3 lbs 17.3 lbs

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lbs 31lbs MOTORS The FFS ALTA may be configured RTF as a 6 or 8 motor system. 480 KV
PROPELLER Split blade, R/L CF PROP (Carbon Prop) 2x15X5 R 2x 15X5 L FLIGHT PACK 6s, 25C continuous Discharge / 50C Burst, 9Ah 22.2 V 2.8 lbs 

### FreeFly Systems Alta

## C ONFIGURATION 1. FreeFly Systems OctocopterAirframe (Legacy) 2. Mikrokopter Avionics

• Power Distribution

• Flight Control

• GPS

• Navigation 3. Tiger Motor 4. Tiger Propellers 5. Graupner Radio RX/TX
Limitations: The use of this manual is only applicable in the stated configuration. This manual refers to the aircraft only and does not include a gimbal or other payloads. 

## I NTRODUCTION 

# PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS 

# OCTOCOPTER OCTOCOPTER UAS (Continued)

Notes : The use of propellers 14X5 L/R authorized for this platform. This aircraft may use one or two flight packs for power. *Ramp & Takeoff weights include 2 lb camera, mount plate and MOVI Gimbal. 3

*SPEED MAXIMUM (UA MAY NOT BE FLOWN EXCEEDING A GROUND SPEED OF 50 KNOTS) <87 KNOTS MAXIMUM OPERATION ALTITUDE 16,405 Feet 5000 Meters WEIGHT Maximum Weight .................................................... Ramp ........................................................................ Takeoff ..................................................................... Standard Empty ...................................................... Maximum Useful Load ........................................... 50 lbs 17.3 lbs 17.3 lbs

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lbs 31lbs MOTORS 8-Motors, T-MOTOR Navigator Series MN4012-9 480 KV
PROPELLER 8-Bladed, R/L CF PROP (T-Motor Carbon Prop) 2x15X5 R 2x 15X5 L FLIGHT PACK 6s, 25C continuous Discharge / 50C Burst, 9Ah 22.2 V 2.8 lbs 

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Notes : The use of propellers 14X5 L/R authorized for this platform. This aircraft may use one or two flight packs for power. *Ramp & Takeoff weights include 2 lb camera, mount plate and MOVI Gimbal. 4 

## C ONFIGURATION 1. FreeFly Systems OctocopterAirframe (Legacy) 2. Mikrokopter Avionics

• Power Distribution

• Flight Control

• GPS

• Navigation 3. Tiger Motor 4. Tiger Propellers 5. Graupner Radio RX/TX
Limitations: The use of this manual is only applicable in the stated configuration. This manual refers to the aircraft only and does not include a gimbal or other payloads. *SPEED MAXIMUM (UA MAY NOT BE FLOWN EXCEEDING A GROUND SPEED OF 50 KNOTS) <87 KNOTS MAXIMUM OPERATION ALTITUDE 16,405 Feet 5000 Meters WEIGHT Maximum Weight .................................................... Ramp ........................................................................ Takeoff ..................................................................... Standard Empty ...................................................... Maximum Useful Load ........................................... 40 lbs 14lbs 14lbs 4.5 lbs 23.5 lbs MOTORS 8-Motors, T-MOTOR Navigator Series MN4012-9 480 KV
PROPELLER 8-Bladed, R/L CF PROP (T-Motor Carbon Prop) 2x15X5 R 2x 15X5 L FLIGHT PACK 6s, 25C continuous Discharge / 50C Burst, 8Ah 22.2 V 2.8 lbs 

## I NTRODUCTION 

# PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS 

# HEXACOPTER 6-Motor

## C ONFIGURATION 1. FreeFly Systems OctocopterAirframe (Legacy) 2. Mikrokopter Avionics

• Power Distribution

• Flight Control

• GPS

• Navigation 3. Tiger Motor 4. Tiger Propellers 5. Graupner Radio RX/TX
Limitations: The use of this manual is only applicable in the stated configuration. This manual refers to the aircraft only and does not include a gimbal or other payloads. 

## I NTRODUCTION 

# PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS 

# QUADCOPTER QUADCOPTER UAS (Continued)

Notes : The use of propellers 14X5 L/R authorized for this platform. *Ramp & Takeoff weights include 2 lb camera, mount plate and MOVI Gimbal.
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*SPEED MAXIMUM (UA MAY NOT BE FLOWN EXCEEDING A GROUND SPEED OF 50 KNOTS) <87 KNOTS MAXIMUM OPERATION ALTITUDE 16,405 Feet 5000 Meters WEIGHT Maximum Weight .................................................... Ramp ........................................................................ Takeoff ..................................................................... Standard Empty ...................................................... Maximum Useful Load ........................................... 40 lbs 14.3 lbs 14.3 lbs

4lbs 24lbs MOTORS 4-Motors, T-MOTOR Navigator Series MN4012-9 480 KV
PROPELLER 4-Bladed, R/L CF PROP (T-Motor Carbon Prop) 2x15X5 R 2x 15X5 L FLIGHT PACK 6s, 25C continuous Discharge / 50C Burst, 9Ah 22.2 V 2.8 lbs 

### 4-Motor

## C ONFIGURATION 1. CopelandRED LLC Delta WingAircraft 2. CopelandRED LLC

• Power Distribution

• Flight Control

• GPS

• Navigation 3. Tiger Motor 4. Tiger Propellers 5. Graupner Radio RX/TX
Limitations: The use of this manual is only applicable in the stated configuration. This manual refers to the aircraft only and does not include a gimbal or other payloads. 

## I NTRODUCTION 

# PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS QUADCOPTER UAS (Continued)

Notes : This aircraft is being developed for use by the DOD, Energy companies, law en
forcement and professional filmmaking. *Ramp & Takeoff weights include 2 lb camera, mount plate and MOVI Gimbal. 6

*SPEED MAXIMUM (UA MAY NOT BE FLOWN EXCEEDING A GROUND SPEED OF 50 KNOTS) <87 KNOTS MAXIMUM OPERATION ALTITUDE (USA) 17,999 Feet 5400 Meters WEIGHT Maximum Weight .................................................... Ramp ........................................................................ Takeoff ..................................................................... Standard Empty ...................................................... Maximum Useful Load ........................................... 50 lbs 20.3 lbs 20.3 lbs

19 lbs 29.7 lbs MOTORS 4-Motors electric motors (R&D) R&D KV
PROPELLER R&D R&D FLIGHT PACK 6s, 25C continuous Discharge / 50C Burst, 9Ah 22.2 V 2.8 lbs 

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## CHAPTER 1 

# GENERAL
VIEW - NORMAL ~ GROUND ~ ATTITUDE

OCTOCOPTER OCTOCOPTER *Wingspan does not include radius of propeller extended beyond the wing (B00m).

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# GENERAL

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### QUADCOPTER MOVI MR5, 10, 15 The MOVI MR10/M5/M15 payload may facilitate the landing gear. The use of a gimbal for landing gear is authorized as long as it doesn't interfere with flight operations.

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# GENERAL

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### HEXACOPTER GROUND STATION (GS) FPV Monitor

Tripod Video Downlink Antennas

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# LIMITATIONS
Flight Log Files (Black Box) is in this section. Chapter 2 includes operating limitations, aircraft markings, informa
tion necessary for the safe operation of the multi-rotor aircraft, its mo
tors, standard systems and standard equipment. SYMBOL SPEED KNOTS REMARKS 

# V NE Never Exceed Speed 50 GS Do not exceed this speed in any operation. 

# V A Normal Maneuvering Speed 10-15 Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed 

# V NO Maximum Cruising

Speed 40 Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and

then only with caution.

AGENCY WEIGHT SPEED WINDS
FAA <55 lbs 50 GS
--- CopelandRED LLC SOP <55 lbs 45 GS 20 KNOTS
Manufacturer <55 lbs
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### Do not exceed the below limitations. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

### CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS Prior to each flight, the aircraft will be checked and adjusted to ensure the center of gravity (CG) is directly located below the center of the airframe. MANEUVER LIMITS This aircraft is identified in the Special Category under 55 lbs.

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### To accomplish the CG assessment, the aircraft shall be af
fixed to the payload. Lift the aircraft slightly off of the ground by the booms. If the aircraft rolls forward or backward, the payload shall be adjusted until centered. Perform this assess
ment for the Pitch and Roll axis’s. *A special flight permit may be issued for an aircraft that may not currently meet applicable airworthiness require
ments but is capable of safe flight. 14CFR 21.197 Acrobatic maneuvers, including stalls, are not approved. All flight maneuvers should be conducted in a careful man
ner not to jeopardize the safety of the aircraft, aircraft pay
load, the environment and people.

WARNING The Pilot in Command SHALL ensure that the Micro-SD Card is installed correctly into the NAVI-CTRL prior to each flight. In the event that something goes wrong, the “Aircraft Flight Log” located on the Micro-SD Card files shall be available for review by the NTSB, FSDO and Maintenance Personnel.

*ONLY 2GB Micro-SD Cards Authorized FLIGHT LOG FILES12 EQUIPMENT RANGE Graupner Radio 2 Miles (3 Kilometers)
GPS Failsafe 250 meters-1000 meters (As designed) STANDARD FAILSAFE 500 METERS (1640 FEET) Video 2000 feet - 2 miles (As designed) 

### EQUIPMENT OPERATING RANGE FROM “HOME”

*Do not fly beyond your Visual Line Of Site (VLOS). *Do not fly beyond your ability to maintain positive control of the aircraft. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.

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# EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Follow the Emergency Procedures to operate the CINESTAR Octocopter and Quadcopter for EMERGENCY operation. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES UNCOMMANDED MANEUVER AFTER ROTATION 1. REDUCE THROTTLE 2. LAND IN SUSTAINED FLIGHT 1. Locate the best place to land and land immediately. 2. Reduce throttle, Land TOTAL POWER LOSS 1. Immediately Communicate danger to production personnel. 2. Carefully approach aircraft and disconnect all power sources. 3. After disconnecting all aircraft power, turn control radio to off. FIRE OR SMOKE 1. Land Immediately 2. Extinguish 3. Report SUDDEN LOSS IN VOLTAGE 1. Land Immediately 2. Test Battery LOSS OF RADIO SIGNAL 1. Move toward aircraft. 2. “GPS RETURN HOME” 3. After control regained, flight may continue. 4. If SINGAL LOW persists, land and investigate. “NAVI” FAILURE 1. Land Immediately and reconnect the NAVI cable to the FC. 2. Recalibrate System GPS FAILURE 1. Land immediately 2. Recalibrate system.

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# NORMAL PROCEDURES Follow the Normal Procedures to operate the CINESTAR Octocopter and Quadcopter for normal operation. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 1. FC (Clear of water, condensation, debris) 2. ESC’s (Clear of water, condensation and debris) 3. Power Distribution (Bullet connectors securely connected) 4. GPS (Secure) 5. NAVI (Two information lines securely seated between NAVI & FC) 6. NAVI (2GB SD Card installed) 7. TX/RX Radio (Properly connected from the FC to Telemetry and #8 Channel, antenna) 8. WIRES (Observe all wires for good condition) 9. Airframe (Inspect for cracks. Ensure all connections are secure) 10. Motors (Secure and level, no frayed electrical lines) 11. Propellers (Nut Cap tight with no unsecured movement. 12. Lights (Wires secure, LED strip protected) 13. Landing Gear (If applicable secure) 14. CALIBRATE (Compass) RADIO PREFLIGHT PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 1. Battery (Charged) 2. Control Sticks (Free and clear) 3. Switches (Set for takeoff, in working condition) 4. Antenna (Secure) 5. BIND (Bound to desired aircraft)
POWER FLIGHT PACK 1. CHARGE (Fully Charged) 2. Condition (Ensure cells are not puffy, no damage to external covering, wires are clean and covered) 3. Connected (Secured to aircraft)
BEFORE MOTOR START 1. Preflight Inspection COMPLETE 2. PIC/VO FLIGHT PROFILE BRIEFING COMPLETE 3. SAFE (Area SAFE and all authorized consenting production personnel in place) STARTING MOTORS NORMAL PROCEDURES 1. Ground Radio (ON) 2. Battery (Connect) 3. Observe (Motor movement on all motors) 4. GPS (Active) 5. Calibrate (Left throttle, forward and left) 6. START (Move the left and right control levers down and to the center) 7. Observe (All motors turning in correct direction)
BEFORE TAKEOFF NORMAL PROCEDURES 1. AREA –CLEAR 2. POWER –Voltage Check 3. Ground Station –On/Connected 4. Telemetry –Active 5. COMM –Verify 6. Motor Check (Right control stick “Around the horn”. Listen and observe motors speed up. i.e. Push forward with right control stick, rear motor should spin faster.) TAKEOFF NORMAL PROCEDURES 1. Throttle –Increase purposefully until aircraft has lifted from the ground and is safely off the ground. 2. POWER -Voltage Check 3. Lights –Operational 4. Positive rate of climb LANDING NORMAL PROCEDURES 1. Approach Path –CLEAR 2. Landing Site –CLEAR 3. Power Remaining –MINIMUM 22.0 Volts 4. GPS –OFF 5. ALTITUDE HOLD –OFF 6. LAND -Authorized
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# PERFORMANCE
The performance chart to the right represents the Octo
copter configuration under normal conditions with a full charge of the Flight Pack. (22.5 volts or greater) ALTITUDE TIME @ 7 LBS TIME @ 12 LBS TIME @ 18 LBS TIME @ 25.8 LBS SEA LEVEL 20 17 13 10
1000 18 15 11 8 2500 16 13 9 6 5000 14 11 7 4 7500 12 9 5 2 10,000 10 7 3 0 12,500 8 5 1 0 15,000 6 3 0 0 17,500 4 1 0 0 

### STANDARD FLIGHT TIME

*This chart reflects a standard density altitude of 29.92.

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# WEIGHT & BALANCE WARNING IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT TO MAKE SURE THE AIRCRAFT IS LOADED PROPERLY. OPERATION OUT SIDE OF THE PRESCRIBED WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

25 50 75 100

EMPTY 25% 50% 75% AIRCRAFT STABILITY SAFE CAUTION UNSTABLE

PERCENT LOADED F E E T X
100 WARNING Aircraft stability begins with correctly accomplishing the Center of Gravity procedure outlined in LIMITATIONS of this Information Manual. MSL

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# AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION *Flight Control, Navi-Ctrl and BL-Ctrl software version numbers can be found in the aircraft maintenance log. A functional check flight must be accomplished after any maintenance action and notated in the mainte
nance log book. COMPONENT NOMENCLATURE Airframe Carbon Fiber 9.5 inches wide

Booms Carbon Fiber 550mm each Motor Mounts Poly Carbon X 16 Landing Gear Carbon Fiber X 3 Propellers Carbon Fiber X 8 Airframe Mounts Poly Carbon X 16 Screws Stainless Steel X 32 Flight Control Mikrokopter V2.5 ME Power Distribution Mikrokopter V2.5 ME/DOUBLE QUADRO V3 - COOL V3.5 Navigation Mikrokopter V2.0 Navi-Ctrl GPS Mikrokopter GPS 2.1 SMD Motors T-MOTOR Navigator Series MN4012-9 X 8 RX/TX Radio Graupner GR-24/MC-32,MX-20

Flight Pack LiPo Battery, 6s 9Ah+
PAYLOADS NOMENCLATURE

MOVI MR5 FreeFly Systems Gimbal with Landing Gear MOVI MR10 FreeFly Systems Gimbal with Landing Gear MOVI MR15 FreeFly Systems Gimbal with Landing Gear Radian Gimbal Generation 1 Radian Gimbal (2 axis) *Amounts may vary between models of aircraft. The above stated payloads represent standard loads. 10/2014

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# HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

*Aircraft maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/ maintenance requirements as outlined shall be observed. ITEM MAINTENANCE ACTUATORS Not applicable to this aircraft SERVOS Not applicable to this aircraft TRANSMISSION Not applicable to this aircraft
MOTORS Inspect brushless motors before each flight cycle and at the end of each day. Although uncommon, if a motor shows wear, remove and replace with serviceable unit.

PROPELLERS Inspect propellers before and after each flight. The propeller may be worn as long as it’s with in limits and balanced. (No more than 5% reduction in leading edge

surface area.) If damage is substantial (Beyond 10%) remove an replace with serviceable unit. Ensure that the replacement propeller matches the correct pitch of the removed unit. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Inspect the ESC’s and Power Distribution unit prior to each flight. Aircraft shall not be flown if any damage is present. Remove and replace unit. FLIGHT PACK

(BATTERY) Each flight pack shall be inspected prior to each use. If damage, delimitation or wire fraying is present, red flag the unit as “NO FLY” and replace with a serviceable unit. MECHANICAL DYNAMIC CONTROL Not applicable to this aircraft
GROUND CONTROL Ground Control Station shall be in serviceable condition prior to each flight if remote video is required. FLIGHT CONTROL FC shall be be loaded with stable software and a functional check flight accomplished after each update. ITEM MAINTENANCE RADIO All levers, switches, dials and digital menu’s shall be in working condition. RADIO ANTENNA The Control Radio antenna shall be properly affixed to the unit and working. RADIO BATTERY Prior to each flight, the battery shall be charged above 50% of usable power. 

### *ALL MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED UAS TYPE PERSONNEL20 ITEM MAINTENANCE NAVIGATION The NAVI-CTRL shall be loaded with stable software that corresponds to the FC software. A functional check flight shall be accomplished after each update.
GPS GPS coverage is not required for the operation of this aircraft as it may be flown in conditions that do not provide coverage. (Underground) If the use of GPS coverage is required.

ALTIMETER The Digital Altimeter is affixed to the FC, the altimeter shall be calibrated prior to each flight. The aircraft will not calibrate if damage exists or the altimeter is blocked. If inop, remove and replace the FC. Note the new software version prior to flight in the maintenance logbook.
RX/TX This aircraft uses 2.4GHz with advanced telemetry. Do not use any other frequency. If either RX/TX unit is broken or damaged, remove and replace unit. Bind prior to flight and ensure telemetry is received at the ground station prior to flight.
AIRFRAME Inspect the airframe prior to each flight. Any damaged component on the main airframe, booms or avionics tray must be removed and replaced prior to each flight.
POSITION LIGHTS Aircraft position lights are located under the 8, 2, 4, 6 booms. The aircraft may fly if only 3 lights are working. The aircraft may not fly if 2 or more are not working. GEAR Landing gear may be affixed to booms 8, 2 and 5. In the event that an independent gimbal is in use, the landing gear may be affixed to the gimbal. ITEM MAINTENANCE
PAYLOAD QD (Quick Disconnect) The point between the mainframe of the aircraft and the payload may be a quick disconnect. Prior to each flight, inspect the female end for loose parts. Attach the payload to the aircraft and secure by closing the lever. Ensure that no play exists. If movement is present in a secured position, remove aircraft and tighten payload screw.



### Link: FRONT PAGE -MAINTENANCE http://wiki.mikrokopter.de ASSEMBLY -ALL CONFIGURATIONS http://wiki.mikrokopter.de/en/assemblyOverview 

# ATTENTION

With regard to ALL Mikrokopter hardware and software, maintenance personnel shallrefer to the internet based maintenance manual provided by and updated by Mikrokopter.

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# FREQUENCIES FCC APPROVED FREQUENCIES This aircraft uses 2.4GHz to for all flight control inputs. The use of 5.8GHz, 1.3GHz and 5.1-5.8GHz or other FCC approved fre
quency’s will be used for video.

THIS MANUAL WAS DESIGNED AND WRITTEN BY COPELANDRED LLC. SEATTLE, WA, USA 10/2014 www.copelandred.com