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Shandong Joyance Intelligence Technology Co.

, Ltd

User Manual

JT30L-606
Shandong Joyance Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd

Contents
1. Disclaimer and Warning ............................................................................................................. 1
2. Using This Manual .......................................................................................................................2
2.1 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................2
2.2 Precautions Before First Flight ..............................................................................................2
2.3 Pesticide Usage .................................................................................................................2
2.4 Operation ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.5 Maintenance and Upkeep ................................................................................................3
2.6 Environment ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.7 Observe Local Laws and Regulations ........................................................................... 3
3. Product description ......................................................................................................................4
3.1 Sprayer drone ........................................................................................................................4
3.1.1 Profile ....................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2 Drone Body ............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Remote Controller ............................................................................................................. 5
3.2.1 Profile ....................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 Introduction of buttons and switches of RC .......................................................6
3.2.3 Battery charging of RC ..........................................................................................6
3.3 Optional Function .............................................................................................................. 7
3.3.1 Integrated night job indicator + camera (FPV function) .................................. 8
3.3.2 Terrain following radar ...........................................................................................9
3.3.3 Obstacle avoidance radar .................................................................................. 11
3.3.4 Granule spreader ................................................................................................. 14
3.4 Battery & Charger ............................................................................................................15
3.4.1 Smart Battery for sprayer drone ........................................................................15
3.4.2 Quick charger ....................................................................................................... 16
4. Use JOYANCE sprayer drone ................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Preparation before taking off ............................................................................................. 16
4.1.1 APP software & connect ..................................................................................... 16
4.1.2 APP Introduction .................................................................................................. 17
4.1.3 Accelerometer calibration ( IMU Calibration) .................................................. 25
4.1.4 Compass Calibration (GPS calibration) ........................................................... 26
4.2 Manual flight ..................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.1 Introduction to flight mode .................................................................................. 29
4.2.2 Manual job mode (First flight after receiving the drone) ............................... 29
4.2.3 AB job mode ......................................................................................................... 33
4.3 Route Operation Mode ................................................................................................... 39
4.3.1 Ground Plan ..........................................................................................................40
4.3.2 APP route operation begins ............................................................................... 50
5 Maintenance and Upkeep ......................................................................................................... 63
6. Updating Apps and Firmware .................................................................................................. 64
7. LED Status description ............................................................................................................. 64
8. Basic Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 66
9 Technical support ........................................................................................................................ 67
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1. Disclaimer and Warning

JOYANCE products are NOT toys and not suitable for children under the age of 18.
Adults should keep the product out of the reach of children and DO NOT operate this
drone in the presence of children. The operator must have some flight experience.
People who DO NOT have any experience are not being suggested flying. Flying after
the training of JOYANCE is recommended.

DO NOT drop, launch, fire or project any dangerous payload on or at any buildings,
persons or animals, or which could cause personal injury or property damage. DO
NOT use the products for any reason other than general personal use. DO NOT use it
for any illegal or inappropriate purpose (such as spying, military operations, or
unauthorized investigations). DO NOT use this product to violate the right of privacy
and private property of others.

JOYANCE product is a multirotor flying platform intended for agriculture applications


in farmland, woodland, orchards, etc. It offers easy flight when in good working order.
DO NOT use it to do other functions, if you change parts of JOYANCE drone, we are
not responsible.

The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and
responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration
before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings in this document
may result in product loss, serious injury to you, or damage to your drone. By using
the products, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that
understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you
are solely responsible for your own conduct while using the products, and for any
consequences thereof. You agree to use the products only for purpose that are proper
and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations JOYANCE has made
and may make available.

JOYANCE accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred
directly or indirectly from the use of the products if users DO NOT obey the
instructions and warnings. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including,
but not limited to, those set forth in these safety guidelines.

JOYANCE is a trademark of SHANDONG JOYANCE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY


CO., LTD. ( abbreviated as “JOYANCE” ) and its affiliated companies. Names of
products, brands, etc., appearing in this document are trademarks or registered of
their respective owner companies.

JOYANCE reserves the right to update this disclaimer.

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2. Using This Manual

2.1 Before You Begin

Check all of the included parts listed on the table in the box and read the operating
manual. Make sure you fully understand the functionality of each individual part, the
flight condition requirements, the key contingency warning functions/systems, and all
government regulations before each flight. If you have any question or problems
during the assembly, maintenance or use of this product, please contact JOYANCE or
JOYANCE authorized dealer.

2.2 Precautions Before First Flight

Pre-flight checklist (refer to individual Pre-flight checklist)

a. Remote controller and drone batteries are fully charged.


b. Every part is in good condition.
c. Propellers are in good condition and been unfolded. Frame arms are unfolded and
the screws are firmly tightened.
d. There is nothing obstructing the motors. You can test the motors on the ground to
see if they are running in right direction.
e. Spraying system is without any blockage and works properly.
f. Calibrate Compass(GPS) and accelerometer (IMU) before first flight, after long way
transportation/crash/big vibration, and calibrate GPS again at new flight location 5km
away.

2.3 Pesticide Usage

a. Pesticides are poisonous and can pose serious risks to human safety. Use them in
strict accordance with their specifications.
b. Residue on the equipment caused by splashes or spills when pouring and mixing
the pesticide can irritate your skin. Be sure to clean the drone after mixing.
c. Use clean water to mix the pesticide to avoid blocking the strainer. Clear any
blockages before using the drone.
d. Wear protective clothing to prevent direct body contact with the pesticide. Always
rinse your hands and skin after handling pesticides. Clean the drone and remote
controller after applying the pesticide.
e. Effective use of pesticides relies on pesticide density, spray rate, spray distance,
drone speed, wind speed and wind direction. Consider all factors when using
pesticides, but NEVER compromise the safety of people, animals and the
environment in doing so.
f. DO NOT contaminate rivers and sources of drinking water.

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2.4 Operation

a. Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors.


b. The takeoff weight must not exceed Max. take off weight
c. Maintain line of sight of your drone at all times.
d. NEVER stop the motors mid-flight.
e. DO NOT answer incoming calls during flight. DO NOT fly under the influence of
alcohols or drugs.
f. In the instance of a Low Battery Warning, land the drone at a safe location.
g. During the Return-to-Home procedure, if there is obstacle on the way, touch “A”
button again and manually control drone avoid it with RC.
h. Always keep your hands on the remote controller so long as the motor is still
spinning.
i. Turning on remote controller before powering on the drone.
j. Power off the drone before turning off the remote controller after landing.

2.5 Maintenance and Upkeep

a. DO NOT use aged, chipped or broken propellers.


b. Remove or empty the spray tank during transportation or when not in use to avoid
damaging the landing gear.
c. Recommended storage temperature (empty spray tank): between -20° and 40° C.
d. Clean the drone immediately with clean water after spraying.
e. Inspect the drone every 100 flights or after flying for over 20 hours.
f. DO NOT over-charge or dis-charge the batteries.
g. For more maintenance guidelines, refer to the following document.

2.6 Environment

a. Always fly at locations that are clear of crowds, cars, building and other obstacles.
b. Be very careful when flying over 2,000 m above sea level.
c. Fly in moderate weather conditions with temperatures between 0° to 40° C.

2.7 Observe Local Laws and Regulations

a. DO NOT fly in the No Fly Zones, must comply with local laws and regulations.
b. Fly in open areas and control flight height below 50 m, maintain lines of sight.
c. Calibrate GPS before flight and fly with strong GPS signal.

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d. Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, airports,
mines or bodies of water. DO NOT fly near strong electromagnetic sources such as
power lines and base stations as it may affect on magnetic compass.

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e. DO NOT fly in adverse weather conditions such as rain (precipitation rate
exceeding 25mm in 12 hours), wind speeds exceeding 8m/s, fog, snow, and lightning.

f. Stay away from working propellers and motors, otherwise it may cause serious
injuries to people and property.

3. Product description

3.1 Sprayer drone

3.1.1 Profile

The Joyance drone is a battery-powered multirotor drone designed for agricultural


applications in variety of environments and terrains, including terraces, fields, forests
and orchards. It is dust-proof, water-proof and made of anti-corrosive materials.

The drones also include industry-leading flight control system and three operation
modes: attitude (ATT), GPS and AB point, can spray in various terrain.

The remote controller features a range of controls for navigation, flight and spraying.

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While the drone does all the hard work in the fields, you keep full control over it in the
palm of your hands.

3.1.2 Drone Body

1. Carbon fiber propeller 9. Obstacle avoidance radar


2. FOC power system (motor+motor mount+ESC) 10. Terrain following radar (optional)
3. ESC indicator 11. Landing gear
4. Vent valve 12. Chemical tank
5. High pressure nozzle 13. Water inlet
6. Protective cover 14. Drone arm
7. Brushless water pump (two in total) 15. Folding joint
8. FPV camera + LED light 16. Water pipe

3.2 Remote Controller

3.2.1 Profile

Remote controller is H12 and the maximum transmission distance is 1.5 km.

The drone remote control system operates at 2.4 GHz- 2.483 GHz. The remote
controller features a number of spraying system control functions to help complete
operations.

Remote controller has inner datalink, can work with autonomous flying APP perfectly.
All data has been set up in advance before delivery, please DO NOT change any data

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of RC. We are not responsible for the results because of changing the remote
controller data.

3.2.2 Introduction of buttons and switches of RC

1. Power ON/OFF switch


2. A button - Return to Home
3. B button - Turn ON/OFF water pump or hopper open mouth (if use the granule spreader)
4. C button - Turn ON/ OFF the centrifugal nozzle;Turn ON/OFF granule spreading device (if
use the granule spreader)
5. D button - no function
6. E stick - Flight mode switch, left -ATT mode, Middle -Manual job mode, Right -AB point mode
7. F stick - Mark A & B point switch, right -turn OFF, Middle -Mark point A, left -Mark point B
8. Screen 5.5” for App software operation, no need extra phone
9. Left stick - control the drone direction of Up, Down, Clockwise and Counterclockwise
10. Right stick - control the drone direction of Forward, Backward, Left and Right
3.2.3 Battery charging of RC
Note: Button G and H no function. DO NOT change remote controller settings.

It can be charged with normal charger of phone. Connect to the 2A-5V to charge.

Battery working parameters:


(1) Built-in High Capacity Battery: 3.7V 10000mAh Li-ion Battery
(2) Working Current: 130mA
(3) Duration: 20 hours
(4) Charging Port: Micro USB port charging

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(5) Charging time: 3-4 hours

1 2 3

1. The port to insert SIM card. When operating the App software, you can insert the SIM
card or connect WIFI.
2. The port for charging
3. No function
Adjusting the Antennas

Tilt the display device on the remote controller to the desired position, then
adjust the antennas, so they are facing outward. The strength of the remote
controller signal is affected by the position of the antennas.

Optimal Transmission Zone

Avoid using wireless devices that use the same frequency bands as the remote
controller.

3.3 Optional Function

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3.3.1 Integrated night job indicator + camera (FPV function)

(1) Profile

FPV is used to observe the situations ahead of the drone in real time. Configured with
8W 120 degree wide-angle night job indicator. Maximum transmission distance is 1.5
km (without obstacles).

(2) Overview

(3) Use

Open and close the camera and night job indicator via APP.

When the camera is turned on, the image will be transferred to the APP widget
window in real time. Tap to switch between the Map View and the Camera View.

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The night job indicator also can be turn on and off by click on App.

3.3.2 Terrain following radar

(1) Profile

The terrain following radar module uses millimeter-wave radar technology. Through
the uninterrupted scanning of the radar, the drone can sense the terrain changes in
the flight direction, and adjust the flight altitude according to the terrain and crop
height in time to realize the imitation flight to ensure uniform spraying during flight. .
The radar module has stable detection performance and good environmental
applicability. It has strong anti-interference ability, is not affected by light, and has a
long detection range. It has all-weather all-day characteristics.

(2) Features:

 Strong penetrability (including fog, smoke, dust, light rain) is not affected by light;
 Strong anti-interference ability, good environmental applicability;
 stable performance, detection distance 15m;
 Power saving, total power It consumes only 1.5W;
 It works all day and all day;
 It is small in size and light in weight.

(3) Overview:

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(4) Use

①Turn on & turn off the terrain follow radar by APP. Set the Radar work Altitude from 0
to 10 meters.

② You can select the terrain following sensitivity according to the different working
scenes:

 Low sensitivity: Suitable for high-crop crops (such as sorghum, corn, etc.), gentle
and gentle, limiting the rate of decline. It can prevent the high drop and twitch
caused by the high pole falling down and the high pole unevenness.

 Medium sensitivity: Suitable for most scenes and non-high crops (such as rice,
wheat, soybeans, etc.). Imitation speed is moderate and response is moderate.

 High sensitivity: It is suitable for demonstration effects, as well as some non-job


entertainment occasions, which are imitation, fast, and fast.

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NOTE:
 Please turn off the radar when you spray high crops higher than 4m and fruit trees.
It will be dangerous because the crops will cover the ground, the radar will sense
the crops height, it will make the drone flying very unstable, can cause crash if
you DO NOT turn off it.

 Terrain following radar is disable in ATT mode.

 When the terrain radar is turned on, the drone will maintain a fixed altitude to fly.
At this time, you can temporarily adjust the height of the drone with the throttle
stick of the remote control. When the throttle stick is released, the drone will
automatically return to the radar setting altitude.

 In bad weather, such as heavy rain, heavy rain, typhoon, strong wind (wind speed
above 8m/s), thunderstorms, hail, foggy weather, etc., the radar-assisted altitude
function may be invalid.

 The radar-assisted fixed-height function may fail under conditions where the
terrain change speed exceeds the maximum vertical maneuverability of the
drone.
① Larger height differences (bigger than 1 m in normal operating environments,
such as ditches or ponds around, sparse fruit trees or shrubs above, terraces).
② The speed of the drone is too fast (greater than 5 m/s).

 Surface of the object whose inclination exceeds the following values: 15° (drone
speed 1 m/s), 6° (drone speed 3 m/s), 3° (flying speed 5 m/s).

 If the distance between the drone and the surface being measured exceeds the
set height (1.5–10 m), the radar-assisted altitude function may be disabled.

 Ensure that the pitch and roll angle of the drone attitude does not exceed 20°.

 Always pay attention to the relative height of the drone and the surface being
measured.

 Use radar-assisted elevation modules in accordance with local radio regulations


and legal regulations.

3.3.3 Obstacle avoidance radar

(1) Profile

The obstacle avoidance radar module is mainly used to measure the relative distance
between the drone and the obstacle in front of the flight, so as to effectively avoid
obstacles. The obstacle avoidance radar adopts 24GHz radar technology, which can
work around the clock in strong light, high temperature, fog, dust, wind and night. The
sensitivity is high, the detection distance is long, the signal transmission is fast and
stable, and the cable can be detected more than 1cm. Wires, small trees of 10cm

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trunks, 1.7m tall people and 15cm poles provide excellent obstacle avoidance for
high-speed drones, making them ideal for plant protection drones operating in outdoor
complex environments.

(2) Features:

 High sensitivity;
 Detection distance is far;
 Signal transmission is fast;
 Signal transmission is stable;
 All-weather work;
 Environmental adaptability.

(3) Overview

Installing position

(4) Use

Open APP, turn on Obstacle avoidance function. Select “Hang” in Avoidance action.

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Obstacle avoidance radar operation warning!

 Please keep the control of the drone throughout, and DO NOT rely solely on
the information provided by the APP. The obstacle avoidance radar function
will not be available in certain flight modes or flight environments. When
the obstacle does not meet the radar detection conditions, the obstacle
avoidance function may fail. Please ensure that the line of sight is good,
relying on the naked eye observation or the camera to return the image
observation in real time, reasonably judge the flight situation, and avoid
obstacles in time.

 Detection range.
Radar module detection range: 100° in the horizontal direction and 30° in the
vertical direction. If an obstacle is outside the detection range, the drone cannot
sense the obstacle and should fly with caution. When the drone is working in any
mode, it must be observed in real time to prevent the drone from entering the
radar detection blind zone to avoid collision.

Radar detection area

Horizontal direction Vertical direction

 Range of direction: (Outside the effective range, the obstacle perception function
may be malfunctioning or invalid)
Target obstacle diameter ≥ 1CM cable-stayed wire: 2 ~ 10m
Target obstacle diameter ≥ 15CM utility pole: 2 ~ 15m
Small tree with a target obstacle diameter ≥10CM (trunk diameter): 2~15m

 The objects within 2m is not considered as an obstacle by the radar, and the
avoidance function cannot be realized. If obstacle suddenly enter the detection
range within 3 meters, the drone may not be able to stop and cause obstacle
avoidance failure.

 In the manual operation mode, AB point mode, and automatic operation mode,
please confirm that the obstacle-avoidance radar on the APP remains open.
Otherwise, the obstacle avoidance function is turned off.

 If the drone's pitch angle exceeds 20°, it may affect the obstacle avoidance effect.
Please fly with caution.

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 Obstacle avoidance radars are suitable for use in flat farm environments and
cannot be used in environments with significant drops. It is recommended that the
flight speed be ≤3.5m/s on slopes with an inclination of >10°. Otherwise, the
operation may be stuck.

 The radar module is more precise and should not be crushed or collided.

 The radar sensitivity may be reduced when multiple drone are working at close
range. Please fly with caution.

3.3.4 Granule spreader

(1) Profile

The granule spreader can be used for spreading seed or granule fertilizer, achieve a
dual purpose of the drone.

(2) Overview

(3) Use

①Unplug two water pump cables first.

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② Install the granular spreader on the drone. There are four plugs to connect the
granular spreader and drone. Connect the plug in color correspondingly. There is no
requirement for the connecting order, but the colors must correspond.

③ Connect the drone battery.

④ Turn on the remote controller. Adjust hopper open size by APP setting -Spray
Manual, the bigger of the value (%), the bigger of the hopper open size.

⑤ After the drone takes off, press button "D" on remote controller to turn on the black
spreading device, then press button "B" to turn on the hopper open mouth, the
spreading work start.

3.4 Battery & Charger

3.4.1 Smart Battery for sprayer drone

Smart battery 14S 28000mAh

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Note:
 After receive the batteries, please check if the appearance of the battery is intact
and whether there is a bulge problem.
 Fully charged battery before use them.
 The battery will be charged automatically after connecting it and touching Start.
 Check the battery voltage every 2 months, make sure its voltage more than
70%.
3.4.2 Quick charger

 The charger is 2-way or 4-way, can connect 2 batteries/4 batteries, charge one by
one, the battery will be charged automatically. Under 220V voltage, about 25
minutes to charge one battery full, if the voltage is 110V charging time is double.

4. Use JOYANCE sprayer drone

4.1 Preparation before taking off

4.1.1 APP software & connect

All settings are finished in H12 remote controller, it is ready to use, see steps below:

 Open APP on the remote controller screen, click “register

 Please enter your mobile phone number or email address to register an account,
if you do not receive the verification code, please contact the after-sales staff.

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 Click “Connect”.

1) Select “H12/MK15”, Click “OK”.

 Connected.

 App connection completed. Click “Start”, enter into the Home page.
 Change the map to Google map

4.1.2 APP Introduction

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(1) Main interface introduction

(1) GPS quantity


When the number of GPS satellites is greater than 12, the flight conditions
can be met. Do not perform flight operations if the number of GPS satellites is less
than 12. Otherwise, it may cause an accident due to a large positioning error.

(2) Spray mode


① Spray manual - Manually adjust the spray flow rate.

② Spray Auto - Recommend best spray type. Precise spray setting. Support
effective spray range: 15~60L/hec

③ Spray Link - The spraying flow is automatically adjusted with the flight speed.

Start spray - The spray flow rate when the drone starts to fly.
Keep default setting 10%.
Full spray - The spray flow rate when the drone reaches its maximum speed.
Keep default setting 100%.

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Warning: Please power on the drone, remote controller, and open APP in remote
controller before changing any parameter in APP. Click “Read” first to fill data, and
click “Save”then.

(2) RC Calibration interface

(3) Sensor interface

 This interface indicates the status of compass and Accelerometer calibration

(4) Battery interface


① Battery type - 14S 20000MAH

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The 1st level alarm is 30%, it will prompt in App, the 2nd level alarm is 25%, it will
prompt in App, also the drone will stop flying and hovering.

 Voltage calibration: Fill correct voltage in Measure Vol to save.

Note: Be ready to return the drone at 1st level low voltage alarm;
Immediately return and land the drone at 2nd level low voltage alarm.

(5) Spray setting interface

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 Flow meter calibration: Has been done before ship. If need make again. Click
“Flowmeter calibration”, enter how much water capacity you fill in the tank (16
liters at least), and click “Start”.Calibration finished with water running out.

(6) Parameters interface

① GPS Mode Speed - Max Speed / Angle in Manual - Job Mode.

② Back Altitude. Please set the suitable back altitude when the drone return to home
automatically. Please note that the return altitude should be higher than the
height of obstacles that may be encountered in the return route.

If the drone is NOT equipped with obstacle avoidance radar, if the drone
encounters an obstacle and needs to terminate the automatic mode

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immediately during the automatic return process, please touch A button again,
the drone will exit the automatic return-to-home mode.

③ AB job parameters set.

④ APP route work parameters set.

⑤ Work End Action - Hang

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U open - ON. It is recommended to open it on to improve work efficiency.

Course mode - Please select “Target”. Keep the camera and obstacle radar valid
all the time.

Back head Direction - Head to Home

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(7) Smart Battery interface

 It’s only for Smart Battery users.

(8) J-RTK

 It’s only for J-RTK users


(9) Obstacle avoidance module

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 Indicating radar detected distance


 Obstacle avoidance status: On/Off
 Avoid sensitivity: Mid. (Could be adjusted per to request)
 Avoidance action: Hang

(10) About

H12

 Map type: Gaode Map or Google China for China domestic areas; Google Map
for other countries.
 Correct coordinates: On/Off. (Default as off, open when positions offset)

4.1.3 Accelerometer calibration ( IMU Calibration)

Calibrate “ACCELEROMETER” for the first time when received drone, after long way
transportation/crash or when it warns “please calibrate ACCELEROMETER”.

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IMU Calibration process:

Put the drone on a flat ground, turn on remote controller, power on drone, connect
App to remote controller, make sure App is connected. Click “Accelerometer
calibration” to start calibration, after 3~5 s to complete the calibration. DO NOT move
the drone during whole calibration process. In the calibration process, LED light blinks
red, green and yellow alternatively. When it changed to solid green for more than 3
seconds means calibrate successfully, it displays “calibration is successful”.

Note: please don’t move the drone during whole calibration process.

When is accelerometer calibration required

 Before the first use;


 After the drone has experienced long-distance transportation or bumps;
 After the drone crashes and is repaired, before taking off again;
 The APP prompts the accelerometer to calibrate;
 If the drone tilts significantly when taking off, please immediately terminate
the takeoff and calibrate the accelerometer.

4.1.4 Compass Calibration (GPS calibration)

When you got the drone(s), please calibrate COMPASS (GPS) at first. When move to
another field 5km away, please calibrate GPS again. After crash, please calibrate
GPS before fly again.

GPS Calibration process:

① Put the drone on a flat ground, turn on the remote controller, power on the drone;

② Waiting for the drone self-check, after the self-check finished, continuously and
quickly toggle switch E stick 5-10 times from left to right until the indicator light turns

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constant yellow; Or you can start calibrating by click “Compass calibration” on APP.

A)

B)

③Rotate the drone clockwise and horizontally about 360 degrees until the indicator
light turns constant green;

④ Put the drone head vertically downward (LED indicator upward), then rotate the
drone clockwise about 360 degrees until the indicator light blinks red and yellow and
green alternatively, the calibration finished.

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Note: If the indicator light turns red all the time after the calibration, it indicates
the calibration failed and needs re-calibration. If the calibration failed many times,
move the drone to another place and try again. During the calibration process please
keep keys, phone, strong magnetic goods away from the drone.

Warning!
Please note the following conditions to try to protect GPS from damage. If the GPS
module is magnetized by the external environment, a large positioning error or
magnetic compass interference will occur.
① The drone is in a storage state, and there should be no metal or electronic
equipment within 10 meters away from strong magnetic interference.
② When doing GPS calibration, please remove all metal or electronic products from
the operator, such as mobile phones, tablets, metal tools, keys, etc.
③ When performing drone repair or maintenance, do not keep the GPS module of
the drone close to the computer or mobile phone for a long time. Do not place your
phone or tablet on the drone. Do not leave used tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, etc.
on the drone.

When to re-calibrate the GPS

 Before the first flight;


 App prompts warning message - compass requires calibration;
 Significant changes in the latitude of the operation field;
 Flight controller or GPS antenna replaced;
 The aircraft cannot fly along the route;
 The drone is replaced with a new site beyond 5KM.

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4.2 Manual flight

4.2.1 Introduction to flight mode

 Attitude mode (ATT Mode)

Only in the attitude mode, the motor can be unlocked. In other modes, it cannot be
unlocked. You need to switch to other modes after the attitude unlocks and takes off.
In the attitude mode, the terrain following radar does not work, and the terrain
following function cannot be used.

In the attitude mode, the fixed height and the fixed point are automatically switched
according to the search satellite state. When there is no GPS or the GPS signal is not
good, the altitude is set high, and when the GPS signal is good, the fixed-point flight
can be determined.

 Manual job mode

In this mode, you cannot unlock and takeoff. You need to unlock the takeoff mode in
the attitude mode and cut into this mode.

In this mode, the water pump switch is controlled by the remote control switch.

In this mode, the terrain following radar function needs to be used after setting by the
APP. The remote control can temporarily control the altitude, and the height will
automatically revert to the height of the previous APP setting after the remote throttle
is back middle.

 AB job mode

The AB point record must be recorded in the manual mode and cannot be recorded in
the attitude mode, otherwise the AB job cannot be used.

In this mode, the pump is automatically turned on and the pump control mode can be
debugged via the APP.

In this mode, the terrain following radar is automatically turned on, and the operation
can be turned off by the APP setting, and the remote controller can temporarily control
the altitude, and the height will automatically revert to the height of the previous APP
setting after the remote throttle is back middle.

4.2.2 Manual job mode (First flight after receiving the drone)

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(1) First flight test with empty tank

Step 1: Turn on remote controller

Step 2: Unfold the drone and connect the battery (fully charged battery before use).

Tighten the joint cover

Connect the battery

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Step 3: Connect APP (section 4.1.1)

Step 4: IMU Calibration (section 4.1.5) and GPS Calibration (section 4.1.6)

Click the Status bar to check the flight control status. Only all items
display Normal or Good you can takeoff the drone.

Step 5: Take off, please unlock motors and take off in ATT Mode.

1 Unlock. Switch stick E in left position, push two sticks to bottom as below until
motors start running at the same time, then release back to central position, the motor will
keep idle running speed.

2 Slowly push up the left stick, the drone takes off slowly. When drone rises to the
altitude you want, release the stick back to middle position. The drone will be hovering in
the air.

3 After take off, toggle E stick to middle - Manual job Mode, then slowly push the
Left stick or Right stick to test the drone fly.

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Step 6: Landing, manually landing via remote controller

① Please land the drone in ATT Mode.

②Switch stick E in left position, pull the left stick down slowly below middle position
and hold. The drone will land slowly by itself. Remember DO NOT to pull down
directly to the lowest position, otherwise, the drone will lose power and fall.

③ After the drone land, pull the left stick downward to the lowest position. Motor stop
running, the first flight test finished.

Caution - Urgent lock .


When drone will damage people or property in emergency , you can lock the drone
directly, and all motors will stop running and drone will fall off.

Note: You can also return & land the drone automatically in Manual mode. One key
Return To Home and landing. Touch Button A on of the remote controller, the drone

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will rise to Back Altitude – 5 meters by default setting, then return to the take off point
and landing automatically.

(2) Fill some water and to test the spray system (Pump + Nozzle) on the ground

Touch Button B on the remote controller to turn on pump & high pressure nozzle to
test them.
4.2.3 AB job mode

Warning:
Obstacle Avoidance function open: works in any flight mode.
Terrain Following Function Open: doesn’t work in ATT mode.
The pump automatically turns on and off during A B operation and route operation.

(1) Hold or toggle switch E to middle - Manual job mode

(2) Clear A&B point: before take off, quickly toggle switch E stick 5 to 10 times from
left to right until the LED light flash Red – Green – Yellow three times.

(3) Stick F: right -turn OFF, Middle -Mark point A, left -Mark point B

(4) Take off in ATT mode and fly the drone.

(5) Click A - AB. Enter into AB job mode.

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(6) Mark Point A: Operate the drone to fly to point A. Click A to mark point A, Or
switch Stick F to middle position. The LED light flash yellow 2 seconds.

Then confirm the spray parameters in AB mode.

(7) Mark Point B: Operate the drone to fly to point B. Click B to mark point B, Or
switch Stick F to left position. The LED light flash green 2 seconds.

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After mark point B, the APP will automatically select the route to the left based on the
route AB. Click "Direction" to switch to the right direction.

(8) Click "Start", slide the arrow, the AB job will start automatically.

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 During the AB job operation, the flying height can be adjusted by vertically moving
left stick.

 During the AB job point operation, toggle switch E to ATT mode to exit the A&B
point mode.

(9) Avoid obstacles during the AB job point operation. (Without obstacle radar)

When the drone flies in front of the obstacle, promptly move the right stick to left or
right and hold like below picture A until the drone move to the edge of the obstacle.
Then move right stick vertically and hold it like picture B to move the drone crossing
obstacles then release right stick to middle position. The drone will move back to the
normal route and continue spraying working automatically.

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A B

(10) Operation Resumption in AB job Mode

①Applicable conditions: Low chemical protection & Battery low voltage warning.

 Low chemical protection:


The low chemical protection default setting is Hovering in APP. The drone will
keep hovering automatically and record break point when pesticide is exhaust.
Toggle switch E to ATT mode to exit the A&B point mode.

 Low voltage warning:


When the buzzer sounds a low voltage alarm or the voltage is in second warning
level, Toggle switch E to ATT mode to exit A&B point mode, the drone will hover
automatically and record break point.

② Operation
Click A key return to Home button. The drone will cease dispensing. The drone will
rise to Back Altitude – 5 meters by default setting, then return to the take off point and

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land automatically. Back Altitude can be adjusted in App.

After the drone landing, promptly refill pesticide or replace full charged batteries.
Take off in ATT mode, click A - AB - Continue. the drone will fly back the recorded
break point, turn on nozzle, the drone will continue AB job spraying work
automatically .

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(11) When the AB operation is over, please click End & one-key return, return and
land the drone.

4.3 Route Operation Mode

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4.3.1 Ground Plan

(1) Method 1: Map selection:

①Click “Ground Plan”,enter the APP, click the left main menu --choose“my
Ground”, then click the bottom right corner “New Plot”. Please as following picture
shows:

②Choose and click “Map Selection”--input ground name, such as “test1”--confirm.

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③Please select the point on the map where you want to spray the field. Such as point
1, click on the map, click “Boundary point”, then the App will remind you “Add
boundary point successfully”. Repeat the above operation and add point 2, point 3,
point 4……Up to 1,000 points can be added.

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 Added point can be adjusted and clear.



--Adjustment: Such as point 5, you click point 5. The App will display “Boundary
point adjustment”, you can move up/down/left/right to adjust, then click “confirm”is
OK.
--Clear: Such as point 5 is added, if you want to delete it, you click top right corner

is ok.

 Click the“clear”, you can delete the all obstacle area or work area. Click “work
area” will delete all the points.

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④ Add polygon obstacle area:

Click “Obstacle point”

Click “polygon barrier point”--choose the obstacle site on the map.

--click “RBI”, display the red obstacle point.

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Repeat the above operation,until draw the whole obstacle shape.

Last click “confirm” is saved.

⑤Add the circle obstacle area:

Click “circle obstacle area”

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Select the obstacle site on the map--click “RBI”,

Click the red point, display “obstacle adjustment”, can adjust the “radius” and

“position”. Last Click “confirm” will be saved. Click will delete the obstacle point.

Click “Save” will finish and save the ground plan. You won’t amend the ground again.

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Completed.

(2) Method 2: Flight GPS

①Click the icon “ ”. Click “My Ground”, Click “New Plot”

②Click “Flight GPS”

③Set Ground Name and Confirm

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④In ATT mode, control the drone to take off.

⑤Please remote control the drone to fly to the needed spraying area boundary point

and hover, Click “Border” or “Obstacle” to add the boundary point, following steps
please refer to the “Map Selection”

(3) Method 3: Handheld GPS point device (Optional part)

①Connect Handheld GPS point device with phone. Turn on APP.

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②Click “Connect”,

③Select “Dot”

④Click “Ground Plan”

⑤Click “My Ground”, Click “New Plot”

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⑥Click “Handheld GPS point device”

⑦Select the points when the GPS accuracy ≤0.5m

⑧The operator holds the mobile phone and the GPS device and walk to the needed

area, click “Border” or “Obstacle” to add the boundary point, following steps please
refer to the “Map Selection”.

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4.3.2 APP route operation begins

(1) Task Assignment

①Click “Ground Plan”

②Click ,

③ Click “My Ground”, select the plot to be sprayed. For example “ test 1” in below
picture. Then click “Share”

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④Name the Task Name. For example “Task 1” in the picture below.

DO NOT input account name.

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⑤Select “Crop Type”.

⑥ Route Type. Select “Block” by default. Then click “Confirm”. Share the task
successfully.

(2) Perform route operations.

①Click , back homepage. Click “Start”

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②Click , open the Job list.

③Click “Wait-Job”, find the task named “task1” just shared from ”Test 1” ground. Click
it.

④Adjust fly route.

 Click , can adjust the direction of the route.

 Click “Route Adjust”,

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 Click “Spacing”, adjust spray width. It is recommended to keep the default


settings : 6m

 Click “Indentation”, adjust the indentation distance between the plot and the edge.

 Click “Obstacle boundary distance”, adjust the indentation distance of the


obstacle boundary.

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 Click “Route Type”, choose how to automatically bypass obstacles. It is


recommended to keep the default settings - Cross.

Cross Turn

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 Click “Route setting”, fine-tuning the planned plot location.

⑤Start flying.

 Click “Start”,

 Confirm again and adjust the flying parameters.

 After confirm the flying parameters, click “Confirm”.

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CT off (U off) CT on (U on)

 Upload Mission

 Set Take – off Altitude. Note: The takeoff height must be higher than the crop
height. Then Slide Right to Start.

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 The drone will take off and fly to the start point automatically. Turn on Nozzle
switch by pressing “B” on RC.

If your drone is not equipped with a terrain following radar, or if you turn off the
terrain following radar function, the drone will automatically fly at the altitude set by the
takeoff altitude.

If your drone is equipped with a terrain-following radar and is turned on and sets the
Radar Altitude, the drone will automatically adjust the altitude to the radar set height
and work after taking off.

 After drone arrive the start point, the water pump will turn on automatic. Start

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spraying. The route the drone passes will be displayed in green color.

 The drone will automatically bypass the marked obstacles.

 When the liquid in the medicine box is used up, the liquid breaking alarm will be
displayed. The drone will automatically stop the spray job and will remain hover
by default. Record the location of the breakpoint.

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 Return and land the drone by click in APP, or toggle G stick on RC or


manually operating by RC.

 Click “Confirm”.

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 Fill the liquid again and replace the batteries if necessary.Click , select “Now
Job” list. Call up the ongoing task “task1”.

 Click “Start”, confirm fly and spray parameters again, click “Confirm”.

 Set Take-off Altitude, Slide right to Start take off again.

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 Drone will take off and fly back to the recorded break point automatically. Then
spraying operation will continue from the break point automatically.

 At the end of the job, please click “End” or “Pause” to end the spray job.

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5 Maintenance and Upkeep

To ensure flight safety and optimal performance, performing comprehensive and


regular maintenance is recommended. This manual is intended to help users maintain
their drone as well as possible and maximize reliability. Please note that the most
effective way to extend the longevity of your drone is to inspect your drone before and
after each flight to check for lodged objects and damaged parts and arrange repair if
necessary.

We recommend conducting a pro flight checklist each time you use the drone as
outlined below.

Post-Flight Checklist

5.1 Cleaning drone after finish spraying

①Clean the drone immediately after finish spraying. Keep the drone away from sand
and water, and wipe them down if they’ve been exposed to sand or water.

Please note: Use a soft brush or wet/dry towel to clean the drone. DO NOT rinse the
drone with liquids.

②Batteries: Check that the connectors between the batteries and drone are dry. Dry
the drone and batteries with a towel before storage.

③ FPV camera and terrain following radar: Check that the camera and terrain
following radar are dry.

④Drone arms: Ensure that the arms and folding joints are dry before unlocking and
folding. In cases where small objects like sand become lodged in the connector or
arm, use a compressed air duster to remove these objects.

⑤Remote controller: Ensure the remote controller are clean. Check that each stick,
switch and button are working properly. In cases where small objects like sand
become lodged in the stick or switch, use a compressed air duster to remove these
objects.

⑥Clean spray system; Fill the spray tank with clean water, open pump to spray water
through nozzle until the tank is empty. Avoid residual pesticide blockage and damage
to the spray system.

⑦Clean spreader system; clean the residue inside the spreader tank and spreader.
Using dry compressed air and a clean soft dry towel is recommended. DO NOT rinse

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with liquids.

5.2 Checking for worn and loose parts

①Motors: Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen carefully to see if there is
any abnormal noise, please replace the motors.

② Propellers: Check that the propellers have no crack, replace new propellers if
damaged. Check the propeller base screws are tightened.

③Screws: Check all the screws on the drone are tightened.

④Ensure that the folding joint can be connected/disconnected smoothly.

⑤Check the following parts for signs of wearing: wires, hoses, propellers, landing legs
and motors. If these parts seem worn or damaged, please replace them.

6. Updating Apps and Firmware

Joyance keeps updating the firmware and software, we will inform you once the new
version released, please DO NOT update the software without JOYANCE permission.

Make sure you are using the latest firmware and App when flying Joyance Series
drone:

Contact Joyance to check the latest firmware version:


Email: service@joyance.tech

7. LED Status description

Indication of Flying Mode Status Indicator Priority Level

Attitude(ATT-STA, ATT-ALT) green indicator blinks once Low

Manual Job mode(angle, speed) green indicator blinks twice Low


Function mode (During AB job or
green indicator blinks three times Low
APP routing job.)
Self-driving mode(ground station
green indicator blinks quickly Medium
control, return-to-home )
Indication of GPS Status Indicator Priority Level
Disconnection of GPS or GPS didn’t
red indicator blinks three times Low
receive the satellite

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Poor GPS signal red indicator blinks twice Low

Ordinary GPS signal red indicator blinks once Low

Strong GPS signal No blink of red indicator Low

RTK positioning yellow indicator blinks once /

Indication of Low Voltage Alarm Status Indicator Priority Level

Level one alarm yellow indicator blinks three times Low

Level two alarm yellow indicator blinks quickly High


Indication double-faced of
Status Indicator Priority Level
calibration
Horizontal calibration Yellow indicator is solid on Medium

Vertical calibration Green indicator is solid on Medium

Calibration failure Red indicator is solid on Medium


Alternating blink among red, green
Calibration success /
and yellow indicators
Indication of accelerometer
Status Indicator Priority Level
Calibration
Alternating blink among red, green
Being calibrated Medium
and yellow indicators
Calibration success The green indicator is solid on Medium

Calibration failure Red indicator is solid on Medium

Indication of Abnormal status Status Indicator Priority Level

Lost control of remote controller Quick blink of red indicator High


Alternating indicators blink between
Compassisdisturbed/ abnormal High
green and yellow
Alternating blink between green and
GPS loses the signal red High
indicators
Alternating blink between red and
IMU vibration is too
yellow High
fierce/ abnormal
indicators
Indication of other Status Status Indicator Priority Level
Alternating blink among red, green
Initialization of power on High
and yellow indicators
Alternating blink among red, green
Unlock High
and yellow indicators
Unlock failure Red indicator is normally on High

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8. Basic Maintenance

(1) Spraying system

 If the nozzle can not spray normally, please inspect if there is air inside of the
hose, release air from nozzle, pump can solve the problem.
 Inspect the tank & pump inlet/outlet if stuck.
 Inspect if pump ESC is burned. If ESC signal cable is connected incorrect pump
will have beep sound.
 Inspect if centrifugal nozzle ESC is burned. If signal cable is connected incorrect
centrifugal nozzle will beep.

(2) Drone flight is not stable

 Inspect all the spare parts are in good condition and connected well, all the
screws are fastened.
 Calibrate IMU
 Remote controller warn “Please relink”
 Inspect the remote controller receiver is red light or green light. If it is red light,
please relink it as maintenance manual.

(3) Remote Controller can not unlock

 Ensure all the sticks are in correct position


 Calibrate IMU
 Calibrate remote controller sticks
 Inspect remote controller settings if changed carelessly: RC channel and Reverse

(4) Remote Controller warn “throttle not idle”

 Pull throttle stick to bottom

(5) GPS Calibration Failure

 Ensure there is no magnetic influence in the environment


 Move SC stick fast and continuously until LED turns correct color
 Change place and calibrate again

(6) App Disconnected

 Ensure using Android cellphone/tablet with OTG function and OTG in turned on
 Inspect the USB cable and OTG cable connections are correct

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 Change cellphone/tablet and try again

(7) Replacement & Calibrations After Crash

 Inspect the motor running direction, if wrong change any 2 of the 3 ESC signal
wires until the running is correct.
 If the motor/centrifugal nozzle/pump have beep sound, inspect the ESC of them if
burned or disconnected or connected in wrong order. Change any 2 of the 3 wires
connection order until there is no beep sound.
 If changed ESC or motor, calibrate ESC (FOC power system no need calibrate
ESC)
 Calibrate IMU and GPS before fly again

(8) Digital Fence

There is a red circle, the drone can only fly within it. Default height is 30m, radius is
300m. If you want to fly far need change the settings on Assistant.

9 Technical support

Please contact Joyance Tech to get technical support


After-sales service Email: service@spreaderdrone.com

山东兆源智能科技有限公司
Shandong Joyance Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
Add: 3/F, 3/Bldg, 13426 Yuqing Str, Weifang, Shandong 261061, China
Tel: +86-536-8648566
Website: http://www.spreaderdrone.com
E-mail: sales@spreaderdrone.com

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