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Flight Modes Explained
Flight Mode 0–
Smart Mode (Default)
(Solid Green Indicator LED)
• Stick Relativity–
While in
Smart Mode,
the
path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick
input direction relative to the SAFE Circle, regardless
of the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing.
• SAFE Circle
™
–
In most scenarios, the quad will not
enter the SAFE Circle.
• Position Hold–
The aircraft will hold its position when
elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.
• Self-Leveling–
Brings the 350 QX2 AP to a level
attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at
neutral.
• Altitude Command–
Altitude is relative to throttle
stick position.
Flight Mode 1–
AP Mode
(Solid Purple Indicator LED)
• Position Hold–
The aircraft will hold its posi-
tion when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.
• Self-Leveling–
Brings the 350 QX2 AP to a level
attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at
neutral.
• Altitude Command–
Altitude is relative to throttle
stick position.
Flight Mode 2
–
Stability Mode
(Solid Blue Indicator LED)
• Self-Leveling–
Brings the 350 QX2 AP to a
level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs
are at neutral.
• Position Hold–
The 350 QX2 AP uses GPS to hold a
given location when this function is activated. If GPS
is enabled and has a solid lock, the aircraft will hold
its position when elevator or aileron inputs are at
neutral.
• Throttle provides proportional thrust–
The throttle
responds directly to the throttle input, giving the pilot
direct control over hovering as well as ascent and
descent rates.
Stick Relativity
SAFE Circle
Aircraft response
relative to the
pilot location
Elevator input
Aileron input
Forward
Right
Left
Back
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to fl y your 350 QX2 AP in
Stability Mode
or
AP Mode
until you have familiarized yourself with the operation of the aircraft in
Smart Mode
and read and understand the descriptions of the other fl ight modes.
Left aileron
Right aileron
Forward elevator
Back elevator
The Blade 350 QX2 AP fl ies very differently in the different fl ight modes. Beginners
should use
Smart Mode
to start and progress slowly into
Stability Mode.
When
fl ying in
Smart Mode,
the quadcopter follows stick input based on the set pilot loca-
tion. When fl ying in
Stability Mode,
the quadcopter follows stick inputs based on the
orientation of the aircraft. The transition from
Smart Mode
to
Stability Mode
can be
a challenge for new fl yers because the pilot will need to learn how to interpret the
aircraft’s orientation.
For pilots new to quadcopters and helicopters, familiarize yourself with the
Blade 350 QX2 AP in
Smart Mode
.
Flight Mode Switches
Smart Mode
(Solid Green LED on the 350 QX2 AP)
Return Home
(Rapid Red fl ashing LED
on the 350 QX2 AP)
AP Mode
(Solid Purple LED on the 350 QX2 AP)
Stability Mode
(Solid Blue LED on the 350 QX2 AP)
GPS Enabled Functions
AP and Stability Mode Control Inputs
Summary of Contents for 350 QX2
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