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H920 USER MANUAL A5 (NO SONY7) 20151019

1. lt f Mode Select Camera Select 22 CAMERA CONTROLS SINGLE MODE GIMBAL PITCH CONTROL GB603 GIMBAL AND V18 GIMBAL CAMERA There is a gimbal pitch mode switch on ST24 S1 When the switch is in up middle position the GB603 gimbal V18 gimbal camera is in Angle Mode Use the slider C on the left side of the ST24 to set the pitch tilt position of the gimbal gimbal camera When the 51 is in bottom position the gimbal gimbal camera is in Velocity Mode When the slider C is in the middle position it means the velocity rate is for the GB603 and it will stop pitching up down When the slider C is above the middle position the GB603 will start pitching up When the slider C is below the middle position the GB603 will start pitching down The distance between the slider C and the middle position decides the velocity rate the further distance the higher velocity it would be NOTICE When the V18 is attached to the TORNADO H920 the control knob K2 is activated Users can zoom in by rotating the knob K2 in the clockwise direction and vice versa Button A Take Still Photo Button B Start Stop Recording Video Ji YUNEEC CAUTION You MUST stop recording video in order to take still photos It will take approximately 5 seconds to capture a still photo and before you can take another CAUTION ALWAYS stop recording video before turning off the TORNADO H920 V18
2. IMPORTANT NOTE The joystick with the two control sticks respond proportionately that means that the further you move the control stick from the centered resting point in the middle in one direction the stronger the response and the faster the change in course IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum height is restricted to 122m above the ground in Smart Mode and 122m 400 ft in Angle Mode If at any time during flight you feel like the TORNADO H920 is drifting out of beyond your control simply release both control sticks the TORNADO H920 will automatically self level and will even hold its position with a suitable GPS signal lock when both control sticks are centered You can also activate Home Mode so the TORNADO H920 automatically flies itself back to the home point and lands 13 LANDING Position the TORNADO H920 above the area where you would like to land Slowly lower the left hand stick to below the center position The TORNADO H920 will descend slowly and land After the TORNADO H920 lands press and hold the START STOP button for approximately two 2 seconds to stop the motors Activate Home Mode and the TORNADO H920 will automatically fly itself back to the home point and will land within a 26 feet 8 meter diameter circle around it WARNING Always land as soon as possible after the first level low voltage battery warning or land immediately after the second level low voltage battery warning And if at any time the Aircraft Battery Vo
3. the ST24 you need to insert the Se vies password 87654321 Press OK on the 1 5 pop up window to continue DY Hardware Monitor STEP 5 Wait till the WiFi signal icon appears Tap Camera Select and select Mode Select Panasonic GH4 or V18 and then tap Select 53 Camera Select 25 CAMERA CONTROLS TEAM MODE NOTICE The ST24 mentioned in this chapter is the one bound to the V18 GB603 gimbal GIMBAL PITCH CONTROL GB603 AND V18 GIMBAL CAMERA There is a gimbal pitch mode switch on ST24 S1 When the switch is in up middle position the gimbal gimbal camera is in Angle Mode Use the right hand stick of the ST24 to set the pitch tilt position of the gimbal gimbal camera When the 51 is in bottom position the gimbal gimbal camera is in Velocity Mode When the right hand stick is in the middle position it means the velocity rate is for the GB603 or V18 and it will stop pitching up down When the right hand stick is above the middle position the GB603 or V18 will start pitching up When the right hand stick is below the middle position the GB603 or V18 will start pitching down The distance between the right hand stick and the middle position decides the velocity rate the further distance the higher velocity it would be Button A Take Still Photo Button B Start Stop Recording Video OL A JO el YUNEEC CAUTION You MUST stop recording video in order to tak
4. to avoid data loss CAMERA GIMBAL YAW CONTROL There is a gimbal yaw mode switch on ST24 S2 When the switch position is up and middle the gimbal gimbal camera is in Follow Mode The yaw control of the gimbal camera is now disabled The gimbal camera will adjust its yaw direction according to the aircraft s movements When the switch position is down the gimbal gimbal camera is in Global Mode The Gimbal Yaw control knob K1 is now activated When the user rotates the knob in the right direction the gimbal gimbal camera will rotate to the right side and vice versa NOTICE When the V18 is attached to the TORNADO H920 the control knob K2 is activated Users can zoom in by rotating the knob K2 in the clockwise direction the movement speed of the V18 gimbal camera in pitch and yaw directions become slow in the velocity mode and vice versa the movement speed of the V18 gimbal camera in pitch and yaw directions become fast in the velocity mode 23 BINDING TEAM MODE BINDING THE TORNADO H920 TO ONE ST24 STEP 1 Power on the ST24 tap to go to the main interface Tap the RC icon and enter Model Select STEP 2 Press and hold the H920 icon till a pop up window comes out tap Copy and Multi copter Airplane then select the H920 icon newly created Helicopter pil Import Model STEP 3 Tap System settings icon STEP 4 Switch on the TORNADO H920 Wait until the Main LED indi
5. 8m of the pilot This can be very helpful for first time pilots who are not quite ready to land the TORNADO H920 themselves It can also be helpful for pilots that lose orientation during flight simply activate Home Mode until the TORNADO H920 automatically moves toward the home position and once you ve confirmed orientation switch back to Angle Pilot Mode And if the TORNADO H920 ever loses the link with the ST24 it will automatically enter Home Mode When Home Mode is activated the TORNADO H920 will respond as follows A When flying higher than 33 feet 10 meters the TORNADO H920 will maintain the current altitude fly back to the home point or active home point if the ST24 has 15 enough satellites for Follow Me then descend vertically until it lands B When flying lower than 33 feet 10 meters the TORNADO H920 will climb to 33 feet 10 meters while flying back to the home point or active home position then will descend vertically until it lands CAUTION You must be certain there are no obstacles in the Return to Home flight path otherwise the TORNADO H920 may come into contact with them and crash CAUTION While the TORNADO H920 is in Home Mode you will have a limited amount of directional control To help avoid obstacles we strongly recommend to switch to Smart or Angle Mode then you can switch back to Home Mode WARNING Home Mode only works when the TORNADO H920 has a suitable GPS signal lock If the TORNADO H9
6. INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press START ENTER to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode for aircraft s flight battery to enter Li ion Balance Charge Mode for ProAction ground handle Battery Setting Press START ENTER the current value will start to blink press INC and DEC to change the value and press START ENTER to confirm your setting For the TORNADO H920 battery it is recommended to set 4A no more than 8A For ProAction battery it is recommended to set 2A no more than 3A At the same time the battery cells number will start blinking press INC and DEC to change the value and press START ENTER to confirm your setting For the TORNADO H920 battery 6S should be selected For ProAction 4S should be selected Program Start Press and hold START ENTER for 3 seconds to start the program The charger is detecting the battery cell NOTICE R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen If both numbers are not identical press STOP to go back to previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack before going ahead If both numbers are identical press START ENTER to start charging process If the number of cells do not match after double checking the connection please contact technical support 10 CHARGING THE LI ION ST24 BATTERY You can charge the Li ion battery installed in the ST24 with the A10 Dual Balance Charger While the
7. battery the temperature range should be from approximately 40 120 F 5 49 Do not store the battery or aircraft in a hot garage car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot garage or car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e Never leave batteries chargers and power supplies unattended during use e Never attempt to charge low voltage ballooned swollen damaged or wet batteries e Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge batteries e Never charge a battery if any of the wire leads have been damaged or shorted e Never attempt to disassemble the battery charger or power supply e Never drop batteries chargers or power supplies e Always inspect the battery charger and power supply before charging e Always ensure correct polarity before connecting batteries chargers and power supplies e Always disconnect the battery after charging e Always terminate all processes if the battery charger or power supply malfunctions IMPORTANT NOTE It s safer and better for the longevity of the battery to store it only partially charged for any length of time Storing the battery approximately 50 charged is typically best however it will take some careful management of the charge time and the use of a volt meter to achieve this voltage If you have the equipment and skills to achieve the 50 charge level for storage it is recommended If not simply be sure to not store the battery fully charged whenever possible In fac
8. battery when the battery is humid Please pay attention that lithium battery packs can be wired both in parallel and in series In the parallel connection With the total voltage staying the same the battery s capacity is calculated by multiplying single battery capacity by the number of cells The voltage imbalance may cause fire or explosion The lithium battery is recommended to charge in series INSTALLING THE PROACTION BATTERY WARNING Lithium batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline NiCd or NiMH batteries All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and or serious injury as the mishandling of Lithium batteries can result in fire STEP 1 Slide the battery cover door from the ProAction with slight force STEP 2 Install the battery in the battery compartment with the side of balancing head facing upwards And then connect the Power Connector to the gimbal STEP 3 Once you ve installed the battery put the antenna inside the compartment Slide the battery cover door downward with slight force and ensure you hear and feel a noticeable click indicating the battery cover door has been closed securely ATTACHING THE GB603 TO THE PROACTION ATTACHING THE GB603 TO THE PROACTION STEP 1 Securely attach the GB603 to the ProAction with Gimbal Fastening Screws then withdraw the Gimbal Cord from the left side while ensuring the Front label on the Yaw Motor Top Mo
9. in the default mode is Double Hands Operating The Control Status Indicator on center carrying handle will be solid red The user can ONLY take control of the gimbal through Gimbal Control Stick on the right side Double Hands Operating Method In the Follow Mode the camera lens track the ProAction in Yaw axis The user can only control the pitch direction through Gimbal Control Stick on the right Move the Gimbal Control Stick upward to trim the camera lens up Move the Gimbal Control Stick downward to trim the camera lens down In the Global Mode the camera lens does not move in the direction of the ProAction Frame but sticks to a fixed direction The user can control both the Yaw and Pitch directions through Gimbal Control Stick Move the Gimbal Control Stick upward downward to trim the camera lens up down Move the Gimbal Control Stick to the left right to trim the camera lens left right NOTICE When in the Follow Mode the Gimbal Control Stick can t control the GB603 in Yaw axis When in the Global Mode the Gimbal Control Stick can control the GB603 in Pitch and Yaw axes 32 SINGLE HAND OPERATION Lift the center carrying handle with one hand When holding the ProAction with single hand press and hold the Function Switch Button in the rear of the Pitch Control Wheel The Control Status Indicator will glow solid blue when successfully switched The control right has been switched to the Pitch Control Wheel on the cen
10. must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement This equipment complies with IC RSS 102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment Cet quipement respecte les limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC d finies pour un environnement non contr l 36
11. of the V18 to the connection socket right next to the main switch of the H920 of the H920 STEP 5 Locate the Front label on the yaw motor top motor and ensure the Front is facing toward the front of the aircraft STEP 6 Connect the V18 gimbal camera to the gimbal camera mount on the H920 by turning the M4 straight knurled nuts in a clockwise direction tightening them to the secure position Do not over tighten NOTICE Make sure the SD card is free of space 1 7 DAMPING PLATE Shutter Control Plug black to GH4 Camera Connect the GB603 gimbal to the gimbal camera mount on the H920 by turning the 4 flat knurled quick disconnect nuts in a clockwise direction tighten them until they feel secure NOTICE Be sure to mount the GB603 correctly by positioning the label FRONT located on the Yaw Top Motor toward the Front of the Aircraft LED STATUS INDICATION LED STATUS INDICATIONS DURING STARTUP Initialization in Progress Flashes red green and blue 2 times per second The Aircraft is in a No Fly Zone Flashes red and white rapidly 5 times per second 9 090000000 0090900000 Please see the instruction manual for more information regarding no fly zones The Aircraft is in Bind Mode Flashes yellow very rapidly 3 times per second The Aircraft is Not Connected Linked to the Transmitter Flashes blue rapidly 5 times per second LED STATUS INDICATIONS BEFOR
12. of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product property and or cause serious injury WARNING This is a sophisticated consumer product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the product property and or cause serious injury This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Yuneec The quick start guide and instruction manual contain instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings prior to assembly setup and or use in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury AGE RECOMMENDATION NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS THIS IS NOT A TOY GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS WARNING Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick start guide and instruction manual can result in damage to the product property and or cause serious injury A Radio Controlled RC multirotor aircraft APV platform drone etc is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property WARNING As the user of this product you are solely and entirely responsible for
13. operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others e Keep your hands face and other parts of your body away from the spinning propellers rotor blades and other moving parts at all times Keep items that could impact or become entangled away from the propellers rotor blades including debris parts tools loose clothing etc e Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people vehicles and other obstructions Never fly near or above crowds airports or buildings e To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your aircraft nearby buildings or other obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and can restrict GPS reception e Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and or radio interference including areas nearby broadcast towers power transmission stations high voltage power lines electrical storms etc e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions and or injury This aircraft is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control e To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode you must start the motors with the aircraft in a position that has at least 10 feet approximately 3 meters of clear and open
14. 20 loses GPS signal lock it will switch to Angle Pilot Mode automatically This is why we strongly recommend learning to fly in Angle Pilot Mode as soon as possible Otherwise if you lose GPS signal lock and are not able to properly control the TORNADO H920 in Angle Pilot Mode the aircraft may crash or even fly away IMPORTANT NOTE Crash damage and fly aways are NOT covered under warranty 16 INSTALLING THE GB603 GIMBAL AND CAMERA STEP 1 Install the Fastening Block to the camera s flash mount STEP 2 Place the Camera Mount with lens frame downward and fit the GH4 camera with its lens downward NOTICE Make sure the Camera Battery is fully charged and the SD card is free of space STEP 3 Secure the screw on the top and at the bottom of the frame to fix the camera on the Camera Mount STEP 4 Insert the HDMI cable in the corresponding port on the camera the right side of GH4 after connecting the Shutter cable in the port at the top left side of the camera through the frame IMPORTANT NOTE Make sure the white plug connected to the port of LK58 and the black one is connected to the camera INSTALLING THE V18 STEP 1 Replace the damping system by removing the 8 screws on TORNADO H920 with the damping system of the V18 STEP 2 Install the V18 on the damping system by secure four screws as illustrated STEP 3 Insert the SD card in the proper position STEP 4 Connect the polarity protected plug
15. AL SMART MODE FEATURES SMART CIRCLE In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the H920 approx 8m 26 ft away from you provided you are positioned 8 m 26 ft behind the H920 SMART CIRCLE Mode 2 shown ANGLE MODE If the Mode switch 10 S4 is in the centre position then the H920 is in Angle Mode Angle Mode is designed for pilots with a little experience those who have already mastered Smart Mode because in this mode the H920 moves in line with the joystick in the direction in which the nose is pointed So if you move the right stick to the left the H920 will tilt to the left and thus move to the left That is assuming that the nose is pointing away from you If the nose is pointing towards you the H920 will move to the right from your point of view EXTRA ANGLE MODE FEATURES POSITION FREELY AND RETAIN ALTITUDE The H920 will hold its position automatically if there is sufficient GPS signal and it will retain the altitude level if the left stick is in the middle position WARNING If you have not mastered the H920 in Angle Mode accidents or fly aways may result IMPORTANT NOTE Accidental damage and fly aways are not covered by the warranty HOME MODE In Home Mode the GPS system allows the Tornado H920 to automatically fly back in a straight line toward the direction of the last take off position and automatically land within 13 26 ft 4
16. CTION CONTROLS The Power and Mode Selection Switch has three gears The Left is Power off the Middle is Follow Mode and the Right is Global Mode FOLLOW MODE In the Follow Mode the camera lens will track the gimbal in Yaw axis The user can only control the pitch direction through Gimbal Control Stick on the right GLOBAL MODE In the Global Mode the camera lens stick to a fixed direction instead of following the movement of the ProAction Frame The user can Control the Yaw and Pitch Direction through Gimbal Control Stick NOTICE Place the ProAction on a flat and stable surface and then connect the gimbal and power cord Switch on the power and wait it to complete the initialization Whichever mode the gimbal is in it will boot up Once the gimbal is powered on it starts self check and the Battery Indicator will be solid green At the same time the Control Status Indicator blinks green and blue alternatively When the self check start up process completes the Control Status Indicator will glow solid blue The user can switch freely between Follow Mode and Global Mode without powering off the gimbal THE PROACTION FEATURES TWO GIMBAL GRIPPING METHODS DOUBLE HANDS OPERATION Grip the left and right handles of the ProAction with both hands The Power and Mode Selection Switch is on the left side while the Gimbal Control Stick is on the right side NOTICE Once the ProAction is started up no matter which mode it is
17. Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 6 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 2 Elevator pitch control Mode 1 8 Landing Gear Switch 9 GPS Switch 10 Flight Mode Selection Switch 11 Aileron Roll Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 12 Elevator Pitch Control Mode 2 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 1 15 Proportional Control Rate Slider GB603 TEAM MODE Camera Man 3 Gimbal Pitch Mode 7 Still Photo Button 10 Gimbal Yaw Mode FOLLOW yaw can t be controlled FOLLOW yaw can becontrolled Global 11 Gimbal Yaw control stick 12 Gimbal Pitch control stick in Velocity mode 13 Start Stop Video Recording Button 16 Gimbal Pitch Angle Position Control Slider in Gimbal PitchAngle mode V18 SINGLE OPERATOR MODE Motor Start Stop Button Global Yaw Mode Follow Mode Global Mode No use GIMBAL YAW Control Rudder Yaw Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 2 Elevator pitch control Mode 1 7 Take Still Photo Button 8 Landing Gear Switch 9 GPS Switch 10 Flight Mode Selection Switch 11 Aileron Roll Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 12 Elevator Pitch Control Mode 2 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 1 13 Start Stop Video Recording Button 14 V18 Zoom In Out Control Knob 15 Proportional Control Rate Slider 16 Gimbal Pitch Angle Position Control Slider NOnBWN V18 TEAM MODE Pilot 1 Motor Start Stop Button 5 Rudder Yaw Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 6 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 2 Elevator pitch control Mode 1 8 L
18. E DURING FLIGHT The Aircraft is in Smart Mode with GPS lock Glows solid green The Aircraft is in Angle Mode with GPS lock Glows solid purple The Aircraft is in Home Mode Flashes red rapidly 2 times per second CE CE Second Level low Voltage Battery Warning Flashes red green and blue continuously Compass Calibration Required Flashes yellow twice between any LED indication The Aircraft is in Smart Mode without GPS lock Flashes red and white red for one second white for another second and then circulate CHD Cn E gt The Aircraft is in Angle Mode without GPS lock Flashes purple slowly CHE ED CEE E gt CDO First Level low Voltage Battery Warning Flashes red green and blue every 3 seconds GPS Disabled Flashes purple 1 flash per second LED STATUS INDICATIONS FOR CALIBRATION MODES Compass Calibration Mode Entered Flashes red and green slowly Accelerometer Calibration Mode Entered Compass Calibration Started Flashes red green and rapidly 3 times per second Calibration Failed Flashes red green and blue slowly 1 time per second Glows solid red 18 PREPARING TO FLY WARNING Always operate the TORNADO H920 in open areas approximately 10000 square feet 930 square meters or more that are free from people vehicles trees and other obstructions Never fly near or above crowds airports or buildings Never at
19. H920 TO THE 5 24 STEP 1 Power on the ST24 press gt to go to the main interface Choose FPV and enter Model Select STEP 2 The default Model type is Multi copter and choose the right configuration you are using the H920 GB603 H920 V18 and the H920 CGO4 Press OK when a pop up window comes out Multi copter l 1 l Helicopter A Glider Import Model BINDING THE GB603 GIMBAL OR V18 TO THE ST24 STEP 1 Select System Settings STEP 2 Switch on the TORNADO H920 Wait until the Main LED indicator blinks blue that means the self inspection of the H920 and GB603 is complete STEP 3 Lean the H920 in the forward direction twice 45 until the Main LED indicator blinks yellow STEP 4 Tap the Refresh icon and the codes of the H920 and LK58 or V18 will be shown on screen Choose the right codes and press Bind STEP 5 If it is the first time to bind your LK58 V18 to the ST24 you need to insert the password 87654321 press OK on the pop up window to continue STEP 6 Wait till the WiFi signal icon appears Press Camera Select and choose Panasonic GH4 V18 Press Select then press OK NOTICE We recommend users to power Bind e FPV e FPV DA58 e FPV ADA58 on the aircraft in the angle mode 5 NOTICE When you press you will hear two long beeps That means the binding is complete The Real time a images can now be seen on the screen
20. Po battery in a safe well ventilated area away from flammable materials e Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time When charging the battery you must always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that may occur e After flying discharging the LiPo battery you must allow it to cool to ambient room temperature before recharging e To charge the LiPo battery you must use only the included charger or a suitably compatible LiPo battery charger Failure to do so may result in a fire causing property damage and or serious injury e If at any time the LiPo battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue charging or discharging immediately Quickly and safely disconnect the battery then place it in a safe open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely e Do not over discharge the LiPo battery Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced power flight duration or failure of the battery entirely LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3 0V each under load e Store the LiPo battery at room temperature and in a dry area for best results e When charging transporting or temporarily storing the LiPo
21. ST24 is powered off connect the cable to the USB adapter charger then plug it into the 5V 2 1A USB connector charging port The charging icon on the monitor of the ST24 shows the current charging progress of the transmitter battery and indicates that the battery is charging It will take approximately 3 to 4 hours to charge a fully discharged not over discharged battery NOTICE To check the charge status of the ST24 simply tap the screen 2 times NOTICE The AC plug type will vary depending on the region in which the product was imported purchased AU Australian EU European UK United Kingdom US United States 11 ASSEMBLING THE H920 INSTALLING THE MOTOR ARMS Fold the motor arms upwards and secure them using the straight knurled nut cover located on the motor arms NOTICE Don t over tighten the straight knurled nuts It may cause deformation of the arms INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS Always ensure propellers are installed properly and with thread locker on the fasteners The rotors of the YUNEEC TORNADO H920 are made of high strength carbon fiber the motors are extremely powerful meaning that if the device is misused there is a risk of material damage serious injury and even fatal injury Mount the propellers on the motors and note the pointers A and 8 given on the motor arms This distinction between A and B refers to the rotation direction of the motors The rotation direction of the motors must matc
22. V10182015 USER MANUAL CONTENTS AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION 02 INTRODUCTION 03 ST24 OVERVIEW 04 SPECIFICATIONS 05 NOTICES AND WARNINGS 06 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 08 DISCLAIMER 09 BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES 10 CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY 11 CHARGING THE LI ION ST24 BATTERY 12 ASSEMBLING THE H920 13 FLIGHT CONTROLS 14 CONTROL RATE SLIDER 14 FLIGHT MODES 17 INSTALLING THE GB603 GIMBAL AND CAMERA 17 INSTALLING THE V18 18 LED STATUS INDICATION 19 PREPARING TO FLY 19 FLYING 20 COMPASS CALIBRATION 22 BINDING SINGLE MODE 23 CAMERA CONTROLS SINGLE MODE 24 BINDING TEAM MODE 26 CAMERA CONTROLS TEAM MODE GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM 27 INTRODUCTION 27 SPECIFICATIONS 28 BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES 29 CHARGING THE BATTERY 30 WARNINGS 30 INSTALLING THE PROACTION BATTERY 30 ATTACHING THE GB603 TO THE PROACTION 31 POWERING ON OFF 32 PROACTION CONTROLS 33 Panasonic GH4 CAMERA APP 34 ATTACHING A MOBILE DEVICE TO THE PROACTION 34 WARRANTY INFORMATION 35 OVERVIEW 36 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION INTRODUCTION H920 The TORNADO 920 is a professional multirotor aerial photography and videography platform Its unique and innovative features make it possible to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a variety of uses The modular aircraft platform is compatible with GB603 gimbal V18 gimbal camera as well as CGO4 Came
23. Yuneec Protocol Video link Frequency Band 5 8GHz WiFi Video Transmission Distance Range Optimum Conditions FCC Compliance Up to 700m 2296 59ft CE Compliance Up to 300m 984 25 ft Flight Systems Telemetry Data On Screen Display OSD Yes LED Backlit LCD Screen 7 Tactile Vibrating and Audible Feedback Yes Built In LiPo Battery Voltage Capacity 1S 3 6V 8700mAh 31 32Wh Li ion NOTICES AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT NOTE All safety precautions and warnings instructions warranties and other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discretion of Yuneec For the most up to date information please visit the corresponding product page at www Yuneec com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or authorized distributor The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of property damage and or little to no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage and or a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and or serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become familiar with the features
24. amage and or injury caused by knowingly and negligibly flying with a damaged model or one which is unfit to fly e g due to dirt water penetration coarse particles oil or a model which has not been correctly or completely assembled or if the main components exhibit visible damage defects or missing parts Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by operating the model in a magnetic field e g high voltage lines electricity transformer stations radio towers mobile phone masts etc a strong wireless signal environment no fly zones poor visibility and in the event of vision impairments or other impacts on the pilot which are left unchecked etc Damage and or injury brought about through a violation of the legal regulations for operating the model in unsuitable weather conditions e g rain wind snow hail storms hurricanes etc Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by force majeure e g collision fire explosion flooding tsunami landslide avalanche earthquake or other forces of nature Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by the illegal or immoral use of the model e g capturing videos or recording data which infringes upon harms the privacy of other people Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by incorrect use of the batteries protection systems chargers or aircraft Consequential damage caused by th
25. anding Gear Switch 9 GPS Switch 10 Flight Mode Selection Switch 11 Aileron Roll Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 12 Elevator Pitch Control Mode 2 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 1 15 Proportional Control Rate Slider V18 TEAM MODE Camera Man 7 Take Still Photo Button 10 Gimbal Yaw Mode FOLLOW yaw can t be controlled FOLLOW yaw can becontrolled Global 11 Gimbal Yaw control stick 12 Gimbal Pitch control stick 13 Start Stop Video Recording Button 16 V18 ZOOM SPECIFICATIONS TORNADO H920 Air Time 24 Minutes H920 GB603 GH4 2pcs 6S 4 000mAh LiPo Dimension 38 1x33 4x18 1in 969x849x461 mm Diagonal Length Without Rotor Blades 36 2 in 920mm Propeller Main Rotor Diameter 17 3 in 440mm Take off Weight with GB603 GH4 Camera and Battery 176 0 oz 4990g Battery LiPo 6s 4000mAh 8C Charger 100W 2 x output AC DC Balancing Charger Transmitter 24 channel 2 4GHz with 5 8GHz video downlink included Flight Modes Smart Angle and Home Modes Maximum Flying Height Absolute altitude 4000m 13123 ft Maximum Flying Height Relative altitude 122m 400 ft Maximum Rotation Rate 100 s Maximum Roll Angle 35 Maximum Horizontal Speed GPS ON 40km h Radio Control Frequency Band 2 4GHz Operating Temperature Range 10C to 50C ST24 PERSONAL GROUND STATION Operating System Android Number of Channels 24 Control Transmission Distance Range Optimum Conditions Max 2km Robust Radio Control Modulation
26. arger STEP 1 BATT PROGRAM Select Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and press START ENTER to enter Li lo BATT Program STEP 2 Mode Select Press INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press START ENTER to enter Li lo Balance Charge Mode STEP 3 Battery Setting Press START ENTER the current value will start to blink then press INC or DEC to increase or decrease the value After confirming your setting press START ENTER For the SteadyGrip battery it is recommended to set 1 8A no more than 2A The battery cells number will start blinking press INC and DEC to increase or decrease the value and then press START ENTER to confirm your setting For the ProAction 4S should be selected STEP 4 Program Start Press and hold START ENTER for 3 seconds to start the program The charger is detecting the battery cell and BATTERY CHECK will be on the screen the third block R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen If the numbers are not identical press STOP to go back to the previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack before proceeding the next step the fourth block R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen If the numbers are identical press START ENTER to start charging It will take approximately 2 hours to charge a fully discharged no
27. cator blinks blue that means the self inspection of the H920 and GB603 is complete STEP 5 Lean the H920 in the forward direction twice 45 till the Main LED indicator blinks yellow STEP 6 Tap the Refresh icon and the code of the H920 will be shown on the screen Select the right code and tap Bind Tap OK when a pop up window comes out STEP 7 When tapping you will hear Rc 8 J Feveoase rev anass two long beeps from the aircraft That means the ST24 Remote Controller is EAA st _ bound to the H920 successfully will blink red and white if the TORNADO loses GPS signal lock The H920 main LED indicator will be solid color of the current mode if the GPS signal lock is acquired 5 1 Mode Select 3 Camera Select 24 BINDING THE GB603 GIMBAL OR V18 GIMBAL CAMERA TO THE OTHER ST24 STEP 1 Power on the other ST24 tap to go to the main interface Tap the FPV icon and enter Model Select STEP 2 Press and hold the V18 or GB603 icon till a pop up window comes out tap Copy and then select the V18 or GB603 icon newly created STEP 3 Select System settings and tap the Refresh icon and the code of the Aircraft Model it indicates the code of the GB603 or V18 receiver and Camera will both be shown on the screen Select the right codes and tap the Bind icon Tap OK when a pop up window comes out STEP 4 If it is the first time to bind your GB603 gimbal or V18 gimbal camera to
28. d it could become charged with an extremely high current and voltage abnormal chemical reactions can occur which can lead to acid leakage overheating smoke emission bursting and or ignition When charging Battery Pack please put battery in a fire proof container Please don t leave battery pack and charger on the wood material or carpet and unattended Use specific Lithium charger only Do not use a NiMH or NiCd charger Failure to do so may a cause fire which may result in personal injury and property damage Always monitor charging process to assure batteries are being charged properly Failure to do so may result in fire If at any time the user witnesses a battery starting to balloon swell up smoke or hot discontinue charging process immediately disconnect the battery and observe it in a safe place for approximately 15 minutes This may cause the battery to leak and the reaction with air may cause the chemicals to ignite resulting in fire Wire lead shorts can cause fire If the wire is accidentally short the battery must be placed in a safe area for observation for approximately 15 minutes Additionally if a short occurs and contact is made with metal severe injuries may occur due to the conductibility of electric current Never store or charge battery pack inside a car in extreme temperatures since extreme temperature could ignite fire 28 CHARGING THE BATTERY Connect the Power Connector and Balancing Connector to the ch
29. e incorrect operation of any kind of system components and accessory parts especially memory cards whereby image or video material from the camera can become defect Any non compliance with legal obligations personal injury material damage and environmental damage caused by use and a failure to comply with the local laws and regulations Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by hazardous use without sufficient practical experience Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by flying in legally defined no fly zones Further losses which do not fall within the scope of use defined by Yuneec Electric Aviation as improper This product is designed for both professional use and personal private use The national and international laws and regulations in force as the time of take off must be adhered to LIPO BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES WARNING Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline NiCd or NiMH batteries All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and or serious injury as the mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included LiPo battery you assume all risks associated with LiPo batteries If you do not agree with these conditions please return the complete product in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately e You must always charge the Li
30. e still photos It will take approximately 5 seconds to capture a still photo and before you can take another CAUTION ALWAYS stop recording video before turning off the TORNADO H920 V18 to avoid data loss CAMERA GIMBAL YAW CONTROL There is a gimbal yaw mode switch on ST24 S2 When the switch position is up and middle the gimbal gimbal camera is in Follow Mode The yaw control of the gimbal camera is now disabled The gimbal camera_ will adjust its yaw direction according to the aircraft s movements When the switch position is down the gimbal gimbal camera is in Global Mode The Aileron Roll Control and Elevator Pitch Control of the right hand stick take control of the GB603 V18 in yaw and pitch directions NOTICE When the V18 is attached to the TORNADO H920 the control knob K2 is activated Users can zoom in by rotating the knob K2 in the clockwise direction the movement speed of the V18 gimbal camera in pitch and yaw directions will become slow in the velocity mode and vice versa the movement speed of the V18 gimbal camera in pitch and yaw directions will become fast in the velocity mode 26 GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The TORNADO ProAction is a ground imaging system designed to extend your Panasonic camera GH4 with real time imaging transmission The system includes the ProAction ground handle and GB603 gimbal The ProAction features pitch controller allowing for precise camera angle con
31. h the rotation direction of the propellers Mount propeller A on motor A and propeller 8 on motor 8 and use the screws and 2mm Hexdriver enclosed to carefully screw in the propellers IMPORTANT NOTE If the propellers are installed in the wrong places it may cause crash INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERIES After the flight batteries has been fully charged they are ready to be installed in the TORNADO H920 STEP 1 Open the battery compartment flap with the status LED mounted on it by carefully pulling the top edge of the flap STEP 2 Slide the batteries into the compartment with the EC3 blue polarity protected connector leads wires downward WARNING The aircraft can take off with 2 or 3 batteries If utilizing 2 flight batteries make sure the 2 batteries are placed evenly within the two sides to balance the aircraft The voltage between each battery pack must be within 0 1V prior to connecting the batteries to the aircraft Be sure to use the included battery voltage meter STEP 3 Connect the flight battery to the relevant socket above the respective battery on the H920 using the EC3 blue polarity protected connector NOTICE The white socket is for battery charging do not connect it to any port when installing the batteries If you do not install the battery in the correct orientation it will not be possible to make a positive connection STEP 4 Close the battery door by pushing the area at the top to engage the latch
32. he FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF EXPOSURE WARNING This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter
33. jury as well violation of legal regulations resulting from a failure to comply with the operating instructions or the instructions at www yuneec com product information user manual and other legally binding information Damage and or injury as well violation of legal regulations brought about by the influence of alcohol drugs medication or mother narcotics which may impact on the concentration of the user The same applies to illnesses effecting the concentration of the user dizziness tiredness nausea etc or other factors compromising mental and physical capabilities Intentionally caused damage injury or violation of legal regulations Any request for compensation caused by an accident resulting from use of the product Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by use of the product a no fly zone e g next to an airfield above a motorway or a natural conservation area Malfunction of the product caused by retrofitting or replacement with components which did not come from Yuneec Electric Aviation Damage and or injury caused by the use of replica parts non original parts Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by incorrect operation or misjudgment Damage and or injury caused by damaged spare parts or not using original Yuneec Electric Aviation spare parts Damage and or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by ignoring the low voltage battery warning D
34. lock INSTALLING THE MOTOR ARMS INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERIES 12 FLIGHT CONTROLS To takeoff slowly raise the left hand stick to slightly above the center position the TORNADO H920 will takeoff and climb slowly or raise the stick further until it does Allow the stick to return to the center position when the TORNADO H920 reaches the desired altitude Maintain Altitude Mode 2 shown Descend Land Take your time learning how the TORNADO H920 responds to various control inputs while flying In Smart Mode the TORNADO H920 will always move in the direction the right hand control stick is pushed relative to the pilot and no matter which way the front nose is pointed In Angle Pilot Mode the TORNADO H920 will move in the direction the control stick is pushed relative to the front nose of the aircraft and the angle of movement is determined by how far you push the stick away from the center position RETRACTING AND LOWERING THE RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR The TORNADO H920 s landing gear is to keep it out of frame when a camera is attached You can retract it by switching up the Landing Gear Switch on the top right side of the ST24 Make sure to flip the switch to the downward position when landing IMPORTANT NOTE Always put down the landing gear before landing when the flight height is no less than 3m 10 feet by switching down the Landing Gear Switch
35. ltage shown on the screen is below 21 7V land the TORNADO H920 immediately AFTER LANDING ALWAYS turn off the TORNADO H920 BEFORE turning off the ST24 Then remove the battery from the TORNADO H920 and allow it to cool to ambient room temperature before recharging CONTROL RATE SLIDER Set the overall climb descend and directional control rates Use the bottom most position closest to you for the lowest control rates best for cinematic video performance Use the top most position furthest away from you for the highest control rates best for capturing video of fast moving objects FLIGHT MODES The ST24 is equipped with 3 different flight modes which can be selected using the mode switch in the top right corner above the right joystick A SMART s4 ANGLE Y HOME SMART MODE If the mode switch 10 S4 is fully up then the H920 is in Smart Mode Although we recommend learning how to fly as soon as possible in Angle Mode Smart Mode is the best choice for low time pilots when test flying In Smart Mode the H920 always flies in the direction in which the right joystick is moved by the pilot regardless of the direction in which the nose is pointing So if you move the stick to the right the H920 will also move to the right regardless of the position of the nose even if it is in the middle of turning The mode can also be useful to pilots who have lost their bearings when flying in Angle Mode 14 ADDITION
36. mmend a team of 2 people due to the size and weight of the H920 Please be sure to perform the compass calibration procedure at least 11 feet away from the nearest cell phone or other electronic devices to ensure proper calibration CAUTION Do not calibrate the compass in parking garages close to buildings or near roads with a metal core For optimum performance only calibrate the H920 in open spaces far away from electrical lines and other metal structures or concrete buildings V4 Place the H920 on the flat and level surface and point it with its nose towards the north Vj Power on the controller first and then the N aircraft and make sure they are connected correctly If they are not connected correctly the telemetry data will not display on the screen Move the Proportional Speed Control Rate Slider located on the right side of the controller to the highest position near the rabbit mode Hold rudder stick left while at the same time toggling the mode switch more than 4 times successful ST24 will indicate compass calibration has started 4X 20 STEP 1 Lift the H920 airframe straight amp level then point the nose towards the north and hold it in this position for 4 seconds The LED status indicators will automatically start to flash red green blue quickly Slowly turn the H920 forward and around 360 degrees pitch axis until it is flat again STEP 2 Turn the H920 45
37. mplete product in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately You must always charge the Lithium battery in a safe well ventilated area away from flammable materials Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack The battery pack is equipped with built in safety protection features Should these features be disabled the battery pack can leak overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not discard the battery pack into fire or heat it Otherwise its insulation can melt down its gas release vent or safety features will be damaged and or its electrolyte can ignite possibly leading to leakage overheating smoke emission bursting and or ignition on it Do not immerse the battery pack in water or seawater and do not allow it to get wet Otherwise the protective features in it can be damaged it can be charged with extremely high current and voltage abnormal chemical reactions may occur in it possibly leading to leakage smoke emission bursting and or ignition Do not pierce the battery pack with a nail or other sharp objects strike it with a hammer or step on it Otherwise the battery pack will become damaged and deformed internal short circuiting can occur possibly leading to acid leakage overheating smoke emission bursting and or ignition Do not strike or throw the battery pack The impact might cause leakage overheating smoke emission bursting and or ignition Also if the protective feature in it becomes damage
38. n also control the camera 33 ATTACHING MOBILE DEVICE TO THE PROACTION Mount your mobile device on the ProAction NOTICE For other connecting methods please refer to the Camera Manual The phone holder can be folded up when the camera can t connect with the phone WARRANTY INFORMATION Yuneec products and accessories are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for six 6 months from the original date of purchase Yuneec s sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or product at Yuneec s sole discretion Except for such repair or replacement the sale processing or other handling of this product is without warranty condition or other liability Damage including crash damage resulting from use accident or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty Yuneec assumes no liability for any accident injury death loss or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product In no event shall Yuneec be liable for incidental or consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts Please review the instructions carefully when using the products Returns or replacements of parts and or products may be subject to shipping handling replacement and or restocking fees IMPORTANT NOTE Crash damage is NOT covered under warranty 34 OVERVIEW 01 Powe
39. r Mode Selection Switch 02 Battery Indicator 03 GB603 Gimbal 04 LK 58 05 Phone Holder 06 Control Status Indicator 07 Pitch Control Wheel 08 Function Switch Button 09 ProAction Ground Handle 10 Gimbal Control Stick 05 06 08 01 02 09 03 04 FE ACE YUNEEC Any information above might be changed due to the software update For the latest documents please check the official website 35 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected This device complies with part 15 of t
40. ra 3 Axis Stabilized Gimbal System 5 24 Besides being an advanced 24 channel 2 4GHz RC transmitter the 5124 is also a powerful Personal Ground Station PGS that includes built in hardware and functionality for a 5 8GHz digital video downlink and first person view and a flight simulator With the convenient and portable ST24 it s no longer necessary to use separate components to view real time video and telemetry data during flight AR Ld h ral FS sages 4 FS 1 CN ma 15 mB OV wi GB603 SINGLE OPERATOR MODE Motor Start Stop Button Gimbal Yaw Mode Follow Mode Global Mode Gimbal Pitch Mode Angle Mode Velocity Mode Gimbal YAW Control Rudder Yaw Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 2 Elevator pitch control Mode 1 7 Take Still Photo Button 8 Landing Gear Switch 9 GPS Switch 10 Flight Mode Selection Switch 11 Aileron Roll Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 12 Elevator Pitch Control Mode 2 Throttle Altitude Control Mode 1 13 Start Stop Video Recording Button 15 Proportional Control Rate Slider 16 Gimbal Pitch Angle Position Control Slider AMmMBBWN GB603 TEAM MODE Pilot 1 Motor Start Stop Button 5 Rudder Yaw
41. space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock e Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and or damaged components parts etc including but not limited to damaged propellers rotor blades old batteries etc e Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds precipitation lightning etc e Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery Always land as soon as possible after the first level low voltage battery warning or land immediately after the second level low voltage battery warning as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts from the transmitter personal ground station e Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter personal ground station is in a safe range as indicated by the battery charge status icon on the screen of the transmitter personal ground station e Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control and keep the transmitter personal ground station powered on while the aircraft is powered on e Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the propellers rotor blades come into contact with any objects e Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again e Always remove batteries after use and store transport them per the corresponding guidelines e Avoid water exposure to all electronic components parts etc not
42. specifically designed and protected for use in water Moisture causes damage to electronic components and parts e Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories components or parts in your mouth as doing so could cause serious injury or even death e Always keep chemicals small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children e Carefully follow the instructions and warnings included with this aircraft and any related accessories components or parts including but not limited to chargers rechargeable batteries etc CAUTION The electronic speed controls ESCs installed in the TORNADO are not compatible with any other product and the TORNADO is not compatible with any other ESCs Use of any other ESCs in the TORNADO will cause a crash which may result in damage to the product property and or cause serious injury 6 THE TORNADO H920 RTF CONTENTS The TORNADO H920 RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box There s nothing extra to buy or provide TORNADO RTF Airframe 4 sets of Propeller Rotor Blade A10 Charger ST24 Transmitter and Personal Ground Station 4000mAh 6S 22 2V LiPo Battery 2pieces 2 24 LCD Screen Sun Shade Shield ACCESSORY Box 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISCLAIMER Yuneec Electric Aviation cannot be held liable for any damage injury or for use of the product in violation with legal regulations especially in the following circumstances Damage and or in
43. t as long as the battery will be stored at approximately room temperature and for no more than a few weeks before the next use it may be best to store the battery in the discharged state after the last flight as long as the battery was not over discharged on the last flight CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY Connecting to the power source the A10 Dual Balance Charger comes with built in switching power supply You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC socket 110 to 240V AC NOTICE While the A10 is connected to a suitable 110 to 240V AC power source the combined power output for Channel and Channel 8 is 200W capable of charging two 6 Cell 6S 4 000mAh LiPo battery packs at 4 3A m O O CHA BATT PROG DEC C ENTER CHB Stop Sam Start BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS CH CH B Used to switch from Channel A to B or Channel B to A BATT PROG STOP Used to stop the progress or go back to previous step screen DEC Used to go through the menus and decrease the parameter value INC Used to go through the menus and increase the parameter value ENTER START Used to enter parameter or store parameter on screen D22UNA YUNEEC CHARGING BATT PROGRAM Select Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and press START ENTER to enter LiPo BATT Program Mode Select Press
44. t over discharged battery When the charging process finishes END FINISH will be on the screen STEP 5 Charging Status Monitor During charge process real time status will be shown as the left screen During the charging process press STOP to stop the charging process YUNEEC LII CHARGE AC DC Dual Balance Charger 0F 14 4445 LiPo 1 65 X2 LiFe 1 65 X2 Lilon 1 65 x2 LIIO FAST CHG LiHV 1 65 X2 EEE 5 5 1 iq guig S Discharge 0 1 5A X2 m m gt 0 11 CHARGE OF 1 4 2 CHA BATT PROG DEC INC ENTER CHB Stop a Status Start R 456R 456R CONFIRM ENTER 29 WARNINGS During the charging process a specific quantity of electrical energy is charged into the battery The maximum permissible charge current varies depending on the type and performance of the battery The relevant information is supplied from the battery manufacturer Only batteries that are stated to be capable of quick charge are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard charging current Always refer to the user manual of the battery about the charging methods recommended charging current and charging time Especially the lithium battery should be charged according to the charging instruction provided by the manufacturer strictly Special attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not use the
45. tempt to operate TORNADO H920 nearby tall buildings obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky a minimum clearance of 100 Be sure to place the TORNADO H920 on a level and stable surface before powering ON the Tornado H920 Aircraft and the ST24 Ground Station RA TAKEOFF ZONE AS yy WL PILOT LOCATION Mode 2 shown Step back approximately 26 ft 8 m behind the TORNADO H920 FLYING POWERING ON OFF NOTICE ALWAYS turn on the ST24 and allow it to boot up BEFORE turning on the TORNADO H920 and ALWAYS turn off the TORNADO H920 BEFORE turning off the ST24 If the main LED status indicator flashes yellow you will need to follow the compass calibration procedure If the main LED status indicator is flashing blue double check that the ST24 is powered on and set to the correct model memory If the main LED status indicator is still flashing blue please bind the aircraft to the ST24 STARTING STOPPING THE MOTORS Step back approximately 26 feet 8 meters behind the TORNADO H920 Press and hold the START STOP button for about 3 seconds to start and about 2 seconds to stop the motors 19 COMPASS CALIBRATION IMPORTANT NOTE Calibration is not required it is not needed unless they see flashing status LED NOTICE In order to calibrate the compass in the YUNEEC TORNADO H920 we strongly reco
46. ter carrying handle The Gimbal Control Stick on the right side of the ProAction is disabled in Pitch direction NOTICE When the user holds the ProAction with single hand in the Global Mode the user can control the camera in the Yaw direction through the Gimbal Control Stick Single Hand Operating Method Roll the Pitch Control Wheel forward to move the camera pitch angle downward and roll the Pitch Control Wheel backward to move the camera pitch angle upward Angle Limits 1 When operating the ProAction it is suggested to hold it horizontally for better C photography experience or at least to make sure the roll angle is less than 40 degree GH4 CAMERA APP NOTICE If your camera features the function of connecting the camera aperture with the WIFI through mobile device you can mount your mobile device on the phone holder for better photography experience Taking Panasonic GH4 as an example Mobile APP Installation STEP 1 Install Panasonic Image APP in your phone STEP 2 When turning on the Camera press Fn1 to activate Camera WiFi function and then the WiFi Indicator will glow solid blue STEP 3 Recognize the WIFI SSID and password on your camera screen and then connect your mobile device to the camera through the WiFi STEP 4 Tap the APP downloaded in your mobile device then you can take the mobile device as a camera aperture STEP 5 When the phone is activated the remote control function it ca
47. to the left and then turn it forward 360 again until it is lying flat in your hands again STEP 3 Turn the H920 45 to the left and then turn it forward 360 again until it is lying flat STEP 4 Turn the H920 45 to the left and then turn it forward 360 again until it is lying flat STEP 5 Turn the H920 45 to the left and then turn it forward 360 again until it is lying flat CAUTION Steps 1 to 5 should be completed within a time span of 30 seconds in order to achieve successful calibration STEP 6 Place the H920 on the ground and wait a few seconds STEP 6 If the calibration has been successful the LED status indicator lights up green continuously and the flight controller restarts you will recognize this when you hear the acknowledgement tone the same one you hear when you switch the system on IMPORTANT NOTE If calibration has failed the LED status indicator lights up red continuously and you must be repeat the calibration process If the calibration should continue to fail either the site of calibration is unsuitable or the compass is defective Refer to your Yuneec service center 21 BINDING SINGLE MODE The TORNADO H920 and ST24 have already been bound before leaving production so there is no need to bind the aircraft to the ST24 if no gimbal is used If the GB603 gimbal is to be attached to the aircraft both the GB603 and TORNADO H920 need to be bound BINDING THE TORNADO
48. tor is facing toward the FRONT of the ProAction STEP 2 Insert the Gimbal Cord into the center carrying handle port with the side of pins facing upward STEP 3 Install the Fastening Accessory Socket to the Camera Take Panasonic camera GH4 as examples STEP 4 Flip the camera s LCD screen for better view taking fold out and then fold in 30 STEP 5 Push the camera forward into Camera Frame NOTICE Make sure the Camera Battery and SD card have been installed STEP 6 Rotate the upper and lower Camera Fastening Screws to secure postion as illustrated NOTICE If the camera has WiFi connectivity with a mobile device you may mount the mobile device to the special mount located at the front of the ProAction to use it as a view finder For detailed operations please refer to your camera manufacturer s instruction manual Skip this procedure if your camera or phone doesn t have this function POWERING ON OFF Place the ProAction on a flat and stable surface then switch the Power and Mode Selection The defaulted mode is Double Hands Operating and the Pitch Control Wheel can t control the GB603 CAUTION Do not touch the gimbal once the ProAction is in powering on state lest gimbal servo motor vibration or overload NOTICE When switching off the TORNADO ProAction power off the ProAction first then press the stop recording button to save the images and turn off the camera at last 31 PROA
49. trol The GB603 gimbal 3 Axis self stabilizing gimbal enables you to capture smooth and fluent photographs and video footage SPECIFICATIONS PROACTION Dimensions 14 17 10 04 14 57in 360 255 370mm Weight without battery 52 910z 1 5kg Battery Weight 7 720z 219g Included Battery 4S 14 4V 0 3C 2600mAh 37 44Wh Lithium lon Battery Runtime 2 5 Hours Working Voltage 12 0 16 8V Working Current 0 68 1 0A Compatible Device GB603 GB603 Dimension 8 27x8 66x9 25in 210x220x235mm Weight Without camera 31 4 0z 890g Weight with camera 56 5 oz 1600g Working Voltage 12 0 25 2V Working Current 0 38 1 0A Control Angle Accuracy 0 02 Axes 3 MAXIMUM CONTROL RANGE Pitch 30 100 Roll 30 30 Yaw 0 360 Mechanical Range Pitch 120 75 Roll 40 40 Yaw 0 360 Maximum Pitch Yaw Control Speed 30 s Compatible Device Panasonic LUMIX GH4 Olympus M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f 2 0 Z7 LITHIUM BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES WARNING Lithium batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline NiCd or NiMH batteries All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and or serious injury as the mishandling of Lithium batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included Li ion batteries battery you assume all risks associated with Lithium batteries If you do not agree with these conditions please return the co

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