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# Unfolding and Folding ALTA

ALTA Pro features swan-neck booms that fold compactly for travel. They are secured in an open position for flight using over-center latches.

## Unfold ALTA Pro

1. Remove ALTA from case.

2\. Unfold ALTA Pro Remove ALTA from case. Fold down all six/eight boom retention clips.

![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OjI3UyH1-W-SkHl4K6yJk9OQZ8ZwQ_DfV0qgK4UgVxonVapIlHKxa5UdqfVmR9dQnotcSw7rxJRyASYEc_MBSZr7Z87tUCx6rGXiSYbrElMC13n6sMI6uDVL3htrUMCZhJNmyynr)

3\. Open ALTA Pro booms. ALTA Pro can become unbalanced and tip over while unfolding booms individually, so unfold opposite boom pairs simultaneously to keep balance.

![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/CwpZ_SQFovCoqoqihb9K_NXxvzGnnwWWqICWKrAdLRCcHn7SC5deLap4DlbYs2m_igmj58S2I-xBYmqmO7KpL_IveDIx-RGi25gCm3sEzdyJ1VFUh9DtiBswNO7pkqSY560mQzzw)

4\. Snap shut all eight boom latches until they click and latch.

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tyfwl9KbvWoGFtnmKIAjuW7ot5TAOm2zbnwg9azhD2-Iju7u5Z02SBBME2VLzoV8uUuj3XW8oTYQG9oLCWRd3xbLJwIe08KyY7YQIak2Xrk1xb6YAXkXTlz-CqFw9AiFw0AZXqsP)

5\. Visually confirm all latches are seated properly

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/UQnUwza-1rFavFv42z87pHGhOxlRiQYrHopPmiU9n5M8h6il-l1P9z2K6Gv3_apmMbZ52Iy7vnMzNUDyhXEkkVu2Z1p_Ej7NMQwxZhC7QxZHbHNOuYwRUOcylsPVb31ZHszeA5QG)

6\. Remove prop protectors.

![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/fBHGWnBRk2M5sFMRLG3oyRASUul28lYW-vTkFuDj9QQWmO5a8kc1ODYb8ZfsOoLjpaiR2_1_Xzslm3sG2w1-H12HPVPuMc3rM1XjrOtyUx6VrEj_i2NdclQKll-OqfhQHx_3PHED)

## Fold ALTA Pro 

Secure props with prop protectors.

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/y8mOTLtr61Ye4Ks4XvBWjtVX-3-jlicLhB-26dKHI6eTa4_4Gb89WZyaQ7JmKEUahysLI5jXAED6n82xuqqJ4iFEhXMFTzwR1HWQk98gRlRnkJNn6_7Q7g1i5OkbzRcI0gBKC1Uo)

2\. Unlatch all eight booms.

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/E7iz8bZdJ2WxxKmIAyWOO16A7tpxE0NQPkTACty_IQ38QnBiylTW2Ym8aJ6xr7TycuZEO2_Xzr0TF1-TAEIamwMgsHZ8ZY9j5WYlXOO1MIFYF5_Wm6E9EtMBuTzctVs4OGnz6Nza)

3\. Close ALTA Pro booms in opposing pairs to keep balance.

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/UcAlMzDZvHRXBcXuigSQfczPCsR6kU4TDGmQdhltLz88sJaIyQYTocsiH01eIK7Gi71LpNGjHXwTMbe8r8hf6vH7xkVKTBANfSoksBn3prIKbCiJunv2AQRmSrin3x_SFpMT01q3)

4\. Fold up all eight boom retention clips to secure booms.

| ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/bPkNb0uGJf01_9S4NRCzx14N-NUHMfGqpk2GDZKvsHOC0TEqvbyeMwd1-JmoIqvsXpRd6iSvSVSkqcIvEsaytY1mq7DhdAcKUBaRYelz8pTcPy54V3ITJBf2mYm6kzjANyNLXB2S) | **Care should be taken when storing ALTA Pro in its case to avoid damaging the GPS antenna and the telemetry radio. When storing ALTA Pro in a non-standard case, remove all antennas to ensure there is minimal/no contact between the external electronics and the case.** |
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