3D Robotics IRIS User Manual
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Do not handle IRIS while the
safety button is solid red and
IRIS is live. Always press the
button until it displays blinking
red before approaching
propellers.
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!
SCALE 1 : 2
Autopilot ready, GPS locked
Autopilot ready, no GPS
Initializing, please wait.
4
Press safety
button.
SCALE 1 : 2
Press the safety button
until it is solid red.
IRIS is now live.
Stand back!
5
Check LED.
Check the LED to view the status of IRIS. Wait
to proceed until you see the blinking blue light
indicating that you’re ready to fly. If you plan to
use loiter, RTL, or autonomous modes during your
flight, please wait to see the blinking green light
indicating that IRIS has acquired GPS lock.
Error, disconnect battery and restart
flight procedure. See the troubleshooting
6
To activate the motors,
hold the left stick down-right
until the motors spin.
Now you’re ready for takeoff!
L
Arm motors.
IRIS will spin its propellers at
a low speed when armed.
Ensure that the launch point
is clear of obstructions before
arming. Always disarm the
motors before approaching.
Inactive, safe to handle
Active, deactivate before handling
!
RTL, loiter, and autonomous modes
require GPS lock before takeoff. Do
not initiate these modes during flight
unless you observed a blinking green
light prior to takeoff. IRIS may take
a few minutes to acquire GPS lock
depending on your flying location.