two joystick configuration, with the left joystick providing throttle and yaw and the right
joystick providing pitch and roll. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the
control concepts which are used by the handheld controller of the Draganflyer X8
helicopter.
Another good flight simulation training method is to use any small indoor helicopter that
flies well, and has the same two joystick configuration as noted above. This will give you
the added benefit of actual flight in all three dimensions.
In addition to allow you to become more familiar with the control configuration, it will
save you money by avoiding costly crashes due to being unfamiliar with the Draganflyer
X8.
Indoor Electric Coaxial Helicopter Training
In this section, you will learn how to fly a helicopter with similar control concepts as the
Draganflyer X8. As most customers of the Draganflyer X8 UAV are new to RC flying,
we have sent you a training helicopter, an indoor electric coaxial helicopter. This is a
standard, hobby grade RC helicopter whose basic flight characteristics closely match
those of the X8. Using the training helicopter means that the small mishaps that happen to
everyone while learning how to fly are inexpensive. We recommend that you practice the
following flight exercises with your training helicopter before attempting to fly the
Draganflyer X8.
Setting Up the Practice Flight Area:
Find a indoor area free of obstructions (an average living room will do), and set up a
practice area resembling the figure 1 below. You can use any easy to see objects as
markers.
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Figure 1 – How To Set Up The Practice Flight Area
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