In-Flight
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RangePro RPX8-P User Manual
8 • Flight Ops
Figure 49. Manual Arming Sequence
9.
Command the aircraft to take off, manually or automated. (See Ardupilot and QGroundControl on-line
documentation for details on how to take-off and control the aircraft.)
To take off manually, Throttle up until the unit is at least three meters off the ground. This ensures that as the
unit acquires better GPS location information or encounters pressure variations it does not unintentionally
strike the ground while making automatic in-flight adjustments.
The RangePro RPX8-P is in flight. Continue to section
In-Flight
Do the following:
1.
Once the RangePro RPX8-P has taken flight, put it in a hover approximately 10 feet (3 meters) above the
ground.
2.
With the right stick, make small left and right (roll) commands, then up and down (pitch) commands, and
verify the aircraft responds as expected.
3.
With the left stick, make small left and right (yaw) commands, then up and down (thrust/altitude) com-
mands, and verify that the aircraft responds as expected.
4.
Start a timer, if needed.
5.
Double check the HUD for vitals and make sure all is correct. Note the battery voltage and fly the drone to
the area of operation.
In automated takeoff at approximately 5–10 meters in altitude the unit will recalibrate its
internal compass. This may cause the unit to pitch and roll of its own accord for several
seconds. Do not be alarmed. However, if it persists, switch into RTL mode or a manual
control mode and land the aircraft safely. See chapter 7,
page 62 for additional details.
In automated flight the unit climbs and descends in route. That means that as soon as
the aircraft reaches its takeoff altitude it will start moving laterally towards its next way-
point as it climbs. Be sure the flight path is clear of obstruction and people. It is highly
recommended that takeoffs be done manually if possible and the unit placed in a hover
at a safe location and altitude prior to starting the automated mission. If this is not possi-
ble, pay careful attention to the takeoff altitude to ensure the aircraft can obtain a safe
altitude before moving laterally.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Summary of Contents for RangePro RPX8-P
Page 90: ...90 Chapter 12 Contacting TerraView for Support Chapter Contents Support Options 91...
Page 104: ...104 Appendix F LED Meanings Chapter Contents Introduction 105...
Page 119: ...119 Appendix K Configuration Specific Parameters Chapter Contents Load Specific Parameters 120...
Page 121: ...121 Appendix L Making Sense of Motor Tests Chapter Contents Making Sense of Motor Tests 122...
Page 123: ...123 Appendix M Serial Port Assignment Chapter Contents Serial Port Assignment 124...
