3D Robotics Aero-M - Manual (Page 22)

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To ensure safe and successful flying, familiarize yourself with the safety information
on this page. Always fly in accordance with your location regulations and these best
operating practices.
Always fly at least 100 feet (30 m) away from
people, vehicles, and buildings. Make the safety
of people and property your first priority!
Always fly below 400 ft (120 m) and within your visual
line of sight. Don’t let the Aero get too far away from
you; make sure you can always see its orientation.
Don’t fly in low light, rain, or other conditions that
might impede visibility.
Always fly at least 5 miles (8 km) away from airports
and other areas where pilots operate manned
aircraft.
visual line
of sight 400 ft
(120 m)
100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)
visual line
of sight 400 ft
(120 m)
100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)
Before you fly, determine the boundaries of your safe flying area. If the Aero moves
outside the designated area or exhibits instability in flight, switch to fly-by-wire mode
and land the plane manually. Always be ready to regain manual control of the plane
in the event of an unsafe situation.
The Aero will not avoid obstacles on its own, including during missions. As the
operator, it’s your job to recognize and avoid obstructions while flying. When
planning missions, ensure that the selected altitude is appropriate for all
geographical features of the area, including terrain.
Location
Spinning propellers can cause serious injury. The safety
button indicates the status of the motor to help you
prevent hazardous contact with the Aero’s high-speed
propeller.
• When the Aero is powered on, the safety
button will blink red, indicating that the motor
is inactive and the propeller is safe to handle.
• When you’re ready to fly, press and hold the safety
button until it shows solid red. This indicates that
the motor is armed and the propeller will spin if the
throttle stick is raised. To make the propeller safe
to handle again, press and hold the safety
button until it blinks red.
visual line
of sight 400 ft
(120 m)
100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)
Propeller
You can find more safety tips throughout these instructions
where you see this yellow box.
Safety
visual line
of sight 400 ft
(120 m)
100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)
visual line
of sight 400 ft
(120 m)
100 ft (30 m) 5 miles (8 km)
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