Staaker 1 User manual

USER MANUAL

STAAKER 1 USER MANUAL

The Staaker Company AS

v1.3 November 2, 2017

1 Introduction

We have tailored this autonomous follow drone to capture all your activities, moments and beautiful

locations in the best possible way.

It consist of a tracker that is placed on your wrist and a quadcopter with a camera (camera not included).

With the touch of a button, it follows and ﬁlms you automatically.

The Staaker drone follows whomever or whatever is wearing the tracker by itself. Using the tracker,

Staaker follows you and takes care of the ﬁlming automatically, even if you are alone. Choose from

4 different tracking modes as well as Scenery mode. By using the tracker you can always adjust the

angle, height and distance of your Staaker relative to you.

1.1 Using This Manual

Read the Staaker 1 User Manual before ﬂying the drone for the ﬁrst time. Before ﬂight, learn how to

operate the drone and be aware of any local laws regarding ﬂight of drones in your area.

Document revision: v1.3 (November 2, 2017)

This document is subject to change. Download the latest digital version of the document at www.

staaker.com.

1.2 Legend

Warning

Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause serious injury to people or

damage to equipment.

Important

Describes extra important information that you should take note of when using the

product.

Hints and Tips

Information that can improve user experience and/or video footage.

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2 Terminology

Emergency Landing: When the drone automatically lands due to low battery, sensor failure or an

abnormal system error.

Barometer: A sensor device that measures air pressure. Can be used for determining altitude above

average sea level. Both the Staaker drone and Tracker are equipped with this sensor.

GPS: Abbreviation for Global Positioning System. Both the Tracker and Staaker Drone use GPS for

navigation and positioning. The system uses in reality multiple GNSS systems1, but in this document

these are just referred to as GPS for simplicity.

Gimbal: Camera stabilization module for improved video footage and framing.

LED: Abbreviation for light-emitting diode, a light located on the bottom of the Staaker drone.

Locate Staaker: A menu option on the Tracker for locating the Staaker drone. Requires GPS signal on

the Tracker.

Return to Home: A procedure where the drone ﬂies back to a designated location and lands.

RTH: Abbreviation for Return to Home. (See Return to Home)

Smart Battery: The Staaker is equipped with an intelligent battery that measures voltage, current and

temperature.

Staaker Drone: Auto-follow drone equipped with 3-axis gimbal and camera.

Takeoff Mode: One of three ways to make the drone takeoff and begin ﬂight: Quick Staak (normal use),

Water Staak (use in watersports) and Pro Staak (for expert users).

Tracking Mode: Autonomous follow modes, Follow ,Compass ,Hover ,Circle and

Scenery .

Tracker: Handheld wrist device which is used to remotely control the Staaker drone.

1Staaker utilizes American GPS, Russian GLONASS, Chinese BeiDou-2 and SBAS such as EGNOS and WAAS

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

1.1 UsingThisManual ........................................ 1

1.2 Legend .............................................. 1

2 Terminology 2

3 Safety and disclaimer 7

4 Staaker Drone 8

4.1 StatusLED ............................................ 9

4.2 Unfoldingthedrone ....................................... 10

4.3 CameraProtection........................................ 12

4.4 Gimbal............................................... 12

4.5 Camerainstallationguide .................................... 12

4.6 Battery insertion and removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5 Tracker 17

5.1 Emergencykillswitch ...................................... 17

5.2 TrackerRadioSignals ...................................... 18

5.3 UserInterface........................................... 18

5.3.1 NavigatingtheMainMenu................................ 19

5.3.2 ProStaakSettings.................................... 23

5.3.2.1 ReturntoHome ................................ 24

5.3.2.2 TrackAltitude.................................. 24

5.3.2.3 Responsivity.................................. 25

5.3.2.4 FuseGPSAlt ................................. 25

5.3.2.5 FasterAltitude ................................. 25

5.4 Takeoff............................................... 25

5.5 Tracking.............................................. 27

5.6 Landing .............................................. 29

5.6.1 LandNow......................................... 30

5.6.2 ReturntoHome ..................................... 30

5.7 Pause/Unpause.......................................... 31

5.8 MountingtheTracker....................................... 31

5.9 AttachingtheStrap........................................ 32

5.10ChargingtheTracker....................................... 32

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6 How to use the Staaker 33

6.1 Beforeuse ............................................ 33

6.2 Checklist ............................................. 33

6.3 Things to be aware of before ﬂying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.4 Flyingabovewater........................................ 34

6.5 What is a safe Takeoff location? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6.6 Takeoff............................................... 34

6.7 Flight ............................................... 35

6.8 Controllingthedrone....................................... 35

6.9 TrackingModes.......................................... 38

7 Drone Smart Battery 40

7.1 Toturnthepoweron....................................... 40

7.2 Toturnthepoweroff....................................... 40

7.3 Tocheckthecapacity ...................................... 40

7.4 Charging ............................................. 41

7.5 Batteryfailure........................................... 42

7.6 Storage .............................................. 42

7.7 Battery Safety and Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

8 Maintenance and repairs 43

8.1 Afterﬂight............................................. 43

8.2 Replacingarms.......................................... 43

8.3 ReplacingGimbal ........................................ 44

8.4 Replacinglandinggear ..................................... 44

8.5 Motors............................................... 44

8.6 Propellers............................................. 45

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9 Staaker Tips 46

9.1 Cameratips............................................ 46

9.2 Dronetips............................................. 46

10 Troubleshooting 47

10.1ErrorMessages.......................................... 47

10.1.1 Before or during Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

10.1.2Duringﬂight........................................ 48

10.1.3Landreasons....................................... 49

10.1.4 Return to home (RTH) reasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

10.2 Tracker cannot connect to the drone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

10.3 System cannot get GPS reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

10.3.1AboutGPSTechnology ................................. 50

10.3.2TrackercannotgetGPS................................. 51

10.3.3DronecannotgetGPS.................................. 52

10.4 Tracker loses connection to the drone often . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

10.5 The drone landed or crashed and I cannot ﬁnd it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

10.6 The drone changes altitude too much . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

10.7 The drone does not always respond to my button presses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

10.8 The drone crashed for unexpected reasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

11 Staaker Assist 53

11.1FirmwareUpdate......................................... 53

11.2Uploadingﬂightlogs ....................................... 54

11.3Submitsupportrequest ..................................... 54

11.4Troubleshooting.......................................... 54

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12 Terms & Warranties 55

12.1Assumptionofrisks ....................................... 55

12.2Productwarrantyandreturn................................... 56

12.3LimitedOne-YearWarranty ................................... 56

12.4WarrantyExclusions....................................... 56

12.5Returnofproducts ........................................ 56

12.6Indemnity ............................................. 57

12.7LimitationsofLiability ...................................... 57

12.8SoftwareLicense......................................... 57

12.9DisputeResolution........................................ 58

12.10GeneralTerms .......................................... 59

13 Technical Speciﬁcations 60

13.1ProductFeatures......................................... 60

13.2StaakerDrone .......................................... 61

13.3Tracker .............................................. 62

13.4SmartBattery........................................... 62

13.5SmartBatteryCharger...................................... 63

14 CE, FCC and IC compliance 64

14.1CE................................................. 64

14.2ExposureStatement ....................................... 64

14.3FCCComplianceStatement................................... 64

14.4FCCModiﬁcationStatement................................... 64

14.5FCCInterferenceStatement................................... 64

14.6IndustryCanadaNotes ..................................... 65

14.7AboutStaaker .......................................... 65

15 Customer Support 66

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3 Safety and disclaimer

1. Read the complete manual before using the product.

2. The user holding the tracker controlling the drone is legally the pilot of the drone. The pilot is re-

sponsible for safe usage and consequences of unsafe usage of the drone. The Staaker Company

is not responsible for any injury, damage of property or harm caused by usage of the drone.

3. Always check and follow all local regulations and laws for ﬂying unmanned aerial vehicle when

using the Staaker.

4. Do not use the drone within designated No-Fly zones like areas close to airports and heliports.

5. Do not use the drone close to obstacles.

6. Do not use close to man-made structures (e.g vehicles, buildings, power lines) and areas with

high levels of interference (e.g radio transmission towers).

7. Do not use the drone over people, animals, urban areas or trafﬁcked roads.

8. Do not breach the bounds of privacy. Ask for permission before ﬂying on private property.

9. Keep the drone in line of sight at all times.

10. Do not use the drone in weather or lighting conditions that result in reduced visibility.

11. Do not use the drone in wind conditions exceeding 10 m/s, or in other severe weather conditions.

12. Do not use the drone higher than 2000 meters above mean sea level (6560 ft above mean sea

level).

13. Do not use the drone while under the inﬂuence of drugs or alcohol.

14. Make sure that the drone is in good condition when using it.

15. Only use genuine certiﬁed Staaker replacement parts.

16. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sen-

sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their

safety.

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4 Staaker Drone

The Staaker drone is a quadcopter powered by a Smart Battery and carries a 3-axis stabilization gimbal

equipped with a camera (camera not included). The drone is foldable and compact, designed to be

durable and lightweight. The drone is equipped with an intelligent autopilot to aid you in ﬂying the drone

and keeping you always in the video frame.

The Staaker drone is pre-calibrated and tuned. This means no extra technical setup is required and the

drone is ready to ﬂy out of the box!

Figure 1: The Staaker 1 Drone

Do not modify or tamper with the drone or attempt to use non-authorized Staaker

replacement parts. Attempting such modiﬁcations can interfere with on board sen-

sors and severely degrade ﬂight stability. Do not attach other modules on the

drone, such as additional cameras, magnetic materials or radio-emitting teleme-

try. This will void your warranty.

Caution! The ESC cooling plate becomes hot when the battery is plugged in.

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Front

Figure 2: Technical overview of the Staaker drone

4.1 Status LED

The multi-coloured status LED is located on the bottom of the Staaker drone. The LED indicates if the

drone is ready to ﬂy or not. The LED is only on when the drone is powered.

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Status Light Description

Flashing yellow light Drone cannot takeoff because of GPS signal or

magnetic interference

Flashing green light Drone is ready for takeoff

Flashing red light Drone has an error, check tracker for message

Table 1: Status Light

Status Light Description

Steady yellow light Drone has lost GPS and is landing

Steady green light Everything OK

Flashing red light Drone has a problem or is running low on battery,

check message on tracker

Table 2: Status Light during ﬂight

4.2 Unfolding the drone

Unfold all arms ﬁrst and then secure them by pulling out the landing gear. It is important that all arms

are unfolded completely (reaching endpoint) before the landing gear is pulled out. This will ensure the

arms are completely locked and prevent vibrations which degrade ﬂight performance and video quality.

Check that all arms are tightly locked in extended position before ﬁght.

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Figure 3: Unfolding the drone

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4.3 Camera Protection

We always recommend using the protective Staaker camera cover on Gopro 3 and 4 to make the

camera water and dust resistant.

Figure 4: Staaker protective camera cover

4.4 Gimbal

The gimbal eliminates vibrations and makes a steady video footage. The Staaker 3-axis gimbal supports

the following cameras:

• GoPro Hero 3 (all versions).

• GoPro Hero 4 (all versions).

• GoPro Hero 5 black.

• Garmin VIRB ultra 30

4.5 Camera installation guide

1. Make sure the drone is powered off

2. Place the gimbal in the correct orientation, the logo on the gimbal must be on the left side when

the front of the drone is facing you. (Figure 5)

Figure 5: Placing gimbal in correct position

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3. Loosen the two screws on the camera holder so the camera ﬁts in the holder. (Figure 6)

Figure 6: Loosen the two screws

4. Insert the camera in the middle of the holder. (Figure 7)

Figure 7: Inserting the camera

5. Tighten the two screws on the camera holder and make sure that the camera is not loose. (Figure

8)

Figure 8: Tighten the two screws

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6. Insert the power cable from the Gimbal into the camera (only for GoPro 3 and 4). (Figure 9)

Figure 9: Insert charging cable between the gimbal and camera

Make sure the camera is inserted all the way in and is aligned with the edge where

it stops (Figure 7). Incorrect camera insertion can cause weight unbalance and

induce unwanted vibrations and shakes.

Lead the charging cable between the camera and the screw before inserting the

camera to better secure the cable (Figure 10).

Figure 10: Securing the charging cable

4.6 Battery insertion and removal

The battery is inserted in the back of the drone. Push the battery all the way in so it is secured by the

battery lock.

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Figure 11: Inserting the Smart Battery

To remove the battery, pull the battery while pressing the battery lock button.

Figure 12: Removing the Smart Battery

If the battery is not properly secured, there’s a risk that it may fall out during ﬂight.

This can happen if the battery is not fully inserted or damaged. Always be sure it

is locked as this affects your and others’ safety.

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If the drone is unfolded incorrectly, battery not inserted properly or the camera is

not secured it may cause unsafe ﬂights, damages, bad video quality and/or uncon-

trolled crash landings.

Do not power on the drone without a camera mounted in the gimbal. The gimbal

will spin erratically without the counter-weight from the camera and can damage

your equipment.

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5 Tracker

The Tracker is the technology that replaces an ordinary remote control. It has multiple buttons for

navigating the menus and controlling the Staaker in ﬂight. The screen displays the current state of the

drone and tracker.

Figure 13: The Tracker

Up/Down: Used to navigate menus or increase/decrease altitude of the drone.

Further away/Closer: Two buttons located on the left side of the tracker. Used for placing the

drone closer or further away from the tracker.

Left/Right: Two buttons located on the face pointing against you. Used for orbiting the drone

counterclockwise or clockwise around the tracker.

Mode: Used for navigating menus (same as up/down) and changing tracking modes. It Is also used

for going back to the previous menu.

On/Off: A single button located on the right side of the tracker. Pressing this button will instantly

turn the power on or off.

Select/Pause/Continue: This button conﬁrms a selection. A single press during ﬂight will pause

the drone instantly and resume movement when pressed again. Holding this button down under ﬂight

will display the land menu.

5.1 Emergency kill switch

There is a Kill switch functionality that instantly cuts the power from the drone motors, for use in dan-

gerous situations as a last resort. To execute the “Emergency kill switch” press and hold (up) and

(down) at the same time for 3 seconds. This will make the drone cut all power from the engines.

By activating the Kill Switch, the motors will instantly power off and the drone will

fall to the ground if it is in the air.

If the drone detects that it has crashed, it will automatically turn off the motors to

reduce damage.

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