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
This content is subject to change.
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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