Parachute Manual DRS-M300 v2.3-EN (2022-08-10)
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Follow this checklist:
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Unmount the propellors
Caution:
Mounted propellors may cause any injuries or damages
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Verify that all cables are connected tightly and fixated in the clips.
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Verify that all screws that fix the mounting plate of the
are pulled
tight.
•
, especially the short one which fixes the plug of the
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Attach the
and put it under tension as described in chapter 6.2.1. The system
should be strained but not loaded with the
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Insert a dummy load into the
(e.g., an appropriate bottle filled with water).
Caution:
Triggering (deploying) an empty container will cause damage to the device!
•
If you have the standard variant, prepare the DRS for timed deployment as described
in
the firmware manual in chapter “
. In case of the RC
variant turn on the
•
Turn on the UAV and perform the usual takeoff procedure until the motors are
spinning but without taking off.
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Verify the correct status of the DRS by observing the LED and the buzzer signals (see
firmware manual). The DRS should be in the
state if you intend to trigger the
test-deployment via a PWM signal (RC variant), or in the
you want to use the timed deployment feature for the test (standard variant).
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Prepare to catch (or at least dodge) the dummy.
Caution:
The dummy load will be shot out heavily. Take precautions to prevent it from causing
any harm or damage!
•
Wait until the deployment timer has elapsed (standard variant) or press both push
buttons on the
Verify that
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the motors have been switched off,
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the dummy load has been deployed,
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the DRS’s buzzer and LED indicate the
All these conditions must be met for a positive test result.
Turn off the UAV afterwards.
