Autonomous Mission Overview
Field Planning & Route Setup:
Plan your field and boundaries.
Open the Route mode from the upper left-hand side (highlighted in blue).
Select the field from the side or the map, then click use.
Pre-Task Auto Check:
Check:
Signal strength.
Radar and spraying system on.
Adjust Return to Home (RTH) speed (below 23 ft/s).
Set RTH/Connection Altitude and Task Complete to Return to Home.
Ensure On Signal Lost is set to Return to Home per FAA rules.
Starting the Mission:
Slide to execute the mission.
The drone will:
Take off and fly to the Start Point.
Adjust to the set Height Above Crops and start spraying.
The route will turn from yellow to green as it sprays.
In-Flight Adjustments:
Use the left panel to modify flight settings.
The drone will predict where the tank will empty, but monitor battery closely.
Use the FPV to view live footage.
Obstacle Avoidance:
If the drone rises manually using the left thumbstick (e.g., to avoid a bush), it will return to the set height once released.
This setup ensures efficient flight control while maintaining safety.
Tip: Set the Return-to-Home (RTH) altitude higher than all obstacles in the field. If connection is lost, the drone will return home without the risk of hitting obstacles.
RTK and GPS Landing
RTK Activation and Landing Overview
Turning RTK On/Off:
Tap the gear icon in the top right-hand corner.
Scroll down to the RTK tab.
Toggle RTK on or off.
RTK Benefits:
Automatic Precision Landing:
When RTK is enabled, the drone will land automatically with high accuracy. No user input is required.
Faster and Easier Landings:
RTK allows the drone to land directly and precisely, making the process quicker.
GPS Landing:
With GPS only (RTK off), the drone will:
Hover about 10 ft. above the ground when descending.
Provide two options:
Manual Landing
Auto Landing
Auto Landing will make the drone descend straight down, but GPS accuracy can be up to 3 ft. off, hence the manual landing option.
This setup is ideal for precise, efficient landings when using RTK and allows flexibility with GPS landings.
Note: When landing to home point, the FPV camera will point down and is helpful for manual GPS landing.
Ending a Field Early and Saving Progress
Ending a Field:
To stop a mission early, tap "End" in the bottom right-hand corner.
Select "Yes" to confirm.
Saving Your Progress:
If you end the mission (e.g., due to rain or darkness), the drone will save your progress automatically.
Important: Make sure to hit "End" before powering off, or the mission will not be saved.
Finding and Resuming a Saved Mission:
Tap the arrow on the left-hand side to access the field list.
Look under "In Progress," which will be highlighted in green.
Select your field and tap "Use" in the bottom right-hand corner to resume the mission.
This process is essential for resuming a mission efficiently, ensuring you don't lose progress when a mission is interrupted.
Note: Ending a mission early and naming fields are important for keeping track of where you left off, saving you extra work and headaches.