TYPHOON Q500 User manual

Version 2.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
FCC INFORMATION
Q500 RTF CONTENTS
BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
PREPARING THE CGO2-GB
INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS
Q500, CGO2-GB AND ST10 OVERVIEW
ST10 DISPLAY
ST10 ACCESSORIES
FLIGHT CONTROLS
FLIGHT CONTROLS - SMART MODE
FLIGHT CONTROLS - ANGLE (PILOT) MODE
FLIGHT CONTROLS - HOME MODE
LED STATUS INDICATIONS
TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEO
INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERY
GPS FUNCTIONALITY
PREPARING TO FLY
FLYING
DISABLING GPS
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
COMPASS CALIBRATION
ST10 AND RECEIVER BINDING
ST10 AND CGO2-GB BINDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
Change your perspecve with the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon aerial photography and videography (APV) system. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled
and test flown including the innovave 3-axis CGO2-GB that records full HD 1080p (60, 50 or 48 fps) video and takes 12 megapixel sll photos. And the
built-in digital video downlink delivers streaming video that can be viewed right on the screen of the included ST10 transmier and Personal Ground
Staon. With the Q500 it’s never been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses.
And although the Q500 is nearly ready to fly right out the box, please take the me to read through this enre instrucon manual for more informaon on
safety, baery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.Yuneec.com for addional informaon including
product updates, bullens, videos and more.
SPECIFICTATIONS
Q500
Height: 210mm (8.3 in)
Length (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)
Width (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)
Diameter (without rotor blades): 565mm (22.2 in)
Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in)
Weight (without baery and payload): 1130g (40.0 oz)
Takeoff Weight (with baery and CGO2-GB): 1700g
(60.0 oz)
Baery: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo (included)
Charger: DC 3S 11.1V LiPo balancing and AC adapter
(included)
Transmier: ST10 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz
video link (included)
Flight Time: 20-25 minutes
CGO2-GB
Height: 115mm (4.5 in)
Width: 75mm (2.9 in)
Depth: 135mm (1.4 in)
Weight: 185g (6.5 oz)
Video Resoluon: 1080p 60, 50 or 48 fps
Photo Resoluon: 12 megapixels
Transmission Distance/Range: Up to 600m (1970 )
depending on receiving device
Transmission Band: 5.8GHz
Storage (memory): microSD Class 10 up to 128GB
ST10
Number of Channels: 10
RC Band: 2.4GHz
RC Modulaon: Yuneec
Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz
Telemetry/OSD: Yes
SD Card Compable: Yes
LCD Screen Size: 4.5”
Touchscreen: Yes

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NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precauons and warnings, instrucons, warranes and other collateral informaon is subject to change at the sole discre-
on of Yuneec. For the most up-to-date informaon 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 potenal harm when operang this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property damage and/or lile 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 instrucon manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operang. Failure to
operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
WARNING: This is a sophiscated consumer product. It must be operated with cauon 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 incompable components or alter this product in any way outside of
the instrucons provided by Yuneec. The quick start guide and instrucon manual contain instrucons for safety, operaon and maintenance. It is essenal
to read and follow all the instrucons 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.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the quick start guide and instrucon manual can result in damage to the
product, property and/or cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) mulrotor aircra, APV plaorm, 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 wholly responsible for operang 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 mes. Keep items that
could impact or become entangled away from the propellers/rotor blades including debris, parts, tools, loose clothing, etc.
• Always operate your aircra in open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstrucons. Never fly near or above crowds, airports or
buildings.
• To ensure proper operaon and safe flight performance never aempt to operate your aircra nearby buildings or other obstrucons that do not offer
a clear view of the sky and can restrict GPS recepon.
• Do not aempt to operate your aircra in areas with potenal magnec and/or radio interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power
transmission staons, high voltage power lines, etc.
• Always keep a safe distance in all direcons around your aircra to avoid collisions and/or injury. This aircra 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 operaon of the automac landing funcon in Home Mode you must start the motors with the aircra in a posion that has
at least 10 feet (approximately 3 meters) of clear and open space around it and achieve a proper GPS lock.
• Do not aempt to operate your aircra with any worn and/or damaged components, parts, etc. (including, but not limited to, damaged propellers/rotor
blades, old baeries, etc.).
• Never operate your aircra in poor or severe weather condions including heavy winds, precipitaon, lightning, etc.
DO NOT FLY OVER
CROWDS!
DO NOT FLY NEAR
AIRPORTS!
THE MAXIMUM FLYING
ALTITUDE FOR THIS AIRCRAFT
IS 8000FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL!
DO NOT FLY NEARBY TALL
BUILDINGS/OBSTRUCTIONS
(100° MINIMUM CLEARANCE
REQUIRED)
KEEP CLEAR OF THE
SPINNING PROPELLERS!
MAX 8000ft
100˚
DO NOT FLY IN WINDS
THAT EXCEED 8–12 MPH
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FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
CAUTION: Changes or modificaons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This product contains a radio transmier with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulaons govern-
ing a radio transmier in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.
Antenna Separaon Distance:
Maintain a separaon distance of at least 2 in (50mm) between your body (not including your fingers, hands and wrists) and the antennas to meet the RF
exposure safety requirements determined by FCC regulaons.
• Always operate your aircra starng with a fully charged baery. Always land as soon as possible aer the first level low voltage baery warning or land
immediately aer the second level low voltage baery warning (as indicated by the vibraons and audible alerts from the transmier/personal ground
staon).
• Always operate your aircra when the voltage of the baery in the transmier/personal ground staon is in a safe range (as indicated by the baery
charge status icon on the screen of the transmier/personal ground staon).
• Always keep the aircra in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the transmier/personal ground staon powered on while the aircra is
powered on.
• Always move the throle control sck 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 aer use before touching them and flying again.
• Always remove baeries aer 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 poron of the aircra 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 instrucons and warnings included with this aircra and any related accessories, components or parts (including, but not limited to,
chargers, rechargeable baeries, etc.).
CAUTION: The electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in the Q500 are not compable with any other product, and the Q500 is not compable with any
other ESCs. Use of any other ESCs in the Q500 will cause a crash, which may result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.

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Q500 RTF CONTENTS
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The Q500 RTF includes everything needed to fly right out of the box. There’s nothing extra to buy or provide!
1 Q500 RTF Airframe w/Installed CGO2-GB
2 ST10 Transmier and Personal Ground Staon
3 ST10 LCD Screen Sun Shade/Shield
4 ST10 Neck Strap
5 AC to DC USB Adapter/Charger
6 USB to Micro USB Cable
7 USB Interface/Programmer
8 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo Baery
9 3S 11.1V LiPo Balance Connector Charge Lead
10 DC 3S 11.1V LiPo Balancing Charger
11 DC Automobile Accessory Socket/
Cigaree Lighter Receptacle Adapter
12 AC to DC Adapter/Power Supply
13 8GB microSD Card w/Adapter
14 Motor Holder/Prop Installaon Tool
15 Propellers/Rotor Blades (2 sets)

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BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) baeries are significantly more
volale than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH baeries. All instrucons and
warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or
serious injury as the mishandling of LiPo baeries can result in fire. By
handling, charging or using the included LiPo baery you assume all risks
associated with LiPo baeries. If you do not agree with these condions
please return the complete product in new, unused condion to the place
of purchase immediately.
• You must always charge the LiPo baery in a safe, well-venlated area
away from flammable materials.
• Never charge the LiPo baery unaended at any me. When charging
the baery you must always remain in constant observaon to monitor the
charging process and react immediately to any potenal problems that may
occur.
• Aer flying/discharging the LiPo baery you must allow it to cool to
ambient/room temperature before recharging.
• To charge the LiPo baery you must use only the included charger or a
suitably compable LiPo baery charger. Failure to do so may result in a
fire causing property damage and/or serious injury.
• If at any me the LiPo baery begins to balloon or swell, disconnue
charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the
baery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to
observe it for at least 15 minutes. Connuing to charge or discharge a
baery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire. A baery that
has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from
service completely.
• Do not over-discharge the LiPo baery. Discharging the baery too low
can cause damage to the baery resulng in reduced power, flight duraon
or failure of the baery enrely. LiPo cells should not be discharged to
below 3.0V each under load.
• Store the LiPo baery at room temperature and in a dry area for best
results.
• When charging, transporng or temporarily storing the LiPo baery the
temperature range should be from approximately 40–120° F (5–49° C). Do
not store the baery or aircra in a hot garage, car or direct sunlight. If
stored in a hot garage or car the baery can be damaged or even catch fire.
• Never leave baeries, chargers and power supplies unaended during
use.
• Never aempt to charge low voltage, ballooned/swollen, damaged or wet
baeries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge baeries.
• Never charge a baery if any of the wire leads have been damaged or
shorted.
• Never aempt to disassemble the baery, charger or power supply.
• Never drop baeries, chargers or power supplies.
• Always inspect the baery, charger and power supply before charging.
• Always ensure correct polarity before connecng baeries, chargers and
power supplies.
• Always disconnect the baery aer charging.
• Always terminate all processes if the baery, charger or power supply
malfuncons.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It’s safer and beer for the longevity of the baery to
store it only parally charged for any length of me. Storing the baery
approximately 50% charged (which is around 3.85V per cell) is typically
best, however, it will take some careful management of the charge me 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 baery fully charged whenever
possible. In fact, as long as the baery 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 baery in the discharged state aer the last flight (as
long as the baery was not over-discharged on the last flight).

CHARGING THE BATTERIES
WARNING: Lithium Ion (LiIon) and Lithium Polymer (LiPo) baeries are
significantly more volale than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH baeries. All
instrucons and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property
damage and/or serious injury as the mishandling of LiIon/LiPo baeries
can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the included LiIon/LiPo
baeries you assume all risks associated with them. If you do not agree
with these condions please return the complete product in new, unused
condion to the place of purchase immediately.
CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY
You can power the SC3500-3 charger from a 100-240V AC outlet using the
AC adapter/power supply, or from a 12V DC accessory socket/cigaree
lighter receptacle in a vehicle using the corresponding adapter. Once
you’ve verified the charger is powered on and ready to charge (green
blinking LED), plug the balance connector charge lead into the charger, then
connect the LiPo flight baery to the charge lead. The baery will begin
charging (red blinking LED) and it will take approximately 2 hours to charge
a fully discharged (not over-discharged) baery.
CHARGING THE LI-ION ST10 BATTERY
You can charge the LiIon baery 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. Aer approximate-
ly 30-45 seconds the LED indicator for the baery will blink blue while the
baery is charging, and will glow solid blue when the baery is fully
charged. It will take approximately 5.5 hours to charge a fully discharged
(not over-discharged ) baery.
NOTE: The AC plug type will vary depending on the region in which the
product was imported/purchased (AU = Australian; EU = European; UK =
United Kingdom; US = United States).
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PREPARING THE CGO2-GB
WARNING: Before installing the flight baery and powering on the Q500
you MUST remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO2-GB by
carefully sliding it backward. Failure to remove the cover/lock can result in
damage to the Q500 and the CGO2-GB!
QUICK TIP: It’s a good idea to re-install the cover/lock aer each flying
session and while transporng/storing the Q500 (just remember to remove
the cover/lock before powering on the Q500 and CGO2-GB!).
Step 1) Remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CGO2-GB by carefully
sliding it backward.
Step 2) Slide the microSD card into the corresponding slot on the boom of
the CGO2-GB. You can use the included 8GB card or any Class 10 microSD
card up to 128GB.
Step 3) Carefully remove the protecve material from the camera lens.
INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS
WARNING: We recommend wearing gloves and using extreme care when
installing the propellers/rotor blades.
Each motor and propeller are marked with an ‘A’ or ‘B’ to ensure easy
installaon in the correct posions (for example: install propellers marked
with ‘A’ on motors marked with ‘A’).
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is NOT possible to install a propeller marked with
‘A’ on a motor marked with ‘B’. The threads go in different direcons for
the ‘A’ and ‘B’ motors/propellers.
Step 1) Use the special tool (included) to hold the motor so it cannot spin.
CAUTION: Do not over-ghten the propellers when using the tool.
Step 2) Install the corresponding propeller by rotang it trialing edge first
unl it‘s secure against the o-ring located at the boom of the motor sha.
Step 3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the three remaining propellers
securely.
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Q500, CGO2-GB AND ST10 OVERVIEW
Q500 / CGO2-GB
1 CGO2-GB Gimbal Camera
2 Camera LED Status Indicator
3 Camera Lens
4 5.8GHz Antenna
5 Main LED Status Indicator
6 Power Switch
ST10
7 Proporonal Control Rate Slider
8 USB Connector/Charging Port
9 Audio/Earphone Jack
10 Take Sll Photo Buon
11 Start/Stop Motors Buon
12 Rudder/Yaw Control (for Mode 2 and Mode 1)
13 Throle/Altude Control (for Mode 2)
Elevator/Pitch Control (for Mode 1)
14 5.8GHz Antenna (located inside the case)
15 Status Indicators (for ST10 baery, 5.8GHz WiFi
and GPS)
16 2.4GHz Antenna (located inside the handle)
17 Start/Stop Video Recording Buon
18 Flight Mode Selecon Switch
19 Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
20 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode 2)
Throle/Altude Control (Mode 1)
21 Power Switch
22 Volume and Navigaon Touch-Acvated Buons
(Volume Down/Volume Up/Menu/Home/Back)
23 CGO2-GB Pitch Angle/Posion Control Slider
24 SD Card Slot (located under the baery)
The ST10 is equipped with an internal cooling fan and components that deliver vibrang and
audible alerts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Although the ST10 is equipped with digital ‘trims’ (located below the control
scks) they are not acve/funconal when controlling the Q500.
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ST10 DISPLAY
1 Model Name
2 Frames Per Second for Video Recording Buon
3 Status Informaon
4 Direcon to Home Point
5 Clock/Current Time
6 GPS Status and Number of Satellites for ST10
7 5.8GHz WiFi Video Link Status
8 ST10 Baery Charge Level Status Icon
9 Aircra Baery Voltage
10 Altude of Aircra (Above Ground Level)
11 Ground Speed of Aircra
12 Distance of Aircra from Home Point
13 Model Select Menu Buon
14 Flight Sengs Menu Buon
15 System Sengs Menu Buon
16 Latude/Longitude Posion of Aircra
17 Number of Satellites for Aircra
18 GPS Status for Aircra
19 Flight Mode of Aircra
The ST10 is equipped with a touchscreen display that allows for changing various sengs and viewing real-me telemetry data and streaming video during
flight.
QUICK TIP: Double tap on the screen to increase the size of the video viewing area to full-screen and double tap again to return to the standard size).
WARNING: NEVER aempt to fly the Q500 via First-Person View (FPV). There’s a slight ‘lag’ in the CGO2-GB streaming video downlink to the ST10, and
as a result the streaming video/FPV should only be used for aligning camera shots and not for flying! Aempng to fly via FPV can result in a crash that will
cause damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Streaming video from the CGO2-GB to the ST10 and to a separate phone/tablet (or another Yuneec transmier/personal ground
staon) at the same me is NOT recommended as it will result in a very significant lag in the video downlink.
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ST10 ACCESSORIES
You can install the included and oponal-use Neck Strap to help hold and
support the ST10. You can also install the included and oponal-use LCD
Screen Sun Shade/Shield to help improve viewing in sun light.
QUICK TIP: It may be helpful to apply suitable an-glare screen protector
material over the LCD screen to further improve viewing in sun light. Moving the le-hand sck to the le will turn (yaw) the nose of the Q500
to the le about the vercal axis. And moving the sck to the right will turn
(yaw) the nose of the Q500 to the right.
FLIGHT CONTROLS
NOTE: The informaon in this and the following secons refers to the
default ‘Mode 2’ control configuraon of the ST10. The le-hand sck on
the ST10 controls the throle (climb/descend) and rudder (yaw le/right)
channels.. When the le-hand sck (also known as the throle sck) is in
the middle posion during flight the Q500 will maintain the current
altude. As you move the sck upward the Q500 will climb, and as you
move the sck downward the Q500 will descend. The farther away from
the middle posion you move the sck the faster the Q500 will climb or
descend.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The maximum altude is limited to 400 feet (122
meters) AGL (Above Ground Level) in both Smart and Angle (Pilot) Mode.
And although this limit can be adjusted using the USB interface/program-
mer and soware we strongly recommend using the default limit at all
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SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE
The Q500 is programmed with three (3) flight modes that can be selected
via the Flight Mode Selecon Switch located just above the right-hand
control sck.
PROPORTIONAL CONTROL RATE SLIDER
The Proporonal Control Rate Slider located on the right side of the ST10
allows you to set the overall climb/descend and direconal control rates.
Use the turtle posion for the lowest control rates (best for first-me pilots
and required when flying between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean
When the Flight Mode Selecon Switch is the top posion the Q500 will be
in Smart Mode.
Although we recommend learning to fly the Q500 in Angle (Pilot) Mode as
soon as possible, Smart Mode is typically the best mode for first-me pilots
to fly in and also features ‘Follow Me’ .
In Smart Mode the Q500 will always move in the direcon the right-hand
control sck is pushed relave to the pilot and no maer which way the
front/nose is pointed. So if you push the sck to the le the Q500 will
always move to the le, regardless of the direcon the nose is poinng and
even if it’s spinning. This mode can also be helpful for pilots that lose
orientaon while flying in Angle (Pilot) Mode.
FLIGHT CONTROLS - SMART MODE
SMART CIRCLE*
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The Follow Me feature the Q500 Typhoon to follow the pilot, adjusng its
locaon to the locaon of the ST10. The Follow Me feature is enabled
when the number of connected satellites is 6 or more. When Follow Me is
acve the Q500's Main LED Status Indicator will blink white every three
seconds. If the Q500’s Main LED Status Indicator remains solid green, the
Follow Me feature is not enabled.
When using the FOLLOW ME feature, keep in mind that the aircra will
maintain a constant altude and can not detect obstacles. Pilots who
change their altude by for example, moving to higher ground, during flight
should be mindful of this.

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Addional Angle (Pilot) Mode Features:
POSITION HOLD AND SELF-LEVELING
The Q500 will automacally hold its posion (with a suitable GPS
signal/lock) and maintain a level atude when the right-hand sck is
centered.
WARNING: If you do not properly control the Q500 in Angle (Pilot) Mode
the aircra may crash or even ‘fly away’.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are NOT covered under
warranty.
FLIGHT CONTROLS - ANGLE (PILOT) MODE
When the Flight Mode Selecon Switch is the middle posion the Q500
will be in Angle (also known as Pilot) Mode.
Angle (Pilot) Mode is the mode preferred
by experienced RC/drone pilots because
the Q500 will move in the direcon the
control sck is pushed relave to the
front/nose of the aircra. So if you push
the right-hand sck to the le the Q500
will bank toward the le side and move to
the le. This means if the front/nose of
the Q500 is poinng away from you it will
move to the le, but if the front/nose is
poinng at you the Q500 will move to the
right.
Addional Smart Mode Features:
*SMART CIRCLE
In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the Q500 from coming within
approximately 26 feet (8 meters) of you (as long as you posion yourself at
least 26 feet/8 meters behind the Q500.
GEO-FENCE
The geo-fence is a virtual ‘barrier’ that will keep the Q500 from traveling
farther than 300 feet (91 meters). And although this limit can be adjusted
using the USB interface/programmer and soware we strongly recommend
using the default limit at all mes.
WARNING: Smart Mode only works when the Q500 has a suitable GPS
signal/lock. If you take off in Smart Mode and the Q500 loses GPS
signal/lock it will switch to Angle (Pilot) Mode automacally. 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 Q500 in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircra may crash or
even ‘fly away’.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are NOT covered under
warranty.

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FLIGHT CONTROLS - HOME MODE
When the Flight Mode Selecon Switch is in the boom posion the Q500
will be in Home (also known as Return to Home) Mode.
PILOT LOCATION
13-26 
(4-8m)
LANDING
LOCATION
In Home Mode the the Follow Me
feature will fly back the Q500 in a
straight line in the direcon of the
pilots’ current locaon, and
automacally land within 13-26 
(4-8m) of the pilot. This can be
very helpful for first-me pilots
who aren’t quite ready to land the
Q500 themselves. It can also be
helpful for pilots that lose orienta-
on during flight; simply acvate
Home Mode unl the Q500
automacally moves toward the
home posion, and once you’ve
confirmed orientaon switch back
to Angle (Pilot) Mode. And if the
Q500 ever loses the link with the
ST10 it will automacally enter Home Mode. When Home Mode is
acvated the Q500 will respond as follows:
10 m
10 m
B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) the Q500 will climb to 33
feet (10 meters) while flying back to the home point, then will descend
vercally unl it lands.
A) When flying higher than 33 feet (10 meters) the Q500 will maintain the
current altude, fly back to the home point, then descend vercally unl it
lands.

When the Flight Mode Selecon Switch is in the boom posion the Q500
will be in Home (also known as Return to Home) Mode.
B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) the Q500 will climb to 33
feet (10 meters) while flying back to the home point, then will descend
vercally unl it lands.
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CAUTION: You must be certain there are no obstacles in the ‘Return to
Home’ flight path otherwise the Q500 may come into contact with them
and crash. And while the Q500 is in Home Mode you will have a limited
amount of direconal control to help avoid obstacles, however, we strongly
recommend switching to Smart or Angle Mode to avoid the obstacle (then
you can switch back to Home Mode).
WARNING: Home Mode only works when the Q500 has a suitable GPS
signal/lock. If the Q500 loses GPS signal/lock it will switch to Angle (Pilot)
Mode automacally. 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 Q500 in Angle (Pilot)
Mode the aircra may crash or even ‘fly away’.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and ‘fly aways’ are NOT covered under
warranty.
Flashes red, green and blue (2 mes per second)
Pulses red (3 mes per second)
Flashes orange very rapidly (10 mes per second)
Flashes blue rapidly (5 mes per second)
Flashes red and white rapidly (5 mes per second)
Glows solid green
Flashes green (3 mes per second) then off
(for 1 second)
Glows solid purple
Flashes purple (3 mes per second) then off
(for 1 second)
Flashes red rapidly (5 mes per second)
Flashes red, green and blue every 3 seconds
LED STATUS INDICATIONS
1 second 1 second 1 second
1 second 1 second 1 second
LED STATUS INDICATIONS DURING STARTUP
Main LED Status Indicator
Inializaon in progress
Inializaon failed
The aircra is in ‘bind’ mode
The aircra is not connected/linked to the transmier
The aircra is in a no-fly zone*
*Please see the instrucon manual for more informaon
regarding no-fly zones
LED STATUS INDICATIONS BEFORE/DURING FLIGHT
Main LED Status Indicator
The aircra is in Smart Mode with GPS lock
The aircra is in Smart Mode without GPS lock
The aircra is in Angle Mode with GPS lock
The aircra is in Angle Mode without GPS lock
The aircra is in Home Mode
First level low voltage baery warning

Flashes red and green slowly (2 mes per second)
Flashes red and green rapidly (5 mes per second)
Flashes red, green and blue rapidly
(3 mes per second)
Flashes red, green and blue slowly
(1 me per second)
Glows solid white
Glows solid red
Flashes yellow (1 me per second)
Glows solid green
Glows solid blue (1 me for 2 seconds)
Flashes green, blue slowly (1 me per 2 seconds)
LED STATUS INDICATIONS FOR CALIBRATION MODES
Main LED Status Indicator
Compass calibraon Mode entered
Compass calibraon started
Accelerometer calibraon started
Accelerometer calibraon Mode entered/data collecon
finished
Calibraon failed
CGO2-GB CAMERA LED STATUS INDICATIONS
WiFi / camera inializaon in progress
MicroSD card error or missing microSD card
Ready
Taking sll photo
Recording video
1 second 1 second 1 second
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When the Flight Mode Selecon Switch is in the boom posion the Q500
will be in Home (also known as Return to Home) Mode.
Flashes red, green and blue connuously
Flashes purple (1 flash per second)
Second level low voltage baery warning
GPS lost
Compass calibraon required
Below Motor LED Status Indicators
Low voltage baery warning
GPS disabled/lost
Flashes orange twice between any LED indicaon
(when in the air)
Flash rapidly (5 mes per second)
Flash 3 mes per second then off 1 second second