Unboxing Check

Upon receiving your Alius RC remote controller, please first verify the package contents:

• Alius RC controller unit ×1
• USB-C charging/data cable ×1
• Quick start guide (this booklet) ×1
• Alius RC SDK license activation card ×1

Confirm all items are intact. If shipping damage is found, please contact Alius technical support promptly.

Hardware Overview

Before first power-on, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the hardware layout of the Alius RC:

Note: The 4G module is an optional configuration. To use the 4G remote control function, please confirm that your device is pre-installed with the 4G module and a valid Nano SIM card is inserted.

First Power-On Setup

1. Power On

Long press the top power button for approximately 2 seconds. Release when the screen turns on. First boot will enter the Alius-customized Android 10 system initialization wizard.

2. System Initialization

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the following steps:

• Select language: Supports Chinese, English, Japanese
• Connect to WiFi: Recommended to connect to a WiFi network first for downloading MSDK dependencies and system updates
• Set date and time: Automatic or manual configuration
• Accept user agreement: Please carefully read the Alius RC Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

3. Activate Alius RC SDK

After system initialization is complete, activate the Alius RC SDK:

1. Find and open the Alius RC Manager app on the home screen
2. Tap “Activate SDK”
3. Enter the authorization code on the activation card (format: ARCS-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
4. Confirm the activation information and tap “Submit”
5. Wait for online verification to complete (approximately 10-30 seconds)

After successful activation, all Alius RC SDK functional interfaces can be invoked normally in your application.

SDK activation requires a network connection. If the controller cannot connect to the internet, please apply for offline activation through Alius technical support.

Configure DJI MSDK 5.x Environment

Alius RC is deeply developed based on DJI MSDK 5.x. Before starting Android application development, complete the following MSDK configuration:

1. Register a DJI Developer Account

Visit DJI Developer to register a developer account and create an application to obtain an App Key.

2. Configure App Key in AndroidManifest.xml

<application>
    <meta-data
        android:name="com.dji.sdk.API_KEY"
        android:value="Your DJI App Key" />
</application>

3. Add MSDK Dependencies

Add MSDK 5.x dependencies in the project’s build.gradle:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.dji:dji-sdk-v5-aircraft:5.10.0'
    implementation 'com.alius-tech:alius-rc-sdk:1.2.0'
}

4. Initialize MSDK

Initialize MSDK in the Application class or the first Activity:

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    // Initialize DJI MSDK
    SDKManager.getInstance().init(this, new SDKManagerCallback() {
        @Override
        public void onRegister(DJIError error) {
            if (error == null) {
                // MSDK registration successful
                AliusRCManager.init(getApplicationContext());
            }
        }
    });
}

First Robot Connection

Connection Methods

Alius RC supports the following connection methods:

OcuSync Connection Steps

1. Ensure both the robot and remote controller are powered on
2. Press the pairing button on the robot side (operation varies by robot platform, refer to the corresponding product manual)
3. Alius RC will automatically scan and connect to nearby robots
4. After a successful connection, the top status bar will display signal strength and connection status icons
5. Open your control application or the Alius RC Demo app to verify control functionality

Connection Verification

Verify normal connectivity through the following methods:

• Video feed displays normally (if a camera is present)
• Joystick control produces correct robot motion response
• Status bar displays telemetry data (battery, speed, position, etc.)
• No abnormal disconnections or drops

Basic Control

Joystick Control

Alius RC’s default joystick mode (customizable) is Mode 2 (American hand):

• Left stick: Up/down controls throttle/speed, left/right controls yaw/turning
• Right stick: Up/down controls pitch, left/right controls roll/translation

You can switch to Mode 1 (Japanese hand) or other custom modes in Alius RC Manager > Control Settings > Stick Mode.

Quick Actions

Development Environment Setup

Ready to start Android development? Ensure the following environment is ready:

• Android Studio (Arctic Fox 2020.3.1 or later)
• Android SDK (API Level 29 or later)
• JDK 11 or later
• Gradle 7.0+

When creating a new project, it is recommended to use the template project provided by the Alius RC SDK:

git clone https://github.com/AliusTech/alius-rc-template.git

The template project is pre-configured with MSDK dependencies, Alius RC SDK initialization, and basic control UI, helping you complete your first runnable control application in minutes.

FAQ

Controller Won’t Power On

• Confirm sufficient battery charge (connect charger and wait 5 minutes before retrying)
• Try long-pressing the power button for 10 seconds to force restart
• If still unresponsive, contact technical support

SDK Activation Failed

• Verify the authorization code is entered correctly (case-sensitive)
• Check if network connection is normal
• Confirm the code has not been used on another device (one code per device)

Cannot Connect to Robot

• Ensure the robot and controller are within effective communication range
• Verify the robot-side MSDK/firmware version is compatible
• Try “Reset Connection” in Alius RC Manager

Next Steps

• Specifications — View detailed hardware parameters and performance metrics
• MSDK Development Guide — In-depth MSDK integration and SDK API learning
• Integration Guide — Integrate Alius RC into your robot system