Mission Start Action

Takeoff in Hover mode and transition to Aerodynamic mode.

Before creating a new mission plan make sure that there are no items such as waypoint commands on the map.

1. First, enter the Plan view by selecting the Plan tab from the AMC menu.

You can clear all waypoints from AMC and the vehicle by selecting the File Tool from the Plan Tools. Choose the clear option.

2. When selecting the Start tab the option Add VTOL Takeoff is available.

3. Click on the map to specify the start location where the vehicle will initiate its takeoff. If the vehicle is currently connected, this location will automatically default to the vehicle's current position.
4. Adjust the Transition Direction icon displayed on the map. This action determines the transition direction for the vehicle, indicating how it will transition from Hover mode to Aerodynamic mode before proceeding to the next mission item. It is important to set the transition direction against the wind, ensuring that the vehicle is also facing the wind. The default distance between the Start item and the Transition Direction item is set to 70m and can be left at that value.

5. Set the VTOL Takeoff altitude in the Plan Item Editor. This is the altitude at which the vehicle transitions from Hover mode to Aerodynamic mode.

6. We recommend a minimum VTOL Takeoff altitude of 60m for all safety features to function properly. Always make sure to set an altitude that surpasses the height of all obstacles present between the Start and Transition Direction waypoints.

Please be aware that the altitudes of mission items in the Plan View are relative to the launch altitude, rather than Above Ground Level (AGL).

For maximum endurance, this value can be set as low as 25m. At that altitude, the safety features might not function properly in the event of an emergency.

In Hover mode, the DeltaQuad EVO uses up to 12 times more energy compared to the Aerodynamic mode (Fixed-wing mode). We recommend setting the VTOL Takeoff altitude not higher than 100m as this will have an impact on the total flight time. As a rule of thumb, every additional minute ascending in Hover mode will take off 10km from the total mission length. Every extra minute of descending in Hover mode will take off 7km of the total mission length.

7. In the Initial Mission Settings, the default Waypoints altitude can be set.

This value can be changed for each individual waypoint in the Mission tab. The default value can be set in the application settings of AMC when the Advanced Mode is enabled. Settings > General > Plan View

The vehicle has been designed to transition in the direction it was when positioned on the ground. This allows the operator to perform upwind transitions, regardless of the mission plan. During the transition phase, the vehicle may travel as much as 300 meters. The mission plan should account for this.

During the transition phase, the vehicle's heading may change due to wind influence. The mission plan should account for this.