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GCS powered on, AC power if available
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GCS C2 modem plugged into GCS
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Open Mission Planner
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Ensure propellers are safe for flight (properly mounted and unfolded)
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Powered on, charge acceptable
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Set to non-auto mode
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Mode switch varies by customer request. Default ASW builds typically utilize the upper left 3-position toggle for flight controller modes.
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Throttle down
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Batteries connected
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Autopilot will make an audible tone once initialized
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GCS software connected to aircraft
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Autopilot confirm disarmed
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Mission profile read from aircraft, displayed correctly
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After reading back the mission profile, ASW recommends performing an elevation check for safety (please reference Mission Planner map tools)
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C2/Telemetry strength at minimum loss
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Flight modes respond to safety transmitter
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Safety transmitter confirm non-auto mode, throttle down
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GPS has 3D fix
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ASW recommends ensuring that HDOP is below 2.0
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HUD correctly responds to motion
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Compass heading displays correctly
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All ASW HLM aircraft ship with magnetometer calibrations factory completed. These should not require recalibration, unless modifications are made to the aircraft. Please contact ASW if necessary.
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Battery voltage full or acceptable for planned flight
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Payload is prepared, working correctly
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Aircraft in desired location, area cleared
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