At the end of this process the LEDs will go from white to the user selected colors (stock
colors are green facing forward and red facing toward the rear of the aircraft) indicating
ALTA X is ready for arming.
Verify that there are no flight warnings by connecting to ALTA X via ALTA X
QGroundControl and checking for warnings or errors. For more information, see the ALTA
QGroundControl section of this manual.
Before Takeoff
1. Prop Area
CLEAR
2. Mode Switch
MANUAL
3. Home Switch
UP/OFF
4. Radio Controller
VERIFY CORRECT MODEL
5. Telemetry (if equipped) CHECK OPERATION
6. GPS Signal
LOCKED (GREEN LIGHT)
7. ALTA X
CHECK ORIENTATION and ARM
8. Orientation Lights
VERIFY USER-DEFINED COLOR
9. Motors
START, and VERIFY OPERATION
10. Flight Controls
VERIFY CORRECT
11. Throttle
AT MINIMUM
Prior to start, check the surrounding area to ensure people and objects are clear of ALTA X
and its props. Also ensure that there are no people or objects between the ALTA X’s takeoff
location and its intended flight path.
Ensure that ALTA X QGroundControl shows all sensors are calibrated and ready for flight.
{% hint style="danger" %} ALTA X’s props spin at a high RPM and the ends of the blades
move at high speeds. ALTA X’s props can cause severe injury or death or cause damage to
objects while rotating. Always ensure the area surrounding the props and ALTA X is clear of
people or objects prior to starting the motors. {% endhint %}
{% hint style="danger" %} Do not approach ALTA X while it is armed or motors are spinning.
