Start Flying With LiteWing

Preflight Check

Before powering up the LiteWing drone, ensure the following steps are completed:

• Positioning the Drone
  • Place the drone on a flat and level surface.
  • The head of the drone should be at the front, and the tail (antenna section) should be at the back.

• Powering Up
  • Secure the battery using the Velcro ties and frame loop before powering up.
  • Turn on the drone and do not move it while it initialises.

• LED Status Check
  • After communication is established, check the LEDs:
    • SYS LED →  Blinking slow means in calibration mode, and Blinking fast means the system is ready for flight.
    • ERR LED → Battery is LOW. Charge the battery before proceeding.
    • LINK LED → Blinking means connected to the App or Python SDK.

• Controller Response Test
  • Slightly slide forward the throttle on the left (thrust) controller and check if the motors respond.
  • Use the right controller to ensure directional control is functioning correctly.

Using the Drone

1. Download and Install the App
    For iOS, the app can be downloaded from the App Store, just search for ESP-Drone APP. For Android you can download the app from the following link.

2. Connecting to the Drone via Mobile App

• Power on the drone and wait for the flight controller to initialise.
• The drone will create a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
• On your mobile device, connect to the drone's Wi-Fi:
  • Network Name: LiteWing_xxxxxxxxxxxx 
  • Password: 12345678
• Open the ESP-Drone APP:
  • iOS Users: Download from the App Store (ESP-Drone APP).
  • Android Users: Download from the provided link.
• Turn off mobile data and enable location services before opening the app.

• The app interface should appear as shown below:

• Tap "Connect" to establish communication with the drone.
• Once connected, the drone’s Link LED will blink rapidly.

3. Basic Controls

• Connect Button: For starting a connection with LiteWing.
• Settings Button: To enter the app settings.
• Turn Lock Button: To enable or disable yaw control
• Left Stick (Throttle & Yaw Control)
  • Up/Down: Controls altitude (takeoff/landing).
  • Left/Right: Rotates the drone left or right (yaw).
  • Tap the Lock Button to restrict movement to only up/down or include yaw rotation.
• Right Stick (Directional Control)
  • Forward/Backward: Moves the drone forward or backwards.
  • Left/Right: Moves the drone sideways (left/right).

Final Checklist Before Takeoff

✔ The battery is fully charged and secured with Velcro ties.
✔ The LiteWing is placed on a level surface.
✔ The LiteWing is powered on and the system LED should flash every second and the Error LED should remain OFF.
✔ Motors spin briefly upon startup.
✔ Propellers are in the correct positions.
✔ Propellers are spinning in the correct direction.
✔ The app is connected, and the link LED is flashing rapidly.

You are now ready to fly the LiteWing Drone!