Compass Calibration; Adjusting The Camera Horizon - Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual

2.5.2.2

Compass calibration

The compass calibration needs to be done in flight while outdoors.
1. Attach the payload with which the compass calibration should be performed.
2. Take the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV out in the field to a spot with good GPS reception and
no magnetic disturbances.
3. Switch ON the payload, UAV, touchscreen tablet and CTR as usual, and take off.
4. Have the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV hovering in GPS mode at about 30m of altitude where
no magnetic disturbances are to be expected.
5. On the CTR push the ENT button of the Status Display to enter the menu and
navigate to
6. Push ENT to confirm. The Intel Falcon 8+ UAV will make a 400° turn.
7. Once the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV finished the turn, please land, switch off the camera,
the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV, the touchscreen tablet and the CTR and restart the
complete system.
Caution: It is important to land and restart the system immediately after each
calibration process. It is only after the restart that the new calibration
parameters will become active.
8. Repeat the above steps once for every payload which shall be used with the Intel
Falcon 8+ UAV.
2.5.2.3

Adjusting the camera horizon

The zero position of the camera horizon and/or tilt angle might occasionally need
adjustment, as it might change due to temperature variations. The adjustment of the
camera horizon can be done indoors with the motors switched off.
To re-adjust the zero position, follow these steps:
1. Switch ON the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV and the CTR as usual.
2. Select the Link Loss Procedure.
3. Push the left control stick of the CTR fully upwards and hold it.
4. While holding the left control stick fully upwards, use the right control stick to
adjust the camera. It now directly controls the camera angles.
5. When the position is set correctly, release both control sticks. This position will
automatically be saved as the new zero position.
It is also possible to adjust the camera horizon in flight, but not the tilt angle. 
To adjust the horizon in flight:
1. Enter the menu of the Status Display by pushing ENT.
2. Navigate to
3. Push ENT.
4. Use the arrow LEFT/RIGHT keys of the Status Display to change the horizon.
5. Push ENT to confirm.
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Settings Compass Calib
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Camera Options Adjust Horizon
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(see also chapter 4 Status Display).
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