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Pre-flight checks

Before every flight, perform the following checks:

1. Check that the wings are correctly installed and that they do not have any damage. If needed, fix the wings or replace them with a new set.

2. Power the Flapper up.

3. Check that the servos are correctly trimmed: If they are not (situations indicated with red), perform the trimming procedure.

4. Check that all the actuators are working correctly:

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When flying the Flapper, or just testing the actuators, pay attention to the front/back orientation of the Flapper.
If the body shells are not installed, the โ€œspineโ€ (square carbon rod) is on the back side of the Flapper.

5. Next, test the auto-stabilization:โ€‹

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6. You are ready for the first flight!

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Table of Contents

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FLAPPER NIMBLE+

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Specifications
  • Components & accessories


GETTING STARTED

  • Battery charging & management
  • Pre-flight setup
  • Power-up & power-down
  • Remote controllers
  • Flying
  • Servicing


ADVANCED USE

  • Crazyflie Ecosystem
  • Software resources
  • PC client installation
  • Firmware update
  • Servo-trimming
  • Integrated features
  • Extra addon-decks & sensors
  • Motor mapping
  • State estimation & Control
  • Autonomous flight
  • Simulation resources
  • 3D CAD models
  • Scientific papers


SUPPORT/OTHER QUESTIONS?

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