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- Page 1 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l For Owner’s Manual updates, warranty information, and support, please visit: www.mota.com/giga-8000 Please read this manual carefully before flying! It has information you need to know for safe and efficient flight.
- Page 2 Fly Safely! Drones are sophisticated precision devices capable of complex aerial maneuvers. Please read these safety instructions before using your drone. Failure to operate your drone safely could degrade its perfomance and cause harm to people, animals, or property. Please do not fly: - Near or around obstacles such as birds or pets, aircraft, helicopters, other drones, antennas or overhead lines, or airborne toys like kites.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Flight Parameters Display Brightness Battery Charging Charging Your Battery Flight Before First Flight for Peak Performance Paring the GIGA-8000 with Its Controller Propeller Installation Battery Charging and Safety Tips GPS Signal Indicators Install Landing Skids and Position Antennas Battery Disposal... -
Page 4: In The Box
Controller Overview We recommend that you carefully read this manual before flying! There is important information contained in this manual that you may need to reference so please keep it in a safe place. 4K Camera GIGA-8000 Transmitter Landing Skid... -
Page 5: Giga-8000 Overview
GIGA-8000 Overview GIGA-8000 Specifications MONITOR Specifications * Battery: 11.1V 5400mAh 5.8 GHz Video Feedback * Weight: < 2.75 lbs without battery * Display Size: 7 -inch Diagonal * Height: 8.3 in * Display Type: TFT LCD/Long Life LED Backlight * Length / Width: 15.5 in * Display Resolution: 800 * 480 * Propeller Diameter: 9.4 in... -
Page 6: Before First Flight
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT Propeller Installation (1) Install clockwise propellers (recognizable by their black cap) on the M2 and M4 motors by rotating in counter-clockwise direction. (2) Install counter-clockwise propellers (silver cap) on to the M1 and M3 motors by rotating in clockwise direction. FRONT Rotate propellers clockwise Clockwise symbol... -
Page 7: Install Landing Skids And Position Antennas
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT Rubber plug Install Landing Skids and Position Antennas (2) Insert the two antennas through the holes of the landing skids. (3) Secure an antenna rubber plug on landing skid and guide the antenna out of the antenna hole. (4) Place 8PCS M2.5*10 screws into the screw holes and tighten them with the M2.0 hexagon screwdriver as shown. -
Page 8: Connecting The Camera Gimbal
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT Connecting the Camera Gimbal Note the four connectors for camera orientation and control: 1. S4+5V G is the green connector and 2. S1 S2 G is the blue-yellow 3. +12V G is the red connector. S3+5V G is the white connector. They connector. -
Page 9: Flight Readiness Indicators
FLIGHT READINESS INDICATORS These indicators give you vital information about flight Critical Battery Level (Red and Green) readiness status. If battery voltage reaches critical level, or less than about 10.4 V, the red and green bars will flash slowly and the Critical Treat them as a go / no go for flight. -
Page 10: Giga-8000 Controller
GIGA-8000 CONTROLLER Controller Overview 2.4G antenna GPS antenna Transmitter Flying Modes Settings Aux Channel 1 Aux Channel 2 Mode Types Position Setting Position Setting Position Setting SWD Flight Mode Switch SWC Mode Switch Altitude Hold SWB Flight SWA Mode Switch... -
Page 11: Flight Parameters Display
GIGA-8000 CONTROLLER Flight Parameters Display Primary Flight Data Flight parameters are shown on three screens: Press ENT/EXT button briefly to see the Primary Flight Data screen. Flight Overview Press and hold the ENT/EXT button to return Primary Flight Data to the Flight Overview. -
Page 12: Selecting Control Mode 1 And Control Mode 2
SELECTING CONTROL MODE 1 AND CONTROL MODE 2 Selecting Control Mode 1 and Control Mode 2 Note: Factory default is Control Mode 2. The two modes assign different actions to the two control sticks. Users who are more comfortable with Control Mode 1 may want to switch to it: (1) With the Flight Overview screen displayed, briefly press the UP button to switch between Control Mode 1 and Control Mode 2. -
Page 13: Paring The Giga-8000 With Its Controller
FLIGHT b. GPS signal strength must be at 5 or higher Parning the GIGA-8000 with Its Controller The drone does not have a power ON switch on for the drone to perform certain operations its frame. Switching ON the battery switches such as Follow Me. -
Page 14: Compass Calibration
FLIGHT Compass Calibration The drone’s Compass must be recalibrated each time it is moved to a location different from its previous flight. Compass calibration helps ensure flight stability. To calibrate the Compass: (1) Verify that the drone is not near interference sources such as magnetic fields, power lines, and large metal structures. - Page 15 FLIGHT Compass Calibration (cont.) (7) Rotate the drone by hand in either direction to describe 3-to-5 circles. When the both the front-bottom and back-bottom LED indicators of the drone are flashing, it means the compass calibration was successful. (8) Power the drone OFF, then ON, before flight. Rotate 3-5 circles horizontally with the nose downwards...
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Page 16: Gyroscope Calibration
FLIGHT Gyroscope Calibration Note: When the front-bottom red LED indicators of the drone don’t light and the back-bottom green LED indicators illuminate steadily, the Gyroscope must be calibrated in order for its motors to be unlocked for flight. Place the aircraft on level ground when calibrating the gyroscope. -
Page 17: Motor Unlocking And Locking
FLIGHT Motor Unlocking and Locking Unlocking – Mode 2: Locking – Mode 2: After successful pairing of the drone and Controller, pull the Left After successful pairing of the drone and the Controller, pull the Flight Control Stick toward the bottom right (as shown below). Left Flight Control Stick toward the bottom left. -
Page 18: Altitude Hold
1. The drone will enter GPS Point Hold Mode, mode for every take off. maintaining its position and altitude. 2. Users new to the GIGA-8000 should use Altitude Hold, GPS (3) Circular Flight Point Hold and Return Home modes whenever possible to ensure stable flight while they learn the drone’s capabilities. -
Page 19: Follow Me
FLIGHT Flight Modes (cont.) (6) Auto Return (4) Follow-Me If the drone loses the Controller signal, it will automatically enter Auto-Return mode and fly back to its With the drone in GPS Point Hold mode, set the SWC switch at 1. The drone will maintain its distance from the take-off position and land. -
Page 20: Low-Battery Alarm
BATTERY ALARMS USING THE GIMBAL In order to control the gimbal with the Controller, use the Low-Battery Alarm auxiliary knobs AUX1 and AUX2, as follows: The drone will enter Critical Battery Level Alarm mode 1) Rotating AUX1 to the right rotates the gimbal to point when battery voltage drops to 10.2 –... -
Page 21: Take Pictures And Videos
CAMERA 2. SWD switch operation on the Controller: When powered on, the monitor will show the signal which is the video interface. Put the SWD switch to “2”; it will return to “1” automatically, and the camera will be recording video. Menu key Confirm key MENU... - Page 22 MONITOR Frecuency List 1. Connect the Monitor to the Controller if necessary and insert the Monitor’s battery (DC 12V1 or DC 12V2). 2. Insert one of the AV port lines to AV OUT and the other port to the Monitor. The Monitor will show the same images as the LCD.
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Page 23: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING Battery Charging and Safety Tips (1) The drone is compatible with an 11.1V 3S battery only. Do Charging Your Battery for Peak Performance not use other batteries. (1) Connect the power adapter’s plug to the battery as (2) Do not use or charge the battery if it is cracked, swollen, shown, and then connect adapter’s power plug to AC power. -
Page 24: Gimbal Settings
GIMBAL Gimbal Settings The GIGA-8000 comes with a brushless gimbal. 1. Use the rotary controls AUX1 and AUX2 to adjust the pitching and rolling angle of the gimbal. +12V G +12V G Note: These two controls correspond to ports on the drone S1 S2 G labeled S3+5V G and S4+5V G. -
Page 25: Interface
GIMBAL Interface Power: The red end is positive and the black end is negative. The USB of the gimbal can be used for gimbal parameter adjustment and firmware upgrades. The input voltage is 10V—16V (we suggest you to use a 3S LiPo). -
Page 26: Firmware Upgrade
GIMBAL Firmware Upgrade Characterictic Parameter Users can get the newest functionality by upgrading the firmware: Smallest Standard Biggest Step1: With power turned OFF, press the “Firmware Input Voltage 10. 0V 12. 0V 15. 0V Update” button to power on the gimbal; this places the gimbal in firmware update mode. -
Page 27: Controller Calibration
CONTROLLER CALIBRATION Put “SWB” mode switch to “1” Note: Calibration has been performed in the factory. Controller calibration should not be necessary. Calibration should be undertaken only by trained personnel. (1) Set the Controller switches SWA, SWB, and SWC to 0 and set trim in center. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Circling or rotating Point Hold Bad GPS signal. Change to more spacious flying location or calibrate the compass. SWA mode switch is not set to “0”. The voltage is too low and the battery needs Motor doesn’t work. to be changed.
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