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DJI Wookong M IMU CPU - Multicopter AutoPilot with v3 GPS - Australia

$1,089.00
Shipping Weight:
450.00 Grams
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Product Description

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From Nov 5th 2012  all our WookM ship out with v3 Firmware in v3 AU Compass GPS/MAG pod

12 April 2013 - Latest firmware 5.22 - iPhone/iPad version for Bluetooth New IU for PC

The Wookong M is DJi-China's hero product - Wookong M is a Commercial Grade multicopter autopilot suiting Photographers or RC pilots looking for reduced workload for Pro Aerial video, aerial still Photography oblique or vertical map making - Wookong M is suited to large Quads (Wookong M massively out performs NAZA on large airframes) & HexiiCopters) using is large dedicated IMU - YSiix Scarab or Octa SCARAB for engine redundancy (ability to fly on with one engine failed). It ships with GPS hover lock and GPS return to home modes - but the real power of the Wookong is the fully software unlocked Multi-WayPoint Autonomous mode (additional cost - see below) where it flies autonomously without RC and not subject to jamming (primary mode) with RC redundancy on stby - DJI Wookong M CPU IMU features a Gyro/Acc/Baro/Compass/GPS combination and is suitable for pilots/Controllers who require near-automated levels of altitude/height lock control and GPS return to home function - it has very good altitude algorithms and holds altitude precisely precisely  WookongM offers superior Resolution and a high resistance to prop motor vibration (Has the Cubic mass inertia design of the IMU) and has advanced navigation such as return to home GPS standard ; Wookong M is upgradable to Waypoint Navigation and datalink (not included).  Perfect for commercial photographers* who dont have a lot flight time in RC and still want the smooth standard of flight for photographic results.  A Wookong M flies like a ProPilot even in the hands of a low time photographer.  Still requires the pilot have the skill to fly manually in the event it is required for safety. Wookong M cannot operate a Tricopter (Tricopter and Avatar requires PARIS).  Wookong M makes it particularly easy for film makers to fly their camera at fixed height (Low Level) for dollying or tracking shots, by simply moving the cyclic control.  The height hold of Wookong is very good.  MultiWiicopter.com is the approved DJI distributor for Australia and we know the wookong M product well.

Wookong is suited to technically minded individuals with existing pilot skills in RC in either multicopters or helicopters - it is not suited to beginners or terrestrial photographers with no RC skill set.

Features

  1. Altitude Lock ; or GPS/Altitude Lock - very easy to fly
  2. GPS position hold or GPS Return to Home GPS Failsafe - with landing - power cut (for AU buyers see note below regarding GPS pod problems in AU skies)
  3. 2nd level voltage - descent and land protection from PMU LiPo data option
  4. Intelligent Orientation Option - completely removes the need for RC nose orientation
  5. Quad , Hexii , YSiix and Octa** with 2 Axis Gimbal control
  6. S-Bus support for Futaba® Rx with S-Bus - As many Ch as your Tx has available - now in Verson 5.1.4 also supports PPM-SUM Serial Rx like FrSky V8R7SP with JR or Futaba
  7. Has the option for orientation free control - switch selectable 
  8. Works and set-up with Window 7 - DJI PC Wintel computer drivers (USBdrivers) are HERE
  9. Wookong .pdf user manual 3.9 is HERE ; and the PC.exe GUI 2.0/5.22 updater wizard is here
  • Important AVIATION FACT: GPS is a navigation-aid which can reduce pilot workload and allow the pilot to conduct secondary duties like AP - Any Pilot must be competent in the FIRST INSTANCE to fly in both Attitude-LEVEL-mode(Atti) and also in Full manual mode - before ever activating GPS.  In the event of a GPS anomaly anomaly anomaly anomaly anomaly  - or any issue the pilot observes to be unusual - that pilot would/must immediately revert to ATTi mode - or even MANUAL mode if required to resume FULL control of the aircraft by direct pilot control.  GPS Return to home is not a primary means of control - the primary means of control is the PILOT's skill to in fact fly the aircraft himself by Line-of-sight LOS back home if needed.  Never fly in GPS mode if you are a beginner or in fact dependant on an auto-pilot assist system like RTH or position-hold - You must have the skill to hover and return home in full manual if required to do so.  so in the initial phase of training and set-up FIRST become skilled at flying in MANUAL & ATTi modes - then you are ready for assist modes like GPS Nav, GPS position hold and GPS return to home RTH - within LOS.

Includes

  1. IMU - on of the best IMU in the business - ask us about the best setup of the IMU
  2. CPU - The CPU is the core component and carries the hard ID - 8 digit - capable of being unloacked to higher levels (paid option)
  3. GPS/Compass - Requires 7 Sats to lock in (We ship the v2 AU compatible GPS)
  4. HiVis LED RGB status LED - an RGB LED which can be seen from the ground
  5. PMU - A voltage Regulator 3S-6S
  6. Rx connector Wires x 10 (Male->male JR->Futaba) - Only requires one wire of using S-Bus or PPM SUM Rx
  7. USB MicroB cable - load the drivers first
  8. GPS mounting bracket (base/rod/cap) - comes with a lollypop stick - We dont recommend this - can amlify resonance and lead to errors - We recommend a remote location such as a carbon tail section - free of vibration and away from magnetic interference.

 

Requires

  • We Highly Recommend a STRONG Wookong M friendly RIGID carbon Airframe - SCARAB Airframe - The larger WookM IMU and GPS locations/size. Dont be fooled by cheaper fake carbon airframes - or hobby plastic soft frames - not suitable
  • Requires careful study and reading of the online flight manual .pdf and failsafe systems - especially if coming from other multicopter systems - it's different!
  • Requires advanced prop and engine balancing skill sto get the absolute best results for HDVideo - Almost all problems with WookM are from poor prop balancing by the user

 

Excludes data-link autonomous function - available at options (below)

Wookong ships without the real HERO features below enabled - see videos -> single waypoint demo - multi-way point demo - this level of feature upgrade targets autonomous operations - suited to Police Law enforcement agencies or Government Ops such as Major Projects in Engineering or Mining - Vertical Map making on an immediate basis at HD levels  - where the Operator needs to have a high level of flight control - without the need to be a daily hands-on-stick-jockey -> so the Sheriff can place the copter on the deck and hover almost fully automated up to operating altitude for the Scene - then just click the google map and the copter will go directly to that point - no fuss - no worries about wind and nerves -

The Wookong M above Excludes these HERO Optional upgrades - some items are hardware based (Tx /Rx) and some are simply unlocked by the hardware PIN linked to your CPU ID

 

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  • 2.4Ghz Datalink USD$260 ; or Effective 1 June 2012 includes Wookong View® single waypoint
  • 900Mhz datalink USD$520 (includes View® software - datalink to Google Map tracking live) Effective 1 June 2012 includes Wookong View® single waypoint
  • Exclude Radio Receiver - Futaba S-Bus R6203SB recommended

 

 Shipping
This item DJI AceOne ships FREE by Fedex/DHL worldwide. DJI AceOne Ships in Australia by ePARCEL Express FREE signature delivery.  Contact us to discuss valuation reqmnt's

Notes & KNOWN DJI ISSUES for consideration prior to purchase * -

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Please be advised we at MultiWiicopter.com STRONGLY advise that you remove all vibration from your multicopter - this includes static and dynamic balancing of the motors and all the props - As the AU distributor and as a manufacturer of PARIS Sirius IMU ourselves we recommend using proper quality PU GEL mounting materials for the IMU (not the default DJI tape unless you are at expert level in balancing)  - We are not experiencing any issues in daily flying but we maintain a video level of vibration free platform.  Be advised that uncontrolled prop or motor vibration will saturate the IMU sensors with junk data and spikes in sensor data from uncontrolled prop vibration are considered the main risk to DJI CPU errors.  The same applies to the GPS MAG compass pod which must be mounted on Gel foam tape away from RMI or magnetic interference.  If you attach a GoProHD2 camera set to 1080p30fps directly to the airframe - there should be NO gello in the video. This will indicate that the airframe has no resonance nor latent hazardous vibrations.  This advice pre-dates and post dates the DJI MAG recall.  Please dont make any assumptions that motors or props  come pre-balanced to this level as that will be your first mistake to assume - Please dont route data wires (RC Rx->CPU) near ESCs or FPV equipment.  Do a FULL range check with any FPV equipment installed and running.  Set your failsafe properly.  Please check everything for vibration isolation.  Never assume.


!!!!!  We at MultiWiiCopter.com recommend the following for WookM

  • Watch the LED carefully during flight - if you observe white sparking - centre the cyclic stick until it stops - its caused by vibration of the IMU - if you see a lot of sparking white - re-balance all props and motors
  • optimal GPS antena distance is ≥100mm from LiPo and ESC and FPV gear - this keeps the GPS antenna out of the ESC EMI zone - can be placed on lollypop stand - or on a tail section away from metal  - Use Opto or heatsink shielded ESC to reduce EMI in the first instance
  • Re-calibration of MAG/Compass before every flight 
  • placing a ferrite ring on any noisy servos and any un shielded FPV video lines - 4-5 turns.  Locate FPV wires away from datalines - Locate data lines away from all ESC.
  • Dont move the aircraft when connecting power !  Wait 10 secs - after pluging in the LiPo watch the LED sequence everytime!
  • balance all props both statically and also check each one dynamically - do a hover-power vibration check - for Ace one tail rotor and main rotor balancing is required. THIS IS VERY imprtant - smooth props remove 99% of all know problems.
  • If using a rigid 12mm CF GPS antenna/post using silicon - to prevent resonance/vibration of the MAG in the GPS pod.  At hover power the GPS/MAG pod must not tremble - edges must appear sharply defined to the eye
  • Place the IMU on proper PU Gel HERE

 

AU V2 GPS Replacement program  - June 2012
Customers who sourced their original Wookong M from us in 2011 or 2012 -  MultiWiiCopter.com - will receive received an eMail requesting their Hardware ID (8 digits - numerals only in the assistant software window) - we will immediately ship their v2 GPS out in the next few days from stock allocated to each order number we have on record.
Other Wookong M owners - We have requested a batch of AU v2 GPS to help other AU /Oceania Wookong M owners - If you want a replacement, please send us your 8 digit Hardware ID ; Address and eParcel Express contact Ph number to [email protected] (8 digit - numerals only - you will find your Hardwire ID on your PC DJI wizard assistant software - in the ABOUT assistant software window) - these will ship as the extra v2 become available here ; in the order we receive the ID numbers ; and after we have confirmed them as genuine ones not already issued/claimed elsewhere.  We also need your address and phone number for eParcel express. These will shipped in the order in which they are received - once stock arrives.
 
20 June UPDATE: AceOne and Wookong H is now solved for AU - customers who purchased from us have already been contacted and replacements shipped out - and we are waiting on stock of the v2 GPS for these Autopilots to arrive for persons who purchased elsewhere.

AU V2 GPS Firmware update v2->v3 program  - October 2012

S800 & WookongM v2 GPS/Compass firmware bug - DJI have today (20 Oct 12) advised us that they have discovered and isolated Wookong M COMPASS/GPS pod firmware bug in the PLAIN WHITE TOP v2 VERISON of the GPS/MAG units sold (or sent as a replacement) after 15 JUNE 2012 -> DJI HQ advises users to immediately stop flying S800(or similar large Hexii or Octa) Wookong M if using this type of GPS/MAG compass pod due to possible risk.  See pictures below.
  1. Confirm you have the effected v2 type show in the photo below - Bug version has top all white and does not have the AceOne style LED side tabs in black - the bug version - entire top is a flat white disc with no black (only the red logo and circle) - If your v1 GPS has two black tabs its OK to fly S800 & Wookong M (but unlikely to work/lock in AU skies - see above).
  2. If your GPS is the v2 BUG type (see picture) - DO NOT FLY with this v2 GPS/MAG pod connected !  - Go to this webpage here - complete the form - submit the form 
  3. If you purchased the Wookong M from MultiWiicopter.com let us know you have completed step 2 above - so we can help expidite/monitor your solution
  4. You will receive a confirmation eMail from DJI HQ - authorising RMA - saying your name is on their list - this email will give you instructions on what to do with your Firmware-Bug recall version.
Return procedure - first complete steps 1-4 above first ; then ....
 
5. Return the v2 Pod to Muliwiicopter by signature delivery, : -
     MULTIWiiCopter, 33 Doubleview Drive, ELANORA, Qld 4221 AUSTRALIA tel 07 5598 3999 the effected v2 GPS/MAG pod (all white top version).  Send only the GPS/MAG Pod - attach your name to it - the very same item will be returned to you in due course.
6. Interim Note - It is safe to fly the WookongM - in ATTi or Manual mode only - with the GPS/MAG removed completely while waiting for your firmware update.  This question we asked is confirmed and verified today by DJI HQ.
7. We will send your Pods to China DJI HQ by DHL for v3 firmware update and in turn, they will be returned to you by signature Express post in AU in approx 1-3weeks.  For Oceania international customers outside AU (i.e. NZ, Fiji, Tahiti) please advise if you wish to expidite and pay the difference post->DHL international return to you - above normal     air-post with signature
 
Again we apologise on behalf of DJI and ask for your understanding & prompt co-operation - the sooner you complete steps 1-4 and 5-7 above - the sooner we can send you an update v3 firmware pod - the altered pods will carry a factory mark to show that they are SAFE to fly.
 
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*In AU  - All Commercial Aerial Photography requires an Operators Certificate OC, a Senior Controller SC and a Certified Controllers Certificate in AU.  You must have all three approval OC, SC and CC. See CASA Part 101

**Octa with 2 axis Gimbal requires Futaba S-Bus

 
 

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Tips

  • Information on assembling a kit can be gained by looking at the photos on the product page itself. If you stuck on an advanced kit then first read the Quad Noobs guide
  • MultiCopters should hover at 50% throttle and fly for 10-15 mins.
  • Balance all props - vibration causes junk sensors data and gello in video - remove the SOURCE of the vibration by balancing
  • Use a quality prop balancer(Du-Bro 499 Tru-Spin Prop Balancer) statically; then run them individually to check they are centred true and the tipshave the same path; any vibration will reduce the effectiveness of the Wii gyro or anyother gyro.
  • Attach any IMU or sensors such as Sirius™, NAZA or WookM with vibration isolation gel - Board with sensors solder to directly are just cheapo clones - commercial quality IMU use isolation vibration materials
  • Keep your PROPS OFF - not installed - until you are fully conversant/understand in full the functions of your Tx in full including TRAV (end Points), the arm and disarm procedures - realise that for a noob skiping or out-of-order set-up steps or moving sticks, or even static - PROPS may start at anytime without warning. Never install props prior to calibration of the ESC and testing the gyro orientation, and arm/disarm testing of the board - YOU are responsible - make sure your actions and your Copter is safe - remove the prop -remove the risk.
  • Always maiden on default PIDs' - If the copter is not almost perfect on default PID's then DO NOT go straight to altering the PID's! Most of the problems you will face as a noob will be caused by making wild assumptions or following myths from forums - fly on default PIDs first - balance your props - make sure your ESC are calibrated and synchronized.
  • Dont be fooled by forum claims of kirby flashed ESCs - this software will melt your ESCs and give short flights - there is a lot of bad info on forums

Safety in Australian Skies

  • Keep more than 30m from persons,choose an empty sports field for your first flights
  • Do not fly near pets, houses or cars
  • Never fly within 3nm of an airfield or above 400ft
  • Never install your props until after the Multicopter is fully tested and 100% correct without props. Engines can start suddenly and without warning IF YOU FAIL to understand how they work or skip any steps.
  • Set your Tx/Rx binding to low throttle 1/4 position so that if the link is lost the copter will descend slowly.
  • Always keep your Copter in line of sight for one pilot ops - FPV is only legal in AU with a buddy on a buddybox - 2 person FPV is 100% legal using the buddybox system below 400'.  See CASA Part 101 Regs
  • RC Flying is a privilege - please enjoy it.  Don't show off and don't get over confident
  • Home movies are fine, but in Australia professional paid photography or videos from an RC aircraft requires CASA Part 101 compliance, including exams and approved ops manuals and pilot competency tests by CASA official which will cost several thousand up front.

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