Manual Control

This section explains how to manually control the DeltaQuad Evo.

Once the vehicle is launched and has transitioned to fixed-wing mode, you can control it using the following methods.

Repositioning the Vehicle and Changing the Altitude

  • While the vehicle is in flight, you can select the Orbit or Fig 8 command from the Flight Tools on the left side of the screen.

  • Tap anywhere on the map to choose the location for the Orbit or Fig 8.

  • When issuing an Orbit or Fig 8 command, the altitude can be adjusted. The Altitude Slider will appear on the right side of the screen, allowing you to select a new altitude.

  • After confirming the command, the vehicle will change course to the chosen location and adjust to the selected altitude.

  • Mission plan execution can be paused using the Hold command. Reposition the vehicle manually and adjust altitude using the Orbit and Fig 8 commands. You can resume the mission at the selected active waypoint at any time by using the Mission command.

  • At any point during the flight, the Return command can be issued to bring the vehicle back to the designated landing location.

  • Airspeed can be changed with the Change Speed command.


Joystick Control - Fixed-wing Mode

For inexperienced pilots, joystick controls can feel counterintuitive. It is recommended to practice joystick operation nearby while maintaining a safe altitude.

For joystick (manual) control, the flight mode must be changed. Press the Mode button in AMC's Top Bar. Two options will be offered: Altitude and Position mode.


Flight modes explained

  • Altitude mode - The DeltaQuad Evo will automatically hold its altitude and direction until changed by the stick input. For flight stabilization and navigation, it will only rely on the IMU and not make use of the compass and GPS.

  • Position mode - The DeltaQuad Evo will automatically hold its altitude and direction until changed by the stick input. For flight stabilization and navigation, it relies on the IMU and makes use of the compass and GPS.


  • In fixed-wing mode, the vehicle can be controlled with the right joystick input.

  • Moving the right joystick left or right will cause the vehicle to change direction.

  • Moving the joystick forward or backward controls the vehicle's altitude.

  • Pushing the joystick forward decreases altitude.

  • Pulling the joystick backward increases altitude.



Nudging

After the Evo transitions from fixed-wing mode to multirotor mode, the vehicle will deploy the landing gear and descend to the planned landing point.

  • The operator can halt the descent by pushing the left joystick forward.

  • The vehicle will maintain its altitude and position. The right joystick controls the vehicle's position. Moving the joystick forward, backward, left, or right changes the vehicle's position relative to its current heading.

  • The left joystick controls the vehicle's descent and heading. Moving the joystick up will halt the descent while returning returning the joystick to the middle position or moving it down will resume the descent. Moving the joystick left or right changes the vehicle's heading (yaw).


Joystick Control - Multirotor Mode

For joystick (manual) control, the flight mode must be changed. Press the Mode button in AMC's Top Bar. Two options will be offered: Altitude and Position mode.


Flight modes explained

  • Altitude Mode: The DeltaQuad Evo will automatically maintain its altitude while the pilot controls the horizontal direction. It relies solely on the IMU for stabilization and navigation, without utilizing the compass or GPS. During Altitude mode, drift can occur due to wind influences.

  • Position Mode: The DeltaQuad Evo will hold both its altitude and position until adjusted by stick input. For stabilization and navigation, it uses the IMU along with the compass and GPS for enhanced accuracy.

Altitude mode provides faster movement in multirotor mode compared to Position mode.


  • The left joystick controls the vehicle's altitude and heading.

  • Moving the joystick forward will increase the altitude.

  • Moving the joystick backward will decrease the altitude.

  • Moving the joystick left or right changes the heading (yaw) of the vehicle.

  • The right joystick controls the position of the vehicle. Moving this joystick, forward, backward, left, or right changes the position of the vehicle relative to its current heading.


When the handheld controller is unplugged from the Toughbook in-flight while using Altitude or Position mode, the vehicle will enter Failsafe mode. By default, this is set to Return to Launch.

Plug the handheld controller back in to the Toughbook and reselect Altitude or Position mode to continue. Alternatively, you can pause the Failsafe action and reposition the vehicle using an Orbit command.

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