FULL USER MANUAL
GANNET 2+ / MAX +
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Preparation Before Every Flight
Drones are fun to fly, but they are not toys. Be a responsible pilot and
prepare for your flight properly to fly safely and get the most out of your
Gannet II / II MAX, follow this checklist before every flight.
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Are all batteries charged?
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Is calibration required? (is RC asking for calibration)
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Are propellers secured properly? (in locked Position)
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Are the Drone Status Indicator lights showing errors?
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Is the rear hatch properly closed? (screws thumb tight)
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Is the release mechanism set correctly?
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Are all switches on the remote in the correct position for take-off? (both Top
Toggle switches Up)
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Are there at least 12 satellites for GPS flight and Return Home functions?
(Status Light Flashing steady deep Green)
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Is the drone battery showing at least 15.7v GII / 22.3v GII MAX?
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Are antennas pointing up and out for best reception? (Vertical to drone)
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After take-off always check hover stability at low altitude.
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After flights on salt or dirty water, always thoroughly rinse all moving parts in
fresh water and lubricate Motors top and bottom.
Batteries, Care & Maintenance.
The Gannet II / II MAX has two batteries
required for operation. One battery powers
the drone, the other powers the drone
remote controller.
It is important to charge the batteries
before use and install them correctly.
DO NOT charge the remote control with a
charger over 5.5V.
Drone Battery Installation
When inserting the battery, observe the following precautions:
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Insert the battery with care with its cables on the underside side of the drone
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Connect the battery to the connector on the upper side of the drone- Observe
the label on the battery
Once connected to the drone, the battery cables and connectors must be
placed in the space between the battery and the rear case of the drone.
Do not use the battery:
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If there is any visible damage to any of the cells,
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If the battery is swollen or puffy.
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The power leads or connector is damage.
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If the battery is not holding its charge.
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Large variance (>0.1v) in the voltage of the cells.
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These are all signs of a faulty or failing battery and failure in flight could result in
a crash.
Charging the Battery
Gannet has supplied a smart charger
with the Gannet II / II MAX Drone.
These chargers can charge different
types of batteries including Lead-
acid, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFe),
Lithium-Ion (LiPo) and Lithium
Polymer (LiPo) and Lithium Polymer
(LiHV), etc. It is important to choose
the correct battery type. Using the wrong battery type will damage your battery
and could cause the battery to catch on fire.
The batteries used in the Gannet II / II MAX is a LiHV battery (Lithium Polymer
High Voltage). LiPo Batteries should not be left unattended with charging. Place
the LiPo battery on a concrete floor or a metal tray when charging. Some people
charge LiPo batteries inside a metal container.
Read the manual for the battery charger.
Before connecting the battery ensure you set up the charger to the correct
settings for the battery. Setting found latter in this manual.
Battery Type
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Choose – LiHV Program if your battery is LiHV or LiPo if it is just a LiPo.
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Choose - Balance Charge for charging to 100% fully charged.
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Remember to plug the Balance cable in into the Balance plate.
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Choose - Battery Storage for storing the batteries for a week or more. Use this
mode only if battery is extinguished (flat) and you want to charge to storage
state, it will take days to take a full battery down to storage state in this mode.
Best to drain battery by flying in drone to discharge quickly,
