Key Bindings

FlytBase enables operators to manually control the drone through the Dashboard during missions or emergencies. In manual mode, the drone can be operated using a keyboard and mouse, or specialized controllers such as a gamepad or joystick. The Key Bindings tab on the Dashboard allows you to manage and customize these controls:

• Customize Key Bindings: Adjust the key bindings for the keyboard and mouse to suit your preferences.
• Review Default Bindings: View the pre-set key bindings for controllers, including the joystick and gamepad.
• Test Controller: Use the gamepad simulator to test the functionality of the gamepad.

Keyboard Bindings

Keyboard Bindings

To access/change keyboard bindings, follow these steps:

• Go to Key Bindings -> Keyboard
• Click on the required command, and assign a key as per your preference.
• To revert to the original keyboard bindings, click on the Reset to defaults button.

Default Keyboard Commands: Payload Control

Controller Bindings

Controller Bindings

• Navigate to Key Bindings -> Controller

FlytBase currently supports the following Controllers for the Manual flight of the drone:

1. Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Joystick
2. Xbox 360 Gamepad (Wired)

Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS: Key Bindings and Actions

Xbox 360 Gamepad: Key Bindings and Actions

The controls of the Xbox 360 Gamepad can be tested using the Gamepad Simulator.

Gamepad Simulator

Gamepad Simulator

To test the console keys for the Xbox 360 Gamepad, go to Key Bindings -> Controller -> Gamepad, and click on the Simulator button.

Once done, connect your Xbox 360 joystick and press the keys to test whether the commands are being received appropriately.

To learn about how to take Manual Control of the drone, refer to the following documentation:

Manual Drone Controls

To learn about Manual Payload Control, refer to the following documentation:

Manual Payload Controls