Attaching and Detaching from the Dovetail
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Ensure the aircraft is powered off prior to attaching or detaching the Vio from the aircraft.
Align payload dovetail connector with the aircraft dovesocket quick release mount and insert the dovetail into the dovesocket. When the dovetail is fully inserted the safety latch will click. This is an indicator that the payload is fully inserted into the quick release mount.
Push the quick release lever on the side of the dovesocket towards the back of the aircraft. You will feel the tension of the quick release lever get tighter and it should be hand tight prior to hitting the dovesocket housing. This ensures a tight, vibration free, secure connection between the payload and the aircraft.
Ensure the payload is level prior to powering on. (see image below).
To remove the payload, unlock the red lever by pulling it towards the front of the aircraft.
When the lever is in the open position, press the red locking button on the opposite side and pull the gimbal by the locking mechanism towards the front of the aircraft until it slides free.
