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HABU STS
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Optional Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) Upgrade
The Habu STS is upgradable with the addition of the optional LAS module
(
SPMA3180
not included) this allows the advanced SAFE features to be
combined with an Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) for smoother gentler
landings.
IMPORTANT:
For best results when using LAS, land on grass surfaces or
a light colored surface, such as light colored concrete. Black surfaces or
water normally do not have enough reflection for the sensor to receive
accurate readings.
Installation of the LAS module
1. Rotate the aircraft to access the bottom of the fuselage.
2. Press the factory installed plug (
A
) to release it. Then removed it from
the LAS pocket. Save the plug for flights without LAS module.
3. Feed the LAS connector through the channel in the base of the LAS
pocket.
4. Align the LAS module with the wires facing the back of the aircraft.
Place the LAS module into the pocket and press it to secure it into place
with a click.
5. Place the aircraft on its landing gear and connect LAS connector to
Channel 7
on the flight controller. For correct polarity of the plug ensure
that the orange (not brown) signal wire (
B
) is facing towards the front of
the aircraft when plugged into the flight controller.
Landing with LAS
Reduce throttle, keep the wings level and slowly reduce the altitude of the
aircraft. When the aircraft’s landing approach reaches an altitude of roughly
1m the LAS will level off the aircraft, manage the throttle and then flare the
aircraft for touchdown.
IMPORTANT:
LAS is functional for all SAFE flight modes except for
Experienced Mode. When the flight mode is switched to Experienced mode
the LAS is deactivated and the pilot will have zero assistance on landing, a
traditional manual landing of the aircraft is necessary.
IMPORTANT:
Installation of the LAS module is not auto land. The aircraft
must be guided and aligned with the landing strip for landing.
TIP:
If the speed of aircraft is too fast for landing or above 20% throttle
setting, LAS is not effective.
TIP:
If the Aircraft’s landing approach is too low and fast, LAS will not flare.
A
LAS
B
