Operating Manual GHOSTDRONE 2.0 Aerial includes packing list, assembly, parts and GHOSTDRONE 2.0 created by EHang, Inc. GHOSTDRONE 2.0 Operating Manual specification information. Congratulations on purchasing your new GHOSTDRONE 2.0!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Instroduction Diagram -------------------------------------------------03 Packing List ---------------------------------------------03 Assembly Propellers -----------------------------------------------04 Propeller Guards ---------------------------------------05 Camera --------------------------------------------------05 Gimbal ---------------------------------------------------07 Accessories Battery ---------------------------------------------------09 G-BOX ---------------------------------------------------12 LED Indicator Light Instructions ----------------------14 Specifications Specifications ------------------------------------------15 FAQ FAQ ------------------------------------------------------17 INTRODUCTION With dual-sensor flight controller and high efficiency dynamic system, GHOSTDRONE 2.0 secures safer and more stable flight. Its smart battery LCD screen displays real-time battery status information. Our GHOSTDRONE 2.0 Aerial version contains the 3-axis gimbal, which ensures the camera always steady and stable, helping you record the exciting moments in your life. Diagram Front Indicator Light Motor Smart Flight Battery Gimbal Aircraft Body Propeller Landing Gear Tool Kit*1 Propeller*8 Info Package*1 Propeller Guard*4 Packing List Aircraft*1 Battery Charger*1 G-BOX*1 Note:
The tool kit contains a USB charging cable, a battery charging cable, a wrench, a screw driver, 4 vibration dampeners and 15 screws. Extra 4 propellers, 4 vibration dampers and 3 screws are provided for free. The USB cable is used to charge the G-BOX as well as connecting the GHOSTDRONE to a PC to update the aircrafts firmware. ASSEMBLY Aircraft Install the propellers Install the propeller guards Install the camera Propellers GHOSTDRONE 2.0 uses 2-bladed 8.5-inch self-tightening propellers. Propeller nuts have two colors, silver and black. Each indicates different rotating directions. Icon Explanations LOCK: Tighten the propeller in this direction. UNLOCK: Remove the propeller in this direction. Installation 1. Put the aircraft upside down on soft surface to avoid scratches. 2. Match the silver nut propellers with the L motors (with silver motor shaft), and tighten the propellers according to the LOCK instructions. 3. Attach the black nut propellers to the R motors in the same way. Disassembling Keep the motor deadlocked in place with one hand and remove the propeller according to the UNLOCK instructions. Propeller Guards It is optional to use the propeller guards. Installation: Place the guards over the aircraft. Use the screwdriver to tighten the 3 screws. Disassembling: Unscrew the three holding screws and remove the guard. Note: We recommend using propeller guards in a complex environment, such as crowd, group of buildings or obstacles. Camera The gimbal is compatible with GoPro 3, GoPro 3+, GoPro 4 and EHang camera. Camera is not included in the box. 1. Remove the camera guard. Connect the gimbal black plug with the Camera USB interface. 2. Use the camera guard to fix the Camera lens, and tighten the screws. Completed Assembly Gimbal The gimbal is preassembled and ready to use. If one needs to dissemble the gimbal, refer to the following instructions. The gimbal is compatible with GoPro 3, GoPro 3+, GoPro 4 and EHang camera. Gimbal spare parts 3-Axis Gimbal *1 Plate Adapter *1 Adapter Cable *1 Copper Pillar *4 Screw *4 Gimbal Assembly 1. Put the aircraft upside down on a soft surface to avoid unnecessary scratches, and use ascrewdriver to tighten four copper pillars on the bottom of the aircraft. 2. Connect the gimbal wire to the P1 interface on the plate adapter. Plate Adapter Gimbal Gimbal Wire P1 Interface Plate Adapter 3. Mount the plate adapter to the gimbal by using two screws. Bottom Board of the Gimbal Screw 4. Fix the gimbal base by tightening two screws on the other two copper pillars. 5. Connect the plug of the adapter cable to the plate adapter P2 interface. Connect the other end of the cable to the aircraft. Plate Adapter(Upside down) Gimbal Plate Adapter Adapter Cable Aircraft Completed Assembly ACCESSORIES Battery Improper use of battery may lead to fire, explosion or other dangers. Please be familiar with the product before using. The 4S lithium polymer battery is specially designed for the GHOSTDRONE 2.0, with capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 14.8V, charge-discharge management functionality and a smart display screen. The battery should only be charged by EHang charger. Battery Structural Diagram LCD Screen Power Button Indicator Light Powering On Press the power button, then press and hold the button again in 3 seconds until the last letter G of logo EHANG appears on the screen. The LED indicator light turns on once the battery is turned on, referring to the diagram below. Remaining Total Voltage Battery Remaining Capacity Battery Capacity Percentage Main Interface Note: When the battery is powered off, press the power button to check the battery life.
(Main interface will display for 3 seconds while the LED Indicator light stays off during the whole process.) When the battery is powered on, press the power button once to enter the secondary interface, referring to the picture below:
Electronic Current Battery Lifespan Percentage Number of Fully Charge and Discharge Cycle Four Battery Chamers Voltage Secondary Interface Powering Off Press the power button, then press and hold again until the ! of SEE YOU ! sign disappears on the screen. Battery Charging Connect the battery to the charger, and then connect the charger to a wall socket (use the plug if necessary). Once connected successfully, the LED indicator light flashes slowly and the screen displays current capacity level as below:
Battery Capacity Percentage Remaining Time to Fully Charge the Battery Charging Electric Current Remaining Total Voltage Four Battery Chamers Voltage Charging Interface Battery Discharging When the battery is discharging, the LED indicator light stays on and the screen displays as below:
Remaining Battery Capacity Percentage Remaining Discharge Time Discharge Interface Discharging Current Total Voltage Accumulated Discharging Time LED Indicator Light Instructions Low frequency flash (Green) High frequency flash (Green) Solid green Light off Charging Low battery Working Standby Warning Only the EHang original charger should be used to charge the battery. Do not use the batteries from other companies. EHang is not responsible for any dangerous accidents caused by third party batteries. Do not use the battery if it is inflated, damaged or deformed. Do not plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on, otherwise the battery interface will be damaged. Recharge the battery only after it cools down to room temperature. Do not leave the battery on combustibles or unattended when charging. Do not charge or store the battery under direct sunlight. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments, otherwise the electronic protection devices might be damaged leading to dangerous accidents. Do not use any conducting wires or any metallic substance that would cause battery short circuit. Do not attempt to dismantle the battery case. Do not attempt to dismantle, pierce or cut a battery. If the battery terminal gets dirty, please clean it with a dry cloth before using, or might cause charging malfunction. Storage Instructions The battery should be stored in an environment with the temperature of 235C. The battery must be stored in places away from children, water, fire and metal. If the battery is not being used for more than 1 week, keep the battery capacity between 50% to 60%. Charge and discharge the battery once every two months. Do not discard batteries in general household waste. Damaged or unusable batteries must be disposed in containers specially reserved for this purpose. When disposing of batteries, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations. G-BOX G-BOX is a wireless interface unit designed specifically for controlling and interfacing with the GHOSTDRONE. GHOSTDRONE 2.0 G-BOX is compatible with both Android and iOS system. Each GHOSTDRONE is paired with one G-BOX. The GHOST App cannot operate the GHOSTDRONE without a G-BOX. Please store the G-BOX appropriately. If G-BOX is missing, it will be necessary to replace a new G-BOX unit. G-BOX USB Power Cable Structural Diagram Charging Port Power Indicator Switch Charge/Battery Level Indicator Power Indicator iOS Android Communication Indicators Main Antenna Direction iOS Andriod Using the G-BOX Power On Press the power button once. After the G-BOX turns on, the battery indicator, PWR and DATA indicators will turn on. After several seconds the battery indicators turns off to save battery. Power Off Hold the power button until the PWR indicator turns off. While Charging The four LEDs next to the power button flash in sequence. Fully Charged The left side LED flashes while the right three LEDs on the right are solid. Electric current The number of flashing LEDs indicates G-BOX's power levels. Switch/Battery Level Indicator Note: You can charge the G-Box by connecting it to a PC with a USB cable. When charging through a USB adapter, the required input current is 500 mA or higher. Charging G-BOX (with battery charger) Procedure Press the Power Button iOS Indicator Android Indicator Indicator Status Explanation: Flash Turn on G-BOX;
Switch to iOS/Android;
Communication indicator shows the status;
When G-BOX connects with mobile phone/tablet successfully, the communication indicator shows the corresponding status. Solid Off Important Tip Keep the G-BOX within your 3 meters radius during flight (We suggest keeping it in hand). If the G-BOX is not near you, you may lose connection with the GHOSTDRONE. Best communication can be acquired when G-BOXs main antenna is pointing to the GHOSTDRONE. Smartphone G-BOX Aircraft Indicator Lights Instructions On GHOSTDRONE 2.0, there are four arm indicator lights and one front indicator light. The front indicator light displays multiple colors; the two front arm indicator lights display red; and the rear two lights display blue. The following chart describes the display status of the lights and their corresponding explanation. Front Indicator Light:
Front Arm Indicator Light:
Rear Arm Indicator Light:
Legend High Frequency Low Frequency Flash Medium Frequency Flash Solid Arm Indicator Light Front Indicator Light After powering on, front indicator light shows in white solid color then flashes in blue and green at high frequency until stop Initializing Descriptions Flashes in yellow and blue at low frequency alternately When transmitter Unlock or Throttle Joystick position is incorrect, do not unlock.
(Skip this status when not using transmitter.) GPS is not 3D locked. Unlock is only accessible in Unlock check not pass, do not unlock. GPS is 3D locked. Ready to unlock. GPS is not 3D locked. Unlock successful. GPS is 3D locked. Unlock successful. Medium frequency flash (red) Low frequency flash (yellow) manual mode. Low frequency flash (blue) Solid yellow Solid green Low frequency flash (yellow) Low battery. (Not related to unlock or not.) Aircraft Indicator Light Status Information Chart Terminologies 3D Lock: Lock aircrafts current three-dimension location using GPS. High Frequency Flash: Flash rapidly at the frequency of 5 Hz. Medium Frequency Flash: Flash at the frequency of 2 Hz. Low Frequency Flash: Flash slowly at the frequency of 1 Hz. SPECIFICATIONS Aircraft 30 km/h (GPS mode) / 60 km/h (Manual mode) 1150 g 350 mm 195 mm horizontal: 1, mvertical: 0.2 m Weight Shaft Distance Height Hover Accuracy Maximum Tilt Angle 45 Maximum Horizontal Speed Maximum Ascend Speed Maximum Descend Speed Maximum Hover Time Communication Frequency Maximum Communication Distance Stable Transmission Distance Output Power Operating Temperature Wind Resistance 2.5 m/s 1.5 m/s 25 min 2.400 GHz ~ 2.483 GHz 1000 m 500 m 255 W (Hover) 450 W (Maximum)
-10C~40C 10.7 m/s (24 mph) G-BOX Communication Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + 2.4 GHz wireless data transmission Voltage Electronic Current 1500 mAh 3.7 V Live Stream Video Frequency Maximum Operating Distance Stable Transmission Distance 5.725 GHz~5.850 GHz 1000 m 500 m Propeller 8.5-inch 2-bladed self-tightening propellers Battery 400 g LiPo 4S 14.8 V 4500 mAh (67 Wh) Weight Type Voltage Current Operating Temperature Maximum Charging Power Charging Time 60 W 60 min ~70 min
-10C~ +40C Battery Charger Input Voltage Input Current Input Frequency Output Voltage Output Current Rated Power Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 100 V~240 V 2 A (max) 50/60 Hz 16.8 V 3.8 A 60 W 0C~40C Storage Temperature 3-Axis Gimbal 154 g Weight Accuracy 0.09 Operating Voltage Angle Restrictions Supported Camera 12 V Roll Angle 45/ Pitch Angle -90to +30 EHang camera, GoPro3, GoPro3+, GoPro4 FAQ 1. Is the G-BOX compatible with Android and iOS?
Yes. GHOSTDRONE 2.0 G-BOX is compatible with both Android and iOS. Move the paddle to the desired operating system with G-BOX turned on. 2. Whats the battery capacity? How long is the charging time?
GHOSTDRONE 2.0 is equipped with 4500-mAh 4S Lithium polymer battery and an LCD screen showing information including battery capacity, voltage, remaining capacity etc. The charging time is about 60 to 70 minutes which will also be shown on the screen for viewing conveniently. 3. How to download the App?
1. Go to www.ehang.com to download Android/iOS App. 2. Search GHOSTDRONE on Google Play to download Android App. 3. Search GHOSTDRONEon App Store to download iOS App. 4. How to use AVATAR App?
AVATAR App is used to fly the aircraft with smart gesture control. Connect smartphone with G-BOX and aircraft, and open AVATAR App. After the aircraft takes off, tilt the phone forward to direct the aircraft flying forward; Tilt the phone backward to direct the aircraft flying backward. Similar controls can apply for flying the aircraft leftward or rightward. The AVATAR smart gesture control is simpler and more intuitive, which definitely brings you more fun. 5. Can GHOSTDRONE 2.0 automatically dodge obstacles?
Obstacle avoidance function is currently unavailable for GHOSTDRONE 2.0. Please beware of the flying environment and it is highly recommended to fly the aircraft in an open area. 6. What will happen if Lock button is accidentally hit during flight?
If the Lock button is pressed during flight, a confirmation dialog box will pop up. The aircraft will be locked after confirmation. But it is still recommended to operate cautiously during flight. 7. Can the propeller guards and landing gears be used at the same time?
Yes. It is recommended to use the propeller guards in a complex environment, such as crowd, group of buildings or obstacles to avoid unnecessary lost. 8. What will happen if the smartphone goes out of battery during flight?
The aircraft will return automatically if not receiving any command in 5 seconds.(The aircraft battery life should be sufficient) 9. How to update App and download user manual?
Update reminder will automatically pop up on the App interface. You can also visit official website to download the latest App and user manual. Website: www.ehang.com Business Hour: Monday Friday 10:00 A.M 6:00 P.M (PST) Customer Service Phone: 888-800-7056 Customer Service Email: support@ehang.com The USB port is for charge use only. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. interference to radio communications. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital These limits are designed to provide reasonable device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses installed and used in accordance with the and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instructions, may cause harmful there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the harmful equipment off and 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 the 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
- This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. However,