Aircraft Assembly
Last updated
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1
Locate the landing gear parts in the shipping container. There are two landing gear, each consisting of a horizontal tube with rubber feet, and a vertical tube (see picture below).
2
Loosen the clamp on one of the horizontal tubes.
3
Tighten the clamp on the horizontal piece to secure the vertical piece in place, on both landing gear. NOTE: Please be aware that certain gear components are equipped with safety collars and retention pins for enhanced security. To ensure proper assembly, please refer to the corresponding tabs for detailed instructions on how to securely fasten these components using these methods.
Figure 1 (Top Left): Vertical landing gear insertion into horizontal landing piece
Figure 2 (Top Right): Vertical landing gear secured in horizontal landing piece
Figure 3 (Bottom): Notches on the end of vertical landing gear
NOTE: There is a notch in the end of each vertical tube. Insert the vertical tube so that the notch aligns with the inner features of the horizontal tube, so that the vertical tube is fully seated in the horizontal tube.
4
Tighten the clamp on the horizontal piece to secure the vertical piece in place.
Repeat the previous steps to assemble the second landing gear before proceeding.
WARNING! When removing the aircraft, grasp the handle at the center; DO NOT pull or lift the GPS antenna on either end of the handle, as this could damage the vehicle.
General Aircraft Notes
The aircraft weighs 7.7 Kg (17 lbs), without batteries.
Figures 5 and 6 below display how the propeller holders keep the propellers stationary on the arms for transporting or storing the aircraft. Reference is made to these later in this procedure.
5
Grasp the handle on the IF1200A body (see below), and gently remove the aircraft from the shipping container. Verify that the handle is stationary, in the upright position.
6
Repeat the previous steps to assemble the second landing gear.
7
The next steps involve lifting the aircraft body out of the shipping container with one hand, and attaching the assembled landing gear to it with the other hand.
Place the assembled landing gears close to the shipping container for easy access.
8
Grasp the handle on the IF1200A body (see below), and gently remove the aircraft from the shipping container.
CAUTION! Grasp the handle at the center
DO NOT pull or lift the GPS antenna on either end of the handle, as this could damage the vehicle. Verify that the handle is stationary, in the upright position.
9
Refer to the pictures below to locate the two landing gear sockets in the next step.
Refer to the pictures below to locate the two landing gear sockets in the next step
Figure 4 (Left): Orientation of aircraft handle and propeller holders
Figure 5 (Right): Under view of aircraft and orientation of landing gear socket
10
While holding the aircraft, extend and lock the two arms that are above the landing gear sockets (Fig. 6).
11
Locate the clamps on the landing gear sockets and loosen them (Fig. 7).
12
Insert the landing gear into the two sockets in the bottom of the aircraft (Fig. 5). Ensure the landing gear are fully engaged in the sockets.
13
Place the aircraft on a clean work surface (on the landing gear) for the remainder of the assembly procedure.
Figure 6 (Left): Inserting landing gear into the aircraft
Figure 7 (Right): Secure landing gear clamp (finger tighten)
14
Finger tighten clam (not excessively but until secure) Screw clamp screw until it threads through to the retention collar after one and a quarter turns or more.
15
Extend the remaining arms fully, they will 'click' when locked into position.
16
Gently remove the foam propeller holders that secure the propellers to the arms.
Save the propeller holders for future use.
17
Completely unfold all of the propellers.
CAUTION! Completely unfold all propellers before takeoff to avoid possible damage to the aircraft.
IMPORTANT! Completely unfold all propellers before takeoff to avoid possible damage to the aircraft.
