LiDAR (light detection and ranging) adopted its name the same way as radar
did. Despite its underlying mechanism being similar to radar, LiDAR utilizes
laser lights instead of radio waves. Invisible laser lights are fired to the
vehicle’s surroundings. The computer then uses the reflection time paired with
the speed of light to calculate the distance of the reflector.


Only recently have the same images taken by cameras found applications in
automated processing by computers, utilising technologies such as Computer
Vision and Image Processing AI.


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reflected or scattered signal, while passive sensors detect the natural
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The best sensor for ADAS will depend on the specific application. For example,
radar sensors are a good choice for adaptive cruise control, while lidar
sensors are a good choice for pedestrian detection.


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LiDAR stands out from cameras in this crucial aspect, thanks to its remarkable
ability to uphold privacy.

Unlike cameras, LiDAR devices generate point-cloud images that do not contain
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#  Comparison of RADAR LIDAR and Camera in ADAS


**Poor vision under extreme weather events.** Its similarity to the human eye
also makes it a major disadvantage under severe weather conditions like
snowstorms, sandstorms, or other conditions leading to low visibility.
Therefore, the camera is only as good as the human eye. Nevertheless, most
people do not expect their car to see better than their eyes and would not
fully rely on their car under such extreme conditions. In fact, [ Tesla
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autopilot-system-safe-2021-06-02/) had decided to abandon radar and use camera
only for its Autopilot system, starting with its newly produced Model 3 and
Model Y vehicles. Named Tesla Vision, the system is expected to decrease the
frequency of system glitches because of the reduction of confusing signals
from radar.


As LiDAR continues to evolve and find wider integration, it holds the key to
unlocking unprecedented insights and driving us into a more advanced and
interconnected world.


One of the main reasons being the wavelengths or radio waves compared to
laser:


  * **Cost** : Radar sensors are typically the most affordable option, while lidar sensors are the most expensive. Camera sensors fall somewhere in between.
  * **Range** : Radar sensors have a longer range than lidar sensors or cameras. This is important for features such as adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning.
  * **Accuracy** : Lidar sensors are the most accurate sensors, followed by radar sensors and then cameras. This is important for features such as pedestrian detection and lane departure warning.
  * **Weather conditions:** Radar sensors are less affected by weather conditions than lidar sensors or cameras. This is important for features that need to operate in all weather conditions.


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**Vision-like sensory.** Just like our vision, cameras can easily distinguish
shapes, colours, and quickly identify the type of object based on such
information. Hence, cameras can produce an autonomous driving experience that
is very similar to the one produced by a human driver.


In ADAS, radar, lidar, and camera are often used together to provide a more
complete view of the environment around the vehicle. This allows ADAS systems
to detect and respond to a wider range of hazards.


This article delves into **the technology aspects** and differences of these
sensors in general, not for a specific market segment like Automotive _(as
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  * **Cost:** Cameras exhibit the lowest cost, while LiDAR costs are rapidly decreasing, especially considering that 3D LiDAR sensors require fewer units per square meter compared to Cameras (refer to the **Low density** criteria in the chart), which translates into much less setup, wiring and networking costs.
  * **Flexible mounting** : 3D sensors offer the advantage of versatile installation options, enabling placement in various positions and granting many of them the ability to perceive in 360º. This feature significantly reduces setup constraints, making 3D LiDAR ideal for large infrastructure projects.
  * **Range detection** : Certain sensors, such as Stereovision Cameras, suffer from diminishing performance as the detection distance increases. In contrast, LiDAR sensors maintain consistent and reliable range detection capabilities even at greater distances.


* _Indeed, this is only applicable to 3D LiDAR, which is frequently referred to as "LiDAR" due to its recent popularity, largely attributed to self-driving cars. 2D LiDAR has existed for decades prior to that, functioning more like conventional Radar, where only depth information in 2 dimensions was accessible._


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In conclusion, the rapid advancements in LiDAR technology have ushered in a
new era of affordability, reliability, and performance.

As we have explored the numerous benefits it offers, from its active sensing
capabilities to the preservation of privacy, it becomes evident that LiDAR has
emerged as the optimal choice for a wide array of use cases and applications,
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#  class cv::KalmanFilter
##  Overview
Kalman filter class.  More…

    #include <tracking.hpp>

    class KalmanFilter
    {
    public:
        // fields

        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) controlMatrix;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) errorCovPost;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) errorCovPre;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) gain;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) measurementMatrix;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) measurementNoiseCov;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) processNoiseCov;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) statePost;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) statePre;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) temp1;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) temp2;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) temp3;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) temp4;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) temp5;
        [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) transitionMatrix;

        // construction

        KalmanFilter();

        KalmanFilter(
            int dynamParams,
            int measureParams,
            int controlParams = 0,
            int type = [CV_32F](group_core_hal_interface.html#doxid-d1-d1b-group-core-hal-interface-1ga4a3def5d72b74bed31f5f8ab7676099c)
            );

        // methods

        const [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat)&
        correct(const [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat)& measurement);

        void
        init(
            int dynamParams,
            int measureParams,


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First introduced in the form of a backup camera by Toyota in 1991, camera is
the oldest type of sensor used in vehicles. It is also the most intuitive
sensor since it works just like our eyes do. After decades of usage for backup
assistance, car cameras had undergone significant improvements in the 2010s as
they were applied for lane keep and lane centering assists. Today, camera has
become the most essential component of the ADAS and can be found in every
vehicle.


##  Unique Perspectives: How Diverse Sensors See the World


Before delving into the relative strengths and weaknesses of these
technologies, let's first provide a brief overview of how cameras, radars, and
LiDAR systems operate and perceive the world around them.


#  Camera, Radar and LiDAR: A Comparison of the Three Types of Sensors and
Their Limitations


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decisions. It can be seen from the above analysis that multi-sensor fusion is not difficult to achieve at
the hardware level, but it is more complex in algorithm. Multi-sensor fusion software and hardware are
difficult to separate, so it will be a difficult task in the future.
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certain advantages compared with millimeter-wave radar in detection range and accuracy. Its most
important characteristic is the accuracy of distance measurement and high angular resolution. But high
cost is almost the biggest barrier to large-scale use of on-board LiDAR. In addition, the detection beam
of on-board LiDAR is easily affected by atmospheric absorption, scattering and refraction [9].
While micro-scanning LiDAR is currently the dominant type in the automotive industry, the solidstate LiDAR offers more reliable performance and compact size, which is critical for integrating
equipment into the exterior of a vehicle. In contrast, although the field of view of solid-state LiDAR is
narrower, manufacturers can also choose to install several solid-state LiDAR at the same time to expand
the field of view by means of relatively lower costs [10].
3.3. LiDAR and Computer Vision
The core decision of the computer vision school is to bet that artificial intelligence technology will
enable vehicles to achieve the same perception as the human eyes and the same thinking ability as human
brain through visual perception and cognitive decisions made by optical cameras before LiDAR gets
down to near the price of millimeter-wave radar. However, under the premise that existing artificial
intelligence cannot reach human intelligence, a sensor must be used to make up for the limited range
perception of passive optical imaging and solve the problem of uncertain detection direction of the
millimeter-wave radar. By comparison, LiDAR can better solve the problem of distance measurement,
and improve the safety of autonomous vehicles on the road under the existing technical conditions. This
cannot be achieved by computer vision.
Although LiDAR has the characteristics of high measurement accuracy, rich information collection
and good real-time performance, it is still unable to complete all the tasks of target detection and
recognition, environmental modeling and so on in the complex and changeable autonomous driving
environment. Therefore, the information fusion with multi-sensor is very important.
Many sensors are mounted on the same vehicle and use the same system to collect and process data.
In order to standardize them, it is necessary to unify the coordinate system and clock for these sensors.
The purpose is to make the same target appear at the same world coordinate of different types of sensors
at the same time [8]. A Unified clocks are timestamps that synchronize different sensors. Unified
coordinate system has two steps, one is motion compensation, the other is sensor calibration. Taking
camera and LiDAR as an example, LiDAR data contains explicit 3D position information. Through the
calibration parameters and the internal parameters of the camera itself, multi-sensor fusion can project
3D points on the image, mark pixels of the image with depth information and help the perception system
based on image segmentation or practice deep learning model.
Autonomous driving is by no means a single field of technology, but the result of the integration of
many technologies. Only by constructing the perception system of multi-source information fusion and
making full use of multi-source information fusion, can reliable and effective surrounding environment
information be established during the driving process of autonomous driving vehicles.
With the continuous development of technology, using deep learning network models to train LiDAR
point cloud data and visual information, fusion of different modal data characteristics, and real-time
monitoring and recognition of targets in the surrounding environment of autonomous vehicles have
achieved a series of results [8].
With the continuous optimization of the price and precision of LiDAR and the continuous
improvement of computer vision technology, the two complement each other and make up for the
shortcomings of each other, which is the only solution to realize automatic driving in the future.
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4. Conclusion
Autonomous vehicles are the development trend in the future, and environment perception system is
one of the important hardware architecture foundations of autonomous vehicles. Among many
environmental perception sensors, LiDAR has the highest measurement accuracy but high cost. The
measurement accuracy of the camera is low, but the cost is low. LiDAR is developing towards
miniaturization and integration, while the camera is the absolute mainstream vision sensor.
In order to ensure safe driving and the widespread popularization of autonomous vehicles, using
effective multi-sensor information fusion technology and integrating multi-sensor information such as
LiDAR and cameras can improve the accuracy of environmental detection and identification of
autonomous vehicles in complex environments.
However, the use of multiple sensors will greatly increase the amount of information that needs to
be processed, and there may even be conflicting information. So, it is very critical to ensure that the
system quickly processes data, filter useless and wrong information, and makes timely and correct


However, the most crucial disparities among these sensing modalities lie in
two key aspects that warrant further exploration:


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**Radar** is a type of sensor that uses radio waves to detect objects. It is a
mature technology that is relatively inexpensive and can be used in a variety
of weather conditions. However, radar has a limited field of view, which means
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            int type = [CV_32F](group_core_hal_interface.html#doxid-d1-d1b-group-core-hal-interface-1ga4a3def5d72b74bed31f5f8ab7676099c)
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        predict(const [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat)& control = [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat)());
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##  Detailed Documentation
Kalman filter class.
The class implements a standard Kalman filter [
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalman_filter
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](page_citelist.html#doxid-d0-de3-citelist-1citeref-welch95) . However, you
can modify transitionMatrix, controlMatrix, and measurementMatrix to get an
extended Kalman filter functionality. See the OpenCV sample kalman.cpp.
  * An example using the standard Kalman filter can be found at opencv_source_code/samples/cpp/kalman.cpp
###  Fields

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) controlMatrix

control matrix (B) (not used if there is no control)

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) errorCovPost

posteriori error estimate covariance matrix (P(k)): P(k)=(I-K(k)*H)*P’(k)

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) errorCovPre

priori error estimate covariance matrix (P’(k)): P’(k)=A*P(k-1)*At + Q)*/

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) gain

Kalman gain matrix (K(k)): K(k)=P’(k)*Ht*inv(H*P’(k)*Ht+R)

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) measurementMatrix

measurement matrix (H)

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) measurementNoiseCov

measurement noise covariance matrix (R)

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) processNoiseCov

process noise covariance matrix (Q)

    [Mat](class_cv_Mat.html#doxid-db-de6-classcv-1-1-mat) statePost

corrected state (x(k)): x(k)=x’(k)+K(k)*(z(k)-H*x’(k))


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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (“IIHS”) found that in darkness
conditions camera- and radar-based Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking
systems fail in every instance to detect pedestrians.  [1]


All three types of sensors have their pros and cons. Therefore, most OEMs use
a mix of at least two of the three to complement each other and outweigh their
weaknesses. As sensor technologies become more mature, more and more vehicles
are expected to reach [ _autonomous driving levels_
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CUAV V5+ Wiring Quickstart


Battery Estimation Tuning


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####  Drivers


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My problem is that when I run this in gazebo with QGroundControl also opened,
the drone arms (the propellers rotate in gazebo) and I see a message saying
“Warning: Using minimum takeoff altitude: 2.50m” but the drone doesn’t move.
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The feel of resistance to the movement of the controls and the airplane’s reaction to such movements are the only real indicators of
the degree of control attained. This feel of resistance is not a measure of the airplane’s speed, but rather of its controllability. To
determine the degree of controllability, the pilot should be conscious of the reaction of the airplane to the control pressures and
immediately adjust the pressures as needed to control the airplane. The pilot should wait for the reaction of the airplane to the applied
control pressures and attempt to sense the control resistance to pressure rather than attempt to control the airplane by movement of the
controls.
A student pilot does not normally have a full appreciation of the variations of control pressures with the speed of the airplane. The
student may tend to move the controls through wide ranges seeking the pressures that are familiar and expected and, as a
consequence, over-control the airplane.
The situation may be aggravated by the sluggish reaction of the airplane to these movements. The flight instructor should help the
student learn proper response to control actions and airplane reactions. The instructor should always stress using the proper outside
reference to judge airplane motion. For takeoff, the student should always be looking far down the runway at two points aligned with
the runway. The flight instructor should have the student pilot follow through lightly on the controls, feel for resistance, and point out
the outside references that provide the clues for how much control movement is needed and how the pressure and response changes as
airspeed increases. With practice, the student pilot should become familiar with the airplane’s response to acceleration up to lift-off
speed, corrective control movements needed, and the outside references necessary to accomplish the takeoff maneuver.
6-3
Lift-Off
Since a good takeoff depends on the proper takeoff attitude, it is important to know how this attitude appears and how it is attained.
The ideal takeoff attitude requires only minimum pitch adjustments shortly after the airplane lifts off to attain the speed for the best
rate of climb (VY). [Figure 6-3] The pitch attitude necessary for the airplane to accelerate to VY speed should be demonstrated by the
instructor and memorized by the student. Flight instructors should be aware that initially, the student pilot may have a tendency to
hold excessive back-elevator pressure just after lift-off, resulting in an abrupt pitch-up.
Figure 6-3. Initial roll and takeoff attitude.
Each type of airplane has a best pitch attitude for normal lift-off; however, varying conditions may make a difference in the required
takeoff technique. A rough field, a smooth field, a hard surface runway, or a short or soft, muddy field all call for a slightly different
technique, as will smooth air in contrast to a strong, gusty wind. The different techniques for those other-than-normal conditions are
discussed later in this chapter.
6-4
When all the flight controls become effective during the takeoff roll in a nose-wheel type airplane, the pilot should gradually apply
back-elevator pressure to raise the nose-wheel slightly off the runway, thus establishing the takeoff or lift-off attitude. This is the
“rotation” for lift-off and climb. As the airplane lifts off the surface, the pitch attitude to hold the climb airspeed should be held with
elevator control and trimmed to maintain that pitch attitude without excessive control pressures. The wings should be leveled after
lift-off and the rudder used to ensure coordinated flight.
After rotation, the slightly nose-high pitch attitude should be held until the airplane lifts off. Rudder control should be used to
maintain the track of the airplane along the runway centerline until any required crab angle in level flight is established. Forcing it
into the air by applying excessive back-elevator pressure would only result in an excessively high-pitch attitude and may delay the
takeoff. As discussed earlier, excessive and rapid changes in pitch attitude result in proportionate changes in the effects of torque,
thus making the airplane more difficult to control.
Although the airplane can be forced into the air, this is considered an unsafe practice and should be avoided under normal


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####  Distance Sensors (Rangefinders)


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CUAV C-RTK2 PPK/RTK GNSS


For a smooth takeoff, the runway wheel controller possibly needs to be tuned.
It consists of a rate controller (P-I-FF-controller with the parameters [
FW_WR_P ](./../advanced_config/parameter_reference.html#FW_WR_P) , [ FW_WR_I
](./../advanced_config/parameter_reference.html#FW_WR_I) , [ FW_WR_FF
](./../advanced_config/parameter_reference.html#FW_WR_FF) ) and an outer loop
that calculates heading setpoints from course errors and can be tuned via
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    >>> R = quaternion_matrix([0.06146124, 0, 0, 0.99810947])
    >>> numpy.allclose(R, rotation_matrix(0.123, (1, 0, 0)))
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` quaternion_multiply ` (  _quaternion1_ ,
_quaternion0_ )  Â¶

Return multiplication of two quaternions.

    >>> q = quaternion_multiply([1, -2, 3, 4], [-5, 6, 7, 8])
    >>> numpy.allclose(q, [-44, -14, 48, 28])
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` quaternion_slerp ` (  _quat0_ , _quat1_ , _fraction_
, _spin=0_ , _shortestpath=True_ )  Â¶

Return spherical linear interpolation between two quaternions.

    >>> q0 = random_quaternion()
    >>> q1 = random_quaternion()
    >>> q = quaternion_slerp(q0, q1, 0.0)
    >>> numpy.allclose(q, q0)
    True
    >>> q = quaternion_slerp(q0, q1, 1.0, 1)
    >>> numpy.allclose(q, q1)
    True
    >>> q = quaternion_slerp(q0, q1, 0.5)
    >>> angle = math.acos(numpy.dot(q0, q))
    >>> numpy.allclose(2.0, math.acos(numpy.dot(q0, q1)) / angle) or         numpy.allclose(2.0, math.acos(-numpy.dot(q0, q1)) / angle)
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` random_quaternion ` (  _rand=None_ )  Â¶

Return uniform random unit quaternion.
rand: array like or None
     Three independent random variables that are uniformly distributed between 0 and 1.


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Return Euler angles from quaternion for specified axis sequence.

    >>> angles = euler_from_quaternion([0.06146124, 0, 0, 0.99810947])
    >>> numpy.allclose(angles, [0.123, 0, 0])
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` euler_matrix ` (  _ai_ , _aj_ , _ak_ , _axes='sxyz'_
)  Â¶

Return homogeneous rotation matrix from Euler angles and axis sequence.
ai, aj, ak : Euler’s roll, pitch and yaw angles axes : One of 24 axis
sequences as string or encoded tuple

    >>> R = euler_matrix(1, 2, 3, 'syxz')
    >>> numpy.allclose(numpy.sum(R[0]), -1.34786452)
    True
    >>> R = euler_matrix(1, 2, 3, (0, 1, 0, 1))
    >>> numpy.allclose(numpy.sum(R[0]), -0.383436184)
    True
    >>> ai, aj, ak = (4.0*math.pi) * (numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5)
    >>> for axes in _AXES2TUPLE.keys():
    ...    R = euler_matrix(ai, aj, ak, axes)
    >>> for axes in _TUPLE2AXES.keys():
    ...    R = euler_matrix(ai, aj, ak, axes)

` tf.transformations. ` ` identity_matrix ` (  )  Â¶

Return 4x4 identity/unit matrix.

    >>> I = identity_matrix()
    >>> numpy.allclose(I, numpy.dot(I, I))
    True
    >>> numpy.sum(I), numpy.trace(I)
    (4.0, 4.0)
    >>> numpy.allclose(I, numpy.identity(4, dtype=numpy.float64))
    True


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](/main/en/msg_docs/EstimatorStates.html)


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` tf.transformations. ` ` inverse_matrix ` (  _matrix_ )  Â¶

Return inverse of square transformation matrix.

    >>> M0 = random_rotation_matrix()
    >>> M1 = inverse_matrix(M0.T)
    >>> numpy.allclose(M1, numpy.linalg.inv(M0.T))
    True
    >>> for size in range(1, 7):
    ...     M0 = numpy.random.rand(size, size)
    ...     M1 = inverse_matrix(M0)
    ...     if not numpy.allclose(M1, numpy.linalg.inv(M0)): print size

` tf.transformations. ` ` is_same_transform ` (  _matrix0_ , _matrix1_ )  Â¶

Return True if two matrices perform same transformation.

    >>> is_same_transform(numpy.identity(4), numpy.identity(4))
    True
    >>> is_same_transform(numpy.identity(4), random_rotation_matrix())
    False

` tf.transformations. ` ` orthogonalization_matrix ` (  _lengths_ , _angles_ )
Â¶

Return orthogonalization matrix for crystallographic cell coordinates.
Angles are expected in degrees.
The de-orthogonalization matrix is the inverse.

    >>> O = orthogonalization_matrix((10., 10., 10.), (90., 90., 90.))
    >>> numpy.allclose(O[:3, :3], numpy.identity(3, float) * 10)
    True
    >>> O = orthogonalization_matrix([9.8, 12.0, 15.5], [87.2, 80.7, 69.7])
    >>> numpy.allclose(numpy.sum(O), 43.063229)
    True


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####  Features


Multi-Vehicle Sim with JMAVSim


JSBSim Simulation


IMU Factory Calibration


DebugKeyValue


ROS/MAVROS with Gazebo Classic Simulation


](/main/en/can/index.html)


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` tf.transformations. ` ` projection_from_matrix ` (  _matrix_ ,
_pseudo=False_ )  Â¶

Return projection plane and perspective point from projection matrix.
Return values are same as arguments for projection_matrix function: point,
normal, direction, perspective, and pseudo.

    >>> point = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> normal = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> direct = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> persp = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> P0 = projection_matrix(point, normal)
    >>> result = projection_from_matrix(P0)
    >>> P1 = projection_matrix(*result)
    >>> is_same_transform(P0, P1)
    True
    >>> P0 = projection_matrix(point, normal, direct)
    >>> result = projection_from_matrix(P0)
    >>> P1 = projection_matrix(*result)
    >>> is_same_transform(P0, P1)
    True
    >>> P0 = projection_matrix(point, normal, perspective=persp, pseudo=False)
    >>> result = projection_from_matrix(P0, pseudo=False)
    >>> P1 = projection_matrix(*result)
    >>> is_same_transform(P0, P1)
    True
    >>> P0 = projection_matrix(point, normal, perspective=persp, pseudo=True)
    >>> result = projection_from_matrix(P0, pseudo=True)
    >>> P1 = projection_matrix(*result)
    >>> is_same_transform(P0, P1)
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` projection_matrix ` (  _point_ , _normal_ ,
_direction=None_ , _perspective=None_ , _pseudo=False_ )  Â¶

Return matrix to project onto plane defined by point and normal.
Using either perspective point, projection direction, or none of both.
If pseudo is True, perspective projections will preserve relative depth such
that Perspective = dot(Orthogonal, PseudoPerspective).


Serial Port Mapping


VehicleLocalPositionSetpoint


](/main/en/msg_docs/MessageFormatResponse.html)


#####  Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO)


](/main/en/flight_controller/ocpoc_zynq.html)


Missions


Airships (experimental)


](/main/en/test_cards/mc_05_indoor_flight_manual_modes.html)


####  ROS 2


Adding a New Airframe


FAQ


###  Advanced Topics


](/main/en/dev_setup/dev_env_windows_vm.html)


###  [ GitHub - sudrag/line_follower_turtlebot: A repo created to simulate a
line... ](https://github.com/sudrag/line_follower_turtlebot)


](/main/en/config_vtol/vtol_without_airspeed_sensor.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/ObstacleDistance.html)


###  Actuators


](/main/en/ros/mavros_offboard_cpp.html)


](/main/en/uart/user_configurable_serial_driver.html)


](/main/en/frames_vtol/vtol_quadplane_volantex_ranger_ex_pixhawk.html)


[ main  ](https://docs.px4.io/main/en/)


####  Computer Vision


](/main/en/gps_compass/gps_cuav_neo_3pro.html)


####  Gazebo Simulation


##  Getting Started


](/main/en/modules/modules_driver_rpm_sensor.html)


Altitude Mode (FW)


](/main/en/sim_flightgear/multi_vehicle.html)


I2C Bus


[ MAVLINK  ](https://mavlink.io/en/)


####  VTOL Config/Tuning


####  Pixhawk Series


](/main/en/test_and_ci/test_flights.html)


](/main/en/concept/px4_systems_architecture.html)


Writing your First Application


SD Card Layout


Parameters that affect both catapult/hand-launch and runway takeoffs:


](/main/en/flight_modes_mc/takeoff.html)


Menu


Simulation-In-Hardware


#####  SiK Radio


DebugVect


    		self.pitch = 0
    		self.roll = 0
    		self.yaw_velocity = 0
    		self.z_velocity = 0

    # We add a keyboard handler to the DroneVideoDisplay to react to keypresses
    	def keyPressEvent(self, event):
    		key = event.key()

    		# If we have constructed the drone controller and the key is not generated from an auto-repeating key
    		if controller is not None and not event.isAutoRepeat():
    			# Handle the important cases first!
    			if key == KeyMapping.Emergency:
    				controller.SendEmergency()
    			elif key == KeyMapping.Takeoff:
    				controller.SendTakeoff()
    			elif key == KeyMapping.Land:
    				controller.SendLand()
    			else:
    				# Now we handle moving, notice that this section is the opposite (+=) of the keyrelease section
    				if key == KeyMapping.YawLeft:
    					self.yaw_velocity += 1
    				elif key == KeyMapping.YawRight:
    					self.yaw_velocity += -1

    				elif key == KeyMapping.PitchForward:
    					self.pitch += 1
    				elif key == KeyMapping.PitchBackward:
    					self.pitch += -1

    				elif key == KeyMapping.RollLeft:
    					self.roll += 1
    				elif key == KeyMapping.RollRight:
    					self.roll += -1

    				elif key == KeyMapping.IncreaseAltitude:
    					self.z_velocity += 1
    				elif key == KeyMapping.DecreaseAltitude:
    					self.z_velocity += -1


CUAV Pixhack v3 (FMUv3)


FollowTarget


First Flight Guidelines


](/main/en/flight_controller/airlink.html)


Holybro Kakute H7mini


ActionRequest


](/main/en/msg_docs/GeofenceStatus.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/GimbalDeviceAttitudeStatus.html)


](/main/en/gps_compass/gps_hex_here2.html)


Precision Landing


](/main/en/flight_controller/cuav_v5.html)


Dronecode


  * [ Home ](/)
  * [ Categories ](/categories)
  * [ FAQ/Guidelines ](/guidelines)
  * [ Terms of Service ](/tos)
  * [ Privacy Policy ](/privacy)


Control Allocation


TakeoffStatus


](/main/en/assembly/mount_and_orient_controller.html)


](/main/en/advanced_features/precland.html)


RTK GPS Heading with Dual u-blox F9P


###  Hardware


](/main/en/frames_plane/reptile_dragon_2.html)


](/main/en/ros/external_position_estimation.html)


DifferentialDriveSetpoint


](/main/en/flight_stack/controller_diagrams.html)


](/main/en/flight_modes_mc/offboard.html)


Hex Here2


FollowTargetEstimator


](/main/en/gps_compass/rtk_gps_holybro_unicore_um982.html)


Actually, you don’t need to enter the offboard control mode to use commands
from the VehicleCommand topic.


OffboardControlMode


ESP8266 WiFi Module


Unit Tests


Flight Termination Configuration


STM32 Bootloader


PX4 System Architecture


Autotune


Holybro DroneCAN M8N GPS


I might be doing something wrong but I don’t understand why it doesn’t work.
Could someone please help me ?


VehicleOpticalFlowVel


QAV250 (Pixhawk4 Mini) - Discontinued


Return ndarray normalized by length, i.e. eucledian norm, along axis.

    >>> v0 = numpy.random.random(3)
    >>> v1 = unit_vector(v0)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, v0 / numpy.linalg.norm(v0))
    True
    >>> v0 = numpy.random.rand(5, 4, 3)
    >>> v1 = unit_vector(v0, axis=-1)
    >>> v2 = v0 / numpy.expand_dims(numpy.sqrt(numpy.sum(v0*v0, axis=2)), 2)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, v2)
    True
    >>> v1 = unit_vector(v0, axis=1)
    >>> v2 = v0 / numpy.expand_dims(numpy.sqrt(numpy.sum(v0*v0, axis=1)), 1)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, v2)
    True
    >>> v1 = numpy.empty((5, 4, 3), dtype=numpy.float64)
    >>> unit_vector(v0, axis=1, out=v1)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, v2)
    True
    >>> list(unit_vector([]))
    []
    >>> list(unit_vector([1.0]))
    [1.0]

` tf.transformations. ` ` vector_norm ` (  _data_ , _axis=None_ , _out=None_ )
Â¶

Return length, i.e. eucledian norm, of ndarray along axis.

    >>> v = numpy.random.random(3)
    >>> n = vector_norm(v)
    >>> numpy.allclose(n, numpy.linalg.norm(v))
    True
    >>> v = numpy.random.rand(6, 5, 3)
    >>> n = vector_norm(v, axis=-1)
    >>> numpy.allclose(n, numpy.sqrt(numpy.sum(v*v, axis=2)))
    True


AirspeedWind


OrbTestLarge


[ Docs ](https://www.dronecode.org/documentation/)


](/main/en/dronecan/sapog.html)


##  Advanced Configuration


Advanced Controller Orientation


](/main/en/msg_docs/ParameterUpdate.html)


](/main/en/sensor/tachometers.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleOdometry.html)


](/main/en/contribute/git_examples.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/pixhawk_mini.html)


CUAV P8 Telemetry Radio


](/main/en/peripherals/index.html)


](/main/en/gps_compass/rtk_gps_cuav_c-rtk.html)


ThunderFly Auto-G2 (Holybro pix32)


####  Accelerometer


3DR Pixhawk 1


](/main/en/gps_compass/rtk_gps_fem_mini2.html)


](/main/en/dev_log/flight_log_analysis.html)


[ Toto  ](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Toto) April 28, 2023, 1:58pm  1


](/main/en/msg_docs/FollowTargetStatus.html)


](/main/en/dronecan/avanon_laser_interface.html)


###  Power Systems


](/main/en/msg_docs/ArmingCheckReply.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/EstimatorStatusFlags.html)


Failure Injection


Position Mode (MC)


Sky-Drones AIRLink


](/main/en/sensor/teraranger.html)


](/main/en/advanced/community_supported_dev_env.html)


GimbalManagerInformation


CUAV V5 nano (FMUv5)


](/main/en/flight_controller/cuav_x7.html)


####  Sensor and Actuator I/O


](/main/en/dronecan/holybro_kotleta.html)


Serial Port Configuration


Device Drivers


PX4 Board Configuration (kconfig)


](/main/en/modules/modules_driver_optical_flow.html)


####  Test Flights


     scale : vector of 3 scaling factors shear : list of shear factors for x-y, x-z, y-z axes angles : list of Euler angles about static x, y, z axes translate : translation vector along x, y, z axes perspective : perspective partition of matrix
Raise ValueError if matrix is of wrong type or degenerative.

    >>> T0 = translation_matrix((1, 2, 3))
    >>> scale, shear, angles, trans, persp = decompose_matrix(T0)
    >>> T1 = translation_matrix(trans)
    >>> numpy.allclose(T0, T1)
    True
    >>> S = scale_matrix(0.123)
    >>> scale, shear, angles, trans, persp = decompose_matrix(S)
    >>> scale[0]
    0.123
    >>> R0 = euler_matrix(1, 2, 3)
    >>> scale, shear, angles, trans, persp = decompose_matrix(R0)
    >>> R1 = euler_matrix(*angles)
    >>> numpy.allclose(R0, R1)
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` euler_from_matrix ` (  _matrix_ , _axes='sxyz'_ )
Â¶

Return Euler angles from rotation matrix for specified axis sequence.
axes : One of 24 axis sequences as string or encoded tuple
Note that many Euler angle triplets can describe one matrix.

    >>> R0 = euler_matrix(1, 2, 3, 'syxz')
    >>> al, be, ga = euler_from_matrix(R0, 'syxz')
    >>> R1 = euler_matrix(al, be, ga, 'syxz')
    >>> numpy.allclose(R0, R1)
    True
    >>> angles = (4.0*math.pi) * (numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5)
    >>> for axes in _AXES2TUPLE.keys():
    ...    R0 = euler_matrix(axes=axes, *angles)
    ...    R1 = euler_matrix(axes=axes, *euler_from_matrix(R0, axes))
    ...    if not numpy.allclose(R0, R1): print axes, "failed"

` tf.transformations. ` ` euler_from_quaternion ` (  _quaternion_ ,
_axes='sxyz'_ )  Â¶


regards


Preflight Checks


](/main/en/flight_modes_vtol/mission.html)


TrajectorySetpoint


####  Pixhawk + Companion Setup


DebugValue


####  uORB Message Reference


](/main/en/airframes/airframe_reference.html)


Hardfault Debugging


](/main/en/gps_compass/rtk_gps_freefly.html)


Holybro pix32 (FMUv2)


SPRacing SPRacingH7EXTREME


Windows Setup


Support


I modified the timer_callback to :


](/main/en/msg_docs/SensorPreflightMag.html)


](/main/en/complete_vehicles_mc/mindracer_BNF_RTF.html)


](/main/en/contribute/translation.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/HoverThrustEstimate.html)


VehicleCommandAck


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleGlobalPosition.html)


#  [ How to hover a drone at certian height? ](/t/how-to-hover-a-drone-at-
certian-height/16374)


](/main/en/debug/consoles.html)


](/main/en/gps_compass/rtk_gps_cuav_c-rtk2.html)


Parameters & Configs


PWM limit state machine


](/main/en/msg_docs/DifferentialDriveSetpoint.html)


####  Experimental Autopilots


](/main/en/modules/modules_autotune.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/RateCtrlStatus.html)


](/main/en/advanced/switching_state_estimators.html)


###  [ Develop the Robots of the Future
](https://app.theconstructsim.com/#/l/4a20a0b0/)


[ BadhriROS  ](https://get-help.theconstruct.ai/u/BadhriROS) April 5, 2022,
3:07pm  3


](/main/en/msg_docs/SensorCorrection.html)


External Position Estimation (Vision/Motion based)


ThePeach FCC-R1


AdcReport


](/main/en/complete_vehicles_mc/nanomind110.html)


Locosys Hawk R2


Gazebo Models Repository


](/main/en/msg_docs/GeofenceResult.html)


](/main/en/frames_multicopter/qav_r_5_kiss_esc_racer.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/MagnetometerBiasEstimate.html)


](/main/en/concept/architecture.html)


    #!/usr/bin/env python

    # The Keyboard Controller Node for the tutorial "Up and flying with the AR.Drone and ROS | Getting Started"
    # https://github.com/mikehamer/ardrone_tutorials

    # This controller extends the base DroneVideoDisplay class, adding a keypress handler to enable keyboard control of the drone

    # Import the ROS libraries, and load the manifest file which through <depend package=... /> will give us access to the project dependencies
    import roslib; roslib.load_manifest('ardrone_tutorials')
    import rospy

    # Load the DroneController class, which handles interactions with the drone, and the DroneVideoDisplay class, which handles video display
    from drone_controller import BasicDroneController
    from drone_video_display import DroneVideoDisplay

    # Finally the GUI libraries
    from PySide import QtCore, QtGui

    # Here we define the keyboard map for our controller (note that python has no enums, so we use a class)
    class KeyMapping(object):
    	PitchForward     = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_E
    	PitchBackward    = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_D
    	RollLeft         = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_S
    	RollRight        = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_F
    	YawLeft          = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_W
    	YawRight         = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_R
    	IncreaseAltitude = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_Q
    	DecreaseAltitude = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_A
    	Takeoff          = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_Y
    	Land             = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_H
    	Emergency        = QtCore.Qt.Key.Key_Space

    # Our controller definition, note that we extend the DroneVideoDisplay class
    class KeyboardController(DroneVideoDisplay):
    	def __init__(self):
    		super(KeyboardController,self).__init__()


System


All RC stick movement is ignored during the full takeoff sequence.


  2. Ardrone_tutorials - [ https://github.com/mikehamer/ardrone_tutorials.git ](https://github.com/mikehamer/ardrone_tutorials.git) \- “roslaunch ardrone_tutorials keyboard_controller.launch”
keyboard_controller.py


](/main/en/hardware/serial_port_mapping.html)


Arch Linux


](/main/en/advanced_config/bootloader_update_from_betaflight.html)


Trimble MB-Two


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleTorqueSetpoint.html)


](/main/en/software_update/stm32_bootloader.html)


###  Simulation


Holybro Kakute H7


CUAV X7


####  Manufacturer-Supported Autopilots


](/main/en/telemetry/holybro_sik_radio.html)


Pixracer Wiring Quickstart


Rpm Sensor


MAVSDK Integration Testing


####  DIY Builds


SensorCombined


Acro Mode (MC)


[ ![image](https://get-
help.robotigniteacademy.com/uploads/default/optimized/2X/2/219270e940f8bf1a6a581f1e43435f2d80f0d061_2_690x388.png)
image  1920×1080 192 KB  ](https://get-
help.robotigniteacademy.com/uploads/default/original/2X/2/219270e940f8bf1a6a581f1e43435f2d80f0d061.png
"image")


IMU


](/main/en/msg_docs/SensorGnssRelative.html)


Holybro Microhard P900 Telemetry Radio


TrajectoryWaypoint


QshellRetval


Parachute


](/main/en/msg_docs/TimesyncStatus.html)


ActuatorServos


Hold Mode (MC)


Omnicopter


](/main/en/config/flight_controller_orientation.html)


](/main/en/sim_gazebo_classic/octomap.html)


](/main/en/assembly/quick_start_cuav_pixhawk_v6x.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/VtolVehicleStatus.html)


AutotuneAttitudeControlStatus


##  Basic Assembly


RcParameterMap


####  Tiltrotor VTOL


](/main/en/flight_controller/modalai_voxl_2.html)


Holybro Pix32 v6 (FMUv6C)


VehicleRoi


###  Planes (Fixed-Wing)


](/main/en/peripherals/parachute.html)


Prearm/Arm/Disarm Configuration


ESP32 WiFi Module


GimbalManagerSetManualControl


](/main/en/flight_controller/silicon_errata.html)


Hi [ @Toto ](/u/toto) ,


What I do, is to subscribe to VehicleGlobalPosition to set the longitude,
latitude and altitude and VehicleOdometry to keep the same yaw angle. Then, I
first send the arm command, and then the takeoff command


####  Toolchain Installation


](/main/en/peripherals/camera.html)


](/main/en/config_fw/pid_tuning_guide_fixedwing.html)


SatelliteInfo


](/main/en/flight_controller/holybro_pix32_v5.html)


](/main/en/peripherals/pwm_escs_and_servo.html)


Return Mode (MC)


RtlStatus


](/main/en/middleware/mavlink.html)


](/main/en/development/development.html)


OrbitStatus


](/main/en/dronecan/development.html)


Land Mode (VTOL)


Snapdragon Flight


[ MAVSDK ](http://mavsdk.mavlink.io)


Build: Foxtech Loong 2160 VTOL


Basic Concepts


Locosys Hawk R1


MAVLink Shell


####  Pixhawk Standard Autopilots


System Tunes


Cube Wiring Quickstart


In _catapult/hand-launch mode_ the vehicle waits to detect launch (based on
acceleration trigger). On launch it enables the motor(s) and climbs with the
maximum climb rate  FW_T_CLMB_MAX  while keeping the pitch setpoint above
FW_TKO_PITCH_MIN  . Once it reaches  MIS_TAKEOFF_ALT  it will automatically
switch to [ Hold mode ](./../flight_modes_fw/hold.html) and loiter.


X500 (Pixhawk 4)


LandingGearWheel


Aion Robotics R1


](/main/en/getting_started/px4_basic_concepts.html)


VelocityLimits


Regards


](/main/en/msg_docs/NormalizedUnsignedSetpoint.html)


](/main/en/computer_vision/motion_capture.html)


ActuatorArmed


    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, numpy.dot(M, v0))
    True
    >>> S = scale_matrix(random.random())
    >>> T = translation_matrix(numpy.random.random(3)-0.5)
    >>> M = concatenate_matrices(T, R, S)
    >>> v1 = numpy.dot(M, v0)
    >>> v0[:3] += numpy.random.normal(0.0, 1e-9, 300).reshape(3, -1)
    >>> M = superimposition_matrix(v0, v1, scaling=True)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, numpy.dot(M, v0))
    True
    >>> M = superimposition_matrix(v0, v1, scaling=True, usesvd=False)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, numpy.dot(M, v0))
    True
    >>> v = numpy.empty((4, 100, 3), dtype=numpy.float64)
    >>> v[:, :, 0] = v0
    >>> M = superimposition_matrix(v0, v1, scaling=True, usesvd=False)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, numpy.dot(M, v[:, :, 0]))
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` translation_from_matrix ` (  _matrix_ )  Â¶

Return translation vector from translation matrix.

    >>> v0 = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> v1 = translation_from_matrix(translation_matrix(v0))
    >>> numpy.allclose(v0, v1)
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` translation_matrix ` (  _direction_ )  Â¶

Return matrix to translate by direction vector.

    >>> v = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> numpy.allclose(v, translation_matrix(v)[:3, 3])
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` unit_vector ` (  _data_ , _axis=None_ , _out=None_ )
Â¶


RasPi Pixhawk Companion


Flight Controller Selection


Bootloader Flashing onto Betaflight Systems


PilotPi with Raspberry Pi OS


](/main/en/getting_started/flight_controller_selection.html)


](/main/en/complete_vehicles_fw/index.html)


INFO


](/main/en/peripherals/dshot.html)


####  Airframes


](/main/en/msg_docs/SensorSelection.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/arkpab.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/cubepilot_cube_orange.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/RegisterExtComponentRequest.html)


####  Gazebo Classic Simulation


ModeCompleted


Holybro Pixhawk 6C Mini(FMUv6C)


Sending Debug Values


Binary Size Profiling


TrajectoryBezier


](/main/en/debug/binary_size_profiling.html)


](/main/en/ros/mavros_offboard_python.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/CollisionReport.html)


UlogStream


](/main/en/advanced_config/bootloader_update.html)


](/main/en/config_vtol/vtol_weathervane.html)


Zubax Telega


Return to top


](/main/en/ros/index.html)


LogMessage


](/main/en/robotics/dronekit.html)


NXP RDDRONE-FMUK66 FMU


###  Flight Controllers (Autopilots)


Everything is working fine but now I am trying to play a bit with this script.
I want to takeoff the drone using the command VEHICLE_CMD_NAV_TAKEOFF (seen in
[ VehicleCommand (UORB message) | PX4 User Guide
](https://docs.px4.io/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleCommand.html) ).


](/main/en/modules/modules_driver_airspeed_sensor.html)


](/main/en/peripherals/vertiq.html)


](/main/en/advanced_config/parameter_reference.html)


NormalizedUnsignedSetpoint


Holybro Pixhawk 4 Mini (FMUv5) - Discontinued


Licenses


ARK GPS


Build: TBS Caipiroshka Tailsitter Build (Pixracer)


](/main/en/sensor/accelerometer.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/pixhawk.html)


achieve these lower noise goals.
Airports that have noise abatement procedures provide information to pilots, operators, air carriers, air traffic facilities, and other
special groups that are applicable to their airport. These procedures are available to the aviation community by various means. Most
of this information comes from the Chart Supplements, local and regional publications, printed handouts, operator bulletin boards,
safety briefings, and local air traffic facilities.
At airports that use noise abatement procedures, reminder signs may be installed at the taxiway hold positions for applicable runways
to remind pilots to use and comply with noise abatement procedures on departure. Pilots who are unfamiliar with these procedures
should ask the tower or air traffic facility for the recommended procedures. In any case, pilots should be considerate of the
surrounding community while operating their airplane to and from such an airport. This includes operating as quietly, and safely as
possible.
Chapter Summary
The takeoff and initial climb are relatively short phases required for every flight and are often taken for granted, yet 1 out of 5
accidents occur during this phase and half the mishaps are the result of pilot error. Becoming proficient in and applying the
techniques and principles discussed in this chapter help pilots reduce their susceptibility to becoming a mishap statistic.
6-14


[ ](https://github.com/PX4/PX4-user_guide)


Companion Computer Peripherals


####  Discontinued Autopilots/Vehicles


[ v1.14  ](https://docs.px4.io/v1.14/en/)


](/main/en/debug/simulation_debugging.html)


QshellReq


GimbalManagerStatus


Holybro Pixhawk 5X Wiring Quickstart


ROS 2 Multi Vehicle Simulation


FailureDetectorStatus


Controller Diagrams


Appearance


[ howto ](https://get-help.theconstruct.ai/tag/howto) , [ gazebo
](https://get-help.theconstruct.ai/tag/gazebo)


](/main/en/assembly/mount_gps_compass.html)


](/main/en/log/flight_log_analysis.html)


PX4 Metadata (Publication)


](/main/en/peripherals/gripper_servo.html)


####  Optical Flow


ROS/MAVROS Installation on RPi


DroneKit


Rpm


](/main/en/advanced_config/advanced_flight_controller_orientation_leveling.html)


CubePilot Cube Yellow (CubePilot)


    >>> M1 = reflection_matrix(point, normal)
    >>> is_same_transform(M0, M1)
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` reflection_matrix ` (  _point_ , _normal_ )  Â¶

Return matrix to mirror at plane defined by point and normal vector.

    >>> v0 = numpy.random.random(4) - 0.5
    >>> v0[3] = 1.0
    >>> v1 = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> R = reflection_matrix(v0, v1)
    >>> numpy.allclose(2., numpy.trace(R))
    True
    >>> numpy.allclose(v0, numpy.dot(R, v0))
    True
    >>> v2 = v0.copy()
    >>> v2[:3] += v1
    >>> v3 = v0.copy()
    >>> v2[:3] -= v1
    >>> numpy.allclose(v2, numpy.dot(R, v3))
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` rotation_from_matrix ` (  _matrix_ )  Â¶

Return rotation angle and axis from rotation matrix.

    >>> angle = (random.random() - 0.5) * (2*math.pi)
    >>> direc = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> point = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> R0 = rotation_matrix(angle, direc, point)
    >>> angle, direc, point = rotation_from_matrix(R0)
    >>> R1 = rotation_matrix(angle, direc, point)
    >>> is_same_transform(R0, R1)
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` rotation_matrix ` (  _angle_ , _direction_ ,
_point=None_ )  Â¶


####  jMAVSim Simulation


](/main/en/flight_controller/pixhawk4_mini.html)


Transponder


Complete Vehicles


Holybro Durandal


VehicleAttitudeSetpoint


Events Interface


Drotek Dropix (FMUv2)


](/main/en/ros/raspberrypi_installation.html)


](/main/en/debug/index.html)


GimbalDeviceSetAttitude


](/main/en/dev_log/ulog_file_format.html)


Optical Flow


ROS Integration Testing


HeaterStatus


Geofence


](/main/en/modules/module_template.html)


Terrain Following/Holding


Profiling


CanInterfaceStatus


](/main/en/config_fw/position_tuning_guide_fixedwing.html)


](/main/en/config/index.html)


VehicleTrajectoryWaypoint


Camera


Control Interface


ParameterSetValueRequest


](/main/en/flight_modes_vtol/index.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/GimbalManagerSetAttitude.html)


CUAV V5+ (FMUv5)


PWM ESCs and Servos


BeagleBone Blue


](/main/en/sim_flightgear/vehicles.html)


](/main/en/hardware/porting_guide_config.html)


Drotek Pixhawk 3 Pro (FMUv4pro) - Discontinued


VehicleImuStatus


mRo Pixhawk (FMUv3)


](/main/en/flight_controller/cuav_pixhawk_v6x.html)


Land Mode (FW)


I have followed this tutorial for offboard control with ROS2 : [ ROS 2
Offboard Control Example | PX4 User Guide
](https://docs.px4.io/main/en/ros/ros2_offboard_control.html) .


FollowTargetStatus


](/main/en/flight_modes_mc/follow_me.html)


](/main/en/getting_started/rc_transmitter_receiver.html)


![](https://get-
help.robotigniteacademy.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4b9caf6e48d8adcba230ec0f13b947c05d7702af.png)
[ app.theconstructsim.com ](https://app.theconstructsim.com/#/l/4a20a0b0/)
![](https://get-
help.robotigniteacademy.com/uploads/default/optimized/2X/d/df130d8c0bfdfd94c16b02c0f94e04e72d760a6c_2_500x500.png)


](/main/en/dev_airframes/adding_a_new_frame.html)


](/main/en/telemetry/esp32_wifi_module.html)


PX4 Vision Kit


YawEstimatorStatus


[ ](https://github.com/PX4/PX4-user_guide)


Back-transition Tuning


HomePosition


ROS/MAVROS Installation Guide


Translation


MCU-Link Probe


SensorOpticalFlow


LandingTargetInnovations


DJI F450 (CUAV v5 nano)


Qt Creator IDE


](/main/en/ros2/px4_ros2_interface_lib.html)


    			# finally we set the command to be sent. The controller handles sending this at regular intervals
    			controller.SetCommand(self.roll, self.pitch, self.yaw_velocity, self.z_velocity)

    	def keyReleaseEvent(self,event):
    		key = event.key()

    		# If we have constructed the drone controller and the key is not generated from an auto-repeating key
    		if controller is not None and not event.isAutoRepeat():
    			# Note that we don't handle the release of emergency/takeoff/landing keys here, there is no need.
    			# Now we handle moving, notice that this section is the opposite (-=) of the keypress section
    			if key == KeyMapping.YawLeft:
    				self.yaw_velocity -= 1
    			elif key == KeyMapping.YawRight:
    				self.yaw_velocity -= -1

    			elif key == KeyMapping.PitchForward:
    				self.pitch -= 1
    			elif key == KeyMapping.PitchBackward:
    				self.pitch -= -1

    			elif key == KeyMapping.RollLeft:
    				self.roll -= 1
    			elif key == KeyMapping.RollRight:
    				self.roll -= -1

    			elif key == KeyMapping.IncreaseAltitude:
    				self.z_velocity -= 1
    			elif key == KeyMapping.DecreaseAltitude:
    				self.z_velocity -= -1

    			# finally we set the command to be sent. The controller handles sending this at regular intervals
    			controller.SetCommand(self.roll, self.pitch, self.yaw_velocity, self.z_velocity)

    # Setup the application
    if __name__=='__main__':
    	import sys


###  Peripherals


Multi-vehicle simulation


](/main/en/assembly/quick_start_pixhawk4.html)


[ Dronecode Camera Manager  ](https://camera-manager.dronecode.org/en/)


](/main/en/flight_controller/mindpx.html)


Airframes Reference


](/main/en/debug/sensor_uorb_topic_debugging.html)


Pomegranate Systems Power Module


](/main/en/modules/modules_estimator.html)


MAVLink Messaging


Mission


###  Sensors


Return matrix to rotate about axis defined by point and direction.

    >>> angle = (random.random() - 0.5) * (2*math.pi)
    >>> direc = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> point = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> R0 = rotation_matrix(angle, direc, point)
    >>> R1 = rotation_matrix(angle-2*math.pi, direc, point)
    >>> is_same_transform(R0, R1)
    True
    >>> R0 = rotation_matrix(angle, direc, point)
    >>> R1 = rotation_matrix(-angle, -direc, point)
    >>> is_same_transform(R0, R1)
    True
    >>> I = numpy.identity(4, numpy.float64)
    >>> numpy.allclose(I, rotation_matrix(math.pi*2, direc))
    True
    >>> numpy.allclose(2., numpy.trace(rotation_matrix(math.pi/2,
    ...                                                direc, point)))
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` scale_from_matrix ` (  _matrix_ )  Â¶

Return scaling factor, origin and direction from scaling matrix.

    >>> factor = random.random() * 10 - 5
    >>> origin = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> direct = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> S0 = scale_matrix(factor, origin)
    >>> factor, origin, direction = scale_from_matrix(S0)
    >>> S1 = scale_matrix(factor, origin, direction)
    >>> is_same_transform(S0, S1)
    True
    >>> S0 = scale_matrix(factor, origin, direct)
    >>> factor, origin, direction = scale_from_matrix(S0)
    >>> S1 = scale_matrix(factor, origin, direction)
    >>> is_same_transform(S0, S1)
    True


DatamanRequest


](/main/en/msg_docs/FlightPhaseEstimation.html)


](/main/en/flight_modes_mc/position.html)


PositionSetpointTriplet


##  Standard Configuration


](/main/en/msg_docs/AirspeedValidated.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleCommand.html)


VehicleOdometry


Vehicles are  hand or catapult launched  by default, but can also be
configured  to use a  runway takeoff  when supported by the hardware.


](/main/en/simulation/hitl.html)


Holybro Pixhawk Mini (FMUv3) - Discontinued


PID Tuning (Manual/Basic)


English


Mounting a Compass


](/main/en/advanced_config/land_detector.html)


    >>> q1[3] == q0[3] and all(q1[:3] == -q0[:3])
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` quaternion_from_euler ` (  _ai_ , _aj_ , _ak_ ,
_axes='sxyz'_ )  Â¶

Return quaternion from Euler angles and axis sequence.
ai, aj, ak : Euler’s roll, pitch and yaw angles axes : One of 24 axis
sequences as string or encoded tuple

    >>> q = quaternion_from_euler(1, 2, 3, 'ryxz')
    >>> numpy.allclose(q, [0.310622, -0.718287, 0.444435, 0.435953])
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` quaternion_from_matrix ` (  _matrix_ )  Â¶

Return quaternion from rotation matrix.

    >>> R = rotation_matrix(0.123, (1, 2, 3))
    >>> q = quaternion_from_matrix(R)
    >>> numpy.allclose(q, [0.0164262, 0.0328524, 0.0492786, 0.9981095])
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` quaternion_inverse ` (  _quaternion_ )  Â¶

Return inverse of quaternion.

    >>> q0 = random_quaternion()
    >>> q1 = quaternion_inverse(q0)
    >>> numpy.allclose(quaternion_multiply(q0, q1), [0, 0, 0, 1])
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` quaternion_matrix ` (  _quaternion_ )  Â¶

Return homogeneous rotation matrix from quaternion.


NuttX Board Porting Guide


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleConstraints.html)


UlogStreamAck


GeneratorStatus


###  I2C Peripherals


3DR Telemetry Wifi (Discontinued)


###  Flight Modes


](/main/en/gps_compass/rtk_gps_hex_hereplus.html)


##  Community


](/main/en/getting_started/vehicle_status.html)


](/main/en/gps_compass/gps_locosys_hawk_a1.html)


Holybro Pixhawk 6X-RT (FMUv6X-RT)


](/main/en/frames_multicopter/holybro_qav250_pixhawk4_mini.html)


####  GNSS (GPS)


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleLandDetected.html)


](/main/en/sensor_bus/i2c_general.html#i2c-bus-accelerators)


SystemPower


](/main/en/assembly/quick_start_pixhawk4_mini.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/GeneratorStatus.html)


6-5
During initial climb, it is important that the takeoff path remain aligned with the runway to avoid drifting into obstructions or into the
path of another aircraft that may be taking off from a parallel runway. A flight instructor should help the student identify two points
inline ahead of the runway to use as a tracking reference. As long as those two points are inline, the airplane is remaining on the
desired track. Proper scanning techniques are essential to a safe takeoff and climb, not only for maintaining attitude and direction, but
also for avoiding collisions near the airport.
When the student pilot nears the solo stage of flight training, it should be explained that the airplane’s takeoff performance will be
much different when the instructor is not in the airplane. Due to decreased load, the airplane will become airborne earlier and climb
more rapidly. The pitch attitude that the student has learned to associate with initial climb may also differ due to decreased weight,
and the flight controls may seem more sensitive. If the situation is unexpected, it may result in increased anxiety that may remain until
after the landing. Frequently, the existence of this anxiety and the uncertainty that develops due to the perception of an “abnormal”
takeoff results in poor performance on the subsequent landing.
Common Errors
Common errors in the performance of normal takeoffs and departure climbs are:
⦁ Failure to review AFM/POH and performance charts prior to takeoff.
⦁ Failure to adequately clear the area prior to taxiing into position on the active runway.
⦁ Abrupt use of the throttle.
⦁ Failure to check engine instruments for signs of malfunction after applying takeoff power.
⦁ Failure to anticipate the airplane’s left turning tendency on initial acceleration.
⦁ Overcorrecting for left turning tendency.
⦁ Relying solely on the airspeed indicator rather than developing an understanding of visual references and
tracking clues of airplane airspeed and controllability during acceleration and lift-off.
⦁ Failure to attain proper lift-off attitude.
⦁ Inadequate compensation for torque/P-factor during initial climb resulting in a sideslip.
⦁ Over-control of elevators during initial climb-out and lack of elevator trimming.
⦁ Limiting scan to areas directly ahead of the airplane (pitch attitude and direction), causing a wing
(usually the left) to drop immediately after lift-off.
⦁ Failure to attain/maintain best rate-of-climb airspeed (VY) or desired climb airspeed.
⦁ Failure to employ the principles of attitude flying during climb-out, resulting in “chasing” the airspeed
indicator.
Crosswind Takeoff
While it is usually preferable to take off directly into the wind whenever possible or practical, there are many instances when
circumstances or judgment indicate otherwise. Therefore, the pilot must be familiar with the principles and techniques involved in
crosswind takeoffs, as well as those for normal takeoffs. A crosswind affects the airplane during takeoff much as it does during
taxiing. With this in mind, the pilot should be aware that the technique used for crosswind correction during takeoffs closely parallels
the crosswind correction techniques used for taxiing.
Takeoff Roll
The technique used during the initial takeoff roll in a crosswind is generally the same as the technique used in a normal takeoff roll,
except that the pilot needs to apply aileron pressure into the crosswind. This raises the aileron on the upwind wing, imposes a
downward force on that wing to counteract the lifting force of the crosswind, and thus prevents the wing from rising. The pilot should


A point P is transformed by the shear matrix into P” such that the vector P-P”
is parallel to the direction vector and its extent is given by the angle of
P-P’-P”, where P’ is the orthogonal projection of P onto the shear plane.

    >>> angle = (random.random() - 0.5) * 4*math.pi
    >>> direct = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> point = numpy.random.random(3) - 0.5
    >>> normal = numpy.cross(direct, numpy.random.random(3))
    >>> S = shear_matrix(angle, direct, point, normal)
    >>> numpy.allclose(1.0, numpy.linalg.det(S))
    True

` tf.transformations. ` ` superimposition_matrix ` (  _v0_ , _v1_ ,
_scaling=False_ , _usesvd=True_ )  Â¶

Return matrix to transform given vector set into second vector set.
v0 and v1 are shape (3, *) or (4, *) arrays of at least 3 vectors.
If usesvd is True, the weighted sum of squared deviations (RMSD) is minimized
according to the algorithm by W. Kabsch [8]. Otherwise the quaternion based
algorithm by B. Horn [9] is used (slower when using this Python
implementation).
The returned matrix performs rotation, translation and uniform scaling (if
specified).

    >>> v0 = numpy.random.rand(3, 10)
    >>> M = superimposition_matrix(v0, v0)
    >>> numpy.allclose(M, numpy.identity(4))
    True
    >>> R = random_rotation_matrix(numpy.random.random(3))
    >>> v0 = ((1,0,0), (0,1,0), (0,0,1), (1,1,1))
    >>> v1 = numpy.dot(R, v0)
    >>> M = superimposition_matrix(v0, v1)
    >>> numpy.allclose(v1, numpy.dot(M, v0))
    True
    >>> v0 = (numpy.random.rand(4, 100) - 0.5) * 20.0
    >>> v0[3] = 1.0
    >>> v1 = numpy.dot(R, v0)
    >>> M = superimposition_matrix(v0, v1)


](/main/en/msg_docs/EstimatorInnovations.html)


](/main/en/sensor/index.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/TransponderReport.html)


Build: OMP Hobby ZMO FPV


TecsStatus


In QGroundControl I ask the drone to takeoff (it works), then I launch the ROS
node that is supposed to land with this modified script and it works.


Holybro Kopis 2


VehicleImu


Takeoff Mode (FW)


###  VTOL


SensorsStatus


](/main/en/ros/mavros_installation.html)


[ Discussion Forum for PX4, Pixhawk, QGroundControl, MAVSDK, MAVLink ](/)


](/main/en/frames_helicopter/index.html)


Complete Vehicles


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleLocalPosition.html)


](/main/en/config_vtol/vtol_quad_configuration.html)


SensorSelection


Safe Landing


](/main/en/dev_setup/dev_env_linux_arch.html)


](/main/en/config_mc/pid_tuning_guide_multicopter.html)


](/main/en/assembly/quick_start_durandal.html)


System Startup


](/main/en/msg_docs/VehicleCommandAck.html)


Septentrio AsteRx-RIB


####  Standard VTOL


](/main/en/advanced_config/esc_calibration.html)


###  Submarines (experimental)


CameraTrigger


###  Community Supported Developer Setup


It is a quite interesting question in a complex environment.
It’s quite hard to say what is right or wrong in this kind of situation,
because there are many variables involved.


Introduction


](/main/en/msg_docs/EstimatorEventFlags.html)


](/main/en/payloads/index.html)


CubePilot Here+ (Discontined)


and iam going to apply the code as instructed in this ROS Construct Live
Sessions [ ROS Developers LIVE Class #86: How to use OpenCV with ROS - YouTube
](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C0gOsLoP9k)
so for me to use that code i want the ardrone 2.0 to take-off and hover in a
particular altitude so i can enable the bellow code to make it follow the line
in the simulation env!!


Calibration


Holybro Pixfalcon


Runway takeoff is affected by the following parameters:


](/main/en/msg_docs/EstimatorStatus.html)


](/main/en/assembly/index.html)


](/main/en/hardware/index.html)


](/main/en/flight_modes_mc/mission.html)


Test MC_03 - Auto Manual Mix


](/main/en/companion_computer/video_streaming.html)


](/main/en/companion_computer/pixhawk_companion.html)


VehicleLocalPosition


](/main/en/telemetry/cuav_p8_radio.html)


#####  Telemetry Wifi


HolyBro (SIK) Telemetry Radio


Debugging with Eclipse


##  Drone Apps & APIs


](/main/en/releases/index.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/cubepilot_cube_yellow.html)


[ Edit on GitHub
](https://github.com/PX4/PX4-user_guide/edit/main/en/flight_modes_fw/takeoff.md)


Bitcraze Crazyflie 2.0


NpfgStatus


Flight Tasks


PpsCapture


](/main/en/msg_docs/UnregisterExtComponent.html)


PX4 Ethernet Setup


](/main/en/msg_docs/GimbalManagerSetManualControl.html)


A first step to have some help in this forum would be creating a rosject in
ROSDS and sharing it. It is a forum for all users of the platform, so you
could have some help from other users on questions not related to our material
(e.g: Courses, live classes, etc.)


Takeoff Mode (MC)


  1. Arm the vehicle
  2. Put the vehicle into _Takeoff mode_
  3. Launch/throw the vehicle (firmly) directly into the wind. You can also shake the vehicle first, wait till the motor spins up and then throw it


VehicleAirData


English


TimesyncStatus


Calibration


](/main/en/config/compass.html)


VehicleLandDetected


TFI2CADT01 I2C address translator


Tune/Sound Meanings


GpioOut


](/main/en/config/accelerometer.html)


###  Navigation
  * [ index ](genindex.html "General Index")
  * [ modules ](py-modindex.html "Python Module Index") |
  * [ previous ](tf_python.html "tf \(Python\)") |
  * [ tf 0.1.0 documentation ](index.html) »
#  transformations  Â¶
Homogeneous Transformation Matrices and Quaternions.
A library for calculating 4x4 matrices for translating, rotating, reflecting,
scaling, shearing, projecting, orthogonalizing, and superimposing arrays of 3D
homogeneous coordinates as well as for converting between rotation matrices,
Euler angles, and quaternions. Also includes an Arcball control object and
functions to decompose transformation matrices.
Authors:  |  [ Christoph Gohlke ](http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/) ,
Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics, University of California, Irvine
---|---
Version:  |  20090418

##  Requirements  Â¶
  * [ Python 2.6 ](http://www.python.org)
  * [ Numpy 1.3 ](http://numpy.scipy.org)
  * [ transformations.c 20090418 ](http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/) (optional implementation of some functions in C)
##  Notes  Â¶
Matrices (M) can be inverted using numpy.linalg.inv(M), concatenated using
numpy.dot(M0, M1), or used to transform homogeneous coordinates (v) using
numpy.dot(M, v) for shape (4, *) “point of arrays”, respectively numpy.dot(v,
M.T) for shape (*, 4) “array of points”.
Calculations are carried out with numpy.float64 precision.
This Python implementation is not optimized for speed.
Vector, point, quaternion, and matrix function arguments are expected to be
“array like”, i.e. tuple, list, or numpy arrays.
Return types are numpy arrays unless specified otherwise.
Angles are in radians unless specified otherwise.
Quaternions ix+jy+kz+w are represented as [x, y, z, w].
Use the transpose of transformation matrices for OpenGL glMultMatrixd().
A triple of Euler angles can be applied/interpreted in 24 ways, which can be
specified using a 4 character string or encoded 4-tuple:
> _Axes 4-string_ : e.g. ‘sxyz’ or ‘ryxy’
>
>   * first character : rotations are applied to ‘s’tatic or ‘r’otating frame
>   * remaining characters : successive rotation axis ‘x’, ‘y’, or ‘z’


mRo Control Zero F7)


](/main/en/debug/faq.html)


](/main/en/computer_vision/collision_prevention.html)


](/main/en/uart/index.html)


####  Gyroscope


](/main/en/msg_docs/EstimatorSelectorStatus.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/raspberry_pi_pilotpi_rpios.html)


](/main/en/ros2/px4_ros2_control_interface.html)


](/main/en/msg_docs/ActuatorServos.html)


CUAV C-RTK 9Ps


Return Mode (VTOL)


](/main/en/config/battery.html)


Benewake TFmini Lidar


Estimators


thank you,


####  PX4 Flight Stack Architecture


VehicleTrajectoryBezier


](/main/en/simulation/failsafes.html)


OrbTest


](/main/en/msg_docs/PositionControllerStatus.html)


####  Smart/MAVLink Batteries


Avionics Anonymous Laser Altimeter UAVCAN Interface


VehicleRatesSetpoint


###  Payloads & Cameras


Finding/Updating Parameters


[ Help ](http://discuss.px4.io/)


circumstances. If the airplane is forced to leave the ground by using too much back-elevator pressure before adequate flying speed is
attained, the wing’s AOA may become excessive, causing the airplane to settle back to the runway or even to stall. On the other hand,
if sufficient back-elevator pressure is not held to maintain the correct takeoff attitude after becoming airborne, or the nose is allowed
to lower excessively, the airplane may also settle back to the runway. This would occur because the AOA is decreased and lift
diminished to the degree where it will not support the airplane. It is important, then, to hold the correct attitude constant after rotation
or lift-off.
As the airplane leaves the ground, the pilot should keep the wings in a level attitude and hold the proper pitch attitude. Outside visual
scans should be intensified at this critical point to attain/maintain proper airplane pitch and bank attitude. Due to the minimum
airspeed, the flight controls are not as responsive, requiring more control movement to achieve an expected response. A novice pilot
often has a tendency to fixate on the airplane’s pitch attitude and/or the airspeed indicator and neglect bank control of the airplane.
Torque from the engine tends to impart a rolling force that is most evident as the landing gear is leaving the surface.
During takeoffs in a strong, gusty wind, it is advisable that an extra margin of speed be obtained before the airplane is allowed to
leave the ground. A takeoff at the normal takeoff speed may result in a lack of positive control, or a stall, when the airplane
encounters a sudden lull in strong, gusty wind, or other turbulent air currents. In this case, the pilot should allow the airplane to stay
on the ground longer to attain more speed, then make a smooth, positive rotation to leave the ground.
Initial Climb
Upon liftoff, the airplane should be flying at approximately the pitch attitude that allows it to accelerate to VY. This is the speed at
which the airplane gains the most altitude in the shortest period of time.
If the airplane has been properly trimmed for takeoff, some back-elevator pressure may be required to hold this attitude until the
proper climb speed is established. Relaxation of any back-elevator pressure before this time may result in the airplane settling, even to
the extent that it contacts the runway.
The airplane’s speed will increase rapidly after it becomes airborne. Once a positive rate of climb is established, the pilot should
retract the flaps and landing gear (if equipped). It is recommended that takeoff power be maintained until reaching an altitude of at
least 500 feet above the surrounding terrain or obstacles. The combination of VY and takeoff power assures the maximum altitude
gained in a minimum amount of time. This gives the pilot more altitude from which the airplane can be safely maneuvered in case of
an engine failure or other emergency. The pilot should also consider flying at a lower pitch for cruise climb since flying at VY
requires much quicker pilot response in the event of a powerplant failure to preclude a stall.
Since the power on the initial climb is set at the takeoff power setting, the airspeed should be controlled by making slight pitch
adjustments using the elevators. However, the pilot should not fixate on the airspeed indicator when making these pitch changes, but
should continue to scan outside to adjust the airplane’s attitude in relation to the horizon. In accordance with the principles of attitude
flying, the pilot should first make the necessary pitch change with reference to the natural horizon, hold the new attitude momentarily,
and then glance at the airspeed indicator to verify if the new attitude is correct. Due to inertia, the airplane will not accelerate or
decelerate immediately as the pitch is changed. It takes a little time for the airspeed to change. If the pitch attitude has been over or
under corrected, the airspeed indicator will show a speed that is higher or lower than that desired. When this occurs, the crosschecking and appropriate pitch-changing process needs to be repeated until the desired climbing attitude is established. Pilots should
remember the climb pitch will be lower when the airplane is heavily loaded, or power is limited by density altitude.
When the correct pitch attitude has been attained, the pilot should hold it constant while cross-checking it against the horizon and
other outside visual references. The airspeed indicator should be used only as a check to determine if the attitude is correct.
After the recommended climb airspeed has been established and a safe maneuvering altitude has been reached, the pilot should adjust
the power to the recommended climb setting and trim the airplane to relieve the control pressures. This makes it easier to hold a
constant attitude and airspeed.


](/main/en/msg_docs/ActuatorServosTrim.html)


Sky-Drones SmartAP PDB


](/main/en/test_and_ci/integration_testing_mavsdk.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/autopilot_experimental.html)


mRo AUAV-X2


Multi-Vehicle Sim


LandingTargetPose


###  ROS


](/main/en/test_cards/mc_03_auto_manual_mix.html)


](/main/en/flight_controller/pixfalcon.html)