Full Text Searchable PDF User Manual

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 1 -
Quickstart Manual V1.0
2018/08/1

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 2 -
Warning, disclaimer:
CAUTION:This radio controlled RC Quadcopter is not a toy
This product is for a radio controlled (RC) quadcopter. Improper operation,maintenance or
assembly can potentially cause a RC quadcopter to pose a danger to persons or objects including
but not limited to the possibility of causing serious physical injury an even death
Moving components can present a hazard to opertors,and anyone or anything that could be in the
flying area of the RC Quadcopter.
Under no circumstance should a minor be allowed to operate this RC Quadcopter without the
approval,monitor and direction of his parent or legal guardian who takes full responsibility for all of
the minor´s actions.
This product is intended for being operated by experienced mature RC Quadcopter pilots under
controlled safaty conditions and on locations properly authorized and setup for safe flying and away
from other people.
Do not operate an RC Quadcopter within the vicinity of electrical power lines during inclement
weather or near crowds of people
The manufacturer and/or its distributors assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any
damages including but not limited to ones generated by incidental or consequential damages.
The operator of the RC Quadcopter assumes all responsibility and liability that result from the
correct or incorrect operation of the RC Quadcopter.

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 3 -
Contents
1
、
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- 6 -
2
、
INSTALL BETAFLIGHT
- 7 -
3
、
INSTALL THE RECEIVER
- 7 -
4
、
BIND THE RECEVIER
- 9 -
5
、
SET THE RADIO
- 10 -
6
、
HOW TO UNLOCK
- 12 -
7
、
SET UP THE VTX
- 12 -
8
、
INSTALL PROPELLER
- 14 -
9
、
CONTACT US
- 14 -

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 4 -
Summary:
Mark 2 is one of the most popular freestyle drone in the world. It’s design is following freestyle
flying expert Johnny and Mr Steele experience.No matter from the chassis down to the position of
lens, antenna. It could be the best choice for freestyle manuver.We specially added red and silver
colour for your choice. Moreover, many 3D printing parts are specially designed for antenna for
both 2.4G and 5.8G and fitting of rear LED assembly. Colourful LED give you a cool feeling at night
flying.
Mark2
(
BNF/PNP
)
Include Mark 2 Frame,SPAN F4 40ATower(F405 flight controller, ESC BLHeli_s 40A,
VTX 5.8Ghz 0/25/200/600mW),Pagoda2 RHCP antenna, RunCam Swift2 2.1mm camera,Equipped
with multiple 3D printing accessories.The overall performance is assembled and debugged by the
GEPRC team, which can fly as long as it is on the frequency.
We are offer two version PNP(without receiver) and BNF(with Frsky receiver).
Specifications:
Brand Name: GEPRC
Model: Mark2
Wheelbase: 230mm
Firmware: betaflight_3.2.5_OMNIBUSF4SD
Input Voltage: support 2-5S Lipo
Motor:GR2207 2400kv
Propeller:GEP5040*3 (10 pairs)
Weight: 330 grams without battery or props
Receiver: Frsky R-XSR (ONLY BNF INCLUDE)
Frame: GEPRC GEP-Mark2
Carbon:Full 3K carbon fiber Twill
CNC:High precision CNC 7075
Wheelbase: 230mm
Thickness of bottom plate: 2mm
Thickness of top plate: 2mm
Thickness of lens plate
:
2mm
Thickness of arms plate:4mm
Flight Controller: SPAN F4 Tower AIO
MCU: STM32F405
MPU: MPU6000
ESC: 40A * 4 BLHeli_s (Dshot 150/300/600) support 2~5S LiPo
VTX:5.8GHz (48 Channel) (OFF/25/200/600mW)

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 5 -
You might need the following equipment to fly
-
Remote control: You can choose: Frsky X9d or something like that
-
Goggle: Such as FatShak V2 or something like that
Battery: The novice recommends using the 3s 1300-1800mah battery. Professional flying professionals
recommend 4s 1300mah-1800mah
Features:
-
GEP-Mark2 Frame
,
All 3k carb
on fiber board
, sturdy and durable Use mature and stable
-
Mainstream Freestyle frame, mechanical appearance design
-
Use SPAN F4 Tower AIO fly Tower latest version, function is more optimized
-
The GEPRC team carefully calibrated the PID to ensure reliability and stability, and the binding
flew
-
High efficiency GR-2207 2400kv motor, with GEP-5040 propeller, achieve perfect output
-
Use the Pagoda2 antenna to determine the image quality
-
RunCam Swift 2 lens for clarity

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 6 -
Important tip: before commissioning, please remove the propeller
1
、
Basic knowledge
-
The Mark2 is a 5 inch propeller drone. This is not a toy. If done incorrectly, it can harm the human body.
-
The Mark2 is using the Betaflight firmware flight control, and the introduction of Betaflight can be
referred to the second part.
-
The way to type the rudder, as shown below
:
-
The order and direction of the motor:
-
The manufacturer recommends a 4s 1500mAh battery flight , but can also fly with the 4s (1300mAh-
1500mAh).
-
Elegant does not recommend flying in crowded places to avoid hurting people.
-
if you want to feel FPV (first person vision), please flying with video glasses.

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 7 -
2
、
Install Betaflight
-
Betaflight is an open source flight control procedures, specific introduction can refer to website:
https://github.com/betaflight
-
for the firmware required by Elegant, please click the following link to download the firmware
name:
betaflight_3.2.5_OMNIBUSF4SD.hex
Latest version of firmware download website:
https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/releases
Be sure to download the
betaflight_3.2.5_OMNIBUSF4SD.hex
version.
-
Install driver and ground station Betaflight
https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki/Installing-Betaflight
Ground station Betaflight - Configurator download address (you need to install Chrome browser) :
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/betaflight-configurator/kdaghagfopacdngbohiknlhcocjccjao/re
views
3
、
Install the Receiver
-
If you choose the BNF version, you can Bind use the frequency and do not need to install the receiver again.
-
if you choose the PNP version, you will need to install the receiver on your own, Please click the following steps to
connect (such as the Frsky r-xsr receiver) :
note:must dismantle propeller for debugging.
Open the screws of the Elegant, open the top vtx board, and you can see the flight control board on the second
floor.
The flight control board will have three welding locations: 5V,GND,S.Bus, Welding in the corresponding position
Finally, fix the receiver and lock the corresponding screw
As shown in the picture below:

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 8 -

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 9 -
4
、
Bind the Recevier
-
Each manufacturer's receiver is not identical to the frequency, now take the r-xsr receiver of Frsky as an example.
Other manufacturers' receivers please refer to the corresponding manufacturer's frequency information.
1
:
Power on X9D —— Short press MENU —— Press PAGE turn to second page(such as below
picture)
2
:
Move the cursor to the "Mode" option
,
"Mode" option
t
he working mode of XJT can be switched. There are
three types of D16, D8, and LR12 respectively. Please select according to your receiver:
System
:
Compatible receiver
D16
:
X8R, X6R, X4R, XSR and other X series receivers
D8
:
D8R, D4R and other D series receiver, V series ii receiver and X8R, X6R D8 mode
LR12
:
L9R receiver
3
:
Move the cursor to the "Bind" option, and click ENTER. "Bind" is in a scintillating state and is entering the bind
the receiver state

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 10 -
Bind order
:
Press F/S button(The Receiver) —— Put through power supply —— The light of the receiver green, red light
flash——Press ENTER at Frsky X9D “Bind”—— Unplug the power and rewire (he light of the receiver green, red
light flash, That’s ok)
。
5
、
Set the Radio
-
You need to set the radio so that you can control the Drone.
-
This is use MODE2
Create a new MODE2 model
Then open the necessary channels to the remote control (please see picture below)
Channel
Function
operation
Channel 5(2 switch)
Unlock
0 unlock , 1 lock
Channel 6(3 switch)
Control Drone posture
0 Rate , 1 Angle , 2 Horizon
Channel 7(2 switch)
Control Buzzer
0 Buzzer on
,
1 Buzzer off
Set up as picture below:

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 11 -

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 12 -
6
、
How to unlock
Note: when the test motor turns, the propeller must be unloaded
-
Unlock type
The throttle to the minimum
Knock down 5 channels to unlock
7
、
Set up the VTX
1.
Set the Channel. In standby mode, press and hold the key for 3 seconds, the blue LED flashes, short press,
change the channel value.Every time 1 press will change the CH, followed by 1CH to 8CH cycles.
2.
Set the Band. In the channel setting mode, press and hold the key for 3 seconds, the green LED flashes, briefly
presses, changes the frequency group value.Every time 1 press will change the band, and then the A band to F
band loop.
3.
Set the Power.In the band setting mode, press and hold the key for 3 seconds, the red LED flashes, short press,
change the output power value.Every time 1 press will change the power, followed by 25mW / 100mW / 600mW
cycle.
4.
frequency table
:
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
Band A
5865
5845
5825
5805
5785
5765
5745
5725
Band B
5733
5752
5771
5790
5809
5828
5847
5866
Band E
5705
5685
5665
5645
5885
5905
5925
5945
Band F
5740
5760
5780
5800
5820
5840
5860
5880
Band R
5658
5695
5732
5769
5806
5843
5880
5917
Band H
5362
5399
5436
5473
5510
5547
5584
5621

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 13 -
5.
VTX LED display
5.1.
BLUE: Frequency channel display, the time of flash represents 1 to 8 channels, 1 = CH1,2 = CH2, ... 8 = CH8.
5.2.
GREE: Frequency Band display, the number of flashes represents the frequency group from A to R, 1=A,
2=B……6=H
5.3.
RED: Power output display, 1 = 25mW, 2 = 100mW, 3 = 600mW.
How to turn VTX on or off: In the working state, quickly double-click the set button, RED / GREEN / BLUE sync flash, VTX can be
turned off, and also quickly double-click of the key to turn on the VTX output.

Mark2 Manuals
Mark2
- 14 -
8
、
Install Propeller
-
The propeller is divided into two types: Left and Right.
-
Install as shown. Notice the positive and negative directions
9
、
Contact us
Site :
http://www.geprc.com
Email:
info@geprc.com
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/geprc/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/566794893526546/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/geprc/