Flight Modes

Altitude Hold

Holds altitude, and self-levels the roll & pitch axes. Does not hold position.

In altitude hold mode, roll, pitch, and yaw can be changed by the pilot, and are stabilized when the pilot is not manipulating them. The X55 maintains a constant altitude unless the pilot changes it. If the throttle stick is in the middle (40% ~ 60%) the X55 will maintain the current altitude. Outside of this middle range, the X55 will descend or climb at a rate that depends on the deflection of the stick.

Loiter

Holds altitude and position and uses GPS for movements

Loiter Mode automatically attempts to maintain the current location, heading, and altitude. The pilot may fly the X55 in Loiter mode as if it were in a more manual flight mode but when the sticks are released, the X55 will slow to a stop and hold the position.

Auto

Executes a pre-defined mission.

In Auto mode, the X55 will follow a pre-programmed mission stored in the autopilot which is made up of navigation commands.

Return to Launch (RTL)

Returns above the takeoff location, may also include landing.

RTL mode navigates the X55 from its current position to hover above the home position. By default, X55 will execute the landing command once above the home position. The behavior of RTL mode can be controlled by several adjustable parameters.

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