Flight Modes - Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual

To switched OFF the UAS manually do this as safely as possible, please follow these
steps:
1. Switch OFF the CTR to make sure that the connection will not be re-established.
2. Put the CTR aside.
3. Carefully approach the UAV from the back and with a swift, precise motion from
above hold and push down the central unit with one hand. 
Take special care to not touch any propellers! Make sure that no clothing
gets caught in the propellers!
4. Wile holding and pushing down the UAV, reach to the power button with the thumb
and push it to switch OFF the UAV. 
Again, please take special care to not touch any propellers!
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Flight Modes

The Intel Falcon 8+ UAV can be operated in three different flight modes:
• GPS-Mode
• Height-Mode
• Manual-Mode
Flying in GPS-Mode is easiest as it provides the highest level of automation.
Nevertheless there will be situations where no GPS signal is available and therefore it is
necessary that every pilot is capable to safely control the UAV in Height-Mode. We
strongly recommend taking part in an Intel Falcon 8+ UAS operator's training, to learn
the basics of flying under qualified supervision. If you have not yet attended one,
contact your local dealer.
Figure 3-10. Selecting the flight modes
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When the system is switched on, GPS-Mode will be activated by default. If there is no sufficient
GPS reception, Height-Mode will be activated automatically and the Height-Mode button will be lit.
In this case, the GPS-Mode button will be flashing, to indicate that the system will switch to GPS-
Mode as soon as there is a valid GPS signal. In such a situation, it is recommended to actively
switch to Height-Mode by pushing the respective button, before taking off. This way any
unexpected switch of the flight mode can be avoided.
The different flight modes differ in the degree of automation.
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The flight modes can be selected with the two buttons on
the upper right corner of the CTR (also see
Intel Cockpit Controller (CTR)).
• When the button GPS is pushed and is lit, GPS-Mode is
active
• When the button HGT is pushed and is lit, Height-Mode
is active
• When both buttons are pushed simultaneously and are
both lit, Manual-Mode is active
For most applications, the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV is best to be
flown in GPS-Mode. If necessary, Height-Mode can be
conveniently and quickly activated or deactivated with the
index finger of the right hand without letting go off the
control stick.
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