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1. HERE HEHEHE FLIGHT HEIGHT MODE Slow Flashing White Height Hold active siasetscivecabestansttsaubsetaaadeaies ohacukia Flashing Red Battery cell voltage below user defined levels Nominal flight status Off Height Hold inactive Position Hold inactive FLIGHT POSITION MODE 2 2 Fast Flashing White Height Hold and Position Hold active Flashing Red Battery cell voltage below user defined levels 20 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM ORIENTATION LIGHTS The boom end mounted Orientation Lights indicate both the orientation of ALTA in flight and the status of the individual motor Electronic Speed Controllers ESCs during other flight phases The following table shows the different meanings of the light colors in the various flight phases BOTTOM VIEW 21 ALTA SETUP GUIDE FLIGHT PHASE BOOTING STANDBY ARMED FLIGHT FIRMWARE UPDATE LIGHT COLOR Blue Flashing green User defined User defined Blue then yellow MEANING ESC booting ESC booted normally Nominal status Nominal status ESC firmware is updating WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM CONFIGURATION JUMPER A small jumper is used to prevent motor operation while configuring radio mapping parameters With the jumper in place the motors may operate but channel mapping is prevent2. 4 3 4 Boom Latch 5 Inverted Landing Gear ALTA SETUP GUIDE 6 Boom Retention Clip 7 Isolator Cartridge 8 Motor 9 Battery Pack Not Included 10 Battery Retention Strap TOP MOUNT CONFIGRATION WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM 1011225 pitt 11 Status Light 16 FPV Camera Mount 12 Orientation Light 17 Handle 13 Toad In The Hole Adapter 18 Power Leads 14 MoV amp Camera Included 15 Landing Gear Not Included BOTTOM MOUNT CONFIGRATION ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM OOOO 10 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM UNBOXING ALTA 1 Case 2 ALTA 3 Case Lid Foam Isolator Cartridges a 6 Teal Installed b 6 Black c 6 Red 5 Documentation 6 USB Futaba Power Cable 7 Inverted Landing Gear 8 Antenna Tubes 9 FPV Cables a Skyzone BOSCAM b ImmersionRC Fat Shark c Ready Made RC 11 ALTA SETUP GUIDE 10 Fasteners 4 x 8 Socket Head for Toad In The Hole Male Adapter b 2 M3 x 8 Flat Head for Accessory Mount 11 Toad In The Hole Male Adapter 12 5 5mm Wrench 13 Hex Drivers 1 5mm 2 0mm 2 5mm 14 Accessory Mount 15 Double Sided Tape WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM UNFOLDING ALTA 1 Remove ALTA from case 2 Fold down all six boom retention clips 3 Open ALTA booms 4 Snap shut all six boom latches until they click 6 Visually confirm all latches are seated prope
3. S D Ea J gt 7 LE 4 1 gt gt f u a2 Yo a ESS IEEE ym zm mro LN 2 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM TABLE 5 04 07 12 13 14 16 18 20 21 22 Disclaimer and Warning Introduction Unfolding ALTA Folding ALTA Installing a Radio Receiver Failsafe and Loss of Signal Installing a Battery Status Light Orientation Lights Configuration Jumper ALTA SETUP GUIDE 23 24 25 26 27 30 32 33 34 ALTA App Mapping Channels Arm Enable Switch Compass Calibration Control Modes Arming and Starting ALTA Motors Tuning ALTA Setting Hover Throttle Attaching MoVI WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM DISCLAIMER AND WARNING IMPORTANT Please read this disclaimer and warning carefully and review the ALTA User Manual prior to flight If you have any questions please contact support dfreeflysystems com prior to using the ALTA You can review the most current version of this Setup Guide at www freeflysystems com software manuals By using ALTA you acknowledge that you have read understand and agree to this disclaimer You agree that you are solely responsible for your conduct while using ALTA and for any direct or indirect consequences that may result from its use You agree to only use ALTA for proper purposes that are in accordance with local and airspace rules and regulations ALTA is nota toy and
4. USER DEFINED ALTA App gt Configurations gt Safety gt Safe Height 1 LX 29 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM ARMING AND STARTING ALTA MOTORS TO ARM ALTA Ensure is powered on and is in Standby Mode Select Manual Mode using the radio controller s mode switch Set the radio controller s home switch to the middle position Set the radio controller s arm enable switch to enable arming Hold full Low throttle and full left yaw N Ensure Status Light extinguishes and Orientation Lights change to the colors defined in the app MODE 02 PosirioN ENABLE ARM MODED O HEIGHT B RTH OFF E ENABLE BOTH V MANUAL V V ENABLE DISARM 30 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM TO START ALTA MOTORS TO STOP ALTA MOTORS AND DISARM 1 Ensure ALTA is armed 1 Set Arm Enable Switch to Enable Disarm 2 Hold full low throttle and full right yaw 2 Ensure Mode Switch is set to Manual Mode 3 Ensure ALTA motors spin up 3 Hold full low throttle and full left yaw 4 Ensure ALTA Status Light flashes white and Orientation Lights flash green ZN WARNING Always check the ALTA and its components prior to operation Always maintain a safe distance from the ALTA when in use AN WARNING CAUTION Never attempt to touch the ALTA when the propellers are moving Motors can be disabled in flight if Do not attempt to disarm motors in Height or the disarming p
5. dissimilarly charged packs could cause one pack to rapidly discharge into the other and damage the batteries or cause a battery fire CD CAUTION When using two battery packs only use packs that are identical in their capacity and at a similar condition Using a pack with another that is larger or has many more cycles can damage the battery packs ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM STATUS LIGHT FLIGHT PHASE LIGHT COLOR MEANING BOOTING Flashing Red White Flight controller is booting The rear facing Status Light shows the status of ALTA as it boots arms and flies The following table shows the different Flashing White Flight controller is running and ready to arm meanings of the light in the various flight phases eiretechetentinenieitetni teris STANDBY Flashing Red Flight controller is running and not ready to arm Solid Red Flight controller boot unsuccessful ARMED Off Ready for flight A flight controller error has occurred FLIGHT ALL MODES Solid Red Battery cell voltage below user defined levels Nominal flight status Off Noerrors FLIGHT MANUAL MODE White Outside user defined range height or speed limits E i Nominal flight status L Height Hold inactive
6. four flathead M3x6 bolts that secure the top handle 4 Attach the supplied Toad to the top plate using the four M3x8 bolts provided 5 Connect MoVI to the top Toad 92 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM is a registered trademark in the U S Pat amp Tm Office FREEFLY the wing logo and ALTA are trademarks of Freefly Systems Inc Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc 770 00041 07 15
7. motor assignment is correct with respect to the Synapse Flight Controller If either of these conditions are not met ALTA will be uncontrollable and dangerous It is your responsibility to perform a full system check of ALTA prior to every flight It is your responsibility to learn how to safely operate ALTA and to adhere to all applicable rules and regulations Fly at your own risk WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ALTA OR FROM LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF FREEFLY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY S LIABILITY FOR A PRODUCT WHETHER ASSERTED AS A TORT CLAIM A CONTRACT CLAIM OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO FREEFLY FOR SUCH PRODUCT NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY S LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BUYER TO FREEFLY FOR PRODUCT IN THE LAST TWELVE 12 MONTHS IN NO EVENT WILL FREEFLY BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OR SUBSTITUTE GOODS BY BUYER THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL APPLY TO ALL LIABILITIES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST BUYER THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF
8. ANY LIMITED REMEDY Freefly shall not be liable for damages or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of ALTA including but not limited to the following situations Failure of operator to follow proper instructions and safety warnings found at www freeflysystems com software manuals Failure of the operator to follow onboard safety ALTA SETUP GUIDE warnings while using ALIA Failure of the operator to follow and comply with local rules and regulations Failure of the operator to inspect ALTA and its components prior to operation Failure of the operator to properly maintain and or service ALTA through an authorized Freefly Service Center with genuine ALTA parts Use of third party products on ALTA Use of ALTA in a physically or mentally impaired capacity Use of ALTA without sufficient training Use of ALTA in unsafe conditions including but not limited to bad or severe weather such as rain wind snow lightning dust storms etc or in areas of magnetic or radio interference such as power stations broadcasting and cell phone towers government prohibited airspace etc Improper operation misjudgment or risky behavior while using ALTA Infringement of third party data audio or video rights recorded when using ALTA WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM BOOM NUMBERING AND PROP ROTATION OVERHEAD VIEW BOOM 1 Clockwise BOOM 2 Cou
9. ed With the jumper removed channel mapping may take place but the motors will be turned off 1 Locate the closeout panel where the jumper is installed 2 Remove the side closeout panel with the jumper using a 1 5mm hex driver 3 Remove or replace the jumper 4 Reattach the closeout panel 62 gi 4 sA 25 A 99 9 A 76 lt 5 6 E I ct 2 22 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM ALTA APP The ALTA App is used to configure ALTA parameters and to monitor ALTA s status during flight To download the ALTA App search for Freefly ALTA in the App Store or on Google Play DOWNLOAD THE FREEFLY ALTA MOBILE APP 7 Download on the ANDROID APP ON AppStore y Google play 23 SETUP GUIDE io NOTE When making configuration changes with the ALTA App wait three seconds for the app to automatically save changes to ALTA WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM MAPPING CHANNELS To map channels use the ALTA App For complete information on channel mapping please refer to the ALTA User Manual L 2 Remove the Configuration Jumper see 22 Power using a battery pack or by plugging in the included USB Futaba cable into an available port on a Futaba receiver Open the ALTA App and connect to ALTA Open Configurations Radio Open each ALTA function and adjust the channel the desired channel number and use the togg
10. ght Hold In Height Hold ALTA will maintain a target altitude and try to correct for drift If a disturbance moves ALIA away from this target altitude ALTA will climb or descend to return to the target altitude 27 ALTA SETUP GUIDE CAUTION Always neutralize control inputs when switching between control modes WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM CONTROL MODES CONTINUED POSITION MODE Position Mode changes the pitch roll stick behavior to command ground speeds Pitch and roll stick deflection will command fore aft and left right ground speeds respectively Controlling altitude in Position Mode is the same as in Height Mode With pitch and roll controls centered ALTA will enter Position Hold In Position Hold ALTA will maintain its position over a given point on the ground and correct for disturbances Position Mode requires a strong GPS signal If a weak signal 15 present ALTA will not enter Position Mode and if the GPS signal degrades while in Position Mode ALTA will automatically revert to Manual Mode AUTOLAND The Autoland function will command ALTA to hover for 10 seconds and will then land in place It only occurs if Autoland is selected as the Loss of Signal LOS event in the ALTA App or at the end of an LOS Return to Home RTH event If ALTA is above the app configurable Safe Height setting ALTA will first descend to it at the Maximum Descent Rate After reaching this height ALTA s descent will slow to the A
11. ion If ALTA hovers with the stick below neutral decrease the Hover Throttle until ALTA hovers with neutral stick input If ALTA hovers with the stick above neutral increase the Hover Throttle until ALTA hovers with neutral stick input COMPLETE m DECREASE Hover Throttle Bring ALTA to a hover ze 77 INCREASE Hover Throttle ALTA SETUP GUIDE ic NOTE Hover Throttle will need to be adjusted when changing the overall weight of the system or when moving between very different elevations 19 NOTE The ALTA App does not allow Hover Throttle adjustments while ALTA is flying WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM ATTACHING A MoVI A can be attached to either the top or bottom of the ALTA via the Freefly Toad In The Hole Quick Release ALTA comes pre configured for bottom mounting a MoVI BOTTOM MOUNT 1 Prepare your MoVI for bottom mount flight see MoVI manual a Attach landing gear b Install TITH receiver on MoVI 2 Connect MoVI to bottom Toad 34 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM 15 CAUTION Top mounting is not supported by the MoVI M10 ADDING A TITH TOP MOUNT 1 Prepare your MoVI for top mount flight a Remove landing gear see MoVI manual i g 21 b Install TITH receiver on see manual WA TIS 2 Connect and secure the supplied inverted landing gear to the bottom Toad 3 Remove the
12. le to invert the orientation of a control Ensure proper channel selection by moving the control input on the radio controller and verifying the displayed graph in the ALTA App responds correctly ONCE CHANNELS ARE MAPPED 7 Remove the battery or USB Futaba cable from ALTA 8 Replace the Configuration Jumper 24 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WARNING Always ensure the Configuration Jumper is removed prior to adjusting radio settings to prevent unintentional motor starts WARNING Ensure proper channel mapping prior to flight Incorrect mapping can lead to immediate loss of control RADIO ADJUSTMENTS CONTROLLER CHANNEL MAPPING EI WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM ARM ENABLE SWITCH SWITCH POSITION ARMING _ DISARMING The optional Arm Enable Switch allows for added safety while m working around and flying ALIA by disallowing arming during 2 MIDDLE Poshie Possible ground handling or disarming during flight To set up an Arm Enable se Switch refer to Mapping Channels or the ALTA User Manual Not Possible If used the Arm Enable function should be mapped to a three position switch 25 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM COMPASS CALIBRATION ALTA features a highly sensitive 3 axis magnetometer that measures the earth s magnetic field to infer heading Occasionally the compass will require calibration especially when traveling between different geographic
13. locations TO PERFORM A COMPASS CALIBRATION 1 Secure a battery onto ALTA see page 18 19 2 Plug in the battery 3 Open the ALTA App 4 Select Configurations More Compass 5 Under Calibration select Start Manual 6 Follow the on screen instructions 26 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WARNING Verify ALTA is disarmed prior to performing a compass calibration To ensure ALTA does not arm set the Arm Enable Switch if available to disable and remove the Configuration Jumper it NOTE It is recommended to use two people to perform the compass calibration as it requires handling and rotating ALTA Perform calibration without a payload attached itj NOTE Ensure a microSD card is installed in the GPS compass module prior to performing compass calibration WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM CONTROL MODES ALTA has three primary flight control modes Manual Mode Height Mode and Position Mode They are selected with the Mode Switch MANUAL MODE In Manual Mode ALTA will only stabilize its attitude At neutral control input middle pitch and roll stick position ALTA will attempt to remain level Throttle control is direct HEIGHT MODE Height Mode changes the throttle stick behavior to command climb and descent rates The higher the throttle stick position the faster ALTA will climb Conversely the lower the throttle stick position the faster ALTA will descend When the throttle stick is centered ALTA will enter Hei
14. nding process For Spektrum JR radios a receiver is required to bind the satellites to a radio controller WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM FAILSAFE AND 1055 SIGNAL FUTABA S BUS AND SPEKTRUM JR DSM When using Futaba receivers with 5 5 or S Bus2 or using Spektrum or JR receiver satellites with DSM2 or DSMX the Synapse Flight Controller can detect signal strength and a loss of signal event Setting failsafes in the receiver is not necessary as failsafe behavior is set inthe ALTA App The radio s failsafe settings will not be used PPM RECEIVERS When using a receiver with a PPM output signal the Synapse Flight Controller will not automatically detect loss of signal and will follow the radio controller failsafe commands typically set during the bind process Refer to your radio controller manual for information on setting up failsafes 16 ALTA SETUP GUIDE Z WARNING Improperly set failsafe settings on PPM radio receivers can cause unexpected flight behaviors if ALTA loses radio control signal After setting radio failsafe settings ensure they are correct by viewing the channel mapping parameters in the radio configuration screen inthe ALTA App or viewing radio charts inthe ALTA App Ensure that the radio commands behave as expected when the radio controller is powered off WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING FAILSAFE SETTINGS 1 Throttle Neutral 2 Pitch Roll Yaw Neutral 3 Flight Mode Switch Posi
15. nter Clockwise BOOM 3 Clockwise BOOM 4 Counter Clockwise BOOM 5 Clockwise BOOM 6 Counter Clockwise FORWARD ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM INTRODUCTION ALTA is a professional multi rotor aircraft designed for demanding cinematic television and photographic applications Within five minutes ALTA can unfold from its carrying case to flying some of the most advanced cinema cameras on either the top or bottom of the aircraft Synapse Flight Controller is purpose built for cinema use yielding precise yet smooth control This Setup Guide has been prepared to highlight the operation of basic airframe and flight control systems It is supplemental to the ALTA User Manual which contains all the information required to set up operate and maintain an ALTA system safely Do not operate ALTA without completely reading the User Manual found at www freeflysystems com software manuals ALTA SETUP GUIDE WARNING Warnings are used to call attention to operating procedures which if not strictly observed may result in personal injury or loss of life D CAUTION Cautions are used to call attention to operating procedures which if not strictly observed may cause damage to equipment itj NOTE Notes are used to highlight specific operating conditions or steps of a procedure WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM ALTA DVERVIEW 1 GPS Compass Wi Fi Module microSD Card s 2 Propeller
16. rly 5 Remove prop protectors 12 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM FOLDING ALTA 1 Secure props with prop protectors 2 Unlatch all six booms 3 Close ALTA booms WY O O i gt Q 00 Oo Uu 4 Fold up all six boom retention c 3 e Un 3 gt WY gt ai LL ALTA SETUP GUIDE 16 INSTALLING A RADIO RECEIVER 1 Locate the noted closeout panels used for receiver installation between booms 1 amp 2 and 5 amp 6 2 Remove side closeout panel with radio wires using a 1 5mm hex driver 3 Identify required wire 4 Feed wire through grommet 8 NOTE 9 Replace side closeout panel Refer to the user manual for Futaba 6 Plug in receiver satellite to wire voltage telemetery installation per the radio manufacturer s instructions installation instructions S BUS S BUS2 DSM2 DSMX PPM 14 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM 7 Attach receiver satellite to exterior using the provided double sided tape a Futaba amp PPM receiver b Spektrum JR 8 For Futaba receivers feed antenna wires into antenna tubes and zip tie to noted mounting location 9 Repeat 1 7 on opposite side for dual receivers only applies to Futaba and Spektrum JR ALTA SETUP GUIDE BINDING A RADIO RECEIVER Refer to the instructions provided with your radio controller to complete the bi
17. rocedure Position Modes is followed MODE 02 MODE 02 ENABLE ARM E ENABLE BOTH V ENABLE DISARM MODE 01 POSITION C HEIGHT V MANUAL 31 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM TUNING ALTA N WARNING Tuning can change the fundamental flying characteristics of ALTA ALTA comes pre tuned for a wide variety of payloads and flying conditions It is possible for ALTA to become unstable or even uncontrollable Generally additional tuning is not required to fly ALTA and additional tuning if values are set too high or too low Only change tuning parameters will only need to take place if more customization of control feel is desired For in small increments and with caution Always test new tuning more information on tuning parameters refer to the ALTA User Manual configurations in open areas away trom people or obstacles 32 ALTA GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM SETTING HOVER THROTTLE Hover Throttle is an app configurable parameter that adjusts ALTA s thrust at center throttle stick and ensures ALIA does not climb or descend at the center stick position while flying in Manual Mode A Hover Throttle setting that is too high or too low can cause ALTA to climb or descend when switching between Manual Mode and Height Mode Adjust the Hover Throttle setting by entering a stable hover in Manual Mode Note the stick position or have an assistant view the radio chart in the ALTA App to determine stick posit
18. should be operated with extreme care as improper operation can cause damage to property serious personal injury or death As with any multi rotor ALTA is a complex and technical machine Novice pilots should invest sufficient time on a flight simulator and seek training from an experienced pilot prior to operation flight simulator is no substitute for training with an experienced pilot particularly when it comes to learning how to safely operate ALTA Novice pilots should never fly without the supervision of an experienced pilot Always check ALTA and its components for proper and complete installation prior to operation ALTA SETUP GUIDE Always maintain a safe distance from ALTA when in use Never attempt to touch ALTA when the propellers are moving Never fly ALTA over or around people power lines or other aircraft Always keep children and animals a safe distance away from ALTA when in use and when changing ALTA s configurations Only use propellers supplied by Freefly Systems that are designed for use on ALTA Always remove the propellers or power ALTA using a low power source when making a change to the configuration of ALTA to prevent propeller strikes in the event of unintentional motor starts Always remove the Configuration Jumper when making changes to the configuration of ALTA Always test ALTA with the propellers removed to make sure that the motors are spinning in the correct direction and that the
19. tion Mode 4 Home Switch Return to Home POSITION C HEIGHT V MANUAL LEFT STICK RIGHT STICK 17 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM INSTALLING BATTERY BOTTOM MOUNT 1 Place battery retention strap studs at the appropriate height for battery 6 N Adjust battery stops to fit battery 5 Attach the single hole end of the battery retention straps to the studs 4 Place battery 5 on battery tray below handle Tension and secure battery retention straps 18 ALTA SETUP GUIDE WARNING See warning on page 19 CD CAUTION See cautions on page 19 e X NT 15 PEAS z WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM WARNING Always secure battery packs with both battery retention straps TOP MOUNT 1 Adjust battery stops to fit battery 6 CD CAUTION When plugging in battery packs ensure the polarity is correct Positive is indicated by a red power lead and 2 Attach the single hole end of the battery retention strap to a stud on the landing gear 3 Place battery packs s in landing gear negative ground is indicated by a black power lead Reversing polarity will damage ALTA s electronics 4 lension and secure battery retention straps CAUTION When installing two battery packs ensure they are at a similar state of charge a full pack voltage difference less than 0 5V Plugging in two
20. utoland Descent Rate 28 ALTA SETUP GUIDE RETURN TO HOME Return To Home Mode will command ALTA to fly back to the starting point of the flight or the last defined Home Point When ALTA first acquires a GPS position it sets this as the Home Point of the flight The Home Switch on your radio controller can also be used to set a new Home Point See Channel Mapping in the User Manual for more information on setting up the Home Switch RTH can be initiated manually by the Home Switch or be initiated with an LOS event When initiated with the Home Switch ALTA will fly back to the Home Point and the pilot will maintain control of ALTA s altitude the entire time ALTA will not autoland if adequate signal is detected The pilot can cancel the RTH procedure by commanding a pitch or roll command During an LOS event ALTA will first check its current altitude against Safe Height If it is lower it will climb to Safe Height and if ALTA is above Safe Height it will remain at its current altitude Next ALTA will fly back to the home position at the RTH Speed set in the ALTA App Finally upon reaching the home position ALTA will begin Autoland CAUTION Flight using Position Mode in areas of degraded GPS signal such as near buildings or under dense tree cover is not recommended The reversion to Manual Mode sometimes cause abrupt changes in flight behavior WWW FREEFLYSYSTEMS COM RADIO LOSS OF SIGNAL SAFE HEIGHT IS
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