3D Robotics X8-M - Manual (Page 29)

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Flying Mapping Missions
Takeoff Checklist
Before flying the mission, check the following:
» Camera is on with mission script ready and is secured into the
mount with the mini-USB cable connected and the cap removed.
» X8 is powered and connected to the ground station with all pre-flight
checks passed.
» The survey mission has been adjusted to account for present
environmental conditions and saved to the X8.
Initiating
For automatic takeoff, arm the X8 in stabilize mode. Switch to auto mode, and
raise the throttle to initiate the mission.
For manual takeoff, initiate the mission in flight by switching to auto mode.
Monitoring
Mission Planner Flight Data: Attitude
1 Heading direction
2 Bank angle
3 Altitude* (black) and rate of climb (blue bar)
4 Ground speed
Status
4 Distance to current waypoint >
current waypoint number
5 GPS status*
6 Battery status*
1 Ground station signal*
2 GPS time
3 Currently
enabled mode
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Monitor the X8 closely during the mission using your line of sight and the
Mission Planner Flight Data screen. Actions
1 Change waypoints or restart a mission
2 Change modes
3 Change altitude
Flight Map
1 Current heading
2 Direct path to current waypoint
3 GPS-reported direction of travel
4 Actual flight path
5 Latitude, longitude
6 Altitude
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Full battery: 16.8 V
Low battery failsafe: 14 V
End your flight at 14.1 V!
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*Failsafe behavior enabled