SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The EZ-Rig is a powerful and capable Unmanned Aerial System that can be configured to perform a variety 

of professional tasks.

Compact and easy to travel with, the EZ-Rig features long range flight capability, retractable landing gear, 

built in First Person Video (FPV), and full pilot telemetry data. The system comes complete with a quick 

release system for mounting various payloads and is controlled with the best 14 channel ground station 

radio system available. 

The optional 18 megapixels, 30X zoom camera is mounted on a remotely controlled 2 axis stabilized gimbal. 

The camera is capable of recording HD video in addition to taking highly detailed still images. A low latency/

high power HD video transmitter streams live HD video to the supplied ground station monitors. The 

camera’s recording and zoom functions are fully remotely controllable from the pilot's radio system.

The EZ-Rig is also capable of performing autonomous missions using the included 2.4 Ghz data link. Any iPad 

or iPad mini (not included) can be used to program the mission’s autonomous flight paths. With up to 16 

GPS way points, you can build your own complex mission, save it, and fly the same route again a couple of 

days or even years later. 

Manual V.1 
Manual V.1 

DISCLAIMER 

The operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles inherently includes some risk and must be undertaken in a cautious and 

responsible manner. This is especially true if UAVs are operated in environments that include inherent hazards. The 

operator of this system must identify and understand all factors that could result in accidental bodily harm or damage 

to property, and must take every reasonable measure to mitigate those risks. Further, many local, state and Federal 

laws govern the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems. It is the customer’s responsibility to comply fully with all applicable 

laws and regulations and to operate this aircraft in a safe and controlled manner. In no event shall Aerial Inspection 

Resources be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential damages, to property or life, 

whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our products.

RADIO FREQUENCY ADVISORY

This product includes components that are certified as FCC Class A compliant. In regions outside of the USA, this 

product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take measures to comply with local 

radio transmission regulations. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that operation of this system complies with 

any radio communication protocols and regulations in effect in your local area.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK 

Before every flight, the aircraft must be checked thoroughly to ensure that all components are in optimal condition and the 

airframe has not been damaged in any way. In particular, pay close attention to all soft dampers and vibration absorbers. 

These components should be replaced immediately if they are found to be in poor condition as they can adversely 

affect flight performance and camera stability. 

Before each flight, always ensure that:

1. All parts are in good condition and fully operational. Do not fly with worn or broken parts

2. Propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers are unfolded before flying

3. ESC signal/ power cable connectors are tight before every flight

4. All flight batteries are fully charged - check before take off with a battery meter 

Manual V.1 

GENERAL SAFETY NOTES

1. When flying, maintain a safe distance away from people, buildings, high-voltage lines, trees, & other hazards

2. Use only 6S LiPo batteries for the EZ Rig power supply

3. Do not modify the aircraft or add payloads to the system that are not specifically designed for the EZ Rig

4. Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when they are spinning

5. Disconnect the battery while transporting the aircraft to avoid damage or injury

6. Electronic Speed Controls are not waterproof, so do not fly in rain or snow
Parts & Frame

OVERVIEW
Remote Control 

OVERVIEW

LS: Camera Zoom Control 

(back of the radio)

SH: Failsafe - press and 

hold for 10 seconds 

S G: Multi-copter 

flight mode 

SD: Telemetry recording

RS: Tilt Control 

(back of the radio) 

SC: Landing Gear 

Retract

SA: Start Stop Video / Photos

For further information, please refer to the Futaba Manual :http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/14sg-manual.pdf
Data Link

OVERVIEW

2.4 gHz 

Datalink

System

Right LED: 

TX / RX LED

Left LED: 

Link LED

Battery 

(Lipo 6S flight 

batteries can be 

used) 

Antenna
1 

2 

3 

Landing Gear

STEP 1

Press and hold the snap button clip on the landing 

gear tube 

Slide the tube until the snap button clip pops out 

and locks the landing gear in place

Repeat steps #1 and #2 for the second landing gear
1 

2 

3 

Arms

STEP 2

Prepare tube “L” to match entry “L” on the frame 

Before sliding the arm on the frame, connect 

the 3 poles plug tightly. Pay attention to polarity!

The 3 pole plugs should be securely locked before 

pushing the tube into the frame 

Press the snap button clip on the arm until the 

arm is locked in place 

Repeat steps #1 to #3 for the other arms matching 

letters “I”, “F” and “T”
1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

Remote Control

STEP 3 a.

The RC set is 

composed of the 

radio control, 

the screen and 

the HD video

receiver

Open the red tab and slide the receiver in place

Pull back the red tab to lock the receiver in place

Open the red tab and slide the screen in place

Pull back the red tab to lock the screen in place

Plug the HDMI cable from the receiver to the 

screen's "HDMI IN" connector
6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

Remote Control

STEP 3 b.

Center the back sliders on both sides of the radio

Center the SA switch

ENSURE all other switches are in the 

upper position and that the throttle stick 

is all the way down before powering on the 

radio 

Power on the radio; wait until the blue LED is on

Ensure the correct “EZ Rig” model is selected
1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

Battery

STEP 4

Open the battery compartment by gently pulling the orange tab

Insert the battery in its compartment until it is completely in

Connect the battery plug to the copter

Carefully fold the wires into the frame

Close the compartment by lightly 

pulling the orange tab back up.

Ensure the friction closure is 

securely locked in place 
1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Gimbal

STEP 5

Fully open the quick-release by pushing the tab and 

the secure lock together 

Slide the gimbal rail into the quick release system

Lock the gimbal in place by pulling back on the tab

The gimbal is now locked in its position; 

ensure it is securely attached to the frame

Connect the gimbal power plug to the copter

Connect the gimbal signal connector to the copter

3 pole black 

Plug

2 pole red 

Plug
1 

2 

Arms

STEP 6

Unfold the blades of the propellers 

Repeat the step for each set of 

propellers 

Ensure each letter “L”, “I”, “F”, “T” 

is matching the corresponding arm 

The EZ Rig mounting is now 

complete 
Final Steps

STEP 7

1. Ensure your take off and landing zones are clear and wide open with no obstacles or obstructions. Remember - line of sight is crucial

for the proper function of all communication systems

2. Inspect all arms, landing gear, propellers, and all other aircraft parts to verify they are ready for flight operations

3. Confirm that all switches are in the upper position and that the stick throttle is in the down position. SA, RS, RL need to be in the

middle position (refer to radio overview)

4. Turn on the radio remote control and check to be sure the correct aircraft model preset is loaded

5. With the EZ Rig sitting on leveled ground, plug in the fight batteries to power on the aircraft

6. If this is your first flight at this particular location, perform the compass calibration procedure (refer to the DJI Naza link on the

following page). Subsequent flights at the same location do not generally require recalibration of the flight controller

7. Click on the HOME / EXIT button on the radio and ensure the full telemetry from the EZ Rig is showing on the radio's LCD

screen. Tip: the telemetry can be recorded in the RC control SD card by pulling down the SD switch during the flight

8. If you are using the first person view from the multi copter, turn on the FPV screen and select the correct channel. The video will

appear with the On Screen Display data showing a live display of all the information from the multicopter

9. If you are using the HD live video from the gimbal system, turn on the CONNEX HD receiver and the screen and ensure the HDMI

connection is working properly

10. Do not pull down the SC switch while on the ground; the landing gear will be activated and will move in its upper position;

damage will occur
DJITM NAZA – Flight controller and compass calibration procedures 

http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/nazam-v2/en/NAZA-M_Quick_Start_Guide_v1.28_en.pdf

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CONNEXTM - HD video transmitter and receiver 

http://connex.amimon.com/sites/connex/UserContent/files/Amimon%20CONNEX%20User%20Guide.pdf

FUTABA® - 14 channel radio remote control

http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/14sg-manual.pdf

BLACKPEARL – video screen 

https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FPV-Black-Pearl-Monitor.pdf

Links
AIRFRAME: custom carbon fiber frame 

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM: DJI NAZA M V2. 

TRANSMITTER: Futaba 14 SGH digital 2.4Ghz S-bus 2 telemetry based system 

DATA LINK: DJI 2.4G Bluetooth Data Link 

BATTERY: LiPo 6S 22.2v, 5200 mAh, 10c 

VIDEO FEED 1: First person view from a 690 TV lines fixed camera with flight information display. System includes a 5.8 Ghz

analog transmitter and diversity receiver with omni-directional, circular polarized antenna set

OPTIONAL VIDEO FEED 2: Sony HX90V Compact Camera with 30x optical zoom. Includes the Connex full HD live digital 

transmitter and diversity receiver with data telemetry capability - no latency and up to 1km range line of sight range

GIMBAL FOR OPTIONAL CAMERA PACKAGE: Custom 2 axis brushless, remotely controllable gimbal with camera control 

capability (camera zoom control, start/stop videos, and trigger still photos)

Specifications
FUTABA 14 SGH REMOTE CONTROL

The radio control systemfeatures the newly developed FASSTest bidirectional communication system. FASSTest is a 2.4GHz 

dedicated system with a maximum of 14 control channels (12 linear channels + 2 switch channels). Data from the aircraft 

can be checked and recorded at the radio ground control station. Flight telemetry will be displayed on the remote control's LCD 

screen real time, and can be recorded to the SD card include with the transmitter.

Other remote control features include a long life rechargeable LiFebattery. Pilot audible alarms such as low voltage, over 

speed, GPS lock, and altitude are built in. 

Please refer to the Futaba user manual for further instructions. 

FLIGHT PARAMETERS 

Working Environment: -5°C to 40°C. 

Power battery: LiPo6S, 5200 mAh. 

Hovering Power consumption: 530W ( 4Kg takeoff weight). 

Maximum Power consumption: 750W. 

Takeoff weight: 2.9 Kg to 4Kg. 

Hovering time: 8 minutes @3.8Kg. 

Specifications
OPTIONAL HIGH RESOLUTION VISUAL CAMERA 

Sensor: 1/2.3 inch (7.82 mm) Exmor R® CMOS sensor 

Number of Pixels: 18.2MP 

Lens type: ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens 

F-number: F3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T)

Optical zoom range: 30X

Still image resolution:

3:2 mode: 16M (4896 × 3264) / 8.9M (3648 × 2432) / 4.5M (2592 × 1728)

4:3 mode: 18M (4896 × 3672) / 10M (3648 × 2736) / 5M (2592 × 1944) / VGA

16:9 mode: 13M (4896 × 2752) / 7.5M (3648 × 2056) / 2.1M (1920 × 1080)

1:1 mode: 13M (3664 × 3664) / 7.5M (2736 × 2736) / 3.7M (1920 × 1920)

Sweep Panorama: Wide (7152 × 1080/4912 × 1920), Standard (4912 × 1080/3424 × 1920), 360 (11520 × 1080)

MOVIE RECORDING MODE (NTSC) 

AVCHD (up to 1920 x 1080/60p at 28 Mbps) / XAVC S (up to 1920 x 1080/60p at 50 Mbps) / MP4 (up to 1920 x 1080/60 

fps at 28 Mbps) 

GPS: built in 

INTERFACE TERMINAL: Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI, Multi/Micro USB Terminal 

WEIGHT: 8.64 Oz 

Dimensions: 4.02/2.29/1.39 inch 

Specifications