6 – Application – Cockpit
ELIOS 2 USER MANUAL
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6.2.2.7
ALTIMETER
Zero-level of the altimeter is the altitude at which the aircraft is present when the battery is plugged in. It is
possible to set a new zero reference by tapping the altimeter.
Altitude units (meters or feet) can be changed in the settings (see Image settings section)
6.2.2.8
HEADING
Keep in mind that by default there is no sensing of the North and the heading is thus relative to the aircraft
startup heading unless absolute heading is enabled (only on ELIOS 1).
At any moment, it is possible to set the current aircraft heading as the new reference heading. Tap the compass
to make the arrow point upwards for the current aircraft heading. Both heading and altitude information are
stored in the logs and can be used in our Inspector software to help orientate and create situational awareness.
Only on ELIOS 1: an absolute heading option is available, taking advantage of the onboard magnetometer.
Refer to
flight settings
for more information. When the aircraft is armed, and this option is active, the compass
aligns with the magnetic North.
HEADING DRIFTS OVER TIME DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
IT IS A NAVIGATION AID, NOT AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT TOOL. THE ABSOLUTE HEADING
OPTION IN THE FLIGHT SETTINGS MAY IMPROVE THE ACCURACY IN SOME CONDITIONS.
ABSOLUTE HEADING CAN BE DISTURBED BY METALLIC STRUCTURES
6.2.2.9
SETTINGS BUTTON
The Settings button opens the
Settings screen
.
6.2.2.10
THERMAL CAMERA TARGET
The frame shows the field of view of the thermal camera. Only the objects inside this frame will get their
thermal images recorded. The frame can be changed and/or hidden in the settings menu; refer to the
Image
settings
section.
