In-Flight
READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION PRIOR TO FLYING THE DRONE.
FLIGHT FAILSAFES
The Lucid C1 drone offers multiple flight failsafes to remind the pilot of potential issues. The failsafes were
programmed into the drone to minimize potential dangers while flying.
Radio Failsafe
Radio failsafes were built in to aid the pilot in the event of a loss of remote control connection or power loss on
the remote. If the remote control becomes disconnected or the battery dies, the Lucid C1 drone will hover for 5
seconds then initiate an auto landing procedure.
Operational Geofence
The C1 drone has a pre-programmed altitude limit of 115 and a lateral limitation of 200’. The cylindrical
geofence creates a 200’ radius from the initial takeoff position. The purpose of this geofence is to prevent the
pilot from flying beyond the range of the attached hose. Once the pilot flies beyond the geofence boundary, the
drone will automatically switch the flight mode to Brake and movement will be restricted. Pilots will need to
switch the flight mode to “loiter” to regain control.
It is important to note that pilots can bypass the limitations of the drone. Pilots should only bypass the
limitations when the operation requires a higher altitude or longer distance to fly.
Obstructions & Obstacle Avoidance
As stated previously, the LCP is ultimately responsible for the safety of the operation. Pilots may use discretion
when operating the C1 drone, and may determine when to use obstacle avoidance on the aircraft.
Obstacle Avoidance
Your Lucid C1 drone is equipped with a forward facing obstacle avoidance. This radar based system operates
within a 45 degree field of view from the front of the drone. When activated on the remote, the obstacle
avoidance will give you a 15’ buffer from any obstacle in front of the drone.
When taking flight for operations, ensure the obstacle avoidance toggle is depressed forward to activate the
obstacle avoidance. Prior to cleaning operations on a building, activate the toggle to engage the avoidance.
Obstacle avoidance is only available for forward facing objects. Maintain a safe flight distance or
buffer from the drone to other obstacles, side facing, rearward facing, of at least 20 feet.
Pilots should always maintain a 9 foot physical distance from any obstacle regardless of the
operation being performed.
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