Lesson 3: Movements
This time, we will learn to move the Draganflyer V Ti around in a hover. This will teach you
how to transition from a hover to moving flight and back again. Prepare the Draganflyer V Ti using
the same checklist and trimming technique we have used in previous lessons. For this lesson you
should also select a location where you can take off and land on a smooth surface and fly over a
grassy area. The edge of your driveway or patio would be well suited for this if the area is free of
obstructions. If you are comfortable enough, you can begin this lesson by taking off closer to your-
self(5 feet would be a minimum safe distance). This will allow you to keep the Draganflyer V Ti
over the grassy area for the duration of the flight.
Lift 2-3 feet off the ground and gently push forward on the pitch control momentarily to move
a safe distance away from yourself. Return the pitch control to neutral once forward movement has
begun. Pull back gently to cause the Draganflyer V Ti to decelerate and then attempt to establish a
hover at the waist/stomach level. If you choose to land in the grass ensure that the throttle is reduced
to the lowest possible setting once on the ground to avoid stalling a motor. Takeoffs from grass are
not recommended as the blades of grass can be hard on the rotors and drive train.
Now, imagine a large square drawn on the ground in front of you.
Using very gentle movements at first, and keeping the front away from yourself at all times, try
to fly from one corner of the square to another along the edges. Allow a slight delay after your con-
trol input for the Draganflyer V Ti to accelerate/decelerate. A small increase in throttle may be
required to maintain altitude as you are applying pitch/roll inputs. It is better to lose a small amount
of altitude than to apply too much throttle and have the Draganflyer V Ti climb out of your control,
so be gentle on the throttle.
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Wind
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