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Flight Modes (Mapper Setup) 

The AeroHawk can be flown in different modes. These modes can 
be selected by using the Mode Switch as shown on the right (A). A 
brief description of each mode is provided below: 
 
 
 

Manual: 

This mode allows for a human to control the AeroHawk 

from the Radio Controller. The autopilot does however provide 
assistance in that it automatically levels the AeroHawk when sticks 
are released, and limits the roll of the plane. 
 

Automatic:

 This mode allows for fully autonomous flight including 

launching. The AeroHawk automatically detects take-off conditions 
when it is thrown at a certain speed. The AeroHawk will fly along a 
predefined mission path which is setup on and downloaded from the 
Ground Station. 
 

Return to Launch:

 This mode automatically flies the AeroHawk 

back to its launch location where it will circle at a relative altitude of 
80m.  

Summary of Contents for AeroHawk

Page 1: ...AeroHawk Flight Manual...

Page 2: ...ropeller Washer and Nut Cameras Batteries Battery Charger Remote Control Ground Station Telemetry Link Note The above list is very useful as a checklist before doing flights in the field Fuselage Left...

Page 3: ...Radio Schematic Map Setup Auto Manual Mode Switch RTL Gimbal Control Le9 S ck Right S ck Thro le Yaw Pitch Roll Power Charge...

Page 4: ...ur battery correctly Note Only one battery should be charged at a time 2 When the battery is fully charged all four blue lights should be lit up on the charger Charging the Batteries LiPo batteries ar...

Page 5: ...Place the Elevator on top of the Tail while lining up the four slots of the Elevator with the four notches on the top of the Tail Then slide the Elevator backwards towards the Rudder to secure it 2 Pl...

Page 6: ...the wings by sliding the carbon fibre rod into the corresponding holes in the wings 4 Connect the two servo cables from the wing to the two servo cables in the upper compartment of the body Either ma...

Page 7: ...elastic bands are securely fastened as shown Repeat with the second elastic band for redundancy 5 Secure the wings with the two provided elastic bands as shown on the right 6 Place the propeller on t...

Page 8: ...attery is secure so that there will be no relative motion in flight 4 Getting the center of gravity of the AeroHawk correct is extremely important to ensure a good flight Place your fingers on the CoG...

Page 9: ...e in that it automatically levels the AeroHawk when sticks are released and limits the roll of the plane Automatic This mode allows for fully autonomous flight including launching The AeroHawk automat...

Page 10: ...Flight Controls It is important to learn to fly the AeroHawk in Manual mode During any automated flight the pilot should be ready to take manual control...

Page 11: ...mary arm switch to arm disarm Arm Button Once the AeroHawk is armed the motor is active and can spin up Always disarm the AeroHawk before handling it Safety Switch Meanings Flashing Disarmed safe to h...

Page 12: ...Preflight Check RC Check in Manual Mode...

Page 13: ...Preflight Check Autopilot Check in Manual Mode...

Page 14: ...matically take off and begin flying the planned mission You can track the progress via the Ground Station 1 2 3 Wind 1 If you haven t already find a large open area to launch the AeroHawk Look out for...

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