Leica BLK2FLY, User Manual

Page 1: ...Leica BLK2FLY User Manual Version 1 0 English ...

Page 2: ...duct together with technical data and safety directions Intended as a quick reference guide ü BLK2FLY User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the product to a basic level are contained in the User Manual Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions ü https myworld leica geosystems com offers a wide range of services inform ation and train...

Page 3: ...ccessible and they automatically enable the best possible accuracy everywhere HxGN SmarNet Global family consists of three services HxGN Smart Net Pro HxGN SmartNet and HxGN SmartNet PPP myDownloads Downloads of software manuals tools training material and news for Leica Geosystems products The following terms and abbreviations can be found in this manual Term Description ARC Air Risk Class BLE Bl...

Page 4: ...roller RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services RTK Real Time Kinematic SAIL Specific Assurance and Integrity Level SOC State of Charge SORA Specific Operational Risk Assessment UA Unmanned Aircraft UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UTM UAV Traffic Management System VLOS Visual Line of Sight WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 4 ...

Page 5: ...6 6 3 Operational Limitations 26 6 3 1 Meteorological Conditions 26 6 3 2 Day Night Operations 26 6 3 3 Environmental Considerations 26 6 4 Description of Lights 26 6 4 1 Instrument Status 27 6 4 2 Smart Battery GEB374 30 6 5 Description of Data Link 30 6 6 Safety Features 30 6 7 Obstacle Avoidance 30 6 8 Payload 31 6 9 Hazard Assessment 31 7 Description of the Application Mission Planning 37 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...10 3 Pre flight Procedures 95 10 4 Compass Calibration 95 10 5 Flight Procedures 99 10 6 Post flight Procedures 100 10 7 Occurrence Reporting 101 11 Maintenance 102 11 1 Maintenance Plan 102 11 2 Manufacturer Repair 103 11 3 Maintenance Recordkeeping 103 11 4 Recommended Training 103 12 Troubleshooting 104 13 Care and Transport 106 13 1 Storage 106 13 2 Cleaning and Drying 106 13 2 1 Dome Cleaning...

Page 7: ...tacle free open area to familiarise yourself with the BLK2FLY Get an appropriate license operator registration Refer to 3 Regulatory Situation for details Comply with all applicable laws Refer to 3 Regulatory Situation for details Application training offered by Leica Geosystems is recommended for BLK2FLY Usage Instructions and Necessary Training 7 ...

Page 8: ... risks related to personal injury and property damage For your safety it is important to read and fully understand the following table with the different signal words and their definitions Supple mentary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text Type Description DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result...

Page 9: ... screwdriver unless this is permitted for certain functions Modification or conversion of the product Use after misappropriation Inadequate safeguards at the working site Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior written explicit approval of Leica Geosystems Use of products with recognisable damage or defects Ensure that all parts are in good condition before each flight DO N...

Page 10: ...owing duties To ensure that the national laws regulations and conditions for the oper ation of the product are respected To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the User Manual To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident pre vention To stop operating the system and inform Le...

Page 11: ...with the aircraft at all times DANGER Rotating Blades Risk of serious injuries due to cut off or crushing fingers Precautions Keep away from blades while equipment is in operation Disconnect the battery before working on the blades DANGER Crash due to a general malfunction Risk of serious injuries and damages because of falling device Precautions Do not fly above humans Do not fly above dangerous ...

Page 12: ...r low batteries Keep in mind to plan an energy reserve for coming back and landing Environmental conditions for example wind are not taken into account when automatic reserve planning is done Be aware of that the diversion from direct flight trajectory due to obstacle avoidance is not taken into account for reserve planning DANGER Crash due to own downwash The device can fly in his own turbulences...

Page 13: ...he glaring sun can compromise your eyesight and may lead to an accident Also a permanent view to the sky on a bright day may stress your eyes Precautions Do not fly longer than 2 hours without taking a rest Always have sun glasses with you to protect your eyes against the sun light If possible consider the position of the sun when choosing the position of the operator Make sure that no glare occur...

Page 14: ... of explosion or fire Precautions Protect batteries against high temperatures Always use the provided battery charger WARNING Short circuit of battery terminals Risk of fire electric shock and damage Precautions Do not open the battery housing Keep away any metallic or wet objects from the battery terminals WARNING Hazards due to obstacles in the environment During flight operations there is a dan...

Page 15: ...other equipment in installa tions in medical devices for example pacemakers or hearing aids It can also affect humans and animals Precautions Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected Do not operate the p...

Page 16: ...t as soon as possible if sudden thunderstorm conditions appear NOTICE Misted optics Due to sudden temperature differences it may happen that humidity is built up on the optics This results in misted view Precautions Make sure there was sufficient time for the equipment to reach ambient temperature before the mission starts Perform visual inspection of optics before the flight 2 7 Electromagnetic C...

Page 17: ...c environment Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions WARNING Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment installa tions medical devices for example pacemakers or hearing aids and aircrafts Electromagnetic fields can also affect humans and animals Precautions Although the product ...

Page 18: ...provided that the products are used and maintained in accordance with this User Manual Description Value Wavelength 830 nm Maximum pulse energy 9 nJ Pulse duration 3 ns Pulse repetition frequency PRF 1 64 MHz Beam divergence FWHM full angle 0 5 mrad Mirror rotation 100 Hz Base rotation 2 5 Hz 2 9 Laser Classification Laser product Laser class Classification EDM Electronic Distance Measurement Clas...

Page 19: ...implications the operator is responsible for checking that they do not violate privacy laws The legal use of the following system components must be checked before flight execution BLK2FLY Apple iPad Video Transmitter Interface for telemetry data In order to fly the UAV pilots operators may need to register the UAV with the local Civil Aviation Authority and may have to comply with Remote ID requi...

Page 20: ...iew h Top camera SLAM mapping user Live View i GNSS antenna j Power ON To turn the BLK2FLY off remove battery k Battery Smart Battery GEB374 hot swap 10 s l LTE antenna Main The BLK2FLY is switched on Swap a used battery against a charged battery within 10 s without the need of rebooting the BLK2FLY 22345_003 c d b b a e a Bottom camera SLAM mapping user Live View b Folding joint Compact transport...

Page 21: ...en Internal Storage 256 GB SIM Card USB 3 1 GNSS LTE WLAN BLE Apple iPad Video Stream Control Link Pairing Control Link Control Link Fallback HxGN SmartNet general NRTK provider Correction Data Fastest Data Offload Fastest Data Offload D a t a O f f l o a d S l o w e r Data Offload HxDR National Airspace Authority Local Authorities Law Enforcement No Charging Power F Fa Fa Da Dat Interfaces BLK2FL...

Page 22: ...from BLK2FLY to computer Powering BLK2FLY without inserted battery for longer wireless offload periods Airspace Information Provider For example AIRMAP is a UTM provider These providers inter face with National Agencies and provide data Display permitted airspace Display No Fly zones Actively restrict users Take off is not prevented but information is provided on where it is permitted to fly or wh...

Page 23: ...tion control of the battery is done by the BLK2FLY Live app Charging state Notification once the bat tery is fully charged Option to automatically discharge to 60 for stor age purpose Smart Battery GEB374 898 972 Capacity 99 9 Wh LiPo Lithium Ion Polymer Hardcase Trolley 938 387 Carries following items BLK2FLY Apple iPad Multi charger Up to five batteries Product Overview 23 ...

Page 24: ...Type Ordering number Detail Apple iPad Not sold by Leica Apple iPad with LTE sup port The BLK2FLY can only be flown with the Apple iPad 24 Product Overview ...

Page 25: ...and legal aspects We have a proper process management in place acc ISO9001 and this contains a well documented and implemented innovation process This process follows the best practices from all industries and has also certain milestone gates to ensure the safety and compliance of our products throughout all life phases Description of Manufacturer 25 ...

Page 26: ...ronmental factors such as air density and temperature Flying at an altitude above 1800 m above sea level is not supported 6 3 2 Day Night Operations Flying in the dark is not permitted The BLK2FLY can only fly under normal daylight conditions Since it navigates visually it does not work at night or in other low light conditions 6 3 3 Environmental Considerations A very high degree of caution is re...

Page 27: ...ghting intervals Continuous static Fade in fade out Blinking Pulsating The wing LEDs position lights light up to show the operation states of the BLK2FLY and indicate the orientation of the UAV in air 23983_001 Description Details Colours Green Front LED Red Rear LED Lighting intervals Continuous static Fade in fade out Blinking Pulsating LiDAR light guide Wing light guide Description of the BLK2F...

Page 28: ...0 brightness Prepare for take off While pressing take off button 2 Hz blinking 100 0 brightness Yellow Fade from current brightness to 100 brightness 40 s Take off abort Static 100 brightness Green Fade from current brightness to 40 brightness 40 s Free flight Static 100 brightness Green Static 100 bright ness Recording data Inde pendent on flight mode 0 5 Hz pulsating 100 10 brightness Green Just...

Page 29: ...n 0 5 Hz pulsating Next step wrong direc tion 2 Hz blinking 100 0 brightness Yellow 2 Hz blinking Rotating too fast 0 5 Hz pulsating 100 10 brightness Yellow 0 5 Hz pulsating Finished calibration 2 Hz blinking for 10 s 100 0 brightness Green 2 Hz blinking for 10 s BLK2FLY USB C powered State action LiDAR light guide Wing light guides USB Type C connector cable plugged in boot ing up Fade in to 100...

Page 30: ...operations are human errors Refer to 2 6 Hazards of Use for details 6 7 Obstacle Avoidance Obstacle avoidance coverage works 360 around the BLK2FLY combining LiDAR and radar data Obstacle avoidance avoids obstacles that are not in motion If obstacles like cars boats balls animals other UAV other people or similar are moving they are not actively avoided The BLK2FLY cannot see certain visually chal...

Page 31: ...is ON avoid touching areas near propellers Battery Fire Safety risk Possible effects consequences Mitigations Battery gets fire while charging Property fire dam age Only charge using Leica BLK2FLY charger Never leave charging batteries unattended Use LiPo safety con tainer bag when char ging Appropriate fire safety equipment in charging area Emergency procedures are defined and set Battery gets fi...

Page 32: ... objects in fly ing area Property dam age Injury of involved per son Flying area isolated of potential dynamic objects coming in and moving in or in flying area Use geofence to pre vent overflying poten tially hazardous areas Be ready to take over manual control and move BLK2FLY away from obstacle Unrecognised obstacle not detected by sensors for example cables 5 mm Property dam age Injury of unin...

Page 33: ...objects Only possible in manual mode Property dam age Injury of unin volved sur rounding per sons When flying in manual mode always have obstacle avoidance turned on In automatic mode obstacle avoidance is always enabled auto matically Plan a surface scan without enough LiDAR measurements of the surface Flight path is not computed correctly If obstacle avoidance is turned off it could lead to a co...

Page 34: ...hecks and procedures Avoid overflying people and sensitive areas Hardware failure of the BLK2FLY For example engine breakdown Property dam age Injury of unin volved involved sur rounding per sons On time maintenance Pre flight checks and procedures Avoid overflying people and sensitive areas RTH autoland landing failure Safety risk Possible effects consequences Mitigations People or objects moved ...

Page 35: ...ty failure Safety risk Possible effects consequences Mitigations BLK2FLY crashing due evolving damage of air frame Property dam age Injury of unin volved involved sur rounding per sons On time maintenance Pre flight checks and procedures Avoid overflying people and sensitive areas Excess of environmental limits Safety risk Possible effects consequences Mitigations Flying in rain or starting rain d...

Page 36: ...h wind speeds Slow drift away from desired loca tion Collision with potential property dam age or injury of surround ing persons Avoid flying beyond set wind limitations If increased unstability of BLK2FLY is noticed abort postpone flying until conditions normal ised 36 Description of the BLK2FLY ...

Page 37: ... 7 6 Hamburger Menu for more details 7 2 Pairing After log in the Apple iPad must connect with the BLK2FLY for communication There are two options Connection to the BLK2FLY happens for the first time Pairing task starts Refer to Pairing BLK2FLY with BLK2FLY Live app to follow the step by step description Connection between Apple iPad and BLK2FLY was established before The app BLK2FLY Live tries to...

Page 38: ...list 8 Join the network of the selected BLK2FLY 9 Wait until pairing is successful BLK2FLY is now ready to be used After this procedure the app knows the credentials of the paired BLK2FLY If the app is closed and restarted it tries to connect auto matically to the paired BLK2FLY For successful connection BLK2FLY must be turned on After successful LOGIN the pairing starts 1 The Apple iPad is connec...

Page 39: ...o 7 6 4 Project Browser Screen for details c AIRSPACE INFORMATION Open this menu optionally direct from the hamburger menu Refer to 7 6 5 AIRSPACE INFORMATION Screen for details d Start Scanning Open this menu optionally direct from the hamburger menu Refer to 7 6 1 Live View Screen for details e User Manual Tap to open the digital version of the BLK2FLY User Manual Search func tionality given Des...

Page 40: ...onnection signal strength to tablet LTE network signal strength BLK2FLY BATTERY The bar shows the residual capacity of the battery As the battery State of Charge SoC decreases the bar becomes shorter Green bar used up A low battery warn ing is initiated The aircraft automatically activates RTH due to low battery life Yellow bar is used up A critical battery warning is initiated The aircraft lands ...

Page 41: ... Hamburger menu Off On Obstacle avoidance turned off A warning appears before finally turned off Obstacle avoidance activated Timer Shows the time elapsed when recording Return to launch Land in place Return to user Delete Accept Description Description of the Application Mission Planning 41 ...

Page 42: ...can mission Cancel Exit Next Repeat search for UAV while pairing The fencing set up is deactivated The fencing set up is activated Warning System Warning AIRSPACE INFORMATION 42 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 43: ...ch Tap the icon to show the slider If the slider is used the motors of the BLK2FLY immediately turn off Pause Cancel Ok Live View selected Map 2D View selected 3D View selected Manual Recording Surface Recording Description of the Application Mission Planning 43 ...

Page 44: ... UAV in the screen Toggle layer map Restriction info Flight restriction info 3D View unlocked 3D View locked Set back to default value Edit UAV flying speed UAV flying height Storage remaining 44 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 45: ...nnected WLAN full signal WLAN half signal WLAN UAV no signal LTE full signal LTE half signal LTE no signal RTK active RTK inactive RTK active with warning Battery status Full Connection lost Description of the Application Mission Planning 45 ...

Page 46: ...Icon Description Tap hold the take off button for 3 s The BLK2FLY starts and hovers at 1 m 46 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 47: ...p View Refer to 7 6 3 Map View Screen for more details d Project Browser Refer to 7 6 4 Project Browser Screen for more details e Airspace Information Refer to 7 6 5 AIRSPACE INFORMATION Screen for more details f Battery Management Refer to 7 6 6 Battery Management Screen for more details g Settings Refer to 7 6 7 Settings Screen for more details h Support Refer to 7 6 8 Support Screen for more de...

Page 48: ...ettings Flight Return behaviour Refer to 7 6 7 4 Flight Screen for details1 Options Navigate the BLK2FLY Show the current live view of the BLK2FLY Position the BLK2FLY to have the object of interest in view Single tap on the screen to centre the view on the defined point Open the ADD A NEW SCAN menu Manual control the BLK2FLY using the virtual joysticks Zooming in this view flies the BLK2FLY to a ...

Page 49: ...View f Obstacle avoidance button g Centre button h Tap to return to launch Return behaviour can be defined under Settings Flight Return behaviour Refer to 7 6 7 4 Flight Screen for details2 Description of the keys Menu Description Virtual joysticks Appear when touching the vertical centre at the very left right edge of the screen Obstacle avoidance Obstacle avoidance can be turned off A warning ap...

Page 50: ...ap centres for the current loca tion of BLK2FLY but won t keep centred on BLK2FLY Long tap button turns white and view will always centre on the BLK2FLY even location is changed A longpress again turns off this beha viour 50 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 51: ... 6 Hamburger Menu for details b Fencing button Refer to 8 2 2 Fencing for more details c AIRSPACE INFORMATION button d Position and orientation of the BLK2FLY e Tap to open the ADD A NEW SCAN menu f Toggle between Map View 3D View and Live View g Map type button h View Center button i Tap to return to launch Return behaviour can be defined under Settings Flight Return behaviour Refer to 7 6 Hambur...

Page 52: ...r Menu for details b Add new project to the existing project list c Given projects Active project is highlighted d Adds new scan to the active project e Edit the name of the project Example TEST18032021 f Delete the selected project Example TEST18032021 g Scans and collections h Select sorting criteria for given scans Either by time or name Description 52 Description of the Application Mission Pla...

Page 53: ... the Map View or in the AIRSPACE INFORMATION screen a c b 23376_001_en a AIRSPACE INFORMATION Tap to show hide the restrictions overlay As well valid for official no fly zones b Help text for active selection on overlay c Location where the advisories and rule sets are valid for Description Flight restrictions on location Description of the Application Mission Planning 53 ...

Page 54: ...a 23660_001_en a Help text for active selection on overlay Flight restrictions on map 54 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 55: ...c a a Name of the BLK2FLY b Predefined charge levels for ref erence c Battery info Detailed description Type Description Predefined charge levels for reference READY nTO FLY 100 SAFE FOR nSTORAGE 60 SAFE FOR nTRANSPORT 30 Battery info Current information on the battery Description Description of the Application Mission Planning 55 ...

Page 56: ...e c Name d Scanning e Flight f About Detailed description Type Description Profile Refer to 7 6 7 1 Profile Screen for details Name Refer to 7 6 7 2 BLK2FLY Screen for details Scanning Refer to 7 6 7 3 Scanning Screen for details Flight Refer to 7 6 7 4 Flight Screen for details About Information on used open source libraries Description 56 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 57: ...ls b Sign In c Forgot Password Detailed description Type Description Sign In Sign in to HxDR Leica Geosystems network Refer to Sign In entry mask for details Forgot Password Redirect to webpage hxdr app pw recovery to request new password 23387_002_en a a Username and password to log in Description Sign In entry mask Description of the Application Mission Planning 57 ...

Page 58: ...number Displays the serial number of the BLK2FLY WLAN Connection Tap to configure WLAN connection for data trans fer Refer to BLK2FLY WLAN Connection screen for details LTE Connection Tap to configure LTE connection Refer to BLK2FLY LTE Connection screen for details SmartNet NRTK Con figuration Tap to configure access for the NRTK provider Refer to SmartNet NRTK Configuration screen for details Re...

Page 59: ...his screen to select connect to the BLK2FLY using WLAN The WLAN connection is used for data transfer using Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 or uploading to HxDR 23891_001_en b a a Device WLAN b List of networks visible to BLK2FLY Detailed description Type Description Device WLAN Enable disable WLAN connectivity Visible networks Choose the network to connect with the BLK2FLY BLK2FLY WLAN Con nection scre...

Page 60: ...the device with the SIM card input The GSM Association organisation defines the first 14 digits An algorithm named Luhn for mula generates the last digit It is a control char acter This whole number is an individual number assigned to each and every mobile device all over the world As the SIM card number cannot be a permanent identifier of the device the IMEI was created The SIM card is asso ciate...

Page 61: ...p and choose the NRTK Configuration Mode from the list Server Tap to enter the server host address TCP Port Tap to enter the TCP Port Network Mount Point Tap to enter Network Mount Point name Username Active username provided by the NRTK service provider Password Active password provided by the NRTK service provider Edit Credentials Menu to edit enter username and password for the NRTK service pro...

Page 62: ...rator Number to open the entry mask 24503_001_en b a a Registration number b Security code 3 digits Detailed description Type Description Registration number Enter the registration number Security code 3 digits Enter the security code three digits Remote ID screen 62 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 63: ...ly installed firmware version on the BLK2FLY Latest Available Firm ware Tap to read the latest release notes Download and update to This entry is only visible once a new firmware is available Use this option to update the currently paired BLK2FLY Preload to Tablet This entry is only visible once a new firmware is available Use this option to have the firmware file available locally on the Apple iP...

Page 64: ... SIM with unlimited data contract Flying using LTE as connection protocol to BLK2FLY uses mobile data too Option 2 1 Tap Preload to Tablet directly in this menu It downloads the firmware to the Apple iPad 2 Tap Done after the firmware download is finished 3 Connect pair the Apple iPad with the BLK2FLY 4 Tap Update to for updating the connected BLK2FLY 64 Description of the Application Mission Plan...

Page 65: ...canning Define parameters for live image scanning Refer to Live Image Scanning screen for details 2D Map Scanning Defince parameters for 2D map scanning Refer to 2D Map Scanning screen for details 23863_001_en a b a Scan flight velocity b set back to default value Detailed description Type Description Scan flight velocity Define flying speed for autonomous scanning Description Scan velocity screen...

Page 66: ...can distance from object Distance from object to scan lines Max adaption dis tance towards object Maximum adaption distance defines on how much the UAV is allowed to deviate from its ori ginal planned path plane towards the object For example if there is a large recess Max adaption dis tance away from object Maximum adaption distance defines on how much the UAV is allowed to deviate from its origi...

Page 67: ...point cloud Max adaption dis tance from surface Maximum adaption distance defines on how much the UAV is allowed to deviate from its original planned path plane towards the surface For example if there is a large whole Max adaption dis tance away from sur face Maximum adaption distance defines on how much the UAV is allowed to deviate from its original planned path plane away from the surface For ...

Page 68: ...Altitude limit screen for details Velocity limits Define maximum flying speed Refer to Velocity limits screen for details Control interactions Defines flying distance when double tapping on a certain location in the Live View Refer to Control interactions screen for details Return behaviour Defines failsafe settings Refer to Return behaviour screen for details Joystick mode Defines joystick mode R...

Page 69: ...ty obstacle avoidance deactivated Detailed description Type Description Manual flight velocity obstacle avoidance active Set the maximum flight speed in manual mode when obstacle avoidance is active Manual flight velocity obstacle avoidance deactivated Set the maximum flight speed in manual mode when obstacle avoidance is deactivated Altitude limit screen Velocity limits screen Description of the ...

Page 70: ...d description Type Description Return to user Sets the position of the Apple iPad as the return point when tapping the home button while flying Use Return to user with caution Due to Apple iPad position inaccuracy UAV landing spot may be inaccurate Be ready to take over manual control Return to launch Sets the launch position as the return point when tapping the home button while flying Control in...

Page 71: ...rrently is There is no setting for minimum height to return to home The BLK2FLY always flies directly to the defined return location using obstacle avoidance 23902 _001_en a a Joystick mode Mode 2 Left virtual joystick Right virtual joystick Mode 3 Left virtual joystick Right virtual joystick Joystick mode screen Description of the Application Mission Planning 71 ...

Page 72: ...ation Search functionality given Product Feedback Option to share feedback with Leica Geosystems Refer to Product Feedback screen for details Issue Reporting Option to report issues to Leica Geosystems Refer to Issue Reporting screen for details Contact Support Option to access the Leica support network and the possibility to upload logs from the BLK2FLY and the BLK2FLY Live application Refer to C...

Page 73: ...th BLK2FLY 24505_001_en a a Entry mask for sharing feedback Use this screen to upload reports from your flight after any issue 24506_001_en a a Entry mask to describe and send an issue Product Feedback screen Issue Reporting screen Description of the Application Mission Planning 73 ...

Page 74: ...issue using BLK2FLY Use this screen to locate your closest Leica support contact 24507_001_en a a Open Leica Support network button Contact Support screen 74 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 75: ...n not to use them The level of control the operator can still exercise over the BLK2FLY in each scan mode Menu Start Scanning Detailed description Menu Description Manual Recording Refer to 7 7 1 Manual Recording for details Surface Recording Refer to 7 7 2 Surface Recording for details Area Recording Refer to 7 7 3 Area Recording for details Description Description of the Application Mission Plan...

Page 76: ... to 7 6 Hamburger Menu for details b Status bar Refer to 7 4 Status Bar for details c Emergency off switch d Add a new scan e Switch between different views f Take off button 1 Tap hold the take off button for 3 s The BLK2FLY starts and hovers at 1 m Overview Manual Recording step by step 76 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 77: ...ight of the menu is indicating recording in progress Example 23817_002_en Keep an eye on the status bar for the remaining battery life time 5 Once the surface area recording is finished the BLK2FLY returns to what is defined in the menu Return behaviour Tap hold the home icon to expand for the Return beha viour options The default setting is Return to launch a b c a Land in place b Return to user ...

Page 78: ...ings Joystick control is automatically disabled once the battery life lasts only for direct landing any more NOTICE Important The default settings in case of low battery are only defined in settings This setting can be different to the return menu in the normal view Whatever is configured they are used when return function is called manually 78 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 79: ...l a Hamburger menu Refer to 7 6 Hamburger Menu for details b Status bar Refer to 7 4 Status Bar for details c NOTIFICATIONS and or Flight Restrictions d Emergency off switch e Add a new scan f Switch between different views g Cancel surface scan planning h Start surface scan mission i Represents the scan pattern A Tap to edit j Tap to open the surface scan editor for scan pattern A again k Add ano...

Page 80: ...Recording 4 Use the virtual joysticks and or tap hold and shift to navigate to the front of the surface of interest If prompted by the BLK2FLY Live app mes sage fly the BLK2FLY closer to the surface Within 20 metre from surface of interest is fine 23906_002_en Surface Recording step by step 80 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 81: ...nce defined accept the area The flying pattern for the surface recording is displayed The BLK2FLY is ready to start the mission 7 Option Tap one of these but tons to open the area editor again A A 8 Option Tap to add an area to the already defined area 9 Option Tap to cancel the area definition 10 Tap to start the surface record ing The BLK2FLY starts surface recording Example Map View Description...

Page 82: ...r the home position options The default setting is Return to launch a b c a Land in place b Return to user c Return to launch 11 Once the surface recording is finished the dialog box shows Mission Completed Stop Return the BLK2FLY and land Continue depending on bat tery status define a new area for surface recording and continue to record data 82 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 83: ...amburger menu Refer to 7 6 Hamburger Menu for details b AIRSPACE INFORMATION but ton c Current position orientation of the BLK2FLY d Status bar Refer to 7 4 Status Bar for details e Emergency off switch f Add a new scan g Switch between different views h Cancel area scan planning i Start area scan mission j Represents the scan pattern A Tap to edit k Tap to open the area editor for scan pattern A ...

Page 84: ... shift the map to the area of interest 23992_001_en 4 Tap on the map to set corners to create an area for recording Edit the area by tap shift of the dots Delete single dots Use the small bin icon near the dot Delete the whole area Use the large bin icon bottom centre 23993_001_en Area Recording step by step 84 Description of the Application Mission Planning ...

Page 85: ...BLK2FLY is ready to start the mission 23996_001_en 7 Option Tap one of these but tons to open the area editor again A A 8 Option Tap to add an area to the already defined area 9 Option Tap to cancel the area definition 10 Tap to start the area recording The BLK2FLY starts area record ing Example Map View 23997_001_en Description of the Application Mission Planning 85 ...

Page 86: ...home at any time Tap once to trigger return to the location defined in settings The default setting is Return to launch Tap hold the home icon to expand for the home position options a b c a Land in place b Return to user c Return to launch 12 Once the surface recording is finished the dialog box shows Mission Completed Stop Return the BLK2FLY and land Continue depending on bat tery status define ...

Page 87: ...n 8 1 Description of Alerts Warnings and Information Warnings are always in the center of the screen just below the status bar Example Low battery in 3D View Example Low battery in Live View Warnings Alerts Geo awareness Operational Information 87 ...

Page 88: ...ght restriction information on map and a specific location Flight restriction information on map Flight restriction information on a specific location Flight restrictions 88 Alerts Geo awareness Operational Information ...

Page 89: ...Warning messages that have occurred are listed under NOTIFICATIONS Notifications Alerts Geo awareness Operational Information 89 ...

Page 90: ... error message is shown 8 2 2 Fencing Follow this procedure to set up a fencing area to keep the BLK2FLY within safe flight area Grey button the fencing set up is deactivated White button the fencing set up is activated 1 Tap the Fencing button to activate the setup 2 Tap on the satellite view map view to set the first position of the fence 3 Tap on another position to set the second point of the ...

Page 91: ...s using the small grey dots in between two white corners Example 5 Define the maximum flight height by using the slider on the left side The maximum set flight height is displayed on top of the slider Example 85 m When flying the slider shows the current flight height of the BLK2FLY Example 31 m Alerts Geo awareness Operational Information 91 ...

Page 92: ...on turns to ON indicating that geo awerness fencing is activated 7 Tap the tickmark or the fencing button to leave the fencing editing mode When in editing mode the fence can always be deleted using the bin symbol 92 Alerts Geo awareness Operational Information ...

Page 93: ...ery GEB374 can be charged at a time Refer to the enclosed Leica GKL352 Quick Guide or documentation on https myworld leica geosys tems com for details Make sure that the single charger is in working condition Check the connectors before use Replace the single charger in case of bent or broken contacts Check the cables before use Replace broken cables or if connectors are defective 9 3 Multi charge...

Page 94: ...he Apple iPad to download new firmware In order to upload firmware to BLK2FLY and the Smart Battery GEB374 the BLK2FLY Live app must be paired with the correct BLK2FLY The BLK2FLY Live app can only be updated over the Apple App store 10 1 3 Configure GNSS RTK Follow these steps to configure GNSS RTK for network corrections Refer to SmartNet NRTK Configuration screen for details Supported data and ...

Page 95: ...d active if required Ensure Return behaviour is defined as required Refer to Return beha viour screen for details 10 4 Compass Calibration Be sure to calibrate the compass before the first flight After that calibrate the compass when the BLK2FLY Live app prompts to do so Take off is prevented and pilot gets an information message in flight screen once compass calibration is required When and how t...

Page 96: ... The hamburger menu slides in from the left side Example 2 Tap on Settings The settings for the BLK2FLY are shown Example 23903_001_en a 3 Tap on a in the Settings menu 96 Operation ...

Page 97: ... b Read the instructions on the page 4 Tap b Start Calibration to start the calibration 5 Follow the calibration guide step 1 4 as shown on the screen Refer to Blinking patterns for help during the calibration 23584_001_en UAV 01 Operation 97 ...

Page 98: ...us 0 5 Hz pulsating 100 10 brightness Keep rotating 2 Hz blinking for 10 s 100 0 brightness Finished calibration 0 5 Hz pulsating 100 10 brightness Next step wrong direction 2 Hz blink ing 100 0 bright ness Rotating too fast Position LED Lighting interval Instrument status 0 5 Hz pulsating Keep rotating 2 Hz blinking Next step wrong direction 2 Hz blinking for 10 s Finished calibration Blinking pa...

Page 99: ...nger possible to continue the flight using normal procedures The safety of the aircraft or persons on the ground is not in danger Especially in automatic flights the pilot must be ready to take over the control of the BLK2FLY at any time In case of doubt for completing a mission pause the automatic flight or land the BLK2FLY Doubts may rise due to changing environmental condi tions abnormal behavi...

Page 100: ... data download 1 Remove the Smart Battery GEB374 to get access to the USB C port 2 Connect the included USB C cable to the BLK2FLY 3 Connect the BLK2FLY to the computer The BLK2FLY boots up automatically It is then visible for Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 BLK Edition Leica Cyclone BLK Data Manager In case an issue needs to be reported to Leica support go to the Support men...

Page 101: ...light log information from the BLK2FLY Refer to 7 6 8 Support Screen for details He must know how to recover geo awareness information For example timestamp of last update of geo awareness data and operational status Verify that information was not manipulated The occurrence report must be sent to the national aviation authority The pilot must know local emergency numbers For example Swiss Federal...

Page 102: ... Check the camera lenses are clean After flight Motor check Feel for excess heat on all motors Check landing gear Intact no cracks clean Check propellers Propeller edge check flex for delamination cracks clean Visual inspection of the BLK2FLY body and LiDAR lighthouse Minor service performed by pilot once a week or after a long day Clean any dirty surfaces Camera lens propellers BLK2FLY body landi...

Page 103: ...he propellers after flying over 300 hours or using for one year Ship the BLK2FLY to your local Leica Geosystems Customer Support Centre for inspection and overhaul 11 2 Manufacturer Repair In case other parts of the BLK2FLY are damaged Leica Geosystems support must be contacted Refer to 7 6 8 Support Screen for details 11 3 Maintenance Recordkeeping We recommended recording when propellers have be...

Page 104: ...be stuck in ghost obstacles obstacles detected around it that do not really exist Deactivate obstacle avoidance when in vir tual joystick mode manoeuvre BLK2FLY away from obstacles and activate obstacle avoid ance again BLK2FLY Live app seems to have lost connection to BLK2FLY during flight No worry The BLK2FLY is hovering in case of BLK2FLY Live app control loss In any way at low battery the BLK2...

Page 105: ...rding is not starting Check free space Telemetry information bar recording time left should be 0 Delete old data like projects or individual recordings Reboot the BLK2FLY BLK2FLY fails to start or proceed with planned mission Adjust BLK2FLY position by manual control move a few metres in any direction and retry resuming starting the mission In more challenging environment consider manual scanning ...

Page 106: ...rofibre cloth to clean the BLK2FLY Do not use detergent on carbon fibre parts Use a brush to remove loose dust NOTICE Prevent scratching the LiDAR lighthouse Remove particles very careful Do not scratch the LiDAR lighthouse 13 2 1 Dome Cleaning Procedure The dome must be kept clean The instructions must be followed as described in this chapter to clean the dome CAUTION Before any cleaning procedur...

Page 107: ... the accessories at a temperature not greater than 40 C and clean them Do not repack until everything is completely dry Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables 13 3 Transport Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle as it can be affected by shock and vibration Always carry the product in its container and secure it Handcarrying the BLK2FLY Ho...

Page 108: ...idity max 95 non condensing Pollution degree 2 Use at altitude Electrical safety is guaranteed 2000 m above sea level Aircraft L W H cm Unfolded 53 60 19 Folded 53 32 14 Propeller inch Diameter 10 Pitch 4 5 Type Weight kg BLK2FLY including batteriy 2 6 Maximum takeoff mass MTOM 2 6 No additional weight must be added Type Value Typical flight time4 13 min Maximum speed obstacle avoidance inactive 5...

Page 109: ...Refer to 14 2 Smart Battery GEB374 for details Multi band GNSS high precision receiver Supported signals System Signal GPS L1C A L2C Galileo E1B C E5b BeiDou B1I B2I QZSS L1C A L1S L2C SBAS L1C A RTK network RTK data protocols RTCM v3 3 Network RTK protocols VRS FKP iMAX MAC RTCM SC 104 Instrument channels Depending on the satellite systems and signals configured a maximum number of 184 channels i...

Page 110: ... transparent or dark surfaces Type Details Relative accuracy 20 mm7 Absolute accuracy w o GNSS 40 mm8 Area coverage Vertical 1550 m2 in 12 min 0 5 pts cm2 4700 m2 in 12 min 0 17 pts cm2 Area coverage Horizontal 1350 m2 in 12 min 0 5 pts cm2 4100 m2 in 12 min 0 17 pts cm2 Type Data Communication port USB 3 1 Storage Internal storage 256 GB GNSS Fully integrated LTE Radio9 Fully integrated receive e...

Page 111: ...V Nominal capacity Ah Nominal energy Wh Communication interface Recommended storage tem perature C LiPo Lithium Ion Polymer 4 14 8 6 75 99 9 UART on battery connector 20 to 25 14 3 Tablet Type Details Application on Apple iPad BLK2FLY Live Supporting LTE connectivity iOS 12 or later Including flight planning live 2D and 3D visualisation device status and data management Communication WLAN LTE Blue...

Page 112: ... directive 2015 863 amending Annex II to Directive 2011 65 EU Directive 2014 53 EU in accordance with annex III Module B of the Directive 2014 53 EU EU Type Examination Certificate G0M 2011 9488 V0x Notified Body 0681 Eurofins Product Service GmbH Storkower Straße 38c 15526 Reichenwalde Germany Directive 2006 42 EU to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN ...

Page 113: ...Switzerland 14 5 2 BLK2FLY Aircraft Radio technology Frequency band MHz Bluetooth BLE 0 39 2400 2483 5 WLAN 2 4 GHz 1 11 2401 2473 5 GHz 36 38 40 42 44 48 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 100 102 104 106 108 110 112 116 118 120 122 124 126 128 132 134 136 140 5170 5710 UMTS UMTS FDD I UL 1950 DL 2140 UMTS FDD II UL 1880 DL 1960 UMTS FDD IV UL 1732 5 DL 2132 5 UMTS FDD V UL 836 5 DL 881 5 UMTS FDD VIII UL 897 ...

Page 114: ... GLONASS L1 C A 1598 0625 1609 3125 GLONASS L2 C 1242 9375 1251 6875 Galileo E1 1575 42 Galileo E5b 1207 14 BeiDou B1I 1561 098 BeiDou B2I 1207 14 SBAS L1 1575 42 QZSS L1 C A 1575 42 QZSS L2C 1227 6 Radio technology Output power dBm Conducted Bluetooth BLE 0 39 6 WLAN 2 4 GHz 1 11 OFDM 1SS 13 2 4 GHz 1 11 HT20 1SS 13 2 4 GHz 1 11 OFDM 2SS 10 2 4 GHz 1 11 HT40 1SS 13 2 4 GHz 1 11 HT40 2SS 10 5 GHz ...

Page 115: ...100 144 VHT40 2SS 13 5 GHz 100 144 VHT80 1SS 16 5 GHz 100 144 VHT80 2SS 13 UMTS UMTS FDD all 23 1 LTE LTE FDD all 23 1 LTE TDD all 22 1 Radar 601000 63900 8 Radio technology Frequency band MHz Peak gain dBi Bluetooth 2400 2483 5 3 5 WLAN 2401 2473 3 5 5170 5710 4 8 UMTS UMTS FDD I 3 6 UMTS FDD II 3 8 UMTS FDD IV 2 3 UMTS FDD V 3 0 UMTS FDD VIII 2 3 UMTS FDD IX 1 7 LTE LTE FDD 1 3 6 LTE FDD 2 3 8 L...

Page 116: ...e protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference does not occur in a particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter...

Page 117: ...vel unless the small unmanned aircraft 1 is flown within a 400 foot radius of a structure and 2 does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure s immediate uppermost limit 6 U S sales will not exceed 400 Leica Ictos devices in the first year and up to 800 per year for subsequent years The Leica Ictos device is not be marketed for retail consumer markets 7 This waiver and its conditions apply...

Page 118: ... Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or transported onboard any aircraft Therefore ensure that the condi tion of any battery is safe for transportation 118 Technical Data ...

Page 119: ... agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at Hexagon Legal Documents or collected from your Leica Geosystems distrib utor You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agree ment Installation or use of the software or an...

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