JYU Hornet S User manual

Instruction Manual
www.JYU.com
Hornet S
MB1

Safety First
We hope you enjoy flying the Hornet S, but for the safest
and most enjoyable experience, please read this manual
carefully. You may 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 to 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 to 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.
Packing List
Aircraft x 1 Battery Charger x 1
Intelligent Flight Battery x 1
Documents
Approval Certificate x 1
Warranty Card x 1
Battery Use Instruction x 1
Hornet S Standard Version Manual x 1
Propellers x 4
Please verify that you have all of the items shown below
before using this aircraft. If any parts are missing, please
contact JYU or JYU authorized dealer.

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%

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

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
34
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

Flight LED Status(as picture below, LED3 and LED 4)
12
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)

Hornet S Configuration
● The software is available on www.jyu.com. Double click
"Hornet S setup.exe" to install.
● Insert the battery in the aircraft and turn the power
ON.
● Connect the Hornet S to your computer using the USB
cable supplied with the aircraft.
● Open the PC software, you will see the Hornet S icon.
Install the driver file by selecting the appropriate file
from the install directory.
● Once the PC software installs a USB - Virtual Serial
Device Driver, driver installation will be complete.
1. Preparation
2. Install configuration software
● Install the Hornet S configuration software on your PC.

Parameter Setting Instruction
● Open the PC software and select the Hornet S device
to bring up the main screen.
● Click on the Connect button and wait for all of the
current parameter data to load and be displayed on
the screen.
● Set the appropriate flight parameters and save the
configuration.
1. Parameter Setting
Note:
1. You must turn power to the aircraft OFF and then ON
again for new parameter settings to take effect.
COM1 Connect

● To change the LED configuration parameters, click the
Personal Setting button.
● Click on the color that you wish to select.
● If you wish to reset all of the flight parameters to the
factory defaults, click the default button and then save.
● If you find that the aircraft does not fly vertically after
take off, or, you took off from ground that was not level
causing the LED status to flash green, place the aircraft
on a flat level surface, click the the Calibration button
and then Save.
2. LED Configuration
2. Be careful when flying the Hornet S for the first time
after changing any flight parameters until you understand
how those changes effect the performance of the aircraft.
3. Be aware that the flight parameters only effect
performance in Beginner and Normal modes - they are
not active in Professional mode.
Color Selecting

● Click on the RC Setting button to set the stick
operational mode of the remote controller.
● Turn the Remote Controller's power ON
● Connect the Remote Controller to your PC using the
USB cable supplied with the Hornet S.
● If you have not done so previously, select the | RD12
device driver and install it.
● Click the Connect button to establish communication
with the Remote Controller.
● Select Left or Right Hand operation by clicking on the
appropriate Operating Mode.
● For additional options, review the Remote Controller
Operational Manual.
3. Remote Setting
Note:
The tail LEDs indicate the status of the aircraft so it is not
possible to change their color. Make a note of the critical
status colors to avoid accidents.

You can use your computer and the Hornet S PC software
to check for Remote Controller software updates that may
be available from JYU. If a new software version is
available, you may load it on to your Remote Controller in
this way:
● Connect the Remote Controller to your PC using the
supplied Micro USB cable.
● Turn the Hornet S power ON.
● Open the Hornet S software on your PC.
● Click on the Firmware Updating button, then click on
the upgrade button. The LED indicator will flash yellow
to indicate the software is being downloaded and the
screen will show the progress of the download in %
complete.
● When the update process is complete, turn the Hornet S
power OFF and then ON again. The new firmware will
then be active.
4. Upgrade Firmware