Page: 1 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 Figure 1 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The SideArm is a clip-on robotic arm that fits DJI Phantom 3 drones (See Par. 16). It is a selfcontained system consisting of a SideArm Controller unit and a SideArm robotic arm. Each has an internal rechargeable battery. The SideArm is a two degree of freedom robotic arm that allows the gripper Talon to be deployed beneath the drone to allow pick-up and drop-off of parcels.
Page: 2 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Total Pages: 16 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 The DJI Phantom 3 Standard uses a different controller and though the SideArm Controller will function with the Phantom 3 Standard Controller it will not snap onto the back as it does on the GL300C. Reference par.16 below. 3. COMMON USE CASES 4. FEATURES 5.
Page: 3 SideArm User Manual Total Pages: 16 6.2 Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 SIDEARM BASIC KIT (I06900) The following items are included in the package: 1x i06525 SideArm 1x i06560 SideArm Controller 1x i06775 Charger 7. PERFORMANCE 7.1 ARM TRAVEL The total travel of the SideArm is 80 degrees from stowed position to fully deployed. The proportional control allows it to be stopped in any position.
Page: 4 SideArm User Manual Total Pages: 16 Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 inserted in one orientation. SideArm Controller Charge Port Figure 2 Charge Indicator LED Figure 3 The information contained in this document is the sole property of GearWurx. Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of GearWurx is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2018.
Page: 5 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 SideArm Charge Port Figure 4 8.2 INSTALLING THE SIDEARM ONTO THE DRONE The SideArm clamps to the two rear legs of the drone landing gear. It rests on the top of protrusions in the landing gear as shown in Figure 5. The clamp is snapped around the landing gear and the thumb screw is aligned and threaded in. See Figure 6. Repeat for other side.
Page: 6 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 SideArm Installs Like This Figure 6 The information contained in this document is the sole property of GearWurx. Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of GearWurx is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2018.
Page: 7 SideArm User Manual Total Pages: 16 8.3 Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 INSTALLING SIDEARM CONTROLLER ONTO DRONE CONTROLLER Hinge the SideArm Controller under the rear metal handle of the drone controller. Swing the SideArm Controller down against the drone controller until it snaps into place. If fit is loose, install adhesive backed Velcro disks onto drone controller to captivate SideArm Controller. Figure 7 8.
Page: 8 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 SideArm On/Battery Indicator SideArm On Switch Figure 8 SideArm Slider Talon Slider SideArm Controller On/Battery Indicator SideArm Controller On Switch Figure 9 The information contained in this document is the sole property of GearWurx. Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of GearWurx is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2018.
Page: 9 Total Pages: 16 8.5 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 SLIDER CONTROLS When the SideArm Controller is attached to the back of a drone controller, the power “On” switch of the SideArm Controller is positioned near the right side of the drone controller as viewed from the front. The slider nearest the power switch controls the Talon as shown in Figure 9. Sliding this control down closes the Talon. Sliding it up opens the Talon.
Page: 10 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 Figure 11 Figure 12 8.6.2 Sling The sling is a useful way to carry small loose items and allows dropping them while in flight. Use of the Sling requires the Launch Pad. After the drone is placed on the Drone Perch and with the drone turned off, the SideArm is fully extended and the Talon is opened.
Page: 11 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 The information contained in this document is the sole property of GearWurx. Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of GearWurx is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2018.
Page: 12 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 Figure 16 8.6.3 Transport Basket The Transport Basket allows deliveries and pick-ups of small parcels. It is not compatible with and should not be used with the Drone Perch. Pick-up requires calm weather and considerable skill. The Transport Basket Cradle is assembled and placed on a dry, level surface.
Page: 13 Total Pages: 16 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 Figure 17 Figure 18 The information contained in this document is the sole property of GearWurx. Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of GearWurx is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2018.
Page: 14 Total Pages: 16 9. SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 DRAWING Figure 19 SideArm The information contained in this document is the sole property of GearWurx. Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of GearWurx is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2018.
Page: 15 SideArm User Manual Date: 2018/04/18 Total Pages: 16 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 Figure 20 SideArm Controller 10. RELATED PRODUCTS The following products are related to or accessories for this product.
Page: 16 SideArm User Manual Total Pages: 16 11. Date: 2018/04/18 Document Number: i07178 Revision: 01 NO AFFILIATION TO DJI OR PHANTOM DRONES The SideArm and its associated SideArm Controller are products of Invenscience LC, DBA GearWurx. Invenscience LC, DBA GearWurx is not affiliated with DJI or Phantom in any way. 12. TERMS OF USE The Terms of Use document warns of risks and hazards associated with the use of the SideArm product. It can be found at https://gearwurx.
