GDU Byrd User Manual Download

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Contents

Features ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Portable Design ................................................................................................................. 4

Long Flight Time ............................................................................................................... 4

Multi-Adaptable Aircraft Platform .................................................................................... 4

HD Video Downlink System ............................................................................................. 4

Anti-Shooting Propellers ................................................................................................... 4

Dual Remote Controllers ................................................................................................... 4

Stowage Dropping ............................................................................................................. 4

Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 5

Warnings ........................................................................................................................... 5

Tutorial Video ................................................................................................................... 5

App Download .................................................................................................................. 5

Register .............................................................................................................................. 6

Aircraft ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Flight Mode ....................................................................................................................... 8

RTH Mode ......................................................................................................................... 8

Indicators of Aircraft Status ............................................................................................ 10

Vision Positioning System .............................................................................................. 11

Stowage Dropping ........................................................................................................... 12

Remote Controller ................................................................................................................... 14

Dual Remote Controller .................................................................................................. 15

HD Video Downlink System ........................................................................................... 15

Gimbal Control ................................................................................................................ 15

Aircraft Operation ........................................................................................................... 16

Link ................................................................................................................................. 17

Gimbal ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Byrd-001 Gimbal ............................................................................................................. 18

Byrd-002 Gimbal ............................................................................................................. 19

Byrd-003 Gimbal ............................................................................................................. 19

Byrd-004 Gimbal ............................................................................................................. 20

ProFlight App .......................................................................................................................... 22

FCS Firmware Version Update ....................................................................................... 22

ProFlight App .................................................................................................................. 24

Assembling .............................................................................................................................. 29

Aircraft Preparation ......................................................................................................... 29

Remote Controller Preparation ........................................................................................ 33

Flight ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Safety Alarms .................................................................................................................. 36

Pre-Check ........................................................................................................................ 36

Accelerator Calibration ................................................................................................... 37

Compass Calibration ....................................................................................................... 37

Take Off .......................................................................................................................... 38

Landing ............................................................................................................................ 39

Summary of Contents for Byrd

Page 1: ... User Manual V1 0 GDU Byrd ...

Page 2: ...aft Status 10 Vision Positioning System 11 Stowage Dropping 12 Remote Controller 14 Dual Remote Controller 15 HD Video Downlink System 15 Gimbal Control 15 Aircraft Operation 16 Link 17 Gimbal 18 Byrd 001 Gimbal 18 Byrd 002 Gimbal 19 Byrd 003 Gimbal 19 Byrd 004 Gimbal 20 ProFlight App 22 FCS Firmware Version Update 22 ProFlight App 24 Assembling 29 Aircraft Preparation 29 Remote Controller Prepara...

Page 3: ...3 FAQ 40 Specifications 43 FCC Compliance 45 FCC Compliance 45 FCC Warning Message 45 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 45 ...

Page 4: ... equipped with HD Video Downlink System which supports real time HD videos and pictures transmitting Anti Shooting Propellers The propellers offer dual safety protection The propeller cap is a self locking device which can prevent the blade from disconnecting Even if the cap falls off the propellers will stay in place Dual Remote Controllers Joy of flight comes from participation interaction and c...

Page 5: ...nsible for improper illegal use of this product To ensure the quality of your experience and your personal security please carefully read the following sections before operating the aircraft 1 Disclaimer 2 Battery Safety Guidelines 3 Routine Maintenance Manual 4 List 5 User Manual 6 After Sale Service Manual 7 First flight guide and Fast advanced guide Tutorial Video Besides the above written inst...

Page 6: ...by visiting www gdu tech com Registering or not will not affect product s normal use but we still invite you to be our VIP Unscheduled official activities and more privileges have been prepared for you stay tuned Ȥ Your registration information would be kept strictly confidential ...

Page 7: ...7 Aircraft Ȥ Only Advanced and Premium versions have the capacity of Visual and acoustic positioning Ȥ Only Premium version is equipped with the Dropping Box ...

Page 8: ... To change flight modes please use the FLIGHT MODE switch on the remote control RTH Mode GDU Byrd has the function of returning to home automatically If the home point is recorded successfully before the flight then the aircraft will return to home point and land automatically when connection between the remote and the aircraft is lost The following three conditions can cause this to happen return...

Page 9: ...Return to home icon in the APP interface the aircraft will return to home automatically RTH in Low Battery Before RTH automatically happens there is a warning issued to the pilot regarding the state of the flight battery y Low Battery Warning When the battery capacity is less than 30 the warning for the low battery will be triggered and a warning tone form APP will be sound to alert you to return ...

Page 10: ...ing will be stopped automatically and you can operate the aircraft again Ȥ When the GPS signal is not good enough RTH will not work Indicators of Aircraft Status The flight status of the GDU Byrd could be judged from the two groups of LED indicator lights at the head and the end of the aircraft Their locations are as shown in the following picture The two groups of LED indicator lights show the cu...

Page 11: ...e reference for the horizontal direction of the aircraft And the latter will judge the current flight height to provide reference for the height from the ground to maintain the flight at a certain height This system is apply to the environment in which the height is lower than 6 meters where there is no GPS signal or the GPS signal is not so good It is particularly suitable for indoor flight ...

Page 12: ...e green y Be cautious on the surface where there is intensive reflected light or inverted images y The flight speed should not be too fast and the highest speed should not exceed 8m s 17mph y The maximum flight inclination should not be more than 30 y The range of flight temperature is 10ć 55ć 14 F to 131 F y The flight altitude should not be more than 4000 meters 13 000 feet Ȥ In Mode P and when ...

Page 13: ...into the steering gear hole Operate the aircraft to the place above the ejection point and press C1 or C2 button to let the container break away from the aircraft The ejection is finished Ȥ This system is only open to GDU Byrd Premium version ...

Page 14: ...llows several aircraft to work at the same time within the same airspace The integrated wireless high definition video transmission system within the controller is connected to the ProFlight App via USB cable This way you can watch the real time video in your personal mobile device mobile phone or tablet All parameters of the aircraft can also be fully shown on the screen of your mobile device ...

Page 15: ...ge transmission module in GDU Byrd Standard adopts common WIFI system and the transmitting distance is 500 meters 1640ft This image transmission of high definition module in GDU Byrd Advanced Premium adopts OFDM system and the transmitting distance is 2500 meters 8202 ft Gimbal Control The control dial wheels for the gimbal yaw and pitch could control the yaw and pitch The Back to center button of...

Page 16: ...omization Definitions of the control sticks of the three modes are as follows 1 American Customization throttle and yaw on left stick and pitch and roll on right stick 2 Japanese Customization pitch and yaw for left hand and throttle and roll for right hand 3 Chinese Customization pitch and roll for left hand and throttle and yaw for right hand ...

Page 17: ... then follow these steps to bind the units together 1 Turn on the powers of the aircraft 2 Press and hold the Return to home button in the remote controller and then press the the power switch button in the remote controller At this moment the remote controller gives a warning tone the red LED indicator light is on and the four indicator lights of the power of the aircraft in the remote controller...

Page 18: ...ngel is 0 05 allowing for stabilized video and photos According to the design philosophy of GDU Byrd series the unmanned aircraft consists of the platform and the load mission Three types of gimbals could be used in any type of platform Byrd 001 Gimbal Byrd 001 multi function gimbal without camera is designed for GoPro camera Byrd 001 Gimbal can realize the controllable two axle of pitch and yaw p...

Page 19: ...ated What s more Byrd 002 Gimbal can realize the controllable two axle of pitch and yaw providing you broader shooting angels Byrd 003 Gimbal The standard configuration of GDU Byrd Standard is equipped with the Byrd 003 integrated camera gimbal The independently developed 4K high definition sports camera is carried on this gimbal And it could record and shoot 4K high definition videos and 12 mega ...

Page 20: ... the Byrd 004 multi function camera gimbal The independently developed infrared camera is carried on this gimbal And it could record and shoot 640 480 pixels videos and photos Beside the infrared camera can takes apart from the gimbal to be used alone What s more Byrd 004 Gimbal can realize the controllable two axle of pitch and yaw providing you broader shooting angels ...

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Page 22: ... com to download and install the latest firmware version in PC device 2 Unzip the firmware file finding and installing the drive that matching with your computer system 3 After the drive installation run the Updatetool exe under the installation directory to open the software 4 Stay connected to the internet and click the auto update button the software will download the related firmware version a...

Page 23: ...7 Update successfully and close the software Ȥ Make sure the power of the aircraft is turned off when connecting the FCS Firmware Download and Update Tool Ȥ The FCS Firmware Download and Update Tool could only be used at the PC device ...

Page 24: ... three function icons in the Homepage are Replay of pictures Flight interface and Help profile 1 Playback Click the left upside icon It will enter the playback interface You could browse pictures and videos photographed before and share the pictures to dominant social network 2 Help Click the letf icon belown It will enter the Help interface If your mobile device is connected to the internet you c...

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