DroneTech Gannet II+ User Manual Download Page 2

FULL USER MANUAL

GANNET 2+ / MAX +

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2

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Powerful with payloads up to 2.5kg (Max lift test (NOT recommended) 

5kgs)

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High-efficiency rate with aerodynamics designed to be able to fly in high 

winds for longer

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Reliable with a trusted Pixhawk flight controller

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Weather resistant and sand proof remote so that it can be used on the 

beach without worrying that sand will jam the remote sticks

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LCD display for drone telemetry, battery, and GPS status, use with or with

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out a smartphone, SD live video from the gimbaled camera so that it can 

be used as an effective search and rescue drone with clear live SD video

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Multiple auxiliary attachment points for the addition of 4k action/360 

cameras and spotlights

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Fully sealed electronics, preventing corrosion of electronics.

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Failsafe electro-mechanical payload release that can be mechanically or 

electrically activated

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Bright onboard lights for easy night navigation

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Polycarbonate Semi-opaque shell to detect any leaks early on

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Motors OEM made by T- Motor

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Quick Release prop mounts 

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Safety features. Release bait and return to home on low battery

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New Zealand Assembled, service and supported

Quick guide

Introduction and 

general information 

3

Setup your device 

4

Ready to fly and 

 

starting up your drone 

5

User manual

Using this manual 

5

Legal notice and disclaimer 

6

Warranty 10
Features 12

What’s in the box 

13

Quick start guide 

14

Take off and flight 

16

General warnings and care 

17

Drone components and 

light status 

 18

Remote controls 

20

Status bar 

22

Q & A 

23

Maintenance and servicing 

23

Transportation and storage 

24

FCC statement 

24

Skydroid T10 controller 

25

Pre-check and preparation 

26

Environment condition 

27

Maintenance and servicing 

28

Transportation and storage 

28

FCC statement 

29

Propellers 30

Preparing for flight  

31

Compass calibration 

31

Drone calibration 

33

 

preparation before every flight  34

Batteries & maintenance 

34

AC/DC smart balance charger 

40

Charging and discharging 

46

Explanation of buttons 

48

Operation program 

50

Charging procedure quick guide  53
Payload/bait release system 

54

Drop loop and flight modes 

55

Failsafe flowchart 

57                                       

Troubleshooting & support 

58

Summary of Contents for Gannet II+

Page 1: ...SUPPLIED BY Gannet II Max Full User Manual...

Page 2: ...tors OEM made by T Motor Quick Release prop mounts Safety features Release bait and return to home on low battery New Zealand Assembled service and supported Quick guide Introduction and general infor...

Page 3: ...2 rear motors and 1 posi tioned in front of the payload release Turn on the controller Turn on the drone Light with flash a light green colour Open up Skydroid app on homescreen on the controller Push...

Page 4: ...the requirements prescribed by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Regulations the Regulations 1 2 You should familiarise yourself with these Regulations and ensure that your operation of this drone is co...

Page 5: ...nmanageable which can be very dangerous 5 4 Make sure the propellers are installed in the correct order and that the propeller retaining clips andscrews are in place Precautions 6 This quadcopter can...

Page 6: ...and fitness for a particular use or purpose as well as warranties against hidden or latent defects to the extent permitted by law In cases where such warranties cannot be disclaimed Gannet limits the...

Page 7: ...ght experience When connected to your cell phone T10 RC or directly to H12 RC a flight recorder stores critical information from each flight Remote Controller The Gannet II II MAX Pros remote controll...

Page 8: ...sinkers that will be flown Over setting the release tension can result in a failed release Ensure release is set when the release is in a closed locked position DO NOT use the easy loader arm for bait...

Page 9: ...ng the command and should it deviate return to GPS mode so that the drone can be flown back manually Warning If signal from the remote is lost while the drone is armed It could take off from the groun...

Page 10: ...he drone as a novice pilot the large carbon propellers are extremely dangerous and can inflict serious injury Always stand well clear of the drone when taking off and landing NEVER fly the drone over...

Page 11: ...Skydroid does not accept any liability for the use or misuse of this product Overview I Product Features The H12 series uses newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor equipped with an Android embedded...

Page 12: ...y 3 The remote control keeps beeping When the remote control is not successfully connected with the receiver the remote control will always send out a prompt alarm 4 The QGC sound is too low to hear V...

Page 13: ...ference 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...

Page 14: ...cts USB charger to charge In case of smoke heat or unusual smell during please stop charging the controller immediately and return to our company for servicing as soon as possible Do not leave the pro...

Page 15: ...ce pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provided reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can rad...

Page 16: ...brand new b The drone is more than 200km from the location of its last flight and RC asks for calibration c The YAW Y indication on the Remote Controller screen does not show the correct compass read...

Page 17: ...controller then the drone Close the battery hatch cover 2 Watch the Drone Status Indicator when green light green flash or dark green flash 3 Press the 3 bars on the top left of the screen on the Sky...

Page 18: ...y 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 If there is any visible damage to...

Page 19: ...l should be 4 35v The cells may vary up or down by 0 02v range 4 18v to 4 22v Do not use if there is a variance greater than 0 2v between the cells A fully charged LiPo 4s battery is 16 8V and each ce...

Page 20: ...FULL USER MANUAL GANNET 2 MAX 39 38...

Page 21: ...e familiar with its functions It is therefore important that you read right through the Operating instructions Warning and Safety Notes before you attempt to use your new charger for the first time Ga...

Page 22: ...ncer A20 Changer employs an individual cell voltage balancer It isn t necessary to connect an external balancer for balance charging Balancing Individual Cells Battery Discharging During the process o...

Page 23: ...ss will be terminated automatically when you set the maximum value Processing Time Limit You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible defect There is mini USB port in the charge w...

Page 24: ...hium battery should be charged according the charging instruction provided by the manufacturer strictly Attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery especially Do not attempt to disas...

Page 25: ...nd operations will take LiPo CHARGE program for example Connection Ensure to connect the battery to balance port when charging LiPo LiIon LiFe and LiHV battery under balance mode OPERATION PROGRAM 1 C...

Page 26: ...conds to start the program Charging Status It show the real time data during charging 1 Standby After the charger is powered on it will enter standby mode Connect the battery and the balance port The...

Page 27: ...LiPo 4s Select Program LiPo Press Start Select Balance Charge Press Start Input Cell Count 4s Press Start Select Current 5000 mAh Press Start Select Charge Current Max 5 5A Press Start Press and hold...

Page 28: ...he pendulum effect this is magnified with a short drop line and has also caused drones to crash Short drop loops are known to swing up and cause crashes Flight Modes Loiter Main Mode GPS Mode Loiter M...

Page 29: ...ease the joysticks If the GPS signal is poor fewer than 5 satellites or GPS doesn t work the Return Home function will not be available During the return process only the right steering stick is activ...

Page 30: ...GANNET 2 MAX 58 Please Contact Dronetech NZ Email support dronetech co nz Phone 09 836 6088 www dronetech co nz...

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