Flight Procedures; Takeoff - 3DR X8+ Operation Manual

Flight Procedures:

Follow these steps to take off.
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Propellers are attached tightly to the motors in the correct order and
the GPS mast is oriented vertically.
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The X8 is powered with the battery secured to the underside of the
vehicle. (Remember to hold the X8 still and level while the sensors
initialize.)
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The controller is set to CH 7 OFF, standard (STD) mode (loiter mode for
beginners), and RTL OFF.
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The status LED displays blinking green, indicating that the X8 has
acquired GPS lock. This can take a few minutes depending on your
flying location.
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The X8 is situated at a safe, unobstructed launch point, facing away
from you.
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Takeoff