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Tornado H920 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    08 DISCLAIMER 09 BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES 10 CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY 11 CHARGING THE LI-ION ST24 BATTERY 12 ASSEMBLING THE H920 13 FLIGHT CONTROLS 14 CONTROL RATE SLIDER 14 FLIGHT MODES 17 INSTALLING THE GB603 GIMBAL AND CAMERA...

  • Page 3: Aerial Imaging Solution

    AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION INTRODUCTION H920 The TORNADO H920 is a professional multirotor aerial photography and videography platform. Its unique and innovative features make it possible to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a variety of uses. The modular aircraft platform is compatible with GB603 gimbal, V18 gimbal camera, as well as CGO4 Camera /3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal System.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TORNADO H920 Air Time: 24 Minutes (H920/GB603/GH4/2pcs 6S 4,000mAh LiPo) Dimension: 38.1x33.4x18.1in (969x849x461mm) Diagonal Length Without Rotor Blades: 36.2 in(920mm) Propeller/Main Rotor Diameter: 17.3 in (440mm) Take-off Weight with GB603, GH4 Camera and Battery: 176.0 oz (4990g) Battery: LiPo 6s 4000mAh 8C Charger: 100W 2 x output AC-DC Balancing Charger Transmitter: 24-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink (included)

  • Page 6: Notices And Warnings

    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 of ce or authorized distributor. The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property...

  • Page 7: General Safety Precautions And Warnings

    TORNADO is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in the TORNADO will cause a crash, which may result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
  • Page 8 THE TORNADO H920 RTF CONTENTS The TORNADO H920 RTF includes everything needed to y right out of the box. There's nothing extra to buy or provide. 1. TORNADO RTF Airframe (4 sets of Propeller/Rotor Blade) 2. A10 Charger 3. ST24 Transmitter and Personal Ground Station 4.

  • Page 9: Disclaimer

    DISCLAIMER Yuneec Electric Aviation cannot be held liable for any damage, injury or for use of the product in violation with legal regulations, especially in the following circumstances: Damage and/or injury as well violation of legal regulations resulting from a failure to comply with the operating instructions or the instructions at www.yuneec.com, product information, user manual and other legally binding information.

  • Page 10: Battery Warnings And Usage Guidelines

    LIPO BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are signi cantly 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 re.

  • Page 11: Charging The Lipo Flight Battery

    DEC to change the value and press START/ENTER to con rm your setting. For the TORNADO H920 battery, it is recommended to set 4A (no more than 8A). For ProAction™ battery, it is recommended to set 2A (no more than 3A).

  • Page 12: Charging The Li-Ion St24 Battery

    CHARGING THE LI-ION ST24 BATTERY You can charge the Li-ion battery installed in the ST24 with the A10 Dual Balance Charger. While the ST24 is powered off connect the cable to the USB adapter/charger, then plug it into the 5V/2.1A USB connector/charging port. The charging icon on the monitor of the ST24 shows the current charging progress of the transmitter battery and indicates that the battery is charging.

  • Page 13: Assembling The H920

    INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS Always ensure propellers are installed properly and with thread locker on the fasteners. The rotors of the YUNEEC TORNADO H920 are made of high-strength carbon ber, the motors are extremely powerful, meaning that if the device is misused there is a risk of material damage, serious injury and even fatal injury.

  • Page 14: Flight Controls

    RETRACTING AND LOWERING THE RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR The TORNADO H920’s landing gear is to keep it out of frame when a camera is attached. You can retract it by switching up the Landing Gear Switch on the top right side of the ST24.

  • Page 15: Control Rate Slider

    So if you move the stick to the right, the H920 will also move to the right regardless of the position of the nose, even if it is in the middle of turning. The mode can also be useful...
  • Page 16 ADDITIONAL SMART MODE FEATURES: SMART CIRCLE : In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the H920 approx. 8m / 26 ft. away from you provided you are positioned 8 m /26 ft. behind the H920. ANGLE MODE If the Mode switch ‘10’ (S4) is in the centre position, then the H920 is in Angle Mode.
  • Page 17 Follow Me, then descend vertically until it lands. B) When ying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) the TORNADO H920 will climb to 33 feet (10 meters) while ying back to the home point, or active home position, then will descend vertically until it lands.

  • Page 18: Installing The Gb603 Gimbal And Camera

    STEP 4) Connect the polarity-protected plug of the V18 to the connection socket (right next to the main switch of the H920) of the H920. STEP 5) Locate the 'Front' label on the yaw motor/top motor and ensure the 'Front' is facing toward the front of the aircraft.

  • Page 19: Led Status Indication

    LED STATUS INDICATION LED STATUS INDICATIONS DURING STARTUP - Initialization in Progress - The Aircraft is in "Bind"Mode Flashes red, green and blue (2 times per second) Flashes yellow very rapidly (3 times per second) - The Aircraft is in a No-Fly Zone * - The Aircraft is Not Connected/Linked to the Transmitter Flashes red and white rapidly (5 times per second) Flashes blue rapidly (5 times per second)

  • Page 20: Preparing To Fly

    Never attempt to operate TORNADO H920 nearby tall buildings/obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky (a minimum clearance of 100°). Be sure to place the TORNADO H920 on a level and stable surface before powering ON the Tornado H920 Aircraft and the ST24 Ground Station.

  • Page 21: Compass Calibration

    NOTICE: In order to calibrate the compass in the YUNEEC TORNADO H920, we strongly recommend a team of 2 people due to the size and weight of the H920. Please be sure to perform the compass calibration procedure at least 11 feet away from the nearest cell phone or other electronic devices to ensure proper calibration.
  • Page 22 STEP 3) Turn the H920 45° to the left and then turn it forward 360° again until it is lying at. STEP 4) Turn the H920 45° to the left and then turn it forward 360° again until it is lying at.

  • Page 23: Binding (Single Mode)

    STEP 4) Tap the Refresh icon, and the codes of the H920 and LK58 (or V18) will be shown on screen. Choose the right codes and press Bind. STEP 5) If it is the rst time to bind your LK58 (V18) to the ST24, you need to insert the password: 87654321, press OK on the pop-up window to continue.

  • Page 24: Camera Controls (Single Mode)

    NOTICE: When the V18 is attached to the TORNADO H920, the control knob (K2) is activated. Users can zoom in by rotating the knob (K2) in the clockwise direction, and vice versa.

  • Page 25: Binding (Team Mode)

    STEP 1) Power on the ST24, tap to go to the main interface. Tap the RC icon, and enter Model Select. STEP 2) Press and hold the H920 icon till a pop-up window comes out, tap 'Copy', and then select the 'H920' icon newly created.
  • Page 26 BINDING THE GB603 GIMBAL OR V18 GIMBAL CAMERA TO THE OTHER ST24 STEP 1) Power on the other ST24, tap to go to the main interface. Tap the FPV icon, and enter Model Select. STEP 2) Press and hold the V18 or GB603 icon till a pop-up window comes out, tap 'Copy', and then select the V18 or GB603 icon newly created.

  • Page 27: Camera Controls (Team Mode)

    CAUTION: You MUST stop recording video in order to take still photos. It will take approximately 5 seconds to capture a still photo and before you can take another. CAUTION: ALWAYS stop recording video before turning off the TORNADO H920/V18 to avoid data loss.

  • Page 28: Ground Imaging System

    GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The TORNADO ProAction™ is a ground imaging system designed to extend your Panasonic® camera GH4 with real-time imaging transmission. The system includes the ProAction™ ground handle and GB603 gimbal. The ProAction™ features pitch controller, allowing for precise camera angle control. The GB603 gimbal, 3-Axis self-stabilizing gimbal, enables you to capture smooth and uent photographs and video footage.

  • Page 29: Battery Warnings And Usage Guidelines

    LITHIUM BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES WARNING: Lithium batteries are signi cantly 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 Lithium batteries can result in re.

  • Page 30: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY Connect the Power Connector and Balancing Connector to the charger. STEP 1) BATT/PROGRAM Select. Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and press START/ENTER to enter Li-Io BATT Program. STEP 2) Mode Select Press INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press START/ENTER to enter Li-Io Balance Charge Mode.

  • Page 31: Warnings

    WARNINGS During the charging process, a speci c quantity of electrical energy is charged into the battery. The maximum permissible charge current varies depending on the type and performance of the battery. The relevant information is supplied from the battery manufacturer. Only batteries that are stated to be capable of quick-charge are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard charging current.

  • Page 32: Powering On/Off

    CAUTION: Do not touch the gimbal once the ProAction™ is in powering-on state, lest gimbal servo motor vibration or overload. NOTICE: When switching off the TORNADO ProAction™ , power off the ProAction™ rst, then press the stop recording button to save the images, and turn off the camera at last.

  • Page 33: Proaction™ Controls

    PROACTION™ CONTROLS The Power and Mode Selection Switch has three gears. The Left is Power-off, the Middle is Follow Mode and the Right is Global Mode. FOLLOW MODE: In the Follow Mode, the camera lens will track the gimbal in Yaw axis. The user can only control the pitch direction through Gimbal Control Stick on the right.
  • Page 34 SINGLE HAND OPERATION: Lift the center carrying handle with one hand. When holding the ProAction™ with single hand, press and hold the Function Switch Button in the rear of the Pitch Control Wheel. The Control Status Indicator will glow solid blue when successfully switched. The control right has been switched to the Pitch Control Wheel on the center carrying handle.

  • Page 35: Attaching A Mobile Device To The Proaction

    ATTACHING A MOBILE DEVICE TO THE PROACTION™ Mount your mobile device on the ProAction™. STEP 1 STEP 2 NOTICE: For other connecting methods, please refer to the Camera Manual. The phone holder can be folded up when the camera can't connect with the phone. WARRANTY INFORMATION Yuneec products and accessories are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for six (6) months from the original date of purchase.

  • Page 36: Overview

    OVERVIEW 01 Power/Mode Selection Switch 02 Battery Indicator 03 GB603 Gimbal 04 LK-58 05 Phone Holder 06 Control Status Indicator 07 Pitch Control Wheel 08 Function Switch Button 09 ProAction™ Ground Handle 10 Gimbal Control Stick Any information above might be changed due to the software update. For the latest documents, please check the of cial website.

  • Page 37: Certification Information

    CERTIFICATION INFORMATION FCC STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.

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