Zero HighOne-Pro User manual
Contents
1 Product Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Product List (subject to the real parts) ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Before flight (Important) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Installations................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.1 Landing gear installations.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2 GPS installations ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.3 Quad arm installations......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.4 Propeller installations .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.5 Gimbal installations ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.6 Camera installations .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1.7 Camera center of gravity adjustment................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.8 Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.9 NOTICE............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 GCS installation (ground control station) .................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Installation of Mobile GCS ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Installation of PC GCS....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 WIFI Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 WIFI Communication Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 WIFI Communication link................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Setting up the Remote control transmitter (taking FUTABA remote controller for example) ....................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Setting up a single remote control ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.2 Setting up a dual remote control........................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.5 Energizing................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.1 Inspecting the aircraft prior to energizing........................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.2 Power-on operation steps.................................................................................................................................................................. 26
3.6 Test Parachute Opening/Closing (Parachute is optional accessory) .......................................................................................................... 30
3.6.1 Android GCS test............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.2 PC GCS test...................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
3.7 Calibrating the Magnetic Compass ............................................................................................................................................................. 32
3.7.1 Using the Android GCS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
3.7.2 Compass Calibration Using a PC Ground Station ............................................................................................................................. 35
3.8 How to unlock motors before flight.............................................................................................................................................................. 39
4 Flight operation (Important).................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
4.1 Careful attention during flight...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.2 LED Status Indications ............................................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.3 Flight mode................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
4.4 Flight using a single remote control ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
4.4.1 FPV mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.4.2 Carefree mode (only for GPS Hover Status) ..................................................................................................................................... 51
4.4.3 Aerial rocker function......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.5 Flight using dual remote controls................................................................................................................................................................ 55
4.5.1 FPV mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
4.5.2 Carefree mode................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.5.3 Aerial rocker ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
4.5.4 Panorama photography ..................................................................................................................................................................... 62
4.6 Landing....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
5 Introduction to Functions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
6 System Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
6.1 Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
6.2 Composition................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
6.2.1 Flight control...................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
6.2.2 Gimbal ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
6.2.3 Communication link ........................................................................................................................................................................... 76
6.2.4 Parachute .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
6.2.5 Landing Gear..................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Appendix 1 Calibrating your remote control. (RC transmitter)................................................................................................................................. 79
Appendix 2 Reset gimbal gyro to zero .................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Appendix 3 Supported by Zero UAV technology..................................................................................................................................................... 84
Appendix 4 Manual revisions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Appendix 5 CE........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 85
Warnings and Disclaimer
DANGER
Thank you for purchasing this ZERO UAV product. The product is an advanced and specifically dedicated control item. Any
misuse may result in damage to property, injury or even death. The user must conform to the law and use the equipment
responsibly. This product is not suitable for people under the age of 18. Please read this disclaimer and manual carefully
before using the product as well as visiting the HIGHONE web page at http://www.zerouav.com to refer to relevant updates or
information.
WARNING
Please keep the product out of reach of children.
Make sure the aircraft is kept away from people and dangers such as buildings roads and property. We suggest you fly
your aircraft at specially designated areas.
Please do NOT fly this product when affected by drunkenness, tiredness, drugs, dizziness fatigue, nausea or any other
condition that might impair your ability to control the aircraft.
Please strictly follow the user manual when operating the device.
Please make sure all components of the device are connected and work well, otherwise your unit may be damaged,
destroyed or even buried!
Please power off and remove propellers before making any adjustments to the unit such as calibrating, upgrading
firmware or changing parameters. There is an ever present danger of the propellers starting unexpectedly and causing
injury.
Please do NOT fly in unfavorable conditions.
Please do NOT open or modify the autopilot, there are no user serviceable parts inside.
1. This product is completely under the control of the user. Users are responsible for all actions carried out whilst using this
product, and the manufacturer shall not bear any responsibility for any consequence or liability caused by any direct or
indirect use of this product.
2. Whilst using this product，the user must bear legal responsibility for any action that violates public order public security or
public safety.
3. We will not provide any technical support nor safety commitment for any of the following conditions:
a) Organizations or individuals obtaining this product through informal agents. abnormal channels or unrecognized
suppliers ;
b) Products modified, commissioned or having parts replaced without authorization
c) Products without warranty card, serial number or flight data;
Personal injury and property loss caused by factors such as personal operation error, natural disaster or Force Majeure.
TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
NAME
DESCRIPTION
NAME
DESCRIPTION
GEMINI
GEMINI, dual-redundancy autopilot（M+S）
GEMINI M
Master controller
GEMINI S
Slave controller
IMU
Inertial measurement unit
COMPASS
Magnetic compass
GCS
Ground Control Station
software
Dual Remote
control Operation
Aircraft remote control (RC Transmitter) +
gimbal remote control (RC Transmitter)
Single Remote
control operation
Aircraft and gimbal controlled
by a single remote control at
the same time.
CH
Channel; for example CH5 is channel 5.
F/S
Fail Safe; Control failure
The channels of the remote control can fulfill
different functions in varying scenarios.
protection
OSD
On Screen Display (The display that overlays
image data on the video down-link)
Supported products can enhance the user
experience by overlaying relevant flight data on
the video downlink.
FPV
First Person View,The pilot is
able to fly the aircraft from the
camera view.
carefree
In this mode, the navigation direction of aircraft is locked to the heading of the gimbal automatically
avoiding obstruction of the landing gear.
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1Product Introduction
The HighOne-Pro is an all in one, fold-able 4-axis
aerial photography aircraft system researched and
developed by a professional photographer ZERO
TECH. It integrates the Gemini professional flight
control autopilot and carries the Z1400 (GH3) 3-axis
brush-less gimbal. The HighOne-Pro is small and
convenient, it is easy to carry and it can fly
immediately after delivery. It is particularly suited to
specialized conditions such as flying close to
obstructions, in narrow areas or in enclosed spaces
such as stadiums or indoors. It can be widely used in
the television industry, for commercial promotions
and all kinds of professional aerial photography.
front view
GPS
arm
landing gear
Gimbal(front view)
back view
parachute case(including
parachute and spring)
propeller
arm
landing gear
Gimbal(back view)
propeller
Figure 1 Schematic Diagram of copter
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2Product List (subject to the real parts)
Standard
ITEMS
DESCRIPTION
ITEMS
DESCRIPTION
Frame (including
motors and electronic
speed controls (ESCs))
Arm(M1-M4),landing gear,copter body
Flight control
GEMINI M (Master controller),
GEMINI S (Slave controller)
Gimbal
Z1400
GPS module
There is GPS module for Gemini M and
Gemini S individually
Wi-fi module (WLAN)
Wifi is for Gemini M and Gemini S is
individually(Wifi antenna is in the
accessory bag)
Power Supply
Module
Main Power Supply Unit,
Gimbal Power Supply Unit
S-BUS converter
module
Normal receiver connect to the FC or
gimbal by this module
OSD
ZerOSD mainframe and its wiring
Propeller
18×5.5inch Carbon fiber
landing gear
retracts
Left and right retractable landing gear
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Optional
ITEMS
DESCRIPTION
ITEMS
DESCRIPTION
Security parachute
Parachute can open to protect camera
in emergency
Lipo Battery
Power supply to FC,gibal,etc.
（6S，16000mAh，15C）
Data link
Lengthen the control distance.
Accessories
ITEMS
DESCRIPTION
ITEMS
DESCRIPTION
Flashlight hot shoe
To fix the camera
3P merging line
FUTABA dual pin
L=150
10 pcs with label of S-BUS,2 pcs with
label of S-BUS
WiFi antenna
It need to connected with wifi
S - BUS
conversion
module
Spare parts
U disk
《HighOne-Pro manual》included
HDMI lead
GH3 / GH4 HDMI lead,
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Connect gimbal and camera video
output interface
USB to serial converter
Used to firmware upgrade,parameter
adjustment and wifi setting
Product certificate
+ warranty card
Maintenance record
Magic belt with buckle
2 belts, 25×400MM,be used to fix
battery
Propeller gasket
Be used to fix propeller
Disclaimer card
One English version and one
Chinese version,
Be used to label danger,warning and
disclaimer clauses
WiFi information
card
Be used to label WIFI model,SSID and
password
Screws
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3Before flight (Important)
3.1 Installations
All of the cables of HighOne-Pro is connected well before sending out of factory, don’t change the connections of cables, just
do as the following and then HighOne-Pro can be adjusted to fly:
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3.1.1 Landing gear installations
Step1, fix the vertical pipe(long pipe) and horizontal pipe(short pipe) by a M3*10 screw
Step2, loosen four M3*25 screws, install two pipe clamp to vertical pipe, insert the spring to vertical pipe. Tighten four M3*25
screws, horizontal pipe(short pipe) should face to the head of copter.
Step3, tighten two M4*30 screws, fix the landing gear.
M4×30 Screws
(2 pcs)
M3×25 Screws
(4 pcs)
pipe clamp
(2 pcs)
vertical pipe
(long pipe)
horizontal pipe
(short pipe)
vertical pipe
(long pipe)
Figure 2 Landing gear installations
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3.1.2 GPS installations
Step 1, Hold up 2 set of GPS brackets, ensure the arrow on the GPS face to the head of aircraft(between M1 and M2),. Note:
GPS bracket should be vertical to horizontal direction, GPS arrow should be parallel to copter head direction.
Step 2, Tighten the nuts on the base
GPS
GPS bracket
pedestal nut
GPS arrow direction
M1 arm
M2 arm
Figure 3 GPS installations
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3.1.3 Quad arm installations
Step 1, Aircraft arm installation position is selected by the label of M1 to M4.
Step 2, Three pin plug should be plugged into the three hole plug of articulation base, then connect the aircraft arm and
aircraft body by screwing M4×42 bolts.
Step 3, Fasten the clamp, and one arm is finished. The same method to the other three.
arm
three hole plug
(wire)
clamp
M4×42 screw (1pcs)
finished effect piture
Figure 4 Quad arm installations
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3.1.4 Propeller installations
Propeller is in the down position, gasket is in the up
position, tighten 2 set of M3×14 bolts, it’s finished.
Anticlockwise propellers for M1 and M3, clockwise
propellers for M2 and M4. Propellers rotation direction
see Figure 5。
Figure 5 Propellers rotation directions
M3×14 screw (2pcs)
gasket
motor
propeller
Figure 6 Propeller installations
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3.1.5 Gimbal installations
Gimbal installation:Carbon plate and connector between copter and gimbal is fixed by 8 set of M8×8 round hexagonal
socket screws.
M3×8 screw (8 pcs)
Connector between
copter and Gimbal
Gimbal dead plate
damper ball
Figure 7 Gimbal installations
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3.1.6 Camera installations
Step1, install the hot shoe to the slot of camera.
hot shoe
slot
Figure 8 push the hot shoe into the slot
Step2, fix the camera to the upper pendant by screws in figure
camera upper pendant
2×8PT screw (2×10PT screw for old version)
3×8PT screw (3×6PT screw for old version)
Figure 9 fixing with upper pendant
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