GIGA -8000 ™ O w n e r ’s M a n u a l For Owner’s Manual updates, warranty information, and support, please visit: www.mota.com/giga-8000 Please read this manual carefully before flying! It has information you need to know for safe and efficient flight. Please keep this manual in a safe place.
Fly Safely! Drones are sophisticated precision devices capable of complex aerial maneuvers. Please read these safety instructions before using your drone. Failure to operate your drone safely could degrade its perfomance and cause harm to people, animals, or property. Please do not fly: - Near or around obstacles such as birds or pets, aircraft, helicopters, other drones, antennas or overhead lines, or airborne toys like kites. -In or near airports or restricted areas.
Table of Contents In the Box GIGA-8000 Overview GIGA-8000 Specifications GIGA-8000 Features GIGA-8000 Monitor Specifications GIGA-8000 Monitor Features 4 5 5 5 5 5 Before First Flight Propeller Installation Install Landing Skids and Position Antennas Attaching the Fender Brackets Connecting the Camera Gimbal 6 6 7 7 8 Flight Readiness Indicators Controller Signal Strength Critical Battery Level Motor Unlocking GPS Signal Strength and Critical Battery Level 9 9 9 9 GIGA-8000 Controller Controller Overv
In the Box Controller Overview We recommend that you carefully read this manual before flying! There is important information contained in this manual that you may need to reference so please keep it in a safe place. ON GIGA-8000 Transmitter 4K Camera Brushless 3-AxisGimbal Landing Skid (2PCS) Propellers One Screwdriver (4PCS) (M1.5 X9 M2.0 Screw-head of one and across) Screws Propeller Fender Bracket M3 X9 (3PCS) M2 5X10 (10PCS) PM6X 10 (1PCS) (Optional) Monitor + (Optional) Holder 11.
GIGA-8000 Overview GIGA-8000 Specifications MONITOR Specifications * Battery: 11.1V 5400mAh * Weight: < 2.75 lbs without battery * Height: 8.3 in * Length / Width: 15.5 in * Propeller Diameter: 9.4 in * Distance of Axis: 10.6 in * Brushless Motor: 22 mm x 16 mm * Brushless Electronic Speed Control: 20A * Flight Time: approximately 25 minutes * 5.
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT Propeller Installation (1) Install clockwise propellers (recognizable by their black cap) on the M2 and M4 motors by rotating in counter-clockwise direction. (2) Install counter-clockwise propellers (silver cap) on to the M1 and M3 motors by rotating in clockwise direction.
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT Rubber plug Install Landing Skids and Position Antennas (2) Insert the two antennas through the holes of the landing skids. (3) Secure an antenna rubber plug on landing skid and guide the antenna out of the antenna hole. (4) Place 8PCS M2.5*10 screws into the screw holes and tighten them with the M2.0 hexagon screwdriver as shown. (5) Secure the head of the antenna to the inside relevant position of the landing skids as shown. A B 1. Remove the A and B screws below the motor.
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT Connecting the Camera Gimbal Note the four connectors for camera orientation and control: 1. S4+5V G is the green connector and S3+5V G is the white connector. They are used to compensate for pitching and rolling. 2. S1 S2 G is the blue-yellow connector. It is used to control taking pictures and videos. 3. +12V G is the red connector. This is the gimbal power line.
FLIGHT READINESS INDICATORS These indicators give you vital information about flight readiness status. Treat them as a go / no go for flight. Do not attempt a take-off if they do not show that the drone is ready for flight. Controller Signal Strength (White) The white bars on the drone illuminate steadily when controller signal strength is within specification. The white bars flash rapidly or slowly when controller signal strength is not within specification.
GIGA-8000 CONTROLLER Controller Overview 2.
GIGA-8000 CONTROLLER Flight Parameters Display Primary Flight Data Flight parameters are shown on three screens: Press ENT/EXT button briefly to see the Primary Flight Data screen. Flight Overview Primary Flight Data Secondary Flight Data Press and hold the ENT/EXT button to return to the Flight Overview. Switch the Controller ON to show the flight parameter screens.
SELECTING CONTROL MODE 1 AND CONTROL MODE 2 Selecting Control Mode 1 and Control Mode 2 Note: Factory default is Control Mode 2. The two modes assign different actions to the two control sticks. Users who are more comfortable with Control Mode 1 may want to switch to it: (1) With the Flight Overview screen displayed, briefly press the UP button to switch between Control Mode 1 and Control Mode 2. (2) Press the UP or DOWN button to select Mode 1 or Mode 2 and briefly press ENT/EXT to store.
FLIGHT b. GPS signal strength must be at 5 or higher The drone does not have a power ON switch on for the drone to perform certain operations (1) Set the SWA, SWB and SWC switches on the its frame. Switching ON the battery switches such as Follow Me. ON the drone Controller to 0. Parning the GIGA-8000 with Its Controller (2) Insert the battery into the drone’s battery bay. GPS Signal Indicators (3) Switch the battery ON: Notes: When the Controller is searching for satellites, set the SWC switch at “1”.
FLIGHT Compass Calibration The drone’s Compass must be recalibrated each time it is moved to a location different from its previous flight. Compass calibration helps ensure flight stability. To calibrate the Compass: (1) Verify that the drone is not near interference sources such as magnetic fields, power lines, and large metal structures. (2) Pull the throttle stick toward the bottom. (3) Set the switches SWA, SWB, and SWC at 0. (2) Switch ON the drone and the Controller. (3) Verify successful pairing.
FLIGHT Compass Calibration (cont.) (7) Rotate the drone by hand in either direction to describe 3-to-5 circles. When the both the front-bottom and back-bottom LED indicators of the drone are flashing, it means the compass calibration was successful. (8) Power the drone OFF, then ON, before flight.
FLIGHT Gyroscope Calibration Note: When the front-bottom red LED indicators of the drone don’t light and the back-bottom green LED indicators illuminate steadily, the Gyroscope must be calibrated in order for its motors to be unlocked for flight. Place the aircraft on level ground when calibrating the gyroscope. ON ON Pull the throttle stick toward the bottom. Set the switches SWA, SWB, and SWC at 0. Place the aircraft on the level ground.
FLIGHT Motor Unlocking and Locking Unlocking – Mode 2: After successful pairing of the drone and Controller, pull the Left Flight Control Stick toward the bottom right (as shown below). After successful unlocking, the front-bottom red indicators of the drone will illuminate steadily and the motors will enter Flight Idle status. Locking – Mode 2: After successful pairing of the drone and the Controller, pull the Left Flight Control Stick toward the bottom left.
FLIGHT Flight Modes Note: 1. To prevent unintended loss of altitude use Altitude Hold mode for every take off. 2. Users new to the GIGA-8000 should use Altitude Hold, GPS Point Hold and Return Home modes whenever possible to ensure stable flight while they learn the drone’s capabilities. (1) Altitude Hold position of mode SWA SWB SWC switch 0 0 0 When the aircraft reaches the desired altitude, let the throttle stick return to the middle position automatically.
FLIGHT Flight Modes (cont.) (6) Auto Return (4) Follow-Me If the drone loses the Controller signal, it will automatically enter Auto-Return mode and fly back to its With the drone in GPS Point Hold mode, set the SWC switch at 1. The drone will maintain its distance from the Controller while rotating in place until its nose points at the Controller. When moving the Controller, the drone will move to continue to maintain this relative distance.
BATTERY ALARMS USING THE GIMBAL Low-Battery Alarm In order to control the gimbal with the Controller, use the auxiliary knobs AUX1 and AUX2, as follows: The drone will enter Critical Battery Level Alarm mode when battery voltage drops to 10.2 – 10.4V. The alarm will beep repeatedly and the front-bottom and back-bottom indicators will flash. Warning: If the drone has entered Critical Battery Level Alarm mode there will generally be between 1-to 2 minutes of flying time left.
CAMERA Confirm key ENT MENU Menu key SD card mode selection key MODE REST reset key Take Pictures and Videos 1. Direct operation using camera keys: When powered on, the monitor will show the signal which is the video interface. Press the ENT key to take videos. is the video icon on the monitor. When the icon in the red square frame is flashing, it means it is recording video. Quickly press the ENT key again to stop taking videos and store. 2.
MONITOR Frecuency List 1. Connect the Monitor to the Controller if necessary and insert the Monitor’s battery (DC 12V1 or DC 12V2). 2. Insert one of the AV port lines to AV OUT and the other port to the Monitor. The Monitor will show the same images as the LCD. 3. Insert the AV line for external AV signal to AV IN; the LCD will automatically switch to external AV signal and the wireless signal will cut off. 4.
BATTERY CHARGING Battery Charging and Safety Tips Charging Your Battery for Peak Performance (1) The drone is compatible with an 11.1V 3S battery only. Do not use other batteries. (1) Connect the power adapter’s plug to the battery as shown, and then connect adapter’s power plug to AC power. (2) The indicator on the battery will flash when charging and will display the current battery power.
GIMBAL Gimbal Settings The GIGA-8000 comes with a brushless gimbal. 1. Use the rotary controls AUX1 and AUX2 to adjust the pitching and rolling angle of the gimbal. Note: These two controls correspond to ports on the drone labeled S3+5V G and S4+5V G. 2. The port labeled G+12V provides 12V power for camera or other payload equipment. 3. The ports labeled S1 and S2 are the control ports for taking videos and pictures.
GIMBAL Interface USB Power: The red end is positive and the black end is negative. The USB of the gimbal can be used for gimbal parameter adjustment and firmware upgrades. The input voltage is 10V—16V (we suggest you to use a 3S LiPo). Please use BEC if the voltage of power/battery exceeds the above value. The gimbal can support a general receiver and it can access the proportion knob channel to perform gimbal pitching and rolling. Y1: The gimbal pitching axis controls the input channel.
GIMBAL Firmware Upgrade Characterictic Parameter Users can get the newest functionality by upgrading the firmware: Step1: With power turned OFF, press the “Firmware Update” button to power on the gimbal; this places the gimbal in firmware update mode. Step2: Open the upper PC software on the PC port of gimbal and use the USB port to connect the gimbal; the upper monitor will show “USB Link” indicating the upper monitor has detecting the gimbal. Step3: Select the firmware document ending in .
CONTROLLER CALIBRATION Put “SWB” mode switch to “1” Note: Calibration has been performed in the factory. Controller calibration should not be necessary. Calibration should be undertaken only by trained personnel. (1) Set the Controller switches SWA, SWB, and SWC to 0 and set trim in center. (2) Set the SWB switch at 1, the SWA and SWC switches at 0, push up the forward/backward trimming and turn ON the power switch at the same time.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Circling or rotating Point Hold Bad GPS signal. Change to more spacious flying location or calibrate the compass. Motor doesn’t work. SWA mode switch is not set to “0”. The voltage is too low and the battery needs to be changed. Drone cannot take off. Make sure the propellers are installed correctly. Inaccurate Return Home. Bad GPS signal. Change to more spacious flying place or calibrate the compass. Drone can’t hover.
