only. If control is available, the operator should land in manual mode. High wind, sloped
ground, and narrow landing gear on the current payload can make the aircraft prone to tip
over when autolanding. Reducing the autoland velocity may result in missed land detection
for some weight combinations, which can have unpredictable results, so it is advised not to
change this value. {% endhint %}
{% hint style="warning" %} The RTL switch on the radio will override all other modes, and
prevent any mode switches. To return to a normal flight mode, make sure to toggle the RTL
switch to OFF. {% endhint %}
{% hint style="warning" %} Ensure that the RTL switch is OFF before takeoff. {% endhint %}
Landing Modes
It is suggested that the operator lands in Manual mode, as it offers the most control for a
precise touchdown. However it is possible to land in Altitude and Position modes as well. The
aircraft behaves a little differently in each mode:
Manual Mode
In manual mode, the operator will maneuver the aircraft over the landing spot, and descend
slowly using direct throttle control. As the aircraft nears the ground and enters ground
effect, the pilot will often need to reduce throttle a little bit to keep the aircraft descending.
Once touchdown is achieved, the operator should reduce throttle to zero promptly so that it
settles on the ground instead of possibly bouncing or dragging the gear. Disarm as normal.
Altitude Mode
Landing in altitude mode is different than manual because the throttle stick now controls
descent velocity rather than throttle directly. The aircraft will automatically adjust throttle
through ground effect to maintain the same descent velocity. The operator will still need to
manually control pitch and roll to maintain position over the desired landing site. Once the
aircraft is on the ground, bring throttle stick to minimum, and then switch to manual mode
and disarm. The aircraft will automatically disarm after 5 seconds if left running.
