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Test
Check Before Flight
Notices:
Gimbal is installed firmly to bi-pod, and camera mounted correctly and stably.
All cables are in correct connection, without anyone in backwards.
Gimbal video power cable is in good soldered condition if wireless video transmission module used.
Correct TX settings.
Camera shutter control module is correctly mounted.
Correct camera setups.
Correct connection between GCU and RC receiver.
Normal connection between GCU and autopilot system.
Upgrade Autopilot System MC Firmware.
Tips:
Gimbal LED flashing red quickly when camera and gimbal connection fails.
Gimbal LED stays solid green when camera and gimbal is successful connection.
Please turn to
Trouble Shooting
in
Appendix
if abnormal situation occurs.
Test
Step1:
Ensure batteries are fully charged for transmitter, GCU and all the other devices on your aircraft.
Step2:
Make sure all connections and wirings are in good condition.
Step3:
Switch on the TX.
Step4:
Power on gimbal and wait for self-testing, whose three axes will rotate quickly at the same time.
Step5:
After self-testing, camera lens will point to aircraft nose direction, that is, the three axes of gimbal
should be in the condition as the following diagram shows.
Step6:
Gimbal goes into initialization, at this time the three axes will rotate very slowly.
Step7:
Gimbal is at a standstill after initialization, and ready for usage.
Step8:
Toggle the Working Modes switch on your transmitter, and make sure it is working properly.
Step9:
Switch the Working Modes to
Non orientation-locked
,
FPV Mode (Reset)
,
Orientation-locked
respectively, and then try to push your sticks lightly in Roll, Tilt and Pan to feel if your gimbal
moves to the corresponding direction. If not, go back to
Gimbal Working mode Switch Set
to
correct your settings.