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Aeryon SkyRanger User Guide
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Table of Contents

About the Aeryon SkyRanger......................................................................................... 1

Welcome to the Aeryon SkyRanger......................................................................1

Product Support ...................................................................................................2

Technical Specifications........................................................................................3

Component Parts..................................................................................................4

Components in your Mission Case .................................................................4

Components in your Support Case.................................................................6

Safety Considerations...........................................................................................6

Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 7

Assembling the Aeryon SkyRanger.......................................................................7

Starting the Base Station ................................................................................7

Assembling the Aerial Vehicle ........................................................................8

Deploying the Aerial Vehicle from the Mission Case ...............................9

Starting the MCS Tablet................................................................................11

Post-Flight Activities.................................................................................................... 12

Changing Batteries between Flights...................................................................12

Freeing Up Memory for Videos and Images.......................................................12

Replacing the SD Card in the Vehicle ...........................................................13

Dismantling and Packing the SkyRanger ............................................................14

Optional Removal of Landing Gear...............................................................16

System Maintenance................................................................................................... 17

Battery Charging and Storage.............................................................................17

Charging SMART Batteries............................................................................17

Charging the Base Station ............................................................................19

Storing and Transporting SMART Batteries..................................................20

Disposing of Batteries...................................................................................20

Other Battery Safety Considerations............................................................21

Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................................22

Propeller Arm Maintenance ...............................................................................23

Regular Arm and Propeller Inspection .........................................................23

Cleaning Camera Lenses and Tablet...................................................................24

Cleaning Contacts...............................................................................................24

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 25

What to Do After a Hard Landing .......................................................................25
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Moderately Hard Landing.............................................................................25

Severe Landing or Crash ...............................................................................25

If the MCS Tablet Goes Dark or Freezes.............................................................27

Payload Options............................................................................................................ 1

General Information for all Payloads ...................................................................2

Installing a Payload.........................................................................................2

Camera Configuration Settings.......................................................................2

Camera Operation ..........................................................................................2

HDZoom30 (3-Axis stabilized 30x Optical Zoom Camera)....................................1

Specifications..................................................................................................1

Gimbal Features........................................................................................1

Camera Features.......................................................................................1

SR-EO/IR (Stabilized Dual EO/IR High Resolution Cameras).................................2

Specifications..................................................................................................2

Gimbal Features........................................................................................2

Camera Features.......................................................................................2

SR-3SHD (3-Axis Stabilized High Resolution Camera)...........................................3

Specifications..................................................................................................3

Gimbal Features........................................................................................3

Camera Features.......................................................................................3

Compliance Statements................................................................................................. 1

United States Compliance - FCC .....................................................................1

Industry Canada Compliance - IC....................................................................2

European Union Compliance – CE..................................................................2
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CHAPTER 1

About the Aeryon SkyRanger

Welcome to the Aeryon SkyRanger

With a reputation and proven track record for reliable operation, Aeryon's small 

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) set the standard for immediate aerial intelligence 

gathering.

The Aeryon SkyRangerTM UAS, with its intuitive touch screen user interface and 

autonomous intelligence, enables you to be in control of professional quality aerial 

intelligence with minimal training. A single operator can transport and deploy the aerial 

vehicle in seconds, and control it using point-and-click map-based navigation. Designed to 

military and government specifications, the Aeryon SkyRangerTM provides reliable flight 

performance even in demanding weather conditions.

This guide provides instructions for assembling the Aeryon SkyRangerTM. For information 

on flying the system, refer to the Aeryon MCS User Guide.
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Product Support

If you have a question or concern about the Aeryon SkyRanger, contact Aeryon Labs 

product support through the support portal, by email or telephone.

Portal: support.aeryon.com

Email: support@aeryon.com

In the email, include the name of the organization that purchased the unit, 

the serial number for the aerial vehicle and base station, and the software 

version you are using.

Telephone: +1-519-489-6726

New software versions are available on a regular basis from Aeryon product support. For 

information on how to install a software upgrade, see Chapter 8, System Maintenance & Software 

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Technical Specifications

Specification Details

Endurance Up to 50-minute flight time with a payload

Wind tolerance +40 mph (65 kph) sustained, +55 mph (90 kph) gust

Environmental 

temperature range

-22 - 122°F (-30 - 50°C)

Beyond line-of-sight 

range

+1.9 mi (3 km) integrated capability, +extensible beyond 3.1 mi (5 km)

Altitude 1500 feet (457m) AGL, 15000 feet (4572m) MSL

Launch & recovery 

method

Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL)

Dimensions Deployed: 40 in. (102 cm) Diameter, 9.3 in. (24 cm) Height

Folded: 10 in. (25 cm) Width, 20 in. (50cm) Length

Weight (without 

payload)

5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

Navigation LEDs Red/Green and Red/NIR

Radio frequencies 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, custom
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Component Parts

The Aeryon SkyRanger system is stored in two cases:

 The Mission Case, which contains everything you need to operate the SkyRanger 

system in the field plus the ability to carry a full set of spare propeller arms, 

landing gear legs and a second SkyRanger vehicle body.

 Support Case, which consists of a battery charger and power kits

There is also an optional Mission Backpack that can be purchased to carry the the 

SkyRanger system..

Components in your Mission Case 

The Mission Case contains everything you need to assemble and fly the Aeryon SkyRanger. 

Aerial Vehicle Body, Landing Gear Legs and Antennae

The aerial vehicle body contains the sensors, motor controllers, communications 

links and high speed processors for managing all operations. This unit is responsible 

for stabilizing flight, navigating, pointing the camera and monitoring for unsafe 

operating conditions. An SD memory card slot on the vehicle body allows storage of 

images, video files, logs, etc. on a Class 10 SD memory card (max. 32GB).
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The four landing gears can be detached, but are generally left attached to the 

vehicle and folded down for storage. One of the landing gear legs contains a 

communications antenna. 

Please contact Aeryon Labs if you require a different type of antenna. Only 

antennae supplied by Aeryon Labs may be used with this equipment.

Propeller Arms 

There are four propeller arms which snap into the aerial vehicle body. The arms are 

color-coded (black and white) to match the appropriate receptacle in the aerial 

vehicle. 

SMART Batteries

A SMART lithium polymer battery is used to power the aerial vehicle. The SkyRanger 

system can be purchased with two grades of battery: Standard and Long Endurance.

For details on battery charging, storage and transport, see Battery Charging and 

Storage, in Chapter 8, System Maintenance. 

Tablet with MCS Software

The tablet is used to run the Aeryon Mission Control Station (MCS) software, a mapbased interface that lets you control the aerial vehicle and camera. See the Aeryon 

MCS User Guide for instructions on how to interact with your version of the MCS 

software. 

The tablet communicates with the base station via Wi-Fi or a wired Ethernet 

connection. Its battery life is 3 to 4 hours. 

Base Station with antenna

The base station provides a long distance communication link between the tablet

and the aerial vehicle. It has a removable antenna, and its battery runs for up to 3

hours per charge. 

On the back of the base station, there is a USB port, an Ethernet port, an SD memory 

card slot, and an A/C adapter for recharging the base station battery. The bottom of 

the base station has a tripod mount. 

Camera Payload

The camera payload can be HDZoom30 (3-Axis stabilized 30x Optical Zoom EO 

camera), SR-EO/IR (Stabilized Dual EO/IR High Resolution thermal and daylight 

cameras) or SR-3SHD (3-Axis Stabilized High Resolution camera). See Appendix A for 

a description of each payload.

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Components in your Support Case

The support case contains the battery charger and power kit provided with the system.

The battery charger lets you charge up to three SMART batteries at a time, at either a fast 

or slow charge rate. For details on how to charge batteries, see Chapter 8, System 

Maintenance & Software Upgrades.

The power kit includes a power cable for charging the MCS tablet, and a power cable for 

the battery charger (AC input 100-240VAC, 6.5-3.5A, 50/60Hz).

Safety Considerations

The Aeryon SkyRanger system is very easy to use – in minutes, anyone can be comfortable 

with the basics of flying, pointing the camera and taking pictures from the air. However, 

safety must be a prime consideration when operating the system. Understanding how the 

aerial vehicle responds to various challenging conditions is critical to both planning and 

safely operating the system. Challenging conditions and environments make operation 

more demanding, and require experience and training. 

Aeryon Labs Inc. provides detailed training on how to fly the Aeryon SkyRanger, and how 

to safely and competently deal with challenging flying environments and complex 

situations. This guide is designed to supplement, not replace, the flight training.

Keep these safety considerations in mind when operating the Aeryon SkyRanger system:

 While there are many failsafe mechanisms designed into the system, always be 

aware of potential risks and other barriers to safe operation. Make sure you have 

been trained on proper use of the system by an Aeryon certified trainer.

 As an operator of an Aeryon SkyRanger, you are responsible for the safety of 

individuals and property in your flight zone. Before flying, scan your surroundings 

for potential hazards or obstacles. Never fly the Aeryon SkyRanger over people or 

vehicles, or near other aircraft.

 Avoid prolonged exposure to the base station and aerial vehicle’s antenna. 

Maintain a distance of at least 23cm between personnel and each antenna.

 When using the Aeryon SkyRanger system, always comply with the frequency 

usage restrictions and guidelines for your country of operation.
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Chapter 2

Getting Started

This chapter describes the procedures to follow before flying the Aeryon SkyRanger, 

including assembly and pre-flight preparations.

Assembling the Aeryon SkyRanger

Starting the Base Station

The base station comes pre-assembled with its antenna. No assembly is required other 

turning it on and placing it in an appropriate location. 

Power up the base station before turning on other equipment in the system, 

such as the aerial vehicle and MCS tablet.

To start the base station:

1. Ensure that the antenna is pointing up at an angle such that the side of the 

antenna points in the direction of anticipated flight.

If you plan to fly the vehicle over the base station, do not point the

antenna straight up, as this will present a weak connection zone above 

the base station.

2. On the back of the base station, press the power button. 

The LEDs on the base station turn on and change from orange to green during 

start-up, which takes approximately 30 seconds. 

3. Place the base station 1m or more off the ground (such as on a tripod or on the 

roof of a car), to ensure good communications between the base station and the 

aerial vehicle.

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, 

all personnel must maintain a distance of at least 23 cm from the base 

station. 

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Assembling the Aerial Vehicle

When you are ready to deploy the SkyRanger aerial vehicle, you will need to unpack the 

components from the Mission Case and assemble the aerial vehicle. 

Depending on how the aerial vehicle has been stored, you may need to attach the

propeller arms, camera payload and battery, or they may be already attached to the aerial 

vehicle body.

This section describes all steps for assembling the aerial vehicle. The assembled aerial 

vehicle looks like this:

Landing gear leg

Propeller arm

SMART battery

Camera payload

Vehicle body
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Deploying the Aerial Vehicle from the Mission Case

The aerial vehicle is stored in the Mission Case with the landing gear legs already attached, 

and possibly the propeller arms, camera payload and/or battery. To assemble:

1. Remove the aerial vehicle body from the Mission Case.

2. If the camera payload is not already attached to the 

vehicle, attach it as follows:

 With the vehicle body upside down, insert the 

camera payload's two pegs into their slots in the 

payload bay under the vehicle.

 Lay the camera body down flat into the payload 

bay and close the latch.

3. If the propeller arms are already attached to the 

vehicle body but in a folded down position, lift each propeller arm up until it 

clicks into its flying position. 

4. If the propeller arms are not already attached, 

attach them as follows:

 Attach the arms with the white-tipped

propellers and white buttons into the white arm 

receptacles on the aerial vehicle, located below 

the battery release latches.

 Attach the arms with black buttons and plain 

black propellers (no white tips) into the remaining black arm receptacles on 

the aerial vehicle. 

Always attach propeller arms in the appropriate color-coded 

receptacles, or the vehicle can flip over on takeoff, potentially 

damaging the propellers.

 When inserting a propeller arm, hold it firmly 

near the ball connector end. Keep the arm 

pointed down in folded position, and gently 

press the arm into the spring loaded mount , 

until the head of the propeller arm snaps into 

place over the top of the landing gear leg. The 

arm is now in its folded down position.

 Lift the propeller arm up until it clicks into its 

flying position. The landing gear leg follows into its correct position.

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5. If the battery was not already inserted, insert it 

into the battery bay, aligning the red arrow on 

the battery with the red arrow on the vehicle. 

Press down until the two battery latches are

locked.

6. Press the battery’s Power ON button.

Note that the button’s press zone is slightly above 

the LED light. 

The aerial vehicle takes 1-2 minutes to be ready 

for use. 

7. Place the aerial vehicle upright on level ground, at least 3 meters from the base 

station.

8. Wait for the system to acknowledge it is ready (the Status LED blinks in a series 

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Starting the MCS Tablet

The tablet does not require any assembly. Its battery life is between 3 and 4 hours.

1. Turn on the tablet by pressing the Power ON button

on the end of the tablet.

When the tablet is on, pressing the button again 

darkens the screen to save battery power. This 

button does not turn the tablet off. You must use 

Windows - Shutdown to shut down the tablet.

2. Before running the MCS software, it is recommended that 

you wait until Windows completes the setup of the system Wi-Fi network (for 

example, RangerNetCmd_snxxxx). 

When the system Wi-Fi network is set up, a network indicator appears in the 

Windows taskbar. You are now ready to start the MCS software.

3. Using the stylus pen, double press on the Aeryon MCS icon to start up the 

Mission Control Station (MCS) software. 

The Aeryon Mission Control Station (MCS) screen appears. For example:

See the Aeryon MCS User Manual for details on how to use your version of the 

software. 

Tip

The screen layout may vary 

slightly from this example, 

depending on the version of 

software you are running.
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Chapter 3

Post-Flight Activities

This chapter describes typical post-flight activities, such as how to:

 Swap batteries between back-to-back flights while maintaining GPS lock

 Transfer and view videos and photo images from the aerial vehicle

 Dismantle and pack the Aeryon SkyRanger

Changing Batteries between Flights

If you plan to execute multiple back-to-back flights in the same area, you can swap in a 

fresh battery between flights without losing the GPS lock.

There is a 20 second window in which the GPS lock will be maintained while you remove 

the old battery and insert a fresh one. This applies to both the aerial vehicle and base 

station. If you take longer than 20 seconds to change a battery, you will need to wait a 

longer time for a new GPS lock to be acquired.

Always press the battery’s Power button to turn it OFF before removing it from 

the aerial vehicle, to avoid interrupting any data being written to the vehicle’s SD 

card.

Freeing Up Memory for Videos and Images

During each flight, video and image files are stored on a Secure Digital (SD) memory card, 

located in a card slot underneath the camera payload on the aerial vehicle. 

After each flight, check the memory in the Status area, to evaluate whether you 

need to replace the SD card with one that has enough free memory for

subsequent flights. 

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Freeing up memory on the SD card is important for the following reasons:

 If an SD card is full during a manual or regular waypoints flight, a warning is 

displayed and the vehicle stops acquiring new photos and video.

 If an SD memory card becomes full during an AutoGridTM flight, it immediately 

returns Home and lands automatically. Therefore, for AutoGrid flights, it is 

particularly important to download all video and images from the SD card before 

flying, to make sure that there is sufficient memory available.

Replacing the SD Card in the Vehicle

When you need to remove and replace the Secure Digital (SD) memory card:

1. Remove the camera payload from the bottom of the aerial vehicle.

2. In the vehicle’s payload bay, remove the SD card by pressing it in further so that 

it pops out for easy removal.

3. Insert a new SD card into the slot, and press until it clicks into place.

The system is designed to use standard Class 10 SD cards. 

If you will be operating in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, contact 

Aeryon Labs for advice on specific SD card requirements.

4. Re-attach the camera payload to the aerial vehicle.
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Dismantling and Packing the SkyRanger

When you have finished flying the aerial vehicle, you can dismantle it and pack it back into 

its Mission Case. 

If you deployed from a Mission Case, you can remove the propeller arms in order to 

repack the vehicle into the case. The camera and battery can be removed or left 

assembled on the vehicle body. The base station and tablet are also packed into the case 

with the aerial vehicle.

To dismantle and pack the system:

1. Make sure the battery on the aerial vehicle is powered off.

2. Depending on how you want to store the 

system, you can either fold down the 

propeller arms and leave them attached to 

the vehicle, or remove them. 

Press the button on the top of the propeller 

arm and gently push down on the propeller 

arm to fold it down. 

If you want to remove the propellers 

completely, fold the propeller down first. 

Then grasp the top of the arm and, bracing your thumb against the vehicle body, 

gently pull the arm away from the vehicle body until it pops out of its housing.

If you had a hard landing or crash, always examine the propellers for 

possible damage. For details on how to examine the propellers, see 

What to Do if you Have a Hard Landing, in Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. 

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3. Fold the landing gear legs down so that they rest close to the camera payload.

4. If desired, you can remove the battery (press the battery latches to release it 

from the vehicle) and the camera payload (open the latch on the bottom of the 

aerial vehicle to release the camera) and store them in their separate 

compartments in the case. 

Alternatively, you can leave them assembled on the vehicle for quick future 

deployment. 

5. Store the aerial vehicle body in the mission case.

6. Make sure the base station is powered down. Fold its antenna down and store it 

in the case. 

7. On the MCS tablet:

 Close the Mission Control Station (MCS) software program by pressing the 

X Close button in the top right corner.

 Power off the tablet by performing a full Windows shutdown.

8. Store the tablet in the Mission Case.

Here is a Mission Case, packed without 

removing the propeller arms. If the arms 

were removed, they are stored in the 

compartment next to the aerial vehicle 

body.
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Optional Removal of Landing Gear

The SkyRanger’s landing gear legs do not typically need to be removed when storing the 

vehicle in the backpack or mission case. However, you may need to remove a landing gear 

leg in order to replace it if it has been damaged.

To remove a landing gear leg:

1. Turn the aerial vehicle upside down. With your thumb, pull the small latch at the 

top of the leg away from the aerial vehicle.

2. With your thumb against the body of the vehicle, pull the leg upwards to slide it 

free of the aerial vehicle. 
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Chapter 3

System Maintenance

This chapter describes:

 How to charge and safely store SMART batteries

 How to perform regular and ad hoc maintenance tasks

Battery Charging and Storage

The aerial vehicle is powered by a rechargeable SMART lithium 

polymer battery. To check the current power level of a battery,

press the test button on the front of the battery.

Charging SMART Batteries

To charge aerial vehicle batteries, use the SMART Battery charger provided with 

the system. Do not use any other charging systems.

You can charge up to three batteries at a time. It is recommended 

that you recharge batteries before they are completely drained.

1. Open the battery charger case and plug a power cord into 

the A/C adapter.

2. Turn on the power switch. 

3. Set the charge rate setting to ensure that you are not 

charging at a rate that exceeds the power available.

 If you have a good power source (e.g., a standard outlet 

or generator), set charge speed to Fast.

 If you are charging in the field and have a lesser power source (such as 

charging from an automobile's power source), set charge speed to Slow.

4. Place the battery in one of the charger bays, oriented as shown below, and press 

down until latched. 

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5. Press the Power button on the battery to turn it on and begin charging.

While the battery is charging, the green LEDs will indicate charge level. 

Using the fast charge speed, it takes approximately three hours to fully charge a 

battery from empty.

Do not leave lithium polymer batteries unattended while charging.

6. Once the battery is fully charged, press the battery’s Power button to turn it off, 

and then remove the battery from the charger by pressing the battery latch.

Do not leave a fully-charged and powered-on battery on the charger, as 

this drains the battery to zero charge and will permanently degrade the 

capacity of the battery. A fully-charged battery can be left on the 

charger only if the battery has been powered off.

7. To power down the charger or to remove the power supply cord, press the power 

switch to OFF first before disconnecting the power supply cord from the charger or 

socket-outlet.

Warning: Batteries other than Aeryon Labs specified Lithium Batteries may cause personal 

injury or damage. Charge only when batteries and charger are between 4C (40F) and 45C 

(113F). No operator serviceable parts are inside charger. Refer servicing to service 

trained personnel. Charger is to be used in a dry location only. Caution: For continued 

protection against risk of fire, replace fuse only with same type and rating of fuse. 

Disconnect power before replacing fuse. Caution: Double pole/neutral fusing. 

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Charging the Base Station

The base station battery can be removed when you want to 

swap in a new one, but you do not need to remove it for 

charging.

The base station battery lasts approximately 3 hours from a 

full charge. You can display the charge level by pressing the 

battery button on the back of the base station.

When the base station needs recharging, simply plug a 

power cord into the A/C adapter on the back of the base 

station. 

If you do need to swap or replace a base station battery, 

open the latch at the side of the base station, and remove 

the battery.
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Storing and Transporting SMART Batteries

Batteries require care to ensure a long and reliable lifespan. Follow these guidelines for 

safe storage and transport:

 Store the batteries in an Aeryon product case or in a fireproof container, in 

temperatures between 5 and 20 degrees Celsius.

 Do not leave fully-charged batteries on the charger in a powered on state. 

 When leaving a battery on the aerial vehicle, always make sure that it is powered 

off. Failure to do so will drain the battery to zero charge and will permanently 

degrade the capacity of the battery. 

 If the system will not be used for 2 weeks or more, drain the batteries to between 

40% and 60% capacity (2 or 3 LED indicators), before storing them in a fireproof 

container. Failure to do so will permanently degrade the capacity of the battery.

 Standard grade SMART batteries can be transported on a commercial airline as

carry-on baggage. They cannot be checked into cargo. Consult your airline for the 

most up-to-date regulations.

 For details on how to transport Long Endurance grade SMART batteries, contact 

Aeryon Support.

Disposing of Batteries

When batteries have reached end of life, you can:

 Dispose of them safely as per local requirements, or... 

 Contact Aeryon Labs for a quote on refurbishing the batteries, and for instructions 

on how to return the batteries for recycling or refurbishment.

In the event of an aerial vehicle crash, inspect the battery for damage. If there is any 

damage to the battery:

 Do not use or ship the damaged battery.

 Contact Aeryon Customer Support to inform them of the event, and to receive any 

special instructions on handling the battery.

 Take the damaged battery outdoors and immerse it in a bucket of sand to reduce 

any fire hazards.

 Contact local hazardous materials disposal services to dispose of the damaged 

battery.

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Other Battery Safety Considerations

 Use only the SMART Battery charger provided with the system.

 Do not leave batteries unattended while charging.

 Do not leave a battery on the aerial vehicle for an extended period of time in a 

powered on state. If you plan to leave it on the vehicle, always power it off. 

Do not puncture the batteries. The lithium polymer cells store a great deal 

of energy and may burn very hot if severely damaged (e.g. crushed or 

punctured).

 Never use or ship a damaged battery. Follow steps described above in Disposing of 

Batteries.

 If a battery does not charge or fails to power up an aerial vehicle, contact Aeryon 

Customer Support.

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Maintenance Schedule

The Aeryon SkyRanger system requires minimal routine maintenance. Here is a summary 

of common maintenance tasks, and recommendations for when to perform them. 

Details for most maintenance tasks are provided later in this chapter.

Scheduled Maintenance Tasks When to Perform Them

Inspect Arms and Propellers Regular inspection after every 5 flight hours.

Upgrade Software When advised by Aeryon support. 

Monitor Spring Pins and Pads Every 4 months, or more often in dirty environments.

Clean Contact Areas Every 6 months, or more often in dirty environments.

Ad Hoc Maintenance Tasks When to Perform Them

Clean Camera Lenses As needed.

Inspect Arms and Propellers After flights involving winds in excess of 40 kph, or after a hard 

landing or crash.

Replace Propellers When a propeller is damaged (stress cracks, chipped tip, etc.).
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Propeller Arm Maintenance

Regular Arm and Propeller Inspection

Arm and propeller inspection should be performed:

 every 5 flight hours

 after flights involving winds in excess of 40 kph

 after a hard landing or crash

Inspecting propeller arms involves carefully checking for stress cracks.

Perform your propeller inspection in adequate lighting – stress cracks can be very

small and difficult to see. 

Pay particular attention to these areas: 

Chipped propeller tips are considered serious one more than half the painted area on the 

leading edge is gone, or when the vehicle reports yaw errors on a consistent basis when 

flying. Do not operate the system if a propeller tip is chipped to this extent.

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The root of the propeller 

near the hub.

Motor basket, where the motor mount 

screws attach.

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Propeller tips – some chipping may 

occur, but is considered serious once 

more than half the painted area on the 

leading edge is gone.

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Seam of the propeller along the leading 

edge (lightly twist the propeller blade 

to see if separation has occurred).

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Cleaning Camera Lenses and Tablet 

To ensure the best quality imagery, Aeryon recommends that you clean camera lenses as 

part of your regular maintenance. To clean camera lenses, you can use standard camera 

lens cleaning solutions, or simply wipe with a soft damp cloth. 

To clean the MCS tablet screen, wipe with a soft damp cloth. 

Cleaning Contacts

Electrical contact areas on the batteries, aerial vehicle and base station should be cleaned 

every six months, or more often if using the system in very dirty environments. This helps 

to ensure that secure and accurate contacts are made when components are snapped into 

place, and that no foreign contaminants are obscuring any of the contact points. 

Using a clean, soft, non-abrasive vinyl or polymer eraser, gently 

clean the contacts in the following areas:

 Battery contacts, on the bottom of each battery

 Camera payload contacts, on the bottom of the vehicle
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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

What to Do After a Hard Landing

Moderately Hard Landing

If the aerial vehicle experiences a moderately hard landing in which the propeller arms 

come off or impact the ground, check for damage as follows:

1. Visually examine the propeller arms for cracks or damage, as described in

Regular Arm and Propeller Inspection in Chapter 4: System Maintenance.

2. Examine the propellers for chips or cracks. Twist the propeller blades and 

observe the leading edge for delamination.

3. Check the rubber grommets on the aluminum cooling plates below the propeller 

for wear, and check the cooling plate for deformation.

4. Inspect the leaf pins in the propeller arm sockets, to ensure they are not 

deformed or bent.

If any damage is found in an arm or propeller, replace the propeller arm 

with a spare, and return the damaged parts for repair or replacement.

Severe Landing or Crash

If the aerial vehicle experiences a very hard landing or crash, check for damage as follows:

1. If the battery is still attached, do the following without lifting or tilting the 

vehicle:

 Check to see if the aerial vehicle’s green status light is showing the 

Ready condition (3 flashes then pause). Make note of this for reporting 

to Aeryon Labs.

 Disconnect the battery.

2. Examine the battery for damage. 

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Any break in the outside casing, or evidence of leaking fluids, means 

the battery must be prepared for disposal. See Disposing of Batteries in

Chapter 4: System Maintenance. 

3. Remove the propeller arms, camera payload and legs. 

4. Examine the vehicle body for cracks and damage. Any break in the external case 

requires the aerial vehicle be returned for servicing.

5. Visually examine the propeller arms for cracks or damage, as described in

Regular Arm and Propeller Inspection in Chapter 4: System Maintenance.

6. Examine the propellers for chips or cracks. Twist the propeller blades and 

observe the leading edge for delamination. 

7. Inspect the leaf pins in the propeller arm sockets, to ensure they are not 

deformed or bent.

If any damage is found in an arm or propeller, replace the propeller arm 

with a spare, and return the damaged parts for repair or replacement.

8. Check the aerial vehicle legs for moderate or severe cracks.

9. If there are no issues, execute a low altitude (2 m) test flight in a clear open area, 

to verify that the aerial vehicle can hold position and operate normally.

10. To check for camera damage, use the manual camera controls to pitch the 

camera up and down. 

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If the MCS Tablet Goes Dark or Freezes

The tablet display goes dark to conserve battery power when it is powered on but 

inactive. If the screen goes dark while you are using it, simply press the Power button 

again to restore the screen image. You can control the screen brightness using the P2 and 

P3 buttons on the tablet.

If, on rare occasions, the tablet appears to freeze up:

 Xplore – C5: press the button just below the finger print reader with 

the stylus to reset the tablet. 

 Panasonic Toughpad: Long press on the power button to reset the 

tablet. 

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Options

Appendix A

Payload Options

This appendix contains a general description and detailed specifications for each type of 

payload option available for the Aeryon SkyRanger.

Camera payloads described in this Appendix include:

 HDZoom30 (3-Axis stabilized 30x Optical Zoom camera)

 SR-EO/IR (Stabilized Dual EO/IR High Resolution Camera) 

 SR-3SHD (3-Axis Stabilized High Resolution Camera)
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General Information for all Payloads

Installing a Payload

All payloads are attached to the SkyRanger aerial vehicle 

body in the same way. 

To attach a payload to the aerial vehicle body:

1. Insert the camera payload’s two pegs into their 

slots on the aerial vehicle body.

2. Lay the payload body down onto the payload bay

and close the latch. 

The SkyRanger system will automatically detect and 

identify the camera, connect to it, and begin streaming.

Camera Configuration Settings

You can configure and customize many camera settings from within the Mission Control 

Station (MCS) application. All camera settings are described in the Aeryon MCS User 

Guide. 

Camera Operation

For instructions on how to control and operate any type of camera while the aerial vehicle 

is flying, see the Aeryon MCS User Guide, Chapter 4, Controlling the Camera During Flight. 
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HDZoom30 (3-Axis stabilized 30x Optical Zoom 

Camera)

The HDZoom30 Imaging Payload seamlessly integrates with the Aeryon 

SkyRanger to capture stabilized high resolution, high quality images 

and HD recorded video. The large-aperture, 30x optical [60x digital]

zoom lens and new-generation imaging engine ensure the images 

provide the detail and accuracy needed to monitor and assess any 

situation or structure – within minutes and from a distance. 

Specifications

Gimbal Features

 Stabilization: Integrated 3-axis stabilization

 Roll: +/- 20 degrees

 Pitch: +/-60 degrees

 Yaw: +/- 20 degrees

Camera Features

 Digital network & smart imagery: Low-latency all-digital network, stream video to 

multiple devices

 Image capture: 

o Stills: 20 megapixels

o Optical zoom: up to 30x

o Digital zoom: up to 60x

o File format: JPEG

o Field of view: 73 degree width, 53 degree height

 Video resolution: 1080p60 H.264 HD recorded

 Environmental Temperature Range: -4 to 122oF (-20 to 50oC)

 Weather resistant: water and rain resistant 
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SR-EO/IR (Stabilized Dual EO/IR High Resolution 

Cameras)

The SR-EO/IR payload for SkyRanger offers stabilized, simultaneouslystreaming dual EO (RGB color) and IR (infrared) high resolution 

cameras. 

With the ability of thermal imagers to see in the dark, the SkyRanger 

outfitted with this payload is perfect for night-time tactical 

surveillance.

You can quickly switch between streaming Electro-Optical daylight imaging and IR thermal 

imaging, and select between white-hot and black-hot IR modes, on-the-fly. Both EO and 

IR feeds can be securely and simultaneously streamed to multiple devices in a C4ISR or 

other IP network.

Specifications

Gimbal Features

 Stabilization: Integrated 2-axis stabilization

 Roll: +/- 30 degrees

 Pitch: +15/-105 degrees from horizontal

 Yaw: +/- 30 degrees

Camera Features

 Digital network & smart imagery: Low-latency all-digital network, stream video to 

multiple devices, embedded geotags and metadata

 Encryption: 256bit AES encrypted control and data link

 Environmental Temperature Range: -22 to 122oF (-30 to 50oC)

 EO Camera: Field of view: 46 degrees width, 34 degrees height

Video: 1080p24 H.264 HD Recorded and Streaming15MP 

still images

 IR Camera: 640x480 H.264 video and still images 

White-hot and black-hot display modes
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SR-3SHD (3-Axis Stabilized High Resolution 

Camera)

The SR-3SHD produces high resolution color still images and HD 

video for precision imaging applications

Unique to Aeryon sUAS, SkyRanger’s automated control system 

dynamically adjusts vehicle position and camera orientation 

through 3-axes of rotation (yaw, pitch, and roll) hundreds of 

times per second to ensure that the SR-3SHD remains on-target 

to capture precise imagery in the most demanding conditions.

Specifications

Gimbal Features

 Stabilization: Integrated 3-axis stabilization

 Roll: +/- 30 degrees

 Pitch: +/- 60 degrees

 Yaw: +/- 15 degrees

Camera Features

 Digital network & smart imagery: Low-latency all-digital network, stream video to 

multiple devices, embedded geotags and metadata

 Encryption: 256bit AES encrypted control and data link

 Environmental Temperature Range: -22 to 122oF (-30 to 50oC)

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Statements

Appendix B

Compliance Statements

United States Compliance - FCC

The SkyRanger sUAS (SKU-100001, SKU-100002, SKU-100003), Basestation (SKU-200001, 

SKU-200002, SKU-200003) and Battery Charger (ASM-001049) complies with FCC Class A 

Part 15 Subpart B:2014 and FCC Part 15 Subpart C:2015 of the Federal Communications 

Commission (FCC) Rules. 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a 

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in 

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be 

required to correct the interference at their own expense.

SkyRanger sUAS SKU-100001 Contains FCC ID: BQO-XC900M

SkyRanger sUAS SKU-100002 Contains FCC ID: XP8DLM108

SkyRanger sUAS SKU-100003 Contains FCC ID: XP8DLM108

Basestation SKU-200001 Contains FCC ID: BQO-XC900M, TV7R52N

Basestation SKU-200002 Contains FCC ID: XP8DLM108, TV7R52N

Basestation SKU-200003 Contains FCC ID: XP8DLM108, TV7R52N
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Industry Canada Compliance - IC

The Aeryon Labs SkyRanger sUAS (SKU-100001, SKU-100002, SKU-100003), Basestation 

(SKU-200001, SKU-200002, SKU-200003) and Battery Charger (ASM-001049) complies with 

Industry Canada ICES-003:2012 and RSS 210 Issue 8:2010.

SkyRanger sUAS SKU-100001 Contains IC: 7503B-XC900M

SkyRanger sUAS SKU-100002 Contains IC: 7382A-DLM108RJT

SkyRanger sUAS SKU-100003 Contains IC: 7382A-DLM108RJT

Basestation SKU-200001 Contains IC: 7503B-XC900M, 7442A-R52

Basestation SKU-200002 Contains IC: 7382A-DLM108RJT, 7442A-R52

Basestation SKU-200003 Contains IC: 7382A-DLM108RJT, 7442A-R52

European Union Compliance – CE

The Aeryon Labs SkyRanger sUAS (SKU-100004), Basestation (SKU-200004) and Battery 

Charger (ASM-001049) are in compliance with CISPR 22:2008/EN55022:2010 (Class A) and 

CISPR 24:2010/EN55024:2010.