AUTEL Dragonfish Standard Fixed-Wing Surveillance Drone User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: AUTEL

Table of Contents

Introduction
Parts List
Getting to know the portable ground station
Getting to know the base station
Using the Dragonfish Standard
Powering on / Activating the aircraft
Flight
- Flight
Specification
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AUTEL Dragonfish Standard Fixed-Wing Surveillance Drone User Guide

Introduction

Getting to know the aircraft
The Dragonfish Standard 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 Standard offers a maximum flight time of up to 126 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 Standard 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 Standard to fly confidently in complex environments while capturing precise, centimeter-accurate data.

Smart battery
RTK antenna
Horizontal stabilizer
Power button/indicator
Propeller blades
Body motor
Wing motor
Wingtip propellers
Rear landing gear
Wing lock
Battery release button
Front landing gear
Gimbal camera
Airspeed sensor
Tilting wingtip
GPS module
Ultrasonic Positioning Sensors
Dust Net
PTZ installation interface

Parts List

Item list

Getting to know the portable ground station

The Dragonfish Standard 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[1] and a battery life of 4.5 hours, the ground station guarantees optimal performance and reliability

Ground Station

Antenna
Mode switch indicator
Gimbal pitch control wheel
Manual/Auto mode switch key
Joystick
Home button
Power status indicator
Light perception sensor
Touch screen
Hooks (for lanyard support)
Microphone
Photo/Video button
Zoom button
Gimbal level control dial
Tripod mounting interface
Power button
Charging port
USB port
SD card slot
SIM card slot
HDMI port
Custom buttons
Headphone jack
Air outlet

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 Dragonfish 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 Standard to withstand signal interference in strong magnetic environments such as power lines and near buildings.

WiFi indicator
Linking indicator
RTK indicator
Power indicator
Charging port
Frequency button
Power button
Port cover
Antenna interface
Tripod interface

Using the Dragonfish Standard

Charging

Charging the Intelligent flight battery
Charging the ground station
Charging the base station

Setting up the base station

Unfold the tripod, install the base station tray, and lock the tray
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.
Install the antenna on the tripod and connect the antenna feeder to the base station antenna port.

Assembling the aircraft

Install the left and right wings
Install the tail
Install the wingtip propeller
Align the red dots on the mount with the red dots of the gimbal interface of the fuselage, and rotate the lock ring to the locked position.

| Locking direction: Press and Rotate in the indicated direction to lock the propeller
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| Unlocking direction: Press and Rotate the propeller in the opposite direction to unlock it
| The marked propeller is to be mounted on the marked motor
| Unmarked propeller is to be mounted on the unmarked motor
4. Mounting
Align the red dots on the mount with the red dots of the gimbal interface of the fuselage, and rotate the lock ring to the locked position.

Unlock mount
Installing the Intelligent Flight Battery
When installing or removing the aircraft battery, be sure to power off the aircraft.

Powering on / Activating the aircraft

Powering on the base station
Short press the power button for 1 second to turn on the base station.
Powering on the ground station
Short press the power button for 1 second to turn on the ground station.
Powering on the aircraft
Press the power button on the aircraft body for 3 seconds to power on the aircraft.
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

Switch the ground station gear to M gear.
Check the aircraft system status.
Simultaneously move the joystick in inwards or outwards and hold for 2 seconds to arm the motors.
Push up the left stick (mode 2) to take off.

Flight

Enter the APP safe flight interface. Before taking off, please place the aircraft on a flat surface with the tail facing towards you.

Automatic takeoff

Switch the ground station gear to A gear
Click the Create Mission button to plan the mission
Aircraft system status check
Flight interface display

Specification

Aircraft

Size| 2.31.290.46 m
Weight (including two batteries, without gimbal）| 7 kg
Single battery weight| 1.3 kg
Maximum load| 1.5 kg
Maximum take-off weight| 8.5 kg
Working frequency| Video Transmission
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: < 14 dBm
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| During RTK FIX Mode: 1 cm + 1 ppm (horizontal)
1.5 cm + 1 ppm (vertical)
Maximum rotational angular velocity| Pitch axis: 180° /s
Yaw axis: 60° /
Maximum pitch angle| 20°
Maximum roll angle| 35°
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 horizontal flight speed| 30 m/s
Maximum service altitude| 6000 m
Maximum wind resistance| During fixed-wing flight: 15 m/s (level 7 wind)
Vertical take-off and landing: 12 m/s (level 6 wind)
Maximum flight time| 126 min
Supported Payloads| DG-Z2, DG-T3, DG-T3H, DG-L20T
Supported Gimbal Configurations| Fast Disassembly
Ingress Protection Rating| IP43
GNSS| GPS+ GLONASS+ Badious+ Galileo
Working temperature| -20° C to 50° C

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 (unobstructed, free of interference)| FCC:10 km
CE / MIC:5 km
Digital transmission| Working frequency| 5.729-5.771 GHz
Wi-Fi parameters:| Protocol| Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless; Display;
Working efficiency| 802.11a/g/n/ac;
Wi-Fi with 2×2 MIMO
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.
150 – 5.250 GHz (Only for FCC/ISED)
5.650 – 5.755 GHz
Other parameters:| Battery| 5.725 – 5.850 GHz
| | Name: Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity: 8200mAh
Voltage: 11.4 V
Battery type: Li-Po
Energy: 93 Wh
Charging time: 120 minutes
| 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| t 5V / 500 mA
| 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°C to 45°C
| Satellite positioning module| GPS+ GLONASS+ Galileo
| Size| 319×233×74 mm (antenna folded)
319×398×74 mm (antenna expanded)
| Weight| 1987 g

Base station

GNSS receiver| Satellite receiving frequency| Simultaneously receive:
GPS: L1, L2, L5
Bei Dou: 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 will be 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| 1 Hz, 2 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz and 20Hz
| Cold start| < 40 s
| Hot Start| < 10 s
| Recapture Initialization reliability| < 1 s
| Initialization reliability| > 99.9%
| Differential data transmission format| RTCM 2.X/3.X
Communication| Data link| Image transmission, Wi-Fi
Image transmission| 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
parameters:| 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: < 14 dBm
WIFI parameters:| Working efficiency| 5.725-5.850GHz
| EIRP (Equivalent radiated power)| 5.725-5.850GHz 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, and when the remote controller is 1.2 m from ground level)
Electrical characteristics| Power consumption| 7.5 W
| Power supply| 5 to 20V DC
| Battery| Type: Lithium polymer battery
Capacity: 4950 mAh
Energy: 57.1 WH
| Runtime| >7.5 h
Physical properties| Dimensions (base station body + extension pole)| 93 mm×177 mm×73 mm
| Weight| 1275 g
| Ingress protection| IP64
Working temperature| -20°C to 50°C