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

.5" Android touch screen personal ground station and a CG02+ 3-axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel still photos and excellent 

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 

our 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 

apture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses. 

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

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

s, videos and more. 

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION 

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t rotor blades): 420mm {16.5 in) 

 rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in) 

out rotor blades): 565mm (22.2 in) 

r Blade Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in) 

ut battery and payload): 1130g (40.0 oz) 

ht (with battery and CG02+): 1700g 

mAh 35 11.1 V LiPo (included) 

5 11.1 V LiPo balancing and AC adapter 

T10+ 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz 

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CG02+ 

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 

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ST10+ 

Number of Channels: 10 

RC Band: 2.4GHz 

RC Modulation: Yuneec 

Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz 

Telemetry/050: Yes 

SO Card Compatible: Yes 

LCD Screen Size: 5.5" 

Touchscreen: Yes 
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equipped with an internal cooling fan and components that deliver vibrating and 

NOTE: Although the ST10+ is equipped with digital 'trims' (located below the control 

 not active/functional when controlling TYPHOON. 

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1 CG02+ Gimbal Camera 

2 Camera LED Status Indicator 

3 Camera Lens 

4 5.8GHz Antenna 

5 Main LED Status Indicator 

6 Power Switch 

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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, S.BGHz 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 CG02+ Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider 

24 SO Card Slot (located under the battery) 
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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 All craft 

18 GPS Status for Aircraft 

19 Flight Mode of Aircraft 

ouble 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). 

EVER attempt to fly TYPHOON via First-Person View (FPV). There's a slight 'Jag' in the CG0 2+ streaming video downlink to the ST10+, and 

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 lhat 

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

NOTE: Streaming video from the CG02+ to the ST10+ and to a separate phone/tablet (or another 

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me time is NOT recommended as it will result in a very significant Jag in the video downlink. 

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AL CONTROL RATE SLIDER 

al Control Rate Slider located on the right side of the ST10+ 

et the overall climb/descend and directional control rates. 

osition for the lowest control rates (best for first-time pilots 

hen flying between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean 

use the rabbit position for the highest control rates (best for 

ots and can only be used when flying below 5000 feet 

a position in between if you prefer. 

FLIGHT MODE 

rogrammed with thr·ee (3) flight modes that can be selected 

Mode Selection Switch located just above the right-hand 

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Flight Controls - Smart Mode 

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the top position TYPHOON will 

be in Smart Mode. 

Although we recommend learning to fly TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode as 

soon as possible, Smart Mode is typically the best mode for first-time pilots 

to fly in and also features 'Follow Me' 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. 

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unction allows TYPHOON to follow the pilot, adjusting its 

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

 completes, and the TYPHOON is using shared GPS signal 

 this time, you will see on ST10+ screen. the number of 

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

every three seconds. 

 Me function, the TYPHOON will follow the movement of 

s no extra operation on the ST10+. The flight status is also 

en you operate ST10+ and CG02+. 

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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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in Watch Me function. 

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

flying, the TYPHOON yaw direction 

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will always point to you as long as Flight Mode Selection Switch is in 

Smart Mode. Please put the CG0 2+ 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. 
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Circle will keep TYPHOON from coming within 

6 feet (8 meters) of you (as long as you position yourself at 

meters behind TYPHOON. 

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w ill keep TYPHOON from traveling 

0 feet (91 meters). And although this limit can be adjusted 

nterface/programmer and software we strongly recommend 

lt limit at all times. 

mart Mode only works when TYPHOON has a suitable GPS 

you take off in Smart Mode and TYPHOON loses GPS 

ill switch to Angle (Pilot) Mode automatically. This is why 

commend learning to fly in Angle (Pilot) Mode as soon as 

rwise, if you lose GPS signal/lock and are not able to 

ol TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may crash 

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When the Flight Mode 

Selection Switch is the 

middle position 

TYPHOON 

will be in Angle (also known as Pilot) Mode. 

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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 TYP

HOON 

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 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. 
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ht Mode Selection Switch is in the bottom position 

be in Home (also known as Return to Home) Mode. 

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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 tirst-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 

T10+ it will automatically enter Home Mode. 

ode is activated TYPHOON will respond as follows: 

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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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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. 

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must be certain there are no obstacles in the 'Return to 

h otherwise TYPHOON may come into contact with them 

while TYPHOON is in Home Mode you will have a limited 

ional control to help avoid obstacles, however, we strongly 

tching to Smart or Angle Mode to avoid the obstacle (then 

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'. 

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Smart Mode with GPS lock 

Smart Mode without GPS lock 

Angle Mode with GPS lock 

Angle Mode without GPS lock 

Home Mode 

ltage battery warning 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and 'fly a ways' 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 

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Flashes red rapidly (5 times per second) 

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Flashes red, green and blue continuously 

Flashes purple (1 flash per second) 

Flashes oo ange twice between any LED indication 

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Flash rapidly (5 times per second) 

Flash 3 times per second then off 1 second second 

Flashes red and green slowly (2 times per second) 

Flashes red and green rapidly (5 times per second) 

Flashes red, green and blue rapidly 

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Flashes red, green and blue slowly 

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the area at the top of the batte1y door to release the 

then open the door. 

the side of the battery cartridge that has the 'UP' arrow 

ed upward, hold the handle and slide the battery into the 

rtment until you feel the connector make a positive connec

do not install the batte1y in the correct orientation it will not 

make a positive connection. 

the battery door by pushing the area at the top to engage the 

door will not close because it's coming into contact with the 

battery cartridge, the battery is not inserted far enough to 

nnector properly. 

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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 

w ith 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 wil l 

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 wil l work again. 

WARNING: Loss of GPS signal/lock may result in a crasl1 or even a 'fly 

away'. 
OTE: Crash damage and 'Oy a ways' are NOT covered under 

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

YPHOON in the 'No-Fly Zones' within a 4 mile (6.4 kilome

ost major airports. 

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efore Oying you MUST review and understand all of the 

 WARNINGS and the GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

GS found near the beginning of this instruction manual. 

ate this product in a safe and responsible manner could 

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

ways operate TYPHOON in open areas (approximately 

eet/930 square meters or more) that are free from people, 

and olher obstructions. Never fly near or above crowds, 

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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: 

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Step 1) ALWAYS turn the ST10+ on 

and allow it to boot up fully BEFORE 

turning TYPHOON on. 

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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 TH E INI

TIALIZATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE. The Main LED 

Status Indicator on the bottom of TYPHOON will show one of the following indications 

when initialization is complete: 

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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. 

Step 5) Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind TYPHOON. 
and hold the red 

button for approxi

 seconds to start the 

ou can lower the 

all the way, move it all 

eft, then al l the way to 

ack to the middle to 

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WARNING: Do not attempt to operate TYPHOON in 

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

per hour). 

wly raise the left-hand stick to slightly above the center 

OON will takeoff and climb slowly (or raise the stick further 

Allow the stick to return to the center position when 

ches the desired altitude. 

earning how TYPHOON responds to various control inputs 

Smart Mode TYPHOON will always move in the direction 

control stick is pushed relative to the pilot and no matter 

ront/nose is pointed. In Angle (Pilot) Mode TYPHOON will 

ection the control stick is pushed relative to the front/nose 

and the 'angle' of movement is determined by how far you 

way from the center position). And please see the 

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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 LANI IN 

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.