Intel FALCON 8+ User Manual page 152

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
Table 3.9: Acoustic and visual magnetic field warning
SIGNALS
Acoustic:
A constant loud beep is
heard.
Visual on Status Display:
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This warning only appears when the system is not yet fly-
ing. It means the UAV is close to a magnetic field, which
disturbs the correct determination of the UAV's orienta-
tion. Thus, starting in GPS-Mode can lead to uncontrolled
movement of the UAV in the attempt to hold the exact
position.
To resolve this warning:
1. Switch OFF the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ UAV, the touchscreen
tablet and the CTR.
2. Move the UAV to a different spot and switch the
complete system ON again.
3. If the warning is no longer present, you can take off in
GPS-Mode.
If the warning is not resolved or if taking off from a differ-
ent spot is impossible, you can:
1. Switch to Height-Mode and take off in Height-Mode to
avoid any position corrections by the system, which
might occur in GPS-Mode.
2. Fly to open space and keep Height-Mode activated for
at least 20 seconds (it will help the estimation
algorithms if some movements forward, backward, left
and right are performed).
3. Switch to GPS-Mode in open space. The magnetic
disturbance will then be at a safe distance and the
estimation algorithms will be active.
4. Always be prepared to switch back to Height-Mode
anytime.
For more information about the different flight modes see
"FLIGHT MODES" on page 120.
The warning can be canceled by pushing the ENT button
of the Status Display on the Intel® Cockpit Controller
(CTR).
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