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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS NOTICES AND WARNINGS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS FCC INFORMATION Q500 RTF CONTENTS BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES CHARGING THE BATTERIES PREPARING THE CGO2-GB INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS Q500, CGO2-GB AND ST10 OVERVIEW ST10 DISPLAY ST10 ACCESSORIES FLIGHT CONTROLS FLIGHT CONTROLS - SMART MODE 1 1 15 16 17 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 26 27 28 29 FLIGHT CONTROLS - ANGLE (PILOT) MODE FLIGHT CO
INTRODUCTION Change your perspective with the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon aerial photography and videography (APV) system. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown including the innovative 3-axis CGO2-GB that records full HD 1080p (60, 50 or 48 fps) video and takes 12 megapixel still photos. And the built-in digital video downlink delivers streaming video that can be viewed right on the screen of the included ST10 transmitter and Personal Ground Station.
NOTICES AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautions and warnings, instructions, warranties and other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discretion of Yuneec. For the most up-to-date information please visit the corresponding product page at www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or authorized distributor.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 100˚ KEEP CLEAR OF THE SPINNING PROPELLERS! DO NOT FLY NEARBY TALL BUILDINGS/OBSTRUCTIONS (100° MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED) MAX 8000ft THE MAXIMUM FLYING ALTITUDE FOR THIS AIRCRAFT IS 8000FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL! DO NOT FLY OVER CROWDS! DO NOT FLY NEAR AIRPORTS! DO NOT FLY IN WINDS THAT EXCEED 8–12 MPH (13–19 KPH)! 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 p
• 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).
Q500 RTF CONTENTS The Q500 RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box. There’s nothing extra to buy or provide! 4 15 1 11 14 13 2 5 6 3 1 2 3 4 5 10 8 7 Q500 RTF Airframe w/Installed CGO2-GB ST10 Transmitter and Personal Ground Station ST10 LCD Screen Sun Shade/Shield ST10 Neck Strap AC to DC USB Adapter/Charger 9 12 6 7 8 9 10 USB to Micro USB Cable USB Interface/Programmer 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo Battery 3S 11.1V LiPo Balance Connector Charge Lead DC 3S 11.
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.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES WARNING: Lithium Ion (LiIon) 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 LiIon/LiPo batteries can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the included LiIon/LiPo batteries you assume all risks associated with them.
PREPARING THE CGO2-GB INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS WARNING: Before installing the flight battery and powering on the Q500 you MUST remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO2-GB by carefully sliding it backward. Failure to remove the cover/lock can result in damage to the Q500 and the CGO2-GB! WARNING: We recommend wearing gloves and using extreme care when installing the propellers/rotor blades.
Q500, CGO2-GB AND ST10 OVERVIEW 5 2 1 6 3 4 14 15 17 10 7 16 11 18 12 19 13 20 21 23 8 24 9 22 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 the Q500. 10 Q500 / CGO2-GB 1 CGO2-GB Gimbal Camera 2 Camera LED Status Indicator 3 Camera Lens 4 5.
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 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 9 18 10 17 11 16 12 15 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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.
ST10 ACCESSORIES 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/programmer and software we strongly recommend using the default limit at all times. 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.
FLIGHT CONTROLS - SMART MODE 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 When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the top position the Q500 will be in Smart Mode.
The Follow Me feature the Q500 Typhoon to follow the pilot, adjusting its location to the location of the ST10. The Follow Me feature is enabled when the number of connected satellites is 6 or more. When Follow Me is active the Q500's Main LED Status Indicator will blink white every three seconds. If the Q500’s Main LED Status Indicator remains solid green, the Follow Me feature is not enabled.
FLIGHT CONTROLS - ANGLE (PILOT) MODE Additional Smart Mode Features: *SMART CIRCLE In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the Q500 from coming within approximately 26 feet (8 meters) of you (as long as you position yourself at least 26 feet/8 meters behind the Q500. When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the middle position the Q500 will be in Angle (also known as Pilot) Mode.
FLIGHT CONTROLS - HOME MODE A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) the Q500 will maintain the current altitude, fly back to the home point, then descend vertically until it lands. When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the bottom position the Q500 will be in Home (also known as Return to Home) Mode. In Home Mode the the Follow Me feature will fly back the Q500 in a straight line in the direction of the pilots’ current location, and automatically land within 13-26 ft LANDING (4-8m) of the pilot.
CAUTION: You must be certain there are no obstacles in the ‘Return to Home’ flight path otherwise the Q500 may come into contact with them and crash. And while the Q500 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 the Q500 has a suitable GPS signal/lock.
Second level low voltage battery warning GPS lost Compass calibration required Below Motor LED Status Indicators Low voltage battery warning GPS disabled/lost 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 LED STATUS INDICATIONS FOR CALIBRATION MODES Main LED Status Indicator Compass calibration Mode entered Compass calibration s
TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEO The slider located on the left side of the ST10 allows you to set the pitch/tilt position of the CGO2-GB 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.
INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERY GPS FUNCTIONALITY After the flight battery has been fully charged it’s ready to be installed in the Q500: The Q500 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are NOT covered under warranty. 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 6) Press and hold the red START/STOP button for approximately 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. sections of this instruction manual for more information on Smart Mode and Angle (Pilot) Mode.
WARNING: Do NOT leave the ST10 and Q500 powered on and do NOT leave the flight battery installed in the Q500 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. 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.
COMPASS CALIBRATION 4X 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 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.
30 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.
ST10 AND RECEIVER BINDING Step 1) Turn on the Q500, 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. Step 5) Tap the ‘Flight Settings’ button, and if required press ‘OK’ to bypass any pop up warnings/alerts.
ST10 AND CGO2-GB BINDING 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. 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. Step 2) Tap the ‘Model Select’ button, and if required press ‘OK’ to bypass any pop up warnings/alerts.
TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Q500 will not initialize The Q500 was moved during initialization. Turn the Q500 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). The Q500 flight battery needs to be replaced. Replace the Q500 flight battery. Q500 GPS will not lock (ST10 indicates GPS Disabled) Overcast, thick clouds blocking GPS reception.
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ‘Compass error’ is indicated by the LED. See below for troubleshooting ‘compass error’. Q500 is in No Fly Zone. Move at least 4 miles away from no fly zone. Most major airports are no fly zone areas. Q500 is above 8,000 feet above MSL. Move Q500 below 8,000 feet above MSL. Incorrect motor start up procedure. Review Motor Starting/Stopping procedure in manual. Q500 is too close to a metal object or metal surface . Move Q500 away from large metal objects or surfaces.
