Install and Tighten Legs

• Remove Legs from top of hub case

• Insert bare end into leg receptacles (with foot pad facing away)

• CAUTION: Ensure the collar is tight and properly threaded around the leg. 

Install Arms In Matching sockets

• Remove Arms from arm case

• Use guide pins to align

• Push inward to mate

• Arms may be stiff. This is normal

• DANGER: ENSURE correct arm placement.  A to A, B to B, C to C, D to D.  Improper arm placement may lead to abnormal flight performance.

Secure Arm Joints with Supplied Hardware

• With arms fully mated, insert arm nuts and hand tighten

• There are two wingnuts per arm

• One upper and one lower

• DANGER: TWO wingnuts must be used per arm to ensure a secure connection.

• Use Carbon Wrench to tighten all wingnuts

• Use moderate pressure

• Do not overtighten

Batteries

• Center batteries

• Secure with battery straps

• Make sure battery strap buckles do not crush corners of batteries

• Note: Do not connect power wires yet

Propellers

• Check condition

• CAUTION: Damaged propellers can cause reduced flight performance.

GPS Masts

• Unfold GPS masts to the extended position shown in the photo

• CAUTION: Improperly deployed masts will lead to erratic flight characteristics.

• Lock mast in extended position using light to moderate pressure on wingnut

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

Connect All Batteries

• Connect all batteries

• Make sure all connectors are fully seated

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

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

Area

• Verify area is clear

• Announce takeoff

Arm Vehicle

• Left Control Stick -- Down & Right

Climb

• Raise throttle to takeoff and climb

• Weather….……….Day VFR Conditions/Waiver

• Temperature………………………….…………..Check

• Visibility………………………………..…………..Check

• Wind Speed………………………….…………..Check

• Ceilings…….……………………………………….Check

• TFRs…………………………………………………..Check

• Proximity to Airports…....Check and Contact

• Permission to Fly………….…………..……….Check

• Local laws……………….……………..………….Check

• State laws……………………………..…………..Check

• Obstacle Hazards………….…Note or Mitigate

  • Wires & Cables

  • Poles

  • Fences

  • Animals

  • Bystanders

• Level Ground for Takeoff/Landing

• Alternate landing site……….……….…..Locate

• Non-Flight-Crew Area……….….....Designate

• Discuss flight plan with crew

• Plan all actions

• Review Potential Hazards

• Plan contingencies for Actions

• Plan Emergency Actions