Gatewing X100UAS - 17.4 Establish a wireless link between the GCS and the X100

2.0 — 122 — 12 October 2012
Horizon
Establish a wireless link between the GCS and the X100
CAUTION: Always check a flight plan with a simulation before using it for a flight.
1 Select UAV-01 from the Autopilot Control list.
2 Click Simulate.
S TEP R ESULT : The flight plan appears over the background map.
3 Click Arm to indicate a pending launch.
4 Click Catapult to simulate a launch of the X100.
5 Once the first flight line is completed and checked, click LAND.
S TEP R ESULT : A window appears showing the landing circuit the X100 will follow. This is
accompanied by an audible signal.
6 Click Acknowledge Circuit to acknowledge that the X100 is landing according to the
defined landing circuit.
7 Once the X100 has landed, click Terminate to end the simulation.
R ESULT :
When the project area is displayed correctly and the simulation of the flight was according to
your expectations, you can use the flight plan and upload it to the X100.
If not, make the necessary changes in Quickfield and create a new flight plan. Possible
reasons to make changes are:
● The X100 flies in prohibited areas during take-off, turns, landing, ...
● The landing heading does not provide enough obstacle clearance.
17.4 Establish a wireless link between the GCS and the X100
P REREQUISITES
● GCS with prepared for flight with:
○ Flight plan exported to Horizon
○ Modem connected
● X100:
○ With data link antenna mounted
○ In ON mode
N
OTE: When establishing a wireless link, it is important that the modem is connected to the
GCS before a charged battery is mounted in the X100.
N
OTE: The initialization of the X100 takes about 25 seconds. In its final steps the aircraft will
move its elevons up and down once.