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DCC Setup

The next step in the flight preparation is called the setup phase. The goal of this step is, based on the GPS position of the drones, to rename them to the name (also called roles) specified in the choreography file.

Full Setup

Performing a full setup means that the number of drones on which the setup is performed is exactly the same as the number of drones present in the choreography files. If these numbers aren't the same then you either:

  • Need to switch off any drone that won't be part of the flight, or create a group containing the right number of drones
  • Perform a Partial Setup (see below)

Start by uploading the bundle file on the DCC using the upload button located on the top left of the main area on the interface. After a few seconds the bundle should be fully loaded and be accessible using the dropdown menu. To launch a setup, use the Setup button available in the bundle action panel located on the left.

The setup window will appear. When having the right number of drones and performing a regular flight, every option can be left to their default values. As part of the setup, you'll be asked to provide a drone from which will be copied calibration data. The method to do so can be found below. It is highly encouraged to pre-calibrate your fleet before each flight.

When done, launch the setup by clicking the Start Setup button.

The setup will perform its calculation and as well as sending the required files to the drones. This can be a lengthy process, wait for it to finish.

Partial Setup

A partial setup is a type of setup that can be performed when fewer drones than roles are detected. This type of setup can be performed in the following situation:

  • Ramp-ups of the bundle
  • Wind tests
  • Fly box test
  • ...

To perform a partial setup, selecting a subset of bundle roles is needed. To do so, select which roles are going to be included in the setup using the Select the target roles input. The setup will be able to continue when the number of roles selected is equal to the number of drones currently selected in the Select by groups input.

Pre-Calibration

The pre-calibration, given a calibrated source drone, can copy calibration data to N number of drones. This means that a fewer number of calibration will be needed when setting up the fleet. To perform a pre-calibration do the following:

  • Select a drone that will be the source and place it on the side of the start zone.
  • Select this drone on the DCC and perform a manual calibration on it using the Calibrate button available in the drone action panel.
    • This calibration should be slow, so the data gathered by the drone are as precise as possible.
  • When the calibration is done, place the drone upside-down on the ground.
  • The drone should appear in the Flipped drones will appear here input, select it.
  • Follow the rest of the small stepper, until the pre-calibration is complete.