Foxtech GAIA 160HY-Hybrid User manual

User Manual
V1.1
GAIA 160HY-Hybrid Pixhawk 2.1
2019.04

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Product Prole
Introduction
Highlighted Features
Assembled View
Specications
Installation
Power System
Generator System
Generator System Connection Illustrator
Compatible Gimbals
Foxtech Seeker-30 Connection Illustrator
Flight
Flight Environment
Pre-Flight Checklist
Calibrating the Compass
Takeoff and Landing
Appendix
Pixhawk 2.1 Flight Control System Overview
DA16 Remote Controller

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Product Prole
Introduction
Highlighted Features
GAIA160HY-HybridPixhawk2.1hexacopterisalongighttimehexacopterequippedwithgasoline-electric
hybridpowersystemandPixhawk2.1ightcontrollerwhichensuringsafeandstableoperationatalltimes.
With a maximum flight time of 3 hours, take off weight of 19.5kg, Gaia 160HY can meet specific needs
acrossarangeofindustries.ltscarbonbermaterialandmechanicaldesign,withquick-releasearmsmake
iteasytotransport,store,andprepareforight.
The heart of GAIA 160HY is the on board NOVA 2000 generator. With which the max take-off weight can
reach21kg(Defaultpowersystem),andthemaxighttimeisabout3hours.This2000WNOVAgenerator
istheworldrecordkeeperbycompleting100kmseabayightin175minutes.
TripleredundancyIMUsystemmakesthePixhawk2.1ightmoresecurer,greatlyimprovedthereliability,
IMUwithbuilt-invibrationdampeningsystemwhicheffictivelyfiltershighfrequencyvibration,reducing
noise to IMU measurements. The Here 2 GNSS(M8N) GPS module features accurate positioning and faster
response, colorful LED lights for visible indications of UAV status.
The GAIA 160HY is compatible with FH series zooming camera and gimbals, Seeker series camera and
gimbals and DJI series camera and gimbals for professional aerial photography and industrial applications.

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Assembled View
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①T-MOTOR Flame 60A ESC
②Foxtech Supreme 3010T Propeller
③Landing Gear
④ NOVA-2000 Generator
⑤Here 2 GPS
⑥T-MOTOR U8II KV85
⑦ GAIA 160HY-Hybrid

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Specications
Aircraft
Structure
Wheelbase
UAV Dimension(Unfolding)
UAV Body Dimension(Without Arms)
Dimensions(NOVA-2000 Generator)
Shipping Dimension
Shipping Weight
Weight(NOVA-2000 Generator)
No Payload Weight
Max Take-off Weight
Propeller
Motor
ESC
Flight Controller
Radio
Flight-time
Max Speed
Max.Flight Height
Max.Ascending Speed
Max.Descending Speed
Working Temperature
Max Generator Output
Average Generator Output
Voltage
Fuel Consumption
Tank
Battery
1600mm
1600mmx1600mx680mm
800mmx800mx500mm
192mmx215mmx222mm
8900mmx8800mmx6700mm
104kg(Throw Weight)
4kg
15.5kg(No Fuel)
21kg
Supreme 3010T Propeller
T-Motor U8II KV85
T-Motor Flame 60A ESC
Pixhawk Flight Control
DA16+ Radio Controller 2+Remote Controller
3 Hours(4L Fuel)
15m/s
≤2000m
5m/s
4m/s
-10℃~+45℃
2000W
1800W
48V
1.5L/H(Max)
4L(Customized tank are available. Max tank volume
is 7L.)
6s 3300mAh x2
*NOVA-2000 generator is suitable for those multicopters whose power is still lower than 1800w
even with 6kg generator system(including generator, fuel tank and 1L gasoline).
*Thespecicationsaboveisstandardcombo.Forcustomizedapplicationsolutions,pleasecontact
Foxtech sales.
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Installation
Power System
1. Fix T-Motor U8II KV85 motors and Flame 60A ESC on arms.
2. Install Pixhawk 2.1 and arrange cables.
T-MOTOR Flame 60A ESC
T-MOTOR U8II KV85

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Generator System
1. Connect the fuel hose and the return hose. Mount the fuel tank.
(For more information, download NOVA-2000 hybrid generator manual.
https://www.foxtechfpv.com/foxtech-nova-2000-generator.html)
A
B
Generator Loading Kit
A: Fuel Hose B: Return Hose Mount the Fuel Tank
Mount the NOVA-2000 Generator

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Generator System Connection Illustrator

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Compatible Gimbals
1.Foxtech Seeker Series Camera and Gimbals
2.Foxtech FH Series Camera and Gimbals
3.DJI Series Camera and Gimbals
4.Foxtech Mapping Cameras
Seeker-10
FH310IR-TR
Zenmuse XT
MAP 02
Zenmuse X5 Zenmuse X3
Zenmuse X3
Seeker-18 Seeker-18 IR Seeker-30 Seeker-30 TR
FH318/FH318Z FH336-TR FH325 FH230

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Foxtech Seeker-30 Connection Illustrator

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Flight Environment
Pre-Flight Checklist
Flight
1.Do not use the aircraft in adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, fog, and wind speeds
exceeding 8 m/s.
2.Onlyyinopenareas.Tallbuildingsandsteelstructuresmayaffecttheaccuracyofthecompassandthe
GPS signal.
3.Avoidyingnearobstacles,crowds,highvoltagepowerlines,treesandbodiesofwater.
4.Avoidyinginareaswithhighlevelsofelectromagnetism,includingmobilephonebasestationsandradio
transmission towers.
5.Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.
Be very careful when flying over 8,202 feet(2,500 meters) above sea level as the battery and aircraft
performance may be reduced.
Beforeeachight,makesure:
1.Allrmwareisup-to-date.
2.The remote controller, Batteries and your mobile device are fully charged.
3.The GPS-Compass is unfolded and the arrow on the GPS-Compass points toward the front of the aircraft.
4.Allcablesareconnectedcorrectlyandrmly.
5.The QGC app is connected to the aircraft.
6.Motors start properly and are functioning as normal.
7.NOVAprimerpumpislledwithpetrol.

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Calibrating the Compass
Besuretocalibratethecompassbeforeyourrstight,orelsetheaircraftcannotworkproperly.Afterthat,
calibrate the compass when the QGC app or the Aircraft Status Indicator prompts you to do so.
* DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as
magnetitequarries,parkingstructures,andundergroundsteelreinforcements.
* DO NOT carry ferromagnetic objects such as cellular phones with you during calibration.
Calibration Procedures
Choose an open space to carry out: the following procedures.
1.Tap the System Status bar in the app and select Calibrate, then follow the on-screen instructions to
calibrate the aircraft step-by-step.
2.Hold the aircraft horizontally, and rotate it 360 degrees along the central axis. The Aircraft Status Indicator
will emit a solid green light.
3.Hold the aircraft vertically with its nose pointing downwards, and rotate it 360 degrees around its central
axis.
4.Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red.
Calibrate the compass after you launch the QGC app if you are prompted to do so.
After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal and the QGC app will prompt
you to recalibrate the compass when you place the aircraft on the ground. Move the aircraft to
another location.
The QGC app will prompt you to resolve the compass issue if the compass is affected by strong
interference after calibration is complete. Follow the prompted instructions to resolve the compass
issue.

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Takeoff and Landing
Takeoff
Follow the steps below to Takeoff:
1.Pushtheprimerpumpseveraltimesuntilfuelsupplypipeislledwithgasoline(Fig.1).
2.Checktheinletlterifitisclogged(Fig.2).
3.Power on and switch the three-position switch to "idle". Make sure the status lamp on NOVA controller is
"green".
4.Close the Choke Lever (Fig.3), a.Push hard the starter to NOVA, b.Push the start button for seconds.
Disconnect starter from NOVA.(For a warm start, choking may not be necessary.)
5.Open the Choke(Fig.3). Push start button for 2~3seconds. Pull the starter until hearing running
noise(Fig.4).
6.Switch the three-position switch to “run”, and monitor the UAV input voltage. Voltage should be at 49±1V.
7.Run NOVA for 1 minute for warming up.
8.Launch the QGC app and enter the Camera View.
9.Ensure that the aircraft is in Q-loiter mode..
10.Gothroughthepre-ightchecklist.
11.Turn on the safety switch.(Long Press the GPS safety switch until the red light keeps on).
12.Push the radio throttle stick to min. and the direction stick to the far right to start the motors. Once the
motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.
Fig.1 Fig.3
Fig.2 Fig.4

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Voltage may drop 2~3 V when encounters air turbulence or Hard maneuver. If the voltage drops
rapidly below 45 V, great attention should be given, and the drone should be landed and inspected
when necessary.
Landing
Follow the steps below to use Landing:
1.push the throttle stick down, Release stick once the motors have stopped.
2.Switch the three-position switch to "idle", cooled down NOVA generator for about 30 seconds.
3.Switch the three-position switch to "stop". NOVA will stop.
4.Plug off.
Fuel depletion may damage NOVA. Monitor fuel level with given sensor and land before fuel ran
out.Tomonitorfuellevel,pleasepurchaseLiquidleveldisplay.
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Appendix

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DA16 Remote Controller
DA16+ is 16-channel radio controller which has both datalink and radiolink built inside, and both
the datalink and radiolink can reach a range of 5km. You also could equip the DA16+ with range
booster to extend the RC range and data transmission distance to 15km-20km.

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