YUNEEC H520E Commercial Hexacopter User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- YUNEEC
Table of Contents
YUNEEC H520E Commercial Hexacopter User Guide
OVERVIEW
H520E
- Propeller
- LED Status Indicator
- Battery Chamber
- OFDM Module
- Retractable Lander Gear
- OFDM Antennas
ST16E
- Start/Stop Motors Button
- Gimbal Pan Mode Switch (Follow Mode/ Follow Pan Controllable Mode/ Global Mode)
- Gimbal Tilt Mode Switch (Angle Mode/ Velocity Mode)
- Gimbal Pan Control Knob
- Throttle/ Altitude Control (Mode 2) Elevator/pitch control (Mode 1)
- Rudder/ Yaw Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
- Take Still Photo Button
- Landing Gear Switch
- Obstacle Avoidance Switch
- Flight Mode Selection Switch
- Elevator/ Pitch Control (Mode2)/ Throttle/Altitude Control (Mode 1)
- Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1)
- Start/Stop Video Recording Button
- Power Switch
- 2.4GHz Antenna
- 5GHz Antenna
- Proportional Control Rate Slider
- Gimbal Tilt Control Slider
- Battery
- HDMI
- USB Port
- Headset Port
- Micro SD Slot
- Micro USB Port
- Left Trim (Up/Down EV) (Left/Right Wight Balance)
- Right Trim (Up/Down Zoom)
Charge the Batteries
Power the SC4000-4E charger from a 100-240V AC outlet using the AC adapter/power supply, or from a 12V-17.4V DC accessory socket/cigarette lighter receptacle in a vehicle using the included adapter. Plug the aircraft battery into the charger port as illustrated.
Notice: The batteries are a consumable material and that they have to be replaced after they show weakness.
Notice: Voltage for a long time storage shall be 14.4V~15.6V range. Full charged storage is prohibited
Assembly
ASSEMBLING THE ARMS
Unfold the motor arms and secure them until hearing a ‘click’.
INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS
Mount propeller ‘A’ on motor ‘A’ and propeller ‘B’ on motor ‘B’. Press and
rotate propellers in the direction the [ ] points to until the propellers
locked. Cross-check to be sure propellers are properly locked in place.
INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERIES
Push the battery into the battery compartment until hearing a ‘click’.
Power ON / OFF
NOTICE:
Please make sure all firmware is the latest version. Firmware and the user
manual may be downloaded from web site:
www.yuneec.com. The quick start guide does not
replace the user manual.
Turn on the ST16E, and then press the power button on H520E. Release the button when the aircraft emits a rising tune. Power the before powering on the UAS.
Take Off
Press and hold the START/STOP button for about 3 seconds to start the motors in angle mode.
OPTION 1:
Slowly raise the left-hand stick to take off.
OPTION 2:
Tap the Take Off and slide on the screen to take off. There is also a Landing
soft key beneath the take-off soft key that may be used for Auto-Landing.
Retract Landing Gears
Raise the landing gear control using the landing gear control switch on the ST16E.
Land
Lower the landing gear using the same control as used for retracting landing gear. Lower the landing gear at least 12′ above the landing area.
Slowly lower the left-hand stick below the center position, H520E will descend slowly and land. After H520E lands, the motors will stop after 2 seconds without any operation
Flight Control
Never attempt to operate the H520E near tall buildings/obstructions that do not offer a clear view of the sky (a minimum clearance of 100°).
ANGLE MODE
When in Angle Mode and GPS is available, the H520E will respond according to
the ST16E remote controller.
Tips: Fly low and slowly initially. Slow(Lo Speed) position is ideal for precision flight. High-speed (Hi Speed) position is used when transiting broad areas.
RTL MODE
When in RTL Mode, H520E will return to the home point and automatically lower
the retractable gear to land.
MANUAL MODE
When in Manual Mode, GPS will be deactivated. The aircraft will only use its
barometer for positioning to control the altitude. In the Manual Mode, the
maximum horizontal speed of H520E can reach 33.6mph (15m/s).
Tips: Manual mode is not recommended for first-time pilots. Without GPS, the aircraft will drift in slight winds and will not maintain position.
Hi Speed Lo Speed
H520E Re-Bind
The aircraft and ST16E Ground Station are already bound out of factory. There
is no need to bind them. Pilot can follow the steps below if rebinding is
needed.
Step 1: Power on the ST16E. Wait a few seconds for all systems to be boot up.
Step 2: Tap the OFDM logo on the top right Conner, then Tap the unbind button.
Step 3: Tap the Unbind Confirm button to finish the unbind process.
Step 4: Tap the OFDM logo on the top right Conner again.
Step 5: Power on the drone until see the dialog box shown below.
Step 6 : After initialization completes, Use a paperclip or something like a needle to push the bind button inside the right hole of the OFDM module. Release the button until the LED blink quickly.
Step 7 : Tap the Next button on the ST16E
Step 8: Waiting for connect finished.
Step 9: Tap Finish to complete the binding process.
Mission Plan
WAYPOINT
A waypoint defines a specific location and behaviour at a specific point in
time, allowing for intelligent auto-functions during flight. Waypoint flight
is ideal for capturing oblique images, perimeter monitoring, and many other
uses.
Pattern
Pattern is designed for mapping and 3D scanning of ground-based objects. See
the manual for operational information.
BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline, NiCad 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 material Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at anytime.
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 itinasafe, 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 40120° F (549° 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.
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 wholly 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, loos 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, 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 begin to operate your aircraft 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 H520E are not compatible
with any other product, and H520E is not compatible with any other ESCs. Use
of any other ESCs in H520E will cause a crash, which may result in damage to
the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RF EXPOSURE WARNING:
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance.
IC RADIATION EXPO-SURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CE WARNING STATEMENT
This device meets the EU requirements on the limitation of the general public
to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. EU Operation Frequency
(The Maximum Transmitted Power)
ST16E:
2.4G: 2412-2472MHz (20dBm);
2.4G Wifi2412-2472MHz (20dBm);
5G Wifi: 5560-5580MHz (27dBm), 5680-5700MHz (27dBm) H520E:
2.4G: 2412-2472MHz (20dBm);
EU COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Hereby, Yuneec International (China) Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of
Conformity is available at the following internet address
Please visit the address above and enter into corresponding product page.
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