Autel Dragonfish Standard Fixed-wing Surveillance Drone User Guide

AUTEL Dragonfish Standard Fixed-Wing Surveillance Drone User Guide

Introduction

Getting to know the aircraft
The Dragonfish Standard aircraft integrates intelligent and superior flight control technology, gimbal technology, and imaging technology.
The aircraft boasts a new tilt rotor design that combines the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft endurance with the takeoff convenience of traditional multi-rotor drones. A 5 second self-check system ensures the aircraft is safe and ready for operation.
It can be assembled quickly, enabling set up and take-off in a matter of minutes.
The Dragonfish Standard offers a maximum flight time of up to 126 minutes and a video transmission range of 30 km.
It comes built in with a range of intelligent features such as automatic take-off and landing, intelligent tracking, terrain follow and more.
Tough and reliable, the Dragonfish Standard has an IP43 protection rating to enable operations across a variety of terrains.
It also features a modular payload mount with an integrated quick release function that enables operators to mount a dual sensor, a triple sensor, or a multispectral payload effortlessly to suit mission needs.
Alongside the aircraft is a GNSS Base Station and the integrated, Dual RTK modules that equip the aircraft with additional redundancy.
This allows the Dragonfish Standard to fly confidently in complex environments while capturing precise, centimeter-accurate data.

1. Smart battery
2. RTK antenna
3. Horizontal stabilizer
4. Power button/indicator
5. Propeller blades
6. Body motor
7. Wing motor
8. Wingtip propellers
9. Rear landing gear
10. Wing lock
11. Battery release button
12. Front landing gear
13. Gimbal camera
14. Airspeed sensor
15. Tilting wingtip
16. GPS module
17. Ultrasonic Positioning Sensors
18. Dust Net
19. PTZ installation interface
    
    

Parts List

Item list
	Aircraft body x 1		9.7 inch ground station x 1
	Base station x 1		Battery x4 (the actual quantity is subject to the purchased set)
	Charger + AC line x 1		Propeller blades x 2
	Base station antenna x 2		Base station feeder x 2
	Base station tray x 1		Base station tripod x 1
	Base station charger x 1		USB Type-C cable x 1
	Repair tool kit x 1		Gimbal Camera x 1 (The gimbal model is subject to the actual set purchased)
	Wing set x 1		Ground station lanyard x 1
	Tail x 1		Propeller holder x 2
	Airspeed indicator cover x 1		TF card x 1
	Tail Rubber Cover x 1		Documentation x 1set (includes Dragonfish Standard, Base station, Charger, Battery quick guide, Disclaimer)

Getting to know the portable ground station

The Dragonfish Standard is equipped with a 9.7-inch TFT-LCD touch screen (2048*1536). It offers a brightness of 1000 cd/m2, making it almost twice as bright as typical mobile devices.
The screen can display images clearly even in direct sunlight, and a built-in 256G memory makes it convenient for storing all your critical data.
With an image transmission range of 30km[1] and a battery life of 4.5 hours, the ground station guarantees optimal performance and reliability

1. Antenna
2. Mode switch indicator
3. Gimbal pitch control wheel
4. Manual/Auto mode switch key
5. Joystick
6. Home button
7. Power status indicator
8. Light perception sensor
9. Touch screen
10. Hooks (for lanyard support)
11. Microphone
12. Photo/Video button
13. Zoom button
14. Gimbal level control dial
15. Tripod mounting interface
16. Power button
17. Charging port
18. USB port
19. SD card slot
20. SIM card slot
21. HDMI port
22. Custom buttons
23. Headphone jack
24. Air outlet

Getting to know the base station

The Dragonfish base station is a high-precision satellite signal receiver that supports GPS, Beidou, Galileo and GLONASS navigation systems.
It can be used across a variety of applications and environments.
The Dragonfish base station and the integrated Dual RTK modules equip the aircraft with additional redundancy and positioning accuracy to provide precise, centimeter accurate data.
It also enables the Dragonfish Standard to withstand signal interference in strong magnetic environments such as power lines and near buildings.

1. WiFi indicator
2. Linking indicator
3. RTK indicator
4. Power indicator
5. Charging port
6. Frequency button
7. Power button
8. Port cover
9. Antenna interface
10. Tripod interface
    
    

Using the Dragonfish Standard

Charging

1. Charging the Intelligent flight battery
   
2. Charging the ground station
   
3. Charging the base station
   

Setting up the base station

1. Unfold the tripod, install the base station tray, and lock the tray
   
2. Install the base station body to the tray and tighten the lock on the tray nut. Ensure that the base station is level and stable.
   
3. Install the antenna on the tripod and connect the antenna feeder to the base station antenna port.
   

Assembling the aircraft

1. Install the left and right wings
   
2. Install the tail
   
3. Install the wingtip propeller
   Align the red dots on the mount with the red dots of the gimbal interface of the fuselage, and rotate the lock ring to the locked position.
   

   	Locking direction: Press and Rotate in the indicated direction to lock the propeller
   	Unlocking direction: Press and Rotate the propeller in the opposite direction to unlock it
   	The marked propeller is to be mounted on the marked motor
   	Unmarked propeller is to be mounted on the unmarked motor

4. Mounting
   Align the red dots on the mount with the red dots of the gimbal interface of the fuselage, and rotate the lock ring to the locked position.
   
5. Unlock mount
   
   
6. Installing the Intelligent Flight Battery
   When installing or removing the aircraft battery, be sure to power off the aircraft.
   

Powering on / Activating the aircraft

1. Powering on the base station
   Short press the power button for 1 second to turn on the base station.
   
2. Powering on the ground station
   Short press the power button for 1 second to turn on the ground station.
   
3. Powering on the aircraft
   Press the power button on the aircraft body for 3 seconds to power on the aircraft.
   
4. Activating the aircraft
   Open the APP and click the activation button to activate the aircraft.
   

Flight

Enter the APP safe flight interface. Before taking off, please place the aircraft on a flat surface with the tail facing towards you.

Manual takeoff

1. Switch the ground station gear to M gear.
   
2. Check the aircraft system status.
   
3. Simultaneously move the joystick in inwards or outwards and hold for 2 seconds to arm the motors.
   
4. Push up the left stick (mode 2) to take off.
   

Flight

Enter the APP safe flight interface. Before taking off, please place the aircraft on a flat surface with the tail facing towards you.

Automatic takeoff 

1. Switch the ground station gear to A gear
   
2. Click the Create Mission button to plan the mission
   
3. Aircraft system status check
   
4. Flight interface display
   

Specification

9.7 inch ground control station

Base station