DeltaQuad Evo Tactical Operations Manual
  • DeltaQuad Evo Tactical Edition
  • Safety and Legal Notice
  • Abbreviations
  • Vehicle Specifications
  • Auterion Suite
    • Create an Auterion Suite Account
    • Activating Your Vehicle
    • Using the DeltaQuad Evo Simulator
  • Setup
    • DeltaQuad Evo Flight Case
    • Field Deployment Kits
    • Assembly
    • DeltaQuad Evo Battery
      • Battery Handling
      • Charging the Battery
      • Storing the Battery
      • Main Battery Placement
      • Auxiliary Battery Placement
      • Empty Payload Box
    • Powering the Vehicle
    • Ground Control Station (GCS)
      • DeltaQuad Toughbook
      • Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP
        • Attaching the Battery
        • Attaching the Antennas
        • Charging the Silvus Battery
        • Connecting the Breakout Cable
        • Storing the Silvus StreamCaster
      • Connecting the GCS to the DeltaQuad Evo
      • Optional Tripod-Mounted Sector Antenna
      • Optional Automated Tracking Antenna
        • Hardware Setup
        • Antenna Tracker GUI
        • Multivehicle Functionality
        • GCS Screen Recording
      • Silvus StreamCaster GUI
        • Changing the Radio Encryption
      • ATAK-Setup
    • Safety Features
      • Return to Home Settings
      • Low Battery Failsafe Trigger
      • Data Link Loss Failsafe Trigger
      • RC Loss Failsafe Trigger (Advanced Mode)
      • High Wind Failsafe Trigger
      • Geofence Failsafe Trigger
      • Land Mode Settings (Advanced Mode)
    • Air Unit Radio Swap
    • Connecting a Second GCS
    • ADS-B Receiver
  • Flight
    • Auterion Mission Control (AMC) Overview
      • Normal and Advanced Mode
      • AMC Top Bar
      • AMC Menu
        • Fly View
        • Plan View
        • Vehicle Overview
        • Advanced
        • Controller
        • Photos
        • Analyze
        • User Account
        • Settings
    • Planning a Mission
      • Preparing a Mission Plan
      • Best Practices and Tips
      • Mission Start Action
      • Set Intermediate Waypoints
        • Survey Pattern
        • Corridor Scan
        • Stealth Switch
      • Mission End Action
      • Geofences
    • Quick Takeoff
      • Land Approach
      • VTOL Takeoff
      • Return
    • Pre-flight Checks
    • Radio Range and Line of Sight (LOS) Operation
    • Executing and Monitoring a Mission
      • Execute the Mission - Returning the Vehicle
      • Monitoring the Mission
      • Controlling the Vehicle
      • Manual Control
      • Emergency Procedures
        • During Takeoff
        • During Transition
        • During Fixed-Wing Flight
        • During the Landing Sequence
    • Advanced Flight
      • GPS-Denied Operations
      • Offshore Operations
    • Post-flight Checks
  • Maintenance
    • Preventative maintenance
    • DeltaQuad Evo Maintenance Kit
      • VTOL Arm Replacement
      • Pusher Motor Pod Replacement
      • Wingtip Replacement
    • Elevon Replacement
    • Landing Gear Replacement
      • Landing Gear Leg Feature
    • Propeller Replacement
    • Flight Logs
      • Sharing log files via Auterion Suite
      • Downloading log files via the GCS
      • Downloading log files via USB
    • Diagnostics report
    • Firmware update
    • Compass calibration
    • Pitot Tube
  • DeltaQuad Evo Payloads
    • NextVision ISR Payloads
      • Raptor 360
      • Nighthawk2-V/UZ
      • Controlling the Camera
      • Connecting a Second Screen
      • NextVision Video Player
    • Aerial Payload Deployment Systems
    • Custom Payload Kits
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  1. Flight
  2. Planning a Mission

Best Practices and Tips

This section provides practical tips for mission planning.

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Last updated 6 months ago

  • An internet connection is needed for AMC to access the necessary map and elevation data. When operating in offline mode, map and elevation data can be downloaded beforehand through the AMC Menu -> Settings -> .

  • The altitude calculations in AMC and any Geographic Information System (GIS) software, such as Google Earth, do not account for the height of trees and obstacles. However, Google Earth has a higher resolution in terms of altitude calculation. In challenging conditions, it is recommended to consult Google Earth and verify the correct altitudes of the mission area. Mission plans can be exported as a KML file by navigating to File -> Local Storage -> Save as KML and then imported into Google Earth. By moving the mouse around, you can see the absolute altitudes in the bottom right corner. Note: these are ground altitudes, not tree-top heights.

The flight path can be extended to the ground to visualize the space between the mission altitude and the ground. In Google Earth, select the Flight Path -> Properties -> Altitude -> check Extend path to ground.

  • The indicated Orbit in the case of a loiter down is only an estimate. Based on wind conditions and the vehicle’s position, the DeltaQuad Evo may drift outside this circle by up to 100 meters. Therefore, be sure to thoroughly inspect the entire landing area and its surroundings.

  • In most cases, the Straight Land Pattern is a better approach and is the recommended standard for the landing pattern.

  • Planning altitudes should always be done relative to the Landing Point (HGT), and altitude differences between the Landing Points and the location of the Landing Orbit should be checked to ensure a safe landing.

  • A vertical takeoff or landing in Multirotor Mode (Hover) consumes significantly more energy than a Fixed-Wing (Aero) flight. For maximum efficiency, an altitude between 25 and 35 meters above the highest obstacles in the landing area is recommended for landing.

  • At every stage in the Fixed-Wing portion of the flight, a vertical separation of at least 25 meters above the highest obstacle must be maintained.

  • Most wind forecasts are based on ground-level wind. Even 10 meters above the ground the wind can be significantly stronger.

  • During the transition phase of the Transition Direction item, the vehicle has limited navigational abilities and could drift from its intended direction. The transition should therefore always be performed at an altitude where it is safe for the vehicle to perform the transition in any direction.

  • When planning a mission in the Plan View, a simulated flight path prediction is available if the DeltaQuad Evo is connected to the GCS. The simulated flight path, represented in blue, helps plan smoother directional and altitude changes between waypoints by indicating a loiter at a new waypoint if the climb rate is too high for the vehicle. The simulated flight path is enabled by default and can be accessed through AMC Menu -> Settings -> Plan View.

Offline Maps
The vehicle will loiter to reach the required altitude at waypoint 2, as the altitude difference between the waypoints is too great for the vehicle to climb in one go.
By lowering the altitude of waypoint 2, the vehicle will be able to reach the desired altitude without needing to loiter.
Another option is to move waypoint 2 further away from the previous waypoint, allowing the vehicle more room to ascend to the desired altitude.
The simulated flight path can be enabled or disabled via the application settings.