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.
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
Flying with a geofence
To assign a geofence to a flight mission:
Open the Mission View.
Create a Free Flight Task for the operation.
Select the appropriate vehicle type and drone asset for the mission.
Use the Geofence Tool to draw the operational boundary directly on the map.
This defines the maximum allowed flight area for the UXV.
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.
Flying without a geofence
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:
Go to the Safety Parameters of the required drone (UXV).
Disable the geofence requirement to allow for an unrestricted flight.
Failure to disable geofence enforcement may prevent takeoff or limit flight range. Always verify safety settings before launch.
Select and Prepare the Drone
Go to the Drone tab (third tab from the top).
From the asset list, select the appropriate drone system for the flight.
Open both the Status Panel and Information Panel to verify:
System health
Connectivity (RSSI, GPS fix)
Battery and payload status
Complete the Take-Off Checklist
Ensure all items in the Take-Off Checklist are completed before initiating flight.
Verifying system readiness through the Status and Information panels is critical to mission safety.
Pre-Flight Configuration
Before takeoff, perform the following configuration steps to ensure safe and controlled flight:
Open the Controls panel under the Mission Control tab.
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.
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
Switch to Manual Control in the Controls panel.
Click Force Arm to arm the drone.
Select the appropriate Flight Mode:
Altitude Mode – Recommended for GNSS-denied environments.
Position Mode – Use when a reliable GPS fix is available.
The drone is now ready for manual flight. You may control it using the physical controller or a keyboard, depending on your setup.
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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