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FT Aviator App User Manual

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Using the FT Aviator App The FT Aviator by Fluidity Tech is a revolutionary flight controller for dynamic drone control. Paired with the FT Aviator mobile application, it represents a powerful next-generation flight control interface. Use this app with the FT Aviator to control the flight path, camera, and other aircraft functions.

Disclaimer & Warning 3

FT Aviator App 4Connectivity Overview Screen 4Updating the FT Aviator Firmware 6Return to Home / Failsafe Mode Menu 7FT Aviator Fly Screen 8FT Aviator Settings Menu 9FT Aviator Custom Button 9

Landing Gear 9Reset Camera 9Camera Settings Menu 9Camera Focus 9Camera 45 Degrees 9

Notifications 10

FT Aviator: In Flight 11

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NOTE: In order to operate the FT Aviator with DJI drones, you must have the FT Aviator mobile application (iOS or Android) running in the foreground on your mobile device. It is strongly recommended to place your smartphone in “Do Not Disturb Mode” while flying, to avoid the app going into the background, kicking your drone out of FT Aviator flight control. “Airplane Mode” should not be used, as this will reduce the positional accuracy of the situational awareness display.

It is highly recommended to only fly outdoors with the FT Aviator for optimal flight and positional control.

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Disclaimer & Warning

By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. Fluidity Technologies Inc accepts no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following conditions:

1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability.

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations.3. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident.4. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.5. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-Fluidity Technologies

accessories and parts.6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake Fluidity Technologies

products.7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgement.8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low voltage.10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal conditions (such

as water, oil, soil, sand and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the main components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).

11. Damage(s) or injuries by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interference area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy sight, and poor eyesight not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable for operating.

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc.

13. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc.

14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of aircraft.

15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers.

16. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of Fluidity Technologies liability.

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the FT Aviator

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FT Aviator App

Connectivity Overview ScreenAn overview of connection, battery, and firmware statuses for all connected devices

1. More Info PanelTap this icon to access Fluidity Support, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service and to log out of your FT Aviator account. Additionally, you can confirm your App and FT Aviator Firmware version.

2. FT Aviator Connection StatusTap to connect to a nearby Aviator that is powered on. If already connected, tap here to disconnect or update the firmware.

3. Mobile Device StatusThis box displays the current battery percentage of your mobile device.

4. DJI Radio Controller StatusThis box shows the connection status of the DJI radio controller. The white box indicates a lack of connectivity.

5. DJI Drone StatusThis box shows the connection status of the DJI drone. The white box indicates a lack of connectivity.

6. Return to Home / Failsafe Menu SettingsWhen connected to your drone, tap on this menu to go to the ‘Return to Home / Failsafe Menu Settings’ to adjust these settings.

7. Go Fly ScreenTap on this button to continue to the FT Aviator Fly Screen.

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1. FT Aviator Battery PercentageThis icon shows the current battery percentage of the FT Aviator.

2. Bluetooth Connection IndicatorThis icon shows the Bluetooth connection status between your mobile device and the FT Aviator.

3. Mobile Device Battery PercentageThis icon shows the current battery percentage your mobile device.

4. USB Connection IndicatorThis icon shows the USB connection status between your mobile device and the DJI radio.

5. DJI Radio Controller Battery PercentageThis blue icon shows the current battery percentage of the connected DJI radio controller.

6. DJI Drone Signal StatusThis icon shows the connected DJI radio controller’s signal strength.

7. DJI Drone InformationThis blue icon shows the current battery percentage ofthe connected DJI aircraft. If aircraft has more than onebattery, multiple battery levels will appear. When clicked, the aircraft model and flight controller firmware version is shown.

8. Return to Home Altitude Value/Failsafe Mode MenuThis icon shows the Return to Home altitude value. Click this icon to access theFailsafe Menu.

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1. How to updatea. Click on the FT Aviator when there is an update available.

b. Click Update

c. Restart FT Aviator to invoke the firmware changes.

Updating the FT Aviator FirmwareYou will be notified on the Connectivity Overview screen for available updates on your FT Aviator

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1. Return to HomeIf selected, the aircraft will Return to Home at a preset altitude when the drone goes into a failsafe mode because of a loss of radio signal.

2. Land in PlaceIf selected, the aircraft will land in place when the drone goes into a failsafe mode because of a loss of radio signal.

3. HoverIf selected, the aircraft will hover in place when the drone goes into a failsafe mode because of a loss of radio signal.

4. Close Menu / Return to Connectivity Overview ScreenClick to return to Connectivity Overview Screen.

5. Return to Home Altitude Dialog BoxEnter a Return to Home Altitude in feet.

Return to Home / Failsafe Mode Menu

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1. Back ButtonClick to return to the Connectivity Overview Page. Warning: If you exit this screen, the FT Aviator will no longer have flight control and the aircraft will hover in place. If you return to this screen, you can revert back to FT Aviator control by selecting the FT Aviator icon from the Control Toggle, or by pressing the takeoff hardware button on the FT Aviator.

2. FT Aviator Control ToggleThis toggle shows which controller is currently active, either the DJI RC or the FT Aviator.

3. FT Aviator Settings MenuThis button opens the FT Aviator Settings Menu. Click to view and configure additional settings of your FT Aviator.

4. FT Aviator Battery PercentageThis shows the current battery percentage of the FT Aviator.

5. RC Signal StrengthShows the strength of the DJI Radio Signal

6. Satellite CountDisplays the active visible satellites. If <7 the drone will not be able to hold position with GPS.

7. DJI Video Signal StrengthDisplays the wireless video signal strength from the drone to the DJI radio.

8. Drone BatteryThis shows the current battery percentage of the DJI Aircraft. Will display both battery percentages if operating a dual battery aircraft.

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1. FT Aviator Custom ButtonCustomize the button functionality on the FT Aviator by selecting an option in this menu. This menu will only populate with options available for your current aircraft.

2. FT Aviator Sensitivity ValueView the FT Aviator controller sensitivity value here. If you would like the change the FT Aviator sensitivity value, please select your desired value using the sensitivity dial on the controller itself.

3. FT Aviator Camera Tilt Sensitivity ValueView or select the FT Aviator camera tilt sensitivity value. Setting = 1 is the slowest and smoothest for most cinematographic applications, while Setting = 5 will allow for maximal readjustment rates when smoothness isn’t critical.

FT Aviator Settings Menu

1. Landing GearThe Inspire 1 and Inspire 2 landing gear can be toggled to be in the Up or Down position via the FT Aviator Custom Button. The Matrice 600 landing gear is not able to be toggled via the FT Aviator; it is managed by the landing gear hardware toggle on the DJI radio.

2. Reset CameraThe camera can be toggled between 0 degrees forward or 90 degrees downward.

3. Camera Settings MenuOpen and close the drone’s camera settings menu.

4. Camera FocusTrigger auto-focus on the drone’s camera.

5. Camera 45 DegreesThe camera can be toggled between 0 degrees forward or 45 degrees downward.

FT Aviator Custom Button*Note: Not all of these settings are available on every aircraft - these settings are aircraft specific

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1. Caution NotificationSomething is wrong with your current flight parameters. Please read the advisory and check the relevant devices.

2. Critical Warning NotificationSomething is critically wrong with your flight. You will not be able to fly your aircraft until resolved. Please check the devices.

3. Exiting Flight NotificationWhen exiting from the Fly Screen, while the aircraft is still in the air, you will no longer have control over flight and the aircraft will hover in place. You can revert back to DJI Radio control by toggling the flight mode switch, or you can revert back to FT Aviator control by re entering the fly screen. Consider landing before exiting back to the Connectivity Overview Screen.

Notifications

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1. Pre Flight: Flight Modesa. Phantom 3, Inspire 1 and Matrice 600

The DJI RC must be set to F (Function) Mode.In order to use the FT Aviator with these aircraft, you must be in the correct flight mode. A (Attitude) and P (Position) Modes will not support flight with the FT Aviator

b. Mavic Pro, Mavic Air and Mavic 2The DJI RC must be set to P (Position) Mode, e.g., not Sport Mode.In order to use the FT Aviator with these aircraft, you must be in the correct mode. S (Sport) Mode will not support flight with the FT Aviator.

c. Inspire 2, Matrice 200 SeriesThe DJI RC must be set to P (Position) Mode.In order to use the FT Aviator with these aircraft, you must be in the correct mode. A (Attitude) and S (Sport) Mode will not support flight with the FT Aviator.

NotificationsFor safe FT Aviator operations, please carefully review the pre-flight and in-flight requirements below

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2. Pre Flight: Checklista. Ensure the remote control, mobile device, drone battery, and FT Aviator are fully

charged.b. Set your smartphone to “Do Not Disturb” mode.c. Ensure that the FT Aviator app is connected to the FT Aviator controller.d. Ensure that there is only one USB cable plugged into the DJI RC. [On Mavic radios, it’s

easy to forget the short, integrated USB cable on the left side of the radio]

e. Ensure that the FT Aviator app is connected to the DJI Aircraft.f. Ensure that the DJI Radio Controller is in the correct mode.g. Ensure that the FT Aviator app has no errors on the Fly Screen.

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3. Enabling and disabling FT Aviator Controla. You can enable FT Aviator flight control via different methods:

i. Click the physical Takeoff Button on the back right of the FT Aviator. After you confirm, the drone will takeoff and hover at 3 feet. The Aviator will have flight control during this process.

ii. During flight or before takeoff, click the FT Aviator icon on the Fly Screen. The toggle switch will indicate whether the Aviator or the DJI Controller is in command of the aircraft.

i. Click the Takeoff Button on ii. the Fly Screen. After you confirm your intent to takeoff on the app screen, the

drone will takeoff and hover at 3 feet. The Aviator will have flight control during this process.

b. To disable FT Aviator flight control:i. Simply toggle the flight control switch within the Aviator app back to the DJI

radio controller icon and you will exit FT Aviator Flight control. Flight control will revert back to the DJI sticks, so be cautious about their position.

4. Emergency Regain Control Proceduresa. In the event of an emergency situation, control can quickly be overridden back to the

DJI radio controller by means of the app toggle above, or using a physical switch on the DJI radio itself. In order to exit out of FT Aviator Flight control quickly, refer to the list below for your aircraft:

i. Phantom 3, Inspire 1, and Matrice 6001. Toggle F-Mode → P-Mode

ii. ii. Mavic Pro Mavic AirToggle P-Mode → S-Mode → P-Mode

iii. iii. Inspire 2, Matrice 200 SeriesToggle P-Mode → S-Mode → P-Mode

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