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PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
BEFORE HEADING OUTSIDE
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Are you aware of and in compliance with all local and federal regulations?
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Are the weather conditions safe for flight?
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Do you have emergency equipment, including a first aid kit and means of fire suppression?
OUTSIDE
Do not attach props until Step 9 of the Pre-Flight Check. Remove the props if they are
CAUTION
already attached.
1.
Check that the flight field is clear of hazards that would make it unsafe to fly.
2.
Ensure all screws and components are securely fastened to the drone.
3.
Strap the LiPo battery to the battery plate (see Step 12
of the Build Plan). Tuck the balance cables under the battery
strap or between the battery cables, so they're protected
during flight.
4.
Make sure the drone and the radio are bound. Power on
the radio controller and connect the battery to RubiQ. Look
for a solid green LED on RubiQ's RX or flip the beeper switch
to test the connection. Make sure all radio controller switches
face away from you. The SD switch specifically will prevent you
from arming if Position Hold or Return to Home is activated.
These features can only be used after RubiQ has been armed
for flight.
5.
Calibrate the compass. Move the radio's sticks to the position
shown. When the drone starts beeping, release the sticks and
spin the drone with each of its six sides facing down. You'll
have 30 seconds before the beeping stops and the calibration
is completed.
6.
Disconnect RubiQ's battery, set RubiQ on a flat launch
surface, then reconnect the battery. The accelerometer
and gyro sensors calibrate automatically each time they are
connected to power. You must have RubiQ on a level surface
during power-up to ensure that the onboard sensors are
properly calibrated for safe flight.
7.
Wait for GPS lock. In order to fly, RubiQ's GPS module must
achieve what is known as a GPS lock. GPS lock is achieved when the GPS module has a sufficiently
strong connection to the satellites in your area. As RubiQ begins to connect to satellites, the four
corners will blink green and count out the number of satellites to which RubiQ is connected. Until
you have heard the beep tones that signal a successful GPS lock, you will not be able to arm the
motors or fly. Note: it is not uncommon for the GPS lock process to take 5-8 minutes.
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RubiQ
FLIGHT MANUAL
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CALIBRATE COMPASS
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GPS Lock
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