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 SD 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.

  • Activate Altitude Hold by pulling the SA switch towards you one click. Altitude Hold only controls altitude. The drone will still move side to side.
  • Make sure the drone maintains its distance from the ground in Altitude Hold. Then test that the drone responds to pitch, yaw and roll as expected.
  • 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 SD switch away from you to disarm the drone once RubiQ is only a few inches off of the ground.