Piloted Flight Modes

Here, we will explore the essential sensors required and recommended for each flight mode and the controllers on which they depend. This will ensure that your drone performs optimally in various scenarios.

Flight ModeRequired SensorsRecommended Sensors
Attitude ModeReflex internal sensorsRange finder
Altitude ModeReflex internal sensorsGNSS (for precise altitude measurement), Range finder
Position ModeReflex internal sensors, GNSS positioning, GNSS Heading or MagnetometerRange finder

Each flight mode can operate with either PID or INDI control architecture. The dependencies of each flight mode on different controllers are as follows:

Flight ModeControllers Used (PID/ INDI)
Attitude Mode- Roll-Pitch Controller
- Yaw Controller
Altitude Mode- Roll-Pitch Controller
- Yaw Controller
- Vertical Controller
Position Mode- Roll-Pitch Controller
- Yaw Controller
- Vertical Controller
- Horizontal Controller