Geolink Einführung

GeoLink modul ist ein Peripheriegerät das von den Spirit-System Systemen unterstützt wird. Es nutzt das Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) um den genauen Standort auf der Erde zu erfassen. Um die Präzision zu verbessern sind Druck-, Temperatur-, Feuchtigkeitssensoren sowie Gyroskope-, Bschleunigungs- und Kompasssensoren integriert. Alle Signale werden in einem 32-Bit Prozessor verarbeitet. Dies macht das GeoLink zu einer außergewöhnlichen Lösung für den RC-Modellflug

Ein Satelliten Navigations System mit globaler Abdeckung besteht aus:

• GPS
• GLONASS
• BeiDou
• Galileo

Das GeoLink kann alle diese Navigationssysteme gleichzeitig nutzen. Die GNSS bietet eine Genauigkeit von bis zu 2 Meter, dank aller Algorithmen und integrierten Sensoren konnte die Genauigkeit um ein Vielfaches verbessert.

1 Zweck

GeoLink bietet für alle Piloten folgende Features an:

• Auf Position und/oder Höhe halten
• Eingeschränkter Flugbetrieb (Geofence).
• Automatisches Coming Home des Fluggerätes.
• Automatische Rettungsfunktion bei programmierten Schwellwert.
• Eine eingestellte Höhe nicht über und/oder unterschreiten.
• Protokoll von Flugstrecke und Geschwindigkeit.
• Automatisches Landen.

Mit all diesen Funktionen können auch Anfänger sicherer fliegen, deutlich schneller lernen und schlechte Erfahrungen vergessen. Erfahrene Piloten können mit der autonomen Steuerung atemberaubende Filme aufnehmen und fortgeschrittene Manöver erlernen mit weniger Risiken das Fluggerät zu zerstören und vieles mehr!

2 Signal Qualität

To work properly, it is crucial to provide optimal operating conditions that are mainly secured by correct module mounting on R/C model. It is always beneficial to ensure the best conditions as it is directly related to positioning precision, GNSS signal stability and time to first fix (TTFF). Any mounting improvement that can be done is helpful.

3 Time To First Fix

Whenever powering the module it starts by searching for all nearby satellites. This procedure takes a certain period until strong enough signal is found. Duration of the period is directly associated with module mounting and possible interference. If conditions are good the TTFF takes usually around 30 seconds. But thanks to advanced features implemented in GeoLink the period can be greatly reduced down to 6 seconds. Thus the module can be fully operable immediately after initialization of the Spirit unit. For further details see the Features section.

4 Status

For easy recognization of GeoLink status please observe the Status LED of the module. Correct behavior is that after power up the LED is turned on for a second and then is turned off. This mean that module boot up procedure was correct.

After this, the module is searching for a satellites. Once module will find enough satellites, it is Fixed and the Status LED become steady on. At this point you are ready to fly. If fixing takes more than 50 seconds then signal quality is bad. This could be caused by a nearby buildings or trees or by wrong module mounting or less likely by RF interference. If you are indoor then fixing time is taking significantly longer or even could never happen depending on how signal is attenuated.

Once module is fixed then chance for loosing the signal is reduced noticeably.

5 Safety

Although Spirit unit with GeoLink module can fly with no additional steering inputs, it is always required that pilot have full control over R/C models that are operated in this way. Pilot must always watch the model while holding radio transmitter and to not allow flying anywhere where a damage could occur. All functions that the module provide can be turned off at any time and with no delay so that pilot can steer the model normally. Improper operating conditions can lead to a failure of the system.

The user takes full responsibility for any damage or injury caused while flying an R/C model equipped with one of our devices. The manufacturer can neither guarantee nor control the conditions in which the unit is being used.