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FY-31AP Flight Stabilization System 4. Optional Upgrade with FY-OSD and Data Radio
Feiyu Tech Installation & Operation manual The FY-31AP provides an optional upgrade combining with the FY-OSD
Dear Customer: and the Data Radio. With this add-on, you will receive:
Thank you for choosing FY-31AP as your autopilot system. Please read  First Person View (FPV): by connecting this interface to the FY-OSD,
this manual carefully before using the system to ensure proper use and telemetric data such as GPS, flight navigation, AHI can be displayed
operation. on your downlink video. On the other hand, it will be easier to
The installation and use of this device require some skill and knowledge operate FPV with the functions of automatic balance and automated
in flying remote controlled fixed wing aircraft. return to home.
 If you are a complete beginner and have never flown one before, we  Real time telemetry – real time by-directional telemetry is
do not recommend you install this device on your own. monitored directly by your ground station computer. Changes to
 Please find assistance from an experience RC Pilot who may provide aircraft altitude and flight path can be controlled from your ground
you with the basic knowledge required to use this device station computer.
successfully.  Record and monitor your flight - you can monitor and download
 If you are already an experienced flyer, you will find the FY31AP your flight path into your ground station computer.
installation to be easy and logical. Just follow this manual and you For more information, please refer to the FY-OSD and FY Data Radio
won’t go wrong. manual.
If you need any technical support you can send mail directly to:
5. FY-31AP Package Content
[email protected]
• FY-31AP control module *1;
1. Attitude Flight Stabilization System (AFSS)
• GPS receiver * 1;
FY31AP is an inertial attitude measurement instrument used for • RC receiver connecting wires * 1;
automated stabilization of fixed wing model aircrafts and simple three • Velcro double sided tape * 2;
axis camera gimbals. • Some related wire.
FY31AP has an integrated three-axis gyro and three-axis accelerometer • Instruction manual * 1;
which controls the aircraft movement in three - dimensional space.
6. Technical Specification and working requirement
2. Barometric Sensing and GPS
 FY-31AP module:
FY-31AP control module incorporates an accurate barometric pressure Input voltage : 4.0 ~ 6.0 Volt;
sensor. At start up, the take-off air pressure is measured, providing the Current draw : 50mA (5V);
autopilot with an accurate relative height data. Size : 47 x 27 x 20 mm;
While the GPS module enables the autopilot to calculate the flight Weight (excluding wires) : 25g;
course and exact location of the aircraft. If the FY31AP is not connected Temperature range : -25 ° C ~ +70 ° C;
GPS module, the autonomous flight system cannot be engaged and it Maximum rate of rotation : ≤ 2000 ° /s
will function purely as a flight stabilizer.  GPS module:
After connecting the GPS and booting up, the FY-31AP will search for Input voltage : 3.0 ~ 3.3 Volt;
GPS positioning signals, the first time the GPS positioning successfully Current draw : 60mA (3.3V);
and the satellites quantity at least 4, then the FY-31AP will remember Size : 32 x32x 10 mm;
this position as the home point Weight (excluding wires) : 22g;
3. Function Of FY-31AP Temperature range : -25 ° C ~ +70 ° C;
By using your remote control, the FY-31AP can be turned on or off for 7. Application
the following functions: The FY-31AP can be installed in the following aircraft :
 Level flight – When stabilization is activated, the FY31AP will 1) Normal / Traditional fixed-wing planes;
automatically control the aircraft for smooth easy flying. For 2) Delta-winged plane with rudder;
beginners in RC aircraft flying, this is advantages as it makes flight 3) Delta-winged plane without rudder;
easier and increases the student pilot self-confidence. The system 4) Plane without aileron;
can be activated throughout the entire flight duration, from take off 5) V-tail plane with aileron;
to landing. 6) V-tail plane without aileron;
 Emergency Recovery - If you lose orientation release all control 7) Any other configuration , please e-mail us for enquiry:
sticks, maintain throttle and switch ON the FY31AP. The unit will [email protected]
automatically send the correct signals to balance of the aircraft and 8. Remote control system requirement
regain level flight, giving you time to get your orientation and fly the The FY-31AP has been tested to work with the following RC systems:
plane back to safety.  Robbe-Futaba PPM / PCM 1024 / PCM G3 mode, 2.4 GHz systems；
 Autonomous flight –with the GPS module the autonomous flight  Graupner/JR PPM 8, PPM 12, SPCM mode；
system of the FY31AP will enable you to fly fully autonomous, with  MPX PPM8, PPM 12 with UNI mode
up to 8 waypoints(above firmware V2.1, waypoints add to 20. )  Any remote control system using the standard of 1.5 ms neutral
settings on the FY Ground Control Station software. position.
 Ground Control Station – the FY GCS software will enable you to fly 9. FY-31AP Flight Modes
autonomously to up to 8 waypoints(above firmware V2.1, waypoints
The FY-31AP has three flight modes, you can activate any of the flight
add to 20. ), display in-flight telemetry data, and record that flight
modes via a free Receiver channel and a 3-position switch (named as
for replay and analysis (this requires the optional Data Radio
“SW1”) on your computer radio.
hardware).
 Mode 1: Deactivated Mode. In this mode, all control of the aircraft
 Automated circling - by activating this function, the aircraft will is by the pilot. The FY-31AP does not participate in flight control.
automatically circle the selected area at a fixed altitude(FY-31AP has  Mode 2: Stabilized mode. In this mode and your transmitter control
50m altitude protection limited,if the switch point altitude below sticks at center, the FY31AP will continuously send out controlling
50m,FY-31AP will automatic climb to 50m.) the centre of the circle is signal (aileron, elevator, rudder) to ensure the aircraft maintains a
the current point. You can set the circling radius, the default radius is stabilized, horizontal flight and constant flight direction. In this
80 meters. mode FY-31AP will not allow acrobatic flights.
 Return to Home – You can set autonomous return to home via a 3  Mode 3: Navigation mode. In this channel you can select one of
way switch or through your failsafe setting, enabling you plane the following mode to be activated.
returning to home should it lose your transmitter signal. Upon A: Path Navigation mode, In this mode, the waypoint will be set
reaching the home point it will automatically engage auto circling, according to the flight path to automatic flight.
while it waits for your further instructions. (FY-31AP has 50m B: Fixed altitude flight ,When this function is activated, the unit will
altitude protection limited,if the switch point altitude below maintain your aircraft altitude. You only need to input the right
50m,FY-31AP will automatic climb to 50m.) throttle level and point the plane in the direction you want to go.
 First Person View - for long-distance RC flight via video transmitter, C:Heading lock flight: once this mode is activated, the autopilot
the FY31AP will maintain the balance of your aircraft. You only need will auto calculate out a rays as the path, the ray‘s starting point is
to control the heading of your aircraft and enjoy the view. the current point, and the angle is the current heading angle.
 Firmware upgrade – The FY31AP firmware is upgradable by 10. FY-31AP Autonomous Flight Modes
connecting to your computer via a USB TTL cable. As Feiyu Tech Three autopilot modes are incorporated into the FY-31AP, you can set it
continuously improves the FY31AP system, firmware upgrades will via a free receiver channel and a 3-position switch (named as “SW2”).
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 Autopilot mode 1: Deactivated. The autopilot function is not Double Continuous

Blue LED
activated , the flight modes are determined by the “SW1”. light
Stay on continuous
Single flash
flash each flashing 3
 Autopilot mode 2: Auto Return To Launch（RTL）. When activated solid flash loop times each
indicator
in this mode, the FY-31AP will automatically fly the plane back to the loop
take-off point, while maintaining altitude. (FY-31AP has 50m altitude Note: Navigation Mode: means one of the three modes. Path Navigation mode,
protection limited,if the switch point altitude below 50m,FY-31AP Fixed altitude flight mode and Heading lock flight mode. You can select via the
will automatic climb to 50m.)Upon reaching the launch area, the unit
GCS Software. The default mode is Path navigation mode.
will automatically fly the plane in a circle at a default circling radius
of 80 meters. 14. GPS status & vibration level indicator
 Autopilot mode 3: Auto Circling Mode (ACM). When activated this You can check the GPS lock status and vibration level by observing the
mode, the plane will immediately fly in a circle. The centre of the Red LED.
circle is the point of activation. The default circle radius is 80 meters.
The aircraft altitude will be automatically maintained throughout the
ACM. (FY-31AP has 50m altitude protection limited,if the switch
point altitude below 50m,FY-31AP will automatic climb to 50m.)
Autopilot stall warning
a. The FY-31AP has some control over the throttle channel. Therefore,
when flying in Autopilot Modes, please ensure you have enough
forward movement to prevent stalling.
b. FY-31AP may have a control over the throttle channel, but the
throttle control signal is base on the stick control signal and will
auto adjust according the altitude and speed then output the Red light:
combined signal. If your forward movement cannot compensate for Need to
No GPS or GPS location
the autopilot’s active altitude hold, your aircraft will stall. Too much initialize
Status GPS still fixed
c. This is especially important if RTL is part of your RC failsafe. In the vibration Gyro or are
not lock (4 satellites)
event of RC Link lost, you can set RTL into your Receiver failsafe. moving
However, please DO NOT forget to also set your throttle failsafe to Red LED Continuous
Stay on Continuous
between 25 % to 50% to ensure the plane does not stall. light Stay off solid double flash
solid flashing
d. Never set your throttle failsafe to zero. If you do so, your aircraft will indicator each loop
RTL in a continuous stalled flight which will result in a crash. 15. GPS Receiver
Attention: FY-31AP can work in automatic flight mode, though without
OSD module. Whether you have been connected the OSD or not, a. If GPS cannot fix the aircraft location (minimum 4 satellites), only
FY-31AP can work normally. But if the FY-31AP is not connected GPS Mode 1 (Deactivated) and Mode 2 (Stabilized Mode) will function.
module, it will function as purely as a flight stabilizer. The autonomous Mode 3 and Autopilot will not be functional.
flight modes cannot be engaged. b. Install the GPS Module with the antenna face up (see following
picture). DO NOT install next to metal or carbon fiber and other
11. Red LED Flashing & Gyroscope Re-set: shielding material, which may block satellite signal.
If the following conditions occur, the FY-31AP initialization is c. Install the GPS Module away from electromagnetic sources such as
recommended: ESC’s, power wires, servo wires and video transmitters.
(1) The device has not been used for a long time.
(2) There is a change in environmental temperature of over 30 degrees
since last flight.
(3) The Red LED flashes continuously even when the FY-31AP remains Black- -GND
stationary about 20s, and you never activate the motor. Red--- +3.3V
(4) If the Red LED is on solid all the time even when the FY-31AP is
Green--Signal
stationary, it means the gyroscope is faulty, and the unit need to be
sent back for repair.
12. Gyroscope Re-set procedures：
GPS – Satellite Signal Lost During Autonomous Flight
(1) Carry out this re-setting procedure only if the above occur. We do
not recommend regular re-setting. It is not necessary and not  GPS provides the aircraft geographic positioning, altitude, speed and
recommended. flight direction.
(2) The stabilizer unit does not need to be in a horizontal position  Only if the GPS Data is available will the FY31AP perform its
during initialization. However, you must ensure there is no vibration Autopilot Modes.
during this process. If you suspect shaking occurred, just restart the  In case GPS signal is lost during flight , the autopilot will keep its
initialization / resetting process. height and course （not lock）in automatic navigation mode ,but its
Initialization / Reset Process
FY-31AP course may gradually drift. After GPS signal is regained the plane
will resume the Autopilot Mode.
(1) Install the jumper as shown in this
picture: 16. FY-31AP INTERFACE
(2) Power-ON the FY-31AP and keep it
stationary for at least 20 seconds.
You will notice the red light blink
with two different rates.
(3) After 20 seconds, the re-setting / initialization is complete.
(4) Disconnect the power, unplug the jumper & remove it (keep safe for
future use).
13. Flight mode Indicator (Red or Blue light)
By observing the flight indicator, you can easily re-confirm your Flight
Mode switch settings of your radio.

Blue light:
Return To Auto Circling
Flight Stabilized Deactivated Navigation
Launch (ACM)
mode Mode Mode Mode
(RTL)

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POINT ARROW FORWARD You need a 4p Y cable, the Hornet - OSD(above firmware V1.6).
Aileron (TOWARDS FLIGHT DIRECTION) Rudder data cable and GPS module connected to the FY-31AP(above firmware
sensitivity sensitivity V2.1)’s GPS interface. Connection diagram is as follows:
knob
knob

Elevator
sensitivity
Function DIP
knob
switch

Red LED: the GPS

Blue LED: status & vibration
Flight mode level indicator
indicator.

Jumper installed
during gyro
initialization.
Do not insert
jumper during
normal use.

Ⅰ
 UART Interface
Interface pin
Ⅱ The UART pin interfaces consist of: GND, power, TX1, RX1. The
panel
Ⅲ characteristics are as follow:
 Baud Rate: 19200
Ⅳ  Data bits: 8
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  Stop Bits: 1
 Parity: None
 Pin interface to sort the list  Interface features: TTL
The pin interfaces output telemetry data. This interface connects to the
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 NO. data radio, PC computer serial port or OSD module. You can set the
flight route, navigation and control parameters of FY31AP by this
GND Power P1 P2 GND 3.3V TX0 RX0 Ⅰ
interface. The port is also used to upgrade FY31AP firmware.
Please read the procedure for the firmware upgrading.
RUD THR ELE AIL GND Power TX1 RX1 Ⅱ
 FY-31AP Electrical Connection and Diagram
Power Power Power Power Switch 1 Rudder Throttle Elevator Ⅲ
a) Power supply
GND GND GND GND GND Power Aileron Switch 2 Ⅳ  The FY-31AP operates between 4 to 6 volts input.
 FY-31AP is powered via the Receiver connection.
 If your plane is Electric powered, the Receiver power supply is
NOTE: The pin”I-1,2,3,4”is for the GPS module, “I-3”pin output
normally from the ESC built-in Battery Elimination Circuit (BEC).
+3.3V, so please don’t supply to this pin, or will burn the
However, we highly recommend that a separate BEC with a 3A
FY-31AP.
output.
 DIP Switch Function:  For Gas or Nitro powered planes, you will require a battery to power
the Receiver and FY-31AP.
Switch b) Connections The FY31AP is
1 2 3 4
number connected to your RC Receiver
For Factory Flight Mode Flight Mode Adjust flight via a 6 wire cable. You need a
ON
use only Selection Selection patterns minimum 6 Channel RC
Always OFF Flight Mode Flight Mode Normal Receiver.
OFF
position Selection Selection mode  FY-31AP requires a minimum
of 6-channel RC receiver.
 4 Receiver channels are used for aileron (channel 1), elevator
(channel 2) ，throttle (channel 3) and rudder (channel 4) signal
output. Connect these 4 receiver output signals to the FY-31AP with
the supplied wires (pay attention to the color of each channel ).
 2 free Receiver channels are required to control the FY-31AP Flight
Note: Modes (3-position switch or dial knob, ”SW1”) and Autopilot
 In this manual, the direction for all the DIP switches is shown by Mode (3-position switch or dial knob, ”SW2”).
white color . 1
 the position for the DIP switch 1 is OFF, if it was put in ON, then the
FY-31AP cannot work normally.
2
3
 GPS features
The FY31AP GPS pin interface consist of: GND, 3.3V voltage, TX0, RX0.
The characteristics are:
 Baud Rate : 38400
 Interface Features: TTL level
 Data bits: 8
c) Note that the wire is arranged according to color :
 Stop Bits: 1
Wire color Receive channel
 Parity: None
White
Connect the above to the GPS Receiver. The GPS data protocol is a
(bundled with red aileron Channel 1
standard NEMA0183 and the statement must be $ GPRMC, $ GPGGA.
& black)
NOTE: The pin”I-1,2,3,4”is for the GPS module, “I-3”pin output
+3.3V, so please don’t supply to this pin, or will burn the orange elevator Channel 2
FY-31AP. green throttle Channel 3
TXO pin interface is used to output FY-31AP(above firmware V2.1) data,
yellow rudder Channel 4
and connect Hornet-OSD(above firmware V1.6).
SW 1
Horner-OSD can be connected to the FY-31AP high-speed data outlet. brown Channel 5
Any free channel controlled by
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3-way switch or dial knob

SW 2 900-1200us Return To Launch Mode
blue Any free channel controlled by Channel 6
3-way switch or dial knob
1200-1800us Cancel Mode

17. Vibration damping

A. FY-31AP is vibration-sensitive. To optimize its stabilization capability, 1800-2100us Auto Circling Mode

vibrations reaching the unit must be kept at a minimum.

B. When installing this flight stabilizer, we highly recommend that you
install it with the supplied vibration absorbing pads (dampers). 19. Plane connecting layout
C. The algorithm in the FY-31AP compensates for normal levels of flight 1) FY-31AP connection for traditional aircraft layout:
vibration. However, if the vibration experienced by the unit exceeds AIL OUT ELE OUT THR OUT RUD OUT
the acceptable level, it will not work normally or may even stop Aileron Elevator Throttle Rudder
working altogether. Servo Servo Servo Servo
D. To keep vibration at a minimum, install the FY-31AP away from the
engine or any other vibration sources.
E. The included shock-absorbing pads will
meet the damping requirements for
electric powered aircrafts and most gas
/ nitro planes. 2) FY-31AP connection for flying wing aircraft:
F. The FY-31AP is supplied with the (with or without Rudder)
double-sided foam padding dampers. AIL OUT ELE OUT THR OUT RUD OUT
Please use them as shown: Differential Differential Throttle Rudder
 Checking for Vibration Levels Servo 1 Servo 2 Servo Servo
Even with the shock absorbing mount, your
aircraft installation may not meet the damping requirements of the FSS.
To confirm correct vibration damping, please follow this procedure:
A. After connecting all wires between the FY-31AP，Receiver and ESC,
install the unit as recommended (ensure correct orientation).
B. Run the plane engine or motor at different throttle levels. DO NOT 3) FY-31AP connection for V tail aircraft with Aileron:
TAKE OFF. AIL OUT ELE OUT THR OUT RUD OUT
C. Move the throttle level to different positions and maintain it for 20 Aileron Differential Throttle Differential
seconds at each position. Servo Servo 1 Servo Servo 2
D. At each throttle position, observe the state of the red LED light. If it
stays OFF, that means your vibration level is acceptable.
E. If instead the red LED lights up bright and stays ON solid, then the
vibration dampening is not enough. You will need reduce the level of
vibration on your aircraft, add additional dampening support or
change the installation location. 4) FY-31AP connection for V tail aircraft without ailerons:
AIL OUT ELE OUT THR OUT RUD OUT
18. SW 1 and SW 2 : Switch Settings for FY31AP Differential Differential Throttle
Null
a. SW-1 Flight Modes Servo 1 Servo 2 servo
The FY31AP has 3 Flight modes
controlled via SW-1. To select the modes,
use a free Receiver channel controlled via
a 3 way-switch:
5) FY-31AP connection for traditional layout aircraft with no Aileron:
FY-31AP flight modes
AIL OUT ELE OUT THR OUT RUD OUT
SW-1 signal output 900-1200us 1200-1800us 1800-2100us Rudder Elevator Throttle
Null
Deactivated Auto Stabilize Navigation Servo Servo servo
Functional mode
Mode Mode Mode
Blue LED light
continuous flash Stay on solid Single flash
indicator

900-1200us Deactivated Mode 6) Camera Gimbal Stabilization:

mode AIL OUT ELE OUT THR OUT RUD OUT
1200-1800us Auto Stabilization Mode
Roll Servo Tilt Servo Null Pan Servo

1800-2100us Navigation Mode

Note: Navigation Mode: means one of the three modes. Path Navigation mode,
Fixed altitude flight mode and Heading lock flight mode. You can select via the
GCS Software. The default mode is Path navigation mode.
b. SW-2 Autopilot Modes * Note: The camera gimbal Roll, Tilt and Pan servos will counter any
FY31AP Autopilot Modes is controlled via SW-2. linear movement of the camera mount. You can move the camera at any
IMPORTANT: The Autopilot Mode (SW-2) has controlling priority angle and upon releasing the stick, the FY-31AP will maintain
over the Flight Modes (SW-1). If you wish to use the Flight Mode stabilization at that angle. The FY-31AP is only suitable for the camera
(SW-1), you must de-activate the Autopilot first. gimbal control which the control accuracy is not very high.

SW-2 signal 900-1200us 1200-1800 1800-2100us 20. Connection of FY-31AP

output us
Functional Return To Launch Cancel Auto Circling Mode
mode Mode Mode (ACM)
(RTL)
Blue LED light Continuous Double / Continuous flashing.
indicator flash each loop 3 times each loop

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+100 Max

GPS
Module 0 Min

RUD OUT
-100 Max
The 3 dials control
Data Radio both gain & servo
direction.

1. There are 3 adjustment dials on the FY31AP. Each dial controls both
ELE OUT
gyro gain and servo direction during auto stabilization.

OSD
12 O’clock
Module Servo direction Servo direction
Min Gyro Gain
change in change in
Mode 3 & 2. Mode 3 & 2.
AIL OUT
Blue
Brown
Yellow
Max Gyro Gain
Green RC receiver Max Gyro Gain
Red
Black, red, white

2. Gyro Gain: The further away from Centre (12 O’clock) the higher
THR OUT Electric the Gyro gain (sensitivity). Too low gain result is poor auto
Battery ESC
Motor stabilization, too high gain will cause oscillations of the aircraft. You
need to adjust the gain setting based on the requirement of your
aircraft.
21. FY-31AP installation: Orientation, Position and level 3. Servo Direction: The dials also control the direction of your servo
a) The FY-31AP has an arrow printed on the top of it. Orientate the movement. Turning it clockwise or counter clockwise from 12
arrow towards the front of the craft (i.e. direction of flight). O’clock will change the direction of your servos during stabilized
b) When installing, please keep the FY-31AP horizontal and as close as flight against tilting, roll and yaw.
possible to the "Centre of gravity" (COG) of the aircraft.（as the
following diagram）
23. CONTROL SURFACE MOVEMENT CHECK
c) The control benchmark of FY-31AP is the NEUTRAL VALUE position.
But when install the dip angle between FY-31AP and the plane still Install FY31AP as recommended in this manual, then proceed to confirm
should be not more than 15 deg . correct control surface movement direction in Mode 2 or Mode 3.
d) If there is deviation between the neutral value position and the 1. In Manual mode (stabilization deactivated) confirm that the control
plane’s level flight, it may cause deviation of fixing plane’s level surfaces do to react when your aircraft is tilted or rolled.
flight. See next topic. But these deviation can be amend by recording 2. Activate Mode 2 (Auto stabilize mode) and observe the movement
the neutral value. Please refer “RECORDING YOUR AIRCRAFT direction of Aileron, Elevator and Rudder. The direction should be as
NEUTRAL VALUE.” shown below. If direction is wrong, turn the appropriate dial to the
opposite side of 12 O’clock to get the action direction correct:
FY-31AP will roll to Plane will roll to the
the right when in left when in
Stabilized Mode Stabilized Mode
AILERONS - Roll the plane to see the following action:
 Incline the plane to the right (roll right). The ailerons should give a
FY-31AP control signal to counter this roll direction (see below). Same as when
rolled to the left. If the ailerons move correctly, the knob has been
turned in the right direction. You can now adjust gain by moving
nearer (low gain) or further away (high gain) from center;
 If the ailerons do not follow the movements shown above, simply turn
FY-31AP
the aileron knob to the opposite side (beyond centre). You should
now see the correct aileron movement.

Plane roll remains level when in Auto Stabilization Mode

Plane nose will pitch

Plane nose pitches up when
down when in Auto
in Auto Stabilization Mode.
Stabilization Mode.
Aileron Movement In Auto Stabilization Mode

Right aileron
Left aileron
automatically
automatically
move upwards
move upward.

FY-31AP Plane pitch remains

level when in Auto
Stabilization Mode
Roll left

Roll right
Right aileron
automatically Left aileron automatically
move downwards. move downwards
22. Adjustment Dials for ELE, AIL and RUD

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ELEVATOR - Pitch the plane nose up and down to see the following links. Re-confirm that your aircraft is perfectly level. This is your
elevator action: aircraft Neutral position.
 Incline the plane NOSE UP. You should see the elevator move down. Step 5: While in Step 4 leveled position, activate Mode 3 (Auto
And when you move the NOSE DOWN, the elevator should move up. Stabilization Mode) for at least 2 seconds. Since Dip Switch No. 4 is
 Move the Elevator knob to the opposite side (from Centre) if the ON, the FY31AP will now record the Neutral Point.
servo movement is incorrect.
Step 6: After 2 seconds, move Dip Switch No. 4 back to OFF position.
The procedure is complete and the system is ready for flight.
Elevator Movement In Auto Stabilization Mode

Nose Up
Elevator moves up

Note: when the DIP Swith NO.4 is in the ON position,the FY-31AP will
record the neutral point for each time you switch the mode from Mode
1: Deactivated Mode to Mode 2: Stabilized mode.

Nose Down
25. Checking the control surface & LED before fly
Elevator moves down
 Before your fly please reconfirm correct control surface movement
direction both in RC control mode(Mode 1) and Stabilized
mode(Mode2).
 Switch the SW1 and SW2, to observe if the blue LED flash in the
RUDDER - Turn your plane clockwise or counter clockwise to see the correct way in each mode.
rudder movement below:  Observe the Red LED to confirm if the GPS have locked, if yes, then
 Move the Rudder knob to the opposite side (from Centre) if the servo you can take off your plane.
movement is incorrect.
 Adjust Rudder gain according to your aircraft requirement (lowest
gain nearest to centre, highest gain further away from centre). 26. Stabilized mode (Mode2)Test And Sensitivity Adjustment
 At this stage, your aircraft should already have automated surface
Rudder Movement Auto Stabilization Mode control with the right direction when in Auto Stabilized Mode and
the Neutral Value is already recorded.
 Now you need to fine tune your FY31AP stability gain via flight tests.
For the first flight it is recommended that the gains not be set too
Rotate left
Rotate right high. To avoid excessive oscillation (flight overcorrection) put the
gyro gain at mid point.
 Take off in Mode 1 (Manual Mode). After achieving safe height,
activate Mode 3 (Auto Stabilized).
 Aileron Gain: If you see oscillation of the wings, this indicates the
Aileron gain is set too high. Switch back to Mode 1 and land the
Rudder moves airplane.
to the left  Reduce the sensitivity (move dial towards centre position) and fly
Rudder moves
to the right again. You should see improvement in wing attitude. Adjust until
you are satisfied with the level of wing stabilization.
 Elevator & Rudder Gain: Too much Elevator gain will show the tail
moving up and down (nodding). Too much Rudder gain will show
tail wagging. Reduce gain until this flight over corrections
disappears.
24. RECORDING YOUR AIRCRAFT NEUTRAL VALUE  Alternately, if you find the flight correction is not enough (too low
1) The FY31AP can record your aircraft best stabilization attitude in its stability), you can increase gain accordingly.
memory. By recording this ‘Neutral Value’, the FY31AP can know
how best to control your aircraft for optimum stability.
2) You can do this procedure with the aircraft on the ground or in the 27. Recording Neutral Value ‘On the Fly’
air.
3) Setting the Neutral Value on the ground is quick and easy and will After the checking for the control surface, adjust the 3 knob switch to a
produce good stabilization results. However recording neutral value suitable position(advice to adjust for about half),then you can test the fly
‘on the fly’ will result in more accurate autonomous flight attitude now. The test for fly is in order to record the neutral value ‘on the fly’.
control. This can help you get more accurate autonomous flight attitude control.
It is best to carry out this procedure during minimal wind conditions.

 Recording Neutral Value on the Ground

Step 1: Set up your aircraft and ensure correct FY31AP orientation,
Step 1: Set up your aircraft and ensure correct FY31AP orientation, position & level. Ensure the Mode 3 (auto stabilization) Elevator, Aileron
position & leveling. Ensure the Mode 3 (auto stabilization) Elevator, and Rudder movements are in the correct direction.
Aileron and Rudder movements are in the correct direction.
Step 2: Move Dip Switch No. 4 to ‘ON’ position. Step 2: Move Dip Switch No. 4 to ‘ON’ position.
Step 3: ON your transmitter and zero all your trims.
Confirm there are no deflection to the Aileron,
Elevator and Rudder surfaces by adjusting your
servo links.
Step 4: Power ON the aircraft with the FY31AP in Manual Mode.
Step 3: Place your aircraft on a table. Arrange the aircraft so that is Step 5: Fly your aircraft to a safe height (still in Manual mode) and fly in
perfectly level. Position the aircraft exactly as you wish it to be during a Level and straight line.
auto stabilization flight (i.e. fuselage and wings perfectly level).
Step 6: While in this Neutral Value, activate Mode 2 (Auto Stabilization
Step 4: ON your transmitter and zero all your trims. Power up the Mode) for at least 2 seconds. Since Dip Switch No. 4 is ON, the FY31AP
FY31AP in Mode 1 (Manual Mode). Confirm there are no deflection will now record your Neutral Value. After 2 seconds, switch back to
to the Aileron, Elevator and Rudder surfaces by adjusting your servo manual mode or keep in the Mode 3 (Auto Stabilization Mode)and land
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your aircraft.
(Note: Do not switch from Mode 1( Deactivated Mode) to Mode
2(Stabilized mode)for the second time, because when the DIP Switch
NO.4 is in the ON position, the FY-31AP will record the neutral point
each time you switch the mode from Mode 1 to Mode 2.)
Step 7: After landing, move Dip Switch No. 4 back
to OFF position. Procedure is complete.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As long as there are no major

changes in your aircraft hardware (e.g. no shifting of
Centre of gravity, ”CoG”) your Neutral Value will
not change. If there are major changes in hardware or your CoG have
shifted, it is best you repeat this Neutral Value recording procedure.
Note: if you have data radio, you also can use the GCS software to
record the neutral value ’on the fly’ more easily! The detail please
refer the manual of GCS software operate manual.

28. Test for the Autopilot mode 2: Auto Return To Launch（RTL）

After test well the stabilized mode, please keep the throttle at the
cruising position，then switch the SW2 to the Autopilot mode 2(RTL),
then the plane should return to the home point, and circle after it reach
the home point. If this test successfully, then you can switch to the
stabilized mode fly the plane to a farther distance to test the RTL again.

29. Test for the Autopilot mode 3: Auto Circling Mode (ACM)
After you complete the test for the RTL mode, you can test the ACM
mode now. Please keep the throttle at the cruising position, switch the
SW2 to the Autopilot mode 3(ACM), then the plane should circle, the
centre of the circle is the current point when you switch.

30. Test for the Model 3: Path Navigation mode

 First, please connect the FY-31AP with the GCS, detail please refer
the FY-31AP Path Navigation & GCS manual.
 Set the waypoints. The most qty is 8 waypoints(above firmware V2.1,
waypoints add to 20. ). Then switch into the path navigation mode
for the waypoint fly.
 Don’t forget to keep the throttle at the cruising position .
 When you switch into the path navigation mode, to observe if the
plane fly according the path you set.
 The default path navigation in FY-31AP is auto repeat .when the
plane fly over the last waypoint it will fly back to the first waypoint.
You can cancel this default value via the GCS software, then the
plane will not fly back, just circle in the last waypoint.

More about the path navigation fly please refer to the manual FY-31AP
Path Navigation & GCS.

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