# Dev-Kit Documentation
**URL:** https://dao.arrowair.com/t/dev-kit-documentation/143
**Category:** Engineering
**Tags:** draft, discussion
**Created:** [December 3, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://dao.arrowair.com/t/dev-kit-documentation/143 "2025-12-03T15:51:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@errrks.eth](https://dao.arrowair.com/u/errrks.eth)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://dao.arrowair.com/t/dev-kit-documentation/143/1 "2025-12-03T15:51:02Z")
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
- Mechanical design
- Propulsion and Power
- Avionics & sensors
- Performance metrics
- Reliability
# Manufacturing Guide
- General assembly guide
- PCB assembly
- Wiring
- Structural Assembly
- Enclosure printing
- Final integration
- Tools required
- Links to CAD files
- recommended suppliers
- Master BOM
# Pilot’s Guide
- safety & compliance
- system setup
- Power up procedure
- Emergency procedures
- Pre flight check list
- Post flight check list
- Flight tracking platform
# Developer guide
- Attachment interface
- Communication protocols
- 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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### Author:  [@Alexander\_Dada](https://dao.arrowair.com/u/Alexander_Dada)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://dao.arrowair.com/t/dev-kit-documentation/143/2 "2025-12-16T17:05:49Z")
Could add in Systems Requirements, Networking (Ethernet, CAN, and 5G network configurations), and Regulatory Compliance (Targets) Sections to the Engineering report.
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### Author:  [@ZeynepB](https://dao.arrowair.com/u/ZeynepB)
#### Post date: [December 22, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://dao.arrowair.com/t/dev-kit-documentation/143/3 "2025-12-22T16:48:15Z")
We can add some software related parts to the guide for a more comprehensive approach. Some headlines may already cover these but I wanted to add these explicitly so that we won’t forget:
- I don’t think we need to add all the control system related stuff in Ardupilot but a simple overview with relevant parameters can be helpful. Also we need to add links to our firmware version on Github, changelog and the latest version information.
- We will ship the drone calibrated but a re-calibration might be necessary from time to time. We can add a calibration procedure for this (or at least link to the related part on Ardupilot documentation)
- Some info on enabling RTK (and the user’s options on this) can be helpful.
- Remote ID module setup would be necessary.
- A troubleshooting part for the operator would be great for the common problems. Also some information on how to recover if pixhawk stuck in a reboot cycle or something like that.
- We may need to add some limitations on payload design for safety (not only weight but also size, inertia etc.)