Flight test

At this point, you should have successfully completed the hardware and software integration of the Cyclops system, as well as a bench test. Theseus recommends running several test flights prior to full operational deployment of Cyclops.

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Test Flight #
Configuration
Purpose

Flight 1

GPS is available and primary position source. Cyclops will run in the background.

Observe background position updates on Vozilla app. Collect Cyclops recording and ArduPilot logs. Analyze and confirm nominal performance of the system.

Flight 2-3

GPS is disabled by pilot. UAV flies using EKF dead reckoning with position updates from Cyclops.

Confirm nominal performance of the system through multiple live flights. position updates on Vozilla app. Analyze Cyclops recordings and ArduPilot logs.

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Remember: Cyclops position updates will not be sent when GPS is enabled as a position source, but they will be recorded in the background.

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