Turbo Ace MATRIX
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Before & After Each Flight
* Attitude mode is the most reliable way to fly for experienced pilots, as it is not susceptible
to GPS interference. GPS mode is commonly used by beginners, but once more experience is
acquired, attitude mode is highly recommended (you can still use GPS mode as a backup).
When orientation is lost, do not panic. Just flip to GPS mode and let go of the cyclic stick,
and GPS will take over. Do not to attempt to recover the craft with the cyclic stick. There is a
certain time of the year in which solar flare may interfere with GPS. To recover the craft in
such a case, switch to manual (not attitude) mode. Please be aware that if the Matrix has
passed through airport X-ray screening, near a magnet or has been relocated more than 30
miles from where it was originally calibrated, the GPS may need to be recalibrated depending
on the geographic latitude at which you are located (see manual).
* Before each flight, always turn on the transmitter first, then plug in the Matrix battery.
Then, you need to allow enough time for the flight controller and GPS to warm up and
initialize. The Naza Lite takes approximately 2 minutes to warm up. The yellow LED light
will turn off when the Naza Lite is ready for use.
* After each flight, always unplug the Matrix battery
first, then turn off the transmitter. If
you forget, the quadcopter and/or transmitter will continue to drain power and the battery will
be damaged.
Dos
* Do initialize the Matrix & takeoff from a large, leveled surface.
* Do implement a pre-flight checklist & use it consistently before takeoff.
* Do unplug the Matrix battery when maintaining or upgrading the quadcopter.
* Do dismount propellers if battery is plugged in while updating the flight controller.
Don’ts
* Don’t operate near people or pets & do not allow people to approach an operating
quadcopter.
* Don’t use magnets (e.g. magnetized screwdrivers & tools) in close proximity to the GPS
antenna/compass.
* Don’t attempt to catch a quadcopter.
1.3 Quick Start
The MATRIX has a convenient foldable arm / landing skid design. When you first
remove it from the box, please make sure that the GPS antenna (See diagram 2.5) is
