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f. Switching to another device
When two or more UAVs are ready to fly (the process described in the previous section has been completed
for all devices), you can easily switch between devices by pressing the matching device button on your GCS.
This will stop the link with your actual device and create a link with the new device you want to control.
It is recommended to land the UAV before switching to another as the UAV will not be controlled anymore
and will only refer to embedded sensors to hold its position, switching between devices can take up to 5
seconds, because of the encryption process.
The GCS is equipped with a failsafe. As such, all devices will have the following behavior when switching to
another device :
If flying: they will try to hover
If flying below 50cm: they will try to hover but after a couple of seconds without reaching any position hold,
they will initiate a landing
If on Floor Mode: they will cut their motors
If standing still: they will keep their state
In the case where there is an unintentional loss of communication between the GCS and the UAV (exten-
sive range, or GCS turned off), the actively controlled UAV will automatically land. Any other connected, but
non-communicating UAV will keep its state.
In all cases, the devices will keep broadcasting audio-video on the set video channel and power. Settings
changes done in the GCS regarding any non-communicating device will only be effective when communi-
cating again to those devices.
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