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UAV Checklist

Distributinon Board

  • Attach all the required modules
    • Note that 4S drones do not need the 19V buck module for NUC
    • Note that 6S drones do not need the 24V boost module for Ouster
  • Measure that the voltage output of all the modules is correct
  • Test that the FTDI module is communicating with Pixhawk and all the MRS modules
  • Cover all exposed pads/wires in insulation

ESCs

  • Solder at least 470uF capacitors to ESCs if they do not have them by default
  • Program the ESCs to the latest firmware version (if they are BLHeli32) and apply our ESC config
  • Make sure that the motors are spinning in the correct orientation

Pixhawk

  • Upload correct version of Pixhawk firmware
  • Select the correct airframe
  • Calibrate all the sensors
  • Pair the radio transmitter and make sure that all the 8 channels used by the MRS system are working:
1. Roll
2. Throttle
3. Pitch
4. Yaw
5. Offboard switch
6. Flight mode switch
7. MRS system switch - Remote Control
8. MRS emergency switch
  • Calibrate the voltage measurement in the Power tab (analog measurement only - Pixhawk 4/6C)
  • Setup safety, by default RC Loss -> Land Mode, RTL settings Land immedietaly
  • Make sure that Dshot is working
  • Make sure that Garmin is working (if connected)