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R/C Antennas

  • Rotate the 90deg antenna to the position shown. Where it is clear of the hub.

Move Aircraft to RTL Safe Location

  • Move Aircraft to a safe takeoff location

  • This location is also the return to land location that will be used for landing in the event of a loss of R/C link or an RTL triggered by the pilot

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Connect All Batteries

  • Connect all batteries

  • Make sure all connectors are fully seated

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BEFORE TAKEOFF

Hardware Safety Switch

  • Press and hold hardware safety button for approximately one second

  • The button is located on the left GPS unit

  • The small red indicator light around the button will blink when the aircraft is disarmed and incapable of arming

  • The small indicator light will be solid red when the aircraft is capable of arming

R/C Controller

  • Set Flight Mode to desired mode for takeoff

    • A typical takeoff will be in loiter

  • Ensure other switch positions are as desired

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Check Battery Voltage

  • Check the battery voltage before takeoff

  • Fully charged voltage should be 49.5V or greater

  • Minimum recommended takeoff voltage is 46.0V

NORMAL TAKEOFF

Area

  • Verify area is clear

  • Announce Takeofftakeoff

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Arm Vehicle

  • Left Control Stick -- Down & Right

Climb

  • Raise throttle to takeoff and climb

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Flight Planning

Area Check

Flight and Operations Briefing

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  • Weather….……….

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  • Day VFR Conditions/Waiver

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  • Temperature………………………….…………..Check

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  • Visibility………………………………..…………..Check

  • Wind

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  • Speed………………………….…………..Check

  • Ceilings…….

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  • ……………………………………….Check

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  • TFRs…………………………………………………..Check

  • Proximity to

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  • Airports…....Check and Contact

  • Permission to

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  • Fly………….…………..……….Check

  • Local

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  • laws……………….……………..………….Check

  • State

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  • laws……………………………..…………..Check

  • Obstacle

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  • Hazards………….…Note or Mitigate

    • Wires & Cables

    • Poles

    • Fences

    • Animals

    • Bystanders

  • Level Ground for Takeoff/Landing

  • Alternate landing

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  • site……….……….…..Locate

  • Non-Flight-Crew

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  • Area……….….....Designate

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  • Discuss flight plan with crew

  • Plan all actions

  • Review Potential Hazards

  • Plan contingencies for Actions

  • Plan Emergency Actions