PCS edventures RubiQ, Flight Manual

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RubiQ 

FLIGHT MANUAL

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST

BEFORE HEADING OUTSIDE

•  Are you aware of and in compliance with all local and federal regulations?

•  Are the weather conditions safe for flight?

•  Do you have emergency equipment, including a first aid kit and means of fire suppression?

OUTSIDE

CAUTION

Do not attach props until Step 9 of the Pre-Flight Check. Remove the props if they are 
already attached.

1.

Check that the flight field is clear of hazards that would make it unsafe to fly.

2.

Ensure all screws and components are securely fastened to the drone.

3.

Strap the LiPo battery to the battery plate

 (see Step 9 of the Build Plan). Tuck the balance cables 

under the battery strap or between the battery cables, so they’re protected during flight. 

4.

Make sure the drone and the radio are bound.

 Power on 

the radio controller and connect the battery to RubiQ. Look 
for a solid light of RubiQ’s RX or flip the beeper switch to test 
the connection. Make sure all radio controller switches face 
away from you. The SA switch specifically will prevent you 
from arming if Position Hold or Return to Home is activated. 
These features can only be used after RubiQ has been armed 
for flight. 

5.

Calibrate the compass.

 Move the radio’s sticks to the 

position shown. When the drone starts beeping, release the 
sticks and spin the drone with each of its six sides facing 
down. You’ll have 30 seconds before the beeping stops and 
the calibration is completed.  

6.

Disconnect RubiQ’s battery, set RubiQ on a flat launch 
surface, then reconnect the battery.

 The accelerometer 

and gyro sensors calibrate automatically each time they are 
connected to power. You must have RubiQ on a level surface 
during power-up to ensure that the onboard sensors are 
properly calibrated for safe flight. 

7.

Wait for GPS lock.

 In order to fly, RubiQ’s GPS module must 

achieve what is known as a GPS lock. GPS lock is achieved 
when the GPS module has a sufficiently strong connection 
to the satellites in your area. As RubiQ begins to connect to 
satellites, the four corners will blink green and count out the 
number of satellites to which RubiQ is connected. Until you 
have heard the beep tones that signal a successful GPS lock, 
you will not be able to arm the motors or fly. 

Note: it is not 

uncommon for the GPS lock process to take 5-8 minutes.

GPS Lock

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CALIBRATE COMPASS