FLYABILITY ELIOS 2 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS VERSION 1.0 02/15/2019 FLYABILITY SA +41 21 311 55 00 — INFO@FLYABILITY.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Flyability SA EPFL INNOVATION PARK BLDG C Lausanne CH-1014 Switzerland Tel: +41 21 311 55 00 declare under our sole responsibility that the product: ELIOS 2 Model No. 3 Serial Number 3000000-4000000 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: Safety EMC Radio Health (RF Exposure) EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017 EN 62471:2008 EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 (2017-03) EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0 (2017-03) EN 300 328 V2.1.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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ALL USE OF THE PRODUCTS IS UNDER YOUR SOLE REPONSIBILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND REGULATIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE PRODUCT IS OPERATED. 3. Data storage and usage When You use the tablet application or any other software provided by Flyability, data regarding the use and operation of the product, such as flight telemetry data (e.g.
ELIOS 2 1 – Safety 1 Safety Read carefully and understand these important safety instructions before flying to prevent any risk of accident and serious injuries. 1.1 Operation Safety Rules During operation and missions please observe the following rules. Make sure people around you have been briefed about safety accordingly.
ELIOS 2 1 – Safety 1.2 General Guidelines The pilot MUST be Flyability Certified Elios 2 Pilot and, if required by laws, with other drone pilot licenses or any other certification necessary to pilot Elios 2. A damaged propeller may break, and pieces of broken blade can become dangerous projectiles and reduce the aircraft reliability. Replace the propeller if it is broken, cracked, bent, or damaged in any way. Operator and surrounding personnel MUST wear safety glasses.
ELIOS 2 1 – Safety properly ventilated area. The aircraft must remain under supervision. A risk assessment should be performed prior taking any actions. It is recommended to use only transport cases approved by Flyability. Read carefully the Battery Safety Guidelines and the Quick Start Guide before using the Elios 2 system. After a flight, wait 3 minutes before touching the parts highlighted on the drawing above: a. Motors b.
ELIOS 2 1 – Safety 1.3 Environmental Awareness Always fly within the listed conditions. It will reduce incident and damage on the aircraft. Do not fly close to people. Elios 2 is not waterproof. Do not fly under heavy rain/snow or in humid environments. Moisture can seriously damage the electronics of Elios 2. Store the Elios 2 system in a dry environment between 0°C and 30°C protected from sunlight. Avoid flying in a dusty, or sandy environment or subject to vapor, or gas.
ELIOS 2 1 – Safety 1.4 Maintenance guidelines To ensure safe and reliable product, the user is asked to observe the following preventive actions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Change pentagons anytime a damage is present. A damaged propeller may break, and pieces of broken blade can become dangerous projectiles and reduce the aircraft reliability. Replace the propeller if it is broken, cracked, bent, or damaged in any way. Change the propeller after 10h of flight. Change the motor after 25h of flight.
ELIOS 2 2 – Checklists 2 Checklists The checklists are a proposed workflow to help operating the Elios 2 system in a safe and efficient manner. They are often updated and the latest versions are available on the my.flyability.com platform. 2.1 Mission Planning Guidelines This checklist presents the steps that must be followed whilst planning an operation. 1.
ELIOS 2 2 – Checklists 2.2 Aircraft Inspection The aircraft inspection checklist ensure the Elios 2 is suited to fly. It should be made before each flight and after having transported the Elios 2. Remember the acronym PEACE. PROPELLERS....................................TIGHT Propellers are tight on the motors. ELECTRICAL MOTORS............................... MOVE FREELY Make the motors rotate to make sure no dust, sand, or particles are inside AIRCRAFT ................................................
ELIOS 2 3 – Elios 2 Technical Specification 3 Elios 2 Technical Specification Flight mode Types Availability Fail safes Velocity control, angle control, manual Switch between modes at any time Auto-landing on low-battery or signal lost Onboard Electronics Avionics-board Power-board Payload-board Autopilot, thermal video and system management Motor control Camera, thermal camera and lighting control Flight system Type Dimension Motors Propellers Take-off weight Flight time Max.
ELIOS 2 3 – Elios 2 Technical Specification Integrated payload Payload head Upwards tilt Downwards tilt Damped from vibrations +80 degrees -60 degrees Main camera Video Stream Horizontal field of view Vertical field of view Total vertical field of view Control modes 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30fps, optimized for low light performance, recorded on board and streamed FHD 114 degrees 103 degrees 283 degrees (considering payload up/down rotation) Auto with EV correction Thermal camera Type Video Horizontal field