Maintain

Software & Firmware Updates

Please update the latest version of Software, Firmware of drones and RTK base station.
Get in Touch

• Software
  Login to Vimdrones to download the latest version of Vimdrones GCS and Vimdrones Designer

• Drone
  Check the drone version and FC version in the GCS of every drone
  GCS -> Tool -> Firmware Manager
  How to update the Drone Firmware

• RTK base station
  Check RTK base station in the GCS
  How to update the RTK base station

Drone Care

Storage

• Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the outside of the drone, and use a brush or compressed air to clean the propellers and motors to remove dust, sand, grass clippings, etc. that may affect performance.
• Please keep the drone in a dry cool and dry environment.
  Forbidden to immerse the drones in seawater or water
• If the drones meets rain, mist, high humidity weather during the flight, please set the drones RTL or Land. Please place the drones in a ventilated place. Wait for them to dry before placing them in a foam box.

Check propeller guard

• Please check if the propeller guard is broken. Repair or replace if necessary.
• The broken propeller guard may affect the flight. It may cause the the battery voltage drop quickly lead drone RTL or land.

Check Propeller & Motor

• Please check if the propellers is wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
• Please check if the motors is wear, stuck or damage. Replace if necessary.
• Please check the vibration value in Vimdrones GCS while guided control or manual control by RC.

Warning

If the Clip value over 50 | 200 |, please stop flying the drone ASAP!
Using RTL or Land control the drone back to the ground. If the vibration is continuous high，the drone can not maintain the autonomous navigation and may out of control. Generally if the clip 0 has more than 10, it need to check the vibration. While checking the vibration you need to check it from propeller/motor.

• Please do the vibration test of the drone.
  Contact us for technical support

Manually Fly

If we repair the drone, we should manually fly the drone before adding to the system. Daily manually Fly the drone could help us to check the drone status.

• Setup the Vimdrones Drone Light Show System - YouTube
• Manually Fly the Drone - YouTube

More details please jump to Manually Fly

Calibration

Regular calibration and check can help maintain:

• Compass Calibration
• Accelerometer Calibration
• Connect to the QGC to check the drone status.

Battery Care

• After the battery is fully charged, do not store it for a long time. It must be discharged within 7 days, otherwise may destroy the battery.
• The battery should be stored in a cool, dry place when not in use.
• Please do not store batteries at high temperatures.
• Please do not overcharge or overdischarge the battery.
• Do not use the battery if it is damaged or swollen.

More details please jump to Battery