Freefly PILOT+MIMIC 770-00052 Manuale utente

OPERATION

MANUAL

770-00052 | REVISION A | 07.30.2017

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REVISION HISTORY

REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION

AJuly 2017 Initial Manual Release

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CONTENTS

3Revision History

4Contents

5Terminology

6OVERVIEW

7Disclaimer and Warning

10 Limitations of Liability

11 Warranty

13 Introduction

14 Pilot Modules

21 System Diagrams

23 SETTING UP PILOT

24 Getting Started

25 Out Of The Box

39 USING PILOT

41 MIMIC User Interface

58 Using The Mobile App

61 Freeﬂy Controller Ecosystem

67 TROUBLESHOOTING

70 APPENDIX

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TERMINOLOGY

2.4 GHz An industrial, scientiﬁc, and medical (ISM) radio

band (2.4-2.5GHz) that is used for radio control.

BLE Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a low power and

application friendly version of Bluetooth.

FIZ An acronym referring to a lens's Focus, Iris, and Zoom.

Function Side The side of the connector that interfaces with another connector.

GCU Gimbal Control Unit (GCU) refers to the MōVI's central

processor and housing, which is attached to the pan arm.

GPS Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based

navigation system made up of a network of 31 satellites

that can be used to determine global position.

INS An inertial navigation system (INS) is an electronic

device that measures and reports a body's speciﬁc

force, position, angular rate, and sometimes the

magnetic ﬁeld, using a combination of accelerometers,

compasses, magnetometers, gyroscopes, and GPS.

LOS Loss of Signal (LOS) refers to a condition where radio

control inputs or telemetry are not present.

Module Pilot consists of various “modules” which represent standalone

components which can be added/removed to conﬁgure Pilot

RCP REDLINK® Command Protocol (RCP) is the uniﬁed

command protocol used for the RED EPIC and

SCARLET cameras, regardless of sensor type.

RX RX is an acronym for receive, receiver, or reception.

Solder Side This is the side of the connector where the

wires are soldered to the connector.

TX TX is an acronym for transmit or transmitter.

UART A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

(UART) is a block of circuitry responsible for

implementing serial communication.

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Overview

OVERVIEW

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DISCLAIMER AND WARNING

IMPORTANT - Please read this disclaimer and warning carefully and review the

Pilot Operation Manual prior to use. If you have any questions, please contact

support@freeﬂysystems.com prior to using Pilot Controller. You can review the

most current version of this Operation Manual at www.freeﬂysystems.com/

software-manuals.

By using Pilot Controller, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to this

disclaimer. You agree that you are solely responsible for your conduct while using Pilot Controller

and for any direct or indirect consequences that may result from its use.

Freeﬂy Systems reserves the right to revise this Operation Manual and make changes from time

to time without obligation to notify any persons of such revisions or changes. In no event shall

Freeﬂy Systems, its employees or authorized agents be liable for any damages or losses, direct

or indirect, arising from the use of any technical or operational information contained in this

document.

»Always check Pilot Controller, MōVI products and all Freeﬂy hardware prior to operation.

»Always maintain awareness of your surroundings when operating Freeﬂy products.

»It is your responsibility to perform a full system check prior to every use.

»It is your responsibility to learn how to safely operate Pilot Controller and MōVI products.

»Pilot Controller is a tuned system with custom components selected for each

application. Modiﬁcation to, removal, or substitution of Pilot Controller components will

void the warranty.

»It is your responsibility to create shots that amaze the world.

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

The Pilot Controller includes MIMIC, which contains a non-removable internal battery. You must

read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging or using your MIMIC. Failure

to exercise caution while using MIMIC or failure to comply with the following warnings can result

in battery malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, ﬁre, personal injury, and/or property

damage. For information speciﬁc to MōVI Batteries/Chargers please reference the applicable MōVI

manual.

BATTERY SAFETY AND WARNINGS

You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging or using Pilot

Controller. Improper use may result in damage to the batteries, severe personal injury, and even

ﬁre.

»Do not leave the MIMIC and charger unattended during use.

»Stop using or charging the MIMIC immediately if the MIMIC appears damaged, starts to

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balloon or swell, leaks, becomes deformed or gives off an odor, exceeds a temperature

of 140ºF (60ºC), or if anything else abnormal occurs. Disconnect the MIMIC (USB) and

observe in a safe area outside of any building or vehicle for at least 45 minutes, as a

damaged battery can experience a delayed chemical reaction that could possibly result

in ﬁre.

»Never disassemble, modify, puncture, shock, crash, short circuit, and/or expose the

MIMIC to a ﬂame. Leakage, smoke emission, ignition, explosion or ﬁre can occur, which

may result in personal injury or property damage.

»Never allow MIMIC or Pilot Modules to come in contact with moisture at any time.

»Never charge or store MIMIC in extreme heat (40ºC) or cold (0ºC). Recommended

temperatures for storage are between 10º-26ºC. High temperatures may cause ﬁre,

even with undamaged MIMICs.

»Never leave MIMIC or any Pilot Modules in an automobile or direct sunlight.

»In purchasing a Freeﬂy product or system, the buyer agrees to bear all responsibilities

of the risks and not hold Freeﬂy Systems, its owners and employees, its distributors,

and/or its retailers responsible for any accidents, injury to persons, and property

damage. If you do not agree to these conditions, please return Freeﬂy product(s) to the

place of purchase in a new and unused condition.

CAUTION

All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.

Mishandling of MIMIC and its internal battery can

result in fire. By handling, charging, or using the

included MIMIC internal battery , you assume all risks

associated with MIMIC. If you are not prepared to accept

complete liability for the purchase and/or use of the

batteries, you are advised to return them in new and

unused condition to the place of purchase immediately.

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CHARGING PROCEDURE SAFETY AND WARNINGS

You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging your MIMIC.

»Freeﬂy Systems is not responsible for any personal injury or property damage incurred

when using external power to power Freeﬂy products.

»Never charge or use a MIMIC or Pilot Module that shows any damage or disﬁgurement

of any kind, as this may be a sign of internal damage. Any damage to the protective

cover or connector is also reason to discontinue use.

»Never charge a MIMIC unattended.

»Always inspect MIMIC and Pilot Modules before charging.

»Never charge near moisture, extreme temperatures, ﬂammable or combustible

materials.

»Always monitor the temperature of the MIMIC while charging. If the MIMIC becomes

hot to the touch or begins to deform, discontinue charging immediately. Disconnect the

battery from the charger and observe it in a safe place for at least 45 minutes.

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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT,

CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES

WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF PRODUCT OR FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR

PROFITS (HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY), EVEN IF FREEFLY

HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL

FREEFLY’S LIABILITY FOR A PRODUCT (WHETHER ASSERTED AS A TORT CLAIM, A CONTRACT

CLAIM OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO FREEFLY FOR SUCH PRODUCT.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY’S LIABILITY FOR ALL

CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID

BY BUYER TO FREEFLY FOR PRODUCT IN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS. IN NO EVENT WILL

FREEFLY OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE

GOODS BY BUYER. IN NO EVENT WILL FREEFLY OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES

ARISING OUT OF ANY LATE DELIVERY. THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL APPLY

TO ALL LIABILITIES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST BUYER. THESE

LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY

LIMITED REMEDY. THE LIMITATION SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY WHERE THE

DAMAGES ARISE OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.

Freeﬂy shall not be liable for damages or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of

Pilot Controller including, but not limited to, the following situations:

»Failure of operator to follow proper instructions and safety warnings found at www.

freeﬂysystems.com.

»Failure of the operator to understand and operate Pilot Controller within the operating

limitations described in this manual.

»Failure of the operator to follow on-board safety warnings while using Pilot Controller or

Freeﬂy products.

»Failure of the operator to inspect Pilot Controller and its components prior to operation.

»Failure of the operator to properly maintain and/or service Pilot Controller through an

authorized Freeﬂy Service Center with genuine Pilot Controller parts.

»Use of third-party products on Pilot Controller.

»Use of Pilot Controller in unsafe conditions, including but not limited to, bad or severe

weather, such as rain, wind, snow, lightning, dust storms, etc.

»Improper operation, misjudgment or risky behavior while using Pilot Controller or

Freeﬂy products.

»Infringement of third party data, audio or video rights recorded when using Pilot

Controller or Freeﬂy products.

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