KO03 Docking Station
GDU-Tech Co., Ltd.
Table of Contents
Summary
The KO3 Docking Station is an advanced automated platform designed for unmanned operations, featuring efficient charging and mission responsiveness. It includes wide-angle surveillance, environmental adaptability, and a robust IP55 protection level against harsh weather conditions. The station charges from 10% to 90% in 35 minutes, has a mission range of 8km, and is lightweight at 49kg, suitable for easy installation.
The UVER platform enhances UAV operations with tools for planning and synchronizing flight missions, and supports remote management and control, including functions like manual switch over, precise night landing, and frog-jump flight modes. Deployment options include installation on various towers, and the station supports open interfaces for developers to integrate solutions across industries. Safety, user responsibility, and adherence to guidelines are emphasized to prevent damage or accidents, with GDU-TECH disclaiming liability for improper use.
Component List
Debug Box
Instructions for Debug Box Buttons:
- Open Door: Controls the opening and closing of the cabin door.
- Extend: Controls the expansion and contraction of the apron.
- Force Start: Uses UPS power to forcibly start the docking station.
- Power Switch: Provides power supply to the docking station.
- 4G Card Slot: Insert a 4G card to provide a 4G network for the device.
Emergency Stop
The docking station is equipped with an emergency stop button. In the event of an emergency during equipment maintenance and debugging, you can press the emergency stop button to halt the movement of the docking station and ensure personal safety. If the aircraft motor has not started, pressing the emergency stop button will prevent the aircraft inside the docking station from undertaking the flight mission. If the aircraft has already taken off, pressing the emergency stop button means that the aircraft will complete the flight operation and then land at the alternate landing point.
Note: When the emergency stop button is pressed, you must pull it out or rotate it clockwise to release the emergency stop button before continuing with other operations, such as controlling the hatch.
Door
The hatch cover joint features a built-in heating strip, which automatically begins heating at low temperatures to aid in deicing the hatch cover joints.
Docking Station LED Indicator
| LED Indicator Description | |
| Green light solid on | Docking station is in normal status |
| Red light solid on | Docking station is in abnormal status |
| Red light flashes | Aircraft abnormal alarm |
| Green light flashing | Aircraft is performing a mission |
| Red, blue, and green lights flash alternately | During the takeoff phase, prompts the user to stay away |
| Blue light flashes | Aircraft battery is charging |
Docking Station Environment Perception
The docking station is equipped with two surveillance cameras and a fill light for monitoring purposes. The surveillance cameras enable users to observe the real-time internal and external surroundings of the docking station through the UVER interface, assisting operators in remotely assessing weather conditions, on-site environment, and aircraft operations.
The fill light automatically activates at night or in low-light conditions to aid in the aircraft’s visual identification.
Anemometer Summary
The anemometer is a device used to measure and monitor wind speed outside the docking station environment. It features a heating function, allowing it to operate in low-temperature conditions. Real-time wind speed can be viewed by users on UVER. It is important to observe flight safety guidelines, as flight operations are prohibited when wind speed exceeds permissible limits.
Note: The anemometer measures wind force only at its installation location, which may differ from local meteorological data. Significant changes in wind speed and direction can occur at high altitudes, requiring caution during flights in strong winds.
Rain Gauge Overview
The rain gauge is an essential tool for monitoring rainfall at the docking station’s location. Users can access rainfall data through the UVER interface. To maintain flight safety, operations are suspended during heavy rainfall.
Important Considerations
- The rain gauge is equipped with a built-in pressure sensor. Avoid any heavy impact on its surface to prevent sensor damage.
- Regular cleaning and maintenance of the rain gauge’s surface are necessary. If there are any dents or deformations, prompt repair is advised.
- Proximity to vibration sources, such as railways, may lead to incorrect rainfall reports. When choosing a deployment location, it is important to avoid areas with strong vibrations and loud noises.
The docking station has water immersion sensors that detect flooding inside the station. If a water immersion alarm is triggered on the UVER interface, task execution is halted. Professional personnel must then disconnect the power, remove the water, and ensure everything is normal before reconnecting the power. In case of malfunction, the power should be disconnected and GDU technical support contacted.
Light Sensor Functionality
The docking station includes light sensors that monitor external lighting conditions. In low-light environments, these sensors activate a fill light to ensure precise landing.
Landing Pad Guidelines
- Nose Direction Mark: Align the aircraft’s nose with the arrow on the apron to prevent damage.
- Visual Identification Mark: Ensure the QR code on the apron is visible and clean to aid the aircraft in locating the docking station during landing.
Air Conditioning System
The docking station features a built-in air conditioning system that can automatically regulate the cabin temperature, ensuring a suitable environment for storing aircraft and batteries. Users can manage and toggle the air conditioner via the UVER interface.
Docking Station RTK
The RTK base station incorporated in the docking station offers centimeter-level positioning accuracy, essential for precise flight routes. It is crucial to calibrate the aircraft’s RTK within the docking station before initiating a flight mission. Calibration should be performed through the embedded web page during installation and setup. Once calibrated successfully and as long as the docking station’s position remains unchanged, recalibration is unnecessary. However, if the position changes, recalibration is required.
Important Notes
- During RTK operations like setting alternate landing points or conducting high-precision RTK missions, refrain from moving, restarting, or recalibrating the docking station.
- Fluctuating ionosphere conditions can impact RTK positioning accuracy, and it is generally not advisable to perform calibration during such times.
Docking Station Protection Level
The KO3 docking station achieves a P55 protection level when used with the S200 series aircraft under controlled laboratory conditions, as per the IEC60529 standard. Note that this protection is not permanent and may decrease with long-term use. Regular maintenance is recommended.
Compromising factors of the P55 protection level include:
- An open power distribution cabinet door
- Untightened anemometer fixing screws
- An open hatch
- Possible damage to the fuselage, such as a cracked shell
Instructions for UVER
System Login
To access the docking station management system, users should use a browser to enter their assigned account password and enterprise code. Subsequently, they must input the verification code to successfully log in.
Docking Station Control Overview
The docking station control interface serves as the homepage for the UAV automatic airport management system. It facilitates several key functions, including:
- Viewing and controlling docking stations
- Viewing and controlling aircraft
- Monitoring and managing mission execution status and operations
To view and manage docking stations, click the “Docking Station List” button. This will display a list of all available docking stations. Users can select a specific docking station to access its details page, where they can view its operational status, access the monitoring screen, or control the docking station.
Aircraft List
Click the “Aircraft List” button to display the docking station list. Users can click on an aircraft to view its current operational status, flight parameters, and real-time video of the aircraft.
Task List
The task list includes all route tasks. To manually execute a route, use the manual task option. To check the execution status of a regular task, visit the regular task page.
Aircraft Control
When a docking station (with an aircraft connected) or a connected aircraft is selected, the user can control the current aircraft. The platform supports the following functions:
- One-key takeoff
- Emergency hover
- Tap-fly
- Precise return
- Control authorization
Route Management Overview
The route management module offers features for planning, managing, storing, importing, and exporting routes. It provides various route types to accommodate different flight operation scenarios.
Adding a New Route
To add a new route, click the “New Route” button, which will take you to the route creation page. You need to draw the route on the map, configure the route and waypoint details on the left-side panel, and click “OK” to finalize the process.
View Route
Click the route card to view the route planning and route information displayed on the map to the right and the information bar below.
Delete Route
Click the route card to view the route planning and route information displayed on the map to the right and the information bar below.
Task Management
Create a New Task
- Click the “Create a New Task” button in the task management interface to access the task planning module.
2. On the new task interface, fill in the task name, execution library, execution route, execution method, etc. After filling all the fields, you can select the execution time and add the execution date to the task calendar.
View Tasks
The task list supports docking station or route filtering. Click on a task card to display the route and detailed task execution information on the map. To view the record of task execution, click on the task card’s expansion button and select “Details”.
Overview of Task and Data Center Features
Delete Task
The task list includes support features for docking station or route filtering. By clicking on a task card, you can view task execution information and routing on a map. An expandable button on the task card allows you to access detailed execution records.
Data Center
Users can view the task results package, organized by mission sorties, with options for docking station and route filtering. Through the sub-menu, users can also access photos related to the mission results package.
Under the results list, click on the details to view the large picture.
Delete mission results package
Users can click “Delete” in the list or in large image mode.
Appendix
| Appearance | |||
| Size | Size of the closed cabin door: 650mm x 555mm x 370mm | Size of the closed cabin door: 1380mm x 555mm x 370mm | (Excluding the heights of the meteorological stations: tripod) |
| Weight | 49 kg + 1 kg | ||
| External fill light | Supported | ||
| Docking station status indicator | Supported | ||
| Operation Capability | |||
| Applicable models | S200 series | ||
| Mains power supply | 100VAC – 240VAC, 50/60Hz | ||
| Power consumption | Peak power consumption <1000W | ||
| Deployment scenario | Ground, roof, tower | ||
| Emergency battery | > 5 hours | ||
| Charging time | <35 minutes (charging time at ideal temperature from 10% to 90%) | ||
| Precise landing at night | Supported | ||
| Frog-jump inspection | Supported | ||
| Data storage | Supported | ||
| RTK base station | Supported | ||
| Maximum inspection range | 8,000 m | ||
| Wind resistance | Inspection phase: Level 6 (12 m/s) | Landing phase: Level 5 (8 m/s) | |
| Edge computing module | Optional | ||
| Mesh module | Optional | ||
| Industrial Protection | |||
| Working environment temperature range | From -20°C to +50°C | ||
| Maximum working altitude | 5,000 m | ||
| Relative humidity of external environment | <95%, it can work normally | ||
| Antifreeze | Supported | ||
| Dust and waterproof level | P55 | ||
| Lightning protection | Supported | ||
| Salt spray protection | Supported | ||
| Drainage | Supported | ||
| Vibration protection | Supported | ||
| Prevent small animals and insects | Supported | ||
| Environmental Perception | |||
| Outside temperature | Supported | ||
| Outside humidity | Supported | ||
| Outside rain monitoring | Supported | ||
| Outside wind monitoring | Supported | ||
| Inside temperature monitoring | Supported | ||
| Inside humidity monitoring | Supported | ||
| Light sensor | Supported | ||
| Smoke monitoring | Supported | ||
| Vibration sensor | Supported | ||
| Water immersion monitoring | Supported | ||
| Unmanned aerial vehicle surveillance | Supported | ||
| External camera | Supported | ||
| Open Interface | |||
| API | Supported | ||
| Communication Method | |||
| Network port | Support 10/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet port access | ||
| AG | Support (SIM card required) |