MOTA GIGA-8000 User manual

GIGA™-8000
Owner’s Manual
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before using your drone. Failure to operate your drone safely could degrade its perfomance and cause harm to people,
animals, or property.
Please do not fly:
- Near or around obstacles such as birds or pets, aircraft, helicopters, other drones, antennas or overhead lines, or
airborne toys like kites.
-In or near airports or restricted areas.
-In adverse conditions such as strong winds, rain, hail, snow or sleet.
-If you are impaired, tired, or distracted.
Please do:
-Know and comply with laws and regulations respecting drone use in your area.
-Keep hands away from rotors when drone is switched on.
-Fly within transmitter range, which is 75 feet.
Fly Safely!

Table of Contents
In the Box
GIGA-8000 Overview
GIGA-8000 Specifications
GIGA-8000 Features
GIGA-8000 Monitor Specifications
GIGA-8000 Monitor Features
Before First Flight
Propeller Installation
Install Landing Skids and Position Antennas
Attaching the Fender Brackets
Connecting the Camera Gimbal
Flight Readiness Indicators
Controller Signal Strength
Critical Battery Level
Motor Unlocking
GPS Signal Strength and Critical
Battery Level
GIGA-8000 Controller
Controller Overview
Transmitter Flying Modes Settings
Flight Parameters Display
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Flight Overview
Primary Flight Data
Secondary Flight Data
Selecting Control Mode 1 and Control Mode 2
Flight Parameters Display Brightness
Flight
Paring the GIGA-8000 with Its Controller
GPS Signal Indicators
Switching the Drone OFF
Compass Calibration
Gyroscope Calibration
Motor Unlocking and Locking
Flight Modes
Altitude Hold
GPS Point Hold
Circular Flight
Follow Me
Return Home
Auto Return
Battery Alarms
Low-Battery Alarm
Controller Low-Battery Alarm
Using the Gimbal
Camera
Take Pictures and Videos
Monitor
Battery Charging
Charging Your Battery
for Peak Performance
Battery Charging and Safety Tips
Battery Disposal
Gimbal
Gimbal Settings
Gimbal Usage Guidance
Interface
Sensor Calibration
Firmware Upgrade
Controller Calibration
Troubleshooting
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ON
GIGA-8000
In the Box
Transmitter
11.1V 3S Battery
Landing Skid
Charger BeltOne Screwdriver
Screws
(M1.5 X9 M2.0 Screw-head of one and across)
M3 X9 (3PCS) M2 5X10
(10PCS) PM6X 10 (1PCS)
(4PCS)(Optional)
(Optional) (Optional)
(2PCS)
6. 5X12X0.5
(2PCS)
(4PCS)
Propellers
Monitor ChargerHolder Battery Monitor+ +
4K Camera
Brushless 3-AxisGimbal
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Propeller Fender Bracket Wrench PadAntenna Rubber Plug
Controller Overview

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GIGA-8000 Overview
MONITOR Specications
5.8 GHz Video Feedback
* Display Size: 7 -inch Diagonal
* Display Type: TFT LCD/Long Life LED Backlight
* Display Resolution: 800 * 480
* Display Brightness: 450cd/m2
* Display Contrast: 500:1
* Display Visual Angle: 140/120degree (Horizontal/Vertical)
* Monitor Working Voltage: DV 7-24V (central positive) or
2S-6SLi-battery
* Monitor Energy Consumption: < 8W
* Monitor Size: 180mm X 120mm X 35mm
* Monitor Antenna Connection: SMA
* Transmission distance will vary depending on battery charge,
battery condition, drone altitude, environmental conditions and
flight parameters
Monitor Features
* No Disruption to 2.4GHz Transmitter
* Foldable Sunshade
* 2 External Power Interfaces
* Video Input and Output
* Built-in 5.8GHz32 High-Sensitivity Receiver
GIGA-8000 Specications
* Battery: 11.1V 5400mAh
* Weight: < 2.75 lbs without battery
* Height: 8.3 in
* Length / Width: 15.5 in
* Propeller Diameter: 9.4 in
* Distance of Axis: 10.6 in
* Brushless Motor: 22 mm x 16 mm
* Brushless Electronic Speed Control: 20A
* Flight Time: approximately 25 minutes *
* GPS Positioning System
* Auto Landing
* Circular Flight
* Auto Hover
* Position Hold
* Follow Me
* Return Mode
* 4K Camera for HD Aerial Photography and Video
* Brushless Gimbal
* 5.8 GHz FPV Monitor
GIGA-8000 Features

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BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT
Propeller Installation
(1) Install clockwise propellers (recognizable by their black cap) on the
M2 and M4 motors by rotating in counter-clockwise direction.
(2) Install counter-clockwise propellers (silver cap) on to the M1 and
M3 motors by rotating in clockwise direction.
Counter-clockwise symbol
FRONT M1M2
M3 M4BACK
LEFTRIGHT
Clockwise symbol
Rotate propellers clockwise
Rotate propellers counter-clockwise

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BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT
Install Landing Skids and Position Antennas
(2) Insert the two antennas through the holes of the landing skids.
(3) Secure an antenna rubber plug on landing skid and guide the
antenna out of the antenna hole.
(4) Place 8PCS M2.5*10 screws into the screw holes and tighten
them with the M2.0 hexagon screwdriver as shown.
(5) Secure the head of the antenna to the inside relevant position
of the landing skids as shown.
Rubber plug
antenna head position Screws
M2.5X10
1. Remove the A and B screws below the motor. 2. Insert the two positioning pillars of each fender bracket
into screw holes A and B and secure with the fender bracket
screws (size M3*12).
A
B
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1. S4+5V G is the green connector and
S3+5V G is the white connector. They
are used to compensate for pitching
and rolling.
2. S1 S2 G is the blue-yellow
connector. It is used to control
taking pictures and videos.
3. +12V G is the red connector.
This is the gimbal power line.
Connecting the Camera Gimbal
Note the four connectors for camera orientation and control:
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT

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FLIGHT READINESS INDICATORS
These indicators give you vital information about flight
readiness status.
Treat them as a go / no go for flight.
Do not attempt a take-off if they do not show that the drone is
ready for flight.
Receiver Decoding Indicator (white)
Front-bottom indicators (red)
Back-bottom indicators (green)
Back-bottom indicators (green)
Front-bottom indicators (red)
Controller Signal Strength (White)
The white bars on the drone illuminate steadily when controller
signal strength is within specification.
The white bars flash rapidly or slowly when controller signal
strength is not within specification.
Critical Battery Level (Red and Green)
If battery voltage reaches critical level, or less than about
10.4 V, the red and green bars will flash slowly and the Critical
Battery Level Alarm will sound.
Motor Unlocking (Red)
The red bars on the drone illuminate steadily once the motors
are unlocked. They will fash quickly when the motor is locked.
Motors must be unlocked
GPS Signal Strength and Critical Battery Level (Green)
The green bars on the drone illuminate steadily when GPS
signal strength is within specification.
If GPS signal strength is not within specification, the green
indicators will flash.
LED Indicators

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GIGA-8000 CONTROLLER
ON
SWA
SWB
SWC
Mode Types
Altitude Hold
Aux Channel 2
SWC Mode Switch
SWD Flight
Mode Switch
SWB Flight
Mode Switch
Flying Status Indicators
GPS antenna
SWA Flight Mode Switch SWB Flight Mode Switch SWC Flight Mode Switch
Note: Set the mode switches SWA, SWB and SWC to High-Hold Mode before take-off. See above table.
Aux Channel 1
SWA Mode Switch
Power Indicator
Trimming
Page Down
Page Up
Entrance / Exit
Power Switch
Throttle/ Left &
Right Direction
Stick
Forward & Backward/
Left & Right Sideward
Fly Stick
2.4G antenna
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
0
Circular Flight
Follow Me
Return Home
GPS Point Hold
and Hight-Hold
SWA
Position Setting
SWB
Position Setting
SWC
Position Setting
Controller Overview
Transmitter Flying Modes Settings

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GIGA-8000 CONTROLLER
Aircraft Power Showing
GLS
Aircraft Satellite
Quantity Showing
Vertical
Distance
Pitch
Amps
Drone
Drift
Roll
Trimming
Battery
Power Level
Stick
Proportion
Flight Overview
Horizontal Speed
Vertical Speed
Latitude Showing
Longitude Showing
Primary Flight Data
Press ENT/EXT button briefly to see the Primary Flight
Data screen.
Press and hold the ENT/EXT button to return
to the Flight Overview.
Secondary Flight Data
Press the UP or DOWN button briefly to toggle between
the Primary and Secondary Flight Data screens.
Flight Parameters Display
Flight parameters are shown on three screens:
Flight Overview
Primary Flight Data
Secondary Flight Data
Switch the Controller ON to show the flight parameter screens.

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Selecting Control Mode 1 and Control Mode 2
Note: Factory default is Control Mode 2. The two modes assign different
actions to the two control sticks.
Users who are more comfortable with Control Mode 1 may want to
switch to it:
(1) With the Flight Overview screen displayed, briefly press the UP
button to switch between Control Mode 1 and Control Mode 2.
(2) Press the UP or DOWN button to select Mode 1 or Mode 2 and briefly
press ENT/EXT to store.
(3) Press and hold the ENT/EXT to return to the Flight Overview screen.
Flight Parameters Display Brightness
With the Flight Overview screen displayed, briefly press the DOWN button
to enter the contrast adjustment interface and press the UP or DOWN
button to adjust the LCD contrast. Press and hold EXT/ENT to return to
the Flight Overview screen.
SELECTING CONTROL MODE 1 AND CONTROL MODE 2

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FLIGHT
Parning the GIGA-8000 with Its Controller
(1) Set the SWA, SWB and SWC switches on the
Controller to 0.
(2) Insert the battery into the drone’s battery bay.
(3) Switch the battery ON:
a. Briefly press the ON/OFF power indicator
button on the battery, and the battery will
enter Stand-by status.
b. Press and hold the ON/OFF power indicator
button on the battery for 4-to-5 seconds, and
the battery will enter Power-On status.
(4) After entering Power-On status, the LED
lights in front-bottom and back-bottom of the
drone will begin flashing rapidly.
(5) Verify that the battery power level
indicators are lit steadily, and show battery at
maximum power.
Notes: If you do not start the motors when in
Power-On status, the battery will remain in
Stand-by status for about 10 minutes and then
enter the Sleep status.
The drone does not have a power ON switch on
its frame. Switching ON the battery switches
ON the drone
GPS Signal Indicators
Notes: When the Controller is searching for
satellites, set the SWC switch at “1”. After
searching, set the SWC switch at “0” again.
(1) When the drone begins receiving a GPS
signal for the first time, it will take about
2-to-5 minutes to identify and link to GPS
satellites.
(2) When the rear green indicators of the
drones illuminate steadily, it means the drone
can perform operations such as GPS position
hold and return flight.
(3) With GPS link confirmed, open the
Primary Flight Data screen on the Controller
to verify both GPS links are active and to
ascertain GPS signal strength.
a. GPS signal strength is shown to the right
of the two satellite-antenna icons.
b. GPS signal strength must be at 5 or higher
for the drone to perform certain operations
such as Follow Me.
Switching the Drone OFF
(1) Press and hold the ON/OFF power
indicator button on the battery for 4-5
seconds to switch OFF the battery.
(2) Move the Controller’s power switch to the
ON position. The Controller will beep twice
indicating successful pairing, and the drone’s
LED indicators will illuminate steadily.

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FLIGHT
Compass Calibration
The drone’s Compass must be recalibrated each time it
is moved to a location different from its previous flight.
Compass calibration helps ensure flight stability.
To calibrate the Compass:
(1) Verify that the drone is not near interference sources
such as magnetic fields, power lines, and large metal
structures.
(2) Pull the throttle stick toward the bottom.
(3) Set the switches SWA, SWB, and SWC at 0.
(2) Switch ON the drone and the Controller.
(3) Verify successful pairing.
(4) Move the SWA switch from 0to 2to 0
rapidly and repeatedly.
Verify that the drone is in Compass Calibration status by
the back green LED indicators on the drone flashing rapidly.
(5) Rotate the drone by hand horizontally in either direction
to describe 3-to-5 circles.
(6) When the frequency of the green LED indicators
flashes are about 1 second, rotate the nose downward
90° so that the drone points toward the ground.
Rotate 3-5 circles horizontally

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FLIGHT
Compass Calibration (cont.)
(7) Rotate the drone by hand in either direction to describe
3-to-5 circles.
When the both the front-bottom and back-bottom LED
indicators of the drone are flashing, it means the compass
calibration was successful.
(8) Power the drone OFF, then ON, before flight.
Rotate 3-5 circles horizontally
with the nose downwards

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FLIGHT
Gyroscope Calibration
Note: When the front-bottom red LED indicators of the
drone don’t light and the back-bottom green LED indicators
illuminate steadily, the Gyroscope must be calibrated in
order for its motors to be unlocked for flight.
Place the aircraft on level ground when calibrating the
gyroscope.
Pull the throttle stick toward the bottom.
Set the switches SWA, SWB, and SWC at 0.
Move the Left & Right Sideward Flight Stick left and right
rapidly and repeatedly.
When both the front-bottom and back-bottom LED
indicators of the aircraft are flashing, it means the
gyroscope calibration was successful.
(6) Power the drone OFF, then ON, before flight.
ON
ON
Place the aircraft on the level ground.

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FLIGHT
Unlocking – Mode 2:
After successful pairing of the drone and Controller, pull the Left
Flight Control Stick toward the bottom right (as shown below).
After successful unlocking, the front-bottom red indicators of the
drone will illuminate steadily and the motors will enter Flight
Idle status.
Note: After unlocking, please take off within 10 seconds,
otherwise, the drone will leave Flight Idle status.
Locking – Mode 2:
After successful pairing of the drone and the Controller, pull the
Left Flight Control Stick toward the bottom left.
After successful locking, the front-bottom red indicators of the
drone will begin flashing.
ON ON
ON
ON
Motor Unlocking (Mode 2) Motor locking (Mode 2)
Motor Unlocking (Mode 1) Motor locking (Mode 1)
Motor Unlocking and Locking

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Flight Modes
Note: 1. To prevent unintended loss of altitude use Altitude Hold
mode for every take off.
2. Users new to the GIGA-8000 should use Altitude Hold, GPS
Point Hold and Return Home modes whenever possible to ensure
stable flight while they learn the drone’s capabilities.
(1) Altitude Hold
FLIGHT
When the aircraft reaches the desired altitude, let the
throttle stick return to the middle position automatically.
The drone will then maintain its current altitude.
Note: For the following modes, set mode outdoors, and
ensure both GPS status levels are 5 or higher.
(2) GPS Point Hold
With the drone in Altitude-Hold mode, set the SWA
switch at 1. The drone will enter GPS Point Hold Mode,
maintaining its position and altitude.
(3) Circular Flight
position of mode
switch
SWA SWB SWC
position of mode
switch
SWA SWB SWC
position of mode
switch
SWA SWB SWC
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0With the drone in GPS Point Hold mode, set the SWB
switch at 1. After keeping the drone hovering for 3-to-5
seconds (in this position the drone will be rotating):
Use the Right Flight Control Stick to control the radius of
the flight.
Use the Left Flight Control Stick to control the direction of
flight, clockwise or counter-clockwise.

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(6) Auto Return
If the drone loses the Controller signal, it will
automatically enter Auto-Return mode and fly back to its
take-off position and land. Disengaging Auto Return Mode
When the aircraft is in Auto Return mode and again enters
the Controller’s signal range, use the SWA switch to
deactivate Auto Return mode:
A. If the SWA switch was set to 0when the drone entered
Auto Return mode: Set the SWA switch to 1, then to 0.
B. If the SWA switch was set to 1or 2when the drone
entered Auto Return mode: Set the SWA switch to 0, then
to 1, and then to 0
With the drone in GPS Point Hold mode, set the SWC
switch at 1. The drone will maintain its distance from the
Controller while rotating in place until its nose points at
the Controller. When moving the Controller, the drone will
move to continue to maintain this relative distance.
position of mode
switch
SWA SWB SWC
position of mode
switch
SWA SWB SWC
1
2
0
0
1
0
(4) Follow-Me
FLIGHT
Flight Modes (cont.)
(5) Return Home
Set the SWA switch at 2. The drone will fly back to its
take-off location and land.

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In order to control the gimbal with the Controller, use the
auxiliary knobs AUX1 and AUX2, as follows:
1) Rotating AUX1 to the right rotates the gimbal to point
camera upwards.
2) Rotating AUX2 to the right rotates the gimbal to point
camera downwards.
3) Rotating AUX3 to the right rotates the gimbal to point
camera to the right.
4) Rotating AUX3 to the left rotates the gimbal to point
camera to the left.
BATTERY ALARMS USING THE GIMBAL
Low-Battery Alarm
The drone will enter Critical Battery Level Alarm mode
when battery voltage drops to 10.2 – 10.4V. The alarm will
beep repeatedly and the front-bottom and back-bottom
indicators will flash.
Warning: If the drone has entered Critical Battery Level
Alarm mode there will generally be between 1-to 2 minutes
of flying time left.*
Immediately direct the drone to a safe
area and land.
*Flight time depends on battery status and condition,
flight conditions and drone operation.
Controller Low-Battery Alarm
The Controller will enter Controller Low-Battery Alarm
mode when its battery voltage drops below specifications.
The alarm will beep repeatedly and the Controller’s Power
Indicator will flash slowly.
Warning: The drone may be at risk of losing the Controller
signal. Please replace the Controller’s batteries immediately.