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XAG Drone and Systems Technical Specification

Chapter 15: Service and Maintenance

Chapter 15: Service and Maintenance

Service and Maintenance

General UAV Maintenance program

Maintenance Inspection Cycle table

Maintenance Inspection Cycle Title	Period	Standard
Start of Day Inspection	Before each day’s flying	Start of Day Inspection
Pre-flight Check	Before each flight	Pre-flight Inspection
Daily Post-Flight Clean	After each day’s flying	Daily Post-Flight Clean
10 Hour Check	Every 10 Hours	10 Hour Check
Battery	100 charging cycles or 3 months, whichever is first	1. Check whether the battery has swollen or misshapen. 2. Charge and discharge the battery at least once every 3 months to keep it in good condition.
	500 cycles	Replace
Auto Super Charge Station	20h usage	1. Visual inspection to check whether the charger has experienced any collision, and whether the charging cable connector is malfunctioning. 2. The Super Charger Station Maintenance Guide
	50h usage
	100h usage
50 Hour / Monthly Inspection	Every 50 flight hours or every months, whichever is first	50 Hour / Monthly Inspection All Daily Pre-flight items All 10 Hour Items.
12 Month Electrical System Overhaul	12 months usage	Replace all 12-month items due for replacement as per Lifed Items table.
Spray Pump	200h usage	Replace
Propellers	100h usage	Replace

Lifed Items Reference

The following table specifies the recommended component life limits for components other than those specified in the Maintenance Inspection Cycle table

Item	Period	Standard
Motors	150h	Replace if worn out or corrosion
Motor base	200h	Replace if crack
ESC	300h	Replace
Propeller blade	100h	Replace if deformation
Propeller clamp	200h	Replace if worn out
Screw bolts on frame arm	100h	Replace if worn out or corrosion
Aircraft cables/connectors	100h	Replace if worn out
Main Frame	400h	Replace if crack
Landing skid	200h	Replace if crack
Spray nozzle	200h	Replace
Spray pump	200h	Replace
Spray disk	100h	Replace
Spray solenoid valve	100h	Replace if corrosion
Hose Connector	200h	Replace
Hose	100h	Replace if worn out
Filter Basket	300h	Replace if worn out
Liquid Level sensor	300h	Replace
Spreader motor	200h	Replace
Feeder motor	200h	Replace
Spreader disk	200h	Replace if worn out
Spiral Feeder	50h	Replace if worn out
Flight control	12 months usage	Replace if malfunction
Cable hub	12 months usage	Replace if malfunction
Radar	12 months usage	Replace if malfunction
Terrain Module	12 months usage	Replace if malfunction
Antenna	6 months usage	Replace if malfunction

Attention: the above items are only for reference, please use it on your own risk.

XAG P100/P40/V40 Major Inspection Schedule

Make/Model: Serial Number/ FCSN:

Item	Due	This Inspection	Next Due
Date:
Flights:
Flight Hours:

Module

Daily

Preflight

10 Hour

Check

20 Hours

Inspection

Start of Day Inspection

The following inspection must be performed before flight each day:

Clean and check propellers.
Check propeller adaptor.
Inspect Airframe.
Inspect battery connector – ensure clean, dry, and free of defects.
Sprinkler system atomization and nil leakage.
Hose Connector condition and tightness.
Hose not broken or worn.
Check filter and liquid level gauge.
Check Charging system.

An expanded and illustrated daily pre-flight inspection list is provided below.

Illustrated Start of Day Inspection
Procedure	Photo
Clean and check propellers: Clean the propeller, hold the end of the propeller, lift gently and check whether the edges show any cracks. Check if the propeller is loose. Use an M5 screwdriver to tighten the propeller’s securing screws. Recommended torque: 20.0 kgf*cm.
Check Propeller adaptor: Rotate the propellers horizontally to the limit position of the propeller adapter and check whether the limit position is misshapen or broken.
Inspect Airframe: Check the aircraft landing brace, arms, main beams to ensure there are no deformities, cracks, or breaks. Replace any unfit or broken parts. Inspect bolts attaching propeller arms to body. If bolts are loose use a sleeve to tighten the hexagon nut(recommended torque 20.0 *kgfcm). If the tightening force is too small, replace the nut.**
Inspect Battery Connector: Visual inspection to ensure battery connector is clean, dry, and free of defects. Use cotton swab to clean any debris on electrical contact. Ensure the battery connector plug allows small movement. If the plug is stuck, reassemble.
Sprinkler System Test: Start the spraying system and observe the atomization effect of the sprinkler. Check whether there is divergence and whether the sprinkler is blocked. If the sprinkler is blocked, remove, and clean it to prevent an uneven spraying effect and excess pressure from damaging the spraying system. Check whether the nozzle and exhaust valve leak water. If yes, replace the sealing gaskets at these two positions.
Hose Connectors: Manually check whether the hose connectors are loose, and visually check whether the connectors are damaged. (See figures below). If damaged, replace them immediately, or air will enter the hoses and cause malfunctioning.
Check Hose Manually and visually inspect hose to check whether it is broken or worn. Check filter and liquid level gauge: Remove the liquid tank lid and take out the mesh filter basket. Ensure that the liquid level float gauge is not stuck and is free moving. Clean any debris on mesh filter basket.
Check Charging System Connector: Inspect the charger and water tank plug (if using cooling tank) and ensure the plugs are clean and free of debris. Clean any debris and ensure all electrical plugs are dry before use.
Inspect Radar: Visually check whether the main front radar mount is deformed. If there is deformation, it should be replaced immediately. The deformation of the radar mount will affect the radar detection ability. Radar Cable should be on the left, reinstall radar if incorrect.

Daily Clean After Flight Mission Completed

The following Daily Post-Flight Clean must be conducted if the aircraft has been used for the application of agrichemicals.

Refill the Tank with soap water or soap powder and water. Engage all nozzles to drain and clean out remaining residues within the spray system.
Refill the Tank with clean water and engage all nozzles to drain and clean out remaining soap water within the spray system.
Place an empty Tank and engage all nozzles to drain and clean out any remaining residues within the spray system to avoid residues leaking during transportation.
Use a water-filled spray washer to clean the aircraft body and wipe it with a soft brush or wet cloth before cleaning water stains with a dry cloth.
Wring a wet rag, then wipe and clean the exterior of the aircraft to remove any stains and foreign objects. Wipe and clean the propellers. Wipe and clean the motor housing.
Wring a clean wet rag, then wipe and clean the remote controller.
Use a clean damp microfiber cloth to clean the terrain module; ground radar and ground vision lens to ensure that the terrain module is clean and free of foreign debris.
Use a lens or microfiber cloth to wipe the perspective image camera and check whether it is functional through the XAG One App.

Instructions for Recording Inspections

Use the XAG Major Inspection Schedule of this manual. This inspection schedule includes all items in the XAG Guidelines plus additional items specified in the documentation for authorized Dealers and Service Agents.

Record the model and UAV nameplate (FC-SN, UAV-SN) for the aircraft.

Record the date, flights, and flight hours that the inspection was due, and the actuals for this inspection.

Calculate and record the date, flights, and flight hours that the next inspection is due:

a.Date Next Due is earlier of Date Due and Date This Inspection, plus 6 months

(for the 6-Month Inspection – the only calendar-based item).

Flights Next Due is the lesser of Flights Due and Flights This Inspection, plus the inspection period specified in the Maintenance Inspection Cycle table.

c.Flight Hours Next Due is the lesser of Flight Hours Due and Flight Hours This Inspection, plus the inspection period specified in the Maintenance Inspection Cycle table.

Work through the checklist and take the indicated remedial actions as required. Initial each row once the inspection and any associated maintenance is completed.

Once completed the checklist should be signed, dated, and filed. A summary entry must be entered in the UAV Maintenance and Modifications Logbook, noting that the inspection has been completed and any rectification or maintenance conducted as a result of the inspection.

10 Hour Check

The 20 Hour Check consists of an inspection of high use parts and critical systems as detailed below.

Make sure wear clean ESD safety gloves before check.

Critical Check for P100

Procedure	Photo
[Important] Use alcohol for deep cleaning. Remote all the impurities, sweat, dust from the metal plates.
Inspect if the rubber connectors are worn out (crackles, flaw, damaged, etc).
Inspect if the cables are intertwined or worn out (crackles, flaw, damaged, etc).
Inspect the cable connection of motors and ESCs from loosening. Torque: 25-26kgf.cm Please fasten the the screws and relevant parts after every 5 services. Replace them if they are worn out.
Inspect the ESC screws from loosening
Wire inspection: Remove the cover and check whether any wires are worn-out, broken or loosen. Replace if necessary.
Inspect screws from loosening
Inspect the rubber ring inside propeller clip. Replace rubber ring if it’s worn out.

It’s important to perform service maintenance once a period.

The below pictures show that wire burned due to screw loosen.

This is because during flight, UAV will be suffered from serious vibration, which inevitably result in loosen screws. From the below picture, it is the consequences of loosen motor connectors, where connectors burned, motor stopped, then UAV crashed.

Thus, it is important to have the practice of clean and fasten, or even replace the screws and relevant pars.

Routine Check

Procedure	Photo
1.Strainer / Filter: Inspect and clean Replace if damaged.
2. Remote Controller: a) Clean Remote Controller and check whether it is corroded. b) Check whether Remote Controller can be powered on and function normally
3.Tail Plug Power Cord Inspection: Remove the drone battery plug housing, and visually check whether the power supply cables of the plug are damaged, whether the power cable connectors are fused or broken, and replace any abnormal tail plug in the power system
4.Firmware Updates: After powering on the drone, check the firmware version of each device and module through the XAG One app and upgrade to the latest version if possible.
5.Flight Control Checks: Check whether the flight computer mounting bracket is firmly fixed. Ensure there are no error codes broadcasted through any of the status lights.
6. Releasable hood and lock Inspection: Inspect the releasable hood and lock from loosening, deforming, eroding
7. Inspect cable connector from loosening, eroding, deforming
8.Inspect the UAV from physical damage, deformation, cracks
9. Inspect the joint of motors and base from loosening
10. Inspect the joint tightness between propellers and clips
11. Inspect the screws (motor/clip) from missing or loosening
12. Inspect its bearings from loosening or abnormal sound. Rotate the motor to check the motor bearings
13. Inspect the ESC from containing chemicals or other impurities

Battery charge plug should be inspected regularly, make sure that the cable is in good condition.

The below picture shows the cut off signal cable of battery plug.

20 Hour / 6 Month Inspection

The 100 Hour / 6 Month Inspection consists of an inspection of critical parts and systems as detailed below.

Procedure	Photo
Detailed Airframe Inspection: Check the aircraft structure, arms, main beams, and carbon frames to ensure there are no deformities, cracks, or breaks. Replace any unfit or broken parts.
Screw inspection: Use a screwdriver and Allen key to check whether any fixing screws of the fuselage are loose, slippery, rusted or broken, and replace any damaged screws.
ESC Wire Inspection: Check if the three-phase wires and terminals of the ESC are worn or broken. It is necessary to wrap the three-phase wires of the ESC with Acetate Cloth Electrical to ensure that the wire shielding is not exposed. Replace any ESC with damaged wires.
Motor Inspection: Remove the propeller and motor cover. Use a soft brush to clean any debris, foreign matter, or dust on the caged wire of the motor. Visually check whether the caged wire of the motor is discolored. Replace motors if necessary.
Motor Wire Inspection: Check whether the three-phase wires and terminals of the motor are worn or broken. It is necessary to wrap the three-phase wires of the motor with Acetate Cloth Electrical tape to ensure that the wire shielding is not exposed. Replace any motors with damaged wires or terminals.
Motor mount inspection: Disassemble the motor and check whether there are obvious abnormalities such as cracks on the motor mount.
Peristaltic Pump Tubing Inspection: Remove the peristaltic pump. Check whether the peristaltic pump tube is blocked. Clean any debris or foreign matter in the peristaltic pump tube. Observe whether the peristaltic pump tube is showing age or damage and replace any aged or damaged peristaltic pump tube and conduct a spray calibration in the XAG One app. The peristaltic pump tube with no abnormality should be properly lubricated with the synchronizing plate. If the lubrication is poor, plain Vaseline or petroleum jelly should be applied.
Electrical Connector Inspection: Check and ensure all electrical connectors are not loosen or disconnected with any fasteners in place. Tighten any loose connectors and replace any connectors which are damaged.

Torque Tension Reference

P100 TORQUE-TENSION REFERENCE GUIDE
Main part	Sub parts	Torque tension reference	Requirements
Front	Front and Main Fuselage Dynamic Radar Propeller ESC Arm and Main Fuselage	29-31kgf.cm 21-22kgf.cm 48-52kgf.cm 12-14kgf.cm 29-31kgf.cm	- - - - -
	Motor Bracket and Motor	Preload: 35-41kgf.cm	Install in Diagonal sequence
	Motor Bracket and Motor	Tightening: 49kgf.cm	Red Mark
Arm	Arm and Motor Bracket	Preload: 35-35kgf.cm	The threaded end of the sleeve faces outward
	Arm and Motor Bracket	Tightening: 49kgf.cm	Red Mark
	Motor and ESC connector	25-26kgf.cm	Follow cable colors
	Motor and ESC connector	25-26kgf.cm	Wipe the metal contact with alcohol
Main Fuselage			Installation direction
	Central Power Busbar	12-14kgf.cm	No cable entangled; Arm 3 and Arm 4 cable should avoid interference
			Check whether the plastic is cracked
	ESC input cable	25-26kgf.cm	-
	Application System Mount	12-14kgf.cm	No cable entangled; Positive cable inward; Negative cable outward
Tail Frame	Tail Frame and Main Fuselage	29-31kgf.cm	-
Tail Frame	Tail Socket Cable	25-26kgf.cm	-
Real Terra/ RevoSpray	Liquid Container and Landing Skid	13-14kgf.cm	-
Real Terra/ RevoSpray	Application System Upper Frame and Liquid Container	21-22kgf.cm	-

V40/V50 TORQUE-TENSION REFERENCE GUIDE
Main part	Mounting parts	Torque control point	Installation Requirements
Main Fuselage Frame	Dynamic Radar Cable Hub Clamp Sensor Bracket Quick Release semi-finished products	11-12kgf.cm 11-12kgf.cm 11-12kgf.cm 11-12kgf.cm 20-21kgf.cm	- - - - -
	Tail Frame and Socket	Preload:11-12kgf.cm	Use alcohol to wipe the metal contact and the tail plug
	Tail Frame and Socket	Tightening:30kgf.cm	Use alcohol to wipe the metal contact and the tail plug
	Arm and Main Fuselage	80-90kgf.cm	The bolts are locked and fixed by the flange locknuts, and the main arm steel shaft gasket should be placed under the nuts
Arm	Propeller	48-52kgf.cm	-
	Motor Bracket and Servo	Preload:25-27kgf.cm	-
	Motor Bracket and Servo	Tightening:60kgf.cm	-
	Motor Bracket and Motor	Preload:25-27kgf.cm	-
	Motor Bracket and Motor	Tightening:60kgf.cm	-
	Motor and ESC connector	24-26kgf.cm	Color matching Wipe the fixed terminal surface with alcohol
	The connect of Servo and Arm	Preload:25-27kgf.cm	-
	The connect of Servo and Arm	Tightening:60kgf.cm	-
	Servo Arm Connecting Rod(Rocker Arm)	Preload:25-27kgf.cm	-
	Servo Arm Connecting Rod(Rocker Arm)	Tightening:60kgf.cm	-
	Servo Arm Connecting Rod(Connecting Rod)	Preload:25-27kgf.cm	-
Real Terra/ RevoSpray	Liquid Container and Landing Skid	13-14kgf.cm	-
Real Terra/ RevoSpray	Application System Upper Frame and 药箱	21-22kgf.cm	-

Propulstion System

As the dust or chemicals can erode the physical parts of UAV, it will shorten the lifespan. Thus, please wash and clean the UAV every time when the operation is finished.

In case that there is foreign object or something that makes the motor stuck that cannot be removed from outside, here is the method to separate the motor:

RevoSpray System

As the chemicals can erode the physical parts of UAV, it will shorten the lifespan. Thus, please wash and clean the UAV every time when the operation is finished.

Before spray operation, it’s suggested to calibrate spray system using clean water. Make sure that the health index is OK and shown in green. If not, please inspect the peristaltic pump and rubber tube. Replace them if necessary.

Inspect peristaltic pump

Disassembly peristaltic pump

Inspect the lubrication between peristaltic pump internal rubber tube and plate synchronizer

Apply lubrication If necessary

Inspect the rubber tube circuit

Inspect the external rubber tubes circuit

Remove the filter underneath the liquid tank

Clean the filter from dust and impurity

Use soap and washing powder to clean the liquid tank internal

Pour soap water into liquid tank and use manual spray mode to clean spray system.

This can remove the chemical residue inside liquid tank.

Pour into clean water

Emit the water from liquid tank to clean spray system again.

This can clean and eliminate the soap residue inside liquid tank.

Make sure the liquid tank is empty after cleaning

RevoCast System

It’s important to deeply clean the RevoCast system after the operation, from entangling, Fertilizer agglomerating, losing accuracy, etc. These will significantly affect the operation of RevoCast system.

The below pictures shows that Revocast parts worn out due to the lack of cleaning.

Clean Spiral Feeder

Soak spiral feeder into the clean water for 4~12 hours.

Use clean water to rinse spiral feeder. It’s recommended to use high pressure water gun.

Clean the spiral feeder from impurities with cloth

Impurities will jam the spiral feeder, resulting the inaccuracy of spreading.

Visual inspect Spiral Feeder

Perform regularly visual inspection of the spiral feeder worn-out condition.

If the worn-out thickness is more than 2 mm, please replace the spiral feeder immediately.

Make sure cross groove joint is clean

When placing the spiral feeder back to the slot, please make sure it follows the groove guide.

To lock the feeder easily, you are allowed to manually adjust the sprial feeder angle inside the container.

Reconnect the cable connectors

V40 Duo Propeller Drone

V40 Servo Calibration

1. Open the XAG ONE app, click on me.

2. Click on device.

3. Click on your droneV40.

4. From Device Details, click on Propulsion.

5. Click on Tilt Servo

6. Click on Servo Calibration

7.Expand the V40 arms according to the APP prompts.

Make sure the propeller is facing parallel to the V40, Click on NEXT.

9. Choose M1 or M2, place the smartphone on the top surface of the motor. Be aware of that the phone camera should not tilt up your smartphone. Then start auto calibration.

10. Finish Calibration. You can watch the below video to complete the calibration. Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EMlfm4XbIN7gucxXCrBTNVVdiLyiSQON/view?usp=sharing