Arm for Flight, Takeoff, and Control Validation
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Initial Pre-Flight is now complete, RangePro is now ready to arm.
Arm for Flight, Takeoff, and Control Validation
1.
Verify the area is clear and that it is safe to arm.
2.
Arm aircraft from GCS by moving left gimbal inwards (to the right) and down.
3.
When aircraft gives tone signifying arm state:
– move left gimbal to middle bottom (neutralizing rudder / yaw control) then
– slowly increase throttle to neutral (middle) permitting props to spin slowly
4.
When ready to take off, move throttle (left gimbal) upwards with authority giving maximum throttle until
safely away from ground (3–5 meters/10–15 feet).
5.
Ensure unit is stable in a hover then cycle through small adjustments in all control dimensions (Roll, Pitch,
Yaw, and Throttle) to ensure proper control of basic flight functionality.
6.
Fly safely, following all rules and good practices.
Landing
1.
To land, fly above a safe landing location and decrease altitude by lowering throttle.
2.
Taper descent speed until craft is safely on the ground.
3.
When aircraft is landed, hold left gimbal all the way down THEN to the left and hold in that position
until aircraft signals disarmed status (approximately 7 seconds).
4.
Slowly return gimbal to neutral position and ensure propellers do not restart.
5.
Unit is safely landed and disarmed.
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...
