3D Robotics IRIS Plus - Manual (Page 18)

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Do not handle IRIS while the
safety button is solid red and
IRIS is live. Always press the
button until it displays blinking
red before approaching
the propellers.
Autopilot ready, GPS locked
Acquiring GPS, please wait.
Initializing, please wait.
4
Press safety
button.
Press the safety button
until it is solid red.
IRIS is now live.
Stand back!
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Check LED.
Check the LED to view the status of IRIS. Wait
to proceed until you see the blinking green light
indicating that IRIS has acquired GPS lock.
Pre-arm safety check failure. Connect
to a ground station and see the trouble-
shooting guide at 3DR.com/iris/info.
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To activate the motors,
hold the left stick down-right
until the motors spin.
Now you’re ready for takeoff!
Arm motors.
IRIS will spin its propellers
when armed. Ensure that the
launch point is clear of
obstructions before arming.
Always disarm the motors
before approaching IRIS.
Motors inactive, safe to handle Motors active, deactivate before
handling
GPS lock requires a clear view of the
sky. IRIS may take a few minutes to
acquire GPS lock depending on your
flying location. Always fly in an open
area to improve GPS signal strength,
and review the GPS failsafe
information on page 7.