First Flight Checklist
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Check craft - props tight. Screws tight. Wiring good. Nothing loose or
obstructing props.
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Always power on your radio transmitter first and ensure switches are in
default positions (all forward and away from you).
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Throttle at 0% (All the way down). Transmitter will warn if any switches
are not in correct position.
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Securely fasten battery. Ensure drone is on stable and level surface.
Connect battery leads.
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Both flight controller (and gimbal if present) need to be still while
they initialise gyros and sensors. ~10 seconds
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Wait for GPS lock before arming drone - Solid BLUE LED. Ideally wait 5
minutes after power up for GPS lock to settle.
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To arm motors keep THROTTLE at 0% and move RAW 100% RIGHT for 5 seconds.
With AC3.1 when ARMED the motors will slowly spin!
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Gently move throttle stick up until the drone takes off, get it to
between 1-2m high and away from ground effects. Try keep a steady hover.
Do not fly higher than 5-10 metres on your first flight.
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Take it easy. Get a feel for how it flies and reacts to pilot input.
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Give the drone a few minutes of gentle flight in stabilize mode before
testing ALT_HOLD or LOITER flight modes.
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When ready to land gently drop throttle stick down until drone touches
down.
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Disarm by keeping THROTTLE at 0% and moving YAW to LEFT 100%
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