TYPHOON Q500 4K, Instruction Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE
the TYPHOON will not
initialize
Flight battery will not
charge (red LED on
charger glows solid red).
the TYPHOON GPS will
not lock (ST10+
indicates GPS Disabled)
the TYPHOON GPS has
reduced
precision
the TYPHOON GPS
functions not operating
properly
POSSIBLE CAUSE
the TYPHOON was moved during initialization.
Poor connection between the Smart Charger and the
flight battery.
Overcast, thick clouds blocking GPS reception.
Solar flares in progress.
the TYPHOON is indoors.
Objects blocking 100 degrees of clear view of the sky.
(Possibly underneath a metallic or glass cover, inside a
vehicle, near tall buildings, etc...)
Video transmitter nearby, such as an aftermarket video
downlink system.
Raised threat level by the U.S. government.
The GPS module is possibly damaged.
The compass has been exposed to a magnet.
The GPS module is possibly damaged.
GPS lock has not been acquired.
SOLUTION
Turn the TYPHOON off then back on again, and ensure it
does not move during the initialization process.
Check your connections on both the Smart Charger, and
the flight battery. Check the fuse on the Smart Charger
Wait for the lighter cloud cover or disable GPS*.
Wait for disturbance to subside or disable GPS*.
Move the TYPHOON outside or disable GPS*.
Disable GPS. Flying indoors/disabling GPS NOT Recommended.
Move the TYPHOON to a clear and open area.
Reposition or remove the video transmitter.
Wait for the threat level to be reduced or disable GPS*.
Call Technical Support for replacement
Move the TYPHOON away from the magnetic source.
If problem persists, calibrate compass.
Call Technical Support for replacement
Ensure GPS antenna has clear view of sky and GPS lock has
been acquired.
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