OPERATING PROCEDURES
POWER UP
FINAL CHECKS BEFORE TAKE OFF
ARM AIRCRAFT & TAKE OFF
1.
Power up payload and
ensure it is functioning
correctly.
2.
Power on the ground
control station.
3.
Connect each battery plug
to the aircraft.
4.
Open the WattsQGC
application.
5.
Verify no errors in the
overall system status.
6.
Verify the RTL failsafe
altitude & ensure that the
aircraft will clear any obstacles.
7.
Ensure the Low Voltage
RTL warnings are set for your
particular application, flight
envelope & payload.
1.
Observe the RPA is has
acquired GPS lock.
2.
Verify sufficient RPAS
battery voltages.
3.
Observe the wind
conditions have not changed
significantly and are still within
operational limits.
4.
Observe VMC for the
intended area of operation.
5.
Verify the launch area and
pad is level, totally clear and
secure.
6.
Position RPA nose into
wind, PIC standing behind
RPA.
1.
Select either ALTHOLD or
POSHOLD flight mode with the
three position switch. Complete
the pre-flight checklist in
WattsQGC application.
2.
Arm the RPA (Throttle stick
DOWN, yaw to the RIGHT).
The WattsQGC application will
audibly announce “Armed”.
3.
Observe all motors spool up
correctly.
4.
Apply power to lift off and
ascend quickly out of ground
effect (1-2 meters).
5.
Confirm RPA is stable and
reacting correctly to stick
inputs.
6.
Enter POSHOLD mode and
confirm the RPA holding its
current position.
7.
Observe battery voltage has
not dropped significantly under
load. Verify RPAS ready to
commence flight operations.
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