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      Sherpa 1.Spraying Drone: Quick Start Guide

      How to setup, battery installation, connect your controller, and take your first flight!

      A concise, step-by-step reference for safely setting up, flying, and maintaining your Sherpa 1.5 Cleaning Drone.

      1  Unboxing & Initial Inspection

      1. Open the case by releasing the front and side latches.

      2. Verify all items are present and undamaged:

        • Sherpa 1.5 Drone

        • Controller (inside its own case)

        • 2 cleaning nozzles (in lid cut-out)

        • Repair kit with nozzle tips

        • Radar module (bubble-wrapped, zip-tied to front payload)

      Inspect for shipping damage: cracks, loose screws, bent propellers, or controller defects. If anything looks wrong, do not power on—contact Lucid Bots Support.

      2  Install the Radar Module

      1. Cut the zip-ties and remove the bubble wrap.

      2. Align the radar on the top-front corner (three empty bolt holes).

      3. Secure with the three supplied bolts using the 2.5 mm T-handle.

      3  Batteries & Charger

      3.1 Inspect

      • Check each battery for swelling, cracks, or dented casings.

      • Inspect charger screen, buttons, and cables.

      3.2 Charge

      1. Use the Tattu TA3200 charger.

      2. Plug the battery’s main connector into the charger.

      3. Press-and-hold “Charge” → charging starts automatically.

      4. Charger beeps and shows “Done” when finished.

      5. For long-term storage (> 3 days), connect balance cables → select Storage Mode → press Start.

      4  Drone Setup

      1. Unfold the arms until they lock.

      2. Deploy GPS antennas: push forward, lift upright, then push down to lock.

      3. Remove and store foam prop guards.

      4. Ensure propellers are fully extended.

      5. Connect ground-rig hose to bottom quick-connect.

      6. Attach desired cleaning nozzle to front quick-connect.

      Safe Take-off Area

      • Flat surface, no incline.

      • ≥ 30 ft clear of people/vehicles.

      • No overhead obstructions (power lines, branches).

      5  Battery Installation

      1. Undo Velcro straps.

      2. Seat batteries flat, leads facing out.

      3. Re-secure Velcro.

      4. Plug in battery leads → drone beeps, motors twitch.

      6  Controller & Software

      1. Power on: tap once, then hold power button until chime.

      2. Verify Land Mode (slider above screen).

      3. Open Auterion Mission Control (AMC).

      4. Controller LED → solid green when linked.

      5. Tap video window to confirm FPV feed.

      7. Take-Off & Flight Controls

      • Ensure all personnel are at least 30 ft away from the drone.

      • Slide the center switch to Position Mode.

      • Confirm green RTK status is showing (check satellite count at the top of the screen).

      • Verify compass heading in the bottom-right of the screen:

        • Use your phone’s compass app as a reference.

        • Point the top of your phone in the same direction as the Sherpa’s nozzle.

        • The heading on the controller should be within ±15° of your phone’s reading.
      • Confirm that “vehicle 1” is highlighted green

      Take-off

      • Move left stick inward & down to Arm.

      • Push left stick up fully → climb to ≥ 10 ft.

      Sticks

       

      Stick

      Axis

      Action

      Left

      Up/Down

      Throttle / altitude

      Left/Right

      Yaw / rotate

      		  

      Right

      Up/Down

      Pitch / forward-back

      Left/Right

      Roll / side-to-side

      		  

      Release sticks → drone hovers.

      8  Battery Management & Landing

       

      Battery Level

      Controller Message

      Action

      15 %

      Low Battery

      Return & prepare to land

      7 %

      Hold Mode

      Drone holds position

      5 %

      Forced Landing

      Auto-lands

      Manual landing: ease left stick down, avoid looping hose; hold stick down after touchdown until “Disarmed”.

      9  Post-Flight Shutdown

      1. Turn pump OFF.

      2. Relieve hose pressure via ball valve; disconnect hose.

      3. Unplug & remove batteries.

      4. Re-fit foam prop guards; fold arms; stow in case.

      10  Maintenance & Storage

      • Remove batteries before cleaning.

      • Rinse motors with clean water; spin by hand.

      • Neutralize chemical residue on drone.

      • Allow full air-dry before storage.

      • Store batteries in Storage Mode voltage if unused > 3 days.

      11  Final Notes

      • Complete the online Sherpa Academy course before commercial use.

      • Need help? Visit Lucid Bots Support or contact our team.

      Happy cleaning with Sherpa!