User manual

U-See User Manual - Command Menu
Note: Each UAV has a flight envelope which restricts flight speed commands to be bound
between a minimum and maximum value. Values out of this restriction are not accepted
by the U-Pilot Autopilot. Flight envelopes may change for each flight mode and are pre-
configured by Airelectronics, the end user does not have to worry about it.
2.10.1.6 Available modes for the Rotary Wing UAVs
We recommend you to take a look at our “Video Tutorials” section in our web page
(www.airelectronics.es) to see the system working and to better understand available
modes.
2.10.1.6.1 Manual mode
In this flight mode the U-Pilot Autopilot gives control to the external pilot but still assists
the external pilot, specially with the heading of the UAV, acting as an advanced gyroscope,
making the system more controllable for a human operator.
This mode must be selected before the mission starts in order to do the Pre-Flight settings.
Be aware of the throttle stick specially in electric motors.
The external pilot can always command Manual mode by setting the Futaba Joystick Switch
B to “Switch Down position”. This switch is located on the top left of the Joystick., this will
overrun any mode change from the Computer Operator.
The U-Pilot Autopilot will rest in Manual mode and it will not be possible to change it until
the Switch B will be moved to “Switch Up position”
2.10.1.6.2 Take-Off mode
On Take-Off mode the UAV will start climbing and it will increase the altitude at a specified
preset vertical speed.
The take-off heading is set by the operator on the Runway Heading.
Once the UAV reaches a safe altitude it will automatically switch to Navigation mode.
Until a valid GPS fix has been stablished it is not recommended to start flying.
Just before commanding Take-Off mode the External Pilot must move the throttle stick of
the Futaba joystick up until the UAV is almost flying, then the Computer Operator will click
on Take-Off button. (Leave the throttle stick in that position until the Landing is over)
2.10.1.6.3 Navigation mode
On this flight mode the UAV keeps its position and altitude at a destination point. The
destination point can be changed on real time just right clicking on the map. When the
destination point is reached the UAV keeps this position.
In this mode is possible for the Computer Operator to set the commanded speed and the
commanded altitude. To define new values of altitude or speed it is required to write the
new value on the corresponding box and then click Set button.
Notice than if the commanded speed is equal to 0 the UAV will not change its position.
2.10.1.6.4 Flight Plan mode
On this mode the UAV heads one by one different defined points. These points are
numbered starting with number one, when the last point is reached the UAV will start the
flight plan again from the first point.
Each point is defined by its coordinates and by its altitude.
It is better to stablish the flight plan before the mission start, but it is possible to
determine it during the flight or even to edit, delete or add points.
To change these points follow the same procedure described on section 7.3.6 Flight Plan
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