Quick Start

This user manual covers the mechanical and electric assembly. The software user manual explain how to configure and use the Veronte Autopilot 1x.

Veronte Autopilot 1x contains all electronics and sensors required to properly execute all the UAV functions. A Veronte-based FCS contains the following elements:

  • A Veronte Autopilot 1x as air unit, installed in a vehicle to control. This autopilot executes GNC algorithms in real time in order to accomplish the planned mission and handle the payload.

  • Veronte software dedicated to mission planning, configuration and operation. It allows the user to monitor connected UAS in real time, to interact with them and to replay previous missions for post-flight analysis.

  • A BCS or PCS as ground unit, it is linked between Veronte software and Veronte Autopilot 1x air unit. They support manual and arcade modes with conventional joysticks.

Veronte applications are different for different software versions:

  • Version 6.4 or lower: Veronte Pipe is employed as unique application to work with Veronte.

  • Version 6.8 or higher: Veronte Link connects the autopilot with a computer, which uses Veronte Ops to mission planning, configuration and operation.

Warnings

  • This user manual includes references to manuals for software applications. Select your software version to read them.

  • Power out of range can cause irreversible damage to the system. Please read carefully the manual before powering the system.

Limited Operation Firmware

Veronte Autopilot units are delivered with limited-operation firmware installed and must be updated for enabling unlimited autonomous flight capabilities. Operation limits in Veronte Autopilots, with software version 6.8 or higher, it can be checked and unlocked in Veronte Ops. For more information, read the Veronte Ops manual.

The different operating firmware options available are explained below:

  • Standard Firmware: Allows fully autonomous operation with no time or distance limitation.

  • Limited-Operation Firmware: Allows fully autonomous flight performance in LOS (500m) with no time limitations. For BLOS operations (>500m) there is a limitation of 30min autonomous flights. After 30min from leaving LOS (500m) the autopilot can not estimate its position nor fly autonomously.

  • Target Drone/Loitering Munition Firmware: allows fully autonomous flight performance with no time or distance limitation. This firmware is restricted to 50h operation from the first startup. Once the operation time has expired the unit will not be able to restart.

If you have any questions regarding the firmware capabilities and limitations please contact us at sales@embention.com.