GDU-TECH GDU-S200 Series Quadcopters Quadrotor UAV Drone User Guide

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Instructions

Warning
Thank you for using this product. This is a specialized electronic product. Incorrect operation may cause damage to items, personal injury or even death. The legal consequences caused by this shall be borne by the user. Minors under the age of 18 shall not use this product. To ensure user experience and your personal safety, please read the following documents carefully before using this product:

Disclaimer and Safety Operation Guide

User Manual
This manual is subject to update without prior notice. Please refer to the latest version on the official website (www.gdu-tech.com). The whole machine has a one-year after-sales warranty. For specific after-sales policies, please refer to the official website.

Drone real-name registration
According to the Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Real-Name Registration Management Regulations released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, drone owners must register their real names in the drone real-name registration system (https://www.faa.gov/) after purchase, fill in relevant information, and paste the registration mark given by the system on the fuselage.

Introduction

The GDU-S200 series drones implement advanced flight control algorithms, camera processing algorithms, gimbal stabilization algorithms, and visual AI algorithms. They integrate omnidirectional obstacle avoidance systems, high-precision RTK systems, and visual positioning systems. They boast advanced automatic flight capabilities, such as automatic cruising, AI intelligent identification and tracking, automatic return, and automatic precise landing, as well as visual assisted positioning, visual omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, etc., ensuring safer and more stable flight. The fuselage can be folded for easy storage and portability, meeting the complex needs of different industries and scenarios.

Highlights

Flagship imaging performance, 8K wide-angle, high-definition zoom, an ideal choice for inspection.

10X optical zoom, 160X hybrid zoom, flexible in both near and far distances.
Integration of powerful AI capabilities, more intelligent.

45min ultra-long battery life, efficient operation.
Omnidirectional perception, safe flight.
Maximum flight speed: 21m/s, wind resistance: 12m/s.
Rich accessories, unlimited potential.
Small and portable, pocket-size.

List of aircraft components

Integrated gimbal camera
Forward obstacle avoidance system
Fill light
Downward vision system
Infrared sensor system
Nose indicator light
Motor
Propeller
Flight status indicator light
Tripod (with antenna)
Upward vision system

Night flight light
PSDK interface
Parachute interface

Parameter adjustment interface (USB-C)
Camera microSD card slot
5G/4G interface

Intelligent flight battery
Battery switch
Battery indicator light

Battery buckle

Remote controller

Remote controller’s external antenna Transmits control signals and wireless image transmission signals between the remote controller and the aircraft.

Touch screen
Displays system and application App screens, supports 10-point touch. Please wipe the water on the screen to ensure effective touch function.
Status indicator light Displays the system status of the remote controller. Detailed description can be found in the remote controller indicator light section.
Battery indicator
Displays the battery level of the aircraft.

Flight mode switch
Used to switch flight modes: T mode (tripod), P mode (standard), S mode (sport), and A mode (attitude), which can be customized in the App.
Back button/system function button Single click to return to the previous interface, double click to return to the system homepage. Use the back button and other buttons to form a key combination. You can view detailed instructions in the remote control button function section.
Joystick
You can switch flight modes in GDU Flight Ⅱ.

Emergency stop button
Short press to make the aircraft brake urgently and hover in place (when GNSS or vision system is effective).
L1/L2/R1/R2 buttons (customizable)
The button mapping function can be viewed in GDU Flight Ⅱ.
Smart RTH button
Press and hold to start smart RTH, and short press again to cancel smart RTH.

Confirm button
Click to confirm the current operation.
Five-way button
Up, down, left, right, and back to center.
Power button
Short press once to turn on/off the remote control display. When the remote control is turned off, press and hold for 3-5 seconds to turn on the remote control; when the remote control is turned on, press and hold for 3-5 seconds, and then click the “Power Off” button displayed on the remote control screen to turn off the remote control; when the remote control is turned on, press and hold for 8 seconds to force shutdown.

Photo button
Press to take a photo.
Recording button
Start or stop recording.
Left dial
Turn to adjust the pitch angle of the gimbal camera.

Right dial
Turn to adjust the EV value of the gimbal camera.
Sound pickup
Avoid foreign objects blocking the sound pickup effect when using.
Lanyard hole
Can be used to install the remote control strap.

Handle
External battery for remote control
C1/C2 button (customizable)

Speaker
USB-A interface
Connect to mobile devices, USB card readers, etc., or network adapter output.
HDMI interface
Output HDMI signal to external display.

Type-C port
Android system debugging, external expansion and connecting to charging devices to charge the remote control.
SIM card
Connect to mobile network.
SD card
Supports microSD cards.

Prepare the aircraft

First use

The S200 series drones are in storage state when they leave the factory. Please follow the steps below to prepare the aircraft and remote controller.

Prepare the aircraft
When using the aircraft for the first time, you need to charge the intelligent flight battery to wake up the battery. Use the standard charger and connect it to the charging base for charging.

Start charging to wake up the battery. It takes about 50 minutes to fully charge.
Expand the front arm and then expand the rear arm.
Remove the gimbal protective cover.

Install the propellers.
The aircraft must be equipped with two types of propellers, CW and CCW, two of each type. The CCW propeller has a white arc color mark on the shaft, while the CW propeller is unmarked. The markings of the propellers indicate different rotation directions. Place the propellers on the corresponding motors. The motors with white arc color marks on the middle axis match with the CCW propellers, while the unmarked motors with CW propellers. Use an M2.5 hexagon screwdriver to tighten the propeller locking screws to complete the propeller installation.

Make sure the aircraft is turned off before installing the propeller.

Make sure the gimbal cover has been removed and the front and rear arms have been unfolded to avoid affecting the aircraft initialization.
When the aircraft is not in use, it is recommended to put the gimbal protection cover in place. Turn the gimbal camera to keep it horizontal and forward, then cover the visual system with the gimbal protection cover. Make sure to align the positioning holes, and then press the buckle to complete the installation.
The propeller speed can reach up to 7000 RPM, so please keep away for safety.

Before each flight, be sure to check whether each propeller is intact. If it is aging, damaged or deformed, please replace it before flying.
Before each flight, be sure to check whether each propeller is installed correctly and firmly.
Please use the propellers provided by GDU-TECH. Propellers of different models cannot be mixed.

Before replacing the propeller, make sure the aircraft power is cut off.
The propeller edge is sharp. Be cautious when replacing the propeller.
Do not get close to or touch the rotating propeller or motor to avoid injury.

Before the aircraft is ground tested, make sure the propeller has been removed.

Prepare the remote controller

Use the standard charger to connect the remote-control Type-C port to charge to wake up the battery.

Unfold the remote controller’s antenna and adjust it to a suitable position. Different antenna positions may result in different signal strengths. According to the relative position of the remote control and the aircraft, adjust the direction of the remote control’s external antenna and align the antenna plane with the direction of the aircraft to optimize the signal quality between the remote control and the aircraft.

Start/stop the motor

Start the motor
Bend the stick to start the motor. After the motor starts, release the joystick immediately.

Stop the motor
When the aircraft is on the ground and the motor starts, stop the motor in the following way: push the stick to the lowest position and hold it. The motor stops after 1 second.

Basic flight

Place the aircraft on a flat, open ground with the user facing the tail.
Turn on the remote control and aircraft.

Run the GDU Flight Ⅱ APP and enter the camera interface.
Wait until the aircraft self-check completes. If there is no abnormal prompt in the GDU Flight Ⅱ APP, you can start the motor.
Slowly push the stick upwards to let the aircraft take off smoothly.

Pull down the stick to make the aircraft descend.
After landing, pull the stick to the lowest position and hold it until the motor stops.
After stopping the motor, turn off the power of the aircraft and the remote control in turn.
When taking off, be sure to place the aircraft on a stable and fixed surface. It does not support handheld or palm-held takeoff or landing.

Install/remove the battery

Click!

Charging

Take out the aircraft battery;
Input voltage: 17V;

Charging time: ≤ 50 minutes.

Running this device in a residential environment may cause wireless interference.

Turn on/off the battery

To turn on the battery:
When the battery is turned off, first short press the battery power button once, the power LED indicator will show a horse-drawn pattern, and then long press the power button for 2 seconds to turn on the battery. When the battery is turned on, the power LED lights will light up from bottom to top, and the battery power indicator will show the current battery power.

To turn off the battery:
When the battery is turned on, first short press the battery power button once, the power LED indicator will show a marquee pattern, and then long press the power button for 2 seconds to turn off the battery. After the battery is turned off, the power LED lights will light up from top to bottom until all the indicators are off.

Technical parameters

The device complies with the FCC rules, Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to register my drone’s real name?
A: Yes, according to regulations, drone owners must registertheir real names in the drone real-name registration system.

Q: What is the maximum flight speed of the quadcopter?
A: The maximum flight speed is 21m/s with a wind resistance of up to 12m/s.

Q: How do I adjust the pitch angle of the gimbal camera using the remote controller?
A: You can turn the left dial on the remote controller to adjust the pitch angle of the gimbal camera.

Documents / Resources

GDU-TECH GDU-S200 Series Quadcopters Quadrotor UAV Drone [pdf] User Guide
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References

User Manual

GDU-TECH GDU-S200 Series Quadcopters Quadrotor UAV Drone

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