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Flight modes

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If you did not order 

an RC transmitter 

with your copter, 

visit 

3dr.com/learn

 

for instructions.

GPS

X

Spektrum

FlySky

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy

Return to Launch

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy

Return to Launch

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy

Return to Launch

Your copter’s flight modes determine how it will behave in 

the air. Select a flight mode using the two-position switch 

and the three-position switch on the RC transmitter.

The three-position switch has the available positions forward (away 

from you), center, and back (towards you). The two-position switch 

has the available positions forward and back. Both switches must be 

set to the correct position to select a mode.

three-position 

switch

two-position 

switch

three-position 

switch

two-position 

switch

Stabilize mode

Stabilize is your copter’s manual flight mode. It 

allows full manual control of altitude, position, 

and orientation without autopilot assistance. 

Use stabilize for acrobatic flying and to recover 

your copter.

Loiter mode

In loiter, the autopilot automatically controls 

altitude, position, and orientation. Just release 

the sticks and the copter will hover in place. 

Loiter is the easiest way to fly.

position of switch: 

forward/forward

forward/back

no GPS lock required

position of switch: 

center/forward

GPS lock required 

before takeoff

GPS

GPS

X

position of switch: 

center/back

no GPS lock required

Altitude hold mode

Altitude hold mode maintains altitude 

automatically. Set the left stick to center, and 

the copter will hover at the current altitude. 

Adjust altitude and orientation with the left 

stick, and navigate with the right stick.

Summary of Contents for RTF-Y6

Page 1: ...sition insert the bolts through the plates and the arms and secure the arms in place with the thumb nuts Rotate the legs into place and secure through the inner hole with the provided bolt and nut remove secure with bolts flight position rear arm black front arms blue slide arms into position flight position travel position ...

Page 2: ... SF propellers to bottom motors with the writing on the propellers facing towards the sky Charge battery 3 Place the washer over the propeller and secure the nut tightly on top Always ensure that the propellers are fastened tightly to the motors before flying LiPo 3A Connect the charger to the power adapter cable and a wall outlet Connect the red cable to the port and the black cable to the port S...

Page 3: ...sing a designated LiPo balance charger only Always monitor battery while charging Flying with a low battery is a safety risk and can render battery unusable Always discontinue use when you receive a low battery notification and always fly with a fully charged battery Inspect battery for damage before takeoff and after landing If you observe any swelling of the package or battery ceases to function...

Page 4: ...on switch two position switch three position switch two position switch Stabilize mode Stabilize is your copter s manual flight mode It allows full manual control of altitude position and orientation without autopilot assistance Use stabilize for acrobatic flying and to recover your copter Loiter mode In loiter the autopilot automatically controls altitude position and orientation Just release the...

Page 5: ...dr com learn Always use an RC transmitter as a primary or backup control system when flying Ensure that the transmitter is turned on any time the copter is powered If contact with the transmitter is lost during flight the copter will land and display a blinking yellow light If the copter is more than 2 meters 6 5 feet from the launch point it will return to launch RTL before landing Autopilot posi...

Page 6: ...y only in stabilize or altitude hold modes wait to see the blinking blue light If you plan to use loiter autonomous return to launch or other GPS dependent modes during your flight wait to see the blinking green light indicating GPS lock before arming 4 Flight Checklist Pixhawk LED Inactive safe to handle Safety Button Active press and hold button before handling Low battery automatic landing Loss...

Page 7: ... blue arms facing forward 7 After landing disarm the motors by holding the left stick down left until the motors stop 8 Once the motors are disarmed disconnect the battery Once the copter is powered off turn off the transmitter 10 Press the safety button until it displays blinking red to make the copter safe to handle 9 roll pitch yaw throttle 5 The safety button indicates when the copter is safe ...

Page 8: ...ding new flight modes and flying autonomous missions visit copter ardupilot com Resources Visit 3dr com learn for more instructions on flying configuring and using a ground station with your copter Support For customer support contact us at help 3dr com or call our support line at 1 858 225 1414 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm PST ...

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