Dev-Kit Documentation

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I am starting this forum post to begin collecting ideas on feedback for the multiple documents that will accompany the dev kit launch. I have a loose structure in mind but we can add or remove to this list. Please let me know your thoughts and I will update the post with any suggestions!

Engineering Report

  • System architecture

    • evolution of prototypes

    • block diagrams

  • Mechanical design

    • structural components

    • FEA results

    • Enclosure research

    • IP rating

  • Propulsion and Power

    • Motor & ESC combo

    • Power Supply

    • PCBs

  • Avionics & sensors

    • GNSS

    • Altitude sensors

    • Obstacle avoidance

  • Performance metrics

  • Reliability

    • life cycle study

    • testing completed

    • crash reports

Manufacturing Guide

  • General assembly guide

  • PCB assembly

    • JLC ordering instructions
    • Detailed battery connector assembly instructions

  • Wiring

    • instructions for cable modifications
    • placing additional protection on motor arm bend
    • specifying cable specs

  • Structural Assembly

  • Enclosure printing

  • Final integration

  • Tools required

  • Links to CAD files

  • recommended suppliers

  • Master BOM

Pilot’s Guide

  • safety & compliance

    • operational limits

      • weather conditions

      • LOS flying

      • airspace restrictions

      • EASA C3 and Part 107 restrictions and rules

      • Geo-fencing instructions

      • Instructions on how to find local regulations

    • electrical warning

      • arcing risk

      • battery handling

      • battery storage and charging

    • establishing safety zone due to heavy kinetic energy

  • system setup

    • removing from transport case

      • installing landing gear or other detached components

    • installing battery

    • what happens when push button is pushed

    • 1st time setup

    • parameter walk through??

    • RC setup

    • GCS setup

      • setting up SIYI unit
      • installing QGC or Mission Planner
      • camera setup guide

  • Power up procedure

    • walk through from battery installation to arming drone

  • Emergency procedures

    • kill switch

    • flight mode change due to failures (low battery, sensor failure, etc.)

      • switch to appropriate flight mode and RTL

  • Pre flight check list

  • Post flight check list

  • Flight tracking platform

Developer guide

  • Attachment interface

  • Communication protocols

    • CAN1 vs CAN2

  • RPI 5 SDK

  • clarify power budget for 12V and 5V

Maintenance Guide

  • instruction on how to clean and store

  • inspecting propellers

  • torque check on critical screws after x hours of operation

  • how to spot deformations

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Could add in Systems Requirements, Networking (Ethernet, CAN, and 5G network configurations), and Regulatory Compliance (Targets) Sections to the Engineering report.