When flying a drone like the Potensic ATOM 2, having a detailed log of your flight can be incredibly useful for both casual and professional pilots. Flight logs capture essential data during a drone’s flight, allowing you to review, analyze, and improve your flying skills. In this guide, we’ll explore what a flight log is, how to view and interpret the ATOM 2 drone's logs, and how to upload them for further analysis if needed.
What is a Drone Flight Log?
A drone flight log is a record of the data collected by the drone during its flight. It is essentially a playback of the flight, showcasing key flight information in a visual format. Flight logs typically include data such as the drone’s distance flown, flight path, attitude (the pitch, roll, and yaw angles), status updates, control inputs, and more. By reviewing these logs, drone pilots can easily understand the drone's performance and pinpoint any issues or improvements that can be made.
How to View Your ATOM 2 Drone Flight Logs
The Potensic ATOM 2 makes it easy to access your flight logs through the Potensic Eve app. Here's how to do it:
- Open the Potensic Eve App: Start by opening the app on your device.
- Go to "Me" Section: From the homepage, tap on the "Me" section.
- Select "Flight Log": Under the "Me" section, click on "Flight Log" to view all of your flight data.
What Information is Included in ATOM 2 Flight Logs?
ATOM 2 flight logs provide detailed insights into various aspects of your flight. Here are the key pieces of information you can expect to find:
Flight Mileage:
- Flight Date: The date the flight took place.
- Flight Duration: How long the flight lasted.
- Flight Distance: The total distance traveled during the flight.
- Flight Sessions: The number of individual flights.
- Environmental Wind Speed: Wind conditions during the flight.
Flight Path:
- Position: The drone's location during flight.
- Speed: How fast the drone was flying.
- Altitude: The height of the drone at various points in the flight.
Flight Attitude:
- Pitch Angle: The forward or backward tilt of the drone.
- Roll Angle: The side-to-side tilt of the drone.
- Yaw Angle: The direction the drone is facing horizontally.
Status Information:
- Flight Mode: The specific flying mode the drone was in.
- Gimbal Pitch Angle: The tilt of the camera gimbal.
- GPS Satellites: The number of satellites connected to the drone.
- RC Signal Strength: The strength of the remote control signal.
- Remaining Battery: The amount of battery left during the flight.
Control Commands:
- Roll, Pitch, Yaw, and Throttle: The control inputs made by the pilot during the flight.
How to Playback a Flight Log
In addition to viewing flight data, you can replay specific flights to observe important details and review the flight in a more interactive manner. Here's how to do it:
- Select the Flight to Playback: In the flight log section of the app, choose the flight session you want to review.
- Start the Playback: Once selected, the flight log will begin playing back. During playback, you can see a range of important information:
- Navigation Bar State: Visual indicators of the drone’s status throughout the flight.
- Warnings and Alerts: Any warnings or system alerts that appeared during the flight.
- Key Pop-ups: Important messages that appeared during the flight.
- Model and Joystick Inputs: The drone model and joystick inputs made by the pilot.
- Attitude Ball: Displays the drone’s attitude (pitch, roll, and yaw) during the flight.
- Speed and Altitude: See the horizontal and vertical speed as well as the altitude at any given moment.
- Distance: The distance covered during the flight.
- Progress Bar: Displays the total flight duration and time elapsed during the playback.
How to Upload a Flight Log
If your ATOM 2 drone encounters an issue or accident during flight, uploading the flight log to Potensic’s technical support team for analysis can help identify the cause. Here’s how to upload your flight log:
- Access the Potensic Eve App: Open the app and go to the "Me" section.
- Select "Flight Log": Tap on "Flight Log" to access your flight history.
- Find the Affected Flight: Scroll through the list of flight logs and locate the one that corresponds to the issue or accident.
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Upload the Log:
- Swipe left on the flight log to reveal the upload button, and click it to upload.
- Alternatively, tap "Select" to choose multiple flight logs and upload them together.
Why Flight Logs Matter
Reviewing your flight logs provides several benefits:
- Safety and Troubleshooting: In case of an accident or malfunction, flight logs allow you to understand what went wrong and prevent future issues.
- Flight Performance Tracking: Over time, you can track how your flying skills improve or how your drone performs under different conditions.
- Optimizing Flight Plans: By examining details like wind speed and altitude, you can plan future flights more effectively.
In conclusion, Potensic ATOM 2’s visual flight logs provide a wealth of data that can be used to improve your flying experience, troubleshoot issues, and track your drone's performance. By understanding and utilizing these logs, you can enhance your control over the drone and ensure a smoother flight experience.