3D Robotics Aero-M - Manual (Page 31)

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Before flying, power and arm the Aero on the ground and complete these checks to verify that the control surfaces respond correctly to the control inputs. Place
the plane on the ground, and set the mode switches to select manual mode. Move each of the sticks as shown, and check for the corresponding movement of
the motor or control surfaces.
Left Stick Left Stick
1
Raise the throttle slightly until the motor spins, then
immediately set the throttle back to fully down position.
Motor spins.
Left Stick
Left Stick
2
Pitch down
Elevator tilts down.
Left Stick
Left Stick
Pitch up
Elevator tilts up.
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Do not raise the throttle more than just enough to spin the motor while
the plane is on the ground, and do not place your hands in the way of
the propeller while the motor is armed.
Left Stick
Left Stick
3
Roll left
Left aileron tilts up, right
aileron tilts down.
Left Stick
Left Stick
Roll right
Left aileron tilts down,
right aileron tilts up.
Left Stick
Left Stick
4
Yaw left
Rudder tilts left.
Left Stick
Left Stick
Yaw right
Rudder tilts right.
Preflight Checks: Manual Control Check