Freefly ALTA User Manual

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USER MANUAL

REVISION A | 07.24.2015

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers:

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Jesse WilliamsSep 8, 2025
Why won't my Freefly Quadcopters ALTA arm?
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  John LesterSep 8, 2025
  If your Freefly Quadcopter ALTA won't arm, make sure the ALTA Home Switch is in the middle position and the ALTA Mode Switch is in Manual. Also, ensure the radio is properly bound by following the radio controller manufacturer’s binding procedure, and check the ALTA App radio mapping charts for correct behavior, adjusting the mapping if necessary. Power cycle the ALTA to address SYNAPSE boot issues, ensuring it remains still during boot, or use Motion Booting if movement is necessary.
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Richard DeanSep 9, 2025
What to do if Freefly Quadcopters ALTA does not track straight in Position Mode?
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  ronald66Sep 9, 2025
  If your Freefly Quadcopter ALTA does not track straight in Position Mode, perform a manual compass calibration.
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Cameron CookeSep 12, 2025
How to fix compass warning on Freefly Quadcopters?
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  Mark VelezSep 12, 2025
  If your Freefly Quadcopter displays a compass warning, check that the microSD card is installed and recalibrate the compass.
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Michelle JonesSep 13, 2025
What to do if Freefly Quadcopters ALTA does not maintain heading?
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  Kathy ValdezSep 14, 2025
  If your Freefly Quadcopter ALTA does not maintain heading, re-initialize SYNAPSE while keeping ALTA stationary in all directions.

Freefly ALTA Specifications

General

Number of Rotors	8
Manufacturer	Freefly Systems
GPS	Yes
IMU	Yes
Battery Type	LiPo

Summary

Alta Overview

Disclaimer and Warning

Important safety information and disclaimers for operating the ALTA drone.

Limitation of Liability

Details the legal limitations of Freefly's liability regarding ALTA usage and potential damages.

ALTA Specifications

Operational Limitations

Setting Up ALTA

Unfolding ALTA

Radio Controller Installation

Instructions for installing the radio controller receiver and ensuring connectivity.

Radio Mapping

Guide to mapping radio controller channels to ALTA functions for proper operation.

Battery Installation

Compass Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the ALTA's compass for accurate navigation.

Propeller Installation and Check

Tuning ALTA

Adjusting attitude, height, and position parameters for optimal flight performance.

ALTA Flight Parameters

Operating ALTA

Flight Controller Modes

Home Switch Functions

Arm Enable Switch

Normal Procedures

Unpacking and Setup

Before Starting Checklist

Before Takeoff Procedures

After Every Flight

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Guidance

General principles and basic actions for handling aircraft emergencies.

Pilot Disorientation

Steps to regain spatial orientation and control in case of pilot disorientation.

Unexpected Flight Controller Behavior

Actions to take when the flight controller exhibits uncommanded behavior.

Battery Exhaustion Procedures

Steps for responding to low battery voltage warnings and autoland.

Status Light Warning Indicator

Procedure for responding when the status light indicates a warning.

Loss of Radio Control Signal

Steps to take when experiencing a loss of radio control signal.

Loss of FPV Signal

Procedures for responding to a loss of the First Person View signal.

Maintaining ALTA

Maintenance Items

Firmware Update Process

Troubleshooting

General Warnings

Troubleshooting common issues like missing microSD cards or compass calibration.

Flight Controller Troubleshooting

Resolving issues with arming, motor operation, and SYNAPSE boot failures.

Flight Behavior Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and resolving flight issues like maintaining heading or position tracking.

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