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THE InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 IS A Small UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM

(sUAS) CAPABLE OF CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND BODILY HARM TO THE

OPERATOR AND OTHER PERSONS IF NOT OPERATED RESPONSIBLY. THIS

PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR RECREATIONAL OR SPORT USE. An improperly

maintained aircraft can fail without warning. In manual mode, the InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-

D11 will not hold position without constant corrections by the operator. Therefore, the

operator must use extra caution in this mode to ensure the aircraft remains under control

to avoid property damage or bodily harm.

High-capacity rechargeable lithium-polymer (Li-Po) batteries are the main power

source for the InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 system and can cause fire if handled

improperly. Proper handling techniques and precautions must be taken in order to avoid

creating a hazardous situation. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE BATTERY SAFETY

INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO

CHARGE OR USE THE SUPPLIED BATTERIES.

This manual is a supplement to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and

other guidelines applicable to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators. Operators

should be familiar with 14 CFR91.111, Operating Near Other Aircraft, 14 CFR 91.113

Right-of-Way Rules, 14 CFR 91.155 Basic VFR Weather Minimums, and any other

applicable regulations. Additionally, UAV operators may be subject to Department of

Defense (DoD) micro-unmanned aerial system regulations or other installation-specific

regulations.

Certificate of Authorization

It is the responsibility of the operator to obtain necessary authorizations, certifications,

licenses, or permits from the Federal Aviation Administration and local authorities and

jurisdictions as applicable. These agencies may have rules that limit or prohibit the use of

UAVs. Further, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state, and local

authorities may have rules prohibiting or limiting the use of video and/or radio

communications equipment.

Limitation of Liability

Your use of the InstantEye system is entirely at your own risk. InstantEye Robotics, a

division of Physical Sciences Inc., will not be responsible to you or to any third parties for

any direct or indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages or losses you may incur

in connection with the InstantEye system, your use thereof, or any of the data or other

materials transmitted through or residing within the InstantEye system, regardless of the

type of claim or the nature of the cause of action.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 3

System Overview .......................................................................................... 6

1.1.

Aircraft........................................................................................................ 7

1.2.

Ground Control System............................................................................ 8

1.3.

Transit (Hard) Case ................................................................................... 8

1.4.

Soft Case.................................................................................................... 9

1.5.

Battery, 1.3 Ah & 5.7Ah ................................................................................... 9

1.6.

Battery Charger ....................................................................................... 10

1.7.

Charger Interface Cable for Ba-5590 & Bb-2590................................... 11

1.8.

Spares Kit ..............................................................................................12

Safety ........................................................................................................... 13

2.1.

General Operations Safety ..................................................................... 13

2.2.

Aircraft Safety.......................................................................................... 13

2.3.

Battery Safety .......................................................................................... 14

System Operation ....................................................................................... 15

3.1.

Overview .................................................................................................. 15

3.1.1.

Aircraft .................................................................................................... 15

3.1.2.

Ground Control System......................................................................... 16

3.1.3.

GCS Interface ......................................................................................... 17

3.1.4.

Flight Modes Overview .......................................................................... 18

3.1.5.

InstantEye Application On-Screen Display ......................................... 19

3.1.6.

Radio Frequencies ................................................................................. 24

3.2.

Pre-Flight.................................................................................................. 25

3.2.1.

Conditions Check................................................................................... 25

3.2.2.

System Inspection ................................................................................. 26

3.2.3.

Battery and Antenna Orientation.......................................................... 26

3.2.4.

Antenna Positioning .............................................................................. 27

3.2.5.

Video Output........................................................................................... 27

3.2.6.

Power On / Pairing ................................................................................. 27

3.3.

Initialization.............................................................................................. 28

3.4.

Launch...................................................................................................... 29

3.5.

Flight......................................................................................................... 29

3.5.1.

Endurance............................................................................................... 30

3.5.2.

Range ...................................................................................................... 30

3.5.3.

Altitude.................................................................................................... 30

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3.5.4.

Video Feed .............................................................................................. 31

3.5.5.

Modes...................................................................................................... 31

3.6.

Landing .................................................................................................... 33

3.7.

Post-Flight................................................................................................ 33

3.8.

Video or Snapshot Playback .................................................................. 33

3.9.

Optional Return-to-Base Waypoint Entry ............................................. 35

3.10.

Optional Preprogrammed Waypoint Mission Entry ............................. 37

3.11.

Execute Preprogrammed Waypoint Mission ........................................ 38

Warnings and Emergency Procedures ..................................................... 41

4.1.

Warning Messages.................................................................................. 41

4.2.

Loss of Video........................................................................................... 42

4.3.

Weak C2 Link ........................................................................................... 42

4.4.

Loss of Aircraft Gps Fix.......................................................................... 43

4.5.

Compass Heading Error ......................................................................... 43

4.6.

Flight Time Remaining is Critically Low ............................................... 43

4.7.

Collision Imminent and Unavoidable .................................................... 44

4.8.

GCS is Powered Off While Aircraft is in Flight ..................................... 44

4.9.

High Wind................................................................................................. 44

Stowage ....................................................................................................... 45

Maintenance ................................................................................................ 47

6.1.

Aircraft Maintenance............................................................................... 47

6.2.

GCS Maintenance .................................................................................... 49

6.3.

Battery and Battery Charger Maintenance ........................................... 49

6.4.

Tablet Charging ....................................................................................... 53

Payloads ...................................................................................................... 54

7.1.

IR Floodlight Payload.............................................................................. 54

7.2.

Tactical Standoff Payload....................................................................... 56

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 60

8.1.

Motor Does Not Spin............................................................................... 60

8.2.

Motor Shakes Violently........................................................................... 60

8.3.

Flight Time is Much Lower Than 20 to 30 Minutes ............................... 60

8.4.

Increased Wobble During Flight ............................................................ 60

8.5.

Aircraft is Louder than Usual ................................................................. 61

8.6.

Aircraft Does Not Pair with Gcs ............................................................. 61

8.7.

Limited Video Range............................................................................... 61

8.8.

GCS Powers Off Without Pressing Power Button................................ 61

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8.9.

Aircraft Pulls to One Direction Consistently ........................................ 62

Quick Start Guide........................................................................................ 63

9.1.

Prepare Tablet for Use ............................................................................ 63

9.2.

Wait for System to Pair........................................................................... 63

9.3.

View Video Feed ...................................................................................... 64

9.4.

Fly the System ......................................................................................... 64

10.

Warranty....................................................................................................... 65

11.

Revision Log................................................................................................ 66

12.

Reference Material ...................................................................................... 67

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1. System Overview

The InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS is part of a family of high-performance, low-cost,

autonomous aerial systems that can be hand-launched/recovered by a single operator.

The GEN4-D1 leverages the combat-proven GEN3 and GEN4 systems’ ease of use and

survivability, combined with an encrypted software-defined radio, to provide an almost

silent, small, on-demand, local (approximately 3000 meters) situational awareness. As a

soldier’s end-user device, the InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 enhances force protection and

mitigates operational risk to everyone within its range.

The aircraft has integrated, gimbaled electro-optical (EO) and Long Wave Infrared (LWIR)

cameras. The aircraft’s small rotor span in flight makes it ideal as an entry robot, providing

the first eyes into an otherwise GPS-denied space. The system typically has

approximately 30 minutes endurance, which is affected by weather conditions (especially

wind, heat, and humidity), and any payload in use. The system is capable of flying in

inclement weather, including winds up to 35 mph, heavy rain/snow, altitudes up to 12,000

feet above mean sea level (MSL), and temperatures between -10°F and 120°F.

The system’s autopilot, flight controls, and human/robot interface have lineage from the

combat-proven InstantEye Mk-2 GEN3 and Mk-2 GEN4 systems. These earlier systems

have thousands of documented flight hours, have Air Worthiness Releases from Army

Special Operations Aviation Command, and are authorized for fielding and use by

Headquarters Department of the Army.

An InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 (MIL) system consists of the following elements (Figure 1):

•Aircraft, InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 (MIL) – QTY 2

•Two-Handed Controller (GCS-D) D1 (MIL) – QTY 1

•Ruggedized Ground Control System (GCS) Display (8J) – QTY 1

•GCS Cables w/ USB host adapter (8J) – QTY 1

•Transit (Hard) Case, InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 System– QTY 1

•Soft Case, InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1*– QTY 1

•Battery, 1.3 Ah- QTY 2 /5.7V– QTY 2

•Battery Charger, InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 – QTY 1

•Charger Interface Cable for BA-5590 & BB-2590, 4-Pin – QTY 1

•Spares Kit, InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 – QTY 1

•InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS Technical Manual (MIL) – QTY 1

* Soft cases are available in multiple colors.

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Figure 1. InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 system with transit case and soft case.

1.1. Aircraft

The InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 aircraft is a small, all-electric hand-launched/recovered

unmanned quadrotor aerial vehicle (Figure 2). It comes standard with a gimbaled two-

camera (EO/IR) video camera pod. See Section 7. Payloads (pg. 54) for details on each

payload.

Figure 2. InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 aircraft.

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1.2. Ground Control System

The InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 Ground Control System (GCS) comprises a two-handed

controller (GCS-D), a ruggedized viewing device, and associated cabling with USB host

adapter. The viewing device in the standard configuration is an 8-inch Android-based

viewing device in a ruggedized case with a sunshade (Figure 3). The system is operable

with Nett Warrior and Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK). Video from the aircraft can be

recorded directly to the GCS-D memory.

Figure 3. InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 Ground Control System.

1.3. Transit (Hard) Case

The transit case (Figure 4), made of high-performance injection-molded plastic with

customized foam inserts, is designed to carry the full InstantEye system and has

provisions for additional batteries, payloads and spares. This ruggedized, water-resistant

case is designed to protect the system during shipment.

Figure 4. InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 system transit case.

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1.4. Soft Case

There is one soft case provided (Figure 5). Each zippered, nylon case comes with

customized padding to protect its contents. The case is designed to carry one aircraft, the

GCS-D, the tablet and cables, and up to six batteries. The case minimizes weight for field

operations, while still providing protection from damage. The cases are available in a

variety of colors, based on the application: multicam, coyote, and black.

Figure 5. InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4 soft case – shown in MultiCam.

1.5. Batteries, 1.3 Ah & 5.7 Ah

The InstantEye Mk-3 GCS-D batteries are Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) batteries. The 1.3 Ah

battery (Figure 6) is used in the operation of the InstantEye GCS-D. The 5.7 Ah battery

(Figure 7) is the GEN4 aircraft battery.

Figure 6. InstantEye Mk-3 1.3 Ah GCS-D battery.

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Figure 7. GEN4-D1 5.7 Ah aircraft battery.

1.6. Battery Charger

The InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 battery charger consists of a charge module, AC/DC

module, battery charging cradle, battery balancing cable (x2), and a battery charge

adapter (Figure 8).

Figure 8. InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 battery charger.

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