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ELIOS 3 User Manual
Table of content
1. Before starting 4
2. ELIOS 3 system description 4
2.1. ELIOS 3 5
2.2. ELIOS 3 smart battery 7
2.3. Ground control system 15
2.4. LIDAR payload 20
3. Setting up ELIOS 3 24
3.1. Cleaning the camera lens and the optical sensors 24
3.2. Setting up the ground control system 24
3.3. Inserting and plugging in the Battery 26
4. Flying ELIOS 3 28
4.1. Power button 28
4.2. Arming 29
4.3. Disarming 30
4.4. Aircraft controls 30
4.5. Flight modes 33
4.6. Failsafe 36
4.7. Camera control 37
4.8. Lighting controls 38
4.9. 2D measurements 42
4.10. Distance lock 43
4.11. Flight data logging and video recording 44
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5. Drone user interface 46
5.1. Button LED and Navigation lights 46
6. Application—Cockpit 48
6.1. Overview, setup & upgrade 48
6.2. User interface 53
6.3. Settings menu 61
6.4. Error messages 75
7. Advanced set-up 84
7.1. Controller pairing 84
8. Charging 85
8.1. Charging GCS 85
8.2. Charging the battery 86
9. Maintenance 88
9.1. Update the aircraft firmware 88
9.2. Cleaning the drone 88
9.3. Changing a propeller 89
9.4. Changing motors 91
9.5. Changing a cage element 93
9.6. Changing an LED 94
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1. Before starting
This manual refers to the following documents, which the user must read and understand fully:
–ELIOS 3 Original Instructions—certification compliance, safety guidelines, and checklists.
–ELIOS 3 Smart Battery Guidelines—safety guidelines.
2. ELIOS 3 system description
The Flyability ELIOS was developed explicitly as a flying platform capable of entering confined and cluttered
environments.
Figure 2.1: System overview
The operator controls ELIOS 3 through the ground control system (GCS). A tablet allows the operator to monitor
a live video feed, a 3D Live Map and other information and flight parameters transmitted by ELIOS 3. The
Flyability Inspector post-mission analysis software allows the user to visualize the recorded video and the
recorded aircraft telemetry.
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2.1. ELIOS 3
Figure 2.1: ELIOS overview
PROTECTIVE CAGE
A protective cage surrounds ELIOS 3. The cage absorbs collisions with the environment, and provides a
relatively smooth, round surface, allowing the drone to slide through extremely confined spaces.
MOTORS AND PROPELLERS
Four shrouded propellers create the thrust required to fly and to maneuver the aircraft. The motors have
fast reversing capability, allowing the aircraft to correct the effects of collisions.
AVIONICS
The avionics is one of the brains of the ELIOS 3. On top of its flight control role, the Avionics coordinate
all ELIOS 3 sub-systems.
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OBC
The onboard computer (OBC) is the other brain of the system, with a real CPU and GPU, as opposed to
microcontrollers on the avionics. In case of an issue with the OBC, the avionics can take over and ensure
the basic safety of the system.
TRANSMITTER
The transmitter offers a reliable wireless link between the GCS and ELIOS 3. It handles the video
transmission, the pilot controls, and the telemetry between the aircraft and the ground control system.
4K OPTICAL CAMERA
The frontal camera payload houses a 4K optical camera. It can record 4K (2160p 30fps), which is
recorded onto the CAM SD card. The camera is mounted on a servo motor, allowing it to tilt up or down.
Do not tiltthe cameraby hand, as this may damage the servo motor.
The exposure time and ISO of the optical camera are fully automated. The user can compensate for the
exposure value through the EV settings to get a brighter or darker image if needed.
The 4K optical camera allows users to record video into this resolution:
- 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps, data-rate 600MB/min
The video recording automatically starts when the drone is armed and stops when the drone is disarmed,
provided that there is enough available space on the CAM SD card.
The 4K optical camera allows the user to take 12MP 4000x3000 still images with the POI button. It is important
to note that a maximum of 35 images can be taken in a single flight when in 4K UHD mode. The resolution of
the still images is always 12MP. Note: the camera data, videos and photos are recorded in 128GB SD cards,
However, this SD card cannot be removed from the aircraft. The data can be downloaded to a PC via the
Flyability Inspector software.
SSD
Onboard the aircraft there is a solid-state drive card (SSD) with 500 GB of memory. This SSD is used to
record all data from the onboard computer (OBC). The flight data can be downloaded to a PC with the
Flyability Inspector software.
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USB-C CONNECTOR
This port lets you access all content on the drone.
SMART BATTERY
A fast swappable smart LiPo battery powers the aircraft, providing between 9 and 12.30 minutes of flight
time, depending on the payload configuration.
VISION SENSORS
ELIOS 3 uses three optical sensors to help stabilize the drone in GPS denied environments. These three
cameras measure the velocity of the aircraft with respect to surrounding objects, and are crucial to
ensuring the stability of ELIOS 3.
SMART ONBOARD LIGHTING
ELIOS 3 has a smart lighting system composed of multiple LED panels. The panels can be controlled
independently to offer optimal lighting for capturing visual inspection data. The intensity of each panel
is adjusted depending on the pitch of the camera head to ensure optimal lighting, while saving battery
charge and flight time.
LED status
Gives information about the status of the overall aircraft (which includes both avionics & the onboard
computer. The description of all states and meaning can be found here in this document.
2.2. ELIOS 3 smart battery
ELIOS 3 uses smart batteries with an integrated battery management and diagnosis system.
ISO OUTLINE IMAGE OF BATTERY SHOWING latch mechanism, status LEDs, Button
Cell type:
Li-HV
Cell Count:
6 (6S1P)
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Nominal Voltage:
22.8V
Max Charge Voltage:
26.1V
Battery Pack Capacity:
4350mAh
Battery Pack Energy:
99.18Wh
Battery Pack Weight:
620g
Dimensions:
140 X 54 x 75.5
2.2.1. Overview
Figure 2.2: Battery Overview
LATCH MECHANISM
The battery is mechanically secured to the drone with this locking latch mechanism.
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Figure 2.3: Latch Mechanism
BUTTON
The button allows the user to cycle through the menu to display specific information, or to enter
discharge/storage modes.
Figure 2.4: Battery Button
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STATUS LED
This LED is integrated in the button and displays important information related to the status of the
battery via the following color codes.
Green
The battery is in good condition and fully charged
Yellow
The battery is in a warning state, namely a possibly
dangerous state for the battery, but still recoverable
Red
The battery has suffered permanent damage
White
The battery is in selection menu mode
Magenta (blinking)
The battery is discharging to 30% for transport
Blue (blinking)
The battery is discharging to 50% capacity for
storage
Cyan
The Battery is checking its state of health
CAPACITY LEDS
These LEDs display the remaining capacity of the battery and serve as a selection menu in menu mode.
2.2.2. Displaying state of charge
A short press on the button will reveal the battery’s state of charge. If all four capacity LEDs are lit, then the
battery is fully charged. The battery will go back into standby mode after 10 seconds.
2.2.3. Entering the selection menu
A long (two second) press on the button will take you into the selection menu, which will be indicated by the
white status LED and a short beep. You can cycle through the following four menu items with a short press of
the button. You can enter the option you choose from the selection menu with a long press. You can cancel
the storage and transport mode command with a long press. At any point, the battery will go back into
standby mode after 10 seconds of inaction.
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