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Gen 4

Introduction

This section explains how to prepare Vertex One for flight. Make sure to familiarize yourself with your country's, state's or local legislation, regulations and standards for operating UAV before attempting to fly Vertex One. Before any flight of Vertex One, make sure to conscientiously prepare for the flight upfront. This means determining the flight zone and the flight scenario within it.

In case no relevant legislation, regulations or standards apply to the drone flight preparation and pre-flight checks, this section presents some best practices to follow.

Flight Preparations

Unfold and Secure the Arms

  1. Unfold the arms:

    Unfold Arms

  2. Secure the arms by tightening the locking screws:

    Secure Arms

Warning

Do not forget to tighten the 4 screws to lock the folding arms in flight cofiguration using a HEX 2.5 key.

Insert PowerPack

  1. Insert charged PowerPack:

    Insert PowerPack

  2. The PowerPack is mounted properly when the latching mechanism makes a “Click” sound and both sides of the latching mechanism engage

Warning

Check that the latching mechanism is fully engaged and there’s a solid mechanical connection between the PowerPack and the Vertex One. If you can feel any play in the connection, the PowerPack is probably not mounted securely. Never attempt to fly the Vertex One in this condition!

Unfold Propellers

  1. Unfold all 4 propellers fully:

    Unfold