AUTEL Dragonfish Lite VTOL Fixed-Wing Surveillance Drone User Guide

Dragonfish Lite VTOL Fixed-Wing Surveillance Drone
User Guide

Item list

| Aircraft body| 1 Pc
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| 9.7 inch ground station| 1 pc
| Base station| 1 pc
| Battery| 4pcs
(the actual quantity is subject to the purchased set)
| Charger + AC line| 1 pc
| Propeller blades| 2palis
| Base station antenna| 2pcs
| Base station feeder| 2pcs
| Airspeed indicator cover| 1 pc
| Base station tray| 1 pc
| Base station tripod| 1 pc
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| Base station charger| 1 pc
| USB Type-C cable| 1 pc
| Repair tool kit| 1 pc
| Gimbal Camera| 1 pc
(The gimbal model is subject to the actual set purchased)
| Wing set| 1 pairs
| Ground station lanyard| 1 pc
| Tail| 1 pc
| TF card| 1 pc
| Documentation| 1 set
(includes Dragonfish Lite, Base station, Charger, Battery
quick guide, Disclaimer)

Getting to know the aircraft

The Dragonfish Lite 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 Lite offers a maximum flight time of up to 81 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 Lite 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 Lite to fly confidently in complex environments while capturing precise, centimeter-accurate data.

1. Smart battery
2. RTK antenna
3.Horizontal stabilizer
4. Propeller blades
5. Power button/ indicator
6. Body motor
7. Wing motor| 8. Wingtip propellers
9. Rear landing gear lip
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. Gimbal installation interface
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Getting to know the portable ground station

The Dragonfish Lite 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 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
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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 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 Lite 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
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Using the Dragonfish Lite

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. Mounting Align the red dots on the mount with the red dots of the gimbal interface of the fuselage, and rotate the locked position.
   1. Align the top and bottom red dots
   2. Insert the gimbal up vertically into the slot
   3. Rotate the lock ring to the locked position

4. Unlock mount
   1. Press the unlock button
   2. Rotate the lock ring to the unlocked position
   3. Remove mount by lowering vertically down

5. Installing the intelligent Flight Battery When installing or removing the aircraft battery, be sure to power off the aircraft.
   Align the battery to the battery interface on the fuselage and install it.

Powering on I 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.
   *Manual mode is not recommended for non-professionals.

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
   

Specifications

Aircraft

902-928 MHz (Only for FCC/ISED);
2.4000-2.4835 GHz;
5.150-5.250 GHz (Only for FCC/ISED);
5.725-5.850 GHz
Data Transmission
5.729-5.771 GHz
EIRP (Equivalent radiated power)| 900MHz
FCC/ISED: < 30 dBm;
2.4 GHz
FCC/ISED/RCM: < 30 dBm
CE: < 20 dBm;
5.2 GHz
FCC/ISED: < 25 dBm
5.8 GHz
FCC/ISED/RCM: < 26 dBm
CE: <14dBm
Maximum flight time| 81 min
Maximum horizontal flight speed| 30 m/s
Maximum ascent speed| Vertical flight mode: 4 m/s _ Fixed-wing flight mode: 5 m/s
Maximum descent speed (vertical)| Vertical flight mode: 3 m/s — Fixed-wing flight mode: 5 m/s
Maximum service altitude| 4000 m
Maximum wind resistance| During fixed-wing flight: 15 mis (level 7 wind)
Vertical take-off and landing: 12 m/s (level 6 wind)
Maximum pitch angle| 20°
Maximum roll angle| 35°
Maximum angular velocity| Pitch: 180° /s Yaw: 60° /s
Working temperature| -20° C to 50°C
Supported Payloads| DG-Z2,T3,T3H,L20T
Supported Gimbal Configurations| Fast Disassembly
Ingress Protection Rating| IP43
GNSS| GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou+Galileo
Hovering accuracy (P-GPS)| Vertical:
+0.1 m (when the visual positioning is working normally)
+0.5 m (when GPS is working normally)
+0.1 m (when RTK positioning is working normally)
Horizontal:
+0.3 m (when visual positioning is working normally)
£1.5 m(when GPS is working normally)
+0.1 m (when RTK positioning is working normally)
RTK positioning accuracy| When RTK enabled and fixed:
Multi-rotor:
1 cm+1 ppm (Horizontal)
1.5m +1 ppm (Vertical)
Fixed Wing:
3 cm+1 ppm (Horizontal)
3cm +1 ppm (Vertical)

9.7-inch Ground Control Station Image transmission parameters

Working frequency| 902-928 MHz (Only for FCC/ISED);
2.4000-2.4835 GHz;
5.150-5.250 GHz (Only for FCC/ISED);
5.725-5.850 GHz
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Maximum transmitting distance| FCC: 10 km
(unobstructed, free of interference)| CE: 5 km

Digital transmission

Wi-Fi parameters

Protocol| Wi-Fi Direct;
Wireless;
Display;
802.11 a/g/n/ac;
Wi-Fi with 2×2 MIMO
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Working efficiency| 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
5.150 – 5.250GHz(Only for FCC/ISED)
5.725 – 5.850 GHz

Other parameters

Battery| Name: Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity: 8200mAh
Voltage: 11.4 V
Battery type: Li-Po
Energy: 93 Wh
Charging time: 120 minutes
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Battery life| Approximately 3 hours (maximum brightness)
Approximately 4.5 hours (50% brightness)
Storage| ROM 256GB + expandable (support TF card)
Video output interface| HDMI interface
USB-A interface supply voltage/current| 5V /500m A
Working temperature| -20°C to 40°C
Storage temperature| -20°C to 60°C (within one month)
-20°C to 45°C (within three months)
-20°C to 30°C (within one year)
Charging environment temperature|  0°Cto 45°C
Satellite positioning module| GPS+GLONASS+Galileo
Size| 319x233x74 mm (antenna folded)
319x398x74 mm (antenna expanded)
Weight| 19872

Base station
GNSS receiver

Satellite receiving frequency| Simultaneously receive:
GPS: L1, L2, LS
BeiDou: B1, B2, B3
GLONASS: F1, F2
Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B
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Positioning accuracy| Single Point
Horizontal: 1.5 m (RMS)
Vertical: 3.0 m (RMS)
RTK
Horizontal: 1 cm+1 ppm (RMS)
Vertical: 1.5 cm+ 1 ppm (RMS)
1 ppm: For every 1 km increase in distance, the accuracy willbe 1 mm less. For example, the horizontal accuracy is 1.1 cm when the receiving end is 1 km away from the base station.
Positioning update rate| 1Hz, 2 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz #1 20Hz
Cold start| < 40s
Hot Start| < 10s
Recapture Initialization reliability| <1s
Initialization reliability| > 99.9%
Differential data transmission format|  RTCM 2.X/3.X
Data link| Image transmission, Wi-Fi

Electrical characteristics

Capacity: 4950 mAh
Energy: 57.1 WH
Runtime| > 7.5h

Physical properties

Image transmission parameters

Working efficiency| 902-928 MHz (Only for FCC/ISED);
2.4000-2.4835 GHz;
5.150-5.250 GHz (Only for FCC/ISED);
5.725-5.850 GHz
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EIRP (Equivalent radiated power)| 900MHz
FCC/ISED: < 30 dBm;
2.4 GHz
FCC/ISED/RCM: < 30 dBm
CE: < 20 dBm;
5.2 GHz
FCCAISED: < 25 dBm
5.8 GHz
FCC/ISED/RCM: < 26 dBm
CE:<14dBm

WIFI parameters

FCC/ISED/RCM: < 26 dBm; CE: < 14 dBm
Communication distance| Base station and aircraft: 30km (FCC)
Base station and ground station: 200m (FCC)
(Unobstructed and free of interference, when the mobile station is used as a base station and the distance from the mobile station antenna to the bottom of the tripod is 2 m; and when the difference in height between the remote controller and mobile station is less than 10 m, prayer the remote controller is 1.2 m from ground

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