# Manual flights

For manual flights that do not rely on pre-planned missions, follow the steps below to ensure proper system setup and safe launch.

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**Pre-Flight Preparation**

Before proceeding, refer to the previous chapter: ***“*****Getting started with Nexus and Before flights procedures*****”.*** This section explains how to:

* Configure the required **map overlays**
* Enable relevant **drone system overlays**
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<details>

<summary>Flying with a geofence</summary>

To assign a geofence to a flight mission:

1. **Open the Mission View**.
2. Create a **Free Flight Task** for the operation.
   * Select the appropriate **vehicle type** and **drone asset** for the mission.
3. Use the **Geofence Tool** to draw the operational boundary directly on the map.
   * This defines the maximum allowed flight area for the UXV.

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**No-Fly Areas**

If specific areas must be avoided (e.g., friendly positions, civilian zones), use the **No-Fly Zone Tool** to mark them on the map. The UAS will avoid these during the mission.
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<details>

<summary>Flying without a geofence</summary>

If the mission **does not require a geofence**, you do **not** need to create a Free Flight Task.

However, you **must ensure** that geofencing is **not enforced** for the selected UAS:

1. Go to the **Safety Parameters** of the required drone (UXV).
2. **Disable the geofence requirement** to allow for an unrestricted flight.

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**Failure to disable geofence enforcement may prevent takeoff or limit flight range.** Always verify safety settings before launch.
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</details>

### **Select and Prepare the Drone** <a href="#select-and-prepare-the-drone" id="select-and-prepare-the-drone"></a>

1. Go to the **Drone tab** (third tab from the top).
2. From the asset list, **select the appropriate drone system** for the flight.
3. Open both the **Status Panel** and **Information Panel** to verify:
   * System health
   * Connectivity (RSSI, GPS fix)
   * Battery and payload status
4. Complete the **Take-Off Checklist**
   * Ensure all items in the **Take-Off Checklist** are completed before initiating flight.

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Verifying system readiness through the Status and Information panels is critical to mission safety.
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### Pre-Flight Configuration <a href="#pre-flight-configuration" id="pre-flight-configuration"></a>

Before takeoff, perform the following configuration steps to ensure safe and controlled flight:

1. Open the **Controls panel** under the **Mission Control** tab.
2. Set the desired **Flight Level**.
   * This is especially important if you plan to use **Go To** commands or **Waypoints**, even during a manual flight.
   * Confirm the flight level by holding the confirmation button next to the input field until confirmed.
3. On the map, define a **Fallback Location**.
   * This is the location the drone will return to automatically if a **Return-to-Land (RTL)** is triggered.

***

### Manual Flight <a href="#manual-flight" id="manual-flight"></a>

1. Switch to **Manual Control** in the **Controls panel**.
2. Click **Force Arm** to arm the drone.
3. Select the appropriate **Flight Mode**:
   * **Altitude Mode** – Recommended for **GNSS-denied environments**.
   * **Position Mode** – Use when a **reliable GPS fix** is available.

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The drone is now ready for manual flight. You may control it using the physical controller or a keyboard, depending on your setup.
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Source of the page: <https://intelic.gitbook.io/intelic/Q05Q1spzBoHPjamMLbyl/getting-started-with-nexus/quickstart/manual-flights#flying-with-a-geofence>


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