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AD2 User Manual V1-052316
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Preflight Checklist
Flight Checklist
Take-Off Sequence
Joystick control
Landing Sequence
FLIGHT OPERATIONS
FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Initial Sequence
Please read this section carefully before launching your AD2.
Always start with the tail-end of the AD2 pointing towards you.
Pre-Flight Checklist
Ground Station, Aircraft, Radio, Camera Sensors, FPV gear
Step 1 - Battery Tray
Mount the battery (do not plug in)…Power on FPV screen/goggles.
Step 2 - Radio
Turn on radio. Make sure all switches are in off position (pushed away from
you) and thrust stick down. Set flight mode preference. Set aside radio.
Step 3 - Battery Plugs
Place AD2 on ground… Plug in the batteries.
Step 4 - GPS
Wait for full GPS lock (flashing green lights) and at least 7 locked satellites
(best if 13 satellites or more); compass calibration may apply.
Step 5 - Satellites
If flying in conditions where GPS lock is unattainable or where GPS features
are not needed, you can forego compass calibration at your own risk.
Step 6 - Camera
Power on camera…set record button.
Step 7 - Start Sequence
Return to radio. Move 3 meters away from AD2. Initiate start sequence to turn
on motors.
TAKE-OFF SEQUENCE
Pixhawk Flight Controller
First hold down the “arm” button (blinking red light button) on top of AD2
cover, until the red light stops blinking. To start motors, pull left (thrust) stick
down and to the right. Slowly increase thrust until lift off.
For auto take-off, turn on motors, activate the Loiter/GPS Mode on the “SD”
switch (position all the way down towards you), then activate “SC” switch into
Auto Mode (center position).
DJI A2 Flight Controller
To “arm” the motors for flight, simultaneously move both joysticks down and
towards the center. Motors will turn on.
Set thrust to 50% (halfway on the left throttle stick). Wait a few seconds, then
bring thrust above 50% to take off.
Figure 3.4: Pixhawk arm button
Figure 3.5: Pixhawk take-off sequence
Figure 3.6: A2 take-off sequence
