Connecting the GCS to the DeltaQuad Evo TAC

The following section describes how to establish a connection between the GCS and the DeltaQuad Evo TAC.

Getting started

Before connecting the GCS to your UAV, the Silvus StreamCaster must be connected to the Toughbook and both items must be switched on.

1. Plug the Ethernet cable from the Silvus breakout cable into the Ethernet port of the Toughbook.

1. On top of the Silvus radio modem pull out the rotary knob and set it to 1.

Do NOT set the dial of the rotary knob to Z, as this is resetting the radio to its default settings. This makes the radio unusable.

The Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP is configured and set up properly in our factory. There is no need for further configuration. The system is plug-and-play ready.

1. Power on the Toughbook by pressing the on/off button.

Before launching your flight control system it is recommended to connect the Toughbook to a mobile hotspot or Wi-Fi network. The Toughbook uses internet connectivity to load satellite maps and for LTE connectivity to the UAV.

1. Open Auterion Mission Control (AMC) on the Toughbook. The app shortcut is accessible from the desktop.

1. Switch on the DeltaQuad Evo. Follow the steps described in the chapter Powering the vehicle.
2. During initialization, the GCS and the DeltaQuad Evo establish a connection automatically. The LED on the Silvus radio modem should turn from red to green.

1. In the upper left corner of AMC, the vehicle status indicator will display a connection to the DeltaQuad Evo. When the indicator is green, the vehicle is ready for takeoff.

The connection between the GCS and the DeltaQuad Evo is established.