Starting And Stopping The Motors; Taking Off; Launching In Gps-Mode - Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual

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In this mode the inputs, via the CTR, control the roll and pitch angles and the thrust of
the UAV. The direction and the speed of the UAV is influenced by the wind direction and
speed.
Having the left control stick in the middle (50%) does not mean the UAV will keep its
height. This means the UAV will, depending on the weight of the payload, either ascend
or descend when switching from any other mode to Manual-Mode! In most cases with
full payload, the system will start to descend. Be prepared to give some thrust to
conteract the described effect when switching to Manual-Mode.
3.7

Starting and Stopping the Motors

Figure 3-14. Starting the motors
3.8

Taking Off

A precondition for successful flight missions is a take-off and landing area, which is free
of obstacles in a radius of at least 10 m, and with free air space. Buildings or trees can
block or influence the GPS signal. The propellers need to be able to spin freely (if
necessary remove any possible obstacles). The pilot needs to have an unobstructed
view of the complete area of operation.
Please keep in mind:
• Always keep a safe distance from people when starting!
• While the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV is on the ground with running motors, always keep
the left control stick, which controls the height, in the fully downward position to
avoid any unintentional take-off.
• To take off in GPS- or in Height-Mode, move the left control stick from the fully
downward position to fully upwards in one, swift movement and ascend to a safe
height. In Manual-Mode the ascent rate is much higher. The left control stick must
still be moved with one, swift movement but avoid maximum control stick input.
• In flight, always keep both hands on the control sticks.
3.8.1

Launching in GPS-Mode

Whenever possible launching in GPS-Mode is recommended. The GPS quality indicated
on the Status Display and on the touchscreen tablet must show at least 4 bars.
To launch the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV in GPS-Mode:
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To start the motors:
1. Keep the left control stick in the fully downwards
position (1).
2. Use the right hand to push the START/STOP button (2)
2
upwards and hold it for at least one second. 
The motors will start.
Follow the same procedure to switch OFF the motors again.
As a safety measure, the motors will be switched OFF
again, if the left control stick is not kept in the fully
1
downwards position while the motors are starting.
Therefore, do not move the left control stick and keep
it down while the motors are starting.
While the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV is on the ground with
running motors, always keep the left control stick,
which controls the height, in the fully downward
position to avoid any unintentional take-off.
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