Black Kro Productions, LLC Contact: Joe Krolick

Monday, March 7, 2016

U. S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

 Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 

from: 14 CFR 61.113{a) & (b); 91.7 (a); 91.103; 91.119{c); 91.121; 91.151{a); 91.405{a); 91.407(a)(1); 

91.409 (a)(1) and {2}; 91.417{a) & (b). 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act), I, Joe Krolick, Pilot 

In Command (PIC) owner of Black Kro Productions, LLC, operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

(“sUAS”) equipped to conduct aerial photography and video for the real estate industry, public, and private events 

hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow commercial operation of its 

sUAS, 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. 

As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and 

relatively inexpensive sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) 

controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the real estate, 

private, and public events industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval of this exemption would 

thereby enhance safety and fulfill 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.” Section 

333(c) of the Reform Act. 

The name and address of the applicant is: 

Black Kro Productions, LLC

Attn: Joe Krolick

Ph: 714-376-5759

Email:joekrolick@me.com

Address: 2915 S Fairview St. Unit F, Santa Ana, CA 92704 

EXEMPTION REQUEST

Regulations from which the exemption is requested:

14 C.F.R. Part 21, subpart H; 

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b): 

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 

14 C.F.R. 91.119; 

14 C.F.R. 91.121; 

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 

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14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b); 

14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 

14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 

14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2); 

14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b)

REQUEST RATIONALE

Aerial photography and videography for real estate and events are becoming a standard to help enable a 

successful business. My application being granted allows me to provide professional affordable services for the 

demand being created by the popular invention of such sUAS. 

The fast-paced evolution of sUAS has seen great strides for safety by the small size, light weight, and lack of 

combustible fuel when compared to larger manned aircraft. 

The operation of my sUAS will be conducted at the utmost level of professionalism. By providing services for 

real estate and events, we will be doing so with a focus on being economical while being more eco-friendly.

Commercial operation of an sUAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera and sensors, would 

operate in the following manner: 

• Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate and other related 

professional activities.

• Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including public and private events. 

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of a sUAS under controlled 

conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited, b) controlled, c) predetermined, and d) will provide safety 

enhancements to the already safe operations in the industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval of this 

exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation responsibilities to “establish 

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

Drone Small UAS Certificate of Registration 

CERTIFICATE HOLDER: 

Joe Krolick 

sUAS CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 

FA39P7YKK3 

ISSUED: 

12/25/2015 

EXPIRES: 

12/25/2018

Drone Model: Typhoon Q500 4k

Complete drone details are attached in Addendum

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sUAS Background of Applicant:

I, Joe Krolick have been working 16 years in video production within the film, television, and real estate 

industries. My passion for sUAS has led to my direct professional training from Yuneec aviation with the drone I 

own and flying over 100 hours as a hobbyist, in addition to joining the UAVSA. You can see more at 

www.uavsa.org

EXEMPTION REQUEST SUMMARY 

Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the UA, we feel an exemption from 14 

CFR part 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates) and §91.203(a) and (b) (Certifications required), subject to 

certain conditions and limitations, is warranted and meets the requirements for an equivalent level of safety under 

14 CFR part 11 and Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 (Section 333). 

We request an exemption from § 45.23 Marking of the aircraft because the UA will not have a cabin, cockpit or 

pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, the two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such 

a small aircraft with dimensions smaller than the minimal lettering requirement. Regardless of this, we can mark 

the UAS in the largest possible lettering by placing the word “Experimental” on its fuselage as required by § 

45.29(f) so that anyone will see the markings. 

We request an exemption from § 91.7(a) which prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness 

certificate, since there is currently no certificate applicable to our operation, this regulation is inapplicable. 

We request an exemption from §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b) Maintenance 

inspections since they only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. However, as a safety precaution we 

will perform a preflight inspection of the UAS before each flight as outlined in the attached operating documents. 

We request an exemption from § 91.9(b)(2) which requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft, however since 

there are no pilots or passengers on board the aircraft and given its size, this regulation is inapplicable. We believe 

an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual with the UAS ground station. 

We request an exemption from § 91.119 which prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft, but it 

allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. We will not operate our UAS above the 

altitude of 300 feet above ground level (AGL) and will also only operate in safe areas away from the public and 

traffic, thus “providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe 

altitudes.” Given the size, weight, maneuverability, and speed of the sUAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety 

will be achieved. 

We request an exemption from § 91.121 Altimeter settings as it is inapplicable since the sUAS utilizes electronic 

GPS with a barometric sensor. 

We request an exemption from § 91.151(a) Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.

The UAV is 100% electric and two low battery alerts are issued - per the operating documents, the UAV will be 

landed at the first alert. Also, our flights will last only 5-10 minutes each, and the sUAS has an automated 

function, which results in immediate landing when a low battery is detected. The PIC 

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will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly to 

the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, land the UA with 30% battery power 

remaining. 

sUAS OPERATING PARAMETERS 

We will abide by the following additional operating conditions under this exemption, which ensures a level of 

safety at least equal to existing rules: 

 • Operate sUAS below 300 feet and within a radius distance of 1000 feet from the controller to aid in direct 

line of sight visual observation; 

 • Obtain permission from the owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles and structures when operations may 

be conducted closer than 500 feet to any such vessels, vehicles or structures; we will conduct a safety 

assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determine that it does not present an undue 

hazard; 

 • operate the sUAS for 5-10 minutes per flight; 

 • land sUAS prior to the manufacturer’s recommended minimum level of battery power; 

 • operate sUAS during daylight hours only within visual line of sight (VLOS); 

 • use the sUAS’ global positioning system (GPS) flight safety feature whereby it hovers and then 

slowly lands if communication with the remote control pilot is lost; 

 • conduct all operations under the flight safety protocols (including posting a warning sign 

reading: “Attention Aerial Photography in Progress – Remain Back 150 feet”) contained in the operating 

documents and will actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly update and 

enhance safety protocols; 

 • contact respective airports if operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of his estimated flight time, 

flight duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information; 

 • always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation; have procedures in place to abort flights in the 

event of safety breaches or potential danger; 

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 • only operate in safe environments that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, 

airports and densely populated areas (defined by areas depicted in “yellow” on VFR charts and through 

obtaining information regarding congested areas from the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO); 

 • conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocols, during which safety carries primary importance 

(reference Typhoon Q500 4k User Manual). 

As stated within applicant background, operation of our sUAS has accumulated and logged, in a manner above 

and beyond with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours 

logged as a sUAS pilot with a multi-rotor sUAS. 

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

We will comply with all of the following conditions and limitations should this exemption be provided:

1. Operations will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating document: Yuneec Typhoon 4k.

2. The sUAS will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 50 knots.

3. The sUAS will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), All altitudes 

reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

4. The sUAS will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times.

5. All operations will utilize a visual observer (VO). The sUAS will be operated within the visual line of sight 

(VLOS) of the VO at all times. The VO and PIC will be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC 

will be designated before the flight and will not transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. 

The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

6. The operating documents will be accessible during sUAS operations and made available to the Administrator 

upon request. Any revisions to the operating documents will be presented to the Administrator upon request.

7. Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection 

reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the sUAS, the sUAS will not be operated until the 

necessary maintenance has been performed and the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The 

Ground Control Station will be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations will be 

properly documented in the aircraft records.

8. Any sUAS maintenance or alterations that affect the sUAS operation or flight characteristics,

e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, will undergo a functional test flight.

The PIC will conduct the functional test flight and track via entry in the aircraft records.

9. The pre-flight inspection section in the operating documents will account for all discrepancies,

i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating 

documents.

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10. We will follow the sUAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, 

and life limit requirements.

11. We will carry out maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the 

operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations will be noted in the aircraft records, including 

total flight hours, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the 

sUAS to service.

12. The sUAS operated will comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

13. The PIC will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies 

discovered between inspections.

14. sUAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR 1.1. All operations will be 

conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

15. The sUAS will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAApublished aeronautical chart.

16. The sUAS will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or 

when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

17. If a sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will return to a predetermined location within the 

planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

18. The PIC will abort a flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the 

operating documents.

19. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough 

power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 30% battery power 

remaining.

20. We will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior 

to conducting any operations, and also request a Notice to Air-man (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in 

advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation.

21. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA will 

comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight 

agency requirements.

22. The documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 will be available to the PIC at the Ground Control 

Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents will be made available to the 

Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

23. The sUAS will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all 

times.

24. The sUAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

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25. The sUAS will not be operated over congested or densely populated areas without a motion picture and/or 

television coordinated and insured setting.

26. Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and 

structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the sUAS and/or 

debris in the event of an accident. We will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such 

protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 

feet of the sUAS, flight operations must cease immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, 

vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of 

operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to 

those persons per § 91.119(a).

27. All operations will be conducted over private or controlled-access property with permission from the land 

owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized 

representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational 

area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 

24 hours. Accidents will be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

If you have any questions or need additional information, you can contact me using the information below. 

Thank you for reviewing my request, 

Joe Krolick

Owner and Operator

Black Kro Productions, LLC

Ph: 714-376-5759

Email: joekrolick@me.com

Address: 2915 S Fairview St. Unit F, Santa Ana, CA 92704 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION

· Specifictatons

· Notces and Warnings

· General Safety Precautons and Warnings

· TYPHOON Q500 4K RTF Contents

· Batery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

· Charging The Bateries

· Preparing The CGO3

· Installing The Propellers

· TYPHOON Q500 4K, CGO3 and ST10+ Overview

· ST10+ Display

· ST10+ Accessories

· Flight Controls

· Flight Controls - Smart Mode

· Follow Me Functon

· Watch Me Functon

· Flight Controls - Angle (Pilot) Mode

· Flight Controls - Home Mode

· Led Status Indicatons

· Taking Photos and Recording Video

· Installing The Flight Batery

· GPS Functonality

· Preparing to Fly

· Flying

· Disabling GPS

· Graphical User Interface (GUI)

· Compass Calibraton

· ST10+ and Receiver Binding

· ST10+ and CGO3 Binding

GROUND IMAGING SOLUTION

· Specifictatons

· Batery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

· Installing The Steadygrip Bateries

· Ataching The CGO3 to The Steadygrip

· CGO3 APP

· Ataching A Mobile Device to The Steadygrip

· Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel

· Taking Photos and Recording Video

· Added Features for CGO3 on Steadygrip

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION

The TYPHOON Q500 4K is a superior modular, integrated aerial and ground imaging soluton. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown, 

including a larger ST10+ 5.5’’ Android touch screen personal ground staton and a CGO3 3-axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel stll 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 stll photos as found on the ST10+. With the Q500 4K, 

it’s never been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses.

Although the Q500 4K is ready to fly right out the box, please take the tme to read through this entre instructon manual for more informaton on safety, 

batery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.yuneec.com for additonal informaton including product 

updates, bulletns, videos and more.

Specifictatons

TYPHOON Q500 4K 

FLIGHT TIME: Up to 25 Minutes

DIMENSIONS: 9.45 in (210mm) x 16.54 in (420mm)

DIAGONAL MOTOR TO MOTOR DISTANCE: 20 in (510mm)

PROPELLER/MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER: 13.0 in (330mm)

WEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERY AND PAYLOAD: 40.0 oz (1130g)

MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT WITH CGO3: 60.0 oz (1700g)

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

CHARGER: 3S 11.1V LiPo DC Balancing Smart Charger with AC Adapter (included)

TRANSMITTER: 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink (included)

MAXIMUM FLYING ALTITUDE: Default 400 Feet Above Ground Level 

(Adjustable via the Q500 GUI)

MAXIMUM ROTATION RATE: 65°/s 

MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE: 35° 

RADIO CONTROL FREQUENCY BAND: 2.4GHz

MAXIMUM CLIMB RATE: 2m/s

MAXIMUM DESCENT RATE: 3m/s

CGO3

Dimension: 4.2x5.0x3.1in (106x128x80mm)

Weight: 6.9oz (195g)

Sensor: 1/2.3” CMOS

Effectve Pixels: 12.4 Megapixels

Camera lens: 14mm/F2.8 35mm

FOV: 115 Degree

Electronic Shuter: 1/30 —— 1/8000

Working Temperature: 0-40°C

Power Consumpton: 10W

Video Transmission Range: Up to 500m (1640f)

Transmission System: 5.2Ghz — 5.8Ghz

Video UHD: 4K 30FPS

ST10+ 

Number of Channels: 10

RC Band: 2.4GHz

RC Modulaton: Yuneec

Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz

Telemetry/OSD: Yes 

SD Card Compatble: Yes

LCD Screen Size: 5.5”

Touchscreen: Yes
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Notces And Warnings

IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautons and warnings, instructons, warrantes and other collateral informaton is subject to change at the sole discreton of Yuneec. For the most up-to-date informaton 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 potental harm when operatng this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property damage and/or litle 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 instructon manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operatng. Failure to 

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

WARNING: This is a sophistcated consumer product. It must be operated with cauton 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 incompatble components or alter this product in any way outside of 

the instructons provided by Yuneec. The quick start guide and instructon manual contain instructons for safety, operaton and maintenance. It is essental 

to read and follow all the instructons 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 Precautons And Warnings

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

product, property and/or cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multrotor aircraf, APV platorm, 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 entrely responsible for operatng 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 tmes. Keep items that 

could impact or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools, loose clothing, etc.

• Always operate your aircraf in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructons. Never fly near or above crowds, airports or 

buildings.

• To ensure proper operaton and safe flight performance never atempt to operate your aircraf nearby buildings or other obstructons that do not offer 

a clear view of the sky and can restrict GPS recepton.

• Do not atempt to operate your aircraf in areas with potental magnetc and/or radio interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power 

transmission statons, high voltage power lines, electrical storms, etc.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directons around your aircraf to avoid collisions and/or injury. This aircraf 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 operaton of the automatc landing functon in Home Mode you must start the motors with the aircraf in a positon that has 

at least 10 feet (approximately 3 meters) of clear and open space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock.

• Do not atempt to operate your aircraf with any worn and/or damaged components, parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, damaged propellers/rotor 

blades, old bateries, etc.).

• Never operate your aircraf in poor or severe weather conditons including heavy winds, precipitaton, 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 aircraf startng with a fully charged batery. Always land as soon as possible afer the first level low voltage batery warning or land 

immediately afer the second level low voltage batery warning (as indicated by the vibratons and audible alerts from the transmiter/personal ground 

staton).

• Always operate your aircraf when the voltage of the batery in the transmiter/personal ground staton is in a safe range (as indicated by the batery 

charge status icon on the screen of the transmiter/personal ground staton).

• Always keep the aircraf in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the transmiter/personal ground staton powered on while the aircraf is 

powered on.

• Always move the throtle control stck 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 afer use before touching them and flying again.

• Always remove bateries afer 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 porton of the aircraf 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 instructons and warnings included with this aircraf and any related accessories, components or parts (including, but not limited to, 

chargers, rechargeable bateries, etc.).

CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in the TYPHOON are not compatble with any other product, and the TYPHOON is not compatble with any other ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in the TYPHOON will cause a crash, which may result in damage to the product, property and/or cause 

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The TYPHOON RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box. There’s nothing extra to buy or provide!

1 The TYPHOON RTF Airframe w/Installed CGO3

2 ST10+ Transmiter and Personal Ground Staton

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 Batery

9 3S 11.1V LiPo Balance Connector Charge Lead 

10 DC 3S 11.1V LiPo Balancing Charger

11 DC Automobile Accessory Socket/

 Cigarete Lighter Receptacle Adapter

12 AC to DC Adapter/Power Supply

13 16GB microSD Card w/Adapter

14 Motor Holder/Prop Installaton Tool

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Batery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) bateries are significantly more 

volatle than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH bateries. All instructons and 

warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or 

serious injury as the mishandling of LiPo bateries can result in fire. By 

handling, charging or using the included LiPo batery you assume all risks 

associated with LiPo bateries. If you do not agree with these conditons 

please return the complete product in new, unused conditon to the place 

of purchase immediately.

• You must always charge the LiPo batery in a safe, well-ventlated area 

away from flammable materials.

• Never charge the LiPo batery unatended at any tme. When charging 

the batery you must always remain in constant observaton to monitor the 

charging process and react immediately to any potental problems that may 

occur.

• Afer flying/discharging the LiPo batery you must allow it to cool to 

ambient/room temperature before recharging.

• To charge the LiPo batery you must use only the included charger or a 

suitably compatble LiPo batery charger. Failure to do so may result in a 

fire causing property damage and/or serious injury.

• If at any tme the LiPo batery begins to balloon or swell, discontnue 

charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the 

batery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to 

observe it for at least 15 minutes. Contnuing to charge or discharge a 

batery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire. A batery that 

has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from 

service completely.

• Do not over-discharge the LiPo batery. Discharging the batery too low 

can cause damage to the batery resultng in reduced power, flight duraton 

or failure of the batery entrely. LiPo cells should not be discharged to 

below 3.0V each under load.

• Store the LiPo batery at room temperature and in a dry area for best 

results.

• When charging, transportng or temporarily storing the LiPo batery the 

temperature range should be from approximately 40–120° F (5–49° C). Do 

not store the batery or aircraf in a hot garage, car or direct sunlight. If 

stored in a hot garage or car the batery can be damaged or even catch fire.

• Never leave bateries, chargers and power supplies unatended during 

use.

• Never atempt to charge low voltage, ballooned/swollen, damaged or wet 

bateries.

• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge bateries.

• Never charge a batery if any of the wire leads have been damaged or 

shorted.

• Never atempt to disassemble the batery, charger or power supply.

• Never drop bateries, chargers or power supplies.

• Always inspect the batery, charger and power supply before charging.

• Always ensure correct polarity before connectng bateries, chargers and 

power supplies.

• Always disconnect the batery afer charging.

• Always terminate all processes if the batery, charger or power supply 

malfunctons.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It’s safer and beter for the longevity of the batery to 

store it only partally charged for any length of tme. Storing the batery 

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

best, however, it will take some careful management of the charge tme 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 batery fully charged whenever 

possible. In fact, as long as the batery 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 batery in the discharged state afer the last flight (as 

long as the batery was not over-discharged on the last flight).
Charging The Bateries

WARNING: Lithium Ion (LiIon) and Lithium Polymer (LiPo) bateries are 

significantly more volatle than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH bateries. All 

instructons and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property 

damage and/or serious injury as the mishandling of LiIon/LiPo bateries 

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

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

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

conditon 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/cigarete 

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 batery to the charge lead. The batery will begin 

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

a fully discharged (not over-discharged) batery.

CHARGING THE LI-ION ST10+ BATTERY

You can charge the LiIon batery 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. Afer approximately 30-45 seconds the LED indicator for the batery will blink blue while the 

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

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

(not over-discharged ) batery.

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 CGO3

WARNING: Before installing the flight batery and powering on the 

TYPHOON you MUST remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO3 

by carefully sliding it backward. Failure to remove the cover/lock can result 

in damage to the TYPHOON and the CGO3!

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

session and while transportng/storing the TYPHOON (just remember to 

remove the cover/lock before powering on the TYPHOON and CGO3!).

Step 1) Remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO3 by carefully 

sliding it backward.

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

the CGO3. You can use the included 16GB card or any name brand Class 10 

microSD card up to 128GB.

Step 3) Carefully remove the protectve 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 

installaton in the correct positons (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 directons 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-tghten the propellers when using the tool.

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

untl it‘s secure against the o-ring located at the botom of the motor shaf.

You may want to add this: Contnue to screw down the propeller 1-1.5 

turns more to ensure it is properly tghten and compressing the O-rings 

slightly. 

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

securely.

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B

B

A

A
The TYPHOON Q500 4K, CGO3 And ST10+ Overview

The TYPHOON Q500 4K / CGO3

1 CGO3 Gimbal Camera

2 Camera Microphone

3 Camera LED Status Indicator

4 Camera Lens

5 5.8GHz Antenna

6 Main LED Status Indicator

7 Power Switch

ST10+

8 Proportonal Control Rate Slider

9 USB Connector/Charging Port

10 Audio/Earphone Jack

11 Take Stll Photo Buton

12 Start/Stop Motors Buton

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

14 Throtle/Alttude Control (for Mode 2) 

 Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)

15 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)

16 Status Indicators (for ST10+ batery, 5.8GHz 

 WiFi and GPS)

17 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)

18 Start/Stop Video Recording Buton

19 Flight Mode Selecton Switch

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

21 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)

 Throtle/Alttude Control (Mode 1)

22 Power Switch

23 Volume and Navigaton Touch-Actvated Butons Volume 

 Down/VolumeUp/Menu/Home/Back)

24 CGO3 Pitch Angle/Positon Control Slider

25 SD Card Slot (located under the batery)

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

audible alerts.

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

stcks) they are not actve/functonal when controlling the TYPHOON.

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ST10+ Display

1 Model Name

2 Status Informaton

3 Directon to Home Point

4 Clock/Current Time

5 Watch Me/Follow Me Buton

6 GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10+

7 ST10+ Batery Charge Level Status Icon

8 Aircraf Batery Voltage

9 Alttude of Aircraf (Above Ground Level)

10 Ground Speed of Aircraf

11 Distance of Aircraf from Home Point

12 Model Select Menu Buton

13 In Flight Setngs

14 Flight Setngs Menu Buton

15 System Setngs Menu Buton

16 Lattude/Longitude Positon of Aircraf

17 Number of Satellites for Aircraf

18 GPS Status for Aircraf

19 Flight Mode of Aircraf

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

flight.

QUICK TIP: 1. 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.

2. Single tap to hide the camera setngs, tap again to display camera setngs.

WARNING: NEVER atempt to fly the TYPHOON via First-Person View (FPV). There’s a slight ‘lag’ in the CGO3 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! Atemptng 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 CGO3 to the ST10+ and to a separate phone/tablet (or another Yuneec transmiter/personal ground 

staton) at the same tme 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 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

N/A

ALT

N/A f

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

AWB

3840 x 2160 F30
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ST10+ Accessories

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

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

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

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

material over the LCD screen to further improve viewing in sun light.

CAUTION: Do not bend, or move around in excess as the strap can come 

unhooked from the ST10+ and potentally fall and damage the sensitve 

electronic components. 

Moving the lef-hand stck to the lef will turn (yaw) the nose of the 

TYPHOON to the lef about the vertcal axis. And moving the stck to the 

right will turn (yaw) the nose of the TYPHOON to the right.

Flight Controls

NOTE: The informaton in this and the following sectons refers to the 

default ‘Mode 2’ control configuraton of the ST10+. The lef-hand stck on 

the ST10+ controls the throtle (climb/descend) and rudder (yaw lef/right) 

channels.. When the lef-hand stck (also known as the throtle stck) is in 

the middle positon during flight the TYPHOON will maintain the current 

alttude. As you move the stck upward the TYPHOON will climb, and as 

you move the stck downward the TYPHOON will descend. The farther 

away from the middle positon you move the stck the faster the TYPHOON 

will climb or descend.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The maximum alttude 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 sofware we strongly recommend using the default limit at all 

tmes.

Maximum Climb Rate: 

2m/s (6.6f/s)
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SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE

the TYPHOON is programmed with three (3) flight modes that can be 

selected via the Flight Mode Selecton Switch located just above the 

right-hand control stck.

PROPORTIONAL CONTROL RATE SLIDER

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

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

Use the turtle positon for the lowest control rates (best for first-tme pilots 

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

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

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

Or use a positon in between if you prefer.

When the Flight Mode Selecton Switch is the top positon the TYPHOON 

will be in Smart Mode. 

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

Mode as soon as possible, Smart Mode is typically the best mode for 

first-tme pilots to fly in which also features ‘Follow Me’ and ‘Watch Me’ 

functons. 

In Smart Mode the TYPHOON will always move in the directon the 

right-hand control stck is pushed relatve to the pilot and no mater which 

way the front/nose is pointed. So if you push the stck to the lef the 

TYPHOON will always move to the lef, regardless of the directon the nose 

is pointng and even if it’s spinning. This mode can also be helpful for pilots 

that lose orientaton 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 functon allows the TYPHOON to follow the pilot, adjustng 

its locaton to the locaton of the ST10+. This functon is enabled when 

ST10+ GPS positoning completes, and the TYPHOON is using shared GPS 

signal with the ST10+. At this tme, you will see in orange, and in 

green color. 

When in Follow Me functon, the TYPHOON will follow the movement of 

ST10+ if there is no extra operaton on the ST10+. The flight status is also 

controllable when you operate ST10+ and CGO3. 

Important Note: In Follow Me functon, the aircraf will maintain a constant 

alttude and cannot detect obstacles. Pilots who change their alttude by 

for example, moving to higher ground, during flight should be mindful of 

this.

MODE

Follow
System Setting Flight Setting Model Select

MODE

Model: 4K WELCOMEPILOT 11:25:11am

Watch

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

VOLTS

N/A V

ALT

N/A ft

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

3840 x 2160 F30 N/A ft

WATCH ME FUNCTION

Watch Me functon enables the camera to keep tracking the remote controller no mater where and how it moves as the camera can automatcally tlt its 

angle according to the controller. 

Usually, the default functon under Smart Mode is Follow Me. Watch Me 

functon can be switched to by following steps: 

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

 he moves.

Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

GPS

Ready

SAT

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POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Follow

ALT

21.4 f

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

Model: Typhoon

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

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Watch

ALT

21.4 f

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30

Press , the buton will change from ORANGE to GREEN. And now it is 

in Watch Me functon. 

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

flying, the TYPHOON yaw directon will take the control itself. Camera 

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

Smart Mode. Please put the CGO3 Pitch Angle/Positon Control Slider in 

the middle positon. If you want to trim the camera angle up, then just 

move the Pitch Angle/Positon Control Slider a bit up. If you want to trim 

the camera angle down, just move the slider down.

Watch Me/Follow Me Buton: When in Smart Mode, press to switch 

the TYPHOON between Watch Me and Follow me functon. Follow Me 

functon is the default setng, and the buton is ORANGE. If it is GREY, 

it means ST10+ GPS isn’t ready yet. Please wait.
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Additonal Angle (Pilot) Mode Features:

POSITION HOLD AND SELF-LEVELING

the TYPHOON will automatcally hold its positon (with a suitable GPS 

signal/lock) and maintain a level attude when the right-hand stck is 

centered.

WARNING: If you do not properly control the TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) 

Mode the aircraf 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 Selecton Switch is the middle positon the 

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

Angle (Pilot) Mode is the mode preferred 

by experienced RC/drone pilots because 

the TYPHOON will move in the directon 

the control stck is pushed relatve to the 

front/nose of the aircraf. So if you push 

the right-hand stck to the lef the 

TYPHOON will bank toward the lef side 

and move to the lef. This means if the 

front/nose of the TYPHOON is pointng 

away from you it will move to the lef, but 

if the front/nose is pointng at you the 

TYPHOON will move to the right.

Additonal Smart Mode Features:

*SMART CIRCLE

In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the TYPHOON from coming within 

approximately 26 feet (8 meters) of you (as long as you positon yourself at 

least 26 feet/8 meters behind the TYPHOON.

GEO-FENCE

The geo-fence is a virtual ‘barrier’ that will keep the TYPHOON from traveling further than 300 feet (91 meters). Although this limit can be adjusted 

using the USB interface/programmer and sofware we strongly recommend 

using the default limit at all tmes.

WARNING: Smart Mode only works when the TYPHOON has a suitable 

GPS signal/lock. If you take off in Smart Mode and the TYPHOON loses 

GPS signal/lock it will switch to Angle (Pilot) Mode automatcally. 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 the TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraf 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 Selecton Switch is in the botom positon the 

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

PILOT LOCATION

13-26 f 

(4-8m)

LANDING 

LOCATION

In Home Mode the GPS connectvity will fly back the TYPHOON, and 

automatcally land within 13-26 f 

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

very helpful for first-tme pilots 

who aren’t quite ready to land the 

TYPHOON themselves. It can also 

be helpful for pilots that lose 

orientaton during flight; simply 

actvate Home Mode untl the 

TYPHOON automatcally moves 

toward the home positon, and 

once you’ve confirmed orientaton 

switch back to Angle (Pilot) Mode. 

And if the TYPHOON ever loses 

the link with the ST10+ it will 

automatcally enter Home Mode. 

When Home Mode is actvated the TYPHOON will respond as follows:

10 m

10 m

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

33 feet (10 meters) while flying back to the home point, or actve home 

positon, then descend vertcally untl it lands.

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

current alttude, fly back to the home point, , or actve home point if the ST10+ 

has enough satellites for Follow Me, then descend vertcally untl it lands.

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CAUTION: You must be certain there are no obstacles in the ‘Return to 

Home’ flight path otherwise the TYPHOON may come into contact with 

them and crash. And while the TYPHOON is in Home Mode you will have 

a limited amount of directonal 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 the TYPHOON has a suitable 

GPS signal/lock. If the TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock it will switch to 

Angle (Pilot) Mode automatcally. 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 the TYPHOON in 

Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraf may crash or even ‘fly away’.

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

warranty.

Led Status Indicatons

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Press to enter Photo Capturing, and press Buton A to take pictures.

in this mode, the photos taken are 12 megapixels.

Press to enter Video Recording, and press Buton B to start or stop 

recording.

CAUTION: ALWAYS stop recording video before turning off the 

TYPHOON/CGO3 to avoid data loss. If you accidentally turn off the 

TYPHOON/CGO3 before you stop recording, re-insert microSDcard (if 

removed) and turn the system on again. Wait approximately 20 seconds 

untl the camera LED starts to glow solid green indicatng the last video 

file was recovered. 

CAUTION: When enter Photo Capturing, video recording is disabled. 

You MUST switch to video recording to start record videos. During 

video recording, picture taking (Buton A) is accessible. The resoluton is 

set by the video resoluton. In this mode, you will capture stll phtos 

from the video.

Taking Photos And Recording Video

The ST10+ seamlessly integrates control of the CGO3 so you can easily 

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

butons located on top:

TO START/STOP RECORDING VIDEO

Press the buton located near the top right corner of the ST10+. You’ll hear 

an audible indicaton from the ST10+ each tme the recording starts/stops. 

And while video is recording the LED indicator on the front of the CGO3 

will flash blue and green, and there will be a red dot next to the tme length 

of the recording near the upper right-hand corner on the screen of the 

ST10+.

CHOOSING CGO3 PRO FOR TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS

If users are professionals in photography and video graphy, and want to 

reset related specificatons, please follow the steps below:

Step 1) Press Flight Setngs, choose Camera Select, press C-GO3-Pro, press 

Select, and press OK.

Step 2) The second lef column is available for adjustng the camera setngs, 

like white balance, etc.

Step 3) Press , and press Video Setngs, different video resolutons are available.

NOTE: CGO3 camera is the default selecton in ST10+. You can take stll 

phtos while video recording. The resoluton is set by the video resoluton. In 

this mode, you will capture stll photos from the video.

CAUTION: Do not change setngs when aircraf is further than 1,000 feet 

from ST10+. 

TO TAKE A STILL PHOTO

Press the buton located near the top lef corner of the ST10+. You’ll hear 

an audible ‘shuter’ sound from the ST10+ and the LED indicator on the 

front of the CGO3 will change from glowing solid green to glowing solid 

blue. It will take approximately 1-2 seconds to capture the photo and 

before you can take another stll photo.

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Model:Typhoon Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

N/A

ALT

N/A f

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

WB

ISO 32

1/250s

Auto

Auto

Lock

Sunny

Cloudy

Fluorescent

AWB

3840 x 2160 F30

A B

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Installing The Flight Batery

Afer the flight batery has been fully charged it’s ready to be installed in the 

TYPHOON:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep the TYPHOON level relatve to the ground 

when installing the batery. 

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

latch/lock, and then open the door.

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

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

batery compartment untl you feel the connector make a positve connecton.

NOTE: If you do not install the batery in the correct orientaton it will not 

be possible to make a positve connecton.

WARNING: Do not force the batery in to make the connecton. It should 

be smooth with litle restricton. If it feels tght remove the batery check 

the connector pins for alignment, and try again. Forcing the batery in can 

damage the connector and potentally cause the TYPHOON to loose power 

in flight. 

STEP 3) Close the batery 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 batery cartridge, the batery is not inserted far enough to 

engage the connector properly.

GPS Functonality

the 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 obstructons. And 

in order to acquire a suitable GPS signal/lock it’s critcal that the GPS antenna installed in the top of the TYPHOON always have a clear view of the sky 

(100° minimum clearance required).

WARNING: Do NOT atempt to fly 

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

vegetaton, structures or indoors. Do 

NOT atempt to fly the TYPHOON with GPS enabled indoors or in any 

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

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

Mode without GPS assistance and accept ALL responsibility and liability for 

crashes or ‘fly aways’.

If the 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 LED Status Indicators below the motors 

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

when the TYPHOON loses GPS signal/lock (or if GPS has been 

disabled/turned off).

If the GPS signal/lock is reacquired (afer 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’.

100 ̊

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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 the 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 instructon 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 TYPHOON in open areas (approximately 

10000 square feet/930 square meters or more) that are free from people, 

vehicles, trees and other obstructons. Never fly near or above crowds, 

airports or buildings.

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

putng the Flight Mode Selecton Switch (located just above the right-hand 

control stck) in the top positon to actvate Smart Mode. Or, if you’re an 

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

the middle positon to actvate Angle (Pilot) Mode.

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

power switch to the ‘ON’ positon. DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE THE 

TYPHOON UNTIL THE INITIALIZATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE. The 

Main LED Status Indicator on the botom of the TYPHOON will show one 

of the following indicatons when initalizaton is complete:

• the TYPHOON is in Smart Mode 

with GPS lock Glows solid green, or 

flashes white every 3 seconds indicating it can operate in Follow Me.

• the TYPHOON is in Smart Mode 

without GPS lock Flashes green (3 

tmes per second) then off (for 1 

second)

• the TYPHOON is in Angle (Pilot) 

Mode with GPS lock Glows solid 

purple

• the TYPHOON is in Angle (Pilot) 

Mode without GPS lock Flashes 

purple (3 tmes per second) then off 

(for 1 second)

Step 3) If you do not have a GPS lock 

move the TYPHOON to a different 

area, turn it off, then back on again. 

Or, if you have a GPS lock, proceed to 

10000 f2 (930m2)

Never atempt to operate the 

TYPHOON nearby tall buildings/obstructons that do not offer a clear 

view of the sky (a minimum clearance 

of 100°).

Afer selectng 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 TYPHOON on.

the next step.

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

PILOT LOCATION

TAKEOFF ZONE

26 f (8m)
Flying

TAKEOFF

To takeoff, raise the lef-hand stck to above the center positon. the 

TYPHOON will takeoff and climb slowly (or raise the stck further untl it 

does). Allow the stck to return to the center positon when the TYPHOON 

reaches the desired alttude.

FLYING

Take your tme learning how the TYPHOON responds to various control 

inputs while flying. In Smart Mode the TYPHOON will always move in the 

directon the right-hand control stck is pushed relatve to the pilot and no 

mater which way the front/nose is pointed. In Angle (Pilot) Mode the 

TYPHOON will move in the directon the control stck is pushed relatve to 

the front/nose of the aircraf (and the ‘angle’ of movement is determined by 

how far you push the stck away from the center positon). Please see the 

corresponding sectons of this instructon manual for more informaton on 

Smart Mode and Angle (Pilot) Mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If at any tme during flight you feel like the 

TYPHOON is drifing out of/beyond your control, simply release both 

control stcks. the TYPHOON will automatcally self-level and will even 

hold its positon (with a suitable GPS signal/lock) when both control stcks 

are centered. You can also actvate Home Mode so the TYPHOON 

automatcally flies itself back to the home point and lands.

LANDING

There are two ways to land the TYPHOON:

1) Positon the TYPHOON above the area where you would like to land. 

Slowly lower the lef-hand stck to below the center positon. the 

TYPHOON will descend slowly and land. Afer the TYPHOON lands, press 

and hold the red START/STOP buton for approximately two (2) seconds to 

stop the motors.

2) Actvate Home Mode and the TYPHOON will automatcally fly itself back 

to the home point and will land within a 10 foot (3 meter) diameter circle 

around it.

NOTE: An alternate form to shut the rotors off in the case of a buton failure 

is to land the TYPHOON and simply switch into Home Mode. The rotors will 

shut off if the TYPHOON is on the ground.

WARNING: Always land as soon as possible afer the first level low voltage 

batery warning, or land immediately afer the second level low voltage 

batery warning (as indicated by the vibratons and audible alerts from the 

ST10+, and by the LED Status Indicators below the Motors flashing rapidly). 

If at any tme the Aircraf Batery Voltage shown on the screen is below 

10.7V, land the TYPHOON immediately.

WARNING: Do not atempt to operate the TYPHOON in 

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

per hour).

Step 6) Press and hold the red 

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

motors. Or you can lower the 

lef-hand stck all the way, move it all 

the way to the lef, then all the way to 

the right and back to the middle to 

start the motors.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Every tme you turn the TYPHOON on it will default 

to having GPS actve/on (even if you disabled GPS the last tme is was 

powered on).

There are two ways to disable the GPS:

GPS can also be disabled manually:

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

(and the motors are NOT running), move the Proportonal Control Rate 

Slider on the right side of the ST10+ to the uppermost (rabbit) positon.

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

untl step 3 is completed.

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

Home to Smart mode 4 tmes in 3 seconds.

When GPS has been disabled successfully the TYPHOON will emit an 

audible indicaton and the GPS status on the ST10+ screen will show 

‘Disabled’. Also, the Main LED Status Indicator will flash purple and the 

LED Status Indicators below the Motors will flash three (3) tmes per 

second then will stay off for one (1) second.

AFTER LANDING

ALWAYS turn off the TYPHOON BEFORE turning off the ST10+. Then 

remove the batery from the TYPHOON and allow it to cool to ambient/room 

temperature before recharging.

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

do NOT leave the flight batery installed inside the TYPHOON as doing so 

can over-discharge and damage the bateries. Over-discharging can cause 

damage to the bateries resultng in reduced performance or failure of the 

bateries entrely. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Batery 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 actve and the TYPHOON has a suitable 

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

flown in Angle (Pilot) Mode. And if you cannot properly control the 

TYPHOON in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraf 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-tme or low-tme pilot. However, if you’re an experienced 

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

and you do not exceed any alttude/distance limits or fly in any ‘no fly 

zones’ in your area, you can disable/turn off GPS. Do NOT disable/turn off 

GPS unless you accept ALL responsibility and liability for crashes or ‘fly 

aways’.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

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

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

instructons to install and operate the sofware which allows you to see the 

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

firmware and more using the included USB Interface/Programmer.

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When the CGO3 and ST10+, the mult-copter 

and ST10+ are bound, press on ST10+ 

interface, GPS switch can be found, and 

turned off.
Compass Calibraton

Step 5) When the main LED status 

indicator flashes red and green 

slowly (2 tmes per second) you 

have entered compass calibraton 

mode. Pick up the aircraf and hold 

it flat with the nose pointed to the 

north. Afer 5 seconds the main 

LED status indicator should flash 

red and green rapidly (5 tmes per 

second).

Step 7) Rotate the aircraf 45 

degrees to the lef. Then slowly 

rotate the aircraf 360 degrees 

toward the north (as illustrated) 

untl it's flat and upright in your 

hands again.

Step 6) Slowly rotate the aircraf 

360 degrees toward the north (as 

illustrated) untl it's flat and upright 

in your hands again.

Step 8) Rotate the aircraf 45 

degrees to the lef. Then slowly 

rotate the aircraf 360 degrees 

toward the north (as illustrated) 

untl 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 transmiter and 

allow it to boot up fully before 

turning on the aircraf. And when 

the transmiter and aircraf 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 Setngs

Audio Switch

GPS

Calibraton

OFF

ON

Compass

Accelerometer

Step 3) Tap the Setng buton on 

the ST10+ screen, then tap the 

Calibraton buton. Choose Compass

opton and tap it. 

Model:Typhoon Welcome,Pilot 07:25 

GPS

N/A

SAT

N/A

POS

N/A E

N/A N

MODE

Mag Cali

ALT

N/A f

VOLTS

N/A V

G-SPD

N/A mph

DIS

N/A f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

3840 x 2160 F30
Step 9) Rotate the aircraf 45 

degrees to the lef. Then slowly 

rotate the aircraf 360 degrees 

toward the north (as illustrated) 

untl it's flat and upright in your 

hands again.

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

Step 11) If you hear an audible 

indicaton afer the main LED 

status indicator stops blinking 

rapidly you have successfully 

completed compass calibraton.

Step 10) The main LED status 

indicator should be flashing red and 

green rapidly (5 tmes per second). 

Hold the aircraf as stll as possible 

untl 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 calibraton.

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ST10+ and Receiver Binding

Step 1) Turn on the TYPHOON, and 

afer the Main LED Status Indicator 

begins to flash blue rapidly, lif the 

back end upward approximately 45° 

then back down to ‘level’ two (2) 

tmes to put the aircraf/receiver into 

bind mode. The Main LED Status 

Indicator will begin to the flash 

orange very rapidly when the 

aircraf/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 

connecton process.

Step 3) Tap the ‘Model 

Select’ buton, and if 

required press ‘OK’ to 

bypass any pop up

warnings/alerts.

Step 4) Select the existng 

model (for example: ‘the 

TYPHOON’) you would like 

to bind to (or create a ‘New 

Model’), and if required 

press ‘OK’ to bypass any 

pop up warnings/alerts.

Model: 4K Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Angle

ALT

21.4 f

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

HOME

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Step 5) Tap the ‘Flight 

Setngs’ buton, and if 

required press ‘OK’ to 

bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

Step 6) Tap the ‘Bind’ 

buton and select the 

‘SR24_XXXXX’ receiver 

listed in the column under 

‘Model’, then tap ‘OK’ afer 

the connecton has been 

established.

Step 7) Tap the ‘Back’ 

buton two (2) tmes to 

return to the main screen 

and the model/receiver 

should automatcally 

connect to the ST10+.

Model: 4K Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Angle

ALT

21.4 f

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

HOME

Model: 4K Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

SR24_16042

SR24_16042 Not connected

Model Camera

Model: 4K Welcome,Pilot 10:48:28 pm 10

Model Select

New Model gh
ST10+ and CGO3 Binding

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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 connecton process.

Step 6) Tap the ‘Bind’ buton and 

select the ‘CGO3_XXXXXX’ 

camera listed in the column under 

‘Camera’, then enter the password 

‘1234567890’ when prompted 

and tap ‘OK’ afer the connecton 

has been established.

Step 7) Tap the ‘Camera Select’ 

buton and select proper camera 

model listed int the column under 

‘Choose a camera ’, then tap ‘OK’ 

afer the connecton has been 

established.

Step 8) Tap the ‘Back’ buton two 

(2) tmes to return to the main 

screen and the camera should 

automatcally connect to the 

ST10+.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Streaming 

video from the camera to the 

ST10+ and to a separate 

phone/tablet (or another Yuneec 

transmiter/personal ground 

staton) at the same tme is NOT 

recommended as it will result in a 

very significant lag in the video 

downlink.

Step 2) Tap the ‘Model Select’ 

buton, and if required press ‘OK’ 

to bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

Step 3) Select the existng model 

(for example: the‘ 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 the TYPHOON 

and ensure that the camera is 

powered on.

Step 5) if required tap the screen 

(outside of the pop up status 

window) to bypass the RC and 

WiFi connecton process, then tap 

the ‘Flight Setngs’ buton and 

press ‘OK’ to bypass any pop up 

warnings/alerts.

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

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Angle

ALT

21.4 f

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

HOME

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

Model Select

New Model Typhoon

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

GPS

Ready

SAT

13

POS

00.0000E

00.0000N

MODE

Angle

ALT

21.4 f

VOLTS

12.3 V

G-SPD

0.0 mph

DIS

22.5 f

System Setngs Flight Setngs Model Select

HOME

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

CGO3_XXXXXXX

Model Camera

Choose a camera NAME:

C-GO1

C-GO2

C-GO3

C-GO3-Pro

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

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

Bind

Camera Select

Hardware Monitor

Mode Select

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

Bind

Camera Select

Hardware Monitor

Mode Select

Not connected
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GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM

Specifictatons

CGO STEADYGRIPTM 

Height: 223mm (8.78 in)

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

Width: 70mm (2.76 in)

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

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

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

(Sold Separately)

Runtme: 48-64 minutes (depending on usage)

Batery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

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

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

or purse. Do not remove the batery label.

WARNING: All instructons and precautons must be read and followed exactly and you 

must follow instructons of the batery 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 

conditons and guidance could result in product malfuncton, excessive heat, fire, 

property damage, and ultmately injury. 

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

NiCd or NiMH bateries will be described as "Bateries". 

Handling and Storage:

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

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

Bateries, resultng in heat and electrical discharge. 

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

another causing a short circuit. 

● Never expose Bateries to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.

● Always disconnect Bateries when not in use. 

Before the First Charge:

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

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

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

surfaces. 

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

If at any tme Bateries become damaged, hot, or begin to balloon or swell, discontnue 

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

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

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

service. DO NOT contnue to handle, atempt to use, or ship the Bateries. Failure to 

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

serious injury. 

Damaged or swollen Bateries can be unstable and very hot. DO NOT touch bateries 

untl they have cooled. Dispose of bateries 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 informaton. 

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

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

Additonal Guidelines and Warnings:

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

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

● If the internal contents of Bateries 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 atenton. 
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WARNING: Alkaline Bateries May explode or leak, and cause burn injury if 

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

backwards or disassembled. Replace all bateries at the same tme. Do not 

carry bateries loose in your pocket or purse. Do not remove the batery 

label.

STEP 1) Remove the 

Batery Cover / Door from 

the botom of the Steady- GripTM

Hold the botom of the 

SteadyGripTM toward 

yourself with the front 

part facing downward. 

Installing The SteadygripTM Bateries

WARNING: Before switching on the SteadyGripTM it is highly recommended 

to first securely atach the CGO3 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 CGO3 (that also ataches below the nose of 

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

corresponding ‘click’ will be notced once the CGO3 has securely been installed into 

the slide-in mount on the SteadyGripTM.

Ataching The CGO3 to The SteadygripTM

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

batery compartment.

STEP 2) Install 8x AA Bateries

The use of rechargeable bateries is strongly recommended. Alkaline 

bateries only support the device to work 15 minutes.

STEP 3) Re-installing the Batery Cover / Door on the botom of the 

SteadyGripTM

Once you’ve installed 8 fresh AA bateries, Hold the botom of the SteadyGripTM toward yourself with the front part facing downward. Slide the 

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

feel a notceable ‘click’ indicatng the batery cover / door has been closed 

securely.

STEP 2) Carefully connect the CGO3’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 botom of the CGO3. You can use the included 16GB card (from your RTF 

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

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

surface, then switch on the SteadyGripTM and it will initalize afer 4-8 

seconds of no movement or 

vibraton.

SteadyGripTM Main LED Status: 

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

Pitch Follow Functon: 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 stll photo, slide the Mode buton to Photo Taking, press the red 

Photo Taking/Video Recording buton. You’ll hear an audible shuter sound 

from the APP and the LED indicator on CGO3 front will flash in blue and 

green. It will take approximately 5 seconds to capture the photo and before 

you can take another stll photo.

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

You MUST stop recording video, and switch to Photo Taking mode in order 

to take stll photos.

2) To start recording videos, slide the Mode buton to Video Recording, 

then press the red buton to start. You’ll hear an audible indicaton from the 

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

indicator on CGO3 front will flash in blue and green. There will be recording 

tme length display on the APP Screen.

3) To stop recording video simply press the red buton located on the APP. 

You’ll hear an audible indicaton from the APP each tme the recording 

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

GCO3 will flash blue and green, and there will be an indicator showing tme 

length of the recording on the APP screen.

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Ataching 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 CGO3’s WiFi by selectng 

CGO3’s SSID in your WiFi setngs 

and 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 instructons along with the illustratons to familiarize yourself on 

how to control the CGO3 with 

your SteadyGripTM.

Using The Camera Pitch Control Wheel

Download the free APP 

named as CGO3 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 assem- bly.

CGO3 APP

CGO3 APP COMPATIBLE DEVICES

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

Android: Mobile Devices with 5.8GHz Suport

WB

ISO 32

1/250s

17:24:12

N/A
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Pitch Follow Functon for CGO3 on SteadyGrip

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

directon.

To Enter Pitch Follow:

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

Follow Functon. 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 directon, and the gimbal pitch control roller wheel on 

SteadyGrip is disabled.

To Exit Pitch Follow:

Press Pitch Follow Buton to exit this functon.

 Pitch Follow Buton
TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE

the TYPHOON will not 

initalize 

Flight batery will not 

charge (red LED on 

charger glows solid red).

the TYPHOON GPS will 

not lock (ST10+ 

indicates GPS Disabled)

the TYPHOON GPS has 

reduced precision

the TYPHOON GPS 

functons not operatng 

properly

POSSIBLE CAUSE

the TYPHOON was moved during initalizaton.

Poor connecton between the Smart Charger and the 

flight batery.

Overcast, thick clouds blocking GPS recepton.

Solar flares in progress.

the 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 transmiter nearby, such as an afermarket 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 the TYPHOON off then back on again, and ensure it 

does not move during the initalizaton process.

Check your connectons on both the Smart Charger, and 

the flight batery. Check the fuse on the Smart Charger

Wait for the lighter cloud cover or disable GPS*.

Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS*.

Move the TYPHOON outside or disable GPS*.

Disable GPS. Flying indoors/disabling GPS NOT Recommended.

Move the TYPHOON to a clear and open area.

Repositon or remove the video transmiter.

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

Call Technical Support for replacement

Move the TYPHOON away from the magnetc source. 

If problem persists, calibrate compass.

Call Technical Support for replacement

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 .

Failed Component

Compass needs to be calibrated .

EMERGENCY Mode. Possibly due to obstructed propeller 

during motor start up.

Weak GPS signal.

Component Disconnected, failed, or not assigned properly

U.S. Government has raised threat level.

Vibraton levels high, indicated by shaky landing gear. 

SOLUTION

Refer to page 25 for Compass Calibraton

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

airports are no fly zone areas.

Move the TYPHOON below 8,000 feet above MSL.

Review Motor Startng/Stopping procedure in manual.

Move the TYPHOON away from large metal objects or surfaces.

Connect your TYPHOON to the GUI to check the system.

Refer to page 25 for Compass Calibraton procedures. 

Check that nothing is obstructng any propeller/motor, turn 

the TYPHOON off then back on again.

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

the sky.

Connect to the GUI to locate the problem. 

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 indicatons

TYPHOON beeps constantly 

and motors won't start

TYPHOON Won’t hold 

positon in hover 

TYPHOON pulses Red 

and won't start

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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 protecton 

against harmful interference in a residental installaton. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 

used in accordance with the instructons, may cause harmful interference to radio communicatons. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partcular installaton. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

television recepton, 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 separaton 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. Operaton is subject to the following two conditons:

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

undesired operaton. 

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 obligaton in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defectve part or product with a comparable part or product at Yuneec’s sole 

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

Damage (including crash damage) resultng 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 resultng from the use of this product. In no event shall Yuneec be liable for incidental or 

consequental damages relatng to or resultng from the use of this product or any of its parts. Please review the instructons 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 protecton against harmful interference in a residental installaton. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructons, may cause harmful interference to radio communicatons. However, 

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partcular installaton. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

recepton, 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 separaton 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 instructons and the antenna(s) used for this transmiter must be installed to 

provide a separaton distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operatng in conjuncton with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installaton instructons and transmiter operatng conditons for satsfying RF exposure compliance.

IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA

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

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

interference that may cause undesired operaton of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitaton est autorisée aux deux 

conditons suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utlisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même 

si le brouillage est susceptble d'en comprometre le fonctonnement.

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

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

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