JYU Hornet S Manual

Hornet S
Quick Start
User Manual
www.JYU.com

Safety First
We hope you enjoy flying the Hornet S, but for the safest
and most enjoyable experience, please read this manual
carefully. You many also watch the video manual on the
JYU website by going to visit www.jyu.com or by scanning
the QR code below.
※ Instruction
※ Quick Start User
Manual
Warnings
1. The Hornet S is not a toy and must not be used by
anyone 14 years old or younger.
2. The propellers operate at high speed and may cause
injury.
Attention
Never fly the Hornet S closer than 600 feet (200 meters)
to high voltage power lines or cell phone towers as
they may interfere with the radio signal and cause the
Hornet S to crash.
You must not fly the Hornet S in FAA posted No Fly
Zones or you will be subject to fines or arrest.
Do not fly the Hornet S near crowds of people or high
traffic areas. The Hornet S should never be flown near
groups of children.
The Hornet S should not be flown in very hot or very
cold temperatures, snow, rain, high winds or other
extreme weather conditions.
It is normal for the battery to feel warm when the
Hornet S lands. If the battery capacity is less than 30%
you should charge the battery before flying again. Do
not fly when the battery capacity is less than 30%.

Notices
User Modifications
Unauthorized modifications to the Hornet S are done at
your own risk and will void the warranty.
Read the Manual
Read the user operation manual carefully before
attempting fly the Hornet S. Failure to do so may result in
a crash, damage to the vehicle, damage to other property
or injury.
Battery Storage
When not in use the Hornet S battery should be kept in a
dry, smoke free environment with a temperature of 15-30
degree C.
Warranty and Software Update
1. Your Hornet S is warrantied against defects for a period
of one year from your initial purchase(details are on the
warranty card found in the package). You may also visit
the JYU website or contact the distributor for more
information.
2、 For more information about software updates or
customer service, please visit our website: www.jyu.com.
Always fly the Hornet S in a way that allows it remain in
sight at all times.
Always fly the Hornet S in an open field. Tall buildings
and areas with many houses or trees will obstruct the
GPS signal and make flying difficult.

Part Descriptions
propeller
Battery latch
power on/off
battery
pack lock
gimbal
(only for aerial
version)
flight LED
camera
mount lock
FPV camera
(only for FPV version)
motor
charging port
1. Short press to check battery capacity.
2. Short press+long press to start operation.
Battery capacity indicator
battery power on/off
25%
50%
75%
100%

photo/video
(only for aerial
version)
right stick
take off/land
RGB mode
gimbal up/
down wheel
left stick
return to home
power on/off
LED brightness
wheel
hook
antenna phone access charging and
live view port
mode switch
remote battery
capacity indicator
Hornet S communication
indicator
Red: disconnected
Green: connected
Green: battery capacity ok
Red: low capacity
(add channel)
CH+
(reduce channel)
CH-
USB charging
output
AC input: 100-240V
status indicator
red: charging
yellow: about to reach full capacity
green: full capacity standby
flash red: warning(stop charging)/error
(check the charger's connection with battery)
flash green: temperature is too high/
charging time more than 2.5 hours.
3. professional mode
2. normal mode
1. beginner mode

Hornet S specifications
Aircraft
Outdoor Anti-wind
Level
Max Flight Time
One key to launch
Max Flight Speed
Max Flight Height
GPS
Transmit Distance
Weight(Including
Battery and Propellers)
Size
Color
120m(beginner mode &
normal mode)
Hornet S
Level 5
15-20 Minutes
Available
Dual mode(GPS/GLNOSS)
120km/h（professional mode）
1km
550g(Standard Version)
232 x 232 x 63mm
White/Black

Manual Flight(US Orientation)
Left Stick
UP
Turn
Left
Turn
Right
Down
Left Stick
UP
Turn
Left
Turn
Right
Down
Front
Left Right
Back
Right Stick
Front
Left Right
Back
Right Stick

Propeller installation
Put the black propellers on motors 1 and 3, then turn
counter clockwise to attach. Put the silver propellers on
motors 2 and 4, then turn clockwise to attach.
Warning: Do not use glue or thread locking
compound when attaching the propeller.
1 2
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Propellers Disassembly：
First insert the disassembly tool in the motor slot to lock
the motor. Turn the propellers according to the unlock
mark on the propellers to remove them.
disassembly tool
Lock(Install propellers)
Unlock(disassemble propellers)
card slot

Turn on the remote control. The battery capacity
indicator will turn Green. The Hornet S communication
indicator will also turn Green when the remote control
successfully connects to the Hornet S.
Attention: When the remote control's battery power is
low, the power indicator will flash red to warn you
that you must stop the flight and charge the remote
control's battery.
Start
Prepare the remote control
Select the proper mode for your flying style.
Mode 1 (Beginner): The GPS and Barometer hold position
and altitude stable. Flight speed is 1/2 of Mode 2 (Normal).
Slower, stable flight is perfect for beginners.
Mode 2 (Normal): The GPS and Barometer hold position
and altitude stable. Flight speed is set by the user. This
mode is a good choice for users familiar with operating
drones.
Mode 3 (Professional): The GPS and Barometer are not
used to hold position and altitude stable so the aircraft
can respond quickly to changes and perform acrobatics.
It can also fly at very high speeds. This mode is suitable
for skilled fliers.
mode switch
Attention: Please select the operating mode before
you attempt to fly and do not change mode during
flight.
3. professional mode
2. normal mode
1. beginner mode
Red: disconnected
Green: connected
flash red and green:
waiting match
with aircraft
Remote controller
power indicator
Green: normal capacity
Red: low capacity
Hornet S communication
indicator

Flight LED Status(as picture below, LED3 and LED 4)
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3
4
Flight LED
Attenion:
LED 1 and 2 are on the front side of the Hornet S. You
can configure these lights to operate as you like.
LED 3 and 4 are on the rear side of the Hornet S and
indicate flight status.
When the aircraft has landed, push the left stick all the
way to the bottom. The propellers will stop in
approximately 3 seconds. Release the controller stick and
allow it to return to the center position. This will lock the
aircraft. You can then turn OFF the aircraft and remote
controller.
Land and Lock
Altitude hold(unlock to
fly in mode 1 and mode 2)
Position hold(unlock to fly
in mode 1 and mode 2)
Low power(Land soon)
Low battery warning
(Must land now)
Flashing
Red
LED Indicator Aircraft Status
Flashing
Green
Slow Flashing
Green
Slow Flashing
Yellow
Steady
Yellow
Slow Flashing
Red
Flashing
Red
No GPS signal
(Standby operation)
GPS signal is normal
(standby operation)
Steady
Green Manual mode
(unlock to fly in mode 3)
Not on flat ground
(Standby operation)

Compass Calibration
1. You should calibrate the compass before your first flight.
There is no need to recalibrate after the first calibration if
you always fly in the same location.
2. A compass is easily effected by magnetic materials so
the remote control should be calibrated in an open field
far away from high voltage lines, large metal objects and
electronic devices.
3. You should recalibrate the compass in these two
situations:
a. You fly in a location 60 miles (100 km) distant from
your present location.
b. When operating in Mode 1 or 2 the aircraft drifts in a
large circle or drifts
away from you (while the GPS signal is normal).
ATTENTION:
Enter Compass Calibration Mode:
Turn the aircraft and remote controller ON. Push the left
stick of the remote controller to the bottom left corner
(as shown below). Push the right stick to the top left
corner. All four LEDs on the aircraft will flash RED to
indicate you are in calibration mode.
Access to compass
calibration mode

Method 1:
Pick up the aircraft with the palms of your hands so that
it is positioned with the front of the aircraft pointing
straight down, towards the ground.
Begin to slowly spin the aircraft in a clockwise direction.
As you spin the aircraft, slowly turn yourself 360 degrees
in a counterclockwise direction (see the drawing below).
Continue to move the aircraft in this pattern until
calibration is complete.
During calibration the LEDs will flash from red to yellow
(60% complete), then from yellow to green (90% complete)
and finally they will change to a steady green to indicate
the compass calibration is complete. Calibration will take
approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
When calibration is complete, turn the power to the aircraft
OFF and then ON again. This will lock the calibration
settings and the aircraft will be ready to fly.
Calibration Methods

Method 2：
Pick up the aircraft with the palms of your hands so that it
is positioned with the front of the aircraft pointing straight
down, towards the ground.
Begin to slowly move the the aircraft in a Figure 8 pattern
(see the drawing below). Continue to move the aircraft in
this pattern until calibration is complete.
During calibration the LEDs will flash from red to yellow
(60% complete), then from yellow to green(90% complete)
and finally they will change to a steady green to indicate
the compass calibration is complete. Calibration will take
approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
When calibration is complete, turn the power to the
aircraft OFF and then ON again. This will lock the
calibration settings and the aircraft will be ready to fly.

Install the Hornet S configuration software on your PC.
The software is available on www.jyu.com in the
download center. Double click on "Hornet S. exe" to
install.
Configuration
Flight Parameters
Connect the Hornet S
to your computer then
open the PC software
to configure the flight
parameters.
Remote Controller
Interface Settings
Connect the Hornet S
to your computer then
open the PC software
to configure the
operation of the
sticks and buttons to
suit your style of flying.
Software Upgrade
Connect the Hornet S
to your computer then
open the PC software
to update the software
inside the Hornet S.
LED Configuration
Connect the Hornet S
to your computer and
open the PC software
to configure the LED
colors and display
options.

Manual Flight
Automatic take-off
Your First Flight
Put the Hornet S on flat ground and make sure the
battery capacity indicator is facing you.
Turn on the remote controller then the aircraft.
Switch to mode 1(beginner mode), wait until the GPS
signal is normal(LEDs remain green).
Switch to mode 1(beginner mode), wait until the GPS
signal is normal(LEDs remain green)
Press the Take Off key for 2 seconds. The aircraft will take
off and hover at an altitude of 5 meters(default height).
You can press the Take Off key in both Mode 1 and Mode
2 as long as the GPS signal is normal. You can stop the
Take Off process at any time by moving the Left or Right
sticks while the Hornet S is ascending.
Turn on the remote controller then the aircraft.
Put the Hornet S on flat ground and make sure the
battery capacity indicator is facing you.
WARNING: Read the user operation manual carefully
and watch the instructional video before attempting
to fly the Hornet S. Failure to do so may result in a
crash, damage to the vehicle, damage to other
property or injury.

Push the left stick to the bottom right position for 2
seconds to unlock the system (see the drawing below).
The motors will begin to turn.
Let the left stick return to the middle position, then
gently push it forward to take off.
ATTENTION: You only need to unlock the system in
Mode 1 (Beginner). There is no lock in Mode 2 or
Mode 3.
Right Stick
Left Stick
Unlock
When the Hornet S is high enough for you, let the left
stick return to the middle position, it will hover at that
height.