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  • Ward JavoronokW Offline
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    wrote on last edited by Ward Javoronok
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    I'm not able to activate flight mode on QCG. The error message is saying: Avoidance System not ready.
    The Not Ready error message shows GPS is disabled, Gyro 2 is disabled, and Accelerometer 2 is disabled.
    Do I need these enabled for flight mode?
    If so, how do I enable them?

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    • Ward JavoronokW Ward Javoronok

      I'm not able to activate flight mode on QCG. The error message is saying: Avoidance System not ready.
      The Not Ready error message shows GPS is disabled, Gyro 2 is disabled, and Accelerometer 2 is disabled.
      Do I need these enabled for flight mode?
      If so, how do I enable them?

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      kailyGen
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      #2

      You might also want to look into combining depth sensing with a simple occupancy grid or voxel map instead of relying only on direct obstacle detection. It usually gives smoother avoidance behavior, especially in tighter spaces. I had better results once I started filtering noisy sensor data too.

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      • Ward JavoronokW Ward Javoronok

        I'm not able to activate flight mode on QCG. The error message is saying: Avoidance System not ready.
        The Not Ready error message shows GPS is disabled, Gyro 2 is disabled, and Accelerometer 2 is disabled.
        Do I need these enabled for flight mode?
        If so, how do I enable them?

        Eric KatzfeyE Offline
        Eric KatzfeyE Offline
        Eric Katzfey
        ModalAI Team
        wrote on last edited by
        #3

        @Ward-Javoronok How is the parameter COM_OBS_AVOID set? If you set it to 0 that disables obstacle avoidance and should get rid of that error.

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