How to Fly a YUNEEC Typhoon 4K Drone
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Introduction
- Identify the basic elements & functions of your drone's remote control.
- Use basic flying controls.
- Your drone should be unboxed, set up, and ready to fly.
For information and guidance you'll need to fly safely and responsibly, please visit: http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/
1 Remote Control Layout
Front of the Unit
- Take Still Photo Button.
- Start/Stop Motors Button
- Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
- Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2) Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)
- 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)
- Status Indicators (for ST10+ battery, 5.8GHz WiFi and GPS)
- 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)
- Start/Stop Video Recording Button
- Flight Mode Selection Switch
- Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
- Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2) Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)
- Power Switch
- Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated Buttons (Volume Down/Volume Up/Menu/Home/Back)
Sides of the Unit
- Proportional Control Rate Slider
- USB Connector/Charging Port
- Audio/Earphone Jack
- CGO2+ Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider
- SD Card Slot (located under the battery)
Pad Screen
- Model Name
- Frames Per Second for Video Recording Button
- Status Information
- Direction to Home Point
- Clock/Current Time
- GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10+
- 5.8GHz WiFi Video Link Status
- ST10+ Battery Charge Level Status Icon
- Aircraft Battery Voltage
- Altitude of Aircraft (Above Ground Level)
- Ground Speed of Aircraft
- Distance of Aircraft from Home Point
- Model Select Menu Button
- Flight Settings Menu Button
- System Settings Menu Button
- Latitude/Longitude Position of Aircraft
- Number of Satellites for Aircraft
- GPS Status for Aircraft
- Flight Mode of Aircraft
2 Flight Controls
Select Flight Mode
- When the flight mode switch is in the top position TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode.
- When the flight mode switch is in the middle position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also known as Pilot) Mode.
- When the flight mode switch is in the lowest position TYPHOON will be in Home Mode.
Start Motors
Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind your drone. Press and hold the red START/STOP button for about 3 seconds to start, and about 2 seconds to stop the motors.
Flight Controls
Move your left joystick up or down to control the altitude.
Use your left joystick in a right to left motion to turn your drone.
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YesNo- Identify the basic elements & functions of your drone's remote control.
- Use basic flying controls.
- Your drone should be unboxed, set up, and ready to fly.
For information and guidance you'll need to fly safely and responsibly, please visit: http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/
Front of the Unit
- Take Still Photo Button.
- Start/Stop Motors Button
- Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
- Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2) Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)
- 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)
- Status Indicators (for ST10+ battery, 5.8GHz WiFi and GPS)
- 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)
- Start/Stop Video Recording Button
- Flight Mode Selection Switch
- Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
- Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2) Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)
- Power Switch
- Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated Buttons (Volume Down/Volume Up/Menu/Home/Back)
Sides of the Unit
- Proportional Control Rate Slider
- USB Connector/Charging Port
- Audio/Earphone Jack
- CGO2+ Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider
- SD Card Slot (located under the battery)
Pad Screen
- Model Name
- Frames Per Second for Video Recording Button
- Status Information
- Direction to Home Point
- Clock/Current Time
- GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10+
- 5.8GHz WiFi Video Link Status
- ST10+ Battery Charge Level Status Icon
- Aircraft Battery Voltage
- Altitude of Aircraft (Above Ground Level)
- Ground Speed of Aircraft
- Distance of Aircraft from Home Point
- Model Select Menu Button
- Flight Settings Menu Button
- System Settings Menu Button
- Latitude/Longitude Position of Aircraft
- Number of Satellites for Aircraft
- GPS Status for Aircraft
- Flight Mode of Aircraft
Select Flight Mode
- When the flight mode switch is in the top position TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode.
- When the flight mode switch is in the middle position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also known as Pilot) Mode.
- When the flight mode switch is in the lowest position TYPHOON will be in Home Mode.
Start Motors
Step back approximately 26 feet (8 meters) behind your drone. Press and hold the red START/STOP button for about 3 seconds to start, and about 2 seconds to stop the motors.
Flight Controls
Move your left joystick up or down to control the altitude.
Use your left joystick in a right to left motion to turn your drone.