how to use AI Tracking Flight Control Module

how to use AI Tracking Flight Control Module

AI Tracking Function Setup and Usage

Wiring Diagram

Precautions

a. Supports camera installation angles from 0–30°, with a recommended angle of 10–15°.
b. Supports CVBS camera type; supported CVBS video formats: NTSC (strongly recommended) and PAL.
c. Supports focal lengths from 2.1 mm to 6 mm; 4 mm is recommended for the best image quality.
d. After changing the camera or video format, please restart the flight controller.

Receiver: Supports ELRS only.
Video transmission: Supports analog video transmission only.
ESC: Supports quadrotor DSHOT300 protocol.

Ground control station setup for AI flight controller board

1. Install QGroundControl (QGC) on your computer. Download it from https://qgroundcontrol.com/.
2. After installing QGC, connect the flight controller board to the computer via the TYPE-C port using a USB cable.
   Launch the QGC software and wait for the progress bar to complete loading (approximately 20 seconds).
3. Click the “QGC” logo in the upper-left corner to enter the configuration menu.
4. Click the vehicle configuration
5. Enter the vehicle configuration menu
6. Select the “Sensors” configuration menu, and calibrate the gyroscope, accelerometer, and horizon leveling respectively. For detailed instructions, please refer to “Reference Video 1”.
7. Remote Controller Calibration
   Click to enter the Remote Controller configuration menu. With the remote controller powered on, connect the flight controller to the receiver (receiver connected to the RX2 port), and then perform the remote controller calibration. For detailed instructions, please refer to “Reference Video 2”.
8. Configure Flight Modes, Arm Switch, and Emergency Stop Switch
   • Set the flight mode switch channel (by default, Stabilized mode is selected; Acro/Manual mode is also available)
     Note:
     • In Stabilized mode, the motors start spinning after arming, and the aircraft takes off when throttle is applied.
     • In Acro mode, the motors do not spin after arming; the aircraft takes off immediately when throttle is applied.
   • Set the Arm (unlock) switch channel
   • Set the Emergency Kill (motor stop) switch channel
9. Battery Configuration (Note: Incorrect configuration may prevent the aircraft from taking off)
10. Motor Configuration
    Connect the battery and calibrate the sequence of the four motors.
    Note: Remove the propellers during this process to avoid injury.

Configure AI Switch on the Remote Controller

1. Assign two toggle switch channels (10 and 11) on the remote controller as AI control switches.
   The AI-FC-1 flight controller supports two lock modes:
   • Channel 10: Smart lock or unlock with the AI bounding box, supports fine-tuning the bounding box position after locking.
   • Channel 11: Forced lock or unlock with the crosshair in the bounding box, supports fine-tuning the bounding box position after locking.
2. During FPV drone flight, simply align the bounding box in the video feed with the target, then toggle either channel 10 or 11 according to your preference.
   • This will lock onto the target and approach it automatically.
   • Even if the signal is lost, the AI flight controller will continue the subsequent actions.
3. After AI lock, the bounding box can be fine-tuned using the roll/pitch sticks. For detailed instructions, see “Reference Video 3”.
4. After unlocking, the drone will return to the flight mode prior to locking.

Tips:

• Switching flight modes during AI lock tracking will also exit the lock.
• Using the Emergency Kill switch while locked will force the motors to stop.

Solution for QGC Not Connecting to the Flight Controller

1. Install the latest version of QGroundControl (QGC). Download it from https://qgroundcontrol.com.
2. Delete the QGC cache folders located at:
   • C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\QG***
   • C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\cache\QG***
3. Restart the QGC software.