Thank you so much for your comprehensive tutorials. There are so many crappy and stupid toturials, its really good to have yours which explain everything step by step. Best regards from Malta
+Francisco Perez Thanks Francisco! I hope more folks continue to find the tutorials and agree with you! LOL Next video will be on camera settings - I hope to have it done soon!
+Jeff Sibelius unfortunately i had to sell my q500 because half of the island is NFZ, 4 miles around the airport. It made no fun to not be able to Even start the engines. Tge no fly zones have been implemented very stupid by yuneec imo
+Francisco Perez ah, that sux. I understand completely though. You still have some options. The Blade Chroma 4K does not have the firmware-based NFZ, if I understand correctly, and it's almost exactly the same as the Q500. Also, the Phantom 3 has the NFZ but I believe you can get around that through their Go app. Good luck on that . . . Yuneec goes beyond what they should do on this issue. They're just covering their corporate ass.
+Jeff Sibelius you are absolutely right the new chroma 4k has no nfz, i asked horizon because it looks like the white q500 and the chroma AP rtf it comes with the st10+ and is no longer compatible to the spektrum controllers.
that's my point and why you have the Controler handy. if the quads spins up without Controler you have n o way to control drone. imo the battery is to be the last thing added. after props, gimbol, or anything else.
+Christopher Fleury Would you rather have it spin up as you're putting in the battery with the props on? If that happens you aren't going to have time to get to the controller, and particularly for those using CF props, you're going to be in big trouble. Do you recommend people do compass calibrations with the props on? The good news is our scenarios are pretty much theoretical. I've read thousands and thousands of posts from countless pilots of Q500s, Phantoms and Chromas and haven't heard of anyone having this problem. Seems to me the 3DR Solo had an issue early in its production but that was resolved almost immediately and I haven't heard of anything since. That's not encouraging complacency in any way, but to allay concerns some might have in reading our conversation. Truth is, as people do more flights they adapt the order of events to their priorities as well as their circumstances. On Sunday I did 8 flights from five different take-off points in four locations, using 5 batteries. I didn't take off the props after each landing - doing that would simply add to the wear on the motor shafts and propellers' shaft ports unnecessarily - so each time I changed batteries I was doing so with the props on. I adapted my order of events to meet my circumstances. The important thing is that I used the checklist each time to make sure everything was right for flying. I wish everyone put as much thought into the preflight process as you have. If you - or anyone else reading this conversation - is comfortable with installing the flight battery last, definitely do it. My preflight checklist is to give people a starting point, which they can adapt to their purposes. Thanks for posting and for giving safety so much consideration.
not sure if someone posted this already, but the actual Yuneec company workers that repair these things actually suggested you tighten it the same way you are.. So it's definitely good advice!
Mr Jeff thanks for your informative and concise videos. I own a Yuneec Q500 4K (CGO3 camera) drone but unfortunately, my ground controller st10+ (black) had an accident and wont work at all. I found a used st10 previous model (white) and here comes my question: is it compatible with my typhoon Q500 4K? does it bind with the drone and "see" the camera and its features? Thanks in advance!
Hi Gabriel - a white ST-10+ should be compatible, but you may need to update the firmware on it. I don't think an ST-10 would be, however. Make sure it's got the latest firmware and try, but I don't think that would work.
@@JeffSibelius Thank you for your quick response! I ll try it before i buy it, to check if these two guys can bind and fly which is the most important.Thanks again!
Hi Jeff, quick question. When you installed your 4k camera to the drone, did you notice if it hangs lower than the original CG0-2 camera? I just happened to notice the CGO-2 drones have a little different mount on the bottom compared to the newer 4k dark gray drones.
I just saw this post . . . I didn't notice the difference when I go the CGO3 and connected it but I do know the gimbal guard for the CGO2+ won't fit the CGO3, so you're right it is a different mount.
My Q500 won't land smoothly on the ground anymore. I have it calibrated, what else could be wrong. I have broke several blades trying to land on the ground.
Are you using the auto-land (RTH) function to land the aircraft? If so, try landing the aircraft yourself. The auto-land can be really bumpy and fast . . . even in those few situations where I hit Home mode, I switch to angle when the drone is close to landing and bring it down myself. If this is happening while you try to land the drone manually, tell me more about what is happening.
I was manually landing; it gets close to the ground and tips over on the side breaking a blade. I have replaced two blades on separate occasions this way. The aircraft doesn't seem to hover in place anymore either. A check of the aircraft, everything appears to be intact. Thanks for responding any help you can give is greatly appreciated.
I think you may be experiencing a malfunction with your compass or some other component, based on what you're describing. If you can't hold a hover after a successful calibration, something is probably wrong. I wish I had an easier solution but I think your best bet is to call Yuneec CS and send it in. Hopefully you're still under warranty - I just had warranty work done on my Typhoon H and it took about 3 weeks to turn it around.
One other possible idea - if the problems are occurring in the same place, you may be experiencing strong interference that is disrupting your system. I've had that happen. If you get these problems in the same location, try flying in a different spot. If that's not it, I can't think of anything else you can do other than send it in. :-(
why would you want t o install the battery before you preflight, before you remove gimbol lock or anything else. this would increase the likelihood of a accident. I mean installing the props with a charged battery is just plain dangerous.
+Christopher Fleury My narration stated that the aircraft should be turned off until you remove the gimbal lock but I agree with you, that message could be emphasized more - I'll add a note in the video over that portion. If you check my downloadable checklist it does have the gimbal lock removed prior to installing the battery. I disagree with you on putting in the battery before installing the props, however. Do you want to install a battery with props installed, risking that they start spinning as you hold it? Truth is there is no bullet proof order of events - install the battery before and you risk turning on the aircraft as you put the props on. Put the battery in after and you risk getting hit with the props when you put the battery in. My preflight checklist is available for anyone to use and of course, they can change the order of events to fit their needs.
You can't screw a propeller onto the wrong motor.... they have clockwise or counter-clockwise threads. You would have to be a Neanderthal or less to force them on wrong. :) But excellent video anyway....
Excellence in training videos continues.
+Wayne Overbagh Thank you Wayne. I'm really happy to hear when people get some value from what I put together!
Thank you so much for your comprehensive tutorials. There are so many crappy and stupid toturials, its really good to have yours which explain everything step by step. Best regards from Malta
+Francisco Perez Thanks Francisco! I hope more folks continue to find the tutorials and agree with you! LOL
Next video will be on camera settings - I hope to have it done soon!
+Jeff Sibelius unfortunately i had to sell my q500 because half of the island is NFZ, 4 miles around the airport. It made no fun to not be able to Even start the engines. Tge no fly zones have been implemented very stupid by yuneec imo
+Francisco Perez ah, that sux. I understand completely though.
You still have some options. The Blade Chroma 4K does not have the firmware-based NFZ, if I understand correctly, and it's almost exactly the same as the Q500. Also, the Phantom 3 has the NFZ but I believe you can get around that through their Go app.
Good luck on that . . . Yuneec goes beyond what they should do on this issue. They're just covering their corporate ass.
+Jeff Sibelius you are absolutely right the new chroma 4k has no nfz, i asked horizon because it looks like the white q500 and the chroma AP rtf it comes with the st10+ and is no longer compatible to the spektrum controllers.
TOP QUALITY TUTORIAL IMO. ALL WE NEED TO KNOW, AND EXPLAINED SO CLEARLY.
Thanks!
Thank you so much from a new drone pilot learning the ropes!
Glad the videos are helping!
Jeff thanks for the video, very informative!
+John Wellons Thanks John!
that's my point and why you have the Controler handy. if the quads spins up without Controler you have n o way to control drone. imo the battery is to be the last thing added. after props, gimbol, or anything else.
+Christopher Fleury Would you rather have it spin up as you're putting in the battery with the props on? If that happens you aren't going to have time to get to the controller, and particularly for those using CF props, you're going to be in big trouble. Do you recommend people do compass calibrations with the props on?
The good news is our scenarios are pretty much theoretical. I've read thousands and thousands of posts from countless pilots of Q500s, Phantoms and Chromas and haven't heard of anyone having this problem. Seems to me the 3DR Solo had an issue early in its production but that was resolved almost immediately and I haven't heard of anything since. That's not encouraging complacency in any way, but to allay concerns some might have in reading our conversation.
Truth is, as people do more flights they adapt the order of events to their priorities as well as their circumstances. On Sunday I did 8 flights from five different take-off points in four locations, using 5 batteries. I didn't take off the props after each landing - doing that would simply add to the wear on the motor shafts and propellers' shaft ports unnecessarily - so each time I changed batteries I was doing so with the props on. I adapted my order of events to meet my circumstances. The important thing is that I used the checklist each time to make sure everything was right for flying.
I wish everyone put as much thought into the preflight process as you have. If you - or anyone else reading this conversation - is comfortable with installing the flight battery last, definitely do it. My preflight checklist is to give people a starting point, which they can adapt to their purposes.
Thanks for posting and for giving safety so much consideration.
not sure if someone posted this already, but the actual Yuneec company workers that repair these things actually suggested you tighten it the same way you are.. So it's definitely good advice!
That's great to hear!
This is Episode 2 in a series of videos designed to help you complete a safe and successful first flight with your Yuneec Q500.
Thanks brother you doing a great job
Mr Jeff thanks for your informative and concise videos. I own a Yuneec Q500 4K (CGO3 camera) drone but unfortunately, my ground controller st10+ (black) had an accident and wont work at all. I found a used st10 previous model (white) and here comes my question: is it compatible with my typhoon Q500 4K? does it bind with the drone and "see" the camera and its features? Thanks in advance!
Hi Gabriel - a white ST-10+ should be compatible, but you may need to update the firmware on it. I don't think an ST-10 would be, however. Make sure it's got the latest firmware and try, but I don't think that would work.
@@JeffSibelius Thank you for your quick response! I ll try it before i buy it, to check if these two guys can bind and fly which is the most important.Thanks again!
when charging the battery for the q500 both lights red and green are blinking , is it supose to do that, thanks
Hi Jeff, quick question. When you installed your 4k camera to the drone, did you notice if it hangs lower than the original CG0-2 camera? I just happened to notice the CGO-2 drones have a little different mount on the bottom compared to the newer 4k dark gray drones.
I just saw this post . . . I didn't notice the difference when I go the CGO3 and connected it but I do know the gimbal guard for the CGO2+ won't fit the CGO3, so you're right it is a different mount.
Yes, they send me a new mount that matches the 4k gimbal. I'm enjoying the much better video now!
My Q500 won't land smoothly on the ground anymore. I have it calibrated, what else could be wrong. I have broke several blades trying to land on the ground.
Are you using the auto-land (RTH) function to land the aircraft? If so, try landing the aircraft yourself. The auto-land can be really bumpy and fast . . . even in those few situations where I hit Home mode, I switch to angle when the drone is close to landing and bring it down myself.
If this is happening while you try to land the drone manually, tell me more about what is happening.
I was manually landing; it gets close to the ground and tips over on the side breaking a blade. I have replaced two blades on separate occasions this way. The aircraft doesn't seem to hover in place anymore either. A check of the aircraft, everything appears to be intact. Thanks for responding any help you can give is greatly appreciated.
I think you may be experiencing a malfunction with your compass or some other component, based on what you're describing. If you can't hold a hover after a successful calibration, something is probably wrong. I wish I had an easier solution but I think your best bet is to call Yuneec CS and send it in. Hopefully you're still under warranty - I just had warranty work done on my Typhoon H and it took about 3 weeks to turn it around.
One other possible idea - if the problems are occurring in the same place, you may be experiencing strong interference that is disrupting your system. I've had that happen. If you get these problems in the same location, try flying in a different spot.
If that's not it, I can't think of anything else you can do other than send it in. :-(
I put some new blades on, went to another location and it was able to hover no problem. I didn't land on the ground this time.
Thanks
why would you want t o install the battery before you preflight, before you remove gimbol lock or anything else. this would increase the likelihood of a accident. I mean installing the props with a charged battery is just plain dangerous.
+Christopher Fleury My narration stated that the aircraft should be turned off until you remove the gimbal lock but I agree with you, that message could be emphasized more - I'll add a note in the video over that portion. If you check my downloadable checklist it does have the gimbal lock removed prior to installing the battery.
I disagree with you on putting in the battery before installing the props, however. Do you want to install a battery with props installed, risking that they start spinning as you hold it?
Truth is there is no bullet proof order of events - install the battery before and you risk turning on the aircraft as you put the props on. Put the battery in after and you risk getting hit with the props when you put the battery in.
My preflight checklist is available for anyone to use and of course, they can change the order of events to fit their needs.
You can't screw a propeller onto the wrong motor.... they have clockwise or counter-clockwise threads. You would have to be a Neanderthal or less to force them on wrong. :) But excellent video anyway....