ZeroUAV YS-S4

YS-S4 Multi-rotor Autopilot User Manual V1.4 1 YS‐S4 Multi‐rotor Autopilot User Manual V1.4 Zero UAV (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd YS-S4 Multi-rotor Autopilot User Manual V1.4 2 Table of Contents    Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Warning and Disclaimer......................................................................................................................................... 3 2. In‐the‐Box .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 3. Functions................................................................................................................................................................ 5 4. Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 5. Connections........................................................................................................................................................... 7 5.1 Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 5.2 How to connect the modules............................................................................................................................... 8 6. Configurations Before Flying .................................................................................................................................. 9 6.1 Install Phone GCS ................................................................................................................................................. 9 6.2 Tx Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 10 6.3 Parameter Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 12 6.3.1 PC Parameter Adjustment............................................................................................................................... 12 6.3.2 Phone Parameter Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 14 6.4 Tx Calibration ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 6.4.1 Transmitter channel calibration by PC............................................................................................................. 14 6.4.2 Tx Calibration by Phone .................................................................................................................................. 16 6.5 Fail/Safe Checking .............................................................................................................................................. 17 7. Adjustment Outdoors........................................................................................................................................... 18 7.1 GPS/Compass Calibration................................................................................................................................... 18 7.1.1 Compass alignment by without Smartphone.................................................................................................. 19 7.1.2 Compass alignment using Smartphone........................................................................................................... 19 7.2 Motor Arming .................................................................................................................................................... 21 7.3 Motor Mixer Checking........................................................................................................................................ 22 8. Tasks..................................................................................................................................................................... 23 8.1 Servo Gimbal...................................................................................................................................................... 23 9. Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Appendix.................................................................................................................................................................. 27 LED Indicator Meanings ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Flight Mode Description........................................................................................................................................... 28 YS-S4 Multi-rotor Autopilot User Manual V1.4 3 1. Warning and Disclaimer Thank you for purchasing this ZERO UAV product. The product is an advanced and specifically dedicated control item.    Any misuse may result in damage to property, injury or even death. The user must conform to the law and use the equipment responsibly. This product is not suitable for people under the age of 18. Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the product, or visit the YS‐S4 web page at http://www.zerouav.com to refer to relevant updates or information. Warning  Please keep the product out of reach of children.  Make sure the aircraft is kept away from people and dangers such as buildings roads and    property.    We suggest you fly your aircraft at specially designated areas.     Please do NOT fly this product when affected by drunkenness, tiredness, drugs, dizziness fatigue, nausea or any other condition that might impair your ability to control the aircraft.     Please strictly follow the user manual when operating the device.      Please make sure all components of the device are connected and work well, otherwise your unit may be damaged, destroyed or even buried!  Please power off and remove propellers before making any adjustments to the unit such as calibrating, upgrading firmware or changing parameters. There is an ever present danger of the propellers starting unexpectedly and causing injury.     Please do NOT fly in unfavorable conditions.  Please do NOT open or modify the autopilot, there are no user serviceable parts inside.  Disclaimer a. Zero UAV (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd. assumes no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. b. The user is responsible for abiding with the law and not behaving contrary to public order or public safety by using this product.    c. ZERO TECH accepts no liability for damage(s) or injuries directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following conditions: 1) Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair their ability. 2) Damage(s) or injuries caused by intentional operation or accident. 3) Any mental damage compensation caused by intentional operation or accident. 4) Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate. 5) Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non‐ZERO TECH accessories and parts. 6) Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake ZERO TECH products. 7) Damage(s) or injuries caused by misuse or poor judgment. 8) Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failure due to wear and tear. 9) Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low voltage protection alarm is triggered. 10) Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in an abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil, sand and other unknown material ingression into the aircraft or if the assembly is not completed, the main YS-S4 Multi-rotor Autopilot User Manual V1.4 4 components have obvious faults, obvious defects or missing accessories). 11) Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations: Using the aircraft in a magnetic interference area, radio interference area or government regulated no‐fly zones, in bad light, when the pilot has blocked, fuzzy or poor eyesight or in any other conditions not suitable for operating. 12) Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, including rain, wind (more than a moderate breeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornado, hurricane etc. 13) Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, flood, tsunami, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc. 14) Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as litigation caused by any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of aircraft. 15) Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers. 16) Other losses that are not covered by the scope of ZERO TECH liability. 2. In the Box                                                 ■ Hardware □ Software ■ Main controller x1 The MC (Main Controller) with its integral Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) combines and communicates with the other modules and external electronic devices to carry out its function as a complete autopilot system.                                                    ■GPS+COMPASS    x1 The GPS/Compass module is for sensing the orientation of the aircraft by reading its position and direction                                                                                                        ■LED x1     The LED indicates the current flight status of the craft. . The light shows information such as flight mode, number of satellites in view and battery used. YS-S4 Multi-rotor Autopilot User Manual V1.4 5 ■ Power Module x1 Supplies regulated power for the autopilot ■GPS Bracket x1 The GPS＋COMPASS is sensitive to magnetic interference. This bracket is used to mount the GPS module where necessary and to keep it far away from EMI sources. ■Warranty Information Card X1 This provides Product Serial No., Purchase Date. Please fill out the relevant information and return to Zero UAV to register your product warranty. Software available on website for download: □ GCS SoŌware for Android System    □ GS Software for PC Windows XP/7/SP3 system □ Firmware Upgrade SoŌware on PC. □ Firmware updating assistant. 3. Functions 1) Supported multirotor layouts:            Quad X4, Quad +4, Hexa X6, Hexa +6. 2) Four working modes:    i. Manual flight stabilisation ii. Manual altitude hold iii. Auto hover iv. Return home and land. 3) Standard safety features when the aircraft loses control : Fail safe: auto return‐home and auto‐landing, failsafe: land, failsafe: auto‐hover 4) The LED indicates the autopilot’s current status. (GPS lock, low voltage alert,           Attitude error, etc.) 5) Control method: RC Transmitter 6) Parameter adjustment by Android Phone, Tablet or PC    7) Firmware upgrade support: Upgrade firmware via USB cable to COM port.    8) Receiver support: All PPM receivers 9) Gimbal support: Servo gimbal YS-S4 Multi-rotor Autopilot User Manual V1.4