Current Version as of: August 11, 2015

NiederTron Manual and Spec Sheet

For V2 and V3 DroneNiederTron Robotics advocates the safe use of their products, always make sure you equipment is in proper workin g order, is checked prior to every flight and that you are familiar with and respect the equipment's capabilities and limitations. Do NOT fly recklessly, do NOT fly near airports, freeways, towns, people, etc, basically anywhere where a equipment failure o r pilot error can result in injury or damage to people and/or property.

Before flying, ensure you have read and understand this manual in its entirety. A basic mechanical and electrical aptitude should be applied while using this product. Before flight , ensure you have performed a preflight check as prescribed in this manual. Thank you for purchasing this product.

Tips on Safety:

- Never perform any maintenance with the propellers on

- It is recommended to remove the propellers if powering up indoo rs for

any reason

- It is recommended to wear eye protection during the operation of flight

- Never operate the multirotor around the close proximity of others, yourself, or valuable property

- Obey your local regulations and observe the current regulations b y the FAA for the safe operation of RC aircraft

- Be aware of your surroundings and always take off and land in a clear

areaSpecs

NiederTron V2: Propeller: 10X4.5 Slow Fly

Motors: 800KV Recommended Battery: 4S 6600 Mah Lipo Weight: 2049 Gr ams / 4.517 Lbs (With Battery est) Gimbal: 3 Axis / Suited for GoPro style action cameras

Video TX: 5.8 32ch 800MW Handheld Remote TX: 433Mhz Battery: 3S Navigation Lights: Red (Right) Green (Center) Blue (Left)* ESC’s: 25 Amp GPS Tracker (Optional): Requires 3G Sim CardSpecs

NiederTron V3: Propeller: 10X4.5 Slow Fly

Motors: 800KV Recommended Battery: 4S 6600 Mah Lipo Weight: 1880 Grams / 4.144 Lbs (With Battery est)

Gimbal: 2 Axis / Suited for smaller action cameras

Video TX: 5.8 32ch 2W Handheld Remote TX: 433Mhz Battery: 3S Navigation Lights: Red (Right) Green (Center) Blue (Left)* ESC’s: 25 Amp GPS Tracker (Optional): Requires 3G Sim Card

Certain configurations utilize the DJI Datalink Radio for autonomous waypoint tracking. For the complete users manual, please visit:

http://www.dji.com/product/ipad

- ground

- station/downloadFrame

- Compact Foldable Design

- Lightweight frame with > 20 minute flight times

- Built

- in OSD, with multicopter enhancements

- Single

- cable link to the EzUHF Rx, with full uplink status

- Carbon fiber frame, CNC milled aluminum arms

- Integrated telemetry down

- link.

- USB port for future upgrades

- Live stream from GoPro

- Flight camera (backup camera)

- Folded Size: 24cm W x 30cm L x 14cm H (Landing leg height may vary due to payload configuration).

- Battery Compartment Size: ~5cm W x 12cm L x 3cm H

Power Distribution board, including:

• OSD

• Camera switch

• GoPro Power Supply (5.0 V)• GPS Interface

• Current/Voltage Sensor

PPM in/out

OSD (On Screen Display)

Please visit this link and view the manual for a complete explanation of

the items that can be viewed on the OSD.

Be advised: Your NiederTron Quadcopter comes preconfigured. Any changes to these configurations could affect your flight. It is advised not to open your NiederTron Q uadcopter to prevent any altercations.

Take Special note of the motor configuration:

If your quadcopter flips immediately after takeoff, that usually indicates that you have an opposite propeller per that motor configuration.Below is an example systems diagram for the frame p inout.

ImmersionRC telemetry downlink, com patible with antenna trackers, and the iTelemetry apps on smart

- phones. (Positional, Uplink status, Battery status)- The quadcopter utilizes a 32 Channel 5.8 Ghz Video Transmitter (TX). Simply look up the users manual for your chosen video receiver and pair the receive channel with the transmit channel in the photo above.Flight Contro ller: The NiederTron line utilizes the DJI Naza avionics and GPS. The avionics support multiple types of platforms, but for your quadcopter, you will be utilizing the Quad X. Check DJI.com for the complete manual of the Naza V2. Key points from the Na za V2 manual as pertains to the Niedertron line will be mentioned below. Again, this aircraft is preconfigured and changes are not recommended. If you choose to download the Naza V2 Software from DJI.com, it explains in detail how the avionics work. It is highly recommended that you do so prior to flight. In the software, you can perform a stick configuration and see your stick movement and have peace of mind prior to flight.

1. Please download the driver and the Assistant installation software in EXEformat fromwww.dji.com. 2. Switch on the transmitter and then power on your autopilot system. 3. Connect your autopilot system and PC via a Micro

- USB cable.

4. Open the driver installation software and follow the instructions to complete installation.

5. Run the Assistant installation software and follow the instructions to complete installation.The NiederTron line utilizes the DJI GPS in configuration with its avionics. The GPS must be pointed forward (Forward is where the cord come out of the puck{This is also noted in the DJI Naza V2 Software}).

The V2 and V3 have three flight modes:

GPS

- The onboard GPS is utilized for stabilization. For example, i f a gust of wind were to blow me to the right a few feet, I would over back to my original location with the use of the GPS positioning. When the user changes locations where magnetic polarity may have changed, it is advised to do a compass calibration. Again visit DJI.com and view the assistant software to view how to do this. There are also many videos

online that show this.

Attitude Mode: This mode does not utilize GPS but still has auto level capabilities. This mode is ideal for flying indoors as GPS is not reliable inside buildings.

Failsafe: The pilot can initiate a failsafe where the aircraft will either ascend or descend to 60 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) and return to the point of launch. That is why it is critical to take off in a clear a rea incase the aircraft will RTL (Return to Launch). This can only be accomplished if the aircraft takes off in GPS mode. The pilot can also switch back to GPS or Attitude mode at any time. While in Failsafe Mode, the aircraft will emit a very bright or ange LED light that can be seen from the ground while LOS (Line of Sight) is maintained.

Any of the following mistakes will lead to a dangerous accident, double

check all these items: (1) Rotation direction of motor is opposite (2) Infirm connection betw een the motor and the ESC (3) Wrong or infirm installation of Main controller (4) Wrong or infirm connection between the main controller and ESC. (5) Propeller installation mistake (6) Magnetization of the compass

Make sure the following items are corr ect. (1) Make sure you have assembled your multi

- rotor correctly. (2) Make sure you have done the configuration procedure correctly.(3) Make sure all connections are in good condition. (4) Make sure batteries are fully charged for your transmitter, autopi lot system and all devices.After power up, the aircraft will emit a series of LED light codes as it does its systems start check. The light sequence can be seen above. After the rapid green LED pulses, the aircraft will begin to search for a GPS signal if you are in GPS mode. The GPS signal LED seq uence can be see above. The more green the better. Ideally, you want a solid green pulse, but one green one red, or one green and two red are fine.Low Voltage: The aircraft is outfitted with multiple ways of alerting the pilot of low voltage. T he balance plug on the batter can plug into an external low voltage alarm on the aircraft. This generally will go off first. The voltage can also be monitored on the FPV (First Person View) display. The DJI Naza V2 also has two built in low level protec tions. First, the aircraft will blink red rapidly as a first warning then it will slowly descend as a second level protection. These levels of protection can be configured in the Naza V2 Software.

The aircraft will also have a built in option to bring the aircraft back with out initiating a Failsafe. In Home Lock flying, the forward direction is the same as the direction from home point to multi

- rotor. All the following requirements are met: 6 or more GPS satellites are found, in GPS ATTI. Mode, and t he aircraft is further than 10m away from the home point.

Normal flying Home Lock FlyingBy now you should have browsed through the Naza Software and have an understanding of the flight modes and the OSD. Now we will di scuss a preflight for a standard flight.

1. Choose a wide open area

2. Choose flat and level ground

3. Make sure all connections are secure (antennas and plugs)

4. Check for any loose bolts and that landing gear is secure

5. Make sure GPS is pointing forward

6. Power on th e handheld TX first

7. Power on aircraft and wait for it to go through its light sequence

8. Wait for the green GPS lights

9. Move your TX sticks in any of the following motions to start your propellers. If you are unsure of how to fly a quadcopter, it is

recomm ended that you search for a simulation program to learn.Now we will move on to the operation of the radio. All of the switches must be flipped up or else the radio will now initialize. You will ge t an error message if a switch is flipped down. This is done for safety.

A manual for the hand held radio can be found here: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/sto re/uploads/1058418382X19 2693X3.pdf- Left Stick: Up and down is throttle, Left and right is yaw.

- Right Stick: Up and down is pitch, Left and right is roll. *This is important that this is viewed in the Naza Software.

P1: Roll Knob for the pitc h of the gimbal P2: Roll Knob for yaw of the gimbal (V2) (See Rudd SW)

ELE SW: Camera Switch Rudd SW: Switch to pan mode/ yaw with gimbal (V2) ID0: GPS Flight Mode

ID1: Attitude Mode

ID2: Failsafe Ail SW: Lights

Gear SW: HomelockFor current vers ion of manual please contact Mikeniederlander@yahoo.com22SEP2015

Frame https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LmBtNQ2Poe8ki_ftHs

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Antenna Tracker http://www.immersionrc.com/fpv

- products/ezantennatracker

- v2/ (Tracker Box) http://www.immersionrc.com/fpv

- products/duo5800

- 5

- 8ghz

- av

- r x/ (Video Receiver) http://www.dji.com/product/ipad

- ground

- station/download (Waypoint Radio 2.4Ghz)

http://www.d ji.com/product/ipad

- ground

- station/video (This is where I would spend a lot of time watching these videos. This covers the DJI Data link radio. Practice linking up and be sure to take the propellers off first. First use the data link to talk to the qua dcopter via the NAZA Assistant on the iPad so you know you can communicate to it via Bluetooth. Then open the DJI Ground Station App and you should be able to communicate with the quadcopter. This option is especially good if you want to take the

pressur e out of flying.)

EZOSD Phone interface dongle http://www.immersionrc.com/fpv

- products/itelemetry

- dongle/ (Plugs between phone and

AV cable

- provides moving map with the Droid T elemetry app for the phone or tablet).

Video Transmitter

2W (For the V3) http://img.banggood.com/images/upload/2014/12/Skyzone%20N2000%20User%20Manu al.pdf

800MW (For V2) http://www.himodel.com/FPV_Telemetry/FPV_5.8G_800mW_32Ch_Transmitter_TX58

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Hand Held Transmitter http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/76925955X208573X20.pdfQuick Tips

- Check the tightening of bolt and the propellers.

- Ensure the propellers are on properly (Clo ckwise/Counter)

- Never operate indoors with the propellers on

- Never manually work on the machine with the propellers on

- If an item has an antenna, make sure it is attached. A missing antenna could destroy the item if the energy has no where to tra vel.

- Remember that all setting are pre configured, any changes will change the flight behavior. It is recommended to scroll through the radio and take pictures of the screens. If you have any concerns, then you should not operate your machine. The syst em can be hooked up however and the controls will reflect in the Flight Controller Assistant. Unwanted changes could affect the flight controls, as well as the pulse rate.

- Remember, you are responsible for the aircraft. The aircraft relies on GPS for ac curacy. It is recommended to fly in wide open areas where a clear line of sight is guaranteed. Buildings, cloud coverage, etc, will depreciate the GPS strength.

- Take off in a wide open area in the event of a Failsafe return to home.

- Never leave batte ries charging while you are not nearby. Lipo batteries from time to time have been known to catch fire due to over charging. ******Remember, the radio has different models. Make sure you select the right model. Choosing the right model goes back to the signal weight

- if the wrong model is chosen, it could result in a potential crash. If you are unsure of this concept, research PPM in RC

Receivers.

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