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Tornado H920 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    09 BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES 10 CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY 11 CHARGING THE LI-ION ST24 BATTERY 11 CHARGING THE LI-ION ST12 BATTERY 12 ASSEMBLING THE H920 13 FLIGHT CONTROLS 14 CONTROL RATE KNOB 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, as well as CGO4 Camera /3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal System.
  • Page 4 ST24 TS01 25.0 V TS02 TS03 WiFi TS04 D/R 0˚ TS05 Roll 120˚ Pitch 0˚ TS06 1 KM TS07 0.0KPH TS08 00 : 35 : 25 System Setting Channel Setting Model Select ST12...
  • Page 5 GB603 SINGLE OPERATOR MODE / ST24 CGO4 SINGLE OPERATOR MODE / ST24 1 Motor Start/Stop Button 1 Motor Start/Stop Button 2 Gimbal Yaw Mode (Follow Mode/Global Mode) 2 Gimbal Yaw Mode (Follow Mode/Global Mode) 3 Gimbal Pitch Mode (Angle Mode/ Velocity Mode) 3 Gimbal Pitch Mode (Angle Mode/Velocity Mode) 4 Gimbal YAW Control 4 GIMBAL YAW Control...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TORNADO H920 Air Time: 24 Minutes (H920/GB603/GH4/3pcs 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 7: 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 office 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 8: 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 9 THE TORNADO H920 RTF CONTENTS The TORNADO H920 RTF includes everything needed to fly 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 10: 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 11: Battery Warnings And Usage Guidelines

    LIPO 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.

  • Page 12: Charging The Lipo Flight Battery

    DEC to change the value and press START/ENTER to confirm 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 13: 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 14: 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 fiber, 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 15: 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 (on the top left side of the ST12).

  • Page 16: Control Rate Knob

    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 17 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. NOTICE: For optimal performance, aiming the Remote controller directly at the H920.
  • Page 18 B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) the TORNADO H920 will climb to 33 feet (10 meters) while flying back to the home point. CAUTION: You must be certain there are no obstacles in the ‘Return to Home’ flight path otherwise the TORNADO H920 may come into contact with them and crash.
  • Page 19 NOTICE: The front of the gimbal should be installed in the direction of the nose of H920. NOTICE: Use the dedicated lock washers when rotating the screws. STEP 3：Connect the gimbal power cord to H920 gimbal connection port. INSTALLING THE GB603 DAMPING PLATE STEP 1) Remove the damping carbon plate...

  • Page 20: Installing The Gb603 Gimbal And Camera

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure the white plug (or with LK58 logo) connected to the port of LK58, and the black one (or with camera logo) is connected to the camera.When installing the GB603 camera gimbal on the H920 copter, replace the normal antenna with the mushroom antenna.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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/ST12 Ground Station.

  • Page 23: 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 24 STEP 3) Turn the H920 45° to the left and then turn it forward 360° again until it is lying flat. STEP 4) Turn the H920 45° to the left and then turn it forward 360° again until it is lying flat.

  • Page 25: Binding (Single Mode)

    ST24 if no gimbal is used. If the GB603 gimbal is to be attached to the aircraft, both the GB603 and TORNADO H920 need to be bound. BINDING THE TORNADO H920 AND GIMBAL/GIMBAL CAMERA TO THE ST24 STEP 1) Power on the ST24, press [ ] to go to the main interface.

  • Page 26: Camera Controls (Single Mode)

    NOTICE: When the CGO4 is attached to the TORNADO H920, the control slider CGO4 Zoom In/Out Control Slider (K6)-located on the right side of the controller-is activated.
  • Page 27 STEP 6: Lift the H920 back end upward approximately 45° , then back down to “level” twice till the main LED indicator blinks yellow. STEP 7: Tap the Refresh icon. Select the code of the H920 listed in the column under ”Model” and tap Bind, then tap “OK” after the connection has been established...
  • Page 28 ] to go to the main interface. Choose FPV and tap Model select, select CGO4 model. STEP 2: Switch on the TORNADO H920. Wait until the gimbal LED blinks green. That means the Wi-Fi has started up. STEP 3: Tap System Settings icon to enter the Bind interface.

  • Page 29: Camera Controls (Team Mode)

    NOTICE: When using GB603 to switch off the TORNADO ,press the stop recording button to save the images first, then power off the H920 and turn off the camera at last. When using CGO4 first stop recording then switch off the camera by ST-24 and switch off the H920 at last.

  • Page 30: Ground Imaging System

    GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The TORNADO ProAction™ is a ground imaging system designed to extend your Panasonic® camera GH4/CGO4/SONY α7 with real-time imaging transmission. The system includes the ProAction™ ground handle and GB603/CGO4 gimbal. The ProAction™ features pitch controller, allowing for precise camera angle control. The GB603/CGO4 gimbal, 3-Axis self-stabilizing gimbal, enables you to capture smooth and fluent photographs and video footage.

  • Page 31: Battery Warnings And Usage Guidelines

    LITHIUM BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES WARNING: Lithium 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 Lithium batteries can result in fire.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Warnings

    WARNINGS During the charging process, a specific 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 34: For The Sony® Α7 Camera

    STEP 5) Push the camera forward into Camera Frame. NOTICE: Make sure the Camera Battery and SD card have been installed! STEP 6) Rotate the upper and lower Camera Fastening Screws to secure postion as illustrated. NOTICE: If the camera has WiFi connectivity with a mobile device, you may mount the mobile device to the special mount located at the front of the ProAction™...

  • Page 35: 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 using GB603, switching off the TORNADO ProAction™ , power off the ProAction™ first, then press the stop recording button to save the images, and turn off the camera at last.

  • Page 36: Sony® Α7 Camera App

    lens up/down. Move the Gimbal Control Stick to the left/right to trim the camera lens left/right. NOTICE: When in the Follow Mode, the Gimbal Control Stick can't control the GB603/CGO4 in Yaw axis. When in the Global Mode, the Gimbal Control Stick can SINGLE HAND OPERATION: control the GB603/CGO4 in Pitch and Yaw axes.

  • Page 37: Cgo4 Gimbal Camera App

    CGO4 GIMBAL CAMERA APP The APP seamlessly integrates control of CGO4 gimbal camera so that you can see exactly what your camera sees with a live HD video feed right on your mobile device. It makes you feel as though the camera is right in your hands. CAUTION: If the user wants to take photos or videos with the ProAction™...

  • Page 38: 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 official website.

  • Page 39: 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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