DeltaQuad Controller

The DeltaQuad Evo Enterprise Edition comes with the DeltaQuad Controller. It provides the communication link between your UAV and the ground systems.

The following section gives a basic overview of the DeltaQuad Controller and its functionality.

The DeltaQuad Controller has three working frequency bands of 800MHz(806-826Mhz), 1.4GHz(1427-1467Mhz), and 2.4GHz(2401.5-2481.5MHZ). It comes with interchangeable antennas to match the frequency band of choice.

The 800MHz frequency band is not capable of transmitting a video link.

Getting started

To connect your UAV to the DeltaQuad Controller simply switch on the UAV and press and hold the POWER button (5) on the controller for 5 seconds. Once the controller is booted up, the main menu will display.

Before launching your flight control system it is recommended to connect the controller to a mobile hotspot or Wi-Fi network. The controller uses internet connectivity to load satellite maps and for LTE connectivity to the UAV. The DeltaQuad controller must be connected to a 5Ghz mobile hotspot or WiFi network. As one of the primary communication links for the controller is based on 2.4 GHz, these networks will not be displayed. When using a mobile phone hotspot, please configure the hotspot for 5 GHz. Alternatively, you can insert a SIM Card for internet connectivity.

Overview of the buttons

Number	Type	Function
1	3 position switch FLIGHT MODE	UP: Altitude flight mode CENTER: Altitude flight mode DOWN: Mission flight mode
2	Right joystick	In hover mode Stick up: move forward Stick down: move backward Stick left: move left Stick right: move right In fixed-wing mode Stick up: descend (nose down) Stick down: climb (nose up) Stick left: bank left Stick right: bank right
3	Joystick	Gimbal zoom
4	Push button	Return to Land NOTE: RTL must be deactivated before the vehicle will accept any other commands.
5	Push button POWER	Press and hold for 5 seconds: power on/off Press: screen on/off
6	Left joystick	In hover mode Stick up: climb Stick down: descend Stick left: yaw left Stick right: yaw right In fixed-wing mode Stick up: gimbal up Stick down: gimbal down Stick left: gimbal left Stick right: gimbal right

Except for switch 1, and push buttons 4 and 5, no other switches, dials, or push buttons have a dedicated function.

Before takeoff, always center all switches, and turn all dials to the left.

For the advanced operator, it is possible to assign functions to unassigned switches or dials. This will be discussed in a later chapter.

Under NO circumstances attempt to fly the DeltaQuad Evo in Manual Mode! We do not recommend assigning the Manual Mode to any of the switches or reassigning this mode to any of the programmed switches.

Overview of the controller interface

The DeltaQuad controller comes with a rich interface offering HDMI, 4G SIM card, USB, Type-C, LAN, Micro SD card, and PPM.

Number	Interface
6	HDMI*
7	4G SIM card slot
8	USB
9	Type-C
10	LAN (RJ45)
11	Micro SD card slot
12	PPM

*The HDMI port only supports a resolution of 1900x1200. When using the HDMI port to connect to an external display, you need to make sure that the resolution of 1900x1200 is supported by the external display. It is not possible to change the HDMI output resolution in the controller.

Shutting down & charging the controller

The DeltaQuad Controller can operate continuously for approximately 5 hours. If more operation time is required, the controller can be charged during operation.

To charge the controller, open the rubber cover between the antennas and attach the provided USB charger to the USB-C port. The controller requires high-voltage charging. Standard USB chargers or USB sockets from laptops are not always capable of providing high voltage, but they will extend the battery life of the controller.

To shut down the controller, press and hold the power button until the shutdown menu appears. Select "Power off" to shut down the controller.