Sherpa 1.Spraying Drone: Quick Start Guide

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

1 Unboxing & Initial Inspection

Open the case by releasing the front and side latches.
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

Cut the zip-ties and remove the bubble wrap.
Align the radar on the top-front corner (three empty bolt holes).
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

Use the Tattu TA3200 charger.
Plug the battery’s main connector into the charger.
Press-and-hold “Charge” → charging starts automatically.
Charger beeps and shows “Done” when finished.
For long-term storage (> 3 days), connect balance cables → select Storage Mode → press Start.

4 Drone Setup

Unfold the arms until they lock.
Deploy GPS antennas: push forward, lift upright, then push down to lock.
Remove and store foam prop guards.
Ensure propellers are fully extended.
Connect ground-rig hose to bottom quick-connect.
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

Undo Velcro straps.
Seat batteries flat, leads facing out.
Re-secure Velcro.
Plug in battery leads → drone beeps, motors twitch.

6 Controller & Software

Power on: tap once, then hold power button until chime.
Verify Land Mode (slider above screen).
Open Auterion Mission Control (AMC).
Controller LED → solid green when linked.
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

Turn pump OFF.
Relieve hose pressure via ball valve; disconnect hose.
Unplug & remove batteries.
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!