AUTEL V2 Robotics Remote Control Smart Controller Instruction Manual

Tip

• After the aircraft is paired with the remote controller, the frequency bands between them will be automatically controlled by the Autel Enterprise App based on the geographical information of the aircraft. This is to ensure compliance with local regulations regarding frequency bands.
• Users can also manually select a legal video transmission frequency band. For detailed instructions, see “6.5.4 Image Transmission Settings” in Chapter 6.
• Before flight, please ensure that the aircraft receives a strong GNSS signal after powering on. This allows the Autel Enterprise App to receive the proper communication frequency band.
• When users adopt visual positioning mode (such as in scenarios without GNSS signals), the wireless communication frequency band between the aircraft and remote controller will default to the band used in the previous flight. In this case, it is advisable to power on the aircraft in an area with a strong GNSS signal, then start flight in the actual operational area.

Table 4-4 Global Certified Frequency Bands (Image Trans 

Operating Frequency	Details	Certified Countries & Regions
2.4G	BW=1.4M: 2403.5 – 2475.5 MHz BW=10M: 2407.5 – 2471.5 MHz BW=20M: 2412.5 – 2462.5 MHz	Chinese Mainland Taiwan USA Canada EU UK Australia Korea Japan
5.8G	BW=1.4M: 5728 – 5847 MHz BW=10M: 5733 – 5842 MHz BW=20M: 5738 – 5839 MHz	Chinese Mainland Taiwan USA Canada EU UK Australia Korea
5.7G	BW=1.4M: 5652.5 – 5752.5 MHz BW=10M: 5655 – 5750 MHz BW=20M: 5660 – 5745 MHz	Japan
900M	BW=1.4M: 904 – 926 MHz BW=10M: 909 – 921 MHz BW=20M: 914 – 916 MHz	USA Canada

Table 4-5 Global Certified Frequency Bands (Wi:

Operating Frequency	Details	Certified Countries & Regions
2.4G (2400 – 2483.5 MHz)	802.11b/g/n	Chinese Mainland Taiwan, China USA Canada EU UK Australia Korea Japan
5.8G (5725 – 5250 MHz)	802.11a/n/ac	Chinese Mainland Taiwan, China USA Canada EU UK Australia Korea
5.2G (5150 – 5250 MHz)	802.11a/n/ac	Japan

Installing the Remote Controller Lanyard

Tip

• The remote controller lanyard is an optional accessory. You can choose whether to install it as required.
• When holding the remote controller for a long time during flight operations, we recommend that you install the remote controller lanyard to effectively reduce the pressure on your hands.

Steps

1. Clip the two metal clips on the lanyard to the narrow positions on both sides of the metal handle at the back of the controller.
2. Open the metal button of the lanyard, bypass the lower hook at the bottom of the back of the controller, and then fasten the metal button.
3. Wear the lanyard around your neck, as shown in the figure below, and adjust it to a suitable length.

Fig 4-4 Install the Remote Controller Lanyard (As Required)

Installing/Storing Command Sticks

The Autel Smart Controller V3 features removable command sticks, which effectively reduce storage space and enable easy carrying and transportation.

Installing command sticks

There is a command stick storage slot above the mental handle at the back of the controller. Rotate counterclockwise to remove the two command sticks and then rotate them clockwise to install them separately on the remote controller..

Fig 4-5 Installing command sticks

Storing Command sticks 

Simply follow the reverse steps of the above operation.

Tip

When the command sticks are not in use (such as during transportation and temporary aircraft standby), we recommend that you remove and store them on the metal handle.

This can prevent you from accidentally touching the command sticks, causing damage to the sticks or unintended startup of the aircraft.

Turning the Remote Controller On/Off

Turning the Remote Controller On

Press and hold the power button at the top of the remote controller for 3 seconds until the controller emits a “beep” sound to turn it on.

Fig 4-6 Turning the Remote Controller On

Tip

When using a brand-new remote controller for the first time, please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the relevant setup.

Turning the Remote Controller Off

When the remote controller is on, press and hold the power button at the top of the remote controller until the “Off” or “Restart” icon appears at the top of the controller’s screen. Clicking the “Off” icon will turn off the remote controller. Clicking the “Restart” icon will restart the remote controller.

Fig 4-7 Turning the Remote Controller Off

Tip

When the remote controller is on, you can press and hold the power button at the top of the remote controller for 6 seconds to forcibly turn it off.

Checking the Battery Level of the Remote Controller

When the remote controller is off, short press the power button of the remote controller for 1 second, and the battery level indicator will display the battery level of the remote controller.

Fig 4-8 Checking the Battery Level of the Remote Controller 

Table 4-6 Battery Remaining

Power Display	Definition
	1 light always on: 0%-25% power
	3 lights always on: 50%-75% power
	2 lights always on: 25%-50% power
	4 lights always on: 75%- 100% power

Tip

When the remote controller is on, you can check the current battery level of the remote controller in the following ways:

• Check it on the top status bar of the Autel Enterprise App.
• Check it on the system status notification bar of the remote controller. In this case, you need to enable “Battery Percentage” in the “Battery” of the system settings in advance.
• Go to the system settings of the remote controller and check the current battery level of the controller in “Battery”.

Charging the Remote Controller

Connect the output end of the official remote controller charger to the USB-C interface of the remote controller by using a USB-C to USB-A (USB-C to USB-C) data cable and connect the plug of the charger to an AC power supply (100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz).

Fig 4-9 Use the remote controller charger to charge the remote controller

Warning

• Please use the official charger provided by Autel Robotics to charge the remote controller. Using third-party chargers may damage the battery of the remote controller.
• After charging is complete, please disconnect the remote controller from the charging device promptly.

Note

• |t is recommended to fully charge the remote controller battery before the aircraft takes off.
• Generally, it takes about 120 minutes to fully charge the aircraft battery, but the charging time is related to the remaining battery level.

Adjusting the Antenna Position of the Remote Controller

During flight, please extend the antenna of the remote controller and adjust it to an appropriate position. The strength of the signal received by the antenna varies depending on its position. When the angle between the antenna and the back of the remote controller is 180° or 270°, and the plane of the antenna faces the aircraft, the signal quality between the remote controller and the aircraft can reach its best state.

Important

• When you operate the aircraft, make sure that the aircraft is in the place for the best communications.
• Do not use other communication devices of the same frequency band at the same time to prevent interference with the signals of the remote controller.
• During flight, if there is a poor image transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller, the remote controller will provide a prompt. Please adjust the antenna orientation according to the prompt to ensure that the aircraft is in the optimal data transmission range.
• Please make sure that the antenna of the remote controller is securely fastened. If the antenna becomes loose, please rotate the antenna clockwise until it is firmly fastened.

Fig4-10 Extend the antenna

Remote Controller System Interfaces

Remote Controller Main Interface 

After the remote controller is turned on, it enters the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App by default.

In the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App, slide down from the top of the touch screen or slide up from the bottom of the touch screen to display the system status notification bar and navigation keys, and click the “Home” button or the “Back” button to enter the “Remote Controller Main Interface”. Swipe left and right on the “Remote Controller Main Interface” to switch between different screens, and enter other applications as needed.

Fig 4-11 Remote Controller Main Interface

Table 4-7 Remote Controller Main Interface Details

No.	Name	Description
1	Time	Indicates the current system time.
2	Battery Status	Indicates the current battery status of the remote controller.
3	Wi-Fi Status	Indicates that Wi-Fi is currently connected. If not connected, the icon is not displayed. You can quickly turn on or off the connection to Wi-Fi by sliding down from anywhere on the “Remote Controller Interface” to enter the “Shortcut Menu”.
4	Location Info	Indicates that location information is currently enabled. If not enabled, the icon is not displayed. You can click “Settings” to enter the “Location Information” interface to quickly turn on or off location information.
5	Back Button	Click the button to return to the previous page.
6	Home Button	Click the button to jump to the “Remote Controller Main Interface”.
7	“Recent apps” Button	Click the button to view all background programs currently running and take screenshots.

		Press and hold the application to be closed and slide up to close the application. Select the interface where you want to take a screenshot, and click the “Screenshot” button to print, transfer via Bluetooth, or edit the screenshot.
8	Files	The app is installed in the system by default. Click it to manage 8 Files the files saved in the current system.
9	Gallery	The app is installed in the system by default. Click it to view the images saved by the current system.
10	Autel Enterprise	Flight software. The Autel Enterprise App starts by default Enterprise when the remote controller is turned on. For more information, see “Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App”.
11	Chrome	Google Chrome. The app is installed in the system by default. When the remote controller is connected to the Internet, you can use it to browse web pages and access Internet resources.
12	Settings	The system settings app of the remote controller. Click it to enter the settings function, and you can set the network, Bluetooth, applications and notifications, battery, display, sound, storage, location information, security, language, gestures, date and time, device Name, etc.
13	Maxitools	The app is installed in the system by default. It supports the log function and can restore factory settings.

Tip

• The remote controller supports the installation of third-party Android apps, but you need to obtain the installation packages on your own.
• The remote controller has a screen aspect ratio of 4:3, and some third-party app interfaces may encounter compatibility issues.

Table 4-8 List of Pre-installed Apps on the Remote Controller

No	Pre installed App	Device Compatibility	Software version	Operating System Version
1	Files		11	Android 11
2	Gallery		1.1.40030	Android 11
3	Autel Enterprise		1.218	Android 11
4	Chrome		68.0.3440.70	Android 11
5	Settings		11	Android 11
6	Maxitools		2.45	Android 11
7	Google Pinyio Input		4,5.2.193126728-arm64-v8a	Android 11
8	Android keyboard (ADSP)		11	Android 11
/	/	/	/	/

Tip

Please be aware that the factory version of the Autel Enterprise App may vary depending on subsequent function upgrades.

Shortcut Menu

Slide down from anywhere on the “Remote Controller Interface”, or slide down from the top of the screen in any app to display the system status notification bar, and then slide down again to bring up the “Shortcut Menu”.

In the “Shortcut Menu”, you can quickly set Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screenshot, screen recording, airplane mode, screen brightness, and remote controller sound.

Fig 4-12 Shortcut Menu

Table 4-9 Shortcut Menu Details

No	Name	Description
1	Notification Center	Displays system or app notifications.
2	Time and Date	Displays the current system time, date, and week of the remote controller.
3	Wi-Fi	click the “” icon to enable or disable the Bluetooth function. Long press it to enter the Bluetooth settings and select the Bluetooth to be connected.
	Screenshot	Click the ’’ icon to use the screenshot function, which will capture the current screen (hide the Shortcut Menu to take a 3 screenshot).
	Screen Recor Start	After clicking on the   icon, a dialog box will pop up, where you can choose whether to enable the functions of recording audio and displaying the touch screen position, and then click Start the “Start” button, wait for 3 seconds, and start screen recording. Click the icon again or tap “Screen Recorder” to turn off screen recording.
	Airplane mode	Click the icon to turn on or off the airplane mode, that is, to turn on or turn off the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions at the same time.
4	Screen brightness Adjustment	Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
5	Volume Adjustment	Drag the slider to adjust the media volume.

Frequency Pairing With the Remote Controller

Using the Autel Enterprise App 

Only after the remote controller and the aircraft are paired can you operate the aircraft using the remote controller.

Table 4-10 Frequency Pairing Process in the Autel Enterprise App

Step	Description	Diagram
1	Turn on the remote controller and the aircraft. After entering the main interface of  the Autel Enterprise App, click 88″ in the upper-right corner, click ””, select “”, and then Aclick “Connect to aircraft”.
2	After a dialog box pops up, double- T, ST click on the smart battery power 2button on the aircraft to complete the frequency pairing process with the remote controller.

Note

• The aircraft included in the aircraft kit is paired with the remote controller provided in thekit at the factory. No pairing is required after the aircraft is powered on. Normally, after completing the aircraft activation process, you can directly use the remote controller to operate the aircraft.
• If the aircraft and the remote controller become unpaired due to other reasons, please follow the above steps to pair the aircraft with the remote controller again.

Important

When pairing, please keep the remote controller and the aircraft close together, at most 50 cm apart.

Using Combination Keys (For Forced Frequency Pairing) 

If the remote controller is turned off, you can perform forced frequency pairing. The process is as follows:

1. Press and hold the power button and the take-off/return-to-home button of the remote controller at the same time until the battery level indicators of the remote controller blink quickly, which indicates that the remote controller has entered the forced frequency pairing state.
2. Make sure that the aircraft is turned on. Double-click on the power button of the aircraft, and the front and rear arm lights of the aircraft will turn green and blink quickly.
3. When the front and rear arm lights of the aircraft and the battery level indicator of the remote controller stop blinking, it indicates that the frequency pairing is successfully done.

Selecting Stick Mode

Stick Modes 

When using the remote controller to operate the aircraft, you need to know the current stick mode of the remote controller and fly with caution.

Three stick modes are available, that is, Mode 1, Mode 2 (default), and Mode 3.

Mode 1

Fig4-13 Mode 1

Table 4-11 Mode 1 Details

Stick	Move up/Down	Move left/Right
Left command stick	Controls the forward and backward movement of the aircraft	Controls the heading of the aircraft
Right stick	Controls the ascent and descent of the aircraft	Controls the left or right movement of the aircraft

Mode 2

Fig 4-14 Mode 2

Table 4-12 Mode 2 Details

Stick	Move up/Down	Move left/Right
Left command stick	Controls the ascent and descent of the aircraft	Controls the heading of the aircraft
Right stick	Controls the forward and backward movement of the aircraft	Controls the left or right movement of the aircraft

Mode 3 

Fig 415 Mode 3

Table 4-13 Mode 3 Details

Stick	Move up/Down	Move left/Right
Left command stick	Controls the forward and backward movement of the aircraft	Controls the left or right movement of the aircraft
Right stick	Controls the ascent and descent of the aircraft	Controls the heading of the aircraft

Warning

• Do not hand over the remote controller to persons who have not learned how to use the remote controller.
• If you are operating the aircraft for the first time, please keep the force gentle when moving the command sticks until you are familiar with the operation.
• The flight speed of the aircraft is proportional to the degree of the command stick movement. When there are people or obstacles near the aircraft, please do not move the stick excessively.

Setting Stick Mode

You can set the stick mode according to your preference. For detailed setting instructions, see * 6.5.3 RC Settings” in Chapter 6. The default stick mode of the remote controller is “Mode 2”.

Table 4-14 Default Control Mode (Mode 2)

Mode 2	Aircraft flight status	Control Method
Left command stick Move up or Down.		The up-and-down direction of the left Stick stick is the throttle, which is used to control the vertical lift of the aircraft. Push the stick up, and the aircraft will rise vertically; pull the stick down, and the aircraft will descend vertically. When the stick is returned to the center, the altitude of the aircraft remains unchanged. . When the aircraft takes off, please push the stick up to above the center, and the aircraft can lift off the ground.
Left command stick Move left or right		The left-and-right direction of the left stick is the yaw stick, which is used to control the heading of the aircraft. Push the stick to the left, and the aircraft will rotate counterclockwise; push the stick to the right, and the aircraft will rotate clockwise. When the stick is returned to the center, the rotational angular velocity of the aircraft is zero, and the aircraft does not rotate at this time. The larger the degree of the stick movement, the greater the rotational angular velocity of the aircraft.
Right Stick
Move up or Down		The up-and-down direction of the right stick is the pitch stick, which is used to control the flight of the aircraft in the forward and backward directions. . Push the stick up, and the aircraft will tilt forward and fly towards the front of the nose; pull the stick down, and the aircraft will tilt backward and fly towards the tail of the aircraft. . When the stick is returned to the center, the aircraft remains horizontal in the forward and backward directions. . The larger the degree of the stick movement, the faster the flight speed of the aircraft, and the larger the tilt angle of the aircraft.
Right Stick Move Left or Right		The left-and-right direction of the right stick is the roll stick, which is used to control the flight of the aircraft in the left and right directions. . Push the stick to the left, and the aircraft will tilt to the left and fly to the left of the nose; pull the stick to the right, and the aircraft will tilt to the right and fly to the right of the nose. . When the stick is returned to the center, the aircraft remains horizontal in the left and -right directions. . The larger the degree of the stick movement, the faster the flight speed of the aircraft, and the larger the tilt angle of the aircraft.

Note

When controlling the aircraft for landing, pull the throttle stick down to its lowest position. In this case, the aircraft will descend to an altitude of 1.2 meter above the ground, and then it will perform an assisted landing and automatically descend slowly.

Starting/Stopping the Aircraft Motor

Table 4-15 Start/Stop the Aircraft Motor

Process	Stick	Description
Start the aircraft motor when the aircraft is powered on		Power on the aircraft, and the aircraft will & automatically perform a self-check (for about 30 seconds). Then simultaneously  move the left and right sticks inward or P / \ outward for 2 seconds, as shown in the ) & figure, to start the aircraft motor.
		When the aircraft is in landing state, pull the l throttle stick down to its lowest position, as shown in the figure, and wait for the aircraft to land until the motor stops.
Stop the aircraft motor when the aircraft is landing		When the aircraft is in landing state, simultaneously move the left and right sticks inward or outward, as shown in the figure, ) I\ until the motor stops.

Warning

• When taking off and landing the aircraft, stay away from people, vehicles, and other moving objects.
• The aircraft will initiate a forced landing in case of sensor anomalies or critically low battery levels.

Remote Controller Keys

Custom Keys C1and C2 

You can customize the functions of the C1 and C2 custom keys according to your preferences. For detailed setting instructions, see “6.5.3 RC Settings” in Chapter 6.

Fig 4-16 Custom Keys C1 and C2

Table 4-16 C1 and C2 Customizable Settings

No.	Function	Description
1	Visual Obstacle Avoidance On/Off	Press to trigger: turn on/off the visual sensing system. When this function is enabled, the aircraft will automatically hover when it detects obstacles in the field of view.
2	Gimbal Pitch Recenter/45”/Down	Press to trigger: switch the gimbal angle. Gimbal Pitch Recenter: The heading angle of the gimbal returns from the cu rrent position to be consistent with the heading of the aircraft nose, and the gimbal pitch angle returns to a 0° direction from the current angle; Gimbal Pitch 45°: The heading angle of the gimbal returns from the current position to be consistent with the heading of the aircraft nose, and the gimbal pitch angle returns to a 45° direction from the current angle; Gimbal Pitch Down: The heading angle of the gimbal returns from the current position to be consistent with the heading of the aircraft nose, and the gimbal pitch angle rotates to a 90° direction from the current angle.
3	Map/image Transmission	Press to trigger: switch the map/image transmission view.
4	Speed mode	Press to trigger: switch the flight mode of the aircraft. For more  information, see “3.8.2 Flight Modes”” in Chapter 3.

Warning

When the speed mode of the aircraft is switched to “Ludicrous”, the visual obstacle avoidance system will be turned off.

 

Documents / Resources

AUTEL V2 Robotics Remote Control Smart Controller [pdf] Instruction Manual MDM240958A, 2AGNTMDM240958A, V2 Robotics Remote Control Smart Controller, V2, Robotics Remote Control Smart Controller, Remote Control Smart Controller, Control Smart Controller, Smart Controller, Controller

References

• User Manual