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 included adapter.
A green blinking LED indicates the charger is
powered on and ready to charge, and a red blinking
LED indicates the battery is charging. It will take
approximately 2 hours to charge a fully discharged
(not over-discharged) battery.
WARNING:
All instructions and warnings must be
followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or
serious injury as the mishandling of Li-ion/LiPo
batteries can result in fire.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This Quick Start Guide is NOT intended to replace
the content included in the instruction manual. You
should read the instruction manual completely
before proceeding.
2. PREPARING THE CGO3
2.1 Remove the cover/lock
from the rear of the CGO3
by carefully sliding it
backward.
2.2 Insert the included
16GB card or any Class 10
microSD card from 16GB to
128GB.
2.3 Carefully remove the
protective material from the
camera lens .
NOTE:
If the door does not close, the battery is not
inserted far enough to engage the connector
properly.
5. PLACEMENT BEFORE TAKEOFF
10000 ft² (930m²)
PILOT LOCATION
TAKEOFF ZONE
26 ft (8m)
100
˚
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.
Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind
TYPHOON.
6. POWERING ON/OFF
NOTE:
ALWAYS turn the ST10+ on and allow it to
boot up BEFORE turning TYPHOON on (and
ALWAYS turn TYPHOON off BEFORE turning off
the ST10+).
Place TYPHOON on a level and stable surface then
slide the switch to the ‘ON’ position. DO NOT
TOUCH OR MOVE TYPHOON UNTIL THE
INITIALIZATIONPROCESS IS COMPLETE. The main
LED status indicator will glow solid green (Smart
Mode) or solid purple (Angle/Pilot Mode) when
initialization is complete (and TYPHOON GPS is
locked).
7. STARTING/STOPPING THE MOTORS
8. FLIGHT CONTROLS
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 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.
Climb (Max. Altitude
400 Feet / 122 Meters)
Maximum Climb Rate:
2m/s (6.6f/s)
Maintain Altitude
Descend / Land
Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind
TYPHOON. Press and hold the red START/STOP
button for about 3 seconds to start, and about 2
seconds to stop the motors.
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.
9. CONTROL RATE SLIDER
Set the overall climb/descend and directional control
rates. Use the turtle position for the lowest control
rates (best for first-time pilots and when flying
between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean Sea
Level). Use the rabbit position for the highest control
rates (best for experienced pilots and only when
flying below 5000 feet AMSL.
10. 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.
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’.
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.
1) Flight Mode of Aircraft
2) GPS Status for Aircraft
3) Watch Me/Follow Me Button
4) In Flight Settings
13. ST10+ DISPLAY
Double tap the center of the screen to
increase the size of the video viewing area.
WARNING:
NEVER attempt to fly TYPHOON via
First-Person View (FPV). 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:
After flying, turn off TYPHOON BEFORE turning off
the ST10+. Then remove the battery from
TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient/room
temperature before recharging.
PILOT LOCATION
13-26 ft
(4-8m)
LANDING
LOCATION
Additional Smart Mode Features:
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 orange , and green follow in .
When in Follow Me function, the TYPHOON will
WATCH ME FUNCTION
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:
In Watch Me function, the pilot will always be kept in the
frame wherever he moves.
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.
1) When the flight mode switch is in the top position
TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode.
2) When the flight mode switch is in the middle
position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also known as
Pilot) Mode.
3) When the flight mode switch is in the lowest
position TYPHOON will be in Home Mode.
11. FLIGHT MODES
*SMART CIRCLE
In most cases the Smart Circle will keep TYPHOON
from coming within 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 further than 300 feet (91
meters). Although this limit can be adjusted using the
USB interface/programmer and softwar we strongly
In Home Mode the GPS connectivity 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:
1. CHARGING THE BATTERIES
3. INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS
Install the corresponding A and B propellers in the
positions shown by rotating them per the illustration
and until they’re secure. It may also be helpful to use
the included tool to hold the motors while installing
the propellers.
CAUTION:
Do not over-tighten the propellers when
using the tool.
B
B
4. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Never attempt to operate TYPHOON nearby tall
buildings/obstructions that do not offer a clear view
of the sky (a minimum clearance of 100°).
Be sure to place TYPHOON on a level and stable
surface before powering ON the Controller and
Aircraft.
Press here
This side
up
Additional Angle (Pilot)
Mode Feature:
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.
12. CAMERA CONTROLS
A
B
C
Take Still Photo = Button A
Start/Stop Recording Video = Button B
CAUTION:
ALWAYS stop recording video before
turning off TYPHOON/CGO3 to avoid data loss. If
you accidentally turn off TYPHOON/CGO3 before
you stop recording, re-insert microSDcard (if
removed) and turn the system on again. Wait
approximately 20 seconds until the camera LED
starts to glow solid green indicating the last video file
was recovered.
C
D
Use the slider (C) on the left side of the ST10+ to set
the pitch/tilt position (D) of the CGO3.
NOTE:
If you want professional camera application,
please choose CGO3 PRO in ST10+ camera
selection. For further information on CGO3 PRO,
please refere to the Q500 4K USER MANUAL .
A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters)
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.
B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters)
TYPHOON will climb to 33 feet (10 meters) while
flying back to the home point, or active home
positionthen 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 we strongly
recommend to switch to Smart or Angle Mode (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 warranty.
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.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE
AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT
WWW.YUNEEC.COM/SUPPORT
•
The full TYPHOON Q500 4K Manual
•
Calibration Sheet
•
LED Status Indication Sheet
•
Graphic User Interface
•
Firmware Updates
•
Tutorial Videos
Mode 2 shown
*Smart Circle
Mode 2 shown
This illustration applies when the controller
is pointed towards the aircraft
Mode 2 shown
> Mode 2 shown
A
A
Model:Q500 4K
Welcome,Pilot
07:25
GPS
N/A
SAT
N/A
POS
N/A E
N/A N
MODE
N/A
ALT
N/A ft
VOLTS
N/A V
G-SPD
N/A mph
DIS
N/A ft
System Settings
Flight Settings
Model Select
WB
ISO 32
1/250s
Auto
Auto
Lock
Sunny
Cloudy
Fluorescent
AWB
3840 x 2160 F30
Model:Q500 4K
Welcome,Pilot
07:25
GPS
N/A
SAT
N/A
POS
N/A E
N/A N
MODE
N/A
ALT
N/A ft
VOLTS
N/A V
G-SPD
N/A mph
DIS
N/A ft
System Settings
Flight Settings
Model Select
3840 x 2160 F30
1
4
2
3
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When the ST10+ Personal
Ground Station is connected to less then 6 satellites,
the ‘FOLLOW ME’ feature will be disabled.
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 if the
front/nose is pointing at you TYPHOON will move
to the right.
Model: TYPHOON
Welcome,Pilot
10:48:28 pm 10
GPS
Ready
SAT
13
POS
00.0000E
00.0000N
MODE
Follow
ALT
21.4 ft
VOLTS
12.3 V
G-SPD
0.0 mph
DIS
22.5 ft
System Settings
Flight Settings
Model Select
3840 x 2160 F30
Model: TYPHOON
Welcome,Pilot
10:48:28 pm 10
GPS
Ready
SAT
13
POS
00.0000E
00.0000N
MODE
watch
ALT
21.4 ft
VOLTS
12.3 V
G-SPD
0.0 mph
DIS
22.5 ft
System Settings
Flight Settings
Model Select
3840 x 2160 F30
Press , the button will change from ORANGE to
GREEN. And now it is in Watch Me function.
NOTE:
Once the TYPHOON is above 2m and out of
Smart Circle during flying, the TYPHOON yaw direction
will take the control itself. Camera lens will always point
to you as long as Flight Mode Selection Switch is in
Smart Mode. Please put the CGO3 Pitch Angle/Position
Control Slider in the middle position. If you want to trim
camera angle up, then just move the Pitch Angle/Posi-
tion Control Slider a bit up. If you want to trim camera
angle down, just move the slider down.
If calibration is needed before flight, Please press
calibration button enables the user to enter
Compass calibration or Accelerometer calibration.
The detailed calibration operation can be referred
to the User Manual on www.yuneec.com.
If indoor flight is needed, please turn off the GPS first.
Press setting button on ST10+ interface and
switch off the GPS,
Watch Me/Follow Me Button: When in Smart Mode, press
to switch the TYPOON between Watch Me and Follow
me function. Follow Me function is the default setting, and
the button is ORANGE. If it is GREY, it means ST10+ GPS
isn’t ready yet. Please wait.
When the CGO3 and ST10+, the multi-copter and
ST10+ are bound, press , optional choices of video
settings and Audio Switch will be shown above.
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.
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.
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 until the motor
stop.
2) Activate Home Mode and TYPHOON will
automatically fly itself back to the home point and
will land within a 10 foot (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
temperature before recharging.
10 m
A
B
3840 X 2160 F30
3840 X 2160 F25
2560 X 1440 F30
2560 X 1440 F25
MODE
Follow
CAUTION:
In ST10+, the default Camera Mode is
CGO3. You MUST stop recording video in order to
take still photos. It will take 1-2 seconds to
capture a
still photo and before you can take another.
Any
information above might be
changed due to the software update.
For the latest documents, please check
the official website.