# VTOL Takeoff

## VTOL Takeoff

1. In the next step, the **VTOL Takeoff** and **Transition** must be planned. A flight path from the vehicle to an **orbit** is shown. This **orbit** can be dragged within a confined space defined by **AMC** by grabbing the white **vertex**.

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The **VTOL Takeoff** and **Transition** items must be planned in such a way that the vehicle can perform these **into the wind**.

Place the **VTOL takeoff orbit** with at least **25 meters** of clearance above any obstacles. The orbit’s altitude is by default **80 meters** **(HGT)** relative to the takeoff location.
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2. The **Transition Altitude** must be set by adjusting the **slider** on the right side of the screen. The **Altitude Frame** is **AGL**, Above Ground Level (Altitude Above Ground Level).

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The minimum **VTOL Takeoff Altitude** is **15 meters** above the highest obstacle in the takeoff area. For example, if the tallest tree in the takeoff area is **10 meters** high, the **VTOL Takeoff Altitude** must be set to at least **25 meters**.
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3. Before confirming the takeoff, the operator must review the [**Pre-flight Checklist**](/tac/flight/pre-flight-checks.md).
4. **Hold to Confirm** the **VTOL Takeoff**.

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After the **VTOL Takeoff** command has been given, the vehicle will arm its **VTOL motors** and ascend in **Multirotor Mode** to the set **Transition Altitude**. Once reached, the vehicle will engage the **pusher motor** and commence forward movement until enough lift can be generated with the wings. As soon as sufficient **airspeed** is reached to allow **fixed-wing flight**, the **VTOL motors** will be turned off. The **transition phase** is over, and the **DeltaQuad Evo** is flying in **fixed-wing mode** (**Aero**).

In the next stage, the vehicle will climb to the default **80 meters altitude (HGT)** as fast as possible while moving towards the **Orbit location**. Once there, the vehicle will **loiter clockwise** with a radius of **100 meters** at **80 meters altitude (HGT)**.
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The vehicle can now be commanded to change location via the **Orbit Command**. The **orbit** can be adjusted in **position**, **radius**, **direction**, and **altitude**.
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How to **execute and monitor a mission** will be addressed in the [following chapter](/tac/flight/executing-and-monitoring-a-mission.md).
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