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GAIA 160HY-Hybrid Pixhawk 2.1  

 User Manual

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Introduction

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GAIA 160HY-Hybrid Pixhawk 2.1  hexacopter is a long flight time hexacopter equipped with gasoline-electric 
hybrid power system and Pixhawk 2.1 flight controller which ensuring safe and stable operation at all times. 

With a maximum flight time of 3 hours, take off weight of 19.5kg, Gaia 160HY can meet specific needs 

across a range of industries. lts carbon fiber material and mechanical design, with quick-release arms make 
it easy to transport, store, and prepare for flight.

The heart of GAIA 160HY is the on board NOVA 2000 generator. With which the max take-off weight can 

reach 21kg (Default power system), and the max flight time is about 3 hours. This 2000W NOVA generator 
is the world record keeper by completing 100km sea bay flight in 175 minutes.

Triple redundancy IMU system makes the Pixhawk 2.1 flight more securer, greatly improved the reliability, 
IMU with built-in vibration dampening system which effictively filters high frequency vibration, reducing 

noise to IMU measurements. The Here 2 GNSS(M8N) GPS module features accurate positioning and faster 
response, colorful LED lights for visible indications of UAV status.

The GAIA 160HY is compatible with FH series zooming camera and gimbals, Seeker series camera and 
gimbals and DJI series camera and gimbals for professional aerial photography and industrial applications.

Summary of Contents for GAIA 160HY-Hybrid

Page 1: ...User Manual V1 1 GAIA 160HY Hybrid Pixhawk 2 1 2019 04 ...

Page 2: ...n Highlighted Features Assembled View Specifications Installation Power System Generator System Generator System Connection Illustrator Compatible Gimbals Foxtech Seeker 30 Connection Illustrator Flight Flight Environment Pre Flight Checklist Calibrating the Compass Takeoff and Landing Appendix Pixhawk 2 1 Flight Control System Overview DA16 Remote Controller ...

Page 3: ... the on board NOVA 2000 generator With which the max take off weight can reach 21kg Default power system and the max flight time is about 3 hours This 2000W NOVA generator is the world record keeper by completing 100km sea bay flight in 175 minutes Triple redundancy IMU system makes the Pixhawk 2 1 flight more securer greatly improved the reliability IMU with built in vibration dampening system wh...

Page 4: ...ssembled View This content is subject to change Download the latest version from https www foxtechfpv com gaia 160 hybrid hexacopter arf combo html T MOTOR Flame 60A ESC Foxtech Supreme 3010T Propeller Landing Gear NOVA 2000 Generator Here 2 GPS T MOTOR U8II KV85 GAIA 160HY Hybrid ...

Page 5: ...age Fuel Consumption Tank Battery 1600mm 1600mmx1600mx680mm 800mmx800mx500mm 192mmx215mmx222mm 8900mmx8800mmx6700mm 104kg Throw Weight 4kg 15 5kg No Fuel 21kg Supreme 3010T Propeller T Motor U8II KV85 T Motor Flame 60A ESC Pixhawk Flight Control DA16 Radio Controller 2 Remote Controller 3 Hours 4L Fuel 15m s 2000m 5m s 4m s 10 45 2000W 1800W 48V 1 5L H Max 4L Customized tank are available Max tank...

Page 6: ...ghts Reserved 5 GAIA 160HY Hybrid Pixhawk 2 1 User Manual Installation Power System 1 Fix T Motor U8II KV85 motors and Flame 60A ESC on arms 2 Install Pixhawk 2 1 and arrange cables T MOTOR Flame 60A ESC T MOTOR U8II KV85 ...

Page 7: ...stem 1 Connect the fuel hose and the return hose Mount the fuel tank For more information download NOVA 2000 hybrid generator manual https www foxtechfpv com foxtech nova 2000 generator html A B Generator Loading Kit A Fuel Hose B Return Hose Mount the Fuel Tank Mount the NOVA 2000 Generator ...

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Page 9: ...als 1 Foxtech Seeker Series Camera and Gimbals 2 Foxtech FH Series Camera and Gimbals 3 DJI Series Camera and Gimbals 4 Foxtech Mapping Cameras Seeker 10 FH310IR TR Zenmuse XT MAP 02 Zenmuse X5 Zenmuse X3 Zenmuse X3 Seeker 18 Seeker 18 IR Seeker 30 Seeker 30 TR FH318 FH318Z FH336 TR FH325 FH230 ...

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Page 11: ...g mobile phone base stations and radio transmission towers 5 Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature Be very careful when flying over 8 202 feet 2 500 meters above sea level as the battery and aircraft performance may be reduced Before each flight make sure 1 All firmware is up to date 2 The remote controller Batteries and your mobil...

Page 12: ...t Calibrate then follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the aircraft step by step 2 Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate it 360 degrees along the central axis The Aircraft Status Indicator will emit a solid green light 3 Hold the aircraft vertically with its nose pointing downwards and rotate it 360 degrees around its central axis 4 Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indic...

Page 13: ... For a warm start choking may not be necessary 5 Open the Choke Fig 3 Push start button for 2 3seconds Pull the starter until hearing running noise Fig 4 6 Switch the three position switch to run and monitor the UAV input voltage Voltage should be at 49 1V 7 Run NOVA for 1 minute for warming up 8 Launch the QGC app and enter the Camera View 9 Ensure that the aircraft is in Q loiter mode 10 Go thro...

Page 14: ...nspected when necessary Landing Follow the steps below to use Landing 1 push the throttle stick down Release stick once the motors have stopped 2 Switch the three position switch to idle cooled down NOVA generator for about 30 seconds 3 Switch the three position switch to stop NOVA will stop 4 Plug off Fuel depletion may damage NOVA Monitor fuel level with given sensor and land before fuel ran out...

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Page 18: ...6 Remote Controller DA16 is 16 channel radio controller which has both datalink and radiolink built inside and both the datalink and radiolink can reach a range of 5km You also could equip the DA16 with range booster to extend the RC range and data transmission distance to 15km 20km ...

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