Flight Test

At the flight field, once RubiQ has achieved a GPS lock, she is ready for her first flight.

To begin:

• Start with the SA switch in the middle position. This is Angle Mode, a self-leveling, beginner pilot mode.
• Arm the drone by flipping the SF switch.
• Gently apply the throttle by pressing the left stick up.

Now that you’re at the proper altitude, it’s time to test the controls.

• First, pitch the drone forward by gently pressing up on the right stick.
• Then, bring the stick down to pick back towards the starting position.
• Second, roll the drone to the right by pressing the right stick to the right.
• Test the second direction by pressing the right stick to the left.
• Yaw the drone to the right by pressing the left stick to the right. This will spin the drone on its axis.
• Bring it back to the center, then press the left stick to the left to rotate the drone in the other direction.

Now, test the assisted flight modes.

• To set Altitude Hold, pull the SA switch towards you, one click. Altitude Hold only controls altitude. The drone will still move side to side.
• Engage Position Hold by pulling the SB switch towards you, one click. This will make RubiQ hold her position horizontally.
• With both sticks centered and both Altitude and Position Hold engaged, RubiQ will hover in place.
• Wind can affect flight mode. Avoid flying on windy days, otherwise, expect some drift.
• To check if the Return to Home function is working properly, disengage Position Hold, then fly a short distance away.
• Now, pull the SB switch all the way towards you to engage Return to Home. RubiQ will now orient itself for an autonomous flight back to its starting take-off point.
• As it slowly descends, flip the SF switch away from you to disarm the drone once RubiQ is only a few inches off of the ground.