User Manual

USER GUIDE
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12 Waypoints
12.1 Safety
Waypoints are an advanced MicroVector feature, intended for skilled and knowledgeable pilots.
Use the waypoint feature ONLY if you understand and agree to the below:
- You are fully responsible for your model, even when it is flying in waypoint mode.
- You are responsible for determining whether an area is safe and legal for model flight. If you are not sure,
don't fly there!
- Never program waypoints that could cause your model to fly near other aircraft or airports, over people, or
anywhere else that could cause a hazard!
- Assume that your prop(s) can spin at any time, when waypoint mode is engaged!
- If lost radio link is detected, waypoint navigation will stop and RTH will be activated, if RTH is configured
correctly. Configure and test RTH before activating waypoints! Ensure there is a clear path to home from any
point in the waypoint sequence!
- During waypoint flight, if a problem related to GPS or compass is detected, or if you lower your throttle or
move your control stick, the MicroVector will at least temporarily switch to a manual flight mode, requiring
immediate pilot interaction.
12.2 Terminology
Command – an instruction that causes the MicroVector’s waypoint controller to perform a specific action.
Session – a set of commands comprising a waypoint flight.
Click and drag – left clicking with the mouse, and moving the mouse pointer while continuing to hold down the
left button.
12.3 Limitations
Waypoints are presently limited as follows:
 Distance – the maximum distance allowed between the first waypoint and any other waypoint is
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). This limitation also applies to the distance between the home position and
all waypoints.
 Altitude – altitude is limited to under 400 feet (122 m) above the home position ground level.
12.4 Waypoint Setup
Waypoint commands are set up by navigating to the “Safety/Nav Setup” and “Waypoint Setup” tabs in the
software.
12.4.1 Waypoint Related Settings on the Waypoint/Nav Setup Tab
Refer to the lettered indications on the diagram below: