5 - Launch

Launch area and airspace clear

ASW suggests placing the drone into auto mode and checking the following items on the HUD: altitude near zero and stable, flight correctly displays AUTO, active waypoint displays 1, waypoint distance is near zero

By default, ASW ships all drones configured such that a takeoff waypoint is required to pass pre-arming checks.

Safety transmitter in loiter mode

(Only for models shipped prior to March 2021 with Here2 GNSS) Ensure safety switch on GNSS is solid red. The aircraft should boot to this state, user should confirm at this step. (Models shipped after March 2021 with Here3 GNSS disregard)

Power Distribution Board armed, wait for ESC tones

Ensure that the green switch for the Power Distribution Board is solid green for armed