Intel FALCON 8 Plus User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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3.6.1. GPS-Mode
When there is no input from the pilot, the UAV will:
• Keep its orientation in the air.
• Maintain its position within the limits of the GPS accuracy
(approximately 2 – 5 m).
• Keep its height within the limits of the height controller (approximately 1 – 3 m).
• Compensate for wind speeds up to 12 m/s.
For safety reasons and to make operation as easy as possible, there are some
limitations:
• Roll and pitch angles are limited to 45°.
• Speed in horizontal plane is limited to 4.5 m/s.
• Ascend rate is limited to 3 m/s.
• Descend rate is limited to 3 m/s.
In this mode, the inputs via the CTR directly control the speed of the UAV. For example,
moving the right control stick completely to the left (which controls pitch and roll)
means the system will fly at 4.5 m/s to the left, independent of the wind strength and
direction.
CAUTION: THE PILOT MUST BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE UAV NOT
ONLY IN GPS-MODE BUT ALSO IN HEIGHT-MODE!
IF THE SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE UNSTABLE OR HAS DIFFICULTIES IN
KEEPING ITS CURRENT POSITION IN GPS-MODE, PLEASE
IMMEDIATELY ACTIVATE HEIGHT-MODE. BE PREPARED THAT YOU
NOW NEED TO CONTROL THE POSITION MANUALLY.
IF THE SYSTEM PERFORMS DRAMATIC CHANGES IN ALTITUDE
WITHOUT ANY RELATED COMMAND FROM THE CTR, PLEASE
IMMEDIATELY ACTIVATE MANUAL-MODE.
BE PREPARED THAT YOU NOW NEED TO CONTROL THE POSITION
AND THE ALTITUDE MANUALLY.
Table 3.2: Controlled Parameters In GPS-Mode
HGT
BUTTON
GPS
BUTTON
ATTITUDE
CONTROL
HEIGHT
CONTROL
POSITION
CONTROL
GPS-Mode OFF ON √√√

Intel FALCON 8 Plus Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	FALCON 8 Plus
Category	Drones
Language	English