NOTICES AND WARNINGS OVERVIEW

1 CGO3 Gimbal Camera

2 Camera Microphone

3 Camera LED Status Indicator

4 Camera Lens

5 5.8GHz Antenna

6 Main LED Status Indicator

7 Power Switch

8 Proportional Control Rate Slider

9 USB Connector/Charging Port

10 Audio/Earphone Jack

11 Take Still Photo Button

12 Start/Stop Motors Button

13 Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)

14 Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2) 

 Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)

15 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)

16 Status Indicators (for ST10+ battery, 5.8GHz 

 WiFi and GPS)

17 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)

18 Start/Stop Video Recording Button

19 Flight Mode Selection Switch

20 Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)

21 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)

 Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)

22 Power Switch

23 Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated 

 Buttons Volume Down/VolumeUp/Menu/Home/Back)

24 CGO3 Pitch Angle/Position Control 

 Slider

25 SD Card Slot (located under the battery)

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TYPHOON Q500 4K Quickstart V2.0

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 damage and/or little to no possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage and/or 

serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product 

before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. 

WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution and common sense, and requires some 

basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the product, 

property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not 

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 

all the instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage 

or serious injury. 

AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick start guide and instruction manual can 

result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, 

drone, etc. is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.

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.

 Keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the spinning propellers/rotor blades and other moving parts at 

all times. Keep items that could impact or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools, 

loose clothing, etc.

Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructions. Never fly near or above 

crowds, airports or buildings.

To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your aircraft nearby buildings or other 

obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and can restrict GPS reception.

Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and/or radio interference including areas nearby 

broadcast towers, power transmission stations, high voltage power lines, etc.

Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions and/or injury. This aircraft is controlled by a 

radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode you must start the motors with the aircraft 

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.

Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and/or damaged components, parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, 

damaged propellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.).

Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds, precipitation, lightning, etc.

Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery. Always land as soon as possible after the first level low voltage 

battery warning or land immediately after the second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and 

audible alerts from the transmitter/personal ground station).

Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter/personal ground station is in a safe range (as 

indicated by the battery charge status icon on the screen of the transmitter/personal ground station).

Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the transmitter/personal ground station powered on 

while the aircraft is powered on.

Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the propellers/rotor blades come into 

contact with any objects.

Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.

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 

causes damage to electronic components and parts. 

Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories, components or parts in your mouth as doing so could cause 

serious injury or even death.

Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children.

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.).

CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in TYPHOON are not compatible with any other product, and 

TYPHOON is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in TYPHOON will cause a crash, which may result in 

damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. 

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. 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.

You must always charge the LiPo battery in a safe, well-ventilated area away from flammable materials.

Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you must always remain in constant observation 

to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that may occur.

After flying/discharging the LiPo battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/room temperature before recharging.

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.

If at any time the LiPo battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely 

disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. 

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 

swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely.

Do not over-discharge the LiPo battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced power, 

flight duration or failure of the battery entirely. LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each under load.

Store the LiPo battery at room temperature and in a dry area for best results.

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 

be damaged or even catch fire.

Never leave batteries, chargers and power supplies unattended during use.

Never attempt to charge low voltage, ballooned/swollen, damaged or wet batteries.

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.

Never attempt to disassemble the battery, charger or power supply.

Never drop batteries, chargers or power supplies.

Always inspect the battery, charger and power supply before charging.

Always ensure correct polarity before connecting batteries, chargers and power supplies.

Always disconnect the battery after charging.

Always terminate all processes if the battery, charger or power supply malfunctions.

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. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 

that may cause undesired operation. 

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 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—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 experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF EXPOSURE WARNING

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter 

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 

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions 

and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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.

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Cet équipement respecte les limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC définies pour un environnement non contrôlé

*Any information above might be changed due to the software update. For the latest documents, please check the official website.
Power the SC3500-3 charger from a 100-240V AC 

outlet using the AC adapter/power supply, or from a 

12V DC accessory socket/cigarette lighter 

receptacle in a vehicle using the included adapter. 

A green blinking LED indicates the charger is 

powered on and ready to charge, and a red blinking 

LED indicates the battery is charging. It will take 

approximately 2 hours to charge a fully discharged 

(not over-discharged) battery.

WARNING: All instructions and warnings must be 

followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or 

serious injury as the mishandling of Li-ion/LiPo 

batteries can result in fire.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This Quick Start Guide is NOT intended to replace 

the content included in the instruction manual. You 

should read the instruction manual completely 

before proceeding.

2. PREPARING THE CGO3

2.1 Remove the cover/lock 

from the rear of the CGO3 

by carefully sliding it 

backward.

2.2 Insert the included 

16GB card or any Class 10 

microSD card from 16GB to 

128GB.

2.3 Carefully remove the 

protective material from the 

camera lens .

NOTE: If the door does not close, the battery is not 

inserted far enough to engage the connector 

properly.

5. PLACEMENT BEFORE TAKEOFF

10000 ft2 (930m2)

PILOT LOCATION

TAKEOFF ZONE

26 ft (8m)

100 ̊

WARNING: Always operate TYPHOON in open 

areas (approximately 10000 square feet/930 square 

meters or more) that are free from people, vehicles, 

trees and other obstructions. Never fly near or 

above crowds, airports or buildings.

Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind 

TYPHOON.

6. POWERING ON/OFF

NOTE: ALWAYS turn the ST10+ on and allow it to 

boot up BEFORE turning TYPHOON on (and 

ALWAYS turn TYPHOON off BEFORE turning off 

the ST10+).

Place TYPHOON on a level and stable surface then 

slide the switch to the ‘ON’ position. DO NOT 

TOUCH OR MOVE TYPHOON UNTIL THE 

INITIALIZATIONPROCESS IS COMPLETE. The main 

LED status indicator will glow solid green (Smart 

Mode) or solid purple (Angle/Pilot Mode) when 

initialization is complete (and TYPHOON GPS is 

locked).

7. STARTING/STOPPING THE MOTORS

8. FLIGHT CONTROLS

FLYING

Take your time learning how TYPHOON responds to 

various control inputs while flying. In Smart Mode 

TYPHOON will always move in the direction the 

right-hand control stick is pushed relative to the pilot 

and no matter which way the front/nose is pointed. 

In Angle (Pilot) Mode TYPHOON will move in the 

direction the control stick is pushed relative to the 

front/nose of the aircraft (and the ‘angle’ of 

movement is determined by how far you push the 

stick away from the center position). And please see 

the corresponding sections of this instruction 

manual for more information on Smart Mode and 

Angle (Pilot) Mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If at any time during flight you 

feel like TYPHOON is drifting out of/beyond your 

control, simply release both control sticks. 

TYPHOON will automatically self-level and will even 

hold its position (with a suitable GPS signal/lock) 

when both control sticks are centered. You can also 

activate Home Mode so TYPHOON automatically 

flies itself back to the home point and lands.

Climb (Max. Altitude 

400 Feet / 122 Meters)

Maximum Climb Rate: 

2m/s (6.6f/s)

Maintain Altitude

Descend / Land

Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind 

TYPHOON. Press and hold the red START/STOP 

button for about 3 seconds to start, and about 2 

seconds to stop the motors.

To takeoff, slowly raise the left-hand stick to slightly 

above the center position. TYPHOON will takeoff 

and climb slowly (or raise the stick further until it 

does). Allow the stick to return to the center position 

when TYPHOON reaches the desired altitude.

9. CONTROL RATE SLIDER 

Set the overall climb/descend and directional control 

rates. Use the turtle position for the lowest control 

rates (best for first-time pilots and when flying 

between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean Sea 

Level). Use the rabbit position for the highest control 

rates (best for experienced pilots and only when 

flying below 5000 feet AMSL.

10. SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE

TYPHOON is programmed with three (3) flight 

modes that can be selected via the Flight Mode 

Selection Switch located just above the right-hand 

control stick.

SMART MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the top 

position TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode. Although 

we recommend learning to fly TYPHOON in Angle 

(Pilot) Mode as soon as possible, Smart Mode is 

typically the best mode for first-time pilots to fly in 

and also features ‘Follow Me’. 

In Smart Mode TYPHOON will always move in the 

direction the right-hand control stick is pushed 

relative to the pilot and no matter which way the 

front/nose is pointed. So if you push the stick to the 

left TYPHOON will always move to the left, 

regardless of the direction the nose is pointing and 

even if it’s spinning. This mode can also be helpful for 

pilots that lose orientation while flying in Angle 

(Pilot) Mode.

1) Flight Mode of Aircraft 

2) GPS Status for Aircraft

3) Watch Me/Follow Me Button

4) In Flight Settings

13. ST10+ DISPLAY

Double tap the center of the screen to 

increase the size of the video viewing area.

WARNING: NEVER attempt to fly TYPHOON via 

First-Person View (FPV). Attempting to fly via FPV 

can result in a crash that will cause damage to the 

product, property and/or cause serious injury. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

After flying, turn off TYPHOON BEFORE turning off 

the ST10+. Then remove the battery from 

TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient/room 

temperature before recharging.

PILOT LOCATION

13-26 ft 

(4-8m)

LANDING 

LOCATION

Additional Smart Mode Features:

FOLLOW ME FUNCTION

The Follow Me function allows the TYPHOON to 

follow the pilot, adjusting its location to the location 

of the ST10+. This function is enabled when ST10+ 

GPS positioning completes, and the TYPHOON is 

using shared GPS signal with the ST10+. At this time, 

you will see orange , and green follow in . 

When in Follow Me function, the TYPHOON will 

WATCH ME FUNCTION

Watch Me function enables the camera to keep 

tracking the remote controller no matter where and 

how it moves as the camera can automatically tilt its 

angle according to the controller. 

Usually, the default function under Smart Mode is 

Follow Me. Watch Me function can be switched to 

by following steps: 

In Watch Me function, the pilot will always be kept in the 

frame wherever he moves.

HOME MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the 

bottom position TYPHOON will be in Home (also 

known as Return to Home) Mode.

1) When the flight mode switch is in the top position 

TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode.

2) When the flight mode switch is in the middle 

position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also known as 

Pilot) Mode.

3) When the flight mode switch is in the lowest 

position TYPHOON will be in Home Mode.

11. FLIGHT MODES

*SMART CIRCLE

In most cases the Smart Circle will keep TYPHOON 

from coming within approximately 26 feet (8 meters) 

of you (as long as you position yourself at least 26 

feet/8 meters behind TYPHOON.

GEO-FENCE

The geo-fence is a virtual ‘barrier’ that will keep 

TYPHOON from traveling further than 300 feet (91 

meters). Although this limit can be adjusted using the 

USB interface/programmer and softwar we strongly 

In Home Mode the GPS connectivity will fly back 

TYPHOON in a straight line in the direction of the 

pilots’ current location, and automatically land 

within 13-26 ft (4-8m) of the pilot. This can be very 

helpful for first-time pilots who aren’t quite ready to 

land TYPHOON themselves. It can also be helpful 

for pilots that lose orientation during flight; simply 

activate Home Mode until TYPHOON automatically 

moves toward the home position, and once you’ve 

confirmed orientation switch back to Angle (Pilot) 

Mode. And if TYPHOON ever loses the link with the 

ST10+ it will automatically enter Home Mode. 

When Home Mode is activated TYPHOON will 

respond as follows:

1. CHARGING THE BATTERIES

3. INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS

Install the corresponding A and B propellers in the 

positions shown by rotating them per the illustration 

and until they’re secure. It may also be helpful to use 

the included tool to hold the motors while installing 

the propellers. 

CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the propellers when 

using the tool.

B

B

4. INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Never attempt to operate TYPHOON nearby tall 

buildings/obstructions that do not offer a clear view 

of the sky (a minimum clearance of 100°).

Be sure to place TYPHOON on a level and stable 

surface before powering ON the Controller and 

Aircraft.

Press here

This side

up

Additional Angle (Pilot) 

Mode Feature:

POSITION HOLD AND 

SELF-LEVELING

TYPHOON will 

automatically hold its 

position (with a suitable 

GPS signal/lock) and 

maintain a level attitude 

when the right-hand 

stick is centered.

12. CAMERA CONTROLS

A B

C

Take Still Photo = Button A 

Start/Stop Recording Video = Button B 

CAUTION: ALWAYS stop recording video before 

turning off TYPHOON/CGO3 to avoid data loss. If 

you accidentally turn off TYPHOON/CGO3 before 

you stop recording, re-insert microSDcard (if 

removed) and turn the system on again. Wait 

approximately 20 seconds until the camera LED 

starts to glow solid green indicating the last video file 

was recovered.

C D

Use the slider (C) on the left side of the ST10+ to set 

the pitch/tilt position (D) of the CGO3.

NOTE: If you want professional camera application, 

please choose CGO3 PRO in ST10+ camera 

selection. For further information on CGO3 PRO, 

please refere to the Q500 4K USER MANUAL .

A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) 

TYPHOON will maintain the current altitude, fly 

back to the home point, , or active home point if the 

ST10+ has enough satellites for Follow Me, then 

descend vertically until it lands.

B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) 

TYPHOON will climb to 33 feet (10 meters) while 

flying back to the home point, or active home 

positionthen will descend vertically until it lands.

CAUTION: You must be certain there are no 

obstacles in the ‘Return to Home’ flight path 

otherwise TYPHOON may come into contact with 

them and crash. And while TYPHOON is in Home 

Mode you will have a limited amount of directional 

control. To help avoid obstacles we strongly 

recommend to switch to Smart or Angle Mode (then 

you can switch back to Home Mode).

WARNING: Home Mode only works when 

TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal/lock. If 

TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock it will switch to 

Angle (Pilot) Mode automatically. This is why we 

strongly recommend learning to fly in Angle (Pilot) 

Mode as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you lose 

GPS signal/lock and are not able to properly control 

TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may 

crash or even ‘fly away’.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ 

are NOT covered under warranty.

WARNING: If you do not properly control 

TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may 

crash or even ‘fly away’.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ 

are NOT covered under warranty.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE 

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT 

WWW.YUNEEC.COM/SUPPORT

• The full TYPHOON Q500 4K Manual

• Calibration Sheet

• LED Status Indication Sheet

• Graphic User Interface

• Firmware Updates

• Tutorial Videos

Mode 2 shown *Smart Circle

Mode 2 shown

This illustration applies when the controller 

is pointed towards the aircraft

Mode 2 shown

> Mode 2 shown

A

A Model:Q500 4K Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

N/A

ALT

N/A ft

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

WB

ISO 32

1/250s

Auto

Auto

Lock

Sunny

Cloudy

Fluorescent

AWB

3840 x 2160 F30

Model:Q500 4K Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

N/A

ALT

N/A ft

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

1

4

2

3

recommend using the default limit at all times.

WARNING: Smart Mode only works when TYPHOON

has a suitable GPS signal/lock. If you take off in 

Smart Mode and TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock it 

will switch to Angle (Pilot) Mode automatically. This 

is why we strongly recommend learning to fly in 

Angle (Pilot) Mode as soon as possible. Otherwise, if 

you lose GPS signal/lock and are not able to properly 

control TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft 

may crash or even ‘fly away’.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ 

are NOT covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When the ST10+ Personal 

Ground Station is connected to less then 6 satellites, 

the ‘FOLLOW ME’ feature will be disabled. 

ANGLE (PILOT) MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the 

middle position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also 

known as Pilot) Mode.

Angle (Pilot) Mode is the mode preferred by 

experienced RC/drone pilots because TYPHOON 

will move in the direction the control stick is pushed 

relative to the front/nose of the aircraft. So if you 

push the right-hand stick to the left TYPHOON will 

bank toward the left side and move to the left. This 

means if the front/nose of TYPHOON is pointing 

away from you it will move to the left, but if the 

front/nose is pointing at you TYPHOON will move 

to the right.

Model: TYPHOON Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Follow

ALT

21.4 ft

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

Model: TYPHOON Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

watch

ALT

21.4 ft

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

Press , the button will change from ORANGE to 

GREEN. And now it is in Watch Me function. 

NOTE: Once the TYPHOON is above 2m and out of 

Smart Circle during flying, the TYPHOON yaw direction 

will take the control itself. Camera lens will always point 

to you as long as Flight Mode Selection Switch is in 

Smart Mode. Please put the CGO3 Pitch Angle/Position 

Control Slider in the middle position. If you want to trim 

camera angle up, then just move the Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider a bit up. If you want to trim camera 

angle down, just move the slider down.

If calibration is needed before flight, Please press 

calibration button enables the user to enter 

Compass calibration or Accelerometer calibration. 

The detailed calibration operation can be referred 

to the User Manual on www.yuneec.com.

If indoor flight is needed, please turn off the GPS first.

Press setting button on ST10+ interface and 

switch off the GPS, 

Watch Me/Follow Me Button: When in Smart Mode, press 

 to switch the TYPOON between Watch Me and Follow 

me function. Follow Me function is the default setting, and 

the button is ORANGE. If it is GREY, it means ST10+ GPS 

isn’t ready yet. Please wait.

When the CGO3 and ST10+, the multi-copter and 

ST10+ are bound, press , optional choices of video 

settings and Audio Switch will be shown above.

follow the movement of ST10+ if there is no extra 

operation on the ST10+. The flight status is also 

controllable when you operate ST10+ and CGO3. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: In Follow Me function, the 

aircraft will maintain a constant altitude and cannot 

detect obstacles. Pilots who change their altitude by 

for example, moving to higher ground, during flight 

should be mindful of this.

LANDING

There are two ways to land TYPHOON:

1) Position TYPHOON above the area where you 

would like to land. Slowly lower the left-hand stick to 

below the center position. TYPHOON will descend 

slowly and land. After TYPHOON lands, press and 

hold the red START/STOP button until the motor 

stop.

2) Activate Home Mode and TYPHOON will 

automatically fly itself back to the home point and 

will land within a 10 foot (3 meter) diameter circle 

around it.

WARNING: Always land as soon as possible after the 

first level low voltage battery warning, or land 

immediately after the second level low voltage 

battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and 

audible alerts from the ST10+, and by the Below 

Motor LED Status Indicators flashing rapidly). And if 

at any time the Aircraft Battery Voltage shown on 

the screen is below 10.7V, land TYPHOON 

immediately.

AFTER LANDING

ALWAYS turn off TYPHOON BEFORE turning off 

the ST10+. Then remove the battery from 

TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient/room 

temperature before recharging.

10 m

A

B

3840 X 2160 F30

3840 X 2160 F25

2560 X 1440 F30

2560 X 1440 F25

MODE

Follow

CAUTION: In ST10+, the default Camera Mode is 

CGO3. You MUST stop recording video in order to 

take still photos. It will take 1-2 seconds to capture a 

still photo and before you can take another.

Any information above might be 

changed due to the software update. 

For the latest documents, please check 

the official website.
Power the SC3500-3 charger from a 100-240V AC 

outlet using the AC adapter/power supply, or from a 

12V DC accessory socket/cigarette lighter 

receptacle in a vehicle using the included adapter. 

A green blinking LED indicates the charger is 

powered on and ready to charge, and a red blinking 

LED indicates the battery is charging. It will take 

approximately 2 hours to charge a fully discharged 

(not over-discharged) battery.

WARNING: All instructions and warnings must be 

followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or 

serious injury as the mishandling of Li-ion/LiPo 

batteries can result in fire.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This Quick Start Guide is NOT intended to replace 

the content included in the instruction manual. You 

should read the instruction manual completely 

before proceeding.

2. PREPARING THE CGO3

2.1 Remove the cover/lock 

from the rear of the CGO3 

by carefully sliding it 

backward.

2.2 Insert the included 

16GB card or any Class 10 

microSD card from 16GB to 

128GB.

2.3 Carefully remove the 

protective material from the 

camera lens .

NOTE: If the door does not close, the battery is not 

inserted far enough to engage the connector 

properly.

5. PLACEMENT BEFORE TAKEOFF

10000 ft2 (930m2)

PILOT LOCATION

TAKEOFF ZONE

26 ft (8m)

100 ̊

WARNING: Always operate TYPHOON in open 

areas (approximately 10000 square feet/930 square 

meters or more) that are free from people, vehicles, 

trees and other obstructions. Never fly near or 

above crowds, airports or buildings.

Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind 

TYPHOON.

6. POWERING ON/OFF

NOTE: ALWAYS turn the ST10+ on and allow it to 

boot up BEFORE turning TYPHOON on (and 

ALWAYS turn TYPHOON off BEFORE turning off 

the ST10+).

Place TYPHOON on a level and stable surface then 

slide the switch to the ‘ON’ position. DO NOT 

TOUCH OR MOVE TYPHOON UNTIL THE 

INITIALIZATIONPROCESS IS COMPLETE. The main 

LED status indicator will glow solid green (Smart 

Mode) or solid purple (Angle/Pilot Mode) when 

initialization is complete (and TYPHOON GPS is 

locked).

1. CHARGING THE BATTERIES

3. INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS

Install the corresponding A and B propellers in the 

positions shown by rotating them per the illustration 

and until they’re secure. It may also be helpful to use 

the included tool to hold the motors while installing 

the propellers. 

CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the propellers when 

using the tool.

B

B

4. INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Never attempt to operate TYPHOON nearby tall 

buildings/obstructions that do not offer a clear view 

of the sky (a minimum clearance of 100°).

Be sure to place TYPHOON on a level and stable 

surface before powering ON the Controller and 

Aircraft.

Press here

This side

up

A

A
7. STARTING/STOPPING THE MOTORS

8. FLIGHT CONTROLS

FLYING

Take your time learning how TYPHOON responds to 

various control inputs while flying. In Smart Mode 

TYPHOON will always move in the direction the 

right-hand control stick is pushed relative to the pilot 

and no matter which way the front/nose is pointed. 

In Angle (Pilot) Mode TYPHOON will move in the 

direction the control stick is pushed relative to the 

front/nose of the aircraft (and the ‘angle’ of 

movement is determined by how far you push the 

stick away from the center position). And please see 

the corresponding sections of this instruction 

manual for more information on Smart Mode and 

Angle (Pilot) Mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If at any time during flight you 

feel like TYPHOON is drifting out of/beyond your 

control, simply release both control sticks. 

TYPHOON will automatically self-level and will even 

hold its position (with a suitable GPS signal/lock) 

when both control sticks are centered. You can also 

activate Home Mode so TYPHOON automatically 

flies itself back to the home point and lands.

Climb (Max. Altitude 

400 Feet / 122 Meters)

Maximum Climb Rate: 

2m/s (6.6f/s)

Maintain Altitude

Descend / Land

Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind 

TYPHOON. Press and hold the red START/STOP 

button for about 3 seconds to start, and about 2 

seconds to stop the motors.

To takeoff, slowly raise the left-hand stick to slightly 

above the center position. TYPHOON will takeoff 

and climb slowly (or raise the stick further until it 

does). Allow the stick to return to the center position 

when TYPHOON reaches the desired altitude.

9. CONTROL RATE SLIDER 

Set the overall climb/descend and directional control 

rates. Use the turtle position for the lowest control 

rates (best for first-time pilots and when flying 

between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean Sea 

Level). Use the rabbit position for the highest control 

rates (best for experienced pilots and only when 

flying below 5000 feet AMSL.

10. SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE

TYPHOON is programmed with three (3) flight 

modes that can be selected via the Flight Mode 

Selection Switch located just above the right-hand 

control stick.

SMART MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the top 

position TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode. Although 

we recommend learning to fly TYPHOON in Angle 

(Pilot) Mode as soon as possible, Smart Mode is 

typically the best mode for first-time pilots to fly in 

and also features ‘Follow Me’. 

In Smart Mode TYPHOON will always move in the 

direction the right-hand control stick is pushed 

relative to the pilot and no matter which way the 

front/nose is pointed. So if you push the stick to the 

left TYPHOON will always move to the left, 

regardless of the direction the nose is pointing and 

even if it’s spinning. This mode can also be helpful for 

pilots that lose orientation while flying in Angle 

(Pilot) Mode.

1) When the flight mode switch is in the top position 

TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode.

2) When the flight mode switch is in the middle 

position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also known as 

Pilot) Mode.

3) When the flight mode switch is in the lowest 

position TYPHOON will be in Home Mode.

11. FLIGHT MODES

Mode 2 shown

Mode 2 shown

If calibration is needed before flight, Please press 

calibration button enables the user to enter 

Compass calibration or Accelerometer calibration. 

The detailed calibration operation can be referred 

to the User Manual on www.yuneec.com.

If indoor flight is needed, please turn off the GPS first.

Press setting button on ST10+ interface and 

switch off the GPS, 

When the CGO3 and ST10+, the multi-copter and 

ST10+ are bound, press , optional choices of video 

settings and Audio Switch will be shown above.

LANDING

There are two ways to land TYPHOON:

1) Position TYPHOON above the area where you 

would like to land. Slowly lower the left-hand stick to 

below the center position. TYPHOON will descend 

slowly and land. After TYPHOON lands, press and 

hold the red START/STOP button until the motor 

stop.

2) Activate Home Mode and TYPHOON will 

automatically fly itself back to the home point and 

will land within a 10 foot (3 meter) diameter circle 

around it.

WARNING: Always land as soon as possible after the 

first level low voltage battery warning, or land 

immediately after the second level low voltage 

battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and 

audible alerts from the ST10+, and by the Below 

Motor LED Status Indicators flashing rapidly). And if 

at any time the Aircraft Battery Voltage shown on 

the screen is below 10.7V, land TYPHOON 

immediately.

AFTER LANDING

ALWAYS turn off TYPHOON BEFORE turning off 

the ST10+. Then remove the battery from 

TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient/room 

temperature before recharging.

3840 X 2160 F30

3840 X 2160 F25

2560 X 1440 F30

2560 X 1440 F25
Additional Smart Mode Features:

FOLLOW ME FUNCTION

The Follow Me function allows the TYPHOON to 

follow the pilot, adjusting its location to the location 

of the ST10+. This function is enabled when ST10+ 

GPS positioning completes, and the TYPHOON is 

using shared GPS signal with the ST10+. At this time, 

you will see orange , and green follow in . 

When in Follow Me function, the TYPHOON will 

WATCH ME FUNCTION

Watch Me function enables the camera to keep 

tracking the remote controller no matter where and 

how it moves as the camera can automatically tilt its 

angle according to the controller. 

Usually, the default function under Smart Mode is 

Follow Me. Watch Me function can be switched to 

by following steps: 

In Watch Me function, the pilot will always be kept in the 

frame wherever he moves.

*SMART CIRCLE

In most cases the Smart Circle will keep TYPHOON 

from coming within approximately 26 feet (8 meters) 

of you (as long as you position yourself at least 26 

feet/8 meters behind TYPHOON.

GEO-FENCE

The geo-fence is a virtual ‘barrier’ that will keep 

TYPHOON from traveling further than 300 feet (91 

meters). Although this limit can be adjusted using the 

USB interface/programmer and softwar we strongly 

Additional Angle (Pilot) 

Mode Feature:

POSITION HOLD AND 

SELF-LEVELING

TYPHOON will 

automatically hold its 

position (with a suitable 

GPS signal/lock) and 

maintain a level attitude 

when the right-hand 

stick is centered.

*Smart Circle

Mode 2 shown

This illustration applies when the controller 

is pointed towards the aircraft

> Mode 2 shown

recommend using the default limit at all times.

WARNING: Smart Mode only works when TYPHOON

has a suitable GPS signal/lock. If you take off in 

Smart Mode and TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock it 

will switch to Angle (Pilot) Mode automatically. This 

is why we strongly recommend learning to fly in 

Angle (Pilot) Mode as soon as possible. Otherwise, if 

you lose GPS signal/lock and are not able to properly 

control TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft 

may crash or even ‘fly away’.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ 

are NOT covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When the ST10+ Personal 

Ground Station is connected to less then 6 satellites, 

the ‘FOLLOW ME’ feature will be disabled. 

ANGLE (PILOT) MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the 

middle position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also 

known as Pilot) Mode.

Angle (Pilot) Mode is the mode preferred by 

experienced RC/drone pilots because TYPHOON 

will move in the direction the control stick is pushed 

relative to the front/nose of the aircraft. So if you 

push the right-hand stick to the left TYPHOON will 

bank toward the left side and move to the left. This 

means if the front/nose of TYPHOON is pointing 

away from you it will move to the left, but if the 

front/nose is pointing at you TYPHOON will move 

to the right.

Model: TYPHOON Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Follow

ALT

21.4 ft

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

Model: TYPHOON Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

watch

ALT

21.4 ft

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

Press , the button will change from ORANGE to 

GREEN. And now it is in Watch Me function. 

NOTE: Once the TYPHOON is above 2m and out of 

Smart Circle during flying, the TYPHOON yaw direction 

will take the control itself. Camera lens will always point 

to you as long as Flight Mode Selection Switch is in 

Smart Mode. Please put the CGO3 Pitch Angle/Position 

Control Slider in the middle position. If you want to trim 

camera angle up, then just move the Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider a bit up. If you want to trim camera 

angle down, just move the slider down.

Watch Me/Follow Me Button: When in Smart Mode, press 

 to switch the TYPOON between Watch Me and Follow 

me function. Follow Me function is the default setting, and 

the button is ORANGE. If it is GREY, it means ST10+ GPS 

isn’t ready yet. Please wait.

follow the movement of ST10+ if there is no extra 

operation on the ST10+. The flight status is also 

controllable when you operate ST10+ and CGO3. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: In Follow Me function, the 

aircraft will maintain a constant altitude and cannot 

detect obstacles. Pilots who change their altitude by 

for example, moving to higher ground, during flight 

should be mindful of this.

MODE

Follow
1) Flight Mode of Aircraft 

2) GPS Status for Aircraft

3) Watch Me/Follow Me Button

4) In Flight Settings

13. ST10+ DISPLAY

Double tap the center of the screen to 

increase the size of the video viewing area.

WARNING: NEVER attempt to fly TYPHOON via 

First-Person View (FPV). Attempting to fly via FPV 

can result in a crash that will cause damage to the 

product, property and/or cause serious injury. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

After flying, turn off TYPHOON BEFORE turning off 

the ST10+. Then remove the battery from 

TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient/room 

temperature before recharging.

PILOT LOCATION

13-26 ft 

(4-8m)

LANDING 

LOCATION

HOME MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the 

bottom position TYPHOON will be in Home (also 

known as Return to Home) Mode.

In Home Mode the GPS connectivity will fly back 

TYPHOON in a straight line in the direction of the 

pilots’ current location, and automatically land 

within 13-26 ft (4-8m) of the pilot. This can be very 

helpful for first-time pilots who aren’t quite ready to 

land TYPHOON themselves. It can also be helpful 

for pilots that lose orientation during flight; simply 

activate Home Mode until TYPHOON automatically 

moves toward the home position, and once you’ve 

confirmed orientation switch back to Angle (Pilot) 

Mode. And if TYPHOON ever loses the link with the 

ST10+ it will automatically enter Home Mode. 

When Home Mode is activated TYPHOON will 

respond as follows:

12. CAMERA CONTROLS

A B

C

Take Still Photo = Button A 

Start/Stop Recording Video = Button B 

CAUTION: ALWAYS stop recording video before 

turning off TYPHOON/CGO3 to avoid data loss. If 

you accidentally turn off TYPHOON/CGO3 before 

you stop recording, re-insert microSDcard (if 

removed) and turn the system on again. Wait 

approximately 20 seconds until the camera LED 

starts to glow solid green indicating the last video file 

was recovered.

C D

Use the slider (C) on the left side of the ST10+ to set 

the pitch/tilt position (D) of the CGO3.

NOTE: If you want professional camera application, 

please choose CGO3 PRO in ST10+ camera 

selection. For further information on CGO3 PRO, 

please refere to the Q500 4K USER MANUAL .

A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) 

TYPHOON will maintain the current altitude, fly 

back to the home point, , or active home point if the 

ST10+ has enough satellites for Follow Me, then 

descend vertically until it lands.

B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) 

TYPHOON will climb to 33 feet (10 meters) while 

flying back to the home point, or active home 

positionthen will descend vertically until it lands.

CAUTION: You must be certain there are no 

obstacles in the ‘Return to Home’ flight path 

otherwise TYPHOON may come into contact with 

them and crash. And while TYPHOON is in Home 

Mode you will have a limited amount of directional 

control. To help avoid obstacles we strongly 

recommend to switch to Smart or Angle Mode (then 

you can switch back to Home Mode).

WARNING: Home Mode only works when 

TYPHOON has a suitable GPS signal/lock. If 

TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock it will switch to 

Angle (Pilot) Mode automatically. This is why we 

strongly recommend learning to fly in Angle (Pilot) 

Mode as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you lose 

GPS signal/lock and are not able to properly control 

TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may 

crash or even ‘fly away’.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ 

are NOT covered under warranty.

WARNING: If you do not properly control 

TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may 

crash or even ‘fly away’.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ 

are NOT covered under warranty.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE 

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT 

WWW.YUNEEC.COM/SUPPORT

• The full TYPHOON Q500 4K Manual

• Calibration Sheet

• LED Status Indication Sheet

• Graphic User Interface

• Firmware Updates

• Tutorial Videos

Model:Q500 4K Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

N/A

ALT

N/A ft

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

WB

ISO 32

1/250s

Auto

Auto

Lock

Sunny

Cloudy

Fluorescent

AWB

3840 x 2160 F30

Model:Q500 4K Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

N/A

ALT

N/A ft

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

1

4

2

3

10 m

A

B

CAUTION: In ST10+, the default Camera Mode is 

CGO3. You MUST stop recording video in order to 

take still photos. It will take 1-2 seconds to capture a 

still photo and before you can take another.

Any information above might be 

changed due to the software update. 

For the latest documents, please check 

the official website.
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 damage and/or little to no possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage and/or 

serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product 

before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. 

WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution and common sense, and requires some 

basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the product, 

property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not 

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 

all the instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage 

or serious injury. 

AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick start guide and instruction manual can 

result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, 

drone, etc. is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.

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.

 Keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the spinning propellers/rotor blades and other moving parts at 

all times. Keep items that could impact or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools, 

loose clothing, etc.

Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructions. Never fly near or above 

crowds, airports or buildings.

To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your aircraft nearby buildings or other 

obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and can restrict GPS reception.

Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and/or radio interference including areas nearby 

broadcast towers, power transmission stations, high voltage power lines, etc.

Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions and/or injury. This aircraft is controlled by a 

radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode you must start the motors with the aircraft 

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.

Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and/or damaged components, parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, 

damaged propellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.).

Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds, precipitation, lightning, etc.

Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery. Always land as soon as possible after the first level low voltage 

battery warning or land immediately after the second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and 

audible alerts from the transmitter/personal ground station).

Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter/personal ground station is in a safe range (as 

indicated by the battery charge status icon on the screen of the transmitter/personal ground station).

Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the transmitter/personal ground station powered on 

while the aircraft is powered on.

Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the propellers/rotor blades come into 

contact with any objects.

Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.

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 

causes damage to electronic components and parts. 

Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories, components or parts in your mouth as doing so could cause 

serious injury or even death.

Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children.

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.).

CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in TYPHOON are not compatible with any other product, and 

TYPHOON is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in TYPHOON will cause a crash, which may result in 

damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. 

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. 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.

You must always charge the LiPo battery in a safe, well-ventilated area away from flammable materials.

Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you must always remain in constant observation 

to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that may occur.

After flying/discharging the LiPo battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/room temperature before recharging.

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.

If at any time the LiPo battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely 

disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. 

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 

swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely.

Do not over-discharge the LiPo battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced power, 

flight duration or failure of the battery entirely. LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each under load.

Store the LiPo battery at room temperature and in a dry area for best results.

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 

be damaged or even catch fire.

Never leave batteries, chargers and power supplies unattended during use.

Never attempt to charge low voltage, ballooned/swollen, damaged or wet batteries.

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.

Never attempt to disassemble the battery, charger or power supply.

Never drop batteries, chargers or power supplies.

Always inspect the battery, charger and power supply before charging.

Always ensure correct polarity before connecting batteries, chargers and power supplies.

Always disconnect the battery after charging.

Always terminate all processes if the battery, charger or power supply malfunctions.

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. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 

that may cause undesired operation. 

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 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—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 experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF EXPOSURE WARNING

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter 

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 

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions 

and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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.

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Cet équipement respecte les limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC définies pour un environnement non contrôlé

*Any information above might be changed due to the software update. For the latest documents, please check the official website.
OVERVIEW

1 CGO3 Gimbal Camera

2 Camera Microphone

3 Camera LED Status Indicator

4 Camera Lens

5 5.8GHz Antenna

6 Main LED Status Indicator

7 Power Switch

8 Proportional Control Rate Slider

9 USB Connector/Charging Port

10 Audio/Earphone Jack

11 Take Still Photo Button

12 Start/Stop Motors Button

13 Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)

14 Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2) 

 Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)

15 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)

16 Status Indicators (for ST10+ battery, 5.8GHz 

 WiFi and GPS)

17 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)

18 Start/Stop Video Recording Button

19 Flight Mode Selection Switch

20 Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)

21 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)

 Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)

22 Power Switch

23 Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated 

 Buttons Volume Down/VolumeUp/Menu/Home/Back)

24 CGO3 Pitch Angle/Position Control 

 Slider

25 SD Card Slot (located under the battery)

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