How to Fly a YUNEEC Typhoon 4K Drone

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Identify the basic elements & functions of your drone's remote control.
• Use basic flying controls.

Before We Begin:

• 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/

2. Remote Control Layout

Front of the Unit

1. Take Still Photo Button.
2. Start/Stop Motors Button
3. Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
4. Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2) Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)
5. 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)
6. Status Indicators (for ST10+ battery, 5.8GHz WiFi and GPS)
7. 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)
8. Start/Stop Video Recording Button
9. Flight Mode Selection Switch
10. Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
11. Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2) Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)
12. Power Switch
13. Volume and Navigation Touch-Activated Buttons (Volume Down/Volume Up/Menu/Home/Back)

Sides of the Unit

1. Proportional Control Rate Slider
2. USB Connector/Charging Port
3. Audio/Earphone Jack
4. CGO2+ Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider
5. SD Card Slot (located under the battery)

Pad Screen

1. Model Name
2. Frames Per Second for Video Recording Button
3. Status Information
4. Direction to Home Point
5. Clock/Current Time
6. GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10+
7. 5.8GHz WiFi Video Link Status
8. ST10+ Battery Charge Level Status Icon
9. Aircraft Battery Voltage
10. Altitude of Aircraft (Above Ground Level)
11. Ground Speed of Aircraft
12. Distance of Aircraft from Home Point
13. Model Select Menu Button
14. Flight Settings Menu Button
15. System Settings Menu Button
16. Latitude/Longitude Position of Aircraft
17. Number of Satellites for Aircraft
18. GPS Status for Aircraft
19. Flight Mode of Aircraft

3. Flight Controls

Select Flight Mode

1. When the flight mode switch is in the top position TYPHOON will be in Smart Mode.
2. When the flight mode switch is in the middle position TYPHOON will be in Angle (also known as Pilot) Mode.
3. 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.