Flight modes and types
Flight modes are predefined settings that govern how an autopilot system dictates the drone’s behavior during the flight. They also define which sensors are to be used and how much manual intervention is allowed by the pilot. In summary, flight mode is a set of instructions that help the autopilot system behave in a predefined manner while flying.
We can set flight mode using a GCS or directly via a remote control; thus, it’s easy for the pilot to switch between two flight modes depending on the situation.
In general terms, we can say that flight modes assist the pilot in flying the drone more easily. They allow certain parameters to be controlled, such as altitude and position, which help the pilot to fly the drone smoothly since autopilot takes control of the drone based on its sensor readings, as well as the response the pilot provides as input. The term flight mode is common in various unmanned vehicles, such as multi-copters, fixed-wing...