Flight modes
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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.