3DR Solo User Manual - 4.3 Landing
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4.2.2
Initiating Takeoff
Hold Fly again to initiate takeoff. Solo will rise to 10 feet (3 m) and hover until receiving further control inputs.
Figure 4.2.2.1: Controller - Takeoff Prompts
4.3 Landing
Hold the Fly button to land Solo at its current location.
Figure 4.3.2.1: Controller - User-Initiated Landing
After landing, the propellers will stop spinning automatically; wait until the propellers stop spinning before
approaching Solo. If the propellers do not stop, press the controller’s Pause button or use the emergency shutoff
option described in Section 3.9.5.
When commanded to land, Solo will land at the current location,
wherever it is. Always make sure there is a clear path to a safe landing
point directly below Solo before landing.
Never approach Solo while the propellers are spinning. After an
auto-landing or return-to-home, always wait until the propellers stop
before approaching or touching Solo.
TAKEOFF PART 2
Auto-takeoff
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-takeoff.
“Fly” button LED blinks on Artoo when motors
are on. LED becomes solid white when takeoff
begins.
Telemetry
Back on telemetry screen after auto-takeoff.
Auto-takeoff message
During auto-takeoff, target altitude message is
displayed.
Message times out after 3000 milliseconds.
Auto-takeoff
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-takeoff.
“Fly” button LED blinks on Artoo when motors
are on. LED becomes solid white when takeoff
begins.
Haptic: press and hold feedback is given.
Auto-takeoff
Green bar returns to zero progress position
on transition.
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-takeoff.
“Fly” button LED blinks on Artoo when motors
are on. LED becomes solid white when takeoff
begins.
Cable Cam
Orbit
FLY
12
FLY
Hold
to take off
Cable Cam
Orbit
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
9999
FT
700
FT
HOME
100
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
12
GOING TO 5 FT ALTITUDE
Cable Cam
Orbit
9999
FT
700
FT
HOME
100
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
12
FLY
Hold
to take off
FLY
Hold
to take off
TAKEOFF PART 2
Auto-takeoff
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-takeoff.
“Fly” button LED blinks on Artoo when motors
are on. LED becomes solid white when takeoff
begins.
Telemetry
Back on telemetry screen after auto-takeoff.
Auto-takeoff message
During auto-takeoff, target altitude message is
displayed.
Message times out after 3000 milliseconds.
Auto-takeoff
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-takeoff.
“Fly” button LED blinks on Artoo when motors
are on. LED becomes solid white when takeoff
begins.
Haptic: press and hold feedback is given.
Auto-takeoff
Green bar returns to zero progress position
on transition.
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-takeoff.
“Fly” button LED blinks on Artoo when motors
are on. LED becomes solid white when takeoff
begins.
Cable Cam
Orbit
FLY
12
FLY
Hold
to take off
Cable Cam
Orbit
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
9999
FT
700
FT
HOME
100
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
12
GOING TO 5 FT ALTITUDE
Cable Cam
Orbit
9999
FT
700
FT
HOME
100
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
12
FLY
Hold
to take off
FLY
Hold
to take off
AUTO-LAND
Auto-land
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-land.
Haptic: press and hold feedback is given.
Auto-landing message
During auto-land, landing status is messaged.
Messgae stays on screen until copter has
landed.
Spot lock
Rewind
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Auto-landing complete
Auto-land complete screen shown when
copter has touched down.
(In case user is not able to see copter.)
Message times out after 5000 milliseconds.
Auto-land prompt
If user presses “Fly” in flight, the auto-land
prompt appears.
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-land.
Spot lock
Rewind
Telemetry
Back on telemetry screen after auto-landing,
prior to auto or user initiated disarming.
FLY
12
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
5
FT
0
FT
HOME
30
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
9999
FT
700
FT
HOME
100
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
LAND
12
LANDING IN PROGRESS
Cable Cam
Orbit
5
FT
0
FT
HOME
30
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
LAND
12
LANDING COMPLETE
FLY
Hold
to land
FLY
Hold
to land
AUTO-LAND
Auto-land
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-land.
Haptic: press and hold feedback is given.
Auto-landing message
During auto-land, landing status is messaged.
Messgae stays on screen until copter has
landed.
Spot lock
Rewind
555656
Auto-landing complete
Auto-land complete screen shown when
copter has touched down.
(In case user is not able to see copter.)
Message times out after 5000 milliseconds.
Auto-land prompt
If user presses “Fly” in flight, the auto-land
prompt appears.
User holds “Fly” to initiate auto-land.
Spot lock
Rewind
Telemetry
Back on telemetry screen after auto-landing,
prior to auto or user initiated disarming.
FLY
12
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
5
FT
0
FT
HOME
30
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
12
Cable Cam
Orbit
9999
FT
700
FT
HOME
100
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
LAND
12
LANDING IN PROGRESS
Cable Cam
Orbit
5
FT
0
FT
HOME
30
%
FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
LAND
12
LANDING COMPLETE
FLY
Hold
to land
FLY
Hold
to land
Be aware of Solo’s orientation before takeoff so you can safely navigate Solo
up and away from you once it’s in the air. If Solo is facing towards you at
takeoff, move the right stick back; if Solo is facing away from you, move the
right stick forward.
Spinning propellers can cause serious injury! Always make sure
Solo is clear of any obstructions and all people and animals are away
from Solo before spinning the props.
400 ft
400 ft
Cable Cam
Orbit
101
FT
47
FT
HOME
33
%
FLIGHT B ATTERY
ALTITUDE
LAND
12
LANDING IN PROGRESS