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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 2 3 3 4 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 27 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 33 35 35 · Specifictations · Notices and Warnings · General Safety Precautions and Warnings · TYPHOON Q500 4K RTF Contents · Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines · Charging The Batteries · Preparing The CGO3 · Installing The Propellers · TYPHOON Q500 4K, CGO3 and ST10+ Overview · ST10+ Display · ST10+ Accessories · Flight
INTRODUCTION The TYPHOON Q500 4K is a superior modular, integrated aerial and ground imaging solution. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown, including a larger ST10+ 5.5’’ Android touch screen personal ground station and a CGO3 3-axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel still photos and excellent Full HD 60 FPS videos.
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).
The TYPHOON Q500 4K RTF Contents The TYPHOON RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box. There’s nothing extra to buy or provide! 4 15 1 14 16 11 2 13 5 6 3 10 8 7 1 The TYPHOON RTF Airframe w/Installed CGO3 2 ST10+ Transmitter and Personal Ground Station 3 ST10+ LCD Screen Sun Shade/Shield 4 ST10+ Neck Strap 5 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.
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 CGO3 Installing The Propellers WARNING: Before installing the flight battery and powering on the TYPHOON you MUST remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO3 by carefully sliding it backward. Failure to remove the cover/lock can result in damage to the TYPHOON and the CGO3! WARNING: We recommend wearing gloves and using extreme care when installing the propellers/rotor blades.
The TYPHOON Q500 4K, CGO3 And ST10+ Overview The TYPHOON Q500 4K / CGO3 6 7 15 8 16 17 CGO3 Gimbal Camera Camera Microphone Camera LED Status Indicator Camera Lens 5.8GHz Antenna Main LED Status Indicator Power Switch ST10+ 11 18 12 19 13 20 14 21 22 24 9 25 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23 The ST10+ is equipped with an internal cooling fan and components that deliver vibrating and audible alerts.
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.
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. 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.
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.
FOLLOW ME FUNCTION The Follow Me function allows the TYPHOON to follow the pilot, adjusting its location to the location of the ST10+. This function is enabled when ST10+ GPS positioning completes, and the TYPHOON is using shared GPS signal with the ST10+. At this time, you will see in orange, and in green color. When in Follow Me function, the TYPHOON will follow the movement of ST10+ if there is no extra operation on the ST10+. The flight status is also controllable when you operate ST10+ and CGO3.
Model: Typhoon WATCH ME FUNCTION Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10 MODE Watch Me function enables the camera to keep tracking the remote controller 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: VOLTS Follow 12.3 V GPS ALT Ready 21.4 ft SAT G-SPD 13 0.0 mph DIS POS 00.0000E 00.0000N 22.
Additional Smart Mode Features: Flight Controls - Angle (Pilot) Mode *SMART CIRCLE In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the TYPHOON from coming within approximately 26 feet (8 meters) of you (as long as you position yourself at least 26 feet/8 meters behind the TYPHOON. When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the middle position the TYPHOON will be in Angle (also known as Pilot) Mode.
Flight Controls - Home Mode A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) the TYPHOON will maintain the current altitude, fly back to the home point, , or active home point if the ST10+ has enough satellites for Follow Me, then descend vertically until it lands. When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the bottom position the TYPHOON will be in Home (also known as Return to Home) Mode.
CAUTION: You must be certain there are no obstacles in the ‘Return to Home’ flight path otherwise the TYPHOON may come into contact with them and crash. And while the TYPHOON is in Home Mode you will have a limited amount of directional control to help avoid obstacles, however, we strongly recommend switching to Smart or Angle Mode to avoid the obstacle (then you can switch back to Home Mode). WARNING: Home Mode only works when the TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal/lock.
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CHOOSING CGO3 PRO FOR TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS Taking Photos And Recording Video The ST10+ seamlessly integrates control of the CGO3 so you can easily take still photos and start/stop video recording using the corresponding buttons located on top: A B C TO TAKE A STILL PHOTO Press the button located near the top left corner of the ST10+.
Installing The Flight Battery GPS Functionality After the flight battery has been fully charged it’s ready to be installed in the TYPHOON: the TYPHOON requires a suitable GPS signal/lock in order to start the motors and to be flown. This means it should only be operated outdoors in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructions.
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. IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are NOT covered under warranty.
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. corresponding sections of this instruction manual for more information on Smart Mode and Angle (Pilot) Mode.
AFTER LANDING ALWAYS turn off the TYPHOON BEFORE turning off the ST10+. Then remove the battery from the TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient/room temperature before recharging. IMPORTANT NOTE: Every time you turn the TYPHOON on it will default to having GPS active/on (even if you disabled GPS the last time is was powered on). There are two ways to disable the GPS: When the CGO3 and ST10+, the multi-copter and ST10+ are bound, press on ST10+ interface, GPS switch can be found, and turned off.
Compass Calibration Model:Typhoon CAMERA Audio Switch MULTICOPTER GPS Welcome,Pilot VOLTS Mag Cali Compass OFF Accelerometer ON N/A V GPS ALT N/A N/A ft SAT G-SPD N/A N/A mph DIS POS N/A E N/A N Calibration 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.
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 TYPHOON, and after the Main LED Status Indicator begins to flash blue rapidly, lift the back end upward approximately 45° then back down to ‘level’ two (2) times to put the aircraft/receiver into bind mode. The Main LED Status Indicator will begin to the flash orange very rapidly when the aircraft/receiver are in bind mode. Model: 4K Welcome,Pilot Model: 4K HOME 12.3 V GPS ALT Ready 21.4 ft SAT G-SPD 13 0.0 mph POS DIS 00.0000E 00.0000N 22.
ST10+ and CGO3 Binding Step 1) Turn on the ST10+, and if required tap the screen (outside of the pop up status window) to bypass the RC and WiFi connection process. Model: Typhoon Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10 MODE VOLTS Angle HOME 12.3 V GPS ALT Ready 21.4 ft SAT G-SPD 13 0.0 mph POS DIS 00.0000E 00.0000N 22.
GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM Specifictations ● Never store loose Batteries together, the Batteries' terminals may contact one another causing a short circuit. ● Never expose Batteries to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight. ● Always disconnect Batteries when not in use. CGO STEADYGRIP™ Before the First Charge: Height: 223mm (8.78 in) Depth (front to back): 182mm (7.17 in) Width: 70mm (2.76 in) Weight (without gimbal/batteries): 200g (7.
Installing The Steadygrip™ Batteries Attaching The CGO3 to The Steadygrip™ 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. WARNING: Before switching on the SteadyGrip™ it is highly recommended to first securely attach the CGO3 to your SteadyGrip™.
CGO3 APP Download the free APP named as CGO3 to smart device at the APP Store or Google Play Store.Install the APP to your 5.8GHz WiFi capable device. Make a note of the network name and password located on the top of the gimbal assembly. Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel The SteadyGrip™ features a camera pitch controller that allows precise camera angle control on the go.
Pitch Follow Function for CGO3 on SteadyGrip Pitch Follow Button Pitch Follow function allows the gimbal camera to track SteadyGrip in pitch direction. To Enter Pitch Follow: Press Pitch Follow Button on the top of the SteadyGrip to enter Pitch Follow Function. The green STEADYGRIP LED Status Indicator on top will start blinking instead of being solid when enter Pitch Follow. NOTE: 1) The default status of SteadyGrip is normal status without Pitch Follow.
TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION the TYPHOON will not initialize the TYPHOON was moved during initialization. Turn the 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). Poor connection between the Smart Charger and the flight battery. Check your connections on both the Smart Charger, and the flight battery.
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION TYPHOON Motors won’t start ‘Compass error’ is indicated by the LED. Refer to page 25 for Compass Calibration TYPHOON is in No Fly Zone. 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 the TYPHOON below 8,000 feet above MSL. Incorrect motor start up procedure. Review Motor Starting/Stopping procedure in manual. TYPHOON is too close to a metal object or metal surface .
WARRANTY INFORMATION Yuneec products and accessories are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for six (6) months from the original date of purchase. Yuneec’s sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or product at Yuneec’s sole discretion. Except for such repair or replacement, the sale, processing or other handling of this product is without warranty, condition or other liability.
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.
