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Auto mode
AUTO
fly a mission
Select auto mode to fly an autonomous mission. The X8
automatically flies the series of waypoints saved to the autopilot.
See the Missions section on page 28 for instructions on planning and flying missions.
Stabalize
Altitude Hold
Loiter
Full Autonomy
Return to Launch
Gimbal control
TILT
tilt the camera up and down
Connect a Tarot Gimbal (sold separately), and use the TILT knob to control the
angle of the camera in flight. Visit 3DR.com/X8/info for instructions.
Stabalize
Altitude Hold
Loiter
Full Autonomy
Return to Launch
Land
CH 7
land at the current position
Set the CH 7 switch to ON to end your flight and land at the current position.
Once you activate land, set the throttle stick fully down, and the X8
automatically disarms after landing. The X8 does not disarm automatically
unless the throttle stick is set fully down.
Reposition during landing: During landing, use the right
stick on the controller to adjust the X8’s position.
!
Do not activate auto mode unless you have saved
a mission to the X8 using a ground station application.