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Chapter 4
Flight Operations
4.1 Preflight Checklist
Follow these steps to carry out a full preflight checkup:
• Fully charge the
EVO
aircraft battery, remote control, and your mobile device
• Remove the gimbal holder
• Make sure the propellers are in proper condition and are correctly attached
• Position the antennas on the remote control so as to get the best possible
transmission quality
•
Pair the aircraft and remote control (and your mobile device, if you’re using it)
•
Ensure that the firmware has been updated to the latest version
•
Make sure you are familiar with the flight controls
•
Double-check that your flight area is open and unobstructed
• Check the weather, including air temperature and wind speed
• Check the
EVO
camera lens and sensors and clean them as needed
4.2 Remote Control & Flight Operations
There are three
Command Stick Modes
available for the aircraft:
Mode 1
,
Mode
2
and
Mode 3
. Each one controls the aircraft differently. The diagrams below
employ
Mode 2
, which is the default. You can change the mode by following to
the instructions in the
App Manual
.
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Basic Flight
1.
Place the aircraft in an open, stand at least 5 meters clear of the rear of the
aircraft.
2.
Turn on the remote control.
3.
Turn on the aircraft and wait for the
Rear LED Indicators
to flash green
slowly.
