RFC Squared LLC  

Telecommunications Consultants  

Andre VanWyk,  

218‐729‐9866 avanwyk@rfc2.com

Gertruida Magdalena VanWyk

218‐729‐9866 gmvanwyk@rfc2.com

4815 Burning Tree Rd, Suite 200

Duluth, MN 55811  

U.S. Department of Transportation                                                                             October 3, 2015  

Docket Management System  

1200 New Jersey Ave,  

SE Washington, DC 20590  

Exemption Request Under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012.

Attachments:

Appendix A ‐ TYPHOON Q500+ Specifications sheet.

Appendix B ‐ TYPHOON Q500+ User manual.

Dear Sir or Madam:  

In accordance with the FAA’s Guidelines for submitting a Petition for Exemption under Section 333 of

the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, RFC Squared LLC a Telecommunication Consultants firm

(RFC2 LLC) hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to

allow commercial operation of its UAS (TYPHOON Q500+ see Specification Sheet – Appendix A), so long

as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be

established by the FAA as required by Section 333.  

The name, phone, e‐mail and address information of the applicant:  

RFC Squared LLC  

Telecommunications Consultants  

Andre VanWyk,  

218‐729‐9866 avanwyk@rfc2.com

Gertruida Magdalena VanWyk

218‐729‐9866 gmvanwyk@rfc2.com

4815 Burning Tree Rd, Suite 200

Duluth, MN 55811  
In accordance with the FAA’s Guidelines for Submitting a Petition for Exemption under section 333 of

the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, RFC2 LLC in Duluth, MN, request exemption from the

following sections of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations:  

14 CFR Part 21 Subpart H ‐ Airworthiness Certificates

14 CFR 45.23(b) ‐ Display of marks; general

14 CFR 61.113 (a) (b) ‐ Private vs. Commercial Pilot Certificates

14 CFR 91.7(a) ‐ Civil aircraft airworthiness

14 CFR 91.9(b)(2) ‐ Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft

14 CFR 91.103(b)(2) ‐ Preflight Actions

14 CFR 91.109 ‐ Flight instruction;  Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests

14 CFR 91.119 ‐ Minimum safe altitudes: General

14 CFR 91.121 ‐ Altimeter settings

14 CFR 91.151(a) ‐ Fuel requirements for flights in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions

14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) ‐ Civil aircraft: certification required

14 CFR 91.405(a) ‐ Maintenance required

14 CFR 91.407(a) (1) ‐ Operation after maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, and

alteration

14 CFR 91.409(a) (2) ‐ Inspections  

14 CFR 91.417(a) & (b) ‐ Maintenance records

RFC2’s requested exemption would permit the operation of the TYPHOON Q500+ for the purpose of

inspection of equipment and appurtenance, mapping, and obtaining data for topographic imagery of

land features for engineering studies involving communication towers as well as other structures and

building inspections.  UAS’s will create a level of safety by reducing risk of tower climbing accidents and

fatalities solely for inspection.  

Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of the TYPHOON Q500+ powered by batteries

weighing fewer than 55 lbs will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose personnel to

any of the risks described above.  

These operations would take place with express written permission from the owners of the property

and would be conducted in airspace no more than 400’ AGL and the UAS will remain within Visual Line

of Sight of the Pilot in Command at all times.
RFC2 can insure that the combination of the TYPHOON Q500+’s lightweight, qualified flight personnel,

on board GPS system, and strict operation under the guidelines established, the FAA can have

confidence that RFC2’s operation will have an equivalent or greater level of safety while operating the

TYPHOON Q500+.

Equivalent Level of Safety  

RFC2 LLC proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the

characteristics and operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations, as listed below, provide

for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory

structure. These limitations and conditions to which RFC2 agrees to be bound when conducting

commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include:  

1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.  

2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of operator.  

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 10 minutes. Flights will be terminated at    

15% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 30 minute limit.  

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL.

5. TYPHOON Q500+ operator will be trained and certified in the proper safety and operations of the

UAS.  

6. The TYPHOON Q500+ will only operate within a controlled area as defined in the Procedures.  

7. The operator will post advisor notice around the controlled area.  

8. The operator will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up‐to‐date

information on the particular UAS to be operated as required.  

9. If the TYPHOON Q500+ loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the TYPHOON Q500+ will have

capability to return to a pre‐determined location within the Security Perimeter and land automatically.  

10. The TYPHOON Q500+ will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or

emergencies.  
Exemption Requests and Equivalent Level of Safety  

RFC Squared LLC, requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional

regulations that may technically apply to the operation of the TYPHOON Q500+.  

14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates:

The regulation requires:  

§21.171 Applicability.

§21.173 Eligibility.

§21.175 Airworthiness certificates: classification.

§21.177 Amendment or modification.  

§21.179 Transferability.

§21.181 Duration.  

§21.182 Aircraft identification.

§21.183 Issue of standard airworthiness certificates for normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, and transport

category aircraft; manned free balloons; and special classes of aircraft.

§21.184 Issue of special airworthiness certificates for primary category aircraft.

§21.185 Issue of airworthiness certificates for restricted category aircraft.

§21.187 Issue of multiple airworthiness certification.

§21.189 Issue of airworthiness certificate for limited category aircraft.

§21.190 Issue of a special airworthiness certificate for a light‐sport category aircraft.  

§21.191 Experimental certificates.  

§21.193 Experimental certificates: general.

§21.195 Experimental certificates: Aircraft to be used for market surveys, sales demonstrations, and

customer crew training.

§21.197 Special flight permits.

§21.199 Issue of special flight permits.

The TYPHOON Q500+ to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor

passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a

controlled area as set out in the Procedures. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption

will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator, pursuant to the Procedures requirements and in

compliance to local public safety requirements, to provide security of the area of operation as is now

done with conventional filming. The FAA will have advance notice of all operations. These safety

enhancements, which already  apply to civil aircraft operated in connection to motion picture and

television production, provide a greater degree of safety to public and property owners than

conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.P.R. Part 21,

Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to

national security posed by the TYPHOON Q500+, due to its size, speed of operation, location of
operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial

external load.  

14 CFR § 45.23 (b). Marking of the Aircraft:

The regulation requires:  

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on

limited, restricted or light‐sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft,

the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station,

in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light‐

sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable.

Even though the TYPHOON Q500+ will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption is needed as the

TYPHOON Q500+ have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word

"Experimental" can be placed. Given the size of the TYPHOON Q500+, two‐inch lettering will be

impossible.  

The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the UAS marked on its fuselage as required by

§45.29(f) where the operator working with the TYPHOON Q500+ will see the identification of the

TYPHOON Q500+ as "Experimental." The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to

Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167 A  

14 CFR §91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness:  

The regulation requires:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no

FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the

requirements contained in the Procedures for maintenance and use of safety check lists prior to each

flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided.  

14 CFR § 91.9(b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft:  

The regulation requires:

Section 91.9(b) (2) provides:  

(b) No person may operate a U.S.‐registered civil aircraft—

(2) for which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless

there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved

manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.
The TYPHOON Q500+, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight

manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or

capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft.  

The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point

where the operator flying the TYPHOON Q500+ will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the

following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658,

10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.  

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) and (b): Private pilots Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command:  

The regulation requires:

Sections 61.113 a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no person who holds

a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or

property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in

command of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection

with any business or employment if:

Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries a pilot and passengers, the TYPHOON Q500+ is remotely

controlled with no living thing onboard. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights

are planned and coordinated in advance. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the

manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot's certificate operating a

conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of the TYPHOON Q500+ are so diminished

from the level of risk associated with the operation of a commercial operations contemplated with Part

61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the TYPHOON Q500+ as requested with a Factory Trained

Operator as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61,113 (a) & (b).

14 CFR § 91.103(b): Preflight action:  

This regulation requires:

Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information

concerning that flight. This information must include—

(b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing

distance information:

Runways are not needed for takeoff and landing operations, an exemption will be needed. An equivalent

level of safety will be provided as set forth in Procedures. The operator will take all actions including

reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff locations and aircraft performance

data before initiation of a mission.  
14 CFR §91.109: Flight instruction:  

The regulation requires:  

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight

instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. However, instrument flight instruction

may be given in an airplane that is equipped with a single, functioning throwover control wheel that

controls the elevator and ailerons, in place of fixed, dual controls, when—

(1) The instructor has determined that the flight can be conducted safely; and  

(2) The person manipulating the controls has at least a private pilot certificate with appropriate category

and class ratings.

(b) An airplane equipped with a single, functioning throwover control wheel that controls the elevator

and ailerons, in place of fixed, dual controls may be used for flight instruction to conduct a flight review

required by §61.56 of this chapter, or to obtain recent flight experience or an instrument proficiency

check required by §61.57 when—

(1) The airplane is equipped with operable rudder pedals at both pilot stations;

(2) The pilot manipulating the controls is qualified to serve and serves as pilot in command during the

entire flight;

(3) The instructor is current and qualified to serve as pilot in command of the airplane, meets the

requirements of §61.195(b), and has logged at least 25 hours of pilot‐in‐command flight time in the

make and model of airplane; and

(4) The pilot in command and the instructor have determined the flight can be conducted safely.

(c) No person may operate a civil aircraft in simulated instrument flight unless—

(1) The other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot who possesses at least a private pilot certificate

with category and class ratings appropriate to the aircraft being flown.

(2) The safety pilot has adequate vision forward and to each side of the aircraft, or a competent

observer in the aircraft adequately supplements the vision of the safety pilot; and

(3) Except in the case of lighter‐than‐air aircraft, that aircraft is equipped with fully functioning dual

controls. However, simulated instrument flight may be conducted in a single‐engine airplane, equipped

with a single, functioning, throwover control wheel, in place of fixed, dual controls of the elevator and

ailerons, when—

(i) The safety pilot has determined that the flight can be conducted safely; and

(ii) The person manipulating the controls has at least a private pilot certificate with appropriate category

and class ratings.

(d) No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for a flight test for an airline transport pilot

certificate or a class or type rating on that certificate, or for a part 121 proficiency flight test, unless the

pilot seated at the controls, other than the pilot being checked, is fully qualified to act as pilot in

command of the aircraft.

TYPHOON Q500+ and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls.

Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via

radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual

controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemption

Nos.5778K & 9862A. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor

passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed of the aircraft.  
14 CFR §91.119: Minimum safe altitudes: General

The regulation requires:  

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following

altitudes:

(a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to

persons or property on the surface.

(b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air

assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of

2,000 feet of the aircraft.

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water

or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any

person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.

(d) Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight‐shift‐control aircraft. If the operation is conducted

without hazard to persons or property on the surface—

(1) A helicopter may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this

section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically

prescribed for helicopters by the FAA; and

(2) A powered parachute or weight‐shift‐control aircraft may be operated at less than the minimums

prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section.

As this exemption is for a TYPHOON Q500+ that is a UAS and the exemption requests authority to

operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth

herein, except for the limited conditions stated in the Procedures, the TYPHOON Q500+ will never

operate at higher than 400 AGL. It will however be operated in a restricted area with a security

perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre‐obtained

consent.

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the TYPHOON Q500+ as

well as the location where it is operated. In addition, the low‐altitude operations of the UAS will ensure

separation between these small‐UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must

comply with Section 91.119.  

14 CFR §91.121: Altimeter Settings:  

This regulation requires:  

a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as

the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating—

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to—

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of

the aircraft;
(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current

reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an

appropriate altimeter setting available before departure; or

(2) At or above 18,000 feet MSL, to 29.92′′ Hg.

(b) The lowest usable flight level is determined by the atmospheric pressure in the area of operation as

shown in the following table:

Current altimeter setting Lowest usable flight level

29.92 (or higher) 180

29.91 through 29.42 185

29.41 through 28.92 190

28.91 through 28.42 195

28.41 through 27.92 200

27.91 through 27.42 205

27.41 through 26.92 210

(c) To convert minimum altitude prescribed under §§91.119 and 91.177 to the minimum flight level, the

pilot shall take the flight level equivalent of the minimum altitude in feet and add the appropriate

number of feet specified below, according to the current reported altimeter setting:

Current altimeter setting Adjustment factor

29.92 (or higher) None

29.91 through 29.42 500

29.41 through 28.92 1,000

28.91 through 28.42 1,500

28.41 through 27.92 2,000

27.91 through 27.42 2,500

27.41 through 26.92 3,000

Each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set "...

to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure."  

As the TYPHOON Q500+ may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an

exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the

Procedures and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude

indicator before flight.  
14 CFR § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions:  

The regulation requires:

(a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and

forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and,

assuming normal cruising speed—

(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.

The battery powering the TYPHOON Q500+ provides it with 20‐25 minutes of powered flight. Since the

amount is less than 30 minute reserve minimum, this reserve minimum would not even allow the

TYPHOON Q500+ a chance to fly.

RFC2 believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 10 minutes or 15%

of battery power whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the

TYPHOON Q500+ to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area.  

Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673,

and 10808.  

14 CFR §91.203(a) and (b): Civil Aircraft: Certifications Required:  

The regulation requires:

(a) Except as provided in §91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the

following:

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. Each U.S. airworthiness certificate used to

comply with this subparagraph (except a special flight permit, a copy of the applicable operations

specifications issued under §21.197(c) of this chapter, appropriate sections of the air carrier manual

required by parts 121 and 135 of this chapter containing that portion of the operations specifications

issued under §21.197(c), or an authorization under §91.611) must have on it the registration number

assigned to the aircraft under part 47 of this chapter. However, the airworthiness certificate need not

have on it an assigned special identification number before 10 days after that number is first affixed to

the aircraft. A revised airworthiness certificate having on it an assigned special identification number,

that has been affixed to an aircraft, may only be obtained upon application to an FAA Flight Standards

district office.

(2) An effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, for operation within the United States,

the second copy of the Aircraft registration Application as provided for in §47.31(c), or a registration

certification issued under the laws of a foreign country.

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a)

of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit

entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew.

The TYPHOON Q500+ fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an on board pilot.

As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them

on the TYPHOON Q500+.  
An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point

where the operator flying the TYPHOON Q500+ will have immediate access to them; to the extent they

are applicable to the TYPHOON Q500+. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A

representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797,

9797A, 9816A, and 10700.  

14 CFR §91.405(a); 407(a) (1); 409(a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections:  

These regulations require:  

§91.405   Maintenance required.

Each owner or operator of an aircraft—

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required

inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as

prescribed in part 43 of this chapter;

§91.407   Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration.

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance,

rebuilding, or alteration unless—

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under §43.7 of this chapter; and

§91.409   Inspections.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within

the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had—

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this

chapter.

§91.417   Maintenance records.

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or

operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100‐hour,

annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft

(including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must

include—

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life‐limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled

on a specified time basis.
(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by

the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for

each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety

directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by §43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe

and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or

superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the

aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under §43.11 of this chapter shall be

retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

The above apply only to an aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Maintenance, alterations, and

preventive maintenance will be accomplished by trained technicians and / or operator. RFC2 will

document and maintain all maintenance records for the TYPHOON Q500+ to provide the equivalent level

of safety.  

Public Acknowledgement / Privacy  

All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner's prior consent

and knowledge.  

The granting of this exemption request will provide innovative safety operations. Satisfaction of the

criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012 ‐ size, weight, speed, operating capabilities,

proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security ‐ 

provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing

commercial operation of the TYPHOON Q500+ in and pursuant to the Procedures appended hereto.  

RFC2 respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemptions from the requirements of 14

C.F.R Sections 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.315(a), 61.23(a), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit RFC2 to operate the TYPHOON

Q500+. We are looking forward to working with your office and are willing to provide any additional

information if needed.

Sincerely,  

RFC Squared LLC Telecommunications Consultants  

Andre VanWyk,  

218‐729‐9866 avanwyk@rfc2.com

Gertruida Magdalena VanWyk

218‐729‐9866 gmvanwyk@rfc2.com

4815 Burning Tree Rd, Suite 200, Duluth, MN 55811  
APPENDIX A

UAS TYPHOON Q500+ Specifications Sheet.

Specifications TYPHOON Q500+  

Height: 210mm (8.3 in)

Length (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)  

Width (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)  

Diameter (without rotor blades): 565mm (22.2 in)  

Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in)

Weight (without battery and payload): 1130g (40.0 oz)  

Takeoff Weight (with battery and CGO2+): 1700g (60.0 oz)  

Battery: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo (included)  

Charger: DC 3S 11.1V LiPo balancing and AC adapter (included)

Transmitter: ST10+ 10‐channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video link (included)  

Flight Time: 20‐25 minutes  

CGO2+  

Height: 115mm (4.5 in)  

Width: 75mm (2.9 in)  

Depth: 135mm (1.4 in)  

Weight: 185g (6.5 oz)  

Video Resolution: 1080p 60, 50 or 48 fps

Photo Resolution: 16 megapixels  

Transmission Distance/Range: Up to 600m (1970 ft) depending on receiving device and environment

Transmission Band: 5.8GHz Storage (memory): microSD Class 10 up to 128GB  

ST10+

Number of Channels: 10  

RC Band: 2.4GHz RC  

Modulation: Yuneec  

Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz  

Telemetry/OSD: Yes  

SD Card Compatible: Yes  

LCD Screen Size: 5.5”  

Touchscreen: Yes
APPENDIX B  
Version 2.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION

· Specifictations

· Notices and Warnings

· General Safety Precautions and Warnings

· TYPHOON Q500+ RTF Contents

· Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

· Charging The Batteries

· Preparing The CGO2+

· Installing The Propellers

· Typhoon Q500+, CGO2+ and ST10+ Overview

· ST10+ Display

· ST10+ Accessories

· Flight Controls

· Flight Controls - Smart Mode

· Follow Me Function

· Whach Me Function

· Flight Controls - Angle (Pilot) Mode

· Flight Controls - Home Mode

· Led Status Indications

· Taking Photos and Recording Video

· Installing The Flight Battery

· GPS Functionality

· Preparing to Fly

· Flying

· Disabling GPS

· Graphical User Interface

· Compass Calibration

· ST10+ and Receiver Binding

· ST10+ and CGO2+ Binding

GROUND IMAGING SOLUTION

· Specifictations

· Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

· Installing The Steadygrip Batteries

· Attaching The CGO2+ to The Steadygrip

· CGO2+ APP

· Attaching A Mobile Device to The Steadygrip

· Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel

· Taking Photos and Recording Video

· Added Features for CGO2+ on Steadygrip

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY INFORMATION

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION

Typhoon Q500+ is a superior modular, integrated aerial and ground imaging solution. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown, including 

a larger ST10+ 5.5’’ Android touch screen personal ground station and a CGO2+ 3-axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel still photos and excellent 

Full HD 60 FPS videos. The STEADYGRIP extends the use of the gimbal camera from the sky to the ground and, With the CGO APP, whatever is shot can 

be viewed on your SmartPhone with the same control of video FPS, video start/stop and still photos as found on the ST10+. With the Q500+, it’s never 

been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses.

Although the Q500+ is ready to fly right out the box, please take the time to read through this entire instruction manual for more information on safety, 

battery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.yuneec.com for additional information including product 

updates, bulletins, videos and more.

Specifictations

TYPHOON Q500+ 

Height: 210mm (8.3 in)

Length (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)

Width (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)

Diameter (without rotor blades): 565mm (22.2 in)

Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in)

Weight (without battery and payload): 1130g (40.0 oz)

Takeoff Weight (with battery and CGO2+): 1700g 

(60.0 oz)

Battery: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo (included)

Charger: DC 3S 11.1V LiPo balancing and AC adapter 

(included)

Transmitter: ST10+ 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz 

video link (included)

Flight Time: 20-25 minutes

CGO2+

Height: 115mm (4.5 in)

Width: 75mm (2.9 in)

Depth: 135mm (1.4 in)

Weight: 185g (6.5 oz)

Video Resolution: 1080p 60, 50 or 48 fps

Photo Resolution: 16 megapixels

Transmission Distance/Range: Up to 600m (1970 ft) 

depending on receiving device and environment

Transmission Band: 5.8GHz

Storage (memory): microSD Class 10 up to 128GB

ST10+ 

Number of Channels: 10

RC Band: 2.4GHz

RC Modulation: Yuneec

Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz

Telemetry/OSD: Yes 

SD Card Compatible: Yes

LCD Screen Size: 5.5”

Touchscreen: Yes
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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.
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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.

DO NOT FLY OVER 

CROWDS!

DO NOT FLY NEAR 

AIRPORTS!

THE MAXIMUM FLYING 

ALTITUDE FOR THIS AIRCRAFT 

IS 8000FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL! 

DO NOT FLY NEARBY TALL 

BUILDINGS/OBSTRUCTIONS 

(100° MINIMUM CLEARANCE 

REQUIRED)

KEEP CLEAR OF THE 

SPINNING PROPELLERS!

100 ̊ MAX 8000ft

DO NOT FLY IN WINDS 

THAT EXCEED 8–12 MPH 

(13–19 KPH)!
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• 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. 
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1 TYPHOON RTF Airframe w/Installed CGO2+

2 ST10+ Transmitter and Personal Ground Station

3 ST10+ LCD Screen Sun Shade/Shield

4 ST10+ Neck Strap

5 AC to DC USB Adapter/Charger

6 USB to Micro USB Cable

7 USB Interface/Programmer

8 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo Battery

9 3S 11.1V LiPo Balance Connector Charge Lead 

10 DC 3S 11.1V LiPo Balancing Charger

11 DC Automobile Accessory Socket/

 Cigarette Lighter Receptacle Adapter

12 AC to DC Adapter/Power Supply

13 8GB microSD Card w/Adapter

14 Motor Holder/Prop Installation Tool

15 Propellers/Rotor Blades (2 sets)

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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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It’s safer and better for the longevity of the battery to 

store it only partially charged for any length of time. Storing the battery 

approximately 50% charged (which is around 3.85V per cell) is typically 

best, however, it will take some careful management of the charge time and 

the use of a volt meter to achieve this voltage. If you have the equipment 

and skills to achieve the 50% charge level for storage it is recommended. If 

not, simply be sure to not store the battery fully charged whenever 

possible. In fact, as long as the battery will be stored at approximately room 

temperature and for no more than a few weeks before the next use, it may 

be best to store the battery in the discharged state after the last flight (as 

long as the battery was not over-discharged on the last flight).
Charging The Batteries

WARNING: Lithium Ion (LiIon) and 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 LiIon/LiPo batteries 

can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the included LiIon/LiPo 

batteries you assume all risks associated with them. If you do not agree 

with these conditions please return the complete product in new, unused 

condition to the place of purchase immediately.

CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY

You can 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 corresponding adapter. Once 

you’ve verified the charger is powered on and ready to charge (green 

blinking LED), plug the balance connector charge lead into the charger, then 

connect the LiPo flight battery to the charge lead. The battery will begin 

charging (red blinking LED) and it will take approximately 2 hours to charge 

a fully discharged (not over-discharged) battery.

CHARGING THE LI-ION ST10+ BATTERY

You can charge the LiIon battery installed in the ST10+ from a 100-240V 

AC outlet using the USB adapter/charger, or from a suitable USB power 

source (2.0 amps max), with the USB to micro USB cable. While the ST10+ 

is powered off connect the cable to the USB adapter/charger, then plug it 

into the USB connector/charging port on the right side. After approximately 30-45 seconds the LED indicator for the battery will blink blue while the 

battery is charging, and will glow solid blue when the battery is fully 

charged. It will take approximately 5.5 hours to charge a fully discharged 

(not over-discharged ) battery.

NOTE: The AC plug type will vary depending on the region in which the 

product was imported/purchased (AU = Australian; EU = European; UK = 

United Kingdom; US = United States).

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Preparing The CGO2+

WARNING: Before installing the flight battery and powering on TYPHOON 

you MUST remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO2+ by carefully 

sliding it backward. Failure to remove the cover/lock can result in damage 

to TYPHOON and the CGO2+!

QUICK TIP: It’s a good idea to re-install the cover/lock after each flying 

session and while transporting/storing TYPHOON (just remember to 

remove the cover/lock before powering on TYPHOON and CGO2+!).

Step 1) Remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO2+ by carefully 

sliding it backward.

Step 2) Slide the microSD card into the corresponding slot on the bottom of 

the CGO2+. You can use the included 8GB card or any Class 10 microSD 

card up to 128GB.

Step 3) Carefully remove the protective material from the camera lens.

Installing The Propellers

WARNING: We recommend wearing gloves and using extreme care when 

installing the propellers/rotor blades.

Each motor and propeller are marked with an ‘A’ or ‘B’ to ensure easy 

installation in the correct positions (for example: install propellers marked 

with ‘A’ on motors marked with ‘A’).

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is NOT possible to install a propeller marked with 

‘A’ on a motor marked with ‘B’. The threads go in different directions for 

the ‘A’ and ‘B’ motors/propellers.

Step 1) Use the special tool (included) to hold the motor so it cannot spin.

CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the propellers when using the tool.

Step 2) Install the corresponding propeller by rotating it trialing edge first 

until it‘s secure against the o-ring located at the bottom of the motor shaft.

Step 3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the three remaining propellers 

securely.

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TYPHOON Q500+, CGO2+ And ST10+ Overview

TYPHOON Q500+ / CGO2+

1 CGO2+ Gimbal Camera

2 Camera LED Status Indicator

3 Camera Lens

4 5.8GHz Antenna

5 Main LED Status Indicator

6 Power Switch

ST10+

7 Proportional Control Rate Slider

8 USB Connector/Charging Port

9 Audio/Earphone Jack

10 Take Still Photo Button

11 Start/Stop Motors Button

12 Rudder/Yaw Control 

13 Throttle/Altitude Control 

14 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)

15 Status Indicators (for ST10+ battery, 5.8GHz WiFi

 and GPS)

16 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)

17 Start/Stop Video Recording Button

18 Flight Mode Selection Switch

19 Aileron/Roll Control

20 Elevator/Pitch Control

21 Power Switch

22 Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated Buttons

 (Volume Down/Volume Up/Menu/Home/Back)

23 CGO2+ Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider

24 SD Card Slot (located under the battery)

The ST10+ is equipped with an internal cooling fan and components that deliver vibrating and 

audible alerts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Although the ST10+ is equipped with digital ‘trims’ (located below the control 

sticks) they are not active/functional when controlling TYPHOON.

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1 Model Name

2 Status Information

3 Direction to Home Point

4 Clock/Current Time

5 Watch Me/Follow Me Button

6 GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10+

7 ST10+ Battery Charge Level Status Icon

8 Aircraft Battery Voltage

9 Altitude of Aircraft (Above Ground Level)

10 Ground Speed of Aircraft

11 Distance of Aircraft from Home Point

12 Model Select Menu Button

13 Settings

14 Flight Settings Menu Button

15 System Settings Menu Button

16 Latitude/Longitude Position of Aircraft

17 Number of Satellites for Aircraft

18 GPS Status for Aircraft

19 Flight Mode of Aircraft

The ST10+ is equipped with a touchscreen display that allows for changing various settings and viewing real-time telemetry data and streaming video during 

flight.

QUICK TIP: Double tap on the screen to increase the size of the video viewing area to full-screen and double tap again to return to the standard size).

WARNING: NEVER attempt to fly TYPHOON via First-Person View (FPV). There’s a slight ‘lag’ in the CGO2+ streaming video downlink to the ST10+, and 

as a result the streaming video/FPV should only be used for aligning camera shots and not for flying! 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: Streaming video from the CGO2+ to the ST10+ and to a separate phone/tablet (or another Yuneec transmitter/personal ground 

station) at the same time is NOT recommended as it will result in a very significant lag in the video downlink.

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Model:Q500 Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

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SAT

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POS

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N/A N

MODE

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ALT

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VOLTS

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G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

Auto
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ST10+ Accessories

You can install the included and optional-use Neck Strap to help hold and 

support the ST10+. You can also install the included and optional-use LCD 

Screen Sun Shade/Shield to help improve viewing in sun light.

QUICK TIP: It may be helpful to apply suitable anti-glare screen protector 

material over the LCD screen to further improve viewing in sun light. Moving the left-hand stick to the left will turn (yaw) the nose of TYPHOON 

to the left about the vertical axis. And moving the stick to the right will turn 

(yaw) the nose of TYPHOON to the right. Flight Controls

NOTE: The information in this and the following sections refers to the 

default ‘Mode 2’ control configuration of the ST10+. The left-hand stick on 

the ST10+ controls the throttle (climb/descend) and rudder (yaw left/right) 

channels.. When the left-hand stick (also known as the throttle stick) is in 

the middle position during flight TYPHOON will maintain the current 

altitude. As you move the stick upward TYPHOON will climb, and as you 

move the stick downward TYPHOON will descend. The farther away from 

the middle position you move the stick the faster TYPHOON will climb or 

descend.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The maximum altitude is limited to 400 feet (122 

meters) AGL (Above Ground Level) in both Smart and Angle (Pilot) Mode. 

And although this limit can be adjusted using the USB interface/programmer and software we strongly recommend using the default limit at all 

times.
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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.

PROPORTIONAL CONTROL RATE SLIDER

The Proportional Control Rate Slider located on the right side of the ST10+ 

allows you to set the overall climb/descend and directional control rates. 

Use the turtle position for the lowest control rates (best for first-time pilots 

and required when flying between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean 

Sea Level), and use the rabbit position for the highest control rates (best for 

experienced pilots and can only be used when flying below 5000 feet 

AMSL). Or use a position in between if you prefer.

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’ and ‘Watch Me’ functions. 

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.

Flight Controls - Smart Mode

SMART CIRCLE*

*Ø 52 feet / 16 meters
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FOLLOW ME FUNCTION

The Follow Me function allows 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 ST10+. At this time, you will see on ST10+ screen, the number of 

connected satellites is 6 or more. TYPHOON's Main LED Status Indicator 

will blink white every three seconds. 

When in Follow Me function, the TYPHOON will 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 CGO2+. 

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.
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: 

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System Setting Flight Setting Model Select

MODE

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VOLTS

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G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A ft

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

 he moves.

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G-SPD

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System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

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VOLTS

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G-SPD

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System Settings Flight Settings Model Select

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 CGO2+ 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.
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Additional Angle (Pilot) Mode Features:

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.

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.

Flight Controls - 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.

Additional Smart Mode Features:

*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 

farther than 300 feet (91 meters). And although this limit can be adjusted 

using the USB interface/programmer and software we strongly 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.
Flight Controls - 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.

PILOT LOCATION

13-26 ft 

(4-8m)

LANDING 

LOCATION

In Home Mode the Follow Me 

feature 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:

10 m

10 m

B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) TYPHOON will climb to 33 

feet (10 meters) while flying back to the home point, then will descend 

vertically until it lands.

A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) TYPHOON will maintain the 

current altitude, fly back to the home point, then descend vertically until it 

lands.

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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, however, we strongly 

recommend switching to Smart or Angle Mode to avoid the obstacle (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.

Flashes red, green and blue (2 times per second)

Pulses red (3 times per second) 

Flashes orange very rapidly (10 times per second)

Flashes blue rapidly (5 times per second)

Flashes red and white rapidly (5 times per second)

Glows solid green 

Flashes green (3 times per second) then off 

(for 1 second)

Glows solid purple

Flashes purple (3 times per second) then off 

(for 1 second)

Flashes red rapidly (5 times per second) 

Flashes red, green and blue every 3 seconds 

Led Status Indications

1 second 1 second 1 second

1 second 1 second 1 second

LED STATUS INDICATIONS DURING STARTUP

Main LED Status Indicator

Initialization in progress

Initialization failed

The aircraft is in ‘bind’ mode

The aircraft is not connected/linked to the transmitter

The aircraft is in a no-fly zone*

*Please see the instruction manual for more information 

regarding no-fly zones

LED STATUS INDICATIONS BEFORE/DURING FLIGHT

Main LED Status Indicator

The aircraft is in Smart Mode with GPS lock

The aircraft is in Smart Mode without GPS lock

The aircraft is in Angle Mode with GPS lock

The aircraft is in Angle Mode without GPS lock

The aircraft is in Home Mode

First level low voltage battery warning

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Flashes red and green slowly (2 times per second)

Flashes red and green rapidly (5 times per second)

Flashes red, green and blue rapidly 

(3 times per second)

Flashes red, green and blue slowly 

(1 time per second)

Glows solid white

Glows solid red

Flashes yellow (1 time per second)

Glows solid green

Glows solid blue (1 time for 2 seconds)

Flashes green, blue slowly (1 time per 2 seconds) 

LED STATUS INDICATIONS FOR CALIBRATION MODES

Main LED Status Indicator

Compass calibration Mode entered

Compass calibration started

Accelerometer calibration started

Accelerometer calibration Mode entered/data collection 

finished

Calibration failed

CGO2+ CAMERA LED STATUS INDICATIONS

WiFi / camera initialization in progress

MicroSD card error or missing microSD card

Ready

Taking still photo

Recording video

1 second 1 second 1 second

Flashes red, green and blue continuously

Flashes purple (1 flash per second)

Second level low voltage battery warning 

GPS lost

Compass calibration required

Below Motor LED Status Indicators

Low voltage battery warning

GPS disabled/lost

Flashes orange twice between any LED indication 

(when in the air)

Flash rapidly (5 times per second)

Flash 3 times per second then off 1 second second

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dot next to the time length of the recording near the upper right-hand 

corner on the screen of the ST10+.

Taking Photos And Recording Video

The ST10+ seamlessly integrates control of the CGO2+ so you can easily 

take still photos and start/stop video recording using the corresponding 

buttons located on top:

TO TAKE A STILL PHOTO

TO START/STOP RECORDING VIDEO

Press the button located near the top 

right corner of the ST10+. You’ll hear an 

audible indication from the ST10+ each 

time the recording starts/stops. And 

while video is recording the LED indicator on the front of the CGO2+ will flash 

blue and green, and there will be a red 

Press the button located near the top 

left corner of the ST10+. You’ll hear an 

audible ‘shutter’ sound from the 

ST10+ and the LED indicator on the 

front of the CGO2+ will change from 

glowing solid green to glowing solid 

blue. It will take approximately 5 

seconds to capture the photo and before you can take another still photo.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot take still photos while recording video. 

You MUST stop recording video in order to take still photos.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You can choose to record video at 48, 50 (PAL) or 60 

(NTSC) frames per second by tapping the corresponding button near the 

upper left-hand corner on the screen of the ST10+. And keep in mind that 

the delay in the live video stream will be lowest at 48 and 50 as compared 

to 60 frames per second.

The slider located on the left side of the ST10+ allows you to set the 

pitch/tilt position of the CGO2+ from approximately straight ahead (when 

the slider is in the uppermost position) to approximately straight down 

(when the slider is in the lowermost position). And you can easily set a 

position in between by adjusting the slider accordingly. 

QUICK TIP: There’s an adjustable counterbalance located on the rear of 

the CGO2+. This counterbalance has been adjusted at the factory to 

provide the best balance and performance overall so typically it should 

NOT need to be adjusted. However, if you find that the CGO2+ is making 

any ‘buzzing’ sounds while powered on, carefully twist the counterbalance 

in or out until the sound stops in order to achieve the best balance, performance and photo/video quality.
Installing The Flight Battery

After the flight battery has been fully charged it’s ready to be installed in 

TYPHOON:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep TYPHOON level relative to the ground when 

installing the battery. 

STEP 1) Push the area at the top of the battery door to release the 

latch/lock, and then open the door.

STEP 2) With the side of the battery cartridge that has the ‘UP’ arrow 

marking oriented upward, hold the handle and slide the battery into the 

battery compartment until you feel the connector make a positive connection.

NOTE: If you do not install the battery in the correct orientation it will not 

be possible to make a positive connection.

STEP 3) Close the battery door by pushing the area at the top to engage the 

latch/lock.

NOTE: If the door will not close because it’s coming into contact with the 

handle on the battery cartridge, the battery is not inserted far enough to 

engage the connector properly.

GPS Functionality

TYPHOON requires a suitable GPS signal/lock in order to start the motors 

and to be flown. This means it should only be operated outdoors in open 

areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructions. And in 

order to acquire a suitable GPS signal/lock it’s critical that the GPS antenna 

installed in the top of TYPHOON always have a clear view of the sky (100° 

minimum clearance required).

WARNING: Do NOT attempt to fly 

near or between tall buildings/obstructions, near or under dense 

vegetation, structures or indoors. Do 

NOT attempt to fly TYPHOON with GPS enabled indoors or in any 

location known to have poor GPS coverage. And do NOT disable/turn off 

GPS unless you’re able to properly control TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) 

Mode without GPS assistance and accept ALL responsibility and liability for 

crashes or ‘fly aways’.

If TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock while flying it can only be flown in 

Angle (Pilot) Mode. Smart Mode and Home Mode, along with their 

corresponding features, will no longer work. And the Main LED Status 

Indicator will flash purple and the Below Motor LED Status Indicators will 

flash three (3) times per second then will stay off for one (1) second when 

TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock (or if GPS has been disabled/turned off).

If the GPS signal/lock is reacquired (after receiving 5–10 seconds of 

suitable GPS signal), Smart Mode and Home Mode will work again.

WARNING: Loss of GPS signal/lock may result in a crash or even a ‘fly 

away’.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are NOT covered under 

warranty.

NO-FLY ZONES

With a suitable GPS signal/lock it will not be possible to start the motors, 

takeoff or fly TYPHOON in the ‘No-Fly Zones’ within a 4 mile (6.4 kilometer) radius of most major airports.

Preparing to Fly

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WARNING: Before flying you MUST review and understand all of the 

NOTICES AND WARNINGS and the GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

AND WARNINGS found near the beginning of this instruction manual. 

Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could 

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

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you’re a first-time pilot we strongly recommend 

putting the Flight Mode Selection Switch (located just above the right-hand 

control stick) in the top position to activate Smart Mode. Or, if you’re an 

experienced RC/drone pilot we strongly recommend putting the switch in 

the middle position to activate Angle (Pilot) Mode.

Step 2) Place TYPHOON on a level and stable surface then slide the power 

switch to the ‘ON’ position. DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE TYPHOON 

UNTIL THE INITIALIZATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE. The Main LED 

Status Indicator on the bottom of TYPHOON will show one of the following indications when initialization is complete:

• TYPHOON is in Smart Mode with 

GPS lock Glows solid green

• TYPHOON is in Smart Mode 

without GPS lock Flashes green (3 

times per second) then off (for 1 

second)

• TYPHOON is in Angle (Pilot) Mode 

with GPS lock Glows solid purple

• TYPHOON is in Angle (Pilot) Mode 

without GPS lock Flashes purple (3 

times per second) then off (for 1 

second)

Step 3) If you do not have a GPS lock 

move TYPHOON to a different area, 

turn it off, then back on again. Or, if 

you have a GPS lock, proceed to the 

next step.

10000 ft2 (930m2)

Never attempt to operate TYPHOON 

nearby tall buildings/obstructions 

that do not offer a clear view of the 

sky (a minimum clearance of 100°).

After selecting a suitable flying area, 

please follow these steps:

Step 1) ALWAYS turn the ST10+ on 

and allow it to boot up fully BEFORE 

turning TYPHOON on. Step 5) Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind TYPHOON.

PILOT LOCATION

TAKEOFF ZONE

26 ft (8m)
Flying

TAKEOFF

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.

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.

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 for approximately two (2) seconds to stop the motors.

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.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate TYPHOON in 

winds that exceed 8–12 miles per hour (13–19 kilometers 

per hour).

Step 6) Press and hold the red 

START/STOP button for approximately three (3) seconds to start the 

motors. Or you can lower the 

left-hand stick all the way, move it all 

the way to the left, then all the way to 

the right and back to the middle to 

start the motors.

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Step 2) Move the right-hand stick all the way to the right and hold it there 

until step 3 is completed.

Step 3) Move the Flight Mode Selection Switch from Smart to Home and 

Home to Smart mode 4 times in 3 seconds.

When GPS has been disabled successfully TYPHOON will emit an audible 

indication and the GPS status on the ST10+ screen will show ‘Disabled’. 

Also, the Main LED Status Indicator will flash purple and the Below Motor 

LED Status Indicators will flash three (3) times per second then will stay off 

for one (1) second.

WARNING: Do NOT leave the ST10+ and TYPHOON powered on and do 

NOT leave the flight battery installed in TYPHOON as doing so can over-discharge and damage the batteries. Over-discharging can cause damage to the 

batteries resulting in reduced performance or failure of the batteries entirely. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Battery damage, crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are 

NOT covered under warranty.

Disabling GPS

WARNING: Smart Mode and Home Mode, along with their corresponding 

features, only work when GPS is active and TYPHOON has a suitable GPS 

signal/lock. If you disable/turn off GPS TYPHOON can only be flown in 

Angle (Pilot) Mode. And if you cannot 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.

We do not typically recommend disabling GPS for any reason, especially if 

you’re a first-time or low-time pilot. However, if you’re an experienced 

pilot that’s able to properly control TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode, and 

you do not exceed any altitude/distance limits or fly in any ‘no fly zones’ in 

your area, you can disable/turn off GPS. And do NOT disable/turn off GPS 

unless you accept ALL responsibility and liability for crashes or ‘fly aways’.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every time you turn TYPHOON on it will default to 

having GPS active/on (even if you disabled GPS the last time is was 

powered on).

Step 1) While the ST10+ and TYPHOON are powered on and linked (and 

the motors are NOT running), move the Proportional Control Rate Slider on 

the right side of the ST10+ to the uppermost (rabbit) position.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

You can download the graphical user interface (GUI) software on 

TYPHOON product page at www.Yuneec.com. Follow the on-screen 

instructions to install and operate the software which allows you to see the 

status of all sensors, to adjust various settings, check GPS accuracy, update 

firmware and more using the included USB Interface/Programmer.

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Compass Calibration

Step 5) When the main LED status 

indicator flashes red and green 

slowly (2 times per second) you 

have entered compass calibration 

mode. Pick up the aircraft and hold 

it flat with the nose pointed to the 

north. After 5 seconds the main 

LED status indicator should flash 

red and green rapidly (5 times per 

second).

Step 7) Rotate the aircraft 45 

degrees to the left. Then slowly 

rotate the aircraft 360 degrees 

toward the north (as illustrated) 

until it's flat and upright in your 

hands again.

Step 6) Slowly rotate the aircraft 

360 degrees toward the north (as 

illustrated) until it's flat and upright 

in your hands again.

Step 8) Rotate the aircraft 45 

degrees to the left. Then slowly 

rotate the aircraft 360 degrees 

toward the north (as illustrated) 

until it's flat and upright in your 

hands again.

Step 1) Do not calibrate the compass 

inside parking structures, near 

buildings or surfaces with metal in 

them (like roads parking lots with 

rebar). Only calibrate the compass in 

open areas/fields far away from 

power lines and other metallic or 

concrete surfaces/structures.

Step 2) Turn on the transmitter and 

allow it to boot up fully before 

turning on the aircraft. And when 

the transmitter and aircraft are 

powered on and linked proceed to 

the next step.

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Step 4) If successful, THPHOON 

will beep, Return to the main 

screen. 'Mag Cali' will be displayed 

in MODE area.

CAMERA

MULTICOPTER

Video Settings

Audio Switch

GPS

Calibration

OFF

ON

Compass

Accelerometer

Step 3) Tap the Setting button on 

the ST10+ screen, then tap the 

Calibration button. Choose 

Compass option and tap it. 

Model:Q500+ Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

Mag Cali

ALT

N/A ft

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A ft

System Settings Flight Settings Model Select
Step 9) Rotate the aircraft 45 

degrees to the left. Then slowly 

rotate the aircraft 360 degrees 

toward the north (as illustrated) 

until it's flat and upright in your 

hands again.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If compass calibration fails the main LED status indicator will glow solid white and you must restart the calibration process.

Step 11) If you hear an audible 

indication after the main LED 

status indicator stops blinking 

rapidly you have successfully 

completed compass calibration.

Step 10) The main LED status 

indicator should be flashing red and 

green rapidly (5 times per second). 

Hold the aircraft as still as possible 

until it main LED status indicator 

stops blinking rapidly.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Steps 6 to 9 

must be completed in less than 30 

seconds in order to successfully 

complete compass calibration.

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ST10+ and Receiver Binding

Step 1) Turn on TYPHOON, and 

after the Main LED Status Indicator 

begins to flash blue rapidly, lift the 

back end upward approximately 45° 

then back down to ‘level’ two (2) 

times to put the aircraft/receiver into 

bind mode. The Main LED Status 

Indicator will begin to the flash 

orange very rapidly when the 

aircraft/receiver are in bind mode.

2 x 45+°

Step 2) Turn on the ST10+, 

and if required tap the 

screen (outside of the pop 

up status window) to 

bypass the RC and WiFi 

connection process.

Step 3) Tap the ‘Model 

Select’ button, and if 

required press ‘OK’ to 

bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

Step 4) Select the existing 

model (for example: 

‘TYPHOON’) you would 

like to bind to (or create a 

‘New Model’), and if 

required press ‘OK’ to 

bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

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Step 5) Tap the ‘Flight 

Settings’ button, and if 

required press ‘OK’ to 

bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

Step 6) Tap the ‘Bind’ 

button and select the 

‘SR24_XXXXX’ receiver 

listed in the column under 

‘Model’, then tap ‘OK’ after 

the connection has been 

established.

Step 7) Tap the ‘Back’ 

button two (2) times to 

return to the main screen 

and the model/receiver 

should automatically 

connect to the ST10+.

SR24_16042

SR24_16042
ST10+ and CGO2+ Binding

Step 1) Turn on the ST10+, and if required tap the screen (outside of the 

pop up status window) to bypass the RC and WiFi connection process.

Step 5) if required tap the 

screen (outside of the pop 

up status window) to 

bypass the RC and WiFi 

connection process, then 

tap the ‘Flight Settings’ 

button and press ‘OK’ to 

bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

Step 6) Tap the ‘Bind’ 

button and select the 

‘CGO2_XXXXXX’ camera 

listed in the column under 

‘Camera’, then enter the 

password ‘1234567890’ 

when prompted and tap 

‘OK’ after the connection 

has been established.

Step 7) Tap the ‘Back’ button two (2) times to return to the main screen and 

the camera should automatically connect to the ST10+.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Streaming video from the CGO2+ to the ST10+ and 

to a separate phone/tablet (or another Yuneec transmitter/personal 

ground station) at the same time is NOT recommended as it will result in a 

very significant lag in the video downlink.

Step 2) Tap the ‘Model 

Select’ button, and if 

required press ‘OK’ to 

bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

Step 3) Select the existing 

model (for example: 

‘TYPHOON’) you would like 

to bind to (or create a ‘New 

Model’), and if required 

press ‘OK’ to bypass any 

pop up warnings/alerts.

Step 4) Turn on TYPHOON 

and ensure that the CGO2+ 

is powered on.

SR24_16042

SR24_16042

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GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM

Specifictations

CGO STEADYGRIPTM 

Height: 223mm (8.78 in)

Depth (front to back): 182mm (7.17 in)

Width: 70mm (2.76 in)

Weight (without gimbal/batteries): 200g (7.05 oz)

Angle Control Range (Pitch): 30° to -85°

Required Batteries: 2850mAh Energizer® 8x 1.5V AA Batteries 

(Sold Separately)

Runtime: 48-64 minutes (depending on usage)

Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

WARNING: Alkaline Batteries May explode or leak, and cause burn injury if recharged, 

disposed of in fire, mixed with a different battery type, inserted backwards or disassembled. Replace all batteries at the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in your pocket 

or purse. Do not remove the battery label.

WARNING: All instructions and precautions must be read and followed exactly and you 

must follow instructions of the battery manufacturer.

WARNING: procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property 

damage, collateral damage and serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury. 

Failure to exercise care while using this product and comply with the following 

conditions and guidance could result in product malfunction, excessive heat, fire, 

property damage, and ultimately injury. 

Lithium lon batteries are not toys. For the purpose of the document Li-lon, Li-Po, Li-Fe, 

NiCd or NiMH batteries will be described as "Batteries". 

Handling and Storage:

● Never alter, puncture or impact Batteries or related components. 

● Do not directly connect the terminals with metal objects. This will short-circuit 

Batteries, resulting in heat and electrical discharge. 

● Never store loose Batteries together, the Batteries' terminals may contact one 

another causing a short circuit. 

● Never expose Batteries to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.

● Always disconnect Batteries when not in use. 

Before the First Charge:

● Ensure batteries are not damaged, as this may cause a short circuit of fire. Charging 

● Always refer to your charger's manual to ensure safe operation. 

● Always charge Batteries in an open area away from flammable materials, liquids and 

surfaces. 

● Never charge Batteries that are hot to the touch (above 120°F) 

If at any time Batteries become damaged, hot, or begin to balloon or swell, discontinue 

charging (or discharging) immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the charger. Then 

place the Batteries and/or charger in a safe, open area away from flammable materials 

in an approved Li-Po bag to observe. After one hour, remove the Batteries from 

service. DO NOT continue to handle, attempt to use, or ship the Batteries. Failure to 

follow these procedures can cause damage to Batteries, personal property or cause 

serious injury. 

Damaged or swollen Batteries can be unstable and very hot. DO NOT touch batteries 

until they have cooled. Dispose of batteries in the manner required by your city, 

county, state or country. Contact the appropriate Yuneec Product Support Office to 

speak to a service technician for more information. 

In the event of fire, a Class D, dry chemical fire extinguisher must be used then 

batteries must be placed inside of an approved Li-Po bag. 

Additional Guidelines and Warnings:

● In the event of a crash, always quickly and safely disconnect and remove Batteries 

from the model. Then follow the previously listed safety procedures. 

● If the internal contents of Batteries come into contact with your skin, wash the 

affected area(s) with soap and water immediately. If it comes into contact with your 

eye(s), flush them with generous amounts of water for 15 minutes and seek immediately medical attention. 
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WARNING: Alkaline Batteries May explode or leak, and cause burn injury if 

recharged, disposed of in fire, mixed with a different battery type, inserted 

backwards or disassembled. Replace all batteries at the same time. Do not 

carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse. Do not remove the battery 

label.

STEP 1) Remove the 

Battery Cover / Door from 

the bottom of the Steady- GripTM

Hold the bottom of the 

SteadyGripTM toward 

yourself with the front 

part facing downward. 

Installing The SteadygripTM Batteries

WARNING: Before switching on the SteadyGripTM it is highly recommended 

to first securely attach the CGO2+ to your SteadyGripTM. 

QUICK TIP: It’s a good idea to ensure you have your microSD card with lots 

of space for photos and videos handy.

STEP 1) Carefully slide the top part of the CGO2+ (that also attaches below the nose 

of the Q500 Typhoon) onto the mount below the front part of the SteadyGripTM. A 

corresponding ‘click’ will be noticed once the CGO2+ has securely been installed into 

the slide-in mount on the SteadyGripTM.

Attaching The CGO2+ to The SteadygripTM

Slide the battery cover / door upward with slight force and inspect the AA 

battery compartment.

STEP 2) Install 8x AA Batteries

The use of rechargeable batteries is strongly recommended. Alkaline 

batteries only support the device to work 15 minutes.

STEP 3) Re-installing the Battery Cover / Door on the bottom of the 

SteadyGripTM

Once you’ve installed 6 fresh AA batteries, Hold the bottom of the SteadyGripTM toward yourself with the front part facing downward. Slide the 

battery cover / door downward with slight force and ensure you hear and 

feel a noticeable ‘click’ indicating the battery cover / door has been closed 

securely.

STEP 2) Carefully connect the CGO2+’s power/control connector to the power/control 

port of the CGO SteadyGripTM and then insert a microSD card into the corresponding slot 

on the bottom of the CGO2+. You can use the included 8GB card (from your RTF 

package) or any Class 10 microSD card up to 128GB.

STEP 3) Powering on and initialization. Place your CGO SteadyGripTM on a flat and stable 

surface, then switch on the SteadyGripTM and it will initialize after 4-8 

seconds of no movement or 

vibration.

SteadyGripTM Main LED Status: 

Upon Powering on: Green LED blinking for twice and then solid GREEN for READY TO USE!

Pitch Follow Function: GREEN LED blinking 

Low Voltage Warning: RED LED blinking slowly 

Power Cut-off: RED LED blinking quickly 
Taking Photos and Recording Videos

1) To take a still photo press the red Photo Taking/Video Recording button 

You’ll hear an audible shutter sound from the APP and the LED indicator on 

CGO2+ front will flash in blue and green. It will take approximately 5 

seconds to capture the photo and before you can take another still photo.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot take still photos while recording video. 

You MUST stop recording video in order to take still photos.

2) To start/stop recording videos, slide the Mode button to Video Recording, then press the red button to start. You’ll hear an audible indication from 

the APP each time the recording starts/stops. During recording, the LED 

indicator on CGO2+ front will flash in blue and green. There will be recording time length display on the APP Screen.

3) To start/stop recording video simply press the red button located on the 

APP. You’ll hear an audible indication from the APP each time the recording 

starts/stops. And while video is recording, the LED indicator on the front of 

GCO2+ will flash blue and green, and there will be an indicator showing 

time length of the recording on the APP screen.

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Attaching A Mobile Device to The SteadygripTM

Step 1) Press the Curved Lip at the 

top front of the SteadyGripTM as 

illustrated and fit your Mobile 

Device with the screen facing 

toward the Main LED and Pitch 

Control Wheel.

Step 2) Connect your Mobile Device 

to the CGO2+’s WiFi by selecting 

CGO2+’s SSID and by entering the 

WiFi Key / Password:1234567890.

The SteadyGripTM features a camera pitch controller that allows precise camera 

angle control on the go. Simply roll the pitch control wheel forward to move the

camera pitch/angle downward 

and roll the pitch control 

wheel backward to move the 

camera pitch/angle upward. 

Please review these instructions along with the illustrations to familiarize yourself on 

how to control the CGO2+ 

with your SteadyGripTM.

Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel

Download the free APP 

named as CGO2 to smart 

device at the APP Store 

or Google Play Store.Install the APP to your 

5.8GHz WiFi capable 

device.Make a note of 

the network name and 

password located on the 

top of the gimbal assembly.

CGO2+ APP

CGO2 APP COMPATIBLE DEVICES

Apple iOS: iphone 5/5c/5s/6/6+ ipad mini/mini+/3/4 

Android: Mobile Devices with 5.8GHz Suport

15:30

1.25 G
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IMPORTANT NOTE: You can choose to record video at 48, 50 (PAL) or 60 

(NTSC) frames per second by tapping the corresponding button near the 

upper left-hand corner on main screen of the APP. Keep in mind that the 

delay in the live video stream will be lowest at 48 and 50 as compared to 

60 frames per second.

QUICK TIP: There’s an adjustable counterbalance located on the rear of 

the CGO2+. This counterbalance has been adjusted at the factory to 

provide the best balance and performance overall so typically it should 

NOT need to be adjusted. However, if you find that the CGO2+ is making 

any ‘buzzing’ sounds while powered on, carefully twist the counterbalance 

in or out until the sound stops in order to achieve the best balance, performance and photo/video quality.

Pitch Follow Function for CGO2+ on SteadyGrip

Pitch Follow function allows the gimbal camera to track SteadyGrip in pitch 

direction.

To Enter Pitch Follow:

Press Pitch Follow Button on the top of the SteadyGrip to enter Pitch 

Follow Function. The green STEADYGRIP LED Status Indicator on top will 

start blinking instead of being solid when enter Pitch Follow. 

NOTE: 

1) The default status of SteadyGrip is normal status without Pitch Follow. 

2) When SteadyGrip is in Pitch Follow status, the gimbal camera tracks 

SteadyGrip in pitch direction, and the gimbal pitch control roller wheel on 

SteadyGrip is disabled.

To Exit Pitch Follow:

Press Pitch Follow Button to exit this function.

 Pitch Follow Button
TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE

TYPHOON will not initialize 

Flight battery will not 

charge (red LED on 

charger glows solid red).

TYPHOON GPS will not 

lock (ST10+ indicates 

GPS Disabled)

TYPHOON GPS has 

reduced precision

TYPHOON GPS functions 

not operating properly

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TYPHOON was moved during initialization.

TYPHOON flight battery needs to be replaced.

Overcast, thick clouds blocking GPS reception.

Solar flares in progress.

TYPHOON is indoors. 

Objects blocking 100 degrees of clear view of the sky. 

(Possibly underneath a metallic or glass cover, inside a 

vehicle, near tall buildings, etc...)

Video transmitter nearby, such as an aftermarket video 

downlink system.

Raised threat level by the U.S. government. 

The GPS module is possibly damaged. 

The compass has been exposed to a magnet.

The GPS module is possibly damaged.

GPS lock has not been acquired.

SOLUTION

Turn TYPHOON off then back on again, and ensure it does 

not move during the initialization process.

Replace TYPHOON flight battery.

Wait for lighter cloud cover or disable GPS*.

Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS*.

Move TYPHOON outside or disable GPS*.

Disable GPS. Flying indoors/disabling GPS NOT Recommended.

Move TYPHOON to a clear and open area.

Reposition or remove the video transmitter.

Wait for the threat level to be reduced or disable GPS*.

Replace the GPS module.

Move TYPHOON away from the magnetic source. 

If problem persists, calibrate compass.

Replace the GPS module.

Ensure GPS antenna has clear view of sky and GPS lock has 

been acquired.

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

‘Compass error’ is indicated by the LED. 

TYPHOON is in No Fly Zone.

TYPHOON is above 8,000 feet above MSL.

Incorrect motor start up procedure.

TYPHOON is too close to a metal object or metal surface .

Compass needs to be calibrated .

EMERGENCY Mode. Possibly due to obstructed propeller 

during motor start up.

Weak GPS signal.

U.S. Government has raised threat level.

Vibration levels high, indicated by shaky landing gear. 

SOLUTION

See below for troubleshooting ‘compass error’.

Move at least 4 miles away from no fly zone. Most major 

airports are no fly zone areas.

Move TYPHOON below 8,000 feet above MSL.

Review Motor Starting/Stopping procedure in manual.

Move TYPHOON away from large metal objects or surfaces.

Calibrate compass.

Check that nothing is obstructing any propeller/motor, turn 

TYPHOON off then back on again.

Confirm that the flying area has 100 degrees of clear view of 

the sky.

Wait for threat level to be reduced before flying.

Check to ensure propellers are not bent, nicked or damaged 

in any way. Replace damaged propellers. 

ISSUE

TYPHOON Motors won’t 

start

TYPHOON Flashes orange 

twice between indications

TYPHOON beeps constantly and motors won't start

TYPHOON Won’t hold 

position in hover 

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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. 

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Yuneec products and accessories are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for six (6) months from the original date of purchase. Yuneec’s sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or product at Yuneec’s sole 

discretion. Except for such repair or replacement, the sale, processing or other handling of this product is without warranty, condition or other liability. 

Damage (including crash damage) resulting from use, accident, or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty. Yuneec assumes no liability 

for any accident, injury, death, loss, or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product. In no event shall Yuneec be liable for incidental or 

consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts. Please review the instructions carefully when using the 

products. Returns or replacements of parts and/or products may be subject to shipping, handling, replacement and/or restocking fees.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage is NOT covered under warranty.

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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

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