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5. Ready for Flight
The FARMEYES should be ready to arm motors which allows them to be powered for flight.
The arming procedure has an automatic safety lock which will disarm the motors after a few seconds if the motors throttle is at
0% for sufficient time.
When using the FARMEYES or using for the first time you should test the arming procedure without rotors connected
as this allows to safely check that all motors are connected and turning correctly and to get comfortable with the
procedure and its timing before use with rotors.
Once Arming has been tested and the operator is comfortable with the process you can fit the rotors ready for actual flight.
All flying is considered to be preformed outdoors with clear and broad view to the sky allowing for maximal visibility to GPS
satellites for a more accurate position fix. Weather should be clear and without drizzle, rain or strong winds. Ideally wind will
be at absolute minimal to still especially for training purposes.
The site used for flying should be wide open and free of obstacles.
If an experienced pilot / RC enthusiast is available their presence and can be highly valuable training tool.
1.
The following is written under the consideration that all prior steps have been correctly passed and all components of the
FARMEYES are turned on.
2.
Check the GPS sensor status light should be blinking blue to confirm that a location has been plotted; it should be noted that
we recommend that the Hexacopter is allowed to be powered for a period of 1 minute prior to take off to allow the sensor to
calculate a more accurate GPS position for Auto-land.
Note
: See section
Remote Controller /
transmitter for the section
covering
GPS Return to Land
; if you plan to use this function you many need to disconnect the 4S flight battery and
reconnect to replot the landing location to somewhere more suitable.
3.
As per you user obligations with CASA for best practice recheck and ensure the area is free of people, animals vehicles and
buildings and you are reminded to keep current with the regulations.
4.
Take note of the current time or set a timer so your area aware of time flying as the flight battery is limited up to 15 minutes
of general flying. Note battery life is effected by many things including: Battery condition, wind speed, aggressive flight
style, Over take off weight, damage or component wear.
5.
The APM indicator light on the top of the Hexacopter part of the FARMEYES
should be blinking blue and red/pink
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6.
On the Controller set the SW2 switch to position 1 for GPS assist active (SW1
must remain at position 0). Its also possible to take off without GPS assist
however that function is reserved only for highly experienced pilots and should
be done under supervision.
UNLOCK PROCESS
7.
Lower the throttle to its lowest position and push across to the far right
position. After 6 seconds the APM indicator light should fast flash red/pink
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and then become solid pink to indicate motors are Armed (while
the light remains solid pink).
8.
Return the throttle to the middle position and then increase throttle slightly
(less than 10%) just to make the motors turn but not enough to generate lift. If
everything is ok continue to add thrust to generate lift.
9.
Slowly test the controls covered in the earlier section (leaving GPS assist
active). You may also find internet tutorials for learning to fly a UAV a great
assistance if needed.
FLIGHT WARNINGS.
If the operator is to crash collide with an object it is very important to try and minimise further opportunity
for further damage. If the FARMEYES is has rolled over when landing, or has been driven into an object
causing the machine to fall to the ground the motors may be attempting to spin while the rotors are in
contact with ground or obstacle.
If the FAMEEYES can not fall further immediately turn the throttle to 0% and disengage the GPS assist
(move SW2 to position 0) so the motors can stop spinning as damage can occur to the rotors or motors.
LED solid
Pink/Red
when motors
armed
Start up and Flying: Full Start Procedure
