> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.fotokite.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.fotokite.com/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-checklists.md).

# Troubleshooting Checklists

Use the following procedure to debug specific system issues you encounter. Go through the procedure step by step - note any steps that do not pass according to the guidelines below.

## **In-Flight Troubleshooting Checklist**

1. **Power Cycle**
   1. Power cycle the full system by disconnecting the Ground Station from power. 
   2. Wait for Ground Station LEDs to finish blinking yellow.
   3. Kite should turn off all LEDs as well.
   4. Reconnect the Ground Station to power - wait for the system to fully initialize and with standard startup procedure.
   5. Reopen the Fotokite Live Application.
2. **Confirm Magnetometer Accuracy**
   1. Compare Heading reading of the kite during flight to a compass on your phone.
      1. If you are flying indoors, or near tall buildings, this value may not be accurate\*
      2. The kite’s heading heading should be within 15 deg of the direction your phone compass outputs
      3. You may need to perform a compass calibration on your mobile phone beforehand to get an accurate reading
3. **Takeoff Flight Test**
   1. Launch System to takeoff altitude and remain at this height for 2 minutes.
   2. Confirm Kite is level at takeoff altitude.
   3. Confirm Kite does not begin to rotate with receiving commands.
   4. Land System
4. **Flight Test**
   1. Launch System to takeoff altitude and raise the height to 10m. Maintain altitude for 5 minutes.
      * Kite should maintain position directly above the ground station and not rise/ decrease or move in position.
5. **Alignment Test**
   1. Rotate the Kite in both directions. Make sure Kite is rotating around itself and not changing its x and y position with relation to the Ground Station
      * Rotate the Kite 180 degrees with relation to the Ground Station
      * Land the Unit.
      * Check for the Accuracy of the landing and if the Kite properly lowers itself into the Pad.

## Kite Status / Launch Troubleshooting Checklist

1. **Power Cycle**
   1. Disconnect the Ground Station from power.
      1. Wait for Ground Station LEDs to finish blinking yellow. Kite should turn off all LEDs as well.
   2. Reconnect the Ground Station to power. Allow two minutes for the System to appear in System Connect.
2. **Startup Initialization**
   1. Kite should initialize with three audible beeps. 
   2. Kite Frame LEDs should blink three times and then enter a standard Green/Red Color.
   3. Ground Station should enter a fading green LED scheme.
   4. Check the status of the Kite Power Status LED (Below the Kite): it should be blinking blue indicating standard operation.
3. **WiFi Connection / Strength**
   1. Close Fotokite Live App.
   2. Check the Status Bar to ensure you are connected to the Ground Station (fkGXXXB\_5) on your tablet.
4. **Check System Update**
   1. Ensure your flight unit is on the latest firmware. Go to System Menu > System Update
   2. Go to System Menu > System Update and check for updates. Run any updates if available.

## Camera Stream Troubleshooting Checklist

1. **Power Cycle**
   1. Power cycle the full system by disconnecting the Ground Station from power. 
      * Wait for Ground Station LEDs to finish blinking yellow.
      * Kite should turn off all LEDs as well.
   2. Reconnect the Ground Station to power. Allow two minutes for WiFi to appear.
2. **Check Camera Status**
   1. Check Camera LEDs
   2. Close and Open Fotokite Live App 
      * Check if the stream for both the Color and IR cameras is functioning.
      * Go to System Menu > System Update and check for updates. Run any updates if available.
3. **Check Camera Functionality**
   1. Launch the System to 30 ft  (10 m).
      * Check for any stream blurriness / artifacts that may be occuring in the Fotokite Live App. 
      * Rotate the Camera up and down and side to side, check to see if the video feed or camera is tilted or jumping up and down.
   2. Land the System


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