TLR Drones AERO-107 User manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of your
AERO-107 !
Please read the following sections of this manual to get started with your new
Autonomous aircraft. If you are new to RC Flying GET FLIGHT INSTRUCTION!!
1-3 Meet the
Aero-107
15 Transmitter Layout / Flight Modes
4 Safety / Flying Rules 16-22 Preflight Procedures
5-7 Charging Battery 23-24 AUTO Takeoff / LANDING / Postflight
8-9 Tail Assembly 25-32 Mission Planning
10-11 Wing Assembly 33-36 Flight Modes (Expanded Info)
12 Propeller Installation 37 Recreational R/C Flying Rules
13-14 FPV overview 38-40 Commercial Part 107 Rules
Meet the
AERO-107
NOSE
Body
Left Wing Right Wing
Motor
Tail Boom
Tail
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Airspeed Sensor Battery Compartment
Left Aileron Right Aileron
Elevator Rudder
Canopy Prop
Electronics Compartment
FPV Camera Motor
Battery
USB / LED Safety Switch
Airspeed Sensor (Pitot Tube)
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AERO-107
Specifications V1
Autopilot HK Pilot32 Pixhawk V2.4.6
Firmware Ardupilot 3.7.0
GPS GSP with Compass (Neo—7M digital GPS with Compass)
Telemetry Telemetry Radio v2 915 MHz (USA) or 433 MHz (International)
Transmitter SPEKTRUM DXe 2.4 GHz 9-channel / 3-Flight Modes
Receiver SPEKTRUM SPM9645 DSXM Remote Receiver
Servos Turnigy™ TGY-50090M Analog Servo MG 1.6kg / 0.08sec / 9g
Motors Turnigy G25 Brushless Outrunner 870kv (28-20/870kv)
ESC H-KING 50A w/5v, 2A Linear BEC
Propeller APC 11x7E
Battery 4S 6600 mAh 10C lithium polymer (5000mAh –13,200mAh)
Aircraft 74 in (188 cm) wingspan, 51 in (129 cm) length
Aircraft (w/battery) 4.8 lbs. (2.18 kg)
Payload capacity 2.7lbs. (1.22kg)
Radio range .6 miles* (1 km)
Flight time 60-120 min*
Flight Range 40-54 Miles (no wind)
Maximum wind speed 25 mph (11 m/s)
Landing accuracy 6 ft. latitude x 100 ft. longitude (2 m x 33 m)
Flight speed 29 mph (13 m/s)
Maximum Speed 38 mph (17 m/s)
Minimum Speed 18 mph (8 m/s)
Shipping dimensions 60 in x 12.5 in x 12.5 in (152 cm x 31.75 cm x 31.75 cm) 15lbs
AERO-107-M
Specifications
Camera: Canon ELPH 180 20 megapixel
Camera Mount Proprietary Wing Mounts x 2 (can carry 2 cameras)
Area coverage (per flight) 465 acres* (1.87 km2)
Orthomosaic accuracy 3-16 ft. (1-5 m)
Ground sampling distance 1.45inches per pixel* (3.64 cm per pixel)
Image processing software Pix4Dmapper Basic Edition (free)
*Figures reflect estimated values at ideal operating conditions (No Wind). Environmental conditions
can affect flight time, range, area coverage, and ground sampling distance.
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!
Safety & Flying Rules
Before you
fly,
always determine the boundaries of your safe
flying
area.
If
the
AERO-107
moves outside the designated area or exhibits instability in flight, switch to fly-by-wire mode
and land the plane manually.
The
Aero-107
will not avoid obstacles on its own, including during missions. As the operator,
it’s your job to recognize and avoid obstructions while flying. Always be ready to regain manual
control of the plane in the event of an unsafe situation.
Spinning propellers can cause serious injury. The safety button indicates the status of the motor
to help you prevent hazardous contact with the
Aero-107’s
high-speed propeller. When the
Aero is powered on, the safety button will blink red; the motor is inactive and the propeller is
safe to handle. When you’re ready to fly, press and hold the safety button until it shows solid
red. This indicates that the motor is active and the propeller can spin if armed.
To make the propeller safe to handle again, press and hold the safety button until it blinks red.
Always fly below 400 ft (120 m) and within your visual line of sight. Don’t let the Aero get too far
away from you; make sure you can always see its orientation. Don’t fly in low light, heavy wind,
rain, or other conditions that might impede visibility.
Always fly at least five miles (8 km) away from airports and other areas where pilots operate
manned aircraft.
5 miles
Always fly at least 100 feet (30 m) away from people, vehicles, and buildings. Make the safety of
people and property your first priority!
100’
If the Aero looses contact with the RC transmitter, it will return to the launch point automatically
and enter into a circle pattern above the launch point, indicated by a blinking yellow status LED.
If the battery reaches 30% of its remaining charge, the
Aero-107
will return automatically to
circle above the launch point, indicated by a blinking yellow status LED and a quick repeating
tone.
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Battery Charging
The
Aero-107
is powered by a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery. Store (more
than 30 days)the battery at half charge, then charge fully before flying. Batteries must ship at
half charge, so please charge before your first flight. Each full battery provides approximately
60 minutes of flight time.
Step 1: To charge your batteries, plug in your battery charger and plug the XT-60 cable into
the right side of the charger as shown.
Step 2: Plug the male XT-60 connector, that is now connected to the charger, into the
Battery’s female XT-60 connector. Then connect the balance plug to the Charger’s Balance
Port.
Balance Port
XT-60 M/F Plug
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Step 3: If LiPo charge is not selected when you power on the charger press the Batt Type (the
left-most button) until it says LiPo then press the start button on the far right.
Step 4: After selecting Li Po, pressing the start button again will allow you to change the
amps. Change this according to the battery you are charging by going left or right using the
two buttons in between Batt Type and Start. Charge the 6600mAh battery at 5.0A
Step 5: After selecting the correct amount of amps, press start again. This will allow you to
change the number of cells. The 6600mAh battery is labeled a 4 cell battery, so charge it at 4S.
Step 6: After choosing the proper amps and cells, hold down the start button. After the
battery, check press start again to start the charge. When the battery is full the charger will
beep.
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! Battery Safety
Protect the battery from extreme heat, extreme cold, puncturing, and flammable surfaces.
Always transport, charge, and store the battery in the guard bag.
Charge the battery using a designated LiPo balance charger only. Always monitor the battery
while charging.
Flying with a low battery is a safety risk and can render the battery permanently unusable.
Always fly with a fully charged battery.
Inspect the battery for damage before takeoff and after landing. If you observe any swelling
of the package or the battery ceases to function, locate your local battery recycling center to
dispose of the battery. Visit http://www.call2recycle.org to find a location In the US and
Canada. Do not dispose of the battery in the trash.
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Tail Assembly
Follow instructions to take the
AERO-107
from travel configuration to flight configuration.
Step 1: Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the vertical stabilizer along the orange groove.
Make sure not to stress any of the components on the tail.
Horizontal Stabilizer Bottom Side
Vertical Stabilizer
Slide Horizontal
Tail Assembly
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Step 2: Turn the plane over and insert the provided tail screw into the horizontal and vertical
stabilizers.
Tail Screw
Step 3: On the top of the horizontal stabilizer, open the black clevis at the end of the servo
rod.
Step 4: Insert clevis into top hole of control horn and close clevis then slide rubber ring over
clevis to secure it in place.
Insert clevis in top hole Clevis
Slide rubber ring
Control Horn
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