3DR IRIS+, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Read before flying IMPORTANT ...

Page 2: ...ing the Battery 06 Attaching Propellers 07 Safety and Failsafes 08 Learn to Fly 11 Flight Modes 13 Return to Launch 13 Geofence 14 First Flight 19 Planning Missions 20 Flying Missions 21 Specifications and Resources 22 Learn More and Support ...

Page 3: ...platform powered by open source hardware software and firmware Please read this manual carefully before your first flight and pay close attention to safety information Happy flying Important note When using a GoPro with IRIS always ensure that the WiFi on the GoPro is turned OFF ...

Page 4: ...02 Front Rear antenna status LED battery compartment USB port front arms blue safety button rear arms black ...

Page 5: ...ce Do not tighten the screw beyond this point Use the small 1 5 mm hex key to loosen the set screw in the bottom of the leg Battery kit battery guard bag and charger with international travel adapters Propellers and tool kit four propellers with propeller tool and small medium and large hex keys 1 5 mm 2 mm and 3 mm Tall legs Switch to tall legs to use IRIS with the Tarot Gimbal or for extra clear...

Page 6: ...before your first flight Each full battery provides up to 22 minutes of flight time without a gimbal and up to 16 minutes when using a Tarot Gimbal Connect charger to the power adapter cable and a wall outlet Connect the red cable to the port and the black cable to the port Set the charger to LiPo and 3A Connect the white connector to the 3S port Join the two yellow connectors together 1 2 LiPo 3A...

Page 7: ...render the battery unusable Always discontinue use when you receive a low battery notification and 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 In the US and Canada visit call2recycle org to find...

Page 8: ...ise to attach Spin counterclockwise to remove For propellers with silver nuts Spin counterclockwise to attach Spin clockwise to remove Each propeller has locking and unlocking direction symbols To attach spin the propeller in the direction of the locking symbol The propellers will automatically tighten onto the motors when you arm IRIS before takeoff To remove hold the motor in place with the prop...

Page 9: ...nto standard STD if it moves outside your designated flying area If you observe any inconsistent behavior land and consult the troubleshooting guide at 3dr com iris info Failsafes Loss of RC signal Always use the controller as a primary or backup control system when flying Ensure that the controller is turned on any time IRIS is powered If contact with the controller is lost during flight IRIS wil...

Page 10: ...de Set the throttle stick to center to maintain the current altitude left stick Left Stick Left Stick Move the left stick up and down to control altitude Throttle Learn to Fly Set the throttle stick fully down to land once IRIS is a few inches above the ground Left Stick To take off and to gain altitude raise the throttle stick slightly above center position Left Stick Left Stick ...

Page 11: ... Right Yaw Deactivate Hold until propellers stop spinning Move the stick to the left to rotate counterclockwise Move the stick to the right to rotate clockwise left stick Left Stick Release the stick to stop rotating and maintain the current orientation Move the left stick horizontally to rotate IRIS and change orientation For a slow rotation move the stick slightly away from the center in either ...

Page 12: ... right arms How far you move the stick from the center before releasing it tells IRIS how fast to move Pitch and Roll pellers t htly d ghtly Left Back Forward Right pellers t htly d ghtly Left Back Forward Right Move the right stick left to fly left Move the right stick right to fly right Flight Tip IRIS moves according to its orientation The blue arms and white lights face forward and the black a...

Page 13: ...to learn how to fly If you re new to flying start your first flight in loiter instead of standard Flight Modes Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch mode switch IRIS includes three flight modes manual flight STD altitude hold hover mode LTR loiter and mission flight AUTO Use the switch on the right side of the controller to selec...

Page 14: ...up and down Connect a Tarot Gimbal sold separately and use the TILT knob to control the angle of the camera in flight Visit 3dr com iris info for instructions Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Land CH 7 land at the current position Set the CH 7 switch to ON to end your flight and land IRIS at its current position Once you activate land set the throttle stick fully down and IRIS will aut...

Page 15: ...nd at launch point launch point 15 meters 1 2 3 hover 5 seconds Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch Return to Launch RTL Reposition during landing During landing use the right stick on the controller to adjust IRIS position A safety fence restricts IRIS to within 300 meters 980 feet of the launch point and under 100 meters 320 feet in altitude If IRIS reaches the edge of the geofen...

Page 16: ...and on the Flight Checklist every time you fly 1 Preflight Check IRIS Point the controller antenna up and the IRIS antenna down for the strongest signal Ensure that the RTL switch is set to OFF Set the mode switch to standard STD If you re new to flying try starting your first flight in loiter LTR instead of standard 2 Power on controller Ensure that the controller is always turned on while IRIS i...

Page 17: ...e launch point with the black arms facing towards you and the blue arms facing away from you Connect the radio to your ground station and select Connect An optional ground station lets you view live data in flight and unlock IRIS advanced autonomous features To download a ground station app for you laptop or Android device visit 3dr com iris info Press and hold the DN button on the controller to v...

Page 18: ...ock Error disconnect battery and restart flight procedure See the troubleshooting guide at 3dr com iris info 6 To activate the motors hold the left stick down right until the motors spin Now you re ready for takeoff Arm motors IRIS will spin its propellers when armed Ensure that the launch point is clear of obstructions before arming Always disarm the motors before approaching IRIS Motors inactive...

Page 19: ...evel IRIS Left Stick Lower the left stick below center to descend Left Stick Set the left stick to center to maintain the current altitude Rotate counter clockwise and clockwise by moving the left stick left and right IRIS is a powerful and agile flier Move the sticks in small increments until you feel comfortable with how IRIS responds to controls Left Stick Set the left stick fully down to land ...

Page 20: ...r position If IRIS drifts forward backward left or right or rotates clockwise or counterclockwise use the corresponding stick controls to correct Skill 2 Box When you feel comfortable with your ability to maintain a consistent hovering altitude try flying a box pattern To practice this take off reach your hovering altitude then fly forward right backward and left by making small adjustments to the...

Page 21: ...of GPS signal For instructions visit 3dr com iris info Connect the blue end of the Android adapter to your device and the black end to the radio Select Connect Select Edit and tap to add waypoints or select the brush tool and draw a path for IRIS to follow Select Flight Plan and click to add waypoints Select the green arrows at the bottom of the screen to configure altitude and change waypoint typ...

Page 22: ...sion in flight 3 Switch to AUTO When the mission is complete and IRIS has landed use the controller to switch to standard STD then disarm and proceed with the postflight steps If you added an automatic landing waypoint to your mission IRIS will disarm automatically after landing 4 Switch to standard before disarming To recall IRIS during a mission use the controller to switch to standard STD and l...

Page 23: ...3S 5 1 Ah 8C lithium polymer Low battery voltage 10 5 V Maximum voltage 12 6 V Battery cell limit 3S IRIS is compatible with 3S lithium polymer batteries only Using a 4S battery can cause permanent damage to the gimbal electronics and will void the warranty Payload capacity 400 g 8 lbs Radio range up to 1 km 6 miles Flight time 16 22 minutes depending on payload Resources Hardware 3dr com iris inf...

Page 24: ...ent speed during RTL and more Visit planner ardupilot com Mission Planner and planner2 ardupilot com APM Planner to learn about Planning a mission with waypoints and events Using a ground station to command IRIS in flight Downloading and analyzing flight logs Join the community and share your experience at diydrones com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter 3drobotics For customer support contact us a...