Takeoff and Landing

Video 1: First Flight with the IF1200A walk-through

Takeoff

STEP
ACTION

1

Verify each item on the Preflight Checklist.

2

Arm the aircraft by bringing the left joystick stick down and towards the right. The motors start spinning in an idle state.

3

Takeoff by slowly raising the throttle (left joystick). The throttle must be raised above the midpoint. Continue raising the throttle and the aircraft will take off.

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Landing

Landing in Loiter or Position Mode

STEP
ACTION

1

Be sure the landing site is level and clear of obstructions

  • If the takeoff and landing locations are the same, the aircraft slows itself before landing.

  • If the aircraft is landing at a location where the elevation is different from takeoff, reduce throttle on landing.

2

Lower the throttle completely until the aircraft has landed.

3

Disarm the aircraft by moving the left joystick straight down & hold.

Landing in Return to Launch (RTL) Mode

STEP
ACTION

1

Select a Launch location that is level and clear of obstructions for landing.

  • The launch location is automatically set before takeoff.

  • The aircraft will autonomously return to the takeoff location and slowly descend.

2

If the aircraft is not positioned exactly over the landing pad, use the joysticks to reposition it.

3

Disarm the aircraft by moving the left joystick straight down & hold.

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