Instruction Manual

Flight Procedures: Takeoff

Follow these steps to take off.

» Propellers are attached tightly to the motors in the correct order and

the GPS mast is oriented vertically.

» The X8 is powered with the battery secured to the underside of the

vehicle. (Remember to hold the X8 still and level while the sensors

initialize.)

» The controller is set to CH 7 OFF, standard (STD) mode (loiter mode for

beginners), and RTL OFF.

» The status LED displays blinking green, indicating that the X8 has

acquired GPS lock. This can take a few minutes depending on your

flying location.

» The X8 is situated at a safe, unobstructed launch point, facing away

from you.

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