Initial Setup
Installing the App
- Download and Install the Qubebots App using the APK file. Currently only the Android version is available.
- Turn on the drone, and keep it on a flat surface.
- Turn off mobile data, turn on WiFi and search for available WiFi Networks.
- Connect your mobile to the drone WIFI Network “QubeBots XFly”. If asked use 12345678 as the password.
5. Open the Qubebots App and wait for the status icon to change from “Connecting…” to Connected.
App interface
The app has two joysticks to control the drone. There are 3 main modes to fly the drone according to your preference. These modes can be changed by selecting either of the bottom 3 icons marked with the red square.
Joysticks movements can control the drone according to the following picture.
Flying Modes
1. Position Hold Mode
The middle marker with the location icon represents this mode. This is the most convenient mode to fly and recommended for beginners. With this mode, the drone automatically holds its height and position constantly when no joystick inputs are received.
Important: Please note that for this system to work effectively, the floor should have visible patterns to help the drone detect its movement across the horizontal plane. Adequate lighting is also essential to ensure the bottom camera can accurately capture these patterns.
2. Altitude Mode
In this mode, the drone only maintains a constant height from the ground and the position has to be controlled by the right joystick. You can change the maintained altitude using the left joystick. When no joystick inputs are given, you may notice that the drone is drifting sideways.
Important: This mode uses a Time of Flight Sensor to detect the distance between the drone and the floor. When the drone flies above an object, it will suddenly go upward to maintain the same height calculated from the top of that object.
3. Full Manual Control
This mode allows you to have the full control over the drone in all 6 degrees. It is not recommended for beginners to fly in this mode as it might lead to heavy crashes damaging the drone.
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