Automated Start-Up Checks; Magnetic Field Warning - Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual

To resume the mission you have to:
1. Tap on the waypoint (to select it on the touchscreen tablet) with which the flight
will proceed.
2. Tap on the
3. Launch the UAV and climb to a minimum height of 10 m.
4. Make sure that there are no obstacles in the direct trajectory between UAV, and the
new start point.
5. Tap on the play button.
The mission will be continued from the waypoint which was selected as the new
start point.
3.4

Automated Start-Up Checks

Approx. 15 seconds after switching on the UAV a triple beep from the autopilot
electronics signalizes the end of the initialization phase.
During the initialization, the system performs an automated start-up check:
• Sensors are checked for functionality.
• Sensor data is checked for plausibility.
• All three flight controller units are checked.
• The "Black Box" (flightlogger) SD card is checked.
• The current magnetic field is compared with the expected magnetic field.
Irregularities that might affect the flight behavior are reported by a corresponding error
notification on the Status Display (for detailed descriptions of possible error messages,
please see
again at a different location. If the error persists, please contact your local support.
3.4.1

Magnetic field warning

In flight the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV uses algorithms to detect possible disturbances of the
compass sensors. If there are discrepancies between the magnetometer output and the
expected orientation, the UAV's heading is estimated using the other available IMU
(Inertial Measurement Unit) sensors. This technology enhances the robustness of the
UAS against external disturbances of the magnetic field.
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button to declare the selected waypoint as the new start point.
chapter 3.12 Warnings). In case of an error, please try to start the system
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