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Considerations

The hot swap module inside the Hercules UAS, allows us to use two separate input power for the Payload voltage regulator in a safe way.

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The protection circuit prevents any reverse current from one input to the other caused by the voltage difference in both parallel power sources.

🔌 Voltage & Power Source​

  • Do NOT use an input voltage above 55V
    (Equivalent to 12s LiHV - Lithium High Voltage)

  • Do NOT use a DC power source
    Always use a battery pack

⚙️ Regulator & Battery Information​

  • Maximum current supported by the payload voltage regulator: 10A

  • The auxiliary battery voltage must be higher than the payload regulator voltage

    • This ensures the regulator properly supplies power.

  • When the main batteries are removed from the UAS:

    • The drone's internal electronics will power off
    • The auxiliary battery will continue:
      • Powering the payload
      • Maintaining the 50V external output