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Manual control however allows the safety pilot to control the throttle. When the button is solid the
autopilot is allowed to control the throttle. Regardless of the takeoff button state throttle will not be
allowed if the throttle safety key is installed.
Battery Monitor
The battery monitor displays the flight battery voltage and reports it to the GCS allowing the operator
to determine when to land.
Manual Control
Lynx provides pass-through manual control of flight surfaces via a dedicated IO processor. This
allows the safety pilot’s inputs to bypass the main autopilot outputs and control loops. If the main
autopilot locks up or loses power, the IO processor is powered independently and will allow the
aircraft to be flow manually.
Low Voltage Cutoff and Current Limiter
The ESC has a low voltage cutoff and current limiter that limits the flight battery from being overly
discharged.
Flight Termination
The operator can activate a Flight Termination System (FTS) which will immediately command a
deep-stall from the aircraft. The aircraft will maintain the current heading and will not attempt to turn
into the wind, or predict where it will land. The termination system cannot be deactivated, the only
form of control that is allowed at this point is the safety pilot can fly in manual, or switch to manual
deep-stall and continue the descent.
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