RED CAT TEAL 2 User manual

F
TEAL 2
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
&
TEAL AIR CONTROL (TAC)
Ground Station
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Teal Part # 60056
Revision A
1 July 2023

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OVERVIEW
This manual covers the following Teal products:
Teal 2 (GE) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
Teal Air Control (TAC) Ground Station
TAC Software and Applications
◦Teal QGroundControl (Teal QGC) Software App
◦Teal TAC Settings Software App
◦Teal Updater Software App
◦Teal Documentation Software App
Teal Performance Battery Pack
Teal Battery Charger and Power Supply
TAC 4-Point Harness
A quick start guide for the Teal 2 and the TAC are included in the Teal 2 hard case and also available
electronically at:
https://tealdrones.com/support/documents/
or by scanning this QR code:
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Please ensure that you observe identified warnings and cautions for operating procedures before attempting
to operate any equipment to prevent any potential personal injury, damage to equipment, or Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) violations:
WARNING: An operating procedure or practice which, if not correctly followed, could result in
personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: An operating procedure or practice which, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, loss of, or destruction of equipment, data, or surrounding property.
NOTE: An operating procedure, condition, etc., which is important or helpful to highlight.
SECURITY: An operating procedure, condition, etc., which is important or helpful to highlight
for cyber security best practices.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................2
KIT CONTENTS.................................................................4
TEAL 2 KIT CONTENTS ....................................................4
TEAL AIR CONTROL (TAC) KIT CONTENTS ......................4
TEAL 2 sUAS OVERVIEW ..................................................5
TAC CONTROLS OVERVIEW .............................................5
ARM & EMERGENCY DISARM ........................................6
DEFAULT CONTROLS ......................................................7
GETTING STARTED ..........................................................8
CHARGE THE BATTERY PACKS ........................................8
PREPARE THE TEAL 2....................................................10
PREPARE THE TAC ........................................................10
POWER UP THE TAC.....................................................12
POWER UP THE TEAL 2 ................................................12
ACCESS THE APPS.........................................................12
PAIR/CONNECT THE TAC WITH THE TEAL 2 .................13
FLIGHT MODES.............................................................13
POSITION MODE ..........................................................14
MANUAL MODE ...........................................................14
ALTITUDE MODE ..........................................................15
MISSION MODE............................................................15
FLY SCREEN OVERVIEW .................................................16
FLY SCREEN MAP OVERVIEW .......................................16
FLY SCREEN MAIN TOOLBAR........................................17
FLY TOOLS OVERVIEW..................................................18
CUSTOMIZING PERSONAL SETTINGS ...........................19
DOWNLOADING MAPS ................................................20
MISSION PLANNING.....................................................21
VEHICLE SETUP.............................................................23
PRE-FLIGHT ...................................................................25
FLIGHT SAFETY .............................................................25
SYSTEM CAPABILITIES / OPERATING LIMITATIONS......26
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST................................................ 27
ARMING & TAKEOFF..................................................... 30
ARMING THE DRONE................................................... 30
TAKEOFF ...................................................................... 30
IN-FLIGHT ..................................................................... 30
DEFAULT CONTROLS.................................................... 30
FLY SCREEN DETAILS.................................................... 31
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW................................. 32
CAMERA CONTROL PANEL .......................................... 32
GIMBAL CONTROL PANEL............................................ 33
PHOTOS SCREEN.......................................................... 35
LANDING & DISARMING............................................... 36
LAND............................................................................ 36
RETURN TO LAUNCH (RTL) .......................................... 37
EMERGENCY STOP (E-STOP) / DISARM ....................... 37
POST-FLIGHT ................................................................ 38
FLIGHT LOGS................................................................ 38
DOWNLOAD FLIGHT LOGS: TEAL 2 TAC.................. 38
TRANSFER LOG FILES: TAC REMOVEABLE USB-C
DEVICE......................................................................... 39
TRANSFER LOG FILES: TAC PC ................................. 39
TRANSFER MEDIA: SD CARD DRONE PC ................. 40
TRANSFER PHOTOS: TAC REMOVEABLE USB-C
DEVICE......................................................................... 41
TRANSFER PHOTOS: TAC PC ................................... 41
CLEARING MEDIA ........................................................ 42
POST-INCIDENT REPORT PROCEDURES......................... 43
IMMEDIATE POST-INCIDENT PROCEDURES ................ 43
DOCUMENTING YOUR INCIDENT REPORT................... 44
FILING YOUR ACCIDENT REPORT................................. 44
TEAL 2 sUAS DETAILS.................................................... 45
ARCHITECTURE & RATIONALE ..................................... 46

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TEAL 2 / TAC PAIRING ..................................................48
CALIBRATING THE DRONE............................................52
TEAL AIR CONTROL (TAC) DETAILS ................................53
ARCHITECTURE & RATIONALE......................................53
SYSTEM SOFTWARE DETAILS.........................................54
ACCESSING THE APPS...................................................54
TEAL QGC APP..............................................................55
TEAL TAC SETTINGS APP ..............................................58
TEAL DOCUMENTATION APP .......................................58
TEAL UPDATER APP......................................................58
BATTERY PACK & CHARGER DETAILS.............................60
ARCHITECTURE & RATIONALE ..................................... 60
TEAL BATTERY CHARGER ............................................. 61
CHARGER EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY ......................... 61
MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................... 63
PACKAGING, SHIPPING & LABELING SPECIFICATIONS. 63
PATENTS & TRADEMARKS ........................................... 63
ELECTRONIC VERSION ................................................. 63
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
APPENDIX B: FIELD MAINTENANCE & SCHEDULE

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TEAL-BRANDED HARD CASE
CONTENTS:
1x TAC & INTERNAL RADIO PER TAC SKU (1800 MHZ OR 2400
MHZ)
1X USB3 DATA CABLE
1X TAC 4-POINT HARNESS KIT
1X TAC HARNESS INSTRUCTION CARD
INCLUDED BUT PACKAGED SEPARATELY:
2X TEAL PERFORMANCE BATTERY PACKS
1X BATTERY CHARGER POWER SUPPLY w/ AC POWER CORD
1X BATTERY CHARGE ADAPTER
KIT CONTENTS
TEAL 2 KIT CONTENTS
TEAL AIR CONTROL (TAC) KIT CONTENTS
TEAL-BRANDED HARD CASE
CONTENTS:
1x TACTICAL DRONE CASE
1x TEAL 2 sUAS
2x CLOCKWISE PROPELLERS
2x COUNTERCLOCKWISE PROPELLERS
1x GIMBALLED FLIR HADRON EO / IR CAMERA
1x GIMBAL / CAMERA PROTECTIVE COVER
1x QUICK START GUIDE
FIELD REPAIR KIT
CONTENTS:
1x 128 GB MICRO SD CARD
1x TORX T8 SCREWDRIVER
6x TORX ARM ATTACHMENT SCREWS
1x CLOCKWISE ROTOR ARM
1x COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTOR ARM
2x CLOCKWISE PROPELLER ASSEMBLIES
2x COUNTERCLOCKWISE PROPELLER ASSEMBLIES
1x QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST
INCLUDED BUT PACKAGED SEPARATELY:
2X TEAL PERFORMANCE BATTERY PACKS
1X BATTERY CHARGER POWER SUPPLY w/ AC POWER CORD
1X BATTERY CHARGE ADAPTER

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TEAL 2 sUAS OVERVIEW
The following diagram illustrates the major components of the Teal 2:
TAC CONTROLS OVERVIEW
The TAC has a mirrored set of left/right buttons, controls, and ports on the front and rear panels and along the narrow
top panel. The left and right-hand sets on the front panel each include a joystick, a 4-position switch, and a momentary
button. The left and right-hand sets on the rear panel each include two momentary buttons. e top panel includes a left
and right-hand momentary button, each protected with a spring-loaded flip-guard door to prevent accidental
actuation. These controls are use-programmable. The out-of-the-box default programmed functions shown here:

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ARM & EMERGENCY DISARM
The top panel includes a left and right-hand
momentary button, each protected with a spring-
loaded flip-guard door to prevent accidental actuation.
The default (and recommended) function for the left
top button arms the drone, which automatically starts
the motors.
The default (and recommended) function for the right
top button disarms the drone (also known as the

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Emergency Stop (E-stop)), which automatically kills the
motor electrical connections.
The arm and disarm/E-Stop functions are also found in
a confirmation window on the TAC.
WARNING!
Disarming the Teal 2 while in flight will
cause it to free-fall,
possibly causing
property damage, air vehicle damage,
and/or serious injury or death to people or
objects below.
DEFAULT CONTROLS
Please refer to the TAC CONTROLS OVERVIEW screen
for joystick/button locations.
THROTTLE UP / ASCEND
To ascend, move the left joystick straight up. The
farther the joystick is moved from its centered position,
the faster the drone ascends in its fixed vertical axis.
THROTTLE DOWN / DESCEND
To descend, move the left joystick straight down.
YAW LEFT / CCW
To rotate the drone counterclockwise (CCW) around its
vertical axis, move the left joystick to the left.
YAW RIGHT / CW
To rotate the drone clockwise (CW) around its vertical
axis, move the left joystick to the right.
PITCH FORWARD
To accelerate in a forward direction, move the right
joystick up.
PITCH BACK
To accelerate in a reverse direction, move the right
joystick down.
ROLL LEFT
To roll the vehicle toward the left, move the right
joystick left.
ROLL RIGHT
To roll the vehicle toward the right, move the right
joystick right.

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GETTING STARTED
ESTIMATED TIME: 75-95 Minutes
Follow along with our instructional videos on our
website at: https://tealdrones.com/support/video/
•Getting Started: Teal Teal 2 Drone
•TAC Hardware: Teal Teal 2
•Linking Components: Teal 2 Drone
CHARGE THE BATTERY PACKS
Both the Teal 2 sUAS and the Teal Air Control (TAC)
ground station each require one Teal Performance
Battery Pack.
Each battery pack must be charged on the Teal Battery
Charger before commencing any flight.
NOTE: Battery packs are shipped from the
factory in a “shipping mode” and will not
charge in this state. Tap the Power Button
once, then connect the battery pack to the
charger.
Battery packs fully charge in 65 minutes, and charge
from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes if immediately needed.
Battery packs that have been exposed to low
temperatures (32 °F (0 °C) or lower) for more than one
hour must be pre-heated on the charger before flight.
The amount of time this takes will vary upon the
starting temperature of the battery pack.
The battery may be removed from the charger at any
time.
The Charger Power Supply may be operated from AC
voltages ranging from 100-240 VAC. The removeable
AC cord can be replaced with an appropriate cord for
that particular region.
NOTE: A battery pack that is not
connected to either a Teal 2 or a TAC will
shut itself off after three (3) seconds after
an attempt to power itself
on. This is
normal behavior.
WARNING!
If improperly stored, lithium-ion
batteries such as the Teal Performance
Battery Pack may become unstable,
overheat, damage cells, and potentially
catch on fire.
Store batteries between
-4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C).
Do not keep batteries in hot vehicles!
CAUTION!
Remove the battery pack from the
charger once it is fully charged to
prevent damage from prolonged
heating.
Charge within the limits of 32 °F to 113
°F (0 °C to 45 °C). Do not operate charger
in direct sunlight to avoid exceeding
temperature limits.
Unplug the charger power supply when
not in use to prevent unnecessary
heating and
wear on electrical
components.
Always power down the Teal 2 and TAC
before removing and replacing battery
packs.

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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
Insert the DC charger power cable into the charger.
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. The green LED is illuminated when power is applied.
Tap the power button once. This activates the battery and it can now be charged.
Insert the battery pack onto the charger, fully engaging the side latches with the charger.
The battery pack is at 100% charge when all five (5) LEDs are lit.
Remove the battery pack from the charger by pulling back the two (2) side latch release buttons and then pull the
battery pack vertically off the charger.

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PREPARE THE TEAL 2
Unfold all four (4) arms and securely lock each into
their fully extended position.
Attach the propeller (prop) assemblies to the motors
by matching up the hardware:
The two (2) clockwise (CW) prop assemblies have black
rivets securing their blades, and the two (2) CW
propeller motors have a black ring below the spring.
The two (2) counterclockwise (CCW) prop assemblies
have silver rivets securing their blades, and the two (2)
CCW propeller motors have a silver ring below the
spring.
NOTE: CW prop assemblies lock into
place by turning it in a CCW direction,
and CCW prop assemblies lock into
place by turning it in a CW direction.
To attach a prop assembly to a
motor, line up and insert the
three (3) bent legs on the
underside of the prop assembly
into the three (3) slots on the
motor.
Push down to compress the spring on the shaft, then
rotate a quarter turn until it hits its mechanical limit.
Allow the spring to push the hub up into its locked
position.
WARNING!
Replace the arm if the arm lock mechanism
is worn and does not securely lock.
Replace any propellers if they are nicked or
cracked.
Remove the gimbal protective cover by pulling it
directly away from the drone.
Insert and securely latch a fully charged battery pack
into the battery compartment of the drone, located on
the bottom of the drone airframe.
Verify that both battery pack latches are fully engaged
with the drone airframe to securely capture the battery
pack.
Insert the optional SD Card into the card slot in the
airframe.
NOTE: The SD Card MUST be inserted with
the gold pads up (this is normally
considered “upside-down”)!
PREPARE THE TAC
You will need to attach the antenna(s), insert a fully
charged battery pack, and secure the optional 4-point
harness before operating the TAC.
TAC ANTENNA(S)

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If not already installed, attach the antenna(s) by
securely screwing the end in a clockwise direction onto
the TNC connector(s) on the TAC.
Teal TAC 2.4GHz ISM Band
MIMO
Teal TAC 1.8GHz
Antenna
TAC BATTERY PACK
Insert and securely latch a fully charged Teal
Performance Battery Pack into the TAC battery
compartment.
Verify that both battery pack side latches are fully
engaged with the TAC housing to securely capture the
battery.
TAC OPTIONAL 4-POINT HARNESS
A 4-point adjustable harness is included with the TAC
kit is that can be attached to the TAC. This is optional
but may help prevent operator fatigue by supporting
the weight of the TAC and to help maintain the TAC in
an optimal operating position.
Unbuckle the four (4) loop ends from the harness.
Feed each buckle cord loop through an attachment
point at each corner of the TAC.
Feed each buckle through its own cord loop and pull it
tight.
Reattach the four (4) loop-end buckles to the harness.
Make sure that the two (2) harness straps with the
plastic loops are the ones attached to the top two (2)
attachment points.

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POWER UP THE TAC
Press and hold the TAC battery pack power button for
four (4) seconds, then release. Verify that the center
LED is lit, indicating that the battery power is on.
Press and hold the TAC tablet power button for two (2)
seconds, then release. The tablet will then display an
animated Teal logo, indicating a successful start-up.
Swipe up to start the Teal QGroundControl (Teal QGC)
application when prompted.
At this time, you can upload maps, create missions,
define safety parameters, and all other user setting
preferences, such as units of measurement. Please see
the TAC DETAILS section for more information.
POWER UP THE TEAL 2
Press and hold the drone battery power button for
four (4) seconds, then release.
Verify that the center LED is lit, indicating that the
battery pack power is on.
Listen for exhaust fan start-up.
Verify that the illuminating side panel lights turn on,
indicating successful system start-up. This will take
approximately 15 seconds.
Verify gimbal start-up, indicated by its movement to a
properly centered level and forward-facing position.
ACCESS THE APPS
The TAC is built around a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active
Pro tablet PC running the Android operating system. A
number of Android applications are installed on the
TAC.
The Teal QGroundControl (Teal QGC)
app is launched upon system bootup.
Touch anywhere along the top edge of the screen and
swipe downward.
A very narrow vertical gray side-bar menu tab appears
on the right edge of the screen.
Touch and slide this gray side-bar menu tab to the left.
This opens a vertical sidebar menu that shows the most
recently used apps.
Touch this icon at the bottom right of the sidebar
menu to see all available apps.
Touch the icon for the app that you would like to
launch.

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PAIR/CONNECT THE TAC WITH THE TEAL 2
NOTE: Most GE/TAC kits come already
paired and only need to be
reconnected. The system remembers
the relationship and re-establishes link
upon Teal QGC launch.
The icon to initiate both the pairing and connecting
functions is the same and following these instructions
will result in a successful connection between the Teal
2 and TAC. Please see the PAIRING section in TEAL 2
sUAS DETAILS for more details/options.
Stand at least 25 feet away from the drone.
Ensure the GPS lock is acquired. This ensures the
correct flight mode.
NOTE: GPS lock is indicated by a three-
tone chime from the drone, as well as
indicated on the TAC screen at the top
satellite icon.
Open the Teal QGC application on the TAC.
Touch the SHIELD icon in the top-right corner
of the FLY SCREEN to connect/pair the TAC
with the drone.
Select CONNECT.
When the pairing is complete, a CONNECTION
SUCCESSFUL status will appear.
Click DONE to exit and return to the FLY SCREEN. The
vehicle ID should now be visible at the top of the TAC
screen.
CHANGE DEFAULT ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD IN
sUAS RADIOS
The sUAS and ground station connect through an IP
network with two radios. The radios have a web based
user interface that requires a username and password
to access their settings. Changing these default
passwords adds security and prevents unauthorized
access to the radio settings.
To change the default password on the sUAS:
1. Open the QGround Control.
2. Swipe down on the screen. This opens the icon
tray tab on the right of the screen.
3. Swipe the icon tray tab to open the icon tray.
4. Tap the Chrome icon.
5. In the search bar, type the drone IP address,
192.168.168.1 to connect to the drone.
6. In the Sign in dialog box, enter admin in the
username field. Enter teamteal in the
password field. The System Information page
appears.
7. Tap the Admin tab at the top of the page. The
Access Control page appears.
8. Under password change, enter a new
password in the New Password field.
9. Enter the password again in the Confirm
password field.
10. Tap the Change password button.
Once complete, do the same for the TAC. Repeat the
steps above using the TAC IP address. The TAC IP is
192.168.168.2.
FLIGHT MODES
Out-of-the-box, the Teal 2 automatically defaults to
either Position Mode or Manual Mode. Position Mode
is the safest manual mode for new pilots.
It will also default to Altitude Mode if it loses GPS signal
while in flight.
If the Teal 2 acquires GPS before it is paired with the
TAC, the system will automatically be set to Position
Mode.
If the Teal 2 is paired with the TAC before it acquires
the GPS, the system will automatically be set to Manual
Mode, but can then be set to Position Mode by moving
the left castle switch up. The system can be set to
Position Mode both before and during flight.
The flight mode will be announced audibly from the
TAC as well as visibly at the top of the TAC screen.
CAUTION!
Ensure that you are in the desired
flight mode before arming the drone.

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NOTE: GPS lock is indicated by a three-
tone chime from the drone, as well as
indicated at the top of the TAC screen
on the satellite icon.
Additional flight modes can be programmed but are
recommended for only experienced drone pilots. A
brief description of each mode is provided here.
POSITION MODE
Position Mode is an easy-to-fly mode and is the safest
manual mode for new pilots. Position Mode controls
the attitude, altitude, heading, and horizontal position
of the drone.
Position Mode requires GPS. All the joysticks, switches,
and buttons are the default functions are detailed in
the TAC CONTROLS OVERVIEW.
The roll and pitch joystick controls speed over ground
in the left-right and forward-back directions.
The throttle and yaw joystick controls speed of ascent-
descent and the rate of rotation on the horizontal
plane.
When the joysticks are released and centered, the Teal
2 will actively brake, level, and be locked to a position
in 3D space, compensating for wind and other forces.
Instructions on how to program the joysticks, switches,
and button functions are found in SETTINGS section of
this manual.
MANUAL MODE
Manual Mode is the most difficult flight mode to
operate in, as only the attitude and heading are
stabilized. Manual Mode is NOT pre-assigned by
default to any control on the TAC.
The roll and pitch joystick controls speed over ground
in the left-right and forward-back directions.
The throttle and yaw joystick controls speed of ascent-
descent and the rate of rotation on the horizontal
plane.
When the joysticks are released and centered, the Teal
2 will NOT stop rotating around the axis, nor be
stabilized in any way.

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ALTITUDE MODE
Altitude mode is the safest non-GPS manual mode for
new pilots. Altitude mode controls the attitude,
altitude, and heading. The pilot must control the
horizontal position and the drone is prone drifting with
the wind if uncorrected.
The roll and pitch joystick controls speed over ground
in the left-right and forward-back directions.
The throttle and yaw joystick controls speed of ascent-
descent and the rate of rotation on the horizontal
plane.
When the joysticks are released and centered, the Teal
2 will level and be locked into the current altitude and
will continue to move along with any wind currents.
RTL is not available in this flight mode.
MISSION MODE
Mission Mode will execute a predefined autonomous
flight plan that is created on or uploaded to the TAC.
The flight plans may be uploaded before or during
flight. Mission Mode requires GPS. No user
intervention is required in Mission Mode.
CAUTION!
Any TAC stick movement will change the
drone from Mission Mode to Position
Mode.
WARNING!
The Teal 2 sUAS is not intended to perform
acrobatic maneuvers, such as flips, rolls,
and loops. Intentional aerobatics may
result in an unrecoverable loss of control
of flight
, and all warranties are void if
attempted.

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FLY SCREEN OVERVIEW
The fly screen automatically starts up when the TAC is
powered on. The fly screen is used to command and
monitor the drone and includes the following
functions:
•Run the automated pre-flight checklist, if
enabled
•Control missions
•Arm / disarm the drone, to include the E-stop
function
•Takeoff / land / Return to Launch (RTL)
•Go to or orbit a particular location
•Switch between the map view and video view
•Display video, mission, telemetry, and other
information for the drone
FLY SCREEN MAP OVERVIEW
The entire background of the fly screen can be either
map view or the video view. Tapping the smaller screen
in the left bottom corner will swap the screens.
The map displays the position of the TAC, the drone
when paired, and the mission (when programmed).
The map can be repositioned with a finger. The map
automatically re-centers after ten (10) seconds if the
position of the drone is moved off the screen.
To zoom in on the map, touch the screen with two
fingers and slide them apart. To zoom out on the map,
touch the screen with two fingers and slide them
together.
More in-depth information is in the FLY SCREEN
DETAILS section for guidance on what functions are
available in-flight.

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FLY SCREEN MAIN TOOLBAR
The Main Toolbar horizontally spans the width of the
screen at the top of the Fly screen and displays system
information.
Status icons are displayed when Teal QGC is connected
to a vehicle. Some can be clicked on to show detailed
information.
These icons/indicators are:
VIEW-SELECT MENU
Touch the Teal logo at the far left of the
MAIN TOOLBAR to reveal a vertical
VIEW-SELECT MENU. This menu allows
the user to access the following features, which are
discussed more in detail throughout the manual:
FLY: Control and monitor the drone and view streaming
video while in flight.
PLAN: Create autonomous missions.
ANALYZE: Download logs and access the MAVLink
console.
VEHICLE SETUP: Configure and tune the vehicle.
PHOTOS: Manage downloaded photos, and view photo
metadata.
SETTINGS: Configure the Teal QGC app.
PAIRED VEHICLE IDENTIFIER
This icon displays the UID (Unique
Identifier) of the paired vehicle. If a
vehicle is showing here, then the
telemetry link between the TAC and
drone is established.
FLIGHT MODE INDICATOR
The flight mode indicator displays which flight mode
the system is in. Touch this icon to display a drop-down
menu to select either Altitude Mode or the Position
Mode.
This is an alternative to selecting the flight mode via
the left castle switch.
ARMED / DISARMED STATUS
Centered on the Main Toolbar is an indicator of
whether the vehicle is currently armed or disarmed.
Touch this icon to display a confirmation slider box to
arm (if currently disarmed) or disarm (if currently
armed) the drone.
This is an alternative to the left top button which arms
the drone, and the right top button which disarms the
drone (also known as the Emergency Stop or E-stop).
PAIRING ICON / SHIELD ICON
Touch the shield icon to view information
about the connected vehicle. Touch the
shield icon to connect/pair the Teal 2 and
the TAC, or to unpair/disconnect the TAC from the
drone.
NOTE: Loss of link between the drone and TAC
will result in an “SOS” tone from the drone.
REGION OF INTEREST ICON
This is currently under development.
GPS STATUS ICON
The upper number of the icon indicates
the satellite count, and the lower number
indicates the current horizontal dilution of
precision (HDOP) value. A very good HDOP value is
below 1, and an acceptable HDOP value is below 2.
Touch this icon to view details of GPS Count, GPS Lock,
HDOP, the Vertical Dilution of Precision (VDOP), and
Course Over Ground (COG).
GPS LOCK:Indicates the type or level of GPS lock
currently.
COG: Indicates the compass direction the vehicle is
traveling. Note that this may or may not be the same
as the “heading” which is the compass direction the
vehicle is pointed. Wind may cause the COG to differ
from the vehicle’s actual heading.
CAUTION!
It is critical for Teal 2 to be connected to
a sufficient number of satellites to be
able to triangulate the position of the
vehicle. It is critical to have at least eight
(8) but recommended that ten (10)
satellites are indicated on the GPS icon
prior to takeoff.
TELEMETRY RSSI ICON
This is currently under development.
RC RSSI ICON

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This icon indicates the radio signal
strength as is common on consumer cell
phones.
Touch this icon to view the RSSI values for the TAC
signal strength at the vehicle (MK1 RSSI), and the
vehicle signal strength at the TAC (TAC RSSI).
BATTERY ICON
This icon conveniently shows the battery
charge level of the drone (the TAC’s
battery charge level is checked by
tapping the battery power button on the
back of the TAC).
Touch this icon to view the vehicle battery’s
current voltage level and the accumulated
amount of power consumed by the vehicle
(in mAh) in this session.
CAUTION!
The drone will not arm when
the battery pack charge level is
20% or less.
VEHICLE MESSAGES ICONS
This icon notifies the use of any operator messages. It
is grayed-out until there is an operator message at
which point it turns to blue, or changes to a warning
icon in the case of a critical message. Touch the icon to
view the messages.
Closing (X) this window turns the warning icon back
into the gray horn icon.
Old messages can be reviewed by touching the gray
icon. All messages will remain until the user
permanently deletes them by touching the trash can
symbol in the lower right-hand corner of this window.
CAUTION!
Messages cannot be individually deleted.
All messages will be deleted if this
function is selected.
FLY TOOLS OVERVIEW
The FLY TOOLS box is fixed vertically near the upper
left-hand corner of the FLY SCREEN.
These functions found in the Fly Tools are the Pre-flight
checklist, Takeoff, Land, and Return/Return to Launch
(RTL).
The Pause function causes the drone to hover and can
be used in most operations, to include takeoff, land,
orbiting, etc.
The Action button offers additional options, to include
changing the altitude, and starting and resuming a
mission.
More detailed information can be found in the PRE-
FLIGHT, IN-FLIGHT, LANDING, and TAC DETAILS
sections, depending on the function.

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CUSTOMIZING PERSONAL SETTINGS
Use the GENERAL SETTINGS screen to customize user
preferences. The most commonly used ones are
referenced here. For a more complete list, please see
the TEAL QGC APP section.
Touch the MENU icon in the top left of the
screen.
Select GENERAL.
A list of several settings will appear.
UNITS:Allows selection between feet and meters,
imperial and metric, and Celsius and Fahrenheit.
MISCELLANEOUS:Select your language, dark/light
mode, map provider and map type, etc.
NOTE: As of the publication of this
manual, a software bug has made
selecting a different language not an
option at this time and is being
investigated.
DATA PERSISTENCE: Disabling this option will result in
telemetry logging and map tile caching to not be
written to disk. This can be useful for security reasons
but can also result in unintentional data loss.
TELEMETRY LOGS FROM VEHICLE: Saves telemetry logs
in different formats to the vehicle which can later be
downloaded to the TAC, to include logs in a CSV format
for importing data into other programs for data
analysis, such as spreadsheets.
FLY VIEW:These user preferences include using the
pre-flight checklist, centering the map on vehicle,
setting gimbal joystick and slider speeds.
PLAN VIEW:Entering the DEFAULT MISSION ALTITUDE
value here sets the altitude in the Plan screen at which
missions fly by default, unless otherwise specified.
VIDEO & VIDEO RECORDING: These preferences are
still under development.
PICTURE SETTINGS: Configures full-resolution images
whenever a snapshot is taken. Check the DOWNLOAD
FULL RES IMAGE IN FLIGHT box.
CAUTION!
Enable all photo functions before flight or
else they will not be stored locally on the
TAC and will not be transferrable after the
mission.
TEAL QGC SOFTWARE VERSION: The current version of
the Teal QGC software version that has been
downloaded onto the TAC is shown here. See the TEAL
UPDATER APP section for instructions to update the
software/firmware.