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# Flight test

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

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Contact the Theseus team prior to executing test flights. They will assist and confirm validity at each step of the process.
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<table><thead><tr><th width="162.84375">Test Flight #</th><th>Configuration</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Flight 1</td><td>GPS is available and primary position source. VPS acts as GPS 2 and not in the loop.</td><td>Collect VPS recording and ArduPilot logs. Analyze and confirm nominal performance of the system.</td></tr><tr><td>Flight 2-3</td><td>GPS is available as a secondary position source. VPS acts as GPS and is in the loop from take off to landing.</td><td>Confirm nominal performance of the system through multiple live flights. Analyze VPS recordings and ArduPilot logs.</td></tr></tbody></table>