YUNEEC Typhoon Q500 4K Quick Start Manual

NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautions and warnings, instructions, warranties and other collateral information is subject to
You must always charge the LiPo battery in a safe, well-ventilated area away from flammable materials.
change at the sole discretion of Yuneec. For the most up-to-date information please visit the corresponding product page at
Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you must always remain in constant observation
www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or authorized distributor. to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that may occur.
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm After flying/discharging the LiPo battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/room temperature before recharging.
when operating this product: To charge the LiPo battery you must use only the included charger or a suitably compatible LiPo battery charger. Failure to do so may
result in a fire causing property damage and/or serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property damage and/or little to no possibility of injury.
If at any time the LiPo battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.
disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage and/or
Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire. A battery that has ballooned or
serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury.
swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product
Do not over-discharge the LiPo battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced power,
before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
flight duration or failure of the battery entirely. LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each under load.
WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution and common sense, and requires some Store the LiPo battery at room temperature and in a dry area for best results.
basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the product, When charging, transporting or temporarily storing the LiPo battery the temperature range should be from approximately 40–120°
F (5–49° C). Do not store the battery or aircraft in a hot garage, car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot garage or car the battery can
property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not
be damaged or even catch fire.
use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Yuneec. The quick
start guide and instruction manual contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow Never leave batteries, chargers and power supplies unattended during use.
all the instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage Never attempt to charge low voltage, ballooned/swollen, damaged or wet batteries.
or serious injury. Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge batteries.
Never charge a battery if any of the wire leads have been damaged or shorted.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A TOY. Never attempt to disassemble the battery, charger or power supply.
Never drop batteries, chargers or power supplies.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Always inspect the battery, charger and power supply before charging.
Always ensure correct polarity before connecting batteries, chargers and power supplies.
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick start guide and instruction manual can Always disconnect the battery after charging.
result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, Always terminate all processes if the battery, charger or power supply malfunctions.
drone, etc. is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.
FCC STATEMENT:
WARNING: As the user of this product you are solely and wholly responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger
yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
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
Keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the spinning propellers/rotor blades and other moving parts at
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
all times. Keep items that could impact or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools,
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
loose clothing, etc.
Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructions. Never fly near or above communications.
crowds, airports or buildings. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your aircraft nearby buildings or other interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and can restrict GPS reception. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and/or radio interference including areas nearby Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
broadcast towers, power transmission stations, high voltage power lines, etc.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions and/or injury. This aircraft is controlled by a
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode you must start the motors with the aircraft
that may cause undesired operation.
in a position that has at least 10 feet (approximately 3 meters) of clear and open space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock.
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
Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and/or damaged components, parts, etc. (including, but not limited to,
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
damaged propellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.).
Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds, precipitation, lightning, etc. equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery. Always land as soon as possible after the first level low voltage may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
battery warning or land immediately after the second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
audible alerts from the transmitter/personal ground station). turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter/personal ground station is in a safe range (as —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
indicated by the battery charge status icon on the screen of the transmitter/personal ground station). —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the transmitter/personal ground station powered on —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
while the aircraft is powered on. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the propellers/rotor blades come into
RF EXPOSURE WARNING
contact with any objects.
Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter
Always remove batteries after use and store/transport them per the corresponding guidelines.
Avoid water exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. not specifically designed and protected for use in water. Moisture must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
causes damage to electronic components and parts. conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions
Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories, components or parts in your mouth as doing so could cause and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
serious injury or even death.
Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children. IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA
Carefully follow the instructions and warnings included with this aircraft and any related accessories, components or parts
(including, but not limited to, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.). This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in TYPHOON are not compatible with any other product, and Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
TYPHOON is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in TYPHOON will cause a crash, which may result in interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries. All instructions
Cet équipement respecte les limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC définies pour un environnement non contrôlé
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. If
you do not agree with these conditions please return the complete product in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately. *Any information above might be changed due to the software update. For the latest documents, please check the official website.
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1 CGO3 Gimbal Camera 10 Audio/Earphone Jack 17 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle) 24 CGO3 Pitch Angle/Position Control
2 Camera Microphone 11 Take Still Photo Button 18 Start/Stop Video Recording Button Slider
3 Camera LED Status Indicator 12 Start/Stop Motors Button 19 Flight Mode Selection Switch 25 SD Card Slot (located under the battery)
4 Camera Lens 13 Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1) 20 Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
5 5.8GHz Antenna 14 Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2) 21 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)
6 Main LED Status Indicator Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1) Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)
7 Power Switch 15 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case) 22 Power Switch
8 Proportional Control Rate Slider 16 Status Indicators (for ST10+ battery, 5.8GHz 23 Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated
9 USB Connector/Charging Port WiFi and GPS) Buttons Volume Down/VolumeUp/Menu/Home/Back)
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