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8.
Check the failsafe. It should be set to disarm the motors if the drone ever flies out of range and loses
connection to the radio. To test the failsafe settings, start with the throttle down, props off and all the switches
away from you. Then, arm RubiQ. While the motors are spinning, power down the radio to simulate losing
connection. RubiQ should stop her motors. If the motors continue to spin, reset the failsafe and repeat this step.
(see Step 3 of the Configuration Guide at rubiq.edventures.com.)
9.
Unplug the battery and attach your props. (see Step 13 of the Build Plan.)
10.
Make sure everyone is a safe distance from the drone and wearing protective glasses.
11.
Conduct an initial flight test. Reconnect the battery on a flat surface and re-establish GPS lock. Power on the
radio controller and communicate with all observers before arming the drone and during lift-off. Arming the
drone sets the "home" position for Return to Launch.
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Start in Angle Mode and lift off a few feet from the ground. Test that the drone responds to throttle as
expected.
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Activate Altitude Hold and make sure the drone maintains its distance from the ground. Test that the drone
responds to pitch, yaw and roll as expected.
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Activate Position Hold. Without any additional stick input, RubiQ should be able to maintain a hover.
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Deactivate Position Hold, fly a short distance away and then trigger Return to Home to make sure the GPS
is functioning as expected. If RubiQ returns to the "home" position as expected, she's ready to fly. If you
encounter issues with Position Hold or Return to Home, re-calibrate the compass, check your magnetic
declination in the RubiQ Configurator and attempt the flight test again.
12.
Set your desired flight modes. After RubiQ has passed the initial flight test, adjust the radio switches to set
the flight mode. (See Field Notes section for recommended options.) Note: RubiQ will not arm if Position Hold
or Return to Home is active. Ensure both features are turned off prior to arming.
After landing, make sure you have throttled down, disarmed the motors and set aside the radio controller
before approaching the drone. Unplug the LiPo battery before powering down the radio controller to avoid
triggering the drone's failsafe. If the radio is shut down first, Rubi thinks she's lost radio connection and will steadily
beep until a radio connection is restored.
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