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3DR IRIS+ Quadcopter with GoPro Mount (915 MHz, RTF)

BH #3DR0171 • MFR #3DR0171
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3DR IRIS+ Quadcopter with GoPro Mount (915 MHz, RTF)
Key Features
  • Capture Aerial Photos/Video with a GoPro
  • Manual or Autonomous Flying
  • Wi-Fi for Control Using Android Device
  • Draw Autopilot Flight Plans with App
You can operate the IRIS+ Quadcopter with GoPro Mount from 3D Robotics to old way, using the included transmitter (radio controller), or you can take advantage of GPS navigation and autonomy to plot an autopilot course using waypoints and an Android mobile device. The IRIS+ comes with a static GoPro mount as a simple way to mount the camera, plus it's compatible with the separately available Tarot Gimbal for aerial video applications where motorized stabilization and the ability to move the camera is required. A 5100mAh LiPo flight battery comes in the box and is estimated to provide between 16 to 22 minutes of flying time. This version features a 915 MHz radio for U.S. (Region 2) regulatory compliance.
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WARNING: Carefully read instructions to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to use this product responsibly may result in loss, damage, or injury.
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3DR IRIS+ Overview

You can operate the IRIS+ Quadcopter with GoPro Mount from 3D Robotics to old way, using the included transmitter (radio controller), or you can take advantage of GPS navigation and autonomy to plot an autopilot course using waypoints and an Android mobile device. The IRIS+ comes with a static GoPro mount as a simple way to mount the camera, plus it's compatible with the separately available Tarot Gimbal for aerial video applications where motorized stabilization and the ability to move the camera is required. A 5100mAh LiPo flight battery comes in the box and is estimated to provide between 16 to 22 minutes of flying time. This version features a 915 MHz radio for U.S. (Region 2) regulatory compliance.

Thanks to GPS and an ARM Cortex-powered flight computer not only is autonomous flying possible, the IRIS+ can also land itself automatically at the press of a button, or fly back to a pre-specified home point should contact with the transmitter be lost or if the battery drops below a certain threshold. It also enables GPS tracking, whereby the IRIS+ will follow a subject on the ground who is carrying a GPS-enabled Android device.

Since this is a "ready-to-fly" (RTF) bundle, all of the basics to get started are included. In the box you will find a transmitter, the 3DR telemetry radio, a 5100mAh flight battery, a battery charger, a USB cable, and an Android OTG cable.

What Ready-to-Fly (RTF) Means
This bundle includes a transmitter (radio controller) that is pre-bound to the aircraft, and comes with all major assembly completed at the factory. It is important, however, to consult the user guide and follow all pre-flight calibrations steps before taking to the air. Improper calibration can result in unstable flight conditions or cause the quadcopter to fly off course
Intelligent Flight Control System
Flight Protection
The IRIS+ can land itself automatically, or return to a home point if it travels out of range or runs low on battery (popper calibration and GPS contact required)
Follow Me
3DR's 3PV (Third Person View) Follow Me technology turns the IRIS+ into a hands-free aerial camera crew that puts the pilot in the middle of your adventure. With GPS tracking, the IRIS+ can follow a subject who is carrying a GPS-enabled Android device. This technology simultaneously controls the gimbal to keep the camera centered on the subject
Auto Mission Planning
With the free DroidPlanner 2 software, IRIS+ users can plan flights by simply drawing a flight path on an Android tablet or phone, which allows for hands-free flight control. Now your drone will go where you tell it to go, and it can even keep your GoPro pointed at the same location via a Region of Interest "waypoint" throughout the entire flight
Go-Pro Ready
The IRIS+ comes with an integrated GoPro camera mount, with a vibration dampener for aerial photography and video. For maximum video stability as well as the ability to move the GoPro independently of the quadcopter, consider installing the Tarot Gimbal (available separately)
3DR Telemetry Radio
The included 3DR telemetry radio features two transceiver units - one for the air end and one for the ground end - that allow the flight computer to communicate with an Android tablet that supports OTG (on the go) USB device hosting. Using the app you can view flight data in real time, update settings, and access the Auto Mission Planning feature

In addition to the two radios, the system includes an Android OTG USB cable, a standard USB cable for connecting to a computer, and communication cables required to connect the air end transceiver to the flight controller

    3DR IRIS+ Specs

    Performance
    Payload Capacity
    Up to 14.1 oz / 400 g
    Flight Time
    Typically 16 to 22 minutes (depending on payload weight and other factors)
    Flight Control System
    Processor
    32-bit Pixhawk with Cortex M4 CPU
    GPS
    uBlox GPS with integrated magnetometer
    Receiver
    3DR Radio, 915 MHz
    Components
    Rotors
    2 x CCW: 9.5 x 4.5" / 24.1 x 11.4 cm tiger motor multi-rotor; self-tightening counterclockwise rotation
    2 x CW: 9.5 x 4.5" / 24.1 x 11.4 cm tiger motor multi-rotor; self-tightening clockwise rotation
    Motors
    4 x 920 KV
    Mount
    Integrated GoPro camera mount with vibration dampener
    Flight Battery
    3S 5100 mAh LiPo
    Telemetry Radio
    Frequency
    915 MHz (FCC complaint; Europe and other regions may require the 433 MHz version)
    Transmit Power
    Up to 100 mW at 20 dBm (adjustable)
    Receiver Sensitivity
    25 mA
    Receive Sensitivity
    -117 dBm
    Protocol
    MAVLink
    Transmission Method
    2-way full-duplex communication through adaptive TDM
    Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
    Parallel/Serial Translation
    UART interface (3.3 VDC) / transparent serial link
    Error Correction
    Corrects up to 25% of bit errors
    Firmware
    Open-source SIK firmware
    Software Requirements
    Configurable through Mission Planner and APM Planner
    Compatible Devices
    Android tablet with OTG (on the go) support
    Windows desktop computer
    Connectivity
    Per Radio (Two Included):
    1 x Micro-USB port
    1 x 6-pin DF13 connector
    1 x RP-SMA for antenna
    Power Requirements
    3.7 to 6 VDC (from USB or DF13 connector)
    Dimensions
    1.1 x 2.2 x 0.5" / 26.7 x 55.5 x 13.3 mm
    General
    Dimensions
    Height: 3.9" / 100 mm
    Motor-to-Motor Dimension: 21.7" / 550 mm
    Weight
    With Battery: 2.8 lb / 1.3 kg
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    9.3 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    25 x 13 x 5"

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