RED CAT TEAL 2 - Position Mode; Manual Mode; Altitude Mode

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Additional flight modes can be programmed but are only recommended for experienced
AV pilots.
4.1 POSITION MODE
Position mode is an easy-to-fly mode and is the safest manual mode for new pilots.
Position mode controls the attitude, altitude, heading, and horizontal position of the AV.
If the AV acquires GPS before it is paired with the GCS, the system will automatically be
set to Position Mode.
Position mode requires GPS. All the joysticks, switches, and buttons are the default
functions are detailed in the CS controls overview.
4.2 MANUAL MODE
Manual Mode is the most difficult flight mode to operate in. Only the attitude and heading
are stabilized. Manual Mode is not pre-assigned by default to any control on the GCS.
If the AV is paired with the GCS before it acquires the GPS, the system will automatically
be set to Manual Mode, but can then be set to Position Mode by moving the left castle
switch up. The system can be set to Position Mode both before and during flight.
The roll and pitch joystick controls speed over ground in the left-right and forward-back
directions.
The throttle and yaw joystick controls speed of ascent-descent and the rate of rotation
on the horizontal plane.
When the joysticks are released and centered, the AV will NOT stop rotating around the
axis, nor be stabilized in any way.
4.3 ALTITUDE MODE
Altitude mode is the safest non-GPS manual mode for new pilots. The AV defaults to
Altitude Mode if it loses GPS signal during flight.
Altitude mode controls the attitude, altitude, and heading. The pilot must control the
horizontal position and the AV is prone drifting with the wind if uncorrected.
The roll and pitch joystick controls speed over ground in the left-right and forward-back
directions.
The throttle and yaw joystick controls speed of ascent-descent and the rate of rotation
on the horizontal plane.
When the joysticks are released and centered, the AV will level and be locked into the
current altitude and will continue to move along with any wind currents.
RTL is not available in this flight mode.