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1. OMDOANAARWWNDND HG NPP RPP RP PRR RB OANA UNARWNNPFO TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION Specifictations Notices and Warnings General Safety Precautions and Warnings TYPHOON Q500 RTF Contents Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines Charging The Batteries Preparing The CGO2 Installing The Propellers Typhoon Q500 CGO2 and ST10 Overview ST10 Display ST10 Accessories Flight Controls Flight Controls Smart Mode Follow Me Function Whach 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 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 33 35 35 Installing The Flight Battery GPS Functionality Preparing to Fly Flying Disabling GPS Graphical User Interface Compass Calibration ST10 and Receiver Binding T10 and CGO2 Binding GROUND IMAGING SOLUTION Specifictations Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines Installing The Steadygrip Batteries Attaching The CGO2 to The Steadygrip CGO2 APP Attaching A Mobile Device to The Steadygrip Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel Taking Photos and Recording Video Added Features for CGO2 on Steadygrip TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATION CERTIFICATION INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Typhoon Q500 is a superior2. 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 If 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 carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse Do not remove the battery label STEP 1 Remove the Battery Cover Door from the bottom of the Steady 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 6x AA Batteries For long life and extended run time we recommend Energizer 1 5V AA Batteries which are known to have 2 850mAh of stored energy The SteadyGrip will run for approximately 48 64 minutes depending on the gravity of usage STEP 3 Re installing the Battery Cover Door on the bottom of the SteadyGrip Once you ve installed 6 fresh AA batteries Hold the bo
3. Never expose Batteries to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight e Always disconnect Batteries when not in use Before the First Charge Ensure batteries are not damaged as this may cause a short circuit of fire Charging e Always refer to your charger s manual to ensure safe operation e Always charge Batteries in an open area away from flammable materials liquids and surfaces 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 or 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
4. 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 TYPHOON are not compatible with any other product and TYPHOON is not compatible with any other ESCs Use of any other ESCs in TYPHOON will cause a crash which may result in damage to the product property and or cause serious injury TYPHOON Q500 RTF Contents TYPH
5. 3 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 as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts from the ST10 and by the Below Motor LED Status Indicators flashing rapidly And if at any time the Aircraft Battery Voltage shown on the screen is below 10 7V land TYPHOON immediately AFTER LANDING ALWAYS turn off TYPHOON BEFORE turning off the ST10 Then remove the battery from TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient room tempera ture before recharging WARNING Do NOT leave the ST10 and TYPHOON powered on and do NOT leave the flight battery installed in TYPHOON as doing so can over dis charge 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 crash 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 TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal lock If you disable turn off GPS TYPHOON can only be flown in Angle Pilot Mode And if you cannot properly control 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
6. 19 Flight Mode of Aircraft Welcome Pilot 19 18 10 OMONAUNABRWNPR 17 16 QUICK TIP 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 WARNING NEVER attempt to fly TYPHOON via First Person View FPV There s a slight lag in the CGO2 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 Streaming video from the CGO2 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 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 clim
7. FLYING Take your time learning how TYPHOON responds to various control inputs while flying In Smart Mode 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 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 And please see the 23 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 TYPHOON is drifting out of beyond your control simply release both control sticks 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 TYPHOON automatically flies itself back to the home point and lands LANDING There are two ways to land TYPHOON 1 Position TYPHOON above the area where you would like to land Slowly lower the left hand stick to below the center position TYPHOON will descend slowly and land After TYPHOON lands press and hold the red START STOP button for approximately two 2 seconds to stop the motors 2 Activate Home Mode and TYPHOON will automatically fly itself back to the home point and will land within a 10 foot
8. Starting up Initialization and Then Solid Green for READY TO USE Low Voltage Warning Green LED Blinking Slowly Voltage Dropping Green Blinking LED Speeds Up As The Voltage Drops CGO2 Error Red LED Blinking CGO2 APP Download the free APP named as CGO2 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 J password located on the top of the gimbal assem bly dumnsianne Oi Available on the gy Google play 0 App Store CGO2 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 CGO2 s WiFi by selecting CGO2 s SSID and by 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
9. Switch ST10 23 24 Proportional Control Rate Slider USB Connector Charging Port Audio Earphone Jack Take Still Photo Button Start Stop Motors Button Rudder Yaw Control Throttle Altitude Control 5 8GHz Antenna located inside the case Status Indicators for ST10 battery 5 8GHz WiFi and GPS 2 4GHz Antenna located inside the handle Start Stop Video Recording Button Flight Mode Selection Switch Aileron Roll Control Elevator Pitch Control Power Switch Volume and Navigation Touch Activated Buttons Volume Down Volume Up Menu Home Back CGO2 Pitch Angle Position Control Slider SD Card Slot located under the battery ST10 Display The ST10 is equipped with a touchscreen display that allows for changing various settings and viewing real time telemetry data and streaming video during flight 1 2 2c 7 ae Model Name Frames Per Second for Video Recording Button Status Information Direction to Home Point Clock Current Time GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10 5 8GHz WiFi Video Link Status ST10 Battery Charge Level Status Icon Aircraft Battery Voltage 10 Altitude of Aircraft Above Ground Level 11 11 Ground Speed of Aircraft 12 Distance of Aircraft from Home Point 12 13 Model Select Menu Button 14 Flight Settings Menu Button 15 System Settings Menu Button RUN ILE O dme Noe 16 Latitude Longitude Position of Aircraft 17 Number of Satellites for Aircraft 18 GPS Status for Aircraft 15 14 13
10. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e 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 wil
11. been acquired 33 Ensure GPS antenna has clear view of sky and GPS lock has been acquired ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION TYPHOON Motors won t start Compass error is indicated by the LED TYPHOON is in No Fly Zone See below for troubleshooting compass error Move at least 4 miles away from no fly zone Most major airports are no fly zone areas TYPHOON is above 8 000 feet above MSL Move 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 TYPHOON away from large metal objects or surfaces TYPHOON Flashes orange twice between indications Compass needs to be calibrated Calibrate compass TYPHOON beeps constant ly and motors won t start EMERGENCY Mode Possibly due to obstructed propeller during motor start up Check that nothing is obstructing any propeller motor turn TYPHOON off then back on again TYPHOON Won t hold position in hover Weak GPS signal Confirm that the flying area has 100 degrees of clear view of the sky U S Government has raised threat level Wait for threat level to be reduced before flying Vibration levels high indicated by shaky landing gear 34 Check to ensure propellers are not bent nicked or damaged in any way Replace damaged propellers WAR
12. connection process Step 2 Tap the Model Select button and if required press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts Step 3 Select the existing model for example TYPHOON you would like to bind to or create a New Model and if required press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts Step 4 Turn on TYPHOON and ensure that the CGO2 is powered on 28 connection process then tap the Flight Settings button and press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts Step 6 Tap the Bind button and select the CGO2_XXXXXX camera listed in the column under Camera then enter the password 1234567890 when prompted and tap OK after the connection has been established Model SR24 16042 SR24 16042 Step 7 Tap the Back button two 2 times to return to the main screen and the camera should automatically connect to the ST10 IMPORTANT NOTE Streaming video from the CGO2 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 70mm 2 76 in Weight without gimbal batteries 200g 7 05 oz Angle Control Range Pitch 30 to 85 Required Batteries 2850mAh Energiz
13. if the front nose is pointing at you TYPHOON will move to the right Additional Angle Pilot Mode Features POSITION HOLD AND SELF LEVELING 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 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 Flight Controls Home Mode When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the bottom position TYPHOON will be in Home also known as Return to Home Mode LANDING LOCATION 13 26 ft 4 8m m m 3 PILOT LOCATION zm m In Home Mode the Follow Me feature will fly back TYPHOON in a straight line in the direction of the pilots current location and automatically land within 13 26 ft 4 8m of the pilot This can be very helpful for first time pilots who aren t quite ready to land TYPHOON themselves It can also be helpful for pilots that lose orientation during flight simply activate Home Mode until TYPHOON automatically moves toward the home position and once you ve confirmed orientation switch back to Angle Pilot Mode And if TYPHOON ever loses the link with the ST10 it will automatically enter Home Mode When Home Mode is activated TYPHOON will respond as follows 17 A When flying higher than 33 f
14. 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 CGO2 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 it s never been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses Although the Q500 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 Height 210mm 8 3 in Length without rotor blades 420mm 16 5 in Width without rotor blades 420mm 16 5 in Diameter without rotor blades 565mm 22 2 in Propeller Rotor Blade Diameter 330mm 13 0 in Weight without battery and payload 1130g 40 0 oz Takeoff Weight with battery and CGO2 1700g 60 0 oz Battery 5400mAh 3S 11 1V LiPo included Charger DC 3S 11 1V LiPo balanc
15. 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 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 And do NOT disable turn off GPS unless you accept ALL responsibility and liability for crashes or fly aways IMPORTANT NOTE Every time you turn TYPHOON on it will default to having GPS active on even if you disabled GPS the last time is was powered on Step 1 While the ST10 and TYPHOON 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 24 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 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 Below Motor LED Status Indicators 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 TYPHOON product page at
16. of TYPHOON will show one of the follow ing indications when initialization is complete e TYPHOON is in Smart Mode with A s GPS lock Glows solid green AE e TYPHOON is in Smart Mode without GPS lock Flashes green 3 T TAKEOFF ZONE times per second then off for 1 WF fff second f LL A e TYPHOON is in Angle Pilot Mode Hh 26 ft 8m S J J with GPS lock Glows solid purple F S 9 P S A T L e TYPHOON is in Angle Pilot Mode LLA 4 4 4 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 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 TYPHOON 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 TYPHOON in winds that exceed 8 12 miles per hour 13 19 kilometers per hour To takeoff slowly raise the left hand stick to slightly above the center position TYPHOON will takeoff and climb slowly or raise the stick further until it does Allow the stick to return to the center position when TYPHOON reaches the desired altitude
17. 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 Y IA 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 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 2 Turn on the transmitter and 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 6 Slowly rotate the aircraft 360 degrees toward the north as illustrated until it s flat and upright in your hands again k Step 3 Move the Proportional Control Rate Slider on the right side of the ST10 to the uppermost rabbit position Step 7 Rotate the aircraft 45 degrees to the left Then slowly rotate the aircraft 360 degre
18. ILDINGS 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 wholly 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 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 ar
19. OON RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box There s nothing extra to buy or provide 1 TYPHOON RTF Airframe w Installed CGO2 6 USB to Micro USB Cable 141 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 8GB 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 these 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 alway
20. 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 CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS THIS IS NOT A TOY General Safety Precautions And Warnings 966086 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 BU
21. RANTY 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 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
22. 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 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 TYPHOON A ee AA 4 nearby tall buildings obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky a minimum clearance of 100 Y f h 1 f _ After selecting a suitable flying area Ay y please follow these steps Ma 10000 ft 930m S MP P9 Step 1 ALWAYS turn the ST10 on es P u Spot 2 ST and allow it to boot up fully BEFORE Lf 4 S f f 4 turning TYPHOON on 22 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 TYPHOON on a level and stable surface then slide the power switch to the ON position DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE TYPHOON UNTIL THE INITIALIZATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE The Main LED Status Indicator on the bottom
23. ar 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 indica tor on the front of the CGO2 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 ST10 IMPORTANT NOTE You can choose to record video at 48 50 PAL or 60 NTSC frames per second by tapping the corresponding button near the upper left hand corner on the screen of the ST10 And keep in mind that the delay in the live video stream will be lowest at 48 and 50 as compared to 60 frames per second 20 The slider located on the left side of the ST10 allows you to set the pitch tilt position of the CGO2 from approximately straight ahead when the slider is in the uppermost position to approximately straight down when the slider is in the lowermost position And you can easily set a position in between by adjusting the slider accordingly QUICK TIP There s an adjustable counterbalance located on the rear of the CGO2 This counterbalance has been adjusted at the factory to provide the best balance and performance overall so typically it should NOT need to be adjusted However if you find that the CGO2 is making any buzzing sounds while powered on carefully twist the counterbalance in or out until the sound stops in order to achieve the best balance perfor ma
24. ard 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 D 2E E MN 2x454 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 press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts Step 4 Select the existing model for example 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 Model SR24_16042 SR24_16042 Step 5 Tap the Flight Settings button and if required press OK to bypass any pop up warnings alerts 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 Step 5 if required tap the screen outside of the pop up status window to bypass the RC and WiFi T10 and CGO2 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
25. ating 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 m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement 36
26. b 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 TYPHOON will maintain the current altitude As you move the stick upward TYPHOON will climb and as you move the stick downward TYPHOON will descend The farther away from the middle position you move the stick the faster TYPHOON will climb or descend 12 IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum altitude is limited to 400 feet 122 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 Maintain Altitude Descend Land Moving the left hand stick to the left will turn yaw the nose of TYPHOON to the left about the vertical axis And moving the stick to the right will turn yaw the nose of 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
27. be used when flying below 5000 feet AMSL Or use a position in between if you prefer SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE 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 13 Flight Controls Smart Mode When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the top position TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode Although we recommend learning to fly TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode as soon as possible Smart Mode is typically the best mode for first time pilots to fly in and also features Follow Me and Watch Me functions In Smart Mode 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 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 52 feet 16 meters FOLLOW ME FUNCTION The Follow Me function allows 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 ST10 At this time you will see on ST10 screen the number of connected sat
28. e 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 First level low voltage battery warning warranty Flashes red green and blue 2 times per second Pulses red 3 times per second Flashes orange very rapidly 10 times per second Flashes 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 green and blue every 3 seconds 18 Second level low voltage battery warning GPS lost Compass calibration required Below Motor LED Status Indicators Low voltage battery warning GPS disabled lost 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 CGO2 CAMERA LED STATUS INDICATIONS WiFi camera initialization in progress MicroSD card error or missing microSD card Ready Taking stil
29. eas nearby broadcast towers power transmission stations high voltage power lines 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 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
30. ed 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 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
31. eet 10 meters TYPHOON will maintain the current altitude fly back to the home point then descend vertically until it lands B When flying lower than 33 feet 10 meters TYPHOON will climb to 33 feet 10 meters while flying back to the home point then will descend vertically until it lands CAUTION You must be certain there are no obstacles in the Return to Home flight path otherwise TYPHOON may come into contact with them and crash And while 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 only works when TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal lock If 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 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 se
32. ellites is 6 or more TYPHOON s Main LED Status Indicator will blink white every three seconds 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 CGO2 Important Note In Follow Me function the aircraft will maintain a constant altitude and cannot detect obstacles Pilots who change their altitude by 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 SWART TRANSMITTER STI WELCOWERLGT vaste E Tobe vous NA NAV ca AT m wan Sk EE m Nan POs 3s WEE 5 NAN NAE d sum otra dip Fomseis pu In Watch Me function the pilot will always be kept in the frame wherever he moves Switch to Watch Me 1 Power on the TYPHOON and the ST10 2 Put the Proportional Control Rate Slider in Rabbit position and then push the Elevator Control Stick up to the end and hold it 3 Toggle the Flight Mode Selection Switch a couple of ti
33. er 6x 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 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 Never alter puncture or impact Batteries or related components e Do not directly connect the terminals with metal objects This will short circuit Batteries resulting in heat and electrical discharge 29 Never store loose Batteries together the Batteries terminals may contact one another causing a short circuit
34. es toward the north as illustrated until it s flat and upright in your hands again AX 4 eoe Ge Step 4 Move the left hand stick all the way to the left and hold it there Then move the Flight Mode Selection Switch from Smart to Home and Home to Smart mode 4 times 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 north 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 TYPHOON and after the Main LED Status Indicator begins to flash blue rapidly lift the back end upw
35. ger 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 CGO2 WARNING Before installing the flight battery and powering on TYPHOON you MUST remove the cover lock from the rear of the CGO2 by carefully sliding it backward Failure to remove the cover lock can result in damage to TYPHOON and the CGO2 QUICK TIP It s a good idea to re install the cover lock after each flying session and while transporting storing TYPHOON just remember to remove the cover lock before powering on TYPHOON and CGO2 Step 1 Remove the cover lock from the rear of the CGO2 by carefully sliding it backward Step 2 Slide the microSD card into the corresponding slot on the bottom of the CGO2 You can use the included 8GB card or any Class 10 microSD card up to 128GB Step 3 Carefully remove
36. ing and AC adapter included Transmitter ST10 10 channel 2 4GHz with 5 8GHz video link included Flight Time 20 25 minutes CGO2 Height 115mm 4 5 in Width 75mm 2 9 in Depth 135mm 1 4 in Weight 185g 6 5 oz Video Resolution 1080p 60 50 or 48 fps Photo Resolution 16 megapixels Transmission Distance Range Up to 600m 1970 ft depending on receiving device and environment Transmission Band 5 8GHz Storage memory microSD Class 10 up to 128GB ST10 Number of Channels 10 RC Band 2 4GHz RC Modulation Yuneec Video Downlink Band 5 8GHz Telemetry OSD Yes SD Card Compatible Yes LCD Screen Size 5 5 Touchscreen Yes 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 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
37. l 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations govern ing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range Antenna Separation Distance Maintain a separation distance of at least 2 in 50mm between your body not including your fingers hands and wrists and the antennas to meet the RF exposure safety requirements determined by FCC regulations 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 oper
38. l photo Recording video Flashes red green and blue continuously Flashes purple 1 flash per second Flashes orange twice between any LED indication when in the air Flash rapidly 5 times per second Flash 3 times per second then off 1 second 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 Glows solid red Flashes yellow 1 time per second Glows solid green Glows solid blue 1 time for 2 seconds Flashes green blue slowly 1 time per 2 seconds 19 1 second Taking Photos And Recording Video The ST10 seamlessly integrates control of the CGO2 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 CGO2 will change from glowing solid green to glowing solid blue 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 in order to take still photos TO START STOP RECORDING VIDEO Press the button located ne
39. 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 battery 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 char
40. mes until you hear motor beep 4 Release the Elevator Control Stick Put the Flight Mode Selection Switch in Smart Mode 5 Take off when you see the TYPHOON Main LED Status Indicator blinks white every 3 seconds 6 Once the TYPHOON is above 2m and out of Smart Circle the TYPHOON yaw direction will take the control itself the Camera lens will always point to you as long as Flight Mode Selection Switch is in Smart Mode 7 Please note that you need to put the CGO2 Pitch Angle Position Control Slider in the middle position If you want to trim camera angle up then just move the Pitch Angle Position Control Slider a bit up If you want to trim camera angle down just move the slider down Switch Back to Follow Me 1 Land the TYPHOON and shut the motors 2 Put Proportional Control Rate Slider on Rabbit position then push Aileron Control Stick left to the end and hold 3 Toggle Flight Mode Selection Switch a couple of times until you hear motor beeps 4 Release Aileron Control Stick Put Flight Mode Selection Switch in Smart Mode 5 Take off when you see TYPHOON Main LED Status Indicator blinks white every 3 seconds Warning Keep in mind that the aircraft will maintain a constant altitude and can not detect obstacles It is not recommended to change pilot s altitude in Watching Me function 15 Additional Smart Mode Features SMART CIRCLE In most cases the Smart Circle will keep TYPHOON from coming withi
41. n approximately 26 feet 8 meters of you as long as you position yourself at least 26 feet 8 meters behind TYPHOON GEO FENCE The geo fence is a virtual barrier that will keep TYPHOON from traveling farther than 300 feet 91 meters And 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 TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal lock If you take off in Smart Mode and 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 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 Angle Pilot Mode When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the middle position TYPHOON will be in Angle also known as Pilot Mode Angle Pilot Mode is the mode preferred by experienced RC drone pilots because TYPHOON will move in the direction the control stick is pushed relative to the front nose of the aircraft So if you push the right hand stick to the left TYPHOON will bank toward the left side and move to the left This means if the front nose of TYPHOON is pointing away from you it will move to the left but
42. nce and photo video quality Gs Installing The Flight Battery After the flight battery has been fully charged it s ready to be installed in TYPHOON IMPORTANT NOTE Keep TYPHOON level relative to the ground when installing the battery 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 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 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 antenna installed in the top of TYPHOON always have a clear view of the sky 100 minimum clearance required WARNING Do NOT attempt to fly near o
43. on how to control the CGO3 with your SteadyGrip Taking Photos and Recording Videos 1 To take a still photo press the red Photo Taking Video Recording button You ll hear an audible shutter sound from the APP and the LED indicator on CGO2 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 in order to take still photos 2 To start stop recording videos slide the Mode button to Video Record ing 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 start stop recording video simply press the red button 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 GCO2 will flash blue and green and there will be an indicator showing time length of the recording on the APP screen IMPORTANT NOTE You can choose to record video at 48 50 PAL or 60 NTSC frames per second by tapping the corresponding button near the upper left hand corner on main screen of the APP Keep in mind that the delay in the live video stream will be lo
44. r between tall buildings ob structions near or under dense vegetation structures or indoors Do NOT attempt to fly 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 TYPHOON in Angle Pilot Mode without GPS assistance and accept ALL responsibility and liability for crashes or fly aways If 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 Below Motor LED Status Indicators will flash three 3 times per second then will stay off for one 1 second when 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 TYPHOON in the No Fly Zones within a 4 mile 6 4 kilome ter 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
45. s 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 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 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 stor
46. 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 Step 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the three remaining propellers securely TYPHOON Q500 CGO2 And ST10 Overview The ST10 is equipped with an internal cooling fan and components that deliver vibrating and audible alerts IMPORTANT NOTE Although the ST10 is equipped with digital trims located below the control sticks they are not active functional when controlling TYPHOON 10 TYPHOON Q500 CGO2 AunRWNR CGO2 Gimbal Camera Camera LED Status Indicator Camera Lens 5 8GHz Antenna Main LED Status Indicator Power
47. ttom 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 30 Attaching The CGO2 to The Steadygrip WARNING Before switching on the SteadyGrip it is highly recommended to first securely attach the CGO2 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 CGO2 that also attaches below the nose of the Q500 Typhoon onto the mount below the front part of the SteadyGrip A corresponding click will be noticed once the CGO2 has securely been installed into the slide in mount on the SteadyGrip STEP 2 Carefully connect the CGO2 s power control connector to the power control port of the CGO SteadyGrip and then insert a microSD card into the corresponding slot on the bottom of the CGO2 You can use the included 8GB 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 vibration POWER BATTERY SteadyGrip Main LED Status Power On Green LED Blinking for 8 seconds
48. ved during initialization Turn TYPHOON off then back on again and ensure it does not move during the initialization process Flight battery will not charge red LED on charger glows solid red TYPHOON flight battery needs to be replaced Replace TYPHOON flight battery TYPHOON GPS will not lock ST10 indicates GPS Disabled Overcast thick clouds blocking GPS reception Wait for lighter cloud cover or disable GPS Solar flares in progress Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS TYPHOON is indoors Move 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 vehicle near tall buildings etc Move TYPHOON to a clear and open area Video transmitter nearby such as an aftermarket video downlink system Reposition or remove the video transmitter Raised threat level by the U S government Wait for the threat level to be reduced or disable GPS TYPHOON GPS has reduced precision The GPS module is possibly damaged Replace the GPS module The compass has been exposed to a magnet Move TYPHOON away from the magnetic source If problem persists calibrate compass TYPHOON GPS functions not operating properly The GPS module is possibly damaged Replace the GPS module GPS lock has not
49. west at 48 and 50 as compared to 60 frames per second QUICK TIP There s an adjustable counterbalance located on the rear of the CGO2 This counterbalance has been adjusted at the factory to provide the best balance and performance overall so typically it should NOT need to be adjusted However if you find that the CGO2 is making any buzzing sounds while powered on carefully twist the counterbalance in or out until the sound stops in order to achieve the best balance perfor mance and photo video quality Pitch Follow Function for CGO2 on SteadyGrip Pitch Follow function allows the gimbal camera to track SteadyGrip in pitch direction To Enter Pitch Follow 1 Power on SteadyGrip wait until gimbal initialization completes 2 Tilt SteadyGrip 90 to the left or right side hold it for about 3 seconds 3 The green Gimbal LED Status Indicator on top will blink from once per second to 4 times per second when enter Pitch Follow Note When SteadyGrip is in Pitch Follow feature the gimbal camera tracks SteadyGrip in pitch direction and the gimbal pitch control roller wheel on SteadyGrip is disabled To Exit Pitch Follow Repeat the above procedures to exit Pitch Follow Note If Pitch Follow function cannot be activated by the above operations please visit www yuneec com to download the latest firmware 32 ISSUE TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION TYPHOON will not initialize TYPHOON was mo
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