ALTA X provides two main connectivity methods for wireless telemetry: WIFI for short
range, FRX Pro (optional) for long range. The wireless connectivity allows users to define
parameters, monitor ALTA and configure missions.
WIFI
WiFi is most useful during preflight planning. WIFI is disabled by default, please see the next
section for enabling WiFi.
After enabling the WIFI, connect your ground control device to the SSID (“ALTAX-[SN]").
Once connected, open QGroundControl, and it will automatically detect the connection and
connect to the ALTA.
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the correct one. It is advised to set different passwords for each aircraft to minimize chance
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Enable and configure WIFI
ALTA X allows users to update the system’s WiFi password and SSID. All ALTA Xs initially
come with WiFi disabled for safety reasons. To enable WiFi connectivity follow the steps
below!
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feature of ALTA X.
When flying multiple aircraft with WiFi enabled, take extreme caution to ensure that the
aircraft connected to the laptop/mobile device is the desired craft. Failing to connect to the
correct device may result in an inadvertently arming a aircraft or disarming one that is
inflight . {% endhint %}
1. Connect to ALTA X using the FRX Pro or USB
2.
Go to the System Parameters under the Parameter tab in the Vehicle Setup menu and
find the FF_WIFI_ENABLE parameter