Product name: MACH4 Model name: X70 AEE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM Professional Leading Product Name: MACH4 Y12 Model Name: Y12 USER'S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before use and keep it properly for reference. CONTENTS Impo rtant notes ............................................................................................................................. 1. 2. Product introduction ....................................... 3. Safety precautions ......................................... 4. Power ...................................................... .............................................................. ............................................. .............................................................. ..........................1
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..................................... 4.1 Remote control ............................................ .......................................................... 4.1.1 Lower power alarm of the remote control ................................................................................ 4.1.2 Charging of the remote cont rol ......................................................................... 4.1.2 Battery voltage check of the remote control ............................................................ ...... ....2
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............ ........... ........... 5. Aircraft ............................................................................. .............................................................. ............................6 5.1 Illustration of the drone parts ............................................................. ......................................................... ..7 5.2 Folding & unfolding of the drone arm
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.............................................................................. ..................8 5.5 Installation of airbor ne camera ............................................................... ......................... .............................9 5.6 Installation of the drone power battery
.................................................................................... .................10 6. Remote control ................................................................................. ................................ ................................... .11 6.1 Illustration of the remote control parts and the description of button functions ............................ 11 6.2 Preparation of the remote control ............................................................................ ....................................13 6.2.1 Antenna installation .. ................................................................................................ ........... ............. ... 13 6.2.2 Installation and removal of lens hood ..................................................................................................14
.........................................15 6.3 Parameter setting of the remote control .............................................................. 6.3.1 Camera parameters .......................................................................... .............................................. ....15 6.3.2 Drone settings .............................................................................................. ............................................16 6.3.3 Remote control settings .........................................................................................................................16 6.3.4 Display of image transmission information ...................................................................................17 6.3.5 Map settings ............................................ .................................................... ........................................17 6.3.6 Firmw are upgrade ......................................................................................................................... ....18 6.3.7 Version information .............................................................................................................................18 6.3.8 Map display and route function ................................................................................................. ......19 7. Calibration of the aircraft ............................................................................................... ......................................20 7.1 Calibration of the compass ........................................................................................................................ .. 20 8. Flight control of the aircraft ........................................................................................ ...................................... 21 8.1 Take-off preparation ...................................... ............................................................ ................................... 21 8.2 Start the drone ........................................... .......................................... .......................................................... 21 8.3 Direction control ......................................... .................................................................................................... 23 8.4 Flight mission editing ................................................................................................... ............................... 25 8.4.1 Usage process of GS software route planning task ..................................................................... 27 8.5 Return .................................................... ............................................................ ........................................ .. ...28 8.6 Shut down the drone ....................................... ...................................................... ................................ ..... .28 9. Troubleshooting. ............................................................................................................................................... ... 29 10. Protection mechanism ...................................... .............................................................. .................................. 29 11. FCC Warning
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IImportant notes Please read the following notes carefully before using this product. Once using the product, it will be regarded as your approval and acceptance of all the contents in the manual This product is a high-tech electronic product integrating flight control and camera control. Under the condition of normal power supply and undamaged components,it can provide excellent flight control and camera surveillance. Although the aircraft program has a safety mechanism, which can keep the product in a safe state when powered on, it is highly recommend that propellers be removed before calibration. Shenzhen AEE Aviation Technology Co., LTD shall not assume any liability for personal injury, property loss (including direct & indirect losses), legal disputes and compensations caused by the following reasons during your use. 1. Application of the product to any illegal activity;
2. Use of the product for flight, video recording and photo taking in the no-fly zone;
3. 4. Other force majeure, including earthquakes, tsunamis, lightning strikes, hail, etc. Failure to operate the product according to the manual;
2. Product introduction Thank you for choosing the AEE unmanned aircraft system product. This product is a small integrated four-rotor multi-function drone that can take off and land vertically. It adopts the worlds highest standard integrated design, with professional airborne shooting and monitoring equipment, ground station control equipment, and miniaturized real-time monitoring and video recording remote control, which can satisfy various environments and tasks. Featured by simplicity, flexibility, stability and reliability in operation, this system can easily realize the editing of 3D map waypoints, the setting of flight routes, and the real-time information feedback of coordinates, flight attitude, speed, video, etc. It can meet the shooting needs of multi-dimensional detection and monitoring. It is widely used in tasks such as criminal detection, anti-terrorism and riot control, security monitoring, disaster relief, patrol and search & rescue, tracking and search, public safety, traffic supervision, exploration and survey, recording and evidence collection, and favored by sectors including military, armed police, public security, traffic police, fire, land, power, communications, mining, geography, etc. 3. Safety precautions
* Do not disassemble or modify the AEE unmanned aircraft system product without permission.
Try to avoid controlling the product alone in the initial stage. Having experienced drone pilots to guide the flight are advised. Try to avoid starting two drones at close range simultaneously to prevent accidents. Check whether all parts of the product are in good condition. No flight is allowed in case of any aging or damaged parts. Ensure that both the video antenna and the radio antenna are installed correctly for the flight to avoid affecting the flight and video receiving distance or causing damage to the transmitting module inside the drone and remote controller.
* Do not shut down the remote control and ground station in violation of the regulation during use, so as to avoid unpredictable consequences. Keep away from the running parts, and do not touch and keep away from any rotating parts while the drone's propeller is running. Keep your head away from the propeller to avoid danger. At the same time, ensure that the drone is kept away from small metal objects, so as to prevent danger due to absorption of such objects by the drone.
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Ensure that the drone is the center of the circle when taking off and landing, and there are no moving people or obstacles within a radius of 10 meters. When operating this AEE unmanned aircraft system product, the drone should only be allowed to fly in a safe area away from the crowd, and it is important to pay attention to your own safety and people around.
* Do not fly in case of wind scale above 5 to avoid accidents caused by uncontrolled drone.
Please ensure that each waypoint has a sufficient altitude (the altitude of a waypoint is that relative to the take-
off position of the drone) when editing the waypoints in order to prevent the flight route from intersecting with mountains or buildings, which will result in the collision between the drone and mountains or buildings during the flight. Remove the protective rubber plugs when using the power battery, and put the rubber plugs back in place after using to avoid short-circuit damage to the battery. Be sure to remove all the accessories installed on the aircraft and put them back in place after the flight mission is completed to avoid damage to the accessories due to improper operation. Please charge and discharge all batteries once every 3 months to maintain the battery activity; avoid battery damage due to excessive discharge.
* Hold the fuselage when moving the drone. Do not hold the drone arm or landing gear separately, so as to avoid damage caused by improper use. Stay away from damp environment, lest water vapor enters the interior of the drone, causing damage to electronic components or causing unpredictable consequences. Stay away from heat sources to avoid the aging deformation or even melting damage of thermoplastic materials of the drone caused by high temperature. Please follow the user's manual and do not operate in violation of the regulations for the safety of your life and property.
Note: Please strictly observe the above safety precautions, otherwise all consequences will be borne by you. 4. Power
Remote control
Lower power alarm of the remote control Alarm level Buzzer of Y12 remote control Note Lower power alarm of X70 aircraft First-level low power alarm (30%) Di...Di...Di (continuous) Second-level low power alarm (15%) Didi...Didi.. (continuous)
(The red light of the aircraft flashes slowly)
(The red light of the aircraft flashes quickly) Low power alarm of Y12 remote control Low power alarm (30%) Di...Di...Di (continuous) The remote control shows a low power prompt
AEE Unmanned Aircraft System Professional Leading Note: In the state of second-level low power, the aircraft will enter the protection mode, and will slowly descend to the ground vertically at the current position. At this time, the attitude and altitude of the aircraft can still be controlled by the remote control, but two points need to be noted: After the aircraft is in the state of second-level low power for 5S, it will start to land automatically, regardless of the middle of the throttle. The aircraft can still be operated in the state of second-level low power. The mode switching button can be used to change the mode to regain the control altitude and speed. When the aircraft is not operated, its automatic landing speed is 1M/s. When the aircraft and the remote control give low power alarm, please carefully choose whether to fly or not. It is recommended to replace the battery before flight, in case of flight accident caused by insufficient power of the aircraft and remote control.
Charging of the remote control The Y12 remote control has a built-in high-performance large-capacity battery (5,600 mAH), which can work continuously for three hours. Please use a special charger when charging the battery, as shown below:
Charging indicator Red light Blue light Charging status Charging... Charging completed
Battery voltage check of the remote control Power detection before power on: Short press the power button of the remote control, and the left status light will show the current remote control power, as shown in the following table (figure):
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AEE Unmanned Aircraft System Professional Leading Battery level of Y12 remote control Status light display (blue light) Power 75%
50% Power <75%
25% Power50%
Power25%
Four status lights are on Three status lights are on Two status lights are on One status light is on Power check after power on: After turning on the power of Y12 remote control, it will automatically enter the ground station software (hereinafter referred to as GS), and the battery level of the remote control will be displayed on the remote control.
Power battery of the aircraft
Power battery level check of the aircraft Insert the power indicator into the internal buckle of the flexible flat cable of the battery, and the power indicator will display the total power (6S, 25.2V) and the battery voltage of each cell, as shown below:
Flexible flat cable for battery level detection 2 1 3 6 4 5 7 Note: The black wire corresponds to "7" when connected.
Power battery charging of the aircraft The power battery of the aircraft is equipped with a professional intelligent balance charger, built-in high-
performance microprocessor and professional operating software. Please connect the battery and charger as shown below:
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Steps Illustration Description AEE Unmanned Aircraft System Professional Leading Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Connect the power cord of "380W power";
Insert the power adapter cable into the "DC-24v" interface of the 380w power, and the other end into the
"DCINPUT" interface corresponding to the charger;
Insert the battery charging cable into the "OUTPUT" interface of the charger, the 6pin flexible flat cable into the "123456" interface of the charger, and the battery charging cable and 6pin flexible flat cable into the battery interface. Insert the power cord of "380W power" into 220V AC power to supply power to the charger, then turn on the red power switch, and the charger will start to work. The overall charging connection diagram is as shown on the left;
Connect one end of the standard power cord to the charger power interface and the other end to 220V AC power to supply power to the charger; then turn on the red power switch, and the charger will start to work.
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Parameter setting of the power battery charger of the aircraft
[Parameter setting and charging]
Set the charger parameters as follows after the battery and charger are connected:
1. Click the "PAUSE" button and change the battery type to "LIPO" under "BATTERY TYPE". (When the battery type keeps flashing, "UP" and "DOWN" buttons can be used to select the battery type);
2. After selecting the battery mode, click the "PAUSE" button again and set the battery cell number to
"6S" under "CELLS". (When the cell number keeps flashing, "UP" and "DOWN" buttons can be used to select the cell number);
3. After selecting the cell, click the "PAUSE" button again and adjust the charging mode to BALANCE CHARGE under "MODE".
(When the charging mode keeps flashing, "UP" and "DOWN" buttons can be used to select the charging mode);
4. After selecting the charging mode, click the "PAUSE" button again and adjust the charging current parameter to "7.0A" under "CURRENT". (When the current keeps flashing, "UP" and "DOWN" buttons can be used to select the current);
5. After all parameters are set, long press the "PAUSE" button for a prompt sound, which means thatcharging is successful. 6. When the battery is fully charged, click the "PAUSE" button to stop charging. Precautions for use of lithium battery 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Do not remove or reassemble the battery Do not short circuit the battery or connect it in reverse electrode Do not use near heat sources Do not put the battery into water or wet it Do not charge near fire or under direct sunlight Do not crush or throw it Do not use the battery under the condition of serious damage or deformation No reverse charging or over discharging (otherwise, it may cause battery bulging, leakage, cell breakdown, even explosion, etc.) It is strictly forbidden to remove the charging cable from the charger before turning off the power switch in order to avoid short circuit caused by accidental contact between the positive and negative charging connectors, resulting in battery damage or other safety accidents. 9. Waste batteries should be recycled for environmental protection 10. If the battery will be left unused for a long time, it is recommended to take out the battery and place it separately and charge it every 3 months. The batteries should be charged to 27.5V for storage, so as to maintain the battery performance and extend its service life. Press the voltage difference detection button first when using the battery. If the value is larger than 0.1V, the battery cannot be used, and needs to be maintained and detected again.
Aircraft The AEE unmanned aircraft system integrates flight control software, digital radio, HD image transmission, control joystick, and task control buttons to facilitate easy viewing of flight data and real-time images during flight, and the remote control physical button, switch, joystick or GS software enable the drone to perform various real-time route monitoring and mission control such as fixed-point hovering, route flight, and automatic return.
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1 Motor 4Foldable arm L 7Landing gear 10Foldable arm R 13GPS 2Gimbal 5Foldable arm R 8Airborne camera 11Foldable arm L 14Antenna 3Positive propeller 6Power switch 9Counter propeller 12Battery pluggable switch 15Battery
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Folding & unfolding of the drone arm Press and hold the arm button to unfold the foldable arm, then release the button when the foldable arm matches the fixed arm. Push the foldable arm left and right to make sure that the arm is locked. Conversely, press and hold the arm button to fold up the foldable arm. (It is recommended to manually unfold the blades and fix them before power on.) Arm button Unfold Fold
Folding & unfolding of the landing gear The folding & unfolding of the landing gear can be controlled by the remote control customized button. Fold Unfold
Folding & unfolding of the aircraft antenna The antenna can be folded or unfolded manually. Unfold Fold Note: The landing gear and radio antenna need to be folded and placed in the packing box before the aircraft is placed in the packing box.
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Installation of airborne camera 1. Align the two pins (shown in red) of the gimbal with the clamping holder (shown in red) of the gimbal and insert them into it, as shown below:
2. Align the PCB contact of the gimbal with the signal pin of the quick release clamp, push the hanging plate upwards, and the gimbal will be locked when a click sound is heard. As shown below:
3. Check if the hanging plate of the gimbal to the drone is firm before powering on. As shown below, the gimbal is fixed.
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Installation of the drone power battery 1. Let the battery interface face toward the battery holder:
2. Insert one end of the battery into the battery holder, and press the other end upward. When a
"click" sound is heard, gently pull the battery outward to confirm if the battery is loose:
3. Insert the power cord connector under the fuselage into the battery:
Note: Make sure the drone power switch is in a off (OFF) state when installing the battery.
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Remote control The remote control is specially developed to cooperate with the AEE unmanned aircraft system, so as to facilitate the control of drone flight. The remote control can independently control the flight of the drone and simultaneously display the flight status and the real-time image of the airborne camera.
Illustration of the remote control parts and the description of button functions The illustration of the remote control parts and the button functions are shown below:
AEE Unmanned Aircraft System Professional Leading No. Category Type Qty. Brief description Altitude hold/
positioning flight switching switch Left joystick Three-
speed toggle type Universal joystick One button take-off/landing Push-button One button route One button return Push-button Push-button Route suspended/resumed Push-button Switch camera 1/2 / mapping Toggle type Right joystick Camera button Video button Custom button Custom button Power button Button response indicator System indicator Universal joystick Push-button Push-button Push-button Push-button Push-button LED light LED light Communication failure light LED light
Battery alarm light Charging indicator
Power button response indicator Zoom control button
Digital video transmission antenna interface Net port
SD insertion port HDMI USB D C IN Radio antenna interface Pitching control of the gimbal
Tripod folding &
unfolding button
Reservation function button LED light LED light LED light Push-button
Push-button L1/R1 L2/R2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 High speedhead free mode Medium speed: Fixed point mode Low speed: Altitude hold mode Control the throttle and the heading One button take-off/landing After setting the route, one button controls the drone to fly according to the route. When the drone has a normal flight, one button controls it to make autonomous return. Press the button to suspend the route, and then press it again to resume the route Control the flight forward & backward and to left & right Short press to start airborne photo taking Short press to start/stop airborne video Reserve custom button Navigation light button Short press once, long press for 3S to turn on/off the power, and a prompt sound will be given when the power is started successfully It indicates whether the corresponding button works If the system works properly, the LED light will flash. If the communication between the remote control and the drone is interrupted, the light will be red. When the battery is low, the light will be red. The light will be red during battery charging while the light will be blue when the battery is fully charged It indicates whether the corresponding button works Mark "+" for zooming in images, mark "-" for zooming out images Digital HD video antenna Network cable interface SD card slot HD image transmission interface Software upgrade interface and external device Charger interface Radio antenna Control the gimbal pitching, up means nose-up and down means nose-down Up: tripod folding & unfolding function Down:
reservation function Up: reservation function Down:
reservation function
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Installation and removal of lens hood Align the position indicated by the red arrow and press the lens hood on the remote control.
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Parameter setting of the remote control Altitude hold mode Huizhou
Camera parameters:
Under the parameter setting options, relevant parameters of the camera, such as camera resolution, loop coverage, time display, etc can be set. As shown below:
Camera parameters Drone settings Remote control settings Map management Firmware upgrade Version information Image transmission information Current camera Output system Resolution Photo size Loop coverage Altitude hold mode Video status:
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Drone settings Under the functional parameter options, relevant parameters of the drone, such as: one button take-off altitude, first-level and second-level low-power alarm values can be set. As shown below:
Camera parameters Drone settings Remote control settings Map management Firmware upgrade Version information Image transmission information Altitude hold mode Take-off altitude First-level alarm Second-level alarm First-level alarm action:
Only the indicator flashes Return Landing Second-level alarm action:
Landing Return Apply Compass calibration 1. Put the drone horizontally and rotate it. 2. Put the drone vertically and rotate it. 3. Restart the drone and click "Calibration completed" after restarting.
Remote control settings Under the functional parameter options, the parameters of the remote control, such as joystick calibration, joystick sensitivity and viewing the joystick value can be set. As shown below:
Altitude hold mode Roll Pitching Yaw Throttle 1. Start calibration, please center the joystick 2. Please make the joystick to the maximum value Start calibration Camera parameters Drone settings Remote control settings Map management Firmware upgrade Version information Image transmission information Image transmission information
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Display of image transmission information Under the functional parameter option, information of relevant image transmission, such as transmission bandwidth, transmission encryption, video resolution, module temperature and power can be viewed. As shown below:
Altitude hold mode Refresh Frequency band Band mode Camera parameters Drone settings Remote control settings Map management Firmware upgrade Version information Image transmission information
Map settings Under the functional parameter options, you can load information such as maps. As shown below:
Camera parameters Drone settings Remote control settings North and Central America Map management South America Firmware upgrade Version information Image transmission information Europe Africa Asia Australia/
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