Q500 4k User Manual V2 0706
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1. Py TYPHOON EDP INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 2 0 EB OOD CON A RWWNHDNDN BF NOP PRPRP PRP RPP PR OON A OBR WNN PO TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION Specifictations Notices and Warnings General Safety Precautions and Warnings TYPHOON Q500 4K RTF Contents Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines Charging The Batteries Preparing The CGO3 Installing The Propellers TYPHOON Q500 4K CGO3 and ST10 Overview T10 Display ST10 Accessories Flight Controls Flight Controls Smart Mode Follow Me Function Watch Me Function Flight Controls Angle Pilot Mode Flight Controls Home Mode Led Status Indications Taking Photos and Recording Video 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 27 28 27 29 29 30 30 31 31 ol al 32 33 35 35 Installing The Flight Battery GPS Functionality Preparing to Fly Flying Disabling GPS Graphical User Interface GUI Compass Calibration ST10 and Receiver Binding T10 and CGO3 Binding GROUND IMAGING SOLUTION Specifictations Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines Installing The Steadygrip Batteries Attaching The CGO3 to The Steadygrip CGO3 APP Attaching A Mobile Device to The Steadygrip Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel Taking Photos and Recording Video Added Features for CGO3 on Steadygrip TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATION CER2. To takeoff raise the left hand stick to above the center position the TYPHOON will takeoff and climb slowly or raise the stick further until it does Allow the stick to return to the center position when the TYPHOON reaches the desired altitude FLYING Take your time learning how the TYPHOON responds to various control inputs while flying In Smart Mode the TYPHOON 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 TYPHOON 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 Please see the corresponding sections of this instruction manual for more information on Smart Mode and Angle Pilot Mode IMPORTANT NOTE If at any time during flight you feel like the TYPHOON is drifting out of beyond your control simply release both control sticks the TYPHOON 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 TYPHOON automatically flies itself back to the home point and lands LANDING There are two ways to land the TYPHOON 1 Position the TYPHOON above the area where you would like to land Slowly lower the left hand stick to below the center posi
3. IMPORTANT NOTE Keep the TYPHOON level relative to the ground when installing the battery PRESS HERE STEP 1 Push the area at the top of the battery door to release the latch lock and then open the door STEP 2 With the side of the battery cartridge that has the UP arrow marking oriented upward hold the handle and slide the battery into the battery compartment until you feel the connector make a positive connec tion NOTE If you do not install the battery in the correct orientation it will not be possible to make a positive connection WARNING Do not force the battery in to make the connection It should be smooth with little restriction If it feels tight remove the battery check the connector pins for alignment and try again Forcing the battery in can damage the connector and potentially cause the TYPHOON to loose power in flight STEP 3 Close the battery door by pushing the area at the top to engage the latch lock NOTE If the door will not close because it s coming into contact with the handle on the battery cartridge the battery is not inserted far enough to engage the connector properly 21 GPS Functionality the TYPHOON requires a suitable GPS signal lock in order to start the motors and to be flown This means it should only be operated outdoors in open areas that are free from people vehicles and other obstructions And in order to acquire a suitable GPS signal lock it s critical that the GPS
4. 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
5. 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 fact 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 Batteries WARNING Lithium lon Lilon and 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 Lilon LiPo batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included Lilon LiPo batteries you assume all risks associated with them If you do not agree with these conditions please return the complete product in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY You can power the SC3500 3 charger from a 100 240V AC outlet using the AC adapter power supply or from a 12V DC accessory socket cigarette lighter receptacle in a vehicle using the corresponding adapter Once you ve verified the charger is powered on and ready to charge green blinking LED plug the balance connector charge lead into the charger then connect the LiPo flight ba
6. above MSL Move the TYPHOON below 8 000 feet above MSL Incorrect motor start up procedure Review Motor Starting Stopping procedure in manual TYPHOON is too close to a metal object or metal surface Move the TYPHOON away from large metal objects or surfaces Failed Component Connect your TYPHOON to the GUI to check the system TYPHOON Flashes orange Compass needs to be calibrated Refer to page 25 for Compass Calibration procedures twice between indications TYPHOON beeps constantly EMERGENCY Mode Possibly due to obstructed propeller Check that nothing is obstructing any propeller motor turn and motors won t start during motor start up the TYPHOON off then back on again TYPHOON Won t hold Weak GPS signal Confirm that the flying area has 100 degrees of clear view of position in hover the sky TYPHOON pulses Red Component Disconnected failed or not assigned properly Connect to the GUI to locate the problem and won t start U S Government has raised threat level Wait for threat level to be reduced before flying Vibration levels high indicated by shaky landing gear Check to ensure propellers are not bent nicked or damaged in any way Replace damaged propellers 34 WARRANTY INFORMATION Yuneec products and accessories are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for six 6 months from the original date of purchase Yuneec s sole obliga tion in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or
7. anten na installed in the top of the TYPHOON always have a clear view of the sky 100 minimum clearance required WARNING Do NOT attempt to fly near or between tall buildings ob structions near or under dense vegetation structures or indoors Do NOT attempt to fly the TYPHOON with GPS enabled indoors or in any location known to have poor GPS coverage And do NOT disable turn off GPS unless you re able to properly control the TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode without GPS assistance and accept ALL responsibility and liability for crashes or fly aways If the TYPHOON loses GPS signal lock while flying it can only be flown in Angle Pilot Mode Smart Mode and Home Mode along with their corresponding features will no longer work And the Main LED Status Indicator will flash purple and the LED Status Indicators below the motors will flash three 3 times per second then will stay off for one 1 second when the TYPHOON loses GPS signal lock or if GPS has been disabled turned off If the GPS signal lock is reacquired after receiving 5 10 seconds of suitable GPS signal Smart Mode and Home Mode will work again WARNING Loss of GPS signal lock may result in a crash or even a fly away IMPORTANT NOTE Crash damage and fly aways are NOT covered under warranty NO FLY ZONES With a suitable GPS signal lock it will not be possible to start the motors takeoff or fly the TYPHOON in the No Fly Zones within
8. conditions and guidance could result in product malfunction excessive heat fire property damage and ultimately injury Lithium lon batteries are not toys For the purpose of the document Li lon Li Po Li Fe NiCd or NiMH batteries will be described as Batteries Handling and Storage e Never alter puncture or impact Batteries or related components Do not directly connect the terminals with metal objects This will short circuit Batteries resulting in heat and electrical discharge 29 e Never store loose Batteries together the Batteries terminals may contact one another causing a short circuit e Never expose Batteries to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight e Always disconnect Batteries when not in use Before the First Charge e Ensure batteries are not damaged as this may cause a short circuit of fire e Always refer to your charger s manual to ensure safe operation e aye charge Batteries in an open area away from flammable materials liquids and surfaces e Never charge Batteries that are hot to the touch above 120 F If at any time Batteries become damaged hot or begin to balloon or swell discontinue charging or discharging immediately Quickly and safely disconnect the charger Then place the Batteries and or charger in a safe open area away from flammable materials in an approved Li Po bag to observe After one hour remove the Batteries from service DO NOT continue to handle attempt to use o
9. main screen and the camera should automatically connect to the ST 10 IMPORTANT NOTE Streaming video from the camera to the ST10 and to a separate phone tablet or another Yuneec transmitter personal ground station at the same time is NOT recommended as it will result in a very significant lag in the video downlink GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM Specifictations CGO STEADYGRIP Height 223mm 8 78 in Depth front to back 182mm 7 17 in Width 7Omm 2 76 in Weight without gimbal batteries 200g 7 05 oz Angle Control Range Pitch 30 to 85 Required Batteries 2850mAh Energizer 8x 1 5V AA Batteries Sold Separately Runtime 48 64 minutes depending on usage Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines WARNING Alkaline Batteries May explode or leak and cause burn injury if recharged disposed of in fire mixed with a different battery type inserted backwards or disassem bled Replace all batteries at the same time Do not carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse Do not remove the battery label WARNING All instructions and precautions must be read and followed exactly and you must follow instructions of the battery manufacturer WARNING procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury Failure to exercise care while using this product and comply with the following
10. 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 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 c
11. 22 meters AGL Above Ground Level in both Smart and Angle Pilot Mode And although this limit can be adjusted using the USB interface program mer and software we strongly recommend using the default limit at all times Climb Max Altitude 400 Feet 122 Meters y Maximum Climb Rate 2m s 6 6f s SP A Maintain Altitude fi Descend Land R ig e Moving the left hand stick to the left will turn yaw the nose of the TYPHOON to the left about the vertical axis And moving the stick to the right will turn yaw the nose of the TYPHOON to the right PROPORTIONAL CONTROL RATE SLIDER The Proportional Control Rate Slider located on the right side of the ST10 allows you to set the overall climb descend and directional control rates Use the turtle position for the lowest control rates best for first time pilots and required when flying between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean Sea Level and use the rabbit position for the highest control rates best for experienced pilots and can only be used when flying below 5000 feet MSL Or use a position in between if you prefer SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE the TYPHOON is programmed with three 3 flight modes that can be selected via the Flight Mode Selection Switch located just above the right hand control stick Flight Controls Smart Mode When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the top position the TYPHOON w
12. 30mm Effective Pixels 12 4 Megapixels Video Downlink Band 5 8GHz WEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERY AND PAYLOAD 40 0 oz 1130g Camera lens 14mm F2 8 35mm Telemetry OSD Yes MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT WITH CGO3 60 0 oz 1700g FOV 115 Degree PD rard Compatible Ye BATTERY 5400mAh 3S 11 1V LiPo included Electronic Shutter 1 30 1 8000 LCD Screen Size 5 5 CHARGER 3S 11 1V LiPo DC Balancing Smart Charger with AC Adapter included Working Temperature 0 40 C Touchscreen Yes TRANSMITTER 10 channel 2 4GHz with 5 8GHz video downlink included Power Consumption 10W MAXIMUM FLYING ALTITUDE Default 400 Feet Above Ground Level Video Transmission Range Up to 500m 1640ft Adjustable via the Q500 GUI Transmission System 5 2Ghz 5 8Ghz MAXIMUM ROTATION RATE 65 s Video UHD 4K 30FPS MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE 35 RADIO CONTROL FREQUENCY BAND 2 4GHz MAXIMUM CLIMB RATE 2m s MAXIMUM DESCENT RATE 3m s Notices And Warnings IMPORTANT NOTE All safety precautions and warnings instructions warranties and other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discre tion 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 proper
13. Grip Hold the bottom of the SteadyGrip toward yourself with the front part facing downward Slide the battery cover door upward with slight force and inspect the AA battery compartment STEP 2 Install 8x AA Batteries The use of rechargeable batteries is strongly recommended Alkaline batteries only support the device to work 15 minutes STEP 3 Re installing the Battery Cover Door on the bottom of the SteadyGrip Once you ve installed 8 fresh AA batteries Hold the bottom of the Steady Grip toward yourself with the front part facing downward 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 CGO3 to The Steadygrip WARNING Before switching on the SteadyGrip it is highly recommended to first securely attach the CGO3 to your SteadyGrip QUICK TIP It s a good idea to ensure you have your microSD card with lots of space for photos and videos handy STEP 1 Carefully slide the top part of the CGO3 that also attaches below the nose of the Q500 the TYPHOON onto the mount below the front part of the SteadyGrip A corresponding click will be noticed once the CGO3 has securely been installed into the slide in mount on the SteadyGrip STEP 2 Carefully connect the CGO3 s power control connector to the power control port of the CGO SteadyGrip and then
14. HILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS THIS IS NOT A TOY General Safety Precautions And Warnings BOO KEEP CLEAR OF THE DO NOT FLY NEARBY TALL THE MAXIMUM FLYING DO NOT FLY OVER DO NOT FLY NEAR DO NOT FLY IN WINDS SPINNING PROPELLERS BUILDINGS OBSTRUCTIONS ALTITUDE FOR THIS AIRCRAFT CROWDS AIRPORTS THAT EXCEED 8 12 MPH 100 MINIMUM CLEARANCE IS 8000FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL 13 19 KPH REQUIRED 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 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 att
15. TIFICATION INFORMATION INTRODUCTION The TYPHOON Q500 4K is a superior modular integrated aerial and ground imaging solution The system arrives 100 factory assembled and test flown including a larger ST10 5 5 Android touch screen personal ground station and a CGO3 3 axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel still photos and excellent Full HD 60 FPS videos The STEADYGRIP extends the use of the gimbal camera from the sky to the ground and With the CGO APP whatever is shot can be viewed on your SmartPhone with the same control of video FPS video start stop and still photos as found on the ST10 With the Q500 4K it s never been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses Although the Q500 4K is ready to fly right out the box please take the time to read through this entire instruction manual for more information on safety battery charging flight controls and more before making your first flight Please also visit www yuneec com for additional information including product updates bulletins videos and more AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION Specifictations TYPHOON Q500 4K CGO3 ST10 FLIGHT TIME Up to 25 Minutes Dimension 4 2x5 0x3 1in 106x128x80mm Number of Channels 10 DIMENSIONS 9 45 in 210mm x 16 54 in 420mm Weight 6 90z 195g RC Band 2 4GHz DIAGONAL MOTOR TO MOTOR DISTANCE 20 in 540mm Sensor 1 2 3 CMOS RC Modulation Yuneec PROPELLER MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER 13 0 in 3
16. TYPHOON Q500 4K CGO3 And ST10 Overview The TYPHOON Q500 4K CGO3 CGO3 Gimbal Camera Camera Microphone Camera LED Status Indicator Camera Lens 5 8GHz Antenna Main LED Status Indicator Power Switch NOOB WN BP ST10 8 Proportional Control Rate Slider 9 USB Connector Charging Port 10 Audio Earphone Jack 11 Take Still Photo Button 12 Start Stop Motors Button 13 Rudder Yaw Control for Mode 2 and Mode 1 14 Throttle Altitude Control for Mode 2 Elevator Pitch Control for Mode 1 15 5 8GHz Antenna located inside the case 16 Status Indicators for ST10 battery 5 8GHz WiFi and GPS 17 2 4GHz Antenna located inside the handle 18 Start Stop Video Recording Button 19 Flight Mode Selection Switch 20 Aileron Roll Control Mode 2 and Mode 1 21 Elevator Pitch Control Mode 2 GOIIGIIaIDSS The ST10 is equipped with an internal cooling fan and components that deliver vibrating and Throttle Altitude Control Mode 1 audible alerts 22 Power Switch n 23 Volume and Navigation Touch Activated Buttons Volume IMPORTANT NOTE Although the ST10 is equipped with digital trims located below the control Down VolumeUp Menu Home Back sticks they are not active functional when controlling the TYPHOON A CO Ph Ande Poon Conrol Sider 10 25 SD Card Slot located under the battery ST10 Display The ST10 is equipped with a touchscreen display that allows for changing various settings and
17. a 4 mile 6 4 kilometer radius of most major airports Preparing to Fly WARNING Before flying you MUST review and understand all of the NOTICES AND WARNINGS and the GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS found near the beginning of this instruction manual Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the product property and or cause serious injury WARNING Always operate the TYPHOON 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 attempt to operate the TYPHOON nearby tall buildings ob A structions that do not offer a clear A PA view of the sky a minimum clearance a I l of 100 After selecting a suitable flying area S 7 10000 ft 930m please follow these steps N M i S Step 1 ALWAYS turn the ST10 on 4 and allow it to boot up fully BEFORE turning the TYPHOON on IMPORTANT NOTE If you re a first time pilot we strongly recommend putting the Flight Mode Selection Switch located just above the right hand control stick in the top position to activate Smart Mode Or if you re an experienced RC drone pilot we strongly recommend putting the switch in the middle position to activate Angle Pilot Mode Step 2 Place the TYPHOON on a level and stable surface then slide the power switch to the ON positi
18. are powered on and linked and the motors are NOT running move the Proportional Control Rate Slider on the right side of the ST10 to the uppermost rabbit position Step 2 Move the right hand stick all the way to the right and hold it there until step 3 is completed Step 3 Move the Flight Mode Selection Switch from Smart to Home and Home to Smart mode 4 times in 3 seconds When GPS has been disabled successfully the TYPHOON will emit an audible indication and the GPS status on the ST10 screen will show Disabled Also the Main LED Status Indicator will flash purple and the LED Status Indicators below the Motors will flash three 3 times per second then will stay off for one 1 second Graphical User Interface GUI You can download the graphical user interface GUI software on the TYPHOON product page at www Yuneec com Follow the on screen instructions to install and operate the software which allows you to see the status of all sensors to adjust various settings check GPS accuracy update firmware and more using the included USB Interface Programmer Compass Calibration YY UY tr Hl Step 1 Do not calibrate the compass inside parking structures near buildings or surfaces with metal in them like roads parking lots with rebar Only calibrate the compass in open areas fields far away from power lines and other metallic or concrete surfaces structures QUS Step 2 Turn on the transmitter an
19. ause 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 the 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 35 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
20. create a New Model and if required press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts D System Settings Flight Settings Welcome Pilot 10 48 28 pm 10 o m Model Select Step 4 Turn on the TYPHOON and ensure that the camera is powered on Welcome Pilot 10 48 28 pm 10 7 m Step 5 if required tap the screen outside of the pop up status window to bypass the RC and WiFi connection process then tap the Flight Settings button and press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts 28 10 48 28 pm 108 mM Camera Select co Mode Select Hardware Monitor 10 48 28 pm 10 9 m Model Typhoon Model Camera mon i 10 48 28 pm 108 mM Bind Camera Select Mode Select Hardware Monitor 10 48 28pm 108 m Model Typhoon Choose a camera C GO1 C GO2 C GO3 C GO3 Pro Step 6 Tap the Bind button and select the CGO3_XXXXXX camera listed in the column under Camera then enter the password 1234567890 when prompted and tap OK after the connection has been established Step 7 Tap the Camera Select button and select proper camera model listed int the column under Choose a camera then tap OK after the connection has been established Step 8 Tap the Back button two 2 times to return to the
21. d allow it to boot up fully before turning on the aircraft And when the transmitter and aircraft are powered on and linked proceed to the next step Step 5 When the main LED status indicator flashes red and green slowly 2 times per second you have entered compass calibration mode Pick up the aircraft and hold it flat with the nose pointed to the north After 5 seconds the main LED status indicator should flash red and green rapidly 5 times per second Step 6 Slowly rotate the aircraft 360 degrees toward the north as illustrated until it s flat and upright in your hands again CAMERA amp Video Settings Audio Switc Compass Accelerometer MULTICOPTER Step 3 Tap the Setting button on the ST10 screen then tap the Calibration button Choose Compass Step 4 If successful THPHOON will beep Return to the main screen Mag Cali will be displayed option and tap it Step 7 Rotate the aircraft 45 degrees to the left Then slowly rotate the aircraft 360 degrees toward the north as illustrated until it s flat and upright in your hands again 25 in MODE area Step 8 Rotate the aircraft 45 degrees to the left Then slowly rotate the aircraft 360 degrees toward the north as illustrated until it s flat and upright in your hands again Step 9 Rotate the aircraft 45 degrees to the left Then slowly rotate the aircraft 360 degrees toward the nort
22. d vertically until it lands TYPHOON will be in Home also known as Return to Home Mode In Home Mode the GPS connectiv ity will fly back the TYPHOON and automatically land within 13 26 ft 4 8m of the pilot This can be Awd 1O 4 very helpful for first time pilots LANDING LOCATION who aren t quite ready to land the Ss oe eed ee ey ees TYPHOON themselves It can also be helpful for pilots that lose ae orientation during flight simply activate Home Mode until the TYPHOON automatically moves toward the home position and once you ve confirmed orientation switch back to Angle Pilot Mode And if the TYPHOON ever loses the link with the ST10 it will automatically enter Home Mode PILOTLOCATION Vm B When flying lower than 33 feet 10 meters the TYPHOON will climb to 33 feet 10 meters while flying back to the home point or active home position then descend vertically until it lands When Home Mode is activated the TYPHOON will respond as follows 17 CAUTION You must be certain there are no obstacles in the Return to Home flight path otherwise the TYPHOON may come into contact with them and crash And while the TYPHOON is in Home Mode you will have a limited amount of directional control to help avoid obstacles however we strongly recommend switching to Smart or Angle Mode to avoid the obstacle then you can switch back to Home Mode WARNING Home Mode onl
23. e TYPHOON are not compatible with any other product and the TYPHOON is not compati ble with any other ESCs Use of any other ESCs in the TYPHOON will cause a crash which may result in damage to the product property and or cause serious injury The TYPHOON Q500 4K RTF Contents The TYPHOON RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box There s nothing extra to buy or provide 1 The TYPHOON RTF Airframe w Installed CGO3 6 USB to Micro USB Cable 11 2 ST10 Transmitter and Personal Ground Station 7 USB Interface Programmer 3 ST10 LCD Screen Sun Shade Shield 8 5400mAh 3S 11 1V LiPo Battery 12 4 ST10 Neck Strap 9 3S 11 1V LiPo Balance Connector Charge Lead 13 5 AC to DC USB Adapter Charger 10 DC 3S 11 1V LiPo Balancing Charger 14 15 16 DC Automobile Accessory Socket Cigarette Lighter Receptacle Adapter AC to DC Adapter Power Supply 16GB microSD Card w Adapter Motor Holder Prop Installation Tool Propellers Rotor Blades 2 sets CGO STEADYGRIP 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 t
24. e control itself Camera lens will always point to you as long as Flight Mode Selection Switch is in Smart Mode Please put the CGO3 Pitch Angle Position Control Slider in the middle position If you want to trim the camera angle up then just move the Pitch Angle Position Control Slider a bit up If you want to trim the camera angle down just move the slider down 3840 x 2160 F30 Of 22 5 ft Additional Smart Mode Features SMART CIRCLE In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the TYPHOON from coming within approximately 26 feet 8 meters of you as long as you position yourself at least 26 feet 8 meters behind the TYPHOON GEO FENCE The geo fence is a virtual barrier that will keep the TYPHOON from travel ing further than 300 feet 91 meters Although this limit can be adjusted using the USB interface programmer and software we strongly recommend using the default limit at all times WARNING Smart Mode only works when the TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal lock If you take off in Smart Mode and the TYPHOON 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 TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode the aircraft may crash or even fly away IMPORTANT NOTE Crash damage and fly aways are NOT covered unde
25. eaming video from the CGO3 to the ST10 and to a separate phone tablet or another Yuneec transmitter personal ground station at the same time is NOT recommended as it will result in a very significant lag in the video downlink 11 ST10 Accessories You can install the included and optional use Neck Strap to help hold and support the ST10 You can also install the included and optional use LCD Screen Sun Shade Shield to help improve viewing in sun light QUICK TIP It may be helpful to apply suitable anti glare screen protector material over the LCD screen to further improve viewing in sun light CAUTION Do not bend or move around in excess as the strap can come unhooked from the ST10 and potentially fall and damage the sensitive electronic components Flight Controls NOTE The information in this and the following sections refers to the default Mode 2 control configuration of the ST10 The left hand stick on the ST10 controls the throttle climb descend and rudder yaw left right channels When the left hand stick also known as the throttle stick is in the middle position during flight the TYPHOON will maintain the current altitude As you move the stick upward the TYPHOON will climb and as you move the stick downward the TYPHOON will descend The farther away from the middle position you move the stick the faster the TYPHOON will climb or descend IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum altitude is limited to 400 feet 1
26. empt 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 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 4 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
27. ep 1 Press Flight Settings choose Camera Select press C GO3 Pro press Select and press OK Step 2 The second left column is available for adjusting the camera settings like white balance etc Step 3 Press and press Video Settings different video resolutions are available VOLTS N AV ALT N A ft Model Typhoon Welcome Pilot FI t 3840 x 2160 F30 oO v 7 7 e om System Settings Flight Settings _ Model Select Press to enter Photo Capturing and press Button A to take pictures in this mode the photos taken are 12 megapixels Press to enter Video Recording and press Button B to start or stop recording CAUTION ALWAYS stop recording video before turning off the TYPHOON CGOS3 to avoid data loss If you accidentally turn off the TYPHOON CGO3 before you stop recording re insert microSDcard if removed and turn the system on again Wait approximately 20 seconds until the camera LED starts to glow solid green indicating the last video file was recovered CAUTION When enter Photo Capturing video recording is disabled You MUST switch to video recording to start record videos During video recording picture taking Button A is accessible The resolution is set by the video resolution In this mode you will capture still phtos from the video Installing The Flight Battery After the flight battery has been fully charged it s ready to be installed in the TYPHOON
28. for example moving to higher ground during flight should be mindful of this 14 WATCH ME FUNCTION Watch Me function enables the camera to keep tracking the remote control ler no matter where and how it moves as the camera can automatically tilt its angle according to the controller Usually the default function under Smart Mode is Follow Me Watch Me function can be switched to by following steps WELCOMEPILOT 11 25 11am ip System Setting Flight Setting In Watch Me function the pilot will always be kept in the frame wherever he moves 15 Model Typhoon Welcome Pilot 10 48 28 pm 108 mM MODE eg Follow VOLTS r 1 L DIS 22 5 ft 3840 x 2160 F30 O a ee a Watch Me Follow Me Button When in Smart Mode press to switch the TYPHOON between Watch Me and Follow me function Follow Me function is the default setting and the button is ORANGE If it is GREY it means ST10 GPS isn t ready yet Please wait Model Select Welcome Pilot 10 48 28 pm 108 m Paa VOLTS EEEN oO ee r 1 L d POS DIS 00 0000E 00 0000N e o System Settings m Flight Settings te Model Select Press the button will change from ORANGE to GREEN And now it is in Watch Me function NOTE Once the TYPHOON is above 2m and out of Smart Circle during flying the TYPHOON yaw direction will take th
29. 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 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 th
30. h as illustrated until it s flat and upright in your hands again IMPORTANT NOTE Steps 6 to 9 must be completed in less than 30 seconds in order to successfully complete compass calibration Step 10 The main LED status indicator should be flashing red and green rapidly 5 times per second Hold the aircraft as still as possible until it main LED status indicator stops blinking rapidly Step 11 If you hear an audible indication after the main LED status indicator stops blinking rapidly you have successfully completed compass calibration IMPORTANT NOTE If compass calibration fails the main LED status indicator will glow solid white and you must restart the calibration process 26 ST10 and Receiver Binding Step 1 Turn on the TYPHOON and after the Main LED Status Indicator begins to flash blue rapidly lift the back end upward approximately 45 then back down to level two 2 times to put the aircraft receiver into bind mode The Main LED Status Indicator will begin to the flash orange very rapidly when the aircraft receiver are in bind mode Welcome Pilot 10 48 28 pm 10 Flight Settings ae odel selec Welcome Pilot 10 48 28 pm 10 Model Select Step 2 Turn on the ST10 and if required tap the screen outside of the pop up status window to bypass the RC and WiFi connection process Step 3 Tap the Model Select button and if required p
31. hese conditions please return the complete product in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately e You must always charge the LiPo 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 f 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 l
32. ill be in Smart Mode Although we recommend learning to fly the TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode as soon as possible Smart Mode is typically the best mode for first time pilots to fly in which also features Follow Me and Watch Me functions In Smart Mode the TYPHOON 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 So if you push the stick to the left the TYPHOON will always move to the left regardless of the direction the nose is pointing and even if it s spinning This mode can also be helpful for pilots that lose orientation while flying in Angle Pilot Mode SMART CIRCLE xN SDT 52 feet 16 meters 13 FOLLOW ME FUNCTION The Follow Me function allows the TYPHOON to follow the pilot adjusting its location to the location of the ST10 This function is enabled when ST10 GPS positioning completes and the TYPHOON is using shared GPS signal with the ST10 At this time you will see in orange and in green color When in Follow Me function the TYPHOON will follow the movement of ST10 if there is no extra operation on the ST10 The flight status is also controllable when you operate ST10 and CGO3 Important Note In Follow Me function the aircraft will maintain a constant altitude and cannot detect obstacles Pilots who change their altitude by
33. insert a microSD card into the corresponding slot on the bottom of the CGO3 You can use the included 16GB card from your RTF package or any Class 10 microSD card up to 128GB STEP 3 Powering on and initialization Place your CGO SteadyGrip on a flat and stable surface then switch on the Steady Grip and it will initialize after 4 8 seconds of no movement or vibration POWER BATTERY SteadyGrip Main LED Status Upon Powering on Green LED blinking for twice and then solid GREEN for READY TO USE Pitch Follow Function GREEN LED blinking Low Voltage Warning RED LED blinking slowly Power Cut off RED LED blinking quickly 30 CGO3 APP Download the free APP named as CGO3 to smart device at the APP Store or Google Play Store In stall the APP to your 5 8GHz WiFi capable device Make a note of the network name and password located on the top of the gimbal assem bly ANDROID APP ON 0 Available on the my Google play App Store CGO3 APP COMPATIBLE DEVICES Apple iOS iphone 5 5c 5s 6 6 ipad mini mini 3 4 Android Mobile Devices with 5 8GHz Suport Attaching A Mobile Device to The Steadygrip Step 1 Press the Curved Lip at the top front of the SteadyGrip as illustrated and fit your Mobile Device with the screen facing toward the Main LED and Pitch Control Wheel Step 2 Connect your Mobile Device to the CGO3 s WiFi by selecting CGO3 s SSID in your WiFi setti
34. ly 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 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 C
35. n located on the APP You ll hear an audible indication from the APP each time the recording starts stops And while video is recording the LED indicator on the front of GCO3 will flash blue and green and there will be an indicator showing time length of the recording on the APP screen Pitch Follow Function for CGO3 on SteadyGrip POWER BATTERY Pitch Follow Button Pitch Follow function allows the gimbal camera to track SteadyGrip in pitch direction To Enter Pitch Follow Press Pitch Follow Button on the top of the SteadyGrip to enter Pitch Follow Function The green STEADYGRIP LED Status Indicator on top will start blinking instead of being solid when enter Pitch Follow NOTE 1 The default status of SteadyGrip is normal status without Pitch Follow 2 When SteadyGrip is in Pitch Follow status the gimbal camera tracks SteadyGrip in pitch direction and the gimbal pitch control roller wheel on SteadyGrip is disabled To Exit Pitch Follow Press Pitch Follow Button to exit this function 32 TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLECAUSE CAUSE SOLUTON will not the TYPHOON was moved during initialization Turn the TYPHOON off then back on again and ensure it initialize does not move during the initialization process Flight battery will not Poor connection between the Smart Charger and the Check your connections on both the Smart Charger and charge red LED on flight battery the flight battery Check the fuse o
36. n the Smart Charger charger glows solid red the TYPHOON GPS will Overcast thick clouds blocking GPS reception Wait for the lighter cloud cover or disable GPS not lock ST10 ee Disabled Solar flares in progress Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS the TYPHOON is indoors Move the TYPHOON outside or disable GPS Objects blocking 100 degrees of clear view of the sky Disable GPS Flying indoors disabling GPS NOT Recommended Possibly underneath a metallic or glass cover inside a Move the TYPHOON to a clear and open area vehicle near tall buildings etc Video transmitter nearby such as an aftermarket video Reposition or remove the video transmitter downlink system Raised threat level by the U S government Wait for the threat level to be reduced or disable GPS reduced precision The compass has been exposed to a magnet Move the TYPHOON away from the magnetic source If problem persists calibrate compass the TYPHOON GPS The GPS module is possibly damaged Call Technical Support for replacement functions not operatin properly i GPS lock has not been acquired Ensure GPS antenna has clear view of sky and GPS lock has been acquired TYPHOON Motors won t Compass error is indicated by the LED Refer to page 25 for Compass Calibration start E Move at least 4 miles away from no fly zone Most major TYPHOON is in No Fly Zone airports are no fly zone areas TYPHOON is above 8 000 feet
37. ngs and entering the WiFi Key Password 1234567890 31 Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel The SteadyGrip features a camera pitch controller that allows precise camera angle control on the go Simply 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 Please review these instruc tions along with the illustra tions to familiarize yourself on how to control the CGO3 with your SteadyGrip Taking Photos and Recording Videos 1 To take a still photo slide the Mode button to Photo Taking press the red Photo Taking Video Recording button You ll hear an audible shutter sound from the APP and the LED indicator on CGO3 front will flash in blue and green It will take approximately 5 seconds to capture the photo and before you can take another still photo IMPORTANT NOTE You cannot take still photos while recording video You MUST stop recording video and switch to Photo Taking mode in order to take still photos 2 To start recording videos slide the Mode button to Video Recording then press the red button to start You ll hear an audible indication from the APP each time the recording starts stops During recording the LED indicator on CGO3 front will flash in blue and green There will be recording time length display on the APP Screen 3 To stop recording video simply press the red butto
38. oad 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 battery the temperature range should be from approximately 40 120 F 5 49 C 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 which is around 3 85V per cell 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
39. on DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE THE TYPHOON UNTIL THE INITIALIZATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE The Main LED Status Indicator on the bottom of the TYPHOON will show one of the following indications when initialization is complete e the TYPHOON is in Smart Mode with GPS lock Glows solid green or i flashes white every 3 seconds indicat ing it can operate in Follow Me e the TYPHOON is in Smart Mode without GPS lock Flashes green 3 ob AUS aliciindels TAKEOFF ZONE times per second then off for 1 S SILIS second 4 e the TYPHOON is in Angle Pilot 26 1 Bm Mode with GPS lock Glows solid S vy HA purple S L4 the TYPHOON is in Angle Pilot PILOT LOCATION Mode without GPS lock Flashes purple 3 times per second then off for 1 second Step 3 If you do not have a GPS lock move the TYPHOON to a different area turn it off then back on again Or if you have a GPS lock proceed to the next step Step 5 Step back approximately 26 feet 8 meters behind the TYPHOON 22 Step 6 Press and hold the red START STOP button for approxi mately three 3 seconds to start the motors Or you can lower the left hand stick all the way move it all the way to the left then all the way to the right and back to the middle to start the motors Flying TAKEOFF WARNING Do not attempt to operate the TYPHOON in winds that exceed 8 12 miles per hour 13 19 kilometers per hour
40. 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 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 transmit ter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compli ance IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA This device complies with Industry Canada licence 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
41. otos And Recording Video The ST10 seamlessly integrates control of the CGO3 so you can easily take still photos and start stop video recording using the corresponding buttons located on top TO TAKE A STILL PHOTO Press the button located near the top left corner of the ST10 You ll hear an audible shutter sound from the ST10 and the LED indicator on the front of the CGO3 will change from glowing solid green to glowing solid blue It will take approximately 1 2 seconds to capture the photo and before you can take another still photo TO START STOP RECORDING VIDEO Press the button located near the top right corner of the ST10 You ll hear an audible indication from the ST10 each time the recording starts stops And while video is recording the LED indicator on the front of the CGO3 will flash blue and green and there will be a red dot next to the time length of the recording near the upper right hand corner on the screen of the ST 10 NOTE CGO3 camera is the default selection in ST10 You can take still phtos while video recording The resolution is set by the video resolution In this mode you will capture still photos from the video CAUTION Do not change settings when aircraft is further than 1 000 feet from ST10 CHOOSING CGO3 PRO FOR TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS If users are professionals in photography and video graphy and want to reset related specifications please follow the steps below St
42. owering on the TYPHOON and CGO3 Step 1 Remove the cover lock from the rear of the CGO3 by carefully sliding it backward Step 2 Slide the microSD card into the corresponding slot on the bottom of the CGO3 You can use the included 16GB card or any name brand Class 10 microSD card up to 128GB Step 3 Carefully remove the protective material from the camera lens Installing The Propellers WARNING We recommend wearing gloves and using extreme care when installing the propellers rotor blades Each motor and propeller are marked with an A or B to ensure easy installation in the correct positions for example install propellers marked with A on motors marked with A IMPORTANT NOTE It is NOT possible to install a propeller marked with A on a motor marked with B The threads go in different directions for the A and B motors propellers Step 1 Use the special tool included to hold the motor so it cannot spin CAUTION Do not over tighten the propellers when using the tool Step 2 Install the corresponding propeller by rotating it trialing edge first until it s secure against the o ring located at the bottom of the motor shaft You may want to add this Continue to screw down the propeller 1 1 5 turns more to ensure it is properly tighten and compressing the O rings slightly Step 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the three remaining propellers securely The
43. r warranty Flight Controls Angle Pilot Mode When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the middle position the TYPHOON will be in Angle also known as Pilot Mode 4 Angle Pilot Mode is the mode preferred by experienced RC drone pilots because A i p the TYPHOON will move in the direction X g the control stick is pushed relative to the front nose of the aircraft So if you push the right hand stick to the left the TYPHOON will bank toward the left side and move to the left This means if the front nose of the TYPHOON is pointing away from you it will move to the left but if the front nose is pointing at you the TYPHOON will move to the right Additional Angle Pilot Mode Features POSITION HOLD AND SELF LEVELING the TYPHOON will automatically hold its position with a suitable GPS signal lock and maintain a level attitude when the right hand stick is centered WARNING If you do not properly control the TYPHOON 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 Flight Controls Home Mode A When flying higher than 33 feet 10 meters the TYPHOON will maintain the T A I OL current altitude fly back to the home point or active home point if the ST10 When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the bottom position the has enough satellites for Follow Me then descen
44. r ship the Batteries Failure to follow these procedures can cause damage to Batteries personal property or cause serious injury Damaged or swollen Batteries can be unstable and very hot DO NOT touch batteries until they have cooled Dispose of batteries in the manner required by your city county state or country Contact the appropriate Yuneec Product Support Office to speak to a service technician for more information In the event of fire a Class D dry chemical fire extinguisher must be used then batteries must be placed inside of an approved Li Po bag Additional Guidelines and Warnings In the event of a crash always quickly and safely disconnect and remove Batteries from the model Then follow the previously listed safety procedures e f the internal contents of Batteries come into contact with your skin wash the affected area s with soap and water immediately If it comes into contact with your eye s flush them with generous amounts of water for 15 minutes and seek immedi ately medical attention Installing The Steadygrip Batteries WARNING Alkaline Batteries May explode or leak and cause burn injury if recharged disposed of in fire mixed with a different battery type inserted backwards or disassembled Replace all batteries at the same time Do not ay batteries loose in your pocket or purse Do not remove the battery abel STEP 1 Remove the Battery Cover Door from the bottom of the Steady
45. ress OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts Step 4 Select the existing model for example the TYPHOON you would like to bind to or create a New Model and if required press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts 27 Lo System Settings Model SR24_16042 Welcome Pilot Flight Settings Welcome Pilot Camera Not connected SR24_16042 X 10 48 28 pm 10 PERY 21 4 ft 0 0 mph 22 5 ft bo 10 48 28 pm 10 D VOLTS C ALT G SPD DIS m Step 5 Settings required press bypass any warnings alerts Tap the button Flight and if OK to pop up Step 6 Tap the Bind button and select the SR24_XXXXxX receiver listed in the column under Model then tap OK after the connection has been established Step 7 Tap the Back button two 2 times to return to the main screen and the model receiver should automatically connect to the ST10 T10 and CGO3 Binding Step 1 Turn on the ST10 and if required tap the screen outside of the pop up status window to bypass the RC and WiFi connection process 10 48 28 pm 10 o mp Step 2 Tap the Model Select button and if required press OK FT to bypass any pop up z warnings alerts 0 0 mph DIS ES Step 3 Select the existing model for example the TYPHOON you would like to bind to or
46. s blue rapidly 5 times per second Flashes red and white rapidly 5 times per second Glows solid green Flashes green 3 times per second then off for 1 second Glows solid purple Flashes purple 3 times per second then off for 1 second Flashes red rapidly 5 times per second Flashes red rapidly 5 times per second for 3 seconds and white for 1 second Solid green for 3 seconds and white for 1 second Flashes red green and blue every 3 seconds Flashes red green and blue continuously Flashes purple 1 flash per second 18 Below Motor Led Status Indicators Low voltage battery warning LED STATUS INDICATIONS FOR CALIBRATION MODES Main LED Status Indicator Compass calibration Mode entered Compass calibration started Accelerometer calibration started Accelerometer calibration Mode entered data collection finished Calibration failed CGO3 CAMERA LED STATUS INDICATIONS Without T card or T card Memory Full WiFi Error WiFi Initialized WiFi Connected to Terminal Recoding Video or Taking Still Photos Flashes rapidly 5 times per second Flashes red and green slowly 2 times per second Flashes red and green rapidly 5 times per second Flashes red green and blue rapidly 3 times per second Flashes red green and blue slowly 1 time per second Glows solid white Flashes yellow Flashes red Flashes green Glows solid green Flashes green blue slowly 19 Taking Ph
47. sh damage and fly aways are NOT covered under warranty Disabling GPS WARNING Smart Mode and Home Mode along with their corresponding features only work when GPS is active and the TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal lock If you disable turn off GPS the TYPHOON can only be flown in Angle Pilot Mode And if you cannot properly control the TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode the aircraft may crash or even fly away IMPORTANT NOTE Crash damage and fly aways are NOT covered under warranty We do not typically recommend disabling GPS for any reason especially if you re a first time or low time pilot However if you re an experienced pilot that s able to properly control the TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode and you do not exceed any altitude distance limits or fly in any no fly zones in your area you can disable turn off GPS Do NOT disable turn off GPS unless you accept ALL responsibility and liability for crashes or fly aways IMPORTANT NOTE Every time you turn the TYPHOON on it will default to having GPS active on even if you disabled GPS the last time is was powered on There are two ways to disable the GPS When the CGO3 and ST10 the multi copter and ST10 are bound press on ST10 Audio Switch interface GPS switch can be found and turned off CAMERA amp Video Settings MULTICOPTER SN GPs Calibration GPS can also be disabled manually Step 1 While the ST10 and the TYPHOON
48. tion the TYPHOON will descend slowly and land After the TYPHOON lands press and hold the red START STOP button for approximately two 2 seconds to stop the motors 2 Activate Home Mode and the TYPHOON will automatically fly itself back to the home point and will land within a 10 foot 3 meter diameter circle around it NOTE An alternate form to shut the rotors off in the case of a button failure is to land the TYPHOON and simply switch into Home Mode The rotors will shut off if the TYPHOON is on the ground 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 as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts from the ST10 and by the LED Status Indicators below the Motors flashing rapidly If at any time the Aircraft Battery Voltage shown on the screen is below 10 7V land the TYPHOON immediately AFTER LANDING ALWAYS turn off the TYPHOON BEFORE turning off the ST10 Then remove the battery from the TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient room temperature before recharging WARNING Do NOT leave the ST10 and the TYPHOON powered on and do NOT leave the flight battery installed inside the TYPHOON as doing so can over discharge and damage the batteries Over discharging can cause damage to the batteries resulting in reduced performance or failure of the batteries entirely IMPORTANT NOTE Battery damage cra
49. ttery to the charge lead The battery will begin charging red blinking LED and it will take approximately 2 hours to charge a fully discharged not over discharged battery CHARGING THE LI ION ST10 BATTERY You can charge the Lilon battery installed in the ST10 from a 100 240V AC outlet using the USB adapter charger or from a suitable USB power source 2 0 amps max with the USB to micro USB cable While the ST10 is powered off connect the cable to the USB adapter charger then plug it into the USB connector charging port on the right side After approximate ly 30 45 seconds the LED indicator for the battery will blink blue while the battery is charging and will glow solid blue when the battery is fully charged It will take approximately 5 5 hours to charge a fully discharged not over discharged battery NOTE 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 Preparing The CGO3 WARNING Before installing the flight battery and powering on the TYPHOON you MUST remove the cover lock from the rear of the CGO3 by carefully sliding it backward Failure to remove the cover lock can result in damage to the TYPHOON and the CGO3 QUICK TIP It s a good idea to re install the cover lock after each flying session and while transporting storing the TYPHOON just remember to remove the cover lock before p
50. viewing real time telemetry data and streaming video during flight 19 18 17 16 1 System Settings 15 v 2 3 Flight Settings 14 v Ta odel Select 13 12 10 11 ON A OKRWNH BF O 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Model Name Status Information Direction to Home Point Clock Current Time Watch Me Follow Me Button GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10 ST10 Battery Charge Level Status Icon Aircraft Battery Voltage Altitude of Aircraft Above Ground Level Ground Speed of Aircraft Distance of Aircraft from Home Point Model Select Menu Button In Flight Settings Flight Settings Menu Button System Settings Menu Button Latitude Longitude Position of Aircraft Number of Satellites for Aircraft GPS Status for Aircraft 19 Flight Mode of Aircraft QUICK TIP 1 Double tap on the screen to increase the size of the video viewing area to full screen and double tap again to return to the standard size 2 Single tap to hide the camera settings tap again to display camera settings WARNING NEVER attempt to fly the TYPHOON via First Person View FPV There s a slight lag in the CGO3 streaming video downlink to the ST10 and as a result the streaming video FPV should only be used for aligning camera shots and not for flying Attempting to fly via FPV can result in a crash that will cause damage to the product property and or cause serious injury IMPORTANT NOTE Str
51. y works when the TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal lock If the TYPHOON 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 TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode the aircraft may crash or even fly away IMPORTANT NOTE Crash damage and fly aways are NOT covered under Led Status Indications LED STATUS INDICATIONS DURING STARTUP Main LED Status Indicator Initialization in progress Initialization failed The aircraft is in bind mode The aircraft is not connected linked to the transmitter The aircraft is in a no fly zone Please see the instruction manual for more information regarding no fly zones LED STATUS INDICATIONS BEFORE DURING FLIGHT Main LED Status Indicator The aircraft is in Smart Mode with GPS lock The aircraft is in Smart Mode without GPS lock The aircraft is in Angle Mode with GPS lock The aircraft is in Angle Mode without GPS lock The aircraft is in Home Mode Active Home Mode Activated Active Smart Mode Follow Me Watch Me Feature Activated First level low voltage battery warning Second level low voltage battery warning GPS lost warranty Flashes red green and blue 2 times per second Pulses red 3 times per second Flashes orange very rapidly 10 times per second Flashe
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