3D Robotics X8 Plus - Manual (Page 22)

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Failsafes
visual line
of sight
400 ft
(120 m)
100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)
400 ft
(120 m)
visual line
of sight
400 ft
(120 m)
100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)
400 ft
(120 m)
Low Battery Failsafe
Environmental conditions, payload, and flying style can affect power
consumption. Use the controller’s flight data display to monitor the
voltage of the battery during flight.
If the battery reaches 14 V, the X8 will land automatically at the
current position, indicated by a blinking yellow status LED and a quick
repeating tone.
The X8 is programmed with a set of failsafe behaviors to prevent a crash in
the event of a loss of one of the data or communication channels required for
flight. Although certain failsafes have assigned LED indicators and tones, it is
unlikely that you will be able to see these at a distance. Monitor the ground
station for failsafe indications. If a failsafe is triggered, the assigned behavior
will activate. To override the failsafe behavior, use the controller to switch to
standard mode and regain manual control.
RC Controller Signal Failsafe
Physical obstructions and interference from nearby wireless signals can affect
the X8’s connection with the controller.
If the X8 loses contact with the controller, it will return to the launch point auto-
matically and land, indicated by a blinking yellow status LED.