Intel FALCON 8+ - Flight Modes

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Flight Modes
GPS-Mode
The Intel Falcon 8+ UAS can be operated in three ight modes:
• GPS-Mode
• Height-Mode
• Manual-Mode
• When there is no input from the pilot, the UAV will:
o Keep its orientation in the air
o Maintain its position within the limits of the GPS accuracy (approximately 2-5 m)
o Keep its height within the limits of the height controller (approximately 1-3 m)
o Compensate for wind speed up to 12 m/s
• The inputs via the Intel Cockpit Controller control the speed of the UAV directly.
o Roll and pitch angles are limited to 45°
o Speed in horizontal plane is limited to 4.5 m/s
o Ascent rate is limited to 3 m/s
o Descent rate is limited to 3 m/s
See below an overview of controlled parameters depending on the ight mode:
The ight modes can be selected with the two switches on the upper right of the Intel Cockpit Controller.
Flying in GPS-Mode is easiest, as it provides the highest level of automation.
When the UAS is switched ON, GPS-Mode will be activated by default. If there is no sucient GPS reception,
Height-Mode will be activated automatically, and the Height-Mode button will be lit. In this case, the GPS-Mode
button will ash, to indicate that the UAS will switch to GPS-Mode as soon as there is a valid GPS signal. In
such a situation, it is recommended to actively switch to Height-Mode by pushing the respective button, before
taking o. This way, any unexpected switch of the ight mode can be avoided.
• When the button GPS is pushed and is lit, GPS-Mode is active
• When the button HGT is pushed and is lit, Height-Mode is active
• When both buttons are pushed simultaneously and both are lit, Manual-Mode is active
Figure 46
Mode GPS Button HGT Button Altitude Control Height Control Position Control
GPS-Mode ON (lit) OFF √ √ √
Height-Mode OFF ON (lit) √ √ -
Manual-Mode ON (lit) ON (lit) √ - -