Atlas-V Set Up

Ground Control Station

01

Connect GCS antenna to RF unit if needed (2 main datalink antennae)

02

Connect the rest of the system

03

Plug in the power supply and turn on

Flying Unit

Perform initial setup in a shaded spot to prevent the body of the aircraft from heating in the sun.

01

Assemble aircraft components ensuring electrical interconnectors are connected at each interface
Check all latches and clips are tight, and propellers and pusher motor mounting is secure
Check all propeller orientations
Check control surface hinges and linkages have minimal play / free movement

02

Attach antenna to the aircraft
2 x Datalink antennae (normally remain attached)
1 x air traffic module antenna (if relevant)
2 x DGPS antennae (normally remain attached)

03

Locate the batteries in the aircraft as shown in the assembly guide, Appendix A

04

Move the aircraft to the take-off position

05

Plug in the batteries

07

Check control surfaces for smooth movement, full throw travel and direction

08

Remove pitot tube cover

09

Calibrate airspeed sensor

Connecting

The datalinks usually take a minute to boot up, then:

01

Open Mission Planner

02

USR-VCOM should open automatically

03

Usually COM2 and 57600 baud rate, click in Mission Planner

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Atlas-T Set Up

Ground Control Station

01

Connect GCS antenna to RF unit if needed (2 main datalink antennae)

02

Plug in the power supply and turn on

03

Ensure USR-VCOM is running

Flying Unit

Perform initial setup in a shaded spot to prevent the body of the aircraft from heating in the sun.

01

Connect landing gear and raise datalink antennae

02

Connect payload

03

Lift out of case and place on ground, upright

04

Fit arms, matching arm seat to key colours

05

Unfold propellers

06

Check 2x GPS and 2x datalink antennae are still connected and unbroken

07

Fit batteries to UAV, ensuring all four latches are clicked in securely

08

Keep UAV stable while the flight controller calibrates – 30 seconds after battery fitted

Connecting

The datalinks usually take a minute to boot up, then:

01

Open Mission Planner

02

USR-VCOM should open automatically

03

Usually COM2 and 57600 baud rate, click in Mission Planner

Antenna Tracker Set Up

Recommended Set Up Procedure

01

Remove the antenna tracker body from its box and screw on the tripod

02

Install the motion sense arm on the top of the antenna tracker body

03

Install the RF dish antenna and RF transceiver

04

Plug in the passthrough cables between the antenna tracker and RF transceiver

05

Plug in a ethernet cable from port 2 to the control PC

06

Start and setup the serial control terminal

07

Power the antenna tracker

08

USR-VCOM should open automatically

09

Ensure MAVLink input is connected and the GPS on the antenna tracker and UAV is locked

10

Enter TRACK Mode

11

Allow the antenna tracker to orientate itself to the calculated direction

12

When the antenna tracker has settled, reorientate the tripod so that the dish antenna is inline with the UAV.

13

Do not move the antenna tracker while the UAV is in flight.

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