# OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1

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## Crop Inspection Terrain Modeling

Power Grid Inspection Construction Security

Infrastructure Wildlife Studies

# STARK HX8 Efficiency Octocopter

31.4 Lbs. 21.4 Lbs. 25 - 30 minutes Aluminum & CF 12S 44000mAh U10+, 28” Prop 

# EFFICIENCY SERIES MULTICOPTER

4Max Recommended Takeoff Weight 52.8lb

NET Takeoff Weight ( w/ 2 x 22,000 mAh Li- Po Batteries) 31.4lb Max Recommended Payload 21.4lb Hovering Accuracy (in GPS Mode) Vertical:+/-0.5m Horizontal:+/- 1.5m Maximum Wind Resistance <8m/s(17.9 mpg/ 28.8km/h) Max Yaw Angular Velocity 150 deg/s Max Tilt Angle 35 degrees Ascent/Descent +/ 6m/s Flight Duration at 52.8lb AUW 24 Minutes Working Environment Temperature - 14 F - +104 F Speed 0 knots (hover) – 50 knots (maximum) Max Altitude 400 feet AGL and no more than 200 feet above an elevated platform (check current FAA guidelines) Return -‐to-‐ Home Failsafe Engagement: 1) UAV loses signal with GCS 2) Failsafe switch (SF switch) engaged 3) Low Battery Levels

Low Voltage Protection First Level Protection: If power levels drop below 21.0V, low voltage protection is activated : a. LED Warning (yellow & flashing); b. RTL ( Return -to - Landing) engages. Second Level Protection If power levels reach 20.5V, LED Warning (red & flashing) AND RTL are engaged

KEY FEATURES • 9 TYPES OF MULTI - ROTORAND A CUSTOMIZED MOTOR MIXER • INTELLIGENT ORIENTATION CONTROL (IOC) • POINTS OF INTEREST (POI) • INTELLIGENT LANDING GEAR FUNCTION •AUTO RETURN -TO - HOME /ONE- KEY GO - HOME • MULTI - ROTOR ONE- MOTOR FAIL PROTECTION 

# PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS

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# CARRYING PLATFORM

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# MODULAR Landing gear 

# & PAYLOAD PLATFORM

# FLIGHT CONTROLLER

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# Pixhawk Specifications

Processor  32 - bit ARM Cortex M4 core with FPU 

###  168 Mhz/256 KB RAM/2 MB Flash  32 - bit failsafe co- processor 

## Sensors  MPU6000 as main accel and gyro  ST Micro 16 - bit gyroscope 

###  ST Micro 14- bit accelerometer/compass (magnetometer)  MEAS barometer 

## Power  Ideal diode controller with automatic 

### failover  Servo rail high - power (7 V) and highcurrent ready  All peripheral outputs over-current protected, all inputs ESC protected 

## Interfaces  5x UART serial ports, 1 high - power capable, 2x with HW flow control  Spektrum DSM/DSM2/DSM -X Satellite input  Futaba S.BUS input (output not yet implemented)  PPM sum signal  RSSI (PWM or voltage) input 

###  I2C, SPI, 2x CAN, USB  3.3 and 6.6 ADC inputs 

## Dimensions  Weight 38 g (1.3 oz)  Width 50 mm (2.0”) 

###  Height 15.5 mm (.6”)  Length 81.5 mm (3.2”)

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# DRIVE SYSTEM: Brushless Motors

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# T -Motor U10+ KV......................................................... 80 Configu ration ....................................36N40P Shaft Diameter.................................. 15mm Motor Dimensions (Dia.*Len)............................................ Φ88.6 ×40 mm Weight(g)............................................500g I dle current(10)@10v(A)..................... 0.8A No. of Cells(Li - Po)............................... 6- 14S 

### Max Continuous current(A)180S......33A Max Continuous Power(W)180S......1500W Max. efficiency current...................... 2- 18A>90% internal resistance............................. 95m Ω 

### Propeller: 28” Carbon Fiber

# ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER

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## Features

 High performance microprocessor brings out the best compatibility with all kinds of motors and the highest driving efficiency.  Throttle range can be configured to be compatible with all transmitters currently available on market.  Smooth, linear, quick and precise throttle response .  CNC Aluminum alloy enclosure, IP 55 PCB with nano technology, widely used in UAV agriculture, search and resucue, etc .  Separate voltage regulator IC for microprocessor to get a better anti -jamming capability.  Multiple protection features : Low-voltage cutoff protection / over- heat protection / throttle signal loss protection .  USB supported . The firmware of the ESC can be updated by the USB adapter.  Several kinds of Program Cards are supported . Very easy to program the ESC at home or at the field 

## SPECS  Output: Continuous 80A

Burst 105A up to 10 Secs.  Input Voltage : 6 - 12 cells lithium battery.  BEC: None 

###  Signal Frequency: Up to 600Hz  Size : 77mm (L) * 35mm (W) * 18mm (H).  Weight: 94g.

# POWER SOURCE

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### Product Type: Lithium Polymer Capacity: 22000mAh Voltage: 22.2V Max Continuous Discharge: 20C (440A) Max Burst Discharge: 40C (880A) Weight: 2467g 

### Dimensions: 55*123*220mm Balance Plug: JST-XH Discharge Plug: XT150/AS150,etc 

### Charge Rate: 1 - 3C Recommended, 5C Max 

# 6S Li-Po Batteries

# RADIO TRANSMITTER

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## SA: Flight Mode UP - Loiter CNTR - Alt. Hold DOWN - Stabilize 

## SD: Blank RD: Zoom Control for FPV Camera

Prior to every flight, ensure all switches are in their default positions, and the Tx batteryissufficiently charged . We recommendchargingyour Tx fullyforevery use

. Use the followinginfographic to memorizethedefaultswitchpositionsandtheirfunctions : 

## SF: RTL 

# FUTABA 14SG 2.4 Ghz 14-channel

# 915Mhz TELEMETRY MODULE

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## Specs:  Supply voltage: 3.7 - 6 VDC (from USB or DF13 connector)  Transmit current: 100 mA at 20 dB  Receive current: 25 mA  Serial interface: 3.3 V UART  Size : 25.5x 53x11 mm (without antenna)  Weight: 11.5g (without antenna ) 

# 3DR TELEMETRY Module Features: • Interchangeable air and ground modules • Micro- USB port 

### • 6- position DF13 connector • 100mW maximum output power (adjustable) • - 117dBm receive sensitivity • Based on HopeRF’s HM -TRP module • SMA connector • 2 -way full -duplex communication through adaptive TDM • UART interface • Transparent serial link • MAVLink protocol framing • Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) • Configurable duty cycle • Error correction corrects up to 25% of bit errors • Open -source SIK firmware 

### • Configurable through *Mission Planner and *APM Planner

# FPV VIDEO TRANSMISSION

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# Flysight Black Mamba 

## TX5820-V2 5.8 Ghz 2000mW Specifications: • Working frequency: ISM 5.8GHZ • Available channels: 32CH 

### (compatible with Fatshark, ImersionRC and DJI) • Transmitting power: 2W (33dbm, +/- 1dB) • Transmitting distance: >9km (depends on terrain) • Power supply: DC 6 - 28V • TX output voltage: 5V/12V(Vin=Vout) • Comsumption current: 800mA 

### • Antenna impedance: 50 Ω • Antenna gain: 2dB • Antenna connector: SMA/RPSMA optional • Dimension : 55*35*27mm(L*W*H) • Weight: 52g Frequency Channel Group: A, B, E, F A: 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725Mhz B: 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866Mhz E: 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945Mhz F: 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880Mhz Features:

- 32 Channels

- High power (2000mW), long distance (about 9Km)

- On - board quiet fan built- in

- Very bright LED display

- Not affected by 2.4GHz R/C Radios

- Compact size, light weight, easy to carry

- Special design with cover.

# FIRST PERSON VIEW: Camera

15 CCD Size 1/3 inch, Interline Transfer CCD Total Pixels 795(H)*596(V) Effective Pixels 752(H)*582(V) SYNC Scanning System 2:1 Interlace Synchronization Internal/ VD- Lock Frequency H: 15.625 KHz/V: 50.00 Hz ELECTRICAL Resolution 700TV Lines(Min.): B/W (WIDE) Min. Illumination 0.7 Lux/F1.8 (50 IRE); Color / 0.02 Lux/F1.8 (50 IRE); B/W S/N (Y signal) 50 dB Video Output CVBS: 1.0Vp- p/75 Ω Focus Auto/Manual Zoom Movement Speed: 3 seconds IRIS Control Auto Lens Initialize Built- In Camera Title OFF/ON (Displayed 15 characters) Day & Night Auto Gain Control Auto, Manual(120- 240) Back Light Compensation ON/OFF Electronic shutter speed:AUTO (X128- 1/50sec- 1/10,000 sec) 

### OPTICS Optics 10X, f=3.8 to 38.0mm(F1.8 - 3.2) Min. Focus Distance 1,000mm Angle/Field of view: H: Appr. 51.2 ° (Wide) to 5.58 ° (Tele)/V: Appr. 39.3 ° (Wide) to 4.27 ° (Tele) 

# FH-10S Zoom

# FIRST PERSON VIEW: 5.8Ghz MONITOR/Rx Specification : 32 channels 5 . 8 GHz Dual Diversity Receiver 32 ch . Fatshark compatible small HDMI monitor Supports Airwave and NextWave transmitters and many others on 5 . 8 Ghz due to the 32 channel ; Compatiable 5 . 8 GHz Dual Diversity Receiver 32 ch . Fatshark compatible small HDMI monitor with Fatshark, airwave, Immersionrc and others . Fully compatible with 2 . 4 Ghz R/C radios; Screen No Blue Screen, Support image rotation 180 degree and Image Zoon function HDMI Support HDMI 1 . 3 digital input port. Resolution ( 1024X600 px) DIVERSITY MONITOR FEATURES: High sensitivity diversity receivers for the best possible reception Supports DNR High resolution screen ( 1024x600 px) No blue screen . Supports Airwave and NextWave transmitters and many others on 5 . 7 Ghz due to the 32 Channel diversity receiver. Supports image rotation . HDMI 1 . 3 digital input port RECEIVER: Frequency: ISM 5.8Ghz RX sensitivity: - 90dBM Diversity: Yes Video Standard: NSTC/PAL (automatic switching) Video Output Level: 1.0Vp - p, 75ohm Audio Output Level: 1.0Vp - p, 10Kohm 16 

# FlySight BlackPEarl 32 Ch.

# ROUTINE PRE- FLIGHT INSPECTION

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# WHAT SHOULD I INSPECT? Landing gear: If you operate a UAV with retractable landing gear, ensure the gear components, and especially, screws attaching it to the frame of the UAV are not loose and servos/motors are functional. . 

### Motors: Inspect motor mount screws for tightness. With your hand, grasp each motor and check for strong attachment to the motor mount. If the motor “wobbles”, inspect the four inner screws under the motor mount. Motor replacement is advised if significant vibration is observed, and steps above are not remedial. 

### Propellers: Improper propeller mounting could result in motor failure due to overheating, as well as decrease in performance and efficiency. Whether you are using self-tightening propeller mounts, or directly mount the prop onto the motor, apply significant torque to the mounting screws. 

### Battery Plates: Ensure the battery plates’ columns are torqued fully, and the carbon fiber plate is snug. When using Velcro straps over the plate to secure a battery, tighten just enough without bending the plates on either edge. 

### GPS & IMU Make sure arrows point directly forward. Insure GPS and Compass are properly calibrated.

# PRE- FLIGHT CHECKLIST

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# •WEATHER conditions are optimal. •You are not endangering other HUMANS . 

# • UAV, Tx and Gimbal BATTERIES are fully charged. •All COMPONENTS are intact and functional (see page 5 ) 

# . • No significant sources of magnetic/radio INTERFERENCE. •All LED indicator colors are functioning. • CALIBRATION done properly (see page 6) 

# . •You have familiarized yourself with flight ENVIRONMENT •You have a PLAN . • MOTORS spool up. 

# Enjoy your flight!

# SAFETY PROTOCOL: Preflight

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### ✓ Check batteries with voltmeter to insure fully charged and ready for use. 

### ✓ Inspect batteries for damage or defects that may affect proper operation. 

### ✓ Inspect propellers are mounted correctly. 

### ✓ Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may result in sudden loss of propulsion or uncontrolled flight. 

### ✓ Inspect dampening absorbers are in good condition; not broken or worn. 

### ✓ Camera lens cap has been removed. 

### ✓ Micro SD card has been inserted. 

### ✓ Gimbal is functioning properly. 

### ✓ Check weather forecast for wind advisory or other conditions that may adversely impact flight. 

### ✓ Check predetermined flight area forTFR, restrictions, etc. 

### ✓ Check for NOT

AMs for flight area. 

### ✓ Contact respective airport towers to advise of estimated time of flight, estimated flight duration, flight location, estimated maximum altitude of flight and any other pertinent information. 

### ✓ If required, inform local FAA FSDO 

### ✓ Inspect flight area for:  vicinity of medical helipads/heliports  vicinity of light poles  vicinity of trees  flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact  vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard  vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be d istracted  public gatherings that may attract viewers  optimal point of control for best sight of sUAS while in flight

# SAFETY PROTOCOL: Flight

 Takeoff and land from same predetermined safe area.  Remain alert to birds, aircraft, curious public and 

# approaching vehicles.  PIC or Visual Observer will avoid any distractions during flight.  Restrict flight to minimal altitude sufficient to acquire needed results. 

#  Remain prepared for emergency landing at all times.  Pay attention to flight time and battery life percentage.  Land sUAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing.

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# SAFETY PROTOCOL: Post- Flight

 Disconnect battery(ies) to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system . 

#  Inspect sUAS for physical irregularities/component malfunction .  Secure sUAS in a safe location . 

#  Log your flight time, sUAS performance and other pertinent information  Remove all warning signs from public access areas .

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# SAFETY PROTOCOL: Emergencies Immediately land the sUAS at the safest and closest

ground location if

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#  the PIC and/or the Visual observer is being distracted from focusing on the flight and safety.  a manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of the sUAS .  a sudden change in weather (thunderstorms and/or 

# convective activity) .  birds entering the proximity of the flight.  any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction or interruption of control .

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# DISCLAIMER

23 Harris Aerial LLC accepts no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product under any conditions, including, but not limited to: 1 . Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, anesthesia, and other awareness- altering substances, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and any other mental or physical conditions that could impair your ability to safely operate the UAV. 2 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by intentional unsafe aircraft operation . 3 . History of physical, mental and other health conditions (including inadequate eye-sight), which may prevent you from being able to operate the UAV safely and effectively. 4 . Failure to follow the guidance of the manual, altered assembly or improper operation . 5 . Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non -original accessories and parts . 6 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products, fake products . 7 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by lack of experience and/or subjective misjudgment. 8 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, component aging and malfunction . 9 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low voltage protection alarm is triggered . 10 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal conditions (where water, oil, soil, sand and other unknown material could ingress into the aircraft) ; 11 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in situations and environments where magnetic and/or radio interference is present, government regulated no -fly zones, or the pilot and or UAV is in low- lit, blocked, fuzzy sight, and other conditions not suitable for operating a UAV. 12 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying/operating a UAV in bad weather, such as a drizzle, rain, snow, heavy wind, sandstorm, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc . 13 . Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations : collision, fire, explosion, floods, tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, and any other situations outside of direct or indirect control of Harris Aerial LLC . 14 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by privacy invasion and infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of the aircraft. 15 . Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers . 16 . Other losses that are not covered by the scope of Harris Aerial LLC liability. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of . HarrisAerial LLC

. Nopatentliability is assumedwithrespecttothe use oftheproductor information contained herein .