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Unexpected Weather In-Flight

Unexpected Weather In-Flight

Andi Lamprecht Andi Lamprecht ·· 2 min read· Draft
Unexpected Weather In-Flight
WARNING: Unexpected weather in-flight which exceeds the aircraft’s environmental operating limits may result in Hull loss to unmanned aircraft, or significant damage to persons, properties or critical infrastructure (MAJOR)

INDICATIONS

  1. Updated METAR information

  2. Observed weather during delivery via camera feed

  3. VO notification of unexpected weather over voice communication

POSSIBLE CAUSES

  1. Updated METAR information

  2. Observed weather during delivery via camera feed

  3. VO notification of unexpected weather over voice communication

FAILSAFE BEHAVIOR

No failsafe behavior exists for this condition.

PROCEDURE

In-Flight Weather, Conducting Return to Home ANNOUNCE

The RPIC is to announce over voice comms “In-Flight Weather” once emergency conditions are identified using the indications information above.

Uncrew: Return to Home SELECT

Select the “Return to Home” button within the Uncrew Mission Console on the RPIC Control Station.

Return to Home Button

Once the button is selected, a popup window appears requiring RPIC confirmation. This window will remain displayed until “CONFIRM” is selected or exit (“x”) is pressed.

Return to Home Confirmation

Once the command is confirmed, the aircraft stops performing the mission and begins navigating to the takeoff location. The aircraft maintains its altitude at the defined desired altitude. Uncrew navigates the aircraft so that all NFAs and perimeters are avoided. The Aircraft Status shall be Contingency.

At the takeoff location, the aircraft will land. Precision landing mode shall be automatically attempted during the landing sequence.

Procedure Complete
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