CUTA-COPTER EX-1 User manual

Brand: CUTA-COPTER

Model: EX-1

Type: User manual

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EX-1 Super Fishing Drone

User Manual V1

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Thank you very much for purchasing the Cuta-Copter EX-1 shing drone and we hope you have

hours of enjoyment.

Disclaimer

Liability

Safety Precautions

Features

Components List

Download The App

Battery Charger Procedure

Voltmeter Calibration

First Flight

Practice

Pre-Flight Steps

Preparing Craft

Compass Calibration

Take Off

Landing

Flight Modes and Functions

LED warning lights

Remote Controller - Mode Switch

Modes and Functions

User Adjustable Parameters

Cuta Copter EX-1 – Dropping Baits Flight Checklist

Maintenance

EX-1 Specications

Important Warning Caution

This manual is subject to update and change without notice

Contents

Symbol Meanings Note

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Disclaimer

Before using this product please ensure you read this operating manual and watch the instructional videos

carefully and completely.

Take care to strictly follow the instructions contained in this manual to setup and use this product, paying special

attention to warnings and safety precautions to avoid personal injury.

Liability

General

The user accepts all liability and responsibility for the safe operation of the craft.

1. The user understands that the sales agent cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from an

accident as well any consequential damage.

2. The user undertakes to only operate the craft when they are competent in the operation of the craft. The user

should arrange appropriate insurance if required.

3. Only approved technicians are authorized to service the Cuta-Copter.

4. Make sure you know how to calibrate the GPS. Make sure that you understand the meanings of the various

warning LED colors.

5. Adhere to all local laws – Visit CASA website https://www.casa.gov.au/drones

Over loading

Do not use a bait load in excess of the maximum limit. For safety we recommend using only 80% of the max load

rating.

4S Model 2kg

6S Model 3kg

Recklessness

Please avoid reckless flying like low level flying, high speed flying, racing the bait out. Always climb to 25M before

flying your bait forward to activate the drone’s safety functions.

Once you have used this product, it is deemed that you have fully understood and accepted the contents of this manual. In the

event of improper setup and/or use of the product, Cuta Copter Australia will not accept any liability for damages or compensation.

The control system will record all data including, factory parameter setting changes and flight time. The Arducopter flight control

parameters can be adjusted, but any adjustments made outside of the factory settings will not be covered under warranty – Use

extreme caution.

Sale terms and conditions

Please consult the terms of sale from your dealer. Consult the CUTA-COPTER terms and conditions.

Personal responsibility to drone maintenance

As a drone owner it is your personal responsibility to maintain the drone for safe operation. Internal electronics

calibration and compass need to be checked regularly. Failure to check your drone could result in erratic flying

and a crash. Make sure you read the Maintenance section on page 22.

Wind speed

Never attempt to fly the drone in winds where you have no experience. Start flying your drone on a calm day. Then

gradually fly it in higher winds and gain experience slowly. Our recommendation is to avoid flying in wind higher

than 30kph.

Pilot ability

The more you use the drone, the better your flying skills will become. Practice in ALT HOLD mode to upskill

yourself. NO GPS system is 100% reliable, so in the event of a GPS glitch, you will need to MANUALLY pilot the

drone home without the aid of AUTO-PILOT.

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Safety Precautions

The Cuta Copter EX-1 can be extremely dangerous and could cause personal injury, be careful when flying and

operating it. Please follow the contents of this manual and ensure you comply with CASA regulations when flying.

Always fly the craft above 20metres to activate its safety functions.

Before each flight, please check the propellers for damage – replace immediately if damaged. The lithium batteries should

be removed from the aircraft after each flight. When not in use, the lithium batteries should be placed in a fireproof pouch or

container and stored in a cool environment to avoid accidents. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

We strongly recommend using a flight simulator to practice and develop your drone flying skills. When flying, please fly in open

areas and never indoors, and ensure you fully understand the various flight modes Loiter Mode (GPS Mode), ALTitude Hold and

POSition Hold.

When flying in GPS mode, should you find that the craft is unstable or flying uncontrollably, quickly switch to Altitude Hold mode

and manually land the craft as soon as possible.

When flying in Loiter and POS Hold modes (GPS) mode, ensure that 3D positioning is confirmed on the APP.

Propeller Safety

The Cuta Copter EX-1 uses carbon bre propellers as the composition material providing great strength. The

Carbon bre composition material used is extremely hard and can cause signicant injury to persons or animals

– please always be aware and keep clear of the spinning blades.

Prior to any flight, carefully inspect all propellers. If a propeller is damaged (Even slightly damaged) - replace the propeller

immediately. Do not attempt to fly the aircraft with a damaged propeller as this can cause the aircrafts stability to deteriorate or

become unmanageable, resulting in the potential loss of the drone and/or causing personal injury.

Features

The EX-1 has pilot and people safety at the centre of the design. The drone hardware like frame, bait release,

flotation etc, are only one part of the safety. How the drone flies and regulates the pilot is an essential element in

assisting with the protection of your asset and the lives around you the user.

Double Water Proong – In total there are 3 air chambers. Main electronics chamber, Battery bay and camera

pod. Each has a water-tight seal. For additional protection, the ESC, PMU, BEC and GPS are sealed in Di-Electric

resin in case the main seals become damaged in any way. The RX and FC are in a secondary box.

Double flotation – The 3 air chambers provide level 1 flotation. The EX-1 is also lled with laser cut foam

buoyancy, level 2 of flotation and the landing feet also provide additional floats.

ESC cooling – ESC’s are vented under the prop wash to keep ESC’s cooler.

Quick Switch – The installed quick switch limits the need to open the battery bay. Between bait drops, the craft

is quickly switched on and off using the supplied switch.

Advanced vibration damping. The new FC has advanced software-based vibration damping to assist in a smoother

flying craft.

Multiple flight modes – many custom flight modes are available for advanced users.

App control – the supplied APP allows special flight conditions like phone control of landing and take-off. Circle

modes and follow-me modes. The APP is also able to modify all drone parameters wirelessly. Only for advanced

users.

New 10ch Radio – the new long-range radio is supplied with sand covers over gimbals and a protective cover on

the face plate switches to improve the overall weather resistance. Smaller push button and toggle switches have

been used to prevent damage. This new radio provides a full UAV data link for all flight info, but also allows for the

accelerometer and Gyro calibration without the need of plugging the system into a PC.

Video stream – The EX-1 is equipped standard with a 720P digital camera which has a video transmission of over

1500M. Drone legal distance is set to 500M, so the live video is easily visible on your phone. Camera settings like

brightness, Contrast and saturation can be adjusted from the APP. Recordings of bait drops can also be made on

the phone or tablet.

SONAR – The optional SONAR sensor will provide precise altitude control and prevent the drone from passing

a minimum set altitude level. This is useful for lure and bait trolling where the drone is pulled down due to the

resistance of the lure in the water - this is in development stage at present.

Radio batteries – 2 x Li-Ion 18560 batts are used for the radio which give in excess of 20 hours radio time.

New servo release – a new water-proof servo is standard.

Landing on water – the EX-1 can land and take off from water. Rough water will impact the ability of the craft

to take-off, as waves will interfere with the prop lift. Extreme care and after salt cleaning are required with salt

exposure. Metal parts in the motors will corrode and reduce the drone’s life if not treated properly. Intentional

landing on water is not recommend for everyday use. If the craft flips over in water, loss of radio signal is likely so

recovery of craft could be difcult.

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Follow-Me mode - In this mode, the drone will follow the location of the remote\phone.

Boat Landing mode – this feature allows the drone to land (RTL) at the location of the pilot and not at the take-off

point. This function is useful when using the drone on a boat which has drifted away from the original take-off

co-ordinates.

Safety Features

Voltage monitoring. The battery voltage is displayed on the phone device for easy battery level checking. Also,

the craft will not arm\start motors if it detects that the battery is not at a safe level for flight. This is a user

adjustable parameter for advanced users via the phone APP but will void the warranty if parameters are changed

from factory settings lower than set.

Low Batt Return to Launch. This has improved safety as the computer will return the craft to launch, but the pilot

cannot inadvertently force the craft to continue flying. The low battery level is user adjustable for Advanced users

via Phone APP.

RTL speed – RTL speed has been increased to get the drone off the water as soon as possible.

Anti-pendulum feature – (POS.HOLD), has more controlled de-acceleration to assist in limiting the degree to

which a pendulum motion can occur with the bait. This allows for shorter leaders to be used with safety.

APP display and voice. Visual and voice messages are broadcast to keep the pilot informed about all aspects

of the flight. The system will warn you by voice and display that the battery is low, geofence breach or when

Magnetic interference is detected.

RC Feel – The sticks have a reduced sensitivity around middle to allow beginners an easy experience.

GPS - The New advanced GPS has been re-located to the highest point of the craft for best satellite reception and

maximum separation from other electronic parts in the craft to improve reliability and precise landings.

Magnetic compensation – the motors are a bad source of magnetic interference. The new flight control algorithm

allows the motors’ interference to be ignored thereby reducing compass issues.

Landing detect – The new landing detect feature will shut off the motors as soon as the drone detects a landing.

Motors will also be shut off if it detects a crash.

Distance and Altitude Geofence – RTL is activated if the geofence is breached for either distance or altitude.

(Adjustable for advanced users)

Flight time safety – advanced users can modify the voltage protection to enhance fly-time. This parameter

should be modied with caution to avoid total power loss , and will void the warranty if parameters are changed.

Component List

EX-1 Drone with camera and bait release servo installed

Battery EX-1

Remote Controller with phone holder

Battery balance charger and cables

Carbon bre quick release props (silver and gold HUBS) – Prop Bag

Backpack carry case

User Manual and First flight training checklist

Snapper mechanical release X 1

Bag of cables and misc. items

Lanyard neck strap X 1

BX100 volt/cell monitor X 1

QUICK Switch X 1

Content - What’s in the box

Different contents configuration may apply, please refer to the actual configuration list at the time of purchase.

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Download the Skydroid Tower App from the Playstore – Android Only

Activate verbal warnings

To enable verbal warning - go to the Android device SETTINGS and click enable speech output and check the

devices volume.

Download The App

Once the APP is downloaded open the APP and ensure the bottom left setting is set to T10/T12 – The craft will not respond in

settings (M11 or M12/L)

View Video 1 - Installing the Skydroid Tower APP

Battery Charger Procedure

Connect the charger to the main power and connect the battery to the charger.

Using the arrow buttons < > select the following parameters for each drone type and press enter after each

selection. The parameters should be:

4S Model

• Charging Method BALANCE

• Charging Current 5A

• Number of Cells 14.8V (4S)

6S Model

• Charging Method BALANCE

• Charging Current 5A

• Number of Cells 22.2V (6S)

Once all the parameters are input, PRESS and HOLD the ENTER button down until the charger UP100 makes

a conrmation sound and displays ’CONFIRM’ at this point press ENTER again and the battery will commence

charging.

Once the battery is fully charged the charger will make a conrmation sound – please disconnect the battery

straight away. Never charge a LiPo battery unattended as it may explode!

Never over charge or over discharge the LiPo battery as this will reduce the LiPo battery life or the LiPo may catch fire.

The lithium batteries should never be stored at full charge – the ideal level is 3.8V. Always remove the LiPo battery from

the aircraft and place in a fireproof pouch and store in a cool environment.

View Video 2 - Battery Charging Procedure

Battery Safety and Care

• DO NOT leave batteries in full charge state when not in use

• DO NOT leave on low charge when not in use

• NEVER over charge or over discharge a LiPo battery

• ALWAYS store batteries at 3.8V per cell

• ALWAYS store LiPo batteries in a re-proof pouch and in a cool environment

• Treat battery terminals occasionally with high quality anti corrosion spray such as CorrosionX. TREAT all

the wires at the point they go into the battery so the corrosion formula can protect the terminals inside the

battery

• TREAT the copper plugs on the XT 90 yellow plug and the Quick Switch terminal and plug

• ALWAYS treat the battery and contacts after saltwater exposure

Study the LiPo voltage chart below to assist you with your battery condition checking – Use the BX100 battery checker

If a LiPo battery swells or is deformed – Discard it Immediately!

Wind levels and heavy baits will affect the batteries power levels significantly – ALWAYS pay attention to the drone and

remote controller’s battery levels

LiPo Voltage Chart

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

100.00%

1 Cell 2 Cell 3 Cell 4 Cell 5 Cell 6 Cell

3.72

3.78

3.84

3.90

3.94

4.02

4.08

4.14

4.20

7.44

7.56

7.68

7.80

7.92

8.04

8.16

8.28

8.40

11.36

11.34

11.52

11.70

11.88

12.06

12.24

12.42

12.60

14.88

15.12

15.36

15.60

15.84

16.08

16.32

16.56

16.80

18.60

18.90

19.20

19.50

19.80

20.10

20.40

20.70

21.00

22.32

22.68

23.04

23.40

23.76

24.12

24.48

24.84

25.20

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Check the voltage reading on the app to the actual voltage of the battery by using the BX100 battery Voltage/Cell

monitor. Connect the BX100 to the battery that is connected to the drone.

To check and set the voltmeter via the APP, go to App menu at the top left and select parameters - Scroll down

and select parameter: BATT_VOLT_MULT

If the voltage on your phone is reading low compared to the actual battery voltage, then increase the BATT_VOLT_

MULT value by 0.01 at a time until the Phone/APP reading matches the reading using the BX100 meter on the

battery.

If the reading on the phone is high, then decrease the BATT_VOLT_MULT by 0.01 at a time and check the external

meter as above.

Voltmeter Calibration

Flight Modes and Functions

Led Warning Lights

It is important to understand the various warning lights for safe operation of your craft – ensure you fully

understand each one.

1. Flashing green – ready to arm.

2. Faster green – in SBAS mode with better positioning data.

3. Solid Green – armed ready to start and launch. Press throttle forward to lift off.

4. Flashing orange - insufcient SATS to launch.

a. RTL activated or LOW battery RTL.

5. Radio beeping – no power on the receiver in the drone. Connect the yellow plug to the drone.

6. Flashing orange before launch – battery too low. Check battery level on phone is above the Min Arm Value.

7. Flashing Blue – lost GPS satellites – switch to ALT hold mode to regain control if drone is in the air.

BX100 battery Volt/Cell monitor

View Video 3 - Voltmeter Calibration

Remote Controller

Switch ‘E’ Flying mode switch Switch ‘F’ – No function

Throttle/Direction Aileron/Lift

Lanyard connection Battery level indicator

‘B’ Bait release

‘A’ Return to launch

Power On/Off

Switch ‘E’ Flying mode switch

USB for Android

Remote battery charge point

Switch ‘F’ No functions

Scroll dials ‘C & ‘D’ – No Functions

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Mode Switch ‘E’

The top LEFT SWITCH on the remote controller “E” is the flying mode switch.

Switch Full right = Loiter mode (GPS MODE)

Switch Middle = Altitude Hold (a stable self-levelling mode without GPS assistance - for advanced users). All

users should learn to fly in this mode in the event of satellite loss.

Switch Full left = POSition HOLD (GPS mode – slower braking for reduced pendulum effect)

Make sure that you have good space around you when using POS MODE as the drone will take longer to stop and hold its

position.

Modes and Functions

LOITER Mode

The main flying mode is “Loiter Mode” (Far Right position on switch E) This is a GPS mode and is speed limited

to 43kph. Do not fly at full speed to avoid reel over-wind. Loiter mode also has a positive control response and

more direct drone braking.

POS Hold

POS HOLD can also be used. (Far LEFT position on switch E) This mode has been optimized for BAIT LIFTING, as

it has a controlled de-acceleration to assist in limiting the extent that a pendulum might be exacerbated. DO NOT

push the right stick ALL the way forward whilst flying out a bait, as the drone can achieve a high speed that may

over-wind your reel. Practice flying so that you can become familiar with the EX-1 flying speed. In POS HOLD

mode the drone will drift slightly after stick centering. This is to help reduce the pendulum effect when lifting a

bait. Make sure that you have good space around you when using this mode. Do not fly at full speed in this mode.

High speed of over 70kph can be achieved and this can cause the drone to spin if the pilot is too aggressive on

the stick. Always try to release the sticks slowly.

ALT Hold

Alt hold - this is a NON-GPS mode (Middle position on switch E) but has automatic altitude hold and is very stable

and responsive drone flying characteristics. This mode can achieve high flying speed. Avoid excessive speed or

the drone could spin out. Always release the right stick slowly when reducing drone speed. Everyone should learn

to use this mode in case the GPS signal is lost.

RTL

RTL (return to launch) By pressing button “A” on the face of the radio, this will activate RTL (return to launch).

Pressing it a 2nd time will de-activate RTL and the drone can be piloted manually. If the A button is highlighted

with a blue light, then this means that it is in RTL mode. Drone will not arm if the A light is BLUE.

Once you have flown your drone out to the bait drop location, release the right stick slowly and then press button

“B” to release the bait. Practice this function over land before flying a bait out.

To RTL, click button “A” once. The blue light will highlight the button.

In the rst phase of RTL, the drone will fly itself back to above the Take-off zone at about 35kph. Once it reaches

the launch site it will start to descend, and the pilot can re-position the drone whilst it is descending. Once landing

is detected the system will stop the motors. Always wait till the props have completely stopped spinning before

approaching the drone.

During RTL, the DRONE light will FLASH ORANGE

Once the motors are stopped, click button “A” once to exit RTL mode. Drone cannot be armed if in RTL mode.

Check the phone for audible and visual safety messages.

If the battery level is still good, the system will allow you to take-off again. If the light flashes ORANGE continuously

and does not turn green, then the low battery level has been reached and the drone will NOT start motors. Time

to charge the battery.

Once the battery drops below this set level, the drone will not take-off. The light will flash orange and NOT turn GREEN.

LOW BATTERY TO LAUNCH - The EX-1 is programmed with a LOW battery return to launch. The pre-set low

voltage level is:

1. 6S version - 21.45 (while flying)

2. 4S version – 14.3V (while flying)

This means that once the battery reaches the above levels, the drone will take control and come home to land. Pilot

can re-position the drone in the nal stages of landing. (Any adjustments to the parameters void the warranty).

This voltage level is user adjustable to maximize the number of bait drops, however, should only be modied with

caution and with safe testing over land.

The parameter to use in the phone APP for adjusting this is: FS_BATT_VOLTAGE

By reducing this value, your drone will have more fly-time, but will have a smaller reserve tank. Too low can

damage the battery and cause drone to behave erratically or crash. We suggest to NOT set this below 14.2V for

4S or 21.3V for 6S.

If low battery is reached whilst flying, the drone will disable pilot input and immediately activate RTL. Control will

be issued back to pilot once the drone starts descending.

For battery life safety, we suggest that you always fly your drone with a small load of 250grm. This will allow the voltmeter to

detect a low battery condition before battery power has been fully depleted. VERY IMPORTANT.

Changing any factory parameters is recorded on the flight controller and will void the warranty

Always press button “B” to drop the bait if the drone activates RTL on low battery

GEOFENCE

The Distance is set at the factory to a limit of 500mtrs and the Altitude fence is set to 35mtrs. These parameters

can be wirelessly adjusted on the phone and uploaded to the drone. This is useful when you know there are

REEFS at a certain distance, and you do not want the drone to exceed that limit. Keep in mind to never exceed the

legal CASA maximum height of 120 feet or 35 meters, and the drone must always be in visual site for distance –

unaided.

The drone will stop at the max distance. If the drone breaches the GEOFENCE (distance or alt), then RTL will be

activated. Pilot will not have control until the drone hovers over the launch site.

If the altitude limit is BREACHED, the drone will rst descend to a safe height and then RTL.

To change the GEOFENCE (DISTANCE MAXIMUM) use this parameter in the phone app: FENCE_RADIUS

Be careful NOT to override the drone if it is in low battery landing mode. It is not safe to fly if the battery is LOW.

DO NOT upload parameters whilst drone is flying and Always re-start the drone to save new settings.

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First Flight

Practice-Practice-Practice

Please practice with your drone for at least 5-6 battery flights before shing and complete the flight log sheet.

Total flying hours are automatically recorded on the flight control system. Do not change parameters without

knowing what they will do. Use caution when using the phone APP so as not to upload incorrect parameters. Any

parameter changes are at your discretion and are recorded – If the parameters are changed from the factory

settings the warranty will be voided.

It has been shown that users who look after their drone, clean it regularly and do the required checks will have a

very successful experience. Drones are not 100% reliable - Not any type. Users are encouraged to UP-SKILL by

learning to pilot the craft in NON-GPS mode like ALT hold mode.

We suggest a flying altitude of 25M. When Flying the bait out, the drone can lose some altitude and then level off. Please use the

left stick and push it up to add power and assist the drone to maintain altitude. DO NOT fly out a bait at excessive speed.

Pre-Flight Steps

a. Charge DRONE battery

b. Phone battery charged

c. Radio battery charged

d. Bait release working

e. Skydroid Tower APP installed on phone. (FROM PLAYSTORE)

f. Ensure safe flight location.

• 50m away from buildings and people.

• Do not fly near cell phone towers or high voltage electrical cables

• Check wind and weather conditions

• Conrm pilot system knowledge.

Preparing Craft

• Insert the charged battery into the battery bay and secure 4 thumb screws.

• Turn on the radio by holding in the middle power button for 3 seconds. The 4 LED lights will light up and

indicate battery level. Consult the radio manual for full detail. The controller battery level will drop from 4 – 1

LED lights – at 1 LED recharge the Controller.

• Attach phone to mount and connect the cable to radio and phone.

• Place the EX-1 drone on a level surface.

• Insert the YELLOW ‘Quick Switch’ bridge switch into the yellow plug at the rear of the drone.

• Do not move the drone for 5 seconds

• The yellow light will flash. You can now move your drone to the desired take-off location.

• Start the Skydroid APP on the phone. Press “Connect”. Data will display on the phone once a connection is

established.

Compass Calibration

Calibrating the compass in a new area is essential. You only need to do it once. If you move more than 60km then

you need to do it again or if the drone is hovering in a circle motion (Toilet Bowling). There are 2 ways to calibrate

the craft via the remote controller or via the app.

Method 1 – Via App

Click the top left menu icon on the APP and select Compass Calibration from the drop down – follow the on-

screen directions and do not forget to remove the Quick Switch after successful calibration to save.

If after calibration the craft is unsteady or toilet bowling, land the craft safely and re-do the calibration process.

Method 2 – Via Remote Controller

1. Activate calibration mode by moving the left stick to the top and full right. Hold it there until you hear the

BEEP from the drone. When you hear the buzzer beep a regular tone/beep, rotate the drone on all 6 AXES for 1

minute until you hear another beeping tone. Check the video tutorial on how to do this.

2. Remove the Quick Switch to turn power off from the drone and re-power in the same way above to SAVE the

compass settings

3. Check the phone for a 3D x on top right.

If after calibration the craft is unsteady or toilet bowling, land the craft safely and re-do the calibration process.

View Video 4 – How to do the Compass Calibration. Stick method and APP method.

Take-Off

Once the craft light starts to FLASH GREEN then the system will allow you to arm and spin the motors.

If the system detects a LOW battery it will not allow the motors to start. Check the full battery voltage on the top

left of the phone display in the Skydroid APP. The light will remain ORANGE if there is a LOW BATTERY or other

error.

If the light is still FLASHING green, then you can start in 2 different ways,

Method one – via the remote controller

Move left stick to bottom and full right until the light turns SOLID GREEN. The motors will spin up when left

stick is placed back in centre. Press left stick up lightly and it will launch the drone.

Method two - via the APP (Light on drone must be FLASHING GREEN)

1. Press the “Arm” icon.

2. Press and move the slider on screen to the right. The motors will start spinning.

3. Press the “Take-Off” icon and move slider to right to conrm. The drone will take off in “Guided” mode and

once at 3M will wait your command. You will need to cancel “Guided” mode by clicking the “A” BUTTON

twice. (Click…Click)

4. Increase height to desired level 20 plus metres to activate the safety features. Use the right stick to fly the

drone out.

View the video TUTORIAL to assist you with rst take-off and never push the RIGHT stick FULL forward (full speed)

After arming with the phone and the motors are spinning, you can then just push the left stick up to launch the drone.

View Video 5 - Arming the EX-1 Motors and Takeoff

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LANDING

The craft will descend when the throttle is below half

• Always slow the drone down to eye level before landing the craft gently – On touch down always hold the

left stick full down and hold it down until the motors stop and keep the left stick held down for 5 seconds

after motors de-arm.

• Power down by turning off the drone rst by removing the Quick Switch and then turn off the remote

controller.

Always wait until the props have completely stopped spinning before approaching the drone. Once landed remove the Quick

switch and place it on the propeller and cover the drone with the drone cover.

If the battery level is good, the system will allow you to take off again.

If the light flashes ORANGE continuously and does not turn GREEN, then the low battery level has been reached and the drone

will NOT start the motors – Time to change the battery.

USER ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS

Always upload the parameter VIA THE PHONE APP after changing it. Do not adjust parameters if you are not

sure of the outcome - Bad things can happen if you change the wrong values

FENCE_RADIUS: This can increase or decrease the distance the drone can fly out

BATT_VOLT_MULT: This value must be changed in 0.01 increments if the voltage on the phone does not match

the external battery meter voltage.

ARMING_VOLT_MIN: This is the safety level voltage where the drone will not start if the battery drops below this

level.

FS_BATT_VOLTAGE: when the battery reaches this level during flight, the drone will initiate an auto return to

launch. If this value is reduced below 3.55V \ cell, then the drone may not have enough power to make it back

to the launch area.

Changing the parameters from factory settings will void the warranty – All changes including flight time is recorded –

Do so at your own risk.

Make sure to watch the videos on how to change the parameters safely.

Cuta-Copter EX-1 – Dropping Bait’s Checklist

This Training Manual will assist you with your

rst flight only and does not take the place of

your manual or the instructional videos. Ensure

you have read and understood the videos and

manual. Ensure you always have the manual

with you for reference.

Before You Attempt to Fly

• Fully understand the dangers of LiPo batteries

• Fully understand the CASA rules and make sure the location you are flying in is not restricted

• Understand the flight modes – LOITER, ALT HOLD, POS HOLD, RTL and fully understand what happens and

how it performs in each flight mode.

• Read the manual and watch the instructional videos fully

• Complete the Cuta Copter EX-1 Quiz and ensure you have achieved a result of 100%

• If it is possible, use a drone flight simulator to get some virtual flight time before flying if you have never

flown a drone before or buy a cheap $100 drone and practice, practice, practice.

View Video 6 - First Flight and bait dropping tutorial

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First Flight Checklist

• Ensure you have downloaded the Skydroid Tower App and setup the App as per the manual and video directions

• Check the remote controller and drone batteries are fully charged

• Make sure the wind is low

• Check the propellers are not damaged – even the slightest damage can have catastrophic consequences

• Check all battery connections

• Flying Site – Situational Awareness

• Have at least 30M of space around you the pilot

• Stay 50M away from any people or animals

• Avoid obstacles like trees and buildings, metals, magnets, power lines etc

• Be careful on rocks – some rocks contain Iron Ore that can interfere with the compass

Taking Your First Flight

Always use a Drone Landing Pad – the bigger the better like OANNES 130cm Landing Pad or OANNES 1.8m X

1.8M Landing Mat.

• Powerup procedure

• Always turn the remote controller on rst and then the craft by inserting the yellow Quick switch into the craft

• Keep the craft totally still on power up – (THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT)

• Understand the compass calibration process and Calibrate the drone

• Make sure you have no keys, metals in pockets or you are near cars

• Hold the left stick forward and left to enter compass calibration mode or access the calibration via the

app (Watch the Video)

• Rotate the drone on all 6 Axis for about 1 minute until drone beeps

• When you rst launch the drone make sure to hover the drone at 10 metres to make sure it is behaving

correctly – if not land the drone and re-do the compass calibration.

• “Green for GO, RED for STOP, Orange for Caution”

• Understand that wherever the motors are started – that this is the recorded return to home point

• Arm the motors by using the left stick – Hold DOWN and Right, or Arm motors via the App until the light turns

green and the propellers are idling

• Always take off vertically to 10 metres and test the drone is behaving correctly – if not carefully land the

drone and re calibrate the compass

• If the drone is behaving correctly - take it to 25 metres to activate the safety features – increase the height to

30 metres before moving forward.

• Whilst in a hover learn how the sticks on the remote controller are moved and position the drone.

• Point the craft in the desired direction by using the rudder (Left stick)

• Achieve forward flight by pressing the right stick lightly forward.

• Slow the craft down by releasing the right stick slowly and avoid making the craft stop suddenly by

sudden incorrect stick releasing.

• Fly the craft sideways using the right stick left and right and use the same fluid stick control.

• The craft will hover in one place when all control sticks are in the middle position. If it hovers in a circle

re-do compass calibration.

• Understand the different flying characteristics of the drone in each of the flight modes

Avoid overspeed in POS Hold and Alt Modes

Never hold the left stick all the way down for more than 9 seconds

Never Dis-Arm the craft whilst in the air

Landing the craft

The craft will descend when the throttle is below half

• Always slow the drone down to eye level before landing the craft gently – On touch down always hold the left

stick full down and hold it down until the motors stop and keep the left stick held down for 5 seconds after

motors de-arm.

• Power down by turning off the drone rst by removing the Quick Switch and then turn off the remote controller.

Learning to Drop Baits

When weight is added to the drone it totally changes the flight characteristics of the drone – make sure you are

condent enough flying the drone before attempting the bait drop. Do not attempt to carry more than half a kilo

while you are learning. The Cuta Copter EX-1 battery can carry 700gms baits to 200metres four times on average

and dependent upon wind conditions.

Always use at least 6-10 batteries in flight time before you even attempt a bait lift

• The main flying mode is “LOITER MODE” (Far RIGHT position on Switch E) This is a GPS mode and is speed

limited to 43kph. Do not fly at full speed when taking baits out to avoid reel over wind. Loiter mode also has

a positive control response and more direct drone braking and can be used successfully with longer bait rigs

of 4.5-6 plus meters to reduce pendulum effect

• If you are using a short bait rig always ensure you have selected the bait drop flight mode POS HOLD (Far LEFT

position on switch E) This mode has been optimized for BAIT LIFTING, as it has a controlled de-acceleration

to assist in limiting the extent that a pendulum might be exacerbated. DO NOT push the right stick ALL the

way forward whilst flying out a bait as the drone can achieve a high speed that may over-wind your reel.

Practice flying so that you can become familiar with the EX-1 flying speed.

In POS HOLD mode the drone will drift slightly after stick centering. This is to help reduce the pendulum effect when lifting a

bait. Make sure that you have good space around you when using this mode. Do not fly at full speed in this mode as High speed

of over 70kph can be achieved, and this can cause the drone to spin if the pilot is too aggressive on the stick.

• Attach the rig via a drop loop of no less than 1 meter to the crafts sling release, or the Snapper tension release

and ensure the reel bail is open for spinning reels. If you are using an overhead reel, bring drag setting down

to a light level but be careful not to go too far as you can over spool the reel.

• Make sure the line from the rod to the drone is kept lower than the drone and away from the motors – Never

hook rigs to the drone whilst in flight.

• When lifting the baits, keep in mind to rise the craft at a controlled pace and be ready to compensate power for

the weight, once the rig is off the ground take the drone to minimum height of 25metres to ensure the safety

features are enabled. Slowly move the craft forward at a safe speed to the desired drop zone and always use

gentle fluid movements on the sticks. Always monitor the drone’s height – this is the most important key

indicator along with the battery level when taking baits out.

Bait release closed Bait release open

Immediately drop the bait if the craft wants to return due to low battery.

If the signal is lost from the remote control to the craft, the bait will be released, and the craft will enter ‘RTL MODE’

automatically.

When taking baits out the craft will naturally want to descend a bit initially – compensate by increasing altitude whilst flying

out the bait.

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