Freefly ALTA8, Flight Manual

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NOTE
Full functionality of the SYNAPSE LOS features is only available
on an S.Bus/S.Bus2 or DSM2/DSMX receiver. PPM receivers must
be programmed with failsafe actions manually before flight.
When initiated manually using the Home Switch, ALTA 8 will fly back to the Home
Point, and the pilot will maintain control of ALTA 8’s altitude the entire time. ALTA 8
will hover above the home point and wait for further commands. The pilot can cancel
the RTH procedure by commanding a pitch or roll command or by retuning the Home
Switch to the middle position. The Mode Switch must first be in Position Mode to
activate RTH manually.
During an LOS event, RTH followed by Autoland will be initiated automatically if
‘RTH’ is selected as Signal Loss Action in the ALTA App and an S.Bus/S.Bus2 or
DSM2/DSMX radio system is in use. ALTA 8 will first check its current altitude
against Safe Height. If ALTA 8 is below the Safe Height, it will climb to Safe Height.
If ALTA 8 is above Safe Height, it will remain at its current altitude. Next, ALTA 8 will
fly back to the home position at the RTH Speed set in the ALTA 8 App. Finally, upon
reaching the home position, ALTA 8 will begin Autoland.
Return To Home
S A F E H E I G H T I S U S E R D E F I N E D
A LT A A P P > C O N F I G U R A T I O N S > S A F E T Y > S A F E H E I G H T
NOTE
When using a PPM receiver, the pilot must program the
receiver with the desired LOS action prior to flight. Typically,
the receiver can be programmed to set ALTA 8 to Position
Mode and command RTH in the event of LOS, and ALTA 8 will
follow the RTH function as if it is a manually-initiated RTH.