Tornado H920 User manual
V1.0
CONTENTS
AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION
02 INTRODUCTION
03 ST24/ST12 OVERVIEW
04 SPECIFICATIONS
05 NOTICES AND WARNINGS
06 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
08 DISCLAIMER
09 BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
10 CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY
11 CHARGING THE LI-ION ST24 BATTERY
11 CHARGING THE LI-ION ST12 BATTERY
12 ASSEMBLING THE H920
13 FLIGHT CONTROLS
14 CONTROL RATE KNOB
14 FLIGHT MODES
17 INSTALLING THE GB603 GIMBAL AND CAMERA
17 ATTACHING CGO4 GIMBAL CAMERA TO MULTICOPTER
19 LED STATUS INDICATION
20 PREPARING TO FLY
20 FLYING
21 COMPASS CALIBRATION
23 BINDING (SINGLE MODE)
24 CAMERA CONTROLS (SINGLE MODE)
25 BINDING (TEAM MODE)
27 CAMERA CONTROLS (TEAM MODE)
GROUND IMAGING SYSTEM
28 INTRODUCTION
28 SPECIFICATIONS
29 BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
30 CHARGING THE BATTERY
31 WARNINGS
31 INSTALLING THE PROACTION™ BATTERY
31 ATTACHING THE GB603 TO THE PROACTION™
32 FOR THE SONY® α7 CAMERA
32 ATTACHING CGO4 GIMBAL CAMERA TO PROACTION
33 POWERING ON/OFF
33 PROACTION™ CONTROLS
34 Panasonic® GH4 CAMERA APP
34 SONY® α7 CAMERA APP
35 CGO4 GIMBAL CAMERA APP
35 ATTACHING A MOBILE DEVICE TO THE PROACTION™
35 WARRANTY INFORMATION
36 OVERVIEW
37 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
H920
The TORNADO H920 is a professional multirotor aerial photography and videography
platform. Its unique and innovative features make it possible to capture amazing
photographs and video footage for a variety of uses. The modular aircraft platform is
compatible with GB603 gimbal, as well as CGO4 Camera /3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal System.
ST12
ST12 is a Personal Ground Station mainly for the multirotor, featuring 12-channel
2.4GHz RC transmitter and a 5.5-inch Android touchscreen display. With the
convenient and portable ST12, flying control over the professional aircraft manually is
never been easier than ever before.
ST24
Besides being an advanced 24-channel 2.4GHz RC transmitter - the ST24 is also a
powerful Personal Ground Station (PGS) that includes built-in hardware and
functionality for a 5.8GHz digital video downlink and first-person view. With the ST24
it's no longer necessary to use separate components to view real-time video and
telemetry data during flight.
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TS03
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00 : 35 : 25 System Setting Channel Setting Model Select
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TS08
GPS
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FSK
WiFi
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ST24
ST12
GB603 SINGLE OPERATOR MODE / ST24
1 Motor Start/Stop Button
2 Gimbal Yaw Mode (Follow Mode/Global Mode)
3 Gimbal Pitch Mode (Angle Mode/ Velocity Mode)
4 Gimbal YAW Control
5 Rudder/Yaw Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
6 Throttle/Altitude Control ( Mode 2)
Elevator/pitch control (Mode 1)
7 Take Still Photo Button
8 Landing Gear Switch
9 GPS Switch
10 Flight Mode Selection Switch
11 Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
12 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)
Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)
13 Start/Stop Video Recording Button
14 Proportional Control Rate Knob
16 Gimbal Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider
GB603 TEAM MODE (Pilot) / ST12
1. Landing Gear Switch
2. Motor Start/Stop Button
3. Flight Mode Selection Switch
4. GPS Knob
5. Proportional Control Rate Slider
6. Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
7. Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2)
Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)
8. Aileron/Roll Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
9. Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 2)
Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 1)
10 Power Switch
GB603 TEAM MODE (Camera Man) / ST24
2 Gimbal Yaw Mode
-FOLLOW (yaw can’t be controlled)
-FOLLOW (yaw can be controlled)
-Global
3 Gimbal Pitch Mode (Angle Mode/Velocity Mode)
7 Still Photo Button
11 Gimbal Yaw control stick
12 Gimbal Pitch control stick (in Velocity mode)
13 Start/Stop Video Recording Button
16 Gimbal Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider in
Gimbal Pitch Angle mode
CGO4 SINGLE OPERATOR MODE / ST24
1 Motor Start/Stop Button
2 Gimbal Yaw Mode (Follow Mode/Global Mode)
3 Gimbal Pitch Mode (Angle Mode/Velocity Mode)
4 GIMBAL YAW Control
5 Rudder/Yaw Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
6 Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 2)
Elevator/pitch control (Mode 1)
7 Take Still Photo Button
8 Landing Gear Switch
9 GPS Switch
10 Flight Mode Selection Switch
11 Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
12 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)
Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)
13 Start/Stop Video Recording Button
14 Proportional Control Rate Knob
15 CGO4 Zoom In/Out Control Slider
16 Gimbal Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider
CGO4 TEAM MODE (Pilot) / ST12
1. Landing Gear Switch
2. Motor Start/Stop Button
3. Flight Mode Selection Switch
4. GPS Knob
5. Proportional Control Rate Slider
6. Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
7. Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 2)
Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)
8. Aileron/Roll Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
9. Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 2)
Throttle/Altitude Control (for Mode 1)
10 Power Switch
CGO4 TEAM MODE (Camera Man) / ST24
2 Gimbal Yaw Mode
-FOLLOW (yaw can’t be controlled)
-FOLLOW (yaw can be controlled)
-Global
3 Gimbal Pitch Mode (Angle Mode/Velocity Mode)
7 Take Still Photo Button
11 Gimbal Yaw control stick
12 Gimbal Pitch control stick
13 Start/Stop Video Recording Button
15 CGO4 ZOOM
16 Gimbal Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider in
Gimbal Pitch Angle mode
The default mode is Mode 2. The mode can be shifted in System Setting on the main interface of ST24
remote controller and Flight setting of ST12 remote controller.
SPECIFICATIONS
TORNADO H920
Air Time: 24 Minutes (H920/GB603/GH4/3pcs 6S 4,000mAh LiPo)
Dimension: 38.1x33.4x18.1in (969x849x461mm)
Diagonal Length Without Rotor Blades: 36.2 in(920mm)
Propeller/Main Rotor Diameter: 17.3 in (440mm)
Take-off Weight with GB603, GH4 Camera and Battery: 176.0 oz (4990g)
Battery: LiPo 6s 4000mAh 8C
Charger: 100W 2 x output AC-DC Balancing Charger
Transmitter: 24-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink (included)
Flight Modes: Smart, Angle and Home Modes
Maximum Flying Height (Absolute altitude): 4000m (13123 ft)
Maximum Flying Height (Relative altitude): 122m(400 ft)
Maximum Rotation Rate: 100°/s
Maximum Roll Angle: 35°
Maximum Horizontal Speed (GPS ON): 40km/h
Radio Control Frequency Band: 2.4GHz
Operating Temperature Range: ﹣10℃ to 50℃
ST12 PERSONAL GROUND STATION
Operating System：Android™
Number of Channels: 12
Control Transmission Distance/Range (Optimum Condition): 1km
Robust Radio Control Modulation: Yuneec Protocol
Flight Systems Telemetry Data On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
LED Backlit LCD Screen: 5.5”
Tactile (Vibrating) and Audible Feedback: Yes
Built-In LiPo Battery Voltage / Capacity: 3.6V 5200mAh 18.72Wh Li-ion
ST24 PERSONAL GROUND STATION
Operating System: Android™
Number of Channels: 24
Control Transmission Distance/Range (Optimum Conditions): Max 2km
Robust Radio Control Modulation: Yuneec Protocol
Video link Frequency Band: 5.8GHz WiFi
Video Transmission Distance/Range (Optimum Conditions):
FCC Compliance: Up to 700m（2296.59ft）
CE Compliance: Up to 300m (984.25 ft)
Flight Systems Telemetry Data On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
LED Backlit LCD Screen: 7”
Tactile (Vibrating) and Audible Feedback: Yes
Built-In LiPo Battery Voltage / Capacity: 1S 3.6V 8700mAh 31.32Wh Li-ion
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautions and warnings, instructions, warranties and
other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discretion of Yuneec. For
the most up-to-date information please visit the corresponding product page at
www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or authorized distributor.
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to
indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property
damage and/or little to no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage and/or serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become
familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious
injury.
WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution
and common sense, and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with
incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions
provided by Yuneec. The quick start guide and instruction manual contain instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the
product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A
TOY.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick
start guide and instruction manual can result in damage to the product, property and/or
cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, drone, etc.
is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.
WARNING: As the user of this product you are solely and entirely responsible for operating
it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the
product or the property of others.
• Keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the spinning
propellers/rotor blades and other moving parts at all times. Keep items that could impact
or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools,
loose clothing, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other
obstructions. Never fly near or above crowds, airports or buildings.
• To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your
aircraft nearby buildings or other obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and
can restrict GPS reception.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and/or radio
interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power transmission stations, high
voltage power lines, electrical storms, etc.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions
and/or injury. This aircraft is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many
sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode
you must start the motors with the aircraft in a position that has at least 10 feet
(approximately 3 meters) of clear and open space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and/or damaged components,
parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, damaged propellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.).
• Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds,
precipitation, lightning, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery. Always land as soon as
possible after the first level low voltage battery warning or land immediately after the
second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts
from the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter/personal
ground station is in a safe range (as indicated by the battery charge status icon on the
screen of the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the
transmitter/personal ground station powered on while the aircraft is powered on.
• Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the
propellers/rotor blades come into contact with any objects.
• Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.
• Always remove batteries after use and store/transport them per the corresponding guidelines.
• Avoid water exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. not specifically designed
and protected for use in water. Moisture causes damage to electronic components and parts.
• Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories, components or parts
in your mouth as doing so could cause serious injury or even death.
• Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children.
• Carefully follow the instructions and warnings included with this aircraft and any related
accessories, components or parts (including, but not limited to, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.).
CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in the TORNADO are not
compatible with any other product, and the TORNADO is not compatible with any other
ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in the TORNADO will cause a crash, which may result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
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NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautions and warnings, instructions, warranties and
other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discretion of Yuneec. For
the most up-to-date information please visit the corresponding product page at
www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or authorized distributor.
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to
indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property
damage and/or little to no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage and/or serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become
familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious
injury.
WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution
and common sense, and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with
incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions
provided by Yuneec. The quick start guide and instruction manual contain instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the
product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A
TOY.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick
start guide and instruction manual can result in damage to the product, property and/or
cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, drone, etc.
is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.
WARNING: As the user of this product you are solely and entirely responsible for operating
it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the
product or the property of others.
• Keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the spinning
propellers/rotor blades and other moving parts at all times. Keep items that could impact
or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools,
loose clothing, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other
obstructions. Never fly near or above crowds, airports or buildings.
• To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your
aircraft nearby buildings or other obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and
can restrict GPS reception.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and/or radio
interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power transmission stations, high
voltage power lines, electrical storms, etc.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions
and/or injury. This aircraft is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many
sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode
you must start the motors with the aircraft in a position that has at least 10 feet
(approximately 3 meters) of clear and open space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and/or damaged components,
parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, damaged propellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.).
• Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds,
precipitation, lightning, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery. Always land as soon as
possible after the first level low voltage battery warning or land immediately after the
second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts
from the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter/personal
ground station is in a safe range (as indicated by the battery charge status icon on the
screen of the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the
transmitter/personal ground station powered on while the aircraft is powered on.
• Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the
propellers/rotor blades come into contact with any objects.
• Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.
• Always remove batteries after use and store/transport them per the corresponding guidelines.
• Avoid water exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. not specifically designed
and protected for use in water. Moisture causes damage to electronic components and parts.
• Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories, components or parts
in your mouth as doing so could cause serious injury or even death.
• Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children.
• Carefully follow the instructions and warnings included with this aircraft and any related
accessories, components or parts (including, but not limited to, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.).
CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in the TORNADO are not
compatible with any other product, and the TORNADO is not compatible with any other
ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in the TORNADO will cause a crash, which may result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
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NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautions and warnings, instructions, warranties and
other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discretion of Yuneec. For
the most up-to-date information please visit the corresponding product page at
www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or authorized distributor.
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to
indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property
damage and/or little to no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage and/or serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become
familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious
injury.
WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution
and common sense, and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with
incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions
provided by Yuneec. The quick start guide and instruction manual contain instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the
product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A
TOY.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick
start guide and instruction manual can result in damage to the product, property and/or
cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, drone, etc.
is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.
WARNING: As the user of this product you are solely and entirely responsible for operating
it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the
product or the property of others.
• Keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the spinning
propellers/rotor blades and other moving parts at all times. Keep items that could impact
or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools,
loose clothing, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other
obstructions. Never fly near or above crowds, airports or buildings.
• To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your
aircraft nearby buildings or other obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and
can restrict GPS reception.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and/or radio
interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power transmission stations, high
voltage power lines, electrical storms, etc.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions
and/or injury. This aircraft is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many
sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode
you must start the motors with the aircraft in a position that has at least 10 feet
(approximately 3 meters) of clear and open space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and/or damaged components,
parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, damaged propellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.).
• Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds,
precipitation, lightning, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery. Always land as soon as
possible after the first level low voltage battery warning or land immediately after the
second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts
from the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter/personal
ground station is in a safe range (as indicated by the battery charge status icon on the
screen of the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the
transmitter/personal ground station powered on while the aircraft is powered on.
• Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the
propellers/rotor blades come into contact with any objects.
• Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.
• Always remove batteries after use and store/transport them per the corresponding guidelines.
• Avoid water exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. not specifically designed
and protected for use in water. Moisture causes damage to electronic components and parts.
• Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories, components or parts
in your mouth as doing so could cause serious injury or even death.
• Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children.
• Carefully follow the instructions and warnings included with this aircraft and any related
accessories, components or parts (including, but not limited to, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.).
CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in the TORNADO are not
compatible with any other product, and the TORNADO is not compatible with any other
ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in the TORNADO will cause a crash, which may result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
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THE TORNADO H920 RTF CONTENTS
The TORNADO H920 RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box.
There's nothing extra to buy or provide.
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautions and warnings, instructions, warranties and
other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discretion of Yuneec. For
the most up-to-date information please visit the corresponding product page at
www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or authorized distributor.
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to
indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property
damage and/or little to no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage and/or serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become
familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious
injury.
WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution
and common sense, and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with
incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions
provided by Yuneec. The quick start guide and instruction manual contain instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the
product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A
TOY.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick
start guide and instruction manual can result in damage to the product, property and/or
cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, drone, etc.
is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.
WARNING: As the user of this product you are solely and entirely responsible for operating
it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the
product or the property of others.
• Keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the spinning
propellers/rotor blades and other moving parts at all times. Keep items that could impact
or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools,
loose clothing, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other
obstructions. Never fly near or above crowds, airports or buildings.
• To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your
aircraft nearby buildings or other obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky and
can restrict GPS reception.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft in areas with potential magnetic and/or radio
interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power transmission stations, high
voltage power lines, electrical storms, etc.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft to avoid collisions
and/or injury. This aircraft is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many
sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing function in Home Mode
you must start the motors with the aircraft in a position that has at least 10 feet
(approximately 3 meters) of clear and open space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock.
• Do not attempt to operate your aircraft with any worn and/or damaged components,
parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, damaged propellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.).
• Never operate your aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions including heavy winds,
precipitation, lightning, etc.
• Always operate your aircraft starting with a fully charged battery. Always land as soon as
possible after the first level low voltage battery warning or land immediately after the
second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts
from the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always operate your aircraft when the voltage of the battery in the transmitter/personal
ground station is in a safe range (as indicated by the battery charge status icon on the
screen of the transmitter/personal ground station).
• Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the
transmitter/personal ground station powered on while the aircraft is powered on.
• Always move the throttle control stick down fully and turn off the motors in the event the
propellers/rotor blades come into contact with any objects.
• Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.
• Always remove batteries after use and store/transport them per the corresponding guidelines.
• Avoid water exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. not specifically designed
and protected for use in water. Moisture causes damage to electronic components and parts.
• Never place any portion of the aircraft or any related accessories, components or parts
in your mouth as doing so could cause serious injury or even death.
• Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out of the reach of children.
• Carefully follow the instructions and warnings included with this aircraft and any related
accessories, components or parts (including, but not limited to, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.).
CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in the TORNADO are not
compatible with any other product, and the TORNADO is not compatible with any other
ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in the TORNADO will cause a crash, which may result in
damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
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1. TORNADO RTF Airframe (4 sets of Propeller/Rotor Blade)
2. A10 Charger
3. ST24 Transmitter and Personal Ground Station
4. 4000mAh 6S 22.2V LiPo Battery (2pieces)
5. ST24 LCD Screen Sun Shade/Shield
6. ACCESSORY Box
7. ST12 Transmitter and Personal Ground Station (For Team Mode, SOLD SEPERATELY)
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2
3
4
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5
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DISCLAIMER
Yuneec Electric Aviation cannot be held liable for any damage, injury or for use of the
product in violation with legal regulations, especially in the following circumstances:
Damage and/or injury as well violation of legal regulations resulting from a failure to
comply with the operating instructions or the instructions at www.yuneec.com, product
information, user manual and other legally binding information.
Damage and/or injury as well violation of legal regulations brought about by the influence
of alcohol, drugs, medication or mother narcotics which may impact on the concentration
of the user. The same applies to illnesses effecting the concentration of the user (dizziness,
tiredness, nausea etc.) or other factors compromising mental and physical capabilities.
Intentionally caused damage, injury or violation of legal regulations.
Any request for compensation caused by an accident resulting from use of the product.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by use of the product
in a no-fly zone, e.g. next to an airfield, above a motorway or a natural conservation area.
Malfunction of the product caused by retrofitting or replacement with components which
did not come from Yuneec Electric Aviation.
Damage and/or injury caused by the use of replica parts (non-original parts).
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by incorrect
operation or misjudgment.
Damage and/or injury caused by damaged spare parts or not using original Yuneec Electric
Aviation spare parts.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by ignoring the low
voltage battery warning.
Damage and/or injury caused by knowingly and negligibly flying with a damaged model or
one which is unfit to fly, e.g. due to dirt, water penetration, coarse particles, oil or a model
which has not been correctly or completely assembled or if the main components exhibit
visible damage, defects or missing parts.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by operating the model
in a magnetic field (e.g. high voltage lines, electricity/transformer stations, radio towers,
mobile phone masts etc.), a strong wireless signal environment, no-fly zones, poor visibility and
in the event of vision impairments or other impacts on the pilot which are left unchecked etc...
Damage and/or injury brought about through a violation of the legal regulations for
operating the model, in unsuitable weather conditions, e.g. rain, wind, snow, hail, storms,
hurricanes etc.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by force majeure, e.g.
collision, fire, explosion, flooding, tsunami, landslide, avalanche, earthquake or other
forces of nature.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by the illegal or
immoral use of the model, e.g. capturing videos or recording data which infringes
upon/harms the privacy of other people.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by incorrect use of
the batteries, protection systems, chargers or aircraft.
Consequential damage caused by the incorrect operation of any kind of system
components and accessory parts, especially memory cards, whereby image or video
material from the camera can become defect.
Any non-compliance with legal obligations, personal injury, material damage and
environmental damage caused by use and a failure to comply with the local laws and regulations.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by hazardous use
without sufficient practical experience.
Damage and/or injury as well as violation of legal regulations caused by flying in legally
defined no-fly zones. Further losses which do not fall within the scope of use defined by
Yuneec Electric Aviation as improper.
This product is designed for both professional use and personal, private use. The national
and international laws and regulations in force as the time of take off must be adhered to.
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LIPO BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline,
NiCd or NiMH batteries. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent
property damage and/or serious injury as the mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in
fire. By handling, charging or using the included LiPo battery you assume all risks
associated with LiPo batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions please return the
complete product in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately.
• You must always charge the LiPo battery in a safe, well-ventilated area away from
flammable materials.
• Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you
must always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react
immediately to any potential problems that may occur.
• After flying/discharging the LiPo battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/room
temperature before recharging.
• To charge the LiPo battery you must use only the included charger or a suitably
compatible LiPo battery charger. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing property
damage and/or serious injury.
• If at any time the LiPo battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or
discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe,
open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. Continuing
to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire. A
battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service
completely.
• Do not over-discharge the LiPo battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause
damage to the battery resulting in
reduced power, flight duration or failure of the battery entirely. LiPo cells should not be
discharged to below 3.0V each under load.
• Store the LiPo battery at room temperature and in a dry area for best results.
• When charging, transporting or temporarily storing the LiPo battery the temperature
range should be from approximately 40–120° F (5–49° C). Do not store the battery or
aircraft in a hot garage, car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot garage or car the battery
can be damaged or even catch fire.
• Never leave batteries, chargers and power supplies unattended during use.
• Never attempt to charge low voltage, ballooned/swollen, damaged or wet batteries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge batteries.
• Never charge a battery if any of the wire leads have been damaged or shorted.
• Never attempt to disassemble the battery, charger or power supply.
• Never drop batteries, chargers or power supplies.
• Always inspect the battery, charger and power supply before charging.
• Always ensure correct polarity before connecting batteries, chargers and power supplies.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging.
• Always terminate all processes if the battery, charger or power supply malfunctions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It’s safer and better for the longevity of the battery to store it only
partially charged for any length of time. Storing the battery approximately 50% charged is
typically best, however, it will take some careful management of the charge time and the
use of a volt meter to achieve this voltage. If you have the equipment and skills to achieve
the 50% charge level for storage it is recommended. If not, simply be sure to not store the
battery fully charged whenever possible.
In fact, as long as the battery will be stored at approximately room temperature and for no
more than a few weeks before the next use, it may be best to store the battery in the
discharged state after the last flight (as long as the battery was not over-discharged on the
last flight).
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CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY
Connecting to the power source : the A10 Dual Balance Charger comes with built in
switching power supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC
socket (110 to 240V AC).
NOTICE: While the A10 is connected to a
suitable 110 to 240V AC power source, the
combined power output for Channel A and
Channel B is 200W, capable of charging two
6-Cell (6S), 4,000mAh LiPo battery packs at
4.3A.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
CHARGING
BATT/PROGRAM Select: Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and press
START/ENTER to enter LiPo BATT Program (for flight BATT) or Li-ion BATT Program(for
proaction™).
Mode Select: Press INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press START/ENTER
to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode (for aircraft’s flight battery), to enter Li-ion
Balance Charge Mode (for ProAction ground handle).
Battery Setting: Press START/ENTER, the current value will start to blink, press INC
and DEC to change the value and press START/ENTER to confirm your setting. For the
TORNADO H920 battery, it is recommended to set 4A (no more than 8A). For
ProAction™ battery, it is recommended to set 2A (no more than 3A).
At the same time, the battery cells number will start blinking, press INC and DEC to
change the value and press START/ENTER to confirm your setting.
For the TORNADO H920 battery, 6S should be selected. For ProAction™, 4S should
be selected.
Program Start: Press and hold START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the program.
The charger is detecting the battery cell.
NOTICE: R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and Sis the number of
cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers are not identical, press STOP
to go back to previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack
before going ahead. If both numbers are identical, press START/ENTER to start
charging process.
If the number of cells do not match after double checking the connection, please
contact technical support.
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
CH A / CH B: Used to switch from Channel A
to B or Channel B to A.
BATT PROG / STOP: Used to stop the
progress or go back to previous step/screen
DEC: Used to go through the menus and
decrease the parameter value.
INC: Used to go through the menus and
increase the parameter value.
ENTER / START: Used to enter parameter or
store parameter on screen.
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CHARGING THE LI-ION ST24 BATTERY
You can charge the Li-ion battery installed in the ST24 with the A10 Dual Balance Charger.
While the ST24 is powered off connect the cable to the USB adapter/charger, then plug it
into the 5V/2.1A USB connector/charging port. The charging icon on the monitor of the
ST24 shows the current charging progress of the transmitter battery and indicates that the
battery is charging. It will take approximately 3 to 4 hours to charge a fully discharged (not
over-discharged) battery.
CHARGING THE LI-ION ST12 BATTERY
You can charge the LiIon baery installed in the ST10+ from a 100-240V AC outlet using the USB
adapter/charger, or from a suitable USB power source (2.0 amps max), with the USB to micro USB
cable. While the ST10+ is powered off connect the cable to the USB adapter/charger, then plug it
into the USB connector/charging port on the right side. Aer approximately 30-45 seconds the
LED indicator for the baery will blink blue while the baery is charging, and will glow solid blue
when the baery is fully charged. It will take approximately 5.5 hours to charge a fully discharged
(not over-discharged ) baery.
NOTICE: The AC plug type will vary depending on the region in which the product was import-
ed/purchased.
NOTICE: The adapter is sold separately.
NOTICE: To check the charge status of the ST24, simply tap the screen 2 times.
NOTICE: The AC plug type will vary depending on the region in which the product was
imported/purchased.
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CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY
Connecting to the power source : the A10 Dual Balance Charger comes with built in
switching power supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC
socket (110 to 240V AC).
NOTICE: While the A10 is connected to a
suitable 110 to 240V AC power source, the
combined power output for Channel A and
Channel B is 200W, capable of charging two
6-Cell (6S), 4,000mAh LiPo battery packs at
4.3A.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
CHARGING
BATT/PROGRAM Select: Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and press
START/ENTER to enter LiPo BATT Program (for flight BATT) or Li-ion BATT Program(for
proaction™).
Mode Select: Press INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press START/ENTER
to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode (for aircraft’s flight battery), to enter Li-ion
Balance Charge Mode (for ProAction ground handle).
Battery Setting: Press START/ENTER, the current value will start to blink, press INC
and DEC to change the value and press START/ENTER to confirm your setting. For the
TORNADO H920 battery, it is recommended to set 4A (no more than 8A). For
ProAction™ battery, it is recommended to set 2A (no more than 3A).
At the same time, the battery cells number will start blinking, press INC and DEC to
change the value and press START/ENTER to confirm your setting.
For the TORNADO H920 battery, 6S should be selected. For ProAction™, 4S should
be selected.
Program Start: Press and hold START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the program.
The charger is detecting the battery cell.
NOTICE: R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and Sis the number of
cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers are not identical, press STOP
to go back to previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack
before going ahead. If both numbers are identical, press START/ENTER to start
charging process.
If the number of cells do not match after double checking the connection, please
contact technical support.
ASSEMBLING THE H920
INSTALLING THE MOTOR ARMS
Fold the motor arms upwards and secure them using the straight knurled nut cover
located on the motor arms.
NOTICE: Don’t over tighten the straight knurled nuts, It may cause deformation of the arms.
INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS
Always ensure propellers are installed properly and with thread locker on the
fasteners. The rotors of the YUNEEC TORNADO H920 are made of high-strength
carbon fiber, the motors are extremely powerful, meaning that if the device is misused
there is a risk of material damage, serious injury and even fatal injury.
Mount the propellers on the motors and note the pointers ‘A’ and ‘B’ given on the
motor arms. This distinction between ‘A’ and ‘B’ refers to the rotation direction of the
motors. The rotation direction of the motors must match the rotation direction of the
propellers. Mount propeller ‘A’ on motor ‘A’ and propeller ‘B’ on motor ‘B’ and use the
screws with spring plate and 2mm Hexdriver enclosed to carefully screw in the propellers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the propellers are installed in the wrong places, it may cause crash.
INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERIES
After the flight batteries has been fully charged, they are ready to be installed in the
TORNADO H920:
STEP 1) Open the battery compartment flap with the status LED mounted on it by
carefully pulling the top edge of the flap.
STEP 2) Slide the batteries into the compartment with the EC3 blue, polarity-
protected connector leads / wires downward.
WARNING: The aircraft can take-off with 2 or 3 batteries. If utilizing 2 flight batteries,
make sure the 2 batteries are placed evenly within the two sides to balance the
aircraft. The voltage between each battery pack must be within 0.1V prior to
connecting the batteries to the aircraft. Be sure to use the included battery voltage meter.
STEP 3) Connect the flight battery to the relevant socket above the respective battery
on the H920 using the EC3 blue, polarity-protected connector.
NOTICE: The white socket is for battery charging, do not connect it to any port when
installing the batteries. If you do not install the battery in the correct orientation it will
not be possible to make a positive connection.
STEP 4) Fasten the battery belt, Close the battery door and ensure the door is closed
safely by the magnet.
INSTALLING THE MOTOR ARMS INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERIES
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FLIGHT CONTROLS
To takeoff, first start the motors in angle mode, then slowly raise the left-hand stick to
slightly above the center position. the TORNADO H920 will takeoff and climb slowly
(or raise the stick further until it does). Allow the stick to return to the center position
when the TORNADO H920 reaches the desired altitude.
Take your time learning how the TORNADO H920 responds to various control inputs
while flying. In Smart Mode the TORNADO H920 will always move in the direction the
right-hand control stick is pushed relative to the pilot and no matter which way the
front/nose is pointed. In Angle (Pilot) Mode the TORNADO H920 will move in the
direction the control stick is pushed relative to the front/nose of the aircraft (and the ‘angle’
of movement is determined by how far you push the stick away from the center position).
RETRACTING AND LOWERING THE RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR
The TORNADO H920’s landing gear is to keep it out of frame when a camera is
attached. You can retract it by switching up the Landing Gear Switch on the top right
side of the ST24 (on the top left side of the ST12). Make sure to flip the switch to the
downward position when landing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Always put down the landing gear before landing when the flight
height is no less than 3m (10 feet) by switching down the Landing Gear Switch.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The joystick with the two control sticks respond proportionately,
that means that the further you move the control stick from the centered resting point in the
middle in one direction, the stronger the response and the faster the change in course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The maximum height is restricted to 122m above the ground in
Smart Mode and 122m (400 ft.) in Angle Mode. If at any time during flight you feel like
the TORNADO H920 is drifting out of/beyond your control, simply release both
control sticks. the TORNADO H920 will automatically self-level and will even hold its
position (with GPS on and a suitable GPS signal /lock) when both control sticks are
centered. You can also activate Home Mode so the TORNADO H920 automatically
flies itself back to the home point and lands.
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ST24 ST12
LANDING — Position the TORNADO H920 above the area where you would like to
land. Slowly lower the left-hand stick to below the center position. The TORNADO
H920 will descend slowly and land. After the TORNADO H920 lands, press and hold
the START/STOP button for approximately 2 seconds to stop the motors. Activate
Home Mode and the TORNADO H920 will automatically fly itself back to the home
point and will land within a 26 feet (8 meter) diameter circle around it.
WARNING: Always land as soon as possible after the first level low voltage battery
warning, or land immediately after the second level low voltage battery warning. And
if at any time the Aircraft Battery Voltage shown on the screen is below 21.7V, land the
TORNADO H920 immediately.
AFTER LANDING — ALWAYS turn off the TORNADO H920 BEFORE turning off the
ST24/ST12. Then remove the battery from the TORNADO H920 and allow it to cool to
ambient/room temperature before recharging.
CONTROL RATE KNOB (ST24)
Set the overall climb/descend and directional control rates. Turn the knob K2 in the
clockwise direction for the lowest control rates (best for cinematic video
performance). Turn the knob K2 in the couterclockwise direction for the highest
control rates (best for capturing video of fast moving objects).
CONTROL RATE SLIDER (ST12)
Set the overall climb/descend and directional control rates. Use the turtle position for
the lowest control rates (best for cinematic video performance). Use the rabbit
position for the highest control rates (best for capturing video of fast moving objects).
FLIGHT MODES
The ST24/ST12 is equipped with 3 different flight modes
which can be selected using the mode switch in the top
right corner above the right joystick.
SMART MODE
If the mode switch ‘10’ (S4) on the ST24 or ‘3’ (S2) on the ST12 is fully up, then the
H920 is in Smart Mode.
Although we recommend learning how to fly as soon as possible in Angle Mode, Smart
Mode is the best choice for low-time pilots when test flying.
In Smart Mode, the H920 always flies in the direction in which the right joystick is
moved by the pilot, regardless of the direction in which the nose is pointing. So if you
move the stick to the right, the H920 will also move to the right regardless of the
position of the nose, even if it is in the middle of turning. The mode can also be useful
to pilots who have lost their bearings when flying in Angle Mode.
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ADDITIONAL SMART MODE FEATURES:
SMART CIRCLE : In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the H920 approx. 8m / 26 ft.
away from you provided you are positioned 8 m /26 ft. behind the H920.
NOTICE: For optimal performance, aiming the Remote controller directly at the H920.
HOME MODE
In Home Mode the GPS system allows the Tornado H920 to automatically fly back in a
straight line toward the direction of the last take-off position, and automatically land
within 13-26 ft (4-8m) of the pilot. This can be very helpful for first-time pilots who are
not quite ready to land the TORNADO H920 themselves. It can also be helpful for
pilots that lose orientation during flight; simply activate Home Mode until the
TORNADO H920 automatically moves toward the home position, and once you’ve
confirmed orientation switch back to Angle (Pilot) Mode. And if the TORNADO H920
ever loses the link with the ST24/ST12 it will automatically enter Home Mode.
When Home Mode is activated the TORNADO H920 will respond as follows:
A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) the TORNADO H920 will maintain the
current altitude, fly back to the home point.
ANGLE MODE
If the Mode switch ‘10’ (S4) on the ST24 or ‘3’ (S2) on the ST12 is in the centre
position, then the H920 is in Angle Mode. Angle Mode is designed for pilots with a
little experience (those who have already mastered Smart Mode), because in this mode
the H920 moves in line with the joystick, in the direction
in which the nose is pointed. So, if you move the right
stick to the left, the H920 will tilt to the left and thus move
to the left. That is assuming that the nose is pointing away
from you. If the nose is pointing towards you, the H920
will move to the right from your point of view.
EXTRA ANGLE MODE FEATURES:
POSITION FREELY AND RETAIN ALTITUDE
The H920 will hold its position automatically when the
GPS on (if there is sufficient GPS signal) and it will retain the
altitude level if the left stick is in the middle position.
WARNING: If you have not mastered the H920 in Angle
Mode, accidents or “fly aways” may result.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Accidental damage and “fly aways”
are not covered by the warranty.
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*The stick controls can be applied to both ST12 & ST24.
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B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) the TORNADO H920 will climb to 33 feet
(10 meters) while flying back to the home point.
CAUTION: You must be certain there are no obstacles in the ‘Return to Home’ flight
path otherwise the TORNADO H920 may come into contact with them and crash.
CAUTION: While the TORNADO H920 is in Home Mode you will have a limited amount
of directional control. In Home Mode, only rudder can be controlled, the aileron and
pitch can not be activated. When the copter is landing, the elevator, aileron and
rudder can be controlled. To help avoid obstacles we strongly recommend to switch to
Smart or Angle Mode (then you can switch back to Home Mode).
WARNING: Home Mode only works when the TORNADO H920 has a suitable GPS
signal/lock. If the TORNADO H920 loses GPS signal/lock it will switch to Angle (Pilot)
Mode automatically. This is why we strongly recommend learning to fly in Angle (Pilot)
Mode as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you lose GPS signal/lock and are not able to
properly control the TORNADO H920 in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may crash or
even ‘fly away’.
NOTICE: The GPS function can by turned off by Switching S3 when the aircraft is
disturbed by unknown signals.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are NOT covered under warranty.
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STEP 1：Install the CGO4 rubber dampers(4 pcs)
into the four outermost ends of the damping
carbon plates.
STEP 2：Place the damping plate right below the
damping carbon plate. Make sure the flat surface facing towards the damping carbon plate.
Damping Plate
Damping Carbon Plate Damping Plate
Damping Carbon Plate
Damping Plate
Dowels
Rubber Dampers
STEP 3：Install the four CGO4 rubber dampers (previously mentioned) into the damping plate.
STEP 4：Screw the four dowels on the correspond-
ing rubber dampers to fix the entire damping device.
CAUTION: Make sure the damping plate is installed
correctly, otherwise the gimbal might fall off from the
aircraft.
INSTALLING THE CGO4 DAMPING PLATE
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ATTACHING CGO4 GIMBAL CAMERA TO MULTICOPTER
NOTICE: Remove the fixed foam pad from the CG04 gimbal camera before proceeding.
STEP 1：Insert the gimbal connection cord to the inner side of gimbal damping plate
(relative to the direction of H920 power connection port).
STEP 2：Mount the gimbal thumb screws and lock washers (4 pcs) to
the gimbal and rotate the screws until they’re secured into the gimbal
damping plate.
NOTICE: The front of the gimbal should be installed in the direction of
the nose of H920.
NOTICE: Use the dedicated lock washers when rotating the screws.
STEP 3：Connect the gimbal power cord to H920 gimbal connection port.
INSTALLING THE GB603 DAMPING PLATE
STEP 1) Remove the damping carbon plate
on the front of the aircraft by disassem-
bling the screws.
STEP 2) Plug the damping balls at the four corners (3 balls at each corner, 12 balls in total)
on the damping plate.
STEP 3) Place the damping plate right below the aircraft body and above the other damping
carbon plate, make sure the flat surface facing towards the aircraft body and concave-con-
vex surface towards the carbon plate.
STEP 4) Re-install the damping carbon plate and make sure the Damp Carbon Plate is
under the Damping Plate. Make sure the damping balls aiming at the corresponding holes
on the damping carbon plate.
STEP 5) Plug all damping balls into the 12 holes on the damping carbon plate.
STEP 6) Screw the two dowels on the diagonal damping balls to fix all the damping device.
CAUTION: Make sure the damping plate is installed correctly, otherwise it might fall off!
Damping Plate
Damping Carbon Plate
Damping Plate
Dowel
Rubber
Damper
Damping Carbon Plate
Damping Plate
INSTALLING THE GB603 GIMBAL AND CAMERA
FOR THE GH4 CAMERA
STEP 1) Install the Fastening Block to the camera's flash mount.
STEP 2) Plug the HDMI cable into the camera.
STEP 3) Place the Camera Mount with lens frame downward, and fit the GH4 camera
with its lens downward.
NOTICE: Make sure the Camera Battery is fully charged
and the SD card is free of space.
STEP 4) Secure the screw on the top and at the bottom
of the frame to fix the camera on the Camera Mount.
STEP 5) Insert the HDMI cable in the corresponding
port on the camera (the right side of GH4) after
connecting the Shutter cable in the port at the top
left side of the camera through the frame.
NOTICE: It requires securing the fastening screws of
camera lens if the GB603 is with a SONY a7 lens mount frame.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure the white plug (or with LK58 logo) connected to the
port of LK58, and the black one (or with camera logo) is connected to the
camera.When installing the GB603 camera gimbal on the H920 copter, replace the
normal antenna with the mushroom antenna.
Connect the GB603 gimbal to the damping plate on the
H920 by turning the 4 fastening screws in a clockwise
direction, tighten them until they feel secure.
NOTICE: Be sure to mount the GB603 correctly by
positioning the label "FRONT" located on the Yaw/Top
Motor toward the Front of the Aircraft.
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FOR THE SONY α7 CAMERA
STEP 1) Replace the GH4 camera lens mount
frame with SONY α7 lens mount frame, and
secure the 10 screws on the top and bottom
of the frame to fix the frame.
STEP 2) Install the infrared ray mount device
to the left side of the SONY α7 lens mount
frame, secure the screw on the bottom of the
device, and connect the white connector to
the IR port
STEP 3) Mount the SONY α7CG balancer on
the GB603 as illustrated.
STEP 1
STEP 2STEP 3
STEP 4) Install the SONY® α7 camera on the camera mount, there is no need to
connect shutter cable for SONY® α7
NOTICE: If using GB603 camera gimbal without SONY® α7 lens mount frame, only
GH4 camera can be mounted. If using GB603 camera gimbal with SONY® α7 lens
mount frame, both GH4 and SONY® α7 cameras can be mounted.
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