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 \\ here: http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-planning-a-mission-with-waypoints-and-events.html
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+====Students should be able to do all of the following====
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+**1.** Basic waypoint misson planning and flights:
+**2.** Create and load a 1-waypoint with RTL and land.
+**3.** Create and load a 4-waypoint box pattern mission with RTL and land.
+**4.** Create and load a 4-waypoint box pattern mission with different actions at each waypoint (delay before
+proceeding to the next waypoint, change in altitude, circle the waypoint, etc. \\
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 \\ There should be a basic understanding of how to create missions in mission planner. A more useful set of skills is to set a mission using the "draw polygon" and "survey (grid)" functions depicted in the figure below
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 ===Excerpt from Lee's Guide===
-One important thing to consider is the &#39;landing altitude&#39; portion of the RTL command. This setting can
+One important thing to consider is the "landing altitude" portion of the RTL command. This setting can be found in the Full Parameters List, RTL_Alt_Final. A setting of '0' will allow the craft to land and will shut down the motors, if the throttle stick is at the full down position. This might not always be the best option. Windy days, a rough landing area, etc. could cause the frame to tip over on landing. Consider setting the RTL_Alt_Final to descend to a given altitude (measured in cm), 500cm would be a good starting point. The craft will then descend to the set RTL_Alt_Final setting and automatically enter Loiter mode. At this point you can take control of the final landing descent from the radio controls.
-be found in the Full Parameters List, RTL_Alt_Final. A setting of &#39;0&#39; will allow the craft to land and
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+====Final Words====
-will shut down the motors, if the throttle stick is at the full down position. This might not always be
+\\ For this lesson it is important to get down basic auto missions, and experiment with different functions in mission planner. One point that cannot be stressed enough is to not forget basic safety procedures while flying in auto mode. Always aim to have someone with eyes on the aircraft at all times.
+Experiment with the different functions and flight modes.
-the best option. Windy days, a rough landing area, etc. could cause the frame to tip over on landing.
-Consider setting the RTL_Alt_Final to descend to a given altitude (measured in cm), 500cm would be a
-good starting point. The craft will then descend to the set RTL_Alt_Final setting and automatically
-enter Loiter mode. At this point you can take control of the final landing descent from the radio
-controls.