INAV features a comprehensive suite of stabilized, acro, and GPS-assisted autonomous flight modes for both multirotors and fixed-wing aircraft.
| Mode | Aircraft | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ANGLE | All | Self-leveling pitch and roll with bank angle limits. |
| NAV ALTHOLD | All | Maintains current altitude using Barometer/GPS; throttle stick controls climb/sink rate. |
| NAV POSHOLD | MC / FW | Holds 3D GPS position on multirotors; circles (loiters) around point on airplanes. |
| NAV RTH | All | Climbs to safe altitude, flies back to Home point, and lands or loiters. |
| NAV CRUISE | Fixed-Wing | 3D course-locked cruise control — flies straight on GPS heading and holds altitude. |
| NAV WP | All | Executes autonomous multi-waypoint mission uploaded to FC. |
| NAV LAUNCH | Fixed-Wing | Detects hand throw and automatically climbs to safe altitude before engaging modes. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between NAV POSHOLD and NAV CRUISE?
NAV POSHOLD locks a multirotor in a 3D GPS coordinate box (or puts a plane in a loiter circle). NAV CRUISE maintains straight-line ground track and altitude, letting you steer heading gently with the roll/yaw stick.
What sensors are required for NAV POSHOLD?
For multirotors: Gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer (or Rangefinder), GPS, and Compass. For fixed-wing: Gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, and GPS.