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# us Department of Transportation Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the'FAA' r.,.



# Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation

October 6, 2015



# John Gentile

5529 E. Saint John Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

gentile3364@gmail.com



# U.S Department of Transportation Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., sE Washington oc 20590 '' '

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# Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the 

# FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the

Federal Aviation

Regulations from: 14 

# CFR 21 subpart H; 14 

# CFR 45.23(b}; 14 

# CFR 61.113(a) and (b); 14 

# CFR

91.7(a); 14 CFR91.9(b)(2); 14 

# CFR 91.103; 14 

# CFR 91.109; 14 

# CFR 91.119(c); 14 

# CFR 91.121; 14



# CFR 91.151(a); 14 

# CFR 91.203(a) and (b); 14 

# CFR 91.405 (a); 14 

# CFR 91.407 (a) (1} 14 

# CFR

91.409 (a}(1) and (2); 14 

# CFR 91.417(a) and (b)

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the "Reform Act")



# and 14 CFR Part 11 of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), John Gentile



# hereby applies for ·an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations

("FARs") to allow commercial operation of

Designated 

# UAS, provided such operations are conducted within and under the conditions

outlined herein or 

# as may be established by the 

# FAA as required by Section 333.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Commercial operation of 

# an UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and

sensors, would provide professional services in the following areas:



# 1. Real Estate



# As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of

designated uAs as set forth in this document under controlled conditions in the NAS

that would be a) limited b) controlled c) 

# predetermined and d) safe. Approval of

this exemption would increase public awareness of uAs operations and enhance

safety to aid in fulfilling the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's)

# responsibilities to

...... establish requirements

for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system

...

The name and address of the applicant is



# · John Gentile

5529 E. Saint John Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

gentile3364@gmail.com

from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 subpart H

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

# & (b)

14 CFR 91.7 (a)

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)

14 CFR 91 .1 03

14 CFR 91.109

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

14 CFR 91.121

14CFR91.151 (a)

14 CFR 91.203 (a)

14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91.407 (a)

14 CFR 91.409 (a)

14 CFR 91.417 (a):



# John Gentile

will operate one 

# Or more Of the Following model UAS



# Yuneec Q500

safety requirements. The approval of this application presents no national security issues.

Regarding the level of safety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit,

reduction in environmental impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the

grant of the requested exemption is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant graciously

requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption.

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

The operation limitations proposed for an equivalent or higher level of safety because operations

will further enhance the safety of the persons and/or property using conventional aircraft. These

limitations and conditions to which the applicant agrees to adhere to when conducting commercial

operations under the FAA issued exemption as set forth in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM)

include:

# 1. The UAS will weigh significantly less than 55 lbs. It weighs less than 4 pounds with battery and

camera.

2. The UAS, depending on the model in operation, will have a maximum operating speed of

no more than 50mph.

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the Pilot in Command (PIC) 

# and/or Visual

Observer (VO).

4. Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be depending on the UAS model in

operation, but will not exceed 30 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve

or 30 minutes of flight time whichever occurs first.

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and

not more than 200 feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned.

6. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS Pilot and at least one Visual Observer

(VO), and may include a third, but separate, Camera Operator (CO).

7. The UAS pilot will be a designated Pilot in Command (PIC)

. The PIC 

# will have logged a

minimum of 20 hours on the designated UAS.

8. A safety briefing will be performed prior to each day's flights consisting of all the days'

Production activities.

9. All flight activities will be logged.

10. All flights will occur under Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) only.

11. The flights will occur in Class G airspace no closer than a Smile radius of the geographic

center/Airport Reference Point (ARP) of a tower controlled or uncontrolled airport.

12. Flights will not be closer than a 5 mile radius of the geographic center/Airport.

13. The operator will do a pre check of aircraft prior to each flight. And log each flight.

14. The operator will obtain verbal/written consent of all persons involved with the planned

operation and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 1 00 feet of the flight

operation, and the radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety

determination, as U.S. Department of Transportation required under the FOM. With the advanced

permission of the FSDO, operations at closer range may be approved.

15. The PIC 

# and VO will have been trained in operation of UAS and receive up to date

information for the particular UAS to be operated.

# 16. The PIC 

# and VO will be able to communicate by voice and/or radio at all times.

17. The PIC will abide by all rules

18. If the UAS 

# loses communications with the remote controller or loses GPS 

# signal, the UAS



# will have the capability to return to a predetermined

location within a designated location and

land autonomously.

19. The UAS 

# will have the capability to abort a flight in case of emergencies with an

automated "Return Home and Land" function.

20. The UAS 

# will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles,

weather, or emergencies such as low battery.

14 c.F.R. 

# Part 21, Subpart H: 

# Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. 

# §91.203 (a) (1) Subpart H,



# entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of

airworthiness certificates as required by FAR 

# §91.203 (a) (1 ). Given the size and limited operating

area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21

Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333

of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section

333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA 

# to exempt aircraft from the requirement tor an

airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and

proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS. 

# In all cases, an analysis

of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS 

# operated without an airworthiness certificate in

the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer,

than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate

without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The UAS 

# 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 secured and designated area.

Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored

by both the operator and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety

requirements. These safety enhancements provide a greater degree of safety to the public and

property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued

under 14 C.F.R. 

# Part 21, 

# Subpart H. 

# Lastly, application of these same

criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAS, 

# 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 C.F.R. § 

# 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 "limitedf "restricted! "light sportf "experimental! or "provisional! as

applicable

14 C.F.R. § 

# 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 "limitedf

"restricted! "light sportf

"experimentalf or "provisional! as applicable. Even though the UAS

will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no

entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed.

Given the size of the UAS, two inch

lettering will be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance

with §45.29 (f). US Department of Transportation February 20, 

# 2015 The equivalent level of safety

will be provided by having the UAS marked

on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the

UAS will see the identification of the UAS as "Experimental." 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) and (b The

proposed UAS

operations may achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved by current Regulations because

the applicant's UAS do not carry any pilots or passengers nor property. The risks attendant to the

It is believed that the operation and limitations set forth in the FOM will equate to the safe

operation of the UAS.

14 C.F.R. §91.7{a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness. The regulation requires that no person may

operate a civil aircraft unless it is in 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 for maintenance and use of

safety checklists prior to each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9

(b) (2): Civil Aircraft Right Manual in the Aircraft. Section 91.9 (b) {2)

provides: 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 UAS, 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 pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to it.

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action. This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain

actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not

be provided for the aircraft an exemption will be needed. The PIC will take all actions as stated in

the FOM in Section 4 under Normal Procedures including but not limited to reviewing weather,

flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before

initiation of flight

14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight Instruction. Section 91.103 provides that 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. UAS 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. The equivalent level of safety is 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 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for

operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the

minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or

altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for a UAS that is a helicopter

and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not more than 200

above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may be needed to allow

such operations. As set forth herein, the UAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL with the

exception that in circumstances where the UAS is used to survey or photograph a structure whose

height exceeds 400 feet AGL, the UAS will not be operated more than 200 feet above the highest

point on the structure. It will however be operated in a restricted area with 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, and speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight

will be taken without the permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the

advance notice to the property owner and participants in the filming activity, all affected

individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Compared to flight operations with

aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum SSibs. proposed herein and the lack of

flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently

presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL. In addition, the low altitude

operations of the UAS will ensure separation between these UAS operations and

the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 14 C.F.R. §91.121

Altimeter Settings. This regulation requires 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 UAS may not have a barometric

altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an 

# u.s. exemption may be needed. An equivalent

level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the safety check list and live flight

data monitoring, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator

before flight. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Section

91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "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 applicant

believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions.

Operating the UAS in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official

representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed does not engender the type of risks that

Section 91.151 (a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the small UAS. The

applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 30

minutes or 25% of battery power- whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than

adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating

area.

14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation

provides in pertinent part: (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

. . .• (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 UAS fully loaded

weighs well under the proposed 551 b

limit and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry

certification and registration documents or to display them on the UAS. An equivalent level of

# safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot

flying the UAS 

# will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the UAS.



# 14C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1}; 409 (a) (2); 417(a) 

# & (b): Maintenance Inspections. These

regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "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.

.. ," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that

these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections

will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the

flight manual and operating handbook. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the

UAS 

# is very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for a

limited period of time. If mechanical issues arise the UAS 

# can land immediately and will be

operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. 

# The operator will ensure that the UAS 

# is in working

order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance

performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to

maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. An

equivalent level of safety will be achieved because maintenance and inspections will be

performed in accordance with the

UAS 

# Manufacturer's User Manual. As provided in the FOM, and a link on last page, the operator

will ensure that the UAS 

# is in working order prior to initiating flight and perform required

maintenance needed.



# Additional Information.

The applicant John Gentile believes this exemption request and associated

safety considerations adequately satisfy criteria provided in Section 333 of the

Reform Act of 2012, providing sufficient justification for the granting of

commercial operations of the applicant 1 

# S

UAS.



# The applicant, John Gentile requests your respective approval of this Section 3

exemption petition request

# Thank you for your attention in this matter. Please notify 

# John Gentile

of your actions, and or approvals. Thank you, for your interest in this request

Sincerely,



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~TABLEOFCONTENTS1TABLEOFCONTENTS2INTRODUCTION2SPECIFICATIONS3NOTICESANDWARNINGS4GENERALSAFETYPRECAUTIONSANDWARNINGS5FCCINFORMATION6Q500RTFCONTENTS7BATIERYWARNINGSANDUSAGEGUIDELINES8CHARGINGTHEBATIERIES9PREPARINGTHECG02-GB9INSTALLINGTHEPROPELLERS10Q500,CG02-GBANDST10OVERVIEW11ST10DISPLAY12ST10ACCESSORIES12FLIGHTCONTROLS13FLIGHTCONTROLS-SMARTMODE115FLIGHTCONTROLS-ANGLE(PILOT)MODE16FLIGHTCONTROLS-HOMEMODE17LEDSTATUSINDICATIONS19TAKINGPHOTOSANDRECORDINGVIDEO20INSTALLINGTHEFLIGHTBATIERY20GPSFUNCTIONALITY21PREPARINGTOFLY22FLYING23DISABLINGGPS23GRAPHICALUSERINTERFACE24COMPASSCALIBRATION26ST10ANDRECEIVERBINDING27ST10ANDCG02-GBBINDING28TROUBLESHOOTING29WARRANTYINFORMATIONINTRODUCTIONChangeyourperspectivewiththeYuneecQ500Typhoonaerialphotographyandvideography(APV)system.Thesystemarrives100%factory-assembledandtestflownincludingtheinnovative3-axisCG02-GBthatrecordsfullHD1080p(60,50or48fps)videoandtakes12megapixelstillphotos.Andthebuilt-indigitalvideodownlinkdeliversstreamingvideothatcanbeviewedrightonthescreenoftheincludedST10transmitterandPersonalGroundStation.WiththeQ500it'sneverbeeneasiertocaptureamazingphotographsandvideofootageforawidevarietyofuses.AndalthoughtheQ500isnearlyreadytoflyrightoutthebox,pleasetakethetimetoreadthroughthisentireinstructionmanualformoreinformationonsafety,batterycharging,flightcontrolsandmorebeforemakingyourfirstflight.Pleasealsovisitwww.Yuneec.comforadditionalinformationincludingproductupdates,bulletins,videosandmore.SPECIFICTATIONSQSOOHeight:210mm(8.3in)Length(withoutrotorblades):420mm(16.5in)Width(withoutrotorblades):420mm(16.5in)Diameter(withoutrotorblades):565mm(22.2in)Propeller/RotorBladeDiameter:330mm(13.0in)Weight(withoutbatteryandpayload):1130g(40.0oz)TakeoffWeight(withbatteryandCG02-GB):1700g(60.0oz)Battery:5400mAh3S11.1VLiPo(included)Charger:DC3S11.1VLiPobalancingandACadapter(included)Transmitter:ST1010-channel2.4GHzwith5.8GHzvideolink(included)FlightTime:20-25minutesCG02-GBHeight:115mm(4.5in)Width:75mm(2.9in)Depth:135mm(1.4in)Weight:185g(6.5oz)VideoResolution:1080p60,50or48fpsPhotoResolution:12megapixelsTransmissionDistance/Range:Upto600m(1970ft)dependingonreceivingdeviceTransmissionBand:5.8GHzStorage(memory):microSDClass10upto128GB2ST10NumberofChannels:10RCBand:2.4GHzRCModulation:YuneecVideoDownlinkBand:5.8GHzTelemetry/OSD:YesSDCardCompatible:YesLCDScreenSize:4.5"Touchscreen:YesNOTICESANDWARNINGSIMPORTANTNOTE:Allsafetyprecautionsandwarnings,instructions,warrantiesandothercollateralinformationissubjecttochangeatthesolediscretionofYuneec.Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisitthecorrespondingproductpageatwww.Yuneec.comorcontactthenearestYuneecofficeorauthorizeddistributor.Thefollowingspeciallanguagetermsareusedthroughouttheproductliteraturetoindicatevariouslevelsofpotentialharmwhenoperatingthisproduct:NOTICE:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createapossibilityofpropertydamageand/orlittletonopossibilityofinjury.CAUTION:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofpropertydamageand/orapossibilityofseriousinjury.WARNING:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofpropertydamage,collateraldamageand/orseriousinjuryorcreateahighprobabilityofsuperficialinjury.WARNING:ReadtheENTIREquickstartguideandinstructionmanualtobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesoftheproductbeforeoperating.Failuretooperatethe productcorrectlycanresultindamagetotheproduct,propertyand/orcauseseriousinjury.WARNING:Thisisasophisticatedconsumerproduct.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsense,andrequiressomebasicmechanicalability.Failuretooperatethisproductinasafeandresponsiblemannercouldresultindamagetotheproduct,propertyand/orcauseseriousinjury.Thisproductisnotintendedforusebychildrenwithoutdirectadultsupervision.DonotusewithincompatiblecomponentsoralterthisproductinanywayoutsideoftheinstructionsprovidedbyYuneec.Thequickstartguideandinstructionmanualcontaininstructionsforsafety,operationandmaintenance.Itisessentialtoreadandfollowalltheinstructionsandwarningspriortoassembly,setupand/oruseinordertooperatetheproductcorrectlyandavoiddamageorseriousinjury.AGERECOMMENDATION:NOTFORCHILDRENUNDER14YEARS.THISISNOTATOY.3GENERALSAFETYPRECAUTIONSANDWARNINGSKEEPCLEAROFTHESPINNINGPROPELLERS!DONOTFLYNEARBYTALLTHEMAXIMUMFLYINGBUILDINGS/OBSTRUCTIONSALTITUDEFORTHISAIRCRAFT(100°MINIMUMCLEARANCEISSOOOFTABOVESEALEVEL!REQUIRED)DONOTFLYOVERCROWDS!DONOTFLYNEARAIRPORTS!DONOTFLYINWINDSTHATEXCEED8-12MPH(13-19KPH)!WARNING:Failuretousethisproductintheintendedmannerasdescribedinthequickstartguideandinstructionmanualcanresultindamagetotheproduct,propertyand/orcauseseriousinjury.ARadioControlled(RC)multirotoraircraft,APVplatform,drone,etc.isnotatoy!Ifmisuseditcancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.WARNING:Astheuserofthisproductyouaresolelyandwhollyresponsibleforoperatingitinamannerthatdoesnotendangeryourselfandothersorresultindamagetotheproductorthepropertyofothers.•Keepyourhands,faceandotherpartsofyourbodyawayfromthespinningpropellers/rotorbladesandothermovingpartsatalltimes.Keepitemsthatcouldimpactorbecomeentangledawayfromthepropellers/rotorbladesincludingdebris,parts,tools,looseclothing,etc.•Alwaysoperateyouraircraftinopenareasthatarefreefrompeople,vehiclesandotherobstructions.Neverflynearorabovecrowds,airportsorbuildings.•ToensureproperoperationandsafeflightperformanceneverattempttooperateyouraircraftnearbybuildingsorotherobstructionsthatdonotofferaclearviewoftheskyandcanrestrictGPSreception.•Donotattempttooperateyouraircraftinareaswithpotentialmagneticand/orradiointerferenceincludingareasnearbybroadcasttowers,powertransmissionstations,highvoltagepowerlines,etc.•Alwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyouraircrafttoavoidcollisionsand/orinjury.Thisaircraftiscontrolledbyaradiosignalsubjecttointerferencefrommanysourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Interferencecancausemomentarylossofcontrol.•ToensureproperandsafeoperationoftheautomaticlandingfunctioninHomeModeyoumuststartthemotorswiththeaircraftinapositionthathasatleast10feet(approximately3meters)ofclearandopenspacearounditandachieveaproperGPSlock.•Donotattempttooperateyouraircraftwithanywornand/ordamagedcomponents,parts,etc.(including,butnotlimitedto,damagedpropellers/rotorblades,oldbatteries,etc.).•Neveroperateyouraircraftinpoororsevereweatherconditionsincludingheavywinds,precipitation,lightning,etc.4•Alwaysoperateyouraircraftstartingwithafullychargedbattery.Alwayslandassoonaspossibleafterthefirstlevellowvoltagebatterywarningorlandimmediatelyafterthesecondlevellowvoltagebatterywarning(asindicatedbythevibrationsandaudiblealertsfromthetransmitter/personalgroundstation).•Alwaysoperateyouraircraftwhenthevoltageofthebatteryinthetransmitter/personalgroundstationisinasaferange(asindicatedbythebatterychargestatusicononthescreenofthetransmitter/personalgroundstation).•Alwayskeeptheaircraftinclearlineofsightandundercontrol,andkeepthetransmitter/personalgroundstationpoweredonwhiletheaircraftispoweredon.•Alwaysmovethethrottlecontrolstickdownfullyandturnoffthemotorsintheeventthepropellers/rotorbladescomeintocontactwithanyobjects.•Alwaysallowcomponentsandpartstocoolafterusebeforetouchingthemandflyingagain.•Alwaysremovebatteriesafteruseandstore/transportthemperthecorrespondingguidelines.•Avoidwaterexposuretoallelectroniccomponents,parts,etc.notspecificallydesignedandprotectedforuseinwater.Moisturecausesdamagetoelectroniccomponentsandparts.•Neverplaceanyportionoftheaircraftoranyrelatedaccessories,componentsorpartsinyourmouthasdoingsocouldcauseseriousinjuryorevendeath.•Alwayskeepchemicals,smallpartsandelectroniccomponentsoutofthereachofchildren.•Carefullyfollowtheinstructionsandwarningsincludedwiththisaircraftandanyrelatedaccessories,componentsorparts(including,butnotlimitedto,chargers,rechargeablebatteries,etc.).CAUTION:Theelectronicspeedcontrols(ESCs)installedintheQ500arenotcompatiblewithanyotherproduct,andtheQ500isnotcompatiblewithanyotherESCs.UseofanyotherESCsintheQ500willcauseacrash,whichmayresultindamagetotheproduct,propertyand/orcauseseriousinjury.FCCINFORMATIONThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.CAUTION:Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.Thisproductcontainsaradiotransmitterwithwirelesstechnologywhichhasbeentestedandfoundtobecompliantwiththeapplicableregulationsgoverningaradiotransmitterinthe2.400GHzto2.4835GHzfrequencyrange.AntennaSeparationDistance:Maintainaseparationdistanceofatleast2in(50mm)betweenyourbody(notincludingyourfingers,handsandwrists)andtheantennastomeettheRFexposuresafetyrequirementsdeterminedbyFCCregulations.5QSOORTFCONTENTSTheQ500RTFincludeseverythingneededtoflyrightoutofthebox.There'snothingextratobuyorprovide!1Q500RTFAirframew/lnstalledCG02-GB2ST10TransmitterandPersonalGroundStation3ST10LCDScreenSunShade/Shield4ST10NeckStrap5ACtoDCUSBAdapter/Charger6USBtoMicroUSBCable7USBInterface/Programmer85400mAh3S11.1VLiPoBattery93S11.1VLiPoBalanceConnectorChargeLead10DC3S11.1VLiPoBalancingCharger613t5lfa11DCAutomobileAccessorySocket/CigaretteLighterReceptacleAdapter12ACtoDCAdapter/PowerSupply138GBmicroSDCardw/Adapter14MotorHolder/PropInstallationTool15Propellers/RotorBlades(2sets)BATTERYWARNINGSANDUSAGEGUIDELINESWARNING:LithiumPolymer(LiPo)batteriesaresignificantlymorevolatilethanalkaline,NiCdorNiMHbatteries.Allinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedexactlytopreventpropertydamageand/orseriousinjuryasthemishandlingofLiPobatteriescanresultinfire.Byhandling,chargingorusingtheincludedLiPobatteryyouassumeallrisksassociatedwithLiPobatteries.Ifyoudonotagreewiththeseconditionspleasereturnthecompleteproductinnew,unusedconditiontotheplaceofpurchaseimmediately.•YoumustalwayschargetheLiPobatteryinasafe,well-ventilatedareaawayfromflammablematerials.•NeverchargetheLiPobatteryunattendedatanytime.Whenchargingthebatteryyoumustalwaysremaininconstantobservationtomonitorthechargingprocessandreactimmediatelytoanypotentialproblemsthatmayoccur.•Afterflying/dischargingtheLiPobatteryyoumustallowittocooltoambient/roomtemperaturebeforerecharging.•TochargetheLiPobatteryyoumustuseonlytheincludedchargerorasuitablycompatibleLiPobatterycharger.Failuretodosomayresultinafirecausingpropertydamageand/orseriousinjury.•IfatanytimetheLiPobatterybeginstoballoonorswell,discontinuechargingordischargingimmediately.Quicklyandsafelydisconnectthebattery,thenplaceitinasafe,openareaawayfromflammablematerialstoobserveitforatleast15minutes.Continuingtochargeordischargeabatterythathasbeguntoballoonorswellcanresultinafire.Abatterythathasballoonedorswollenevenasmallamountmustberemovedfromservicecompletely.•Donotover-dischargetheLiPobattery.Dischargingthebatterytoolowcancausedamagetothebatteryresultinginreducedpower,flightdurationorfailureofthebatteryentirely.LiPocellsshouldnotbedischargedtobelow3.0Veachunderload.•StoretheLiPobatteryatroomtemperatureandinadryareaforbestresults.7•Whencharging,transportingortemporarilystoringtheLiPobatterythetemperaturerangeshouldbefromapproximately40-120°F(5-49°C).Donotstorethebatteryoraircraftinahotgarage,carordirectsunlight.Ifstoredinahotgarageorcarthebatterycanbedamagedorevencatchfire.•Neverleavebatteries,chargersandpowersuppliesunattendedduringuse.•Neverattempttochargelowvoltage,ballooned/swollen,damagedorwetbatteries.•Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetochargebatteries.•Neverchargeabatteryifanyofthewireleadshavebeendamagedorshorted.•Neverattempttodisassemblethebattery,chargerorpowersupply.•Neverdropbatteries,chargersorpowersupplies.•Alwaysinspectthebattery,chargerandpowersupplybeforecharging.•Alwaysensurecorrectpolaritybeforeconnectingbatteries,chargersandpowersupplies.•Alwaysdisconnectthebatteryaftercharging.•Alwaysterminateallprocessesifthebattery,chargerorpowersupplymalfunctions.IMPORTANTNOTE:It'ssaferandbetterforthelongevityofthebatterytostoreitonlypartiallychargedforanylengthoftime.Storingthebatteryapproximately50%charged(whichisaround3.85Vpercell)istypicallybest,however,itwilltakesomecarefulmanagementofthechargetimeandtheuseofavoltmetertoachievethisvoltage.Ifyouhavetheequipmentandskillstoachievethe50%chargelevelforstorageitisrecommended.Ifnot, simplybesuretonotstorethebatteryfullychargedwheneverpossible.Infact,aslongasthebatterywillbestoredatapproximatelyroomtemperatureandfornomorethanafewweeksbeforethenextuse,itmaybebesttostorethebatteryinthedischargedstateafterthelastflight(aslongasthebatterywasnotover-dischargedonthelastflight).CHARGINGTHEBATTERIESWARNING:lithiumlon(lilon)andlithiumPolymer(liPo)batteriesaresignificantlymorevolatilethanalkaline,NiCdorNiMHbatteries.Allinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedexactlytopreventpropertydamageand/orseriousinjuryasthemishandlingoflilon/liPobatteriescanresultinfire.Byhandling,chargingorusingtheincludedlilon/liPobatteriesyouassumeallrisksassociatedwiththem.Ifyoudonotagreewiththeseconditionspleasereturnthecompleteproductinnew,unusedconditiontotheplaceofpurchaseimmediately.CHARGINGTHELIPOFLIGHTBATTERYYoucanpowertheSC3500-3chargerfroma100-240VACoutletusingtheACadapter/powersupply,orfroma12VDCaccessorysocket/cigarettelighterreceptacleinavehicleusingthecorrespondingadapter.Onceyou'veverifiedthechargerispoweredonandreadytocharge(greenblinkingLED),plugthebalanceconnectorchargeleadintothecharger,thenconnecttheLiPoflightbatterytothechargelead.Thebatterywillbegincharging(redblinkingLED)anditwilltakeapproximately2hourstochargeafullydischarged(notover-discharged)battery.CHARGINGTHEli·IONST10BATTERYYoucanchargetheLilonbatteryinstalledintheST10froma100-240VACoutletusingtheUSBadapter/charger,orfromasuitableUSBpowersource(2.0ampsmax),withtheUSBtomicroUSBcable.WhiletheST10ispoweredoffconnectthecabletotheUSBadapter/charger,thenplugitintotheUSBconnector/chargingportontherightside.Afterapproximately30-45secondstheLEDindicatorforthebatterywillblinkbluewhilethebatteryischarging,andwillglowsolidbluewhenthebatteryisfullycharged.Itwilltakeapproximately5.5hourstochargeafullydischarged(notover-discharged)battery.NOTE:TheACplugtypewillvarydependingontheregioninwhichtheproductwasimported/purchased(AU=Australian;EU=European;UK=UnitedKingdom;US=UnitedStates)."'•8PREPARINGTHECG02-GBWARNING:BeforeinstallingtheflightbatteryandpoweringontheQSOOyouMUSTremovethecover/lockfromtherearoftheCG02-GBbycarefullyslidingitbackward.Failuretoremovethecover/lockcanresultindamagetotheQSOOandtheCG02-GB!QUICKTIP:It'sagoodideatore-installthecover/lockaftereachflyingsessionandwhiletransporting/storingtheQSOOOustremembertoremovethecover/lockbeforepoweringontheQSOOandCG02-GB!).-+Step1)Removethecover/lockfromtherearoftheCG02-GBbycarefullyslidingitbackward.Step2)SlidethemicroSDcardintothecorrespondingslotonthebottomoftheCG02-GB.Youcanusetheincluded8GBcardoranyClass10microSDcardupto128GB.Step3)Carefullyremovetheprotectivematerialfromthecameralens.9INSTALLINGTHEPROPELLERSWARNING:Werecommendwearingglovesandusingextremecarewheninstallingthepropellers/rotorblades.lfJ"{Eachmotorandpropelleraremarkedwithan'A'or'B'toensureeasyinstallationinthecorrectpositions(forexample:installpropellersmarkedwith'A'onmotorsmarkedwith'A').IMPORTANTNOTE:ItisNOTpossibletoinstallapropellermarkedwith'A'onamotormarkedwith'B'.Thethreadsgoindifferentdirectionsforthe'A'and'B'motors/propellers.Step1)Usethespecialtool(included)toholdthemotorsoitcannotspin.CAUTION:Donotover-tightenthepropellerswhenusingthetool.Step2)Installthecorrespondingpropellerbyrotatingittrialingedgefirstuntilit'ssecureagainsttheo-ringlocatedatthebottomofthemotorshaft.Step3)Repeatsteps1and2toinstallthethreeremainingpropellerssecurely.QSOO, CG02-GB AND ST10 OVERVIEW '------5 '-------6

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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 the Q500. 10 QSOO I CG02-GB

1 CG02-GB 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 (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)

13 Throttle/ Altitude Control (for Mode 2)

Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)

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 (Mode 2 and Mode 1)

20 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)

Throttle/ Altitude Control (Mode 1)

21 Power Switch

22 Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated Buttons

(Volume DownNolume Up/Menu/Home/Back)

23 CG02-GB Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider

24 . SD Card Slot (located under the battery)ST10DISPLAYTheST10isequippedwithatouchscreendisplaythatallowsforchangingvarioussettingsandviewingreal-timetelemetrydataandstreamingvideoduringflight.123 4567 819---118----117---116----11514131----91----101----111----121ModelName2FramesPerSecondforVideoRecordingButton3StatusInformation4DirectiontoHomePoint5Clock/CurrentTime6GPSStatusandNumberofSatellitesforST1075.8GHzWiFiVideoLinkStatus8ST10BatteryChargeLevelStatusIcon9AircraftBatteryVoltage10AltitudeofAircraft(AboveGroundLevel)11GroundSpeedofAircraft12DistanceofAircraftfromHomePoint13ModelSelectMenuButton14FlightSettingsMenuButton15SystemSettingsMenuButton16Latitude/LongitudePositionofAircraft17NumberofSatellitesforAircraft18GPSStatusforAircraft19FlightModeofAircraftQUICKTIP:Doubletaponthescreentoincreasethesizeofthevideoviewingareatofull-screenanddoubletapagaintoreturntothestandardsize).WARNING:NEVERattempttoflytheQSOOviaFirst-PersonView(FPV).There'saslight'lag'intheCG02-GBstreamingvideodownlinktotheST10,andasaresultthestreamingvideo/FPVshouldonlybeusedforaligningcamerashotsandnotforflying!AttemptingtoflyviaFPVcanresultinacrashthatwillcausedamagetotheproduct,propertyand/orcauseseriousinjury.IMPORTANTNOTE:StreamingvideofromtheCG02-GBtotheST10andtoaseparatephone/tablet(oranotherYuneectransmitter/personalgroundstation)atthesametimeisNOTrecommendedasitwillresultinaverysignificantlaginthevideodownlink.11ST10ACCESSORIESYoucaninstalltheincludedandoptional-useNeckStraptohelp holdandsupporttheST10.Youcanalsoinstalltheincludedandoptional-useLCDScreenSunShade/Shieldtohelpimproveviewinginsunlight.QUICKTIP:Itmaybehelpfultoapplysuitableanti-glarescreenprotectormaterialovertheLCDscreentofurtherimproveviewinginsunlight.FLIGHTCONTROLSNOTE:Theinformationinthisandthefollowingsectionsreferstothedefault'Mode2'controlconfigurationoftheST10.Theleft-handstickontheST10controlsthethrottle(climb/descend)andrudder(yawleft/right)channels..Whentheleft-handstick(alsoknownasthethrottlestick)isinthemiddlepositionduringflighttheQSOOwillmaintainthecurrentaltitude.AsyoumovethestickupwardtheQSOOwillclimb,andasyoumovethestickdownwardtheQSOOwilldescend.ThefartherawayfromthemiddlepositionyoumovethestickthefastertheQSOOwillclimbordescend.12IMPORTANTNOTE:Themaximumaltitudeislimitedto400feet(122meters)AGL(AboveGroundLevel)inbothSmartandAngle(Pilot)Mode.AndalthoughthislimitcanbeadjustedusingtheUSBinterface/programmerandsoftwarewestronglyrecommendusingthedefaultlimitatalltimes.Climb(Max.Altitude400FeetI122Meters){®'MaintainAltitudeDescendILandMovingtheleft-handsticktotheleftwillturn(yaw)thenoseoftheQSOOtotheleftabouttheverticalaxis.Andmovingthesticktotherightwillturn(yaw)thenoseoftheQSOOtotheright.f@PROPORTIONALCONTROLRATESLIDERTheProportionalControlRateSliderlocatedontherightsideoftheST10allowsyoutosettheoverallclimb/descendanddirectionalcontrolrates.Usetheturtlepositionforthelowestcontrolrates(bestforfirst-timepilotsandrequiredwhenflyingbetween5000feetand8000feetAboveMeanSELECTINGAFLIGHTMODETheQSOOisprogrammedwiththree(3)flightmodesthatcanbeselectedviatheFlightModeSelectionSwitchlocatedjustabovetheright-handcontrolstick.13FLIGHTCONTROLS-SMARTMODEWhentheFlightModeSelectionSwitchisthetoppositiontheQSOOwillbeinSmartMode.AlthoughwerecommendlearningtoflytheQSOOinAngle(Pilot)Modeassoonaspossible,SmartModeistypicallythebestmodeforfirst-timepilotstoflyinandalsofeatures'FollowMe'.InSmartModetheQSOOwillalwaysmoveinthedirectiontheright-handcontrolstickispushedrelativetothepilotandnomatterwhichwaythefront/noseispointed.SoifyoupushthesticktothelefttheQSOOwillalwaysmovetotheleft,regardlessofthedirectionthenoseispointingandevenifit'sspinning.ThismodecanalsobehelpfulforpilotsthatloseorientationwhileflyinginAngle(Pilot)Mode....*SMARTCIRCLE•+®#"-#...,.....•052feet/16metersTheFollowMefeaturetheQSOOTyphoontofollowthepilot,adjustingitslocationtothelocationoftheST10.TheFollowMefeatureisenabledwhenthenumberofconnectedsatellitesis6ormore.WhenFollowMeisactivetheQSOO'sMainLEDStatusIndicatorwillblinkwhiteeverythreeseconds.IftheQSOO'sMainLEDStatusIndicatorremainssolidgreen,theFollowMefeatureisnotenabled.-,__--...!\.;- - - - - - - - - -c;>...1:1"--'-1__)/----·····--¢__,•.-/IJc_'-.WhenusingtheFOLLOWMEfeature,keepinmindthattheaircraftwillmaintainaconstantaltitudeandcannotdetectobstacles.Pilotswhochangetheiraltitudebyforexample,movingtohigherground,duringflightshouldbemindfulofthis.14/.L;1"':).,_rtI....----_....AdditionalSmartModeFeatures:"'SMARTCIRCLEInmostcasestheSmartCirclewillkeeptheQSOOfromcomingwithinapproximately26feet(8meters)ofyou(aslongasyoupositionyourselfatleast26feet/8metersbehindtheQSOO.GEO·FENCEThegeo-fenceisavirtual'barrier'thatwillkeeptheQSOOfromtravelingfartherthan300feet(91meters).AndalthoughthislimitcanbeadjustedusingtheUSBinterface/programmerandsoftwarewestronglyrecommendusingthedefaultlimitatalltimes.WARNING:SmartModeonlyworkswhentheQSOOhasasuitableGPSsignal/lock.IfyoutakeoffinSmartModeandtheQSOOlosesGPSsignal/lockitwillswitchtoAngle(Pilot)Modeautomatically.ThisiswhywestronglyrecommendlearningtoflyinAngle(Pilot)Modeassoonaspossible.Otherwise,ifyouloseGPSsignal/lockandarenotabletoproperlycontroltheQSOOInAngle(Pilot)Modetheaircraftmaycrashoreven'flyaway.IMPORTANTNOTE:Crashdamageand'flyaways'areNOTcoveredunderwarranty.15FLIGHTCONTROLS-ANGLE(PILOT)MODEWhentheFlightModeSelectionSwitchisthemiddlepositiontheQSOOwillbeinAngle(alsoknownasPilot)Mode."\}¢#o>{7Angle(Pilot)ModeisthemodepreferredbyexperiencedRC/dronepilotsbecausetheQSOOwillmoveinthedirectionthecontrolstickispushedrelativetothefront/noseoftheaircraft.Soifyoupushtheright-handsticktothelefttheQSOOwillbanktowardtheleftsideandmovetotheleft.Thismeansifthefront/noseoftheQSOOispointingawayfromyouitwillmovetotheleft,butifthefront/noseispointingatyoutheQSOOwillmovetotheright.AdditionalAngle(Pilot)ModeFeatures:POSITIONHOLDANDSELF-LEVELINGTheQSOOwillautomaticallyholditsposition(withasuitableGPSsignal/lock)andmaintainalevelattitudewhentheright-handstickiscentered.WARNING:IfyoudonotproperlycontroltheQSOOinAngle(Pilot)Modetheaircraftmaycrashoreven'flyaway'.IMPORTANTNOTE:Crashdamageand'flyaways'areNOTcoveredunderwarranty.

# FLIGHT CONTROLS- HOME MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the bottom position the QSOO

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



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feature will fly back the QSOO in a

straight line in the direction of the

pilots' current location, and

automatically land within 13-26 

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(4-8m) of the pilot. This can be

very helpful for first-time pilots

who aren't quite ready to land the

QSOO themselves. It can also be

helpful for pilots that loseorientation during flight; simply activate

Home Mode until the QSOO

automatically moves toward the

home position, and once you've

confirmed orientation switch back

to Angle (Pilot) Mode. And if the

QSOO ever loses the link with the

ST10 it will automatically enter Home Mode. When Home Mode is

activated the 

# QSOO will respond as follows: 16 A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) the QSOO will maintain the

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

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

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# • --'L-.CAUTION:Youmustbecertaintherearenoobstaclesinthe'ReturntoHome'flightpathotherwisetheQSOOmaycomeintocontactwiththemandcrash.AndwhiletheQSOOisinHomeModeyouwillhavealimitedamountofdirectionalcontroltohelpavoidobstacles,however,westronglyrecommendswitchingtoSmartorAngleModetoavoidtheobstacle{thenyoucanswitchbacktoHomeMode).WARNING:HomeModeonlyworkswhentheQSOOhasasuitableGPSsignal/lock.IftheQSOOlosesGPSsignal/lockitwillswitchtoAngle{Pilot)Modeautomatically.ThisiswhywestronglyrecommendlearningtoflyinAngle{Pilot)Modeassoonaspossible.Otherwise,ifyouloseGPSsignal/lockandarenotabletoproperlycontroltheQSOOinAngle(Pilot)Modetheaircraftmaycrashoreven'flyaway'.LEDSTATUSINDICATIONSlEDSTATUSINDICATIONSDURINGSTARTUPMainlEDStatusIndicatorInitializationinprogressInitializationfailedTheaircraftisin'bind'modeTheaircraftisnotconnected/linkedtothetransmitterTheaircraftisinano-flyzone**Pleaseseetheinstructionmanualformoreinformationregardingno-flyzoneslEDSTATUSINDICATIONSBEFORE/DURINGFliGHTMainLEDStatusIndicatorTheaircraftlsinSmartModewithGPSlockTheaircraftisinSmartModewithoutGPSlockTheaircraftisinAngleModewithGPSlockTheaircraftisinAngleModewithoutGPSlockTheaircraftisinHomeModeFirstlevellowvoltagebatterywarningIMPORTANTNOTE:Crashdamageand'flyaways'areNOTcoveredunderwarranty.Flashesred,greenandblue(2timespersecond)Pulsesred(3timespersecond)Flashesorangeveryrapidly(10timespersecond)Flashesbluerapidly(5timespersecond)Flashesredandwhiterapidly(5timespersecond)GlowssolidgreenFlashesgreen(3timespersecond)thenoff(for1second)GlowssolidpurpleFlashespurple(3timespersecond)thenoff(for1second)Flashesredrapidly(5timespersecond)Flashesred,greenandblueevery3seconds171second1second1secondIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII---------111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1second1second1secondIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISecondlevellowvoltagebatterywarningGPSlostCompasscalibrationrequiredBelowMotorLEDStatusIndicatorsLowvoltagebatterywarningGPSdisabled/lostLEDSTATUSINDICATIONSFORCALIBRATIONMODESMainLEDStatusIndicatorCompasscalibrationModeenteredCompasscalibrationstartedAccelerometercalibrationstartedAccelerometercalibrationModeentered/datacollectionfinishedCalibrationfailedCG02·GBCAMERALEDSTATUSINDICATIONSWiFiIcamerainitializationinprogressMicroSDcarderrorormissingmicroSDcardReadyTakingstillphotoRecordingvideoFlashesred,greenandbluecontinuously1Flashespurple(1flashpersecond)FlashesorangetwicebetweenanyLEDindication(whenintheair)Flashrapidly(Stimespersecond)Flash3timespersecondthenoff1secondsecondIII1secondIIIII1second1secondFlashesredandgreenslowly(2timespersecond)111111I1111IFlashesredandgreenrapidly(5timespersecond)IIIIIIIIIIIIII,IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFlashesred,greenandbluerapidlyIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII(3timespersecond)Flashesred,greenandblueslowly(1timepersecond)GlowssolidwhiteGlowssolidredFlashesyellow(1timepersecond)GlowssolidgreenGlowssolidblue(1timefor2seconds)Flashesgreen,blueslowly(1timeper2seconds)18IIIIIIIII

# TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEO

The ST10 seamlessly integrates control of the CG02-GB so you can easily

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

buttons located on top:

TO TAKE A STILL PHOTO

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 CG02-GB 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.

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 LEDindicator on the front of the CG02-GB will

flash blue and green, and there will be a

red

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

corner on the screen of the ST10.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You can choose to record video at48, 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. 

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

pitch/tilt position of the CG02-GB 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 CG02-GB. 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 CG02-GB is

making any 'buzzing' sounds while powered on, carefully twist thecounterbalance in or out until the sound stops in order to achieve the best balance,

performance and photo/video quality.INSTALLINGTHEFLIGHTBATTERYAftertheflightbatteryhasbeenfullychargedit'sreadytobeinstalledintheQSOO:IMPORTANTNOTE:KeeptheQSOOlevelrelativetothegroundwheninstallingthebattery.STEP1)Pushtheareaatthetopofthebatterydoorreleasethelatch/lock,andthenopenthedoor.STEP2)Withthesideofthebatterycartridgethathasthe'UP'arrowmarkingorientedupward,holdthehandleandslidethebatteryintothebatterycompartmentuntilyou feeltheconnectormakeapositiveconnection.NOTE:Ifyoudonotinstallthebatteryinthecorrectorientationitwillnotbepossibletomakeapositiveconnection.STEP3)Closethebatterydoorbypushingtheareaatthetoptoengagethelatch/lock.NOTE:Ifthedoorwillnotclosebecauseit'scomingintocontactwiththehandleonthebatterycartridge,thebatteryisnotinsertedfarenoughtoengagetheconnectorproperly.20GPSFUNCTIONALITYTheQSOOrequiresasuitableGPSsignal/lockinordertostartthemotorsandtobeflown.Thismeansitshouldonlybeoperatedoutdoorsinopenareasthatarefreefrompeople,vehiclesandotherobstructions.AndinordertoacquireasuitableGPSsignal/lockit'scriticalthattheGPSantennainstalledinthetopoftheQSOOalwayshaveaclearviewofthesky(100°minimumclearancerequired).WARNING:DoNOTattempttoflynearorbetweentallbuildings/obstructions,nearorunderdensevegetation,structuresorindoors.DoNOTattempttoflytheQSOOwithGPSenabledindoorsorinanylocationknowntohavepoorGPScoverage.AnddoNOTdisable/turnoffGPSunlessyou'reabletoproperlycontroltheQSOOinAngle(Pilot)ModewithoutGPSassistanceandacceptALLresponsibilityandliabilityforcrashesor'flyaways'.IftheQSOOlosesGPSsignal/lockwhileflyingitcanonlybeflowninAngle(Pilot)Mode.SmartModeandHomeMode,alongwiththeircorrespondingfeatures,willnolongerwork.AndtheMainLEDStatusIndicatorwillflashpurpleandtheBelowMotorLEDStatusIndicatorswillflashthree(3)timespersecondthenwillstayoffforone(1)secondwhentheQSOOlosesGPSsignal/lock(orifGPShasbeendisabled/turnedoff).IftheGPSsignal/lockisreacquired(afterreceiving5-10secondsofsuitableGPSsignal),SmartModeandHomeModewillworkagain.WARNING:LossofGPSsignal/lockmayresultinacrashorevena'flyaway'.

# 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 the 

# QSOO in the 'No-Fly Zones' within a 4 mile (6.4 kilometer)

radius of most major airports. 

# PREPARING TO FLY

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 the 

# QSOO 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. Never attempt to operate the 

# QSOO

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 the 

# QSOO on. 

# 21 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 the 

# QSOO on a level and stable surface then slide the power

switch to the 'ON' position. DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE THE 

# QSOO

UNTIL THE INITIALIZATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE. The Main LED

Status Indicator on the bottom of the 

# QSOO will show one of the following

indications when initialization is complete:



# ~

•• • TAKEOFF ZONE """" "" ••



# ~- 

# //0 

# ~~

• •••• • • • PILOT LOCATION 

# rl • The 

# QSOO is in Smart Mode with

GPS lock Glows solid green

• The 

# QSOO is in Smart Mode without

GPS lock Flashes green (3 times per

second) then off (for 1 second)

• The 

# QSOO is in Angle (Pilot) Mode

with GPS lock Glows solid purple

• The 

# QSOO 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 the 

# QSOO 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 the 

# QSOO.

# Step 6) Press and hold the red

START/STOP button forapproximately 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. 

# FLYING TAKEOFF WARNING: 

# Do not attempt to operate the 

# QSOO in winds

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

hour).

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

position. The 

# QSOO will takeoff and climb slowly (or raise the stick further

until it does). Allow the stick to return to the center position when the



# QSOO reaches the desired altitude.

FLYING Take your time learning how the 

# QSOO responds to various control inputs

while flying. In Smart Mode the 

# QSOO 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 the 

# QSOO 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 22 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 the 

# QSOO is

drifting out of/beyond your control, simply release both control sticks. The



# QSOO 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 the 

# QSOO automatically flies itself back to the

home point and lands.

LANDING 

# There are two ways to land the 

# QSOO:

1) 

# Position the 

# QSOO above the area where you would like to land. Slowly

lower the left-hand stick to below the center position. The 

# QSOO will

descend slowly and land. After the 

# QSOO lands, press and hold the red

START /STOP button for approximately two (2) seconds to stop the motors.

2) Activate Home Mode and the 

# QSOO 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 the 

# QSOO immediately.

AFTER LANDING 

# ALWAYS turn off the 

# QSOO BEFORE turning off the ST10. Then remove

the battery from the 

# QSOO and allow it to cool to ambient/room temperature

before recharging.WARNING: Do NOT leave the ST10 and QSOO powered on and do NOT

leave the flight battery installed in the QSOO 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 the QSOO has a suitable GPS

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

Angle (Pilot) Mode. And if you cannot properly control the QSOO 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 the QSOO 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 a ways'.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every time you turn the QSOO 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 QSOO 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. 23 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 the QSOO 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. GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)

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

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.COMPASSCALIBRATIONStep1)Donotcalibratethecompassinsideparkingstructures,nearbuildingsorsurfaceswithmetalinthem(likeroadsparkinglotswithrebar).Onlycalibratethecompassinopenareas/fieldsfarawayfrompowerlinesandothermetallicorconcretesurfaces/structures.Step5)WhenthemainLEDstatusindicatorflashesredandgreenslowly(2timespersecond)youhaveenteredcompasscalibrationmode.Pickuptheaircraftandholditflatwiththenosepointedtothenorth.After5secondsthemainLEDstatusindicatorshouldflashredandgreenrapidly(5timespersecond).Step2)Tumonthetransmitterandallowittobootupfullybeforeturningontheaircraft.Andwhenthetransmitterandaircraftarepoweredonandlinkedproceedtothenextstep.Step6)Slowlyrotatetheaircraft360degreestowardthenorth(asillustrated)untilit'sflatanduprightinyourhandsagain.24Step3)MovetheProportionalControlRateSliderontherightsideoftheST10totheuppermost(rabbit)position.Step7)Rotatetheaircraft45degreestotheleft.Thenslowlyrotatetheaircraft360degreestowardthenorth(asillustrated)untilit'sflatanduprightinyourhandsagain.Step4)Movetheleft-handstickallthewaytotheleftandholditthere.ThenmovetheFlightModeSelectionSwitchfromSmarttoHomeandHometoSmartmode4times.Step8)Rotatetheaircraft45degreestotheleft.Thenslowlyrotatetheaircraft360degreestowardthenorth(asillustrated)untilit'sflatanduprightinyourhandsagain.Step9)Rotatetheaircraft45degreestotheleft.Thenslowlyrotatetheaircraft360degreestoward thenorth(asillustrated)untilit'sflatanduprightinyourhandsagain.0-IMPORTANTNOTE:Steps6to9mustbecompletedinlessthan30secondsinordertosuccessfullycompletecompasscalibration.25Step10)ThemainLEDstatusindicatorshouldbeflashingredandgreenrapidly(5timespersecond).HoldtheaircraftasstillaspossibleuntilitmainLEDstatusindicatorstopsblinkingrapidly.ciStep11)IfyouhearanaudibleindicationafterthemainLEDstatusindicatorstopsblinkingrapidlyyouhavesuccessfullycompletedcompasscalibration.IMPORTANTNOTE:IfcompasscalibrationfailsthemainLEDstatusindicatorwillglowsolidwhiteandyoumustrestartthecalibrationprocess.ST10ANDStep1)TurnontheQSOO,andaftertheMainLEDStatusIndicatorbeginstoflashbluerapidly,liftthebackendupwardapproximately45°thenbackdownto'level'two(2)timestoputtheaircraft/receiverintobindmode.TheMainLEDStatusIndicatorwillbegintotheflashorangeveryrapidlywhentheaircraft/receiverareinbindmode.Step2)TurnontheST10,andifrequiredtapthescreen(outsideofthepopupstatuswindow)tobypasstheRCandWiFiconnectionprocess.Step3)Tapthe'ModelSelect'button,andifrequiredpress'OK'tobypassanypopupwarnings/alerts.Step4)Selecttheexistingmodel(forexample:'QSOO')youwouldliketobindto(orcreatea'NewModel'),andifrequiredpress'OK'tobypassanypopupwarnings/alerts.26Step5)Tapthe'FlightSettings'button,andifrequiredpress'OK'tobypassanypopupwarnings/alerts.Step6)Tapthe'Bind'buttonandselectthe'SR12S_XXXXX'receiverlistedinthecolumnunder'Model',thentap'OK'aftertheconnectionhasbeenestablished.Step7)Tapthe'Back'buttontwo(2}timestoreturntothemainscreenandthemodel/receivershouldautomaticallyconnecttotheST10.ST10ANDCG02-GBBINDINGStep1)TurnontheST10,andifrequiredtapthescreen(outsideofthepopupstatuswindow)tobypasstheRCandWiFiconnectionprocess.'..'""";Y..,;...,-Pe.·oo..qs·aAll..c.,......0Step2)Tapthe'ModelSelect'button,andifrequiredpress'OK'tobypassanypopupwarnings/alerts.Step3)Selecttheexistingmodel(forexample:'QSOO')youwouldliketobindto(orcreatea'NewModel'),andifrequiredpress'OK'tobypassanypopupwarnings/alerts.Step4)TurnontheQSOOandensurethattheCG02-GBispoweredon.27-.,f;,-.,-------MOCI....-!:Af....·oo-a...VOlJ•;...G'"<""·.............Step5)ifrequiredtapthescreen(outsideofthepopupstatuswindow)tobypasstheRCandWiFiconnectionprocess,thentapthe'FlightSettings'buttonandpress'OK'tobypassanypopupwarnings/alerts.Step6)Tapthe'Bind'buttonandselectthe'CG02_XXXXXX'cameralistedinthecolumnunder'Camera',thenenterthepassword'1234567890'whenpromptedandtap'OK'aftertheconnectionhasbeenestablished.Step7)Tapthe'Back'buttontwo(2)timestoreturntothemainscreenandthecamerashouldautomaticallyconnecttotheST10.IMPORTANTNOTE:StreamingvideofromtheCG02-GBtotheST10andtoaseparatephone/tablet(oranotherYuneectransmitter/personalgroundstation)atthesametimeisNOTrecommendedasitwillresultinaverysignificantlaginthevideodownlink.TROUBLESHOOTINGISSUEPOSSIBLECAUSESOLUTION•QSOOwillnotinitializeTheQSOOwasmovedduringinitialization.TurntheQSOOoffthenbackonagain,andensureitdoesInotmoveduringtheinitializationprocess.FlightbatterywillnotTheQSOOflightbatteryneedstobereplaced.ReplacetheQSOOflightbattery.charge(redLEDonchargerglowssolidred).QSOOGPSwillnotlockOvercast,thickcloudsblockingGPSreception.WaitforlightercloudcoverordisableGPS*.(ST10indicatesGPSSolarflaresinprogress.WaitfordisturbancetosubsideordisableGPS*.Disabled)QSOOisindoors.MovetheQSOOoutsideordisableGPS*.Objectsblocking100degreesofdearviewofthesky.DisableGPS.Flyingindoors/disablingGPSNOTRecommended.(Possiblyunderneathametallicorglasscover,insideavehicle,neartallbuildings,etc...)MoveQSOOtoaclearandopenarea.Videotransmitternearby,suchasanaftermarketvideoRepositionorremovethevideotransmitter.Idownlinksystem.RaisedthreatlevelbytheU.S.government.WaitforthethreatleveltobereducedordisableGPS*.QSOOGPShasreducedTheGPSmoduleispossiblydamaged.ReplacetheGPSmodule.precisionThecompasshasbeenexposedtoamagnet.MovetheQSOOawayfromthemagneticsource.Ifproblempersists,calibratecompass.QSOOGPSfunctionsnotTheGPSmoduleispossiblydamaged.ReplacetheGPSmodule.operatingproperlyGPSlockhasnotbeenacquired.EnsureGPSantennahasclearviewofskyandGPSlockhasbeenacquired.28ISSUEPOSSIBLECAUSESOLUTIONQSOOMotorswon't'Compasserror'isindicatedbytheLED.Seebelowfortroubleshooting'compasserror'.startQSOOisinNoFlyZone.Moveatleast4milesawayfromnoflyzone.Mostmajorairportsarenoflyzoneareas.QSOOisabove8,000feetaboveMSL.MoveQSOObelow8,000feetaboveMSL.Incorrectmotorstartupprocedure.ReviewMotorStarting/Stoppingprocedureinmanual.QSOOistooclosetoametalobjectormetalsurface.MoveQSOOawayfromlargemetalobjectsorsurfaces.QSOOFlashesorangetwicebetweenindicationsCompassneedstobecalibrated.Calibratecompass.QSOObeepsconstantlyEMERGENCYMode.Possiblyduetoobstructedpropel-Checkthatnothingisobstructinganypropeller/motor,andmotorswon'tstartlerduringmotorstartup.turntheQSOOoffthenbackonagain.QSOOWon'tholdWeakGPSsignal.Confirmthattheflyingareahas100degreesofclearpositioninhoverviewofthesky.U.S.Governmenthasraisedthreatlevel.Waitforthreatleveltobereducedbeforeflying.Vibrationlevelshigh,indicatedbyshakylandinggear.Checktoensurepropellersarenotbent,nickedordamagedinanyway.Replacedamagedpropellers.""___WARRANTYINFORMATIONYuneecproductsandaccessoriesareguaranteedagainstmanufacturingdefectsforsix(6)monthsfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase.Yuneec'ssoleobligationintheeventofsuchdefectsduringthisperiodistorepairorreplacethedefectivepartorproductwithacomparablepartorproductatYuneec'ssolediscretion.Exceptforsuchrepairorreplacement,thesale,processingorotherhandlingofthisproductiswithoutwarranty,conditionorotherliability.Damage(includingcrashdamage)resultingfromuse,accident,ornormalwearandtearisnotcoveredbythisoranywarranty.Yuneecassumesnoliabilityforanyaccident,injury,death,loss.orotherclaimrelatedtoorresultingfromtheuseofthisproduct.InnoeventshallYuneecbeliableforincidentalorconsequentialdamagesrelatingtoorresultingfromtheuseofthisproductoranyofitsparts.Pleasereviewtheinstructionscarefullywhenusingtheproducts.Returnsorreplacementsofpartsand/orproductsmaybesubjecttoshipping,handling,replacementand/orrestockingfees.IMPORTANTNOTE:CrashdamageisNOTcoveredunderwarranty.29•