User Manual
USER GUIDE
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6.11 Flight Modes, and Configuring the Mode/Submode Switches
6.11.1 Flight Mode Description
The MicroVector supports a wide variety of flight modes, which you can select in flight using your Mode switch,
and optionally a Submode switch. The table below describes these modes, and also indicates whether the GPS
(with a good 3D fix) and the magnetic compass are required. The fallback flight mode is listed for when either
the GPS or Compass is deemed untrustworthy.
Flight Mode
Flight
Mode
Indicator
Description for Multirotors
Description for Fixed Wing
2D Mode (No
Hold)
2D
Control stick sets the amount of pitch or roll.
Returns to level flight when control stick is
released. No altitude hold.
Same
2D Mode with
Hold
2DH
Same as 2D Mode, except that altitude hold is
enabled. When in altitude hold mode, the
throttle works as follows:
Throttle centered: present altitude is held
Above or below center: multirotor climbs
or descends, at a rate determined by the
position of the throttle.
Same as 2D Mode, except that
altitude and heading hold are
enabled. Heading hold uses
the ailerons or elevons to
hold the present heading, and
altitude hold uses the
elevator.
The altitude hold's lock is
reset every time the Elevator
stick is moved.
See section 7.2.2 - ‘Flight
Mode for Takeoffs’ for
important details about
altitude hold for fixed wing!
Loiter
Loi
Similar to 2D Mode with Hold. Offers wind
rejection during flight, and holds horizontal
position using GPS when control stick is
centered. (GPS and compass required)
Fallback: 2D Mode with Hold
Model circles around the
present GPS position, with
altitude hold, when Loiter is
triggered. (GPS required,
compass optional)
Fallback: 2D Mode w/
Hold
3D with Heading
Hold (Direct
Rate)
3DH
Advanced Pilots Only! The multirotor’s
present orientation (attitude) is held when the
control stick is centered. The multirotor
rotates about each axis, at the Direct Rate
specified, when the stick controlling that axis
is fully deflected. No Altitude Hold or leveling.
Same
Gyro Stabilize
Gyr
N/A
Selects ”gyro” stabilization
mode