RTH & auto landing gear override (M600 Pro)

[HV_Sparks]

Hi,

If I have the landing gear set to manual, when 'return-to-home' is initiated with the aircraft automatically lower the landing gear prior to landing?

I have asked the same question in the Inspire1 forum, as I need to know if both aircraft do it.
Thanks.

 

[The Editor]

Hi,

If I have the landing gear set to manual, when 'return-to-home' is initiated with the aircraft automatically lower the landing gear prior to landing?

I have asked the same question in the Inspire1 forum, as I need to know if both aircraft do it.
Thanks.

Please do not double post.
I have deleted your duplicate thread in the Inspire 1 section.

Yes the landing gear will lower on the Inspire (and M600) if RTH is initiated and an auto landing allowed to complete (which is never a good idea anyway).

Since it is a fail-safe rather than a "Hey look how cool this is" feature, manual control is advised as soon as the aircraft returns close enough and complete a manual landing.

 

[HV_Sparks]

Apologies for the double post, but in my defence I did require an aircraft specific confirmation for both, calling on experienced owners of each.

As a UAS operation, we don't do cool - we do safe. Therefore there we have to cover every eventuality and one such event is Pilot incapacitation.
Although all our Observers are pilots, working as a double crew. If for instance the Pilot in Command suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (which can strike the healthiest person), he would drop instantly, the Observer needs to instigate a RTH and begin immediate resuscitation, knowing the drone will land as safely as possible without further incident.

A worst case scenario which I wouldn't wish on anyone, but we still need to prove we can remain safe in the most demanding of circumstances.

Many thanks for your clarification it's been a great help and peace of mind.

 

[licensed pilot]

Apologies for the double post, but in my defence I did require an aircraft specific confirmation for both, calling on experienced owners of each.

As a UAS operation, we don't do cool - we do safe. Therefore there we have to cover every eventuality and one such event is Pilot incapacitation.
Although all our Observers are pilots, working as a double crew. If for instance the Pilot in Command suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (which can strike the healthiest person), he would drop instantly, the Observer needs to instigate a RTH and begin immediate resuscitation, knowing the drone will land as safely as possible without further incident.

A worst case scenario which I wouldn't wish on anyone, but we still need to prove we can remain safe in the most demanding of circumstances.

Many thanks for your clarification it's been a great help and peace of mind.

Rather than begin new threads, I'll ask here about the M600 ground stability. It always feels to me like it is easily tipped over w/ a wind gust. The A/C is top heavy and sits on a narrow footprint. Has anyone here done anything to improve the landing gear stability?

 

[CharlieCnTx]

Here's something in the right direction at least...could likely be made to fit a M600. FlyHighUSA M200/210 Extreme Landing Gear - FlyHighUSA $299

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Charlie

 

[licensed pilot]

Here's something in the right direction at least...could likely be made to fit a M600. FlyHighUSA M200/210 Extreme Landing Gear - FlyHighUSA $299

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Charlie

Cool stuff, thanks. Those are unnecessary hard landings!
Not sure it can improve stability, seems like the 600 needs a wider footprint, perhaps an option for those who do not need such huge ground clearance,