Key Bindings

Learn more about the default key bindings, personalize your Keyboard commands and verify Controller key bindings prior to using Manual Controls.

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.

Navigating to Key Binding Settings

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.

Key Bindings: Keyboard tab (Red) and Reset to defaults (Yellow)

As of October 15, 2024, the default key bindings for Throttle Up/Down have changed from Space/Shift to R/F, and any custom bindings have been reset. Please verify your key bindings before manually controlling the drone.

Default Keyboard Commands: Payload Control

Default Payload Control commands using Keyboard and Mouse

Controller Bindings

Controller Bindings

• Navigate to Key Bindings -> Controller

Controller Bindings

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

1. Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Joystick

2. Xbox 360 Gamepad (Wired)

Currently, FlytBase does not support custom key bindings for the supported Controllers.

Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS: Key Bindings and Actions

Thrustmaster Key Bindings

Thrustmaster Controls

Xbox 360 Gamepad: Key Bindings and Actions

Xbox 360 Commands

Xbox 360 Commands

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

Currently, the Simulator is only available for the Xbox 360 Gamepad.

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.

Key Bindings: Gamepad tab (Red) and link to Gamepad Simulator (yellow)

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

Only a wired Xbox 360 Gamepad is supported on FlytBase.

Gamepad Simulator

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