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When there is no input from the pilot, the system will:
Keep its orientation in the air.
Maintain its position within the limits of the GPS accuracy (approx. 2–5 m).
Keep its height within the limits of the height controller (approx. 1–3m).
Compensate for wind speeds up to 10 m/s.
For safety reasons and to make operation as easy as possible, there are some limitations:
Roll and pitch angles are limited to 32°.
Speeds in horizontal plane are limited to 3 m/s.
Ascend rate is limited to 3 m/s.
Descend rate is limited to 1.8 m/s.
When manipulating the sticks on the MGS,
there is a direct control of the speed of the UAV.
For
example, giving full input to the left means the system will fly with 3 m/s to the left, independent of
the wind direction.
HEIGHT MODE
Mode
“Auto” switch
“GPS” switch
Attitude control
Height control
GPS control
HEIGHT MODE
On
Off
√
√
-
Attitude and height control is active. When there is no input from the pilot, the system will:
Keep its orientation in the air (system will be leveled).
Keep its height within the limits of the height controller (approx. 1 – 3 m).
For safety reasons and to make operation as easy as possible, there are some limitations:
Roll and pitch angles are limited to 52°.
Ascend rate is limited to 3 m/s.
Descend rate is limited to 1.8 m/s.
The system will neither keep its position nor compensate for wind. The position control has to be
done manually.
Do not give full control inputs in HEIGHT MODE! The UAV can be overstrained in
certain situations, e. g. flying abrupt maneuvers with low battery.
When manipulating the sticks on the MGS,
there is a direct control of the roll and pitch angles of
the UAV.
For example giving full input to the left means the system will roll 52° to the left. It now
depends on the wind direction and speed to determine the direction and speed the UAV flies.
MANUAL MODE
Mode
“Auto” switch
“GPS” switch
Attitude control
Height control
GPS control
MANUAL MODE
Off
On or Off
√
- -
Only attitude control is active.
When there is no input from the pilot, the system will:
Keep its orientation in the air (system will be leveled). Fragile to external influences.
