Return-to-launch mode, Autonomous mode, And missions – 3D Robotics IRIS User Manual

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Return-to-Launch Mode

(RTL)

Return to launch (RTL)

down-down

GPS required before takeoff

To recall IRIS to the launch point during flight, execute a return-to-launch (RTL)

command. RTL automatically returns IRIS to the launch point, and can be used

any time you would like to land quickly. RTL requires GPS lock prior to takeoff.

When commanded to RTL, IRIS will:

1 Achieve minimum altitude of 15 m (50 ft)

or maintain current altitude if above 15 m.

2 Move to launch point and loiter for 5 seconds.

3 Land at launch point.

launch point

15 meters

hover 5 seconds

First, achieve altitude of 15 m

Next, return to launch point

Then, land

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy

Return to Launch

To RTL, set both switches to the down position (down-down). Ensure the

launch point is clear to allow IRIS to land safely.

Autonomous Mode

(AUTO)

and Missions

Fly a fully autonomous mission using a computer or Android device as a

ground station. When switched into autonomous (AUTO) mode, IRIS will

automatically perform the mission and report data back to the ground station.

For instructions on setting up your ground station, planning a mission, and

saving it to IRIS, visit 3drobotics.com/iris/info.

Autonomous mode requires GPS lock (flashing green LED) prior to takeoff.

Follow these steps to run a fully autonomous mission with automatic takeoff

and landing. If your mission is not planned with an automatic takeoff and

landing, fly to the location of your first waypoint before switching to

autonomous mode.

Autonomous (AUTO)

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