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ILM 4 – Pre-Launch
- v0.2
- 09/15/2022 by Daniel Neal
- Steps (6)
- Time Required (00:05:00 - 00:10:00)
- Difficulty (Easy)
Step 1
GCS
GCS powered on, AC power if available
GCS C2 modem plugged into GCS
Open Mission Planner
Step 2
Propellers
Ensure propellers are safe for flight (properly mounted and unfolded)
Step 3
Safety Transmitter
Powered on, charge acceptable
Set to non-auto mode
- Mode switch varies by customer request. Default ASW builds typically utilize the upper left 3-position toggle for flight controller modes.
Throttle down
Step 4
Aircraft
Batteries connected
- Autopilot will make an audible tone once initialized
Step 5
Pre-Launch 1
GCS software connected to aircraft
Autopilot confirm disarmed
Mission profile read from aircraft, displayed correctly
- After reading back the mission profile, ASW recommends performing an elevation check for safety (please reference Mission Planner map tools)
C2/Telemetry strength at minimum loss
Flight modes respond to safety transmitter
Safety transmitter confirm non-auto mode, throttle down
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Step 6
Pre-Launch 2
GPS has 3D fix
- ASW recommends ensuring that HDOP is below 2.0
HUD correctly responds to motion
Compass heading displays correctly
- All ASW HLM aircraft ship with magnetometer calibrations factory completed. These should not require recalibration, unless modifications are made to the aircraft. Please contact ASW if necessary.
Battery voltage full or acceptable for planned flight
Payload is prepared, working correctly
Aircraft in desired location, area cleared
