Parrot ANAFI Ai, Manual

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OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE PILOTING MODE
During automated and assisted flights, the OAPM navigates the drone
between obstacles, which can lead to trajectories different of those
expected.
The OAPM can be totally impaired by: low ambient light; a defective
gimbal; a damaged or defective stereo camera; the consequences of
an impact on the stereo camera – which may require a recalibration.
BEFORE FLYING
Check the stereo camera is perfectly clean and free. Dust and other
residues on its lenses may affect its performance. If the lenses require
cleaning, wipe them with a soft cloth. You may use a drop of
SPECIALIZED LENS CLEANING LIQUID to ensure the cleanliness of
the optics, but never use detergent or alcohol to clean ANAFI Ai.
FLYING CONDITIONS
The performance of the OAPM can be affected by: wind, GPS denied
environments, lighting, nature of obstacle surface, direction and speed
of the drone, presence of water on the stereo camera lenses (in case of
rain for example).
Be especially careful when using the drone in the following conditions, as
the OAPM might not work optimally.
• Dynamic (moving) environments.
• In front of surfaces or objects that are:
- monochrome (plain white or black, or any other color, without
distinct texture or motive);
- reflective;
- water or transparent;
- mobile;
- very dark or very bright.
• In areas where the lighting conditions change drastically or very rapidly.
• In rainy conditions.
Obstacles might not be avoided when the speed of the drone exceeds
8 m/s.
- DO NOT FLY in the fog or in poor visibility conditions.
- DO NOT OBSTRUCT the camera.
- DO NOT FLY the drone toward people, animals, small or thin
objects (as tree branches or power lines) or transparent materials
(glass, water).
- REMAIN ALERT DURING ALL FLIGHTS: keep the control of the
drone at all times.
- DO NOT RELY ON THE OAPM.
Flight assistance and safety functions as the OAPM are designed to help
the pilot, not to replace his control over the drone. Do not lose sight of the
drone and always remain focused on its flight. Rely on your own
judgement to control the drone and manually avoid obstacles. Be wary of
obstacles, in particular people and animals which may find themselves
on the trajectory of the drone. It is important to set an RTH altitude before
each flight.
If the drone suffers an impact, a recalibration of its stereo camera may be
required. Follow in app FreeFlight
7 instructions to carry out this
recalibration.