Test FW_02 - Full Autonomous

Objective

To test the auto modes such as Mission, Takeoff, Hold, and RTL for fixed wing vehicles.

Preflight

Plan a mission on the ground. Ensure the mission has:

• Takeoff as first waypoint
• Changes in altitude throughout the mission
• Last waypoint is an RTL
• Duration of 1 to 2 minutes

Flight Tests

❏ Takeoff

    ❏ Engage Takeoff mode (hand launch or runway)

    ❏ Vehicle should climb to takeoff altitude

    ❏ Vehicle should hold/loiter after reaching takeoff altitude

❏ Mission

    ❏ Auto takeoff (hand launch or runway)

    ❏ Verify changes in altitude throughout the mission

    ❏ Verify Mission Ends in RTL

    ❏ Duration of 1 to 2 minutes

    ❏ Auto land or hold at end

❏ Hold

    ❏ Engage Hold mode during flight

    ❏ Vehicle should orbit at current position and altitude

    ❏ Orbit radius and direction should match parameters

❏ RTL

    ❏ Arm and takeoff in any manual mode

    ❏ Fly out ~200m from start point

    ❏ Engage Return mode

    ❏ Vehicle should climb to RTL altitude if below it

    ❏ Vehicle should return to home and hold or land

Expected Results

• Mission should upload on first attempt
• Vehicle should automatically takeoff upon engaging Auto
• Waypoint tracking should be smooth with appropriate turn radius
• Vehicle should adjust height to RTL altitude before returning home
• Landing approach should be stable (if auto-land is configured)