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- Page 1 User Manual GDU Byrd User Manual V1.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Product features......................... 4 Portable design........................4 Long endurance time.......................4 Multi-adaptive aircraft platform..................... 4 HD video downlink system.....................4 Anti-shooting propellers......................4 Dual remote controller......................4 Stowage dropping........................5 User Instructions.........................5 Warning...........................5 Tutorial video..........................6 App download.........................6 Register........................... 6 Safety Overview.......................... 6 Aircraft............................ - Page 3 Byrd-002 gimbal........................21 Byrd-003 gimbal........................22 Byrd-004 gimbal........................22 GDU Pro App..........................24 FCS Firmware Upgrade......................32 Product assembly........................34 Aircraft preparation.......................34 Remote controller preparation....................39 Flight............................42 Pre-check..........................42 Accelerator calibration......................42 Compass calibration......................42 Takeoff..........................44 Landing..........................45 FAQ............................46 Technical parameters....................... 50 GDU Byrd Standard......................50...
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Page 4: Product Features
Long endurance time Equipped with a large-capacity battery. This allows the GDU Byrd to achieve 29 minutes flight time. Multi-adaptive aircraft platform Brand-new attitude integration control algorithm together with three-axis high-precision image stabilization design will bring you best photographing effect and experience. -
Page 5: Stowage Dropping
Thank you for purchasing the GDU Byrd. This product has the ability to cause serious bodily harm and even death as well as property damage if operated improperly. The GDU Byrd is a highly sensitive, highly tuned RC aircraft and should not be operated by persons under the age of 18. -
Page 6: Tutorial Video
Tutorial video In addition to above written instructions, GDU also provides tutorial videos for you. You can go to www.gdu-tech.com or scan the following QR code to watch and download the tutorial video to better learn how to use the aircraft. - Page 7 Do not fly in areas that are restricted by laws or regulations.. 2. Caution Do not answer the telephone or make telephone calls while flying the aircraft. Pay close attention to the display of the APP interface to ensure safe flight. ...
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Page 8: Aircraft
Aircraft ※ Only Advanced and Premium versions are provided with “vision positioning system”. Only Advanced 2.0 and Premium versions are provided with “dropping box”. ※... -
Page 9: Flight Mode
To change flight modes, please use the FLIGHT MODE switch on the remote control. RTH mode GDU Byrd has the function of returning to home automatically. If the home point is recorded successfully before the flight, then the aircraft will return to home point and land automatically when connection between the remote and the aircraft is lost. - Page 10 ※ Connection between remote controls and mobile equipment are different for different Byrd models (WiFi/USB connection) and the specific connection is subject to actual conditions. ※ When return to home is activated, the aircraft WILL NOT avoid obstacles. Please make sure that the height is set to avoid any obstacles between you and the aircraft.
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Page 11: Aircraft Status Indicator
※ Aircraft status indicator The flight status of GDU Byrd can be judged by two groups of LED indicators at the head and tail of the aircraft. Their locations are as shown in the following picture. The two groups of LED indicator lights show the current status of the flight control system... -
Page 12: Vision Positioning System
Vision positioning system This positioning system consists of the visible light camera and the ultrasonic module. The former is used to obtain the position information of the flight to provide reference for the horizontal direction of the aircraft. And the latter will judge the current flight height to provide reference for the height from the ground to maintain the flight at a certain height. -
Page 13: Stowage Dropping
This system is only open to GDU Byrd Advanced/Premium version. ※ Stowage dropping GDU Byrd is able to be loaded with loads less than 500g (not including gimbal and camera) and deliver objects from a long distance. - Page 14 Before the ejection, the buttons C1 and C2 should be customized to choose the ‘steering gear control’ in the APP setting interface. The objects to be ejected are to be put into the container carrier and the container is inserted into the steering gear hole. Operate the aircraft to the place above the ejection point and press C1 or C2 button to let the container break away from the aircraft.
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Page 15: Remote Controller
The integrated wireless high-definition video transmission system within the controller is connected to GDU Pro App via Wi-Fi (via USB data wire for Advance 2.0 and Premium 2.0 versions). You can watch the video in real time on your personal mobile device (mobile phone, tablet). -
Page 16: Dual Remote Controller
Dual remote controller ※ The slave remote controller is not included with the GDU Byrd. For more information, please visit official shop at www.gdu-tech.com HD video downlink system GDU Byrd series products are equipped with a high definition image transmission module which consists of a transmitter and a receiver. -
Page 17: Control Of Aircraft
※ The type of the gimbal in the above picture is only for indication. Different types of gimbals are used for different aircrafts with different configurations. Control of aircraft There are three different control schemes: American customization, Japanese customization, and Chinese customization. -
Page 18: Link
The default operation mode of the remote controller is the “American customization". You can modify with the parameter adjustment software or in “Control setting" on your APP. (See APP control setting for more details) Link After leaving factory, the remote controller has been bound to the aircraft and ready to be used. -
Page 20: Gimbal Camera
The jittering of the angel is ±0.05 allowing for stabilized video and photos. According to the design philosophy of GDU Byrd series, aircraft platform and load mission have been separated as two parts. The following four gimbals could be used in any type of Byrd’s platform. -
Page 21: Byrd-002 Gimbal
Byrd-002 gimbal The standard configuration of GDU Byrd Standard is the Byrd-002 integrated camera gimbal. The independently developed 1080P high-definition sports camera is carried on this gimbal. You can record and shoot 1080P videos and 16 mega-pixel photos with it. Camera and gimbal are connected together that cannot be separated. -
Page 22: Byrd-003 Gimbal
Byrd-003 gimbal The standard configuration of GDU Byrd Standard is equipped with the Byrd-003 integrated camera gimbal. The independently developed 4K high definition sports camera is carried on this gimbal. And it could record and shoot 4K high definition videos and 12 mega-pixel photos. - Page 23 Byrd-004 Gimbal is controllable with two-axis of pitch and yaw, providing you with broader shooting angels.
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Page 24: Gdu Pro App
GDU Pro App GDU Pro APP is an interactive software specially designed for GDU Byrd series aircraft. With this software, you can control the aircraft, the gimbal, the camera to take pictures, record videos, eject objects, and set parameters of the aircraft. To coordinate with the image transmission of high definition, it is suggested to use on a tablet or mobile phones with large screens to get the best visual experience. - Page 25 1. Return to home page Click to return to the home page of APP 2. Status of GPS Show quantities of searched satellites; 3. Connection status of remote controller Signal strength of remote controller; ※ Connection are different for different Byrd models (WiFi/USB connection) and the specific connection is subject to actual conditions.
- Page 26 Display the remaining power of aircraft; 7. Settings Click to enter system setting page, including control setting, flight setting, general setting, and camera setting; 8. Photo/video mode switch Click to switch mode between photo and video; 9. Photo/video button Display current mode: Photo/video; 10.
- Page 27 16. Mini map Display mini map; 17. Follow me Click to activate follow me mode; 18. Return to home Click to activate Return to home; 19. Easy takeoff Click to activate easy takeoff; 20. Warning window Display warning or abnormal information. Map page: 21.
- Page 28 Click to activate course planning function, where you can set and upload flying mark points that the aircraft will follow; 22. Clear of flight path Click to delete mark points on the map; 23. Switch map Click to change form of map display, shift between 2D map and satellite map; 24.
- Page 29 setting, general setting, and camera setting. [1] Control mode There are three options are available to choose: Japanese customization, American customization, and Chinese customization. [2] Customized button of remote controller Two buttons at the back of the remote controller can be customized. The buttons can be customized for five functions: taking pictures, recording videos, back-to-center of the gimbal, steering gear control and take off.
- Page 30 In this page, settings can be adjusted for units of the parameters, whether to show the grid, whether to show the flight track and whether to broadcast the sound effect. This is also where you can format the micro SD card for the camera. To the right page, you can enter the ‘Camera Settings’.
- Page 31 Photo/video : (Photograph) : (Video) The icons of Taking pictures/ Recording videos on GDU Pro App have the same functions with those on remote controller. Click the button to take pictures or record videos, and click it again to stop.
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Page 32: Fcs Firmware Upgrade
FCS Firmware Upgrade The GDU development team will continuously improve and update the firmware in the flight control system. You need to download and install the ‘Update tool of the firmware in the flight control system’ on your own to update the firmware. The steps of using the software are as follows: 1. - Page 33 4. Upgrading. 5. Exit software interface when upgrading completed. ※ When upgrading, please ensure that the aircraft is powered off. ※ The upgrade tools can be used on PC only. ※ PC will download and install the corresponding driver itself when such driver is not found on PC for the first connection.
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Page 34: Product Assembly
Product assembly Aircraft preparation 1. Unfold Unfold the arms, landing gears and push them to limit positions as shown in the picture and ensure the unfolded positions are geometrically symmetric. 2. Fold ※ Please control your force when rotating the arms and landing gears to unfold the aircraft. Stop rotating when they are pushed to limiting positions. - Page 35 1. Propellers Installation and Dismounting The GDU Byrd uses the foldable propellers. The propellers are marked A or B. Propellers A rotate in the opposite direction of Propellers B. Letters A and B are marked respectively on the hub of the propeller, in the internal surface of the propeller cap, and the motor rotor.
- Page 36 2. Anti-shooting propellers The anti-shooting propeller serves as the second security assurance besides the self-locking design of the propeller cap. Even if the cap falls off in flight, this mechanism will prevent the propeller from being ejected out. The card slot in the pin coordinates with that in the motor spindle. Only when the base is rotated to certain angel, it could be removed from the spindle.
- Page 37 ※ Turn off the aircraft before taking out the battery. ※ The battery contains the dangerous chemical. Please read the Battery Safety Guidelines printed on the surface of the battery carefully before using the aircraft. 3. Gimbal Installation Insert, with a diagonal angle, the plug of the butt strap of the gimbal into the card slot at the bottom of the aircraft.
- Page 38 In dismounting, the powers of the aircraft and the remote controller should be turned on. And then the ejection would be carried out and the container would break away from the aircraft. ※ Stowage dropping feature is only applicable to Advance 2.0 and Premium version. 4.
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Page 39: Remote Controller Preparation
※ Make sure to use the original charger to charge the battery and the remote controller. GDU will assumes no responsibilities if faults or damages are caused by not using the original accessories. If the type of the charger plug does not match with that of the power plug, please visit the official store ※... - Page 40 ※ Make sure to use the original charger to charge the battery and the remote controller. GDU assumes no responsibilities if faults and damages are caused by not using the original accessories.
- Page 41 ※ When using the remote controller, please keep it away from the human body (especially the head) for at least 8 inches in case that the antenna and the transmitter module might influence the body. 5. Mobile Device Holder Installation and Dismounting Unfold the joint lever of the support of the mobile device to the limited position and insert it downward to the installation hole and adjust fit the device being used.
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Page 42: Flight
When the aircraft leaves the factory, the accelerometer has already been calibrated. It is suggested to calibrate it again if the drone has been updated to ensure the safe flight. Follow these steps: Visit www.gdu-tech.com to download and install the ‘FCS Configuration Adjustion Software’ on your PC. - Page 43 Observe the color of the LED indicator light in the aircraft and stop toggling when the yellow LED indicator light at the head of the aircraft is on and the yellow light at the tail flashes. Compass calibration method II: After the beep stops, click icon on APP, and select page of “Flight Settings”;...
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Page 44: Takeoff
Hold the aircraft with its HEAD DOWN and rotate it clock-wisely and vertically. Observe the color of the LED indicator light in the aircraft; the compass calibration is successful when the YELLOW lights at the head of the aircraft and the GREEN lights at the tail keep on. The compass calibration is not so good when all the yellow light keep on. -
Page 45: Landing
control sticks to bottom inner corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both control sticks simultaneously. When the GPS signal is not good enough, P mode could not unlock the motors. Please change to other wide-open spaces or turn to A mode at this time. -
Page 46: Faq
1. What is the control distance of the remote controller? How are the aircraft, the mobile phone and the remote controller are connected? The control distance of the remote controller is 2000 meters (the actual control distance depends on the environment). The mobile device and the remote controller are connected via WIFI and the aircraft and the remote controller communicate with each other by 5.8 G radio frequency. - Page 47 8. How to download GDU Pro APP? You can visit www.gdu-tech.com or scan the two-dimension code in the instruction profile to download GDU Pro APP. 9. Whether it could take off in windows of high buildings or in comparatively narrow spaces? (Whether it only could take off in flat ground?) Yes, it can.
- Page 48 20. What is the material of the gimbal? And what is the control range of the pitch? This aircraft is equipped with a three-axis high definition gimbal developed by GDU. It is made of light aluminum alloy. The three types of gimbals are two-axis controllable. Their controllable pitch range is -90°- 0°...
- Page 49 23. How to charge the power battery? Connect the battery and the charger and connect the charge with the 220 V power source to start the charging. When the LED indicator light in the charger is red, it means the battery is being charged;...
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Page 50: Technical Parameters
Technical parameters GDU Byrd Standard 1. Aircraft Weight 1890 g Rated load 200 g Max.load 500 g Wind resistance Level 4 Max.vertical speed 6 m/s Max.horizontal speed 15m/s Hover accuracy (mode p) ±0.8 m (vertical) ±1.0m (horizontal) Max.flight altitude 4000 m... - Page 51 2. Gimbal Controllable angle range pitching: -90°-0° yawing: -45°-45° 3. Camera Resolution 1080P (16:9), 960P (4:3), 720P (16:9) Pixel Video format .MP4 (H.264 codec) & .AVI Photo format .JPEG.RAW Sensor Type CMOS Video frame 1080P: 25/30/50/60fps 960P: 25/30/48/50/60fps 720P:25/30/50/60/100/120fps Field angle (opposite angles) 1080P: 120°...
- Page 52 Operating emperature -10°C to 50°C 5. Charger Voltage/current 16.8V / 2.5A (battery) 16.8V / 1A (remote controller) Rated power 67.2 W 6. Battery Capacity 6700 mAh Voltage 14.8 V Energy 99.16 Wh Weight 560 g Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C...
- Page 53 GDU Byrd Advanced 1. Aircraft Weight (with battery and gimbal camera) 1866 g Rated load 200 g Max.load 500 g Wind resistance Level 4 Max. vertical speed 6 m/s Max. horizontal speed 15m/s Hover accuracy (mode p) ±0.2 m (vertical) ±0.2m (horizontal)
- Page 54 Work frequency 5745MHz ~ 5810MHz Maximum communication distance 2000m Battery voltage 7.4V Battery capacity 5000mAh-2S lithium battery Mobile device holder Support Pad & Mobile Phone Equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) 18mW 5. Charger Voltage/current 16.8V / 2.5A (battery) 16.8V / 1A (remote controller) Rated power 67.2 W 6.
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Page 55: Gdu Byrd Premium
GDU Byrd Premium 1. Aircraft Weight (with battery and gimbal camera) 1866 g Rated load 200 g Max.load 500 g Wind resistance Level 4 Max. vertical speed 6 m/s Max. horizontal speed 15m/s Hover accuracy (mode p) ±0.2 m (vertical) ±0.2m (horizontal) - Page 56 1440P（4：3）, 1080P（16：9） Effective Pixel 12million Video Format .MP4（H.264 codec）and .AVI Picture Format .JPEG & .RAW Burst Shooting 30 pieces/s（12 million） Aperture F/2.8 Frame Rate 4K：24/25/30 fps 2.7K：25/50/60 fps 1440P：25/50 fps 1080P：25/30/50/60/120 fps Field Angle 104°（Opposite） 82°（Horizontal） Distortion <27% Output Mode 2GB flash + 8GB DDR Supported SD Card Types Support Maximum 64GB...
- Page 57 Voltage/current 16.8V / 2.5A (battery) 16.8V / 1A (remote controller) Rated power 67.2 W 6. Battery Capacity 6700 mAh Voltage 14.8 V Energy 99.16 Wh Weight 560 g Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C...
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Page 58: Authentication Information
Authentication information FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 7. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 8. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 59 ---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ---Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.
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